Rectory / Rectoría
1314 Central Ave., Union City, N.J. 07087 Tel: (201) 865-2325 • Fax: (201) 348-4412
Email: [email protected] Office Hours / Horas de Oficina 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
Rev. Aro Nathan - Pastor
Ricardo Flores, Asterio Velasco - Deacons Rev. Tim Tighe - Weekend Assistant
Confessions: Saturdays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Baptisms: Every third Sunday of the month Marriages: Contact Rectory one year in advance.
Religious Education: Saturdays 10:00 am Confirmation: Thursdays 4:00 pm
Adult Religious Education: Thursdays 7:30 pm
Confesiones: Sábados 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Bautizos: Cada tercer Domingo del mes
Matrimonios: Contactar Rectoría un año antes.
Educación Religiosa: Sábados 10:00 am Confirmación: Jueves 4:00 pm
Educación Religiosa Adultos: Jueves 7:30 pm Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral
JANUARY 24-31, 2021 - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAYS:
Monday to Friday 6:00PM (English) Monday to Friday 7:00PM (Spanish)
WEEKEND:
Saturday - 5:30PM (English) 7:00PM (Spanish) Sunday - 9:30AM (English)
11:00AM (Spanish) 12:30PM (Spanish)
HORARIO DE MISA
DÍA DE SEMANA:
Lunes a Viernes 6:00PM (Inglés) Lunes a Viernes 7:00PM (Español)
FIN DE SEMANA:
Sábado - 5:30PM (Inglés) 7:00PM (Español) Domingo - 9:30AM (Inglés)
11:00AM (Español) 12:30PM (Español)
Fabricio Ochoa, Parish Council Chairperson Esther Lara & Marcelino Vargas, Trustees Ivan & Monica Perez, Youth Ministers 551-449-8626
Youth Group: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Fridays) Religious Education
Ernestina Vargas - CCD Coordinator 201-491-6070 Fabricio Ochoa - Confirmation Coordinator 201-877-3577
Visit our website at www.ssjmnj.org and
https://facebook.com/SSJosephMichaelParish
January 24 - 31, 2021
NOTE: MASS INTENTIONS MAY BE MODIFIED, POSTPONED OR CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
Your Sacrificial Giving January 16-17, 2021
WEEKEND TOTAL: $1,786
We thank you for your continued generosity.
Les agradecemos su continua generosidad.
Sunday, January 24 (Eng.) 9:00 am
(Esp.) 11:00 am
(Esp.) 12:30 pm
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Nicolas De Bellis
Para los devotos de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Hilda Cornelio Sanchez - Cumple Año
†Argentina Maria Soto
†Jose Inamagua
†Olimpia Carpio
†Lizardo Riera
†Hermano Riera
†Delfina Ortiz
†Fridilio Placeres Jr.
Monday, January 25 (Eng.) 6:00 pm
(Esp.) 7:00 pm
Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
†Carmen Riescanebo Por la salud de Idania Breton Tuesday, January 26
(Eng.) 6:00 pm (Esp.) 7:00 pm
St. Timothy and St. Titus, Bishops For All Souls in Purgatory
†Emiliano Escobar Wednesday, January 27
(Eng.) 6:00 pm (Esp.) 7:00 pm
Weekday
In Thanksgiving for Pablo, Diego and Sarah
†Juan Soto Cintron Thursday, January 28
(Eng.) 6:00 pm (Esp.) 7:00 pm
St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church
†Loretta Yanashusky
†Icela and Demetrio Ruben Castillo Accion de Gracias—Familia Tobon Valencia
†Margarita Padilla
†Alba Terrero y †Armando Pereyo Friday, January 29
(Eng.) 6:00 pm (Esp.) 7:00 pm
Weekday
†Jacinta Campos
†Isabel Leticia Tobon Lopez
†Familia Valencia Hurtado Saturday, January 30
(Eng.) 5:30 pm (Esp.) 7:00 pm
Weekday
†Luis Pacheco
†Carmen Yolanda Morillo
†Dario De Jesus Morillo
†Julia Concepcion Jimenez Sunday, January 31
(Eng.) 9:00 am (Esp.) 11:00 am (Esp.) 12:30 pm
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Ana Molinari
†Jose y †Edelina Condo
†David Laso y †Dolores Ortiz
†Fridilio Placeres Jr.
