1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

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SPIRITUAL
FUNDRAISERS
 FIRST SATURDAYS. 2000 Hail Marys. All-day recitation
of rosary, all day exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Angelus,
recitation of Divine Mercy Chaplet. At St. John Cathedral, (973)
345-4070; at St. Anthony Church, (973) 742-9695; at St. Therese
Church, (973) 881-0400; at St. Michael Church, (973) 523-8413;
at St. Brendan Church, Clifton, (973) 772-1115; Evening Vigil
Mass follows many of the services. For more information
[email protected]. St. Christopher Church, Parsippany,
(973) 334-8766, coordinated by Jeanette East.
 SUNDAYS. Latin Mass. Sacred Heart Church, Clifton; 8 a.m.
with Latin and English hymns. (973) 546-6012.
 TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. Pro-Life Prayer Vigil.
Metropolitan Clinic for Women, Englewood; 8-11 a.m. Prayer
against abortion and counseling for women. (973) 472-3440.
 WEDNESDAYS. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual
Help. Diocesan Filipino Commission; Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church, Boonton, 7 p.m., (973) 334-1017. St. Paul Church,
Clifton, 7:30 p.m., (973) 340-1300. St. Joseph Church, Lincoln
Park, 8 a.m., (973) 696-4411. St. Anthony Church, Passaic, 7
p.m., (973) 777-4793. St. Therese Church, Succasunna, 7 p.m.,
(973) 584-0684.
 SATURDAYS. Pro-Life Prayer Vigils. Morris County Right
to Life; at 111 Madison Ave., Morristown. 9-10 a.m. Bring signs
and rosary. (973) 933-2800.
 10/21, 2/18 Turn It Off Day. Knights of Columbus. Families
are asked to turn off television and Internet for the day in
solidarity to stand up for Christian values.
 10/25 Healing Mass. St. Lawrence Church, Chester; 11 a.m.
Healing for physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, financial or
otherwise. Anointing of sick available for seriously ill or upcoming
surgery. Sacrament of reconciliation available. Light luncheon
served following Mass. (908) 879-5371.
 10/26,11/9,11/23 The Path to Christian Discipleship.
St. Joseph Parish, Mendham; 7-9 p.m. (973) 543-5950.
 10/26,11/23 Fall Movies. St. Monica Parish, Sussex; 3 p.m.
10/26 – God’s Not Dead. 11/23 – Heaven is for Real. Free-will
offering for refreshments only. (973) 875-4521.
 10/29,11/5,11/12,11/19 Faith Enrichment Opporunity.
Christ the King Parish, New Vernon; 7-9 p.m. Dinner served at
7 p.m. Opening prayer and Catholicism film. Discussion led by
facilitator. Hot beverages and dessert served. (908) 522-0229.
 11/5,12/3 Moment of Prayer for St. Teresa Jesus.
Carmelite Monastery, Morristown; 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday
of every month. Join the sisters as they celebrate the 500th
anniversary of the birth of their founder. Writings, moments of
silent prayer and hymns by the sisters. (201) 452-3262.
 11/14,12/12 Meditations on the Holy Shroud of Jesus.
Holy Face Monastery, Clifton; Every second Friday, 7:30-9 p.m.
Meditation of the full-size Replica of the Holy Shroud in the
Sanctuary, behind the Altar with Eucharistic Adoration, Bible
reading, Shroud reflection, rosary and healing Blessings. (973)
955-5343.
 12/2 Charismatic Cluster Meeting. St. Cecilia’s Church,
Rockaway; 7:30 pm. Song, prayer, worship, fellowship. Teaching
by Deacon Tim Kennedy. Light Refreshments will follow. (973)
627-5184.
 10/17 Ziti Dinner. Our Lady of Holy Angels Parish, Little
Falls; 5-8 p.m. Ziti, sausage, meatballs, refreshments, dessert.
$12/adults. $6/children under 12. (973) 239-5441.
 10/17 Baked Potato Night. Columbiettes of Bishop Navagh
5943 Council, Pequannock; 5:30-7:30 p.m. $7/one potato. $10/two
potatoes. Includes toppings, salad, beverages, dessert. (973)
835-3636.
