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ST. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH MANY CULTURES, MANY COUNTRIES, MANY LANGUAGES IN ONE BODY: ST. PAUL’S FAMILY
TODAY’S GOSPEL In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
EL EVANGELIO DE HOY En aquél tiempo Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: Cuando venga el Hijo del hombre, sucederá como en tiempos de Noé. En los días que precedieron al diluvio, la gente comía, bebía y se casaba, hasta que Noé entró en el arca; y no sospechaban nada, hasta que llegó el diluvio y los arrastró a todos. Lo mismo sucederá cuando venga el Hijo del hombre. De dos hombres que estén en el campo, uno será llevado y el otro dejado. De dos mujeres que estén moliendo, una será llevada y la otra dejada. Estén prevenidos, porque ustedes no saben qué día vendrá su Señor. Entiéndanlo bien: si el dueño de casa supiera a qué hora de la noche va a llegar el ladrón, velaría y no dejaría perforar las paredes de su casa. Ustedes también estén preparados, porque el Hijo del hombre vendrá a la hora menos pensada.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, and 1:00pm (Spanish) Weekdays: 8:00am Mass is celebrated in the St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Parish House. Holy Days: 8:00am and 7:30pm Confessions: Saturdays from 4:15pm-5:00pm
DEVOTIONS Novena in Honor of the Immaculate Conception: Monday after the 8:00am Mass. Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Wednesdays after the 8:00am Mass. Mass and Novena for Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Church and gathering every 3rd Wednesday of the month. (Parish Hall) Prayer for Vocations: Friday after the 8:00am Mass. Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month from 8:30am to 6:00pm.
PARISH OFFICE Pastor: Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo, Ph.D. Address: 231 Second Street Clifton, NJ 07011 Office Hours : 9:00am to 3:00pm. Closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Phone: (973) 340-1300 ***Fax: (973) 340-2083 E-mail: [email protected] Web site : www.stpaulcnj.org
RECTORY Address: 124 Union Avenue Clifton, NJ 07011 Phone: (973) 772-0117 E-mail: [email protected]
MOTHER CABRINI CENTER Address: 97 Washington Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011
SERVED
BY Pastor…………....Rev. Leonardo Jaramillo Ph.D …………....Ext 13 Deacon ……..………………….……................................Joseph A. Puskas Deacon, D.R.E…………..…...…………….…….................Héctor Casillas D.R.E Assistant…………………..…..….Kathy Militello….….....Ext 11 Youth Ministry…………………..........Camilo and Luisa Betancourt Secretary…….…….......................................Sonia Almonte…….Ext 10 Bookkeeper.……...……….…….............Mildred
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 27TH, 2016 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
HOPE
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SACRAMENTAL LIFE AT ST. PAUL
BAPTISM: Baptisms in English are celebrated every 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:00pm and 2nd Sunday during Mass at 9:30 and 11:30am. Baptisms in Spanish are celebrated every 4th Saturday of the month at 1:00pm and 4th Sunday at 1:00pm (Spanish Mass). Parents and Godparents are required to attend one Baptismal Preparation Class, if Godparents are not registered parishioners in St. Paul Church, they must bring a sponsor Letter from their parish. First requirement is that the parents must bring an original birth certificate when meeting with Fr. Leonardo to schedule a Baptism.
RECONCILIATION: The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from 4:15pm to 5:00pm in the Church. Personal appointments may be made by contacting the parish office. MARRIAGE: The sacrament of matrimony is celebrated Friday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and Sunday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. We must be contacted one year prior to the date of the wedding. In your initial meeting with Fr. Leonardo couples must bring the following documents: updated Baptismal, First Communion, and Confirmation certificate. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: The sacrament of the sick is celebrated during the 5:30pm Mass on Saturday. If you wish to be anointed during the 5:30pm Mass, or if you prefer other arrangements, please contact the parish office. In cases of illness, please notify us if you or a family member would like to receive Holy Communion at home. The pastor visits the sick twice a month. Please notify the Parish Office at 973-340-1300. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The Religious Education Program provides religious formation and sacramental preparation for children of our parish in Grades 1 through 11. For more information contact our Parish Office. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA) FOR ADULTS: A process of Liturgical and Spiritual formation for those seeking to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For more information contact our Parish Office.
