Rev. Bismarck Chau, Pastor
Rev. Juan Alexander Ortega, Parochial Vicar Mr. Leonides Aponte, Deacon
Joselina Castillo, Parish Catechetical Leader Brandon Ocampo, Director of Youth & YA Ministry Margaret Clark, Administrative Assistant
Ana Perez, Secretary
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wister
SUNDAY — 9:15 AM (English), 10:45 AM (Spanish) SATURDAY VIGIL — 4 PM (English)
HOLY DAY VIGIL MASS — 7 PM (Bilingual) DAILY MASS — 12:15 PM in the Chapel MONDAYS — 7 PM (Spanish) in the Chapel
First Sunday of Advent — December 3, 2017
BAPTISM
Please make arrangements at the Rectory. Baptismal instructions for parents and godparents are required beforehand.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Daily 12 PM—12:15 PM and by appointment. MARRIAGE
Couples planning marriage should contact the Rectory at least one year before wedding is scheduled.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Every First Friday following the 12:15 PM Mass until 6 PM. ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Emergencies at any time by calling (973) 623-0497. In case of illness or incapacity, Holy Communion will be brought to the home on request. VOCATIONS
If you are discerning a vocation, please contact the Vocations Office at (973) 313-6190 or by e-mail at newpriestnj@gmail.com. For more information, visit newpriestnj.com or contact Fr. Bismarck.
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Serving God’s people in the City of Newark since 1850.
MASS SCHEDULE PASTORAL STAFF
Since its foundation in 1850,
St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral has opened
wide its doors to the City of Newark. In
the spirit of this tradition, we seek to
create a culture of encounter that
enables people to grow in their
relationship with Jesus Christ and
become His disciples.
OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
MASS INTENTIONS
NEW PARISHONERS: We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral! If you are new in the area or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please contact us at (973) 623-0497 or visitus at www.stppcnewark.com
By remembering Saint Patrick’s in your Will, you will enable us to maintain and develop programs for the good of our Parish in the
years to come.
First Sunday of Advent
December 3, 2017
“†” indicates person is deceased.
ARE YOU REGISTERED IN THE PARISH?
Please stop by the Parish Office, or call (973) 623-0497, to become a registered member of Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral. You can also visit our
website at www.stppcnewark.com.
THE WINE consecrated and distributed at all Masses today has been offered for the repose of the soul of Phillip Scavuzzo.
THE HOSTS used today at all Masses have been
offered for the spiritual and temporal welfare of Celia De Jesus.
THE TABERNACLE CANDLE used today at all Masses has been offered for the spiritual and temporal welfare of Janet Brayner.
THE CANDLES used today at all Masses have been offered for the spiritual and temporal welfare of Maria and Antonio Malhado.
The wine, hosts, and tabernacle candle may be offered in honor of a loved one for a month.
“†” indicates person is deceased.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKLY REMEMBRANCE
REMEMBER SAINT PATRICK’S IN YOUR WILL Saturday, December 2nd
4:00 PM John Capasso † Sunday, December 3rd
9:15 AM Alfred DeBeau, Jr. † 10:45 AM Maria y Antonio Malhado
(Intencion Especial) Janice Jabido (Intencion Especial) Monday, December 4th
12:15 PM Janice Jabido (Special Intention) 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 5th
12:15 PM Michael, Sarah, Thomas and Delia Griffin †
Wednesday, December 6th 12:15 PM Richard Wilson † Thursday, December 7th — St. Ambrose 12:15PM Peter S. Rubas †
Friday, December 8th — Immaculate Conception 12:15PM Helen and Bob Kelly † 7:30 PM
PASTOR’S CORNER
Advent is here!
A new season just began and with it comes a proper
invitation. With Advent comes a lot of excitement in the
preparation for Christmas, and as you may already sense the
hustle and bustle in the stores, sales, Christmas lists, Christmas
parties, travel preparations, and the list goes on. The invitation
that Advent brings in the midst of all this activity is “Prepare for
the coming of the Lord.”
