Annual NY/NJ ANS Agape – Sunday March 29, 2009

Announcements, Events, PNCC /

This year the annual Adoration Society of New York / New Jersey Seniorate Agape celebration will take place on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. at Heart of Jesus Parish, 290 Avenue E. Bayonne, NJ 07002. Parishioners from NY/NJ Seniorate are invited to attend annual ANS Agape. Please sign your name on the sign-up list located in the parish hall by Sunday, March 14th, 2010. This Agape celebration will commemorate the feast of Passover in the Jewish faith as well as the last feast of Passover celebrated by our Lord with His disciples. Refreshment will be provided.

Annual NY/NJ ANS Agape – Sunday March 29, 2009 Read More »

The Season Of Lent

Parish Life, PNCC /

During the Lenten time all of us should remember personal prayers, read the Holy Scripture and attend the liturgy of Sunday Mass.

Fasting – we are called to abstain from meat on Fridays by those who are 14 years old and older. On Good Friday additionally we should fast which means intake of one full meal by those who are 18 to 60 years of age.

Devotions – Also, we are invited to attend Lenten Devotions to reflect on the redemptive sufferings and death of our Lord on Fridays at 7:30 P.M.

February 26, 2010 – Bitter Lamentations #1
March 5, 2010 – Stations of the Cross
March 12, 2009 – Bitter Lamentations #2
March 19,2010– Stations of the Cross
March 26, 2010 – Bitter Lamentations #3
Good Friday at 3:00 P.M. – Stations of the Cross with children

Lenten Giving – Our parish traditionally uses the Alms Box in the vestibule of the church for the benefit of the poor. Please continue to support this great cause to help the less fortunate of our society. “When you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing – your almsgiving must be secret, and your father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:3-4)

The Season Of Lent Read More »

Ash Wednesday – The Beginning Of Lent

Announcements, Parish Life, PNCC /

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 the Church begins the season of Lent. On that day two Masses will be celebrated: at 12:00 P.M. with the Blessing and distribution of Ashes and at 7:00 p.m. with the Blessing and distribution of Ashes.

Spiritual reflection for Ash Wednesday: Beginning on Ash Wednesday we are called to repent, to change our minds about the way we live our lives in the sight of God. In the reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel we will hear that he summoned infants, children, the newly married and the elderly to an assembly of prayer indicating that they were repenting. Ash Wednesday summons everyone to enter into a forty-day fast. All are called to pray. All are invited to give alms. We will all gather on Ash Wednesday because we know that we need to “to return to the Lord.” Joel tells us that we can do that only by returning with our whole hearts, that is, with a motivation that is deep inside us. The ashes marking a cross on our foreheads will indicate that we are entering in the Lenten period of change that will leave us never to be the same again.

During the season of Lent all parishioners are welcome to attend Lenten Devotions.

On Friday you are invited to attend Stations of the Cross with the reading on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ at 7:30 PM. This will give us the opportunity to reflect upon the redemptive sufferings of our Lord.

Ash Wednesday – The Beginning Of Lent Read More »

Today’s liturgy – Sunday, February 7, 2010

Pastor's Update /

Today in each of the three readings, we will hear about God’s call to three different people. Each one feels unworthy. Each one resists God’s call. And yet, when they offer their inadequate talents to the task, God supplies the rest, and now we know them as three great and holy people: the Prophet Isaiah, Saint Paul and Saint Peter. We are each called by God, sometimes to what may seem like impossible work. But when we listen with the intention of saying “Yes” and doing what we can, God provides what we need. Let us pray for ears and hearts that are open to God’s call.

Today’s liturgy – Sunday, February 7, 2010 Read More »

Congratulations Gabriela and welcome to God’s family

Events, Parish Life /

We congratulate Christopher and Sanalia (Batista) Vender on the Baptism of their precious daughter, Gabriela Sanely Vender which took place on Sunday January 31, 2010. May the Lord abundantly bless Gabriela with health and happiness as well as Batista and Vender families, relatives and friends.

From Left: Christopher Vender, Sanelia (Batista) Vender, Jacqueline Coss-Batista, Juan Batista

Congratulations Gabriela and welcome to God’s family Read More »

Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation

Announcements, Events /

The Board of Directors of the Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation invites you to attend their eighth annual “CASINO NIGHT” fundraiser on Saturday, February 20, 2010, 7p.m. at the Landmark II, 26 Rt. 17 South East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets: $70.00 (Includes a $40 initial set of chips) All profits will go to the Scholarship Foundation.

There will be Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Roulette & Big Six with professional dealers, open bar, and a buffet dinner. Chips will be converted into raffle tickets for fabulous prizes. Help the Foundation raise money for its 2010 scholarship program! The Foundation has awarded 53 scholarships to-date! Please RSVP by February 15 to Debra Lenkel, MAC Scholarship Foundation, 212 Anderson Ave., Fairview, N.J. 07022. You may also call 201- 572-1299 for more information.

Ś.P. Melissa A. Centrella was the daughter of our parishioner Claire Centrella.

Melissa A. Centrella Scholarship Foundation Read More »

National Pancake Day at IHOP

Announcements, Events /

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 IHOP is offering a free short stack of its famous Buttermilk pancakes from 7 AM to 10 AM. In return guests are asked to donate what they would have paid for the pancakes, or more, to support the children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The goal is to raise $5 million in five years. To date, $3.25 million has been raised. Guest may also purchase $1 and $5 miracle Balloons which will be personalized and displayed. To learn more, please visit the National Pancake Day website.

National Pancake Day at IHOP Read More »

SOS – Haiti Earthquake Update

Announcements, Parish Life /

Last Sunday’s donations totaled $147. The Parish Committee has decided that all donations will go to support the “Doctors Without Borders Foundation” for the Haiti Earthquake Relief. Envelopes are located in the vestibule of the church if you would like to help those affected by the earthquake on January 12, 2010. On that day, the capital city of Haiti – Port-au-Prince, close towns and villages, were affected by this terrible and deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake which killed an estimated 200,000 people, injured 250,000 individuals, and left 1.5 million homeless.

On January 19, 2010 the Herald News had an article about the Haitian Bethel Church of the Nazarene in Paterson which assembles imperishable food, clothing and supplies for those in need. My wife and I recently went there to deliver some clothing, food items and toys (left from the last year’s Flea Market). We were warmly welcomed by the assistant pastor of that parish and informed that they already shipped two large containers through the Dominican Republic to Haiti. Those who wish to donate any imperishable food items, light clothing, and supplies may bring them directly to that church or call Jean Claude Douge at 201-654-5671. If you are unable to take your items to that church, you may drop them off in our parish hall. The Parish Committee members will assist in delivering your donations to Haitian Bethel Church, Paterson.

SOS – Haiti Earthquake Update Read More »

Scroll to Top