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

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.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 27, 2015

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 Alexander Londoño Mazo 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

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-MASS INTENTIONS- INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA

SATURDAY December 26,……………………Saturday 5:00 pm For St. John’s Parish Community +Luigi & Felicita Giordani +Primo Gambetta +Holy Souls in Purgatoy 7:00 pm Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Señor por el 30 aniversario de bodas de Roberto y Wilfrida Serrano +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Yolanda Aljovin +Jose Carlos Pagan SUNDAY December 27,.................................Domingo 8:30am For St. John’s Parish Community +Justin Pasquariello +Rosa Zapata +Holy Souls in Purgatory +Maximo Huerta 10:00 am Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Señor por el cumpleaños de Tatiana Bullock +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Luis Alberto Diaz +Jorge Riva Romero Salud: Carlos Alberto Ruiz Salud: Jose Robles Castillo Salud: Consuelo Romero de Riva 11:30am For St. John’s Parish Community +Fr. Paul Pulvirenti +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Claude Offray Jr. 1:00 pm Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Señor por el cumpleaños de Marina y Jury Rosental +German Alegre +Rocio Herrera MONDAY December 28,………………….……...Lunes 7:00 +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +William Cruz +Jose Carlos Pagan TUESDAY December 29……………………..…..Martes 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. Al Señor por los 80 años de vida de Valeria Soto +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Jose Carlos Pagan WEDNESDAY December 30,………………...…....Miércoles 7:00 pm +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Carmelo Profita +Maria Esther Santoyo M. THURSDAY December 31,…….…………....……..Jueves 7:00 pm +Frank & Mary Aiazzone +Luigi & Felicita Giordani +Rosa Zapata +Agustin Rayo Jr. FRIDAY January 1,………………………..Viernes 8:30 am +Fr. Paul Pulvirenti +Luis Enrique Diaz +Holy Souls in Purgatory 11:30 am +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Fr. Luis Espinoza +Primo Gambetta 1:00 pm +Gonzalo Guevara +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Francisco Sanchez

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Sirach emphasizes the importance of honoring one’s parents. He explains that spiritual riches will come to those who are kind to their mother and father.

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 Paul advises us to treat each other with kindness and mercy and to forgive as God forgives us. His words remind families to always love and respect one another and let Christ’s peace reign in their hearts and in their homes.

Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 When Jesus was twelve years old, the Holy Family traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast. Jesus did not return with the company. Instead, he stayed in Jerusalem, sitting among the teachers while amazing them with his understanding and questions. When found by his concerned parents, Jesus reminded them that he must be in the house of his Father. Returning together, Mary kept these things in her heart.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Col 3:12-21

or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52

Monday 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Mt 2:13-18

Tuesday 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35

Wednesday 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40

Thursday 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18

First Friday Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

First Saturday 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH DECEMBER 27, 2015

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

“Not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him. On the third day they

came upon him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and

asking them questions. All who heard him were amazed at his intelligence and his

answers. ‘Why did you search for me? Did you not know I had to be in my Father’s

house?’ But they did not grasp what he meant….His mother kept all these things in her

memory.”

How appropriate that today’s celebration follows so closely on the Bethlehem event of

Christmas. We jump from the stable to the temple, twelve years, in just a few days. We will

return to Bethlehem, but first we reflect on this search and rescue..

Anxious parents, seeking a lost child, for three days. Where can He be? At last in a second

home, the temple, and in conversation with teachers in His Father’s house. A harried mother’s

question and a clear concise answer ‘did you not know that I had to be?’

As parents we too worry about our children, where ever they are on their journey of growth. We

try to feed, clothe and teach them well. By word and example, we bring them closer to the Lord.

As disciples, we too search for the Christ. We encounter Him at worship, where we offer prayer

and praise. We encounter Him in the words of the bible. I might even decide to join a bible

group, as well as read the scriptures at home alone or with my family. We encounter Him in our

community of faith. It is not just me at mass or prayer, it is my ‘Holy Family’ where I share the

values of the gospel in a challenging world.

The picture of our families might be quite distinct. A single parent, an elderly couple, a widow or

widower, a single person or extended family of relatives and friends. We are family through our

baptism and faith. May we look to the family which settled in Nazareth as a model, with trials

and tribulations, challenges, hurts and sorrow, but centered on the Person of Christ.

HIS WORD TODAY BY REV. WILLIAM J. REILLY

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON

THE SUNDAY READINGS