Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church

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1 Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell - New Milford, NJ November 6, 2011 Our Parish Mission Statement As a family of faith, Saint Joseph Parish welcomes everyone to encounter Jesus Christ through Word, Worship, Community, and Service. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are changed for the better and sent forth as disciples of Christ to continue his work in the world. Mass Schedule Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12 Noon Weekdays: 7am, 8:30am Saturday 8:30am Holy Days: As announced in the bulletin Baptism Contact the Parish Office before the fifth month of pregnancy Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry Call the Parish Office Marriage Call the Parish Office at least one year in advance Schedule Reconciliation / Confessions Saturday, 4 pm - 5 pm Christian Initiation of Adults Contact the Parish Office Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, 7 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the Month, 9am to 5:30 pm Parish Registration: Contact the Parish Office Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski, Pastor Rev. Raul Ivan Silva, Parochial Vicar Rev. Roy Regaspi, Parochial Vicar Rev. George M. Reilly, Pastor Emeritus Mr. Heath Winborn, Director of Operations Mrs. Colette Vail, Principal Mrs. Angela Gussoni, Vice Principal Mr. Anthony Armando, Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Minister Mrs. Arlene Kennedy, Sacramental Coordinator Mr. Monroe Quinn, Director of Music Phone Fax Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org St. Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org Religious Education 300 Elm St., Oradell religioused@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm or by appointment Religious Education Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9 am - 5pm

2 Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am am 10:30 am MC 12 noon Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am am 10:30 am MC 12 noon November The Coon Family Robert Fitzsimmons Vito Lombardi Deceased Members of the Sattely Family November Lorraine Craig November Douglas F. Baker November Baby Adam Sotiruadis Anniversary Remembrance November Deceased Members of The Legion of Mary November For all our Veterans Living & Deceased and Our Leona Karpinski November Joseph Korzelius People of the Parish November Sonja Hanlon Deceased Members of the Prior and Plinio Families Maria José Amarel Eamon G. McCarthy Fifth Anniversary Remembrance Hugh J. Flanagan In Thanksgiving BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread and Wine for the week of November 6, 2011 are given In Celebration of Father Joseph Coda s Birthday and his dedicated ministry to the Church, donated and requested by Pat and Bill Coogan. ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ 2 PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: Michael Flanagan, Elizabeth Macaranas, Cheryl Becker, Patricia McMahon Let us remember the those who recently died: Cathline McLain, Helen Cuviello. Let us remember those serving in the military: May they be protected and return home unharmed. Let us pray that Peace and Justice may they blossom in our troubled world. NOVENA OF MASSES FOR THE DECEASED Our Annual All Souls Novena consisting of nine days of Masses for the deceased continues this week, with the final Mass of Remembrance this Friday, November 11. The Mass Intention is remembered during the 12 Noon Mass on Sunday and the 7 am Mass during the week. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 3814 MEMORIAL MASS NOVEMBER 10 The K of C is hosting a Memorial Mass for deceased brothers, sisters and family members on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 pm at Coogan Hall, located at 199 River Road in New Milford. The Mass will be celebrated by The K of C Chaplin, Rev. George Reilly. All members relatives and friends of St. Joseph and Ascension Parishes are welcome. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. GIVING THOUGHT In today s Gospel Jesus tells a parable about ten bridesmaids who go out to meet the groom. Five are wise and take extra oil. Five are foolish and bring no additional oil. After a long delay, the groom finally arrives. The lamps of the wise are burning brightly, those of the foolish are dark. As Christians we are to welcome the Lord into our lives. We do that if our lives are brightly shinning with work of charity, generosity, kindness and sacrifice. Each good act we do increases the oil that keeps our lamps burning brightly. NOTE: If you could not be with us for Mass last weekend because of the storm and power outages, please be sure to make up your Sunday contribution. Your financial support is the oil that helps to keep our parish lamps burning brightly! Best Wishes to Father Joseph Coda on his Birthday! Election Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 8

