SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION Every Saturday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM When possible the Priests are available for Confession before Mass. Also by appointment by contacting the Cathedral Office.

VISITATION OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY Please keep us informed when a person is sick or in the Hospital. Contact the Cathedral Office in order to put his/her name in the Mass Intention list. If the person needs to receive the Communion, a Priest will visit or send an available Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister.

FUNERALS Please contact the Cathedral Office for information.

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday: After the 12:05 PM English Mass until 6:45 PM

HOLY HOUR Every Monday: After the 7:00 PM Spanish Mass until 8:30 PM

DEVOTIONS HOLY ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (2000 HAIL MARY MINISTRY AND EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT.) EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: From 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY Every Friday: 3:00 PM

RELIGIOUS EDUATION Classes are held on Sunday.

Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST IS THE MOTHER CHURCH

OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PATERSON AND THE SEAT OF ITS BISHOP.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

Our Mission Statement The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Community is dedicated to the celebration of the Eucharist, the center of our life, to prayer, holiness of life and service to the poor. We have a multi-faceted community, greatly enriched by people from over twenty seven (27) countries, principally from Central America, South America and the Islands of the Caribbean. We strive to grow in our faith and love for God and one another in our service to our homeless and disadvantaged. We have a strong emphasis on evangelization through prayer communities, frequent Retreats and Missions.

We are profoundly dedicated to heed the call of Saint John the Baptist: "Prepare the Way of the Lord." (The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mathew 3:3) and "He must increase and I must decrease." (The

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 3:20)

Declaracion de Nuestra Mision La Comunidad Parroquial de la Catedral Catolica Romana de San Juan Bautista esta dedicada a la celebracion de la Eucaristia, el centro de nuestra vida, a la oracion, al ejercicio de una vida santa y al servicio de los pobres. Somos una comunidad polifacetica, grandemente enriquecida por gentes de veintisiete (27) Paises Naciones especialmente venida de Centro America, Suramerica, y las Islas de el Caribe. Nosotros tratamos de crecer en fe y en amor a Dios y al projimo en nuestro servicio a los pobres, los que no tienen techo ni oportunidades. Hacemos gran enfasis en la evangelizacion a traves de comunidades de oracion, frecuentes Retiros y Jornadas Misioneras. Estamos profundamente dedicados a atender el llamado de San Juan Bautista: "Preparen el camino al Senor." (El Evangelio de Jesucristo segun San Mateo 3:3) y "Conviene que yo disminuya para que El crezca." (El Evangelio de Jesucristo segun San Juan 3:20)

SAINT JOHN’S CATHEDRAL STAFF

Rector / Pastor Reverend Monsignor Mark J. Giordani

Parochial Vicars Reverend Leonardo Lopez Reverend Luis Alberto Hernandez

Permanent Deacons Parish Secretaries Mr. German Vargas Mrs. Amparo Castellanos Mr. Guido Pedraza Ms. Ana Amezquita Mr. Jose Pomales Ms. Patti Pardo Mr. Luis Gil

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIOS DE MISAS

WEEKEND MASSES / FINES DE SEMANA MISAS SATURDAY VIGIL / VIGILIA LOS SABADOS 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish)

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 8:30 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Spanish)

WEEKDAY MASSES / MISAS DURANTE LA SEMANA MONDAY THRU FRIDAY / LUNES A VIERNES 7:00 PM (Spanish)

FRIDAY / VIERNES 12:05 PM (English)

HOLYDAY MASSES / MISAS EN DIA FESTIVO MONDAY / LUNES FRIDAY / VIERNES 7:00 PM (Spanish) 12:05 PM (English)

OFFICES: THE BISHOP FRANK J. RODIMER CENTER 387-389 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ USA Main: 973-345-4070 Fax: 973-345-7831 Email: stjohnpaterson@gmail.com Web: www.rcdopcathedral.org www.cathedralofstjohnthebaptist.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

LIBRARY (GIFT SHOP) / LIBRERIA HOURS / HORARIOS Tuesday / Martes: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday / Sabado: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday / Domingo: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Founded: 1820 Families: 589

MAIN ENTRANCE Main Street & Grand Street RECTORY / PRIESTS RESIDENCE 381 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Every third (3) Saturday in English: 11:00 AM Every Saturday in Spanish: 12:00 PM Parents and Godparents must attend class prior to Baptism.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six (6) months in advance. Pre-Cana courses are required and are given in Spanish in March, June and October.

