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The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 16, 2020
Matthew continues the Sermon on the Mount with a three-part instruction by Jesus on the Way of Life in the kingdom of heaven. Today’s reading is part one and deals with the Law. Part two deals with worship and religious practice and contains the Lord’s Prayer. Part three deals with trusting God and deeds of loving service to our neighbor.
When Matthew speaks of “the Law and the prophets” he means the whole Scripture. When the Messiah brings the fullness of the kingdom none of scripture will be done away with. Instead it will be fulfilled. Matthew’s Jesus does not overturn the Law of Moses, nor does he set his followers free from the Law. He requires his followers to go beyond the Law by doing more than the Law requires.
The Law condemned murder. Jesus condemns anger. The Law condemned adultery. Jesus condemns even lustful looks. As Jewish Christians who had always been faithful to the Law Matthew’s community need a way to understand the difference Jesus and the kingdom he brings have made. They affirmed that God had always been at work in history through “the Law and the prophets.” But God’s work goes beyond that to be embodied by the Messiah who reveals the definitive will of God. The written scriptures and their interpretation in tradition are surpassed by Jesus whose life and teaching are the definitive revelation of the will of God.
Parish News & Updates
- Altar Server Thank You Reception on March 1
Bishop Navagh Columbiettes would like to thank our altar servers for their service to our church at a pizza and ice cream reception to be held on Sunday, March 1st from 1:30 - 3:00PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 84 Lincoln Park Road, Pequannock. Altar Servers are invited to bring their parents and siblings with you. Please RSVP to Father David either by phone at 973-696-1234 or to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, parish and the number attending, no later than February 16. Servers will be receiving a certificate that must go to a printer who needs some lead time to produce. Please come and let us thank you!
- Holy Spirit School Tricky on April 24
- Welcome Home to Healing Video
Holy Spirit Church will again be participating in the Diocesan Initiative, "Welcome Home to Healing" during Lent, which promotes participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Season of Lent. Information can be viewed at the video link below.
Let us pray together for those that the Lord will reach this Lent through the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
- 50th Annual Murray House Dinner Dance
The 50th Annual Murray House Dinner Dance will take place on February 16th at 6:00PM at the Brownstone in Paterson. This event benefits Catholic Charities, Department for Persons with Disabilities.
This commemorative 50th annual event will recognize Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, who have made a lasting impact on the Department. In addition, the Paterson Fire Department will be recognized for their life-saving efforts during the Straight and Narrow Fire.
Catholic Charities is hoping to make this Murray House Dinner Dance the biggest in the history of this special event. Please see the attachments here and here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
- Save the Date to Celebrate: Sunday, May 31
This year, 2020, marks the 70th anniversary of Holy Spirit Church. Each year on Pentecost Sunday, which is the Feast Day of our church, we celebrate with a special Mass followed by a light lunch. This year, we will mark the date, Sunday, May 31, with a visit by the Bishop, who will be the main celebrant at our 11:00AM Mass. Additional details will follow, but please plan to attend the 11AM Mass on that Sunday and celebrate with your fellow parishioners and friends.
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors: Jan/Feb 2020 Schedule
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- Free Blood Pressure Screening at Holy Spirit: Second Sunday of the MonthBlood Pressure Screening will be offered by parishioner Beverly Kass on the 2nd Sunday of the month following the 1100 am (10:30 in summer) Mass.Screening will be done in the church basement meeting room on the following dates:Jan 12Feb 9Mar 8Apr 19 (third Sunday due to Easter)May 10Jun 14Jul 12Aug 9Sept 13Oct 11Nov 8Dec 13
- Young Adult Ministry: Looking for Members!
I am the Youth Minister at St. Joseph Church in West Milford.
Recently some young adults, Fr. Steven Shadwell (pastor of Our Lady of the Magnificat in Kinnelon) and the Youth Minister at St. Joseph's Church in West Milford started a 'Theology on Tap' for young adults ages 21-35. Their first meeting was on November 6, with a good number of people in attendance! It was featured in the Beacon (https://rcdop.org/news/theology-on-tap).They are planning their second meeting and would like to extend the invitation to young adults in Holy Spirit Church in the hope this new ministry will continue to grow as they try to reach young adults in the area.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me Camille Kluuge at this email address or at 973.513.2791.Theology on Tap (North New Jersey) -Young Adult Ministry
- Grains of Hope Update
Our next meal packing event in Pequannock is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday March 22.
Registration will open early in 2020 and we will notify you as soon as it is open. Please make plans to attend with friends and family. As we approach the holiday season, please consider making a generous donation to help fund this event. Sponsorship forms for 2020 are now available at the doors of the church. You can put the form and your check in an envelope and drop it in the collection box at the doors, or mail it to Community Partners for Hope PO Box 532 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. Thanks for your support!
Every 25 cents contributed buys a meal for the hungry in Haiti and NJ. Want to give a meaningful Christmas gift to a relative or friend? Consider making a donation to Grains of Hope in that person's name as a Christmas gift. This gesture embodies a fundamental value of Christianity (Feed the Hungry) and also saves you a lot of time and frustration finding Christmas gifts for others.
- 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.
- CLERGY SCHEDULE Feb. 15/16, 2020
Clergy Schedule
5:00PM Fr. David Monteleone
7:30AM Fr. David Monteleone
9:00AM Fr. David Monteleone
11:00AM Fr. David Monteleone
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
Weekday Masses:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM
Monday - Friday
8:30AM
Weekend Masses
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
7:00PM
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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