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Holy Trinity Church is a multiethnic community reflective of
her Catholic tradition, united in one holy, catholic, and apostolic
faith. Together we desire to adore the Triune God with the same
reverence and devotion as did our Blessed Mother and all the
saints. We invite all Catholics who have moved into the Hackensack~ Teaneck area to join us in worship and register as a
member of our parish. We invite those interested in becoming
Catholic to visit and join us in our faith and worship.
Hackensack~Teaneck, New Jersey
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The Roman Catholic Parish of
PASTORAL STAFF
Masses~Misas
Saturday Evening (anticipated)
5:00 PM; 6:30 PM (español)
Sunday
7:00 AM; 8:15 AM (español)
10:00 AM; 11:15 AM
12:30 PM
4 PM (Tagalog-2nd Sunday)
6:30 PM (español)
Holy Days: Please consult bulletin
Monday-Friday:
7 AM, 8 AM, 12:10 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM, 12:10 PM
Rev. Paul J. Prevosto, pastor
frprevosto@holytrinity1861.org
Rev. Mayhel Velasquez
frvelasquez@holytrinty1861.org
Rev. Jose Pablo Muralles
frmuralles@holytrinity1861.org
Rev. Doroteo Layosa
frlayosa@holytrinity1861.org
transitional deacon
Rev. Mr. Francisco Mendonça,
Mr. Julian Garcia, CRE
julian@holytrinity1861.org
Miss Viviana Villa, business manager
viviana@holytrinity1861.org
TRUSTEES
Mr. George Croonquist, Trustee
Mr. Lawrence Peele, Trustee
CONTACTS
Telephone: 201-343-5170
FAX: 201-343-5067
Parish email: churchholytrinity@yahoo.com
Parish Website: www.holytrinity1861.org
Penance & Reconciliation
Saturdays: 4:00 – 4:45 PM
OFFICE HOURS
or by appointment
Monday & Thursday: 9:00 AM till 8:00 PM
Baptism:
Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Please call to arrange for your
Friday: 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM
child’s baptism soon.
Saturday: 1:00 PM till 6:00 PM
Por favor llame para registrarse
Sunday: 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM
a su niño para el bautismo con
anticipación. CEMETERY OFFICE: 201-342-2096
St. Joseph’s Cemetery located on Hackensack Avenue offers
Sacraments of
graves, cremation niches, and mausoleums. Planning ahead
Christian Initiation:
saves the family much worry and anxiety.
Adults (12 yrs. and older) desiring to be baptized, confirmed or
become a Catholic please speak to
any priest or Mr. Julian Garcia.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Anointing of the Sick:
Please call for a priest to cele- Monday:
brate this Sacrament of healing
and forgiveness for someone who Tuesday:
is seriously ill. Do not wait until Wednesday:
the sick person is unconscious.
Thursday:
Friday:
Sacrament of Matrimony:
All Catholics should seek to Saturday:
have their marriage blessed by the
Church so as to live in God’s good Sunday:
grace. Contact a priest a year prior
to the intended date of marriage to
ensure proper preparation for this
Sacrament.
