Saint Joseph. Roman Catholic Church MASS SCHEDULE. HOLY DAYS as announced SACRAMENTS. PARISH REGISTRATION Contact Parish Office

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1 Saint Joseph Oradell/New Milford, NJ ASCENSION HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE p. 2 Roman Catholic Church YOUTH MINISTER POSITION AVAILABLE p. 4 May 6, 2018 PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Roy Regaspi Rev. Joseph Montes de Oca DEACON: GeorgeMontalvo PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. George M. Reilly MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 noon DAILY Weekdays & Saturday HOLY DAYS as announced Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary s Chapel Eucharistic Adoration First Wednesday of Month 9 am 5 pm in Mary s Chapel SACRAMENTS Confession: Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Baptism Contact the Parish Office Marriage Arrangements should be made with a priest at least one year in advance. Office Location Phone /Fax Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org Fax #: Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford Saint Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell the greenhouse (PreK) relgioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Contact Parish Office PARISH REGISTRATION Contact Parish Office Office Hours: Parish Office Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; Rel. Ed. Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm; closed Fri.; also by app t.

2 SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OUTSTANDING CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE MAY 10 MASS SCHEDULE Wed., May 9 7:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Thurs., May 10 ; ; 10:30 am; and 7:30 pm A NEW FACE Very Rev. Thomas Ciba (Fr. Tom), has been celebrating Sunday Masses and weekday Masses this past month. When Fr. Tom learned of Monsignor s health problems, he offered to help while Monsignor recovered from his surgery. Fr. Tom is a classmate of Monsignor Hubba and is recently retired. For the past nine years he was pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa parish in Jersey City; previous to that, he was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Nutley for twelve years. In Fr. Tom s own words he is happy to help in such a wonderful parish. Thank you, Fr. Tom! Saint Joseph School eighth grader Olivia D Ambrosio (center) was recognized at a special Mass and ceremony at the Archdiocesan Youth Center in Kearny as an outstanding graduate of Catholic schools. Shown with her are her parents, sister and SJS principal Dr. Paula Valenti (far right). We re very proud of you, Olivia! HUNDREDS ATTEND OUR PARISH MISSION Fr. Jerome Cudden, OP came back to the parish of his youth to give an uplifting, informative and moving Mission on The Three Stages of the Christian Life. Over 200 people attended each of the three nights of the Mission. 2

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Annulments (Part 2): Last week I described how to apply for a marriage annulment if the marriage took place in a Catholic setting or with Catholic approval. But what if a Catholic entered into a marriage outside the Catholic Church? Unless a Catholic gets the Church s permission for a marriage to take place in a non-catholic church or religion, or in a civil ceremony, the marriage does not enjoy Catholic recognition. (But see below the exception for marriages in Orthodox churches.) This means that if such a union ends in divorce, the former spouses may enter into a marriage that has Catholic standing after they obtain a Declaration of Nullity for Defect of Form. This is a decree issued by a Catholic Marriage Tribunal declaring that the previous ceremony does not count in the Church s eyes because the Catholic party failed to meet our requirement that marriages take place before an authorized priest and two witnesses. The decree can be obtained in a few days time. The petitioner applies through a parish priest, who will help fill out the required application and take down the sworn evidence of two witnesses, who verify the circumstances of the marriage. The petitioner also submits copies of his or her baptismal certificate, marriage certificate and divorce decree, plus a $75 processing fee. However, it is important to note that if a Catholic who is free to marry has a marriage ceremony, without permission, in one of the churches of the Orthodox tradition, even though the marriage is unlawful according to Catholic rules, it still qualifies as a valid marriage in Catholic law and is binding for as long as both spouses live. This is because the Catholic Church recognizes the validity of Orthodox sacraments and priesthood. Furthermore, baptized Catholics who leave our Faith and join another church by an act of formal membership are no longer obliged to observe the Catholic form of marriage. This means that our Church regards marriages they later enter into as binding for life. In these latter two cases, full-scale formal annulments are needed if there is to be a subsequent marriage in the Catholic Church. Any of our priests or Deacon George can help you with matters of Church marriage law. Just ask us. Msgr. David Hubba SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 6, FR. PETER PALMISANO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AS A PRIEST JUNE 3 You are cordially invited to join the parish community of Our Lady of Mount Virgin in congratulating Rev. Peter J. Palmisano on the 25 th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood for the Archdioceses of Newark, at a light afternoon reception immediately following the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church, Father Casserly Hall, 200 MacArthur Avenue, Garfield, NJ Fr. Peter s first assignment as a parochial vicar after his ordination was right here at Saint Joseph Church. He served at Saint Joseph from We extend our warmest congratulations to Fr. Peter! To help Our Lady of Mt. Virgin plan properly, please let them know if you will be attending the reception by sending your name, phone number, and number of people in your party to the above address NO LATER THAN May 28. (Or call ) SHARE YOUR MEMORY There will be a souvenir program of the event. If you would like to include your congratulations to Fr. Peter you can purchase a full-page for $200; 1/2 page for $100; 1/4 page for $50; Benefactor for $25 (50 characters including spaces); or Best Wishes for $10 (name only). Submission deadline is May 11. Send photos and copy (camera ready) to kskrups@aol.com Checks should be made payable to O.L.M.V. Call for more information. CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS CROSS OF PEACE FUNDRAISER JUNE 9-10 Members of Catholic War Veterans Fr. Washington Post #1710 will be at Saint Joseph Church during all Masses on the weekend of June 9-10 for their annual Cross of Peace Fundraiser to help all veterans including the disabled who reside at the New Jersey State Veterans Home in Paramus. 100% of your donations will be used for veterans needs at the home and for charities that help veterans. Veterans of the parish, men and women, are also invited to join the Catholic War Veterans. Members will be in the Harrison Street lobby with information and applications on the weekend of June 9-10, so please stop by after Mass to learn what the CWV does for our veterans and how you can join this truly unique organization. They will also be accepting your contributions at that time.

