Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeOctober 28, 2018

Celebration of the Eucharist:Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday Morning: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM and 6:00 PMDaily Mass: Monday - Friday 8:15 AMHoly Day: Vigil 7:30 PM; Holy Day - 8:15 AM and 12:00 PM6:00 PM Mass will not be held on holiday weekends.Eucharistic Adoration every first Friday of the month after the 8:15 AM Mass ending with Benediction at 3:00 PM.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: (Penance) - Saturdays: 4:00-4:30 PM (Reconciliation Chapel) By appointment at any other time. Communal Celebrations are held during Advent.

Spanish Mass: 7:00 PM every 1st and 4th Mondays of the month; a hospi-tality dinner to follow the mass on the 4th Monday of the Month. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated before and after Mass.

Rosary ServiceWe pray the Rosary every Thursday after the 8:15 AM morning Mass. It is fol-lowed by the Novena of the Miraculous Medal. All are welcome.

SacramentsBaptism: Baptisms will be celebrated at the 11:30 AM Mass the first Sunday of the month or Sundays at 1:00 PM. Please call at least 8 weeks in advance of the date of Baptism or e-mail jennd@saintkateri.org

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangement should be made one year in advance of the marriage date.

Friends of Bill W: Meetings held Tuesdays 7- 9 PM in the Comm. Rm.

Parish StaffFr. Vidal Roberto Gonzales, Jr.PastorFr. Wilder Alexander Londono In ResidenceDirector of Migrant MinistryDiocese of Paterson

Deacons and their MinistriesDrew CalandrielloSick and LiturgyCharles MathiasRetreatsAdult EnrichmentGlen Murphy Sick and Liturgy

Faith Formation and Youth MinistryCheryl WallaceDRE and Pastoral AssociateDawn GreenAdministrative Assistant

Music DirectorMarc G. Dalio

Office ManagerJeanne Hoskin

Jennifer DottingerAdministrative Assistant

Cathy PivowarTrusteeRobert MedinaTrustee

Parish Center - 973-729-1682 - Fax: 973-729-0702Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Fridays - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Saint Kateri Web Site: www.saintkateri.org; office@saintkateri.org Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

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Religious Education & Youth Ministry - 973-729-0489 Open: Monday through Thursday - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM and by appointmentCheryl Wallace, DRE and Pastoral Associate: cherylw@saintkateri.orgDawn Green, Administrative Assistant: dawng@saintkateri.org

The Schools of the Catholic Academy of Sussex County 973-729-6125 Ext. 225Rev. George A. Brown School (Pre-K to Gr. 4)Pope John XXIII Middle School (Gr. 5 to 7)Pope John XXIII High School (Gr. 8 to 12)

Blood Drive Ministry OUR SCHEDULE - Blood Drives are usually held on the 3rd Saturday of every month: 7:45am - 1:45pm in the Downstairs Community Room Breakfast Happily Served to All - Next drive Saturday, November 17th from 7:45 am to 1:45 pm.CONTACT US To schedule an appointment at www.tinyurl.com/StKateriBloodDrives.Walk-Ins ALWAYS Welcome - Find Us on Face Book www.facebook.com/StKateriBloodDrives/ - More Information: Mary Stanek 973-349-9191

The Parish Community of

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha427 Stanhope Road, Sparta, New Jersey 07871Welcome! Bienvenidos!

Mass IntentionsMonday, October 29: Monday of the Thirtieth week in Ordinary Time 8:15 AM Sr. Marilyn StoryTuesday, October 30: Tuesday of the Thirtieth week in Ordinary Time 8:15 AM Roy Phillips Wednesday, October 31: Wednesday of the Thirtieth week in Ordinary Time 8:15 AM Carolyn Gates Mondragon 7:30 PM Doris SullivanThursday, November 1: All Saints - Solemnity - * Holy Day of Obligation * 8:15 AM Carolyn Gates Mondragon 12:00 PM Diana CubbyFriday, November 2: All Souls' Day 8:15 AM David PerrelliSaturday, November 3: Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM Alfred Babcock

Sunday, November 4: Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Kosa Grgurovich

9:30 AM Peter Sutherland 11:30 AM Catherine Furlong Josephine King 6:00 PM Richard Ireton David Perrelli

