Rev. Bismarck Chau, Pastor

Rev. Juan Alexander Ortega, Parochial Vicar

Mr. Leonidas Aponte, Deacon

Joselina Castillo, Parish Catechetical Leader

Brandon Ocampo, Director of Youth & YA Ministry

Margaret Clark, Administrative Assistant

Ana Perez, Secretary

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS

Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wister

SUNDAY — 9:15 AM (English), 10:45 AM (Spanish)

SUNDAY STUDENT MASS — 7 PM

SATURDAY VIGIL — 4 PM (English)

HOLY DAY VIGIL MASS — 7 PM (Bilingual)

DAILY MASS — 12:15 PM in the Chapel

MONDAYS — 7 PM (Spanish) in the Chapel

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord — March 25, 2018

BAPTISM

Please make arrangements at the Rectory. Baptismal instructions for parents and godparents are required beforehand.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Daily 12 PM—12:15 PM and by appointment.

MARRIAGE

Couples planning marriage should contact the Rectory at least one year before wedding is scheduled.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Every First Friday following the 12:15 PM Mass until 6 PM.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Emergencies at any time by calling (973) 623-0497. In case of illness or incapacity, Holy Communion will be brought to the home on request.

VOCATIONS

If you are discerning a vocation, please contact the Vocations Office at (973) 313-6190 or by e-mail at newpriestnj@gmail.com. For more information, visit newpriestnj.com or contact Fr. Bismarck.

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RECTORY: 39 BLEEKER STREET

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EMAIL: info@stppcnewark.org

RECTORY HOURS: 8 AM—3 PM

TELEPHONE: (973) 623-0497 or (973) 623-0822 // FAX: (973) 623-2030

Serving God’s people in the

City of Newark since 1850.

MASS SCHEDULE

PASTORAL STAFF

Since its foundation in 1850, St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral has opened wide its doors to the City of Newark. In the spirit of this tradition, we seek to create a culture of

encounter that enables people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and

become His disciples.

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

SACRAMENTS

MASS INTENTIONS NEW PARISHONERS: We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral! If you are new in the area or

interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please contact us at (973) 623-0497 or visit

us at www.stppcnewark.com

By remembering Saint Patrick’s in your Will, you will enable us to maintain and develop programs for the good of our Parish in the

years to come.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 25, 2018

“†” indicates person is deceased.

ARE YOU REGISTERED IN THE PARISH?

Please stop by the Parish Office, or call (973) 623-0497, to become a

registered member of Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral. You can also visit our

website at www.stppcnewark.com.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

REMEMBER SAINT PATRICK’S IN YOUR WILL

Saturday, March 24th

4:00 PM Barbara A. Klena †

Sunday, March 25th – Palm Sunday

9:15 AM

10:45 AM Felix Green †

Justinianan Torres Heredia †

Fr. Eric Ugockukwu

(Intencion Especial)

Monday, March 26th

12:15 PM Ariel Dario †

5 PM — 7 PM Confessions

7:00 PM Mass (Spanish)

Tuesday, March 27th

12:15 PM Rev. Msgr. Thomas McCarthy †

Wednesday, March 28th

12:15 PM Eddy Carnevale †

Thursday, March 29th — Holy Thursday

7:30 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper

(Bilingual)

- 12 AM Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament (Eucharistic

Adoration) until Midnight

Friday, March 30th — Good Friday

12:15 PM Veneration of the Cross

3:00PM Estaciones y Veneracion

de la Cruz

7:30 PM 7 Last Words of Christ

(Bilingual)

Saturday, March 31st — Holy Saturday

7:30 PM Easter Vigil

My dear Brothers and sisters, with the celebration of Palm Sunday, we begin our Holy Week. It is a very important time for the Church and for each one of us, where we will have the opportunity to commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. In this celebration we have the opportunity to remember and live that triumphant entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem, where all people gather to welcome him with palms and acclaimed him as King. The liturgical celebration of Palm Sunday begins with the blessing of the Palms that each member of the people will have for this celebration. The Palms that we use in this celebration are a nice symbol as it is joyful participation, not only of that crowd at that time that praise Jesus with palms, chants, and tunics by putting it on the floor. But we too need to do the same, so we can follow the example of the community at that time that welcome Jesus.

Now well today we also have to represent that community's does more than 2000 years he received Jesus as King, we have the commitment to accept Jesus as the King of Kings. May we not only carry the palms, but a life full of joy and happiness that we can tell that Jesus lives the King of Kings in my life, in our home and in our community.

Brothers and sisters, let’s walk with Jesus who is willing to die for each of us because he loves us so much.

Fr. Juan Ortega Ortiz

FR. JUAN’S LETTER

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 25, 2018

NEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER — CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Newman Catholic Center at University Heights, which consists of Rutgers Newark, NJIT, and Essex County Community College, is part of the Newman Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark. We seek to serve students in their spiritual, moral, and intellectual development, in accordance with the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.

Newman Catholic meets on a regular basis for prayer, faith formation, local outreach, and fellowship. We offer numerous opportunities - both on campus at the Newman Catholic Center on 91 Washington St. in Newark. For more information on the events, please visit our website: newmanclubnewark.org.

POPE FRANCIS' PRAYER INTENTIONS

FOR MARCH

That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in

spiritual discernment, both on the personal and

communitarian levels.

Whether you’re interested in joining music ministry, becoming

a Lector, an Usher, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion,

an Altar Server, a Greeter, etc., feel free to contact us!

Formation in Spiritual Discernment

Save the Date! You are invited to a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast presented by Miss Diamond Shine America

Scholarship to support Zoppi Deaf Camp (which Fr. Bismarck leads). Meal includes pancakes, sausage,

scrambled eggs, and a beverage. Please invite your friends and family!

LOCATION: Applebee's 175 Passaic Avenue Kearny, NJ 07032

Date & Time: Saturday, April 14, 2018 8 AM — 10 AM

TICKETS: $12.00 per person

Website: https://www.zoppideafcamp.org/

FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST

THE WINE consecrated and distributed at all Masses today has been offered for the repose of the soul of Candida Morales.

THE HOSTS used today at all Masses have been offered for the spiritual and temporal welfare of The Johnson Family.

THE TABERNACLE CANDLE used today at all Masses has been offered for the spiritual and temporal welfare of Sandra Levine.

THE CANDLES used today at all Masses have been offered for the spiritual and temporal welfare of Maria Green.

The wine, hosts, and tabernacle candle may be offered

in honor of a loved one for a month.

WEEKLY REMEMBRANCE

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

There will be a collection for the Shrines of the Holy Land taken on Good Friday. We thank you for your generosity!

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Weekly Collection:

$1,600.40

Thank you for your support!

Gracias por su apoyo!

NUEVOS FELIGRESES : ¡Damos la bienvenida a nuevos miembros a la Iglesia Católica ya la

Pro-Catedral de San Patricio! Si usted es nuevo en el área o está interesado en aprender más sobre la fe Católica, por favor contáctenos al

(973) 623-0497 o visítenos en www.stppcnewark.com

Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor 25 de Marzo de 2018

¿ESTÁS REGISTRADO EN LA PARROQUIA?

Por favor pase por la Oficina Parroquial, o llame al (973) 623-0497, para

ser un miembro registrado de la Pro-Catedral de San Patricio. También

puede visitar nuestro sitio de web www.stppcnewark.com.

Bienvenidos

Al recordar San Patricio en su Testamento de Vida, nos permitirá mantener y desarrollar programas para el bien de nuestra Parroquia

en el futuro.

RECUERDE DE SAN PATRICIO EN SU TESTAMENTO DE VIDA

EL VINO que serán distribuidos hoy en todas las Misas han sido ofrecidos por el descanso eterno de Candida Morales.

LAS HOSTIAS usadas hoy en todas las Misas han sido ofrecidas por la salud y bienestar de la Familia Johnson.

LA VELA DEL TABERNACULO usada hoy en todas las Misas ha sido ofrecida por la salud y bienestar de Sandra Levine.

LAS VELAS que serán usadas hoy en todas las Misas han sido ofrecidas por la salud y bienestar de Maria Green.

El vino, el pan, y la vela del tabernáculo

pueden ser ofrecidas en honor de un ser

querido por un mes.