BAUTISMO: En Inglés el segundo Sábado del mes a la 1:00pm y el segundo Domingo durante las Misas de 9:30am y 11:30am. En Español celebramos el Bautismo el cuarto Sábado del mes a la 1:00pm y el cuarto Domingo a la 1:00pm dentro de la Eucaristía. Es un requisito que Padres y Padrinos asistan a una clase de Preparación Bautismal antes de celebrar este Sacramento, si los Padrinos no están registrados como miembros de la Parroquia de San Pablo, deben traer una carta en la que indique que ellos asisten a Misa o son miembros activos de otra Parroquia. Los padres deben traer el certificado original de nacimiento del niño(a) a la primera cita con el Padre Leonardo.
CONFESIONES: El Sacramento de la Reconciliación o Confesión es celebrado todos los sábados de 4:15pm hasta las 5:00pm en la Iglesia. Si desea una cita personal con el Sacerdote, por favor llamar a la oficina. MATRIMONIO: El Sacramento del Matrimonio es celebrado Viernes de 1:00pm hasta las 4:00pm; Sábados de 1:00pm a las 3:00pm y Domingos de 3:30pm a 5:00pm. Los documentos que deben traer son: Certificado original de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Las parejas de novios deben empezar a prepararse con un año de anterioridad. Para mayor información, por favor ponerse en contacto con el Padre Leonardo in la Oficina Parroquial. UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: El Sacramento de la Unción de los enfermos es celebrado durante la Misa de 5:30pm el día Sábado. Si usted desea ser ungido durante esta Misa o en otra ocasión por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial.
En caso de una persona enferma, por favor déjele saber a nuestra Parroquia, si usted o un miembro de su familia desean recibir la Santa Comunión en su casa. El Párroco visita a los enfermos dos veces al mes. Por favor, notifique a la Oficina de la Parroquia al 973-340-1300. EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA: El Programa de Formación Religiosa ofrece la formación tanto religiosa como la preparación a los Sacramentos para niños y niñas de nuestra Parroquia en los grados 1º al 11º. Para mayor información contacte nuestra oficina Parroquial. RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA): Es un proceso de formación litúrgico y espiritual para aquellos que buscan recibir los Sacramento del Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía. Para mayor información por favor, ponerse en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR CHILD
Matthew 24:37-44
MT 14:22-33
MT 13:24-43
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED:
Luis Antonino Alvarez
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYWEDS:
Yassiel Rivera and Tatiana M. Hernandez
TODAY’S GOSPEL Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
EL EVANGELIO DE HOY En aquél tiempo Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: Cuando venga el Hijo del hombre, sucederá como en tiempos de Noé. En los días que precedieron al diluvio, la gente comía, bebía y se casaba, hasta que Noé entró en el arca; y no sospechaban nada, hasta que llegó el diluvio y los arrastró a todos. Lo mismo sucederá cuando venga el Hijo del hombre. De dos hombres que estén en el campo, uno será llevado y el otro dejado. De dos mujeres que estén moliendo, una será llevada y la otra dejada. Estén prevenidos, porque ustedes no saben qué día vendrá su Señor. Entiéndanlo bien: si el dueño de casa supiera a qué hora de la noche va a llegar el ladrón, velaría y no dejaría perforar las paredes de su casa. Ustedes también estén preparados, porque el Hijo del hombre vendrá a la hora menos pensada.
ST. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH MANY CULTURES, MANY COUNTRIES, MANY LANGUAGES IN ONE BODY: ST. PAUL’S FAMILY
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 27TH, 2016
PREPARING FOR THE BIRTH OF JESUS
The Advent wreath is traditionally made of ever-greens in a circle, symbolizing God’s everlasting and unending love. There are four candles, three purple and one pink that count down the weeks until Christmas. The first, a purple candle, is lit four Sundays before Christmas. Another purple candle is lit three Sundays before Christmas. The pink candle is added two Sundays before Christmas, and all four candles are lit on the final Sunday before Christmas.
In the Gospel reading on the First Sunday of Advent (Matthew 24:37-44), Jesus warns that we must be prepared for the coming of the Son of man. We shouldn’t be so caught up in the excitement and anxieties of daily life that we’re caught off guard.