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday

Eph 4:32—5:8; Lk 13:10-17Tuesday

Eph 5:21-33; Lk 13:18-21Wednesday

Eph 6:1-9; Lk 13:22-30Thursday

Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12aFirst Friday

Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40

First SaturdayPhil 1:18b-26; Lk 14:1, 7-11

SundayDt 6:2-6; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34

THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE

Regular Collections $23,623 Week Ending 10/07/18 8,262 Week Ending 10/14/18 8,555 Week Ending 10/21/18 6,806 Budget Monthly Expenses(including Loan Payments) $50,000 Month Net Income/(Expense)as of 10/21/18 ($26,377)

Bishop's Annual AppealOur Diocese is blessed that there has been an increase in the number of seminarians over the years. Let’s continue to pray for these men as they concentrate on their studies and reflect on how they will one day serve our parishes. They deserve all our support, and one way to show this is by giv-ing to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The Appeal helps fund the significant financial costs associated with years of room, board, tuition and other related expenses. Your gift today helps prepare our seminarians for the future. For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2018appeal.org. May God bless you for your support!

HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. ReillyThirtieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeOctober 28, 2018

Prayers for the Sick: We pray for Pam Madzy, Brittney Johnson, Catherine DeStefano, Michael Kocylowsky, Michael Wille, Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, Dawn Devoil, James Risco, Anni Alliegro, Claudia Krynicki, Tammy Pellerin, Laura Ziegert, Jean Morris, Larry Price, Candace Sullivan, Kathy Pellicani, Patricia Entwistle, Linda Ross, Thomas Eifler; James Kelly, Karen Rendina. If you would like to be placed on our prayer list please call the parish office.

The second envelope on November 4, 2018 will be for Parish Maintenance.

“Bartimaeus, a blind man, son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me.’…Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him.’…He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man replied to him ‘Master, I want to see.’ Jesus told him, ‘Go your way, your faith has saved you.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed Him on the way.”The parable of the Good Samaritan told on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. It was a story of compassion. Today we have the meet-ing of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, that took place on that road. He heard it was Jesus, and called out to Him in his need. The dialogue was simple and clear. What he needed and Jesus’ response.How many other Bartimaeus’ are there in our own time? People, described by Pope Francis as marginalized sitting on the side. They too want to hear of Jesus, cry out to Him in their pain, and seek the compassion, help and mercy of Jesus. It might seem easy, to cross to the other side of the street, to speed up, or ignore the cry. Is that the Christian response?In the mail each day, on the television, there are continued requests for the kindness and mercy of Jesus. The requests for donations grow and the hurts of others tug at our hearts and purse strings. We cannot respond to all requests, but we can as Jesus did. The faith of Bartimaeus restored his sight and he followed Jesus on the way. The hand of Jesus reaching out and responding to one more request can make a big change in the life of someone else.

Parish News

Diocesan News...Respect Life MassSaturday, November 17, 2018 — 10:00 A.M. Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, 381 Grand StreetPaterson, NJ 07505Christmas Music CD Offer from the CathedralThis year the musicians at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Church in Paterson are offering an hour long CD of 19 freshly recorded sacred Christmas Hymns with singers from both Broadway and opera. The $15.75 tax deductible donation per CD will again be devoted to assisting the homeless and disadvantaged in the Paterson area. For more information, obtain a purchase form from the parish office, the Cathedral website or call Tom Kiernan at 973-214-6473.

All Saints Day Masses on November 1, 2018 will be held at 8:15AM and Noon. A vigil Mass will be held October 31st at 7:30PM.Join us on All Souls Day, November 2, 2018 at 7:00PM for a Memorial Service honoring our deceased loved ones.Write the names of your loved ones in the prayer book located in the gathering space. Bring a photo to be placed on the Altar during the service. Light a candle in their memory.Ministries of the MonthIn response to some of the feedback from our Parish Survey, Saint Kateri will be starting a new initiative in November called Ministries of the Month. Every other week starting on Nov. 4th, two ministries will be featured in the bulletin, on the screens, on Facebook, and representatives from each will be on hand after all masses to promote the goals, mission, membership, and activities of each. Please visit them, pray about it, and consider joining one of our terrific ministries.