RECUERDO SEMANAL

MARZO: MES DE SAN JOSÉ

“Aunque tenga muchos santos por abogados, tengan particularmente a

San José, que alcanza mucho de Dios.”

- Santa Teresa de Avila -

INTENCION DEL PAPA - MARZO 2018

Para que toda la Iglesia reconozca la urgencia de la formación en el discernimiento espiritual, en el plano personal y comunitario.

Hermanos y Hermanas con esta Celebración del Domingo de Ramos, damos inicio a la Semana Santa, tiempo sagrado para la Iglesia donde vamos a tener la oportunidad para conmemorar la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de Jesús. En esta celebración volvemos una vez mas a recordar cuando Jesucristo realizó la entrada triunfal a Jerusalén, siendo alabado por una multitud que lo aclamaba como Rey con cantos y palmas. La celebración litúrgicas del Domingo de Ramos da inicio con la bendición de las palmas que llevan los fieles a la Parroquia, donde volvemos a vivir este momento triunfal de Jesús a Jerusalén. Los ramos que utilizamos en esta celebración tienen un símbolo muy bonito pues es la participación gozosa no solo de esa multitud en aquel tiempo que alabo a Jesús con palmas, cantos, y túnicas poniéndolas en el piso.

Ahora bien hoy nosotros también tenemos que representar esa comunidad de hace más de 2000 años lo recibió a Jesús como Rey, nosotros tenemos el compromiso de aceptar a Jesús como el Rey de Reyes. Por esa razón que no solo sean las palmas que tenemos en las manos, sino que sea con mi vida llena de gozo y alegría que podamos decir que Viva Jesús el Rey de Reyes en mi vida, en mi hogar y en mi comunidad.

Hermanos y hermanas sigamos caminando con Jesús, quien quiere morir por cada uno de nosotros porque el nos ama mucho.

Padre Juan Ortega Ortiz

CARTA DE PADRE JUAN

SUNDAY

• 12 PM — 1 PM CCD in the Rectory (39 Bleeker St)

MONDAY

• 7 PM Prayer Group (Spanish)

WEDNESDAY

• 4 PM Parish Clean Up in the Church

THURSDAY

• 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Eucharistic

Adoration until Midnight

FOR THE REST OF THE HOLY WEEK

SCHEDULE, SEE BELOW

BAPTISM CLASSES EVERY THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Next Class (Spanish) - March 18th after the 10:45 AM Mass

CLASES DE BAUTISMO CADA TERCER DOMINGO DEL MES

Próxima Clase (Español) - 18 de Marzo después de la Misa de

10:45 AM

IN OUR PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY / LIFE TEEN

We are currently recruiting

volunteers to help us out as Core

Team members for our youth

ministry program: LIFE TEEN.

What is Life Teen? Life Teen is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church. Life Teen leads teen-agers and their families into a deeper relationship

with Jesus Christ and His Church.

If you’re interested in helping out in any way, or if you want more info, email Brandon Ocampo (Youth Minister) at bdnocampo@gmail.com

MONDAY, MARCH 26th

5 - 7 PM Confessions in the Chapel

7:00 PM Mass (Spanish)

7:30 PM Grupo de Oración

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th

4:00 PM Parish Clean Up Day

THURSDAY, MARCH 29th || HOLY THURSDAY

7:30 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper (Bilingual), Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharistic Adoration) until Midnight

FRIDAY, MARCH 30th || GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION

12:15 PM Veneration of the Cross

3:00 PM Estaciones y Veneración de la Cruz

7:30 PM The 7 Last Words of Christ (Bilingual)

SATURDAY, MARCH 31st || HOLY SATURDAY

7:30 PM Easter Vigil

SUNDAY, APRIL 1st || EASTER SUNDAY

9:15 AM Easter Mass

10:45 AM Misa de Pascua de Resurrección

12:30 PM Irish Easter Rising Mass

HOLY WEEK 2018

EL PAPA TAMBIÉN SE CONFIESA

Todos los Lunes de Cuaresma

5 - 7 PM en la Capilla

EVEN THE POPE GOES TO CONFESSION

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every

Monday of Lent from 5 – 7 PM in the Chapel.

Come home.