January 11 - Saint Peter Church, Belleville, NJ

ST. PETER’S CHURCH
— A Roman Catholic Parish Community —
Belleville
155 William Street
Founded 1837
New Jersey 07109
Served By
Pastor:
Fr. Ivan Sciberras
Parochial Vicar:
Fr. Wojciech B. Jaskowiak
In Residence:
Fr. Giovanni Rizzo
Deacons:
Mr. Julio Roig
Mr. Guillermo J. Valladares
Elementary School Principal:
Mrs. Phyllis A. Sisco
Parish Catechetical Coordinator: Mrs. Lisa A. Melillo
Director of Music:
Parish Secretary:
Business Manager:
Parish Trustees:
Mr. John Christian Colaneri
Sr. Vilma Orejola, FLP
Mrs. Linda Makofka
Mrs. Nancy Adessa
Mr. Thaddeus Rajnes
Pastoral Council President:
Mr. Gary Hinton
Christian Marriage
The couple should contact a parish priest or deacon one
year before the desired date for the marriage to ensure
proper preparation for the Sacrament. Couples are not to
make FIRM plans for the reception PRIOR to speaking
with a parish priest or deacon.
The Lord’s Day: Saturday Eve: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7, 8:30 10, 11:30 a.m.,
1 p.m. Spanish
Sacraments for the Sick/Homebound
Anointing: Anytime upon request in the home of the sick.
Communion: A Priest, Deacon or Eucharistic Minister of
the parish will bring Holy Communion to those
parishioners confined to home. Please notify the Rectory
when someone is ill or admitted to the hospital.
Weekdays:
Monday to Friday:
9:00 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
7:00 p.m.
(Evening Mass in the Retreat House Chapel)
Saturday:
8:00 a.m.
For information about acquiring a plot, or to make a
donation to our Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, please
contact Mrs. Linda Makofka at the Rectory.
We invite You to Celebrate the Eucharist
Novena
Infant Baptism
Spanish - Second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
English - Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
Parents must register by calling the Rectory at least one
month in advance. Baptism Instruction held the week
before the Baptism. Proposed godparent/s need to be
living in accordance to the teachings of the Catholic
Church, and are asked to attend the Baptism Instruction
along with the child’s parents.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. or anytime at the Rectory
upon an appointment with a priest.
Rectory
973-751-2002
Fax: 973-751-6201
School
973-759-3143
(offices open at 9 a.m.)
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Religious Education
973-751-4290
www.spbnj.org
Miraculous Medal Novena - Mondays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Teaching the Good News
St. Peter Elementary School - Pre K through 8
http://www.stpeter-school.org
Religious Education
Kindergarten through Eighth grades
Contact Lisa Melillo - 973-751-4290
Coordinadora de Clases de Religión en español
(Confirmación de Adultos)
Elena Ayala:973-2017-3623
Cemetery
973-751-2002
Social Service Hotline
(Catholic Community Services)
973-266-7991
1-800-227-7413
The Baptism of the Lord † January 11, 2015
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January 11, 2015
A Word from the Pastor …
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Today the Christmas Season draws to a close, as the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord.
Saint John Paul II, in promulgating the Five Mysteries of the Light in 2002, wrote about Christ’s own baptism:
The Baptism in the Jordan is first of all a mystery of light. Here, as Christ descends into the
waters, the innocent one who became “sin” for our sake (cf. 2Cor 5:21), the heavens open
wide and the voice of the Father declares him the beloved Son (cf. Mt 3:17 and parallels), while
the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the mission which he is to carry out.
One of the sites that we visited during the Year of Faith Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2013 was the
Jordan River Valley. We noticed that in choosing to be baptized by John in the Jordan, Jesus descended into
the lowest point on the face of the earth. There we learn so much from the holy humility of Christ, who not
only consented to take upon himself our frail humanity, but also lined up among sinners to receive John’s baptism of repentance.
