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 EDUCATION 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.

The Most Holy Trinity May 27, 2018

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

Vicar for Special Projects and the Cathedral Reverend Monsignor Eugene (Geno) R. Sylva, STD

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 (Celebrated in the Chapel of Our Lady) 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

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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THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Moses asks the people if they have ever seen anything as great as the actions of God. He reminds them that there is only one God and all people must keep his commandments. If the laws of God are kept, his people will prosper all their lives. Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17 Paul explains that through the Holy Spirit, we become children of God. As heirs of God we must be willing to suffer as Christ was if we are to share in his glory. Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus asks his disciples to go to other nations and teach others all that they have learned. He asks that these new followers be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday

Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

Monday 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10:17-27

Tuesday

1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday 1 Pt 1:18-25; Mk 10:32-45

Thursday

Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Lk 1:39-56

First Friday 1 Pt 4:7-13; Mk 11:11-26

First Saturday

Jude 17, 20b-25; Mk 11:27-33

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018

-MASS INTENTIONS-INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA SATURDAY May 26,………….…….Sábado 5:00 pm For St. John’s Parish Community +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Vilma Quiroz 7:00 pm Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista +Oscar Llerena Jr. +Ruben Hernandez (6to. Mes) +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Blanca Arboleda +Hipolito Minaya +Eroina Nuñez de Minaya SUNDAY May 27,……..……..Domingo 8:30 am For St. John’s Parish Community +Frank & Marie Aiazzone 10:00am Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista Acc. Grac. a San Francisco de Asis Acc. Grac. al Espiritu Santo por la salud de Belkis Perez +Paulina Disla +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Gladys Botello +Sila Rodriguez +Samantha Rodriguez +Agustin Rayo Jr. +Senovia Santos de Rodriguez +Ana Ofelia Arcila +Maria Petronila Ortiz +Altagracia Ramos +Janiris Garcia +Ana Mercedes Rodriguez +Alcibiades Torres Vargas +Santiago Aranda Montana 11:30 am For +St. John’s Parish Community. +Eliabeth Spagnola +Fletcher C. Eberle +Mary Picco Health: Zenaida Almario 1:00 pm Por la Comunidad de San Juan Bautista +Rufina Nuñez +Francisca Gonzalez +Juan Carlos Perdomo Jr. +Diogenes Marmol +Ana Zoraida Guzman +Luisa Maria Veras +Bartolo Hernandez (9 dias fallec) +Francisca Ramona Payero +Flerida Gonzalez +Maria Reynoso de Jaquez +Sara Jaquez +Alicia Torres +Eladio Vargas (2do. Mes) +Alcibiades Torres Vargas +Santiago Aranda Montana Salud: Robert Herrera, Julio Ortiz, Suhami Maria Perez MONDAY May 28,……….……..Lunes 7:00 pm +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Almas del Purgatorio +Blanca Arboleda TUESDAY May 29,……..…....Martes 7:00 pm +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Omar Magarino (15 aniv) +Jose Martinez +Maria Amparo Serrano +Blanca Arboleda WEDNESDAY May 30,……….……Miercoles 7:00 pm +Blanca Arboleda +Andrea Salcedo +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Oliva Muñoz +Jose Robles Castillo Salud: Luis Alvarez THURSDAY May 31,………..……Jueves 7:00pm Acc. Grac. al Sagrado Corazon de Jesus +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Domingo Cabrera (9no aniv) +Blanca Arboleda FRIDAY June 1,……..………Viernes 12:05pm +Frank & Marie Aiazzone +Irene Bedani 7:00pm Acc. Grac. al Sagrado Corazon de Jesus +Ciprian Martinez (3er mes) +Angela Martinez Cordoba +Blanca Arboleda

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

“All power in heaven and earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” As Christians we profess our belief in a creating Father, the redeeming Son and the power animator, the Holy Spirit. We make the sign of the cross as we bless ourselves at prayer, calling upon the Trinity. As faith filled persons we express our belief in this not understandable mystery. Nothing shakes our faith. But if I really believe, I accept the challenge given to the apostles in Galilee to leave, to make disciples, to baptize and to teach the great commandment of love. The mandate is given to all Christians not only to the ordained or professed religious. At times of graduation, people are commissioned as officers in the military or as police officers, and they joyfully take up their task to which they were called. At the time of our baptism we too were commissioned to continue the mission of Jesus, the mission of the church, which is to bring the good news to a needy world. We meet parishioners who ‘go on mission’ for mercy to Ghana and the Dominican Republic from hospitals or to assist the poor. Did you learn from those who went to Puerto Rico or Florida after the hurricanes, or someone who went to Mexico following the earthquake? The Lord is asking me today to begin living anew, the commission I was given at baptism to go, teach, baptize and observe what I believe is my commission. This is my ‘Great Commission.’

SU PALABRA HOY por el Reverendo William J. Reilly La Santísima Trinidad 27 de mayo de 2018

“’Yo he recibido todo poder en el cielo y en la tierra. Vayan, y hagan que todos los pueblos sean mis discípulos, bautizándolos en el nombre del Padre y del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, y enseñándoles a cumplir todo lo que yo les he mandado. Y yo estaré siempre con ustedes hasta el fin del mundo’”

Como cristianos, profesamos nuestra fe en un Padre creador, un Hijo redentor y en el suministrador de poder, el Espíritu Santo. Hacemos la señal de la cruz cuando nos bendecimos al orar, llamando a la Trinidad. Como personas de fe, expresamos nuestra creencia en esto sin comprender el misterio. Nada sacude nuestra fe. Sin embargo, si en realidad creo, acepto el reto de los apóstoles en Galilea de ir y hacer discípulos, bautizar y enseñar el gran mandamiento de amor. El mandato se le ha dado a todos los cristianos, no sólo a los que han tomado las órdenes o se han profesado religiosos. Durante las graduaciones, hay gente a quien se le comisiona como oficiales militares o policías, y ellos alegremente toman la responsabilidad que se les ha asignado. En nuestro bautismo también se nos comisionó continuar la misión de Jesús, la misión de la iglesia, que es llevar las buenas nuevas a un mundo necesitado. Conocemos miembros de la parroquia que ‘van en una misión’ de misericordia a Ghana o a la República Dominicana, y que consiste en atender en hospitales o ayudar a los pobres. ¿Escuchó a los que fueron a Puerto Rico o la Florida después de los huracanes, o a alguien que fue a México luego del terremoto? El Señor me pide hoy que comience una vida nueva, la comisión que se me dio al ser bautizado de ir, enseñar, bautizar y observar lo que yo creo que es mi comisión. Este es mi “Gran Encargo”.