the changing seasons
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Our Mission S T A T E M E N T
The mission of St. Luke Parish is
to create a welcoming, faith filled,
religious environment where
relationships – both spiritual and
personal – are built upon the
teachings of Jesus Christ. We are a
vibrant Catholic community open
to diverse attitudes, approaches
and paths, centered on Catholic
principles and beliefs. Works of
charity, human concerns and
spiritual development are fostered
and nurtured through participation
in the sacraments, our parish
liturgies and ministries. We are a
people of dreams, seeking to
experience Christ in ourselves,
our families, the community
and the world around us.
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The Changing Seasons
In his book, “Home coming”, author John Bradshaw focuses on the reclaiming and championing of the inner child. He suggests in one quote, “....reclaiming the inner child involves going back into the early stages of life and finishing the unfinished business.” This is an extremely important aspect to a healthy emotional focus on life. Isn’t it true we move so quickly through life that we seldom take the time to really understand the tremendous power within each one of us that often lies dormant because of earlier experiences that left us standing in our tracks and stuffing our feelings into a dormant state. Sad, but true - at some point we have all been faced to face with our real feelings and do not know what to do next. It is the wounded person who has the best opportunity to allow healing to become a reality in their lives. This week we celebrate an American tradition, Thanksgiving! This is the day that focuses on a table and a meal. Love ones come from far and near to take their place around that table. Some who find their way to your table may not have been there for a while. Some may only be there in spirit. But it has been this traditional feast that has allowed us to take a step back and to focus on the quality of our lives and the importance we place on relationships and family. Think about it! No matter what the turmoil or dysfunction we may have experienced – this is an opportunity to revisit and to allow healing and affirmation to take place. It is a teaching moment for our kids as well. They learn from us and they in turn will teach their kids as well. If we do not get it right now – Lord knows when we will. This all sounds very idealistic. For some, though, this time of the year is too much to bear. Their experience of days gone by, whether recent or years, may caused pain and bring up emotions that are difficult to handle - their childhood was not that marvelous – or the thought of revisiting the emotions of losing someone close may be too much to embrace. Psychologists and writers will tell us that the greatest instrument of healing and wholeness is the family. Often distance and dysfunction will cause that family image to be blemished. Perhaps the expectations placed on members of a family can cause challenge and bitterness. Sometimes that beautiful image of the table can be a source of anger and not growth. But what I find myself accepting more these days is that unless we see ourselves as part of a family model, whether that is a traditional model; a single-parent model, a Christian community model, then we have much more to do in understanding the real reason for the holidays and the changing seasons in our lives. For what purpose than do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Like our changing seasons - it is another opportunity to appreciate who we are - to give life to others - to thank God for his participation in our journey - and to definitively tell the world that life is a gift and no one will ever be able to take that gift away. And so, this Thursday, the Feast of Thanksgiving, let go of past hurts and prejudices or expectations and be filled with awe as you experience the season and colors of your life changing. This is another year – another opportunity to embrace what is good in your life. Make room for new images around your table. Join us here at our table of plenty this Thursday and bring the family with you. Happy Thanksgiving to the Parish Family of St. Luke! Father Mike, Pastor
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SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Reconciliation ~ The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is celebrated individually every Saturday afternoon at 4pm or by
individual appointment with Father Mike at any time.
Baptisms ~ Parents are urged to begin preparation for this
sacrament three months prior to delivery. The Sacrament of
Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 12:45pm. You will be
invited to attend a Pre-Baptismal session either before or after the
birth of your child.
Christian Marriage ~ The couple should contact the office one
year before the desired date for the marriage to insure proper
preparation for this Sacrament.
Ministry to the Sick ~ If anyone among you is physically
handicapped, aged, hospitalized, sick or shut in, please call the
office so that we can be attentive to those who are in need.
Hospital Visitation ~ Please notify the Parish office when a
member of the family is in the hospital due to illness.
Confirmation, First Eucharist & Reconciliation ~ Though
immediate preparation is given to all before receiving these
sacraments, candidates are expected to receive a Christian
upbringing in their family life through formal religious education
classes and at Sunday worship in the years prior to receiving
these sacraments.
Parish Membership ~ Our Parish family invites all of its
members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every
family moving into the parish is requested to register. If you move
to another parish, or change your address, please notify us.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Rachel’s Vineyard ~ Natural Family Planning, Adoption Services,
Post Abortion Healing and Reconciliation 973-777-8818
[email protected] and RachelsVineyard.org
Alcoholics Anonymous ~ 1-800-245-1377
DAYTOP ~ A non-profit substance abuse treatment and education
program for adolescents, located in Mendham 1-888-4DAYTOP
Regular Mass Schedule
Monday/Wednesday/Friday ~
9am
Saturday Evening ~ 5pm
Sunday Mornings ~
7:45am, 9:30am & 11:15am
Regular Office Hours
(The facility is closed on Tuesday)
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
8:00am-4:00pm
Friday
8:00am-2:00pm
Please take advantage of our
ELECTRONIC GIVING
for your weekly donations. This will greatly reduce the cost incurred with the current
envelope system. We are strongly encouraging all of our parishioners who presently use the very costly paper envelopes to switch to our very
secure online bill pay. It is very simple to use. Any questions please call our business office at 908-876-3515 ext 20 and they will be happy to
step you through the process - thank you for your
continued generosity and support. ~ Father Mike
Please remember St. Luke Parish in your estate planning
Our Parish Staff Michael J. Drury ~ Pastor Ext. 4 [email protected]
Parish Residence (evenings) 908-876-9088
In case of an EMERGENCY, Fr. Mike may be reached at 908-380-3637
Kenneth E. Lasch ~ Weekend Associate
Robert M. Diachek ~ Weekend Associate
Thomas Healy, Jr. ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Kevin Cleary ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Ray Chimileski ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Lyn Ertle ~ Pastoral Associate Ext. 17 [email protected]
Maureen Murtagh ~ Director of Religious Education Ext. 16 [email protected]
Nina Dorlon ~ Youth Minister & God Squad Ext. 18 [email protected]
Jody Wozniak ~ Parish Secretary Ext. 10 [email protected]
Christina Diehl ~ Communications Ext. 12 [email protected]
Joseph Perno ~ Parish Business Administrator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Ron Cohen ~ Assistant Business Administrator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Jodi Galloway ~ Bookkeeper/ Child Protection Coordinator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Mike Wozniak ~ Maintenance Coordinator (part-time) Ext. 14 [email protected]
Gene Russo ~ Asst. Maintenance Coordinator (part-time) Ext. 19 [email protected]
Susan Keating ~ Preschool Director Ext. 41 [email protected]
Trustees ~ Tim Duffy, Steve Shanley, John Crimi To reach the Trustees, please call the office.
If any person may have been abused by any priest, they
should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office
& the Diocese Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You
may also be in touch with either of the Diocesan Response
Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General &
Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 ext 205 or Sister Joan
Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/ Delegate for
Religious, 973-777-8818 ext 248. The entire text of the Policy of
the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of
Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan website:
www.patersondiocese.org.
$11,400 $9,000 $13,500 2015 2016 Goal Actual Actual
Parish Phone 908-876-3515 Parish FAX 908-876-5277
Please visit our website at www.stlukeparishlv.com
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Parish F INANCES
November 12 /13 , 2016
Find us at St. Luke Parish Long Valley, NJ
November 20, 2016 ~ Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
MASS INTENT IONS
Saturday, November 19
5:00pm Kate Cleary
Sunday, November 20
7:45am Corriea Family
9:30am Theresa Crimi
11:15am Kevin Gerber
Monday, November 21
9:00am John Batista
Wednesday, November 23
9:00am Pres. John F. Kennedy
Thursday, November 24
9:00am Greta Sattur
Saturday, November 26
5:00pm Robert Carey
Sunday, November 27
7:45am Margaret Duffy
9:30am Theresa Crimi
11:15am Christopher Galvao
First Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Samuel descr ibes how a l l the tr ibes of Israel went to Dav id in Hebron and sa id they were h is bone and h is f lesh and i t was he who led them back to Israel . The Lord to ld David he would be a shepherd to His people. David made an agreement w ith the e lders and was ano inted k ing.
