Our
Mission:
We, the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, guided by the Holy Spirit, are a Christian Community
called by God to take part in the mission of love and truth in the world. With firm faith in Jesus the Christ and
the Holy Gospel, we find our strength through prayer and the Sacraments, that we may become God’s servants to
our sisters and brothers.
Rev. John Salvas, O.F.M. Cap., Pastor
Rev. Francisco Arredondo, O.F.M. Cap., Parochial Vicar Rev. Prem Kumar O.F.M. Cap.
Bro. Lombardo D’Auria, O.F.M. Cap. Alejandro Polanco, Deacon
Angel Hernandez, Deacon
Douglas Christmann, Deacon & Youth Ministry Coordinator Leanne Christmann, D.R.E & Youth Ministry Coordinator Katty Gallardo, Business Manager
Natale Tumminia, Trustee Jean Garofalo, Trustee
Dana Ramirez, Music Ministry Director Jose Morocho, Office Assistant
Mass Schedule
Monday — Friday: 8:00 AM, Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves 7:00 PM
(Spanish); Saturday: 8:00 AM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish),
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM (Italian), 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
(Spanish).
Cada último Martes del Mes: Misa en Español a las 7:30PM.
Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves Misa en español a las 7:00 PM
Holy Days: Vigil Mass: 7:00 PM (Spanish) 8:00AM, 12:00 Noon,
7:00 PM
Miraculous Medal St. Anthony Novena
Tuesdays: 7:00 PM
Grupo de Oración
Martes 7:30PM en la Iglesia. Último Martes de cada mes
tenemos Misa en Español a las 7:30 PM.
Reconciliation — Confession
Every Saturday at 4:30 PM or by appointment.
First Friday - Eucharistic Adoration
Beginning with the 8am Mass, lasting all day and ending at 7pm
with the Holy Hour Mass. Anyone interested in spending an
hour with our Lord—kindly call the office for a time slot.
50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Monday—Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Office closed on weekends
Parish Office: 201-343-6243 Fax: 201-343-0854 email: [email protected] Religious Education Office 201-488-2614 email: [email protected]
Church websites: http://franciscanhackensack.tripod.com/parish.htm http://stfrancisofassisihackensack.com/
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Iglesia San Francisco de Asís
The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
"And then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds' with great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky. “
El Trigésimo-tercer Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario
Entonces verán venir al Hijo del hombre sobre las nubes con gran poder y majestad. Y él enviará a sus ángeles a congregar a sus elegidos desde los cuatro puntos cardinales y desde lo más profundo de la tierra a lo más alto del cielo.
Baptism/Bautizo
Celebrated on the 1st Saturday of every month in English at 11
AM and on the 3rd Saturday in Spanish at 1 PM. For more
information please call the Rectory before any social
arrange-ment is made
Marriage-Matrimonio
Arrangements should be made one year prior to the marriage. Please
contact the Church Office before any social arrangements are made.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Please notify us when a member of your family is in the hospital or
unable to attend Church and wishes to receive the Sacraments. For
Emergencies contact the Rectory day or night. Por favor llamar a la
oficina de la Iglesia si un miembro de su familia está hospitalizado o
Sunday 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Monday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM Friday 8:00 AM Saturday 8:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 1 Dear Parishioners:
Thanksgiving is quickly approach-ing and I for one have a great deal to be grateful for. When you read this I will be at our St. Lawrence Friary in Beacon, NY. Although some times the cure is worse than the disease, my doctors are very pleased with my progress. On Octo-ber24th I received my bone marrow trans-plant. While not a pleasant experience; I have tolerated well the chemotherapy and radiation which is part of my treatment. Thanks be to God and your prayerful sup-port which has been like a blanket of com-fort for me every day. I have been praying for you also.
One day a member of the nursing staff asked if I wanted or needed anything and I responded, “A miracle!” She then quickly answered, “You’ve already gotten your miracle, Father – your donor.” She was right. So many are not as fortunate as me. That’s why they gave me a “Happy Birthday” balloon to celebrate. Now, I’m like a newborn with all of my vaccinations and immunities canceled. It has rendered me vulnerable to any infections or illness so I will be resting my energy and strength for many months.
I heard about the wonderful Dinner Dance and the annual Beefsteak dinner. Thanks to all of you for keeping things going on in my albescence, especially to Fr. Francisco, Fr. Prem and Bro. Lombar-do. They along with our church staff de-serve our heartfelt gratitude.
While I still am not able to receive visitors, I am keeping you ever present in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that this Thanksgiving I’ll be thanking God for you. May God bless you and your families at this special time. Thanks!
