Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaNovember 9, 2014

Churches Closing

The feast today, The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, is a feast that calls to mind the centrality of the Church in Rome. The Lateran Basilica, dedicated to St. John, is located in the Diocese of Rome and is the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis. On November 9, 324 Pope Sylvester I, dedicated this church, and in the 18th century Pope Clement XII inscribed on the façade of this church: "mother and head of all churches of Rome and the world". This cathedral had been the residence of the popes from the 4th century until the return of the popes from Avignon, France in 1309. It was also the site of 5 Ecumenical Councils. Buried beneath the main altar is a wooden altar used by St. Peter to celebrate the Mass.

Recently the Archdiocese of New York had to close 50 churches. There are many reasons behind it. Practically, is the fact that many ethnic parishes were established for the sake of immigrants. So literally there are Catholic churches next to one another. These ethnic parishes have done their job and so many have to be suppressed. There is also an exodus of Catholics to the suburbs and countryside and to other parts of the country. In fact churches and schools are being built in the South.

The biggest reason for the closures is the fact that many Catholics are not going to Mass. In New York City the Catholic population has not changed but the attendance has dropped. Maybe 15% of Catholics attend Mass weekly. If people are not going, who is to support all these structures.

How does this turn around? It was hoped that Vatican II would usher in a new birth among the faithful. The opposite has happened though not necessarily due to the Council. Attendance has dropped off, marriages have suffered, and people are not connected to their churches anymore. It is called secularization. This a phenomenon of the society as a whole, not just of Catholics. We are more focused on personal interests, materialism, consumerism, and a general apathy toward religion and faith. As society looks to humanistic secularism for answers ("Scientists say..."), people look less to the Church and faith to answer their concerns.

This can be turned around. It is not the first time that the Church has found herself on the outs with society. We need to teach and evangelize the community. Liturgy and homilies need to be a source of inspiration. It is not about the funny priest or the hip tunes, it is about the reverent celebration of the Mass, the quality of the homilies that give the people knowledge of their faith so that when they walk out the doors they have learned something and are willing to bring that faith and knowledge to others. Our brief hour at Mass where we have come to pray and give worship to God should also be an opportunity to grow in our love for God and all that is good.

So while churches may be closing, we still have a Catholic faith to share with the world which is more enduring than any secularist ideology or earthy desire for wealth. Christ said that the gates of hell will not prevail against the Church, so be confident that He is with us, we only need to listen and be his instruments on earth.

Pax Christi,Fr. Paul

Please pray for our deceased and their loved ones:

Fr. John Palasits, Robert Walsh, Jesse Mendoza, Sydney Tolentino, Renato Dimla

MASS INTENTIONSSATURDAY Anticipated Masses for Sunday 5:00 PM Ron Pezzillo6:30 PM Ángel Serafín Morocho AmendañoSUNDAY November 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica7:00 AM Parents & Brothers of Thomas McDonough8:15 AM Elsa Sandoval10:00 AM People of the Parish11:15 AM Joan Shuart Winters12:30 PM Dr. Frank Schaberg4:00 PM Adela Flavier6:30 PM Luis Antonio RemacheMONDAY November 10 - Leo the Great, pope 7:00 AM Mary Briggs8:00 AM Thomas Mahon12:10 PM Bill AustinTUESDAY November 11 - Martin of Tours , Veterans' Day 7:00 AM The Souls of the Faithful Departed8:00 AM The Intentions of Veterans12:10 PM NO MASSWEDNESDAY November 12 - Josaphat, bishop & martyr 7:00 AM Maria & Biagio Vitale8:00 AM Mary, Martha & Stefano Ragonese12:10 PM Miguel Angel & Anguel Gabriel PeraltaTHURSDAY November 13 - Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 7:00 AM Zabdail Holmes - 20th Anniversary 8:00 AM Nube Riera12:10 PM Michael KennedyFRIDAY November 147:00 AM Betty Rogers8:00 AM The Souls of the Faithful Departed12:10 PM Corazon M. DelaRosaSATURDAY November 15 - Albert the Great, bishop 8:00 AM John Varkey12:10 PM Intentions of Roy & Kathy Trochahouski Anticipated Masses for Sunday5:00 PM Ron Pezzillo6:30 PM María Leticia OrellanaSUNDAY November 16 - 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM William J. Mawe8:15 AM John Pinos y Blanca Nuve10:00 AM William Austin11:15 AM People of the Parish12:30 PM Irish Mulvaney6:30 PM Luis Aurelio Remache Lema

