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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 On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Jesús salió de la sinagoga, fue con Santiago y Juan a casa de Simón y Andrés. La suegra de Simón estaba en cama con fiebre, y se lo dijeron de inmediato. El se acercó, la tomó de la mano y la hizo levantar. Entonces ella no tuvo más fiebre y se puso a servirlos. Al atardecer, después de ponerse el sol, le llevaron a todos los enfermos y endemoniados, y la ciudad entera se reunió delante de la puerta. Jesús curó a muchos enfermos, que sufrían de diversos males, y expulsó a muchos demonios; pero a estos no los dejaba hablar, porque sabían quién era él. Por la mañana, antes que amaneciera, Jesús se levantó, salió y fue a un lugar desierto; allí estuvo orando.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 4TH, 2018

Mark 1:29-39

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…….….

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE BLESSING OF THE THROATS

(During Weekend Masses)

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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

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR CHILD

BAPTIZED, PLEASE CONTACT OUR PARISH OFFICE.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYWEDS:

William John Doyle and Paulina Anna Sieczkowska

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SATURDAY, February 3, 2018 Blessing of the Throats Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; Saint Ansgar, Bishop 8:00am: Anthony Mustac 5:30pm: George Schmitt, Rosendo Reyes (1st Ann), Stella DeFino, **In Thanksgiving for Margaret Schweihardt on her Birthday**

SUNDAY, February 4, 2018 Blessing of the Throats 7:30am: Nancy Rafanello, Agnes Roe 9:00am: Anthony Mustac, Humberto Caicedo, Stefanina Picciocchi 11:00am: John Hilla Jr. (8th Ann), Stefanina Picciocchi, Justina Nzegwu 1:00pm: Maria Soledad Morales (2do Aniversario), Zulema González, Edel González, **Por la Salud de Boliva de Jesús Rodríguez**

MONDAY, February 5, 2018 Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 8:00am: Agnes Ferrarelli

TUESDAY, February 6, 2018 Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs 8:00am: Joseph Archer

WEDNESDAY, February 7, 2018 8:00am: Gerhard W. Leggemann 7:30pm: Iluminada De Guzman

THURSDAY, February 8, 2018 Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 8:00am: Mary Weigh

FRIDAY, February 9, 2018 8:00am: Hope Beattie

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), **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 ... 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 Thanksgiving for… Margaret Schweihardt

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; 16:5-13; Psalm 132:6-7, 8-10; Mark 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Psalm 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11; Mark 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kings 10:1-10; Psalm 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mark 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kings 11:4-13; Psalm 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40; Mark 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Psalm 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15; Mark 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Psalm 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22; Mark 8:1-10 Sunday: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1; Mark 1:40-45

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 28th, 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 3rd, 4th

MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

2/04 Weekly 2/11 Weekly

2/11 Maintenance & Repairs 2/14 Ash Wednesday

Regular Collection $ 6,695.00 Candles $ 150.00 Young Children $ 61.00 Novena $ 108.00 Total $ 7,014.00

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE

“Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed…He told them, ‘Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.”– Mark 1:35, 38

In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes - healing the sick and preaching. But before He begins, Jesus makes time to be alone with God in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what He wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every day to be with God.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

REGULAR COLLECTION MASS BREAKDOWN: 5:30pm $ 1,152.00 11:00am $ 2,555.00 7:30am $ 645.00 1:00pm $ 1,500.00 9:00am $ 843.00

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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, February 7th 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, Delia Aquino and Elijah Ramos. Let us pray to the Lord.

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

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

Who do you take your troubles to? Jesus' disciples freely brought their troubles to him because they found him ready and able to deal with any difficulty, affliction, or sickness which they encountered. When Simon brought Jesus to his home, his mother-in-law was instantly healed because Jesus heard Simon's prayer. Approach him with expectant faith. God's healing power restores us not only to health but to active service and care of others. There is no trouble he does not want to help us with and there is no bondage he can't set us free from. Today’s gospel passage invites us not only to consider the meaning of true faith, but also the meaning of service.

he does not want to help us with and there is no bondage he can't set us free from. Today’s gospel passage invites us not only to consider the meaning of true faith, but also the meaning of service. Simon’s mother-in-law may not be named, but she is the first human character in the Mark’s gospel story said to “minister” or “serve”. In other words, the love of God working through Jesus draws her beyond herself to engage in a ministry of caring for God’s people. Mark is beginning to provide a new definition of the way the world works. Later in the gospel, we find that Jesus understands his own mission in terms of ministry or service: he came “not to be served but to serve (or minister) and to give life…” (Mark 10:45). That same evening, Simon’s house becomes a magnet for “the whole city”. Jesus heals their sick and afflicted and, early in the morning, he seeks the solitude of a “desert” place for prayer. The disciples seek him out, as everyone is looking for him. Jesus makes it clear to them that he must move on and bring God’s word and healing beyond the city to the neighboring Galilean towns. The message is for us as well as for those early disciples. Amid all the demands of a sometimes frenetic lifestyle, we too must search out the solitude of a “desert” place for prayer and reflection so that we might engage with renewed energy and insight in whatever the new day brings. For Reflection: “Do I take my troubles to Jesus with expectant faith that he will help me? Do I, like Jesus, withdraw to a quiet place to put my priorities in order and to remember who I really am and what my mission is? Like Jesus, do I serve others?”

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ST. MOTHER TERESA HER ESSENTIAL WISDOM—A CALL TO SERVE

“I believe that people today think the poor are not humans like them. They look down on them. But if they had a deep respect for the poor, I am sure it would be easy for them to come closer to them, and to see that they have as much right to the things of life and to love as anybody has..”—Mother Teresa’s words.

them, and to see that they have as much right to the things of life and to love as anybody has..”—Mother Teresa’s words.

SAVE THE DATE

“ALL YOU CAN EAT” BEEFSTEAK DINNER

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

Donation: $40.00

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

*Wednesday, February 7th, Member’s ONLY Appreciation Luncheon, from noon until 4 p.m. at Mario’s Restaurant, Van Houten Ave., Clifton. We will enjoy a hot buffet lunch including coffee, tea and dessert. Members pay $15 per person, the balance is paid by the club. Contact Jane Decker (973) 684-7340 for your reservation. Payment required by last meeting in January. *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

MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm (In Chapel)

FEBRUARY 7TH

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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BLESSING OF THE THROATS,

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE During Weekend Masses

“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.

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.

The Rosary Society will have the next meeting on Monday, February

5th, at 1:00pm in the Parish Hall.

Please bring a non-perishable food item. The Rosary Society extends an invitation

to all ladies, parishioners and non-parishioners. For further information

or questions please call (973)478-2605

As usual, we will meet in the church hall. Deacon Joe Puskas will be our guest speaker. Therefore, will you please make it a point to arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. so we will have enough time for his presentation and our regular business meeting, etc. Please do not forget to bring a non-perishable item (whatever you wish to bring) for the food pantry. Looking forward to seeing the Rosarians at this meeting, particularly because our January meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. God Bless.

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

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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