ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

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1 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ 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 September In memory of the 9/11 Victims Deceased Members Prior & Plinio Fam. Jack Aron and all 9/11 Victims Theresa Pawlo Hogan and Hoppe Families September Josephine Buglino Frances P. Gavin September Gerard Mabli Rose & Louis Elefante In Remembrance of Wedding Anniversary September Warren Tuohy Ophelia Tina Giorgio Birthday Remembrance September Joseph Donovan James Patrick Doris September Gerard Mabli Shirley O Brien September Dr. John J. Sonzoni, Jr. People of the Parish September Charles Flynn Grace, Philip & Robert Pasqualone John M. Serocke Patrick Gallo First Anniversary Remembrance Deceased of the Mammola Family A PRAYER FOR 9/11 God of Peace, bring your peace to our violent world, Peace in the hearts of all men and women And peace among the nations of the earth. Turn to your way of love those whose hearts and minds are consumed with hatred. God of Understanding, overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy, we seek your light and guidance as we confront such terrible events. Grant that those whose lives were spared may live so that the lives lost may not have been lost in vain. Comfort and Console us, Strengthen us in Hope, And give us the Wisdom and Courage to work tirelessly for a world where true peace and love reign among nations and in the hearts of all. Pope Benedict XVI Prayer Service at Ground Zero. April 20, NOTE: The Borough of Oradell will mark the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 with a Candlelight Memorial Service today, Sunday, September 11, at 7 pm at Memorial Field. All are invited. Father Tom, our pastor, and Heath Winborn, our Director of Operations, are on the program. PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: Bob Wissell, Rev. Arthur Humphrey Let us remember the those who recently died: Rev. Leonard A. Miodowski. Let us remember those serving in the military: May they be protected and return home unharmed. BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread and Wine for the week of September 11, 2011 are given In Loving Memory of Andrew J. Fallat, on his Birthday Remembrance, as requested by Susan & Doug MacAulay MASS BOOK IS NOW OPEN 2012 Mass Intentions are now being accepted. Bread and Wine Intentions for 2012 are being accepted Bread and /or Wine Intentions some dates are still available for this year. GIVING THOUGHT Today s Gospel is about forgiving those who have hurt us. When Peter asks Jesus if he should forgive his brother seven times, Jesus says not seven times but - seventy-seven times. In other words, an unlimited number of times. Perhaps, we can grow in our ability to forgive by looking at the word itself. Forgiving is made up of for and giving. Maybe the more generous we are in giving of our time, talent, and treasure to those in need, including our parish, the more we grow in our ability to offer forgivingness to others. We might conclude give and you will be more ready to forgive.

2 24 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 THE PASTOR S COLUMN NEW NEWS This past Tuesday, the teachers of Saint Joseph School gathered for a day of final meetings before the start of school, which began the following day. Mrs. Vail, the school principal, prepared a prayer service for the teachers based on the words spoken by God in the Book of Revelation "Behold, I make all things new." (Revelation 21:5) NEW AT OUR SCHOOL So many improvements have been made in our school over the past months that the principal felt that was the perfect phrase and appropriate theme for our prayer service. Things have been made new. Classrooms have been painted. Floors stripped and polished to a high shine. Blackboards have become white boards. Computers have been upgraded. Smart Boards have been installed. The gym looks like new. There is a new early childhood program for three and four year olds, called the greenhouse, where little scholars begin to blossom. There are several new teachers on staff. The returning staff has renewed enthusiasm and excitement. The PTO and Athletic Association are moving in a new direction. The school has a new logo, a new website, and a new weekly newsletter. And I could go on. Yes the principal was right, with God's grace, things are being made new. NEW IN THE MASS But is it is not only our school that is being made new. There are some changes coming in the liturgy that may make the Mass seem like new. As you know from the articles that have appeared in this bulletin and in our worship aid, starting Sunday, November 27, 2011, we will begin using a new Missal (the large red book used by the priest) at Mass. This Missal will contain the new English translation of the official, revised Latin text of the Mass. This new English language Missal is being introduced across the United States and in every country where English is used in the liturgy, for example, Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, Canada, etc. COMING CHANGES IN WORDS AND MUSIC This new translation will change many of the words spoken by the priest and also some of your responses. For example, beginning November 27, when the priest says "The Lord be with you," your response will be "And with your spirit." The new translation will mean that we will need to change the music used for the Gloria, Holy, Holy, and other parts of the Mass. Our Music Committee, after considering many possibilities, has chosen some wonderful musical settings for these parts of the Mass. PREPARING To help us prepare for the changes coming November 27, and also to help us grow in our appreciation and understanding of the Mass, our highest form of prayer, we will have a series of homilies on the Mass. These homilies will begin next Sunday, September 18, and continue through October. At the suggestion of the Archdiocese, we will have four homilies in November focused on the new Missal. The homilies on the Mass will not simply be informational, they will also help us to better pray the Mass. The more we understand the Mass, the more we pray the Mass, the more we grow closer to God and become those loving, joyful, hope-filled Christians the Lord calls us to be. HOMILY SCHEDULE Here is a schedule of homilies for the next few weeks. Sunday, September 18, 2011 Importance of Sunday and Community Worship Sunday, September 25, 2011 The Introductory Rites of the Mass Sunday, October 2, 2011 The Liturgy of the Word at Mass Sunday October 9, Columbus Day Weekend Homily focused on the readings. Sunday, October 16, 2011 Presentation & Preparation of the Gifts during Mass Sunday, October 23, 2011 The Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass Sunday, October 30, 2011 The Communion Rite & Dismissal Rite of the Mass Love, Father Tom Iwanowski IF YOU SING, BE SURE TO READ THIS! If you have a voice, if you want to give back to God, if you want to meet some nice people, if you want to grow in your appreciation of the Mass, then consider becoming part of our parish choir. For more information, please contact Monroe Quinn, our Music Director (quinnm@sjcnj.org) or speak to him after any Mass. VISIT OUR LOWER SCHOOL TODAY! After any of our weekend Masses, September 10 & 11, you are invited to visit our lower school on Elm Street. Come and see the changes that have taken place in your school! Be sure to see the new look of our gym. You are sure to be impressed.

