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Please join Fr. David Monteleone, Pastor, as he celebrates the Holy Mass for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 16/17, 2021. The Mass may be viewed HERE.
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 17, 2021
John 1:35-42
John 1:35-42
The gospel of John offers a different perspective when it comes to certain aspects of Jesus’ life and the response he evokes. This is very clear in today’s gospel text which tells of the call of the first disciples. In Mark’s Gospel for next week, Jesus simply says ‘Follow me’ and they do.
John, however, describes something of a process whereby first they come to know something of Jesus through the word of the Baptist who calls him the Lamb of God. They follow behind Jesus, interested to know where he lives and Jesus in turn invites them to ‘Come and see.’ As the gospel stories progress, it becomes clear that this invitation is actually a call to discipleship, to embark on a journey of faith during which they will come to a greater understanding of who Jesus is and what it means to be with him.
We need time for the best things in life to come to fruition. Love grows in marriage, friendship and family over many years. It has significant moments but often it cannot be rushed. Jesus’ disciples were invited to stay with him the rest of that day to get to know him; it would not happen immediately at the river. ‘Rest of the day’ would mean a very long time.
How well do I know Jesus? How much do I know about him? These are two different types of knowledge, like I can know everything about a person and not know the person.
What do I find out in this reading about Jesus? He is one who does not force himself on people – he asks ‘what do you want?’ He likes an honest answer. He looks into people and sees more to them, like he did with Peter and gave him a new name. He saw faithfulness in Peter even though others would see weakness.
In prayer Jesus has time for each of us. They stayed with him for a long time and he does not seem to hurry them. The Lord is not in a hurry with us in any way except to love us.
Let the words, ‘Come and see’ echo in your mind and heart today and this week.
Lord, thank you for calling me to the Eucharist;
thank you for calling me into prayer.
Excerpted from https://www.catholicireland.net/?homilies=second-sun-in-ord-time
Parish News & Updates
- "Welcome Home" Confessions to Begin Feb. 22 (Mondays in Lent)
“Welcome Home” is a diocesan initiative to invite all Catholics to experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Confessions will be held Mondays: February 22 through March 22, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in every Catholic Church in the Diocese of Paterson. Don’t be afraid! Information will be provided. Ask the priest to help you. Experience the gracious mercy of God!
www.WelcomeHomeToHealing.org - Adult Confirmation Program to Begin Feb. 7
Do you know any adults (anyone over 18) who need to receive the sacrament of Confirmation? Holy Spirit’s adult Confirmation program will begin on February 7th. This adult confirmation program is a process of faith formation that involves prayer, instruction, and discernment within the context of a small faith community.
Adults in this program can expect to be confirmed at the end of April. For more information about this program, please contact Steve Kass at 973-879-3102 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- School Calendar Raffle Winners: January 10 - 16, 2021The following are the Holy Spirit School calendar raffle winners for this week:
January 10, 2021 Meredith Mascitello Tix#1799 $100.00
January 11, 2021 Charles Hanabergh Tix#3259 $50.00
January 12, 2021 Elaine Hughes Tix#1301 $75.00
January 13, 2021 Mike Sinning Tix#2655 $50.00
January 14, 2021 Kim Urban Tix#3067 $50.00
January 15, 2021 Alexander & Desiree Tan Tix#2806 $50.00
January 16, 2021 Melinda Simpson Tix#0909 $50.00
Cumulative list of 2021 winners can be viewed here.
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Do you know any adults who need to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is the process by which adults are formally received into the Roman Catholic Church. RCIA is for adults who were never baptized, or were baptized in
another Christian tradition or those who were baptized as Catholics and never received Confirmation or First Eucharist. RCIA is a process of adult faith formation
that involves prayer, instruction, and discernment within the context of a small faith community.For more information about the RCIA process at Holy Spirit, please contact Steve Kass at 973-879-3102 or stephenbkass@ gmail.com.
- RECENT CATHOLIC NEWS
- 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
Deacon Michael Scruggs
Parish Trustees:
Mrs. Kathleen Bekker
Mr. G. Michael Foulon
Holy Spirit Church
318 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pequannock, NJ 07440
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318 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pequannock, NJ 07440
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