Visit our website at www.stpaulcnj.org September 10 th , 2017 ST. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH MANY CULTURES, MANY COUNTRIES, MANY LANGUAGES IN ONE BODY: ST. PAUL’S FAMILY TODAY’S GOSPEL Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector. Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: Si tu hermano peca, ve y corrígelo en privado. Si te escucha, habrás ganado a tu hermano. Si no te escucha, busca una o dos personas más, para que el asunto se decida por la declaración de dos o tres testigos. Si se niega a hacerles caso, dilo a la comunidad. Y si tampoco quiere escuchar a la comunidad, considéralo como pagano o publicano. Les aseguro que todo lo que ustedes aten en la tierra, quedará atado en el cielo, y lo que desaten en la tierra, quedará desatado en el cielo. También les aseguro que si dos de ustedes se unen en la tierra para pedir algo, mi Padre que está en el cielo se lo concederá. Porque donde hay dos o tres reunidos en mi Nombre, yo estoy presente en medio de ellos. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30pm TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 10 TH , 2017 Matthew 18:15-20 SERVED UNITED WE STAND WE WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIFE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 WE REMEMBER THOSE OF OUR PARISH: Thomas P. Cullen III, Francis Joseph Trombino, Edward C. Murphy, Timothy Grazioso, John Grazioso, Kyng Chao, Edgar Emery, Zuhtu Ibis, John P. Skala, Ehtesham Raja. PARISH OFFICE Address: 231 Second Street Clifton, NJ 07011 Office Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed for Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm Phone: (973) 340-1300 Fax: (973) 340-2083 E-mail: [email protected]Web site: www.stpaulcnj.org Pastor: Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo, Ph.D.
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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 Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector. Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: Si tu hermano peca, ve y corrígelo en privado. Si te escucha, habrás ganado a tu hermano. Si no te escucha, busca una o dos personas más, para que el asunto se decida por la declaración de dos o tres testigos. Si se niega a hacerles caso, dilo a la comunidad. Y si tampoco quiere escuchar a la comunidad, considéralo como pagano o publicano. Les aseguro que todo lo que ustedes aten en la tierra, quedará atado en el cielo, y lo que desaten en la tierra, quedará desatado en el cielo. También les aseguro que si dos de ustedes se unen en la tierra para pedir algo, mi Padre que está en el cielo se lo concederá. Porque donde hay dos o tres reunidos en mi Nombre, yo estoy presente en medio de ellos.
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 for 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.
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: [email protected] Web site : www.stpaulcnj.org
RECTORY Address: 124 Union Avenue Clifton, NJ 07011
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2017
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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
REPAIRS TO THE MOTHER CABRINI CENTER
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED:
Mia Isabella Cavallo, Aria Lynn Gonzalez, Sabrina Flores Olt and
Daniel Ignacio Grassle
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING MARRIED IN OUR CHURCH, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR PARISH OFFICE.
Our Mother Cabrini Center is located at 97 Washington Avenue corner of Second Street here in Clifton. This is where our Religious Education Classes are held every week during the school year for grades one through high school. We try our best to keep this and all Church properties in good condition thanks to your generosity. With the repairs completed, we are ready to commence our Religious Education Classes next Sunday, September 17th, 2017.
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SATURDAY, September 9, 2017 8:00am: Carmen Isaza, Rose Camisa 5:30pm: Ramon Natividad Florentino, Robert and Samuel Rainer, Diane Reilly
SUNDAY, September 10, 2017 7:30am: Brenda Willoughby 9:00am: Patricia Kehlbeck (1st Ann), **In Thanksgiving for Genevieve Ferment**, **In Thanksgiving for Stan and Margie Wielczyk on their 17th Wedding Anniversary** 11:00am: Juana Baez Peña (2nd Ann), Paul Kenney, Gloria Kolodziej, Eugene Paradiso 1:00pm: Jose Maria Peña (5o Mes), Carmen Isaza, Jesús Antonio Gómez, Marina Rodríguez
TUESDAY, September 12, 2017 The Most Holy Name of Mary 8:00am: Matilde Mejia (1st Ann), Victor Scangarello
WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2017 Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00am: Rev. Victor Mazza (3rd Ann) 7:30pm: Rose Camisa, Eugene Paradiso
THURSDAY, September 14, 2017 The Exaltation of the Cross 8:00am: Annamae Holly, Eugene Paradiso
FRIDAY, September 15, 2017 Our Lady of Sorrows 8:00am: Fr. Victor Mazza, Agnes Roe
SATURDAY, September 16, 2017 Saint Cornelius, Pope and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 8:00am: Rose Camisa, Eugene Paradiso 5:30pm: Diane Reilly, Gloria Kolodziej, Elizabeth Schmitt
SUNDAY, September 17, 2017 7:30am: Geraldine Jones 9:00am: Paul Francis DeVita (1st Ann), Deceased Members of the Brozina Family 11:00am: Stephen Scelba, Robert and Samuel Rainer, John Trembicki, Eugene Paradiso 1:00pm: Matilde Mejía (1r Aniversario), Samuel De la Hoz Medina, Ismenia Perez (3r Aniversario)
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READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Colossians 1:24–2:3; Psalm 62:6-7, 9; Luke 6:6-11 Tuesday: Colossians 2:6-15; Psalm 145:1b-2, 8-9, 10-11; Luke 6:12-19 Wednesday: Colossians 3:1-11; Psalm 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab; Luke 6:20-26 Thursday: Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38; Philemon 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Psalm 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11; John 19:25-27 Saturday: 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5 and 6-7; Luke 6:43-49 Sunday: Sirach 27:30—28:7; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35
SEPTEMBER ENVELOPE SCHEDULE
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 3rd, 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 9th, 10th MT 21:33-43
MT 14:22-33
MT 13:24-43
Regular Collection $ 4,660.00 Candles $ 145.00 Young Children’s $ 9.00 Novena $ 91.00 Total $ 4,905.00
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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, October 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: 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, Eugene Jurewicz, Jessica Hernans, Mateo Cardenalle, , Brian Beirne, Gary Davila, Maryanne Ciallella, Honorio Gomez, Enna Braciaglano, Leonore Triolo, Catherine O’Brien, Marie Kennedy, Cheryl Martinelly, John Krumpfer, Wdsying Osorio, Dolly Ramirez, Joseph Archer, Julio Cruz, Wanda Ayala, Zivojin Savkov, Justin Savkov, and Elijah Ramos. Let us pray to the Lord.
We pray especially for those that recently passed away in our Parish: Houda Sabeh, Jose Pacheco, Carmen Isaza, Rose Camisa, Eugene Paradiso and Agnes Roe.
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
God tells Ezekiel that he has been appointed “sentinel for the house of Israel” ((v.7). It is his task to “warn the wicked”(v.8) in God’s name. As a prophet of judgment Ezekiel is called to speak words of warning to a people who have strayed from God. This warning might lead them to repentance. Many of Israel’s prophets “afflicted the comfortable” and so met persecution at the hands of their own people. Legend says Ezekiel was killed by his own people. As a prophet living in Babylon he preached to his fellow exiles of God’s disapproval of their behavior.
in Babylon he preached to his fellow exiles of God’s disapproval of their behavior.
In today’s text, part of a section that promises hope for the repentant sinner, God calls the prophet to speak his words of warning, allowing for the possibility of repentance and reconciliation. Paul reminds us today that our task as Christians is to “love one another” (v.8). This is “the fulfillment of the law,” (v.10) he says. We are called to be concerned with the welfare of our neighbor and sometimes this means it is our task to speak prophetically as Ezekiel did, afflicting the comfortable. In today’s gospel Jesus give advice concerning dealing with those who sin against us. As the good shepherd goes after the lost sheep, so we too should seek to bring them back. He is not talking about correcting strangers, but “your brother” (v.15), in other words another disciple. This instruction is addressed to the members of the church. In fact today’s text is only one of two in which the word “church” is found on Jesus’ lips. In a text connected to the commissioning of Peter (cf. 16:13 ff.) Jesus tells the disciples, “whatever you (plural) bind on earth will be bound in heaven” (v.18). In the earlier text he gave Peter alone the authority to bind and loose. They are given the authority to forgive and to withhold forgiveness. For Reflection: Why should fraternal correction be a part of the Christian lifestyle? When have I been admonished for a wrong I committed? How did I react to it?
C A T H O L I C
HU M O R
CATHOLIC
HUMOR
LIFE’S
LITTLE
INSTRUCTION
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1. Show extra respect for people whose jobs put dirt under their fingernails.
2. Don’t expect bankers to
The Family’s fine, thanks, now that I’m back in school.
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RELIGIOUS
EDU
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ST. PAUL CHURCH LEISURE CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Next Meeting Wednesday, September 13th Arrive by 12:15pm, sign in and take your seats and socialize. This allows time for all activities. We welcome all those 55 and over to join our club. Meetings are held at St. Paul Church hall at the corner of Union Ave. and Second Street. We have ample parking and an elevator plus a handicap accessible bathroom. * Camp Hope on Wednesday, October 4th, Price is $13 per person. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. from the front of St. Paul Church. Trip includes transportation, hot breakfast, hot lunch with dessert, bingo, live music and 50/50 raffle. Call Esther Kenney (973)773-2317 for a seat on the bus. *Wednesday-Thursday, November 15th-16th Join us for a Holiday Entertainment Extravaganza in Lancaster, PA. $275 per person/double occupancy. Trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, 1 night’s lodging, 1 Breakfast, 1 family-style dinner, “The Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theatre, a visit to the National Christmas Center, Rockvale Square Outlets or Tanger Outlets, Kitchen Kettle Village, Souvenir gift, luggage handling, all taxes and meal gratuities. Call Jane Decker (973) 684-7340. $25 deposit required at sign up. Balance in full due October 1st. *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
ST. MOTHER TERESA
HER ESSENTIAL WISDOM—A CALL TO SERVE
“There are many people who can do things, but there are very few people who will do the small things.”—Mother Teresa’s words.
The Rosary Society will open its 2017-2018
season with a meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at 1:00pm in the parish hall. We cordially extend an invitation to the women of St. Paul’s parish who have yet to join the Rosary Society as well as to women in our surrounding communities – come be part of a life-long sisterhood devoted to our Blessed Mother and to a mission of benevolence to those in need. All are welcome and we urge you to take the opportunity to join this wonderful ministry of St. Paul’s church. Our numbers are diminishing and we need members to keep this vital ministry strong and active. The new slate of officers will be installed by Father Leonardo at the opening meeting. They are Louise Moccia, President, Dale Ferment, Vice President, Patricia Csatlos, Treasurer and Rosilyn Struller, Recording Secretary. The Rosary Society meets the first Monday after the first Sunday of each month. A brief business meeting is conducted, a planned program or presentation is made followed by light refreshments. Throughout the year we have other events and programs, luncheons and a major annual Fish-N-Chips/Tricky Tray fundraiser. Join us not only for spiritual enrichment but for social enrichment that comes in bonding with your “sisters of the Rosary.” The Lord says, “When one or two are gathered in my name, there am I, in the midst.” Be part of an organization doing the Lord’s work within our parish and help us to keep the Rosary Society the vital ministry it has become. “Once a Rosarian – Always a Rosarian.” For more information please call Louise Moccia at (973)478-2605
4. Open Communication between parents and staff/ staff and children/
children and parents. 5. Parents a lwa ys W elcome. 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
MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER OF
PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm (In Chapel)
SEPTEMBER 9TH
SEPTEMBER 24TH
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, Parent and Student Orientation Night for Religious Education Children Levels 1 to 5, RCIA Children/Teens, and Middle School at 7:30pm in Parish Hall.
Thursday, September 14, 2017, Parent and Student Orientation Night for 1st and 2nd
Year Confirmation Candidates, 7:30pm in Parish Hall.
Sunday, September 17, 2017, Catechetical Sunday. Classes begin for Levels 1 through 5 at 9:00am and for Confirmation 1st and 2nd Year students at 12:15pm at the Mother Cabrini Center, 97 Washington Ave., Clifton, NJ. Commissioning of Catechists, Blessing of all students and Adult RCIA during the 11:00amMass in Church
Tuesday, September 19, 2017, RCIA Children/Teens and Sacramental Classes begin 6:30pmto 8:00pm at the Mother Cabrini Center, 97 Washington Ave., Clifton, NJ
SEPTEMBER 13TH
FAMILY MASS During 11:00am English Mass
and 1:00pm Spanish Mass (In Church)
1 0 S I GNS OF A S AF E PR O GR AM F O R C H I LDR EN & Y OU TH
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
FOCCUS AND SPIRITUAL RETREAT
9:30am to 12:00pm (Parish Hall)
For Engaged Couples who will be getting married here at St. Paul’s
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September 17th—October 8th, 2017
SPIRITUALITY OF STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship is based on the spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus. It is a way of thanking God for all the blessings He has given us by returning to Him a portion of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship can change the spiritual lives of both individuals and the parish as a whole.