3 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Classes Begin on September 18 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011/2012 TERM HAS BEEN FINALIZED AND CLASSES HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED IF NOT REGISTERED, PLEASE DO SO IMMEDIATELY NON-REGISTERED STUDENTS will not be admitted to Class If your child is not registered with a class assignment, you must report to the Religious Education Office before your child can attend class. Catechists and School Office Helpers are not permitted to admit a student to a class. This must be done at the Religious Education Office. Catechists Needed for 2011/2012 Term Our sincere and deepest thanks to all who have already responded to this request for catechists. However, there still remains a need for catechists. Without your help, we will not have catechists to teach these classes. Sunday Session Catechists are needed at these grade levels. Gr K - 1 Catechist Gr 1-4 Catechists Gr 2-3 Catechists Gr 3-2 Catechists Gr 4-3 Catechists Gr 5-2 Catechists Gr 6-2 Catechists ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ Tuesday Session Catechists are needed at these grade levels. Gr K - 1 Catechist Gr 2-2 Catechists Gr 3-2 Catechists Gr 4-1 Catechist Gr 5-1 Catechist As you can see, the need for Catechists is great. Please prayerfully consider responding to this need in our parish and help our parish children learn about our faith. We will prepare you for this special role of service and the teacher s guide you receive will give you detailed information to help you conduct your class. For detailed information about volunteering, please contact the Religious Education Office ( ). Opening day is approaching quickly, classes are being set up, please call as soon as possible. Thank you for considering this request. TARGET YOUTH GROUP NEWS HANG OUT NIGHT NEW DAY THURSDAYS TARGET Hang Out Night has returned from its summer break with a new meeting day Thursdays. Come join us to listen to music, play pool, catch up on things with friends, and pray together. Anyone in high school is invited to come. Stop by the TARGET Room in the basement of the Rectory on our NEW night-thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Hope to see you this Thursday, September 8! TARGET SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 KICK-OFF BBQ On Sunday, September 25, TARGET will start up its Sunday night calendar with a BBQ in the backyard of the Rectory from 4-7pm. We will cook up some burgers and hot dogs, while catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. We will also take a look at up coming TARGET events, play some games, and pray together. All high school students are invited to attend, invite a friend or two. We hope to see you there. GOOD NEWS FOR LITTLE ONES Begins September 18 Good News for Little Ones resumes next Sunday, September 18, during the 9 am and 10:30 am Masses. This program for Little Ones, 6 months through 4 years of age, provides a safe and comfortable environment for your child while you attend Mass. Good News is located in the lower level of the Brothers' Residence just behind the church on Grand Street. GOOD NEWS FOR LITTLE ONES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS To insure a quality program and a safe environment for these Little Ones, volunteers are needed to help care for the children. Interested adults, teenagers and students in grades 6, 7 & 8 wishing to volunteer to help look after the Little Ones, please contact Arlene Kennedy, the coordinator of Good News, at the Religious Education Office ( ). LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN DURING OUR 9 AM SUNDAY MASS Children from four years of age and older are invited to their own special celebration of God s Word Children attend the 9 am Mass, and then just before the readings begin, the children are invited to the lower church/mary s Chapel where they listen to a more child friendly translation of the readings and hear a homily geared to their level of understanding. They also join in song and in prayer. The children return to the upper church just before the Presentation of Gifts. Consider encouraging your child to participate in this wonderful program that helps them learn and celebrate the Liturgy of the Word. Parents are always welcome to accompany their child.

