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Watch for the Feast of the Last Supper (Holy Thursday Mass) to be posted here on Thursday evening.
Celebration of the Holy Mass for Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Presider is Rev. David Monteleone, Pastor, Holy Spirit Church, Pequannock, NJ. Click HERE for video.
Palm Sunday: The Passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ: April 5, 2020
We begin Holy Week, with the procession of palms to remind us of Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. The streets are filled with followers placing palm fronds before Him and cheering His arrival. In the ancient Near East, it was customary to cover in some way the path of someone thought worthy of the highest honor. And yet, later in the week we can picture some of those celebrants crying out “crucify Him.”
We begin Holy Week, with the procession of palms to remind us of Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. The streets are filled with followers placing palm fronds before Him and cheering His arrival. In the ancient Near East, it was customary to cover in some way the path of someone thought worthy of the highest honor. And yet, later in the week we can picture some of those celebrants crying out “crucify Him.”
The events of Jesus' Passion are declared in their entirety in today's Liturgy of the Word, and again when we celebrate the Liturgies of the Triduum.
The Easter Triduum begins with the Vigil of Holy Thursday. It marks the end of the forty days of Lent and the beginning of the three-day celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday. The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council reminded us of the extraordinary significance of the Triduum: "Christ redeemed us all and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery: dying he destroyed our death and rising he restored our life. Therefore the Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire liturgical year."
These liturgies are special because they invite the catechumens to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation and the community to enter together into the central mysteries of our faith. These days are profound and holy.
Matthew's Gospel illustrates Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture. Matthew cites Scripture to show that the events of Jesus' Passion and death are in accordance with all that was foretold. And if the events were foretold, then God is in control.
So, we ask ourselves, how will we walk with Jesus this Holy Week? Are we a bystander or a participant? Do we feel anxious by how Christ might change our lives?
If we take time out to relive the last Supper on Holy Thursday, enjoying our parish family, and in the washing of the feet, and if we spend time in quiet reflection on Good Friday, we will then rejoice in celebrating Easter as a renewed follower of Jesus, with our hearts less cluttered.
Parish News & Updates
- All Churches in the Paterson Diocese to be Temporarily Closed
Liturgical and Church Access Regulations
"In order to both provide for the safety of the faithful and to attend to your well-being,
I am directing that all of our church buildings and chapels be closed until further notice. Government health officials have indicated that the next two weeks will usher in a virulent spread of the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, Church buildings are not to be open for any period of time during the day or night. Access to all parish buildings is to be strictly limited to staff that are essential for onsite requirements relating to maintenance of the buildings that cannot be delayed. These norms apply to religious houses in the Diocese of Paterson as well.
Additionally, I want to emphasize that Funeral Masses are not to be celebrated at this time. Following a brief committal service for the departed, which may include the priest, funeral director, and no more than eight members of the immediate family, the priest may celebrate Mass privately for the soul of the departed. A Memorial Mass for the deceased may be celebrated when this crisis has passed.
Thank you for your adherence to these regulations."
- 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.
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors: Feb/March 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
- 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
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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