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VOTF Welcomes Bishop Arthur Serratelli to the Paterson Diocese
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We extend a warm welcome to our new bishop, Arthur Serratelli, who has taken the helm of the Diocese of Paterson. Joe and Joan Barrett, our Priests Support Coordinators, attended his installation on July 6 as VOTF/NJ representatives. We have also delivered a letter to the bishop signed by over 150 of our members who join in wishing him well and hoping that we will be able to meet and dialogue in the near future. Click on heading for full text of letter.
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Union County Launches a New Affiliate|
Welcome to VOTF Union County which held its first meeting in Scotch Plains. Click on the heading for minutes. More | | |
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Upcoming Events
UPCOMING VOTFNJ MEETINGS & EVENTS
 Of God and Gucci
A film presentation by Keith Rennar, victim of sexual abuse by two priests
Sunday, February 19, 2012m 2:00 PM*
Victims of sexual abuse often take years to acknowledge feelings of shame, fear, and guilt. Deeply repressed emotions are manifested in behaviors which are specific to the ways in which individuals are able to cope.
Keith Rennar was abused by a priest in the Archdiocese of Newark and sought help from another priest who subsequently abused him again. In this film he opens to us the depth and extent of the pain and desolation experienced as a result of sexual abuse. He has produced this film to help prevent such abuse and to help other victims find the strength to deal with their own abuse.
Keith Rennar, his wife, Diane, and Robert Hoatson, president and co-founder of Road to Recovery, will lead a discussion following the film.
Suggested donation is $10. The total collection will be donated to Road to Recovery to assist victims of sexual abuse.
Mark's Lutheran Church
100 Harter Road
Morristown, NJ
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*Liturgy to follow at 4:30 PM
 Sunday, March 4, 2012, 2:30 PM*
Video & Discussion of Joan Chittister, OSB's
Reclaiming the Hope of the People of God
Writer, Lecturer & Executive Director, Benetvision
Biography available here.
 Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2:30 PM*
Video and Discussion with Speaker, Anthony Padovano, Theologian, Author & Distinguished Professor of Literature and Philosophy, Ramapo College
Reclaiming the Spirit and Vision of the People of God
Biography available here.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
100 Harter Road
Morristown, NJ
Directions
*Liturgy to follow at 4:30 PM
Religous Liberty, Conscience and Catholicism
A discussion of the Affordable Care Act, religious exemption and freedom of conscience with Mary Segers, Professor of Political Science at Rutgers-Newark
 Sunday, April 1, 2012, 2:30 PM*
Biography available here.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
100 Harter Road
Morristown, NJ
Directions
*Liturgy to follow at 4:30 PM
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A Pastor at Large
Fr. Ken Lasch, recently "retired" from St. Joseph's in Mendham, has begun a new and exciting ministry. His new website, www.fatherlasch.com, is a treasure trove of information and yet another resource for our continuing education. Be sure to check it out and send him your comments! | | |
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Our Next Meeting
We have a new Pope! What do *you* think?
Join our round table discussion on 
"The New Papacy:
Hopes and Expectations"
JUNE 2, 2005, 7-9pm
Parsippany Public Library
292 Parsippany Rd., Parsippany
www.parsippanylibrary.org973-887-5150
Our conversation will be introduced by
Dr. Anthony Padovano, noted scholar and theologian, who was present in Rome during the conclave.
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