Rev. Nicholas Bozza, Pastor 375 Main Street, P.O. Box 730, Chester, New Jersey 07930

Coordinators of Religious Education:

Carla Fuscaldo, Dorothy Kudron, Terry Leing

Cynthia Vittitow— Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Brian Flanagan — Confirmation

Kathleen Galdi — DRE

Music Minister: Joseph P. Tamburro

Youth Minister: Brian Flanagan

Mercy Minister: Cindy Zeis

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN: Gr. 1-8: Sun. 9:00-10:45 am (includes Mass)

Gr. 5-8: Sun. 5:00-7:00 pm (includes Mass)

Gr. 9-10: Sun. 5:50-8:15 pm (includes Mass)

CGS: Sun. 9:00-11:00 am OR Tues. 4:30-5:45 pm

Gr. K-8: Thurs. 4:45-6:00 pm

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: RCIA: Sundays (September-Easter)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 4:00-4:45 pm, Monday: 6:30-7:00 pm & on request.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office anytime for communion calls or visitation

of the sick and elderly. Keep us informed so that we can be attentive to

those who are ill at home or in the hospital.

Parish Email: parish@stlchester.org

Parish Web Site: www.stlchester.org

Web Master: Joanne Franklin (908-879-6222)

Welcome Rosemary Lohrmann (973) 214-4806 Haiti Twinning Program Christine Colannino (201) 314-9824

Bereavement Resource Don Martone (201) 274-9723 Lectors John Kennington (908) 872-0575

Good Samaritans Patsy Soden (908) 879-3374 Eucharistic Ministers Loretta Stewart (973) 222-7492

Grocery Cards Jean Ward (908) 334-3442 Ushers Bob Holl (908) 876-3488

Moms & Tots Melissa Altieri (908) 797-0676 Music Minister Joe Tamburro (347) 213-0621

Arimathaea Arlene McDonald (973) 229-9697 Spanish Ministry Louis Villafane (908) 879-3032

Liturgical Environment Joanne Carr (908) 879-5543 Youth Minister Brian Flanagan (973) 946-8770

Women’s Cornerstone Lissette Howell (973) 975-7343 Altar Servers Chuck Feller (908) 768-2838

Men’s Cornerstone Don Scobell (908) 507-3145 Evangelization Bob Holl (908) 876-3488

Pastoral Adv. Board Jerry Frech (908) 377-2900 RCIA Jan Richards (908) 975-3555

Rosary Society Marie Holl (908) 876-3488 Respect Life Connie Wieczorek (908) 879-6453

Media Ministry Carla Fuscaldo (908) 879-7647 Barn Ministry Ed Wieczorek (908) 300-0098

Mary’s Moonflowers Karen Jones (973) 479-5271 Family Mass Social Marc McFeely (973) 222-9739

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Yohan Serrano

Permanent Deacon: William DeVizio

Trustee: Phil Guidone

Parish Secretary: Karen Jaworski

Accountant: Sharon McCann Business Manager: Bill McCormick

MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish), 6:00 pm

Daily Mass: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am & 9:00 am, Sat. 9:00 am

Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 pm

Holy Day: 8:00 am, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm (bi-lingual)

Healing Mass: 7:00 pm every 3rd Tuesday of month. Rosary at 6:30 pm

BAPTISMS: Baptism Preparation Class: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

Baptisms: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

SPANISH BAPTISMS: Baptism Preparation Class: Please call the Parish Office to schedule. Baptisms: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

MARRIAGES: Please contact the Priest/Deacon whom you wish to officiate at your

wedding one year in advance to arrange for Marriage Preparation

Sessions.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Every family moving into the parish is requested to register. If you move

to another parish or change your address, please notify the Parish Office.

St. Lawrence the Martyr Church SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church is a loving and welcoming

community of disciples of Jesus who invite you to join us in becoming

disciples of Jesus. As disciples, we are faithful to prayer, to listening to

God’s Word, to meeting with Jesus in the sacraments, to building community,

and to serving others.

Parish Office: 908-879-5371 Priests’ Home: 908-879-1901 Religious Ed.: 908-879-6714 Youth Minister: 973-946-8770 Fax: 908-879-7701

Parish Ministries and Ministry Facilitators

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THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY

The third set of mysteries of the rosary is the sorrowful mysteries. We experi-

ence sorrow because we remember how much Jesus suffered at the hands of sin-

ners. We are saddened, too, because we know we are the reason for the suffering

of Jesus. He suffered because of our sins. He suffered so much to save us from

our sins. He suffered because He accepted the suffering that you and I deserve

because of our sins. These truths come to mind as we reflect on the sorrowful

mysteries.