This is a message to embrace both during Advent, when we are waiting for Jesus’ coming as an infant in the manger, and every day, because, as he points out, Jesus could return at any time.
Create a welcome atmosphere for Jesus in our home, your heart, and your head. Light a candle each evening during Advent, whether from your Advent wreath or another, and think. Breathe. Pray. Listen to the sounds around you and to the words Jesus speaks to you. Inhale the scent of the candle. Grow aware of the warmth you enjoy. Keep the fire lit in your heart, and be ready for his presence. May God bless you, Father Leonardo Jaramillo, Ph.D.
PREPARANDONOS PARA EL NACIMIENTO DE JESÚS La corona de Adviento tradicionalmente está hecha de
forma circular y de color verde, la cual simboliza el amor y la grandeza de Dios. Tendremos cuatro velas, tres de color morado y una de color rosado, las cuales representan las cuatro semanas del Adviento. La primera vela de color morado será encendida la primera semana de Adviento, después una segunda y la tercera vela de color rosado será encendida el tercer domingo de Adviento y la última semana de Adviento una cuarta vela será encendida, la cual es de color morado. Todas estas velas significan la preparación al advenimiento del salvador del mundo, Jesús.
En el Evangelio de este primer Domingo de Adviento, Jesús nos anima a que estemos preparados para el advenimiento de Jesús, el hijo del hombre. No debemos ser sorprendidos por las ansiedades y problemas de la vida, debemos estar vigilantes y despiertos. Este es verdaderamente el mensaje del Adviento cuando recibiremos a Jesús en el pesebre.
Necesitamos crear una atmosfera de bienvenida a Jesús en nuestros hogares, corazones y nuestras vidas. Enciende una vela cada noche del Adviento, tiempo de espera. Respira y Ora. Escucha el sonido que te rodea, escucha las palabras de Jesús. Inhala la esencia de esta vela. Crece en el conocimiento de la felicidad y del calor de disfrutar de la presencia de Jesús. Conserva el fuego de esta vela encendida en tu corazón y prepárate para el advenimiento de Jesús. Dios los bendiga, Padre Leonardo Jaramillo, Ph.D
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SATURDAY, November 26, 2016 8:00am: Fe Wakkary, **In Thanksgiving for the health of Joanne Vidal** 5:30pm: Rosa and Gioacchino Anile, Vito and Antonina Sgroi, Dorothy Puskas, Calogero Mistretta (5th Ann)
SUNDAY, November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent 7:30am: Herbert and Cecelia Darragh, Jennifer Almodovar, George Gerardi 9:30am: Joseph E. Wolak, Maria Klettlinger, Carlos Becharra (14th Ann), Casandra Brincka, John Coman (1st Ann), 11:30am: Carrie DeMari, Fe Wakkary, Helen Loden 1:00pm: Carlos Rodas, Maria Elvia Acosta de Rodas, Mirtha Malca (Primer Mes), Guido Rengifo
MONDAY, November 28, 2016 8:00am: Fanny Villegas de Cardona (1st Ann), Theresa Cavallo, Antonio Aviles
TUESDAY, November 29, 2016 8:00am: Fanny Villegas de Cardona (1st Ann), Irene R. Mihalik (1st Ann)
WEDNESDAY, November 30, 2016 In Chapel Saint Andrew, Apostle 8:00am: George Gerardi, Helen Loden 7:30pm: Leonel Fuentes (2nd Ann), Angelina Uri
THURSDAY, December 1, 2016 8:00am: Eleanor Collier Antonio R. Aviles (2nd Month)
FRIDAY, December 2, 2016 8:00am: Faustino Urbano, William Alvarado (5th Ann)
SATURDAY, December 3, 2016 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest 8:00am: George Gerardi, Helen Loden 5:30pm: Bruno De Francesco, Carmen Ines Torres Hidalgo (4th Month), Dolores Valentin (1st Ann)
SUNDAY, December 4, 2016 Second Sunday of Advent 7:30am: Fanny Villegas de Cardona (1st Ann), Joseph Kasper, Jennifer Almodovar, Elizabeth Vaclavicek 9:30am: John Coman (1st Ann), Irene R. Mihalik (1st Ann), Angeline Scangarello, Josephine Messineo 11:30am: Assunta Cupillari, Brenda Malinski, Nellie and Michael Thomason, **For the health of Stacey Robertson** 1:00pm: Fanny Villegas de Cardona (1st Ann), Dolores Valentin (1st Ann), William Alvarado (5th Ann),Edrian Peguero (3r Mes)
The Sanctuary Lamp will be lit in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners Host and Wine is offered in Memory of... Darragh and Lawler Families Donated by Margaret and Linda Darragh The Candles on the Main Altar are in Memory of... John and Lillian Darragh Donated by Margaret and Linda Darragh The Flowers on the Main Altar are in Memory of ... Herbert and Cecilia Darragh Donated by Margaret and Linda Darragh The Blue Candle on Mary’s Altar will be lit in Memory of … St. Paul Church Parishioners The flowers on Mary’s Altar are in Memory of… William and Margaret Lawler Donated by Margaret and Linda Darragh