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lk 1:26-38
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19;
Jn 6:16-21
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY A
M
S
5:00 PM
Ron Pezzillo
6:30 PM
Hilda Abascal
SUNDAY April 3 D
M
S
7:00 AM
People of the Parish
8:15 AM
Intenciones de la familia Orellana Morocho
10:00 AM
Michael Martin
11:15 AM
Michael Menzella
12:30 PM
Mary & Nicholas Gentile
6:30 PM
Andres Angeles
MONDAY April 4—T A
L
7:00 AM
Alice Hoell
8:00 AM
David Velez
12:10 PM
Eileen Redmond
TUESDAY April 5—Vincent Ferrer, priest
7:00 AM
Mary O’Shea
8:00 AM
Mary K. Glynn
12:10 PM
George J. Semler
WEDNESDAY April 6
7:00 AM
Elizabeth Ann Newton
8:00 AM
Patrick O’Shea
12:10 PM
Georgina & Francisco Velez
THURSDAY April 7—John Baptist de la Salle, priest
7:00 AM
Nell O’Shea
8:00 AM
Robert Muchmore
12:10 PM
Brian Kirk
FRIDAY April 8
7:00 AM
Joseph J. Hickey
8:00 AM
Snow Uy (wee)
12:10 PM
Frances Catarcio
SATURDAY April 9
8:00 AM
Patrick Clune
12:10 PM
Rose Marie Kasper
A
M
S
5:00 PM
Maria Tambone
6:30 PM
Nestor y Alba Hincapie
SUNDAY April 10 T
S
E
7:00 AM
Lucio Moreano
8:15 AM
Jaime Ayala
10:00 AM
People of the Parish
11:15 AM
Laura Dugas
12:30 PM
Augustine Akegnan
4:00 PM
In thanksgiving to the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:30 PM
Sonia y Guido Loayza
Our Parish Community prays for the sick:
Mary Badaracco, Evelyn DiDomenic, Ann Enrico, Phyllis Maher, Martin McCormack, Jose & Dorothy Nogueras, Carol Yaner
/Veronic Garaventa, Andrea deGedrinsky, //Peter Klotz, Kristen
Hurley, Cristian Coronel, Luis Abril///Tommy Knowlton, Nilda
M. Redoblado, Fr. Eugene Hazewski, Amy Hsu////Rose Smith,
Phil Marino, Sharon Breheny, Dante Murray, Michelle Murray,
Ann Marquez, Dr. Kailas
Please pray for our Faithful Departed & their loved ones
Rafael Mendoza, James McCarthy, Luis Heribato Calle,
Lilian Yamilete Sanchez, Jeff Romines
Prayer for Our Troops
Lord, hold our troops in your loving
hands. Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us in our
time of need. We ask this through
Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Amen.
Wisdom of the Saints
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself.
— St. Paul
I have never wished for human glory, contempt it was that had
attraction for my heart; but having recognized that this again was
too glorious for me, I ardently desire to be forgotten.
—St. Therese of Lisieux
Satan fears and trembles before humble souls.
—St. Pio of Pietralcina
A Charitable Gift Annuity
With Spring just around the corner, now is a good time to
evaluate your financial planning and ask yourself the question,
Do I have a Will? If not, now is a great time to make a Will and
get your financial affairs in order. Please consider leaving the
parish in your Will. A bequest will ensure that the works of the
parish will continue after your death. If you need information on
how to prepare a Catholic Will, please contact me, Theresa
Lynch, Planned Giving Manager at (973) 497-4042 or by e-mail
at lynchthe@rcan.org.
MEETINGS
Finance Council
Jun 23
7:30
Rectory
Knights of Columbus
Apr 11
8:00
Council Chambers
Spiritual Renewal
Apr 18
7:30
Rectory
Human Concerns
Apr 11
7:00
30 Maple
St. Vincent de Paul
May 17 7:00
Convent
Pastoral Council
Jun 16 7:30
Parish Hall
Amor de Dios
Lunes
7:00
Parish Hall
Rosario
Lunes
7:00
Chapel
CCC
Viernes 7:30
Parish Hall
HT Prayer Group
Thurs.
30 Maple
Fil-Am: Officers
May 07 6:30
Marcelino’s
Fil-Am Ministry
Jun 19
1:30
Parish Hall
Living Stones Comm.
TBA
7:00
Rectory
7:30
STEWARDSHIP
Easter Sunday’s Collection/Colecta de Domingo Pasado:
$29,681.00
Good Friday Collection for Holy Land: $2786.00
Holy Thursday Collection: $2117.00
Palm Sunday Collection: $12,996.00
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Psalm 51, known as the Miserere ... is a penitential prayer in
which the request for forgiveness is preceded by the confession
of sins and in which the one praying allows himself to be purified by the Lord’s love. Thus, he becomes a new creature, capable of obedience, steadfastness of spirit, and of sincere praise.
The “title” that the ancient Hebrew tradition gave to this Psalm
refers to King David and his sin with Bathsheba, the wife of
Uriah. Kind David, called by God to shepherd the people and
guide them on the paths of obedience to divine Law, betrayed
his mission and, after committing adultery with Bathsheba, has
her husband put to death. A terrible sin! The prophet Nathan
shows David his sin and helps him to recognize it. It is the moment of reconciliation with God, in confessing his sin. Here David was humble. He showed greatness!
