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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35

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Holy Trinity Church is a multiethnic community reflective of her Catholic tradition, united in one holy, catholic, and apostolic faith. Together we desire to adore the Triune God with the same reverence and devotion as do our Blessed Mother and all the saints. We invite all Catholics who have moved into the Hack-ensack~Teaneck area to join us in worship and register as mem-bers of our parish. We invite those interested in becoming Cath-olic to visit and join us in our faith, good works and devotion.

The Lord’s Day Masses~Misas Saturday Evening (anticipated) 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM; 8:15 AM (español) 10:30 AM; 12:30 PM 4 PM (Tagalog-2nd Sunday) 6:30 PM (español) Holy Days: 7 AM, 8 AM, 12:10 7:30 PM – bilingual Monday-Friday: 7 AM, 8 AM, 12:10 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM Penance & Reconciliation Saturdays: 4:00 – 4:45 PM or by appointment Baptism: Please call to arrange for your child’s baptism soon after birth. Por favor llame para registrarse a su niño para el bautismo con anticipación.   Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Adults and youngsters desiring to be baptized, confirmed or be-come a Catholic please speak to any priest or Mr. Julian Garcia. Anointing of the Sick: Please call for a priest to cele-brate this Sacrament of healing and forgiveness for someone who is seriously ill or in danger of death. Do not wait until the sick person is unconscious. Sacrament of Matrimony: All Catholics should seek to have their marriage blessed by the Church so as to live in God’s good grace & receive Eucharist. Con-tact a priest a year prior to the in-tended date of marriage to ensure proper preparation.

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Paul J. Prevosto, pastor frprevosto@holytrinity1861.org Rev. Octavio Gonzalez, vicar frgonzalez@holytrinity1861.org Rev. Jose Pablo Muralles, vicar frmuralles@holytrinity1861.org Rev. Arokioswamy Samson, in residence Deacon Orlando Lazaro Perez, dcnperez@holytrinity1861.org Mr. Julian Garcia, CRE julian@holytrinity1861.org Mrs. Patricia Coyle, Off. Manager patti@holytrinity1861.org Ms Lynn Berhalter, pastoral asst. lynn@holytrinity1861.org Mrs. Betty Velarde, parish secretary

TRUSTEES Mr. Lawrence Peele, Trustee

Mr. Victor Villarraga, Trustee

CONTACTS Telephone: 201-343-5170 FAX: 201-343-5067 Parish email: churchholytrinity@yahoo.com Parish Website: www.holytrinity1861.org

OFFICE HOURS Monday & Thursday: 9:00 AM till 8:00 PM

Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM

Saturday: 1:00 PM till 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM

CEMETERY OFFICE: 201-342-2096 St. Joseph’s Cemetery located on Hackensack Avenue offers graves, cremation niches, and mausoleums. Planning ahead saves the family much worry and anxiety and guarantees your desires.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY A M S 5:00 PM Mary & Nicholas Gentile SUNDAY September 9 XXIII S O T 7:00 AM Richard Tegtmeyer 8:15 AM Angelica Mariscal 10:30 AM In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Sorrows 12:30 PM Rafael Antonio Rodriguez 4:00 PM People of the Parish 6:30 PM Abraham Núñez MONDAY September 10 7:00 AM Martha, Stefano & Mary Ragonese 8:00 AM Rafael Antonio Rodriguez 12:10 PM Thomas & Joseph Gentile TUESDAY September 11 7:00 AM Rafael Antonio Rodriguez 8:00 AM Vailen Ann Quilling 12:10 PM Norma Kalmanson WEDNESDAY September 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary 7:00 AM Charlotte Podesta 8:00 AM Alicia Parlanti Madison 12:10 PM Olga Palacios THURSDAY September 13 John Chrysostom, bishop 7:00 AM Pierino Puorro 8:00 AM Charlotte Podesta 12:10 PM Thomas J. Bollermano—1st Anniversary FRIDAY September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross 7:00 AM Lillian Mastray 8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Podesta Family 12:10 PM Florence Adler SATURDAY September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 8:00 AM Catherine Hickey 12:10 PM Nilo Cruz A M S 5:00 PM Laura Dugas SUNDAY September 16 XXIV S O T 7:00 AM People of the Parish 8:15 AM Gerardo Villarraga 10:30 AM Anthony Giordano—1st Anniversary 12:30 PM Miguel Astete 6:30 PM Patricia Aroyo—1st Anniversary