St. Maximus of Turin’s explanation as to why Jesus received John’s baptism is very poignant: “Christ is baptized, not to be made holy by the water, but to make the water holy, and by his cleansing to purify the waters
which he touched.” In Christ, therefore, our human frailty is touched, enlightened, transformed and divinized.
As we celebrate today’s feastday, we are all called to reflect upon the gift of our own baptism. God was able
to make use of our parents - or, in the case of those who received baptism as youth or adults, their journey of
faith – to make us taste eternal life. Baptism is not something that we received because we earned or deserved: it is purely a gift of a loving God. Pope Francis continue encourage each one of us to investigate the
date of our baptism, and cherish it!
In order for us to grow in our faith, some elements are necessary:
 Gratitude towards God – once we lose gratitude, life becomes a drudgery and we start to see ourselves as
victims as soon as suffering or injustice appear;
 Faith is a way – the Christian is never static, but always on the move, spiritually-speaking. Like Abraham,
 we are called to follow the Lord’s lead. As the saying goes, “many folks want to serve God, but only as
advisers.” Such a system goes not work with God!
 Cheerfulness in adversity - God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage! Storms and struggles are
part-and-parcel of Christian life. Events in our life which we despise might be exactly what we need to
grow in our closeness with the Lord.
 Ends in Jerusalem and beyond – a Christian cannot expect to be treated differently from his Master: in today’s society, we are not to expect to be applauded for being disciples of Christ. But just as Christ rose
from the dead, so will all who are in Christ.
 Never walk alone – the beauty of Christian life is that we do not travel alone, but as part of a pilgrim
Church. Through the liturgical celebrations, most especially the Eucharist, we sense the support of our
fellow travels. There is no one who has nothing to offer in the awesome Church we belong to!
A blessed Sunday to all!
Fr. Ivan Sciberras
pastor@spbnj.org
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FINANCE
12-25-2014
12-28-2014
12-28-2014
01-01-2014
01-05-2015
01-05-2015
Christmas Collection
Feast of the Holy Family
Assessment Collection
Solemnity of Mary
Epiphany Sunday
Building Fund
CHRIST WITH CHILDREN—HOLY HOUR
$ 12,948
$ 6,207
$ 1,877
$ 3,498
$ 5,666
$ 2,192
For all parishioners who use Church envelopes,
contribution statements will be mailed by 1-31-2015.
If you need your statement before that date please call
Linda (973-751-2002). Thank you!
WORD CLUSTER
This cluster helps our parish proclaim and teach the
good news of Jesus Christ and forms Christian
disciples. For information on this cluster, call Angie Stefanelli
at 973-759-5252.
“There is more happiness in giving than receiving.” Acts 20:35
All children 5 and above from our parish are invited to
adore Christ-the Eucharist on Monday, January 12 at
7:30 pm in St. Peter's Church.
FIRST RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20
Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28
Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39
Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45
Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12
Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10;
1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
The CHURCH SANCTUARY LAMP will
burn the week beginning January 11th in
thanksgiving for the 51st wedding
anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Rolando
Policarpio.
About 150 students will be celebrating their First Penance
on Saturday, January 17th and the following Saturday,
January 24th (Please Note: If you are not sure when your
child is scheduled to receive his/her sacrament, please call
the Religious Education Office 973-751-4290).
Both celebrations will be held at 11 am in the Church. We
will have English and Spanish speaking confessors available.
Family members are invited to approach the Sacrament,
after the children have confessed.
The BLESSED MOTHER LAMP will burn
the week beginning January 11th in loving
memory of Florence Rossi at the request of
James Rossi.
The ST. JOSEPH LAMP will burn the
week beginning January 11th in loving
memory of Fr. Mark O’Connell at the request of Peg & Roy Chrobocinski.
The BREAD used at our Eucharistic Celebrations
week beginning January 11th was donated in loving
memory of John Paparazzo at the request of his wife,
Angie.
