SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION Every Saturday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM When possible the Priests are available for Confession before Mass. Also by appointment by contacting the Cathedral Office.

VISITATION OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY Please keep us informed when a person is sick or in the Hospital. Contact the Cathedral Office in order to put his/her name in the Mass Intention list. If the person needs to receive the Communion, a Priest will visit or send an available Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister.

FUNERALS Please contact the Cathedral Office for information.

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday: After the 12:05 PM English Mass until 6:45 PM

HOLY HOUR Every Monday: After the 7:00 PM Spanish Mass until 8:30 PM

DEVOTIONS HOLY ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (2000 HAIL MARY MINISTRY AND EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT.) EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: From 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY Every Friday: 3:00 PM

RELIGIOUS EDUATION Classes are held on Sunday.

Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST IS THE MOTHER CHURCH

OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PATERSON AND THE SEAT OF ITS BISHOP.

The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ June 18, 2017

Our Mission Statement The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Community is dedicated to the celebration of the Eucharist, the center of our life, to prayer, holiness of life and service to the poor. We have a multi-faceted community, greatly enriched by people from over twenty seven (27) countries, principally from Central America, South America and the Islands of the Caribbean. We strive to grow in our faith and love for God and one another in our service to our homeless and disadvantaged. We have a strong emphasis on evangelization through prayer communities, frequent Retreats and Missions.

We are profoundly dedicated to heed the call of Saint John the Baptist: "Prepare the Way of the Lord." (The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mathew 3:3) and "He must increase and I must decrease." (The

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 3:20)

Declaracion de Nuestra Mision La Comunidad Parroquial de la Catedral Catolica Romana de San Juan Bautista esta dedicada a la celebracion de la Eucaristia, el centro de nuestra vida, a la oracion, al ejercicio de una vida santa y al servicio de los pobres. Somos una comunidad polifacetica, grandemente enriquecida por gentes de veintisiete (27) Paises Naciones especialmente venida de Centro America, Suramerica, y las Islas de el Caribe. Nosotros tratamos de crecer en fe y en amor a Dios y al projimo en nuestro servicio a los pobres, los que no tienen techo ni oportunidades. Hacemos gran enfasis en la evangelizacion a traves de comunidades de oracion, frecuentes Retiros y Jornadas Misioneras. Estamos profundamente dedicados a atender el llamado de San Juan Bautista: "Preparen el camino al Senor." (El Evangelio de Jesucristo segun San Mateo 3:3) y "Conviene que yo disminuya para que El crezca." (El Evangelio de Jesucristo segun San Juan 3:20)

SAINT JOHN’S CATHEDRAL STAFF

Rector / Pastor Reverend Monsignor Mark J. Giordani

Parochial Vicars Reverend Leonardo Lopez Reverend Luis Alberto Hernandez

Permanent Deacons Parish Secretaries Mr. German Vargas Mrs. Amparo Castellanos Mr. Guido Pedraza Ms. Ana Amezquita Mr. Jose Pomales Ms. Patti Pardo Mr. Luis Gil

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIOS DE MISAS

WEEKEND MASSES / FINES DE SEMANA MISAS SATURDAY VIGIL / VIGILIA LOS SABADOS 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish)

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 8:30 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Spanish)

WEEKDAY MASSES / MISAS DURANTE LA SEMANA MONDAY THRU FRIDAY / LUNES A VIERNES 7:00 PM (Spanish)

FRIDAY / VIERNES 12:05 PM (English)

HOLYDAY MASSES / MISAS EN DIA FESTIVO MONDAY / LUNES FRIDAY / VIERNES 7:00 PM (Spanish) 12:05 PM (English)

OFFICES: THE BISHOP FRANK J. RODIMER CENTER 387-389 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ USA Main: 973-345-4070 Fax: 973-345-7831 Email: stjohnpaterson@gmail.com Web: www.rcdopcathedral.org www.cathedralofstjohnthebaptist.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

LIBRARY (GIFT SHOP) / LIBRERIA HOURS / HORARIOS Tuesday / Martes: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday / Sabado: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday / Domingo: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Founded: 1820 Families: 589

MAIN ENTRANCE Main Street & Grand Street RECTORY / PRIESTS RESIDENCE 381 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Every third (3) Saturday in English: 11:00 AM Every Saturday in Spanish: 12:00 PM Parents and Godparents must attend class prior to Baptism.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six (6) months in advance. Pre-Cana courses are required and are given in Spanish in March, June and October.

