Saint Joseph. Roman Catholic Church. March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday

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1 Saint Joseph HOLY WEEK Triduum & Easter Schedules p. 3 Rice Bowls Due 3/30 Photos of Holy Land p. 6 Roman Catholic Church Oradell/New Milford, NJ March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi DEACON: George Montalvo PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. George M. Reilly MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm DAILY Weekdays 7:00 am & 8:30 am Saturday 8:30 am 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. Sick/Homebound/Hospital Call the Parish Office. Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Contact the Parish Office. PARISH REGISTRATION Contact the Parish Office. Office Location Phone Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford religioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org Saint Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org the greenhouse-prek 305 Elm St., Oradell vailc@greenhouseusa.org greenhouseusa.org Office Hours: Parish: Mon.-Fri.: 9 am 5 pm; Rel. Ed.: Mon Thurs.: 9:30 am 5 pm (Also by appointment.)

2 Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am am 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm Monday 7:00 am 8:30 am Tuesday 7:00 am 8:30 am Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am Thursday 7:30 pm Friday 9:00 am 3:00 pm 7:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am 8:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am am UC 10:30 am MC 10:30 am Gym 12:00 pm UC 12:00 pm MC BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread and Wine for the week of March 29, 2015 was donated for a Special Intention for the Family of Flor Alto. SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ March 28, 2015 Mr. & Mrs. Mana Santana D Mello March 29, 2015 People of the Parish Walter Cheshko Angela Micciche Sophie Jacura Gregorio & Crescenciana De Luna March 30, 2015 Vincinte Chu Warren Tuohy March 31, 2015 Mrs. Moeslinger William Joseph Mooney April 1, 2015 Jo-Ann Verrier Jess Alto (12th Anniversary Remembrance) April 2, 2015 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s Last Supper April 3, 2015 Good Friday Morning Prayer (No Mass Today) Celebration of the Lord s Passion Living Stations of the Cross April 4, 2015 Holy Saturday Morning Prayer & Blessing of Food People of the Parish (Easter Vigil) April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord People of the Parish Felice Bartolomeo Deceased Members of the Corbett & Dabrowski Families Violet Guion Marie Roeltgen Courtney Jensen Deceased Members of the Piazza Family 2 PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: Ralph Mastrangelo, Chuck Giancola, Kevin Erben, Lewis Scrivani Let us remember those who have recently died: Jane Comerford, Bernadette Murphy, Maria Luisa Deustya, Mary Ennis, Doris Sanders Let us remember those serving in the military. Sunday Collection for Week of March 22, 2015 Basket ParishPay TOTAL $8,222 $3,844* $12,066 * Monthly ParishPay contributions remain the same but are divided into five weeks, instead of four, for the month of March. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Pilate again said to them, Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him. MARK 15:12-13 Jesus told us whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me. Every day we are presented opportunities to help someone. Every day we have the opportunity to see the face of Jesus in others and be the face of Jesus to others. Pray for the courage to stand up for those in need of our help. YOUR RICE BOWL DONATION DUE MARCH 30 The money you save through your Lenten sacrifices for the Catholic Relief Services program Operation Rice Bowl is NOW DUE to the Saint Joseph Religious Education Office. Please convert your donation to a check made out to Saint Joseph Church/Operation Rice Bowl do NOT return actual rice bowl boxes or coins and drop your check off at the Parish Office at 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ. Thank you! PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Good Friday, April 3 Saint Joseph Parish Staff Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler.Parish Trustees Deacon George Montalvo... Dir. of Religious Education Mrs. Arlene Kennedy. Sacraments Coordinator Mr. Monroe Quinn... Director of Music Mr. Tom Meli.. Facilities Director Mrs. Phyllis Vrola. Business Manager Mrs. Anne Annunziato.. Parish Secretary Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni... Vice Principal Mrs. Diane Hellriegel.. Dir. of Communications/ Bulletin Editor