The WINE used at our Eucharistic Celebrations
week beginning January 11th was donated in loving memory of Elizabeth Ferris at the request of Sharon Senatore.
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SAINT PETER’S THIS WEEK
MONDAY,
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Saturday, January 10
5:30 Harold Groome, rq Anna Groome
Sunday, January 11
7:00 Thomas Palmieri, rq Orsogno Family
8:30 Joseph Hughes, rq Sauchelli Family
10:00 Lois J. Nejman, rq Husband Ed & Family
11:30 Maria Solimine rq Barbara & Frank Marino
1:00 Nelly Oliva, rq Family Diana
Monday, January 12
9:00 Hector Hernandez, rq Canosa Family
7:00 For the intentions of Sr. Miryam Kibsah
of the Good Shepherd, rq John Grimes
Tuesday, January 13
9:00 Eduardo Rosa, rq Maureen Carbone
Wednesday, January 14
9:00 Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Rudy & Evelyn Acuña
7:00 Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Jean Percario
Thursday, January 15
9:00 Alice Moroz, rq Evangeline Go
Friday, January 16
9:00 Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Connie Canosa
7:00 For the intentions of Sr. Miryam Kibsah
of the Good Shepherd, rq Cayanan Family
Saturday, January 17
8:00 All Souls, rq Dan Bui & Family
5:30 Most Rev. James T. McHugh
Sunday, January 18
7:00 Peter & Cecelia Begans, rq James F. Begans
8:30
Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Nguyen Family
10:00 Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Jenny Welenofsky
11:30 Louis Augustowicz,
rq Yolanda & Luis Quintana & Family
1:00 Ilse Daemisch de Manrique,
rq Augustin & Maria Elena
January 12
Basketball Practice, Gym
Holy Hour for Children, Church
Classes de Religion, Jovenes y Adultos,
Casa de Retiros Juan XXIII
TUESDAY, January 13
St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
6:00 pm
Basketball Practice, Gym
7:00 pm
Confirmation Class, School
7:00 pm
Confirmation Retreat/Volunteer Meeting,
School
7:30 pm
Neo-Catechumenal Way, School Annex
WEDNESDAY, January 14
6:00 pm
Basketball Practice, Gym
7:30 pm
Neo-Catechumenal Way, School Annex
8:00 pm
Vietnamese Prayer Group, Chapel
THURSDAY, January 15
10:00 am
Esposas Con Cristo, RMR 1
6:00 pm
Basketball Practice, Gym
7:00 pm
Bible Class, RMR 1
7:30 pm
Legion of Mary, RMR 3
7:30 pm
Youth Group (Jovenes Creyentes),
Church Basement
FRIDAY, January 16
6:00 pm
Basketball Practice, Gym
7:00 pm
NA Support Group, Church Basement
7:30 pm
John XXIII—Couples Classes, RMR 1
SATURDAY, January 17
St. Anthony, Abbott
11:00 am
First Penance, Church
1:00 pm
Confessions, Church
7:00 pm
John XXIII Couples Workshop, Cafeteria
7:30 pm
NCW Mass, School Annex
SUNDAY, January 18
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 am—9:45 am CCD Class, School
10:00 am & 1:00 pm - Children Liturgy of the Word, Church
Pray for these in our community who are ill among us Maria Jose Alfonso,
Dolores Bowie, Frank Bradley, Jamie Canal, Janet Cebellis, Evelyn DiChiara, Delaine Kurbyla,
Felipe LaRiba, Fran Lombard, Barbara Mende, Antonio Rosa, Ana Salazar, Marie McConnon, Ana
Challenger, Tony De Sent, Riley Hayes-Lopez, Margaret Steinhauser, Casey Paradine, Ethel
Thomas, Gordon Gladden, Carmella Parilla, Phyliss Bocchino, Orlando Perry, Alice McCants, Oscar
Reyes, Alicia & Miguel Encalada, Robert Brinkerhoff, Edward Matera, Carmen Ravancho, Geza
Roman, Celeste Rodriguez, Anthony Barbara, Jean Rolli, Andy Valladares, John Sabbak, Noah &
Jacob Ferreira, Bryan Reedy, Carmen Romero, Ana Frederick, Patricia Concata, Agnes Colaneri,
Mary Kay Wright, Julia Diaz, Awilda Diaz, Bill De Paola, Riley June Nazario, Lucy Sasso, Joan
Holly, Luciana Leeman, Willy Lema, Elizabeth Aponte, Victoria Otero and all people wishing to
remain nameless. Let us also pray for those who have recently died especially Irma
Maisonave and Enrique Valladares.