 10/17 Tricky Tray. St. Joseph Regional School, Newton; 6
p.m. Free admission, door prizes, goody bags. (973) 383-2909.
 10/18 Turkey Dinner. Harvest House; at Vernon Township
High School, Vernon; 4-7 p.m. Benefits community lunch program.
www.harvesthousenj.org.
 10/18 Bowling Fund-raiser. Barth Syndrome Foundation;
at Pin Street, Warwick, N.Y.; 3-6 p.m. Benefits Highland Lakes
resident, Jack Higgins. $50 includes three games, pizza, snacks,
beverages. www.barthsyndrome.org. (845) 536-3938.
 10/18 Dinner, Tricky Tray and Live Auction. St. Philip
Knights of Columbus 11671; at St. Philip auditorium, Clifton;
Benefits two-year-old Colin Michael Jones’ medical care. $35.
(973) 272-8776.
 10/18 Fashion Show and Tricky Tray. Long Valley
Columbiettes; at St. Mark Parish, Long Valley; Doors open 6:30
p.m. Show begins 7:30 p.m. with drawing to follow. $15 includes
one sheet of tickets, beverages, snacks, desserts. (908) 852-2095.
 10/18 Indoor Flea Market. Our Lady of the Lake School,
Mount Arlington; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 for table rental. (973) 7700291.
 10/18 Vendor Fair. St. Mary Parish, Denville; Benefits Joey
Bella Memorial Fund; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Seeking vendors. (908)
768-6487.
 10/19 Pancake Breakfast. St. Anthony School Class of
2015. 8 a.m.-noon; $10/adults. $8
 10/20 Annual Awards Dinner. Tri-County Scholarship Fund;
at Hanover Marriot, Whippany; Honoring Bill O’Reilly, Fox News
personality; and Filippini Sisters Jo-Ann and Patricia Pompa.
www.tcsfund.org. (973) 984-9600.
 10/22 Baked Potato Night. St. Anthony Columbiettes; at
St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus Hall, Butler; 5:30-8 p.m. $8/1
potato, $11/2 potatoes, includes salad, fixings bar, soda, coffee,
tea and dessert. (973) 838-4325, (973) 838-0250
 10/24 Fish and Chips Dinner. St. Ann Parish, Parsippany;
6-8 p.m. Take out available 5-6 p.m. $15/advance. $9/children.
(973) 884-1986.
 10/24 Tricky Tray. Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Lake
Hopatcong; Doors open 6:30 p.m. $7/admission sheet of tickets.
$5/add’l sheets. $20/five sheets. Food available for purchase.
Free coffee and dessert. (973) 663-3798.
 10/25 The Emerald Experience. Holy Spirit School,
Pequannock; 7-11 p.m. Dancing and music by the Emerald
Experience. $35 includes beverages, sandwiches and dessert.
BYOB. (973) 835-5680.
 10/25 Food Drive. St. Philip Columbiettes, Clifton; at Stop
and Shop, Broad Street, Clifton; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Food will be
donated to Father English Center in Paterson.
 10/26 Peruvian Style Chicken Dinner. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Eat
in or take out. $10 includes chicken potato with huancaina
sauce and salad. Entertainment and raffles. (973) 523-5003.
 10/26 Annual Community 5K and Mile Fun Run. St.
Patrick Parish, Chatham; One mile run 10 a.m.; 5k 10:30 a.m.
Honors Father Edward Hinds.
 11/1 Fish and Chips. Msgr. James F. Gacquin Columbiettes;
at St. Thomas Parish, Sandyston; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Catered by
Tastefully British. $15 includes dinner, beverages, salad bar and
desserts. (973) 948-2296.
 11/2 Christmas Boutique Extravaganza. Villa Walsh,
Morristown; noon-5 p.m. Unique gifts, crafts, raffles, baked
goods and more. (973) 538-2886.
 11/7 Fish and Chips. Rosary Society; at St. Paul Parish,
Prospect Park; Take out 5:30-6 p.m.; Dinner begins 6 p.m. Catered
by Tastefully British. $14. (973) 790-8169.
 11/8 Catholic Charities Caritas Gala. Birchwood Manor,
Whippany. (973) 777-8818, ext. 294.
 11/9 American Jazz Guitarist and Banjoist. Little Sisters
of the Poor; at St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly, Totowa; 2-5
p.m. “Bucky” Pizzarelli to perform. $30. Refreshments served.