3 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD ~ MARCH 29, 2015 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Some time between 381 and 384 Egeria, a religious sister who lived in what is today either Spain or France, made a pilgrimage to the biblical lands. Part of the diary she kept of her experiences, later copied into a manuscript by the Benedictine monks of Italy s famous Monte Cassino monastery in the eleventh century, has survived and was rediscovered by historian and archaeologist G. F. Gamurrini in After relating her extensive journeys through Asia Minor, the Holy Land and Egypt, Egeria described in considerable detail how the Christians of Jerusalem worshiped during Holy Week. Even though today s Palm Sunday Masses are the longest Sunday ones of the year, they are very short compared to the long and strenuous hours of worship of early times. Palm Sunday in ancient Jerusalem began, as usual, with a Mass that started even before daybreak at what was called the Martyrium ( testimony ), the Great Church that commemorated the place of the Lord s death on the cross. Later, after the customary prayers at the Anastasis ( resurrection ), the domed shrine separated from the Martyrium by a courtyard, there was a lunch break until, at one o clock, the people reconvened at the Eleona ( olive trees ) Church, part way up the Mount of Olives, where Jesus had prayed with his disciples the night before his crucifixion. Following prayers there, they processed to the top of the hill to the church that marked the site of Christ s ascension, the Imbomon ( high church ), where, at three o clock, they heard the gospel passage about Jesus s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Then, Egeria writes: everyone walks down, with the people preceding the bishop and responding continually with Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord to the hymns and antiphons. All the children, including those who are not yet able to walk because they are too young and therefore are carried on their parents shoulders, bear branches, some carrying palms, others, olive branches. And the bishop is led in the same manner as the Lord once was led. From the top of the mountain as far as the city, and from there through the entire city as far as the Anastasis, everyone accompanies the bishop the whole way on foot, reciting the responses all the while; and they move very slowly so that the people will not tire. By the time they arrive at the Anastasis, it is already evening. [V]espers is celebrated; then a prayer is said at the Cross and the people are dismissed. (continued above) 3 By contrast with this grueling ancient regimen, our modern celebration of Holy Week asks little. But it is all so beautiful and so important. I hope you will worship with us this week. The bulletin lists our schedule below. Living Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm in Upper Church Msgr. David Hubba GOOD FRIDAY PONTIFICAL COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND Every year, each parish in the United States takes up a collection on Good Friday, as designated by the Holy Father. This collection helps support the work of the Franciscans in the Holy Land. The money is used to care for the people and places of the Holy Land. This collection keeps Christianity alive in this area made holy by the life, suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please be generous. Lord, Jesus, help us to walk Your way of love. Lead us to serve Your people in love. Reveal to us the path to love, that all may know Your peace. Amen. Holy Land Franciscans PHOTOS OF THE HOLY LAND See photos of the Saint Joseph Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land led this past January by Fr. Roy Regaspi on page 6 of this bulletin.

4 SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION APRIL 1 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 12 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Wednesday, April 1, in Mary s Chapel from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Legion of Mary invites you to attend. Saint Joseph Parish will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Mercy chaplet followed by a short talk on Divine Mercy and the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Sunday, April 12 (the Sunday after Easter) starting at 2:00 pm in the Upper Church (and concluding at approximately 3:15 pm). LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3 The Living Stations of the Cross, presented by the young people of our Peer Leadership Team, directed by Anthony Armando, will take place in Saint Joseph s upper church on Good Friday, April 3, at 7:30 pm. All are welcome. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL SPRING SOCIAL & REVERSE RAFFLE APRIL 14 Everyone is invited to join in the fun on Friday, April 14 in the Saint Joseph School Gym (at 305 Elm Street, Oradell) when the Annual Spring Social and Reverse Raffle where the last name called is the big winner will take place. Admission is $15. BYOB. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Tickets for the raffle are $50 each (or 3 for $100). The last three tickets drawn win the largest prizes with the Grand Prize a $3,000 gift card. The first ticket drawn, and every 15th thereafter, will also win prizes baskets worth a minimum of $50. Raffle tickets and tickets to the Social are available at the Main Office of the lower school (305 Elm Street) or by contacting geraldine_wacker@yahoo.com You do not need to be present to win. INCLUSIVE FAMILY EASTER MASS APRIL 5 at 1:30 pm ST. JOHN, BERGENFIELD St. John the Evangelist, 29 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ, will host an inclusive family Mass on Easter Sunday adapted for individuals with special needs and/or gifts, their families and friends. Please contact Rosemarie Flood at or see the website sjrc.org for more information. SJS FLOWER SALE Saint Joseph School s 8th Grade Class will be selling hanging flower baskets, flats of impatiens, petunias, marigolds and more. Patio planter and herb gardens will also be available. Flowers will be delivered in time for Mother s Day! Order forms are available in the literature racks or at the parish office/ rectory or main office of the school. Any questions, please call Shannon Robertson at ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 15. BINGO & BASKETS SAINT JOSEPH SOCIAL CONCERNS APRIL 16 Join us for an amazing night out on Thursday, April 16 in the Saint Joseph School Gym (305 Elm Street, Oradell. Doors will open at 6:00 pm; bingo starts at 7:00 pm. Prizes include nine (9) Vera Bradley designer handbags and five (5) Coach bags. There will be a Tricky Tray, Door Prizes and a 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds will benefit St. Joseph School in Jersey City. Donation is $25 and will include admission, bingo cards with dauber, dessert with coffee, tea and soda. Guaranteed seating with advanced paid registration. Call Joanne at for tickets. Seating is limited so call today! BOY SCOUTS PASTA DINNER APRIL 25 Saint Joseph Boy Scout Troop 142 will hold a pasta dinner on Saturday, April 25 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Saint Joseph School Gym (305 Elm Street, Oradell). Dinner will include pasta, homemade meatballs, salad, water, soda and desserts. Adults are $8.00; children are $6.00. Dinners are also available for take-out. For reservations, please contact Mike at or Jay at Evening calls are preferred. 4