3 32 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 6, 2011 When we stand before the minister of Holy Communion, we bow our head as a sign of our reverence for the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The minister then says, The Body of Christ, The Blood of Christ. Those words proclaim that the consecrated bread and the consecrated wine are the living presence of Jesus Christ. God gives himself to us, so that we might be united with him. SPECIAL SERIES ON THE MASS This is the sixth of a series of articles designed to help us grow in our appreciation of the Mass, and to help us prepare for the coming changes in the liturgy. Previous articles may be found on our parish website (sjcnj.org) under bulletins. PART SIX: COMMUNION & SENDING If someone, who knew nothing of the Catholic faith and did not understand English were to come into church and watch the celebration of Mass, that person would conclude that we care a great deal about eating and drinking. The person would notice a table, the altar, occupying the central location in the building. The person would see bread and wine being carried to that table and being handled with respect and reverence. The person would see cups for wine and plates for bread. The person would watch people coming forward with hands outstretched to get something to eat and to drink Those words also proclaim that we too are the Body and Blood of Christ. As Saint Augustine said, we are what we receive. We are the body of Christ, the blood of Christ, we are the presence of the Lord in our world. By our Amen we affirm our belief in the Eucharist and we renew our Baptism, the sacrament that made us part of the Church, part of the Body of Christ. As we receive Communion, we should take advantage of the privilege to receive not only the host, but also the consecrated wine. By doing so, Communion stands out more clearly as a holy meal at which we eat and drink. We also respond to Christ s own invitation to take and eat to take and drink. The Communion Rite, the part of the Mass that we are considering, involves eating and drinking. In this part of the Mass, God returns the gifts of bread and wine that we brought forward earlier in the liturgy. But now, those gifts are consecrated. They are transformed into God s Living Presence. They are infused with God's life. In the silence that follows Communion, we express our personal thanks to God for the Eucharist. We also reflect on the fact that by sharing the one bread and one cup, we become one holy communion with God and with one another. The Communion Rite of Mass begins with the Lord s Prayer. In that prayer we ask our heavenly Father for our daily bread." The bread that we need to survive from day to day, and the bread that will bring us to everlasting life tomorrow. This time of silence ends as the priest prays the "Prayer After Communion." He asks that the Body and Blood of Christ that we have received may help us live as faithful Christians so that one day we may have a place of joy at God s heavenly table. We also ask our Father to forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. We seek forgiveness for our sins and the grace to forgive those who have sinned against us. For how can we welcome God into our life, if we are in sin? How can we become one holy communion with our brothers and sisters if we are holding anger or hatred in our heart? If Holy Communion is to be brought to the sick and homebound, the Special Ministers of Communion who will bring the Eucharist to those people, are sent forth at this time. After they have left, there is an opportunity for parish announcements. While the family of God is gathered, we share important "family news." The sharing of the sign of peace then follows. This is not a greeting but rather it a prayerful gesture by which we pledge that the Lord s gift of peace and reconciliation will flow through us out to others. The priest then blesses us and sends us to love and serve the Lord. We sing a final hymn of praise and then we go forth to imitate Christ s example of love and service in our daily life. We have heard Christ speak in his word. We have shared his life the Eucharist. Now we go out to bring him to the world. If we truly do what we are sent forth to do, the world is changed for the better. We then sing the The Lamb of God as the consecrated bread and wine are prepared for distribution to the people. When all is ready, the priest invites us to come forward to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Starting Sunday, November 27, that invitation will sound like this Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes way the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. Yes, we as Christians are concerned about what we eat and drink. We are especially concerned with the holy food and drink that make us one with God and one with our fellow Christians. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. As we process to the altar, we show unity as we sing the words of the Communion Song. Singing together at this moment reminds us that we are one in the Lord Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski 3