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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 The Lord wants all people to love and honor his name. He says that those who honor him by obeying all of his laws will be “made joyful in my house of prayer.” Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Paul describes his hopes that his fellow Jews will follow the example of the Gentiles he has been preaching to. He claims that just as God has mercy for their disobedience, he wishes to show mercy to the Jews as well. Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 A Canaanite woman begged Jesus to help her daughter, who was being plagued by a demon. Jesus at first refused her and said that “My mission is only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” The woman was so persistent that Jesus said she had great faith and then he healed her daughter.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday

Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

Monday Jgs 2:11-19; Mt 19:16-22

Tuesday

Jgs 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30

Wednesday Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16

Thursday

Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51

Friday Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40

Saturday

Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 20, 2017

-MASS INTENTIONS -INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA

SATURDAY August 19………………………….Saturday 5:00 pm For St. John’s Parish community +Irene Bedani +Fr. Luis Rendon +Jose Carlos Pagan 7:00 pm Por la comunidad de San Juan Bautista +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Antonio Vizcaino (1er Aniv) +Aida Bachet (1er mes fallec) +Jose Robles Castillo +Alfredo Robles Salud: David Vela SUNDAY August 20,…………………….Domingo 8:30 am For St. John’s Parish community +LuisAlberto Diaz +Luisa Del Carmen Ocasio 10:00 am Por la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. al Arcangel San Gabriel Acc. Gracias al Señor por el cumpleaños de Elva Lopez Cevallos Acc. Grac. al Señor por el cumpeaños de Patricio Rosado +Gladys Botello +Alicia Ariza Jimenez +Florinda Montiel +Luis Federico Delgado (11 aniv) +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Jose Robles Castillo Salud Samara Zapata +Salud: Jose Olivo +Ana Ofelia Arcila Salud: David Vela Sallud: Arnold Ventivoglio 11:30 am For St. John’s Parish community Acc. Grac. A San Martin de Porres +Ramona Montañez Claudio (1st Anniv) +Fr. Paul Pulvirenti +Vilma Quiroz 1:00 pm Por la comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. a San Martin de Porres +Marciana Pedrozo Quiñones (1er Aniv) +Jeremiah Chico Pugh +Blanca Hernandez MONDAY August 21,………….………..……..Lunes 7:00 Acc. Grac. a Nuestra Señora de Fatima Acc. Grac.. Al Divino Niño +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Lourdes Rivas Robles +Vilma Quiroz +Jose Robles Castillo Salud: David Vela TUESDAY August 22,…………………..…..Martes 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. al Sagrado Corazon de Jesus +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Rosa Chavez Mejia +Hilda Verastegui (2do Aniv) Salud : David Vela WEDNESDAY August 23,,.…………………..…Miercoles 7:00 pm +Ramon Emilio Gil +Usiris Cerezo +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Marciana Pedrozo Quiñonez (1er Aniv) +Alicia Ariza Jimenez Salud: David Vela THURSDAY August 24,………………………..Jueves 7:00 pm +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Alexandra Stephanie Cayo +Willy Alcalde Marchena (1er Aniv) Salud: David Vela FRIDAY August 25,.…………………………Viernes 12:05 pm +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Vilma Quiroz +Luigi & Felicita Giordani +June Tamaro 7:00 pm +Maria Toribio (5to mes) +Jose Carlos Pagan +Perpetua Venero +Agustin Rayo Jr. Salud: David Vela

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“The foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, ministering to him, loving the

name of the Lord and becoming his servants, all who keep the Sabbath free from

profanation and hold to my covenant, them I will bring to my holy mountain and

make joyful in my house of prayer… for my house shall be called a house of

prayer for all peoples.”

In this age of xenophobia, anti-Semitism and racial tensions in the world in which we

live, Isaiah summons us to think, ask for forgiveness and discover the Christ in the

vulnerable, the hurting, the poor. Pope Francis calls us to discover the Christ and also

reflect the love and compassion of the Lord for others.

The words of scripture and the teaching of the Holy Father, are directed to every

catholic, every catholic community of faith. The rich history of Catholicism in the United

States reflects growth through the gifts brought by every immigrant group. The gospel of

Jesus Christ accompanied those who migrated, bringing rich traditions, deep faith and a

desire to build the kingdom of God. May we be the welcoming community of faith,

learning from others, supporting them in their need and celebrating our unity in diversity.

UNA FRESCA PERSPECTIVA DE LAS LECTURAS DOMINICALES SU PALABRA HOY por el Reverendo William J. Reilly

Vigésimo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 20 de agosto de 2017

“Y a los hijos de una tierra extranjera que se han unido al Señor para servirlo, para amar el nombre del Señor y para ser sus servidores, a todos los que observen el sábado sin profanarlo y se mantengan firmes en mi alianza, yo los conduciré hasta mi santa Montaña y los colmaré de alegría en mi Casa de oración… porque mi Casa será llamada Casa de oración para todos los pueblos.”

En esta era de xenophobia, antisemitismo y tensiones raciales en el mundo, Isaías nos llama a pensar, pedir perdón y descubrir a Cristo en los vulnerables, los que sufren, los pobres. El Papa Francisco nos llama a descubrir a Cristo y también a reflexionar sobre el amor y compasión del Señor por otros.

Las palabras de la escritura y las enseñanzas del Santo Padre son dirigidas a cada católico, a cada comunidad católica de fe. La rica historia del catolicismo en los Estados Unidos refleja su crecimiento a través de los dones que cada grupo de inmigrante ha contribuído. El evangelio de Jesucristo acompañó a los emigrantes, trayendo ricas tradiciones, profunda fe y el deseo de construir el reino de Dios. Ojalá seamos nosotros la comunidad de fe que da la bienvenida, que aprende de otros, que los ayuda en su necesidad y que celebra la unidad en nuestra diversidad