St. Francis of Assisi Church Iglesia San Francisco de Asís

50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Monday—Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Office closed on weekends

201-343-6243 Fax: 201-343-0854 email: St.FrancisRCChurch@gmail.com Religious Education Office 201-488-2614 email: stfrancisreled@gmail.com

Church websites: http://franciscanhackensack.tripod.com/parish.htm http://stfrancisofassisihackensack.com/

Rev. John Salvas, O.F.M. Cap., Pastor Rev. Francisco Arredondo, O.F.M. Cap., Parochial Vicar Bro. Lombardo D’Auria, OFM Cap. Fr. Udayameena V. Gude, O.F.M. Cap. Alejandro Polanco, Deacon Angel Hernandez, Deacon Douglas Christmann, Deacon & Youth Ministry Coordinator Leanne Christmann, D.R.E & Youth Ministry Coordinator Natale Tumminia, Trustee Jean Garofalo, Trustee Katty Gallardo, Business Manager Jose Morocho, Office Assistance Dana Ramirez, Music Ministry Director

Mass Schedule Monday — Friday: 8:00 AM, Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves 7:00 PM (Spanish); Saturday: 8:00 AM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish), Sun-day: 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM (Italian), 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM (Spanish)

Cada último Martes del Mes: Misa en Español a las 7:30PM Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves Misa en español a las 7:00 PM

Holy Days: Vigil Mass: 7:00 PM (Spanish) 8:00AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM

Miraculous Medal St. Anthony Novena

Tuesdays: 7:00 PM

Grupo de Oración Martes 7:30PM en la Iglesia. Último Martes de cada mes tenemos

Misa en Español a las 7:30 PM.

Reconciliation — Confession Every Saturday at 4:30 PM or by appointment.

First Friday - Eucharistic Adoration

Beginning with the 8am Mass, lasting all day and ending at 7pm with the Holy Hour Mass. Anyone interested in spending an hour

with our Lord—kindly call the office for a time slot.

Baptism/Bautizo celebrated on the 1st Saturday of every month in English at 11 AM and on the 3rd Saturday in Spanish at 1 PM. For more information please call the Rectory before any social arrangement are made.

Marriage-Matrimonio Arrangements should be made one year prior to the marriage. Please contact the Church Office before any social arrangements are made.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Please notify us when a member of your family is in the hospital or unable to attend Church and wishes to receive the Sacraments. For Emergencies contact the Rectory day or night. Por favor llamar a la oficina de la Iglesia si un miembro de su familia está hospitalizado o si quiere recibir comunión.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Applebee’s breakfast, Sunday, February 25th from 8AM to 10AM - $10 per ticket

TICKETS AVAILABLE AFTER EVERY MASS

First Sunday in Lent Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths. — Psalm 25:4

HE REMAINED IN THE DESERT FOR

FORTY DAYS

Sunday 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 10:30AM 12:30 PM Monday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 1

Dear Parishioners: Numbers are very symbolic in the Bible. For example, take the number 12. The twelve apostles of Jesus’ New Cove-nant replaced the 12 patriarchs of the Old Covenant. On the number 1, which is sym-bolic for totality, completeness, including all in the old, in the new replaced. The 7 days of creation from which we derive our week to the New Creation by the 7 Gifts of the Spirit and the 7 Sacraments which sanctify all of human life in its different stages from our Baptism at infancy to the Anointing of the Sick at life’s most fragile moments. I think by now you may know where my reflection this first Sunday of Lent is leading. In our first reading from the Book of Genesis God prepares the fami-ly of Noah for the great flood when it rained for 40 days and nights in order to wash the world clean of evil and set the stage for his covenant represented by the bow in the sky. It was to prefigure our per-sonal covenant with the Lord at Baptism when we promised to reject evil in all its forms and follow Christ. But follow him where? Today we hear that he went into the desert for 40 days to fast and pray. There he was tempted to do his own will over the Father’s. Does that sound famil-iar? It was only a couple days ago that someone told me of the penance they were going to do for Lent. I asked them how it was going and they said, “It didn’t even last 40 minutes.” Although I had to laugh at the humanity of their response I couldn’t help but wonder how much we all really need these 40 days to learn from Jesus. May God grant us the grace to bring the good work he has begun in us to completion so that we may live to the fullest. Love and Prayers, Bro. John