Second Collection / Segunda Colecta -
Gifts
ALTAR BREAD For the repose of the soul of
†Loretta and †William Yanashusky SANCTUARY LAMP
For the intentions of †Nancy Manaois MASS CANDLE I
For the repose of the soul of
†Rosary Concepcion Grillon MASS CANDLE II
For the Deceased Member of the Catholic Club
Readings for the Week
Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14-20 Monday: Acts 22:3-16, Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday: 2 Tim 1:1-8, Ti 1:1-5, Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18, Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25, Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39, Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19, Mk 4:35-41
4:00PM $ -
5:30PM $193
7:00PM $257
9:00AM $337
11:00AM $701
12:30PM $244
Mailed In $54
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Jean Marie Benedicks, Jose Bravo, Sister Patricia Gatti, Rubi Restrepo If you would like to have a name added, please
contact the parish office at 201-865-2325.
Si desea agregar un nombre, comuníquese con
la oficina parroquial al 201-865-2325.
January 24-31, 2021
GOSPEL MEDITATION
ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
JANUARY 24, 2021
It was a normal day by all accounts, but John just wasn’t feeling himself. He was a little lightheaded and out of sorts.
Later in the afternoon, he experienced a sharp pain in his chest and arm. Quick thinking and action brought John to the emergency department with a diagnosis of a significant heart attack. Surviving this ordeal, he found himself face to face with his cardiologist, having an honest conversation about things that needed to change. “I came close to death,” John found himself thinking. Then came the remorse. He was a young man with a loving wife and children who were very close to facing life without him. John found himself with intense sorrow for living an unchecked and self-indulgent life that almost brought him to his demise. He wanted to change.
We all have our wake-up calls. We have experiences and encounters that force us to really think twice about choices we have made and directions we have taken. Often, we find ourselves looking at those we have hurt square in the eye and wallowing in our foolishness. We regrettably realize that we have allowed our needs to lure us into making some cruel mistakes. We impulsively say things and flippantly do things that reveal our unredeemed and unhealed self. It is a self we stumble over and try to tame but can’t quite seem to master and control. Help!
Did we ever think to ask someone for help? Or, taken the advice of One who is wiser and avoid this route altogether?
“Come after me,” are words that Jesus says to all of us. In order to heed his invitation, we must leave our ego-self behind and follow.
When we really see and understand the freedom, peace, justice, and love he offers, we find ourselves with such sorrow in our hearts for how foolish and silly we have been.
All the misguided choices and sinful actions come full view and we see how risky our random impassioned behaviors really have been. Repentance is beautiful. When done with a sincere and contrite heart, it directs us to the glory that can be ours, ignites us with the challenge of living a life in service of others and reminds us that all is well.
MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGELIO
FOMENTAR EL ENTENDIMIENTO PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA
24 DE ENERO 2021
Juan al departamento de emergencias con un diagnóstico de un ataque cardíaco significativo. Sobreviviendo esta terrible experiencia, se encontró cara a cara con su cardiólogo, manteniendo una conversación honesta sobre cosas que debían cambiar. "Estuve cerca de la muerte", pensó Juan.
Luego vino el remordimiento. Era un joven con una esposa amorosa e hijos que estaban muy cerca de afrontar la vida sin él. Juan se encontró con una intensa tristeza por vivir una vida desenfrenada y autoindulgente que casi lo llevó a su desaparición. Quería cambiar.
Todos tenemos nuestras llamadas de atención. Tenemos experiencias y encuentros que nos obligan a pensar dos veces sobre las decisiones y direcciones que hemos tomado.
A menudo, nos encontramos mirando a los que hemos herido directamente en los ojos y revolcándonos en nuestra
necedad. Lamentablemente, nos damos cuenta de que hemos permitido que nuestras necesidades nos induzcan a cometer algunos errores crueles. Decimos cosas
impulsivamente y hacemos cosas con ligereza que revelan nuestro yo no redimido y no sanado. Es un yo con el que tropezamos e intentamos domesticar, pero parece que no podemos dominar y controlar del todo. ¡Ayuda!