Prayer for Our Troops Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Our Parish Community prays for the sick: Brenda Dembow, Fr. Hubba, Patricia Marinaro, Jeffrey

Tisserand, Carol Yaner, Josephine Vitiello, /Stacey Schultze, Robert Sbyda//Mercedes Maria Vera, Ignacia Chavez///Richard

Kunzweiler, ////Fatima Realeza

Please pray for our Faithful Departed & their loved ones 

MEETINGS

Finance Council Nov 07 7:30 Rectory

Knights of Columbus Sept 18 8:00 Council Chambers

Spiritual Renewal Sept 17 7:30 Rectory

Human Concerns Sept 10 7:00 Convent

St. Vincent de Paul TBA 7:00 Convent

Pastoral Council Sept 19 7:30 Parish Hall

Amor de Dios Lunes 7:00 Parish Hall

Rosario Lunes 7:00 Chapel

CCC Viernes 7:30 Parish Hall

HT Prayer Group Friday 7:30 30 Maple

Fil-Am: Officers Oct 06 6:00 30 Maple

Fil-Am Ministry Sept 16 1:30 Parish Hall

Children's Choir Thurs 5:45 Chapel

Adult Choir Thurs 7:00 Chapel

STEWARDSHIP Last Sunday’s Collection/Colecta de Domingo Pasado: $6177.00

Maintenance Collection: $6285.00 Church in Eastern Europe Collection: $831.00

Charitable Gift Annuities Making a significant gift to your parish can increase your bot-tom line! By making a gift for a charitable gift annuity, you receive an income tax deduction and annuity payments for life. Plus, part of each payment is tax-free. Learn more about this wonderful opportunity by contacting Theresa Lynch, Planned Giving Manager, Archdiocese of Newark at (973) 497-4042 or by email at Theresa.lynch@rcan.org.

Calling

All Singers (and those who

want to be Singers)

Music Ministry provides beauty, joy, comfort and inspiration to our prayer and liturgies.

This is possible due to the generous sharing of time and talent of our committed members.

If you can carry a tune and want to learn, come and sing with us!

Adult choir rehearsals begin on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 PM in the Chapel.

The Bread & Wine offered at the Masses this week are donated in Memory of Petra Perez.

The Sanctuary Lamp this week in donated in

Memory of Petra Perez.

Sanctity of Life

"Catholics must never abandon the moral requirement to seek full protection for all human life from the mo-ment of conception until natural death."  

USCCB Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

RACHEL’S VINEYARD

For post-abortive healing, confidential help, & info call: Newark Respect Life Office (973) 497-4350 or via e-mail rileyche@rcan.org or www.Rachelsvineyard.org

“True service is power”.…. Pope Francis Become a Catechist! Please consider volunteer ing to become a catechist, catechetical aide, or a substi-tute. We encourage our faith parishioners, to con-sider teaching in one of our Religious Education pro-grams. It is only with your help and participation that we can accomplish the task of passing on our Catholic Faith to our children. You can choose Sun-day or Thursday classes. Please call the Mr. Julian Garcia at 201- 343-5170 if interested and leave your name and contact number. Thank you

One Day Pilgrimage/Excursion to

Washington, D.C. Mass at Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

3-D Experience of the Tomb of Christ at the National Geographic Museum

Visit to the Washington Mall

Cost: $40 (meals not included) Date: September 26, 2018

Departure: 5:45 AM Return: 10:00 PM

Only 12 seats available Call Lynn: 201-343-5170

Deadline: September 5, 2018 Must be paid in full to reserve your place.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

First Rehearsal New Members Welcome! Thursday, September 13

5:45 until 6:45

This year rehearsals are going to be on Thursdays starting at 5:45 till 6:45.

