SIMBANG GABI The lst night of the traditional novena of Filipino Masses before Christmas will be celebrated at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish church on Saturday, December 15th @ 7:00 pm. Fr. Cerilo Javinez will be the main celebrant. Fellowship and Filipino refreshment immediately follows Mass. This traditional Filipino Mass is sponsored by the Diocesan Commission for Catholic Ministries (DCCFM) of the Diocese of Paterson. For more information or if you wish to help, please contact DCCFM Vice President, Elmer Maximo at 973-664-1949.. Maraming salamat po.

ALL SOULS MONTH – November is the Month of All Souls. During this month the Saint Joseph Altar will be the location of the Book of the Dead and where the All Souls envelopes may be deposited. The names of the newly departed who have passed on to eternal life since last November are also displayed there. The names of those inscribed on the All Souls envelopes will be placed on the altar during the month of All Souls and will be remembered at all the Masses.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION – The Diocese of Paterson is sponsoring an information evening regarding the marriage annulment process on Wednesday, November 7th at Saint Paul Inside the Walls Evangelization Center in Madison. The presentation will be held from 7:30 to 9 o’clock. Holy Mass will preceed at 7 o’clock. Monsignor Edward Kurtyka, Judical Vicar for the matrimonial tribunal will make the presentation and be available for questions.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP TO MEET AT SAINT CECILIA’S – Our parish bereavement ministry is up and running once again. A six week program for those who have lost a spouse, sibling or friend will begin on Wednesday, November 28th in the parish office at 7 o’clock. The sessions will take place on December 5 and 12 AND January 9, 16 and 23 (ALL WEDNESDAY EVENINGS). The program is open to both parishioners and non parishioners. Please call the parish office for additional information (973.627.0313).

ACROSS THE COUNTRY – You are invited to participate in an event which is taking place in 177 dioceses around our nation on Monday evening, October 29th at Our Lady of the Magnificant Church in Kinnelon. Due to limited seating, tickets (which are free) are required for this event at The 177 PROJECT.COM. or by calling the church at 973.838.6838. Doors open at 6 p.m. At 6:45 the Rosary will be prayed, 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, 8:15 pm a concert will take place by nationally acclaimed Jon Nevin and Dana Catherine. RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS TODAY!!!

Respect Life Corner Project 20-20 Respect Life Post Card  Project Please sign our post cards and tell one NJ State Senator and two NJ Assembly Members to support the "Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection act" (A-1686-S-537). Post cards are available for your signatures in the lobby and outside the church doors this weekend. Thank you for your support and your  prayers.