Our Parish Community prays for the sick:Mary Badaracco, Ann Enrico, Robert Lewis, Vincent Maccarro, Phyllis Maher, Jose & Dorothy Nogueras, Maureen Quinn, Anna Strzadala, Joyce Wottke, Carol Yaner/Ilka Rodriguez Diaz, Isabella Denisulk, Juanita Freay, Anne Prevosto// Chris Kelly, Jaime Clark, Michelle Murry, Dante Murry, Dr. Kaulis, Ana Pico ///Dante Art, Ann Marquez, Michelle Porta, Frank Bartik, Elizabeth Quinn////Marianan Guadamud, Angela Hickey, Ann Marquez, Jamie Clark, Ann Taylor, Murry Family

STEWARDSHIP:Last Sunday’s Collection/Colecta del Domingo Pasado:$8720.00Maintenance Collection/Colecta de Mantenimiento: $6045.00

"If we deliberately allow venial sin to become a daily bread, a moral anemia, the soul becomes weak all around, the spiritual life begins to crumble and fall apart. God preserve us from any deliberate sin, no matter how small it may be. Nothing is small when it means going against God" (Mother Teresa: Her Essential Wisdom ed. by Carol Kelly-Gangi, 2006).

New Emails Addresses for the Rectory StaffFr. Paul Prevosto frprevosto@holytrinity1861.orgFr. Mayhel Velasquez frvelasquez@holytrinity1861.orgFr. José Pablo Muralles frmuralles@holytrinity1861.orgFr. Teo Layosa frlayosa@holytrinity1861.orgDeacon Gregory Quinn dcquinn@holytrinity1861.orgMiss Viviana Villa viviana@holytrinity1861.org

Please use these addresses to contact any staff member. If you want consideration to have something published in the bulletin, please send it to Fr. Paul in word format.Also, don't forget to visit our new website at:

www.holytrinity1861.org

Charitable Gift AnnuityAre you interested in giving a substantial gift to the Church? If you answered yes, you might consider a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) offered by the Archdiocese of Newark. CGAs regularly pay you a fixed amount of money every year for the rest of your life. Payments on our CGAs are guaranteed by The Archdiocese of Newark. When you pass to eternal life, what is left in the annuity is distributed to the catholic charities you specify. If you are interested in this gift opportunity, now might be a good time to act. For more information about making a gift, please call the Theresa Lynch, Planned Giving Manager, Archdiocese of Newark, (973) 497-4042 or email: lynchthe@rcan.org.

Finance Council

Finance Council

Dec 04 7:30 Rectory

Knights of Columbus Nov 10 8:00 SchoolSpiritual Renewal Nov 17 7:30 ConventLiturgy Committee Nov 24 7:30 RectorySt. Vincent de Paul TBA 7:00 Convent

Pastoral Council Nov 20 7:30 Parish HallAmor de Dios Cada lunes 7:00 Parish Hall

El Rosario Cada lunes 7:00 CapillaCCC Cada viernes 7:30 Parish Hall

HT Prayer Group Fridays 7:30 30 MapleBible Study Nov 12 7:30 Convent

Fil-Am Ministry Officers

Dec 06 6:30 Marcelino Residence

Fil-Am MinistryGeneral Meeting

Nov 16 1:30 Parish Hall

Bible Study will meet on the following dates: Nov. 12, Dec. 3, 10, & 17.

Misang Pilipino is celebrated every 2nd Sunday of the Month at 4:00P PM. Fellowship follows in the Parish Hall. (Nov 9; Dec 14)

ATTENTION EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS of COMMUNION

There will be an important meeting for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Father Mayhel will inform us of some changes to be implemented. The meeting is on Tuesday, November 25 at 7 PM in the church. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. 

Spiritual Events/Eventos Espirituales

Vespers of Christ the King

On Sunday, November 23, the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King with a Vespers Service and Multicultural Concert to be held beginning at 3 p.m. at St. Aedan's, the Church of St. Peter's University, at 800 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City. Following prayers, at least six choirs reflecting the cultural diversity of our Archdiocese will entertain participants. A reception at Hudson Catholic High School (next door to St. Aedan's), will follow.

Caring Hearts Ministry, Maywood, Bereavement Support Group

It is said that death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship. There is great truth in this statement. However, the loss of a loved one can bring great pain. If you have lost a loved one to death, we invite you to join OLQP Caring Hearts Ministry for a series of six sessions of information, mutual sharing and support in a spiritual, caring, strictly confidential setting. The group is led by trained facilitators certified by the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark. If you are interested in joining us, or if you would like more information about the group, please contact the Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Center at 201-845-9566. All calls are confidential.