Those who pray with this Psalm are called to feel the same
sense of remorse and of trust in God, which David had when he
mended his ways and, although the king, he humbled himself
without being afraid to confess his crime and show his misery to
the Lord, yet confident that the Lord’s mercy was assured. What
he had done was not a minor sin, a small lie: he had committed
adultery and murder!
The Psalm begins with these words of supplication:
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love;
according to thy abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my
sin! (vv. 1-2).
The invocation is addressed to the God of mercy in order that,
moved by a love as great as that of a father or mother, he have
mercy, that is, grant grace, show his favor with benevolence and
understanding. It is a heartfelt plea to God, who alone can free
one from sin. Very descriptive images are used: blot out, wash
me, cleanse me. Made manifest in this prayer is man’s true need:
the only thing that we truly need in our life is that of being forgiven, freed from evil and from its consequence of death. Unfortunately, life often makes us experience these situations. In [such
circumstances] we must first trust in mercy. God is greater than
our sin. Let us not forget this: God is greater than our sin!
“Father, I do not know how to say it. I have committed many,
serious [sins]!”. God is greater than all the sins we can commit.
His love is an ocean in which we can immerse ourselves without
fear of being overcome: to God forgiving means giving us the
certainty that he never abandons us. Whatever our heart may
admonish us, he is still and always greater than everything (cf. 1
Jn 3:20), because God is greater than our sin.
In this sense, whoever prays with this Psalm seeks forgiveness, confesses his sin, but in acknowledging it, celebrates
the justice and holiness of God. Moreover he asks to be granted
grace and mercy. The Psalmist trusts in the goodness of God. He
knows that divine goodness is immensely effective, because God
creates what he says. He does not hide the sin but destroys and
blots it out. He blots it out from the very root, not as they do at
the dry cleaners’ when we take a suit and they remove a stain.
No! God blots out our sin from the very root, completely! Therefore the penitent person becomes pure again; every stain is eliminated and now he is whiter than pure snow. We are all sinners.
Is this true? If any of you does not feel you are a sinner, raise
your hand.... No one. We all are sinners. We sinners, with forgiveness, become new creatures, filled by the spirit and full of
joy. Now a new reality begins for us: a new heart, a new spirit, a
new life. We, forgiven sinners, who have received divine grace,
can even teach others to sin no more. “But Father, I am weak, I
fall, I fall”. — “If you fall, get up! Stand up!”. When a child
falls, what does he do? He raises his hand to dad or mom to help
him to get up. Let us do the same! If out of weakness you fall
into sin, raise your hand: the [Father] will take it and help you
get up. This is the dignity of God’s forgiveness! The dignity that
God’s forgiveness gives us is that of lifting us up, putting us
back on our feet, because he created men and woman to stand on
their feet.
The Psalmist says: “Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me. Then I will teach transgressors thy ways, and sinners will return to thee” (vv. 10, 13).
God’s forgiveness is what we all need, and it is the greatest
sign of his mercy. It is a gift that every forgiven sinner is called
to share with every brother and sister he meets. All those whom
the Lord has placed beside us, family, friends, coworkers, parishioners... everyone needs, as we do, the mercy of God. It is beautiful to be forgiven, but you too, if you want to be forgiven, forgive in turn. Forgive! May the Lord allow us, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, to be witnesses to his forgiveness, which purifies the heart and transforms life. Thank
you.
Pope Francis, March 30, 2016
Interested in Going to Fatima and
Lourdes this June but have questions?
Then come to our informational gathering on
April 6 at 7:00 PM
Holy Trinity Convent
20 Pangborn Place
Hackensack NJ 07601
(Behind the school)
Meet Ann Breslin, coordinator the tour and proprietor of Great
Experiences, Inc. and The others who plan on going.
WE ARE LIVING
STONES
Joint Capital Campaign
4 Year Goal: $590,000.00
Pledged: $142,961.00
WE ARE LIVING STONES
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWS
In conjunction with the Archdiocese we are launching a Capital Campaign to raise funds for the painting of the church interior, repairing of the pews, refinishing the doors, and replacing
the roof and façade of the rectory, and maybe even a new AC
for the church.
