Starting Memorial Day weekend, Sunday, May 28, we will return to our summer Mass schedule:
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The Ascension of Our Lord occurred 40 day
s after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven.
The Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Ascension will be celebrated at 7PM on Wednesday, May 24. Masses on Thursday, May 25 will be celebrated at 8:30AM and 7PM.
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Sunday, May 28, we will return to our summer Mass schedule:The Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 20/21, 2017
This Sunday we continue to read from the Last Discourse in John’s Gospel Jn 14:15-21 where Jesus, the beloved teacher, shares his last supper with his disciples. He tells them he is about to leave them and they were afraid, uncertain of what this means. He reassures them that even though he will leave them, he will not abandon them. Instead he will send them an Advocate, through whom the disciples will continue to live in union with Jesus.
The resulting dialogue around the table summarizes much of what John's gospel is about; the Word made flesh and the revelation of God's love present in Jesus.
The final ultimate sign of that love unfolds at the events on Good Friday. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. In time, the disciples, and the early church, which gave us this text came to embrace these fundamental truths. But there were many occasions when they had to cope with problems in settings much different than in the days when Jesus walked with his disciples. In times of crisis, the fears of the disciples in the Last Discourse must have resonated with early Christians.
The Last Discourse is meant to reassure us some 2000 years later that in belonging to Christ we have all that we need. Jesus says, “I will ask the Father and he shall give you another Advocate to be with you always in the spirit of truth.”
In today’s reading Jesus contrasts his impending departure with the permanence of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus will leave to return to the Father, but the Holy Spirit will still be with the disciples.
It is this assurance that has guided the church down through the ages. The spirit is with us today to comfort us and to remind us of all that Jesus has taught as a church faces problems even the disciples could not have imagined.
Parish News & Updates
- Retirement Reception for Fr. Charles Waller
All are welcome to join in the planning for the September 17, 2017 retirement reception for Fr. Charles Waller, which will take place at Holy Spirit Church. The first planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 1:30PM in the Seniors' Room of the church basement. Fr. Waller's first assignment following his ordination was here at Holy Spirit Church in 1973. He is currently the Director of Pastoral Care at Straight and Narrow.
- Memorial Day Schedule
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.
The morning Mass on Monday, Memorial Day will be at 8:30AM.
- Rosary Altar Society Baby Clothes Collection in May
The Rosary Altar Society will be collecting new baby items for the less fortunate new mothers at Birth Haven in Hackensack on the weekends of May 20/21 and May 27/28. Please drop off items at the baskets by the St. Joseph statue.
- Save the Date--October 14, 2017 !!!
Holy Spirit School’s 60th Anniversary Gala will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Castle Banquet Hall, Rt. 23, Pequannock from 6:30 to 11:30 pm. Please save the date and consider joining us to celebrate our school’s special anniversary. - CLERGY SCHEDULE - May 20/21, 2017
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. Edward 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
Fr. David Monteleone Administrator
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
Saturday
5:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
7:00PM
Weekday Masses:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM
Monday - Friday
8:30AM
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.
Vol.1, No.1, Nov., 2016
Vol.2, No. 1, January 2017
Vol. 2, No. 2, March 2017
Vol 2, No. 3, May 2017
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