Advent is a time of waiting and preparation to
celebrate Christ’s birth and His second coming. Don’t lose focus,
fix your minds and hearts to the beauty of this season which “is
not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the
encoun-ter with an event, a Person, which gives life a new horizon and a
decisive direction” and his name is Jesus (Pope Benedict XVI).
Have a Blessed Advent!
First Sunday of Advent
December 3, 2017
WEEKEND OF/FIN DE SEMANA: 11/26/17
Total Collection/Colecta Total: $1,781.98.
Donation from Our Lady of Quinche Novena: $881.00
Thank you for your support! Gracias por su apoyo! NEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER — CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY
The Newman Catholic Center at University Heights, which consists of Rutgers Newark, NJIT, and Essex County Community College, is part of the Newman Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark. We seek to serve students in their spiritual, moral, and intellectual development, in accordance with the Magisterium of
the Roman Catholic Church.
Newman Catholic meets on a regular basis for prayer, faith formation, local outreach, and fellowship. We offer numerous opportunities - both on campus at the Newman
Cath-olic Center on 91 Washington St. in Newark.
For more information on the events, please visit our website: newmanclubnewark.org
POPE FRANCIS' PRAYER INTENTIONS
FOR DECEMBER
That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to
spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
Whether you’re interested in joining music ministry, becoming a Lector, an Usher, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion,
an Altar Server, a Greeter, etc., feel free to contact us! THE ELDERLY
CATHOLIC 101: ADVENT
Happy New Year! While a month yet remains in the civil year, the Church is celebrating the beginning of a new Liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent on November 27, 2011. Advent — from the Latin ad venio, “to come” — is the liturgical season anticipating the Adventus Domini, the "coming of the Lord.” While the days grow shorter and colder, we prepare for the “Sun of Justice” who comes to kindle our
hearts with his light and his love.
The Eternal Word, who is outside of time, became Incarnate in time, thereby making all time sacred. In the season of Advent, we await the coming of Christ on all the
levels which we experience time: in the past — as a babe in the stable of Bethlehem; in the present — as grace in our souls; and in the future — as the Judge at
the end of time.
The Advent season is filled with preparation and expectation. Everyone is getting ready for Christmas — shopping and decorating, baking and cleaning. Too often, however, we are so busy with the material preparations that we lose sight of the real reason for our activity: the Word made flesh coming to dwell among us. Christians are
urged to preserve the spiritual focus of Christmas amidst the prevailingly secular and consumer-driven society.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, let us strive to keep Advent a season of waiting and longing, of conversion and hope, meditating often on the incredible love and humility of our God in taking on flesh of the Virgin Mary. In our shopping and baking, let us remember to purchase and prepare something for the poor. When we clean our homes, let us distribute some of our possessions to those
who lack many necessities. While we are decking the halls of our homes, let us not forget to prepare a peaceful place in our hearts wherein our Savior may come to
NUEVOS FELIGRESES : ¡Damos la bienvenida a nuevos miembros a la Iglesia Católica ya la Pro-Catedral de San Patricio! Si usted es nuevo
en el área o está interesado en aprender más sobre la fe Católica, por favor contáctenos al
(973) 623-0497 o visítenos en www.stppcnewark.com
I Domingo de Adviento
3 de Diciembre de 2017
¿ESTÁS REGISTRADO EN LA PARROQUIA?
Por favor pase por la Oficina Parroquial, o llame al (973) 623-0497, para ser un miembro registrado de la Pro-Catedral de San Patricio. También
puede visitar nuestro sitio de web www.stppcnewark.com.
Bienvenidos
Al recordar San Patricio en su Testamento de Vida, nos permitirá mantener y desarrollar programas para el bien de nuestra Parroquia
en el futuro.
RECUERDE DE SAN PATRICIO EN SU TESTAMENTO DE VIDA EL VINO que serán distribuidos hoy en todas las Misas
han sido ofrecidos por el descanso eterno de Phillip Scavuzzo.
