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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Giving | Fasting | Praying Repenting | Forgiving

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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 Some Greeks who had come to worship at the Passover Feast came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus." Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Entre los que habían subido para adorar durante la fiesta, había unos griegos que se acercaron a Felipe, el de Betsaida de Galilea, y le dijeron: "Señor, queremos ver a Jesús". Felipe fue a decírselo a Andrés, y ambos se lo dijeron a Jesús. El les respondió: "Ha llegado la hora en que el Hijo del hombre va a ser glorificado. Les aseguro que si el grano de trigo que cae en la tierra no muere, queda solo; pero si muere, da mucho fruto. El que tiene apego a su vida la perderá; y el que no está apegado a su vida en este mundo, la conservará para la Vida eterna. El que quiera servirme que me siga, y donde yo esté, estará también mi servidor. El que quiera servirme, será honrado por mi Padre.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 18TH, 2018

John 12:20-33

MT 14:22-33

SERVED

BY Pastor…………....Rev. Leonardo Jaramillo Ph.D …………....Ext 13 Deacon ……..………………….……................................Joseph A. Puskas Deacon, D.R.E…………..…...…………….……..............

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 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:

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 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 in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Chapel 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 in the St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Parish House.

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: stpaulchurchcnj@verizon.net Web site : www.stpaulcnj.org

RECTORY Address: 124 Union Avenue Clifton, NJ 07011 Phone: (973) 772-0117 E-mail: pastor.stpaul@verizon.net

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 Coordinator……………..…..….Kathy Militello…..……......Ext 11 Youth Ministry………………….................................Jennifer Monsalve Secretary…….…….......................................Sonia Almonte…….….

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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 the pastor or deacon to schedule a Baptism. For more information, please look in the website at www.stpaulcnj.org

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 Wednesday to 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 the pastor or deacon, couples must bring the following documents: updated Baptismal, First Communion, and Confirmation certificate. For more information, please look in the website at www.stpaulcnj.org

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: Los Bautismos en Inglés se celebran 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 los Bautismos el cuarto Sábado del mes a la 1:00pm y el cuarto Domingo a la 1:00pm dentro de la Eucaristía. Es un requísito 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 sacerdote o diácono.

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 de Miércoles a 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 pastor en 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

ST. PAUL’S MEMORIAL AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL (In Church) AND TREE OF LIFE (In Chapel)

MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR:

We are constantly working towards improving by making our beautiful Church of St. Paul’s like new. This cannot be possible without your continued kindness and generosity towards our Parish. As you can see, we have been working very hard in our Church by adding new kneelers and refinishing the pews to look brand new. If anyone would like to make a special donation towards the pews and kneelers, please fill out the form below and submit it to the Parish Office together with your donation. Thank you for your support. DEDICATION AND HONORARY

RESURRECTION WALL AND TREE OF LIFE

Please note that the minimum donation eligible for a plaque is $100.00 and plaque design varies

according to amount of donation made.

GOLD DONATION - IN MEMORY OF A LOST LOVED ONE - IN HONOR OF FAMILY/EVENT

$100 - $199 Leaf Plaque $200 - $299 Leaf Plaque w/1 Star

$300 - $399 Leaf Plaque w/2 Stars $399 - $499 Leaf Plaque w/3 Stars

$500 - $749 Leaf Plaque w/4 Stars $750 - $999 Leaf Plaque w/5 Stars

Name: Phone:

Address:

Donation: Check # Payable to St. Paul R.C. Church

DEDICATION AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL ORDER FORM In an effort to accommodate everyone’s request, there is a limit of four lines of engraving, each with 20 characters per line. Please complete and

return this form with your donation to either the Parish office or place it in the Mass collection basket.

TREE OF LIFE IN THE

ST. MOTHER TERESA

OF CALCUTTA CHAPEL

RESURRECTION WALL

IN CHURCH

PEWS AND KNEELERS

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR CHILD BAPTIZED, PLEASE CONTACT OUR PARISH OFFICE.

NO BAPTISMS DURING LENT.

LENTEN SCHEDULE / HORARIO CUARESMAL

“WELCOME HOME” CONFESSIONS—SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION (In Chapel) Confessions every Monday during Lent / Confesiones todos los Lunes durante la Cuaresma

March 19th 7:00pm to 8:30pm and also every Saturday from 4:15pm to 5:00pm except March 31st (Easter Vigil)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS / VIACRUCIS (In Church) Every Friday during Lent

Todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma (En la Iglesia) March 23rd 8:00am Mass and Stations of the Cross in English

7:00pm Stations of the Cross Bilingual

LENTEN SCRIPTURE SHARING Every Monday during Lent (Parish Office) March 19th

LENTEN RETREATS /RETIROS DE CUARESMA *Spanish Lenten Retreat on Sunday, March 18th from 3:30pm to 6:00pm (In Church)

Retiro Cuaresmal en Español será el Domingo, 18 de Marzo de 3:30pm a 6:00pm en la Iglesia

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD DOMINGO DE RAMOS DE LA PASIÓN DEL SEÑOR

Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at 5:30pm English Mass Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am English Mass and 1:00pm Spanish Mass

THE CHRISM MASS/MISA CRISMAL St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Monday, March 26th, 2018 at 7:00pm

PENANCE SERVICE / SERVICIO PENITENCIAL Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 at 7:30pm (In Church)

HOLY THURSDAY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER / JUEVES SANTO DE LA CENA DEL SEÑOR March 29th, 2018 at 7:30pm -Trilingual Mass-

8:30pm-12:30am Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

GOOD FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD/VIERNES SANTO DE LA PASION DEL SEÑOR March 30th, 2018

11:00am Outdoor Station of the Cross/Viacrucis (Bilingual), 3:00pm English Liturgy, 5:30pm Spanish Liturgy 7:30pm Tenebrae-Last Words of Jesus on the Cross—(Trilingual Service)

EASTER VIGIL/VIGILIA PASCUAL March 31st, 2018

9:00am RCIA Rehearsal, 1:00pm Blessing of the Food/Bendición de la Comida, (No Confessions at 4:15pm) 8:00pm Easter Vigil-Trilingual Mass-

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE LA RESURRECCION

April 1st, 2018 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am English Masses and 1:00pm Spanish Mass

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYWEDS: Ace Jordan Flores

and Irene Krystal De Jesus

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SATURDAY, March 17, 2018 Saint Patrick, Bishop 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners 5:30pm: Paolo Sgroi, Rosalia Russo, Stefanina Picciochi

SUNDAY, March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30am: Edmund Kopacz, Agnes Roe, Julio Carlos Almodovar 9:00am: Eugene Jurewicz, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Latoracca, Nini Bynre 11:00am: Dorothy M. Buchar (1st Ann), Stefanina Picciochi, Louis Imparato, Emilio Mariano (2nd Month) 1:00pm: Maria Elvia Acosta de Rodas, Dorila Atarama (2do Aniversario), Manuel Lugo (1er Mes), Bertha Mogollon, Olga Esteban, Sandra Patricia Rodriguez (4to Aniversario), Amanda Mora (1er Mes), Beatriz Aguilera (7mo Aniversario), **Por la salud de Willian Ramirez**, **Acción de Gracias a las Almas del Purgatorio**

MONDAY, March 19, 2018 Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners 7:00pm: Welcome Home Confessions in Chapel

TUESDAY, March 20, 2018 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners

WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018 8:00am: Ruth, Julia and Wasyl Worhach, Mildred Bedayo 7:30pm: St. Paul Parishioners

THURSDAY, March 22, 2018 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners

FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (In Church) Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners 7:00pm: Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY, March 24, 2018 Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop and Martyr 8:00am: (No Mass) 5:30pm: Mary Olivia (1st Ann), Jean Latteri, Ricardo and Natalia Caicedo

SUNDAY, March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:30am: Mary and William Sommariva, Agnes Roe, Julio Carlos Almodovar 9:00am: Mary Olivia (1st Ann), Rosa Ruperto (1st Ann), Diane Reilly, Ann Kattwinkel 11:00am: Stephen Scelba (1st Ann), Samuel and Robert Rainer, Phyllis Hilla, Miranda Radman 1:00pm: Carlos Rodas, Hernán Ortiz, Rosario Arrellano Aguilar (1er Mes)

