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Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10

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YOU SHALL RETURN

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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 A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, "See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them." The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Se acercó a Jesús un leproso para pedirle ayuda y, cayendo de rodillas, le dijo: "Si quieres, puedes purificarme". Jesús, conmovido, extendió la mano y lo tocó, diciendo: "Lo quiero, queda purificado". En seguida la lepra desapareció y quedó purificado. Jesús lo despidió, advirtiéndole severamente: "No le digas nada a nadie, pero ve a presentarte al sacerdote y entrega por tu purificación la ofrenda que ordenó Moisés, para que les sirva de testimonio". Sin embargo, apenas se fue, empezó a proclamarlo a todo el mundo, divulgando lo sucedido, de tal manera que Jesús ya no podía entrar públicamente en ninguna ciudad, sino que debía quedarse afuera, en lugares desiertos. Y acudían a él de todas partes.

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/WORLD DAY OF THE SICK FEBRUARY 11TH, 2018

Mark 1:40-45

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.

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…….….

ASH WEDNESDAY LENT BEGINS…

FEBRUARY 14th, 2018

DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE

MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA COMIENZO DE LA CUARESMA…

14 DE FEBRERO DE 2018

DIA DE AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA

Mass and Services are in Church as follows:

8:00am Mass in English 12:00pm Liturgy in English 4:00pm Liturgy in English

7:30pm Bilingual Mass

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

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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

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RESURRECTION WALL

IN CHURCH

PEWS AND KNEELERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED:

Yesenia Iveliese Hernandez and Emily Ibañez

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYWEDS:

Joseph Giacchi and Brielle Bavosa

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SATURDAY, February 10, 2018 Saint Scholastica, Virgin 8:00am: Jesus Antonio Gomez (4th Ann) 5:30pm: Diane Reilly, Stefanina Picciocchi, Juanita Rodriguez (11th Ann), **In Thanksgiving for Ruth Vargas on her Birthday**

SUNDAY, February 11, 2018 7:30am: Herbert and Cecilia Darragh, Agnes Roe 9:00am: Dina Juliano, Stefanina Picciocchi 11:00am: Eleanor Klein, Joseph Archer, Phyllis Hilla (11th Ann) 1:00pm: Jose Maria Peña (10mo Aniversario), Jose Restrepo (6to Mes), Jose Pacheco (6to Mes), Alberto Díaz (3er Aniversario), Alejandro Atoche Alvarado (1er Mes), Jesus Antonio Gomez (4to Aniversario), Fausto Manuel Huaman (6to Aniversario), Carmen Caraballo, Gaston Picatoste (1er Mes), **Por la Salud de Boliva de Jesús Rodríguez**

MONDAY, February 12, 2018 8:00am: Gerard D. Roberto Sr.

TUESDAY, February 13, 2018 8:00am: Jose Pacheco (6th Month)

WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2018 Lent Begins Ash Wednesday 8:00am: People of St. Paul (English Mass) 12:00pm: People of St. Paul (English Liturgy) 4:00pm: People of St. Paul (English Liturgy) 7:30pm: People of St. Paul (Bilingual Mass)

THURSDAY, February 15, 2018 8:00am: Eleanor Long

FRIDAY, February 16, 2018 8:00am: Dina Juliano 7:30pm: Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY, February 17, 2018 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 8:00am: Gerard D. Roberto Sr. 5:30pm: Natale Micheli, John DeGraaf Sr., Houda Sabeh (6th Month), **In Thanksgiving for Lee Robinson on her 80th Birthday**, **In Thanksgiving for the Health of Willy Caicedo and Andy Mendez**

SUNDAY, February 18, 2018 7:30am: Edmund Kopacz, Agnes Roe 9:00am: Filomena Bambalan, Carmine Damiano 11:00am: Dorothy Pandorf (1st Ann), Juan Carlos Pozuelos (10th Ann), Assunta Cupillari, Houda Sabeh (6th Month), 1:00pm: Alfredo Falquez, **Por la Salud de Boliva de Jesús Rodríguez**

