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The First Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 20, 2019
In the Church's liturgical history, the wedding feast of Cana is the first sign of Jesus’ divinity. There is no report of this miracle at Cana in the Synoptic Gospels.
Here, as when John describes the other signs, the disciples are said to begin to believe, but no mention is made as to whether the other wedding guests are even aware of what has happened.
Mary is not mentioned by name but is referred to instead as the mother of Jesus. Mary is influential in Jesus' first sign. She will also be present at his Crucifixion, a witness to the final manifestation of his divinity.
Marriage and wedding feasts are metaphors used in Scripture to describe God's salvation and the Kingdom of God. Here at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, John's Gospel seeks to establish that Jesus is going to re-interpret and fulfill Yahweh's promise to Israel. Jesus establishes a New Covenant. A hint about what this New Covenant will be like is made in the deed that Jesus performs. Asked to do something to address the awkward situation that the absence of wine at a wedding feast would create, Jesus' miracle produces vast quantities of wine—six jars holding thirty gallons each are filled to overflowing with choice wine.
This lavish response to a simple human need is a vision for us of the abundance of God's kingdom. It challenges us to respond generously when confronted with human suffering. We respond confident that God can transform our efforts and bring the Kingdom of God to fulfillment among us. Not every day is a wedding celebration, but we can anticipate the Kingdom of God each day in our focus to one another's needs.
Parish News & Updates
- Altar Servers Wanted !!! Training scheduled.Altar Serving Training sessions for third through seventh graders will take place at 10am on the following Saturdays in the church:Feb 9 and March 16
Please contact Fr. David or Ken Gertler
- Catholic Schools Week: January 27 to February 1
It's almost time for Catholic Schools Week 2019! Check out our following information to see why the child you love belongs with us at Holy Spirit School!
Catholic Schools Week Information
Catholic Schools Week Schedule
- Beefsteak for the Benefit of Holy Spirit School: Feb 9
On Saturday, February 9, 2019 Holy Spirit School located at 330 Newark Pompton Turnpike will hold their Annual Beefsteak Dinner in their Heslin-Codiroli Center (gym) from 7:00 until 11:00 pm. The cost is $52.50 per ticket and includes antipasto, pasta, beefsteak and bread, french-fries, dessert catered by the Brownstone. Beer, soda, water, coffee and tea will also be provided. Dress is casual, and you are welcomed to bring any additional beverages, snacks, appetizers or special dessert for your table! Also, a DJ will provide music for dancing. For more information or tickets please call (973) 835-5680. Click here for FLYER.
- Holy Spirit School Calendar Raffle Winners: Jan. 20-261/20/19 Michael Mascitello $125.00 Tix#14761/21/19 Robert Watklevicz $125.00 Tix#05061/22/19 Dan Frey $50.00 Tix#13971/23/19 Josh Bernstein $50.00 Tix#01971//24/19 Susan Linder $50.00 Tix#22531/25/19 Karen Morabito $50.00 Tix#06741/26/19 Anna DeChristofano $50.00 Tix#0483
- 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!
- CLERGY SCHEDULE January 19/20, 2019
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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