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ST. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH MANY CULTURES, MANY COUNTRIES, MANY LANGUAGES IN ONE BODY: ST. PAUL’S FAMILY

TODAY’S GOSPEL Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you…………. nd appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another."

EL EVANGELIO DE HOY Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: «Como el Padre me amó, también yo los he amado a ustedes. Permanezcan en mi amor. Si cumplen mis mandamientos, permanecerán en mi amor, como yo cumplí los mandamientos de mi Padre y permanezco en su amor. Les he dicho esto para que mi gozo sea el de ustedes, y ese gozo sea perfecto.» Este es mi mandamiento: Amense los unos a los otros, como yo los he amado. No hay amor más grande que dar la vida por los amigos. Ustedes son mis amigos si hacen lo que yo les mando. Ya no los llamo servidores, porque el servidor ignora lo que hace su señor; yo los llamo amigos, porque les he dado a conocer todo lo que oí de mi Padre. No son ustedes los que me eligieron a mí, sino yo el que los elegí a ustedes, y los destiné para que vayan y den fruto, y ese fruto sea duradero. Así todo lo que pidan

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 6TH, 2018

John 15:9-17

MT 14:22-33

SERVED BY Pastor…………....Rev. Leonardo Jaramillo Ph.D …………....Ext 13 Deacon ……..………………….……................................Joseph A. Puskas Deacon, D.R.E…………..…...…………….…….................Héctor Casillas D.R.E

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm (Spanish) Weekdays: 8:00am Mass is celebrated in the St. Mother Teresa of

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm (Spanish) Weekdays: 8:00am Mass is celebrated in the St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Parish House. Holy Days: 8:00am and 7:30pm Confessions: Saturdays from 4:15pm-5:00pm

DEVOTIONS Novena in Honor of the Immaculate Conception: Monday after the 8:00am Mass. Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Wednesdays after the 8:00am Mass. Mass and Novena in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Chapel and gathering every 3rd Wednesday of the month. (Parish Hall) Prayer for Vocations: Friday after the 8:00am Mass. Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month from 8:30am to 6:00pm in the St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Parish House.

PARISH OFFICE Pastor: Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo, Ph.D. Address: 231 Second Street Clifton, NJ 07011 Office Hours : 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Phone: (973) 340-1300 ***Fax: (973) 340-2083 E-mail: stpaulchurchcnj@verizon.net Web site : www.stpaulcnj.org

RECTORY Address: 124 Union Avenue Clifton, NJ 07011 E-mail: pastor.stpaul@verizon.net

MOTHER CABRINI CENTER Address: 97 Washington Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011

SERVED BY Pastor…………....Rev. Leonardo Jaramillo Ph.D …………….....Ext 13 Deacon ……..………………….……....................................Joseph A. Puskas Deacon, D.R.E…………..…...…………….…….....................Héctor Casillas D.R.E Coordinator……………..…..….Kathy Militello…..……......Ext 11 Youth Ministry………………….................................Jennifer Monsalve Secretary…….…….......................................Sonia Almonte…….….

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SACRAMENTAL LIFE AT ST. PAUL

BAPTISM: Baptisms in English are celebrated every 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:00pm and 2nd Sunday during Mass at 9:30 and 11:30am. Baptisms in Spanish are celebrated every 4th Saturday of the month at 1:00pm and 4th Sunday at 1:00pm (Spanish Mass). Parents and Godparents are required to attend one Baptismal Preparation Class, if Godparents are not registered parishioners in St. Paul Church, they must bring a sponsor Letter from their parish. First requirement is that the parents must bring an original birth certificate when meeting with the pastor or deacon to schedule a Baptism. For more information, please look in the website at www.stpaulcnj.org

RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from 4:15pm to 5:00pm in the Church. Personal appointments may be made by contacting the parish office.

