Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Reconciliation / Confessions Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oradell / New Milford, NJ November 25, 2012 JOIN US AT OUR SECOND COFFEE TALK THE ADVENT OF CHRISTMAS TODAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 FOLLOWING OUR 12:30 pm MASS Discover the very special spirit of Advent by stopping by the lower school gym immediately after the 12:30 pm Mass. Cornerstone will be providing refreshments. Come hear from our very own Dr. Marianne Conway, Director of Religious Education, as to why Advent is her favorite holiday...even more than Christmas! EVERYONE IS INVITED. All ages. We hope you can join us for a wonderful start to a very holy season and a great new church year! Baptism Contact the Parish Office before the fifth month of pregnancy. Marriage Arrangements should be made with a priest at least one year in advance. Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry Call the Parish Office. Rev. Andrew Park, parochial vicar Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni Vice Principal of Saint Joseph School Sacramental Life Mass Schedule Sunday Mass Saturday 5:00 pm Anticipated Sunday 10:30 am 12:30 pm Daily Mass Weekdays and Saturday Holy Days as announced in the bulletin Pastoral Staff R e v. T h o m a s B. I w a n o w s k i, pastor Rev. George M. Reilly, pastor emeritus Mr. Heath Winborn Director of Operations Mr. Monroe Quinn Mr. Anthony Armando Director of Music Youth Minister Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the Month 9:00 am - 5:30 pm in Mary s Chapel Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary s Chapel Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Contact the Religious Education Office. Parish Registration Contact the Parish Office. Office Location Phone Email Website Rev. Roy Regaspi, parochial vicar Dr. Marianne Conway Interim Director of Religious Education Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Sacrament Coordinator Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org Religious Education 300 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-1144 religioused@sjcnj.org sjcreligioused.blogspot.com Saint Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org the greenhouse-prek 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-477-8114 vailc@greenhouseusa.org greenhouseusa.org Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment Religious Ed. Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm / Fri. closed
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12:30 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10:30 am 10:30 am MC 12:30 pm November 24, 2012 Catherine Jacob November 25, 2012 People of the Parish Felice Bartolomeo Anthony Smith Sean Ryan Michael & Maria DiFoglio November 26, 2012 Anthony J. Perrone Hank Jabel November 27, 2012 David Roden Joan Checchia November 28, 2012 Philip McGough Tony Carnevale SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ November 29, 2012 James Winberry John Dabrowski A special remembrance in honor of his wedding anniversary November 30, 2012 Brendan Patrick Hodnett William Joseph Mooney Birthday Remembrance December 1, 2012 Vincent Armenio Dr. John Sonzoni, Jr. December 2, 2012 First Sunday of Advent People of the Parish Robert Klein The Giancola Family Sean Ryan Charles J. Dood PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: Rev. Arthur Humphrey Let us remember all those who have recently died. Let us remember those serving in the military. IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL The policy of the Saint Joseph Parish Pastoral Council regarding all appeals and donation requests made through our church is that they MUST first be approved by the Pastoral Council. Please submit any requests to pastoralcouncil@sjcnj.org Visit our websites: Parish: sjcnj.org School: sjsusa.org and greenhouseusa.org Religious Ed.: religioused.blogspot.com A GREAT WAY TO HELP OUR PARISH By signing up with Parish Pay, our electronic giving program, you can be sure that your weekly contribution to the support of our parish will always be received in a timely fashion and will not be affected by bad weather or vacation schedules. You can have your regular donation placed on your credit card or transferred from your bank account. Simply go to our parish website sjcnj.org and click on the box at the top right that says Electronic Giving. You will be given simple step-by-step instructions to plan your giving for the entire year. There is even a 24/7 phone number you can call with any questions. Saint Joseph is a dynamic and vital parish with over 50 fulltime employees and a campus comprised of seven separate buildings. We have an award-winning school, a thriving religious education program, and dozens of exciting ministries. We need your help to continue to maintain this level of excellence and to help Saint Joseph continue to flourish. We are very grateful for your continued support of our wonderful parish! Sunday Collection Week of November 11, 2012 BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread for the week of November 25, 2012 is offered In Loving Memory of Felice Bartolomeo, requested by Dominic & Anna Bartolomeo. The Wine for the week of November 25, 2012 is offered For the Glory and Honor of God. Basket Parish Pay Total Goal $9,459 $5,117 $14,576 $20,000 HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF COLLECTION Saint Joseph Parish collected $5,958 in the special emergency collection taken up at last Sunday s Masses. The funds will be distributed by the Archdiocese to help fund parish-based initiatives to help people affected by the devastating storm. 2