In the coming weeks we will hear from fellow parishioners
about the importance of giving to the Campaign which benefits
both the parish and the greater Church. A video will be viewed
on the weekend of April 3and we hope you will be able to make
a commitment in the following weeks.
You are also invited to visit the parish website, holytrinity1861.org, wher e ther e is a link to the W e are L iving
Stones website, and there you can make a pledge. Be sure to
designate Holy Trinity Church, Hackensack. That is very important so that we receive our due portion of the campaign.
The We Are Living Stones Committee
Sanctity of Life
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Rachel’s Vineyard retreat for those who have experienced
an abortion is May 13-15 or Sept 9-11, 2016. Call Cheryl
Riley at 973-497-4350 for more info. Confidential.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
IN THE COMMUNITY
LA VIDA ESPIRITUAL
EN LA COMUNIDAD
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Holy Trinity Prayer Group - charismatic prayer every Thursday at 7:30 PM at 30 Maple
Adoration - every first Friday from 12:30 to 10:00 PM
HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE
Thanks to everyone who participated in our peanut butter drive.
We collected well over 300 jars of peanut butter and $75 to
help with shipping costs. It was delivered to the drop-off
point before Easter on the way to Haiti.
We are looking for volunteers to cook &/or serve dinner 1 evening during the week of May 15-22 for the Family Promise
Shelter. If inter ested, please call Denise Gor don at 201774-8805
We are looking for new or gently used baby boy items for a
brand new parishioner. Please drop off items at the rectory.
Please think of us if you or someone you know needs assistance.
Grace to Grief
“Let the Church always be a place of mercy and hope, where
everyone is welcomed, loved, and forgiven.”
~ Pope Francis
The Church can also be a place to heal. We are called to “Be
Merciful like the Father” So many are suffering from the effects
of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Where can they heal?
Where can they feel safe and loved?
The Archdiocese will be sponsoring a “Grief to Grace" retreat
September 11-16, 2016 .This retreat is for those who have suffered from emotional, physical and sexual abuse. If you or
someone you know has been a victim of abuse, please know that
healing is possible. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
For more information Contact Jeanne at Info@GrieftoGrace.org
Also Visit our website: www.GrieftoGrace.org
Or call our Hotline: 610-203-2002
A Pilgrimage to Fatima
& Lourdes
th
To mark the 100 Anniversary
of Our Lady’s Appearance to
3 shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal we will be traveling via TAP Airlines to Portugal, Spain and France
June 1 - 9, 2016
Fatima, Portugal; Salamanca, Spain;
Lourdes, France and more.
MEETING APRIL 6, 7 PM, CONVENT
REGISTRATION FORMS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE
SEE FR. PAUL.
SEND IN THE DEPOSIT
NOW.
DO NOT DELAY.
SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
$2900 p/p DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
$3200 p/p SINGLE OCCUPANCY
PLEASE REGISTER SOON.
Sunday Afternoon Tea
April 10, 2016 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at
St. John’s Knights of Columbus
61 Armour Place, Dumont, NJ
Please join us for a delicious assortment of sandwiches, desserts
and of course Tea.
Look for our Spring Baskets.
Wear your Fanciest Hat and vote for your favorites!
Advance Sales Only
For reservations call Nina at 201-338-2617 or email
Ninad70@aol.com or Laura at labetti250@optonline.net or mail
your reservation and payment to:
Laura Labetti - 250 Dixon Ave., Dumont, NJ 07628.
Please specify children’s age and gender.
NEW HOPE, INC. 31st ANNIVERSARY GALA
"New Hope Building Lives"
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 6:30 10:30pm. Seasons, 664 Pascack Road, Washington Twp. 07676.
$75 per person. Cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, silent auction,
Tricky Tray, raffle, huge 50/50 and dancing. Your generosity
enables us to reach out to first-time single mothers and their
babies so please celebrate with us!
Reservations: Kathy: (201) 573-8697 or kturlick@gmail.com
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS AT SJR
St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, NJ is the site for
sports camps in football and basketball for area youths this
summer.