4 SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ YOUTH GROUP MEETS ON SUNDAYS AT 7:00 PM YOUTH MINISTER PART TIME POSITION AT SAINT JOSEPH We are now looking for a qualified individual to serve as a part-time Youth Minister in our high school youth ministry. A candidate must be a practicing Catholic, over 21 years of age, a college graduate, and have experience working with young people from 1318 years of age. Good organizational skills and a passion to involve young people in sharing their unique gifts with the larger community are essential. Prior church youth group experience (either as a member or as a coordinator) is a plus. Interested candidates should send resume and letter of interest to: Deacon George Montalvo at Saint Joseph Church, 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ or by to office@sjcnj.org (Kindly put Youth Minister in the subject line.) Saint Joseph Youth Group is meeting on Sundays in the Parish Life Center (268 Grove St., Oradell behind the Lower School) from 7:00 9:00 pm. If you are in grades 7-12 come and join us. Youth Group is a great way to meet new friends and to hang out with old ones too. This week we want to hear from you. What would you like to see your Youth Group do? What ways can your Youth Group help others? KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM St. Joseph Council No of the Knights of Columbus will award $1,000 scholarships to two (2) current eighth graders planning to attend a Catholic high school in the Fall of Eligible scholarship applicants must be registered with Saint Joseph Parish in Oradell (or Ascension Parish in New Milford). Selection will be based on criteria focusing on service to the church, school and community, and an esay on the values of the Knights of Columbus principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Completed applications must be returned to St. Joseph K of C Council and postmarked no later than Thursday, May 31, Winners will be notified in June to attend the award ceremony on June 22. Applications can be downloaded from the Knights website at For additional information, contact Jeff Walters at CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN Next week donations will be accepted for the Bishops Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. And 50% of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! Use your special parish envelope or make out your check to Saint Joseph Church and memo it CCC. To learn more, visit BOY SCOUT TROOP 142 PASTA DINNER To benefit Boy Scout Troop 142 Date: Saturday, May 12 K OF C 50/50 CASH RAFFLE FOR 8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIPS (SEE ABOVE) Time: 5:45 pm, following 5:00 pm Mass Location: Saint Joseph Oradell Lower School Gym Tickets: $10 Adults; $5 Children 12 and under Tickets will be sold after Mass. St. Joseph Council No of Oradell/New Milford is sponsoring a 50/50 Cash Raffle to raise $2,000 for our 8th Grade Scholarship Program. Each ticket is $20. 1st Prize is 50% of gross proceeds. The drawing will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 9:00 pm at the Council Hall (199 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646). Winner need not be present to win. Contact Jeff Walters at for tickets, or leave a message on the Council phone at PILGRIM STATUE AVAILABLE The Legion of Mary is pleased to announce that the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to those who wish to honor her in their homes. If you are celebrating a special occasion, experiencing a difficult situation, have a special intention, or would like to honor Our Lady, please call Veronica Ocello at or speak to a Legion member to have your name placed on the visitation schedule. The Statue will be brought to your home and remain in your home for a week. VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES: CHURCH: sjcnj.org SCHOOL: sjsusa.org RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org 4