THE PASTOR S COLUMN FEAST OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 THANKFUL, MORE THAN EVER! Thanksgiving is always a time for giving thanks to God for all our blessings. But for me, and perhaps for you as well, this Thanksgiving weekend is a time for being especially aware and grateful to God for the blessings we just take for granted. Blessings like the fact that a room lights up when we hit the electrical switch; that hot water flows when we want to take a shower; that an adjustment to the thermostat brings the furnace to life; that the trees outside of our house are standing tall and not leaning again our property; that roads are passable and clear of debris; that the place we call home is still standing, dry, and inhabitable; that businesses, schools, and stores are open; that getting gas for our car does not require an hour or more wait; that mail gets delivered; or that phones, internet, and TV sets work. We are much more conscious of these easily overlooked blessings since Hurricane Sandy ripped them out of our life for days, and for other people for weeks, and for those people who lost their homes for many months. For me, there were two particular recent moments when I experienced an overwhelming sense of gratitude for simple things. The first occurred Sunday afternoon, November 4, when electrical power was restored to the rectory. The lights came on, the heat came up, hot water flowed, and our phones and internet started working once again. What wonderful gifts, I felt like it was Christmas morning! The other moment happened Tuesday, November 13. That day I accompanied my friend, Bob, to his home at the Jersey Shore. His house was still standing but was extensively damaged by water from the ocean and bay. The entire area was without running water, electrical power, natural gas, or heat, and access was very restricted. All morning we were busy throwing out everything from the flooded first floor of the house. We were tired, hungry, and upset by what we saw on the barrier island. In the early afternoon, I suddenly heard a voice from a loudspeaker announcing. "Hot food. Come get a hot meal. You can't work without energy." The announcement was from a Red Cross truck stopped at the corner. We joined our neighbors, who were also working at their devastated homes. Like us they had gathered to get something to eat. As I was getting a container of food from the volunteer in the Red Cross 3 truck I felt this profound sense of gratitude for the food and the kindness that was shown me. Never in my life did I think I would be in the position of standing beside a Red Cross Disaster Relief Truck. The simple meal I received made me simply grateful. As I write this, the thought struck me that we are all like people dependent upon the kindness of another. We all stand like people at God's Relief Truck as God lovingly gives us every good gift we have, and every good and loving person in our life. Hurricane Sandy did horrible damage but it did one small bit of good in my life. It has made me more aware and grateful than ever of the simple blessings I just take for granted. This Thanksgiving, I am more conscious than ever about thanks-giving and gratitude to God. Love, Father Tom Iwanowski NAME A ROOM AT THE PLC Last weekend, the Parish Life Center (PLC), a parish building located on Grove Street by the lower school was open for all to see the interior renovations made to the first floor. Everyone who visited was most impressed with the work that was done to make this historic parish property useable and beautiful. It truly is a gem that will provide a wonderful venue for parish meetings and events. There are now four rooms on the first floor in need of a name. When the rooms are assigned to different groups for various functions we want to be able to identify the assigned room by name. Certainly it would be easier to say, "You have been assigned the (n) room," rather than saying "You have the blue room on the right as you come in the main door." We would like each of the rooms to be named after a saint. If you would like to name a room after a saint and to do so in honor of your family or in memory of a loved one that would be wonderful. Each named room will be marked with a picture of its saint and a plaque acknowledging the donor. The Parish Finance Council has decided upon a suggested gift for the opportunity to choose a name for a room. The donations received will be used to replenish our Capital Fund. The Great Room has already been spoken for, but there are three more rooms waiting for a name. If you would like to discuss this naming opportunity please speak to Father Tom, our pastor, 201-261-0148.
