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Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Lakes Council #3359 is hosting an Ignatian Silent Retreat for all men of the parish (18+) at the Loyola Jesuit Center entitled ”An Invitation To Personal Discipleship” from  February 1st through 3rd, 2019.

Ignatian Spirituality event will held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from  9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown, NJ. The cost is $40, and includes Breakfast, Lunch, Reconciliation and Mass. The day of prayer is led by Rev. George Collins, S.J. Please register on line at www.loyola.org

An Experience of Ignatian Prayer Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM  at the Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown, NJ . The cost is $20, and includes Reconciliation and Mass. The day of prayer is led by Helen Beairsto, RC. Please register on line at www.loyola.org

As we come to the end of another year, once again we find ourselves in a world filled with problems, doubts, worries, and fears. We sing “Joy to the world,” but there is not as much joy as we would like.   Jesus, our Savior and God, became man to give us full freedom as Sons and Daughters of God. In Jesus and with Jesus we can realize all our dreams and hopes because he said: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart: and you will find rest for yourselves.” For my yoke is easy, and my burden light”.

Arianna Elizabeth Martinelli was baptized at Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday, December 23, 2018. We welcome her into our parish community and congratulate her parents and godparents. Please pray for her and her family.

 A Christmas celebration uniting members of all the parish societies and organizations, at Sacred Heart of Jesus & St. Cecilia, will be held on Sunday, January 6th  at the Saint Francis Center in Denville beginning at 1:30 PM. All parishioners are invited to attend and join in celebrating this holy season in parish fellowship. Please call the rectory no later than January 2nd  to register. The cost is $25.00 per person

The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth cordially invite you to join them for the Feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Seton Associate Commitment Ceremony. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Holy Family Chapel, Convent Station, NJ, at 11:00 AM.  The Mass will be followed by a light lunch in the study hall of the Academy of Saint Elizabeth. 

Many thanks to Michele Shaffer and the Confirmation students for arranging this year’s Angel Tree/Gift Card Project. This year the gift cards were used to help the needy and those who lost everything in the Dover fire. May God richly bless them.  

Congratulations to the following candidates who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday December 2nd. • Ethan Gregory Bockhorn • Ariana Cecilia Granda • Maggie Kateri Farrelly • Matteo Peregrine Raroque • Anthony Gonzalez • Jessie Kateri Wahlers • Inigo Pedro Cadag • Mayson Nicholas Novillo • Jessica Theodora Waskas.

Leon Joseph Maulbeck was baptized at Sacred Heart of Jesus on Saturday, December 15th . We welcome him into our parish community and congratulate his parents and godparents. Please pray for him and his family.

My Dear Parishioners,   “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Jn 1:14 . This week we celebrate the Nativity of the Lord – Jesus the Christ coming into the world to brighten our lives. Christmas is the invitation not to be hesitant and to let him – whose love is greater than our own hearts and minds can comprehend – be our companion.

As a result of income tax reform last year, many seniors when filing their tax return may be able to benefit from using the “standard deduction” ($24,000 for married filing joint, $18,000 for head of household status and $12,000 for all others) in lieu of itemizing their deductions. If you are age 70½ or older, a special tax rule allows you to make a “qualified charitable distribution” (donation) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to the parish (electronically or a check made payable to the parish by the IRA).

When shopping for your holiday dinners please remember you can purchase gift cards for Shop Rite from our volunteers after the masses or at the rectory. You can also purchase different retailer cards for Christmas gifts or Christmas shopping. Thank you for participating in this worthwhile program. If you have not participated, please give it a try!

The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, they serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world   Continuing the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, their MISSION is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity, until God calls them to himself. Their VISION is to contribute to the Culture of Life by nurturing communities where each person is valued, the solidarity of the human family and the wisdom of age are celebrated, and the compassionate love of Christ is shared with all. Their VALUES are for reverence for the sacredness of human life, family spirit, humble service, compassion, and stewardship  

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.

Divine Mercy Academy, a PreK3 to Grade 8 elementary school located in Rockaway has an opening for a Part-Time Technology Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Please send your cover letter and resume to Mrs. Annie Mitchell, Principal at [email protected] .  

Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Lakes Council #3359 is hosting an Ignatian Silent Retreat entitled “An Invitation To Personal Discipleship”, for all men of the parish  eighteen years or older at the Loyola Jesuit Center Men’s. This is a weekend retreat, from February 1st to 3rd, 2019

Now that we are in the midst of the winter season members of the parish should know that when Divine Mercy Academy is closed due to inclement weather, the rectory will also be closed and all evening events will be cancelled.. The church will be open ONLY for the liturgical service scheduled that day.

The First Friday in January is Friday, January 4th. Devotions to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place beginning at 6:30 PM with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Sacrament of Penance will be celebrated from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The Litany of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be prayed at 7:00 PM followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass.

Christmas Pageant:  The remaining rehearsals will take place in the Church.   ▪ Thursday, Dec. 20st 6:00 – 7:00 PM ▪ Friday, Dec. 21st  6:15 – 8 PM Dress Rehearsal ▪ Monday, Dec. 24th  3:15 to 3:45 PM rehearsal; 4:00 to 5:15 PM Pageant and Mass