SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION Every Saturday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM When possible the Priests are available for Confession before Mass. Also by appointment by contacting the Cathedral Office.

VISITATION OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY Please keep us informed when a person is sick or in the Hospital. Contact the Cathedral Office in order to put his/her name in the Mass Intention list. If the person needs to receive the Communion, a Priest will visit or send an available Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister.

FUNERALS Please contact the Cathedral Office for information.

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday: After the 12:05 PM English Mass until 6:45 PM

HOLY HOUR Every Monday: After the 7:00 PM Spanish Mass until 8:30 PM

DEVOTIONS HOLY ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (2000 HAIL MARY MINISTRY AND EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT.) Every First Saturday of the Month: From 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY Every Friday: 3:00 PM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes are held on Sunday.

Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST IS THE MOTHER CHURCH

OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PATERSON AND THE SEAT OF ITS BISHOP.

The Ascension of the Lord May 13, 2018

Our Mission Statement The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Community is dedicated to the celebration of the Eucharist, the center of our life, to prayer, holiness of life and service to the poor. We have a multi-faceted community, greatly enriched by people from over twenty seven (27) countries, principally from Central America, South America and the Islands of the Caribbean. We strive to grow in our faith and love for God and one another in our service to our homeless and disadvantaged. We have a strong emphasis on evangelization through prayer communities, frequent Retreats and Missions.

We are profoundly dedicated to heed the call of Saint John the Baptist: "Prepare the Way of the Lord." (The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mathew 3:3) and "He must increase and I must decrease." (The

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 3:20)

Declaracion de Nuestra Mision La Comunidad Parroquial de la Catedral Catolica Romana de San Juan Bautista esta dedicada a la celebracion de la Eucaristia, el centro de nuestra vida, a la oracion, al ejercicio de una vida santa y al servicio de los pobres. Somos una comunidad polifacetica, grandemente enriquecida por gentes de veintisiete (27) Paises Naciones especialmente venida de Centro America, Suramerica, y las Islas de el Caribe. Nosotros tratamos de crecer en fe y en amor a Dios y al projimo en nuestro servicio a los pobres, los que no tienen techo ni oportunidades. Hacemos gran enfasis en la evangelizacion a traves de comunidades de oracion, frecuentes Retiros y Jornadas Misioneras. Estamos profundamente dedicados a atender el llamado de San Juan Bautista: "Preparen el camino al Senor." (El Evangelio de Jesucristo segun San Mateo 3:3) y "Conviene que yo disminuya para que El crezca." (El Evangelio de Jesucristo segun San Juan 3:20)

SAINT JOHN’S CATHEDRAL STAFF

Rector / Pastor Reverend Monsignor Mark J. Giordani

Vicar for Special Projects and the Cathedral Reverend Monsignor Eugene (Geno) R. Sylva, STD

Parochial Vicars Reverend Leonardo Lopez Reverend Luis Alberto Hernandez

Permanent Deacons Parish Secretaries Mr. German Vargas Mrs. Amparo Castellanos Mr. Guido Pedraza Ms. Ana Amezquita Mr. Jose Pomales Ms. Patti Pardo Mr. Luis Gil

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIOS DE MISAS

WEEKEND MASSES / FINES DE SEMANA MISAS SATURDAY VIGIL / VIGILIA LOS SABADOS 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish)

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 8:30 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Spanish)

WEEKDAY MASSES / MISAS DURANTE LA SEMANA (Celebrated in the Chapel of Our Lady) MONDAY THRU FRIDAY / LUNES A VIERNES 7:00 PM (Spanish)

FRIDAY / VIERNES 12:05 PM (English)

HOLYDAY MASSES / MISAS EN DIA FESTIVO MONDAY / LUNES FRIDAY / VIERNES 7:00 PM (Spanish) 12:05 PM (English)

OFFICES: THE BISHOP FRANK J. RODIMER CENTER 387-389 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ USA Main: 973-345-4070 Fax: 973-345-7831 Email: stjohnpaterson@gmail.com Web: www.rcdopcathedral.org www.cathedralofstjohnthebaptist.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

LIBRARY (GIFT SHOP) / LIBRERIA HOURS / HORARIOS Tuesday / Martes: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday / Sabado: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday / Domingo: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Founded: 1820 Families: 589

MAIN ENTRANCE Main Street & Grand Street RECTORY / PRIESTS RESIDENCE 381 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Every third (3) Saturday in English: 11:00 AM Every Saturday in Spanish: 12:00 PM Parents and Godparents must attend class prior to Baptism.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six (6) months in advance. Pre-Cana courses are required and are given in Spanish in March, June and October.

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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 Jesus had appeared many times to His disciples after His resurrection. On this final occasion, Jesus’ departing message is that they will soon receive the Holy Spirit to strengthen them in their work. No sooner does He say this, he is taken up to heaven before their eyes.

