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Paterson, New Jersey   USA
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Calendar of Events

Past, Present, and Future Activities




NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 5 2015      ACTIVITIES CALENDAR


31ST SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME


NOV. 1

All Saints Day

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All Saints' Day, feast of the Roman Catholic , and day on which churches glorify God for all God's saints, known and unknown. 


Daylight Saving Time Ends
Set Clock back 1 hour

National Vocation
Awareness Week

NOV. 2


All Souls' Day

The commemoration of all the Faithful Departed
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NOV. 3
St. Martin de Porres

NOV.4
St. Charles Borromeo


NOV. 5




NOV. 6
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
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NOV. 7
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH









32ND SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME



NOV. 8



NOV. 9
The Dedication of 
the Lateran Basilica

NOV. 10
St. Leo the Great

NOV. 11

St. Martin of Tours
Remembrance Day
Canada

HOLIDAY
Veterans Day

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NOV. 12
St. Josaphat
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NOV. 13
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
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NOV. 14
BVM
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33RD SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME



NOV. 15

"Happy Birthday"
Fr. Brando


NOV. 16
St. Margaret of Scotland

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NOV. 16
St. Gertrude
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NOV. 17
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
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NOV. 18
The Dedication of the Basilicas of SS. Peter and Paul

St. Rose Philppine Duchesne

NOV. 19

NOV. 20

NOV. 21
The Presentation of the blessed Virgin Mary

NOV. 21
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34TH SUNDAY
CHRIST THE KING


NOV. 22
Christ the King
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NOV. 23

Last week in Ordinary Time

St. Clement 1

St. Columban

BL. Miguel Agustin Pro

NOV. 24

St. Andrew

Dung-Lac and Companions



NOV. 25

St. Catherine of Alexandria

NOV. 26

THANKSGIVING   DAY
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HOLIDAY

THANKSGIVING MASS
A
Tri-Lingual Mass

10:00 am

Thursday, Nov 26, 2015


NOV. 27
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NOV. 28
BVM
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1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

NOV.29

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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NOV. 30

St. Andrew

DEC 1

DEC 2

DEC 3

St. Francis Xavier

DEC 4

St. John Damascene

First Friday of the Month
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DEC 5

First Saturday of the Month
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DEC 5
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DECEMBER 2015 ACTIVITES

2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DEC 6
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DEC 7
Rosary Altar Society
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              Rosary Society 


Regular meeting of St. Mary’s Rosary Society will take place on Monday, Dececmber 7, 2015 in the Parish Center following the 12:00 p.m. mass. Food for the poor can be brought to this meeting. Refreshments will be provided by Alberta's band. Rosary Sunday will be celebrated on December 6 at the 7:45 a.m. mass. 
DEC 7
St Ambrose
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Hanukkah begins

Pearl Harbor

Remembrance Day



DEC 8

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
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Patronal Feastday of the United States of America

Holiday of Obligation

DEC 9

St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin

DEC 10


DEC 11

St. Damascus

DEC 12

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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DEC 12
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3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DEC 13
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DEC 14

St. John of the Cross

DEC 15


DEC 16

DEC 17


DEC 18

DEC 19

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4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
  DEC 20
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DEC 21

St. Peter Canisius
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DECEMBER 22
WINTER BEGINS
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DEC 23

St. John of Kanty

DEC 24

CHRISTMAS VIGIL
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DEC 25

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
CHRISTMAS DAY


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THE HOLY FAMILY
DEC 27
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DEC 28

THE HOLY INNOCENTS

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DEC 29

5th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord.

St. Thomas Becket
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DEC 30

6th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

DEC 31

7th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

NEW YEARS EVE
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OCTOBER 2015 ACTIVITIES

27TH SUNDAY

Oct. 4 -

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rosary Society
Rosary Sunday will be celebrated on this day, at 7:45 am. mass.  

Annual Communion Breakfast will follow at 9:00am at the Brownstone House

Oct. 5 -Rosary Society 

Date:  Monday, October 5
Place:  Parish Center following the  12:00pm Mass


Food for the poor can be brought to this meeting.


Refreshments will be provided by Pearl's band.