Come, Pray with UsHoly Trinity Prayer Group - charismatic prayer every Thursday at 7:30 PM at 30 MapleAdoration - every first Friday from 12:30 to 10:00 PMBible Class - Select Wednesdays from 7:30 till 8:30 PM, Convent

Rosary SocietyDATE: Monday, December 1, 2014TIME: 7:30 PMPLACE: Auditorium, Queen of Peace

Bring a non-perishable food itemHelp support Helping Hands Food PantryALL ARE WELCOME

In honor of Christ, King of the Universe, we will have Nocturnal Adoration from

Saturday evening on November 22 at 7:30 PM through Sunday morning November 23 at 7:00 AM. Come and be in the Real

Presence of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ. The church will be open all night. Please enter through the east door (the electric door) in the courtyard. We also ask you to commit some time. The Sign-up sheet will be at the entrance of the Church. We especially need people in the wee hours of the morning. It's a tough time but worth the sacrifice and the graces that the parish and you will receive. We need a leader of a short prayer at each half hour. A Spanish speaker is needed at the bottom of the hour, and English speaker at the top of

the hour to lead the short prayer. Otherwise anyone may be at any hour. This is a time for quiet prayer and

contemplation with Jesus.

Community News A Trip down the ShoreAtlantic City

Only $29, which includes $25 for slots and $5 for food. Wednesday November 12.

Contact Regina at 201-487-9147 to register.

Calling all Senior CitizensYou're invited to Immaculate Heart Academy's Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving dinner. Please join us on Monday, November 24th from 5PM-8PM in the IHA cafeteria for a free Thanksgiving dinner, raffle and entertainment. Please RSVP to Sarah Shutrop- 201-445-6800 x125 or sshutrop@ihanj.com"

FREE FLU SHOTSCentral Pharmacy is offering free flu shots to Medicare patients this Sunday here at Holy Trinity. Bring your Medicare Card. Others can receive a shot for $14.99. The onsite clinic will be conveniently held at the Holy Trinity Church. We encourage you to sign-up ahead of time by sending an email to pharmacycentralrx@gmail.com, so we can get an estimated number of people interested in getting vaccinated this flu season.

An Annulment Information Evening is

scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2014, 7:30 PM-Saint Gabriel Church, 88 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ. A staff member of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide basic information about annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to begin the process of petitioning for an annulment. There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session. Pre-registration is not necessary, but for directions, please call the parish at 201-327-5663.

Don’t Forget to Register!The benefits to being a registered parishioner:1. You are eligible to be a sponsor for Baptism & Confirmation. A fully initiated Catholic, who is attending Mass and in good standing is eligible to be a sponsor.

2. You are eligible for parishioner rates on weddings, funerals, and a school discount at a parochial school. 3. You are fiscally responsible for your parish.a. Provide the parish with priests to offer the sacraments, lead worship, and spiritual counselb. Employ a pastoral staff to help the pastor operate the parish business and pastoral work, andc. Maintain the physical plant. 4. If you are a contributor and/or volunteer, then a priest can vouch for your active membership in a worshipping Catholic community. This is important for various recommendations, e.g. immigration, employment, vocations, college, etc.

Registration forms are available at the door.

HOLIDAY MARKETOUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH located at 400

Maywood Avenue, will be hosting its annual HOLIDAY MARKET on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 in the auditorium from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  COME and browse, our guests will have an array of gifts to choose from such as crocheted items, greeting

cards, stocking stuffers, jewelry, home accessories, purses, totes and much more.  Lunch, a bake sale, and 50/50 Raffle will also be available.  Bring a friend or two or three.  Hope to see you

all!!!

The Little Sisters of the Poor’sAnnual Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

Ham & Turkey DropSaturday, November 22, 2014

Free Admission 10:00am-4:00pmIn conjunction with the Sale we will be collecting Hams &

Turkeys to provide future meals for our Residents.St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly

140 Shepherd Lane, Totowa NJ 07512(Parking and Entrance on Cumberland Ave.)

For Information: 973-942-0300 orwww.littlesistersofthepoortotowa.org

RINCÓN HISPANORINCÓN HISPANODedicación de la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán: La Casa de Dios.

