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 12:35 PM English Mass until 6:45 PM

HOLY HOUR Every Monday: After the 7:00 PM Spanish Mass until 8:30 PM

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY Every Friday: 3:00 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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes are held on Sunday.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY, YOUNG PROPHETS Meeting Every Friday: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

WELCOME! To the Cathedral Parish of St. John the Baptist! The beauty of this Cathedral expresses the dynamic energies and vibrant faith of our parish community. We invite you to be at home here as you draw closer to God through our worship, our programs, our movements, and our service projects. After one of our liturgies, please introduce yourself to me and the other members of our staff. We are here for you and are honored to have the opportunity to journey together in faith. Msgr. Geno Sylva

SAINT JOHN’S CATHEDRAL STAFF Rector of the Cathedral and Vicar for Special Projects Reverend Monsignor Geno R. Sylva, STD

Parochial Vicars Reverend Leonardo Lopez Reverend Luis Alberto Hernandez

Permanent Deacons Mr. German Vargas Mr. Guido Pedraza Mr. Jose Pomales Mr. Luis Gil

Executive Assistant & Protecting God’s Children Facilitator Mrs. Carol Monroe

Director of Cathedral Music Ms. Jessica Mattiace

Office Manager Mrs. Amparo Castellanos

Coordinators of Catechesis Mrs. Ivannia Vega-McTighe Mrs. Sylvia Ortiz Deacon Jose Pomales

Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Young Prophets Bryany Alvarez

Parish Secretary Ms. Ana Amezquita

Janitor/Custodian Mr. Carlos Mendez

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIOS DE MISAS

WEEKEND MASSES / FINES DE SEMANA MISAS SATURDAY VIGIL / VIGILIA LOS SABADOS 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish)

SATURDAY / SABADOS Every first (1) Saturday of each month 9:00 AM (Spanish) in Honor of Our Blessed Virgin Mary (Celebrated in the Chapel of Our Lady)

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 8:30 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Spanish)

WEEKDAY MASSES / MISAS DURANTE LA SEMANA (Celebrated in the Chapel of Our Lady) MONDAY THRU FRIDAY / LUNES A VIERNES 12:35 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish)

HOLY DAY MASSES / MISAS EN DIA FESTIVO 12:35 PM (English) / 7:00 PM (Español)

OFFICES: THE BISHOP FRANK J. RODIMER CENTER 387-389 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ USA Main: 973-345-4070 Fax: 973-345-7831 Email: info@rcdopcathedral.org Web: www.rcdopcathedral.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 1:00 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: 890

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Every third (3rd) Saturday in English 10:30 AM - Spanish 11:30 AM Every Saturday in Spanish: 11:00 AM 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.

BIENVENIDO! A la Catedral San Juan Bautista! La belleza de esta catedral expresa la energía dinámica y la fe vibrante de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Te invitamos a estar aquí; tu casa, mientras te acercas a Dios a través de la adoración, nuestros programas, movimientos y proyectos de servicio. Después de una de nuestras celebraciones Eucarísticas, por favor acércate a mí, o a alguno de los miembros de nuestro personal. Estamos aquí para ti, y nos sentimos honrados de tener la oportunidad de caminar unidos en la fe. Msgr. Geno Sylva

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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.

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS-INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA SATURDAY/SABADO SEPTEMBER 14 5:00 pm (English) Health: Anthony Wysocki For St. John Parish Community 7:00 pm (Español) Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista †Estela Carvajal (8 aniv) †Manuel Cisneros Carvajal (3er Aniv)

