St Teresa of Avila. Mass Schedule. GET INVOLVED... Stop by our Parish Information Center and join a Ministry! Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 St Teresa of Avila 306 Morris Avenue, Summit NJ October 7, 2018 e s t Mass Schedule SATURDAY 8:30 AM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM SUNDAY 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM (Spanish Mass) 1:30 PM 5:00 PM Masses in Memorial Hall DAILY LITURGIES Monday Friday 7:00 AM! 8:30 AM PARISH OFFICE HOURS MON WED THURS FRI 8:30 am - 4:30 pm TUES 8:30 am - 7:00 pm SAT & SUN closed DO WE HAVE YOUR ? GETTING THE BULLETIN ONLINE WEEKLY? RECEIVING PARISH MESSAGES AND S? If not, please call the office and give us your . Thanks! GET INVOLVED... Stop by our Parish Information Center and join a Ministry! Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Parish info Pastoral Team PASTOR Monsignor Robert Sterling Meyer PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr Kevin Valle Diaz PRIEST WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Monsignor Joseph Reilly Fr Christopher Ciccarino Fr Linh Hoang, OFM Fr Roberto Ortiz Fr Gregory Salomone, OP DEACON Kevin R Reina deaconkevin@stteresachurch.org ASSOCIATE TO THE PASTOR Nick Leeper nickl@stteresaavila.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Angela Intili angelai@stteresaavila.org DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC Matthew Still matthews@stteresaavila.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Kristen Hoyt kristenh@stteresaavila.org FAITH FORMATION CONTENT COORDINATOR Karen Cocco karenc@stteresaavila.org PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR Christine Monaco christinem@stteresaavila.org CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR Cassandra Bosquet cassandrab@stteresaavila.org YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR David Carvalho davidc@stteresaavila.org Preparing and Receiving the Sacraments RECONCILIATION Saturdays 4:00pm sharp, Saturdays immediately after the 8:30 am mass. BAPTISMS Please see the website for details and then contact Angela at angelai@stteresaavila.org ADULT INITIATION The RCIA is a process for Catholics who haven't received all their sacraments and wish to do so, or for non-catholics who wish to become Catholic. Contact Nick Leeper nickl@stteresaavila.org for more information. MINISTRY FOR and SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the parish is in the hospital or is unable to attend Church and wishes to receive Holy Communion or should be anointed. MARRIAGE Please see the website for details and then contact Angela at the parish office. Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the marriage date. RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS Women and men who feel called to Religious Life, and men who feel called to Holy Orders, should contact the Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall. Matthew Higgins at matthew.higgins1@shu.edu or at DEVOTIONS ROSARY is recited after 8:30 am Weekday Mass NOVENA to the Miraculous Medal of our Blessed Mother Mary every Monday following the 8:30 am mass. Administrative Team DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP/ CHIEF OF STAFF Karen Imbach kareni@stteresaavila.org EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Betty Bruno bettyb@stteresaavila.org PARISH SECRETARY/OFFICE MANAGER Lucy Diaz lucyd@stteresaavila.org DIRECTOR OF PARISH FINANCES George Klacik georgek@stteresaavila.org ASSISTANT TO THE FINANCE MANAGER Ryan Plate ryanp@stteresaavila.org DIRECTOR OF PARISH PLANT/ MAINTENANCE Michael Tenten michaelt@stteresaavila.org TRUSTEES Joseph Oakes Dolly Donahue FINANCE COUNCIL Thomas Connif f Robert McKeon Peter Pardo Nancy Piraneo Jef f Schroeder Claire Toth Erik van Nispen PARISH INTERN Gabriel Martinez intern3@stteresaavila.org Contact Details 306 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ st-teresa.org St Teresa of Avila Summit EUCARISTÍA Cada domingo a la una y media de la tarde. BAUTISMO Padres quienes quisieran bautizar a sus hijos tienen que llamar a Lucy Diaz ( ) para más información y para inscribirse. PRIMERA COMUNIÓN/ CONFIRMACIÓN Para los niños tienen que in- scribirse en el programa de educación religiosa. Llame a Karen Cocco a la oficina de educación religiosa, Lunes a Miercoles entre las horas 9 en la mañana a 1 de la tarde, para más información ( x 204). EL MATRIMONIO Para más información por favor de contactar a Angela Intili a (908) x 216 SACRAMENTO DE LA UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: Si