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

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

Venga y únase con nosotros,

Juntos crearemos comunidad

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

and friends become family.

FEBRUARY 10 2019

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Daily Masses:

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

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

Saturday Anticipated Mass: 5:30 pm English

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

Sunday Masses:

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

10:00 am Spanish 12:00 noon English

Confessions: Saturday 4-5pm

Office hours: Monday-Friday:

10:00am-6:00 pm

SERVED BY: Rev. Helber Victoria, Pastor

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

Our Parish Deacons: Deacon Pedro Gonzalez,

Deacon Leopoldo Polanco, & Deacon Cesar Sarmiento

Parish Secretary: Carmen Gonzalez

Parish Assistant and Bookkeeper: Nube Parra

Religious Education: Grades 1-8; Brenda Santana

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS!

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

Immaculate Conception! We welcome your participation in songs and

prayers. If you would like to become our parishioner we can assist with

your journey of faith.

Benventi Ai Nostri Visitori!

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

Immacolata Concezione. Accogliamo con favore la vostra partecipazone

a canzoni e preghiere. Se volete diventare i nostri parrocchiani possia-

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

ufficio parrocchiale.

254 Second Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Website: www.stmarysparishjc.com

St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish

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

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

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

prayers we offer for them.

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

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

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

por ellos ofrecemos.

Sunday February 3: $3,556.00

2nd Collection: $1,027.00 Communicating God’s Word

Thank you for your generosity!

Gracias por su generosidad!

Le damos las gracias a nuestros feligreses por su apoyo

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

reconsideren su compromiso de la ofrenda semanal, asi

ayudaremos al mantenimiento y sostenimiento de la parroquia.

Contamos con su ayuda.

MEMORIAL SANCTUARY CANDLES

Sanctuary Candles are available for $5.00 each. These candles

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

chapel. Please call the office with your request.

Velas para el Santísimo en memoria de un ser

QueridoLas velas están disponibles a $5.00 cada una. Las

cuales seran encendidas al Frente del Santísimo Sacramento en

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

St. Mary’s Sanctuary

Special Intention

` ` St Boniface Chapel

` The Bread and Wine is offered this week:

` In Memory of +Joseph Quirk

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PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH DEVOTIONS

1st FRIDAY MASS & ADORATION: 7:00am-12noon St. Boniface Chapel

1st SATURDAY DEVOTION: 9:00am-10:30am, Main Church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 7pm-8pm Mondays, St. Boniface chapel

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

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

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

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

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

Sacramental Preparation Programs

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

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

the wedding; to ensure adequate preparation please contact the

office.

Infant Baptisms: Please contact Deacon Cesar Sarmiento for

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

8500 or e-mail deaconsarmiento@aol.com

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

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

Religious Education: For Religious Education of our Children

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass Schedule FEBRUARY 11 to FEBRUARY 17, 2019

MONDAY Feb. 11, 2019

:7:00AM +Sr Rosamond Abadesco

7;00PM Holy Hour

TUESDAY Feb. 12. 2019

7:00am Deacon Cesar Sarmiento Thanksgiving

7::00PM +Petrona Cruz

WEDNESDAY Feb. 13, 2019

7:00AM +Marie Higgins

THURSDAY Feb. 14, 2019

7:00AM +Arturo Casamb re 7:00PM +Elsa Henrigues

FRIDAY Feb. 15, 2019

7:00AM Vincent Arroyo Thanksgiving SATURDAY Feb. 16 2019

9:00AM Memorial Mass

5:30PM +Jesus Mendoza + Maria B Sanchez

SUNDAY Feb. 17, 2018 6th SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

8:00AM +Bessie Estrada

Readings for the Week of February 10, 2019

Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6,24 and 35c [31b]/Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: Gn 1:20—2:4a/Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Mk 7:1-13

Wed: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29 [1a]/Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/Mk 7:24-30

Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [1a]/Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4abc, 5-6, 12-13 [1]/Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Jer 17:5-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6 [1 Cor 15:12,16-20/Lk 6:17-26

10:00 AM +Jhulisa Maldonado +Oscar Fuentes Delgado

12:00 AM People of the Parish

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, FEBRUARY 10 2019 Today’s Reflection: “Cristo, Nuestra Luz

Es cierto que, cuando uno se pone a la luz uno ve mucho

mejor los puntos oscuros, el polvo, la suciedad. Es lo que

decía santa Teresa, lo negro cerca de lo negro aun parece

mas negro; y lo blanco cerca de lo blanco, aun mas blanco.

