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

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

254 Second Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Website: www.stmarysparishjc.com

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish

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

and friends become family.

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; Martha E. Falcón

FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

En aquel tiempo, Jesús tomó aparte a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan, subió con ellos a un monte alto y se transfiguró en su presencia. Sus vestiduras se pusieron esplendorosa-mente blancas, con una blancura que nadie puede lograr sobre la tierra. - Mc 9, 2-3

"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

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

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. Please contact our Parish Office.

Sa Aming Mga Panauhin!

Salamat sa inyong pagdalo sa simbahan ng Santa Maria ng Immacu-

lada Concepcion. Malugod naming tinatanggap ang inyong pag-

dating sa ating pagsamba. Kung nais ninyong maging bahagi ng.

Venga y únase con nosotros,

Juntos crearemos comunidad

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.

February 18, $2,961.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Gracias por su generosidad!

We thank our parishioners for their continued support and use

of weekly envelopes. We ask you to reconsider your weekly com-

mitment to the maintenance of our parish. We rely on your help

to run our Parish.

Le damos las gracias a nuestros feligreses por su apoyo con-

tinuo y por el uso de los sobres semanales. Le pedimos que re-

consideren 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 can-

dles 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 QUERIDO-

Las 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

St Boniface Chapel

In Thanksgiving Yolanda Munoz The Bread and Wine is offered this week:

In memory of Bob and Dot Killen ————————————————————————

PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH DEVOTIONS

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

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, ar-

rangement 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 Martha E. Falcón: 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 registered, 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.

Readings for the Week of February 25, 2018

Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28

Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31

Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-20[5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3--10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 /Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25

MONDAY Feb. 26, 2018

7:00AM +Cesar Pagiligan

7:00PM Holy Hour

TUESDAY Feb, 27, 2018 7:00AM +MInda Sison..

7:00PM +Carla Rodriguez

WEDNESDAY Feb. 28, 2018 7:00AM +Elsa Henriquez

THURSDAY Mar. 1, 2018

7:00AM +Irene Higgins

7:00PM +Carla Rodriguez

FRIDAY Mar. 2, 2018 +Marie Higgins 7:00AM

SATURDAY Mar. 3, 2018 9:00AM Memorial Mass 5:30PM Anticipated +Juliet & Lorenzo Solivio

Sunday Mar 4, 2018 3nd Sunday of Lent

8:00AM Anthony Joseph Green (L)Thanks

9:00AM Tagalog +Marciano Deleste

10:00AM

12:00Noon

Spanish

`+Wanda Santoni; +Josefina Burgos

People of The Parish

MASS SCHEDULE

For the Week of February 26, 2018 to March 4, 2018

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, FEBRUARY 25, 2018

REFLECTION: ` La Transfiguración

La transfiguración de Jesús nos ayuda a seguir caminando en nuestra cuaresma con Jesús hacia Jerusalen para participar en su muerte y resurrección. No tiene nada de extraño que los discípulos no comprendieran su sentido y se preguntaran que significaba “resucitar de entre los muertos.” Estaba claro que no se trataba de una resurrección de un muerto como las que se cuentan en el Antiguo Testamento o las que realizo Jesús. En ellas, mas que resurrección se trataba de una vuelta temporal a la vida para después volver a morir. La resurrección de Jesús, en cambio, significa la intervención definitiva de Dios para salvar a la humanidad.

Jesús resucitado vive para siempre, para nunca más morir y se ha convertido en causa de vida para todos los que creen en El. En esta cuaresma cree en El y será salvo tú y tu casa.

Carmen Gonzalez

POPE’S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2018

Universal: Say “No” to Corruption That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of

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2018 Lenten Regulations

The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not ex-ceed the main meal in quantity.. .Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially”, or as a whole, is a serious obligation.

STEWARDSHIP: February 25, 2018 - 2

nd Sunday of Lent “’Here I am!’ he

answered.” - Genesis 22:11. It is easy to say, “Here I am, Lord,” when we are kneeling in church. But how easy is it to say “Here I am, Lord,” when a neighbor needs our help, when we are invited to join a parish ministry, or when we are asked to provide financial support? Often times we are called when it’s not convenient for us. Discipleship is not al-ways easy, most of the time it will make us uncomfortable and vulnerable

25 de febrero de 2018 - 2º domingo de Cuaresma “¡Aquí estoy!,Respondió."GÉNESIS 22:11 Es fácil decir: "Aquí estoy, Señor", cuando estamos arrodilla-dos en la iglesia. Pero ¿qué tan fácil es decir "Aquí estoy, Señor", cuando un vecino necesita nuestra ayuda, cuando nos invitan a unirnos a un ministerio parroquial, o cuando se nos pide que brindemos apoyo financiero? Muchas veces nos llaman cuando no nos conviene. El discipulado no siem-pre es fácil, la mayoría de las veces nos hará sentir incómo-dos y vulnerables.

Youth Ministry

If you are interested in our youth group please contact

John Moncada: john.moncada54@gmail.com

YOUTH CORNER: Look on us, Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls disappear before the beams of your brightness. Fill us with your holy love and open to us the treasures of your wisdom. We seek your face, so turn your face to us and show us your Glory. Then our longing will be satisfied and our peace will be complete. Amen . —-St Augustine.

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Next Bi-lingual Stations of the Cross: Friday March 2, 7pm.

First Saturday Devotion Saturday: March 3, 9--10:30am, in church.

CCD PARENTS’ RETREAT: March 3, 11am-12noon; combined

with: RETREAT for our English Community March 3, 11-1:00pm.

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HOSPITALITY

There is coffee/donuts (continental-breakfast) after 8am Mass on

Sundays (except First Sunday of the Month) This event is held

at Marian Hall immediately after 8am Mass. Please feel free

to join fellow parishioners for hospitality and to get to know

one another better. Thank you

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE: Sat. March 10, 8:am-4:30pm

Revive your Spirits and build your faith! This year’s theme is

“Be Not Afraid: The Victory is Christ’s!” speakers for the

English track will include: Joe Lombardi, Jr., Quarterback

coach for the New Orleans Saints, Jesse Romero, founder

of On Fire Evangelization Apostolate, and Hector Molina,

who has over 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry.

Spanish track speakers will be Jesse Romero and Hector

Molina. His Eminence Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin will

celebrate the Mass. Register at www.NJCatholicMen.org.

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Join or RENEW TODAY, this will be a big help to your Church and

to your family. Prizes will be drawn on the last Friday of the

month. Dues: $10.00 a month—-$120.00 a year payable all at

once or in two installments at any time. Registration Forms can

be found at the rear of the Church.

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.