The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 26, 2025
"Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life."
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410 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502 Phone: (973) 790-8651 Fax: (973) 790-8534 A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson, NJ USA
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Thank You
Last Sunday, January 19, 2025 our parish community honored our Blessed Mother under the title of our Lady of the High Grace – protectress of Dominican Republic, and of every place where She is honored. We had a full church for our 12:30 PM Liturgy. It felt that it was Easter! Wouldn’t it be a blessing to have this experience every Sunday? I would like to acknowledge and to thank from the bottom of my heart, the hard and dedicated work of the Altagracia Committee. Your love for our Blessed Mother and dedication to our parish community are our blessings. To all those who help with your donations, thank you! May the glorious and powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother be always our greatest blessing. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord! Blessing of the Candles When the Feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus falls on a Sunday, this feast must be honored. We remember when Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus and offered what was prescribed by the law. Simeon, who according to the Gospel of St. Luke was “a righteous and devout man,” who awaited the consolation of Israel and it was revealed to him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, that he would be able to witness the presence of this “great savior.” When he saw the child, he acknowledge him as “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”(Luke 2:32). For this reason it is a Catholic tradition to bless candle on this Feast! Anyone interested in having a candle bless, please bring it on Sunday, February 2nd , 2025. Bingo! Bingo! Bingo! Have you already purchased your tickets? Please do it soon. Your unconditional support is a great blessing to our community. We have $3,000 in prizes! Come and enjoy an evening of fun with your spouse, family member, friend or just alone! To minimize our expenses we are looking for generous sponsors, of all our prizes. Sponsorship can be done on behalf of an individual, a family, or a particular business. You must be 18 years old to play! Limited seats! Thanks for you unconditional support |
Profunda Gratitud
El domingo pasado, 19 de enero del 2025, nuestra comunidad honró a nuestra Madre Santísima bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia. La iglesia estuvo completamente llena, ojala tuviéramos esta gran bendición cada semana. Quiero llegar con profundo sentido de Gratitud al “Comité Altagraciano,” quienes de manera tan generosa organizaron la gran fiesta para honrar a “Tatica,” como se le conoce a la Madre del cielo. La Santa Misa y el gran compartir fueron un éxito total. A quienes contribuyeron de manera tan generosa, mil y mil gracias! Elevo mis oraciones para que la gloriosa y poderosa intercesión de la Virgen sea una bendición para usted y los suyos. Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor! Bendición de las velas – Febrero 2 Cuando la Fiesta de la Presentación del Niño Jesús cae en un domingo, ese día se debe recordar y celebrar el episodio cuando José y María presentaronel niño al templo. Por las palabras de alabanza, proclamadas por Simeón cuando dijo: “ Ahora, Señor, ya puedes dejar que tu servidor muera en paz, como le has dicho. Porque mis ojos han visto a tu salvador, que has preparado y ofreces a todos los pueblos, luz que se revelará a las naciones y gloria de tu pueblo, Israel.(Lucas 2;29 – 32.” Es costumbre bendecir “velas,” símbolo de la luz de Cristo, que se usaran para diferentes actos sacramentales y litúrgicos, durante el año. Para quienes lo deseen, pueden traer sus velas para bendecir. Bingo! Bingo! Bingo! ¿Ya compró sus entradas? Recuerde que tu apoyo es una gran bendición para nuestra comunidad. Tendremos $3,000 dólares en premios! Venga con su pareja, familiar, amigos o simplemente solo! Para alivianar un poco los gastos estamos buscando “patrocinadores,” para los diferentes juegos. El patrocinio puede hacerlo a nombre personal, por familia o a nombre de un negocio en particular. Sólo para mayores de 18 años! Boletos limitados! Gracias por tu apoyo! |
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"The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives."
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The Blessed Sacrament is exposed every Tuesday & Friday from 3:00 PM - 6:45 PM Come and "be In God's Presence". |
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El Santisimo estara Expuesto todos los Martes Y Viernes 3:00 PM - 6:45 PM Ven a "Estar en la Presencia de Dios" |
The Family that Prays Together, Stays Together.
Pray the Rosary
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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra gathered the people and read to them from the book of the Law of God. He interpreted the law clearly, so that everyone understood what he had read. He then told them to go and rejoice in the Lord. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Paul explains that a body is composed of many different parts, and that each part has its' own purpose and is important. He compares this to the Church, describing how we are one body composed of many members. All members should show concern for each other and understand that we are all vital to the body as a whole. Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21 Luke discusses his decision to write about the events he and the other disciples had witnessed. He begins by telling of Jesus reading a passage from the book of Isaiah, where the anointed one is portrayed. Jesus finished by telling the people that they had seen that passage fulfilled in their hearing. |
TERCER DOMINGO EN TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Primera Lectura: Nehemías 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Esdras reunió a la gente y les leyó del libro de la ley de Dios. El interpretó la ley claramente para que todos entendieran lo que había leído. Luego les dijo que fueran y se alegraran en el Señor. Segunda Lectura: 1 Corintios 12:12-30 Pablo explica que el cuerpo está compuesto de muchas partes diferentes, y que cada parte es importante y tiene su propio propósito. El compara ésto a la Iglesia, describiendo cómo somos un solo cuerpo compuesto de muchos miembros. Todos los miembros deben cuidarse unos a otros y entender que cada uno es vital y parte de una entidad. Evangelio: San Lucas 1:1-4, 4:14-21 San Lucas explica su decisión de escribir acerca de los eventos que él y los otros discípulos han presenciado. Empieza por describir a Jesús leyendo un pasaje del libro de Isaías, donde se habla de El. Jesús termina diciendo a la gente que han visto que lo que el pasaje indica ha sido cumplido. |
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CONFESSIONS - CONFESIONES
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Tuesday - Martes
Friday - Viernes Saturday - Sabado |
6:00 - 6:45 PM
6:00 - 6:45 PM 4:30 - 5:00 PM |
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