RSVP by 11/3. (201) 447-6400.
RETREATS
 11/79 Marriage Enrichment. World Wide Marriage
Encounter; Restore communication, rekindle romance and renew
commitment. A weekend of discovery, a lifetime of love. (973)
827-9606.
ARTS
 10/18 Music Ministry Concert. Our Lady of the Holy
Angels Parish, Little Falls; 7 p.m. Features cantors, instrumentalists
and various choirs. Light refreshments. [email protected] (973) 256-5200 ext. 23
 10/26 Fall Opera Production. Garden State Opera; at
Caldwell University; 4 p.m. Puccini’s “Le Villi,” and Mozart’s “The
Impresario.” $20/general audience; $15/students and seniors.
(973) 685-9972.
 11/1 Circle of Faith Concert. St. Francis of Assisi Parish,
Haskell; 7:30 p.m. Spreading the Word of Jesus though song.
Free admission. Free-will offerings accepted. www.circleoffaithmusic.com (973) 835-0480.
OUTREACH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT
ST. PAUL INSIDE THE WALLS
Register at www.insidethewalls.org. • Come for one session or come for all in the series.
For information call St. Paul Inside the Walls at (973) 377-1004
or email [email protected]
205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
EACH SESSION IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE • WALKINS WELCOME!
P R O G R A M
S C H E D U L E
REASONS TO BELIEVE: WHY THE CATHOLIC
FAITH MAKES SENSE
HOW TO GROW A PARISH
MOTHER MARY IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
CATHOLICISM FROM SCRATCH: ALL IN THE
A convocation for all those interested in how to (re)build a parish and make
Come and hear what Catholics believe, why they believe, the personal disciples. Keynote by Fr. Saporito, pastor of St. Helen in Westfield, NJ entitled
difference it makes, and how it makes sense in today’s world. Presented by “How Tuesday Night Changed the Parish.” Optional sessions will include
programs on: Introduction to Intentional Discipleship; Christ Life; Envision;
Father Derek Anderson, SOLT.
Tools for Evangelization; El Systema Integral para la Nueva Evangelizacion
Madison, Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to Noon
(en Español); Life in the Spirit and Charismatic Renewal. Register through
the website at www.insidethewalls.org.
LEADING LIKE POPE FRANCIS:
Madison, Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9:30 a.m.-Noon
LESSONS IN MANAGEMENT
What can we learn about leadership and management from the life and
BEING
SINGLE, BEING FAITHFUL 35+
work of Pope Francis? Join us as Chris Lowney, best-selling author of Heroic Whether single by choice or by circumstance, we must live every “single”
Leadership and Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads, uses day to the fullest. We can find fulfillment in Christ and his Church by
anecdotes from the life of the new Pontiff to discuss leadership.
embracing the opportunities in the Church for spiritual growth, meaningful
Madison, Monday, Oct. 20 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
service and a sense of community.
Madison, Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-Noon
CATHOLICISM FROM SCRATCH: WORKING
A course in basic Catholicism for those who need a brush-up, those who
FAMILY THE SAINTS
missed it the first time around, or those who never heard it before. ather A course in basic Catholicism for those who need a brush-up, those who
Paul Manning, presenter.
missed it the first time around, or those who never heard it before. Father
Madison, Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-Noon
Paul Manning, presenter.
Madison, Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-Noon
MARRIAGE PREP LIKE SKILLS TRAINING
A new virtue-based Life Skills course focuses on seven fundamental virtues WOMEN’S HEALTH AND FERTILITY AWARENESS
to prepare new presenters and to support and update experienced presenters Learn an effective, healthy, moral and inexpensive system that integrates
in the PreCana ministry. Materials need to be purchased ahead of time by health with moral family planning for couples who are trying to achieve
participants.
pregnancy, who have fertility concerns, or who need to regulate pregnancy.
Our Lady of the Lake, Sparta, Saturday, Oct. 25
Fee – $45 for materials. Presented by Jennifer Chirdo, RN, CrMS and Kelley
from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pridgen, RN, BSN, FCPI.
Madison, Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.-Noon
INTRODUCTION TO CATECHESIS
A multi-session presentation aimed at forming and equipping catechists
SILVER AND GOLD ANNIVERSARY LITURGY
with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for an effective ministry.