This past week St. Kateri Parish Blood Drive was again honored by New Jersey Blood Services. We received an award and recognition for collecting the most blood donations in the faith-based blood donor group. This was the highest amount of donations out of all New Jersey churches as well as the highest in the entire New York Blood Center region, including New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley Region.In 2017 our Blood Drive collected 988 units of blood which directly helped close to 3000 people in this area.In addition, their most prestigious award, the Theresa Ragozine IMPACT Award, was given recognition of our volunteers who faithfully and passionately run this drive every month.I am so blessed to be a part of this remarkable ministry, and to work with a delightfully crazy group of volunteers. I am in constant awe of the generosity of the donors to give of themselves so that someone can have another chance to live life to the fullest.Mary Stanek

Saint Kateri Parish Blood Drive

Adopt a FamilyAre you in need of assistance?

Have you lost your job?Could you use help in providing for yourself or

your family?Do you know someone in difficult or

trying circumstances?Is a friend or neighbor suffering from financial loss?

The St. Kateri Adopt a Family Ministry would like to help by providing a meal

or Christmas gifts during this holiday season. “May your kindness, O Lord, be upon us

Who have put our hope in you.” Psalm 33:22

Please contact Fr. Vidal – 973-729-1682All callers will remain anonymous.

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Annual Toy Drive “It’s that time of year” when we start to think about

Christmas and all of the blessings in our lives! This will be our eighth annual toy drive in conjunction with our

Adopt-A-Family Program. We are again asking for your help to donate a new toy that would help to make a

child’s Christmas special! There will be a box located in the lobby of the church.

Please know that these toys are a blessing and that we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our parish!

Parish Events CalendarSunday, October 28, 2018: 9:00 AM Squire Roses Bake Sale; 1:00 PM Scarlett Lusardi Baptism; 2:30 PM Chomicz/Turner RehearsalMonday, October 29, 2018: 11:00 AM Nicholas Distano Memorial; 7:30 PM Wine & DivineTuesday, October 30, 2018: 7:00 PM Friends of Bill WWednesday, October 31, 2018: 7:00 PM Gospel of Matthew; 7:30 PM Solemnity of All Saints Vigil MassThursday, November 1, 2018: 8:15 AM and 12:00 Noon Masses; 2:30 PM Chomicz/Turner Wedding; 7:00 PM Pack 295 Leader Mtg.Friday, November 2, 2018: 8:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration; 7:00 PM Memorial Service for Deceased Loved OnesSaturday, November 3, 2018: 6:00 PM Vial of Life DistributionSunday, November 4, 2018: After All Masses: Vial of Life Distribution

Faith Formation Corner Thank you for a wonderful first two weeks of Faith Formation K-10!We start each week 15 mins prior to Mass with a Mass les-son and decade of the Rosary, according to Pope Francis and Bishop Serratelli’s request. After celebrating Sunday Mass together, we welcome all parishioners to join us for cof-fee and fellowship in the gathering space, while our children attend their catechism classes.Thank you for your support, and for helping us to lead our children and teens in the Catholic Faith at Saint Kateri Parish!

Of possible interest…Annual Senior Sisters Sale to Benefit Religious Teachers FilippiniVilla Walsh, Mother Ninetta Hall, 455 Western Ave., Morristown, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2017 at 12 Noon - 5:00PM.Unique gifts, crafts, a money raffle, baked goods, and much more. Come enjoy their pizza frittas made on premises as well as homemade Italian sandwiches and desserts.

Parish Ministries/Contact Persons:Abortion Alternative: 1st Way Hotline: 800-848-5683Adopt a FamilyMary Beth Dowd 973-945-3355Adoration Society Jim Brocato 973-729-6485

Altar Care:Valerie Macchio 201-306-6148 valerie@cornerstonemkt.comAltar Servers:Jerry Scanlan 973-770-0987 Art & Environment (Church): Paige Fitzpatrick 973-219-5204(Plant Care)Candala Roslan 973-271-7624 Bereavement Ministry:Laura Entwistle 973-726-8978;Grace Davis 973-697-3853Bible Study Sue Garatino 973-271-2711Blood Drive Mary Stanek 973-770-0429Cub Scouts Pack #295Ryan DumpertCubmaster.Sparta295@gmail.com201-317-0428CursilloJohn Belvidere 973-729-6462Ecumenical Prayer Service Knoll ViewSteve and Martha Wille973-729-7668Eucharistic Ministers:Pat Kane: 201-819-5105Everyone ShopsTina Jurgaitis 973-729-1682tinaj@saintkateri.orgFamily Promise of SCPatrick Dunn 201-835-0571Feed the Working PoorJanet and Stephen Goodwin 973-729-0446Focolare Movement (The Work of Mary)Jim & Mary Jane Milway973-726-6224Food Pantry - SECValerie Macchio 973-729-6197x15secfpl2013@gmail.comInter Religious and Ecumenical Dialogue: Jim & Mary Jane Milway 973-726-6224Knights of ColumbusGreg Risco 908-619-1263risco.g@gmail.com