udsted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital, o en casa, enfermo o incapacitado, y quiere recibir el Sacramento de Sanación favor de llamar la rectoría ( ) para el sacerdote. EL RITO INICIAL CRISTIANO PARA ADULTOS: Si tienes más de 18 años de edad y quisieras recibir uno de los Sacramen- tos Iniciales; el Bautismo, la Confirmación, o la Primera Co- munión; o si deseas convertirte a la fe católica, por favor lla- mar a la rectoria para más información del programa de RICA. Ritos Iniciales Cristianos para Adultos. Mass Intentions Saturday, October 6 8:30 am Memorial Mass 4:00 pm The Souls of Purgatory 5:30 pm James and John McManus Sunday, October 7 7:30 am A John Maher 9:00 am Antoinette Caporaso 9:30 am Peter Tierney 10:30 am Maria Mezzacappa 11:00 am Joan Lidel 12:00 pm Ann Regan 1:30 pm People of the Parish 5:00 pm Maureen Ellinwood Pluvinage Monday October 8 9:00 am Vincenzo Catullo & Consolatto & Michael DeCicco Tuesday, October 9 7:00 am John K Donahue 8:30 am Vittorio Tripoli Wednesday, October 10 7:00 am Kevin Nagel 8:30 am John Tombler Thursday, October 11 7:00 am Douglas MacGregor 8:30 am Margaret Peggy Collander Friday, October 12 7:00 am Robert Auerbach 8:30 am Richard Perrotti Saturday, October 13 8:30 am Memorial Mass 4:00 pm Charles Mallon 5:30 pm John & Mary Tanaskovic Sunday, October 14 7:30 am Richard Douglass 9:00 am Tom Miller 9:30 am Decased Members of the Hoang Family 10:30 am Anita Gilmartin 11:00 am People of the Parish 12:00 pm Nora & Matthew Cavazini 1:30 pm Marcelino & Josephine Gomez & Sons 5:00 pm George J Martin "To Everything there is a Season, and a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:11 A Time to be Healed Parish sick: Ann Alexander, Rose Bariexca, Lucy Bustillos,Edgardo Castillo, Charlie Close, Joseph Cunningham, Joe Deluca,Brendan Duane, Carol Filbernagel, Jeanne Flynn, George C Gross, Carolyn & David Harvis, Judy Koziatek, Ryan LaPoff, Jinovan Longa, Edward Lynaugh, Josephine Mancuso, Ellen Marlowe, Vincent Marotta, Art McCann, Brenda Nobil, Mary O'Cello, Ally Riedling, William Witfield A Time to Mourn Recently deceased: May all the faithful departed rest in peace SANCTUARY LAMP In Memory of John N Tanaskovic

3 est MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR This week I received this note from a parishioner - Dear Monsignor Meyer/Father Bob: Please accept my contribution to St Teresa Legacy Fund in memory of my wife. I really appreciate the great job you're doing with the landscaping and structural improvements, but especially the new programs primarily oriented toward our youth. So important! I pray for our priest, bishops, cardinals and the Pope in this time of stress and need and ask especially the Holy Spirit and Our Blessed Mother to strengthen our clergy to survive our secular world. Thank you, again! "S" As you can imagine, these notes bring smiles to the faces of our staff - not because of the pat on the back received, but because it represents the spirit of "connectedness" that we focus on this week in our preaching series. It is a common phrase spoken by many Christians and wrestled with by pastors, I don't feel connected at church. Today there is a great challenge for Christians of every denomination to be thriving in and through the ministry. What makes it work, that is, what connects us to one another, is that we see ourselves as a true community, one in which every person has some responsibility to participate and support. Perhaps you may not have thought about it this way, but it is fascinating to think about the fact that the church, on every level, as she applies the Gospel, must be self-denying. In fact, the lion's share of the New Testament imperatives (commands) are calling us away from serving ourselves by serving others, that is, to be connected. Admittedly, there are many ways to be connected, including: Attending church on Sundays and holy days. Introduce and talk to people that you do not know at church. Open up your home to have someone over (hospitality) for some Christian fellowship. Find opportunities to serve in one of our many ministries. Pray for your priests, deacon and fellow members of your church family. Talk to people about Jesus and invite them to church with you. Teach your children by word and example. Restart process. As you read this list, you no doubt noticed that in each case the problem is countered by self-denying service. Instead of catering to ourselves (consumeranity) believers are called to serve others (Christianity). While this may not be comfortable, it is certainly biblical, and therefore, sanctifying. Sometimes I don't feel