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Please join Fr. David Monteleone in celebration of the Holy Mass for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: August 2, 2020. Please view the video here.
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: August 2, 2020 
Matthew 14:13-21
Usually, we think about the feeding of the 5,000 as one of Jesus’ great miracles – maybe THE great miracle. Imagine the compassion Jesus had to muster for the crowds that afternoon, when all he really wanted was to be alone to grieve after learning that his cousin and friend, John the Baptist, had just died.
It had been a long day and the disciples were probably tired, but Jesus says, “YOU give them something to eat.”
If we focus only on what Jesus prayed or on trying to figure out how he did what he did, or on the crowds or the fish or the bread – we’re missing the point. Just like last week’s Gospel really wasn’t about yeast or mustard seeds; and just like the week before wasn’t really about weeds, good seeds, or gardening; today isn’t really about fish or bread or a picnic on the hillside.
“YOU give them something to eat.” Don’t send them away. Don’t look for a way out. Don’t hope for someone else to do it. Don’t wait for tomorrow, even. “YOU give them something to eat.”
We don’t have enough bread – whether that means time, or money; energy, willingness, or ability; faith, love, compassion, or whatever. We’re skeptical. We’re pessimistic. We’re preoccupied, distracted, lazy, uninspired, selfish, insecure, unconvinced – just like those disciples were that day.
But just like the disciples in the Gospel, Jesus gives us something greater than even our best excuses. He gives us more than just another miracle, too. He gives us something better even than bread and fish to chew on. Jesus reveals to us just what a high opinion God has – not only of the lost and lonely; the sick and needy people on that hillside that day for whom he shows so much compassion – but Jesus reveals to us what a high opinion God has of those who believe in and who want to follow him so faithfully.
What I hear Jesus saying is, “Don’t wait for someone else to do it.” “Don’t pretend you don’t have the time or the skills or the resources to do God’s bidding in the world.” “Don’t pretend you’re not qualified or capable.” “Don’t put it off for another day or time or moment when it might be more convenient for you.” “Don’t even wait for me to do it in your place.”
“YOU give them something to eat.”
Isn’t there some way each of us might feed someone, too? Maybe it’s that co-worker you know could use a hand or some encouragement… Maybe it’s a neighbor who’s having a hard time… Let’s not wait for someone else to do it. Let’s not pretend we aren’t capable or qualified or called, even, to respond to the needs around us. And let’s not wait for Jesus to do it all by himself.
Excerpted from http://www.crossofgrace.org/sermonblog/2017/8/7/you-give-them-something-to-eat-matthew-1413-21
Parish News & Updates
- GoFundMe Opportunity for Eagle Scout Project to Benefit Holy Spirit Church
David Braen, a Life Scout of Troop 159 in Hewitt, NJ and graduate of Holy Spirit School, Class of 2018 is working toward his Eagle Project, which will be done for the benefit of Holy Spirit Church. David’s project will involve renovation of the sacristy and doing additional work on the church grounds.
Funds raised will be used for: INDOORS: retiling the floors, paint for walls and cabinets, drawer handles, countertop, new curtains, and the equipment needed to assemble those materials. OUTDOORS: mulch and new benches.
The link to David's GoFundMe page is:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/holy-spirit-church-sacristy-renovation-and-grounds?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet.
Please help David with a donation if you are able, and pass this link along to others who may be able to help with a donation or by spreading the word.
- Holy Spirit School is Preparing for Re-Opening in September: See How You Can Help
Holy Spirit School is Preparing for Re-Opening in September. in full compliance with all State and Diocesan Mandates. Please see letter below for information on how you can help.
- RELIGIOUS FORMATION PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR SEPTEMBER
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- Please Support the Annual Holy Spirit School 50/50 Raffle
Because of the pandemic and the temporary closure of our school, the annual school carnival was cancelled to ensure the safety of our families, our volunteers, and all who would have attended the carnival.
The school will still be conducting our annual 50/50 raffle, and we ask that parishioners who are able, to please support Holy Spirit School by purchasing or selling raffle tickets. For those who have sold tickets in the past, there are envelopes with the family names on them at the main entrance to the church. If you don’t find an envelope with your family name on it, but can support the school in this way, please sign the clipboard, and we will ensure that tickets are here for you next week. Thank you for your support of our school.
- Cedar Crest Buddies
Cedar Crest Buddies:
Anyone who is interested in becoming a Cedar Crest Buddy should contact Kathleen Edwards Chase (973.934.0939/kathleen@frc>-pp. org) or Stephen Kass(973.879.3102/stephen. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Virtual training will be provided and contact with Seniors will be by phone only.
- CARES Act – New Charitable Deduction
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- Free Blood Pressure Screening at Holy Spirit: Second Sunday of the Month SUSPENDEDBlood 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
- 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 for August 1/2 2020
Clergy Schedule
5:00PM Fr. David Monteleone
7:30AM Fr. David Monteleone
10:30AM Fr. David Monteleone
7:00PM Fr. Ed Lambro
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- 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.
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Rev. David Monteleone Pastor
Deacon Michael Scruggs
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Mrs. Kathleen Bekker
Mr. G. Michael Foulon
Holy Spirit Church
318 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pequannock, NJ 07440
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