Second Reading: Colossians 1:12-20 Paul exp lains to the Co lossians that God has made them f i t to share in the inher i tance of the ho ly ones in l ight and that through the Son we have redempt ion and forgiveness of s in. He descr ibes Jesus as the image of the inv is ible God, the head of the church and in Him a l l th ings hold together .
Gospel: Luke 23:35-43 Jesus i s mocked by the crowd as he hung on the c ross. Above h im was an inscr ipt ion that read “This i s the king of the Jews.” One of the men be ing c ruc i f ied wi th Jes us tel l s H im to save them and Himsel f , whi le the other asks that he be remembered when Jesus i s in h is k ingdom. Jesus said in rep ly, “Amen I say to you, today you wi l l be w ith me in Paradise.”
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS ~ 2 Samuel 5:1-3 ~ Colossians 1:12-20 ~ Luke 23:35-43
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS ~ Genesis 14:18-20 ~ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 ~ Luke 9:11b-17
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS ~ Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 ~ 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 ~ Luke 4:21-30
Adult Spirituality & Meditation Deacon Ray Chimileski 908-832-6965
Altar Care Pat DiGiorgio 908-832-5054 Altar Servers Jackie Leach 908-876-9314
Antioch Tony Amaral 201-618-4692 Art & Environment Rhonda Donovan 908-684-9196
Baptism Prep Dave & Jen Meehan 908-876-9818 Building & Grounds Fred Fania 908-832-2561
Boy Scout Troop 436 Glen Arndt 732-675-9658 Career Transitions Bob Dunne 908-234-2793
Choir – Adult & Chimes Kathe deRose 908-876-9747 Choir – Children’s & SAS Charlie Briggs 908-813-2606 Compassionate Hearts Dee Parker 908-343-1930
CYO Basketball Mike Selvaggi 908-852-5041 Eucharistic Ministers Michael Romano 973-895-3521
Finance Council Ron Cohen 908-879-3056 Good Works Ministry Laurie Briggs 908-813-2606
The Jen Thibault Hospitality Comm. Nancy Blanchard 908-876-3359 Eucharistic & Faith Outreach John Hennessy 518-573-9984 Caring Hearts/Helping Hands Heather Temples 908-797-5395
Art Catalusci 908-876-9626 Knights of Columbus Tony De Stefano 973-975-8684
Lectors Ken Schmidt 908-832-2222 Liturgical Formation Deacon Kevin Cleary 908-876-9242
Liturgy of the Word w/Children Michelle Boiko 908-656-0882 Men’s Cornerstone Stan Moyer 908-879-0906 Operation ChillOut Deacon Ray Chimileski 908-832-6965 Parish Playgroup Shelly Beyer 908-244-6975
Rite of Christian Initiation Deacon Tom Healy 908-879-9451 Special Needs Ministry Marie Peppas 908-832-9594
Ushers / Welcomers Jim Moore 908-399-0270 Wedding Consultant Lyn Ertle 908-876-3515
Women’s Cornerstone Sharon Vuskalns 908-832-0633
Volunteer Ministries and Supported Organizations
During this time of year we think of all we are thankful for and give thanks to God
for all the blessings He has given us.
May your blessings be too many to count.
Happy Thanksgiving! Father Mike & Staff
Long Valley Knights of Columbus
25th Annual
Community Benefit
Auction
December 3, 2016 Doors open 6pm at St Luke. Silent
auction begins at 6:30pm, live
auction starts at 8:00pm.
Tickets will be sold after all masses in
the narthex.
Come on out and join us for a wonderful evening….. you’re bound to find something
for someone on that holiday shopping list.