5 Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm UC Monday Tuesday Wednesday 7:30 pm May 5, 2018 People of the Parish May 6, 2018 Kevin Devine Catherine Kim Susan & Anthony Navara Noral M. McNichol Elinore & Peter Maro May 7, 2018 Dymphna O Shea (Living) George Alto May 8, 2018 Rafael Bonilla Stanley Piersa May 9, 2018 Ann Marie Sweeney Teresa Angela Bernardi Gilda & James Moretti (Holy Day anticipated) SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 6, 2018 PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember all those who are ill: Monsignor David Hubba, Susan Prieto, Ethel Pedrick, Zenaida Almario Let us remember all those who have recently died: Fred Pedrick, John Neylon, Julia Kahak, Rev. Mark Ventura Let us remember those serving in the military. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends. JOHN 15:12-13 Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love? SUNDAY COLLECTION April 29, 2018 April 30, 2017 BASKET $7,805 $6,253 ELECTRONIC GIVING $4,657 $4,851 TOTAL COLLECTION $12,462 $11,014 Thursday 10:30 am 7:30 pm Friday Saturday 3 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm May 10, 2018 The Ascension of Our Lord People of the Parish Lilia Villena Son Saint Joseph School Mass (All are welcome.) Debbie O Brien May 11, 2018 Aileen Novak Anna Rudo (1 st Anniversary) May 12, 2018 Patricio J. Fernandez (8 th Anniversary) People of the Parish May 13, 2018 Lucille Casella Felice Bartolomeo Courtney Jensen Margaret Schatz Catherine Kim BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS The bread & wine for the week of April 29, 2018 is offered in loving memory of Gilda & James Moretti s 75 th Anniversary as requested by Michael & Ann Moretti. 5 ANNIVERSARY LITURGIES Warmest congratulations to the following couples from Saint Joseph Parish who are celebrating a special wedding anniversary this year: 25th Wedding Anniversary Jeanette & Joseph Carrier 50th Wedding Anniversary Jean & George Cabany Carol & Edward Miller Louise & Richard Tandy Gail & George Fabiano Our Silver Anniversary couple was acknowledged at a special Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart last Sunday; our Golden Anniversary couples will be honored at a special Mass this Sunday. Saint Joseph Parish Staff Parish Trustees..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council.Mrs. Teresa Glenn Dir. of Religious Education.Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music..Mr. Monroe Quinn Youth Minister Mrs. Donna Cirino Facilities Director...Mr. Tom Meli Business Manager...Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Parish Secretary...Mrs. Geraldine Carolan Principal of Saint Joseph School Dr. Paula Valenti Dir. of Comm./ Bulletin Editor...Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

6 SINGLE PARENT SUCCESS MAY 16 The Archdiocese of Newark s Family Life Office is sponsoring a special event to honor single parents on Wednesday, May 16 from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Ave, N. Caldwell, NJ. If single parenting leaves you feeling overwhelmed or inadequate some days, or overlooked in terms of your needs, join Loyla Louvis from Mothers in Training, LLC. for an insightful look at five strategies every single parent should know. Loyla Louvis is a parenting coach, a mentor, a public speaker, and last but not least, a mother and wife. If you are a single parent, were raised by a single parent, are a grandparent raising children or have ever been a single parent, you are welcome to come! Babysitting and food provided. Free of charge! You must RSVP to or by to Lauren.Egan@rcan.org SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL 45 TH REUNION CLASS OF 1973 AUGUST 4 Calling all members of the Class of We d like to hear from you for our reunion on August 4, 2018 to be held at the Bacari Grill in Washington Township. For anyone counting backward, this would be for alumni born during 1959 and a few born in the latter part of Anna Preziosi at stjoes1973reunion@gmail.com at for more information. CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Thank you for your generous support of last week s Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strengthen the Church at home and ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. If you missed the appeal, it s not too late to give! Just visit nationalcollections and click on the How to Give link on the left. SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ ANNUAL LITURGY FOR THOSE WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE DIED MAY 11 The 31st Annual Liturgy for Those Whose Children Have Died will be held on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 pm at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ. All parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age are invited to attend with their families and friends. The name of each child is read during the Mass. Pre-registration is requested Contact Lauren Egan at or at MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT It is the season of New Life! Give new life to your marriage by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more information contact Mike and Janet Turco at or or njwwme@peoplepc.com Same low prices and selection as amazon.com Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to our parish. Just go to smile.amazon.com and select St. Joseph RC Church New Milford as your charity. You can use your existing Amazon account or, if you re a new user, easily create one. 6

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