February 18th– First Sunday of Lent The People of the Parish +Teresa Iacona by Cigna Family +Theresa Mellone by Jack Ingoglia +Anthony Pepe by Daughters Rose, Collete, and Annette +Marlene Salazar by Angel and Isabel Hernandez +Carmelo Butta by Leanne and Doug Christmann Familia Amaya– Inman por Familia Doncel-Perdomo En Accion de Gracias a San Antonio por Luz Cardona En Accion de Gracias al Divino Niño Por la Familia Minchala En Accion de Gracias a San Lazaro por Lady Perez February 19th - Church Office Closed +Jenny D’Arminio by Kelly and Gerry Rotunda +Giovanni and Angelo and Teresa Colombo +Pablo Ospino Valencia by Carmen Ospino February 20th +Filomena “Nina” Farina by the Family and Friends +Manuel Delgado by Vicenta Romero Miraculous Medal/ St. Anthony Novena February 21st Christian Holy Civil Rights by Thomas McDonough +Victoria Villalba by Iris Campillo +Catalina Perez by Juan y Maria Guerra +Maria De Vega by Ruth Vega February 22nd +Special Intentions Maria y Juan Carlos Quintuña Toalongo by Fanny Quintuña February 23rd +Peter T. Rizzi by Tom Fico +Stations of the Cross +Padre Pio Mass February 24th People of the Parish +Paul Clapps by Diane Menditto +Nettie Sutera by George and Joanne Leichtweisz +Manuel Delgado (cumpleaños) por la Familia +Ramon Polanco (1 Anv.) por la Familia 25 Aniversario del Matrimonio de Carmita y Jose Arce Altimirano February 25th—Second Sunday of Lent Special Intentions People of the Parish +Dr. Ernest Bucci by Leanne and Doug Christmann +Clemente Pérez by Lady Pérez +Eduvijes Hernandez by Angel Hernandez En Acción de Gracias Al Divino Nino por Vilma Portes

Estimados Feligreses: Los números son muy simbólicos en la Biblia. Por ejemplo, tome el número 12. Los doce apóstoles del Nuevo Pacto de Jesús reem-plazaron a los 12 patriarcas del Antiguo Pacto. El número 7 simbolizaba la totalidad, la integri-dad o la inclusión de todos en el Antiguo Testa-mento, pero en el Nuevo Testamento reemplaza los 7 días de la creación, de los cuales derivamos nuestra semana, con la Nueva Creación: los 7 Dones del Espíritu. y los 7 sacramentos que santifican toda la vida humana en sus diferentes etapas desde nuestro Bautismo en la infancia hasta la Unción de los Enfermos en los momen-tos más frágiles de la vida. Creo que ya sabrán adónde va mi refle-xión sobre este primer domingo de Cuaresma. En nuestra primera lectura del Libro del Géne-sis, Dios prepara a la familia de Noé para la gran inundación cuando llovió durante 40 días y noches con el fin de limpiar el mundo del mal y preparar el escenario para su pacto represen-tado por el arco en el cielo. Esto fue para prefi-gurar nuestro pacto personal con el Señor en el Bautismo cuando prometimos rechazar el mal en todas sus formas y seguir a Cristo. Pero, ¿Adónde lo seguiríamos? Hoy escuchamos que Jesús pasó 40 días en el desierto para ayunar y orar. Allí fue tenta-do a hacer su propia voluntad sobre la voluntad del Padre. ¿Te suena familiar? Hace solo un par de días alguien me habló de la penitencia que iba a hacer por la Cuaresma. Le pregunté cómo iba y me dijo: "Ni siquiera duró 40 minutos." Aunque tuve que reírme de la humanidad de su respuesta, no pude evitar preguntarme cuánto realmente necesitamos todos estos 40 días para aprender de Jesús. Que Dios nos conceda la gra-cia de llevar a buen término el buen trabajo que él ha comenzado en nosotros para que podamos vivir al máximo. Con mucho amor y bendiciones, Hno. Juan

Notas del Párroco

The Secular Franciscans are collecting new adult hats, gloves, scarves, socks and travel-size toiletries for the shelter in Hackensack. Please help us to help those in need during this cold weather. Mark bags "SECULAR FRANCISCANS" and leave at the back of church or drop off at the Rectory. Thank you!