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 Paul prays that God may grant wisdom and enlightenment to the Ephesians so that they may know the great hope to which they are called. Every power has been given to Christ who now reigns in heaven. He is the “head of the church, which is His body.”

Gospel: Mark 16:15-20 Jesus told His disciples to go and spread the gospel to every creature, to the world. Jesus also spoke of the signs that will accompany those who believe in Christ. After He spoke with them, He was taken into heaven and took His seat the right hand of God.

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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD MAY 13, 2018

-MASS INTENTIONS-INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA SATURDAY May 12,………….…….Sábado 5:00 pm For St. John the Baptist Community +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Luigi & Felicita Giordani +Vilma Quiroz 7:00 pm Por la comunidad de San Juan Bautista A Nuestra Sra. De Fatima +Angela Martinez Cordova +Lucrecia Prado +Blanca Arboleda +Heroína Nuñez de Minaya +Hipolito MInaya +Demetrio Bernardo +Herminia Siguincha +Francisca Siguincha +Raisa Nuñez (7 meses) +Agam Miguel Bernardo +Demetrio Bernardo +Federico Bernardo SUNDAY May 13,……..……..Domingo 8:30 am For St. John the Baptist Community +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Fr, Paul Pulvirenti 10:00am Por la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. a Nuestra Señora de Fatima - A Nuestra Sra. De la Altagracia +Juana Ruiz +Gladys Botello +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Marlene Field +Angela Martinez Cordova +Clotilde Ormeño +Paula Cordoba Ormeño +Delia Badillo +Luz Maria Martinez +Amelia Torres +Maria Valentin (4to Aniv) +Lucia Chavarria Leyva +Domitila Chavarria Leyva +Marcela Chavarria +Demetrio Bernardo Leyva +Aquilina Miranda +Felicia Torrejon Miranda +Caonsuelo Guardia +Julia Runachagua +Ana Sanchez Palacios +Hilaria Sureil +Asunciona Reyes +Isabel Zuñiga Tabuada +Ana Julia Avendaño +Carmen Vergara +Alicia Arica +Ana Delia Jimenez +Manuela Cera +Josefa Chavez Infante +Jose Martin Valdes Briceño +Christian Campos Briceño Salud: Ernesto Vilchez, Nubia Perez, Julio Ortiz, 11:30 am For St. John the Baptist Community. +Isabel Medina Health: Zenaida Almario 1:00 pm Por la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Gracias a Nuestra Señora del Carmen +Tania Maria Zapata (1er Aniv) +Rosalia Hernandez +Josefina Hernandez +Francisca Zapata +Mercedes Morales +Aurelia De Dios +Aurelia Simon +Francisca Marrugo de Alvarez +Hilaria Suriel Salud:, Robert Herrera, Julio Ortiz, Suhami Maria Perez MONDAY May 14,……….……..Lunes 7:00 pm +Nelson Mato (4to Aniv) +Celia Sosto (1er Aniv) +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Almas del Purgatorio +Carlos Manuel Santiago TUESDAY May 15,……..…....Martes 7:00 pm +Angela Martinez Cordoba

WEDNESDAY May 16,……….……Miercoles7:00 pm +Ramonita Ortega +Andrea Salcedo +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Oliva Muñoz +Mariano Rojas +Simon Barreda Huanca Salud: Luis Alvarez

THURSDAY May 17,………..……Jueves 7:00pm +Angela Martinez Cordoba Salud: Luz Mejia FRIDAY May 18,……..………Viernes

12:05pm +Carmine Buglione +Fr. Luis Espinoza

7:00pm Acc. Grac. al Señor de la Misericordia +Jonathan Orlando +Columba Veliz +Raul Veliz +Romulo Gonzalez +Blanca Arboleda +Josefina Becerra +Julio Becerra +Mario Sanchez +Clotilde Ormeño +Jorge Bernott +Pedro Gil +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Emmanuel Roodriguez +Marcelina y Tiburcio Cristobal +Paula Cordoba Ormeño Salud: Luz Mejia

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

“Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men who accompanied us the whole time the

Lord Jesus came and went among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day

He was taken up from us, become with us a witness to his resurrection… Then they

prayed, ‘You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have

chosen to take the place in this apostolic ministry from which Judas turned away to go to

his own place.’”

As the early church prayed that the Lord direct the choice of the twelfth apostle, they listed the

requirements of time, presence, and witness. The word ‘accompanied’ is the image so often

used by Pope Francis, as we are accompanied by and walk with Jesus.

Their prayer should be our prayer, for the Lord knows well our hearts. He continues to choose

among our parish families people to fill His ministry. He continues to choose others who will be

ordained this month to continue the apostolic ministry. May we pray for those to be ordained,

ask the Lord to inspire others to follow and do His work, and find us supporting those who have

responded to His call. We too need time, presence, and witness.