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 EDUCATION 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.

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018

Welcome! To the Cathedral Parish of St. John the Baptist! The beauty of this Cathedral expresses the dynamic energies and vibrant faith of our parish community. We invite you to be at home here as you draw closer to God through our worship, our programs, our movements, and our service projects. After one of our liturgies, please introduce yourself to me and the other members of our staff. We are here for you and are honored to have the opportunity to journey together in faith. Rev. Msgr. Geno Sylva

SAINT JOHN’S CATHEDRAL STAFF Vicar for Special Projects and the Cathedral Reverend Monsignor Eugene (Geno) R. Sylva, STD

Parochial Vicars Reverend Leonardo Lopez Reverend Luis Alberto Hernandez

Permanent Deacons Mr. German Vargas Mr. Guido Pedraza Mr. Jose Pomales Mr. Luis Gil

Executive Assistant & Protecting God’s Children Facilitator Mrs. Carol Monroe

Office Manager Mrs. Amparo Castellanos

Coordinators of Catechesis Mrs. Ivannia Vega-McTighe Mrs. Sylvia Ortiz Deacon Jose Pomales

Parish Secretary Ms. Ana Amezquita

Janitor/Custodian Mr. Carlos Mendez

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 (Celebrated in the Chapel of Our Lady) MONDAY THRU FRIDAY / LUNES A VIERNES 12:35 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish)

FRIDAY / VIERNES 12:05 PM (English)

HOLY DAY MASSES / MISAS EN DIA FESTIVO 12:35 PM (English) / 7:00 PM (Español)

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

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 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 (3rd) Saturday in English 10:30 AM - Spanish 11:30 AM Every Saturday in Spanish: 11:00 AM 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.

Bienvenido! A la Catedral San Juan Bautista! La belleza de esta catedral expresa la energía dinámica y la fe vibrante de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Te invitamos a estar aquí; tu casa, mientras te acercas a Dios a través de la adoración, nuestros programas, movimientos y proyectos de servicio. Después de una de nuestras celebraciones Eucarísticas, por favor acércate a mí, o a alguno de los miembros de nuestro personal. Estamos aquí para ti, y nos sentimos honrados de tener la oportunidad de caminar unidos en la fe. Rev. Msgr. Geno Sylva

THE CHAPEL OF OUR LADY DeGrasse Street

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK ATTENTION / ATENCIÒN

Daily Mass in English, will be celebrated beginning on Tuesday, September 04 from Monday to Friday at 12:35 p.m. Daily Mass will be on the Catedral Chapel.

A partir del Martes 04 de Septiembre tendremos celebración diaria de la Santa Misa en Ingles. Esta será de Lunes a Viernes a las 12:35 p.m. La Misa diaria será celebrada en la Capilla de la Catedral.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO, Sept. 01, 2018 5:00 PM For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish Community. Holy Souls in Purgatory. 7:00 PM Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista. Ciprian Martinez (6to mes). Adela Flores. Guillermo Bolanos. Por la salud de Suhami Maria Perez. Acción de Gracias al Señor por el 35 aniversario de Bodas de Raúl y Ana Vergara Por la salud de Suhami Maria Perez SUNDAY / DOMINGO, Sept. 02, 2018 8:30 AM For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish Community. Holy Souls in Purgatory. Manuel Rivera 10:00 AM Por los miembros fallecidos de la Comunidad San Juan Bautista. Gladys Botello. Vilma Quiroz. Ana Ofelia Arcila. Por la salud de Gabriela Farfan 11:30 AM For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish Community. Ramona Montañez. Hernan Ramos. Health of: Zenaida Almario. 1:00 PM Acción de Gracias al Señor de los Milagros. Acción de Gracias al Señor de la Misericordia. Por el aniversario del Desfile Dominicano. Nora Gallego. Carlos Vela. Francisca Vela. Amelia Vela. Fausto William Albarran (1er mes). Victoria Then (2do mes). Prospero Parraga. Alejandrina Vargas Rodriguez. Angela Vela. Por la salud de Robert Herrera. Por la salud de Suhami Maria Perez. Por los miembros fallecidos de la Comunidad San Juan Bautista. MONDAY / LUNES, Sept. 03, 2018 Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Memorial. Labor Day. / Día de Trabajo. 9:00 AM Bilingual Mass / Misa Bilingue

Bilingual Mass / Misa Bilingue. TUESDAY / MARTES, Sept. 04, 2018 12:35 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory. 7:00 PM Acción de Gracias a San Judas Tadeo. Rosalia Flores Angulo. Por la salud de Suhami Maria Perez.

WEDNESDAY / MIERCOLES, Sept. 05, 2018 12:35 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory. 7:00 PM Andrea Salcedo. Por la salud de Suhami Maria Perez. Por la salud de Michell Terry Erazo.

THURSDAY / JUEVES, Sept. 06, 2018 12:35 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory. 7:00 PM Acción de Gracias al Divino Niño por el bienestar y salud de Carmen Sepúlveda y Familia Natalie Pineda De la Cruz Por la salud de Suhami Maria Perez FRIDAY / VIERNES, Sept. 07, 2018 12:35 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory. 7:00 PM Alberto Avila (9no mes). Ignacia Echevarria de Barraza (1er aniv.). Por la salud de Suhami Maria Perez.

Congratulations to Rev. Msgr. Geno Sylva on his 25th

Jubilee! Msgr. Sylva was ordained on August 28, 1993. God’s blessings to you, Monsignor!

Felicidades a Rev. Msgr. Geno Sylva en su 25th

Jubileo! Msgr. Sylva fue ordenado el 28 de Agosto de 1993.

¡Las bendiciones de Dios para usted Monseñor!

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. We are still registering students for CCD this Sunday from

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in The Rodimer Parish Center. 2. Bishop Serratelli will be celebrating the Silver & Gold

Anniversary Mass here at The Cathedral on Sunday, November 04. We hope that those married couples celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage from St. John’s will be present for the celebration. Information regarding how to register is found in the bulletin or you can speak with Amparo at The Rodimer Center.

3. Daily Mass in English will be celebrated beginning on Tuesday, September 04, from Monday to Friday at 12:35 p.m. Daily Mass will be in The Cathedral Chapel.

4. This Monday, Labor Day, we will be celebrating the Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m.

5. And finally, we are blessed today to have Sister Carmen, as Salesian Sister, to speak with us about The Missions. We hope that you will be able to assist their important work as you leave the Cathedral today.

ANUNCIOS 1. Aun estamos registrando los niños para CCD este Domingo

de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en el Centro Parroquial Rodimer. 2. Nuestro Obispo celebrará la Misa de aniversario de Oro y

Plata aquí en la Catedral el Domingo 04 de Noviembre. Invitamos a las parejas de esta Catedral que celebrarón su matrimonio católico en los años 1968 y 1993, a que se registren en la oficina del Centro Parroquial Rodimer.

3. A partir del Martes 04 de Septiembre tendremos celebracion diaria de la Santa Misa en Ingles. Esta será de Lunes a Viernes a las 12:35 p.m. en la Capilla de la Catedral.

4. Este Lunes Septiembre 03 es Labor Day, tendremos la celebración de la Santa Eucarístia a las 9:00 a.m.

5. Hoy, tenemos la bendicion de recibir a la Hermana Salesiana Carmen, quien nos hablará sobre Las Misiones. Por favor seamos generosos con Las Hermanas Salesianas, ayudémoslas en su importante obra al salir hoy de la Catedral.

Carlo Saraceni (attr.), Pope Gregory the Great, 1615, Galleria Simone Brentana, Saint Gregory and the Souls in Purgatory, Nazionale d’Arte Antica, Palazzo Barberini, Rome. 1719, church of San Nicolò all’ Arena, Verona.

SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT (Pope and Doctor of the Church)

Feast day: September 3 Appearance: Mature man wearing papal robes.

Attributes: Papal tiara, dove of the Holy Spirit, book.

Biographical notes: Born around 450, Gregory became a monk and dedicated himself to the poor. Elected Pope in 590, he was active in works of charity and missions. He contributed to the Roman liturgy and church music (Gregorian chant) and wrote important works of a pastoral, moral, and spiritual character. He died in 604.

Patronage: Invoked against the plague and gout; protector of musicians; singers; makers of ribbon, braid, and buttons; teachers; and popes. Pope and Doctor of the Western Church, Saint Gregory the Great be identified first of all by his papal robes, most often elegant liturgical vestments (chasuble and cope), and the papal tiara (called in Latin the triregnum, it is a three-tiered crown and has been in use since the fourteenth century), which he may wear or have near him. His more personal iconographic attributes, the book and the dove of the Holy Spirit, refer to his position as a Doctor of the Church and to his figure as a scholar and lawmaker, as well as to his numerous written works of a pastoral character recognized as having been divinely inspired. Saint Gregory the Great is often depicted while celebrating Mass in two different situations: when at the moment of the consecration he receives the apparition of the risen Christ (a type known as the Mass of Saint Gregory), who pours blood from his side to fill the chalice or in some other way proves the reality of transubstantiation; and when he prays for the souls in purgatory. This latter image is derived in part from the prayer that Gregory wrote for the soul of the emperor Trajan (who had died five centuries earlier and whose upright life the saint admired) – Gregory fulfilled –and in part from the contribution he made with his writings for the promotion of prayer for the Souls in Purgatory. This image was destined to enjoy great success, beginning in the late sixteenth century.