very connected at church. And I'm the pastor! But, guess what I do? I get to work on myself because nine times out of ten, the problem is with me. I need to get to work with the simple, ordinary means of grace. This always gets my focus off of myself and on to Christ. The way ahead is always service through humility. God knows what God is doing with and through the church. We need to trust him, and, most often, get to work. If you are feeling disconnected or counseling those who are feeling this way, take an honest crack at this list. It may just do the trick. I pray that here at St Teresa's all of us will be more and more connected, not only to one another but to our Lord. - Fr Bob 37th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Every October, the nation comes together to honor all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. This year 103 firefighters will be remembered. At St Teresa's we will honor our nation's heroes by toling our church bells at 10 AM on Sunday, October 7 in unison with the bells at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel that same day and time. Let us take time this weekend to pray for the souls of those who have lost their lives to rescue others, and let us always seek to find ways in our society to care for their families.

4 September 20, 2018 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am writing to share with you my decision not to attend the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which begins in Rome on October 2 and concludes the end of the month. This Synod is a uniquely important moment in the life of the Church, and I was honored to have been named by the Holy Father as a member of this special gathering whose topic, Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment, is of vital concern to the Church today and in the future. However, as you are aware, the Archdiocese of Newark suffers greatly as a result of the crisis that continues to unfold. After the revelations of the past summer, I could not see myself absent for a month from our Archdiocese and from you, the people entrusted to my care. After prayer and consultation, I wrote to Pope Francis, asking that he dispense me from attending, but assuring him that I strongly support the objectives of the Synod and that I would obey whatever he decided. The Holy Father responded the next day with a beautiful pastoral and compassionate message. He told me that he understands why I need to stay close to home, and he released me from the obligation to attend the Synod next month. I am deeply grateful to Pope Francis for his pastoral care for me and for the people of our Archdiocese. My commitment to him-and to all of you-is to use the month of October to attend to all dimensions of the crisis we face. On September 14, 2018, Behold the Wood of the Cross: A Service of Prayer, Recognition and Hope was held in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. During this solemn moment in the life of our Archdiocese, I promised that we will act decisively to address the sins and injustices that have been committed against our most vulnerable sisters and brothers and to ensure that victims receive justice. I also acknowledged that rebuilding trust in the leadership of our Church at all levels will require authentic and measurable change. I am keenly aware that words alone are not enough. We must show by our actions that justice will be done. Never again will we permit the horrific abuses that occurred here and in too many other places in our Church. Never again will we return to "business as usual," allowing human wickedness, sin or hypocrisy to blind us from the truth or prevent us from doing God's work. During the month of October, and throughout the months and years ahead, I will do everything in my power to lead this Archdiocese through processes of renewal and change that break down structures and systems that permit or foster abuse in any form. I will work for justice, healing and compassion for all. Please pray for Pope Francis and for the success of the XV General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops as it discusses the topic of Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment. Please also pray for me that, with the help of God's grace, I can do my part to help restore confidence in the leadership of our Church. May the Mother of Jesus, the Mother of the Church, our Mother, intercede for us always and lead us to the Cross of Christ, our only hope. Sincerely yours in Christ the Redeemer, Cardinal Joseph W Tobin, CSsR Archbishop of Newark County Hotline Offers