My Brothers and Sisters, Unless you are asleep at the wheel, you must have heard

about the scandals involving the Church hierarchy all the way up to the Pope. Accusations are flying, bishops are fleeing and a car-dinal has lost his red hat.

It began with priests accused of child molestation and the cover-ups, and then accusations of a gay sub-culture in the pres-byterate. Sadly, I can say is it is true but certainly not universal. Most priests, including those with homosexual feelings, are strug-gling to live a life of virtue like us all. This is what Pope Francis was referring when he said, “If someone is [homosexual] and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” But there is a small number of clergy who practice alternate life-styles... This is a great blemish on the Church and it must be erad-icated, but it is apparent that the hierarchy cannot do it. The laity must come forward especially with prayer and demands for jus-tice. Remember with power comes corruption; no wonder when Our Lord became man, he entered this life poor to shame the pow-erful.

I dare to say that what we have heard is only the tip of the problem. I believe that it will get worse before it gets better. This is necessary however so that the Church can be purged and purified and once again be the light of the world. It is by the Holy Spirit that this is being done and it is by the Holy Spirit that we are assured of the holiness of the Church, though her members, in-cluding the clergy, are sinners. We must be comfortable with this latter fact but not complacent. Those who do not repent are asking for condemnation. Those who do repent must do penance and beg their victims’ mercy, and those who are innocent of these crimes must pray. Someone asked me what she should do. I said quite clearly to keep on doing what she is doing: Pray, go to Mass, do penance, love your neighbor, and if the Holy Spirit calls her to speak then He will give her the words to speak.

We must pray for the victims of molestation and abuse: for their healing and their forgiveness.

We must pray for the perpetrators: for their repentance and conversion.

We must pray for our leaders: for the strength to lead, proclaim the Gospel and call on their peers to be holy, undefiled and beyond reproach and take responsibility for their inaction and as well as their transgressions. I assure you that the Church will prevail as she has done through many scandals throughout her long history for our Lord himself said, “The gates of hell shall never prevail against her.” Keep the faith and fight for what you believe.

Pax Christi, Fr. Paul

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

—Marcus Aurelius In the evening of life we will be judged by love alone.

—St. John of the Cross

SPIRITUAL LIFE LA VIDA ESPIRITUAL

C , P U Holy Trinity Prayer Group - charismatic prayer every Thurs-day at 7:30 PM at 30 Maple Adoration - every first Friday from 12:30 to 10:00 PM

Worldwide Marriage Encounter I LOVED THE WEDDING. INVITE ME TO THE MAR-RIAGE. LOVE, GOD. Marriage Encounter weekend can help you do that! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones—and focus only on each other. If you’d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can make! For more information contact Janet and Mike Turco 973 427-7016 or 609 335 - 6880 or email mikeandjanetwwme@gmail.com or go to nnjwwme.org. Military families, are you getting ready to deploy? Is your family trying to reconnect after deployment? Marriage Encoun-ter offers tools of communication that have kept many military marriages strong and happy throughout the ups and downs of military service. Contact your local chaplain or contact Janet and Mike Turco 973 427-7016 or 609 335 - 6880 or email mikeandjanetwwme@gmail.com or go to nnjwwme.org. for more information.

A Ministry to those Seeking an Annulment

Lynn Berhalter and Deacon Orlando are Pastoral Advo-cates for those seeking a marr iage annulment. Call Lynn on the 2nd or 4th Thursday of the month from 2:00-4:00 PM at 201-343-5170. Call Deacon at 201-815-7932 for an appointment.

Academy of St. Therese The Academy of St. Therese, in Cresskill, NJ, is pleased to an-nounce that registration is open for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Registration is open for (three-year old) preschool through eighth grade. The Academy of St. Therese continues to send its graduates to the leading Catholic, private and public high schools in the region, while preparing young Catholic adults to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century! Call 201-568-4296 or visit us at 220 Jefferson Avenue, Cresskill, NJ for registration and tuition information.