4 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS REMINDER FOR THIS WEEK TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9 NO CLASSES TARGET NEWS TARGET, our high school youth program for those in grades 9 through 12, sponsors a Hang Out Night that takes place each Thursday from 7 to 9 pm in the TARGET Room located in the rectory basement. CHILDCARE ON SUNDAY DURING MASS The Good News for Little Ones program, for children 6 months through 4 years of age, provides a safe and comfortable environment for children while their parents attend our 9 am or 10:30 am Sunday Mass. Good News for Little Ones takes place in the greenhouse classroom located in the Saint Joseph Lower School on Elm Street. LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN SUNDAY 9 AM MASS Consider encouraging your children, ages 4 and over, to participate in the Liturgy of the Word with Children. It takes place during our 9 am Sunday Mass. Just before the first reading, the children are invited to the lower church/mary s Chapel. There the children listen to a more child friendly translation of the scripture readings and hear a homily geared to their level of understanding. The children return to the upper church just before the Presentation of the Gifts. Parents are welcome to accompany their children. WE NEED YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES! The Saint Joseph School community is creating its very own Cook Book. Please help by submitting recipes for your favorite appetizers, beverages, soups & salads, breads, muffins, vegetables & sides, brunch items, pasta, pizza, main dishes, desserts, and of course, don t forget your secret family recipes! Please submit favorite recipes to: Christine Maron (cvmaron@yahoo.com ) or Jenn Hill (gnjhill@optonline.net). Or drop off your recipes to the parish office/rectory. Thank you for your support. 4 A LIFE-SAVING REMINDER! It's that time of year again, change your Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector batteries! Spread the news! If you don't have detectors, get them! They can save your life! A reminder from the members of Girl Scout Troop #1473 OUR BAPTISM PROGRAM We have a new parish baptism program. Its primary purpose is not so much to prepare parents to celebrate the day when the waters of baptism will be poured over their child, but rather to help parents reflect on the meaning of their own baptism and the Catholic Faith they wish to share with their child. Our baptism program has several components or gatherings. These gatherings are led by members of our parish who are excited to share their faith and the joys of parenthood with new Moms & Dads. Those who wish to have their children baptized at our parish should contact the parish office well before the fifth month of pregnancy so they can take part in the gatherings before the actual baptism. Please contact the parish office / rectory for more information, our program schedule, and registration forms. ( ) or (office@sjcnj.org). We are happy to announce that the Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated during our 5 pm Mass Saturday, November 12 & 19, and during our Noon Mass, Sunday, November 20. ANNULMENT INFORMATION An Annulment Information Evening is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2011, Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church, 88 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ, at 7:30 PM. A staff member of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide basic information about annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to begin the process of petitioning for an annulment. There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session. Pre-registration is not necessary, but for directions, please call the parish ( ) HOMILIES ON THE LITURGY Sunday, November 6, 13, 20 and 27, we continue our homilies on the Mass as we focus our attention on the new Roman Missal that we begin using November 27. This Missal contains a new English translation of the prayers of the liturgy.

5 STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES Each staff member has certain primary responsibilities. This list of responsibilities was first published in July. At the suggestion of the Parish Pastoral Council, we are reprinting this listing. The religious services and obligations that are the responsibilities of the three priests are assumed to be theirs and are not listed below. Father Raul has primary responsibility for Centering Prayer, Lenten Small Sharing Groups, the Neo-Catechumenal Way, and the scheduling of priests. Working with Father Roy, he is responsible for marriage preparation. Working with Heath Winborn, he is responsible for the Adult and Junior Mass Servers, and Art & Environment in the church. Working with Fr. Tom, he is responsible for the Liturgy of the Word with Children. Father Roy has primary responsibility for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Bible Study, the Legion of Mary, the Readers/Lectors, the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, the Ministry to the Homebound, the Nursing Home Ministry, the Sacristans, the Knights of Columbus, and all areas that come under Social Concerns such as the Food Drives, Respect Life, etc. Mrs. Colette Vail has primary responsibility for Saint Joseph School, and for various social activities connected with the school such as Breakfast with Santa, the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Working with the priests, she is responsible for School Religious Services. Working with Heath Winborn, she is responsible for the PTO, Fundraisers, the Girl Scouts, Daisies, and Brownies. Mr. Anthony Armando has primary responsibility for Religious Education, the TARGET Youth Program, the Confirmation Preparation Team, the New Energies Initiative, and the Youth Protection