FEBRUARY ENVELOPE SCHEDULE

The Sanctuary Lamp will be lit in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners Host and Wine is offered in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners The Candles on the Main Altar are in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners The Flowers on the Main Altar are in Memory of ... Herbert and Cecilia Darragh Donated by Linda and Margaret 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… St. Paul Church Parishioners

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: James 1:1-11; 16:5-13; Psalm 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76; Mark 8:11-13 Tuesday: James 1:12-18; Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mark 8:14-21 Wednesday: Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17; 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Luke 9:22-25 Friday: Isaiah 58:1-9a; Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Matthew 9:14-15 Saturday: Isaiah 58:9b-14; 13:33-34; Psalm 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 5:27-32 Sunday: Genesis 9:8-15; Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR FEBRUARY 4th, 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 10th, 11th

MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

2/11 Weekly 2/14 Ash Wednesday 2/11 Maint. & Repairs 2/18 Weekly 2/18 Diocesan Offering 2/25 Weekly

Regular Collection $ 5,558.00 Candles $ 166.00 Young Children $ 51.00 Novena $ 87.00 Total $ 5,862.00

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE

“Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”– 1 Corinthians 10:31

Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does God rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have some work to do. Putting God first in everything helps us from putting other “gods” (like our pride and ego, money and possessions to name a few) before God. Before making a decision, ask yourself I’m I going this for the glory of God or for the glory of me?

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

Thank you for your generosity!

REGULAR COLLECTION MASS BREAKDOWN: 5:30pm $ 1,283.00 11:00am $ 887.00 7:30am $ 857.00 1:00pm $ 1,324.00 9:00am $ 1,227.00

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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, February 14th 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, Marilyn Mays, 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, Olga Mulick, Barbara Grass, Len Mihalik, Delia Aquino and Elijah Ramos. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray especially for those that recently passed away in our Parish: Stefanina Picciocchi, Iluminada de Guzmán, Joseph Messineo, William Fenyga, Mary Weigh, Gerhard W. Leggemann, Olga Villa, Agnes Ferrarelli, Gerard D. Roberto Sr. and Eleanor Long.

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

No one who sought Jesus out was refused his help. Even the untouchables and the outcasts of Jewish society found help in him. Unlike the people of Jesus' time who fled at the sight of a leper, Jesus touched the leper who approached him and he made him whole and clean. Why was this so remarkable? Lepers were outcasts of society. Their physical condition was terrible as they slowly lost their limbs and withered away. They were not only shunned but regarded as "already dead" even by their relatives. The Jewish law forbade anyone from touching or approaching a leper, lest ritual defilement occur. This leper did something quite remarkable.

"already dead" even by their relatives. The Jewish law forbade anyone from touching or approaching a leper, lest ritual defilement occur. This leper did something quite remarkable. He approached Jesus confidently and humbly, expecting that Jesus could and would heal him. Normally a leper would be stoned or at least warded off if he tried to come near a rabbi. Jesus not only grants the man his request, but he demonstrates the personal love, compassion, and tenderness of God in his physical touch. The medical knowledge of his day would have regarded such contact as grave risk for incurring infection. Jesus met the man's misery with compassion and tender kindness. He communicated the love and mercy of God in a sign that spoke more eloquently than words. The Lord is always ready to show us his mercy and to free us from whatever makes us unclean. For Reflection: “Do you seek the Lord Jesus with expectant faith? How do you approach the untouchables and outcasts, and those you find difficult to love? Do you offer them mercy and help as Jesus did?”

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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.

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RELIGIOUS

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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

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

*Tuesday, February 13th, Trip to Sands Casino The bus will leave the front of the church at 9 a.m. The cost is $30. You will receive back $20 in slot play and $5 food coupon. If interested, call Jane at (973) 684-

7340. *Wednesday, February 21st, in the Parish Hall. When parking in the lot, be careful not to block anyone else in and do not park in the exit lane. Please come for 12:15 p.m. so you can sign in and take your seats. There will be a short business meeting followed by light refreshments and bingo. *Wednesday, March 14th St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, Mountainside Inn, Hazel Street, Clifton, 12:00pm Noon until 4:00pm Cost is $27 per person. Enjoy soup, salad, ziti marinara, corned beef & cabbage, chicken Francaise, mashed potatoes, soda bread, rolls, wine, soda, coffee, tea and dessert. Bring your luck – we will have a raffle. Contact Jane (973) 684-7340. *Taking Bookings now our 1st away trip in 2018 The Parade of Nations and Virginia International Tattoo - April 26th-29th (Thurs. through Sunday) 4 Days/3 Nights $550 pp double/$749 single. Trip includes 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 full-course dinners including the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise. Performance of the Virginia International Tattoo Show (precision marching not body art), Reserved seats for the 6th Annual Parade of Nations, NATO Fest Activities, Norfolk Naval Base Tour, MacArthur Memorial, Chrysler Museum of Art, Evening entertainment, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, motorcoach transportation. $75 per person deposit for booking. Balance due by February 28th. Contact Jane Decker at (973) 684-7340 to book your reservation.

*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

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FAMILY MASS HOSTS * February 25th, 2018: Geraci Citizen’s League * March 18th, 2018: Rosary Society * April 29th, 2018: Filipino Community

FEBRUARY 19TH

LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 14th, 2018

MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA

COMIENZO DE LA CUARESMA 14 DE FEBRERO DEL 2018

“Todos han salido del polvo y todos vuelven al polvo.” Eclesiastés 3:20

“FAST AND ABSTINENCE” “AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA”

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“MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD”

Men and Women from “Straight and Narrow” will join us to celebrate the Eucharist on

Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at 11:00am

Straight and Narrow is a human service agency of the Diocese of Paterson Catholic Charities. Thanks to the treatment and facilities offered by Straight and Narrow, these men and women, whose lives were once broken by addiction, are now on their way to living wholesome and productive lives as enthusiastic contributors to society. You’ll hear the optimism, determination and gratitude in the way they give praise to the Lord.

Mass and Services are in Church as follows:

8:00am Mass in English, 12:00pm Liturgy in English, 4:00pm Liturgy in English and 7:30pm Bilingual Mass

SAVE THE DATE

“ALL YOU CAN EAT” BEEFSTEAK DINNER

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

Donation: $40.00

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

FEBRUARY 19TH

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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.

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

7:00pm to 8:30pm February 19th, February 26th, March 5th, March 12th and March 19th, 2018

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) 8:00am Mass and Station of the Cross in English

7:00pm Stations of the Cross Bilingual February 16th, February 23rd, March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th and March 23rd, 2018

LENTEN SCRIPTURE SHARING (In Parish Office) Every Monday during Lent at 7:30pm

February 19th, February 26th, March 5th, March 12th and March 19th, 2018

LENTEN RETREATS /RETIROS DE CUARESMA *English Lenten Retreat on Saturday, February 17th from 9:00am to 12:15pm (Parish Hall)

*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

“Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love; in your abundant compassion blot out my

transgressions. Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me. For I know my transgressions; my

sin is always before me.”—Psalm 51:3-5

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD/ DOMINGO DE RAMOS

Saturday, April 8th at 5:30PM (English)

Sunday April 9th at 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am (English) and 1:00pm (Spanish)

The Spanish Mass will be presided by Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D.

“Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love; in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions. Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me. For I know my transgressions; my sin is always before me.”—Psalm 51:3-5

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD/ DOMINGO DE RAMOS

Saturday, April 8th at 5:30PM (English)

Sunday April 9th at 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am (English) and 1:00pm (Spanish)

The Spanish Mass will be presided by Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D.