Support, Guidance for Victims of Sexual Violence By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF September 28, 2018 at 8:37 am ELIZABETH, NJ - Support and guidance for victims of sexual violence is available through the Union County Rape Crisis Center, a 24/7 hotline -- reached by calling that connects victims with trained, volunteer advocates. The advocates provide guidance by phone and may also accompany victims for medical, legal and other services. Victims of sexual violence come from all walks of life, and the events of the past few weeks underscore the need for a supportive, nonjudgmental source of reliable information and guidance that is available to everyone, said Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Chairman Sergio Granados. Our volunteer advocates perform an invaluable service for residents who are facing a life crisis, and I encourage anyone needing assistance to call the Rape Crisis Center at " The Rape Crisis Center has been a volunteer program of the Union County Department of Human Services since For more information about the program and its services, visit the Rape Crisis Center blog at unioncountyrapecrisiscenter.blogspot. com, call or contact rcc@ucnj.org. county-hotline-offers-support-guidance-for-victims-of-sexual-violence

5 UPCOMING BOOK Discussions St-Teresa.org St Teresa of Avila OCT 16, 23 NOV 6, 13 LOCATION TBD Discussion Leader: Fr Bob Hurting in the Church by Father Thomas Berg OCT 10, 17 7 PM STA RECTORY Discussion Leader: Terry Panzera Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God by Fr Roger J Landry STAY connected! st-teresa.org/blog CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS Parish Ministries ministry of the week: Community FoodBank of NJ Please come and volunteer at the Community FoodBank of NJ in Hillside, NJ on Saturday, October 20th from 9-11 am. The gift of your time, sorting and repacking food for distribution to non-profit agencies, such as soup kitchens and food pantries, will be greatly appreciated and you will have made a positive difference to help those in need. Any one 12 years and older are welcome. Come by yourself, with a group of friends or with your family. All volunteers will meet at St Teresa's at approximately 8:30 am before departing together where directions and carpooling will be available. It is a very fun, inspirational and rewarding experience! For more information and to sign up, please contact Donna Groskoph at or depetg@comcast.net by Wednesday, October 17th. Thank you. Faith and Life Society Thank you to all who supported the Respect for Life dinner by purchasing tickets, sponsoring or placing an ad in the journal. We are grateful! Christ Child Society Summit Collectables and Delectables Rummage Sale It's time to clean out your attic! The Christ Child Society of Summit is holding its Tenth Annual Collectables and Delectables Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 13th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in Memorial Hall. Funds raised from the sale will continue to assist and support at risk children in the community throughout the year. Donations of small furniture, art, children's books (no adult reading books please), household items, toys (in usable condition), jewelry, sporting equipment, and any other household items appropriate for sale may be dropped off on Thursday, October 11th between 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm and Friday, October 12th between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. We cannot accept adult books, baby items (cribs, playpens, etc), clothing, stuffed animals, televisions or computer equipment. For inquiries, please contact Susie Hoecker at Hoeckers@aol.com or Rosary Makers St Teresa's Rosary Makers will have their first meeting of the season at 10 am, Monday, October 1st in the St John of the Cross room, Memorial Hall. Please join us as we make rosaries for the missions. For more information, please contact Theresa Carson(732) CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL FRANCIS on your recent BAPTISM! Apostolate of Mary 33-Days Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Make or Renew Your Consecration On Saturday, December 8th Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. These workshop sessions will walk you through each of the four parts of the 33-day preparation process. Preparation Classes: Nov 2, 9, 16 at 7pm Mini Retreat: Nov 30 from 7pm - 9:30 pm Mass of Consecration: Dec 8 at 8:30 am - Main Church, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Classes & retreat will be held in the Avila Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED by 10/20/18. To reserve your seat & the materials, please marciareina@hotmail.com

