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THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

There he was transfigured before

them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then

there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking

with Jesus. Mt 17:2-3

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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 took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Seis días después, Jesús tomó a Pedro, Santiago y Juan, y los llevó a ellos solos a un monte elevado. Allí se transfiguró en presencia de ellos. Sus vestiduras se volvieron resplandecientes, tan blancas como nadie en el mundo podría blanquearlas. Y se les aparecieron Elías y Moisés, conversando con Jesús. Pedro dijo a Jesús: "Maestro, ¡qué bien estamos aquí! Hagamos tres carpas, una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías". Pedro no sabía qué decir, porque estaban llenos de temor. Entonces una nube los cubrió con su sombra, y salió de ella una voz: "Este es mi Hijo muy querido, escúchenlo". De pronto miraron a su alrededor y no vieron a nadie, sino a Jesús solo con ellos.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 25TH, 2018

Mark 9:2-10

MT 14:22-33

SERVED

BY Pastor…………....Rev. Leonardo Jaramillo Ph.D …………....Ext 13 Deacon ……..………………….……................................Joseph A. Puskas Deacon, D.R.E…………..…...…………….……..............

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:

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 in honor of 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 in the St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Parish House.

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

SERVED BY Pastor…………....Rev. Leonardo Jaramillo Ph.D …………….....Ext 13 Deacon ……..………………….……....................................Joseph A. Puskas Deacon, D.R.E…………..…...…………….…….....................Héctor Casillas D.R.E Coordinator……………..…..….Kathy Militello…..……......Ext 11 Youth Ministry………………….................................Jennifer Monsalve Secretary…….…….......................................Sonia Almonte…….….

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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

ST. PAUL’S MEMORIAL AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL (In Church) AND TREE OF LIFE (In Chapel)

MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR:

We are constantly working towards improving by making our beautiful Church of St. Paul’s like new. This cannot be possible without your continued kindness and generosity towards our Parish. As you can see, we have been working very hard in our Church by adding new kneelers and refinishing the pews to look brand new. If anyone would like to make a special donation towards the pews and kneelers, please fill out the form below and submit it to the Parish Office together with your donation. Thank you for your support. DEDICATION AND HONORARY

RESURRECTION WALL AND TREE OF LIFE

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 - 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

Name: Phone:

Address:

Donation: Check # Payable to St. Paul R.C. Church

DEDICATION AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL ORDER FORM In an effort to accommodate everyone’s request, there is a limit of four lines of engraving, each with 20 characters per line . Please complete and

return this form with your donation to either the Parish office or place it in the Mass collection basket.

TREE OF LIFE IN THE

ST. MOTHER TERESA

OF CALCUTTA CHAPEL

RESURRECTION WALL

IN CHURCH

PEWS AND KNEELERS

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.

NO BAPTISMS DURING LENT.

LENTEN SCHEDULE / HORARIO CUARESMAL

“WELCOME HOME” CONFESSIONS—SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION (In Chapel) Confessions every Monday during Lent / Confesiones todos los Lunes durante la Cuaresma

7:00pm to 8:30pm February 26th, March 5th, March 12th and March 19th

and also every Saturday from 4:15pm to 5:00pm except March 31st (Easter Vigil)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS / VIACRUCIS (In Church) Every Friday during Lent

Todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma (En la Iglesia) 8:00am Mass and Stations of the Cross in English

7:00pm Stations of the Cross Bilingual March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th and March 23rd

LENTEN SCRIPTURE SHARING Every Monday during Lent (Parish Office) February 26th, March 5th, March 12th and March 19th

LENTEN RETREATS /RETIROS DE CUARESMA *Spanish Lenten Retreat on Sunday, March 18th from 3:30pm to 6:00pm (In Church)

Retiro Cuaresmal en Español será el Domingo, 18 de Marzo de 3:30pm a 6:00pm en la Iglesia

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD DOMINGO DE RAMOS DE LA PASIÓN DEL SEÑOR

Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at 5:30pm English Mass Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am English Mass and 1:00pm Spanish Mass

THE CHRISM MASS/MISA CRISMAL St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Monday, March 26th, 2018 at 7:00pm

PENANCE SERVICE / SERVICIO PENITENCIAL Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 at 7:30pm (In Church)

HOLY THURSDAY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER / JUEVES SANTO DE LA CENA DEL SEÑOR March 29th, 2018 at 7:30pm -Trilingual Mass-

8:30pm-12:30am Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

GOOD FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD/VIERNES SANTO DE LA PASION DEL SEÑOR March 30th, 2018

11:00am Outdoor Station of the Cross/Viacrucis (Bilingual), 3:00pm English Liturgy, 5:30pm Spanish Liturgy 7:30pm Tenebrae-Last Words of Jesus on the Cross—(Trilingual Service)

