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READINGS FOR THE WEEK  Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

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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 adore the Triune God with the same rever-ence and devotion as did our Blessed Mother and all the saints. We invite all Catholics who have moved into the Hackensack~ Teaneck area to join us in worship and register as a member of our parish. We invite those interested in becoming Catholic to visit and join us in our faith and worship.

Masses~Misas Saturday Evening (anticipated) 5:00 PM; 6:30 PM (español) Sunday 7:00 AM; 8:15 AM (español) 10:00 AM; 11:15 AM 12:30 PM 4 PM (Tagalog-2nd Sunday) 6:30 PM (español) Holy Days: Please consult bulletin 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. Por favor llame para registrarse a su niño para el bautismo con anticipación.   Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Adults (12 yrs. and older) de-siring to be baptized, confirmed or become a Catholic please speak to any priest. Anointing of the Sick: Please call for a priest to cele-brate this Sacrament of healing and forgiveness for someone who is seriously ill. 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. Contact a priest a year prior to the intended date of marriage to ensure proper preparation for this Sacrament.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Paul J. Prevosto, pastor frprevosto@holytrinity1861.org Rev. Mayhel Velasquez frvelasquez@holytrinty1861.org Rev. Jose Pablo Muralles frmuralles@holytrinity1861.org Rev. Doroteo Layosa frlayosa@holytrinity1861.org Rev. Mr. Francisco Mendonça, transitional deacon Mr. Julian Garcia, CRE julian@holytrinity1861.org Miss Viviana Villa, business manager viviana@holytrinity1861.org

TRUSTEES Mr. George Croonquist, Trustee

Mr. Lawrence Peele, 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.

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY A M S 5:00 PM Ron Pezzillo 6:30 PM Guillermo & Emilia Velez SUNDAY October 25—30 S O T 7:00 AM People of the Parish 8:15 AM Inés Rivera 10:00 AM Irene M. Ritz, 21st Anniversary 11:15 AM Mary Aiellos 12:30 PM John Stavola 6:30 PM Ana Luis Loy MONDAY October 26 7:00 AM Sal DelGatto 8:00 AM Lucille Pilger 12:10 PM Nicolas Ditaranto TUESDAY October 27 7:00 AM Intentions of Suzanne Yachechik 8:00 AM Viviana Jimenez 12:10 PM Viviana Jimenez WEDNESDAY October 28—Simon and Jude, apostles 7:00 AM Intentions of Lillian Holmes 8:00 AM Intentions of Liz Pezzillo 12:10 PM Jorge Montoya THURSDAY October 29 7:00 AM Sandra Richmond 8:00 AM John Kasper 12:10 PM Theresa Johnson FRIDAY October 30 7:00 AM Junior Walker & Calvin Lipscomb 8:00 AM Marylyn Hoffman 12:10 PM Theresa Johnson - 3rd Anniversary SATURDAY October 31—BVM 8:00 AM Ryan Zapotosky 12:10 PM Carlos Dominguez A M S 5:00 PM Ron Pezzillo 6:30 PM Francisco Cabral SUNDAY November 1—S A S 7:00 AM Luis Martinez 8:15 AM Elsa Sandoval 10:00 AM Anne & William Martin 11:15 AM Donato & Maria Vitale 12:30 PM People of the Parish 6:30 PM Maximo Macias

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: Mary Badaracco, Evelyn DiDomenic, Ann Enrico, Vincent Mac-carro, Phyllis Maher, Martin McCormack, Jose & Dorothy Nogueras, Phyliss Westlake, Carol Yaner /Christine Frances de Jesus//Jayko Naula, Segundo Remache, ///Jasmin Morocho, Linda Townsend, Wenceslao Contreras, Dante Murray, Michele Murray, Dr. Kailis, Ann Marquez, Janie Clark, Anthony Silvestri////Ana Andrade, Frank Bartik, Tommy Ken-ton, Leopaldo Maruri Please pray for our Faithful Departed & their loved ones

Luisa Aparicio Cruz

Finance Council Nov 05 7:30 Rectory

Knights of Columbus Nov 09 8:00 Council Chambers

Spiritual Renewal Nov 16 7:30 Convent

Liturgy Committee Nov 23 7:30 Rectory

St. Vincent de Paul TBA 7:00 Convent

Pastoral Council Nov 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 Fridays 7:30 30 Maple

Bible Study Oct 28 7:30 Convent

Fil-Am: Officers Nov 07 6:30 Marcelino’s

Fil-Am Ministry Nov 15 1:30 Parish Hall

MEETINGS

Human Concerns Nov 09 7:30 Convent

STEWARDSHIP

Last Sunday’s Collection/Colecta de Domingo Pasado:$8232.00 World Mission Sunday Collection: $1371.00

Charitable Gift Annuities Where there is a Will there is a way to be an angel for our par-ish. Please remember our parish endowment in your Will. Your attorney can add a simple inexpensive amendment (codicil) to your existing Will. Learn more by contacting Theresa Lynch in the Archdiocese of Newark’s Planned Giving Office at 973-497-4042 or lynchthe@rcan.org.

