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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: JANUARY 26-31
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 19, 2020
Last Sunday we heard Matthew's account of Jesus' baptism. Today, we hear John the Baptist's witness of Jesus. John's Gospel announces that he knows that Jesus is the Son of God, and in reality he is inaugurating the ministry of Jesus
John the Baptist sees Jesus approaching and calls out, giving witness about who Jesus is. John says that he saw the Spirit descend upon Jesus. By this sign, he knew that Jesus was the one who is to come after him. ‘I am not the Christ’ he said, and then steps aside. His testimony is totally focused on Jesus. ‘I am the one who has been sent to go in front of him.’
John calls Jesus the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” The Lamb refers to the idea of salvation. The Lamb is the gift of freedom that, following the flight from Egypt, the Israelites sacrificed to the Lord.
Jesus begins his ministry with his disciples following, listening and learning. It will be three years before His disciples take the Word to the people. Today’s Gospel offers us a powerful example to imitate. We can follow Jesus, listen and learn, so that we too can become Christ’s witnesses, and disciples. By our Baptism, we are called to make Jesus known by our words, and by the witness of our lives. In a world filled with violence, greed, war, and poverty, this will not be easy. But with perseverance, prayer, and the Grace of God, we will succeed.
Parish News & Updates
- 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.
- Catholic Schools Week Open House: Jan.26-31
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors: Jan/Feb 2020 Schedule
Click HERE to view schedule.
- 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
- "Theology on Tap": Next Meeting is on Wed., January 22
Join us for our next Theology on Tap, Wednesday night, January 22, 2020 at ‘River of Beer’, 133 Hamburg Tpke (Main St.), Bloomingdale, NJ.
Our topic for discussion is Bioethics - Using Catholic principles to make ethical decisions on critical issues such as ~ euthanasia, suicide, in vitro fertilization, cloning, contraception, genetic engineering, extraordinary life support. Young adults ages 21 to 35 are invited to join us in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Invite a friend! We will meet upstairs where food/beverage will be available for purchase. All are welcome and questions are encouraged. Contact JP Cazorla at 973-557-6373 or Mike Chirichella at 973-934-6079 with any questions.
Follow us on Facebook ‘Theology on Tap (North New Jersey)’ and Instagram ‘Theologyontapp’.
- 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 January 18/19, 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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