WORKING TOGETHER TO SHARE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS What better way to prepare our homes and hearts for Christmas than to share our blessings with those in need through the Giving Tree, an annual tradition at Saint Joseph Parish. This year our Giving Tree will be helping families from Catholic Charities, families from the North Bergen area through Our Lady of Fatima Parish; Covenant House; and Several Sources. There is a Giving Tree located in the main entrance of the Church, with a second tree at the Harrison Street entrance. Please take a tag from the Giving Tree; purchase the requested gift; and place the wrapped gift, with the tag attached, under the tree the next time you come to Mass. (It is very important that you include the tag.) All Giving Tree Gifts need to be returned to the church no later than Sunday-December 9. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anne Annunziato, our parish secretary, at the parish office 201-261-0148. ST. PETER THE APOSTLE SENIOR RESIDENCE A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITY At half the cost of traditional assisted living facilities, St. Peter s Senior Residence is an affordable housing choice for many seniors. A congregate living community for seniors and persons with disabilities who wish to live independently but not alone, the facility is located adjacent to St. Peter the Apostle Church and Van Saun Park in River Edge, NJ, and offers residents individual private rooms, three daily homemade hot meals, daily social and recreational activities, 24 hour on-site staff, and beautifully appointed common areas, including a dining room, library, living room, sunroom, exercise and game room, and chapel. For more information or to arrange a tour, contact Tiffany Pryce at 732-635-1000 ext111 or visit stpetersresidence.org Our bulletin can also be found on our parish website: sjcnj.org SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ 4 TARGET DECEMBER EVENTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Sunday Night Meeting from 7:00-9:00pm in the Lower School Gym DECEMBER 14-15-16 TARGET CHRISTMAS TREE SALE: We need volunteers for our Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This is a great way to receive community service hours and get into the holiday spirit. You can sign-up at all TARGET events or by emailing Anthony Armando target@sjcnj.org SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 NEW YORK CITY TRIP: Our annual trip into New York City to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the Christmas season. We will begin with Mass at St. Patrick s Cathedral and then go to see the Tree at Rockefeller Center. We will also make stops at FAO Schwartz and the Toys R Us in Times Square. Permission Slips are available at all TARGET events. CHRISTMAS TREE AND WREATH SALE DECEMBER 14-15-16 The TARGET Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale is coming soon. We will be in the rectory parking lot on Friday, December 14, from 6:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday, December 15, from 9:00am-6:00pm, Sunday, December 16, from 9:00am-1:00pm. We have a great selection of Balsam, Douglas Fir and Fraser Fir trees ranging from 5-10 feet in height and are always of high quality. Please come support our youth ministry program and get a beautiful tree or wreath to help make your Christmas season bright. ST. FRANCIS GIFT SHOP FAIR The Christmas Fair at the St. Francis Gift Shop, 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, will be held through Sunday, December 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily (except Mondays). There are collectibles, toys, household items, religious gifts, clothing, delicious homemade baked goods, and much, much more...something for everyone on your holiday list! For more information, contact Sister Trinity at 201-568-0478. CORNERSTONE SPECIAL EVENT To our Cornerstone Family: You are cordially invited to our Joint Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 4 at 8:00 pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall on River Road in New Milford. Spouses are also welcome even if they have not attended a Cornerstone Retreat. Bring one of your favorite Christmas specialties and an ornament to hang on the tree. (Be sure to put your name and Cornerstone XXI on the ornament.)