EASTER VIGIL/VIGILIA PASCUAL March 31st, 2018

9:00am RCIA Rehearsal, 1:00pm Blessing of the Food/Bendición de la Comida, (No Confessions at 4:15pm) 8:00pm Easter Vigil-Trilingual Mass-

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE LA RESURRECCION

April 1st, 2018 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am English Masses and 1:00pm Spanish Mass

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SATURDAY, February 24, 2018 8:00am: Delia Aquino, Orlando Martes 5:30pm: Margaret Hannaway, Margarita Rojas (1st Ann), Stefanina Picciocchi

SUNDAY, February 25, 2018 Second Sunday of Lent 7:30am: Agnes Roe, Joseph 9:00am: Dorothy Pandorf (1st Ann), Ann Kattwinkel, Marie Kennedy 11:00am: Lawrence P. Duca (1st Ann), Andrea Marano (28th Ann), Emilio Mariano (1st Ann), Marilyn Mays 1:00pm: Irma Toledo, Manuel Lugo, Magdalena Castrillon (6to Ani), Magno Cruzado Salvatierra, Orlando González, Carmen Falquez (8vo Ani), Erasmo Gomez Alzate (1er Mes), Carlos Rodas, Hernán Ortiz, Telmo Escobar (7mo Dia), Gilberto Lopez, Chanell Howe, **Por la Salud de Boliva de Jesús Rodríguez**

MONDAY, February 26, 2018 8:00am: **In Thanksgiving for Eleanora Escobar on the Birthday** 7:00pm: Welcome Home Confessions in Chapel

TUESDAY, February 27, 2018 8:00am: Nina Surich, Nicholas Simonelli

WEDNESDAY, February 28, 2018 8:00am: Modesto Bedayo 7:30pm: Perla Montejo (1st Anniversary)

THURSDAY, March 1, 2018 8:00am: Mary Jane Nagel (1st Anniversary)

FRIDAY, March 2, 2018 (In Church)

World Day of Prayer 8:00am: Eugene J. Paradiso (6th Month) 7:00pm: Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY, March 3, 2018 Saint Katherine Drexel, Virgin 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners 5:30pm: Diane Reilly, Stefanina Picciocchi, Sonia and Felix Surca

SUNDAY, March 4, 2018 Third Sunday of Lent 7:30am: Agnes Roe, Donald Bray 9:00am: Mary Jane Nagel (1st Anniversary), Stefanina Picciocchi, Elizabeth “Betty” Beese 11:00am: Lawrence P. Duca (1st Ann), Stefanina Picciocchi, Eugene Jurewicz 1:00pm: Perla Montejo (1er Aniversario), Manuel Lugo, Josefina “Josie” Burgos (6to Mes), Israel Saavedra (2do Aniversario)

FEBRUARY/MARCH ENVELOPE SCHEDULE

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 Memory of ... 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: Daniel 9:4b-10; Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 and 13; Luke 6:36-38 Tuesday: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23; Matthew 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31:5-6, 14, 15-16; Matthew 20:17-28 Thursday: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Luke 16:19-31 Friday: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR FEBRUARY 18th, 2018

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 24th, 25th

MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

2/25 Weekly 3/11 Weekly 3/04 Weekly 3/11 Maint. & Repairs 2/18 Diocesan Offering 2/25 Weekly

Regular Collection $ 4,560.00 Second Collection $ 252.00 Ash Wednesday $ 2,461.00 Young Children $ 41.00 Candles $ 234.00 Total $ 7,548.00

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE

“’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 always easy, most of the time it will make us uncomfortable and vulnerable.

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

Thank you for your generosity!

REGULAR COLLECTION MASS BREAKDOWN: 5:30pm $ 1,005.00 11:00am $ 698.00 7:30am $ 448.00 1:00pm $ 907.00 9:00am $ 502.00

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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30pm in the Parish Office. 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, Andy Cuba, Frank “Ben” Robinson 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, 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, Jessica Hernans, Mateo Cardenalle, Gary Davila, Maryanne Ciallella, Honorio Gomez, Enna Braciaglano, Leonore Triolo, Catherine O’Brien, Cheryl Martinelly, Wanda Ayala, Zivojin Savkov, Justin Savkov, Judith Rodriguez, Rosa Molina, Henry Almonte, Junior Galarza, Olga Mulick, Barbara Grass, Len Mihalik and Elijah Ramos. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray especially for those that recently passed away in our Parish: Olga Villa, Agnes Ferrarelli, Gerard D. Roberto Sr., Eleanor Long, Michael Boccadoro Jr., Orlando Martes, Delia Aquino and Manuel Lugo.