Wisdom of the Saints Faith is the ear of the soul.

—St. Clement of Alexandria All things are possible for one who believes, more to one who hopes, even more to one who loves.

—St. Lawrence

Everything that one turns in the direction of God is prayer. — St. Ignatius of Loyola

Donald Hill Seton Hall Scholarship Any parishioner going to Seton Hall is eligible for a grant to attend Seton Hall University. If you are attending or plan to attend please come to the rectory and get an application.

Fr. Paul

Sanctity of Life

40 Days for Life Until Nov. 1, you’re invited to join us for 40 days of pray-er a& fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand & peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil outside Women’s Choice Center, 10 Zabriskie St., Hackensack from 7AM—7PM (all 7 days) For more info, go to www.40daysforlife.com/hackensack, or contacts: Marga-ret Scully 201-805-0937 or scullyfam@yahoo.com and Maria Rodriguez 646-523-1680 or sucre24 @gmail.com.

Help for New Moms Birthright, a crisis pregnancy center dedicated to helping women choose life, is in need of volunteers to share time and love for God’s miracle of life. Birthright provides community resources, cloths, diapers and financial help. Volunteers are needed in the office at 19 W. Pleasant Ave in Maywood. Spanish speakers are needed too. Volun-teers greet, help & support expectant mothers. If you can volunteer call Mary Pat or Barbara at 201-845-4646.

PC to Debate at Yale Devin Beyer, the President of the Paramus Catholic Re-gional High School's Model Congress, is in need of finan-cial support as they plan to embark for Yale University to debate a Pro-Life bill . If you would like to help fund this endeavor please write a check. Contact Fr. Paul for more info.

Parish Grand Raffle 1st Prize - $1000 visa gift card 2nd Prize - $500 visa gift card 3rd Prize - $250 visa gift card

Chances are $2 apiece On Sale next Weekend or at Rectory

Drawing is December 23, 2015

are divorced and remarried without an annulment to receive the Holy Communion, then we may be in the danger of changing the teaching of Christ who said, that those who divorce and remarry are committing adultery. Certainly today there are many fine people who find themselves in this situation and who are other-wise practicing Catholics. Pope Francis said these people are welcomed to their Church, are not excommunicated, and can participate a fully as possible in the life of the Church, but still are barred from receiving Communion and the other Sacraments until the irregular situation is regularized either through an an-nulment or death of the other spouse. Some of the bishops are discussing other possibilities. In the Orthodox Churches for ex-ample, the innocent party of a divorced couple can remarry and receive Sacraments - under the legal provision of epikeia or the breaking of a law for the greater good; that is the spiritual wel-fare of the person. Others have asked to allow individuals to decide for themselves as a matter of conscience, though in this case one's conscience needs to be fully formed in faith. So as the bishops in the Synod continue to discuss and present to the Pope their conclusions on pastoral ministry to the family, we must pray for them, that they be open to the Holy Spirit and not blind to the truth. Pax Christi, Fr. Paul

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our catechesis on the family, we spoke last week about the promises we make to our children by bringing them into the world. Today we consider the promise of love and fidelity made between husbands and wives, which is the basis of all family life. This promise is called into question nowadays, and seen as somehow opposed to personal freedom. Yet the truth is that our freedom is shaped and sustained by our fidelity to the choices and commitments we make throughout life. Fidelity grows through our daily efforts to keep our word; indeed, fidelity to our promises is a supreme expression of our dignity as human beings. There is no greater “school” to teach us such fidelity than marriage and the family, which are, in God’s plan, a bless-ing for our world. Saint Paul tells us that the love which grounds the family points to the bond of love between Christ and the Church. In these days of the Synod on the Family, let us pray that the Church will uphold and strengthen the promise of the family, with creativity and with unfailing trust in that faith-ful love by which the Lord fulfils his every promise.