STUDENTS TODAY…..LEADERS TOMORROW!

Special Noon Mass A special mass and a support group meeting for all who are affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, NJ on Saturday, Septem-ber 15, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not only the man/woman directly affected with the abuse of alcohol and/or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For information please call 201-768-7565.

Donald Hill

Seton Hall Scholarship Any parishioner going to Seton Hall is eligible for a

IN THE COMMUNITY EN LA COMUNIDAD

grant to attend Seton Hall University. If you are attending or plan to attend SHU please come to the rectory and get an appli-cation. Fr. Paul

High School Open Houses: Immaculate Conception High: Contact Nicole Mineo, Director of Enrollment Management, for more info - (973) 773 - 2665 or nmineo@ichslodi.org Paramus Catholic High: Sunday September 23 from 1 PM—4 PM and Wednesday, October 17 form 7 PM -9 PM. Call 201-445-4466 x 104 for more info. Bergen Catholic: Sunday Sept. 16 from 1 PM—3 PM. For more info email Mr. Rosa at mrosa@bergencatholic.org St. Joseph’s HS: Sept 30; 11 AM –2 PM. For more info call the school at 201-391-3300 or register at www.sjrnj.org

Regis High School for Boys Admissions Information Night

Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 PM St. Luke’s Parish

340 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-ho-kus Regis HS is an all-scholarship Jesuit school for talented and gift-ed Catholic boys. For more info call Eric DiMichele at 212-288-1100, x2057; edimichele@regis.org

Celebration of MARRIAGE Retreat September 28-30 at Marianist Retreat Center 417 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ 08212

This weekend is for couples married at least 10 years. It hon-ors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. We strike a de-liberate balance among participation, reflection, liturgy and free time, fun activities and plenty of couple time for walks on the beach. Cost: $270 per couple (meals, room & program) Sign up on line at www.capemaymar ianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more info.

Two Sopranos and a Tenor Featuring; Lucia Wehr Date: Wednesday, September 26 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo 24 W. 12th St. bet. 5th and 6th Ave. NYC 10011 Reception in the gallery after the program....coffee/cookies. The program is open to the public. Free Admission for Members of AICR and/or Casa Italiana. NON-Members fee is $15.

[Re]pairing homes,

[re]vitalizing communities, [re]building lives.

Do you need home repairs?

Are you on a fixed or low income? Rebuilding Together North Jersey (a 501 c3 nonprofit)

can help for FREE! Residents of Bergen or Passaic County can apply for help in any of these ways: Visit rtnorthjersey.org/rtnjapps, Call 201-447-8886, or Email info@rtnorthjersey.org

Making Those Funeral Arrangements Planning or even thinking about one’s own funeral is un-pleasant and therefore something we tend to push far out of our minds. When the time finally comes it leaves the family stressed and overwhelmed by all the decisions they must make. You can relieve some of this stress for your loved ones by planning your Funeral Liturgy (Mass of Christian Burial). Lynn Berhalter would like to assist you in choosing the Scrip-tures to be read at your funeral Mass according to the archdi-ocesan guidelines. She can also help you choose the hymns that will add to the solemnity of your Mass. This is simple to do and it helps fulfill your wishes and eases your family’s bur-den. Make an appointment to see Lynn at the rectory to get started. Your plans will be kept on file at Holy Trinity Church and may be amended anytime you wish. Planning ahead ensures your family that the readings and music you desired are carried out and they need not worry. It is a beautiful final gesture, a gift to those who grieve. Call 201-343-5170 now and make your appointment.

PRIESTLY VOCATIONS Call 973-313-6190 or see one of the Priests.

Women’s Religious Life Contact Sr. Theresia Maria at

holtsctg@rcan.org

Our Lady of Fatima Masses 2:30 to 5 PM

at Our Lady’s Chapel Rosary, Holy Hour, Mass

Masses: Sept 13 and Oct 13.

