St. Paul Roman Catholic Church Clifton, New Jersey

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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 Fr. Leonardo to schedule a Baptism.

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 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 Fr. Leonardo couples must bring the following documents: updated Baptismal, First Communion, and Confirmation certificate. 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: En Inglés 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 el Bautismo el cuarto Sábado del mes a la 1:00pm y el cuarto Domingo a la 1:00pm dentro de la Eucaristía. Es un requisito 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 Padre Leonardo.

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 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 Padre Leonardo in 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

Matthew 2:1-12

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

TODAY’S GOSPEL When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel."

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Cuando nació Jesús, en Belén de Judea, bajo el reinado de Herodes, unos magos de Oriente se presentaron en Jerusalén y preguntaron: "¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos su estrella en Oriente y hemos venido a adorarlo". Al enterarse, el rey Herodes quedó desconcertado y con él toda Jerusalén. Entonces reunió a todos los sumos sacerdotes y a los escribas del pueblo, para preguntarles en qué lugar debía nacer el Mesías. "En Belén de Judea, le respondieron, porque así está escrito por el Profeta: Y tú, Belén, tierra de Judá, ciertamente no eres la menor entre las principales ciudades de Judá, porque de ti surgirá un jefe que será el Pastor de mi pueblo, Israel".

ST. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH MANY CULTURES, MANY COUNTRIES, MANY LANGUAGES IN ONE BODY: ST. PAUL’S FAMILY

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 8TH, 2017

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

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

OUR PARISH OFFICE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR CHILD

BAPTIZED, PLEASE CONTACT OUR PARISH OFFICE.

FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2017

MASS AT 8:00am IN THE CHAPEL

Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?" Jesus said to him in reply, "Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

Matthew 3:13-17

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SATURDAY, January 7, 2017 Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners 5:30pm: Czeslawa and Edward Kolodziej

SUNDAY, January 8, 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord/Tres Reyes Magos 7:30am: George Gerardi 9:30am: Maryann Gasparovic (5th Ann), Frank Gasparovic (7th Ann), Doris Tompkinson, Concetta Seragusa, Anthony Mustac 11:30am: Helen Loden, Myriam Suanez 1:00pm: Edrian Peguero (4o Mes), Clara Vargas, Emiro Caicedo, Maria Camelia Romero, Francisco Navarro, Isabel Balbuena, Gerardo Palacio, **Acción de Gracias al Divino Niño y a la Virgen de Guadalupe

MONDAY, January 9, 2017 The Baptism of the Lord 8:00am: Loreto Cura

TUESDAY, January 10, 2017 8:00am: Joseph McGrady (1st Ann)

WEDNESDAY, January 11, 2017 8:00am: William Alvarado 7:30pm: Filippo Scangarello (3rd Ann), Michael Corradino

THURSDAY, January 12, 2017 8:00am: Edmund Kopacz, James Carpenter and Natalie Willis

FRIDAY, January 13, 2017 Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00am: Doris Tompkinson

SATURDAY, January 14, 2017 8:00am: Geoge Habedank 5:30pm: Hermilia Venegas, Zacarias Delgado, Barbara Stroinski

SUNDAY, January 15, 2017 7:30am: George Gerardi 9:30am: Concetta Seragusa 11:30am: Joseph McGrady (1st Ann) 1:00pm: Onorina Garcia (1r Aniversario), Jesús Antonio Gómez, Alfredo Falquez, Gerardo Palacio

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 Thanksgiving for ... 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 Memory of… St. Paul Church Parishioners

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10; Matthew 3:13-17 Tuesday: Hebrews 2:5-12; Psalm 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Mark 1:21-28 Wednesday: Hebrews 2:14-18; Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Mark 1:29-39 Thursday: Hebrews 3:7-14; Psalm 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11; Mark 1:40-45 Friday: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11; Psalm 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8; Mark 2:1-12 Saturday: Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mark 2:13-17 Sunday: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34

JANUARYENVELOPE SCHEDULE

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING:

COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 1st, 2017

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 7th, 8th

MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

Regular Collection $ 4,453.00 Christmas Gift $ 880.00 New Year’s Day $ 1,952.00 Candles $ 207.00 Young Children’s $ 23.00 Novena $ 147.00 Total $ 7,662.00

1/08 Weekly 1/22 Weekly 1/15 Weekly 1/29 Weekly 1/15 Maint. & Repairs

“In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

Thank you for your generosity!

(IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN A MASS INTENTION FOR

A LOVED ONE, PLEASE CALL OUR PARISH OFFICE)

AN INVITATION TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY St. Paul Church would like to invite its loving and dedicated parishioners to include St. Paul Church in their last Will and Testament as an act of loving kindness, gratitude and service to our parish community for years to come. St. Paul Church is open to receive the blessings given by its parish community and is grateful for your generosity. May God bless you always.

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C A T H O L I C

H U M O R

ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:45pm in the Mother Cabrini Center. 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, 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: Cathy Scyncik, Andrew Sussman, Agnes Espinas, Lucile

Paradiso, Roseanne Rocasanta, Dennis Asti, Margaret Bernhardt, Cathy Telofski, Elizabeth DaCunha, Sofia Hichez, Giovanna Miceli, Frank Messina, Marilyn Mays, Marina Regino, Catherine Murphy, Vinny Wilson, Linda Cotroneo, Angela Kelly, James Blakemore, Katie Mamay, Clare Messina, Carlos Saldarriaga, Vincent Lodato,

Francisca Maldonado, Mathew Rinkerman, Maria Graceus, Gene Iler, Florence Rinkerman, Jackie Pou, Debra David, Felicia La Bozette, Erin Kenney, Robert Clark, Ladonna Ackerman, Richard Murray, Gloria Cruzado, Tom Felipe, Anne Marie Gitin, George Vlases, Rosemary Cinderella, Ryan Halupka, Flor Angela Garzon, Sara Hernandez, Sharon Golembiewski, Marie Marranzino, Wayne Carbona, Isabel Azona, Jorge Vallejo, Marc Gallichio, Ruth Vargas, Ana Ortiz, Margie Schwieghardt, Ruben Diaz, Alma Dickinson, Maria Van Dorn, Evelyn Mack, Ellen DeLosh, Gerry Meola, Lijia Salinas, Celina DeGraaf, Lewis Morgan, James Scangarello, Eugene Jurewicz, Jessica Hernans and Barbara Griffith. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray especially for those that recently passed away in our Parish: Patrick Noonan, Gloria Kolodziej, Patrick Murray, Frank Gatto, Doris Tompkinson, Maria Camelia Romero and George Habedank.

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

Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of the Christ child to the world, represented by the magi. In Jesus, God is in our midst. Their journey leads them to behold the savior of the world. In what is traditionally called Third Isaiah, the prophet, writing to the returned exiles, calls them to rejoice in the fact that God has rescued them, “the glory of the LORD has dawned upon you.” (60:1) Brought back from exile they are to rebuild the Temple and restore Jerusalem to its former glory. Israel, and the renewed Jerusalem, will be a light for the nations and a destination for people from all over the earth, “heralding the praises of the LORD.” (v.6)

will be a light for the nations and a destination for people from all over the earth, “heralding the praises of the LORD.” (v.6) For Third Isaiah God is lord of all the earth and to be praised by all nations.

In Ephesians we hear that in Christ the “Gentiles are coheirs…and copartners in the promise of Christ Jesus.” (3:6) Jesus came to redeem the whole world, fulfilling God’s promises spoken through the prophets. He came to give all people a share in the divine life, breaking the barriers between Jew and Gentile, and God and humanity.