MARCH ENVELOPE SCHEDULE

The Sanctuary Lamp will be lit in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners Host and Wine is offered in Memory of... Louis Imparato Donated by Imparato and Ciallella Families The Candles on the Main Altar are in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners The Flowers on the Main Altar are in Memory of ... St. Paul Church Parishioners 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… St. Paul Church Parishioners

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27 and 29; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a Tuesday: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21; John 5:1-16 Wednesday: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56; John 8:31-42 Thursday: Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7; John 10:31-42 Friday: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23; John 10:31-42 Saturday: Ezekiel 37:21-28; Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13; John 11:45-56 Sunday: Mark 11:1-10; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1—15:47

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR MARCH 11th, 2018

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.

Memorials This Weekend 17th, 18th

MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

3/18 Weekly 3/25 Weekly 3/18 Easter Flowers 3/29 Rice Bowl 3/25 Weekly 3/30 Holy Land

Regular Collection $ 5,439.00 Maintenance & Repairs $ 1,617.00 Young Children $ 46.00 Candles $ 170.00 Total $ 7,272.00

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE

“I will be their God and they shall be my people.”- Jeremiah 31:33

What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we recognize that everything we have and everything we are belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. It means we are willing to use our gifts and our lives to care for our neighbors and the world, just as God cares for us.

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

Thank you for your generosity!

REGULAR COLLECTION MASS BREAKDOWN: 5:30pm $ 921.00 11:00am $ 1,149.00 7:30am $ 827.00 1:00pm $ 1,610.00 9:00am $ 932.00

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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, March 21st at 6:30pm in the Parish Office. 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, Andy Cuba, Frank “Ben” Robinson 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: Margaret Bernhardt, Elizabeth DaCunha, Giovanna

Miceli, Frank Messina, Catherine Murphy, Linda Cotroneo, Angela Kelly, Clare Messina, Carlos Saldarriaga, Francisca Maldonado, Mathew Rinkerman, Maria Graceus, Gene Iler, Felicia La Bozette, Erin Kenney, Robert Clark, Ladonna Ackerman, Richard Murray, Tom Felipe, Anne

Marie Gitin, Rosemary Cinderella, Ryan Halupka, Sara Hernandez, Sharon Golembiewski, Marie Marranzino, Wayne Carbona, Jorge Vallejo, Marc Gallichio, Ruth Vargas, Margie Schwieghardt, Ruben Diaz, Alma Dickinson, Maria Van Dorn, Evelyn Mack, Gerry Meola, Lijia Salinas, Celina DeGraaf, Lewis Morgan, Jessica Hernans, Mateo Cardenalle, Gary Davila, Maryanne Ciallella, Honorio Gomez, Enna Braciaglano, Leonore Triolo, Catherine O’Brien, Cheryl Martinelly, Wanda Ayala, Zivojin Savkov, Justin Savkov, Judith Rodriguez, Rosa Molina, Henry Almonte, Junior Galarza, Barbara Grass, Len Mihalik, Roberto Roa and Elijah Ramos. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray especially for those that recently passed away in our Parish: Gerard D. Roberto Sr., Eleanor Long, Michael Boccadoro Jr., Orlando Martes, Delia Aquino, Manuel Lugo, Olga Mulick, Teresa Nieradk, and Ferdinand Paras.

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

According to John, those following Jesus included both Jews and Greeks, that is, “the entire world.” Therefore, the passage begins announcing that some Greeks who had come to worship at the Passover Feast had asked to see Jesus. Perhaps they were Greek-speaking Jews, or Greeks who were interested in Judaism. In any case, it makes sense for John to use the Greeks to indicate that Jesus’ mission extended beyond the Jews to the Gentile world. The “hour” refers to the moment when God will manifest his presence in Jesus. This presence is nowhere more evident than in Jesus’ act of self-sacrificing love,

Jesus’ mission extended beyond the Jews to the Gentile world. The “hour” refers to the moment when God will manifest his presence in Jesus. This presence is nowhere more evident than in Jesus’ act of self-sacrificing love, for that is the reflection of God’s love for all. But this glory entails death, like the grain of wheat which needs to fall into the ground and die in order to produce much fruit. Jesus’ being raised on a cross and his burial are also his glorification. The world’s prince of darkness will be driven out by the light that is Jesus. Jesus indicated that only after the crucifixion could the gospel be available to both Jews and Gentiles. For Reflection: In what new way have I experienced God’s guidance this Lent?

C A T H O L I C

HU M O R

CATHOLIC HUMOR

LIFE’S LITTLE

INSTRUCTION BOOK

1. Drive as you wish your kids would. Never speed or drive recklessly with children in the car.

2. Sign all warranty

ST. MOTHER TERESA

HER ESSENTIAL WISDOM—A CALL TO

SERVE

“And today, it is the same Christ, the same Jesus, the same today in our poor people, who are unwanted, unemployed, uncared for, hungry and naked and homeless. They are useless to the state or to socitety, and nobody has time for them. And it is you and I as Christians who, worthy of that love of Christ, if our love is true, must find them. We must help them, they are there for the finding.”—Mother Teresa’s words.

state or to socitety, and nobody has time for them. And it is you and I as Christians who, worthy of that love of Christ, if our love is true, must find them. We must help them, they are there for the finding.”—Mother Teresa’s words.

LENTEN PRAYER Loving God, your son, Jesus was humble and

obedient. He fulfilled your will by becoming human

and suffering with us. I ask you for the desire to

become more humble so that my own life might also

bear witness to you. I want to use the small

sufferings I have in this world to give you glory.

Please, Lord, guide my mind with your truth.

Strengthen my life by the example of Jesus. Help me

to be with Jesus in this week as he demonstrates

again his total love for me. He died so that I would

no longer be separated from you. Help me to feel

how close you are and to live in union with you. I

ask this, through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

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RELIGIOUS

EDU

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ST. PAUL CHURCH LEISURE CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Next Meeting Wednesday, March 21st, (Parish Hall) When parking in the lot, be careful not to block anyone else in and do not park in the exit lane. Please try to arrive by 12:15 p.m. in order to have time to sign in, take care of trip payments and be seated. Please bring a jar of peanut butter for the food pantry. As always, we will have a short business meeting, enjoy coffee, cake and play bingo. Guests have 3 meetings before deciding if they will join the club. * The Parade of Nations and Virginia International Tattoo - April 26th-29th (Thursday - Sunday) Bookings still available. Call Jane for info and reservations (973) 684-7340.

*Bookings are being taken now for: Amishlands Trip in PA., May 9th-11th (Weds.- Fri.) $400 pp/dbl. $525 single and New York’s Beautiful Finger Lakes Region, June 12th-14th (Tues - Thurs) $425 pp/dbl. Call Jane for info and reservations (973) 684-7340.

*CANCELLED Caribbean Cruise – March 17th – 27th, 2018. Did not realize that the dates above happens to be during Holy Week therefore, we will plan for another time.

*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

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

MARCH 18TH

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

FAMILY MASS HOSTS * March 18th, 2018: Rosary Society * April 29th, 2018: Filipino Community

MARCH 18TH

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 8:00am following the Mass

and 7:00pm Bilingual (In Church)

WELCOME HOME CONFESSIONS SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION

7:00pm (In Chapel)

LENTEN SCRIPTURE SHARING 7:30pm

(In Parish Office) Every Monday during Lent

MARCH 18TH

MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm (In Chapel)

Fish & Chips Dinner and Tricky Tray Thursday, April 26, 2018

5:30pm (Parish Hall) Adults: $15.00 Children Under 12: $7.00

Take-Out Orders Available

For information and tickets call Louise at 973-478-2605

Take-Out Orders Available. For information and tickets call

Louise at 973-478-2605

MARCH 19TH

MARCH 20TH

MARCH 19TH

ROSARY SOCIETY The Rosary Society will have the

next meeting on Monday, January 5th, 2015 at 1:00pm. Please bring a non-perishable

food item.

MARCH 21ST

MARCH 23RD

MARCH 21ST

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

7:30pm (Parish Hall)

LITURGY MEETING 7:30pm

(Parish Hall)

FINANCE MEETING 7:30pm

(Parish Hall)

FAMILY MASS During 11:00am English Mass

and 1:00pm Spanish Mass (In Church)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Children’s

Stations of the Cross During 11:00am Mass

MARCH 22ND

SPANISH LENTEN RETREAT 3:30pm to 6:00pm

(In Church) Our Guests Speakers:

Fr. Luis Hernandez and Fr. Javier Barreño

To our young parishioners at Paramus Catholic High School: Christina Cramer and Leyneir Cespedes for reaching the

Principal’s List and to Richard Borges Jr. and Ariana Vasil for reaching First

Honors. May God Bless and continue to enlighten you.

CONGRATULATIONS

Visit our website at www.stpaulcnj.org March 18th, 2018

If you would like to purchase a candle in memory of a loved one that stays lit in the Chapel for two years, please contact the Parish Office. The donation is $150. Kindly fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office with your donation.

Name: Phone:

Address:

Donation: Check # Payable to St. Paul R.C. Church

In Memory of:

PERPETUAL ELECTRICAL CANDLE .

DEDICATION ORDER FORM In an effort to accommodate everyone’s request, there is a limit of four lines of engraving, each with 20 characters per line. Please complete and return this form with your donation to either the Parish office or place it in the Mass collection basket.

“ALL YOU CAN EAT” BEEFSTEAK DINNER

Friday, April 6th, 2018 7:00pm (Parish Hall)

Donation: $40.00 “ALL YOU CAN EAT” SLICED BEEF

TENDERLOIN OVER FRENCH BREAD TODO EL BISTEC QUE PUEDA COMER

FRENCH FRIES / PAPAS FRITAS

SPRING MIX SALAD / ENSALADA

ICE CREAM SUNDAE / HELADO

SODA ~ WATER~COFFEE ~TEA SODA~ AGUA~CAFÉ ~TE

A SPECIAL LENTEN FAST

SPANISH LENTEN RETREAT

Retiro Cuaresmal en Español

Sunday, March 18th, 2018 3:30pm to 6:00pm (In Church)

Our Guest Speakers:

“ALL YOU CAN EAT” SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN OVER

FRENCH BREAD

TODO EL BISTEC QUE PUEDA COMER

FRENCH FRIES (PAPAS FRITAS), SALAD (ENSALADA),

ICE CREAM SUNDAE (HELADO), SODA ~ WATER~COFFEE ~TEA, (SODA~ AGUA~CAFÉ ~TE)

BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle Usted Puede Traer Su Propia Botella

Tickets must be purchased in advance no later than March 23rd, 2018

El último día para obtener su boleto será el 23 de Marzo.

Tickets available after all Masses and in the Parish Office. Boletos estarán disponibles después de todas las Misas y en la Oficina.

Friday, April 6th, 2018 7:00pm (Parish Hall)

Donation: $40.00 “ALL YOU CAN EAT”

SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN OVER

FRENCH BREAD TODO EL BISTEC QUE

PUEDA COMER

FRENCH FRIES / PAPAS FRITAS

SPRING MIX SALAD / ENSALADA

ICE CREAM SUNDAE / HELADO

SODA ~ WATER~COFFEE ~TEA

SODA~ AGUA~CAFÉ ~TE

Fr. Luis Hernandez

Fr. Javier Barreño

Give up harsh words. Use generous ones. Give up unhappiness. Take up gratitude. Give up anger. Take up gentleness and patience. Give up pessimism. Take up hope and optimism. Give up worrying. Take up trust in God. Give up complaining. Value what you have. Give up stress. Take up prayer. Give up judging others. Discover Jesus within them. Give up sorrow and bitterness. Fill your heart with joy. Give up selfishness. Take up compassion for others. Give up being unforgiving. Learn reconciliation. Give up words. Fill yourself with silence, and listen to others.

Ayuno, oración y sacrificio camino para experimentar la gracia y el perdón del Señor.

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION

OF THE LORD

APRIL 1st, 2018 at 1:00pm (Spanish Mass)

Welcome our Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D., who

will be presiding at the Eucharist.

DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE LA

RESURRECCION

1 de Abril del 2018 a las 1:00pm Bienvenido Señor Obispo Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D., va a

presidir la Eucaristía.