2018 Lenten Regulations

1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffer-ing and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence.

On a day of Fast, only (1) full meal is permitted, and (2) smaller meals, which if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. Those between the ages of 18-59 are obliged to fast. 2. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially” , or as a whole , is a serious obligation. 3. The Friday’s of the year, outside of Lent, are designed as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice voluntarily self-denial as penance. 4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty)

extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2018 to the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 27, 2018

Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal The Annual Appeal provides the poor with food, shelter an clothing; supports religious education

and seminarian education Please Consider making a gift to the

2018 Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal

LA FAMILIA QUE REZA UNIDA, PERMANECE UNIDA

El Grupo de “LA VIRGEN DE FATIMA” de la parroquia “San Francisco de Asís” conti-núa visitando los hogares. Si usted desea ser vi-sitada por la Virgen Madre de Dios y Madre nuestra, escuchar la Palabra de Dios, rezar el rosario y cantar cantos, favor de llamar a los teléfonos de: Gladys Cobos 201-580-7450.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Nos reunimos para orar, cantar y alabar a Dios,

todos los Martes después de la Novena en la Iglesia. Tenemos misa los últimos Martes de cada mes después de la Novena y también los

Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves a las 7 PM.

HOW SHOULD WE DRESS FOR MASS? People generally have no real problem wearing proper clothing when entering places that de-mand such attire. Would you ever consider at-tending a formal dinner or a wedding dressed in a tee shirt and shorts, or a tank top and swim-ming trunks? Each Sunday the Lord invites us to His House. Are you dressed properly for this important Sacred Sacrificial Meal? ¿CÓMO DEBEMOS VESTIR PARA LA MI-SA? La gente en general no tiene ningún problema en verdad en el uso de ropa adecuada al entrar en lugares que exigen tal atuendo. ¿Alguna vez consideraste ir a una cena formal o una boda vestido con una camiseta y pantalones cortos, o una camiseta y pantalones cortos de playa? Cada domingo, el Señor nos invita a su casa. ¿Estás vestido adecuadamente para este Sacrificio de Cena Sagrada?

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MASS BOOK / LIBRO DE MISAS 2018

IS NOW OPEN / ESTA ABIERTA

Reglamentos Cuaresmales 2018

1. Los días de Ayuno y Abstinencia durante el Tiem-po de Cuaresma son el Miércoles de Cenizas y el Viernes Santo. Si es posible, el ayuno del Viernes Santo es conti-nuado hasta la Vigilia de Pascua (la noche del Sábado de Gloria) como el “ayuno de Pascua” en honor del sufri-miento y muerte del Señor Jesús, y para prepáranos a compartir mas profundamente y celebrar mas fácilmente Su Resurrección. Los otros Viernes del Cuaresma son días de Abstinencia. En día de Ayuno, se permite (1) comida completa, y (2) comidas pequeñas, cuales no sobrepasen una comida completa en cantidad. Personas entre las edades de 18—59 son obligados a guar-dar el ayuno. 2. En día de Abstinencia, no se debe comer carne. Jóvenes con la edad de 14 anos son obligados a observar la ley de Abstinencia. La obligación de guardar “sustancialmente” las leyes del Ayuno y Abstinencia, o en todo, es una obligación seria. 3. Los Viernes del año, fuera del Cuaresma, son de-signadas como días de penitencia, pero cada individuo puede substituir otra practica de Abstinencia como peni-tencia voluntaria por la abstinencia tradicional de la car-ne.

4. El tiempo de cumplir el Precepto Pascual se ex-tiende desde el Primer Domingo de Cuaresma, el 18 de Febrero del 2018 hasta la Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad, el 27 de Mayo del 2018.

Compartiendo la Bendiciones de Dios

El Llamado Anual proporciona a los pobres comida, refugio y ropa; apoya programas de educación religiosa y

la guía espiritual . Por favor considere hacer un re-

galo ha el Llamado Anual

REUNION OBLIGATORIA DE NUES-TROS MINISTROS DE LA EUCARISTIA

MIERCOLES 21 DE FEBRERO A LAS 7:30 PM EN LA IGLEISA. NO FALTEN

OFFERING TO THE LORD The Collection for February 10th & 11th was $3,074 and the second collection for the Utility Fund was $1,293.71.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

If you would like to have a loved one’s name mentioned in the bulletin, please call the church office at 201-343-6243.

In addition, if you would like an intention to be added to the Apostolate of Prayer list, please send it via e-mail to

StFrancisHack@AOL.com PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED

MEMBERS OF THE PARISH

CHRISTMAS CLUB Today is WEEK #7. You can pick up a set of Christmas Club envelopes at the entrances of the Church after Masses

next weekend. REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR GIFT

BACK TO YOUR PARISH AT CHRISTMAS.

CALENDAR

Sunday, February 18th First Sunday of Lent The Second Collection is for the Fuel Collection Fund Monday, February 19th Presindents’ Day/Office Closed 7:00 PM Misa en Español Tuesday, February 20th 7:00 PM Miraculous Medal/St. Anthony Novena 7:30 PM Grupo de Oración - Iglesia Wednesday, February 21st St. Peter Damian 7:00 PM Misa en Español 7PM - 8PM CCD - Church Hall 7:30 PM Reunion Obligatoria de nuestros Ministros de la Eucaristia - Iglesia Thursday, February 22nd The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 2:00 PM Socialites Meeting - Church Hall 7:00 PM Misa en Español Friday, February 23rd Day of Abstinence from Meat 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM Padre Pio Mass Saturday, February 24th AFTER EVERY MASS Altar Servers Fundraising Weekend

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Weekly Collections 2017/2018

$3,188

$2,955

$3,000

$1,000

$2,000

Collection

Goal

2/12/17 2/4/18 1/21/18 1/28/18

$3,281

2/5/17 1/29/17 1/22/17 2/11/18

2,744

$3,527

$3,074

$2,307

$3,337

MEMORIAL GIFTS THIS WEEK

The Sanctuary Lamp is offered for

La Union de la Familia Castillo

Donated by Elsa Castillo

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK POR FAVOR RECEN POR LOS ENFERMOS

Joyce A., Zack Riehl, Anthony Fasulo, Ronald Roma-no, Maria, Jose Hernandez, Nelson, Brenda Dembow, Santiago J. Mora, Richard Kunzweiler, David Guerra, Connor Hockedy, Santiago, Claire Mongelli, Ethel Gramuglia, Tom, Lucille Jaeger, Jose y Elsa Luna, Jose Rodriguez, Juan Domingo Rodriguez, Jorge Ivan Cas-tellanos, Flora Comizzoli, Dr. Adenike Opaleke, Ro-sanna Manisera, Angelina Manisera, Shawn Leddy, Dorothy Peplowski, Liliana Cilebi, Carlos Rojas, Miri-am Ivone Valverde, Patricia Monica Garcia Villa-fuente, Erika Mercedes Villafuente Pacheco, Yunarli Adames, Ryan L, Michelle Davis, Mary Gavilan, Maria Canesa, Ginny Cattaneo, Ubelly Cordova, Jill Brooks, Daniel Agiar, Bobby Kendricks, Vivian & Gladys Cuesta, Julianna Guerra, Anna Mary, Donna Jean, Donna & Family, Debra, Louisa, Todd, Hanna, Nora Brunal, Matt, Adrienne Marie, Marie Dragan, Louise, Jean Tusa Giarratana, Aaron Santos, Taylor, Isabella Denisulk, Zoila.

COVER SHEET Church name: St. Francis of Assisi - 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Name: BC Office Number: 201-343-6243 Bulletin # 228650 February 18th, 2018 Date of Publication: February 18th, 2018 Number of pages transmitted: 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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