Phone: 201-434-8500 Fax 201-333-1816
Parish E-mail: [email protected] 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
FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
En aquel tiempo, Jesús tomó aparte a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan, subió con ellos a un monte alto y se transfiguró en su presencia. Sus vestiduras se pusieron esplendorosa-mente blancas, con una blancura que nadie puede lograr sobre la tierra. - Mc 9, 2-3
"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
Immaculate 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.
Sa Aming Mga Panauhin!
Salamat sa inyong pagdalo sa simbahan ng Santa Maria ng Immacu-
lada Concepcion. Malugod naming tinatanggap ang inyong pag-
dating sa ating pagsamba. Kung nais ninyong maging bahagi ng.
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.
February 18, $2,961.00
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 com-
mitment 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 con-
tinuo y por el uso de los sobres semanales. Le pedimos que re-
consideren 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 QUERIDO-
Las 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
St Boniface Chapel
In Thanksgiving Yolanda Munoz The Bread and Wine is offered this week:
In memory of Bob and Dot Killen ————————————————————————
PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH DEVOTIONS
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 [email protected]
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 February 25, 2018
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-20[5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3--10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 /Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
MONDAY Feb. 26, 2018
7:00AM +Cesar Pagiligan
7:00PM Holy Hour
TUESDAY Feb, 27, 2018 7:00AM +MInda Sison..
7:00PM +Carla Rodriguez
WEDNESDAY Feb. 28, 2018 7:00AM +Elsa Henriquez
THURSDAY Mar. 1, 2018
7:00AM +Irene Higgins
7:00PM +Carla Rodriguez
FRIDAY Mar. 2, 2018 +Marie Higgins 7:00AM
SATURDAY Mar. 3, 2018 9:00AM Memorial Mass 5:30PM Anticipated +Juliet & Lorenzo Solivio
Sunday Mar 4, 2018 3nd Sunday of Lent
8:00AM Anthony Joseph Green (L)Thanks
9:00AM Tagalog +Marciano Deleste
10:00AM
12:00Noon
Spanish
`+Wanda Santoni; +Josefina Burgos
People of The Parish
MASS SCHEDULE
For the Week of February 26, 2018 to March 4, 2018
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, FEBRUARY 25, 2018
REFLECTION: ` La Transfiguración
La transfiguración de Jesús nos ayuda a seguir caminando en nuestra cuaresma con Jesús hacia Jerusalen para participar en su muerte y resurrección. No tiene nada de extraño que los discípulos no comprendieran su sentido y se preguntaran que significaba “resucitar de entre los muertos.” Estaba claro que no se trataba de una resurrección de un muerto como las que se cuentan en el Antiguo Testamento o las que realizo Jesús. En ellas, mas que resurrección se trataba de una vuelta temporal a la vida para después volver a morir. La resurrección de Jesús, en cambio, significa la intervención definitiva de Dios para salvar a la humanidad.
Jesús resucitado vive para siempre, para nunca más morir y se ha convertido en causa de vida para todos los que creen en El. En esta cuaresma cree en El y será salvo tú y tu casa.
Carmen Gonzalez
POPE’S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2018
Universal: Say “No” to Corruption That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of
corruption. ************************************************************************
2018 Lenten Regulations
The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not ex-ceed the main meal in quantity.. .Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. 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.
STEWARDSHIP: February 25, 2018 - 2
nd Sunday of Lent “’Here I am!’ he
answered.” - Genesis 22:11. It is easy to say, “Here I am, Lord,” when we are kneeling in church. But how easy is it to say “Here I am, Lord,” when a neighbor needs our help, when we are invited to join a parish ministry, or when we are asked to provide financial support? Often times we are called when it’s not convenient for us. Discipleship is not al-ways easy, most of the time it will make us uncomfortable and vulnerable
25 de febrero de 2018 - 2º domingo de Cuaresma “¡Aquí estoy!,Respondió."GÉNESIS 22:11 Es fácil decir: "Aquí estoy, Señor", cuando estamos arrodilla-dos en la iglesia. Pero ¿qué tan fácil es decir "Aquí estoy, Señor", cuando un vecino necesita nuestra ayuda, cuando nos invitan a unirnos a un ministerio parroquial, o cuando se nos pide que brindemos apoyo financiero? Muchas veces nos llaman cuando no nos conviene. El discipulado no siem-pre es fácil, la mayoría de las veces nos hará sentir incómo-dos y vulnerables.
Youth Ministry
If you are interested in our youth group please contact
John Moncada: [email protected]
YOUTH CORNER: Look on us, Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls disappear before the beams of your brightness. Fill us with your holy love and open to us the treasures of your wisdom. We seek your face, so turn your face to us and show us your Glory. Then our longing will be satisfied and our peace will be complete. Amen . —-St Augustine.
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Next Bi-lingual Stations of the Cross: Friday March 2, 7pm.
First Saturday Devotion Saturday: March 3, 9--10:30am, in church.
CCD PARENTS’ RETREAT: March 3, 11am-12noon; combined
with: RETREAT for our English Community March 3, 11-1:00pm.
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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 parishioners for hospitality and to get to know
one another better. Thank you
CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE: Sat. March 10, 8:am-4:30pm
Revive your Spirits and build your faith! This year’s theme is
“Be Not Afraid: The Victory is Christ’s!” speakers for the
English track will include: Joe Lombardi, Jr., Quarterback
coach for the New Orleans Saints, Jesse Romero, founder
of On Fire Evangelization Apostolate, and Hector Molina,
who has over 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry.
Spanish track speakers will be Jesse Romero and Hector
Molina. His Eminence Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin will
celebrate the Mass. Register at www.NJCatholicMen.org.
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Join or RENEW TODAY, this will be a big help to your Church and
to your family. Prizes will be drawn on the last Friday of the
month. Dues: $10.00 a month—-$120.00 a year payable all at
once or in two installments at any time. Registration Forms can
be found at the rear of the Church.
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 Parroquia 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.