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Isaiah 4:2-6, 4b-5; Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matthew 8:5-11 Tuesday: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Luke 10:21-24 Wednesday: Romans 10:9-18; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Matthew 4:18-22 Thursday: Isaiah 26:1-6; 19:1-3, 9a; Psalm 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Isaiah 29:17-24; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; Matthew 9:27-31 Saturday: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Matthew 9:35b-10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12
NOVEMBER ENVELOPE SCHEDULE
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER 20th, 2016
Please notify an usher if the Mass you are attending is in memory of a friend of family member, and you will like to bring the Gifts to the Altar in the Offertory Procession.
11/24 Thanksgiving Offering 11/27 Weekly
11/27 Military Services
Memorials This Weekend 26th, 27th
MT 21:33-43
MT 14:22-33
MT 13:24-43
Regular Collection $ 4,000.00 Second Collection $ 1,518.00 Candles $ 646.00 Young Children’s $ 16.00 Novena $ 82.00 Total $ 6,262.00
“In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, “It is more
blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) Thank you for your generosity!
(IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN A MASS INTENTION FOR A
LOVED ONE PLEASE CALL OUR PARISH OFFICE)
AN INVITATION TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY St. Paul Church would like to invite its loving and dedicated parishioners to include St. Paul Church in their last Will and Testament as an act of loving kindness, gratitude and service to our parish community for years to come. St. Paul Church is open to receive the blessings given by its parish community and is grateful for your generosity. May God bless you always.
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C A T H O L I C
H U M O
ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:45pm in the Mother Cabrini Center. We welcome all the youth of our parish to come and join us and bring a friend!
COMMUNITY PRAYERS PRAYERS FOR FIREFIGHTERS, POLICEMEN, AND
THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY may they be strengthened by knowing that Jesus Christ is with them always especially; Douglas Aquino, Kevin Aquino, Christopher McQuade, Matthew Mulick, Jeremy Brubaker, Matthew Valderama, Joseph Puskas II, Samantha Eromenok, Brian Eromenok, Erin Kidd, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Joseph Belfi, Fernando Rodriguez, Juan Perdomo, Anais Calderon, Christopher Calderon, Stephen Prandy, Lorenzo Urbano, Joseph Domicolo, Jake Castro, Marci Mann, Christopher & Matthew Molino, Carlos & Patricio Archila, Steven Green, Jose Carrero, Tom Scangarello Jr., Javier Cruz, William Fernandez, Rudy Ruiz, Wesley Delgado, Michael Genchi, Christopher Ashey, and William Fernandez. May they be comforted by our continual prayers for their safety. Let us pray to the Lord.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK We especially pray for the sick who are suffering in our parish community: Cathy Scyncik, Andrew Sussman, Agnes Espinas, Lucile
Paradiso, Roseanne Rocasanta, Dennis Asti, Margaret Bernhardt, Cathy Telofski, Elizabeth DaCunha, Sofia Hichez, Giovanna Miceli, Frank Messina, Marilyn Mays, Marina Regino, Catherine Murphy, Vinny Wilson, Linda Cotroneo, Angela Kelly, James Blakemore, Katie Mamay, Clare Messina, Carlos Saldarriaga, Vincent Lodato,
Francisca Maldonado, Mathew Rinkerman, Maria Graceus, Gene Iler, Florence Rinkerman, Jackie Pou, Debra David, Felicia La Bozette, Erin Kenney, Robert Clark, Ladonna Ackerman, Richard Murray, Gloria Cruzado, Tom Felipe, Anne Marie Gitin, George Vlases, Rosemary Cinderella, Ryan Halupka, Flor Angela Garzon, Sara Hernandez, Sharon Golembiewski, Marie Marranzino, Wayne Carbona, Isabel Azona, Jorge Vallejo, Marc Gallichio, Ruth Vargas, Ana Ortiz, Margie Schwieghardt, Ruben Diaz, Alma Dickinson, Maria Van Dorn, Evelyn Mack, Ellen DeLosh, Gerry Meola, Lijia Salinas, Celina DeGraaf, Lewis Morgan, James Scangarello, Jim Webber and Eugene Jurewicz. Let us pray to the Lord.
We pray especially for those that recently passed away in our Parish: Alejandrino Oyola, Victoria Veras, John Portscher Sr., Maria Lalama, Michael Hetzer, Michael Corradino, George Gerardi and Helen Loden.
GOSPEL REFLECTION
Throughout Jewish history it was traditional for Jews to demonstrate repentance through washing ceremonies. John the Baptist was preaching repentance for the coming of God's reign. His baptism may have been related to the purifying washings of the Essenes at Qumran near the
was God's anointed one. John answered that his baptism was only a preparation for "one mightier" who would aptize with "the Holy Spirit and fire" (v 16). Although
Jesus had no need of repentance, he entered the murky waters where the people had been baptized, thereby uniting himself with sinful humanity. The baptism of Jesus was another "epiphany," or manifestation of the divine presence. While Jesus was praying, the Spirit descended upon him, and God's voice was heard confirming Jesus as the "beloved Son" (v.22). On Calvary, Jesus would undergo a baptism of fire that would bring salvation to the whole world (Lk 12:49-50). This transforming fire would be poured out on the Church at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4).
PARISH MINISTRY “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10
LIFE’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK
In the gospel today Jesus warns us that “no one knows” (24:36) the day or hour of his return. But it is assured that “the Son of Man will come” (v.44), so we are called to live lives of active vigilance. Chapter 24 in Matthew, frequently called the “Eschatological Discourse” contains a collection of Jesus’ sayings about the coming judgment that will bring about the realization of the reign of God. Isaiah, writing more than seven hundred years before Christ, envisions a day when “all nations shall stream toward” (2:2)
day when “all nations shall stream toward” (2:2) the mountain of Jerusalem, “the mountain of the Lord’s house” (v.2). As “the highest mountain” (v.2) it will be a place for instruction in God’s ways. And from this mountain “the word of the Lord” (v.3) will go forth to enlighten the nations. This time will be a time of global peace and cooperation as other nations seek to “walk in his paths” (v.3). “They shall beat their swords into plowshares” (v.4), turning weapons of warfare into tools for farming. Writing to the Romans, Paul also has a heightened sense of urgency. “The day is at hand,” (13:12) he tells them. “It is the hour now for you to awake from sleep,” (v.11). Nighttime and darkness are associated with evil behavior. As people who share in God’s light we are to live good and holy lives in anticipation of His return. Some two thousand years later we still wait for His coming and like Paul’s audience we are called to “conduct ourselves properly” (v.13), walking in God’s light. For Reflection: How can I make this Advent season more of a time of spiritual reflection concerning Christ’s return? Are there any “swords” in my life that need to be turned into “plowshares”?
CATHOLIC HUMOR
1. Never admit at work that you’re tired, angry or bored.
2. Don’t make the same mistake twice.
3. Save ten percent of what you earn.
4. Never discuss money with people who have much more or much less than you.
5. Never buy something you don’t need just because it’s on sale.
6. Commit yourself to quality.
7. Become someone’s hero.
8. Marry only for love.
9. .
10. .
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RELIGIOUS
EDU
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ST. PAUL CHURCH LEISURE CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Sands Casino trip Thursday, December 1st, Cost is $30 per person. Get back $20 in slot money and coupon towards food purchase. Bus will leave St. Paul church 10:30a.m. Please call Jane Decker (973) 684-7340 to reserve your seat on the bus. We need at least 40 people for this trip.