Squires Circle Nick Cutrone 973-786-6844 cutronekofc@gmail.com

Squire RosesJennifer Dottinger 862-432-0276

Nancy Scanlan 973-262-4404 Lectors:Vince Bell - 973-525-7499 vince.bell@aon.com

Liturgy of the Word with Children: Elaine Alliegro973-729-5268

Manna House:Michael Smith 973-534-3811boltrep9@gmail.comMigrant Ministries:Ed & Pam Madzy 973-726-0789Hispanic Network Hotline: 1- 877-724-5112 Ministry to the Sick: Dea. Drew Calandriello 908-813-1535 Dea. Glen Murphy 973-449-6095Music Director: Marc G. Dalio 973-534-5399marcd@saintkateri.orgPrayer Shawl MinistrySandy Cangemi 973-726-3549Prayer TeamSue Weaver prayerteam@saintkateri.orgReligious Education973-729-0489Cheryl Wallace (973) 729-3021 cherylw@saintkateri.orgDawn Greendawng@saintkateri.orgRespect LifeJoe DeLuca 973-726-7392RAINBOWS - Children’s Grief Support Group:Dale Walsh 973-729-7833RCIA:Ed & Pam Madzy 973-726-0789Schola RosaEileen Vandenberg201-310-6091stkaterischolarosa.com Vocations to Priesthood or Religious Life: Fr. Vidal Gonzales, Jr.973-729-1682Welcomers (Ushers):Cathy Brauer - Brauer.cathy401@gmail.com

Wine & DivineLaura Tirpack 973-222-5365LTirpack@gmail.com

Youth Ministry (grades 9-12):Cheryl Wallace (973) 729-3021 cherylw@saintkateri.orgYouth Contemporary Choir Ensemble:Art Suriano 201-841-1090

VIAL OF LIFE

A Free VIAL OF LIFE Kit is available for each household in the gathering area after Mass, the weekend of November 3rd and 4th.

VIAL OF LIFE is a new community improvement project in town, sponsored by the Sparta Woman’s Club. It is designed to aid YOU and Sparta Police, Ambulance Squad and Fire Department personnel in an Emergency Medical Call to your house.

Protect your Family, Protect Yourself!

Minutes, even seconds, count in a Medical Emergency! Your Police and First Responders need to know: what medical or mental health condition(s) you have…what medicines you take…what aller-gies you have…names of your doctors…your age…whom to notify in an emergency, and more! The VIAL OF LIFE Kit is designed to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself. It provides vital medical information to assist emergency personnel in administering proper medical treatment – and It could save your life.

How does it work? (It’s as easy as one, two, three!)

1. Complete the Medical Form and place it in the VIAL OF LIFE baggie. (If you need additional Medical Forms for family members, feel free to make extra copies of the one included.)

2. Affix the baggie to the front of your refrigerator with the Decal facing forward.

3. Place the second Decal on your front door. (This alerts responding personnel to the fact that your Emergency Information is readily available on the door of your fridge.)

Which Residents may benefit from a Kit? Anyone of any age may benefit…those with medical or mental health conditions, those with allergies, individuals living alone, Senior Citizens, residents with special needs children or adults, even those employing a babysitter or adult care provider, etc.Who may receive a FREE Kit? The Sparta Woman’s Club is providing the kits FREE to Sparta households. How is Vial of Life funded? Funding for the Vial of Life project is provided by the Sparta Woman’s Club and generous contributions from individuals, businesses and other community organizations. To donate, make checks payable to “Sparta Woman’s Club,” earmarked “Vial of Life” (address below). Sparta Woman’s Club is a 501(c)3 organization - contributions are tax deductible.

VIAL OF LIFE, a Community Improvement Project sponsored bySparta Woman’s Club, P. O. Box 612, Sparta NJ 07871

www.spartawomansclub.org