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POPE FRANCIS ON THE CENTRAL ROLE OF MOTHERS
IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
“The first day of the year is the feast day of the Mother
of God, followed by the Epiphany, which recalls the visit of the
Magi. The evangelist Matthew writes, 'And when they were
come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his
mother, and fell down, and worshipped him.' It was the Mother
who, after having generated Him, presents the Son to the
world. She gives us Jesus, she shows Jesus to us.” With these
words Pope Francis began the first catechesis of the Wednesday morning General Audiences of 2015, which he dedicated to
the figure of the mother, both in the family and in the Christian community.
“Every human being owes his or her life to a mother,
and almost always owes much of his or her subsequent existence, human and spiritual formation, to her,” affirmed the
Pope. “However, although the mother is highly exalted from a
symbolic point of view, she is listened to and helped very little
in daily life, and her central role in society is not given much consideration. On the contrary, often the
willingness of mothers to sacrifice themselves for their children is exploited in order to save on social
expenditure.”
Even in the Christian community, the mother is not always given due consideration. “Yet at the
centre of the life of the Church there is the Mother of Jesus. … It is necessary to better understand their
daily struggle to be efficient at work and attentive and affectionate at home; we must better understand
what they aspire to in order to express the best and most authentic results of their emancipation.”
Mothers are “the strongest antidote to individualism. … They are those who most hate war,
which kills their children. They bear witness to the beauty of life. Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero
said that mothers live a 'maternal martyrdom.’ In his homily at the funeral of a priest killed by death
squads, Archbishop Romero said, echoing Vatican Council II, 'We must all be willing to die for our Faith,
even if the Lord does not grant us this honor... Giving life does not only mean being killed; giving life,
having the spirit of martyrdom, is giving in duty, in silence, in prayer, in the honest fulfilment of one's
duty; in that silence of everyday life, giving life a little at a time. Yes, as it is given by a mother, who
without fear, with the simplicity of maternal martyrdom, conceives a child in her womb, gives him life,
nurses him, nurtures him and cares for him with affection. It is giving life. It is martyrdom.' Yes, being
a mother does not mean merely bringing a child into the world, but it is also a choice of life, the decision
to give life.”
“A society without mothers would be an inhuman society, as mothers always know how to show
tenderness, devotion and moral strength, even in the moments of greatest difficulty. Mothers often also
transmit the deepest sense of religious practice. … It is a message that mothers who believe know how
to transmit without much explanation; this arrives later, but the seed of faith is planted in those first
precious moments. Without mothers … faith would lose a good part of its simple, profound warmth.”
“And the Church is a mother,” exclaimed the Pope. “We are not orphans; we are children, we have a
mother – the Virgin, Mother Church and our mother. We are not orphans, we are children of the
Church, we are the children of Mary and of our mother.
Thank you, dear mothers, for what you are in the family and for what you give to the Church and
to the world. And to you, our beloved Church, thank you for being a mother. And to you, Mary, mother of
God, thank you for presenting us to Jesus”.
Following the catechesis, the Holy Father, who last Sunday announced a Consistory for February
during which he will create 20 new cardinals for the Church, greeted, among others, a delegation of
French imams engaged in dialogue between Islam and Christianity, and a group of Polish survivors of
the Auschwitz concentration camp, freed seventy years ago.
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Saint Peter School
forming the future with Purpose,
Passion and Power!