*Camp Hope on Monday, December 5th, Price is $13 per person. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. from the front of St. Paul Church. This month's theme is Holiday Party. Trip includes breakfast, lunch of Chicken Marsala, Sausage & Peppers, Pasta Alfredo, Bread, and Ice Cream, Coffee/Tea, Soda. There are games, bingo, raffles and live music. Call Esther Kenney (973)773-2317 for a seat on the bus.
*Next meeting of St Paul Leisure Club is Wednesday, December 14th 1:00pm-3:00pm. An elevator and handicap- accessible bathroom are available. Folks 55 years and over are welcome to join our club. We will have a short business meeting followed by light refreshments and bingo. We have occasional speakers to address us regarding senior relevant topics. Yearly dues are $10 which are collected up until December.
*Leisure Club's Annual Christmas Party Wednesday, December 21st, at The Brownstone House, 12 'til 4 p.m. Tickets are $38 per person and include a wonderful full-course meal, 1-hr open bar, and delightful music by Mr. Peter Lieberman. A bus is available for $1 cash. Bus will leave from St. Paul Church at 11:30. Contact Joe DeLiberto (973) 772-2912 or Lucille Mason (973) 777-8179 for reservations.
*Members or non-members are welcome to sign-up for upcoming trips. If you are interested, please contact Jane Decker 973-684-7340 or Esther Kenney 973-773-2317
MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER OF
PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm
(In Chapel)
10 SIGNS OF A SAFE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
1. Screening of staff/ volunteers.
2. Adults trained in safe environment strategies and signs of abuse. 3. Code of conduct enforced.
4. Open Communication between parents and staff/ staff and children/ children and parents. 5. Parents always Welcome. 6. Children educated in right relationship &
what to do if a relationship isn’t right.
7. Al l children treated with Dignity and Respect. 8. Clear Rules and Expectations. Consistent
reinforcement / consequences 9. Adequate supervision of youth. Team approach---accountability---no 1:1 isolation
10. All abuse is reported
DECEMBER 2ND
NOVEMBER 29TH
DECEMBER 3RD
DECEMBER 8TH
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
8:30am-6:00pm (In Chapel)
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Mass at 8:00am and 7:30pm (In Church)
* December 18th, 2016: Spanish Community and Hermandad de la Virgen Del Carmen
* January 29th, 2017: Religious Education
* February 26th, 2017: Youth Ministry and Leisure Club
* March 26th, 2017: Knights of Columbus
* April 23rd, 2017: Geraci Citizen Group
FAMILY MASS HOSTS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
REHEARSAL 9:00am-11:00am (In Church)
THE ROSARY SOCIETY
NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
at 1:00pm(Parish Hall)
Holiday Luncheon will be served!!
Holiday Luncheon will be served!!
Holiday Luncheon will be served!!
Holiday Luncheon will be served!!
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
7:30pm (In Parish Hall)
NOVEMBER 30TH
ST. PAUL’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT
5:30pm (In Church)
DECEMBER 11TH
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BLESSING OF THE ADVENT WREATH BENDICIÓN DE LA CORONA DE ADVIENTO
MASS OF NATIONS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 2016
Lord God, Your Church joyfully awaits the coming of its Savior, who enlightens our hearts and dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin.
Pour forth your blessings upon us as we light the candles of this wreath; may their light reflect the splendor of Christ, who is Lord, for ever and ever. Amen
Oremos. La tierra, Señor, se alegra en estos días, y tu Iglesia desborda de gozo ante tu Hijo, el Señor, que se avecina como luz esplendorosa, para iluminar a los que yacemos en las tinieblas de la ignorancia, del dolor y del pecado. Lleno de esperanza en su venida, tu pueblo ha preparado esta corona con ramos del bosque y la ha adornado con luces. Ahora, pues, que vamos a empezar el tiempo de preparación para la venida de tu Hijo, te pedimos, Señor, que, mientras se acrecienta cada día el esplendor de esta corona, con nuevas luces, a nosotros nos ilumines con el esplendor de aquel que, por ser la luz del mundo, iluminará todas las oscuridades. El que vive y reina por los siglos de los siglos. Amen.
vamos a empezar el tiempo de preparación para la venida de tu Hijo, te pedimos, Señor, que, mientras se acrecienta cada día el esplendor de esta corona, con nuevas luces, a nosotros nos ilumines con el esplendor de aquel que, por ser la luz del mundo, iluminará todas las oscuridades. El que vive y reina por los siglos de los siglos. Amen.
