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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9/15/19

n this Sunday’s Gospel, Lk 15:1-10 Jesus tells three parables about losing, finding, and rejoicing. In the first, the parable of The Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves behind the 99 sheep to search for the one lost sheep. When he finds it, the shepherd rejoices with friends and neighbors. In the same way, God rejoices more over one sinner who repents—like the outcasts who have come to hear Jesus—than over the 99 righteous like the Pharisees and scribes.

The second story, about a poor woman who will not stop searching until she finds her lost coin, makes the same point. Why are the Pharisees complaining? They should rejoice when the lost are found.

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Clergy Schedule

Clergy Schedule – Sept. 21-22, 2019

Fr. John Tarantino

7:30am – Fr. George Dudak; Deacon Rich Reck (P)

9:30am – Fr. John Tarantino

11:00am – Fr. John Tarantino; Deacon Ray Latour

Bible Study Starts Sept. 24, 2019 - GENESIS TO JESUS

GENESIS TO JESUS: An overview of the Bible starting soon!

If you have NEVER studied the Bible before – this is the perfect place to start.  If you have been reading Scripture for years, this is a perfect way to recall the big picture!  Either way, come discover your place in the Story of Salvation in our new study Genesis to Jesus.  Click HERE for video overview and more details on this program.

• Learn where the Bible comes from and how Catholics can better understand its story
• Survey the principle covenants God made with figures such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David
• Deepen your knowledge of Scripture and the riches of our faith

Tuesdays at 9:30am OR 7:00pm from Sep 24 – Dec 10 (come whenever is best for you each week!)  Father Tarantino will give an introductory lesson to give us context.  See registration form HERE or pick one up in the Narthex.  RSVP by 9/15 to ensure materials are available for the first class. 

Contact Shannon Civetta with questions.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 973-979-7864 cell.

SAVE THE DATES

The Social Committee will host a free picnic on Sept. 22nd, 2019 after the 11am Mass. All are welcome!

Saturday, October 12, 2019, Day of Reflection 12:00pm-4:3pm.  with Fr. Joe Garbarino, D. Min., Pastor, St. Philip the Apostle, Clifton, NJ. Details to follow

Mary Queen of all Nations Missionary Alliance (MQAN)

SUNDAY,  NOVEMBER 3, 2019 (5 to 9 PM) Mary Queen of all Nations Missionary Alliance (MQAN) will be celebrating their 35^th Year  Anniversary with a Dinner/Dance Fundraiser at the Madison Hotel in Convent Station. MQAN was awarded the Caritas Award in 2013 from Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Paterson

 Honorees are Msgr. John Hart, Pastor Assumption Church,  James Gannon, Morris County Sherriff, and Sister Jo Mascera, Chaplain-Retired, Morristown Memorial Center-Atlantic Health.

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Returning Catholics

If you are a Catholic who has been away from regular Mass attendance, please know you are most welcome to join us at any of our worship services and parish functions.  Should you like more information about our parish or should you simply want to talk about coming back home, contact our Pastor Fr. John Tarantino,  at 973 895-4224. 

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