FEAST OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 GOOD NEWS FOR LITTLE ONES NEEDS ADULT VOLUNTEERS Plans are in the works to reopen our popular childcare program for children ages 6 mos. to 4 years held during the and 10:30 am Sunday Masses in the lower school. We just need two more adult volunteers. If you would like to help provide a safe, comfortable environment for our littlest parishioners while their parents worship, please contact Arlene Kennedy at kennedya@sjcnj.org or at 201-261-1144. HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW PEW FRONTALS? To improve the usefulness of the first pews in our church, we recently installed matching solid red oak pew frontals equipped with padded kneelers and bookracks. Not only are they a beautiful addition to the church, they maximize our seating and allow our parishioners to worship in comfort. OUR CATHOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VATICAN II 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CATECHISM Fr. Tom Dente, Director of the Office of Divine Worship and chair of the task force on the Year of Faith for the Archdiocese of Newark, will be giving a presentation on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Andrew s Parish. He will share his insights into the nature of the Year of Faith by looking at the purpose and meaning of Vatican II and how the Catechism can help us grow in our belief. Come and spend some time renewing your commitment to Christ by learning about the Year of Faith! Call 201-666-5697 to register. Light refreshments will be available, but please bring your own lunch. ANNULMENT INFORMATION MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 7:30 PM Holy Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Road, Union, NJ A member of the staff 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 session. Pre-registration is not necessary, but for directions, please call the parish at 908-687-3327. 5 LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SJS SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR The deadline to order Saint Joseph School spirit wear is November 26. 20% of all purchases go directly to benefit our school. All ordering is ON-LINE. Simply visit KingsFundraising.com to place your order for delivery in time for Christmas. Your support of our school is greatly appreciated! Go to KingsFundraising.com, then to Find Your Fundraiser on the left, and click on Saint Joseph School to see the items enlarged and to place an order. KIDS CHRISTMAS NJ Along with the Oradell Rotary Club, Kids Christmas NJ invites you to enjoy the holiday season while helping those less fortunate at their annual event on Saturday, December 15 from 8:00 pm to midnight at the Blauvelt Mansion. There will be beer/wine, 50/50 raffle, light fare, dancing, and great memories! Tickets are $65 in advance/$70 at the door. Checks payable to KIDS CHRISTMAS NJ can be mailed to P.O. Box 35, Oradell, NJ 07649. For more information, call 201-657-4352. The proceeds will go to helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy as well as other local charities. NEWS FROM SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL OPEN HOUSE RESCHEDULED Due to the extreme weather conditions, SJR has had to reschedule their Open House for interested students and their families. It is now planned for Thursday, November 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW On Sunday, December 2, Saint Joseph Regional H.S., Montvale, will be hosting its annual Christmas Craft Show from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, showcasing the talents of over 100 juried crafts people and fine artists. Admission is $2.00. Children and senior citizens (65+) are free. NO STROLLERS PERMITTED. NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS All notices for the Parish Bulletin should now be sent to bulletin@sjcnj.org All other parish business should continue to be sent to office@sjcnj.org
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ Compiled by the Liturgy of the Word With Children Committee The Gospel is the Good News about Jesus. The Gospel Reading for today is from Saint John 18:33b-37. A King is a man who has great power and rules over people. A King can be good or bad. He can use his power selfishly to obtain what he wants and put his people after his own needs. Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. Jesus Christ is the King of Heaven. Like any King, Jesus could have used his power selfishly to obtain everything he wanted. Instead Jesus used his power to free people from sickness, from death, and from sin. He did not expect people to do things for him. Instead he lived as a servant to others. Jesus came to tell us the truth about God. He was sent to teach us how to live. He tells us to be kind to others and to help others when they need help. And until he comes again at the end of the world, he will reign in Heaven and sit at the right hand of God his Father. He is truly our King and if we listen to his voice and follow his example, we will live with God in Heaven forever. 6 MISSION OF THE WEEK Thanksgiving was this past Thursday, but today is still a good day to do some thanks giving. Be sure to say THANK YOU to your parents, grandparents, teachers, priests, and all people who do good things for you. Remember today to say THANK YOU to Jesus, our King, for making you part of his Church.