—Pope Francis, October 21, 2015, General Audience

Jesus said to him in reply, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "Master, I want to see." Jesus told him, "Go your way; your faith has saved you." "Master, I want to see." These are the faith-filled words of a blind man seeking out Jesus. These words should be on our lips also. We are blind, we are blind to the truth, to jus-tice and to mercy. How often we face our trials, our experienc-es, our encounters and even our religion with the blinders of prejudice, bias, established opinions, and social mores. These past two weeks the Bishops have been in Rome at the Synod on the Family. They have been discussing the importance of family life, marriage, sexuality, and who can receive communion, re divorced and remarried and active ho-mosexuals. In the Wall Street Journal I read Thursday morning an article about the Synod and how the Bishops are "disagreeing" with the Pope's agenda for the Synod. I have to contest that statement since the Pope does not have any other agenda for the Synod other than to make a pastoral plan for the Church clergy and ministers to implement. The author of the article sets up the Synod as some sort of political convention. He labels bishops as conservatives (against the Pope's so-called agenda) and the liberals (those promoting the Pope's "openness") who would have those in an irregular marriage receive the Sacraments even though Christ's teachings on mar-riage and divorce are quite clear. It seems that our well inten-tioned reporters and many of us are blinded by the political categories of liberal and conservative and contemporary secular amorality and apply them to the inner workings of the Church. We all need to beg Jesus to see. We need to remind ourselves that the Holy Spirit guides the Church in her inner most being which is why we understand the Church to be both the Bride of Christ and his Mystical Body. The bishops know well that we cannot depart from the teachings of the Church, but only can apply them to each generation. For example the teaching of extra ecclesia nulla salus (outside the Church there's no salva-tion) centuries ago simply implied if you are not a member of the Catholic Church you cannot be saved, but today we under-stand the same teaching to mean that all are saved through the grace of the Church, since the Church is the Body of Christ and all will be judge by Him. So it is by the graces bestowed upon the Church, that men and women are saved. In Eucharistic Prayer IV we pray for " all those who seek [God] with a sin-cere heart." So while our understanding and presentation of the teachings may change, the teaching itself does not. So if the Church were to make a blanket statement allowing those who

SPIRITUAL LIFE LA VIDA ESPIRITUAL

C , P U Holy Trinity Prayer Group - charismatic prayer every Friday at 7:30 PM at 30 Maple Adoration - every first Friday from 12:30 to 10:00 PM Bible Study—Select Wednesdays at 7:30 PM in the Covent. Book of Revelation (Apocalypse)

Life in the Spirit Seminar November 14 and 15-Saturday & Sunday

Annunciation Church (adjacent school gym) 60 West Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 FREE REGISTRATION, BIBLE, AND MEALS… BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY (Faith-based children's pro-gram) If you wish to deepen your personal relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, prayerfully consider attending the Life in the Spirit Seminar. Awaken the power of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit within you to live a holier, Spirit-filled, Spirit-empowered life! To register and for info contact: Donna Monticello (201) 493-7366

Healing Mass Corpus Christi Church

14 Washington Place Hasbrouck Heights November 1, 2015 at 2:00PM

Deacon Vince Ricciardi Relics of

Padre Pio’s Glove, Saint Faustina and Blessed Seelos

IN THE COMMUNITY EN LA COMUNIDAD

High School Open House: St. Mary High School: Oct. 27 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more info call 201-933-5220. Queen of Peace HS: Dec 6 at 1:00 PM and Nov 2 at 7:00 PM. For more info 201 998-8227 x 232 jtorchia@qphs.org Immaculate Heart Academy: Oct. 29 at 6:30 PM. For more info call 201-445-6800. Don Bosco Prep: - Nov. 1 from 1:00-3:00. For more info call 327-8003 or admissions@donboscoprep.org St. Joseph RHS: Nov 4 form 6:30 till 9 PM. For more info call 201-391-3300 or www.sjrnj.org

Do Unto Others... Pope Francis asks us to reach out to those in need. Every Monday, Mass is celebrated at CareOne Wellington on Union St. The patients and residents need assistance to get to the Chapel. Could you help? Please come to the Chapel at CareOne at 10:30 AM on Mondays (except 2nd Mondays) and volunteer yourself.

REBUILDING TOGETHER Rebuilding Together assists low-income homeowners. We help homeowners live in safe & healthy home environments with critical repairs & improvements. Help us help others. Refer a senior or a family who need to improve living conditions. Get an application or have them contact us. An application can be downloaded from www.rebuildingtogetherbergen.org, click on “who we Help” or call 201-447-8886. Applications will be accepted until October 30.