Program (Protecting God's Children). Working with Arlene Kennedy, he is responsible for Reconciliation Services for those in the Religious Education Program. Mrs. Arlene Kennedy has primary responsibility for First Penance Preparation, First Communion Preparation, Confirmation Preparation, Good News for Little Ones, and Moms, Pops & Tots. Mr. Heath Winborn has primary responsibility for those areas dealing with the parish property and the maintenance and custodial staff. He is also responsible for the Aramaic Friday School, Men's Basketball and the AA Group. Mr. Monroe Quinn has primary responsibility for the Adult Choir, the Children's Choir, the Cantors, Liturgical Musicians. Working with Father Roy and Fr. Tom, he is responsible for the Music Committee. Fr. Tom has primary responsibility for the Parish Staff, the Parish Pastoral Council, the Parish Finance Council, the Buildings & Grounds Committee, the Ushers, Cub & Boy Scouts, the Interreligious Fellowship, the Cornerstone Retreat Program, and the Leisure Club. Working with Heath Winborn, he has responsibility for the Saint Joseph Athletic Association. Working with Anne Annunziato he has responsibility for the Baptism Preparation Program. 32 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 6, A CORNERSTONE REFLECTION by Phil DeRosa I experienced the power of the Saint Joseph Cornerstone Retreat Program five years ago at a time when I was seeking a greater relationship with God. I was not disappointed! Just one of the many wonderful things about Cornerstone is that no matter what our age, occupation or background, we are all brothers in Christ and come together because of that common purpose. We are individuals who share a call to be true disciples of Jesus Christ. My own spirituality has been enriched by my involvement with Cornerstone. This experience has called me to greater goodness and service, a deeper faith and the opportunity to become more involved in our parish ministries. My hope is to give back, even in a small way, the many blessings I receive from being a part of Saint Joseph Cornerstone community. I always felt connected with the church. Cornerstone and my Cornerstone brothers help to strengthen that faith on my life's journey with Jesus Christ. A FUNDRAISER FOR RESURRECTION SCHOOL HONORS SAINT JOSEPH PARISH The Tenth Annual Harvest Festival fundraiser for Resurrection School in Jersey City will be held Thursday, November 17, at 6 pm at the Casino in the Park located in Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ. This inner city school is sponsored by the parish of the Resurrection, which we have been assisting for many years. During the dinner, a VISION OF PEACE AWARD will be presented to Phil DeRosa, the Chairperson of our Parish Pastoral Council. Phil will be accepting this award on behalf of the Council and our entire parish. Tickets to the event are $75 per person; a table of 10 is $700. For complete information and to make reservation for this dinner contact Joan Murray ( ) or (joanfmurray@verizon.net) by November 8. Checks for the dinner may be sent to Harvest Festival, 770 Lotus Ave., Oradell, NJ PARISH MEETINGS THIS WEEK The members of Parish Pastoral Council will meet Monday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 pm in the parish office/rectory. The members of Parish Finance Council will meet Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 pm in the parish office/ rectory.

6 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ The Gospel is the Good News about Jesus. The Gospel Reading for today is from Saint Matthew, Chapter 25 verses 1 to 13. Jesus tells us a story about ten virgins who were bridesmaids at a wedding. Together they were going to meet the bridegroom. Five girls were wise and brought extra oil in oil jars to refill their lamps. The other five girls were foolish and did not bring extra oil The bridegroom was late and all the bridesmaids fell asleep. When the bridegroom arrived, the wise bridesmaids refilled their lamps with the extra oil. They lighted them and went to meet him. The other five girls, who did not have extra oil, were not ready. The door was locked and they were not allowed into the celebration. Jesus tells us this story so that we will be ready for him when he comes to us. If your heart is empty and dark without love, Jesus will not take you to heaven to be with him forever. But if you have love for God and others, Jesus will bring you into heaven to be happy with him forever! 6 NOTE TO PARENTS The Liturgy of the Word with Children takes place at our 9am Sunday Mass. During that Mass the younger children are sent forth just before the First Reading and go to the lower church/ Mary s Chapel for their own celebration of God's Word. The readings, homily, songs and prayers are geared to their understanding. The children return before the presentation of the gifts to continue the celebration of the Liturgy with their families. We want God's Good News to be exciting for the younger members of our parish family. You can contact us at (kids@sjcnj.org) NOTE TO KIDS Be sure to use your special envelopes in the Sunday collection. You can get extra envelopes during the Liturgy of the Word with Children COMING NEXT WEEK Jesus tells us to use gifts God gives us! Compiled by the Liturgy of the Word with Children Committee