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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2014

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Last week we were greeted with the disturbing news that a group called Out@NBCUniversal will be allowed to march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, a Catholic Irish parade which has been going on since 1762. Over the past two decades homosexual groups have been trying to enter the parade under their own banner so as to say to us: we participate in immoral behavior that the Church defines as disordered, that is against the natural law and sinful and we want to march in a Catholic procession. Could the realm of the absurd grow ever deeper? Since Cardinal O'Connor's time as Archbishop of New York, the requests of homosexual groups to march in the parade under their own banner have been rightfully denied, but last year Guinness Beer withdrew its sponsorship from the parade run by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. I am confident that other sponsors have withdrawn support. This phenomenon is happening to the Boy Scouts too who have seen UPS, Northrop Corp., and others withdraw their financial support of the Scouts forcing them to compromise their principles and their right to freely assemble.

What bothers me most is that Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York said that he has confidence in the decision of the Ancient Order of Hibernians to allow the Out@NBCUniversal to march in the parade, a parade which will pass by the Cathedral of St. Patrick and will have His Eminence as the Grand Marshall! He said, “I have no trouble with the decision at all. I think the decision is a wise one.” I am confident that men and women who have homosexual attraction have been in the parade, after all they make up about 2-4% of the population. There are also pedophiles, prostitutes, drug pushers, Mafiosi, etc in the parade and amongst the spectators, but do we allow these people to march under their own banners? Could we see in the future the Cosa Nostra for Justice, Prostitutes for Legal Status, or Keep Abortion Legal banners? On top of this a pro-life Catholic organization has been denied space in the parade prompting the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights which has participated in the parade for 20 years to withdraw from the parade.

But what is most disturbing is that the Archbishop of New York has acquiesced to the decision. St. Augustine warned about this desire of the shepherds to be fed and clothed by the sheep rather than the shepherd feeding his sheep. The honors of office, represented by the red robes and miters, are not to be esteemed over the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and over virtue, holiness and spiritual fortitude in the face of persecution which today takes the form of withdrawal of financial support and non-stop slamming from the media, a.k.a. the entertainment world. We as Catholics need to stick to our guns and defend the Church and her teachings even when it means loss of status, wealth and even liberty. Right now in Iraq, Catholics are losing their lives to remain Catholic under the threat of Islamists like ISIS who demand under the threat of death that Christians in their conquered territories either deny their faith in Christ Jesus and convert, leave their homes, or die. Let us pray that Cardinal Dolan may be strong in the face of opposition for we are all weak and can only find our strength in our faith in Christ Jesus. I leave you with these words of St. Augustine:

Yes, clothing can well be taken to mean honor, since it covers nakedness. For every man without exception is weak. And who is any man placed over you except someone just like yourself. Your pastor is in the flesh, he is mortal, he eats, sleeps and awakens; he was born and he is going to die. In himself he is, when you think of it, simply a man. But it is true that you make him something more by giving him honor; it is as if you were covering what is weak

Pax Christi, Fr. Paul

"Death is the most decisive moment in human life. It is like our coronation: to die in peace with God" (Mother Teresa: Her Essential Wisdom ed. by Carol Kelly-Gangi, 2006).

The Sanctuary Light this week is donated in memory of Anthony Romano

Please pray for our deceased and their loved ones:

Jack Macancela, Anthony Sciarra

Our Parish Community prays for the sick:

Mary Badaracco, Ann Enrico, Robert Lewis, Vincent Maccarro, Phyllis Maher, Jose & Dorothy Nogueras, Maureen Quinn, Joyce Wottke, Carol Yaner

/Martin McCormack//Margarita Fuentes,///Mitch Oldshein, Gennie Moran, Brianne Ruzek, Ann Marquez, Jamie Clark, Ann Taylor, Murry Family, Carly ////June Shuler

STEWARDSHIP:

Last Sunday’s Collection/Colecta del Domingo Pasado: $7176.00

Maintenance Collection/Colecta de Mantenimiento: $4730

Misang Pilipino: $269.00

New Emails Addresses for the Rectory Staff

Fr. Paul Prevosto

Fr. Mayhel Velasquez

Fr. José Pablo Muralles

Fr. Teo Layosa

Deacon Gregory Quinn

Miss Viviana Villa

Please use these addresses to contact any staff member. If you want consideration to have something published in the bulletin, please send it to Fr. Paul in word format.

Also, don't forget to visit our new website at:

www.holytrinity1861.org

Charitable Gift Annuity

Are you interested in giving a substantial gift to the Church? If you answered yes, you might consider a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) offered by the Archdiocese of Newark. CGAs regularly pay you a fixed amount of money every year for the rest of your life. Payments on our CGAs are guaranteed by The Archdiocese of Newark. When you pass to eternal life, what is left in the annuity is distributed to the catholic charities you specify. If you are interested in this gift opportunity, now might be a good time to act. For more information about making a gift, please call the Theresa Lynch, Planned Giving Manager, Archdiocese of Newark, (973) 497-4042 or email: .

High School Open Houses

Don Bosco Prep: Tuesday, September 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and Sunday, November 2 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. For info, contact George Mihalik at

Paramus Catholic: Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1:00-4:00 and Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7:00-9:00 PM. for more info call 201-445-4466 x 104.

Holy Angels Academy: Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11:00-3:00. For more info visit www.holyangels.org/admissions/open-house

St. Peter's Prep: Sunday, Oct 5 from 1:00-4:00. For more info call 201-547-6389.

St. Joseph's HS: Sunday, Sept 28 from 11:00-2:00. For more info call201-391-3300 or pre-register at saintjosephregional.org

Queen of Peace HS: Sunday, Sept 28 from 1:00-4:00 & Sunday, Oct 19 from 11:00-2:00 & Monday, Nov 3 from 7:00-8:30. For more info call the admissions office at 201-998-8227 x 232 or

Spiritual Events/Eventos Espirituales

From September 24 through November 2, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to actively participate by peacefully praying during a 40-day vigil outside the Women’s Choice Abortion Clinic, 10 Zabriskie Street, Hackensack, during the hours 7AM to7PM.

We pray for the babies, their moms and the staff as well as for God’s protection of all human life.

If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Margaret: 201-805-0937 or Mary: 201-723-5356, . 40daysforlife.com/hackensack

The Opening Mass will be celebrated at 11AM on Wednesday, September 24th in Holy Trinity Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack, NJ

Caring Hearts Ministry, Maywood, Bereavement Support Group

It is said that death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship. There is great truth in this statement. However, the loss of a loved one can bring great pain. If you have lost a loved one to death, we invite you to join OLQP Caring Hearts Ministry for a series of six sessions of information, mutual sharing and support in a spiritual, caring, strictly confidential setting. The group is led by trained facilitators certified by the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark. If you are interested in joining us, or if you would like more information about the group, please contact the Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Center at 201-845-9566. All calls are confidential.

Critical Life Issues Conference:

On Saturday, October 18, 2014, the Diocese of Metuchen will be sponsoring the “the Annual Critical Life Issues Conference.” Expert speakers will address a variety of life issues including: Planned Parenthood and Margaret Sanger’s eugenic legacy, dangerous abortion practices and what happened at the Kermit Gosnell trials, crisis pregnancies and the inspiration behind the movie ‘Gimme Shelter,’ and how every human being is a masterpiece of God’s creation. The speakers will give practical information as well as thought-provoking testimony of real life experiences. The Conference will also feature exhibits of products and services which pertain to some of these issues. It will be held at the St. John Neumann Conference Center, Piscataway from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Registration is $25.00. This fee includes lunch and handouts. To register please visit http://diometuchen.org/critical-life or call 732-562-1990 ext. 1629 or 1543. Seating is limited.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat

Post Abortion Healing & Forgiveness

Sponsored by: The Newark Archdiocese Respect Life Office

973-497-4350

Are you suffering from an abortion experience? Do you have feelings of guilt and anxiety? Do you suffer from depression? There is Hope! Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats offer hope and healing for post abortion syndrome.

When: September 26-28, 2014

Where: Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center

499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny NJ, 07032

Cost: $150 (includes all retreat materials and meals)

For more information contact the Respect Life Office

All calls and e-mails are confidential.

Come, Pray with Us

Holy Trinity Prayer Group - charismatic prayer every Thursday at 7:30 PM at 30 Maple

Adoration - every first Friday from 12:30 to 10:00 PM

Bible Class - Wednesdays from 7:30 till 8:30 PM, Convent

Misang Pilipino is celebrated every 2nd Sunday of the Month at 4:00P PM. Fellowship follows in the Parish Hall.

(Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14)

Retreat - Joy of the Gospel

Retreat day ($35) for men and women on October 25 or the weekend ($135) for women on October 24-26. The retreat will explore Pope Francis’ recent exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel. For more info:

Sr. Marita Funke at the Benedictine Center of Elizabeth, NJ 07208, Call 908-353-3028

Community News

Noticias de la Comunidad

Comedy Showcase

at the Stony Hill Inn

Wednesday October 22nd

Only $46 a head

Includes lunch

Contact Regina to make your reservation.

AED Training for Ushers

Choose any of the following dates and times

September 24

7:00 - 8:00 PM or 8:00 - 9:00 PM

Every usher is expected to attend.

Thanks to Larry Peele, trustee, the instructor and Fr. Paul for making this possible.