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Holy Spirit Church is sponsoring a Blood Drive here on Sunday, October 1 from 9AM to 1PM. Additional information can be found on the attached FLYER. Please participate and help to save lives!
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 23/24, 2017
In today's Gospel reading Matthew 20:1-16, the parable of the workers in the vineyard appears to be an offense to common sense. Those who work a longer day should to be paid more than those who work just an hour or two.
All the workers in the vineyard receive the same wage. The owner of the vineyard agrees to pay his day laborers a just wage. The workers agree to that just wage and that's what he gives them. But like most of the parables it has a twist. The landowner goes beyond justice and shows generosity. He gives a just day's wage to all the workers even those who are working just a short time at the end of the day. And that angers the day-long workers. Justice is all they can see. Their standard is based on earning. If you work more, you get more.
Jesus' message is this is what the kingdom of heaven is like. The parable catches what Jesus did in practice. He reached out to tax collectors and sinners, late comers like those hired at day's end. And when he did so, his critics like those in the parable, complained. We must remember that admission to the kingdom is God's free gift. We don't earn it. Justice is married to love and mercy by a generous and merciful God. And it's never too late. There is always hope, even for latecomers.
We are tempted, occasionally, to think that our own actions deserve more reward, more of God's abundant mercy, than the actions of others. But God's generosity cannot be quantified or partitioned into different amounts for different people. When we think that way, we are trying to relate to God on our terms rather than to accept God's radically different ways.
Parish News & Updates
- Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday MorningsBeginning on Tuesday, September 12th Eucharistic Adoration will take place from 9:00am until 10:00am every Tuesday following the weekday 8:30am mass.
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors: Check here for September/October Activities
See the Disc-55 Schedule here.
- Columbiettes Fish and Chips Dinner at Halloran Hall on Friday, September 29The Columbiettes will be starting their fall season with a fish & chips dinner catered by Tastefully British on Friday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm atHalloran Hall, St Joseph Church, Lincoln Park. The price is $16.00, seniors $15.00, 10 and under $8.00. “BYOB” Take outs will be available from 5-5:30. Please tell us what time you will be picking up your order. Chicken is available, but must be preordered. For tickets, call Pat at 973-696-2225 or Janet at 973-305-1249.
- Air Conditioning Update: Donations Needed!Air Conditioning UpdateDuring a recent repair of the air conditioning system in the church, the repair person advised us that the system, which was installed some 32-35 years ago, needs to be replaced. We are currently soliciting bids for a new system and will advise everyone of the amount as soon as possible. We ask that parishioners consider making a donation to cover the cost of the new unit, and installation. Please label your donation “air conditioning” (include your envelope #) and place it in the collection, mail it to the parish office, or drop it in the mail slot at the parish office. All donations will bea great help to the parish, and your continued generosity is always appreciated.
- Diocesan Pilgrimage to National Basilica in October
The Diocese of Paterson will be hosting the 2017 Pilgrimage on October 21st. The trip will provide the faithful the opportunity to join parishioners throughout the dioces
e in a prayer filled day at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. There are two options to participate, a two-day trip which includes visits to the St. Jude Shrine, the Baltimore Basilica and the National Shrine in Washington or the one full day trip to National Shrine in Washington that includes Mass, Confession, Rosary, Divine Mercy, and Catechetical presentations. The flyer with complete information can be found HERE.
- Religious Education and Confirmation
- Holy Spiri School's 60th Anniversary: 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 - September 23/24, 2017
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. Przemyslaw Nowak
(Fr. Shemik)
(In residence during breaks from Catholic U.)
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
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 @ 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
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Vol. 2, No. 2, March 2017
Vol 2, No. 3, May 2017
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