DON BOSCO PREP HOSTS HSPT EXAM PREP COURSE Don Bosco Prep is hosting HSPT Exam Prep Course this fall, open to all 8th grade boys and girls to help prepare for the high school entrance exam. The session will be held Saturdays, Sept 22, 2018 thru Nov 3, 2018, from 9:00-12:00 in Savio Hall. Tui-tion is $500. Application deadline is Sept 14. For more info, contact mcooper@donboscoprep.org.

Dr. Timothy Gray at St. Paul Inside the Walls on

Love Jesus but not Religion? Can I be spiritual without being religious?

Saturday, September 22 from 10 am - 12 pm

Dr. Timothy Gray, renowned bible scholar and founder of the Augustine Institute, will offer new perspectives on the historical Jesus and give Jesus' thoughts about organized religion. The results may surprise you! The day will include: Two Talks by Dr. Tim Gray Prayer and Vendors $10 per person To register for this event visit insidethewalls.org/RS

Healing Mission with Paul Rymniak

When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday September 10th, 11th and 12th, 2018 Where: Church of the Assumption Church, Emerson Time: All 3 evenings will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Confession will be available during the Mis-sion. Healing is NOT just for the Physically impaired. Mental and Emotional Stresses and Strains can take a heavier toll on our lives, even more than the worst of diseases. So, if you or your family are in need of HEALING in these areas, come and expe-rience the LORD, and what He can do for you. Come and meet JESUS by worshiping Him. Come and see what Our Lord has for you. Come and be healed.

Concert @ HT National Catholic recording artist Paul Koleske will present a concer t com-prised of his contemporary Christian

music on Sept 30 at 4 PM in the church. For additional information go

to www.paulkoleske.com.

The Cardinal is inviting all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark to an Evening of Penance and Prayer

on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross At The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ

40 Days 4 Life Vigil September 26th to November 4th

Across from Women’s Choice Center 10 Zabriskie Street

Hackensack Hours: We will pray from 7 AM to 7 PM all 7 Days Sign Up: visit www.40daysforlife/hackensack to sign up. This website is much improved. You may also contact Margaret Scully at 201 805 0937 or email scullyfam@yahoo.com. Prayer Warriors: We desperately need you. Let's close this place down!!! Please consider coming to pray for one hour-- if possible once a week. I live in Hackensack so should an emer-gency crop up, just let me know and I will go in your place.

Mrs. Margaret Scully

REGISTRARSE COMO FELIGRÉS Ventajas del Registro

1. Elegibilidad para ser un padrino o madrina 2. Las tarifas de feligrés para bodas y escuelas 3. Prueba de residencia para la inmigración y una recomenda-ción positiva del párroco que Ud. contribuye a la sociedad y la iglesia. 4. Recibir los sobres para que pueda contribuir al bienestar de su parroquia.

L S F El Sacramento de Reconciliación: El sábado a las 4-4:45 PM o por cita. El Sacramento del Bautismo: Por favor llame para regis-trarse a su niño para el bautismo con anticipación. Los Sacramentos de Iniciación: Adultos (aquellos tienen 12 años o más) que buscan el bautismo o confirmación debe pre-guntar acerca de RCIA o Catequesis de Adultos con el Padre. El Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos: Por favor llame a sacerdote a celebrar este sacramento de sanación y per-dón para alguien que está enfermo gravemente. Favor de no esperar hasta que el enfermo este inconsciente. El Sacramento del Matrimonio: Las parejas deben contac-tar a un sacerdote con un año de anterioridad a la fecha deseada del matrimonio. Es un pecado grave no casarse sin el Sacra-mento del Matrimonio; Ud. no puede recibir los otros Sacra-mentos.