The SJR Elite Performance Football Camp runs in two
sessions: June 27 – 30; and July 5 - 8. The camp runs daily from
9:00 am to 3:00 pm and is open to boys, grades 4-10. Free Tshirt to campers…guest lecturers… great fun & competition!
The 28th annual Green Knights Basketball Camp, for boys
ages 9 to 15, runs in three sessions: July 11-15; July 18-22; and
July 25-29. The camp day is from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Great
fun & competition… guest lecturers… free basketball & T-shirt
to each camper!
Birth Parents Must Take Action to Preserve Their Privacy
The Catholic Church has provided adoption services and she
promised to honor the privacy of parents & adoptees. But on May
27, 2014, a new law took effect that will allow adoptees to request
& obtain the names of their biological parents beginning Jan. 1,
2017. Any birth parents who wish to preserve their privacy must
submit a Redaction Request Form to the NJ Dept. of Health no
later than December 31, 2016. By filing this form, birth parents
will be able to keep their names off any documents provided by
the State to adoptees or anyone else. The form can be downloaded
at http://nj.gov/health/forms/reg-36c.pdf
If you know anyone who placed a child in adoption, please tell
them that if they do not file a Redaction Request Form, their name
& other info could be given to the adoptee. Anyone needing assistance can call a HELPLINE AT 609-989-4809.
Children’s Choir
A child’s choir is now forming. Children in grades 4
thru 7 are invited to join.
Practice: Tuesdays from 7-7:45 PM in the Choir loft
Directed by Lee Eilert and Lucia Wehr. If interested
please call 201-343-5170 and leave your name, number, and grade level.
Practice begins April 5.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday April 22
FISH & CHIPS DINNER
Take out or Eat in
Music by Virgil
Friday night April 22th - Advanced Ticket Sales Only.
Knights of Columbus and the
Youth Group to sell tickets for their Fish & Chips Dinner,
after masses on Saturday
and Sunday, April 9-10 and April 16-17.
TAKE OUT - $12.00; EAT IN $15.00
Enrich your Spiritual Life
El Coro de Niños
Coro de niños se está formando. Niños que asisten a
los grados 4 a 7 están invitados a unirse.
Reuniones: martes las 7-7:45 PM en el coro.
Ellos serán dirigidos por Lee Eilert y Lucía Wehr. Si
tu estás interesado en unirte por favor llama al 201343-5170 y deja su nombre, teléfono y grado escolar.
La práctica comienza el 5 de abril.
COME AND LISTEN!
An opportunity to increase your faith.
An experience that answers
the deepest questions of your life:
Where is true happiness for me?
What is the meaning of my life?
CATECHESIS FOR ADULTS
AND YOUNG PEOPLE (13 and over)
8 PM
Mondays&Thursdays
Convent@20PangbornPlace
Freechildcarewillbeprovided
STARTS: MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
For information: Contact Fr. Paul
Bishop Barron Program
Untold Blessing: 3 Paths to Holiness
Our ultimate goal is to be a saint. It is our greatest calling and
what is desired for us by our Creator. Bp. Barron paints a beautiful and mysterious image of what it takes to be a follower of
Jesus Christ. He lays out 3 intriguing paths to holiness. He also
shares practical approaches to enhance the journey along these 3
paths.
Path One: Finding the Center
April 2 and April 9
Path Two: Knowing You are a Sinner
April 16 and April 23
Path Three: Your Life is Not about You
April 30 and May 7
Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall
Each video program is 20 minutes followed by a group discussion and prayer. Any questions contact Lynn at 201-342-6304 or
inkycat7@aol.com
Quo Vadis?
“Where are you Going?
A Retreat for Catholic Young Men (Grades 8-11)
The Quo Vadis Retreat is an opportunity to examine where
your life is going. This retreat is designed to help young men
top understand their baptismal call to holiness via the priesthood, religious life, or marriage. On this retreat, you will take
time to ask the Lord where he desires to lead you.
July 13-16, 2016
Immaculate Conception Seminary
Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue,
South Orange, NJ 07079 www.newpriestnj.com
Come Celebrate
the Feast of Divine Mercy
Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 3:00pm
You are invited to an extended celebration of God's great mercy
- a Eucharistic Holy Hour, including, sung recitation of the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Benediction. Bring family,
friends, and all who need to hear God's message of merciful
love. Bilingual (English y Español)
St. Joseph Church
115 East Fort Lee Rd, Bogota, NJ 07603
Interesado en ir a Fátima y Lourdes este
mes de junio pero tiene preguntas?
