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

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

254 Second Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Website: www.stmarysparishjc.com

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish

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

and friends become family.

Rev. Helber Victoria, Pastor Rev. Eustace Edomobi, D.Min. Parochial Vicar

Rev. Ken Boller, S.J. Weekend Assistance

Our Parish Deacons: Deacon Pedro Gonzalez,

Deacon Leopoldo Polanco, & Deacon Cesar Sarmiento.

Parish Secretary: Carmen Gonzalez

Parish Assistant and Bookkeeper: Nube Parra

Religious Education: Grades 1-8; Martha E. Falcón

APRIL 1, 2018

"Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead. - Jn 20:8-9

"Daily Masses:

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

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

Saturday Anticipated Mass:

5:30 pm English

Sunday Masses: 8:00 am English 9:00 am Tagalog First Sunday 10:00 am Spanish 12:00 noon English

Confessions: Saturday 4-5pm

Office hours: Monday-Friday:

10:00am-6:00 pm

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS!

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

maculate Conception! We welcome your participation in songs and prayers.

If you would like to become our parishioner we can assist with your journey

of faith. Please contact our Parish Office.

Atithiyon ka Swagat Hai! Sant Mary ke Immaculate Conception Church mein pooja karne ke liye

dhanyavaad. Hum aapke bhageedaree geeton aur prathanaon ka swagat karte

hain. Yadi aap hamaare parishwasi banna chahate hain to hum aapke vish-

vaas ke yatra mein sahayta kar sakate hain. Kripaya hamare parish karya-

lay se sampark karen.

Venga y únase con nosotros, Juntos crearemos comunidad

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

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

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

prayers we offer for them.

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

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

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

por ellos ofrecemos.

March 25, Not available at this time.

Thank you for your generosity!

Gracias por su generosidad!

We thank our parishioners for their continued support and

use of weekly envelopes. We ask you to reconsider your weekly

commitment to the maintenance of our parish. We rely on your

help to run our Parish.

Le damos las gracias a nuestros feligreses por su apoyo

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

reconsideren su compromiso de la ofrenda semanal, asi

ayudaremos al mantenimiento y sostenimiento de la parroquia.

Contamos con su ayuda.

MEMORIAL SANCTUARY CANDLES

Sanctuary Candles are available for $5.00 each. These can-

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

the chapel. Please call the office with your request.

Velas para el Santísimo en memoria de un ser

QueridoLas velas están disponibles a $5.00 cada una. Las

cuales seran encendidas al Frente del Santísimo Sacramento en

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

St. Mary’s Sanctuary

En Accion de Gracias

St Boniface Chapel

Melissa, Jerry & Joshua (L) The Bread and Wine is offered this week:

In Memory of John Quirk ———————————————————

————— PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH DE-VOTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Sacramental Preparation Programs

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

rangement must be made with a priest at least one year before the

wedding; to ensure adequate preparation please contact the office.

Infant Baptisms: Please contact Deacon Cesar Sarmiento for

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

8500 or e-mail deaconsarmiento@aol.com

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

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

Religious Education: For Religious Education of our Children

from Grades 1-8; please call Martha E. Falcón: 201-795-3426

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

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

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

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

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

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

Readings for the Week of April 1, 2018 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1--23 [24]/Col 3:1-4 Mk 16:1-7

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [5b]/Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 [22]/Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 /Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2---24 /1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31

MASS SCHEDULE

For the Week of April 2, 2018 to April 8, 2018

MONDAY Apr. 2, 2018 Office Closed

9:00AM +Carmen M. Cofresi

7:00PM No Holy Hour

TUESDAY Apr. 3, 2018

7:00AM +John Taylor

7:00PM +Josefina Burgos;+Maria Perez WEDNESDAY Apr. 4, 2018 7:00AM +Manuel & Tarcela Muzones

THURSDAY Apr. 5, 2018

7:00AM +Souls in Purgatory 7:00PM Carla Rodriguez

FRIDAY Apr. 6, 2018

7:00AM +Armando Reyes

SATURDAY Apr. 7, 2018 9:00AM Memorial Mass 5:30PM Anticipated +Juliet & Lorenzo Solivio

Sunday Apr. 8, 2018 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER

8:00AM People of the Parish

10:00AM Spanish +Nicolas Nunez, +Familia Guzman

12:00 Noon +Reuben Lozada,

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018

Pastor’s Easter Message:

ALLELUIA! Happy Easter!

Our Savior, Jesus Christ, has conquered death and every-thing that diminishes the Divine life in us and among us. His resurrection from the dead is not simply a fact of history to be retold at Easter. It is a mystery to be lived every day. As Christians, we are just as inspired by the presence of Jesus among us as those who first saw the empty tomb.

Like them, we know that Jesus is not found among the dead. He lives among us in the community gathered to celebrate the Eucharist. He lives in the Gospel proclaimed by word and deed. Through the Sacraments of the Church, He gathers disciples, heals the sick, reconciles sinners and calls us to service. In the Church’s outreach, it is the hand of Jesus that lifts up the poor, feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless and visits the confined. In these ways, and many others, we give witness to the mystery of Jesus living among us. Indeed, we become the Body of Christ for the world.

This great Easter mystery cannot be lived in isolation. It requires the bonds of community to support us and to chal-lenge us. Every Sunday the Church gathers as the Body of Christ at the table of God’s Word and celebration of the Eucharist, the source and summit of our life in Christ. We are called to gather every Sunday as active participants in the life of our Resurrected Lord.

My good people, our parish Staff and I welcome you and invite you to be the Body of Christ for the world with us be-cause Jesus is risen and we are proud to cry out: Alleluia!

Fr. Helber Victoria

` Please do not forget to return your Rice Bowl in the basket as you

leave church today or next Sunday. The bowl represents part of your Lenten Sacrifices for the poor and will be deeply

appreciated. ` ` ` ` POPE’S INTENTION APRIL 2018:

` For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclu-

sion and know how to open new paths. ` ——————————— DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: APRIL 8. Our annual Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Divine Mercy Stockbridge, Massachusetts will take place next Sunday April 8, 2018. Cost is $40.00 per per-son, which includes Transportation and breakfast. Assembly time: 6:30am, Marin Blvd. & corner of Second Street (across from Shoprite) Please

make checks payable to: Catholic Action of Mary, and please

bring your own lunch. ` Parejas celebrando 5, 25 & 50 Años de Anniversario Como es tradición, las parejas casadas por la Iglesia celebrando su anniversario 5, 25 o 50 años estan invitados a una Liturgia especial en la Basilica Catedral de Newark. Las parejas celebrando sus 5 y 25 años de matrimonio Cristiano son invitados el día 29 de Abril a las 3:00pm. Las parejas celebrando 50 años o más son invitados a la Liturgia especial el día 6 de Mayo, a las 3:00pm. Los interesados

deben llamar a la oficina parroquial al (201)434-8500 para mayor información.

Youth Ministry

If you are interested in our youth group please contact

John Moncada: john.moncada54@gmail.com

YOUTH CORNER: Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.” –

COL 3:2. On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died

and rose for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s try to keep

the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray

daily and listen for how He is calling each of us to joyfully use our

gifts to fulfill His salvation plan.

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` HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS AND

FRIENDS

Parish Office will be closed on Easter Monday April 2nd..

*2018 Sharing God’s Blessing Annual Appeal is still on-

going. Please take an envelop at the back of church and make

your donation, if you have not done so. Our Parish benefits

from your donation if we exceed our goal. Thanks.

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HOSPITALITY There is coffee/donuts (continental-breakfast) after 8am Mass on Sundays (except First Sunday of the Month) This event is held at Marian Hall immediately after 8am Mass. Please feel free to join fellow pa-rishioners for hospitality and get to know one another better. Thank you..

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We heartily congratulate and welcome into full membership in the Catholic Church: Dayiri Dogoni, who received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation; Meredith Lynn Jewitt, Luis Nieves, Tania Cerezo and Stephanie Diaz who received First Communion and Confirmation; and also Julio Cesar, Burciaga Martinez, Mariliz Salgado and Pricilla Ann Riera who were Confirmed. Please welcome them and pray

for their continued growth in their Catholic faith.

Our heartfelt Gratitude goes to God and to Deacon Marcelo David, Rene Tolentino and Rosalia Mendoza, who worked so hard in taking them through the RCIA process. We are grateful to you for a Ministry well done. GOD BLESSYOU ` REJOICE, JESUS IS ALIVE !

REJOICE, JESUS IS ALIVE! ` `

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

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

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

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

the food pantry are welcome.

Nuestra dispensa de comida ha retornado a nuestra Par-

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

el Primer y el tércer sábado del mes. Por favor tomar nota de ello y pasar

la noticia a otras personas.