Living as a Christian Steward—Time: Giving of time for Christian stewards include time spent in prayer and worship, in sharing our love with family and friends, and in volunteering for Church and community activities that help others and promote justice. Talent: We share our talents by using the unique gifts God has given us to praise the Lord, spread the Gospel message, and help those less fortunate. Treasure: We give our treasure unconditionally, (without any expectation in return), in proportion to our giftedness, and as an expression of thanksgiving. ¿Qué significa ser un buen Administrador Cristiano? Un administrador Cristiano es un discípulo que vive en gratitud al reconocer y aceptar los dones que ha recibido de Dios y los comparte por amor a Él con su prójimo. Un administrador es el discípulos de Jesús que viven en agradecimiento por el don de la redención recibido de Jesús, el cual es un regalo que no es ganado ni merecido, Jesús libremente ofrece este regalo de su gran amor por nosotros. Un administrador reconoce que lo que tenemos no nos pertenece en sentido estricto. Más bien se nos confía para que se cultive, se administre y se haga crecer en honor a Dios. Por lo tanto, nuestra postura fundamental es una apertura a recibir de Dios y a la voluntad de compartir lo que hemos recibido con los demás, por amor al prójimo para que otros respondan plenamente al amor salvífico de Dios. Ser un buen administrador Cristiano se basa en los principios espirituales del Antiguo Testamento y en las enseñanzas de Jesús. Es una forma de dar gracias a Dios por todas las bendiciones que de Él hemos recibido, devolviéndole a Él en gratitud con una porción de nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro. Ser un administrador Cristiano puede cambiar las vidas espirituales de los individuos y la parroquia en su totalidad. Viviendo la vida de Administrador Cristiano—Tiempo: Dar de su tiempo puede ser tiempo dedicado en oración y adoración, como también compartir nuestro amor con familiares y amigos. A la vez, siendo voluntarios en actividades de nuestra Iglesia y en la proyección a la comunidad luchando por la justicia. Talento: Compartimos nuestros talentos mediante el uso de los regalos que Dios nos ha dado para alabarlo, difundir el mensaje del Evangelio y ayudar a los menos afortunados. Tesoro: Damos nuestro tesoro incondicionalmente, sin esperar nada a cambio, en proporción a nuestros dones y como una expresión de acción de gracias.
What does it mean to be a good steward?
The Christian steward is a disciple who lives in gratitude by recognizing and embracing God’s gifts and sharing them in love of God and of one’s neighbor. Stewards who are disciples of Jesus live in thankfulness because we recognize that first we have been given the gift of redemption in Jesus, a gift we do not earn or deserve. Jesus freely offers that gift from His great love for us. Stewards recognize that what we have does not absolutely belong to us in the strict sense. Rather it is entrusted to us to be cultivated so that it grows for the greater honor of God. Therefore, our fundamental posture is openness to receive from God and the resolve to share what we have in love of neighbor so that others come to respond more fully to the saving love of God.
Stewardship is based on the spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus. It is a way of thanking God for all the blessings He has given us by returning to Him a portion of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship can change the spiritual lives of both individuals and the parish as a whole.
¿Qué significa ser un buen Administrador Cristiano? Un administrador Cristiano es un discípulo que vive en gratitud al reconocer y aceptar los dones que ha recibido de Dios y los comparte por amor a Él con su prójimo. Un administrador es el discípulos de Jesús que viven en agradecimiento por el don de la redención recibido de Jesús, el cual es un regalo que no es ganado ni merecido, Jesús libremente ofrece este regalo de su gran amor por nosotros. Un administrador reconoce que lo que tenemos no nos pertenece en sentido estricto. Más bien se nos confía para que se cultive, se administre y se haga crecer en honor a Dios. Por lo tanto, nuestra postura fundamental es una apertura a recibir de Dios y a la voluntad de compartir lo que hemos recibido con los demás, por amor al prójimo para que otros respondan plenamente al amor salvífico de Dios. Ser un buen administrador Cristiano se basa en los principios espirituales del Antiguo Testamento y en las enseñanzas de Jesús. Es una forma de dar gracias a Dios por todas las bendiciones que de Él hemos recibido, devolviéndole a Él en gratitud con una porción de nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro. Ser un administrador Cristiano puede cambiar las vidas espirituales de los individuos y la parroquia en su totalidad.
Viviendo la vida de Administrador Cristiano—Tiempo: Dar de su tiempo puede ser tiempo dedicado en oración y adoración, como también compartir nuestro amor con familiares y amigos. A la vez, siendo voluntarios en actividades de nuestra Iglesia y en la proyección a la comunidad luchando por la justicia. Talento: Compartimos nuestros talentos mediante el uso de los regalos que Dios nos ha dado para alabarlo, difundir el mensaje del Evangelio y ayudar a los menos afortunados. Tesoro: Damos nuestro tesoro incondicionalmente, sin esperar nada a cambio, en proporción a nuestros dones y como una expresión de acción de gracias.
those less fortunate. Treasure: We give our treasure unconditionally, without any expectation in return, in proportion to our giftedness, and as an expression of thanksgiving. ¿Qué significa ser un buen Administrador Cristiano? Un administrador Cristiano es un discípulo que vive en gratitud al reconocer y aceptar los dones que ha recibido de Dios y los comparte por amor a Él con su prójimo. Un administrador es el discípulos de Jesús que viven en agradecimiento por el don de la redención recibido de Jesús, el cual es un regalo que no es ganado ni merecido, Jesús libremente ofrece este regalo de su gran amor por nosotros. Un administrador reconoce que lo que tenemos no nos pertenece en sentido estricto. Más bien se nos confía para que se cultive, se administre y se haga crecer en honor a Dios. Por lo tanto, nuestra postura fundamental es una apertura a recibir de Dios y a la voluntad de compartir lo que hemos recibido con los demás, por amor al prójimo para que otros respondan plenamente al amor salvífico de Dios. Ser un buen administrador Cristiano se basa en los principios espirituales del Antiguo Testamento y en las enseñanzas de Jesús. Es una forma de dar gracias a Dios por todas las bendiciones que de Él hemos recibido, devolviéndole a Él en gratitud con una porción de nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro. Ser un administrador Cristiano puede cambiar las vidas espirituales de los individuos y la parroquia en su totalidad. Viviendo la vida de Administrador Cristiano—Tiempo: Dar de su tiempo puede ser tiempo dedicado en oración y adoración, como también compartir nuestro amor con familiares y amigos. A la vez, siendo voluntarios en actividades de nuestra Iglesia y en la proyección a la comunidad luchando por la justicia. Talento: Compartimos nuestros talentos mediante el uso de los regalos que Dios nos ha dado para alabarlo, difundir el mensaje del Evangelio y ayudar a los menos afortunados. Tesoro: Damos nuestro tesoro incondicionalmente, sin esperar nada a cambio, en proporción a nuestros dones y como una expresión de acción de gracias.
grows for the greater honor of God. Therefore, our fundamental posture is openness to receive from God and the resolve to share what we have in love of neighbor so that others come to respond more fully to the saving love of God.
Stewardship is based on the spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus. It is a way of thanking God for all the blessings He has given us by returning to Him a portion of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship can change the spiritual lives of both individuals and the parish as a whole.
Visit our website at www.stpaulcnj.org September 10th, 2017
“A Time to Heal, to Help, to
Forgive.”
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Thank you for your generosity!
January
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DEDICATION AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL
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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.
NOMINATED FOR THE VIVERE CHRISTUS AWARD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2017
3:30pm AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN
THE BAPTIST IN PATERSON, NJ
The Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM) invites you to their annual celebration:
HONORING FILIPINO SAINTS
San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist 381 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Sunday, September 24th, 2017 at 3:00pm
Most Rev. Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S., L., D.D. Principal Celebrant
Fellowship follows immediately in the Bishop Rodimer Center Filipiniana Attire is Encouraged
For more information, please contact: Mark Valencia (973)715-7035
A “Salo-Salo”, a Filipino reception and fellowship at the Bishop Rodimer Center immediately follows the mass. Free parking is available at the multi-level County Garage across the Bishop Rodimer Center. Please email DCCFM at [email protected], for more information. Thank you.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY
Our Parish of St. Paul will have a second collection at all the Masses during the weekend of September 30th and October 1st. The devastation caused in the Texas/Louisiana region by Hurricane Harvey is staggering. It will take months and even years for people to recover from the storm. The funds raised will help those victims. Let us be generous with those in need.
Nuestra parroquia de San Pablo tendrá una segunda colecta en todas las Misas durante el fin de semana del 30 de Septiembre y 1 de Octubre. La devastación causada en la región de Texas/Louisiana por el huracán Harvey es asombrosa. Para las personas a recuperarse de la tormenta tomara meses y hasta años. Los fondos recaudados ayudarán a estas víctimas. Seamos generosos con aquellos necesitados.
It is an honor and privilege to nominate Barbara Griffith for the Vivere Christus Award. She has been an active parishioner of St. Paul’s for over 50 years. She has a passion for the Gospel. Her dedication and devotion to the Church is evident in the way she works. Barbara, thank you for your service and generosity towards our parish
way she works. Barbara, thank you for your service and generosity towards our parish. May God bless you always.
Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo
FAMILY MASS HOSTS * September 24th, 2017: Leisure Club * October 29th, 2017: Spanish Community * November 19th, 2017: Religious Education * December 17th, 2017: Hermandad de la Virgen Del Carmen and Youth Ministry * January 28th, 2018: Knights of Columbus * February 25th, 2018: Geraci Citizen’s League * March 18th, 2018: Rosary Society * April 29th, 2018: Filipino Community