Love and Prayers,
Bro. John
November 18th — Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
+Rose Viola (Anniversary) by Lois Viola +Remo Montella by Parents
+Nicola Mea by Mario Mea
+Antonia Miccione by Giangrande Family
+Maria Scillieri by San Giuseppe Santa Cruce Camerina +William Ingoglia by Jack Ingoglia & Family
+Social Peace in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras +Carmen Vargas (7 años) Por La Familia Vargas +Pablo Sanchez Por La Familia
+Gregorio Sanchez by Pascuala Grullon
November 19th
+Ralph Padovano by Lona Padovano
+Heber Roberto Ruffa Por Carmen Ospino Su Esposa +Domingo Corniel Por Alexandra Corniel
+San Expidito y San Antonio Dando Gracias Sinrry Mata
November 20th
+James Coyle by Concetta Panuccio +Miraculous Medal/ St. Anthony Novena
November 21st
+Anne Caffaro by James Caffaro
+Evelio DeJesus Soto Por Elena & Rene Barron +Raul Barron Por Elena & Rene Barron +Fabiola Marin (1 año) Por Berta Tejada
November 22nd - Office Closed for Thanksgiving
+Annette Marseglia by Tony Marseglia
+Manuel Delgado (5th anviversario) by Vincenta Romero +Teresa and son Peter Colombo by Carmelo Colombo
November 23rd – Office Closed for Thanksgiving For the People of the Parish
November 24th
+ Anna Licameli by Rita Licameli & Family +Anthony Fasulo by Gloria Colombo & Family +Lillian Mielo by Diane Menditto
+Leonor Acosta DeAvila Por Su Hijo, Nelson
November 25th — Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Special Intentions by Lois Viola
+Pasquale Gian Francesco by The Padre Pio Prayer Group +Nicola & Francesco Miccione by Sister Nella
+Evangelista Parisi by Michele Bosco & Family +Annette Marseglia by Lucy Stamilla
+Leonor Arce (3 años) Por Jose Altamirano
Estimados Feligreses:
El día de Acción de Gracias se acerca rápidamente y, por mi parte, tengo mucho que agradecer. Cuando leas esto, estaré en nuestro convento de St. Lawrence en Beacon, NY. Aunque a veces la cura es peor que la enferme-dad, mis médicos están muy satisfechos con mi progreso. El 24 de octubre recibí mi tras-plante de médula ósea. Si bien no era una ex-periencia agradable; pero he tolerado bien la quimioterapia y la radiación que forman parte de mi tratamiento. Gracias a Dios y a su apo-yo en oración que ha sido como una manta de consuelo para mí todos los días. También he estado orando por ustedes.
Un día, un miembro del personal de enfermería me preguntó si quería o necesitaba algo y respondí: "¡Un milagro!" Luego res-pondió rápidamente: "Ya haz conseguido tu milagro, padre -- tu donante". Ella tenía ra-zón. Tantos no son tan afortunados como yo. Es por eso que me dieron un globo de "Feliz Cumpleaños" para celebrar. Ahora, soy como un recién nacido con todas mis vacunas e in-munidades canceladas. Me ha hecho vulnera-ble a cualquier infección o enfermedad, así que estaré descansando mi energía y mi fuerza durante muchos meses.
Escuché sobre la maravillosa Cena Bai-lable y la cena anual de Bistec. Gracias a todos por mantener las cosas en mi ausencia, espe-cialmente al Padre Francisco, el Padre Prem y el Fraile Lombardo. Ellos, junto con el perso-nal de nuestra iglesia, merecen nuestra sincera gratitud.
Aunque todavía no puedo recibir visitas, los mantengo siempre presentes en mis pensa-mientos y oraciones. Por favor, sepan que en este Día de Acción de Gracias le estaré agra-deciendo a Dios por ustedes. Que Dios los bendigan y a sus familias en este momento es-pecial. ¡Gracias!
Mucho amor y bendiciones,
Hno. Juan
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
Nos reunimos para orar, cantar y alabar a Dios,
todos los Martes después de la Novena en la
Iglesia. Tenemos misa los últimos Martes de
cada mes después de la Novena y también los
Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves a las 7 PM.
Notas del Párroco
EL ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA
Ponga el nombre de un ser querido grabado en una hoja y colocado en nuestro Árbol de
la Vida de la Iglesia. Para más informa-ción llamar a la oficina al 201-343-6243.
LA FAMILIA QUE REZA UNIDA,
PERMANECE UNIDA
El Grupo de “La Virgen DE FATIMA”
de la parroquia “San Francisco de Asís”
continúa visitando los hogares.
Si usted desea ser visitada por la Virgen Madre de Dios
y Madre nuestra, escuchar la Palabra de Dios, rezar el
rosario y cantar cantos, favor de llamar el teléfonos de:
Gladys Cobos 201-580-7450
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadelupe
Los invitamos a la Misa y Celebracion en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadelupe
Miercoles 12 de Diciembre Serenata a las 6 PM seguido por 7 PM — Misa con Mariachis Comida, musica y danzas en el
Sotano de la Iglesia
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Come serenade Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday
December 12 at 7PM
Mass with Mariachis followed by Refreshments with music and
dance in the Church Hall
ENCOURAGEMENT
This Sunday’s Gospel is our final selection from Mark for this liturgical year. It is taken from the end of Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem im-mediately preceding the account of his arrest and passion. In it Jesus gives his disciples hope to sus-tain them through his passion and death and any persecution or suffering that they would
encoun-ter afencoun-ter his resurrection.