5 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD ~ MARCH 29, 2015 K of C BEEFSTEAK DINNER APRIL 18 FEATURING COMEDIAN BILL ERVOLINO If you missed the Saint Joseph Parish Beefsteak dinner, there is still time to buy a ticket (or reserve a table) for the Knights of Columbus Beefsteak Dinner on Saturday, April 18 from 7:00-10:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Coogan Hall, 199 River Road, New Milford. Bring your family and friends to feast on dinner with all the fixings by Nightingale Catering. Beer, soda and water will be provided; cash bar for wine and mixed drinks. Enjoy entertainment by Bill Ervolino, humor columnist for The Record and star of comedy clubs in the tri-state area. Tickets are $35 per person. Send your check to Frank DeBari, F.S., 120 River Road, New Milford, NJ Any questions, call Frank at MARCH 15, 2015 Brady Jameson Strom Child of Bryan & Jessica BLESS THIS HOUSE Fr. Roy is available to bless your home or to enthrone your image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Call Fr. Roy at to arrange a mutually convenient time in the evening for him to come to your house. K OF C 50/50 CASH RAFFLE FOR 8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIPS 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. With your help we can reach our fundraising goals and you will have a chance to win one of three cash prizes. Raffle tickets are only $20 each. The Raffle drawing will be held on Saturday, April 18, at 9:00 pm during our Beefsteak Dinner at the Columbian Club Hall at 199 River Road, New Milford, NJ. Winner need not be present to win. Contact Jeff Walters at or leave a message on the Council phone at LAST CHANCE! WEDDING ANNIVERSARY LITURGIES If you are celebrating five, twenty-five or fifty years of Christian marriage anytime during the year 2015, you are cordially invited to participate in the special anniversary liturgies celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. These Masses will take place on: April 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm (50 years) May 3, 2015 at 3:00 pm (25 years and 5 years) You MUST notify our parish secretary, Anne Annunziato, by April 1, so we can send your name to the Archdiocese. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE MARCH 20, 2015 Visit us on our websites: SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH: sjcnj.org SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL: sjsusa.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: sjcnjre.org MORE PHOTOS Caitlyn Fazio & Anthony Loew Watch our Easter Sunday bulletin for photos of the Lenten Parish Mission and our Saint Joseph Day celebration. Photos of these events can also be seen on our Parish Facebook Page at facebook.com/church.st.joseph Just scroll down. You don t have to be on Facebook yourself to see them. 5

6 SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ A VISIT TO THE HOLY LAND This past January members and friends of Saint Joseph Parish, led by our very own Fr. Roy Regaspi, traveled over 5,000 miles to walk in Jesus s footsteps in the place where it all began the Holy Land. Among the travelers were longtime parishioner Ray Potter and his brother Arthur. This was Ray s second trip to Israel; he visited it in 2003 with his dear wife Mary. As Ray puts it, both times it was fantastic to be able to put your hand on the place where Christ s cross once stood...to see the beautiful places...to learn new things about our faith. Ray mentioned that many of the sacred sites had great natural acoustics and Fr. Roy (who is a gifted singer) would often lift his voice in song. We suspect that many pilgrims who come to these holiest of places feel the same way! Fr. Roy spoke of the amazing perspective one gets when visiting the Holy Land how it brings the Gospels to life. You don t just read about Jesus. You see and touch the very places where the miracles took place. On this page Fr. Roy shares some of the trip s itinerary and a few of his own wonderful photos. In honor of Holy Week, take a moment now to walk with our pilgrims and remember the life, passion, death and resurrection of the one whom we celebrate and honor this Easter Sunday Jesus Christ, our Lord. 1. The Saint Joseph pilgrims (Fr. Roy center; Ray and Arthur Potter far right) at the Wedding Church at Cana; 2. An ancient synagogue in Capernaum; 3. The group sailing on the Sea of Galilee; 4. A tree from Jesus s time in the Garden of Gethsemane; 5. Walking the Via Dolorosa in Old Jerusalem the path Jesus walked carrying the cross; 6. An ancient road in Jerusalem; 7. Fr. Roy in the upper room of the Last Supper; 8. Kneeling before the Altar of the Crucifixion in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre which marks the place of Christ s death; 9. Fr. Roy kissing the Stone of Anointing where Christ s body was anointed before burial; 10. Built on rocks at the shore of the Sea of Galilee, the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter marks the spot where Jesus appeared after his resurrection to tell Peter, Upon this rock, I will build my church

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