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MONDAY June 19……………………..Lunes 7:00 pm +Jean Carlo Rodriguez (1er Aniv) +Julio Cesar Guzman Garzon +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Jose Robles Castillo +Jose Carlos Pagan TUESDAY June 20,…………………..Martes 7:00 pm +Teresa Lopez Rivera +Jeremiah Chico Pugh +Julio Cesar Guzman Garzon +Pedro Fernandez Fernandez Acc. Grac. a Nuestra Señora de Fatima WEDNESDAY June 21,……………Miercoles 7:00 pm +Jose Robles Castillo +Vilma Quiroz +Lourdes Rivas Reyes +Julio Cesar Guzman Garzon Salud: Alanis Vetel THURSDAY June 22,………………..Jueves 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. Al Sagrado Corazon de Jesus +Rosita Zapata +Julio Cesar Guzman Garzon FRIDAY June 23,…………………Viernes 12:05 pm +Msgr. Patrick Brown +Fr. Luis Rendon 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. al Sagrado Corazon de Jesus +Julio Cesar Guzman Garzon +Agustin Rayo Jr

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

(CORPUS CHRISTI) First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a Moses reminds the Israelites that when they were starving in the desert, the Lord fed them with “manna” -- a food not known to them. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Paul points out to the Corinthians that through the sharing of the cup and the breaking of the bread, they are all one in Christ Jesus. Gospel: John 6:51-58 After Jesus feeds the five thousand people with barley loaves and fishes, he tries to make them understand the significance and the meaning of what he has done. He tells them, in mysterious and beautiful words, that the bread he gives is his flesh and says, “I myself am the living bread... If anyone eats this bread, he shall live forever.”

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THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST JUNE 18, 2017

-MASS INTENTIONS-INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA SATURDAY June 17,……………………….Saturday 5:00 pm For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish community +Msgr. Patrick Brown +Fr. Luis Espinoza +Irene Bedani 7:00 pm Por los miembros fallecidos de la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Señor el 50 aniversario de Bodas de Luis & Marina Valega +Felicita Lori de Benavides +Teodoro Benavides +Maria Muñoz Chavez +Guillermo Jimenez Veneros +Pablo Alexander Jimenez Bernal +Brian Bermudes (11 meses) +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Julio Cesar Guzman Garzon SUNDAY June 18,……………………….Domingo 8:30 am For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish community +Jose Carlos Pagan +Luis Enrique Diaz +Irene Bedani +Fr. Paul Pulvirenti 10:00 am Por los miembros fallecidos de la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Acc. Grac. al Espiritu Santo Acc/ Grac. a la Santisima Trinidad +Jorge Guillermo Guerrero Barreto +Gladys Botello +Fr. Luis Rendon +Francisco Cruz Fuentes +William Burton Parris +Felix Flores Zegarra +Antulina Ircash Solis +Antonio Maldonado +JOse Carlos Pagan +Jose Robles Castillo +Luis Enrique Diaz +Misael Castellanos +Ramon Martinez +Mariano Rojas (to Aniv) Salud: Arnold Bentivoglio +Blanca Castellanos +Agustin Rayo Jr. Salud Samara Zapata +Andres Hernandez 11:30 am For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish community +Nicolas & Rosmery De Palma +Dr. Sushil K, Mitra 1:00 pm Por los miembros fallecidos de la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. a San Martin de Porres +Ángela Castro de Aristizabal +Segundo Adrian Ponce +Blanca Hernandez Salud: Robert Herrera

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

“Brothers and sisters: The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the

blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?

Because the loaf of bread is one we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the

one loaf.”

The simple questions St. Paul asked his Christian community at Corinth are directed to us on

this great day for our Catholic community. The danger of routinely approaching the altar and

receiving the Eucharist is shaken as we read his important questions.

People wait hours to catch a glimpse of a hero, a star or idol. Many thousands gather in St.

Peter’s square weekly to see the Holy Father, hear his message and receive his blessing. But

every time we meet for mass, Jesus is present in the gift of the Eucharist. He is present for

adoration in the tabernacle, waiting for our praise and thanksgiving. Jesus is truly present in this

sacrament for He wanted to remain with us, and this is the way He chose to be here.

May we be reminded of this great gift of His presence as we enter our church. May we teach our

children the need for respect and reverence as we celebrate each mass.

UNA FRESCA PERSPECTIVA DE LAS LECTURAS DOMINICALES SU PALABRA HOY por el Reverendo William J. Reilly

El Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo (Corpus Christi 18 de junio de 2017

“Hermanos y hermanas: La copa de bendición que bendecimos, ¿no es acaso comunión con la Sangre de Cristo? Y el pan que partimos, ¿no es comunión con el Cuerpo de Cristo? Ya que hay un solo pan, todos nosotros, aunque somos muchos, formamos un solo Cuerpo, porque participamos de ese único pan.”

Las simples preguntas que San Pablo les hizo a su comunidad cristiana en Corinto se nos dirigen a nosotros en este gran día de la comunidad católica. El peligro de caer en rutina al acercarnos al altar a recibir la eucaristíal se debilita al leer estas importantes preguntas.

Hay gente que espera horas para poder atisbar a un héroe, estrella o ídolo. Miles se congregan en la plaza de San Pedro cada semana para ver al Santo Padre, escuchar su mensaje y recibir su bendición. Cada vez que vamos a misa, Jesús está presente en el don de la Eucaristía. Está presente en el tabernáculo, esperando nuestras alabanzas y agradecimiento. Jesús está verdaderamente presente en este sacramento porque El deseaba quedarse con nosotros y esta es la forma que ha escogido para hacerlo.

Permítannos recordarles de este gran don de Su presencia al entrar a nuestra iglesia. Ojalá que les enseñemos a nuestros hijos la necesidad de respeto y reverencia al celebrar cada misa.