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

The second Sunday of Lent always tells the story of the transfiguration of Jesus. This “glorious-epiphany” stands in contrast to the temptations that we read last Sunday. The temptations highlighted the humanity of Jesus, the Son of Man, who became like us even to the point of being tempted by the devil. The transfiguration reflects his divinity. Jesus is the Son of God who manifests his glory to three of his disciples. His appearance changed as it also did in his glorified body after the resurrection. Mark’s narrative follows the first of the three predictions of Jesus’ Passion, in which Jesus teaches his disciples that he will have to suffer greatly.

in his glorified body after the resurrection. Mark’s narrative follows the first of the three predictions of Jesus’ Passion, in which Jesus teaches his disciples that he will have to suffer greatly. Placing the story of the Transfiguration after his first Passion prediction reveals that, while Jesus is the Messiah, his triumph will come through his suffering and death. Peter wants to capture the moment by keeping Jesus, Moses and Elijah there with them. However, Mark does not allow his readers to linger on the mountaintop. Jesus knew, says Mark, that they would have difficulty accepting his suffering and death. Consequently, he tells them not to get too excited about the glory of the transfiguration event until after he has risen from the dead. For Reflection: Do I expect only moments of glory from God? Do I remain faithful when things are not going my way?

C A T H O L I C

HU M O R

CATHOLIC HUMOR

LIFE’S LITTLE

INSTRUCTION BOOK

1. Drive as you wish your kids would. Never speed or drive recklessly with children in the car.

2. Sign all warranty cards and mail them

ST. MOTHER TERESA

HER ESSENTIAL WISDOM—A CALL TO

SERVE

“And today, it is the same Christ, the same Jesus, the same today in our poor people, who are unwanted, unemployed, uncared for, hungry and naked and homeless. They are useless to the state or to socitety, and nobody has time for them. And it is you and I as Christians who, worthy of that love of Christ, if our love is true, must find them. We must help them, they are there for the finding.”—Mother Teresa’s words.

state or to socitety, and nobody has time for them. And it is you and I as Christians who, worthy of that love of Christ, if our love is true, must find them. We must help them, they are there for the finding.”—Mother Teresa’s words.

LENTEN PRAYER Dear Lord Jesus, during these days of Lent, I want to fast, to repent and to pray. Above all else I want to stay in the circle of Your love. Walk with me and surround me with Your light; lead me and guide me in Your footsteps. Help me to follow You and imitate Your love. May this cross remind me today and throughout Lent of Your great love for me.

Amen.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

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

*Next Meeting Wednesday, February 28th, in the Parish Hall. When parking in the lot, be careful not to block anyone else in and do not park in the exit lane. Please come for 12:15 p.m. so you can sign in and take your seats. There will be a short business meeting followed by light refreshments and bingo. *Wednesday, March 14th St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, Mountainside Inn, Hazel Street, Clifton, 12:00pm Noon until 4:00pm Cost is $27 per person. Enjoy soup, salad, ziti marinara, corned beef & cabbage, chicken Francaise, mashed potatoes, soda bread, rolls, wine, soda, coffee, tea and dessert. Bring your luck – we will have a raffle. Contact Jane (973) 684-7340. *Taking Bookings now our 1st away trip in 2018 The Parade of Nations and Virginia International Tattoo - April 26th-29th (Thurs. through Sunday) 4 Days/3 Nights $550 pp double/$749 single. Trip includes 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 full-course dinners including the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise. Performance of the Virginia International Tattoo Show (precision marching not body art), Reserved seats for the 6th Annual Parade of Nations, NATO Fest Activities, Norfolk Naval Base Tour, MacArthur Memorial, Chrysler Museum of Art, Evening entertainment, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, motorcoach transportation. $75 per person deposit for booking. Balance due by February 28th. Contact Jane Decker at (973) 684-7340 to book your reservation.

*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

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

FEBRUARY 25TH

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

FAMILY MASS HOSTS * February 25th, 2018: Geraci Citizen’s League * March 18th, 2018: Rosary Society * April 29th, 2018: Filipino Community

FEBRUARY 26TH

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 8:00am following the Mass

and 7:00pm Bilingual (In Church)

WELCOME HOME CONFESSIONS SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION

7:00pm (In Chapel)

LENTEN SCRIPTURE SHARING 7:30pm

(In Parish Office) Every Monday during Lent

FEBRUARY 26TH

MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm (In Chapel)

FEBRUARY 28TH

SAVE THE DATE Fish & Chips Dinner

Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30pm (Parish Hall)

Adults: $15.00 Children Under 12: $7.00

Take-Out Orders Available For information and tickets call Louise at

973-478-2605

Take-Out Orders Available. For information and tickets call Louise at 973-478-2605

FAMILY MASS During 11:00am English Mass

and 1:00pm Spanish Mass (In Church)

MARCH 2ND

MARCH 2ND

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

8:30am-6:00pm (In Chapel)

FEBRUARY 28TH

ROSARY SOCIETY The Rosary Society will have the

next meeting on Monday, January 5th, 2015 at 1:00pm. Please bring a non-perishable

food item.