†Margarita Ulloa †Lucia Duran Vázquez (15 dias fallec) †José Dolores Batista †Valentina Guamán (2do Aniv) Salud: María Samaritano †Rosa y Oscar Llerena Jr. SUNDAY/DOMINGO SEPTEMBER 15 8:30 am (English) Health: Anthony Wysocki For St. John Parish Community†Holy Souls in Purgatory 10:00am (Español) En Honor a San Martin de Porres Acc. Grac. a la Santismia Trinidad †Ana Ofelia Arcila †Gladys Botello Salud: Anabella Moharita †Emilce Zarate Cantillo (1er mes) †Maria y Sebastian Burgos 11:30 am (English) For St. John Parish Community †Holy Souls in Purgatory Health: Anthony Wysocki 1:00 pm (Español) Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista

†Bebes: Francisco, Lucia y Jacinta Gutierrez Alegria †Irma Esquivel de Vazquez †Maria Margarita Cruz †Julia Paz Reyes †Jorge Abraham Gallegos Cervera MONDAY/LUNES SEPTEMBER 16

12:35 pm (English) †Holy Souls in Purgatory 7:00 pm (Español) †Yesenia Alvarez Acc. Grac. al Señor por la Salud y bienestar de Julio Cesar Gamboa Zuluaga Novena en Honor a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Acc. Grac. a Jesus Crucificado Acc. Grac. a Santa Laura Montoya †Adela Villanueva †Adela Rivas de Ibañez †Renzo Movilla †Teresa Ramirez †Pedro Ibañez Rivas Salud: Maria Suhami Perez Salud: Maria Samaritano TUESDAY/MARTES SEPTEMBER 17 12:35 pm (English) † Holy Souls in Purgatory 7:00 pm (Español) Acc. Grac. a Santa Laura Montoya Novena en Honor a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes †Irma Esquivel de Vasquez (18 aniv) †Emilce Zarate Cantillo (1er mes) WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES SEPTEMBER 18 12:35 pm (English) †Almas del Purgatorio

7:00 pm (Español) Acc. Grac. a Santa Laura Montoya Novena en Honor a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Acc. Grac. al Señor por la Salud y bienestar de Julio Cesar Gamboa Zuluaga †Jose Otoniel Zuluaga Pineda THURSDAY/JUEVES SEPTEMBER 19 12:35 pm (English) †Holy Souls in Purgatory

7:00 pm (Español) Salud Anabella Moharita Novena en Honor a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes FRIDAY/VIERNES SEPTEMBER 20 12:35 pm (English) †Holy Souls in Purgatory

7:00 pm (Español) Salud: Anabella Moharita Novena en Honor a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Acc. Grac. al Señor por la Salud y bienestar de Julio Cesar Gamboa Zuluaga

CCD IMPORTANT DATES September 15, 2019 Catechetical Sunday (Classes begin, also

Catechist blessing at 10 am and 11:30 am FECHAS IMPORTANTES CCD

Septiembre 15, 2019 Domingo catequético. Las Clases empiezan – Bendición de los Catequistas a las 10 am y 11:30 am

SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2019

COLLECTION/COLECTA $7,154.65

CLASES DE BIBLIA SE LLEVARÁN A CABO LOS SABADOS DE 10:00 A.M. A 12:00 P.M., EN EL CENTRO

FRANK RODIMER SEGUNDO PISO POR FAVOR RECOJAN EL PANFLETO

INFORMATIVO A LA SALIDA DE LA MISA.

SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Couples married in 1969 or 1994? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Serratelli will serve as main

celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at 3:30 pm.

The deadline to register is Friday, October 11th, 2019.

MISA DE ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE PLATA Y ORO

¿Parejas casadas en 1969 o 1994? La Diócesis de Paterson los invita a celebrar su 25 ó 50

aniversario de bodas durante una misa especial que se ofrecerá en la Catedral de San Juan

Bautista en Paterson, NJ. El obispo Serratelli será el celebrante principal el Domingo 3 de Noviembre de 2019 a las 3:30 p.m.

La fecha límite para las registraciones será el Viernes, 11 de Octubre de 2019.

The Internet and the New Evangelization

Too many people today experience life as void of purpose. Many find themselves walking aimlessly and without meaning. Sadly, many view life as simply something to be endured rather than savored. Pope Benedict would often reflect upon the important role that the Church has in changing such hearts. The Holy Father had said that “we must find meaning, if we are to live at all.” Pope Francis too has reinforced this mission of the Church when he reminded us “to make sure that when one meets you, he or she leaves knowing that his or her life has meaning to you!” And the truest way that we can assist others in finding meaning in this world is to introduce that person to Jesus Christ. And, for us to accomplish this mission, we have to recognize the internet/social communication as one of the “peripheries” of which Pope Francis speaks, those fringes that we must enter into in order to invite others to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Many years ago, months after I had purchased my new iPhone, it rang during an

important meeting being run by a bishop. Frustrated, he turned to me and said, “please turn your phone off!” And like a dutiful priest, I immediately went to do so, when I realized, I had no idea how to turn it off! After all, why would anyone ever turn off the iPhone? I share this story merely to highlight that technology and the internet are no longer merely instruments, they are cultures, cultures that as a church called to the mission of the new evangelization, we must confront and engage in. Yet, we cannot know how to bring Christ to each person if we do not understand a culture formed by smart phone devices and the internet. Just a few specifics: the language proper to them has already changed the very structure of language. In fact, sometimes it is best not to exceed 140 characters. Language is now more concise and immediate. Consequently, with language, behaviors have changed. We spend hours in front of the computer rarely communicating face to face. And there are even new pathologies in this internet culture that psychologists are trying to analyze and cure. Thus, not only are the devices continually changing, but so are the very lives of those who use them. Yet, as lives are changing drastically with each new technological invention, ironically, we become ever more dependent upon the very way in which the Lord brought people to himself and to his message. To quote Pope Benedict: “What we need in this time of history are people, who, through a faith which is enlightened and lived out in practice, make God credible in the world… Only through people who are touched by God. Can God return to humanity.” God needs each one of us to help Him return to the hearts of all, especially those shaped by the digital culture!

Msgr. Geno

From the Rector’s Desk

El Internet y la Nueva Evangelización

Muchas personas experimentan hoy la vida como carente de propósito. Muchos se encuentran caminando sin rumbo y sin sentido. Lamentablemente, muchos ven la vida como algo simplemente para soportar en lugar de saborear. El Papa Benedicto a menudo reflexionaba sobre el importante papel que tiene la Iglesia en cambiar esos corazones. El Santo Padre había dicho que "debemos encontrar significado, si queremos vivir". El Papa Francisco también ha reforzado esta misión de la Iglesia cuando nos recordó: "asegurasen de que cuando uno se encuentre con él o ella, se vaya sabiendo ¡que sus vidas tienen sentido para ti!” Y la forma más verdadera de ayudar a otros a encontrar significado en este mundo es presentarle a esa persona a Jesucristo. Y, para que podamos cumplir esta misión, tenemos que reconocer que la Internet y/o comunicación social como una de las "periferias" de las que habla el Papa Francisco, esas franjas en las que debemos entrar para invitar a otros a una relación personal con Jesucristo.

Hace muchos años, meses después de haber comprado mi nuevo iPhone, sonó

durante una reunión importante dirigida por un obispo. Algo enojado, se volvió hacia mí y dijo: "¡apaga tu teléfono!". Y como un sacerdote obediente, inmediatamente fui a hacerlo, cuando me di cuenta, ¡no tenía idea de cómo apagarlo! Después de todo, ¿por qué alguien apagaría el iPhone? Comparto esta historia simplemente para resaltar que la tecnología e Internet ya no son simplemente instrumentos, son culturas, culturas que, como Iglesia llamada a la misión de la nueva evangelización, debemos confrontar y participar. Sin embargo, no podemos saber cómo llevar a Cristo a cada persona si no entendemos una cultura formada por dispositivos de teléfonos inteligentes e Internet. Solo algunos detalles: el lenguaje apropiado para ellos ya ha cambiado la estructura misma del lenguaje. De hecho, a veces es mejor no superar los 140 caracteres. El lenguaje ahora es más conciso e inmediato. En consecuencia, con el lenguaje, los comportamientos han cambiado. Pasamos horas frente a la computadora y rara vez nos comunicamos cara a cara. E incluso hay nuevas patologías en esta cultura de Internet que los psicólogos están tratando de analizar y curar. Por lo tanto, no solo los dispositivos cambian continuamente, sino también las vidas de quienes los usan. Sin embargo, a medida que las vidas cambian drásticamente con cada nueva invención tecnológica, irónicamente, nos volvemos cada vez más dependientes de la forma en que el Señor trajo a las personas a sí mismo y a su mensaje. Para citar al Papa Benedicto: "Lo que necesitamos en este tiempo de la historia son personas que, a través de una fe que está iluminada y vivida en la práctica, hacen que Dios sea creíble en el mundo ... Solo a través de personas tocadas por Dios puede Dios volver a humanidad ". ¡Dios necesita que cada uno de nosotros lo ayudemos a regresar a los corazones de todos, especialmente a aquellos formados por la cultura digital!

Mons. Geno

YOUTH CHOIR

New Youth Choir will be starting in October 4th, and it will practice on Friday evenings from 6:45-7:30 p.m. in the Rodimer Center. Youth choir is open to all middle school and high school kids and will sing twice a month at the 11:30 a.m. mass.

CORO JUVENIL El nuevo Coro Juvenil comenzará el 4 de octubre y practicará los viernes por la noche de 6: 45-7: 30 pm en el Centro Rodimer. El coro juvenil está abierto a todos los niños de secundaria y preparatoria y cantará dos veces al mes en la misa de las 11:30 a.m.

All teens between the ages of 11 and 14 years old are invited to join

JUNIOR YOUNG PROPHETS Fridays 7:30 pm – Frank Rodimer Center

Todos los jóvenes entre 11 y 14 años están

invitados a participar del grupo Junior Young Prophets

Viernes 7:30 – Centro Frank Rodimer

R.I.C.A. RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS

El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos conocido por las siglas R.I.C.A es un proceso comunitario de formación catequética, espiritual y educativo para los adultos que buscan convertirse en miembros plenos de la Iglesia Católica Romana a través de una conversión de la mente y el corazón.

El programa de R.I.C.A. es para: 1. Cualquier persona que nunca ha sido bautizada. 2. Cualquier persona que ha sido bautizada en otra fe

cristiana y le gustaría convertirse a la fe Católica Romana.

3. Cualquier persona que fue bautizada católica pero nunca recibio los sacramentos de la primera comunión y la confirmación.

4. Cualquier católico que ha recibido todos los sacramentos pero que le gustaría profundizar en su fe asistiendo a las sesiones de R.I.C.A.

Te invitamos a unirte también a esta jornada de fe. El programa R.I.C.A. iniciará en el otoño y terminará en la primavera.

Las Clases en español son los domingos de 11:30 am a 12:30 pm. Información en la oficina parroquial (973)-345-4070 o con el

Diacono German Vargas al (973)668-8309

R.C.I.A. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults R.I.C.A is a community process of catechetical, spiritual and educational formation for adults who seek to become full members of the Roman Catholic Church through a conversion of the mind and heart.

The R.C.I.A. program is for: 1. Any person who has never been baptized. 2. Any person who has been baptized in another Christian faith and would like to convert to the Roman Catholic faith. 3. Any person who was baptized Roman Catholic but never received the sacraments of first holy communion and/or confirmation. 4. Any Roman Catholic who has received all the sacraments but would like to deepen their faith by attending the sessions of R.C.I.A.

We invite you to also join this journey of faith. The R.C.I.A. program will start in the fall and end in the spring.

Classes in English are Sundays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. For more information, call the parish office (973) -345-4070 or

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