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK. . .
During the course of the school year our students participate in a variety of contests. This year
the fourth grade students entered the annual Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey 2014-2015 Fourth
Grade Folder competition. Students from schools
across New Jersey submitted posters reflecting the
theme of “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs”. Over
5500 artworks were submitted from nearly 400
schools. Thirty finalists were selected. Congratulations to St. Peter School fourth grader Madison
Milla, one of the finalists. Two Grand Prize winners
will be announced in April at a special awards ceremony. Congratulations to Madison and Good Luck!
Many of our students who graduated from
St. Peter’s continue to achieve. Congratulations to
Mark Vintayen, an alum of our school, who was
awarded second place in the Knights of Columbus
International Catholic Citizenship essay contest. He
earned second place in all countries where the
Knights have councils. He currently attends Queen
of Peace High School in North Arlington. We are so
proud of our students, present and past and ask that
St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, continue to bless
them and their families.
THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FOR INNER-CITY CHILDREN
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children
invites you to apply for a partial-tuition scholarship for
your child for the 2015-2016 school year beginning January 1, 2015. Applications will be available by visiting our
website at www.sficnj.org. Partial-tuition scholarship are
awarded based on financial need without regard to race,
religion or ethnicity.
The deadline to submit your completed application is April 15, 2015.
Being a current scholarship recipient does not
guarantee an automatic scholarship award for the 20152016 school year. Current recipients as well as all new applicants must submit a completed application every year
along with $30 application fee and the required financial
documentation. In addition, all previous financial award
amounts are not guaranteed and can be changed from year
to year.
All applicants will be notified of our decision on
or before May 29, 2015.
FROM THE TREASURY
OF CATHOLIC PRAYERS
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
TO THE PRIESTLY AND RELIGIOUS LIFE
Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, show forth, we beseech Thee, in Thy Church the Holy Spirit with whose power
the apostles were so abundantly filled. We thank Thee for
the blessings bestowed upon the work of priests and religious; and we pray that Thou wilt add to the number of
those who now pray, labor, and sacrifice themselves for Thy
glory and the salvation of souls. Give them unselfish zeal for
Thy glory. O good Jesus, give us more priests and religious
after Thine own Heart! Amen.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“After me who comes he who is mightier than
I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy
to stoop down and untie” - Mark 1:7
We are put on this earth to love God, love our
neighbor and make disciples. How many times
does our own pride and ego get in the way on fulfilling God’s plan for us? Humbling ourselves before God and putting Him first in all things
should be our priority.
BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS
The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of
Newark sponsors three support groups for Parents Grieving
the Death of a Child. Groups meet year ‘round on the first
Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM (July and August at
7:00 PM) at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd
Avenue, Bloomfield, and on the third Monday of each
month at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge. The Support Group for Fathers Who Have
Lost a Child meets quarterly at Notre Dame Parish Center,
359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell. There is no preregistration for any of the groups, and there is no fee. For
further information about meeting times and dates, please
contact the Office of Family Life at 973-497-4327 or email
(mccormja@rcan.org).
Mother Seton Regional High School
One Valley Rd., Clark, NJ 07066
732-382-1952 FAX 732-382-4725
Website: www.motherseton.org
OPEN HOUSE:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
for girls in grades 5-8:
“High School Night”
SECCIÓN HISPANA
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
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CRISTO CON LOS NIÑOS — HORA SANTA
Heb 1:1-6; Sal 97 (96):1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mc 1:14-20
Heb 2:5-12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:21-28
Heb 2:14-18; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9; Mc 1:29-39
Heb 3:7-14; Sal 95 (94):6-11; Mc 1:40-45
Heb 4:1-5, 11; Sal 78 (77):3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mc 2:1-12
Heb 4:12-16; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mc 2:13-17
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7-10;
1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
CONFESIONES
Cada Sabado del año de 1pm hasta 2pm un sacerdote es disponible en la iglesia para escuchar confesiones.
