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

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.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 24, 2016

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

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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32 Abraham pleads with the Lord, who planned to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because of the evil and sin in those cities. Abraham asks him if he would spare the city if fifty, forty, thirty, twenty or even only ten innocent people were found there. God says that he would spare the cities even for the sake of only ten.

Second Reading: Colossians 2:12-14 Paul explains to the Colossians that through baptism, they are raised to life with Christ because they believed in the power of the God who raised him from the dead. Even though they once lived in sin, their sins have been pardoned through Jesus.

Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 Jesus' disciples asked him how they should pray. He gave them some phrases similar to those now used in the Lord's prayer. Jesus also reminds the disciples how even men with sins are able to give good things to their children, and explains how much more the heavenly Father wants to give to us.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday Gn 18:20-32; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13

Monday 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28

Tuesday Jer 14:17-22; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday Jer 15:10, 16-21; Mt 13:44-46

Thursday Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53

Friday Jer 26:1-9; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

Saturday Jer 26:11-16, 24; Mt 14:1-12

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 24, 2016

-MASS INTENTIONS- INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA

SATURDAY July 23,……………………..…Sabado 5:00 pm For St. John’s Parish Community +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Luigi & Felicita Giordani +Holy Souls in Purgatory Heath: Jose Irizarry & Amada Gil 7:00 pm Por la comunidad de San Juan Bautista

+Luigi y Felicita Giordani +Maria Charris de Lazcano (10 meses) +Antonio Gil Ulloa +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Teresita Esmeralda Galindo de Urquizo +Nestor Flores Magallan +Miguel Angel Minaya +Pedro Corona Salud: Nori Junco, Gregoria Perez Salud: Jose Irizarry & Amada Gil Lopez SUNDAY July 24,................................Sunday 8:30am For St. John’s Parish Community +Irene Bedani +Gonzalo Guevara Health: Amada Gil Lora & Jose Irizarry 10:00 am Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista

+Gladys Botello +Asunciona Reyes de Castillo (2do Aniv) +Antonio Gil Ulloa +Agustin Rayo Jr. Salud: Nori Junco & Gregoria Perez +William Cruz 11:30am For St. John’s Parish Community +Claude Offray Jr. +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Carmine Buglione +Joseph Sawey +Eve Sawey Dowd (Birthday Aniv) 1:00 pm Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista

+Alexandra Stephanie Cayo +Jose Rodriguez 11meses fallec) +Sara More +Santiago Esquivel Bruno +Germania Martinez Cuca (4to mes) MONDAY July 25,,………………….……...Lunes 7:00 pm +Agustrin Rayo Jr. +Cindy Villalba +Lidia Ortiz de Diaz (1er mes Fall.) +Antonio Gil Ulloa TUESDAY July 26.……………………..…..Martes 7:00 pm +Agustin Rayo Jr. (3er Aniv) +Antonio Gil Ulloa WEDNESDAY July 27………………...…....Miércoles 7:00 pm +Celerina Martinez +Felipe Perez Vargas +Natividad Pariona (4to Aniv) +Antonio Gil Ulloa THURSDAY July 28,…………………………Jueves 7:00 pm +Juana Maria Paredes +Ramona Andrea Rodriguez FRIDAY July 29 ,………………………..Viernes 12:05 pm +Fr. Paul Pulvirenti +Blanca Hernandez +June Tamaro 7:00 pm Acc. Grac. Al Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Acc. Grac. al Señor por los 60 años de bodas de Ines y Jose Farias +Jose Daniel Esqueche Villegas (1er mes)

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“And he said to them, ‘Suppose one of you has a friend to whom he goes at midnight and

says ‘Friend lend me three loaves of bread…’ ‘I tell you if he does not get up to give the

visitor the loaves because of his friendship, he will get up to give him whatever he needs

because of his persistence…’ ‘Lord teach us to pray as John taught his disciples.’”

From our earliest days, we were taught to pray. We learned prayers, recited them with faith and

devotion, and often used formulas which we did not really understand. The word today offers a

remedy.

The apostles observed Jesus at prayer. Something special was portrayed before their eyes.

This led them to ask for a prayer lesson. The petitions, the praise, the expression of remorse

provide a summary for prayer 101. Perhaps they saw a special peace and intimacy reflected in

Jesus.

The passage continues with the conversation and the request of one friend develops. The

lesson is clear ‘don’t give up’ or ‘hang in there’, especially if you think that the Lord is too busy

listening to others. Or ‘help me help the one in need.’ We don’t have to wait on line or jump

through hoops to get God’s attention. He knows our needs, but only wants us to acknowledge

our dependence and His generosity.

Perseverance in prayer is a gift from God. May I make it my first request.

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

Décimo Séptimo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 24 de julio de 2016

“Jesús agregó: ‘Supongamos que alguno de ustedes tiene un amigo y recurre a él a medianoche, para decirle: ‘Amigo, préstame tres panes.’… ‘Yo les aseguro que aunque él no se levante para dárselos por ser su amigo, se levantará al menos a causa de su insistencia y le dará todo lo necesario.’ … ‘Señor, enséñanos a orar, así como Juan enseñó a sus discípulos.’”

Desde una temprana edad se nos enseña a orar. Aprendimos oraciones, las recitamos con fe y devoción, a menudo utilizando fórmulas que no entendíamos. La palabra hoy ofrece un remedio.

Los apóstoles observaron a Jesús mientras oraba. Algo especial sucedió frente a ellos. Los llevó a solicitar una lección para orar. Las peticiones, la alabanza, las expresiones de remordimiento proveen un resumen de la oración básica. Quizá lo que vieron era una paz e intimidad especial reflejada en Jesús.

El pasaje continúa con la conversación y la petición del amigo. La lección es clara: “no te rindas”, o “aguántate”. Especialmente si usted piensa que el Señor está demasiado ocupado escuchando a otros. No necesitamos hacer cola ni hacer aspavientos para llamar la atención de Dios. El conoce nuestras necesidades. Lo único que desea es que reconozcamos nuestra dependencia y Su generosidad.

La perseverancia en oración es un don de Dios. Ojalá pueda hacer mi primera petición.