¿Alguna vez pensamos en pedir ayuda a alguien? ¿O ha seguido el consejo de Uno que es más sabio y evita esta ruta por completo? “Ven tras mi”, son las palabras que Jesús nos dice a todos. Para poder escuchar su invitación, debemos dejar atrás nuestro ego y seguirlo.
Cuando realmente vemos y entendemos la libertad, la paz, la justicia y el amor que El ofrece, nos encontramos con un gran dolor en nuestros corazones por lo tontos que hemos sido.
Todas las decisiones equivocadas y acciones pecaminosas se ven a la vista y vemos cuán arriesgados han sido
realmente nuestros comportamientos apasionados al azar. El arrepentimiento es hermoso. Cuando se hace con un corazón sincero y contrito, nos dirige a la gloria que puede ser
nuestra, nos enciende con el desafío de vivir una vida al servicio de los demás y nos recuerda que todo está bien.
EL 5° SORTEO ANUAL DE CARO HA SIDO REPROGRAMADO 11 DE ABRIL DE 2021
Con las dificultades que todos hemos estado enfrentando durante la pandemia de Covid este año, la quinta rifa anual de carro de la Parroquia de San José y San Miguel ahora tendrá lugar el domingo 11 de abril de 2021. Los boletos ya vendidos siguen siendo válidos para la rifa. Pedimos que todos los voluntarios continúen vendiendo boletos de rifa y devuelvan todos los boletos de rifa ya vendidos a la oficina
parroquial.
5th ANNUAL CAR RAFFLE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED APRIL 11, 2021
With the hardships that we have all been facing during the COVID-19 pandemic this year, the 5th Annual Saints Joseph and Michael Church car raffle has been postponed and will now take place on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Tickets already sold for the raffle are still valid. We ask that all volunteers continue to sell raffle tickets and return all sold raffle tickets to the parish office.
The Blessing of Throats on the Memorial of Saint Blaise – February 3, 2021 Archdiocese of Newark
Directives for the Sacramentals During Covid-19
The blessing of throats may simply be offered over all the people. “…a priest may give the blessing to all assembled by extending hands, without crossed candles, over the people while saying the prayer of bless- ing. A lay minister says the prayer proper to lay ministers without making the sign of the cross” (Book of Blessings, 1628). “If the blessing is conferred during Mass, the blessing follows the homily and the gen- eral intercessions, or, for pastoral reasons, the prayer of blessing may take the place of the final blessing of the Mass…”
(BB 1626). Therefore, throats should not be blessed individually.
Bendición de Gargantas en el Memorial de San Blas - 3 de febrero de 2021 Arquidiócesis de Newark
Directivas para los sacramentales durante el Covid-19
La bendición de las gargantas puede simplemente ofrecerse sobre todo el pueblo. “… Un sacerdote puede dar la bendición a todos los reunidos extendiendo las manos, sin velas cruzadas, sobre la gente mientras dice la oración de bendición. Un ministro laico dice la oración propia de los ministros laicos sin hacer la señal de la cruz” (Libro de bendiciones, 1628). "Si la bendición se confiere durante la Misa, la bendición sigue a la homilía y las intercesiones generales, o, por razones pastorales, la oración de bendición puede tomar el lugar de la bendición final de la Misa ..."
(BB 1626). Por lo tanto, las gargantas no deben ser bendecidas individualmente.
January 24-31, 2021
Saint Joseph’s Food Pantry Sacred Heart Hall Salón del Sagrado Corazon
1309 Central Avenue Union City, NJ 07087 Distributes/Distribuye:
February 11 & 25, 2021 9:00am - 12:00pm
For Residents of Hudson County Only Solo para Residentes del Condado de Hudson LETTER FROM CARDINAL TOBIN
My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The global pandemic that has enveloped our
communities and our nation has affected each of us in different ways. Please be assured of my prayers for you as we face these difficult days together.