The story of the visit of the magi presents us with a contrast of characters: Herod, king of the Jews, whose own chief priests and scribes point him to the birth of the messiah in Bethlehem, and the magi, who were guided to the messiah by following a star. God led them to Jesus by means of their own custom of reading the heavens for divine guidance; they did not need to read the scripture, they could read the stars. Their response is one of faith, humility and adoration. In contrast, Herod, informed by the scripture, responds with jealousy, anger and violence. From the beginning the gospels tell us that not everyone accepted Jesus. But in order to share in his life we must walk by his light. For Reflection: Do I try to walk by the light of God or do I seek to follow my own way? What does it mean to say that Christ came for everyone? Do I approach people of other faiths with an awareness of this?

CATHOLIC HUMOR

PRAYER DURING CHRISTMAS

Lord of light, shine on us; Lord of peace, dwell in us; Lord of might, protect us; Lord of love, enfold us; Lord of wisdom, enlighten us. Lord, let us go out as your witnesses, in obedience to your command; to share the good news of your mighty love for us in the gift of your son, our savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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RELIGIOUS

EDU

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

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

*Next meeting of St Paul Leisure Club is Wednesday, January 11th 1:00pm-3:00pm. An elevator and handicap- accessible bathroom are available. Folks 55 years and over are welcome to join our club. We will have a short business meeting followed by light refreshments and bingo. We have occasional speakers to address us regarding senior relevant topics.

*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

MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER

OF PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm (In Chapel)

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

JANUARY 15TH

JANUARY 7TH AND 8TH

JANUARY 29TH

* January 29th, 2017: Religious Education

* February 26th, 2017: Youth Ministry and Leisure Club

* March 26th, 2017: Knights of Columbus

* April 23rd, 2017: Geraci Citizen Group

FAMILY MASS HOSTS

JANUARY 11TH

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

“I did my novitiate in Darjeeling and took the vows with the Loreto Sisters. For twenty years, I was at work in education in the St. Mary’s High School, which was mostly for middle class children. I loved teaching, and in Loreto I was the happiest nun in the world. In 1948,

20 years after I came to India .”—Mother Teresa’s words.

twenty years after I came to India, I actually decided upon this close contactwith the poorest of the poor. It was for me a special vocation to give all to belong to Jesus. I felt the God wanted from me something more. He wanted me to be poor with the poor and to love him in the distressing disguise of the poorest of the poor. I had the obedience.”—Mother Teresa’s words.

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE TAKE AN ORNAMENT FROM OUR TREE AND

GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED *NO TOYS*

*Please wrap Gifts *Bring Gifts to the vestibule in Church.

All donations will go to the needy Children in Puerto Plata and nearby towns in the Dominican Republic

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Mass at 5:30pm on Saturday Sunday at 7:30am, 9:30am,

11:30am in English and 1:00pm in Spanish (In Church)

RITE OF ENROLLMENT For 2nd Year Confirmation

Candidates during the 11:30am Mass (In Church)

JANUARY 29TH

ROSARY SOCIETY The Rosary Society will be meeting

on Monday, January 9th 1:00pm to 3:00pm (In Parish Hall)

Non-perishable food items for those in need will be collected

CONFIRMATION RETREAT For 2nd Year Confirmation

at St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison, NJ

10:00am to 4:00pm

FAMILY MASS During 11:30am English Mass

and 1:00pm Spanish Mass (In Church)

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2016

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“A Time to Heal, to Help, to

Forgive.”

Please make your donation payable to: St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.

Thank you for your generosity!

January

$155,700.00

DEDICATION AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL

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

SILVER DONATION - 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

$1,000 - $2,499 Small Rock $ 2,500-$4,999 Medium Rock $5,000- $10,000 Large Rock Over $10,000 X Large Rock

LIFE’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK 1. Learn to play a musical instrument. 2. Sing in the shower. 3. Use the good silver. 4. Learn to make great chili. 5. Plant flowers every Spring. 6. Own a great stereo system. 7. Be the first to say “Hello.” 8. Live beneath your means. 9. Buy great books, even if

you never read them.

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD