Phone: 201-434-8500 Fax 201-333-1816

Parish E-mail: stmarys2093rdst@gmail.com Office– 209 3rd St. Jersey City, NJ 07302

254 Second Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Website: www.stmarysparishjc.com

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish

Come and join us and create a Christ-Centered Community where strangers become friends

and friends become family.

Rev. Helber Victoria, Pastor Rev. Eustace Edomobi, D.Min. Parochial Vicar

Rev. Ken Boller, S.J. Weekend Assistance

Our Parish Deacons: Deacon Pedro Gonzalez,

Deacon Leopoldo Polanco, & Deacon Cesar Sarmiento.

Parish Secretary: Carmen Gonzalez

Parish Assistant and Bookkeeper: Nube Parra

Religious Education: Grades 1-8; Martha E. Falcón

MAY 20, 2018 PENTECOST SUNDAY

"Daily Masses:

Monday—Friday 7:00 am (English)Monday 7:00 pm (Holy Hour)

Tuesday 7:00 pm (Spanish) Thursday 7:00 pm (Spanish) Saturday 9:00 am (English)

Saturday Anticipated Mass:

5:30 pm English

Sunday Masses: 8:00 am English 9:00 am Tagalog First Sunday 10:00 am Spanish 12:00 noon English

Confessions: Saturday 4-5pm

Office hours: Monday-Friday:

10:00am-6:00 pm

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS!

Thank you for choosing to worship at the Church of Saint Mary of the Im-

maculate Conception! We welcome your participation in songs and prayers.

If you would like to become our parishioner we can assist with your journey

of faith. Please contact our Parish Office.

¡Bienvenidos Todos!

Gracias por escoger a Santa María de la Immaculada Concepcíón, como su

lugar de culto. Le damos la bienvenida a esta comunidad. Si desea registrarse

en nuestra parroquia por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina Parroquial.

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Venga y únase con nosotros, Juntos crearemos comunidad

For all those in our Parish Community who are physically or spirit-

ually ill, may the Lord in His kindness heal their illness, and en-

courage them in their adversities; and may He receive with joy the

prayers we offer for them.

Por todos los que sufren enfermedad fisica o espiritual en nuestra co-

munidad, para que el Senor en su gran bondad cure nuestras dolen-

cias, nos anime en la adversidad y reciba con agrado la oraciones que

por ellos ofrecemos.

May 20, 2018 : $3,324

2nd Collection: $1,298

Thank you for your generosity!

Gracias por su generosidad!

We thank our parishioners for their continued support and

use of weekly envelopes. We ask you to reconsider your weekly

commitment for the maintenance of our parish. We rely on your

help to run our Parish.

Le damos las gracias a nuestros feligreses por su apoyo

continuo y por el uso de los sobres semanales. Le pedimos que

reconsideren su compromiso de la ofrenda semanal, asi

ayudaremos al mantenimiento y sostenimiento de la parroquia.

Contamos con su ayuda.

MEMORIAL SANCTUARY CANDLES

Sanctuary Candles are available for $5.00 each. These can-

dles burn in front of the Blessed Sacrament at the church or in

the chapel. Please call the office with your request.

Velas para el Santísimo en memoria de un ser

QueridoLas velas están disponibles a $5.00 cada una. Las

cuales seran encendidas al Frente del Santísimo Sacramento en

la capilla. Favor llamar a la oficina si desea ofrecer una de ellas.

St. Mary’s Sanctuary

+Betty Hopf & Br Lou Mauro SJ

St Boniface Chapel

+Loving Memory Julio F. Rosas

The Bread and Wine is offered this week:

+In memory of Judy Rzec-zkowski

PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH DEVOTIONS

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION: 9:00am-10:30am, Main Church

GRUPO DE ORACION: Tuesdays after 7pm Mass, St Boniface Chapel,

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Wed. after 7am Mass, St. Boniface

COFRADIA del SAGRADO CORAZON: 2nd. Sunday 11:30 am.

ALTAGRACIA GROUP: 3rd Sunday of the Month, 11:30am

Sacramental Preparation Programs

Sacrament of Marriage: For those who plan to get married, ar-

rangement must be made with a priest at least one year before the

wedding; to ensure adequate preparation please contact the office.

Infant Baptisms: Please contact Deacon Cesar Sarmiento for

our family preparation program and to set a date. Call 201-434-8500

or e-mail deaconsarmiento@aol.com

Adult Education (RCIA) For Adult Sacraments of Baptism, Holy

Eucharist and Confirmation please contact the office 201-434-8500

Religious Education: For Religious Education of our Children

from Grades 1-8; please call Martha E. Falcón: 201-795-3426

Holy Orders: Young men and women who have a calling to the

priesthood or religious life call Archdiocesan office: 973-497-4365

Sick /Homebound: If you or your beloved ones are seriously ill,

anticipating surgery; or homebound and in need of Holy Communion

or Anointing, please call our Parish Office 201-434-8500.

Parish Registration: New Parishioners and those not registered, please fill the registration form at the back of the church and return it to he Parish Office. Please inform Parish Office when you move.

Readings for the Week of May 21, 2018 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]/Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 [23a]/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3, 6-11 [Mt 5:3]/Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-1-20 [Mt 5:3]/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12 [8a]/Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-2, 3 and 8 [2a]/Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4—22 /Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20

MASS SCHEDULE

For the Week of May 21, 2018 to May 27, 2018

MONDAY May 21, 2018

7:00AM +Francisco Casambre

7:00PM Holy Hour

TUESDAY May 22, 2018

7:00AM +Francisco Casambre

7:00PM +Glenis Almonte, +Antonia Garcia

WEDNESDAY May 23, 2018 7:00AM +Agustin & Lucila Reyes

THURSDAY May 24, 2018

7:00AM +Agustin & Lucila Reyes

7:00PM .+Gerry Ruiz, +Anthonia Garcia

FRIDAY May 25, 2018

7:00AM +Romeo & Rafael Lozada,

+ Francisco Casambre

SATURDAY May 26, 2018 9:00AM Memorial Mass

5:30PM Anticipated + Leoniza Obligacion,

+Francisco Casambre

Sunday May 27, 2018 TRINITY SUNDAY

8:00AM People of the Parish

10:00AM Spanish Melanie Gonzalez (L) Thanksgiving

12:00 Noon +Patricia Burke;

+Joseph D. Donahue

PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018

Today’s Reflection: EL PENTECOSTES EN NUESTRAS VIDAS

El milagro de pentecostés consiste en que la Iglesia se transforma en la comunidad de Jesus. La presencia del Espiritu Santo se hace sentir en el compartir y el escu-char. La gran comunión viene hacer el nuevo horizonte, la nueva meta para la Iglesia, la comunidad de discípu-los.San Lucas nos señala con mucha claridad los signos del Espiritu Santo, el viento, el fuego, los estruendos son el modo como el evangelio nos avisa que hay cambios reales al hacerse presente, Dios en nuestro ambiente, en nuestras vidas y en nuestras relaciones con los demás. La dispersión de los pueblos (Babel) encuentra en Cristo el punto de partida y de llegada para la unidad y la concordia. Si oramos y esperamos, el Espiritu Santo vendrá sobre nuestras vidas y como en pentecostés to-dos nos entendemos, pues el amor será el idioma común de todos. Que Dios los bendiga,

Deacono Pedro Gonzalez

POPE’S INTENTION MAY 2018:

Evangelization – The Mission of Laity That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by re-

sponding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

We heartily Congratulate Twenty Seven Children of our Parish Family, who on Saturday, May 19, received the Body and

Blood of Jesus for the first time. We also deeply appreciate their parents and all our Religious Ed Teachers.

Allan Castillo, Nicole David, Steven Gutierrez Derek Henson, Juan Hernandez, Hansel Lara Michael Lee, Imani Manqual, Elias Martinez Andriana Martir, LisMarie Martir. Joseph Melendez Emma Molone Vivian Morales, Harvey `Obedoza Lindsey Obedoza, Stephanie Ocampo, Rubin Olivares Chloe Pfiefer, Kayla Rivera, Kevin Sanchez Justin Santiago, Andre Sarowar, Nausheem Sarowar Veronica Suarez, Yalenny Tejeda, Alicia Velez ` ` MOTHERS’ DAY DINNER DANCE

Our special thanks go to Deacon Pedro Gonzalez and

his special Team who made our MOTHERS’ DAY Cele-

bration a huge success. Thank you all.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos: ¿Quiere pertenecer a la Iglesia Católica? ¿Quiere prepararse recibir el Bautismo, la Primera Comunión o la Confirmación? ¿Quiere aprender mas acerca de su fe? La Parroquia ofrece clases para adultos en español. Si tiene interes favor de llamar a 201-434-8500.

RCIA: AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE CHURCH: If you or someone

you know would like to become a Catholic, or if you were bap-

tized Catholic but have never celebrated Eucharist or Con-

firmation, contact us at the Parish Office (201-434-8500). We

would be happy to have you as part of our RCIA this year.

Youth Ministry

If you are interested in our youth group please contact

John Moncada: john.moncada54@gmail.com

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YOUTH CORNER: When God created human being, the

writer used the image of God “blowing into his nostrils the

breath of life” (Gen 2:7). In a symbolic way, God shows us

that life itself is a gift that comes from God. Not only did

God bring us into existence, God also wanted humanity to

remain close to God….How are you empowered by the

Spirit of God today

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` UP-COMING PARISH EVENTS`

*Saturday May 19: Pentecost Virgil 7pm– 10pm

*2000 Hail Mary’s May 26, St Boniface Chapel

*Santa Cruzan May 27, starts 2pm, in the main Church.

Mass is at 3pm followed by Street fair. All are welcome.

*2018 Sharing God’s Blessing Annual Appeal is still on

-going. Please take an envelop at the back of church and

make your donation, if you have not done so. Our Parish

benefits from your donation if we exceed our goal. Thanks.

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` SANTACRUZAN MAY 27, 2018: The Catholic Action

of Mary and the entire Parish of St Mary’s, cordially invite

you to our annual Santa Cruzan Festivities on May 27,

Ceremonies start 2:00pm. Mass is at 3pm, followed by

Street fair. Cardinal Joseph Tobin will be the main Cele-

brant. Please Come and join us to accord him a warm

welcome.

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HOSPITALITY There is coffee/donuts (continental-breakfast) after 8am Mass on Sundays (except First Sunday of the Month) This event is held at Marian Hall immediately after 8am Mass. Please feel free to join fellow pa-rishioners for hospitality and get to know one another better. Thanks.

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Join or RENEW TODAY, this will be a big help to your Church and to your family. Prizes will be drawn on the last Friday of the month. Dues: $10.00 a month, $120.a year. payable all at once or in two installments at any time. . Forms can be found at the rear of the Church.

Our food pantry has returned to St. Mary’s Church premises,

254 2nd Street, and will continue from there twice a month

on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. Please take note of

that and pass the news to our recipients. Your donations to

the food pantry are welcome.

Nuestra dispensa de comida ha retornado a nuestra Par-

roquia de Sta. María– 254 Calle Segunda y continuará dos veces por mes

el Primer y el tércer sábado del mes. Por favor tomar nota de ello y pasar

la noticia a otras personas.