4 24 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 BIBLE STUDY AT ST. JOSEPH THE GREAT ADVENTURE! During the month of September, the Great Adventure Bible Series will once again start in our parish. For further information, please contact Pat Fakharzadeh ( ) or QUICK JOURNEY BEGINS September 29 This is an eight-part video based series that provides an excellent introduction and overview of the Bible from a Catholic perspective. This study makes the complexity of the Bible simple. Our class here at St. Joseph Parish will meet on Thursday evenings starting September 29 and will be completed before Thanksgiving. If you are interested in signing up for this or any of our other Bible series, contact Pat Fakharzadeh ( ) or (bible@sjcnj.org) to find out about space availability. MEN S CORNERSTONE, MEETING SEPT. 14 The next Men s Cornerstone Retreat Meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 8 pm in the basement of the rectory/parish office. All men who have made Cornerstone are invited to attend this monthly meeting to enjoy great camaraderie, spiritual renewal, and to plan for Cornerstone XX. An reminder with details of this meeting has been sent to all men on the Cornerstone list. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide all the men of Cornerstone on their journey toward the Cornerstone XX Weekend coming March 2324, Join us! We welcome all ideas to help make Cornerstone XX another outstanding experience. ARE YOU GETTING THE NEWSLETTER? Saint Joseph School now has a weekly NEWSLETTER and we would like to send it to you! Even if you do not have a child in our school, we are sure you would enjoy receiving this newsletter. It will keep you up to date on the good things happening at YOUR SCHOOL! Saint Joseph School belongs to all of us in the parish. To receive this newsletter, send a request to (newsletter@sjsusa.org) Your address will not be shared and you can unsubscribe at any time you wish.. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! PARISH WIDE DAY OF SERVICE STEWARDSHIP DAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 Look for more details in the coming weeks. A MESSAGE FROM FATHER ROY OFF FOR THANKSGIVING "I am now off for thanksgiving. " That does not mean I am off on vacation until Thanksgiving Day, but rather I will be away from the parish for a few weeks in order to join with my family and friends in the Philippines to rejoice and give thanks to God for the gift of priesthood. The priesthood in itself is a living image of the Sovereign Priest Jesus Christ. Whenever there is a newly ordained priest, the community of God rejoices since by the grace of God, there is another Christ, an alter Christus, formed after the heart of Christ. We give thanks to Almighty God for the grace He bestows on his servant as a priest. It is for this very reason that I humbly ask you to pray for me as I offer a Mass of Thanksgiving at my home parish in Camarines Sur, Philippines. I will also celebrate special Masses of Thanksgiving at the schools, institutions and seminaries I attended in the Philippines, and at the parishes where I was assigned as a seminarian. I will also have an opportunity to visit my family and friends whom I have not seen for some time. Know that I will remember you in my Thanksgiving Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. I ask you to please always remember all the bishops and the clergy, especially our seminarians, in your prayers that the Blessed Mother will always keep us in her maternal protection. But most of all, I urge you to join me in my prayers that God may give us the grace of vocations to priesthood and religious life from St. Joseph Parish. With my love and care, Father Roy FALL CRAFT FAIR IS COMING & THIRD ANNUAL CHILDREN S TRICKY TRAY It's time to start preparing for our Third Annual Children's Tricky Tray that takes place the day of the Craft Fair, September 24. This is a fun-filled event for the children while their parents shop at the Craft Fair. In preparing for this event, we are looking for any donations of new toys, games, sporting equipment, gift cards or anything else that a child would enjoy. If you would like to make a donation, you may drop it off directly at the lower school office or contact Lisa Kane ( ).

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