Couples, were you married in 1964 or 1989? You are warmly invited to
Madison, Mondays, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of
Paterson. Bishop Serratelli will be the main celebrant at Mass at Our Lady of
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN PARENTING:
Good Counsel, Pompton Plains on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Arrangements
PARENTING OUR CHILDREN THROUGH THE AGES can be made by contacting your parish office. Application forms are available
Parenting isn't easy and isn't getting any easier. Join clinical psychologist, through Friday, Oct. 31. Information will be sent from the Office of Family
Dr. Karen Cocco and theologian & mom, Cindy Costello for a discussion on Life once your application has been processed.
understanding the psychological and developmental needs of your child
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pompton Lakes,
and how to fulfill those needs by being the mother and father God created
Sunday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m.
and will help you to be. This discussion is for parents, parents-to-be, and
those who hope to be parents at some point. It's never too early or too late
Please go to our website www.insidethewalls.org and
to start learning!
download our 2014-15 program brochure.
Madison, Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
HEALTH
 10/21 Breast Cancer Awareness.St. Joseph Healthcare System;
at Wayne YMCA; 6 p.m. Learn about advances about imaging technology and breast surgery. Includes women’s health fair. $10.
www.rsvpbook.com/BreastCancerAdvances. (973) 754-2868.
 11/1 Blood Drive. Knights of Columbus Council 5410,
Flanders; Donors must be 16 years of age with consent form
from accompanying parent, 120 pounds and be in general good
health. (973) 676-4700, ext. 132.
 11/10 World AIDS Day. Hope House, Dover; at Drew
University, Madison; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information on prevention,
client speaker from Hope House. Raffles and light refreshments
served. (973) 818-3606.
MEETING
 10/27 Veterans Benefits. St. Francis Residential Community,
Denville; 5-7 p.m. Presentation about benefits and services available to veterans and their families. Community and health care
professionals invited. Must RSVP by 10/20. Refreshments served.
[email protected]. (973) 627-5647.
SCHOOLS
AND
YOUTH
 10/19 Open House. Villa Walsh Academy, Morristown;
Information on independent college preparatory Catholic day
school for girls, grades 7-12 conducted by the Religious Teachers
Filippini. (973) 538-3680. www.villawalsh.org.
 10/19, 29 Open House. Morris Catholic High School, Denville.
10/19, 2-4 p.m.; 10/29, 7-9 p.m. (973) 627-6674.
 11/10,11 Open House. St. Vincent Martyr School, Madison;
11/10, 7-8:30 p.m. 11/11, 8:30-10 a.m. Meet faculty and teachers.
Learn about early child education programs. Curriculum includes
computers, library, Spanish, physical education, art, music and
dance. www.svmsnj.org. (973) 377-1104, ext. 203.
SUPPORT
 SUNDAYS Alateen. Our Lady Queen of Peace, West Milford;
Every Sunday 7:30 p.m. For teens, who has been affected by
someone’s drinking to join in fellowship and support. www.alanon.org/for-teens.
 10/21 The Lighted Path. Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.,
Pompton Lakes; Six weeks on Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. For those
coping with the loss of a loved one, family member, friend or
co-worker. (973) 835-6337.
 10/22 Recently Widowed Workshop. Pathways Counseling
Center, Inc., Pompton Lakes; Six weeks on Wednesdays, 7:30-9
p.m. For those coping with the loss of a spouse. (973) 835-6337.
PILGRIMAGES
 1/1221 The Holy Land. St. Mary Parish, Passaic; Led by
Father Edgar Ruiz. Visits to Nazareth, Ein Karem, Emmaus, Cana,
Masada, Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Mount Tabor, Jordan River,
Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee, Jericho and more. $2,995/person dbl.
occ. (973) 779-0427, ext. 0.
 5/1121 Reflections of Italy with Shroud of Turin. St.
Cecilia Parish, Rockaway. Father Sigmund Peplowski to lead
group. The tour includes: Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Florence, Venice,
Milan and Turin. Meeting 10/14 in Hayes Hall at 7 p.m. Collette
Tours will give the presentation. $4,368/dbl. $4,648/sing. –
triple prices also available. (973) 627-0313.