The first sorrowful mystery is the Agony in the Garden. In the Garden as He prayed, Jesus could foresee how terribly

He would suffer. He prayed that the Father would spare Him from the suffering. He accepted the suffering for love

you and me. We are sorry for what our sins did to Jesus.

The second sorrowful mystery is the Scourging at the Pillar. Jesus suffered terribly due to the whipping that He re-

ceived at the hands of the soldiers. The tips of the whip had pieces of metal and bone that dug into the flesh of His

body. The tearing exposed His ribs. How Jesus suffered for us! We are sorry that He had to suffer for my sins and

yours.

The third sorrowful mystery is the Crowning with Thorns. A bundle of long thorns was dropped onto and pressed into

the skull of Jesus. How He suffered for us! We are sorry that He needed to suffer on account of our sins. How much

He loves us!

The fourth sorrowful mystery is the carrying of the cross. Jesus suffered terribly as He carried the cross because His

heavy cross pressed hard on the shredded flesh of His shoulder. How much He suffered! How much He loves you and

me!

The fifth sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion and death of the Lord. We remember how much Jesus suffered as He lost

blood on the cross. Likewise, He struggled to breathe because of the way that He hung on the cross. He suffered a hor-

rible death for you and for me. He would not abandon us because His love for us is so great. He wants us to enjoy

eternal life with Him in heaven.

The five sorrowful mysteries touch our hearts with the Love of God that was shown during the Passion of Jesus. We

experience sorrow because we know that our sins caused the suffering of Jesus. We experience an incredible gratitude

as we recall all that Jesus did to save us.

PRAYING FOR OTHERS

On Tuesday, October 23, Andre Lesperance will lead an evening workshop on “Praying with and for Others.” Some of

the questions that will be addressed are:

• Do you ever say “I’ll pray for you” without following through?

• Do you ever doubt that your prayers make a difference?

• Do you wonder how your ministry or leadership team can pray together more effectively for others?

The session will be enlightening, energizing and interactive. Why not plan to join us. Pizza will be available as will

child care. October 23 at 7 pm in the Church Hall. All are welcome!

God bless.

Father Nick

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

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WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SICK . . .

Kirsten Mumma, William Ware, Julio Carrera, Sebastian Quinn,

Sister Eucharia, Bishop Frank Rodimer, Father Eugene Romano,

Father Paul Knauer, Father Rafael Perez, Father Daniel Kelly, Fa-

ther Joseph Farias, Msgr. Richard Rusconi, Msgr. Peter McBride,

Deacon Hector Cassillas, Patrick John Moran, Ann Kelly, Lloyd

Matsamoto, Helen Crowe, Jane Alt, Patrick Pronio, Allison Spina,

Lesley Pawar, Tom Walsh, Steve Briggs, Brian Graham, Colleen

Saito, William Kelly, Mary Norwood, Mary Lanzara, Rocco Colan-

tuono, Cade Feitel, Carole Stessl, Dick Goodwin, Nicholas Brown,

Jane Rufino, Kevin Callahan, Judith Stampone, Paul Fitzgerald,

Charlotte Poth, Colleen Looby, George Serafin, Charlie Romano,

Salman Javed, Joe Cillo, Jerry Green, Mary Constantinople, Dan

McGuigan, Daisy Hallock, Ryan Menzel, Vincent & Giuliana

Petane, Betty Macaluso, Dorothy Powers, Wesley Snawder, Tom

Murray, Eidelia Jimenez Martinez, Mila Balicki, Consiglia Erden-

berger, Arnold Family, Bonnie Lieberworth, Barbara Drive, Jack

Ratti, Finn Michael, Olivia Gill, Teresa Smith, Frances Ferreri,

Teresa Colamonaco, Baby Gianni Mazza, Carol Mattone, Anna

Birsilli Garich, Greg Villafane, Anne Owens McGrath, Janet

Courtland, Jack Arnold, Lily Barbero, Hunter Barbero, Robert

LeFrancis, Moire Riley, Brian Spring, Jim Robertiello, Doug Bless-

en, Barbara Davis, Jim Kielley, Jimena Garcia, Jorge Lombardo,

Janice Thurston, Matt Adonis, Jim Balicki, Bill Renzetti, Bill Pigot,

Rosa Salgado, Vera Sax, David Goulart, Christine Clark, Winnie

Knapik, Kolbe, Paul Maurer, Joanne Seiller, Gail Anderson, Phillip

Heery, Frank Loprest, John Memora, Buddy Black, Eileen Schiano,

Annerys Castillo, Jesus Serrano, Teresa Toro Penagos, Kitty, Susan

Novick, Stephanie Gonda, Bob Sircovich, Camille McQueen,

Brayden Michael, Cassie Bollwork, Julie Hasbrouck, Stanley

Kudron, Michael Mooney

Please help us keep this list up to date! Call 908-879-5371

and let us know if a name should be added or deleted.

INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR ESL CLASSES

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are held

every Wednesday night from 7:30-8:30 pm in the Parish

Center. These classes are for foreign speaking adults over

18 years of age and are free of charge. The program

needs instructors for the beginning learner classes. If you

are interested in sharing your knowledge of English with

others in our parish, please feel free to call Marilyn Car-

nicelli at 908-812-7738. Instruction and materials are

available. Thank you for generously sharing your time

with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE

October 27-28

5:00 pm

CB Gretch-

en Higgins

S1 – Margo

Higgins

S2 –

7:30 am

CB – Nick

Weah

S1 –

S2 –

9:00 am

CB – Sofia

Varua

S1 – Liam

Brandt

S2 –

11:00 am

CB Mercedes

Lombardo

S1 – Mili

Lombardo

S2 –

6:00 pm

CB – Ali

Wallace

S1 Maken-

na Spence

S2 –

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THIS WEEK

Sunday

• Classes - 9:00 am, 5:00 pm

Thursday

• Classes - 4:45 pm

Sunday

• Classes - 9:00 am, 5:00 pm

• Confirmation Class Session #3 - 5:50 pm

MEETINGS / EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday

• Welcome Sunday

Tuesday

• “Praying for Others” - 7:00 pm

Wednesday

• ESL - 7:30 pm

• Bold TNL - 7:30 pm

Thursday

• Moms & Tots -10:00 am

• Adult Choir - 7:00 pm

Friday

• Divine Mercy Chaplet - 3:00 pm

• Bold Middle - 7:00 pm

Saturday-Sunday

• Food Drive

HOLINESS

Holiness consists not in extraordinary actions,

but in performing your duties toward God,

yourself and others well.

~St. Maximilian Kolbe

RECENTLY BAPTIZED

May God hold you always in the

palm of His hand.

Alexandra Rose Caffrey, daughter of

Christopher & Charissa Caffrey of

Catan Drive, Flanders.

Julia Mary Giacomazza, daughter of Anthony &

Keriann Giacomazza of Rock Spring Road, Chester.

HOSPITALIZED OR HOMEBOUND

Please let the priests know if someone is hospitalized or

homebound. Many would appreciate a visit and the op-

portunity to receive Communion. Thank you for helping

us help those in the community.

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WE WERE ASKED TO ANNOUNCE

Need Help at Home?

My name is Marcela. I live in Dover and I’m a respectful,

hardworking, honest person who is very good with children

and animals. I speak English and Spanish and I love cooking,

order and peace at home. You can contact me at:

862-237-8163.

Villa Walsh Christmas Bazaar

455 Western Avenue, Morristown ( Mother Ninetta Hall)

November 4 12-5 pm

Unique gifts, crafts, baked good, raffle and more

Zion Lutheran Church Benefit Craft Fair

11 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley

November 10 9-3 pm

Free admission

Catholicism from Scratch

A course in Basic Catholicism for those who need a brush-

up, those who missed it the first time around, or those who

never heard it before. Fall 2018 Schedule: November 3:

Saints in the Making; December 8: The Handmaid's Tale-

Mary For more information, visit insidethewalls.org/catholicism-

from-scratch

CAN YOU HELP?

Homeless families will be at

First Congregational Church of Chester

October 28 to November 4 First Congregational Church of Chester will host home-

less families of Morris County enrolled in the Family

Promise Program from October 28 to November 4.

St. Lawrence parish supports this effort with volunteers:

to help to set up the facility, clean up daily, provide des-

sert/dinner, host guests for one shift (sitting in common

room, being available, playing with children and helping

with homework) or stay overnight. This is a wonderful

opportunity for individuals or families to get involved. If

you are doing this for the first time, experienced people

will be available. If you can assist us, please contact Be-

atrice Basso at 973 294-4059.

DIAPER &

BABY FORMULA DRIVE

Sponsored by

St. Lawrence Church &

St. Elizabeth K of C Council

You may donate diapers and baby formula throughout

October.

• St. Elizabeth Church: Bin at the back of church

• St. Lawrence Church: Church Hall

This drive will benefit Birth Haven (Newton) and First

Choice Women’s Resource Center (Morristown).