The words from the book of Daniel also provided hope and encouragement to the people
of Daniel’s time. The encouragement in these scriptures is meant for us as well, for none of us will escape tribulation in our lives. Followers of Jesus will be able to endure suffering with joyful
hope, knowing that Christ’s love will lead us along the way of discipleship and give us eternal
life with God.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
As in the past, St. Francis has been
beauti-fully decorated for Christmas. We invite you
to again share in the decoration of our
Church through your memorial gifts. If you
wish to make an offering in memory of a
loved one, envelopes have been provided in
your packet of envelopes at home. Envelopes
will also be available at the doors of the
Church as you leave. We ask that you give a
minimum contribution of $10 for each name.
We thank you again for your generosity.
Flores de Navidad
Como en los años anteriores, la Iglesia San
Francisco de Asís ha sido lindamente
decora-da para la Navidecora-dad. Queremos invitarlos de
nuevo a compartir en la decoración de
nues-tra Iglesia a nues-través de su donación en
memo-ria de un ser querido. Si usted desea hacer
una donación, puede obtener un sobre en la
rectoría, o en la Iglesia. Le pedimos que haga
una donación mínima de $10 por cada
nom-bre. Les agradecemos de nuevo su
generosi-dad.
OFFERING TO THE LORD
The Collection for November 10 & 11 was $3,203 and the second collection for the Utilities Fund was $1,1313.13
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
If you would like to have a loved one’s name mentioned in the bulletin, please call the church office at 201-343-6243.
In addition, if you would like an intention to be added to the Apostolate of Prayer list, please send it via e-mail to
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PARISH
CHRISTMAS CLUB
Today is WEEK #47REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR GIFT BACK TO YOUR PARISH AT
CHRISTMAS. CALENDAR
Sunday, November 18th Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time The Fuel Collection Fund
Monday, November 19th
8:00 AM Mass in English 7:00 PM Misa en Español
7:30 PM Taller de Oracion y Vida Salon Parroquial
Tuesday, November 20th
7:00 PM Miraculous Medal / St. Anthony Novena 7:30 PM Grupo de Oracion
Wednesday, November 21st Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM Mass in English
7:00 PM Misa en Español
Thursday, November 22nd Saint Cecilia and Thanksgiving Day Office Closed
10:00 AM Mass in English
Friday, November 23rd Saint Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions Office Closed 8:00 AM Mass in English 4
Weekly Collections 2017/2018
$3,059 $3,111 $3,000 $1,000 $2,000Collection
Goal
11/12/17 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 $3,298 11/5/17 10/29/17 10/22/17 11/11/18 $3,164 $3,050 $3,203 $4,158 $3,199MEMORIAL GIFTS THIS WEEK
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Rose Mariecito
Donated by
Patty Kearns & Mary Grace Morone
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK POR FAVOR RECEN POR LOS ENFERMOS
Mike, Johnny Kimak, Bedo, Zack Riehl, Anthony Fasulo, Ronald Romano, Maria, Nelson, Brenda Dembow , Santiago J. Mora, Richard Kunzweiler, David Guerra , Con-nor Hockedy, Santiago, Claire Mongelli, Ethel Gramuglia, Tom, Lucille Jaeger, Jose y Elsa Luna, Jose Rodriguez, Juan Domingo Rodriguez, Jorge Ivan Castellanos, Flora Comiz-zoli, Dr. Adenike Opaleke, Rosanna Manisera, Angelina Manisera, Shawn Leddy, Dorothy Peplowski, Liliana Cilebi, Carlos Rojas, Miriam Ivone Valverde, Patricia Monica Gar-cia Villafuente, Erika Mercedes Villafuente Pacheco, Yunarli Adames, Ryan L, Michelle Davis, Mary Gavilan, Maria Ca-nesa, Ginny Cattaneo, Ubelly Cordova, Jill Brooks, Daniel Agiar, Bobby Kendricks, Vivian & Gladys Cuesta, Julianna Guerra, Anna Mary, Donna Jean, Donna & Family, Debra, Louisa, Todd, Hanna, Nora Brunal, Matt, Adrienne Marie, Marie Dragan, Louise, Jean Tusa Giarratana, Aaron Santos, Taylor, Zoila, Annie Sproviero, Thomas Candina , Franklin H. Mora, Jennifer and Allen Arabito, Lloyd Keller
TREE OF LIFE
Have the name of your loved one engraved on a leaf and attached to our Tree of Life.
For more information call the office at 201-343-6243.
