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The Second Sunday of Advent
Decembe 9, 2018
In today's Gospel (Lk 3:1-6), Luke draws our attention to political and historical detail. Luke shows that salvation is for all people and situated in world events. Luke lists the political and religious leaders at the time of John's appearance in the desert. Salvation is understood as God's breaking into this political and social history.
The three Synoptic Gospels—Mark, Matthew, and Luke—confirm to the importance of the baptism of John in preparing for Jesus. Only the Gospel of Luke, however, extends the connection between these two men to their birth. The first two chapters of Luke's Gospel contain the Infancy Narrative, which tells about the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. These stories set the stage for the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Advent is also the perfect season for us to notice how God is working in our lives to bring us closer to him. Through the words of John the Baptist, we are being challenged to “prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”
John's preaching of the coming of the Lord is a key theme of the Advent season. As John's message prepared the way for Jesus, we too are called to prepare ourselves for Jesus' coming. We respond to John's message by repentance and reform of our lives. We are also called to be prophets of Christ, who announce by our lives the coming of the Lord, as John did.
This is a season of expectation, of hope, and joy. It is a time for us to listen again to God's promise of deliverance and reconciliation. It is a time for us to be reassured of His relentless love for each and all of us.
Parish News & Updates
- Grains of Hope Contributions Needed Now for March Packing Event
Your contributions to support the Grains of Hope Community Meal Packing event on March 24th are needed now. Sponsorship forms are available at the doors of the church if you wish to use them. You can always make a contribution in any amount by mailing your check (marked for "GoH-HS") direct to Community Partners for Hope PO Box 532 in Pompton Plains, dropping your support in the wooden collection boxes at the main and wing doors of church, or in a marked envelope in the collection basket. Thank You!
- Support "Grains of Hope" With Bardi's December 3-9
Come to Bardi’s any day December 3-9, 2018 for lunch or dinner and present tha attached coupon. PLEASE CLICK HERE. Bardi’s will donate a portion of your check to support Grain of Hope ongoing efforts in our community to fight against hunger and food insecurity in NJ and beyond.
- Tenth Annual Maureen Piccoli Concert on Sunday, December 9 at 3:00PM
On Sunday, December 9 at 3PM at Holy Spirit Church "The Holy Spirit Maureen Piccoli Foundation for the Performing Arts" will present “Lessons In Carols” featuring the children of Holy Spirit School. Free will offering will benefit the Holy Spirit School Performing Arts Program. Please see attached flyer for details.
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors: Oct., Nov., Dec. Schedule
Click HERE for DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors' Schedule for Oct., Nov., and December.
- CLERGY SCHEDULE December 8/9, 2018
Clergy Schedule
5:00PM Fr. David
7:30AM Fr. David
9:00AM Fr. David
11:00AM Fr. David 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
Parish Trustees:
Mrs. Kathleen Bekker
Mr. G. Michael Foulon
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
Saturday
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
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 @ 9:00AM
Fridays @ 9:00AM
Reconciliation:
Saturday
4:00 to 4:30PM
Saturday
4:00 to 4:30PM
Holy Day Masses:
As Announced.
As Announced.
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