FOOD DRIVE

October 27-28

For Chester-Mendham Food Pantry

Always Needed:

Coffee

Crackers

Cookies

Canned chili

Toothpaste

Shampoo

Laundry detergent

Dish detergent

Paper towels

Toilet paper

Not Needed:

Pasta

Canned beans

Please: No expired or

opened items

ShopRite grocery cards

always appreciated!

Thank you for your

generosity!!

THE BEACON

Do You Receive The Beacon?

If you receive The Beacon, your support to help under-

write the monthly subscription bill would be greatly ap-

preciated. The annual subscription fee is $29.50. A

check, made out to St. Lawrence Church, can be mailed

to the Parish Office or dropped in the collection basket at

Mass.

Would You Like to Subscribe or Cancel The Beacon?

Please contact Karen in the Parish Office:

908-879-5371 OR parish@stlchester.org

THE GREATEST TEST

The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.

~Robert Ingersoll

NEW TO OUR PARISH

We welcome you!

Mike Hannan of Beecher Lane,

Flanders.

John & Veronica Cannata and their daughter Catalina

of Cromwell Drive, Chester.

Thomas &Laura Laird and their children Mason and

Aspen of Ammerman Way, Chester.

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018 8:00 am - Spec. Int. of Susan Novick

9:00 am - Robert Niebergall

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018

8:00 am - William Mackey

- Bert Carr

9:00 am - S. Charles Musumoci

- John Boyle

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 8:00 am - Robert Konopka

9:00 am - Mary Nolan Welch

- Richard, Elizabeth and John Norwood

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 8:00 am - Ralph Bozza

9:00 am - Spec. Int. of Brian Spring

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 8:00 am - Spec. Int. of Heidi Wenz

9:00 am - Robert Rettino

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018

9:00 am - Dr. Anthony J. Borrelli

5:00 pm - Loretta Ilaria

- David Gibson

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018 7:30 am - For the People of the Parish

9:00 am - Joseph Calabrese

- John L. Selby

11:00 am - Jeanne McCormick

- Kevin Callahan

12:30 pm - Kathleen Steidle

6:00 pm - Zachary Bunsa

- Dr. Anthony Borrelli

TITHING IS GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING.

Biblically a tithe means 10%. All are asked to consider

tithing and return 10% of our income to the Lord (5% to

the parish, 5% to God’s other charities) in gratitude. The

spiritual practice of tithing disposes us to make God first

in every area of our lives! The aim is to secure not the

tithe, but the tither. Not the gift, but the giver — for God!

Tithing Income October 14, 2018 $11,859.00

Tithing Income October 15, 2017 $10,240.00

REFLECTION: “For the Son of Man did not come to

be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom

for many.” MARK 10:45

If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect God’s

love and mercy? If you are struggling with this, try

changing your attitude from “I want more” to “thank you

God for everything You have given me. I have enough to

share”. This change in perspective will bring you joy

through service to others.

FROM FATHER NICK: “Thank you for your faithful-

ness and sacrifices. May the Lord bless you for your gen-

erosity!”

A TESTIMONY FROM A PARISHIONER OF ST.

HELENA PARISH IN BLUE BELL, PA: “As a new

couple in the parish, we found the tithing packet most

informative. We are thankful for all the blessings from

God and feel honored to be giving Him something in re-

turn.”

TOO MUCH INFORMATION!

There is a common expression: “Too much information!”

We usually use it when people tell us details about their

lives that we don’t want or need to know. Today, when

James and John ask Jesus a simple question, making their

request for places of honor in the kingdom, a simple an-

swer might have been in order. Instead, as He often does,

Jesus answers a question with a question; today it’s about

drinking the cup of suffering. Then, once the others are

indignant over James and John’s outrageous request, He

proceeds to give them what may have been “too much

information” for followers who were simply interested in

the pursuit of glory. But this information, though it can

sometimes seem “too much” for us, is essential for our

lives as disciples. In Isaiah, in Hebrews, and in Mark to-

day, we learn this information. It is in suffering, in weak-

ness, in self-giving service to others, that we come to

understand the kingdom. It is the information we need to

find our place and come to be honored in the reign of

God.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — My servant shall justify many and their

guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11).

Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our

trust in you (Psalm 33).

Second Reading — Let us confidently approach the

throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for

timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Gospel — Whoever wishes to be first among you will be

the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]).

MASS READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21

Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38

Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48

Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19;

Lk 12:49-53

Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59

Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9

Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6;

Mk 10:46-52

NEXT HEALING MASS

Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 pm (Rosary at 6:30 pm)