Entonces venga a nuestra reunión el 6 de abril a las 7:00 PM
Convento Santa Trinidad
20 Pangborn Place
Hackensack NJ 07601
(Detrás de la escuela)
Conocer Ann Breslin, coordinador de la gira y propietario de
Great Experiences, Inc.
y los otros que planean ir.
Queridos Hermanos de Holy Trinity :
Es una Fiesta nueva en la Iglesia, que tiene la particularidad de haber sido solicitada por el mismo Jesucristo a través de Santa Faustina
Kowalska, religiosa polaca de este siglo, quien murió en 1938 a los 33
años de edad y quien fue canonizada por Juan Pablo II precisamente en
esta Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia del año 2000. Nos dijo el Papa
Juan Pablo II el día de la Beatificación de esta Santa de nuestros días:
“Dios habló a nosotros a través de la Beata Sor Faustina Kowalska”.
La devoción de la Divina Misericordia ya se ha ido difundiendo bastante en todo el mundo. Incluye la imagen de Jesús de la Divina Misericordia, la Fiesta, el Rosario de la Misericordia, la Novena (se inicia
cada Viernes Santo y culmina el Sábado antes de la Fiesta), la Hora de
la Gran Misericordia, etc.
El Evangelio nos relata cómo Jesús instituyó el Sacramento de la
Confesión. Pero también Jesús habló a Santa Faustina cosas importantes sobre la Confesión: “Cuando vayas a confesar debes saber que Yo
mismo te espero en el Confesionario, sólo que estoy oculto en el Sacerdote. Pero Yo mismo actúo en el alma. Aquí la miseria del alma se
encuentra con Dios de la Misericordia. Llama a la Confesión Tribunal
de la Misericordia. Y para acogerse a El no nos pide grandes cosas:
sólo basta acercarse con fe a los pies de mi representante (el Sacerdote)
y confesarle con fe su miseria ... Aunque el alma fuera como un cadáver
descomponiéndose (es decir, muerta y descompuesta por el pecado) y
que pareciera estuviese todo ya perdido, para Dios no es así ... ¡Oh!
¡Cuán infelices son los que no se aprovechan de este milagro de la Divina Misericordia!”
¿Qué otras cosas nos ha dicho Dios a través de Santa Faustina Kowalska? “Habla al mundo de mi Misericordia, para que toda la humanidad
conozca la infinita Misericordia mía. Es la señal de los últimos tiempos. Después de ella vendrá el día de la justicia. Todavía queda tiempo... Antes de venir como Juez justo, abro de par en par las puertas de
mi Misericordia. Quien no quiera pasar por la puerta de mi Misericordia, deberá pasar por la puerta de mi Justicia”.
Por Teología sabemos que Dios posee todos sus atributos o cualidades en forma infinita. Así es, infinitamente Misericordioso, pero también infinitamente Justo. Su Justicia y su Misericordia van a la par.
Pero a través de esta Santa de nuestro tiempo nos hace saber que por los
momentos, para nosotros, tiene detenida su Justicia para dar paso a su
Misericordia. No nos castiga como merecemos por nuestros pecados, ni
castiga al mundo como merecen los pecados del mundo, sino que nos
ofrece el abismo inmenso de su Misericordia infinita. Pero si no nos
abrimos a su Misericordia, tendremos que atenernos a su Justicia.
¡Graves palabras del Señor! Por lo demás, coinciden con su Palabra
contenida en el Evangelio... Y llegará el momento de su Justicia ... Llegará … ¿Cómo podemos acogernos a su Misericordia? Veamos qué
nos ha dicho el Señor sobre la Fiesta de hoy: “Deseo que la Fiesta de la
Misericordia sea un refugio y amparo para todas las almas y, especialmente, para los pobres pecadores... Ese día derramo un mar de gracias
sobre las almas que se acerquen al manantial de mi Misericordia. El
alma que se confiese y reciba la Santa Comunión obtendrá el perdón
total de las culpas y de las penas... Que ningún alma tema acercarse a
Mí, aunque sus pecados sean como escarlata” (o sea, muy graves o
muy feos). Así que quien aproveche este ofrecimiento del mismo Dios
para el Día de la Divina Misericordia, queda “¡0 kilómetro!”como si se
acabara de bautizar, totalmente purificado de toda culpa, como si no
hubiera cometido nunca ningún pecado. Sólo hay que confesarse al
menos 7 días antes, estando verdadera y completamente arrepentido.
