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The 1st night of the traditional novena of Filipino Masses before Christmas will be celebrated at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish church on Saturday, December 15th  at 7:00 in the evening. Fr Cerilo Javinez will be the main celebrant. Fellowship and Filipino refreshment immediately follows Mass.

The musicians at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Church in Paterson are offering an hour long CD of nineteen freshly recorded sacred Christmas hymns with singers from both Broadway and the Opera.  The $15.75 donation per CD will be devoted to assisting the homeless and disadvantaged in the Paterson area. 

Villa Walsh will host their annual Christmas Bazaar Extravaganza on Nov 4th from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at Villa Walsh located at 455 Western Ave., Morristown. This Annual Senior Sisters Sale to Benefit Religious Teachers features unique gifts, crafts, a money raffle, baked goods, and much more! There’s also a Food Court for nourishment while you shop. Come and enjoy their pizza frittas made right on the premises as well as luncheon packages of homemade Italian sandwiches and desserts. You won’t be able to resist their home baked cakes, pies, cookies, and Italian pizzelles along with their traditional pangiallo. Please come and show your support for the retired teachers and the Senior Sisters housed in the Infirmary.

November 1st  and 2nd  are two feast days in the calendar of the Church. The first one is the celebration of All Saints’ Day, when we celebrate the great Communion of Saints. On this day, we remember the holy ones who have been canonized and those who were not. Pope Gregory III designated this day for honoring all saints. The other day, second of November, we are celebrating All Souls’ Day, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. 

The Diocese of Paterson is sponsoring an information evening regarding the marriage annulment process on Wednesday, November 7th  at Saint Paul Inside the Walls Evangelization Center in Madison. The presentation will be held from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. Holy Mass will precede at 7:00 PM. Monsignor Edward Kurtyka, Judical Vicar for the matrimonial tribunal, will make the presentation and be available for questions.

November is the Month of All Souls. During this month, the Saint Joseph Altar will be the location of the Book of the Dead and where the All Souls envelopes may be deposited. The names of the newly departed who have passed on to eternal life since last November are also displayed there. The names of those inscribed on the All Souls envelopes will be placed on the altar during the month of All Souls and will be remembered at all the Masses.

Our Bishop Emeritus and parishioner, His Excellency, Bishop Frank Rodimer celebrated his 91st  birthday last Thursday, October 25th . Our prayers and best wishes for good health and the Lord’s many blessings! You can send a belated birthday wishes to: Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, St. Joseph Home for the Elderly, 140 Shepherd Lane, Totowa, NJ 07512.

The agency provides a safe and nurturing environment in which to carry an unexpected pregnancy to term, while additionally helping the residents learn the tools necessary to achieve greater self-sufficiency. Individuals served by the organization include both those who intend to raise their child after delivery and those who opt for adoption placement. Most residents stay at Birth Haven throughout their pregnancy and up until 6 weeks after the baby’s birth, exceptions are made when it is in the best interest of the mother and infant. Birth Haven is located at 4 Academy Street, Newton, New Jersey 07860 973-579-7979  http://www.BirthHaven.org  

The Women at the Well meet on  the FIRST SATURDAYS of each month. These evenings are meant to serve as spiritual and social refreshment for women.  The evening begins with a potluck dinner, followed the Rosary, quiet prayer and ending with dessert and socializing.

The Sacred Heart Women's Society will be holding their Annual Coat Drive on November 3rd and 4th and November 10th and 11th . Please bring any new or gently used coats, gloves and hats of all sizes to the church basement on those dates. They will be donated to the Father English Center, located in Paterson. For more information, please call the rectory at 973-627-0422.

 Saint Cecilia’s Parish Bereavement Ministry is up and running once again. This six week program is designed for those who have lost a spouse, sibling or friend, and will begin on Wednesday, November 28th in the Saint Cecilia’s parish office at 7:00 PM. The sessions will take place on December 5th and December 12th, January 9th, January 16th, and January 23rd. All sessions are on a Wednesday. The program is open to both parishioners and non- parishioners. Please call 973.627.0313 for additional information.

You are invited to participate in an event which is taking place in 177 dioceses around our nation on Monday evening, October 29th at Our Lady of the Magnificent Church in Kinnelon. Due to limited seating, tickets (which are free) are required for this event at The 177 PROJECT.COM. or by calling the church at 973.838.6838.

Food Collection will take place on October 20th and 21st. That weekend is our monthly food collection for the Rockaway Food Pantry. Canned goods, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, etc. are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.

The Mass will be celebrated in Latin at 12:00 Noon on October 21st , November 18th, & December 16th.

All are invited to the second annual Latin Mass Pilgrimage on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Serratelli will celebrate a pontifical solemn high mass in the extraordinary form at 9:30 AM. A reception with the Bishop will follow the mass in the Rodimer Center. Free parking is available in the garage on Grand Street. For more information, contact Dr. Joseph Daly at (973) 464-2954.

There will be a Special Healing Mission, conducted by Paul Rymniak, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22nd , 23rd  and 24th , 2018 at St. Cecilia Church.  All three evenings will begin at 7:00 PM.

Couples were you married in 1968 or 1993? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ.

The relics of Saint Anthony of Padua will come to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, October 14 th . The relics of this 13 th  century Franciscan saint will come from his shrine in Padua, Italy and will be accompanied by Father Mario Conti, a Friar from the shrine. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 3 o’clock followed by veneration until 7 PM, of the two and precious relics from the Pontifical Basilica in Padua, Italy.

One of the benefits of giving to our Bishop’s Annual Appeal is the knowledge that the funds support important needs in Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties. This local connection means that you may be helping your next-door neighbor, your co-worker, the store owner you see each day as you shop in your community – perhaps even a family member. In this context, when you give to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you truly say: Here I Am, Lord – making a better life for my brothers and sisters in the area.  Please consider making a pledge today. 

Divine Mercy Academy Tricky Tray is Saturday, October 13th at Morris Catholic High School. Doors open at 5 pm; calling starts 7:00 pm Admission is $25. This is an adult-only, “bring your own food & beverage" event. For more information or to purchase tickets call 973-723-8282, or email [email protected]