RETIRO DEL VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL
Auspiciado por: La Oficina del Respeto o la Vida
Arquidiócesis de Newark
¿Sufre por haber abortado? ¿Tiene sentimientos de culpabilidad y
ansiedad? ¿Sufre de depresión? ¡Hay esperanza! Retiros del Viñedo
de Raquel ofrecen esperanza y sanación para el síndrome postaborto.
Cuando: enero 30 a febrero 1, 2015
Adonde: Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center
499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032
Costo: se pide donación de $150 (si no tiene todo el dinero, le podemos ayudar) para cubrir todos los gastos del retiro.
Para más información contactarse son Rosa al (908) 837-9474 o al
correo: rosearie@yahoo.com. Todas las llamadas e informacion
que obtengamos serán confidenciales.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
¿Recuerdas tu bautismo? Permítanme compartir mi
testimonio. No recuerdo los eventos del día en que me bautizaron, pero tengo años recordando que, gracias a Dios y mis padres, estoy bautizado. Trato de vivir mi vida recordando mi
bautismo, buscando que mi comportamiento sea digno de una
persona bautizada.
Fui bautizado al mes de haber nacido, y confirmado
cuando tenía sólo un añito (eran otros tiempos). Hice mi primera (y no última) comunión a los siete años. Continuaba asistiendo a las clases de catecismo (doctrina), no obstante, cuando cumplí 17 años, sentí que algo me faltaba. Mis amigos protestantes me invitaban a sus Iglesias, pero yo buscaba a Dios en
mi Iglesia católica. Un día, gracias al grupo carismático recibí el
bautismo en el Espíritu Santo y desde ese momento mi vida
cambió. Ahora sé que el Espíritu lo había recibido en mi Bautismo, Confirmación y Primera Comunión, lo único que debía
hacer era permitirle actuar en mi vida. Creo que en la vida de
muchos cristianos, el Espíritu Santo sigue esperando que le den
permiso de actuar. Y tú, ¿qué esperas? Pídele al Espíritu que se
mueva en tí y vive tu Bautismo.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Invitamos a todos los niños de 5 en adelante de nuestra
parroquia regocijarse de Cristo Eucaristía el día lunes 12
de enero a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia de San Pedro.
PRIMERA CONFESION DE NINOS
Entre este sabado, enero 17 y el
proximo (sabado 24), alrededor de
150 ninos y ninas de nuestra parroquia recibiran el Sacramento de la
Penitencia (Confesion) por primera
vez. Las dos celebraciones tendran
lugar a las 11AM en la Iglesia. Padres
de estos ninos que no estan seguros
en que fecha sus hijos recibiran el Sacramento, favor de
llamar la oficina del Catecismo (973-751-4290) cuanto antes. Invitamos a los familiares de los ninos para que ellos
tambien se acercen al Sacramento cuando todos los ninos
habran celebrado el Sacramento de la Confesion.
NUESTRA SEÑORA
DE LA ALTAGRACIA
Invitamos a toda la comunidad hispana, y muy especialmente a la comunidad Dominicana a unirse al Triduo y
Misa que celebraremos en
honor a la Protectora de la
Republica Dominicana, La
Virgen de la Altagracia. Iniciaremos con el Triduo del
Santo Rosario desde el Jueves
22 de Enero hasta el Sábado
24 de Enero a las 7:00 pm en la Casa de Retiros (Antiguo
Convento). También les invitamos a participar en la Santa
Misa en su honor la cual será celebrada el Domingo 25 de
enero a la 1:00 pm. Luego de la misa, ese día tendremos
un compartir en la cafetería de la escuela St. Peter con
comida típica dominicana. Si desean donar algún plato o
colaborar de alguna manera, favor contactar a Martha
Rodríguez (862-201-6349) o Lucina Pellicia (862-5761441). Favor correr la voz para que todos honremos a
nuestra Virgen de la Altagracia. Les esperamos a todos.