Vol. 2, No. 5, Sept 2017
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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 14/15, 2017
In today’s Gospel Mt 22:1-10, the parable of the wedding feast, Jesus offers an image of the kingdom of heaven using the symbol of a wedding banquet. In today’s first reading from Isaiah, the Lord’s goodness is apparent in the symbol of a feast of good food and wine. Jesus’ listeners would have been familiar with the image of a wedding feast as a symbol for God’s salvation. They would consider themselves to be the invited guests.
The king twice sends his servants to invite guests to the wedding feast that he is planning for his son. But each time, the invited guests mistreat and kill the servants.
With the invited guests now considered unworthy to attend the king’s wedding feast, the servants are sent out to invite whomever they can find on the roadways.
The guests arrive, but accepting the king’s invitation brings certain obligations. The guest who did not dress in the proper wedding attire is not accepted. The point is, many are invited to the kingdom of heaven, not all are able to meet its requirements. The parable also teaches about humility. Those who assume that they are invited guests may find that they have refused the invitation, and so others are invited in their place. To accept the invitation is also to accept its obligations. Like Matthew’s Jewish and Gentile converts, we too must enter the feast with appropriate wedding garments; that is with repentance for our sins, and a life lived doing good works.
Parish News & Updates
- Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner on Friday, October 27
The Bishop Navagh Knights of Columbus is having a Fish & Chips dinner catered by Tastefully British on Friday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. It will be held at our hall at 84 Lincoln Park Rd in Pequannock. Cost is $15, $14 seniors and $8 kids 10 and under and also includes desserts
and coffee. Chicken and take out orders available. Call Ed at 973-835-4114 for tickets or purchase tickets at the hall on Monday nights after 7:30. - Join the Bishop Navagh Columbiettes: Recruitment Weeked October 21/22The Columbiettes are planning to have a recruitment weekend on October 21st and 22nd. As Catholic women who work with the Knights of Columbus, we hope to make a difference in today’s world, by befriending others and helping when needed with family, church and community.We are thankful to God for all he has given us and we take time to give to others, enjoy fun in friendship, and serve God and Country. Watch for signup opportunities after the Masses/!
- Operation Christmas Child Collection- October 14-31, 2017
In
recent years, Holy Spirit Church has organized “special collections” for various purposes and programs—in addition to our annual coat collection, our angel trees, the baby items collections, and the ShopRite gift cards.This year, we would like to introduce “Operation Christmas Child” as our special project. Operation Christmas Child is program in which individuals, families, churches, schools, and other groups collect shoeboxes and fill them with school supplies, hygiene items, fun toys, and notes of love and encouragement. The shoeboxes are delivered to one of 4500 drop off locations in all 50 States and Puerto Rico. The organization “Samaritan’s Purse” will collect the gift–filled shoeboxes, and deliver them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way.
Our parish collection period will be October 14-31. When shopping, THINK SMALL. All gift items must fit in a shoebox. If 400 parishioners gave even one item, many of which could cost $1-2, we would have enough small gifts to fill 25 shoe boxes!
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors: Check here for September/October Activities
See the Disc-55 Schedule here.
- Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday MorningsBeginning on Tuesday, September 12th Eucharistic Adoration will take place from 9:00am until 10:00am every Tuesday following the weekday 8:30am mass.
- Air Conditioning Update: Donations Needed!Air Conditioning UpdateDuring a recent repair of the air conditioning system in the church, the repair person advised us that the system, which was installed some 32-35 years ago, needs to be replaced. We are currently soliciting bids for a new system and will advise everyone of the amount as soon as possible. We ask that parishioners consider making a donation to cover the cost of the new unit, and installation. Please label your donation “air conditioning” (include your envelope #) and place it in the collection, mail it to the parish office, or drop it in the mail slot at the parish office. All donations will bea great help to the parish, and your continued generosity is always appreciated.
- Diocesan Pilgrimage to National Basilica in October
The Diocese of Paterson will be hosting the 2017 Pilgrimage on October 21st. The trip will provide the faithful the opportunity to join parishioners throughout the dioces
e in a prayer filled day at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. There are two options to participate, a two-day trip which includes visits to the St. Jude Shrine, the Baltimore Basilica and the National Shrine in Washington or the one full day trip to National Shrine in Washington that includes Mass, Confession, Rosary, Divine Mercy, and Catechetical presentations. The flyer with complete information can be found HERE.
- CLERGY SCHEDULE - October 14/15, 2017
Clergy Schedule
4:30PM Fr. David
7:30AM Fr. David
9:00AM Fr. David
11:00AM Fr. Ed Lambro
7:00PM Fr. David
- 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. Przemyslaw Nowak
(Fr. Shemik)
(In residence during breaks from Catholic U.)
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
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 @ 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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