Oct. 6 -
St. Bruno

Oct. 7 -
Our Lady of the Rosary
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Oct. 8 -

Oct. 9 -
St. Denis and companions
St. John Leonardi

Oct. 10-





28TH SUNDAY

Oct. 11 -
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct. 12 -
Columbus Day
also
Canadian Thanksgiving Day
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Oct. 13 -

Oct 14 -
St. Callistus 1

Oct 15 -
St. Teresa of Jesus

Oct 16 -
St. Hedwig
St. Margaret
Mary lacoque

National Boss Day

Oct. 17 -
St. Ignatius of Antioch





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29TH SUNDAY

Oct 18 -
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

World Mission Sunday

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Oct 19 -
SS. John Brebeuf
Isaac Joques, and Companions

Oct 20 -
St. Paul of the Cross

Oct 21 -

Oct 22 -
St. John Paul II

Oct 23 -
St. John of Capistrano

Oct 24 -
St Anthony Mary Claret




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30TH SUNDAY

Oct 25 -
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Priesthood Sunday
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National World Youth Day
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Oct 26 -

Oct 27 -

Oct 28 -
Simon and Jude

Oct 29 -

Oct 30 -

Oct 31
BVM
Halloween
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SEPTEMBER 2015 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

23RD SUNDAY

September 6 -
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 7
LABOR DAY (National Holiday)
Office will be closed

* * * *HAPPY LABOR DAY * * * * 
September 7, 2015 is Labor Day.  The office will be closed and there will be no 12:00 noon Mass
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September 8 -
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 9 -
St. Peter Claver

September 10 -

September 11 -
Patriot Day

September 12 -
The Most Holy Name of Mary BVM


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24TH SUNDAY

September 13 -
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

*Grandparents Day

September 14 -
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Rosary Society meeting will take place on Monday, September 14th in the Parish Center following the 12:00 p.m. mass. 
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September 15 -
Our Lady of Sorrows

September 16 -
Cornelius and Cyprian

September 17 -
St. Robert Bellarmine

September 18 -

September 19
St. Januarius BVM

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25TH SUNDAY

September 20 -
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

September 21 -
St. Mathew

September 22 -
World Meeting of Families
Sept. 22 - 27 in Philadelphia

September 23 -
St. Pius of Pietrelcina
(Padre Pio)

September 24 -

September 25 -

September 26 - 

A Tri-Lingual Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2016 for the Re-opening of the Church.  The Main Celebrant will be Bishop Arthur Serratelli
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After the Mass Celebration, everyone can join us in the Parish Center for light refreshments.
There will be no 5:30 Mass

26TH SUNDAY

September 27 -
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 28 -

St. Wenceslaus
St. Lawrence Ruiz and companions
Sukkot

September 29
St. Michael, and Gabriel, and Raphael

September 30
St. Jerome


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CALENDAR FOR AUGUST ACTIVITIES


18TH   SUNDAY

August 2 - 
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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August 3 -
Rosary Society meeting will take place on Monday, August 3rd in the Parish Center following the 12:00 p.m. mass. Alberta’s band will be in charge of refreshments. Food donations for the poor can be brought to this meeting. The next two Rosary masses will be celebrated on July 5th and August 2nd. Rosarians are encouraged to keep up the good work of arriving at mass early in order to pray the Rosary together.
19TH    SUNDAY

August 9 -
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time


August 14 (Friday) -
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:  At the Vigil

August 15 (Saturday) -
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:  At the Mass During the Day.

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PARISH PICNIC REMINDER
AUGUST 23, 2015

It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Church parking lot.


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20TH    SUNDAY

August 16 -
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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PARISH PICNIC REMINDER
AUGUST 23, 2015

It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Church parking lot.

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21ST   SUNDAY

August 23 -
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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P I C N I C 
ON THIS DAY,
SUNDAY, 
AUGUST 23, 2015

PARISH PICNIC DAY 2015

Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Church parking lot.


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22ND  SUNDAY

August 30 -
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time



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CALENDAR FOR JULY 2015 ACTIVITIES


14TH   SUNDAY

July 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAY

July 5 - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

            - Rosary Society- 
              At 10:00 prior to the 10:30 Mass               (English Mass) , the Rosary                       Society will conglomerate in                     praying the Rosary.   

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REMINDER OF OUR PARISH PICNIC

It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Church parking lot.

This is a good way of getting to know one another and to enjoy the many good tasting food that will be on sale, prepared by our parish community members.

 DONATIONS: of soda, water bottles, cups, napkins, forks, spoons, knives, etc., for this picnic will be appreciated. You can bring all donations to the Rectory before the picnic.

FOR PRE-SALE FOOD TICKETS

Please contact the Rectory. Tickets will also be available after all the masses - $10.00.

Admission to Picnic is FREE!

15TH   SUNDAY

July 12 -15th Sunday in Ordinary Time


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Announcement
PARISH PICNIC

It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Church parking lot.

This is a good way of getting to know one another and to enjoy the many good tasting food that will be on sale, prepared by our parish community members.

 DONATIONS: of soda, water bottles, cups, napkins, forks, spoons, knives, etc., for this picnic will be appreciated. You can bring all donations to the Rectory before the picnic.

FOR PRE-SALE FOOD TICKETS

Please contact the Rectory. Tickets will also be available after all the masses - $10.00.

Admission to Picnic is FREE!

16TH   SUNDAY

July 19 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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REMINDER OF OUR PARISH PICNIC
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PARISH PICNIC - AUGUST 23, 2015

It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Church parking lot.

This is a good way of getting to know one another and to enjoy the many good tasting food that will be on sale, prepared by our parish community members.

 DONATIONS: of soda, water bottles, cups, napkins, forks, spoons, knives, etc., for this picnic will be appreciated. You can bring all donations to the Rectory before the picnic.

FOR PRE-SALE FOOD TICKETS

Please contact the Rectory. Tickets will also be available after all the masses - $10.00.

Admission to Picnic is FREE!
17TH  SUNDAY

July 26 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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REMINDER OF OUR PARISH PICNIC
ON AUGUST 23, 2015

It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Church parking lot.

This is a good way of getting to know one another and to enjoy the many good tasting food that will be on sale, prepared by our parish community members.

 DONATIONS: of soda, water bottles, cups, napkins, forks, spoons, knives, etc., for this picnic will be appreciated. You can bring all donations to the Rectory before the picnic.

FOR PRE-SALE FOOD TICKETS

Please contact the Rectory. Tickets will also be available after all the masses - $10.00.

Admission to Picnic is FREE!



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CALENDAR FOR JUNE 2015 ACTIVITIES


June 5 
Monthly Holy Hour of Adoration immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass. We will finish the Holy Hour with the Benediction. Come and join us for this hour of Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.


June 7     -SUNDAY
                   
The Most Holy Body                         and  Blood of Christ

Intentions for Father’s Day

The forms for the intentions for Father’s Day masses can be found on the table near the entrance of the Church

June 8
Rosary Society meeting  in the Parish Center following the 12:00 p.m. mass. Food donation for the poor can be brought to this meeting. Rosary Sunday mass will be celebrated on June 7th. Mary Ann Tierno’s  band will be in charge of refreshments. All Rosarians are encouraged to attend because installation of officers will take place at this time. Rosarians are encouraged to keep up the good work of arriving early in order to pray 



June 13            

Italian Community invites you to a 
PASTA NIGHT
Saturday, June 13th, 2015
7:30 p.m.
In the Parish Center
(Albion & Union Ave.)
Donation: $30.00 for person


JUNE 14      - 11TH SUNDAY

Intentions for Father’s Day

The forms for the intentions for Father’s Day masses can be found on the table near the entrance of the Church

JUNE 21       - 12TH SUNDAY


HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
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JUNE 28       - 13TH SUNDAY


Blessed Sacrament Parish
Presents
Tricky Tray 2015
MASQUERADE BALL
June 28, 2015
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(No under 18 admitted)
In School Cafeteria
277 6th Ave. Paterson, NJ 07524
Tickets $10.00
Includes Coffee, Cake and 7 Bidding Sheet
For tickets call: (973) 523-5003






Sept 6         -23rd Sunday in Ordinary 
                      Time

Sept 7         -Labor Day
                      Holiday

Sept 13       -24th Sunday In Ordinary 
                      Time

Sept 20        -25th Sunday in Ordinary 
                       Time

Sept 27        -26th Sunday in Ordinary 
                       Time
Oct 4            -27th Sunday in Ordinary 
                      Time

Oct 11          -28th Sunday in Ordinary 
                      Time

Oct 12          -Columbus Day
                       Holiday

Oct 18          -29th Sunday in Ordinary                              Time

Oct 25          -30th Sunday in Ordinary 
                       Time
Nov 1          -All Saints Day

Nov 8          -32nd Sunday in Ordinary 
                      Time

Nov 11        -Veterans Day
                       Holiday

Nov 15        -33rd Sunday in Ordinary 
                      Time

Nov 22        -Our Lord Jesus Christ, 
                      King of the Universe

Nov 26        -Thanksgiving Day

Nov 29        -First Sunday of Advent
Dec 6         -2nd Sunday of Advent

Dec 8         -Immaculate Heart
                     Holiday of Obligation

Dec 13       -3rd Sunday of Advent

Dec 20       -4th Sunday of Advent

Dec 24       -Christmas (Vigil)

Dec 25       -Christmas Day
                      Holiday

Dec 27       -The Holy Family

Dec 28       -The Holy Innocents


Dec 31       -New Years Eve


Jan 1          -New Years Day
                      Holiday

May 3            -Fifth Sunday of Easter


May 9          -First Holy Communion
                       Saturday, May 9, 2015



May 10          -Sixth Sunday of Easter
                       -Special Mass for First 
Communicants:  All children who are receiving their First Communion are asked to be present at a special mass on Sunday, May 10 at 12:45 pm mass.