Sponsor A Wreath Program
Each year, Christmas wreaths are hung on the white fence lining Rt. 513 in Long Valley benefiting
The Long Valley Community Assistance Program
Envelopes for $20 donations can be found at:
Ort Farms
Peapack Gladstone Bank (Long Valley branch)
Hoffmann’s Supply
Greenway Florist
Washington Township Public Library.
The donations are used to support the Long Valley Interfaith Food Pantry and Washington Township
Emergency Fund.
MINISTRY Announcements and Community News
Sunday 11/20
Monday 11/21
Tuesday 11/22
Wednesday 11/23
Thursday 11/24
Friday 11/25
Saturday 11/26
Parish Center Closed for
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Regular Mass Schedule
CYO Basketball
Special Needs Gym Activity 6pm
Eucharistic Minister Training
6:30pm
Meditation 7pm
RCIA 7:45pm
9:00am Mass
Facility Closed
CYO Basketball
9:00am Mass
Thanksgiving
9:00am Mass
Office Closed
CYO Basketball
No Mass
CYO Basketball
Reconciliation 4pm
5:00pm Mass
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Be Rich in Good Works. This past May, after years of study, ten men were ordained to the priesthood for our Diocese. As they prepared for their vocation, they were supported by family and friends. When you make a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, they are also supported by you since Appeal funds are used to help meet the cost of priestly formation and education. Please support our seminarians by making a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal today. For your convenience, you can make an on-line gift at www.2016appeal.org.
Please remember to return your Thanksgiving food donations
this weekend so that our Caring Hearts, Helping Hands Ministry can distribute the items to our local families in need. Please call Heather Temples (evenings only) at 908-797-5395 with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
The Annual Parish Service of Reconciliation is on Monday,
December 19th
at 8pm. All are invited for this special service.
Winter Homeless Outreach ~ Please return your filled pack by
Thanksgiving weekend for our annual winter deliveries. Thank you for giving the gift of hope to a homeless man, woman or veteran this winter with new warm clothing and basic toiletries. If you would like to help with deliveries, please contact Deacon Ray.
Christmas Giving Tree ~ Please help make Christmas special for a
child and their family by taking a tag and purchasing the items listed. Wrapped gifts should be returned to the narthex by the date listed on the tag. This may be the only gift the child receives this year so please bring in a gift if you take a tag and be as generous as possible. The trees also contain stockings requesting gift cards to purchase items for Christmas dinner or presents for teens. If yo u have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Heather Temples (evenings only) at 908-797-5395.
Collection for the Hermits of Carmel (Chester) ~ any
denomination of Shop Rite gift cards for the Hermits of Carmel (Chester) now through November 30
th. This contemplative order of
sisters that live in hermitages whose charism is prayer and contemplation. All donations can be mailed or delivered to Sr. Teresa, Hermits of Carmel, 80 Pleasant Hill Rd, Chester, NJ 07930. Thank you for your generosity!
For Our Brothers and Sisters ~ Please pray for those who suffer
the distress of illness and all of our parish homebound. If you’re a family member, and would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact Lyn at 908-876-3515. Also, let us know if a locally hospitalized or homebound relative would like to receive a visit from one of our Eucharistic Ministers.
Hoffman’s Supply is holding the ir annual Picture with Santa event
on December 3rd
, 10th
and 17th
from 10am-2pm. This popular tradition raises money to support LVCAP (Long Valley Community Assistance Program). Photos are free with a $5.00 donation or a new unwrapped toy. Please keep animals on a leash. Come out, have fun and support a great cause!
The Sisters of Christian Charity invite you to join them for Sunday Evening Prayer during Advent at 4pm in their motherhouse
chapel in Mendham. Call 973-543-6528 for more information.
If you would like your child to attend an academically outstanding Catholic school and participate in extracurricular
activities such as golf, tennis and equestrian, call Saint Michael School in Netcong, NJ at 973-347-0039 or visit www.smikes.org to schedule a visit to see this 21
st Century Catholic Elementary School.
Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver Meals to Our Homebound
Seniors in Long Valley. Help make a difference in the lives of those who need it most! If interested, please contact Donna at Washington Twp Recreation 908-876-5941.
The Augustus J. Rampone Assembly, Knights of Columbus is holding
their annual 50/50 Christmas Raffle. The Augustus J. Rampone
Assembly is comprised of Knights who have completed their Fourth Degree and are members of the Long Valley Council, which includes the 3 Long Valley parishes. Representatives of the Assembly will be selling tickets this weekend at all masses. Tickets are $5.00 and the drawing will be held December 19
th. Proceeds from the raffle will
allow the Knights to continue to provide assistance in the community, our parishes, Special Olympic, and our Veterans.
Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown will be holding their annual
Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11th
at 3pm in the
Mother Ninetta Auditorium. Come celebrate the season with an afternoon of music! Visit www.villawalsh.org for more details.
St. Luke Catholic Preschool ~ Susan Keating, Director
This Week: We are reviewing the letters G, H & I and our Thanksgiving Feast is on
Tuesday, November 22nd.
School will be closed November 24th and 25th. Happy Thanksgiving to all our
preschool Families!
Important Note: There is NO CCD on Sunday, November 27th!
Please check the website for your next class date/time.
Reminder: all Jr High Students and 2nd Grade Students need
to sign in when attending mass.
Sign in sheets are located in the narthex.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS
1 ~ Check the Religious Education Facebook page. 2 ~ Check the parish website – it will be posted on the homepage. 3 ~ Call the parish office, there will be an outgoing message regarding class cancellations
All Confirmation Candidates
Your next Confirmation class and 6pm Contemporary Mass
is scheduled for Sunday, December 4th.
Please check class times with your catechists. Any questions
please contact Maureen at [email protected].
10th Grade Confirmation Candidates
If you were NOT baptized or DID NOT receive First
Communion at St. Luke please submit a copy of your
Baptismal Certificate as soon as possible.
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We often associate the month of November with the harvest. The image of the harvest is a great one to help your child understand the beauty of our Catholic parish. One way to do this is to share with your family our parish bulletin each week.
Our parish bulletin offers information about liturgies, outreach activities, organizations in the parish, and prayer requests. Maybe you will notice in the bulletin an opportunity for your family to increase the harvest by participating in special events or joining in community outreach activities.
We enjoy a bountiful harvest of goodness through our labors as faithful Catholics. Help your child become aware of the love and care our parish offers in the name of Jesus.
~ Maureen Murtagh, Religious Education Director
~ This Advent season, we continue a tradition called ~
White Gift Sunday
ALL K-5 CCD students
Please ask the children to wrap a gift in plain
white tissue paper and label the corner with
the words, “Boy” or “Girl” and the age of the
child.
Group “B” & Group “W” will be
Sunday, December 4th
Group “A” will be Sunday, December 11h
See the Religious Education page on our website for more
details. Thank you for your generosity.
I t doesn’t matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church, or what your current family
or marital situation is. I t doesn’t matter what your past or present rel igious aff i l iation is. ALL are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at St. Luke Parish.
If you’re new and would l ike to join our parish family please fi l l out the form below. WELCOME.
JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY!!! I f you have not had the opportunity to register your family with your St. Luke Parish Family, please visi t our website (www.stlukeparishlv.com), stop in the parish off ice to pick up a
registration form or we can mail one to you. Please give us your address below and drop it in the col lection
basket, or mail i t to: St. Luke Parish P.O. Box 416, Long Valley, NJ 07853.
Yes! I would l ike to register as a parishioner of St. Luke .
Name: _______________________________ Address:_______________________________________________.
***If you move to another parish, or change your address, please remember to notify the parish office. ***
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It’s that time again!!! Christmas
pageant sign-ups are in the
Parish office after all Sunday masses
this weekend, November 20th, and
continue through the end of November. Additional information can be found under the Grades K-5 tab on the Religious Education
page at www.stlukeparishlv.com.