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES Mother Nature is still proving to be quite difficult when it comes to closing out the 2018 concert series. Brian Kirk and the Kirks have been rescheduled (again) for Monday October 8 th at 6:00pm on the Village Green. Come enjoy some great music, get a free ice cream and dance the night away! Thanks to our premier sponsor, Investors Bank for a great summer and fall on the Village Green! OPEN HOUSE: OAK KNOLL SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD, a Catholic Independent school, all girls, grades 7-12, invites you to attend an Open House. This includes a presentation, tour, faculty showcase. Dates are Saturday, October 13 and November 3, 9:30-11:15 am. For more information and to register online visit our website or call Admissions at Pre-registration is recommended but not required in order to attend. SAGE ELDER CARE: MAKING IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE DECISIONS Making Important Health Care Decisions: Michele Cameron, a nurse with Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, will lead a discussion about the importance of having an Advance Directive, the new POLST form and why it is important to discuss your wishes with your loved ones. Light refreshments will be served. Tuesday, October 9th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. THE GENNESARET RETREAT (FOR SENIOR CITIZENS) For those Living with Life Changing Illness, Archdiocesan Retreat Center, Kearny October 19, 20, A respite from daily coping with serious illness, A staff of Medical Personel, Spiritual Directors, A caring team of helpers to assist retreatants, A retreat setting that allows time for rest and quiet, A focus on God's love, forgiveness and faithfulness There is no cost to the Retreatant. For Information: Hilare Reinold ; Peggy Walsh ; Linda Capobianco SETON HALL PREP OPEN HOUSE: Seton Hall Preparatory School - New Jersey's oldest Catholic prep school - will be hosting its annual Open House for 7th and 8th grade boys and their families on Sunday, October 28 between noon and 3 pm. Visitors will tour the campus and our brand new 44-acre Kelly Athletic Complex, learn about the application process, enjoy a bar-b-que, and have the opportunity to meet with teachers, coaches, parents, and current students. For more information, please contact Michael T Zinsmeister, Director of Admission at or visit shp.org. Hazard Zet Forward! VILLA WALSH ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: Villa Walsh Academy will host its annual Open House on Sunday, October 14th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Villa Walsh is an independent college preparatory catholic day school for girls grades 7-12 conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini. Entrance Exam dates are at 9:00 am on Saturdays, October 20th, November 3rd and December 1st. Villa Walsh Academy, 455 Western Avenue, Morristown. For more information t: f: e: VWA@villawalsh.org ; PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA will be visiting Corpus Christi Parish from the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal, from October 11-15, There will be Daily Mass, Rosary and special Eucharistic celebration with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart on Oct 13th at 5 pm to be led by Most Rev Arthur Serratelli, DD (please bring white handkerchief for the Mass on Oct 13th) 234 Southern Blvd, Chatham. For more info please contact Fr Lemmuel Camacho at lcamacho@corpuschristi.org or (973) Visit for schedule of events. Keep up to date with ALL parish events: st-teresa.org/events SCHOOL News Hard to believe we are in the month of October and it is Autumn. The children have their school routines down and are ready to learn! The children are learning about who Christopher Columbus is and what he discovered, and how God created the earth in 7 days. Our classrooms are also looking spooky for Halloween! Please mark your calendars that on Wednesday, November 7th we will be having an "Open House" from 10AM - 2PM. Come see our classrooms, meet the staff and learn about all the wonderful things that go on at St. Teresa's. If you can't make the Open House, please call us to schedule a tour at High School YOUTH MINISTRY SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 After completing our first series in youth ministry, we wrapped up with making sandwiches for those in need. Thanks to all who came out and served!