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.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018

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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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 This powerful story describes Samuel, who at the time was the servant of the high priest. The Lord called out to Samuel, who twice thought Eli had called him. They gradually realized that it was the Lord who called for him. So the third time Samuel answered and the Lord remained with Samuel as he grew. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Paul explains to the Corinthians that their body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. He tells them to avoid lewd conduct, and glorify God by keeping their bodies pure. Gospel: John 1:35-42 John told two of his disciples that Jesus is the Lamb of God. They turned and followed him, immediately curious and attracted to him. Andrew told his brother Simon about Jesus. Simon also came to meet Jesus, who renamed him Cephas, or Peter.

©1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc. THURSDAY January 18…………………..Jueves 7:00pm Acc. Grac. a Nuestra de la Altagracia +Hilaria Suriel +Jose Carlos Pagan + Luis Enrique Diaz +America Antonia Ortiz Abreu +Alberto Avila +Mario Sanchez Salud: Ernesto Vilchez Salud Ronald Willoughby FRIDAY January 19,……………………Viernes 12:05 pm +Luis Alberto Diaz +Irene Bedani +Elizabeth Spagnola 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. al Divino Niño A Nuestra Sra. De la Altagracia Salud: Ernesto Vilchez +Alberto Avila Salud Ronald Willoughby

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 14, 2018

-MASS INTENTIONS-INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA SATURDAY January 13,…………Sabado 5:00 pm For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish Community +Gladys Healy +Norman Healy +Fr Paul Pulvirenti 7:00 pm Por los miembros fallecidos de la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia +Alberto Avila +Almas del Purgatorio +Jose Carlos Pagan +Raisa Nuñez (3er mes) +Javier Lopez (En su fallecimiento) +America Antonia Ortiz Abreu Salud:Ernesto Vilchez SUNDAY January 14,…………..Domingo 8:30 am For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish Community +Elizabeth Spagnola +June Tamaro +Luigi & Felicita Giordani +Jose Carlos Pagan Health of Letty Rodriguez 10:00am Por los miembros fallecidos de la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Señor de la Divina Misercordia +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Joan Marlene Field +Ruben Hernandez +Gladys Botello +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Alberto Avila +Jose Carlos Pagan +Margarita Peterson (1er Aniv) Salud: Gloria Tovar Salud: Ernesto Vilchez Salud Jose Olivo Salud Samara Zapata 11:30 am For the deceased members of St. John’s Parish Community +Marina Perez +Tom Sklarski +Hilaria Suriel +Carol Mazillo Matthew Health: Rose Van Hounten , Arnold Ventivoglio +Elizabeth Spagnola 1:00 pm Por los miembros fallecidos de la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Señor de la Divina Misericordia Salud: Ronald Willoughby +David Rivera (1er Aniv) +Blanca Hernandez +Alberto Avila +Maria Inmaculada del Rosario (7mo Aniv) +Jorge Angeles Milla +Jose Carlos Pagan +America Antonia Ortiz Abreu Salud: Ernesto Vilchez Salud Robert Herrera MONDAY January 15,…..……..Lunes 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia +Jeremiah Chico Pugh +Francisco Sanchez +Fr. Luis Rendon +Luis Enrique Diaz +Alberto Avila +Jose Carlos Pagan +Jose Robles Castillo +America Antonia Ortiz Abreu +Rosa Zapata Salud: Samara Zapata +America Antonia Ortiz Abreu Salud: Ronald Willoughby TUESDAY January 16,……………..Martes 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia +America Antonia Ortiz Abreu +Hilaria Suriel Salud: Ronald Willoughby +Alberto Avila +Ruben Hernandez Salud: Ernesto Vilchez Abreu Acc. Grac. al Señor por la conversión de Aura Morales Salud: Ronald Willoughby Salud: Ernesto Vilchez +Alberto Avila Salud Ronald Willoughby

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“John was standing with two of his disciples and as he watched Jesus walk by he

said ‘Behold the Lamb of God.’ The two disciples heard what he said and

followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following Him and said to them,

‘What are you looking for?’ They said to Him, ‘Rabbi...where are you staying?’

He said to them ‘Come, and you will see.’”

The scene from John's gospel is simple and clear. John, the arrow, points out

Jesus, with words we hear as we celebrate the Eucharist. It aroused the curiosity

of Andrew. The conversation continues, as He asks, ‘what are you looking for?’

The same question is posed for the followers of Jesus today but we can change

the what to who. ‘Come and you will see.’

This encounter with Jesus led Andrew to bring Peter to Jesus, and the rest is

history. Pope Francis in his beautiful book ‘Walking with Jesus’ points out for us

today the way of Jesus. May we look and find Him.

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

Segundo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 14 de enero de 2018

“Estaba Juan otra vez allí con dos de sus discípulos y, mirando a Jesús que pasaba, dijo: ‘Este es el Cordero de Dios’. Los dos discípulos, al oírlo hablar así, siguieron a Jesús. El se dio vuelta y, viendo que lo seguían, les preguntó: ‘¿Qué quieren?’. Ellos le respondieron: ‘Rabbí –que traducido significa Maestro– ¿dónde vives?’. ‘Vengan y lo verán’, les dijo.”

La escena del evangelio de San Juan es simple y clara. Juan, la flecha, apunta a Jesús, con palabras que escuchamos al celebrar la Eucaristía. Picó la curiosidad de Andrés. La conversación continúa y El pregunta ‘¿Qué quieren?’. La misma pregunta se les hace a los seguidores de Jesús hoy pero nosotros podemos cambiar el qué por quién. ‘Vengan y lo verán’.

Este encuentro con Jesús hizo que Andrés llevara a Pedro donde Jesús, y el resto es historia. El Papa Francisco en su hermoso libro ‘Caminar con Jesús’ nos señala hoy el camino a Jesús. Ojalá seamos capaces de buscarlo y encontrarlo.