"Love your Neighbor as Yourself" The Human Concerns Committee is having a wonderful response in reorganizing this ministry. We are looking for people willing to share their talents to help others. We are also interested in determining the needs of our parishioners. If you are willing to volunteer some time and talent please indicate so below. In addition, if you have a particular need in which we could be of assistance, please let us know. Fill in the form below and place in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory. I would be willing to help with: _______ Light chores ________ Running an errand, _______ Friendly visit ________ Family Shelter, _______ Babysitting ________ Yard Work, _______ Snow Shoveling ________ Light Plumbing/ Electric Work ________ Assist residents at Wellington Hall get to Chapel (Mondays 10:30 AM) _______ Other I could use assistance in the area of _______ Light Chores _______ Occasional errand, _______ Snow Shoveling _______ Appreciate Friendly visit _______ Babysitting _______ Yard Work, _______ Light Plumbing/ Electric Work _______ Other Name_____________________________________________ Phone #________________________________ Remember, coffee is available in the Sr. Emily Parish Hall after all Masses. Everyone is welcome. Get to know the people you worship with. God Bless

 

Have things been tough this year? Perhaps you need a gift for your children? Ha sido un año difícil? ¿Quizás necesitan Uds. un regalo de Navidad para sus hijos?

If you need a Christmas gift for your children under 14 please complete this form and return it to a priest on or before November 1st

Si Uds. necesitan un regalo de Navidad para sus hijos menores de 14 años, favor de rellenar esta forma y darla a un sacerdote antes del 1º de noviembre.

Name (nombre) _______________________________________________________________ Address (dirección) ____________________________________________________________ Phone (teléfono) _______________________________________________________________

Child’s Name (Nombre de Niño)

Gender (género)

Age (edad)

Size (talla)

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Baby Bottle Return Knights of Columbus Trinity Council #747 will have a collection box in rear of the church for returning baby bottles thru Nov. 1st. After Nov. 1st, please return the bottles to rectory. Money collected will be given local crisis pregnancy centers to save lives of unborn children. For 2014: $1287 from Holy Trinity parishioners was donated to New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center, Good Counsel Homes, and Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center. Thank you.

Month of Remembrance November approaches quickly. It is not only the last month of the Liturgical Year, but also a time to remember the dead.

Table of Remembrance

As is our tradition here, we will have Our Table of Remembrance. Please bring photographs of your beloved deceased with name and address on the back to the

rectory soon so that we may place them on the Table of Remem-brance.

Requiem Mass Also we will have a Requiem Mass on November 10 at 7:30 PM in memory of those parishioners who passed this year and all of our deceased loved ones. Also, all Masses on All Souls’ Day, November 2 and other select Masses are offered our departed faithful through the month for whom you asked the priests to

pray.

Votive Candles Also we offered violet votive candles to be burned in the Sanctuary in remem-

brance of your beloved departed faithful Candles are $5 apiece. Please place the name(s) of your departed faithful on the label and the candle will be lit placed at

random throughout the month.

Meet you on the Boardwalk of Atlantic City

Enjoy a day down the Shore and maybe win a prize. Wednes-day November 11 for only $29. ($25 given back in slot money) Contact Regina at 201-487-9147 to reserve you seat.

“Ferguson and Beyond” Black Catholic Symposium

Presenters: Sr. Eva Lumas and Rev. Joseph Brown, SJ Where: SMA Fathers’ Hall, 23 Bliss Ave., Tenafly, NJ 07670 When: November 7, 2015 from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm Contact: Deacon Keith McKnight 201-547-0450 Cost: $35 with lunch, call Deacon McKnight to make you registration

REGISTRARSE COMO FELIGRÉS Ventajas del Registro

1. Elegibilidad para ser un padrino o madrina 2. Las tarifas de feligrés para bodas y funerales 3. Prueba de residencia para la inmigración y una reco-mendación positiva del párroco que Ud. contribuye a la sociedad y la iglesia. 4. Recibir los sobres para que pueda contribuir al bie-nestar 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 lla-me a sacerdote a celebrar este sacramento de sanación y perdón 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 Sacramen-to o la permisión del obispo.

Ven y Ora con NosotrosVen y Ora con Nosotros Hora SaHora Santa nta -- Todos los viernes a las 6:30 PM en la iglesia Ado-Todos los viernes a las 6:30 PM en la iglesia Ado-ración ración -- El primer viernes de la mes desde las 12:30 hasta las El primer viernes de la mes desde las 12:30 hasta las 10:00 PM en la capilla10:00 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 Parroquial7:30 PM en Salón Parroquial 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 ParroquialPM en Salón Parroquial 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.