The Rosary Society will have the next meeting on

Monday, March 5th, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Parish Hall.

Please bring a non-perishable food item. The Rosary Society extends

an invitation to all ladies, parishioners and non-parishioners.

For further information or questions please call (973)478-

2605

YOUTH MINISTRY PARENT NIGHT

6:30pm in the Third Floor of the Parish Office

MARCH 21ST

MARCH 20TH

MARCH 16TH

MARCH 22ND

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

7:30pm (Parish Hall)

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, AND USHERS

MEETING 7:30pm (In Church)

LITURGY MEETING 7:30pm

(Parish Hall)

FINANCE MEETING 7:30pm

(Parish Hall)

Visit our website at www.stpaulcnj.org February 25th, 2018

If you would like to purchase a candle in memory of a loved one that stays lit in the Chapel for two years, please contact the Parish Office. The donation is $150. Kindly fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office with your donation.

Name: Phone:

Address:

Donation: Check # Payable to St. Paul R.C. Church

In Memory of:

PERPETUAL ELECTRICAL CANDLE .

DEDICATION ORDER FORM In an effort to accommodate everyone’s request, there is a limit of four lines of engraving, each with 20 characters per line. Please complete and return this form with your donation to either the Parish office or place it in the Mass collection basket.

LENTEN

SCHEDULE

/

HORARIO

CUARESM

AL

“WELCOME HOME”—

CONFESSIONS SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION

(In Chapel) Confessions every

Monday during Lent / Confesiones todos los Lunes durante la

Cuaresma 7:00pm to 8:30pm

February 26th, March 5th, March

12th and March 19th, 2018

and also every Saturday from

4:15pm to 5:00pm except March 31st

(Easter Vigil)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS / VIACRUCIS

(In Church) Every Friday during

Lent Todos los Viernes

durante la Cuaresma (En la Iglesia)

8:00am Mass and Station of the Cross

in English 7:00pm Stations of the Cross Bilingual

March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th and

March 23rd, 2018

LENTEN SCRIPTURE

SHARING (In

“Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love; in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions. Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me. For I know my transgressions; my sin is always before me.”—Psalm 51:3-5

PALM SUNDAY OF THE

PASSION OF THE

LORD/ DOMINGO DE

RAMOS

Saturday, April 8th at

5:30PM (English)

Sunday April 9th at

7:30am, 9:30am and

11:30am (English) and

1:00pm (Spanish)

The Spanish Mass will be

presided by Most Reverend

Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D.,

“ALL YOU CAN EAT” BEEFSTEAK DINNER

Friday, April 6th, 2018 7:00pm (Parish Hall)

Donation: $40.00 “ALL YOU CAN EAT” SLICED BEEF

TENDERLOIN OVER FRENCH BREAD TODO EL BISTEC QUE PUEDA COMER

FRENCH FRIES / PAPAS FRITAS

SPRING MIX SALAD / ENSALADA

ICE CREAM SUNDAE / HELADO

SODA ~ WATER~COFFEE ~TEA SODA~ AGUA~CAFÉ ~TE

LENTEN RETREAT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2018

RITE OF SENDING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2018

AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHEDRAL IN PATERSON, NJ

“ALL YOU CAN EAT” SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN OVER

FRENCH BREAD

TODO EL BISTEC QUE PUEDA COMER

FRENCH FRIES (PAPAS FRITAS), SALAD (ENSALADA),

ICE CREAM SUNDAE (HELADO), SODA ~ WATER~COFFEE ~TEA, (SODA~ AGUA~CAFÉ ~TE)

BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle Usted Puede Traer Su Propia Botella

Tickets must be purchased in advance no later than March 23rd, 2018

El último día para obtener su boleto será el 23 de Marzo.

Tickets available after all Masses and in the Parish Office. Boletos estarán disponibles después de todas las Misas y en la Oficina.

Friday, April 6th, 2018 7:00pm (Parish Hall)

Donation: $40.00 “ALL YOU CAN EAT”

SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN OVER

FRENCH BREAD TODO EL BISTEC QUE

PUEDA COMER

FRENCH FRIES / PAPAS FRITAS

SPRING MIX SALAD / ENSALADA

ICE CREAM SUNDAE / HELADO

SODA ~ WATER~COFFEE ~TEA

SODA~ AGUA~CAFÉ ~TE