Ven y Ora con NosotrosVen y Ora con Nosotros Hora SaHora Santa nta -- Todos los viernes a las 6:30 PM en la iglesia Todos los viernes a las 6:30 PM en la iglesia Adoración Adoración -- El primer viernes de la mes desde las 12:30 hasta El primer viernes de la mes desde las 12:30 hasta las 10:00 PM en la capillalas 10:00 PM en la capilla CCC CCC -- Una hora de reflexión de la Biblia cada viernes a las Una hora de reflexión de la Biblia cada viernes a las 7:30 PM en Salón Parroquial de Sor Emily Walsh7:30 PM en Salón Parroquial de Sor Emily Walsh Amor de Dios Amor de Dios -- Grupo de Oración todos los lunes a las 7:00 Grupo de Oración todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM en Salón Parroquial de Sor Emily WalshPM en Salón Parroquial de Sor Emily Walsh El Rosario El Rosario -- Todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM en la capilla. Todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM en la capilla.

Vocaciones Sacerdotales Llame 973-313-6190 o hable con el sacerdote.

La Vida Religiosa para Mujeres Contacta Hermana Theresia María a

holtsctg@rcan.org

L os católicos nunca deben abandonar el requerimiento moral de buscar la protección completa de toda vida humana desde el momento de su concepción hasta su

muerte natural.  Comisión de los Obispos americanos:

Formando las conciencias de los ciudadanos.

Como Reportar Abuso El Arquidiócesis toma seriamente cualquier y todas alegaciones de mala conducta sexual por miembros del clero, Religiosos y personal laico del Arquidiócesis. Animamos a cualquier persona que tiene cono-cimiento de un acto de mala conducta sexual de informarnos inmedia-tamente para que podamos tomar la acción apropiada para proteger a otros y proveer apoyo a las victimas de abuso sexual. Individuos que quieren reportar una alegación de mala conducta sexual pueden llamar la Oficina Arquidiocesana de Protección de Niños y Jóvenes al (201) 407-3256.

40 Días por la Vida el 26 de septiembre

hasta el 4 de noviembre a través del Women’s Choice Center

10 Zabriskie Street Hackensack

Horas: Rezaremos de las 7 AM hasta las 7 PM todos los días. Registración: visita www.40daysforlife/hackensack. O bien contacta Margaret Scully a 201 805 0937 o email scully-fam@yahoo.com. Guerreros de Oración: Te Necesitamos. Cerremos esta casa de muerte. Reúnanos y terminaremos aborto en Hackensack

Mrs. Margaret Scully

DEBES VER MÁS ALLÁ DE LAS APARIENCIAS La frase “vestido de domingo” ha perdido gran parte de su significado en la sociedad actual. Algunos se lamentan de que la gente ya no se ponga elegante para asistir a la igle-sia los domingos; otros consideran que es un síntoma sa-ludable que nos vistamos tan informalmente cuando nos reunimos ante el Señor como en los demás lugares. Sin im-portar cuál sea nuestra opinión sobre este tema, Santiago seguramente nos reprendería. En ambos casos, seguimos centrándonos en las apariencias, creyendo que suponen una especie de posición privilegiada ante Dios. Es cierto, Santi-ago critica a la comunidad que favorece a los ricos y bien vestidos mientras condena al ostracismo a los que están pobremente vestidos, pero critica aún más a quienes hacen distinciones y toman decisiones en base a criterios que nada tienen que ver con el Reino de Dios. Puede que Santiago enfoque nuestra atención hacia el Reino de Dios que de-scribe Isaías, en el cual la gente es curada y la tierra se hace fértil para dar fruto. Jesús hoy se enfoca en este Reino de Dios cuando cura a un gentil en una región hostil a su fe judía, sin tener en cuenta el origen, la vestimenta ni la con-dición social de este hombre, ni siquiera su habilidad para retribuirle la atención. Isaías, Santiago y Jesús en el Evan-gelio según san Marcos nos llaman a ir más allá de las apariencias para averiguar dónde se debe hacer y se ha hecho la voluntad de Dios, así en la tierra como en el cielo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Holy Trinity Church #007418 34 Maple Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601 TELEPHONE 201 343-5170 CONTACT PERSON Fr. Paul Prevosto EMAIL: pjprevosto@hotmail.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 8 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 9, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: