THE PARISH of the HOLY CROSS LA PARROQUIA DE LA SANTA CRUZ 46 Central Avenue • Bridgeton, NJ 08302 January 3, 2021
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THE PARISH OF THE HOLY CROSS LA PARROQUIA DE LA SANTA CRUZ 46 Central Avenue • Bridgeton, NJ 08302 January 3, 2021 PHASE ONE MASS SCHEDULE (UPDATED) PASTORAL TEAM New Mass schedule - Mondays and Fridays 8 AM at St. Teresa, Rev. Matthew R. Weber ---------------------------------------------- Pastor Tuesdays 8 AM now at St. Michael's, Wednesdays 8 AM at Rev. Armando Rodriguez Montoya --------------------- Parochial Vicar St. Mary's, Thursdays 8 AM at Immaculate Conception. All C.J. Achee --------------------------------------------------- (Retired) Deacon weekend Masses are still held at St. Teresa at the same time. William Johnson ------------------------------------------------------Deacon NOTE WELL: During Phase One, the Faithful are dispensed Christopher D. Nichols ---------------------------------------------- Deacon from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holyday Masses. Thus, you can attend any Mass during the week. This will make Arnaldo Santos -------------------------------------------------------- Deacon it easier for more people to attend Mass at least once a week. Hipólito "Polo" Lagares --------------------------------------------- Deacon BECAUSE OF LIMITED SEATING AT Convent telephone / Teléfono del Convento: 856-455-9960 THE SATURDAY VIGIL & SUNDAY MASSES, you must reserve a seat. For reservations, please contact Sr. Vera Maria Retamozo -------------------------------------------Superior Pat Borgese at (856) 455-2323, ext. 308. Mass reservations Sr. Maria de Jesus Herrera, M.D.P.V.M. will be accepted on Monday - Thursday ONLY! If you call after hours, please dial ext. 308 and leave a message. Sr. Salome Suarez, M.D.P.V.M. Saturday Vigil: 5 PM, Sunday: 8 AM & 10:30 AM Saturday: 8 AM PARISH OFFICE HOURS / HORARIO DE OFICINA NO RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR WEEKDAY MASSES St. Teresa Office - (856) 455-2323 - Fax: (856) 455-7291 NOTE WELL: Reserve Mass intentions as you normally would; Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM however, the Sunday Mass intentions will be announced as follows: 4:30 & 5 PM Vigil Mass intentions announced at 5 PM. Immaculate Office - (856) 451-0254 - Mon. - Fri. 5 PM - 9 PM, 8 & 9:30 AM Mass intentions announced at 8 AM. Sat. 10 AM - 3 PM 10:30 & 11:30 AM Mass intentions announced at 10:30 AM. Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms and other special Masses may be Alice Olszewski, Secretary ------------------------------------------ ext. 300 celebrated in any church; however, this must be planned with Alejandro Martinez, Communications/Cemeteries ----------------- ext. 301 the presiding priest or deacon. Maria De Jesus Lopez, Bookkeeper -------------------------------- ext. 302 NOTE WELL: Social distancing will be enforced in all churches. The maximum number for each church is different. Dcn. Arnaldo Santos, Business Manager -------------------------- ext. 304 Contact the clergy or office for information. Rev. Matthew R. Weber, Pastor ----------------------------------- ext. 305 **************************************************************** Patricia Borgese, Liturgy Coordinator ------------------------------------ ext. 308 HORARIO DE MISAS DE LA PRIMERA FASE DE REAPERTURA Maribel Santos, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries----- ext. 312 Todas las Misas en español de la semana y dominicales se llevarán a cabo en STA. TERESA DE AVILA Parish Membership: Welcome! New parishioners are asked to TOMEN EN CUENTA: Durante la primera etapa de reapertura, register at the parish office as soon as possible. los fieles quedan exentos de la obligación de asistir a la Misa dominical Anointing of the Sick: In case of serious illness at home, phone the y los días santos. Así que, ustedes pueden asistir a cualquier Misa parish office. For hospital patients this is done by the hospital durante la semana. Esto facilitará que más personas asistan a la chaplain. In case of emergency call the parish office. Santa Misa al menos una vez a la semana. DEBIDO AL CUPO LIMITADO EN LAS MISAS DE SABADO Baptism: Arrangements must be made by the parents through the Y DOMINGO, deben reservar sus lugares. parish office. Baptismal sessions for parents are required. Para sus reservaciones, favor de llamar al (856) 451-0254 Weddings: Please make arrangements at the parish office one year de lunes a viernes de 5 PM a 8 PM. prior to the date of the wedding. Vigilia (sábados): 7 PM, domingo: 1 PM, 4 PM & 7 PM martes – jueves: 6:30 PM NO SE NECESITAN RESERVACIONES PARA Religious Education P.R.E.P. LAS MISAS DE MARTES A JUEVES Melissa Kiessling, CRE 856-455-2323, ext. 309 TOMEN EN CUENTA: Todavía pueden mandar sus intenciones para las Misas como lo hacen normalmente. Bishop Schad Regional School Bodas, funerales, bautizos y otras Misas especiales se pueden Sr. Olga Cano, Principal celebrar en cualquier iglesia; sin embargo, esto debe planearse 856-691-4490 con el sacerdote o diácono oficiante. R.C.I.A. / Adult Education TOMEN EN CUENTA: El distanciamiento social se 856-455-2323 aplicará en todas las iglesias. El número máximo para cada iglesia es diferente. Póngase en contacto con los sacerdotes Parish Website o la oficina para obtener más información. www.parishholycross.org Page 2 January 3, 2021 – The Epiphany of the Lord The Three Wise Men This Sunday, we are celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. And when do we not celebrate an epiphany, if God shows Himself to us every day and every moment? Well, this time we celebrate together as a Church, in an explicit, deliberate and intentional way that Sharing of time, talent or treasure God manifests Himself in the little things. A kiss from for the common good & the glory of God someone you love, enjoy a favorite meal, shudder at the words of a prayer, give or receive a kind gesture, all this is a “… they fell down and worshipped him. Then gift and manifestation of God. Everything is an epiphany. they opened their treasures and offered him gifts A week ago, our newly arrived Deacon Polo of gold, frankincense, and myrrh...” - Lagares was featured in the bulletin, sharing different MATTHEW 2:11 aspects of his life with us. With each passing day, I admire more those who serve the Church, serving as permanent Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, Deacons. Without a doubt, a gift from God. they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they There is another testimony. A few days ago, I got presented Him with their gifts. We, too, as Stewards, to be with Santa Claus in the sacristy of our church of St. must take time to pray before we present our gifts to Teresa while he put on his clothes to present himself to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us some children. “We must believe in something that keeps to share! us excited and happy” he told me while he struggled to dress his feet with long boots. My childhood was different: in my childhood and my culture, the day the children were POPE FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY The volunteers of the Pope Francis Food Pantry are grateful to happiest was on the day of the Holy Kings (Epiphany), all those who so generously donated either money or non- because it was on that day when we received the most gifts. perishable food items to the pantry throughout 2020. The We believed in three characters: Melchior, Gaspar and December donation drop off day saw a record number of Balthazar, who passed by everyone's houses to deposit contributions to fill our shelves. This past month, we were able to gifts. distribute a total of 255 bags - 120 to Port Norris and 135 to But from a point of view more attached to the Bridgeton. It is true that it takes a village. None of this would tradition of this holiday, we know that the Epiphany is be possible without your support. We wish you a blessed Christmas season and a healthy, Happy New Year. The next celebrated twelve days after Christmas. It is called "little donation drop-off day will be Saturday, January 9th from 8 Christmas" because of the festive elements that give it color. am to 11 am at the pantry, 64 North St. Bridgeton. Hope to This feast was celebrated with great dedication in the see you there! eastern churches. How historical is the visit of the wise men from the East to the baby Jesus? The Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, assures in his book titled "The Childhood of Jesus" that the Gospel story about the Magi is historical. Probably the Magi came from somewhere in North Africa, The Magi in today’s gospel were led to Jesus by a star. or from lands in the South, of what we know today as Who are the stars your children follow? Don’t let it be Spain. The Pope Emeritus also affirms in his book that the tabloid stars. Resolve in this New Year to be the they were perhaps astronomers, and when they looked at guiding star in the life of your children. that particular star, the idea of a king in Judah came to them, which was also important to them. It was a star, with To help enrich your marriage and family life, go a message of hope. Now, the meaning of "magi" should be to www.foryourmarriage.org interpreted as wise, seekers of truth, seekers of the true God, and of everything that can fill man's life with meaning. The Magi from the East invite us to a maturation of our faith; it is a joyful, responsible and hard-working search. It is about the search for God, which, through this beautiful story, we can start in our life. May 2021 bring us as a good purpose to seek, find and recognize God-with-us. Happy New Year 2021. Fr. Armando Page 3 January 3, 2021 – The Epiphany of the Lord VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PREP Classes have started. Here are the things you need to know: We are not meeting in person. You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting from your child’s teacher.