                        


May 14          -The Ascension of the                                Lord
                         Holiday of Obligation

May 17         -Seventh Sunday of Easter




May 18          -May Crowning
                    -Our Parish May Crowning will take place on Monday 18th. We will say the Rosary in the Prayer Garden at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Mass at 7:00 p.m. Mary Mancini will be doing the Crowning of the Blessed Mother.



May 22       We would like to invite all the parishioners to celebrate our Blessed Mother with a consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm.  It's going to be a Tri-lingual Mass.  We will have a special blessing for all the families.

May 23          -Pentecost Sunday (Vigil)


May 24          -Pentecost Sunday (Day)


May 25          -Memorial Day
                        Holiday


May 29           


May 31          -The Most Holy Trinity

June 5 
Monthly Holy Hour of Adoration immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass. We will finish the Holy Hour with the Benediction. Come and join us for this hour of Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.


June 7          -The Most Holy Body and 
                        Blood of Christ


Intentions for Father’s Day

The forms for the intentions for Father’s Day masses can be found on the table near the entrance of the Church


June 8
Rosary Society meeting  in the Parish Center following the 12:00 p.m. mass. Food donation for the poor can be brought to this meeting. Rosary Sunday mass will be celebrated on June 7th. Mary Ann Tierno’s  band will be in charge of refreshments. All Rosarians are encouraged to attend because installation of officers will take place at this time. Rosarians are encouraged to keep up the good work of arriving early in order to pray 


June 13
Italian Community invites you to a
PASTA NIGHT
Saturday, June 13th, 2015
7:30 p.m.
In the Parish Center
(Albion & Union Ave.)
Donation: $30.00 for person



June 14        -11th Sunday in Ordinary 
                        Time

Intentions for Father’s Day

The forms for the intentions for Father’s Day masses can be found on the table near the entrance of the Church



June 21         -12th Sunday in Ordinary 
                         Time
                        -FATHER'S DAY


June 28         -13th Sunday in Ordinary
                         Time

Blessed Sacrament Parish
Presents
Tricky Tray 2015
MASQUERADE BALL
June 28, 2015
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(No under 18 admitted)
In School Cafeteria
277 6th Ave. Paterson, NJ 07524
Tickets $10.00
Includes Coffee, Cake and 7 Bidding Sheet
For tickets call: (973) 523-5003

 

July 3    -First Friday of the Month



July 4      -Independence Day


July 5      -14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 12    -15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 19    -16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 24       El Grupo de Oración María Auxiliadora Te invita a la celebración de su XXIII Aniversario. El celebrante principal será el Padre Jorge. Hora: 7:00 p.m. Día: Viernes, 24 de julio del 2015 ¡Te esperamos, No faltes!
“Jesús espera por Ti



July 26    -17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August   2      -18th Sunday in Ordinary 
                           Time
August  9       -19th Sunday in Ordinary 
                          Time
August 14      -Assumption of the 
                          Blessed Virgin Mary
                          (Vigil)
August 15       -Assumption of the 
                           Blessed Virgin Mary 
                           (Day)
August 16        -20th Sunday in Ordinary
                            Time
August 23        -21st Sunday in Ordinary
                            Time
August 30        -22 Sunday in Ordinary 
                            Time

Jan 1        -Solemnity of Mary, the   
                    Holy  Mother of God

                    Holiday of Obligation
                    New Year's Day

Jan 4        -The Epiphany of the
                    Lord
Jan 11     -The Baptism of the Lord
Jan 18     -Second Sunday in 
                   Ordinary Time
Jan 19     -Martin Luther King
                   Holiday
Jan 25     -Third Sunday in Ordinary
                   Time
Feb 1      -Fourth Sunday in Ordinary 
                 Time
Feb 8      -Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 15    -Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
                  President's Day
                  Holiday
Feb 18    -Ash Wednesday
Feb 22    -First Sunday of Lent

March 8        -Third Sunday of Lent
March 15      -Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 22      -Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 29      -Palm Sunday of the 
                        Passion of the Lord
April 2        -Thursday of the Lord's Supper
April 3        -Friday of the Passion of the 
                     Lord (Good Friday)
                     Holiday
April 4        -The Easter Vigil in the Holy 
                     Night
April 5        -Easter Sunday of the 
                     Resurrection of the Lord
April 12      -Second Sunday of Easter
April 19      -Third Sunday of Easter
April 26      -Fourth Sunday of Easter
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