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The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 19, 2018
In this Sunday’s Gospel, some people have difficulty with Jesus’ teaching that he is the living bread sent from God.
Just as Jesus had told them that God gave the Israelites manna to sustain them in the desert, so God has sent new manna that will give eternal life. We hear the concluding verse of last week's Gospel repeated in today's reading: Jesus himself is the bread sent by God; Jesus' flesh is the bread that is given for the life of the world.
Among the issues for those who heard but did not understand Jesus is the teaching that the bread that Jesus will give is his own flesh. In response to the people who squabbled over his words, Jesus teaches with even greater emphasis that salvation comes to those who eat his Body and Blood. Jesus doesn’t seem to answer the question about how salvation will come about, perhaps because this reality can only be understood after his death and Resurrection. Instead, Jesus teaches about the life that he will give to the world.
To many ears, Jesus’ words are jarring and difficult to hear. Many who heard Jesus could not accept what he said. Many today continue to struggle to accept these words. But they are important words because they reveal our personal relationship with Jesus.
This is the mystery that is at the heart of our eucharistic theology. In the elements of bread and wine, Jesus’ Body and Blood are made truly present. When we share in the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus himself comes to dwell within us. This communion with the Lord makes us one body, brings us eternal life, and sends us forth to act as Christ did, to heal the sick, cloth the naked, feed the hungry, and be Christ’s body for the life of the world. That is what Christians do with the power of the Spirit.
Parish News & Updates
- Operation Christmas Child is Back!
For the second consecutive year, Holy Spirit Church will participate in “Operation Christmas Child”. Your generosity in 2017 was overwhelming, with a collection of 1365 items, filling 80 boxes with miscellaneous hygiene products, small toys, stuffed animals, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, writing pads, etc. School supplies make great additions to OCC boxes, so if you choose to participate, back-to-school sales are happening now! A 50-cent box of crayons or $1 box of markers (and similar on-sale items) would make a child with limited resources very happy. Watch our website, Facebook, and bulletin and Mass announcements for additional information as we get closer to our collection dates of September 29 to October 7, 2018.
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors July and August Activities
Please click here to view the Disc-55 July and August 2018 Activity Flyer.
- CLERGY SCHEDULE August 18/19, 2018
Clergy Schedule
Fr. David is on vacation until August 23.
5:00PM Fr. Bob Norton
7:30AM Fr. Bob Norton
10:30PM Fr. Bob Norton
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
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
(Summer Schedule: Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Saturday
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
10:30AM
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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