Es decir, al situarse cerca de la luz de Dios, uno no puede

sino ver la propia imperfección, la propia limitación y el

pecado. Pero es la gracia, como una llama, la que lo

purifica todo y todo lo llena de la fuerza y la presencia de

Dios. Y entonces si se puede decir con confianza, “Heme

aquí, envíame.” Lo cual es como decir, “Heme aquí, usa

mi cuerpo y mi mente, pero ven conmigo.”

Es la misma actitud de los pescadores. Nadie como ellos

podría conocer el negocio de la pesca. Y sin embargo,

parecían haber fracasado. Toda la noche bregando y no

han capturado nada. La única confianza y seguridad que

pueden tener ahora es la Palabra de Jesús. Y la Palabra

de Jesús les da la fuerza para la pesca. Lanza tus redes de

nuevo y tendrás pesca en abundancia.

Deacon Pedro Gonzalez

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE:

Sharing God’s Blessings: Pledge weekend This weekend will be the start of the 2019 Sharing God’s blessings Annual Appeal. There are brochures that describe the many ministries the appeal make possible along with cards and envelopes. Please make a pledge by completing the envelopes and placing them in the col-lection basket. Thanks for your generosity.

Compartir Las Bendiciones de Dios: Semana de Promesa

El proximo fin de semana sera el comienzo del compromiso Annual Compartir Las Bendiciones de Dios 2019. Habran folletos que describen los muchos ministerios que el llamado hace possible. Tambien habran tarjetas de compromiso junto con sobres en los bancos. Les agradecemos su generosidad!

ANIVERSARIOS

Nuevamente estaremos preparando la tradición anual de honrar aquellas parejas en nuestra Arquidiocesis quienes celebraran los Cinco (5), Veinticinco (25), y Cincuenta (50) años de Matrimonio Cristiano en el año 2019; en la Catedral Basilica del Sagrado Corazon en Newark. Favor de llamar a la Oficina Parroquial al 201-434-8500 para que podamos llenarle una forma de registro. Aniversario de 50 Años – 28 de Abril, 3:00PM ; Aniversarios de 25 y 5 Años – 2 de Junio, 3:00PM

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

♦ Give your spouse the gift of a special Valentine.♦ The World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekend teaches a technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. ♦ Sign up today for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on www.wwme.org or www.nnjwwme.org ♦For more information

contact: Mike & Janet Turco 973-427-7016; 609-338-9492; 609-335-6880 mikeandjanetwwme@gmail.com

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

Moncada: john.moncada54@gmail.com

YOUTH CORNER. In today’s Second reading, St Paul

summarizes the key elements of his preaching. In these words, we find expressions of the faith we still profess as we pray the Creed. As Christ’s Disciples, we repeat these words often in hopes that they will find expression in our actions. Take opportunities this week to observe how your actions flow from what you believe. Learn more about our faith-commitment as contained in the Creed we profess. God bless you.

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UP-COMING EVENTS Feb-

ruary 9: Anointing of the sick at 5:30pm Mass in Church. Feb.

16th: Valentine’s Day Dance 7pm in Marian Hall.

Women’s day of Reflection; March 9: 8:am to 4:00pm Seton Hall

University South Orange, New Jersey. March 16, 2019

Catholic Men’s conference, 8:00 am-4:00pm same Venue.

` ANNIVERSARIES

50th Wedding Anniversary Mass: April 28, 3pm Cathedral Basilica;

5th & 25th Anniversaries: June 2nd, 3pm, please call the parish

office for details and registration.

` HOSPITALITY

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

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

held at Marian Hall immediately after 8am Mass. Please

feel free to join fellow parishioners for hospitality and to

get to know one another better. Thank you

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` POPE’S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2019

`` Human Trafficking

For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of

enforced prostitution, and of violence.

Renew or join today. This will

be a big help to your Church and to

your family. Prizes will be drawn on the last Friday of the

month. Dues: $10.00 a month, $120.a year. payable all at once

or in two installments at any time. Forms are available at the

back of the Church.

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

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

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

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

pantry are welcome.

Nuestra dispensa de comida ha retornado a nuestra Parroquia

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

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

otras personas.