Even amidst the incredible uncertainties of these times, Christ remains with us. He commissions us to boldly proclaim His love and mercy.
The Annual Appeal plays a crucial role in the delivery of programs and ministries at the heart of the mission of our local Church. I invite you to read and view this year's materials to see how your gift has direct impact in the lives of the people of our archdiocese. I humbly ask for your support.
May God bless each of you and your families as we look forward in hope.
Sincerely Yours,
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Archbishop of Newark
MENSAJE DEL CARDENAL TOBIN Mis hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
La pandemia global que ha envuelto nuestras comunidades y nuestra nación ha afectado cada uno de nosotros de diferentes maneras. Seguimos unidos en la oración mientras atravesamos estos días difíciles.
A pesar de la incertidumbre y los desafíos de estos tiempos, Cristo permanece con nosotros. El mismo nos envía para proclamar y comunicar su amor y misericordia a los demás.
La Llamada Anual desempeña un papel crucial en el apoyo de programas y ministerios al corazón de la misión de nuestra iglesia local. Les invito a leer y ver como su generosidad tiene un impacto directo en la vida de las personas de nuestra arquidiócesis. Humildemente pido su colaboración.
Que el Señor bendiga a cada uno de ustedes y a sus familias. Seguimos adelante en la esperanza de Cristo.
Sinceramente en Cristo Redentor, Cardenal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Arzobispo de Newark
Will you prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2021 Annual Appeal? During the weekend of January 30
thand 31
st, 2021, we will present the video for the 2021 Annual Appeal as well as distribute and fill out the pledge cards. Thank you in advance for your generous gift to the 2021 Annual Appeal.
Sincerely in Christ, Father Aro Nathan Pastor
¿Considerará en oración hacer una donación a la Llamada Anual 2021? Durante el fin de semana del 30 y 31 de enero de 2021, presentaremos el video de la Llamada Anual 2021, así como también distribuiremos y completaremos las tarjetas de compromiso. Gracias de antemano por su generosa donación a la Llamada Anual 2021.
Sinceramente en Cristo,
Padre Aro Nathan
Pastor
Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com Sts. Joseph & Michael, Union City 03-0699
2000 Kennedy Blvd.
Union City (201) 863-1100
DE PALMA
PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE Party Room
for 75 People Available
Catering For All
Occasions
FREE DELIVERY
1814 New York Avenue Union City, NJ 08087
(201) 864-8877
(201) 864-4551
www.DePalmaPizza.com
LAW OFFICE OF ALBERTO SOTO
Municipal law, Traffic/DWI, Criminal law, Family law
Abogado Habla español
Alberto Soto
Attorney at Law
Tel: (201) 758-5995 Fax: (201) 624-7062 Email: [email protected] 440 - 56th Street
West New York, NJ 07093 Website: www.asoto-law.com
Contact Douglas Shaller to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6458
IF YOU HAVE MEDICARE AND YOU ARE 65 OR OLDER WE CAN HELP YOU GET EXTRA BENEFITS.
We do all types of Insurance, Car, Home, Commercial, Life And Health • Notary services • Hablamos Español SI TIENE MEDICARE Y ES 65 O MAYOR DE 65 AÑOS LLAMENOS PODRIAMOS AYUDARLO A TENER BENEFICIOS EXTRAS.
Hacemos todo tipo de seguro y servicios de notario
201-679-8026 • 3613 NEW YORK AVENUE, UNION CITY, NJ 07087
S VALENCIA INSURANCE AGENCY
LLCPRINT AD
American Liberty Ballet
Academy
Official School Of American Liberty Ballet
Classical Ballet Training
Focused on Technique, Health, and Artistry
• AGES 3-ADULT
• PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
• ABT NATIONAL TRAINING CURRICULUM CERTIFIED
• WORKSTUDY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
• NO REGISTRATION FEE
527 40th St, 2nd Floor Union City, NJ 07087
619.655.0056 AmericanLibertyBallet.com
JM EXTERMINATING
Bed Bug Specialist
Residential & Commercial Mon-Sat
7am - 7pm
201-679-7810
40% Off Church Employees
& Parishioners
