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The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise
I made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days, in that time,
I will raise up for David a just shoot ;
he shall do what is right and just in the land.
In those days Judah shall be safe and Jerusalem shall dwell secure;
this is what they shall call her: “The LORD our justice.” Jer 33: 14-16
Dear Parishioners,
Advent is a beautiful time for us to make a straight path for the Lord into our hearts as we prepare to celebrate the Birth of Our Savior. Many opportunities are available at Assumption this Advent for you to prepare your own hearts for the coming of Emmanuel, God With Us. Join with us as we prepare in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Lord Jesus Christ.
In Christ’s Peace,
Father John
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ADVENT SCHEDULE
The liturgical season of Advent marks the time of spiritual preparation by the faithful before Christmas. Advent begins on the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (December 3). It spans four Sundays and four weeks of preparation.
Individual Confessions
Saturday December 1 – 4:15 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday December 8 – 4:15 to 5:00 p.m.
Monday December 10– 7:30 p.m. Penance Service
Followed by Individual Confessions
Saturday December 15 – 4:15 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday December 22 - 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, December 1 – 8:30 a.m.
Monday, December 3 – 5:30 p.m.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, December 7 – 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
Saturday, December 8, – 7:00 a.m., 12:05
Wreaths Across America
December 15, 2018Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.
For the first time Assumption Parish will be participating in Wreaths Across America, at Holy Rood Cemetery, 61 Whippany Road in Morristown, at 12:00 p.m. on December 15. This year, we will start with 5 Ceremonial wreaths representing the 5 branches of the military, but in 2019 we will have identified all veterans and expand the wreath laying to the gravesites of all our veterans.
Please join us on December 15 in remembering and honoring all those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. -
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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
THE NATIVITY STORY ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Children of the parish: are welcome to join us on Sunday December 24th at 3:30 p.m. at Assumption Church as we reenact the nativity story just prior to the 4:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Eve Mass.
CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
Christmas Eve - December 24
3:30 p.m. Children’s Nativity Story
4:00 p.m. Children’s Mass of Christmas
5:30 p.m. Mass of Christmas
7:30 p.m. Mass of Christmas
9:30 p.m. Choir Carol Program
10:00 p.m. Mass of Christmas
Christmas Day – December 25
Masses - 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
(A Holy Day of Obligation this year
Monday, January 1 – 9:00 a.m.
The Epiphany of the Lord
Saturday, January 5 – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 6 – 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m.,
12:15, 5:30 p.m.