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The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 21, 2019
This Sunday, two of our scripture readings, GN 18:1-10a), and the Gospel Lk 10:38-42, illustrate the importance of hospitality. Abraham welcomes visitors to his tent in our First Reading. He provides water to bathe their feet, rest and a special meal.
In the Gospel, Jesus is visiting Martha and Mary where he is welcome. Mary sits listening to Jesus while Martha is preparing the meal. Martha is upset that Mary is not helping in the kitchen. In fact, Mary’s behavior is shocking in terms of the society norms of Jesus’ day, and even today in parts of the Middle East. Mary, a woman, is a marginalized person in that society. As a woman, Mary would be expected, like Martha, to prepare hospitality for a guest, and since there was not another male present Mary was not supposed to speak with the guest. But to Luke. Jesus is not just another guest; he is the Son of God. Old boundaries do not apply. Luke shows us how Jesus demonstrated a radical openness to women and to people who were outcasts in society. And in doing so, Luke teaches his community the priority of listening to the Word of God. And Jesus says to Martha, “You are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part…”
This Gospel is a challenge to our present day Christian community to get our priorities straight. Does our hospitality transcend boundaries? What superficial concerns keep us from listening to Jesus? In everything, let us learn from Martha and Mary to choose the better part.
Parish News & Updates
- Capital Campaign: "Make the Crooked Way Straight"
Our Parish Campaign to repave our parking lot is in progress. We currently have $85,973.00 towards this expense. Thankfully, we have an additional $13,100.00 pledged to date. We have several estimates, however, work won’t begin until we have the full amount needed. There will be an update in the bulletin every few weeks. Please consider pledging or donating if at all possible. Thank you to all those who already responded so generously
- 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.
- Mass Intentions for 2020
Please start preparing your lists of dates for the 2020 Mass Book. We will have extra help in the office at some point in July and would like to have the lists ready to be worked on at that time.
You can drop it off at the Parish Office, mail it, put it in the collection basket or email your list to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Often we are given the list the week AFTER we have the extra help so we are asking for the list earlier this year. Again, we are only collecting the info. at this time to be worked on at a later date. Thank you for your cooperation
- Religious Formation Registration
If you have a first-grader or are new to the parish, please register your child for Religious Formation classes beginning in September. Registration forms are available from the parish office or on-line at holyspiritparishnj.org.
Confirmation program information has been sent to the eighth grade students and is due back asap.
- Parish Office Summer Hours July 5 - August 30
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Fridays in the summer beginning on Friday, July 5th through Friday, August 30th
- DISC-55 Pequannock Seniors: July/August Schedule
Please see attached HERE.
- CLERGY SCHEDULE JULY 20/21, 2019
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. 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
Weekend Masses
Summer Schedule is in effect Memorial Day through Labor Day
as follows:
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 @ 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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