Come and join us and create a Christ-Centered Community where strangers become friends

and friends become family.

254 Second Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Website: www.stmarysparishjc.com

St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish

SUNDAY: YEAR C

Daily Masses:

Monday—Friday 7:00 am English Monday 7:00 pm Holy Hour

Tuesday 7:00 pm Spanish Thursday 7:00 pm Spanish Saturday 9:00 am English

Saturday AnticiAPRIT 21 2019

EASTER pated Mass: 5:30 pm English

(8:00am—5:00 pm, 2000 Hail Mary’s-

last Saturday of the Month)

Sunday Masses:

8:00 am English 9:00 am Tagalog First Sunday

10:00 am Spanish 12:00 noon English

Confessions: Saturday 4-5pm

Office hours: Monday-Friday:

10:00am-6:00 pm

Venga y únase con nosotros,

Juntos crearemos comunidad

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS!

Thank you for choosing to worship at the Church of Saint Mary of

the Immaculate Conception! We welcome your participation in

songs and prayers. If you would like to become our parishioner we

can assist with your journey of faith

¡Benventi Ai Nostri Visitori!

Grazie per aver scelto di adorare presso la Chiesa di Sta Maria della

Immacolata Concezione. Accogliamo con favore la vostra partecipa-

zone a canzoni e preghiere. Se volete diventare i nostri parrocchiani

possiamo aiutar li con il vostro camino di fede. Si prega di contattare

il nostro ufficio parrocchiale.

SERVED BY: Rev. Helber Victoria, Pastor

Rev. Eustace Edomobi, D.Min. Parochial Vicar Rev. Ken Boller, S.J. Weekend Assistance

Our Parish Deacons: Deacon Pedro Gonzalez,

Deacon Leopoldo Polanco, & Deacon Cesar Sarmiento

Parish Secretary: Carmen Gonzalez

Parish Assistant and Bookkeeper: Nube Parra

Religious Education: Grades 1-8; Brenda Santana

Phone: 201-434-8500 Fax: 201-333-1816

Parish E-mail: stmarys2093rdst@gmail.com Office– 209 3rd St. Jersey City, NJ 07302

For all those in our Parish Community who are physically or spirit-

ually ill, may the Lord in His kindness heal their illness, and en-

courage them in their adversities; and may He receive with joy the

prayers we offer for them.

Por todos los que sufren enfermedad fisica o espiritual en nuestra co-

munidad, para que el Senor en su gran bondad cure nuestras dolen-

cias, nos anime en la adversidad y reciba con agrado la oraciones que

por ellos ofrecemos.

Sunday April 14: Not available

Thank you for your generosity!

Gracias por su generosidad!

Le damos las gracias a nuestros feligreses por su apoyo

continuo y por el uso de los sobres semanales. Le pedimos que

reconsideren su compromiso de la ofrenda semanal, asi

ayudaremos al mantenimiento y sostenimiento de la parroquia.

Contamos con su ayuda.

MEMORIAL SANCTUARY CANDLES

Sanctuary Candles are available for $5.00 each. These candles

burn in front of the Blessed Sacrament at the church or in the

chapel. Please call the office with your request.

Velas para el Santísimo en memoria de un ser

QueridoLas velas están disponibles a $5.00 cada una. Las

cuales seran encendidas al Frente del Santísimo Sacramento en

la capilla. Favor llamar a la oficina si desea ofrecer una de ellas..

St. Mary’s Sanctuary

+Francisco Casambre ` ` St Boniface Chapel

` The Bread and Wine is offered this week:

`In Memory of + Deceased Killen Family

PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH DEVOTIONS

1st FRIDAY MASS & ADORATION: 7:00am-12noon

St. Boniface Chapel 1st SATURDAY DEVOTION:

9:00am-10:30am, Main Church EUCHARISTIC ADORA-

TION: 7pm-8pm Mondays, St. Boniface chapel

GRUPO DE ORACION: Tuesdays after 7pm Mass, St Boniface Chapel,

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Wed. after 7am Mass, St. Boniface

COFRADIA del SAGRADO CORAZON: 2nd. Sunday 11:30 am.

ALTAGRACIA GROUP: 3rd Sunday of the Month, 11:30am

2000 HAIL MARY’S : Last Saturday of the Month., 7:30am –7pm

Sacramental Preparation Programs

Sacrament of Marriage: For those who plan to get married,

arrangement must be made with a priest at least one year before

the wedding; to ensure adequate preparation please contact the

office.

Infant Baptisms: Please contact Deacon Cesar Sarmiento for

our family preparation program and to set a date. Call 201-434-

8500 or e-mail deaconsarmiento@aol.com

Adult Education (RCIA) For Adult Sacraments of Baptism, Holy

Eucharist and Confirmation please contact the office 201-434-8500

Religious Education: For Religious Education of our Children

from Grades 1-8; please call Brenda Santana: 201-795-3426

Holy Orders: Young men and women who have a calling to the

priesthood or religious life call Archdiocesan office: 973-497-4365

Sick /Homebound: If you or your beloved ones are seriously ill,

anticipating surgery; or homebound and in need of Holy Commun-

ion or Anointing, please call our Parish Office 201-434-8500.

Parish Registration: New Parishioners and those not regis-tered, please fill the registration form at the back of the church and return it to the Parish Office. Please inform Parish Office when you move.

Mass Schedule april 22 to april 28, 2019

Readings for the Week of April 21 2019

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1—, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22 [5b]/Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118: 1-2 22-24, 25-27a [22]/Jn 21:1-14

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1 - 19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9-15

Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2—22-24 [1]/Rv 1:9—19/Jn 20:19-31

MONDAY Apr. 22, 2019

9:00AM +Ernesto Sison

7:00PM No Holy Hour

TUESDAY Apr. 23, 2019

7:00AM Gerry and Corinne Masana, Thanksgiving

7:00PM +Primitivo & Ri cardo Reyes; +Eugenio Efrain Laguel

WEDENSDAY Apr. 24, 2019

7:00AM +Dalila Matos

THURSDAY Apr. 25, 2019

7:00AM +Marciano Pangasnan

7:30PM +Gabriela Ramirez +John Teixeira

FRIDAY Apr. 26, 2019

7:00AM Deacon Cesar & Lourdes Sarmiento, Thanksgiving SATURDAY Apr. 27, 2019

7:00AM Memorial Mass,

5:30PM People of the Parish

SUNDAY Apr. 28, 2019 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

8:00AM +Anita & Dionisio Muzones

10:00AM +Marilyn Rivas; +Francesca Geraci

12:00 Noon +Virgilio Favila

EASTER SUNDAY : APRIL , 21 2019 Reflection: Alleluia, Alleluia Christ is Risen

"Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime." "No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn." "Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.

The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead means that death has no hold on us. There is a reality beyond this reality. We do not have to hold on to this life, in fact, we can let it go. We don’t have to be the best, the top, the richest, the strongest… What we do need to have is an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a life that allows him to overtake us, live through us and make us the best humanity has to offer. It is through THIS event that Jesus bridges the gap between this life and heaven. By defeating death, we who go through death that have been attached to him, made part of him in baptism and remain in him through the Eucharist and a life that loves God and neighbor, we transcend death into a life forever and ever. May the beauty of the spring season and the Holiness of this East-er, keep our hearts and minds attached to Jesus, the One who is Risen, the One who gives life to all who accepts His Resurrection.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Cristo Vive!

Fr Helber Victoria

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!

Thank you for choosing to worship at the Church of Saint Mary of

the Immaculate Conception! We welcome your participation in

songs and prayers. If you would like to become our parishioner

we can assist with your journey of faith

Parish Office will be closed on Easter Monday April 22nd.

Morning Mass is at 9am, there will be no Holy Hour

Please do not forget to return your Rice Bowl in the basket as you leave church today or next Sun-day. The bowl represents part of your Lenten Sacrifices for the poor & will be highly appreciat-ed.

Daily Masses:

Monday—Friday 7:00 am English Monday 7:00 pm Holy Hour Tuesday 7:00 pm Spanish Thursday 7:00 pm Spanish Saturday 9:00 am English

Saturday Anticipated Mass:

5:30pm

{Last Saturday of the Month} (8:00am—5:00 pm, 2000 Hail Mary’s-

Sunday Masses: 8:00 am English

9:00 am Tagalog First Sunday 10:00 am Spanish 12:00 noon English

Confessions: Saturday 4-5pm

Office hours: Monday-Friday:

10:00am-6:00 pm

Phone: 201-434-8500 Fax: 201-333-1816

Parish E-mail: stmarys2093rdst@gmail.com

Office– 209 3rd St. Jersey City, NJ 07302

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS.

REJOICE, JESUS IS ALIVE !.

YOUTH MINISTRY If you are interested in our youth group please contact John

Moncada: john.moncada54@gmail.com

YOUTH CORNER. Again and again, Jesus says, “Peace be

with you.” As in today’s Gospel, this gift of peace is connected with the power of the Holy Spirit and the mandate that God’s Mercy be shared with others. Share the gift of peace with someone who is expressing doubt about God’s love and mercy by offering your presence and words of reassurance. Happy Easter to you all!

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` UP-COMING EVENTS :

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: APRIL 28. Our annual

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Divine

Mercy Stockbridge, Massachusetts will take place

next Sunday April 28, 2018. Cost is $40.00 per per-

son, which includes Transportation and breakfast.

Assembly time: 6:30am, Marin Blvd. & corner of

Second Street (across from Shoprite) If interested

call Deacon Cesar 201-543-8005

` CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We heartily congratulate and welcome into membership of the Catholic Family: The BELAL FAMILY– Ouiel & Nadia, and their children, Yolan & Inelle, who were baptized at the Easter Vigil Mass. We also congratulate and welcome Stephanie Ramadan, Bryan & Brandon Martir, Jarianna & Juan Padilla and Angel Roque who were also Baptized at the Vigil Mass. Please help us to welcome them and pray for their continued growth in the Catholic faith. Again, Congratulations!!

HOSPITALITY

There is coffee/donuts (continental-breakfast) after 8am Mass on

Sundays (except First Sunday of the Month) This event is held at

Marian Hall immediately after 8am Mass. Please feel free to join

fellow parishioners for hospitality and to get to know one another

better. Thank you.

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` POPE’S INTENTION FOR APRIL 2019

` Doctors and their Collaborators in War Zones

For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who

risk their lives to save the lives of others.

` Renew or join today. This

will be a big help to your Church and to

your family. Prizes

will be drawn on the last Friday monthly. Dues: $10.00 a

month, $120.a year. payable all at once or in two. Installments.

Forms are available at the church vestibule.

Our food pantry has returned to St. Mary’s Church premises,

254 2nd Street, and will continue from there twice a month on

the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. Please take note of that

and pass the news to our recipients. Your donations to the food

pantry are welcome.

Nuestra dispensa de comida ha retornado a nuestra Parroquia

de Sta. María– 254 Calle Segunda y continuará dos veces por mes el Primer

y el tércer sábado del mes. Por favor tomar nota de ello y pasar la noticia a

otras personas.