Este año, en lugar del domingo XXXII del tiempo ordinario, se celebra la fiesta de la dedicación de la iglesia madre de Roma, la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán, dedicada en un primer momento al Salvador y después a San Juan Bautista. Jesús enseña que el templo de Dios es, en primer lugar, el corazón del hombre que ha acogido su palabra. Hablando de sí y del Padre dice: "vendremos a él, y haremos morada en él" y Pablo escribe a los cristianos: "¿No sabéis que sois santuario de Dios?." Por tanto, el creyente es templo nuevo de Dios. Pero el lugar de la presencia de Dios y de Cristo también se encuentra "donde están dos o tres reunidos en mi nombre." El Concilio Vaticano II llama a la familia "iglesia doméstica" (Lumen Gentium,) es decir, un pequeño templo de Dios, precisamente porque gracias al sacramento del matrimonio es, por excelencia, el lugar en el que "dos o tres" están reunidos en su nombre.Lo que es la casa para una familia, lo es la iglesia para la familia de Dios. No hay familia sin una casa.

Ahora bien, tenemos que evocar también un fenómeno doloroso: el abandono en masa de la participación en la iglesia y, por tanto, en la misa dominical. Las estadísticas sobre la práctica religiosa son como para echarse a llorar. Se olvida, de este modo,

que Dios se ha revelado en Cristo, que Cristo predicó un Evangelio, que fundó una ekklesia, es decir, una asamblea de llamados, que instituyó los sacramentos, como signos y transmisores de su presencia y de su salvación. Ignorar todo esto para crear la propia imagen de Dios expone al subjetivismo más radical. Uno deja de confrontarse con los demás, sólo lo hace consigo mismo. En este caso, se verifica lo que decía el filósofo Feuerbach: Dios queda reducido a la proyección de las propias necesidades y deseos. Ya no es Dios quien crea al hombre a su imagen, sino que el hombre crea un dios a su imagen. ¡Pero es un Dios que no salva!

Ciertamente una religiosidad conformada sólo por prácticas exteriores no sirve de nada; Jesús se opone a ella en todo el Evangelio. Pero no hay oposición entre la religión de los signos y de los sacramentos y la íntima, personas; entre el rito y el espíritu.

Finalmente, hay una idea muy bonita de los seguidores de Jesús. Muchos le seguían, pero Jesús no se fiaba de ellos, porque conocía el corazón de cada uno. Jesús no se confiaba porque los conocía a todos, no tenía ninguna necesidad de que le revelasen cómo eran los hombres, sabía muy bien lo que había en su interior de cada uno.Podemos preguntarnos: Jesús, que conoce nuestro interior ¿se puede fiar de nosotros?, ¿puede confiar en nosotros?Los cristianos edificamos templos, catedrales y basílicas, porque tenemos necesidad de un lugar para adorar a Dios. Toda persona tiene necesidad de adorar a Dios. Apliquemos la palabra de Dios a nuestra vida cristiana. Hemos de amar el templo del Señor, no nos sirvamos de él para hacer negocio material, o espiritual. Cuando digo espiritual quiero decir que, a veces, vamos al templo no para dar gracias a Dios, sino para pedir cosas que no convienen a nuestra alma, o a nuestra vida espiritual, o van en contra de la ley de Dios.

¡La Paz de Cristo!Fr. Mayhel Velásquez.

Ven y Ora con NosotrosVen y Ora con NosotrosHora SaHora Santanta - Todos los viernes a las 6:30 PM - Todos los viernes a las 6:30 PM en la iglesia en la iglesia AdoraciónAdoración - El primer viernes de - El primer viernes de la mes desde las 12:30 hasta las 10:00 PM enla mes desde las 12:30 hasta las 10:00 PM en la capillala capillaCCCCCC - Una hora de reflexión de la Biblia cada - Una hora de reflexión de la Biblia cada viernes a las 7:30 PM en Salón Parroquialviernes a las 7:30 PM en Salón ParroquialAmor de DiosAmor de Dios - Grupo de Oración todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM - Grupo de Oración todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM en Salón Parroquialen Salón ParroquialEl RosarioEl Rosario - Todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM en la capilla. - Todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM en la capilla.

Vacunas Gratuitas contra la GripeCentral Pharmacy está ofreciendo vacunas gratuitas contra la gripe a los pacientes de Medicare el este domingo aquí en Holy Trinity Church. Traiga su Tarjeta de Medicare. Otros pueden recibir una vacuna por solo $14.99. Le invitamos a que se inscriba con tiempo y enviar un email a pharmacycentralrx@gmail.com, para poder hacer un estimado del número de personas interesadas en recibir la vacuna contra la gripe esta temporada.

¡No olviden registrarse!Hay muchas ventajas al estar registrado en nuestra parroquia:1. Usted es elegible para ser un padrino o una madrina para el Bautismo y la Confirmación si Un católico completamente iniciado, que asiste a misa y se encuentra en buen estado.2. Usted es elegible para las tarifas de feligreses en bodas, funerales, y un descuento en la Academia Padre Pío.

3. Usted puede contribuir al bienestar de su parroquia. Sus contribuciones

a. proveen a la parroquia con los sacerdotes para ofrecer los sacramentos, celebrar las misas, consejos espirituales,b. Emplear un equipo pastoral para ayudar al párroco a operar las finanzas de la parroquia y el trabajo pastoral parroquial, yc. Mantener la planta física. Los formularios de registración son disponibles a la puerta principal de la Iglesia.

Congratulations to Our ConfirmatiChristopher Agreda, Brian Agreda, Andrea Alcivar, Henry Altamirano, Allison Aranda, Christian Avila, Joseph Barreto, Esteban Barroso, Edgar Barroso, Jessica Carchi, Diego Carpio, Adrian Chuqui, Jessica Chuqui, Wilmer Chuqui, Gilberto Crecencio, Yvette Diaz, Andres Fernandez, Kevin Fonque, Tiffany Fonque, Mariela Hierro Draily Hierro, Crismery Hierro, Lidia Maria Hierro, Jorge Inga, Emma Ingallinera, Bridgette James, Danny Lema, Sonia Leon, Pierre Mascetti, Diomedes Alexis Medranda, Stephany Medranda, Segei Minchala, Anahi Morales, Nancy Morales, Xaviel Moronta, Beverly Munoz,Wily Peralta, Leslie Ramirez, Jason Ramos, Nicolas Ramos, Jimmy Remache, Sonia Remache, Miriam Rodriguez, Robinson Santos, Christian Sortino, Erika Valladolid, Jorge Vallejo, Paola Vazquez, Jalen Watson

FINANCIAL SUMMARY OF OPERATIONSFor the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014

I am happy to present the fiscal report ending June 30, 2014. For the fifth year in a row we have a surplus. We had a very good year all together. Contributions were steady and we had gains in rental income from the school. Next year I hope to repaint the interior, replace the floor under the pews and refinish the pews. Fund raisers were a big success this year. Also much of the repairs and renovations of the campus are done through the efforts of volunteers and restricted donations. Please remember your parish in your will so that we can continue to maintain our house of worship and spread the faith in years to come. The fiscal year realized $153,033 in bequests. God has truly blessed us.

Most Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Paul Prevosto

CHURCH CEMETERY CHURCH CEMETERYREVENUES JUNE 30, 2014 JUNE 30, 2014 JUNE 30, 2013 JUNE 30,

2013SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS, & EASTER COLLECTIONS 568,191 - 570,193 -RENTAL INCOME 501,780 - 457,130 -GENERAL DONATIONS & PERQUISITES 73,631 - 72,069 -MAINTENANCE & BUIDLING FUND DONATIONS 58,039 - 123,536 -FUNDRAISING NET INCOME (CARNIVAL & RAFFLES)

68,552 - 52,608 -CANDLE REVENUES 24,483 - 26,007 -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INCOME 38,182 - 29,138 -MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 23,091 - 10,895 -INTEREST INCOME UNRESTRICTED 10,882 15,418 11,138 17,303PERPETUAL CARE FUND INVESTMENT RESULTS - 128,088 - 100,633CEMETERY REVENUE - 329,582 - 331,410

TOTAL REVENUES 1,366,831 473,088 1,355,602 449,346

EXPENSESSALARIES, BENEFITS, PENSION COSTS, & PAYROLL TAXES

535,007 162,970 497,206 150,656BUILDING, UTILITIES, & EQUIPMENT COSTS 233,564 29,421 192,427 27,888ARCHDIOCESAN ASSESSMENTS 99,182 34,170 143,828 33,928RENTAL INCOME ALLOCATED TO ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOOL FUND

112,500 - 100,000 -CONTRACTED & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 56,268 116,717 53,427 122,215LITURGICAL, OFFICE, & RESIDENCE SUPPLIES 46,408 2,899 52,812 4,583OTHER EXPENSES 36,503 4,244 31,774 3,072RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EXCLUDING SALARIES 10,489 - 13,683 -AMORTIZATION OF CRYPT AND NICHE COSTS 4,103 - 7,057

TOTAL EXPENSES 1,129,921 354,524 1,065,490 349,399

Surplus from Operations 236,910 118,564 290,112 99,947NOTE: THIS SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE BEQUEST REVENUE OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT EXPENSES. IT IS INTENDED TO REFLECT THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ONLY.