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Pentecost Sunday
May 19/20, 2018
Pentecost Sunday, which falls 50 days after Easter, celebrates the Holy Spirit descending upon the Apostles; and the season of Easter concludes with today's celebration.
Today’s reading is a continuation of the Last Supper Discourse. In the context of today’s Gospel (Jn 20:19-23) Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the work that he has begun: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
After Jesus had ascended to heaven, the apostles and disciples returned to the Holy City and remained together in the Upper Room, the place where Jesus had appeared to them.
As they were together praying, the Holy Spirit descended upon them. The descent was internal and invisible although accompanied by certain visible phenomena.
“Suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit enabled them.”Acts 2:1-6
Jesus reassures the disciples that when he is gone spirit of truth will guide them. There will be no need for them to remain locked in the upper room in fear.
We have a world that is much different than the first disciple’s world. We have the Holy Spirit given to us in Baptism and Confirmation, and in that way, we are no different than those who gathered in the upper room. On that first Pentecost when they left the room to meet the crowd, the Spirit was immediately present. The disciples spoke in tongues and the crowd at once understood even though they spoke different languages. Spirit was working inside of each of them. That’s how the spirit works in each of us. There is no need to stay locked in the room. Go out with the Holy Spirit and feed the hungry, cloth the naked, and heal the sick. That is what Christians do with the power of the Spirit.
Parish News & Updates
- Participate with Holy Spirit in the Memorial Day Parade: May 28, 2018Holy Spirit Church will have a welcoming table during the parade with prayer cards and free lemonade & water. Volunteers will be needed–we’d love for you to join us! Since the parade passes directly in front of our church, we thought it would be appropriate to share some Holy Spirit withthe town.Anyone who would like to participate should contact Meredith Mascitello by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 973-413-9868.
- Corpus Christi Food Drive: June 2/3, 2018The Annual Paterson Diocese Corpus Christi Food Drive will take place on June 2-3, 2018, the weekend of the Feast of Corpus Christi. Our parish has onceagain been asked to donate Oatmeal, Farina and Toothpaste.
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors May and June Activities
Please click here to view the Disc-55 March and April 2018 Activity Flyer.
- CLERGY SCHEDULE May 26/27, 2018
Clergy Schedule
5:00PM Fr. David
7:30AM Fr. David
10:30PM Fr. Robert Norton
7:00PM Fr. Ed Lambro
- RECENT CATHOLIC NEWS
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
What is R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the coming home of any adult into the full and warm embrace of God the Father and Holy Mother Church. It is a joyous time of growth, healing, and love in the life of any adult who comes to a relationship of faith, hope and love in God through Jesus Christ. Receiving the Sacraments of Initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist, the adult catechumen or candidate is welcomed into the full life of the Church and encouraged to engage in the life and ministries of the Church as faith leads to action.
The adult catechumen or candidate is also exposed to the life of holiness, a call from God experienced by all people, and the many ways he or she can live that call as a servant of Christ and His Church. The catechumen or candidate is exposed to the different spiritual traditions of the Church, as well as her charitable and liturgical activities and ministries, so that he or she can find a home in the life of the Church and contribute his or her gifts and talents to the building up of the kingdom of God.
RCIA is an 8-month process by which adult, baptized Catholics complete their sacraments of initiation, and those who would like to become Catholic for the first time receive their sacraments, is beginning registration now. If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining these sessions, please call the Parish Office at (973) 696-1234.
- Visits for the Homebound
If you know of someone who is homebound and would like to schedule a visit from one of our Eucharistic Ministers for Holy Communion, please have them call the Parish Office at (973) 696-1234. Homebound individuals who would like a visit from Fr. David for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick or the Sacrament of Reconciliation may also call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit.
About Us
Rev. David Monteleone Pastor
Rev. Mr. Michael Scruggs, Deacon
Rev. Mr. Gary Zack, Deacon
Parish Trustees:
Mrs. Kathleen Bekker
Mr. Louis Piccoli
Holy Spirit Church
318 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pequannock, NJ 07440
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 3:00PM
318 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pequannock, NJ 07440
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 3:00PM
Phone
973-696-1234
973-696-1234
Weekend Masses
(Summer Schedule: Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Saturday
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
10:30AM
7:00PM
Weekday Masses:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM
Monday - Friday
8:30AM
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesdays
9AM to 10:00AM (following the 8:30AM Mass)
Rosary and Miraculous Medal Novena
Fridays @ 8:00AM
Fridays @ 8:00AM
Reconciliation:
Saturday
4:00 to 4:30PM
Saturday
4:00 to 4:30PM
Holy Day Masses:
As Announced.
As Announced.
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