HOLY THURSDAY / JUEVES SANTO

MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR

The most privileged time in the history of salvation has begun, God was revealed to us as man, except in sin, to reconcile us with Him for the sake of love. Through His love, compassion, forgiveness and mercy, we are partakers of His Kingdom through His only begotten Son, Jesus. The people of Israel, being slaves in Egypt, were taken away from slavery and led through the wilderness by the hand of God into the Promised Land. This long voyage lasted 40 years, where many perished. But God, our Father kept His promise by bringing them into the land where they would be free.

The son of God, Jesus Christ, was also fasting, praying, preparing himself and making

sacrifices for 40 days, as an example to follow his Father and to reconcile us with Him. During this time, Jesus was tempted by the devil, but He always stood strong without falling into sin.

Lent, is important time for prayer, fasting, sacrifice, preparation, reconciliation, alms, and a radical change in our hearts. It is the call to change from sin to grace, from death to life, reconciling and seeking forgiveness. “Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning. Rend your heart, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God. For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment.” Joel 2:12

Lent is the opportunity to change, return unto the Lord, change your course of life and accept it as well, as in Psalm 51: “Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me.”

This is what the Lord wants to give us, a new opportunity to get closer to him, with sincere heart. During this season of Lent, be close to the Lord. Let the Lord come into your life, your actions and family. Experience Jesus’ love, which never accuses nor discriminates, rather, is always willing to forgive because He loves us so much.

God Bless you,

Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo, Ph.D.

El Hijo de Dios, Jesucristo, también estuvo 40 días, ayunando, orando, preparándose, entregando su vida y haciendo sacrificio como ejemplo para seguir a su Padre y para reconciliarnos con El. Jesús, estuvo en el desierto, durante este tiempo fue tentado por el demonio, pero El siempre se mantuvo firme sin dejarse someter al pecado.

Cuaresma, es el tiempo privilegiado para hacer oración, ayuno, sacrificio, preparación, reconciliación, limosna y un cambio radical en nuestros corazones. Es el llamado al cambio del pecado a la gracia, de la muerte a la vida, a la reconciliación y buscar el perdón. “Esto dice el Señor: todavía es tiempo. Vuélvanse a mi de todo corazón, con ayunos, con lágrimas y llanto; enluten su corazón y no sus vestidos. Vuélvanse al Señor Dios nuestro, porque es compasivo y misericordioso, lento a la cólera, rico en clemencia, y se conmueve ante la desgracia.” Joel 2, 12

La Cuaresma es la oportunidad para cambiar, regresar al Señor, cambiar de rumbo de vida y aceptarlo a El, como diría el Salmo 50, “Misericordia, Dios mío, por tu bondad, por tu inmensa compasión borra mi culpa. Lava del todo mi delito, limpia mi pecado. Dios crea en mi un corazón puro, renuévame por dentro con espíritu firme; no me arrojes lejos de tu rostro, no me quites tu santo espíritu.”

Esto es lo que quiere el Señor, darnos una nueva oportunidad para acercarnos a El, con sinceridad de corazón. Acércate al Señor en este tiempo de la Cuaresma, permítele a tu Señor entrar en tu vida, comportamientos y familia, experimentando el amor de Jesús que jamás discrimina ni reprocha, siempre perdona porque mucho ama.

Que Dios los bendiga,

Padre Leonardo Jaramillo, PhD.

Mensaje de nuestro Pastor:

Hemos comenzado el tiempos más privilegiado en la historia de nuestra salvación, donde Dios se nos ha revelado como hombre, menos en el pecado, para reconciliarnos con El por amor. Por su amor, compasión, perdón y misericordia, nos hace participes de su Reino atreves de su Unigénito, Jesús. El pueblo de Israel siendo esclavo en Egipto, fue sacado con mano fuerte de la esclavitud y llevado por el desierto por la mano Dios a la tierra prometida, este largo viaje duró 40 años, donde muchos murieron, pero Dios Padre cumplió con sus promesas de llevarlos a la tierra donde serían libres.