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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 When Jesus and his disciples drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately on entering it, you will find a colt tethered on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone should say to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ reply, ‘The Master has need of it and will send it back here at once.’” So they went off and found a colt tethered at a gate outside on the street, and they untied it. Some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They answered them just as Jesus had told them to, and they permitted them to do it.

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Cuando Jesús y los suyos iban de camino a Jerusalén, al llegar a Betfagé y Betania, cerca del monte de los Olivos, les dijo a dos de sus discípulos: “Vayan al pueblo que ven allí enfrente; al entrar, encontrarán amarrado un burro que nadie ha montado todavía. Desátenlo y tráiganmelo. Si alguien les pregunta por qué lo hacen, contéstenle: ‘El Señor lo necesita y lo devolverá pronto’ ”. Fueron y encontraron al burro en la calle, atado junto a una puerta, y lo desamarraron. Algunos de los que allí estaban les preguntaron: “¿Por qué sueltan al burro?” Ellos les contestaron lo que había dicho Jesús y ya nadie los molestó.

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MARCH 25TH, 2018

Mark 11:1-10

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…….….

HOLY WEEK

SEMANA SANTA

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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.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE SEMANA SANTA

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—CONFESIONES 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

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

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING MARRIED IN OUR CHURCH, PLEASE

CONTACT OUR PARISH OFFICE.

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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, Luz Marina Ordoñez (5to Ani), Rosario Arrellano Aguilar (1er Mes)

MONDAY, March 26, 2018 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners

TUESDAY, March 27, 2018 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners 7:30pm: Penance Service in Church

WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2018 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners 7:30pm: (No Mass)

THURSDAY, March 29, 2018 (In Church) Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30pm: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30pm-12:30am: Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

FRIDAY, March 30, 2018 (In Church) Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord 11:00am: Outdoor Living Stations of the Cross 3:00pm: English Liturgy 5:30pm: Spanish Liturgy 7:30pm: Tenebrae

SATURDAY, March 31, 2018 (In Church) Holy Saturday 8:00am: (No Mass) 1:00pm: Blessing of the Food 8:00pm: Easter Vigil

SUNDAY, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 7:30am: People of St. Paul 9:00am: People of St. Paul 11:00am: People of St. Paul 1:00pm: People of St. Paul MARCH/APRIL ENVELOPE SCHEDULE

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READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Isaiah 42:1-7; Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14; John 12:1-11 Tuesday: Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17; John 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34; Matthew 26:14-25 Thursday: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15 Friday: Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42 Saturday: Genesis 1:1—2:2; Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11; Exodus 14:15—15:1; Exodus 15:1-6, 17-18; Isaiah 54:5-14; Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13; Isaiah 55:1-11; Isaiah 12:2-6; Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Psalm 19:8-11; Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4; Romans 6:3-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mark 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR MARCH 18th, 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 24th, 25th MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

3/25 Weekly 4/01 Weekly 3/29 Rice Bowl 4/01 Easter Gift 3/30 Holy Land 4/06 Weekly

Regular Collection $ 5,456.00 Easter Flowers $ 2,372.00 Candles $ 425.00 Young Children $ 49.00 Novena $ 105.00 Total $ 8,407.00

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE

“Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’ And they cried out again,

‘Crucify him.’”- Mark 15:12-13

Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” Every day we are presented opportunities to help someone. Every day we have the opportunity to see the face of Jesus in others and be the face of Jesus to others. Pray for the strength and courage to stand up for those in need of our help.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

REGULAR COLLECTION MASS BREAKDOWN: 5:30pm $ 1,278.00 11:00am $ 1,228.00 7:30am $ 772.00 1:00pm $ 1,010.00 9:00am $ 1,168.00

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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, March 28th 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, 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, Junior Galarza, Barbara Grass, Len Mihalik, Roberto Roa, German Roa, John Mulick, Aida Marrotta, Henry Murphy, John Biegel, and Terry Nikithser. 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

Mark's account of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is more restrained and less victorious in tone than the other gospel accounts. In keeping with Mark's gospel as a whole, it forms part of the relentless journey of Jesus, the suffering Messiah, towards Jerusalem the place of his death. The longed-for liberation will come about in Jerusalem, through powerlessness, suffering and death rather than through the exercise of might and power. Jesus went to Jerusalem knowing full well what awaited him--betrayal, rejection, and crucifixion. The people of Jerusalem, however, were ready to hail him as their Messianic King!

awaited him—betrayal, rejection, and crucifixion. The people of Jerusalem, however, were ready to hail him as their Messianic King! Little did they know what it would cost this king to usher in his kingdom. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem astride a colt was a direct fulfillment of the Messianic prophecy of Zechariah (9:9): Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion. Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem. Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, and riding upon a colt. The colt was a sign of peace. Jesus enters Jerusalem in meekness and humility, as the Messianic King who brings victory and peace to his people. That victory and peace would be secured in the cross and resurrection which would take place in a matter of days at the time of Passover. Psalm 24 is another prophetic passage which echoes this triumphal procession of the King of glory: Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. Jesus Christ came to bring us the kingdom of God. He is the true King who offers peace, joy, and everlasting life for those who accept his kingship. For Reflection: Do you give the Lord Jesus full reign in your heart and in your home? And do your walls echo with the praise of his glory?

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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.

HOLY WEEK PRAYER Dear Lord Jesus, by Your Passion and Resurrection You brought life to the world. But the glory of the Resurrection came only after the sufferings of the Passion. You laid down Your life willingly and gave up everything for us. Your body was broken and fastened to a Cross, Your clothing became the prize of soldiers, your blood ebbed slowly but surely away, and Your Mother was entrusted to the beloved disciple. Stretched out on the Cross, deprived of all earthly possessions and human aid, You cried out to Your Father that the end had come. You had accomplished the work given You, and You committed into His hands, as a perfect gift, the little life that remained to You. Lord, teach me to accept all afflictions after the example You have given. Let me place my death in Yours and my weakness in Your abandonment, Take hold of me with Your love, that same foolish love that knew no limits, and let me offer myself to the Father with You so that I may rise with You to eternal

life. Amen.

“Jesus is waiting for you, He is

close to you, He loves you, He is

merciful, He forgives you, and He gives you the strength to start

from scratch.” -Pope Francis

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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ST. PAUL CHURCH LEISURE CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS: *Next Meeting Wednesday, April 11th, (Parish Hall) 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. 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.

*Camp Hope trip is Wednesday, April 16th. Cost is $13 pp and includes bus transportation, hot breakfast, bingo, hot lunch and live music. Please contact Esther Kenney (973) 773-2317 for a seat on the bus. Bus leaves the church at 9 a.m. sharp.

* 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 24TH -25TH

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 * April 29th, 2018: Filipino Community

MARCH 26TH

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 29TH

MARCH 30TH

MARCH 27TH

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 31ST

APRIL 1ST

MARCH 31ST

MARCH 31ST

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE

RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 5:30pm Saturday Mass

Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am in English

and 1:00pm Spanish Mass (In Church)

CHRISM MASS St. John the Baptist

Cathedral in Paterson 7:00pm

PENANCE SERVICE 7:30pm

(In Church)

HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE

LORD’S SUPPER 7:30pm (In Church)

GOOD FRIDAY 11:00am Outdoor Living

Stations of the Cross 3:00pm English Liturgy 5:30pm Spanish Liturgy

7:30pm Tenebrae (In Church)

RCIA REHEARSAL 9:00am

(In Church) BLESSING

OF THE FOOD 1:00pm (In Church)

EASTER VIGIL MASS

8:00pm (In Church)

EASTER SUNDAY

OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am in English

1:00pm Spanish Mass (In Church)

Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D., will be presiding at the Eucharist

at the 1:00pm Spanish Mass.

Bienvenido Señor Obispo Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D., quien

presidirá la Eucaristía el 1ro de Abril a la 1:00pm.

Visit our website at www.stpaulcnj.org March 25th, 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.

A SPECIAL LENTEN FAST 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.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT HOLY THURSDAY- ADORATION SCHEDULE FOR THE APOSTOLIC GROUPS

9:00pm-9:30pm: Altar Servers, Deacons, Religious Education, Teachers and students (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades), Choir members, Youth Ministry, Confirmation students, and the whole Community of Saint Paul Church.

9:30pm-10:00pm: Rosary Society, Leisure Club, Finance Committee, and the whole Community of Saint Paul Church.

10:00pm-10:30pm: Religious Education Students 6th, 7th and 8th grades, Devotion of Mother Perpetual Help, Ministers of Communion, and the whole Community of Saint Paul Church.

10:30pm-11:00pm: Pastoral Council Committee, Counters, Filipino Club, and the whole Community of Saint Paul Church.

11:00pm-11:30pm: Lectors, Ushers, Liturgy Committee and the whole Community of Saint Paul Church.

11:30pm-12:30am: Knight of Columbus, Hermandad de la Virgen del Carmen, Geraci Citizen Group, RCIA candidates, and whole Community of Saint Paul Church.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1st, 2018 6:00pm in the Parish Hall

Donation: $40 Ticket Includes: Dinner, Water, Soda,

Coffee, Tea, Dessert

BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle

Tickets must be purchased in advance no later than May 28th, 2017

Tickets available after 5:30pm, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm Masses and in the Parish

Office.

No tickets will be sold at the door!!

***ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE

PARISH***

Save the Date!! ST. PAUL’S

TRICKY TRAY

Visit our website at www.stpaulcnj.org March 25th, 2018

January

R.C.I.A. CANDIDATES

Manuel Alvarez Stephanie Figueroa-Feliz Alicia Peterson Valerie Selene Castillo-Lobaton Shanelle Nunez Ruby Natalie Samul Jonás Francisco Sanchez Marcelo Aguirre Fiorenza Abigail Botteri La Cruz Ángel Joel Flores-Moya Fiorella Pedroza Justin Rodriguez Sebastián Antonio Rodríguez Rihanna Rosario Laisha Lisbelle Sanchez Felipe Díaz Rosa A. Molina Angélica Santos Moya Judith López Miguel Ángel Oyarzun Álvarez Cindy Urrea Restrepo Anthony Van Zwaren

They will celebrate their Sacraments at the Ester Vigil. Welcome them to our St. Paul’s Family.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT DURING THE EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

AND ON THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

The Blessed Sacrament, or the Body and Blood of Christ, is a

devotional name used in the Roman Catholic Church, to refer to the

altar bread and altar wine after it has been consecrated at celebration

of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Christians in these traditions

believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic elements

of the bread and wine and some of them, therefore, practice

Eucharistic adoration. The Blessed Sacrament may be received by

Catholics who have undergone First Holy Communion (i.e., given by a

priest or deacon or an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

and immediately consumed by the communicant) as part of the

Liturgy of the Eucharist during Mass. Roman Catholics believe that the

soul of the person receiving the Eucharist should be in a "state of

grace", i.e., have no mortal sin in their soul at the time of communion

(Matt 5:23-24). The Blessed Sacrament can also be exposed on an

altar in a monstrance. Rites involving the exposure of the Blessed

Sacrament include Benediction and Eucharistic adoration. According to Catholic theology, the host, after the Rite of Consecration, is no longer bread, but the Body

and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ, who is transubstantiated in it. Catholics believe that Jesus is the

sacrificial Lamb of God prefigured in the Old Testament Passover. Unless the flesh of that Passover

sacrificial lamb was consumed, the members of the household would not be saved from death. As the

Passover was the Old Covenant, so the Eucharist became the New Covenant. (Matthew 26:26-28), (Mark

14:22-24), (Luke 22: 19-20), and (John 6:48-58)

OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CHILDREN, PERFORMING THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS On Sunday, March 18th, 2018, at the 11:00am Mass

GREAT JOB FROM OUR RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION CHILDREN ON

IMITATING OUR LORD’S WAY OF

THE CROSS. THANK YOU!