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“A Time to Heal, to Help, to
Forgive.”
Please make your donation payable to: St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Thank you for your generosity!
January
$155,700.00
DEDICATION AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL
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LIFE’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK 1. Learn to play a musical instrument. 2. Sing in the shower. 3. Use the good silver. 4. Learn to make great chili. 5. Plant flowers every Spring. 6. Own a great stereo system. 7. Be the first to say “Hello.” 8. Live beneath your means. 9. Buy great books, even if
you never read them.
2016 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
CAMPAÑA ANNUAL DEL OBISPO 2016
they are also supported by you since Appeal Funds are used to help meet the cost of priestly formation and education. Please be generous as possible to this 2016 Appeal. For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2016appeal.org and follow the instructions. Whether it is a pledge, a one-time gift or an on-line donation, your support is most welcome and greatly needed. Please consider participating in this worthy cause. Whatever you can do will be a great
This past May, after years of study, ten men were ordained to the priesthood for our Diocese. As they prepared for their vocation, they were supported by family and friends. When you make a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, they are also
HOT CHOCOLATE AND PANETTONE!!! CHOCOLATADA AND PANETTONE!!!
Sunday, December 18th From 11:30am -3:00pm
(Parish Hall)
Everyone is invited! Todos están invitados! This event is sponsored by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Brotherhood. *Este evento es patrocinado por la Hermandad de la Virgen del Carmen
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Sunday, December 18th, 2016 during the 11:30am Mass
(In Church)
Come and see our children in the Religious Education program enact the First Christmas.
ADVENT SCRIPTURE SHARING
ST. PAUL CHURCH INVITES EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIBLE SESSIONS
ON TUESDAYS IN THE ST. MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA
CHAPEL AT 7:30pm
Please call the Parish office to register for the sessions.
Bring your Bible. Please call the Parish office to
register for the sessions.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY KIA FETTE OF ROUTE 46 OF CLIFTON FOR YOUR DONATION OF
TURKEYS TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ADVENT, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
MASS SCHEDULE
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at 8:00am and 7:30pm (In Church)
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 11th, 2016 at 5:30pm (In Church)
PENANCE SERVICE AND CONFESSIONS Monday, December 12th, 2016 at 7:30pm (In Church)
CHRISTMAS NOVENA, NOVENA DE NAVIDAD, SIMBANG GABI December 15th - December 23rd, 2016 at 7:30pm (In Church)
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES Saturday, December 24th, 2016 (In Church)
5:00pm Christmas Carols
5:30pm English
7:00pm Christmas Carols
7:30pm Spanish
10:00pm Christmas Carols
10:30pm English
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES The Nativity of the Lord
Sunday, December 25th, 2016 (In Church)
7:30am English
9:30am English
11:30am English
1:00pm Spanish
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Friday, December 30th, 2016 at 8:00am and 7:30pm (In Church)
NEW YEAR’S EVE MASSES The Seventh Day within the Octave of
The Nativity of the Lord Saturday, December 31st, 2016 (In Church)
8:00am English
8:30am-5:15pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
5:30pm Bilingual Mass
NEW YEAR’S DAY MASSES Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Sunday, January 1st, 2017 (In Church)
7:30am English
9:30am English
11:30am English
1:00pm Spanish
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Sunday, January 8th, 2017 (In Church)
7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, and 1:00pm Spanish Mass
ST. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
PRESENTS OUR ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th, 2016
AT 5:30pm In Church
FREE WILL DONATION
Bring your family and Friends and feel the Spirit of Christmas!
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2016 7:00pm-2:00am (Parish Hall)
SAY GOODBYE TO 2016 AND WELCOME 2017
Donation: Adults: $45.00 Children 4 yrs.—12 yrs.: $20.00
****Call our Parish Office for tickets****
B.Y.O.B.