Además hay que comulgar ese día. ¿Qué más podemos pedir? Más
fácil no puede ser. Es el abismo insondable de la Misericordia Infinita
de Dios, que no desea que nuestro pecado nos lleve a la muerte eterna.
Lo que desea es darnos todas las oportunidades posibles de conversión,
para que podamos tener la Vida Eterna, ésa que nos espera después de
esta vida terrena.
Como si fuera poco, aparte de quedar totalmente preparados
para el Cielo, purificados de toda culpa, si aprovechamos las gracias
que la Misericordia Divina nos tiene para este día, tenemos la promesa
del Señor de que recibiremos lo que pidamos en este día de la Fiesta de
la Divina Misericordia, siempre que lo que solicitemos esté acorde con
la Voluntad de Dios. Para recibir las gracias otorgadas este Día de la
Divina Misericordia, es necesario recibir la Eucaristía y haberse confesado, condición para recibir el perdón total de las culpas y de las penas,
que son consecuencia de nuestros pecados.
La Paz! Padre : J.P. Muralles
SOMOS PIEDRAS VIVAS
Campaña Capital
Meta: $590,000.00
Prometido: $142,961.00
En conjunto con la Arquidiócesis estamos poniendo en marcha
una campaña capital de recaudación de fondos para la pintar el
interior de la iglesia, la reparación de las bancas, renovación del
acabado de las puertas, y la sustitución del techo y la fachada de
la casa parroquial, y tal vez incluso un nuevo AC para la iglesia.
L
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El Sacramento de Reconciliación: El sábado a las 4-4:45 PM
o por cita.
El Sacramento del Bautismo: Por favor llame par a r egistrarse a su niño para el bautismo con anticipación.
Los Sacramentos de Iniciación: Adultos (aquellos tienen 12
años o más) que buscan el bautismo o confirmación debe preguntar acerca de RCIA o Catequesis de Adultos con el Padre.
El Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos: Por favor llame a sacerdote a celebrar este sacramento de sanación y perdón
para alguien que está enfermo gravemente. Favor de no esperar
hasta que el enfermo este inconsciente.
El Sacramento del Matrimonio: Las par ejas deben contactar a un sacerdote con un año de anterioridad a la fecha deseada
del matrimonio. Es un pecado grave no casarse sin el Sacramento o la permisión del obispo.
Ven y Ora con Nosotros
Hora Santa
Santa - Todos los viernes a las 6:30 PM en la iglesia
Adoración - El primer viernes de la mes desde las 12:30 hasta
las 10:00 PM en la capilla
CCC - Una hora de reflexión de la Biblia cada viernes a las
7:30 PM en Salón Parroquial
Amor de Dios - Grupo de Oración todos los lunes a las 7:00
PM en Salón Parroquial
El Rosario - Todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM en la capilla.
REGISTRARSE COMO FELIGRÉS
Ventajas del Registro
1. Elegibilidad para ser un padrino o madrina
2. Las tarifas de feligrés para bodas y funerales
3. Prueba de residencia para la inmigración y una recomendación positiva del párroco que Ud. contribuye a la
sociedad y la iglesia.
4. Recibir los sobres para que pueda contribuir al bienestar de su parroquia.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Holy Trinity Church #007418
34 Maple Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
TELEPHONE
201 343-5170
CONTACT PERSON
Fr. Paul Prevosto
EMAIL: pjprevosto@hotmail.com
SOFTWARE
MSPublisher 2013
Adobe Acrobat XI
Windows 8
TRANSMISSION TIME
Thursday 12:00
SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
April 3, 2016
NUMBER OF PAGES SENT
1 through 8
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Sorry about the lateness. Difficulties at the parish