MARRIAGE: The Sacrament of Matrimony is celebrated Wednesday to Friday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and Sunday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. We must be contacted one year prior to the date of the wedding. In your initial meeting with the pastor or deacon, couples must bring the following documents: updated Baptismal, First Communion, and Confirmation certificate. For more information, please look in the website at www.stpaulcnj.org

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: The sacrament of the sick is celebrated during the 5:30pm Mass on Saturday. If you wish to be anointed during the 5:30pm Mass, or if you prefer other arrangements, please contact the parish office. In cases of illness, please notify us if you or a family member would like to receive Holy Communion at home. The pastor visits the sick twice a month. Please notify the Parish Office at 973-340-1300.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The Religious Education Program provides religious formation and sacramental preparation for children of our parish in Grades 1 through 11. For more information contact our Parish Office.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA) FOR ADULTS: A process of Liturgical and Spiritual formation for those seeking to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For more information contact our Parish Office.

BAUTISMO: Los Bautismos en Inglés se celebran el segundo Sábado del mes a la 1:00pm y el segundo Domingo durante las Misas de 9:30am y 11:30am. En Español celebramos los Bautismos el cuarto Sábado del mes a la 1:00pm y el cuarto Domingo a la 1:00pm dentro de la Eucaristía. Es un requísito que Padres y Padrinos asistan a una clase de Preparación Bautismal antes de celebrar este Sacramento, si los Padrinos no están registrados como miembros de la Parroquia de San Pablo, deben traer una carta en la que indique que ellos asisten a Misa o son miembros activos de otra Parroquia. Los padres deben traer el certificado original de nacimiento del niño(a) a la primera cita con el sacerdote o diácono.

CONFESIONES: El Sacramento de la Reconciliación o Confesión es celebrado todos los sábados de 4:15pm hasta las 5:00pm en la Iglesia. Si desea una cita personal con el Sacerdote, por favor llamar a la oficina.

MATRIMONIO: El Sacramento del Matrimonio es celebrado de Miércoles a Viernes de 1:00pm hasta las 4:00pm; Sábados de 1:00pm a las 3:00pm y Domingos de 3:30pm a 5:00pm. Los documentos que deben traer son: Certificado original de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Las parejas de novios deben empezar a prepararse con un año de anterioridad. Para mayor información, por favor ponerse en contacto con el pastor en la Oficina Parroquial.

UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: El Sacramento de la Unción de los enfermos es celebrado durante la Misa de 5:30pm el día Sábado. Si usted desea ser ungido durante esta Misa o en otra ocasión por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial.

En caso de una persona enferma, por favor déjele saber a nuestra Parroquia, si usted o un miembro de su familia desean recibir la Santa Comunión en su casa. El Párroco visita a los enfermos dos veces al mes. Por favor, notifique a la Oficina de la Parroquia al 973-340-1300.

EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA: El Programa de Formación Religiosa ofrece la formación tanto religiosa como la preparación a los Sacramentos para niños y niñas de nuestra Parroquia en los grados 1º al 11º. Para mayor información contacte nuestra oficina Parroquial.

RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA): Es un proceso de formación litúrgico y espiritual para aquellos que buscan recibir los Sacramento del Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía. Para mayor información por favor, ponerse en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR CHILD

ST. PAUL’S MEMORIAL AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL (In Church) AND TREE OF LIFE (In Chapel)

MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR:

We are constantly working towards improving by making our beautiful Church of St. Paul’s like new. This cannot be possible without your continued kindness and generosity towards our Parish. As you can see, we have been working very hard in our Church by adding new kneelers and refinishing the pews to look brand new. If anyone would like to make a special donation towards the pews and kneelers, please fill out the form below and submit it to the Parish Office together with your donation. Thank you for your support. DEDICATION AND HONORARY

RESURRECTION WALL AND TREE OF LIFE

Please note that the minimum donation eligible for a plaque is $100.00 and plaque design varies

according to amount of donation made.

GOLD DONATION - IN MEMORY OF A LOST LOVED ONE - IN HONOR OF FAMILY/EVENT

$100 - $199 Leaf Plaque $200 - $299 Leaf Plaque w/1 Star

$300 - $399 Leaf Plaque w/2 Stars $399 - $499 Leaf Plaque w/3 Stars

$500 - $749 Leaf Plaque w/4 Stars $750 - $999 Leaf Plaque w/5 Stars

Name: Phone:

Address:

Donation: Check # Payable to St. Paul R.C. Church

DEDICATION AND HONORARY RESURRECTION WALL ORDER FORM In an effort to accommodate everyone’s request, there is a limit of four lines of engraving, each with 20 characters per line . Please complete and

return this form with your donation to either the Parish office or place it in the Mass collection basket.

TREE OF LIFE IN THE

ST. MOTHER TERESA

OF CALCUTTA CHAPEL

RESURRECTION WALL

IN CHURCH

PEWS AND KNEELERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED:

Mia Ella Camacho,Fabian Andres Lopez Guzman, Mia Lopez Guzman, Aiden Benjamin Flores

Mia Ella Camacho, Fabian Andres Lopez Guzman, Mia Lopez Guzman,

Aiden Benjamin Flores

Walter Gabriel Acosta Adrian Martínez-Velásquez Denzel Isana Aguila Noely Angely Mejía Lugo Marley Almanzar Adrian Antonio Melecia Isabella Mia Arca Isabel Dayami Ojeda-Seferin Christopher James Bengen Isabel Cristina Perez-Ospina Adrian Antonio Benjumea Priscilla Mariella Porta Kevin Bryan Benjumea Christian Aiden Reyes Natalie Blanco Edivel Carolina Reyes-Moya Sophia Blandon Michael Sebastián Reyes Jaden Kenneth Brown Audrey Rodríguez Allegra Frances Coronato Alexandra Marie Robayo Andrew Luis Díaz Jimena Salgado-Perez Alanna Lee Fratello Jonas Francisco Sánchez Mariana Yatzin Rayo Gaspar Samantha Iveliz Sánchez Jalyssa Gil González Jeremy Seferin Trauco Juan Jose Giraldo-Velásquez Gianna Rose Smith Catalina Alexa Gómez Briana Janice Tello Jared Ethan Grullon Nicholas Fernando Villalobos Sheylee Grullon Daniel Alejandro Villalobos Nataly Hincapie Emily Juliet Zorilla Daniella Carolina Jiménez Yépez

ST. PAUL’S FIRST COMMUNICANTS AND CROWNING OF MARY, OUR BLESSED MOTHER

MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR

I am so excited to be able to preside at the First Communion Mass where 41 children are going to receive Jesus Christ for the first time. I am also happy to see their parents, who have been helpful to the Religious Education Program, to the teachers, and to their children. As pastor, I appreciate the hard work and dedication of the Catechists, and Kathy Militello, the Coordinator of the Religious Education program. This would not have been possible without their time, love, support and commitment. Congratulations to all the First Holy Communicants for receiving Jesus Christ into their hearts. God Bless you. Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo

Estoy feliz de poder presidir la Eucaristía donde 41 niños y niñas recibirán a Jesús por primera vez. A la vez, estoy feliz de ver a sus padres quienes han sido de gran ayuda al programa de Catequesis como lo han sido los maestros y los mismos niños. La comunidad de San Pablo valora el trabajo arduo y la dedicación de todos los maestros y de su coordinadora Kathy Militello, sin su ayuda este sueño no hubiera sido posible realizarse. Como Pastor quiero agradecer a la Directora del Programa de Catequesis y a sus maestros por su tiempo, esfuerzo, amor y dedicación. Felicitaciones para todos los niños y niñas que recibirán a Jesús por primera vez en sus corazones. Dios los bendiga.

Padre Leonardo Jaramillo

THANK YOU

A special thanks to Kathy Militello, Coordinator of Religious Education, Catechists: Sonia Almonte, Leila Barker, Rosemary Bedoya, Brenda Baca Castillo, Linda Dandorf, Carol Diaz,

Jennifer Gaspar, Rosa Huaman, Marie Imparato, Alvaro Leal, Mildred Lopez, Suzanne Marzouka, Roy Noonberg, parents and students. May God Bless all of you!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING MARRIED IN OUR CHURCH PLEASE CONTACT

OUR PARISH OFFICE.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYWEDS:

And Michael Anthony Biagini

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SATURDAY, May 5, 2018 8:00am: Pilar Gabato, John Fitzpatrick 5:30pm: Ina Di Como, Rosa Lo Piccolo, Susana Maninna, Fred Palleschi

SUNDAY, May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:30am: Julio Carlos Almodovar, Joan Perrone, Agnes Roe, Pilar Gabato 9:00am: Mary Biegel, Vincent Grimaldi, Casandra Brincka 11:00am: Maria Klettlinger (2nd Ann) 1:00pm: Miriam Giraldo, Adres Acosta,Gabriel Restrepo Herron,Catherine Lora, Henry Almonte, German Roa, **Acción de Gracias al Divino Niño**

MONDAY, May 7, 2018 8:00am: Pilar Gabato

TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 8:00am: Pilar Gabato, Maria Klettlinger (2nd Ann)

WEDNESDAY, May 9, 2018

Vigil of the Ascension of the Lord 8:00am: Pilar Gabato, 7:30pm: St. Paul Parishioners (In Church)

THURSDAY, May 10, 2018 (In Church) The Ascension of the Lord Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest 8:00am: St. Paul Parishioners

FRIDAY, May 11, 2018 8:00am: Jason Garulle

SATURDAY, May 12, 2018 Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; Saint Pancras, Martyr 8:00am: John Fitzpatrick 5:30pm: Living and Deceased Mothers

SUNDAY, May 13, 2018 Mother’s Day Seventh Sunday of Easter 7:30am: Living and Deceased Mothers 9:00am: Living and Deceased Mothers 11:00am: Living and Deceased Mothers 1:00pm: Living and Deceased Mothers

MAY ENVELOPE SCHEDULE

The Sanctuary Lamp will be lit in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners Host and Wine is offered in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners The Candles on the Main Altar are in Memory of... St. Paul Church Parishioners The Flowers on the Main Altar are in Memory of ... St. Paul Church Parishioners The Blue Candle on Mary’s Altar will be lit in Memory of … St. Paul Church Parishioners The flowers on Mary’s Altar are in Memory of… St. Paul Church Parishioners

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Acts of the Apostles 16:11-15; Psalm 149:1-6, 9; John 15:26—16:4 Tuesday: Acts of the Apostles 16:22-34; Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8; John 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts of the Apostles 17:15, 22—18:1; Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14; John 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20 Friday: Acts of the Apostles 18:9-18; Psalm 47:2-7; John 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts of the Apostles 18:23-28; Psalm 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; John 16:23-28 Sunday: Acts of the Apostle 1:15-17, 20-26; Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4:11-16; John 17:11-19

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING: COLLECTION FOR APRIL 29th, 2018

Please notify an usher if the Mass you are attending is in memory of a friend of family member, and you will like to bring the Gifts to the Altar in the Offertory Procession.

Memorials This Weekend 5th, 6th 1st

MT 21:33-43

MT 14:22-33

MT 13:24-43

5/06 Weekly 5/06 Mother’s Day Remembrance 5/10 Ascension 5/13 Weekly 5/13 Peter’s Pence 5/20 Weekly

Regular Collection $ 7,175.00 Young Children $ 30.00 Candles $ 150.00 Novena $ 84.00 Total $ 7,439.00

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE

“This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s

friends.”- John 15:12-13

Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love?

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) Thank you for your generosity!

REGULAR COLLECTION MASS BREAKDOWN: 5:30pm $ 969.00 11:00am $ 1,652.00 7:30am $ 1,102.00 1:00pm $ 2,601.00 9:00am $ 851.00

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ST. PAUL CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY Our next youth ministry meeting will be on Wednesday, May 9th at 6:30pm in the Parish Office. We welcome all the youth of our parish to come and join us and bring a friend!

COMMUNITY PRAYERS PRAYERS FOR FIREFIGHTERS, POLICEMEN, AND

THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY may they be strengthened by knowing that Jesus Christ is with them always especially; Douglas Aquino, Kevin Aquino, Christopher McQuade, Matthew Mulick, Jeremy Brubaker, Matthew Valderama, Joseph Puskas II, Samantha Eromenok, Brian Eromenok, Erin Kidd, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Joseph Belfi, Fernando Rodriguez, Juan Perdomo, Anais Calderon, Christopher Calderon, Stephen Prandy, Lorenzo Urbano, Joseph Domicolo, Jake Castro, Marci Mann, Christopher & Matthew Molino, Carlos & Patricio Archila, Steven Green, Jose Carrero, Tom Scangarello Jr., Javier Cruz, William Fernandez, Rudy Ruiz, Wesley Delgado, Michael Genchi, Christopher Ashey, Andy Cuba, Frank “Ben” Robinson and William Fernandez. May they be comforted by our continual prayers for their safety. Let us pray to the Lord.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK We especially pray for the sick who are suffering in our parish community: Elizabeth DaCunha, Giovanna Miceli, Frank Messina,

Catherine Murphy, Linda Cotroneo, Angela Kelly, Clare Messina, Carlos Saldarriaga, Francisca Maldonado, Mathew Rinkerman, Maria Graceus, Gene Iler, Felicia La Bozette, Erin Kenney, Robert Clark, Ladonna Ackerman, Richard Murray, Tom Felipe, Anne Marie Gitin, Ryan

Halupka, Sara Hernandez, Sharon Golembiewski, Marie Marranzino, Wayne Carbona, Jorge Vallejo, Marc Gallichio, Ruth Vargas, Margie Schwieghardt, Ruben Diaz, Alma Dickinson, Maria Van Dorn, Evelyn Mack, Gerry Meola, Lijia Salinas, Celina DeGraaf, Jessica Hernans, Mateo Cardenalle, Gary Davila, Maryanne Ciallella, Honorio Gomez, Enna Braciaglano, Leonore Triolo, Catherine O’Brien, Cheryl Martinelly, Judith Rodriguez, Rosa Molina, Junior Galarza, Barbara Grass, Roberto Roa, John Mulick, Ida Marrotta, Henry Murphy, Evelyn Abanto, Len Mihalik, Nicole Bergers, Maryann Bollettino, Alex Pingoy and Terry Nikithser. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray especially for those that recently passed away in our Parish: John Biegel, Joan Perrone, Robert J. Fischer Jr., Jacquelin Lynn, Willian Ramirez, George Schmitt, Jason Garulle, Pilar Gabato, John Fitzpatrick and Henry Almonte.

GOSPEL REFLECTION

Throughout Jewish history it was traditional for Jews to demonstrate repentance through washing ceremonies. John the Baptist was preaching repentance for the coming of God's reign. His baptism may have been related to the purifying washings of the Essenes at Qumran near the

was God's anointed one. John answered that his baptism was only a preparation for "one mightier" who would

aptize with "the Holy Spirit and fire" (v 16). Although Jesus had no need of repentance, he entered the murky waters where the people had been baptized, thereby uniting himself with sinful humanity. The baptism of Jesus was another "epiphany," or manifestation of the divine presence. While Jesus was praying, the Spirit descended upon him, and God's voice was heard confirming Jesus as the "beloved Son" (v.22). On Calvary, Jesus would undergo a baptism of fire that would bring salvation to the whole world (Lk 12:49-50). This transforming fire would be poured out on the Church at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4).

PARISH MINISTRY “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10

Jesus, the Lord and Master, in turn, calls the disciples his friends rather than his servants. Friendship with God certainly entails a loving relationship which goes beyond mere duty and obedience. Jesus' discourse on friendship and brotherly love echoes the words of Proverbs: A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17). The distinctive feature of Jesus' relationship with his disciples was his personal love for them. He loved his own to the end (John 13:1). His love was unconditional and wholly directed to the good of others. His love was also sacrificial. He gave the best he had and all that he had.

personal love for them. He loved his own to the end (John 13:1). His love was unconditional and wholly directed to the good of others. His love was also sacrificial. He gave the best he had and all that he had. He gave his very life for those he loved in order to secure for them everlasting life with the Father. True love is costly. A true lover gives the best he can offer and is willing to sacrifice everything he has for the beloved. God willingly paid the price for our redemption — the sacrifice of his only begotten Son. That's the nature of true friendship and love — the willingness to give all for the beloved. True friends will lay down their lives for each other. Jesus tells us that he is our friend and he loves us whole-heartedly and unconditionally. He wants us to love one another just as he loves us, whole-heartedly and without reserve. His love fills our hearts and transforms our minds and frees us to give ourselves in loving service to others. If we open our hearts to his love and obey his command to love our neighbor, then we will bear much fruit in our lives, fruit that will last for eternity.

For Reflection: Do you wish to be fruitful and to abound

in the love of God?

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ST. MOTHER TERESA

HER ESSENTIAL WISDOM—A CALL

TO SERVE

“And today, it is the same Christ, the same Jesus, the same today in our poor people, who are unwanted, unemployed, uncared for, hungry and naked and homeless. They are useless to the state or to socitety, and nobody has time for them. And it is you and I as Christians who,

state or to socitety, and nobody has time for them. And it is you and I as Christians who, worthy of that love of Christ, if our love is true, must find them.

St. Paul’s Parking Lot last weekend on Easter Sunday.

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RELIGIOUS

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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ST. PAUL CHURCH LEISURE CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Next Meeting Wednesday, May 9th, (Parish Hall) Please try to arrive by 12:15 p.m. in order to have time to sign in, take care of trip payments and be seated. Please bring a box or bag of cereal for the food pantry. We will have a short business meeting, enjoy coffee & cake and play bingo. Guests have 3 meetings before deciding if they will join the club.

*Camp Hope trip is Wednesday, May 16th. Cost is $13 pp and includes bus transportation, hot breakfast, bingo, hot lunch and live music. Please contact Esther Kenney (973) 773-2317 for a seat on the bus. Bus leaves the church at 9 a.m. sharp.

* Amishlands Trip in PA., May 9th-11th (Weds. - Fri.) $400 pp/dbl. $525 single and New York’s Beautiful Finger Lakes Region, June 12th-14th (Tues - Thurs) $425 pp/dbl. Call Jane for info & reservations (973) 684-7340 *Trip to Resorts Casino in Catskills, Monday, May 21st Bus leaves Church at 10:00amand returns 7:00pm Cost is $30 per person Casino is offering $10 to all coming for the first time. Government ID required Call Jane at (973) 684-7340 for a seat on the bus *CANCELLED Caribbean Cruise – March 17th – 27th, 2018. Did not realize that the dates above happens to be during Holy Week therefore, we will plan for another time.

*Members or non-members are welcome to sign-up for upcoming trips. If you are interested, please contact Jane Decker 973-684-7340 or Esther Kenney 973-773-2317

4. Open Communication between parents and staff/ staff and

children/ children and parents. 5. Parents always Welcome. 6. Children educated in right relationship & what

to do if a relationship isn’t right.

7. Al l children treated with Dignity and Respect. 8. Clear Rules and Expectations. Consistent reinforcement

/ consequences 9. Adequate supervision of youth. Team approach---accountability---no 1:1 isolation 10. All abuse is reported

MAY 6TH

10 SIGNS OF A SAFE PROGRAM FOR

CHILDREN & YOUTH

1. Screening of staff/ volunteers.

2. Adults trained in safe environment strategies and signs of abuse. 3. Code of conduct enforced.

4. Open Communication between parents and staff/

staff and children/ children and parents. 5. Parents always Welcome. 6. Children educated in right relationship & what

to do if a relationship isn’t right.

7. Al l children treated with Dignity and Respect. 8. Clear Rules and Expectations. Consistent reinforcement /

consequences 9. Adequate supervision of youth. Team approach---accountability---no 1:1 isolation

10. All abuse is reported

MAY 6TH

MASS AND NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP 7:30pm (In Chapel)

MAY 8TH

MAY 9TH

ST. PAUL’S TRICKY TRAY FRIDAY, JUNE 1st, 2018

6:00pm in the Parish Hall Donation: $40

Ticket Includes: Dinner, Water, Soda, Coffee, Tea, Dessert

BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle

Tickets must be purchased in advance no later than May 25th, 2018

Tickets available after 5:30pm, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm Masses and in the Parish

Office. No tickets will be sold at the door!!

**ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE PARISH**

FIRST COMMUNION AND MAY CROWNING

11:00am (In Church)

ROSARY SOCIETY The Rosary Society will meet

on Monday, May 7th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

(Parish Hall) SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Mass at 8:00am and 7:30pm (In Church)

Vigil on Wednesday, May 9th , 2018 7:30pm (In Church) and on Thursday, May 10th , 2018

Mass at 8:00am (In Church)

Thursday,

May 10th , 2018

Food for The Needy All of you are invited to be generous to the poor. The last weekend of the month we are collecting food for the needy. Please place your donation at the St. Theresa Shrine in the Church and it will be brought to the Food Pantry at the Father English Center in Paterson. Non-perishable, please! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

All of you are invited to be generous to the poor. The last weekend of the month we are collecting food for the needy. Please place your donation at the St. Theresa Shrine in the Church and it will be brought to the Food Pantry at the Father English Center in Paterson. Non-perishable food items, please! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

7:30pm (In Chapel)

The next meeting is Monday, May 7th in the Parish hall. Please arrive no later than 12:15 pm. We will celebrate the Crowning of the Blessed Mother. We are also having a guest speaker, Louis Imparato, Jr. after which we will have our business meeting and

refreshments. Please bring non-perishable food items of your choice for the food pantry.

guest speaker, Louis Imparato, Jr. after which we will have our business meeting and refreshments. Please bring non-perishable food items of your choice for the food pantry.

We once again had a successful and fun Beefsteak Dinner!! A huge thank you to Joseph DeLiberto and Suzanne Marzouka for their hard work and dedication in putting together this beautiful and successful event. A special thanks to Marrocco Memorial Home - for the printing of our tickets. Lastly, thanks to all of you who continually support this event by joining us for the festivities each and every time. $3,933.66 was raised thanks to all of you. May God bless all of you. Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo

BEEFSTEAK DINNER—THANK YOU

Visit our website at www.stpaulcnj.org May 6th, 2018

If you would like to purchase a candle in memory of a loved one that stays lit in the Chapel for two years, please contact the Parish Office. The donation is $150. Kindly fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office with your donation.

Name: Phone:

Address:

Donation: Check # Payable to St. Paul R.C. Church

In Memory of:

PERPETUAL ELECTRICAL CANDLE .

DEDICATION ORDER FORM In an effort to accommodate everyone’s request, there is a limit of four lines of engraving, each with 20 characters per line. Please complete and return this form with your donation to either the Parish office or place it in the Mass collection basket.

Special thanks to our Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. for presiding the Eucharist on Sunday, April 22nd, 2018.

Parish Membership and Registration .

A special invitation is extended to every Catholic Family to be registered as a Parishioner at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Registration forms can be found at the Parish Office. All adult Catholics are also invited register in the Parish. Likewise, young adults of working age are invited to register independently of their parents. This registration becomes important when your family members are receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration in a Catholic Parish is also a requirement for those wishing to be a Baptism or Confirmation sponsor. Additionally, being a member of a Parish gives one the identity of belonging to a family, in this case, the family of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. In times of joy and in times of struggle, it is comforting to have the support of family. Being a registered Parish member assures you of that support.