LAS HOSTIAS usadas hoy en todas las Misas han sido
ofrecidas por la salud y bienestar de Celia De Jesus. LA VELA DEL TABERNACULO usada hoy en todas las
Misas ha sido ofrecida por la salud y bienestar de Janet Brayner.
LAS VELAS que serán usadas hoy en todas las Misas han sido ofrecidas por la salud y bienestar de Maria y Antonio Malhado.
El vino, el pan, y la vela del tabernáculo pueden ser ofrecidas en honor de un ser
querido por un mes. RECUERDO SEMANAL
ESQUINA DEL PASTOR
¡El Adviento ya llego!
Acaba de comenzar una nueva temporada y
con ella viene una invitación muy adecuada. Con el
Adviento viene mucha emoción en la preparación
para Navidad, y como ya puede sentir el ajetreo y el
bullicio en las tiendas, ventas, listas de Navidad,
fiestas de Navidad, preparativos de viaje, y bueno, la
lista continúa. La invitación que el Adviento brinda en
medio de toda esta actividad es "Prepárate para la
venida del Señor".
El Adviento es un tiempo de espera y preparación
para celebrar el nacimiento de Cristo y su segunda
venida. No pierdas el enfoque, fija tu mente y
corazón en la belleza de esta temporada que "no es
una decisión ética o una gran idea, sino el encuentro
con un acontecimiento, una Persona, que da un
nuevo horizonte a la vida y, con ello, una orientación
decisiva" y su nombre es Jesús (Papa Benedicto XVI).
Feliz Adviento!
P. Bismarck
ADVIENTOEl Adviento es el comienzo del Año Litúrgico, empieza el domingo más próximo al 30 de noviembre y termina el 24 de diciembre. Son los cuatro domingos anteriores a la Navidad y forma una unidad con la Navidad y la Epifanía.
El término "Adviento" viene del latín adventus, que significa venida, llegada. El color usado en la liturgia de la Iglesia durante este tiempo es el morado. Con el Adviento comienza un nuevo año litúrgico en la Iglesia. El sentido del Adviento es avivar en los creyentes la espera del Señor.
Se puede hablar de dos partes del Adviento: Primera Parte
Desde el primer domingo al día 16 de diciembre, con marcado carácter escatológico, mirando a la venida del Señor al final de los tiempos;
Segunda Parte
Desde el 17 de diciembre al 24 de diciembre, es la llamada "Semana Santa" de la Navidad, y se orienta a preparar más explícitamente la venida de Jesucristo en las historia, la Navidad.
Las lecturas bíblicas de este tiempo de Adviento están tomadas sobre todo del profeta Isaías (primera lec-tura), también se recogen los pasajes más proféticos del Antiguo Testamento
se-ñalando la llegada del Mesías. Isaías, Juan Bautista y María de Nazaret son los modelos de creyentes que la Iglesias ofrece a los fieles para preparar la venida del Señor Jesús.
SUNDAY
• 12 PM — 1 PM CCD in the Rectory (39 Bleeker St) MONDAY
• 7 PM Prayer Group (Spanish) WEDNESDAY
• 7 PM Discipleship 101 Series for NCYC Teens in the Rectory. • 7 — 9 PM Grupo de Intercesión y Reparación “Jesus
Eucaristía” en la Capilla de la Iglesia THURSDAY
• 7 PM RCIA in the Rectory (39 Bleeker St.)
• 7 PM “Sean Mis Testigos” (Formacion en la Fe) en la Rectoria de la Iglesia (39 Bleeker St.)
SATURDAY
• 9 AM Zumba Classes in Convent Basement
• 7 PM Saint Patrick’s Christmas Party at Forest Hill Field Club
BAPTISM CLASSES EVERY THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Next Class (Spanish) - December 17th after the 10:45 AM Mass
CLASES DE BAUTISMO CADA TERCER DOMINGO DEL MES Próxima Clase (Español) - 17 de Diciembre después de la Misa
de 10:45 AM
IN OUR PARISH SAINT PATRICK’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