Por favor, no aparcar en frente de la escuela. Es ilegal y causa mucha congestión, mientras que las clases de religión están en sesión. La anchura de la calle no puede dar cabida a los coches aparcados a ambos lados de la calle y los padres dejar o recoger a sus hijos. También en caso de una emer-gencia en la escuela, personal de emer-gencia no tendrá acceso fácil e inmediato. Por favor, no hay estacionamiento en frente de la escuela. Tenemos amplio esta-cionamiento de nuestro propio y hay va-rios estacionamientos disponibles alrede-dor o cerca de la iglesia.

¡Señor Jesús, Hijo de David, Ten compasión de mi!

En la liturgia de este domingo, el Evangelio relata la curación del ciego de Jericó, Bartimeo, Barti-meo es alguien que no deja esca-par la ocasión. Oyó que pasaba Jesús, entendió que era la oportu-nidad de su vida y actuó con rapi-dez. La reacción de los presentes que «le gritaban para que se calla-ra» pone en evidencia la inconfe-sada pretensión de los acondicio-nados de todos los tiempos: los

que ocultan la miseria, para que no se muestre, que no perturbe la vista y los sueños de quien está bien. El término «ciego» se ha cargado de tantos sentidos negativos que es justo reservarlo, como se tiende a hacer hoy, a la ceguera moral de la ignorancia y de la insensibilidad. Bartimeo no es ciego; es sólo invidente. Con el corazón ve mejor que muchos otros de su entorno, porque tiene la fe y alimenta la esperanza. Más aún, es esta visión interior de la fe la que le ayuda a recupe-rar también la exterior de las cosas. «Tu fe te ha salvado», le dice Jesús. También nosotros somos muchas veces pobres ciegos senta-dos a la orilla del camino, mendigando a unos y otros un poco de luz y de amor para nuestra vida oscura y fría. Sumidos como Bartimeo en las tinieblas de nuestro egoísmo o de nuestra sen-sualidad. Quizá escuchamos el rumor de quienes acompañan a Jesús, pero no aprovechamos su cercanía y seguimos sentados e indolentes, tranquilos en nuestra soledad y apagamiento. Es pre-ciso reaccionar, es necesario recurrir a Jesucristo, nuestro Me-sías y Salvador. Gritarle una y otra vez que tenga compasión de nosotros. Me detengo aquí en la explicación del Evangelio porque me apremia desarrollar un tema presente en la segunda lectura de este domingo, relativa a la figura y al papel del sacerdote. Del sacerdote se dice ante todo que es «tomado de entre los hom-bres». No es, por lo tanto, un ser desarraigado o caído del cielo, sino un ser humano que tiene a sus espaldas una familia y una historia como todos los demás. «Tomado de entre los hombres» significa también que el sacerdote está hecho de la misma pasta que cualquier otra criatura humana: con los deseos, los afectos, las luchas, las dudas y las debilidades de todos. La Escritura ve en esto un beneficio para los demás hombres, no un motivo de escándalo. De esta forma, de hecho, estará más preparado para tener compasión, estando también él revestido de debilidad. Tomado de entre los hombres, el sacerdote es además «constituido para los hombres», esto es, devuelto a ellos, puesto a su servicio. Un servicio que afecta a la dimensión más profun-da del hombre, su destino eterno. San Pablo resume el ministerio sacerdotal con una frase: «Que nos tengan los hombres por ser-vidores de Cristo y administradores de los misterios de Dios.» Esto no significa que el sacerdote se desinterese de las necesida-des también humanas de la gente, sino que se ocupa también de éstas con un espíritu diferente al de los sociólogos o políticos. Frecuentemente la parroquia es el punto más fuerte de agrega-ción, incluso social, en la vida de un pueblo o de un barrio. La que hemos trazado es una visión positiva de la figura del sacerdote. No siempre, lo sabemos, es así. De vez en cuando las crónicas nos recuerdan que existe también otra realidad, hecha de debilidad e infidelidad, de ella la Iglesia no puede hacer más que pedir perdón. Pero hay una verdad que hay que recordar para cierto consuelo de la gente. Como hombre, el sacerdote

puede errar, pero los gestos que realiza como sacerdote, en el altar o en el confesionario, no resultan por ello inválidos o inefi-caces. El pueblo no es privado de la gracia de Dios a causa de la indignidad del sacerdote. Es Cristo quien bautiza, celebra, perdo-na; el “sacerdote” es sólo el instrumento. Vamos a seguir clamando con la misma plegaria en el fondo de nuestra alma, sin cansarnos jamás: Señor, que yo vea. Señor, que pueda contemplar tu grandeza divina en las mil minucias humanas y materiales que nos circundan, que tu luz mantenga encendido nuestro amor y brillante nuestra esperanza. Padre Mayhel Velásquez.

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 October 25, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS