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

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

Venga y únase con nosotros,

Juntos crearemos comunidad

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

and friends become family.

DECEMBER 2, 2018

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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

8:00am—5:00 pm, 2000 Hail Mary’s (Last Saturday of the Month)

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

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; Brenda Santana

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS!

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

Immaculate 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.

Benventi Ai Nostri Visitori!

Grazie per aver scelto di adorare presso la Chiesa di Sta Maria della Immacolata

Concezione. Accogliamo con favore la vostra partecipazone a canzoni e

preghiere. Se volete diventare i nostri parrocchiani possiamo aiutar li con il

vostro camino di fede. Si prega di contattare il nostro ufficio parrocchiale.

254 Second Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Website: www.stmarysparishjc.com

St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish

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.

Sunday November 25: $2891.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Gracias por su generosidad!

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 candles

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

+Rev John J. Lester, Newark Archdiocese

St Boniface Chapel

+Deceased members of the Parish

The Bread and Wine is offered this week:

` +In Memory of + Mike Falihee

PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH DEVOTIONS

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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 7pm-8pm Mondays, St. Boniface chapel

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,

arrangement 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 Brenda Santana: 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 Commun-

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

Parish Registration: New Parishioners and those not regis-tered, 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.

Mass Schedule DECEMBER 3, to DECEMBER 9, 2018

MONDAY Dec. 3, 2018

7:00AM +Irene Higgins

7:00PM Holy Hour

TUESDAY Dec. 4, 2018

7:00AM +Marie Higgins

7:00PM Yolanda Munoz Thanksgiving

WEDNESDAY Dec. 5, 2018

7:00AM +Ovidio Fajardo

THURSDAY Dec. 6, 2018

7:00AM +Irene Higgins

7:00PM +Nelson Valentin +Anasofia Checo

FRIDAY Dec. 7, 2018

7:00AM +Irene Higgins SATURDAY Dec 8, 2018 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

9:00AM Memorial Mass

5:30PM People of the Par ish

SUNDAY Dec. 9, 2018 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8:00AM Deacon Cesar & Lourdes Sarmiento Thanksgiving

10:00AM +Glenis Almonte , +Carlos Polanco

12:00Noon

Xavier Anthony

Lopez Thanksgiving

Readings for the Week of December 3, 2018

Mon Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8- 9 Tuesday Is 11:1-

10/Ps 72:1-2, 7--13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37

Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 --9, 19-21, 25-27a /Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Mt 9:27-31

Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/

Lk 1:26-38.Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1- 6 /Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: DECEMBER 2, 2018 Today’s Reflection:

Respondamos con amor al Amor que viene

¡Señor, Dios mío, gracias por tu misericordia y por ofrecernos tu

salvación!

VIVAMOS este tiempo de Adviento al modo como Jesús nos

enseñó a hacerlo: Buscando y hallando en todas las cosas y

en toda la historia la huella de Dios. Somos obra de sus manos

creadoras. El SEÑOR se dignó ponernos en medio del uni-

verse y lo hizo otorgándonos capacidad para sorprendernos,

ojos para admirarlo, alma para disfrutar de sus riquezas, sensi-

bilidad para sufrir sus rigores, y corazón que hable por la

lengua en acción de gracias. ¡Gracias, Señor, porque nos

otorgaste ese Don, aunque sea limitado en su perfección,

pues en él no todo es suavidad, sino también aspereza con espi-

nas!

Tú no nos necesitabas, Señor y Padre nuestro.

Por amor nos pusiste en movimiento, como a las demás criatu-

ras. Gracias porque no nos has olvidado, pues Tu amor siempre

esta con nosotros, aunque el nuestro sea mezquino.

Emmanuel (Dios con nosotros) es nuestra solución. AMEN!!

Diacono Pedro Gonzalez

Meaning of Advent Wreath

The Advent wreath is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the

passage of the four weeks of Advent. It is a circular candle hold-

er that typically holds five candles. During the season of Advent

one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday until all of the can-

dles, including the fifth candle, are lit on Christmas Day. Most

Advent wreaths use three colors of candles – three purple, one

pink, and one white. Each candle represents an aspect of the

spiritual preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Lord,

Jesus Christ. Find out, and share with a friend, the meaning of

the First Candle of Advent. Thank you.

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“A DAY WITH SANTA”

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16, 2018

12:00noon-6:00PM Please join us for a day of fun

and Entertainment for the whole Family. Enter Below the

Church: 254 2nd St & Erie, Jersey City. Children $7; Adults

$3.

POPE’S INTENTION FOR DECEMBER 2018

Evangelization – In the Service of the Transmission of Faith

That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of

faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to

the conditions of the present time

HAPPY NEW YEAR CHURCH!

YOUTH MINISTRY If you are interested in our youth group please contact John

Moncada: john.moncada54@gmail.com

YOUTH CORNER. As young people, decide what part of the

pre-Christmas frenzy you will cut out this year so that your life will have the peace that will allow this advent to really be about preparing for Jesus’ coming into your life throughout the coming year.

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UP-COMING EVENTS

*December 1/2, Our 2nd Collection will help Retired Re-

ligious men and women who dedicated their entire lives serv-

ing the church and the people of God. May the Lord bless you

for your generosity.

*Retiro de Adviento en Espanol Dec.1; 1pm—5pm Marian Hall

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.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

“During Advent, we Christian stewards must ask ourselves some hard questions. Am I staying faithful to my prayer life? Am I using my energy and skills to serve others? Am I overly concerned about material gain? Am I relying my “stuff” or my investments as my source of comfort or security? Am I living for the moment or for the coming of the Lord?

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` THE GIVING TREE

The Giving Tree is set up at back of

Church. Please select a Gift Card as

your gift; or select an ornament and

purchase the item listed on it.

This will be a great help to those who,

during this season of joy, look to us

for help as a faith Community.

This Year all our gifts are going to sup-

port the New born babies and children in need.

We thank you for your generosity.

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 Parroquia

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.