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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 Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!" Jesus rebuked him and said, "Quiet! Come out of him!" The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." ……. His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Entraron en Cafarnaún, y cuando llegó el sábado, Jesús fue a la sinagoga y comenzó a enseñar. Todos estaban asombrados de su enseñanza, porque les enseñaba como quien tiene autoridad y no como los escribas. Y había en la sinagoga un hombre poseído de un espíritu impuro, que comenzó a gritar: "¿Qué quieres de nosotros, Jesús Nazareno? ¿Has venido para acabar con nosotros? Ya sé quién eres: el Santo de Dios". Pero Jesús lo increpó, diciendo: "Cállate y sal de este hombre". El espíritu impuro lo sacudió violentamente y, dando un gran alarido, salió de ese hombre. Todos quedaron asombrados y se preguntaban unos a otros: "¿Qué es esto?..... ¡Enseña de una manera nueva, llena de autoridad; da órdenes a los espíritus impuros, y estos le obedecen!". Y su fama se extendió rápidamente por todas partes, en

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 28TH, 2018

Mark 1:21-28

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…….….Ext 10 Bookkeeper.……...……….…….............Mildred López.………...…Ext 12 Volunteer Psychologist………………….…………..………......Ingrid Díaz Credentials: MA, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D. Music Minister ……………….......…...................................John Portscher Cantor……………………..………….....…….....................Valerie Bernhardt Family Choir……………….…………..….….....................Tony and Ida Uri Spanish Choir…………….…..….....…...........Luis and Esperanza Pérez Saxophonist …………...…..…..………..…...……..........…....……. José Parra Trustee.………………………..…................…..........................James Anzaldi Trustee …………………………........................................Raymond Cramer

Members of our staff are fluent in English & Spanish

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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.

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

OUR PARISH OFFICE.

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SATURDAY, January 27, 2018 Saint Angela Merici, Virgin and Religious Founder 8:00am: William Fengya 5:30pm: Diane Reilly, Florence Fisher,

SUNDAY, January 28, 2018 7:30am: Agnes Roe, Jose Ignacio Cardona 9:00am: Rose Camisa (6th Month), 11:00am: Baldo Marretta, Joseph Archer, Mary Weigh, Gerhard W. Leggemann 1:00pm: Graciela Martínez (1er Aniversario), Carmen Isaza (6to Mes), Carlos Rodas, Hernán Ortiz, Arturo Peralta (1er Mes), Josefina Vallejo de Giraldo, Gaston Picatoste, Olga Villa, **Acción de Gracias a San Antonio de Padua**

MONDAY, January 29, 2018 8:00am: Mary Weigh

TUESDAY, January 30, 2018 8:00am: Gerhard W. Leggemann

WEDNESDAY, January 31, 2018 Saint John Bosco, Priest 8:00am: Rosendo Reyes (1st Ann) 7:30pm: Gerhard W. Leggemann

THURSDAY, February 1, 2018 8:00am: Mary Weigh

FRIDAY, February 2, 2018 Feast of The Presentation of the Lord World Day of Consecrated Life 8:00am: William Fengya

SATURDAY, February 3, 2018 Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; Saint Ansgar, Bishop 8:00am: Anthony Mustac 5:30pm: George Schmitt, Emiro Caicedo, 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), **Por la Salud de Boliva de Jesús Rodríguez**

JANUARY/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: 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mark 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3; Psalm 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mark 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17; Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7; Mark 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chronicles 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd; Mark 6:7-13 Friday: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Saturday: 1 Kings 3:4-13; Psalm 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Mark 6:30-34 Sunday: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 21st, 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 27th, 28th

MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

1/28 Weekly 2/04 Weekly 2/11 Weekly

2/11 Maintenance & Repairs 2/14 Ash Wednesday

Regular Collection $ 4,799.00 Maintenance & Repairs $ 1,874.00 Candles $ 172.00 Young Children $ 55.00 Novena $ 149.00 Total $ 7,049.00

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE “Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of

anxieties.”– 1 Corinthians 7:32

How much anxiety do we bring upon ourselves by constantly worrying about not having enough or attaining more things? God won’t necessarily give you everything you want, but He will provide everything you need. Try this – use the word “pray” instead of the word “worry” in the future.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

REGULAR COLLECTION MASS BREAKDOWN:

5:30pm $ 1,235.00 11:00am $ 952.00 7:30am $ 759.00 1:00pm $ 928.00 9:00am $ 925.00

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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, January 31st 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 and Olga Villa.

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

Do you believe that God’s word has power to set you free and to transform your life? When Jesus taught he spoke with authority. He spoke the word of God as no one had spoken it before. When the Rabbis taught they supported their statements with quotes from other authorities. The prophets spoke with delegated authority – “Thus says the Lord.” When Jesus spoke he needed no authorities to back his statements. He was authority incarnate – the Word of God made flesh. When he spoke, God spoke. When he commanded even the demons obeyed. Faith is powerful, but without love it profits nothing (1 Corinthians 13). Scripture tells us that true faith works through love (Galatians 5:6) and abounds in hope (Romans 15:13).

When he spoke, God spoke. When he commanded even the demons obeyed. Faith is powerful, but without love it profits nothing (1 Corinthians 13). Scripture tells us that true faith works through love (Galatians 5:6) and abounds in hope (Romans 15:13). Our faith is made perfect in love because love orients us to the supreme good which is God himself as well as the good of our neighbor who is created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26,27). Hope anchors our faith in the promises of God and purifies our desires for the things which will last for eternity. That is why the word of Christ has power to set us free from all that would keep us bound in sin, deception, and despair. Faith is both a free gift of God and the free assent of our will to the whole truth that God has revealed. To live, grow, and persevere in the faith to the end, we must nourish it with the word of God. The Lord gives us his Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds that we may grow in his truth and in the knowledge of his great love for each of us. If we approach God’s word submissively, with an eagerness to do everything the Lord desires, we are in a much better position to learn what God wants to teach us through his word. For Reflection: “Do you believe that God’s word has power to set you free and to transform your life? Are you eager to be taught by the Lord and to conform your life according to his word?”

C A T H O L I C

HU M O R

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 cards and mail them promptly.

3. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

4. Take the stairs when it’s four flights or less.

5. Be quick to take advantage of an advantage.

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RELIGIOUS

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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

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

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

JANUARY 28TH

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 * January 28th, 2018: Knights of Columbus * February 25th, 2018: Geraci Citizen’s League * March 18th, 2018: Rosary Society * April 29th, 2018: Filipino Community

ST. PAUL’

S FAMILY CHOIR

FEBRUARY 2ND

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

“To Know the problem of poverty intellectually is not to understand it. It is not by reading, taking a walk in the slums, admiring and regretting, that we come to understand it and to discover what it has of bad and good. We have to drive into it, live it, share it. Today it is very fashionable to talk about the poor. Unfortunately, it is not fashionable to talk with them.”—Mother Teresa’s words.

understand it and to discover what it has of bad and good. We have to drive into it, live it, share it. Today it is very fashionable to talk about the poor. Unfortunately, it is not fashionable to talk with them.”—Mother Teresa’s words.

MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm (In Chapel)

JANUARY 31ST

FAMILY MASS During 11:00am English Mass

and 1:00pm Spanish Mass (In Church)

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

8:30am-6:00pm (In Chapel)

FEBRUARY 3RD – 4TH

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, 2018 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

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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.

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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Name: Phone:

Address:

Donation: Check # Payable to St. Paul R.C. Church

In Memory of:

SAVE THE DATE .

PERPETUAL ELECTRICAL CANDLE

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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.