Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church New Mass Schedule Saturday, 5 pm Oradell - New Milford, NJ June 24, 2012 NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 1, NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINS Sunday 7 am,, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm Please Note The Mass Intentions will transfer to the new times. The Weekday and Saturday Morning Mass Schedule will remain the same. 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. Reconciliation / Confessions Saturday, 4 pm - 5 pm 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 Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of St. Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni Vice Principal of St. Joseph School Sacramental Life Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski, Pastor Rev. Roy Regaspi, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Park, Parochial Vicar Rev. George M. Reilly, Pastor Emeritus Office Location Phone Email Website 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 St. Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org Greenhouse-Pre K 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-477-8114 vailc@greenhuseusa.org greenhouseusa.org Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm or by appointment Mass Schedule Sunday Mass Saturday 5 pm Sunday 7 am 10:30 am 12:30 pm Daily Mass Weekdays 7 am Saturday Holy Days as announced in the bulletin Mr. Heath Winborn, Director of Operations Mr. Monroe Quinn, Director of Music Miraculous Medal Novena Mary s Chapel (Lower Church) Monday, 7 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the Month Mary s Chapel (Lower Church) 9 am - 5:30 pm Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contact the Parish Office Parish Registration Contact the Parish Office Mr. Anthony Armando Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Minister Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Sacramental Coordinator Religious Ed. Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm / Fri. closed
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ WELCOME FATHER ANDREW PARK OUR NEW PAROCHIAL VICAR Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am LC 12 noon Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10.30 am June 23, 2012 Theresa Santaniello June 24, 2012 People of the Parish Tony Carnevale Edward P. Carey, Jr. Theresa Santaniello Charles & Grace Dorso June 25, 2012 Katherine Lynch George M. Fabiano June 26, 2012 Anthony Barone The Costa & Lagomarsino Families June 27, 2012 William C. VanOst Patrick Cahill June 28, 2012 Thomas J. Gorey, Jr. Edward Dalton 12th Anniversary Remembrance June 29, 2012 Katherine Lynch Stephen Griffin June 30, 2012 Warren F. Tuohy Tony Carnevale July 1, 2012 People of the Parish Jennie Sobolewski Tony Carnevale BREAD AND WINE INTENTION The Bread for the week of June 24, 2012 is given in memory of Felice Bartolomer, a Birthday Remembrance, as requested by Dominic & Anna Bartolomer. The Wine for the week of June 24, 2012 is given In memory of Laura Rodriguez, as requested by her child, grandchildren and great grandchildren. MASS & BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT 2012 CALL THE PARISH OFFICE (201-261-0148) FOR AVAILABLE DATES 2 We are happy to welcome Father Andrew Park as the newest member of our parish pastoral staff. Father Andrew, whose family came from South Korea when he was 15 years old, was ordained in 2009. This will be his second assignment as a priest. He previously served at Sacred Heart Parish in Bloomfield, NJ. He is 37 years of age. PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: Geraldine Hay, Pat Carnevale, Thomas Barbagallo Let us remember the deceased: Paulette Ramirez Let us remember those are serving in the military. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER, ELECTRONIC GIVING Many members of our parish support our church by electronic, automated giving. Each month their contribution is transferred from their bank account or placed on their credit card. To find out more or to enroll please go to our parish website (sjcnj.org) and click on Parish Pay. OUR SUNDAY GIVING Our parish s main source of revenue is the Sunday and holyday collections. Therefore, each Sunday, we publish the amount of the previous Sunday collection. We also include the collection amount needed each week to ensure that the parish remains on a sound financial basis. We thank you for your support and hope that in light of our need, we encourage you to carefully consider your weekly contribution to our parish. Sunday Collection for the Week of June 17, 2012 Basket Parish Pay Weekly Total Goal $8,432 $5,750 $14,182 $20,000
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, JUNE 24, 2012 RECENT BAPTISMS AT OUR PARISH PASTOR S COLUMN GOOD-BYE & HELLO Last weekend, June 16 & 17, was Father Raul s Farewell Weekend. Father spoke at each of our Masses, where he expressed his thanks for the love and support he felt from the people of our parish for the past six years. There was an informal reception following each Mass where many parish members had the opportunity to express their personal thanks to Father Raul for his ministry and to wish him well. He will be missed by all of us at Saint Joseph Parish. Father Raul set off this past Wednesday, June 20, for his new assignment in the Diocese of Winona in Minnesota. Father Raul s new contact information appears below. Father Raul Silva Queen of Angels Parish 1001 E. Oakland Ave Austin, MN 55912 507-403-1888 padreraulsilva@gmail.com Max Edward son of Edward & Eileen Costello baptized Sunday, June 17 Luca Joseph & Delilah Nancy Children of Elizabeth Bertini baptized Sunday, June 17 For information about our parish baptism program, please contact Anne Annunziato at the parish office (201-261-0148) (office@sjcnj.org) A PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY O God our Creator, through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Father Raul receives a parting gift from grateful members of our parish. On the same day as Father Raul left us, our new parochial vicar, Father Andrew Park, arrived in the afternoon. That is how priestly assignments usually work. Someone leaves in the morning and his replacement arrives in the afternoon. It s a Good-Bye and a Hello separated by just a few hours. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (We encourage you to pray this prayer daily.) Please join me in welcoming Father Andrew Park to our parish. As you may imagine, it is not easy for a priest to leave one parish where he made a home and then go to a new parish where he does not know anyone. Love, Father Tom Iwanowski 3
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR 2012/2013 TERM REGISTRATION DUE DATE JULY 1 Current Students All of our currently registered students will be receiving their registration letters and forms. As we plan for the new term, we ask your cooperation by returning your family registration to The Religious Education Office by the stated due date of July 1. First Grade Students In order to receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, a student must have attended first grade religion classes. Anyone who attends a non- Catholic School and is going into the 1 st grade in September of 2012 must register for Religious Education. New Students New Student Registrations are being accepted. To enroll in the Religious Education Program, your family must be registered parishioners of St. Joseph Parish and present a copy of the child s Baptism Certificate. For information contact the Religious Ed Office (religioused@sjcnj.org) or (201-261-1144). Parish Registration All families enrolled in the Religious Education Program must be registered parishioners of St. Joseph Parish. If you are not registered with the parish, please call the Rectory (201-261-0148) to speak with one of the priests and register. Volunteers Needed to Staff the Religion Classes Volunteers are the heart of the Religious Education Program. Volunteers staff our classrooms and aid in overseeing the school buildings when class is in session. With close to 900 students in our program, you can only imagine the number of volunteers it takes to help make this program work. Without our volunteer staff we would not be able to offer our young people a quality program guiding them in the formation of our Catholic Faith. Whether you are the parent of a student or a caring parishioner who enjoys working with children, please take a few moments to prayerfully consider giving of your time and talents as a catechist. Remember, as you undertake this task, you are helping to give the Gift of Faith to the young people of our parish. If you would like further detailed information about volunteering, please contact the Religious Education Office at (201-261-1144). We invite you visit the new Religious Education Website for news, schedules, download forms and updates. (sjcreligioused.blogspot.com) ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ 4 THE IMPORTANCE OF PARISH REGISTRATION As you can tell from the article to the left, being a registered parishioner is important for enrollment in the Religious Education Program and preparation for the sacraments. Not only is Parish registration important for our families with children, it is important for the parish and for individuals. Registration is simple, just contact the rectory (201-261-0148) and make an appointment to meet with one of our priests. TARGET NEWS TARGET YOUTH GROUP THURSDAY NIGHT 7-9pm Teens in high school are invited to our weekly Youth Group night held in the Rectory Basement Meeting Room. Each week, we gather and have time to hang out, play pool, and listen to music. We also take time to share our faith, pray for one another and prepare for Mass by listening to the readings for the upcoming Sunday. Each meeting allows us to grow closer as friends and followers of Jesus. We hope to see you there. CANONIZATION PILGRIMAGE A RECOGNIZED OFFICIAL DELEGATION THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK NEW JERSEY MODERATOR: REV. ROY REGASPI The Filipino Delegation, under the leadership of Fr. Roy, invites you to join this Nine Day Pilgrimage to Italy from October 15 to 23, 2012. Be present in Vatican City, Rome, as Blessed Kateri Tekawitha, Mariane Cope and Pedro Calungsod are elevated to sainthood. Blessed Pedro Calungsod is a native of Cebu, Philippines. The fully escorted tour, with professional guides in all the major cities, will visit: Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Montecatini, Assisi and Pisa. For complete information & reservations contact Fr. Roy (201-261-0148 ext: 16) or (rbregaspi@gmail.com). HOW TO REPORT ABUSE The Archdiocese of Newark takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection (201-407-3256).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY What do we mean by religious liberty? Religious liberty is the first liberty granted to us by God and protected in the First Amendment to our Constitution. It includes more than our ability to go to Mass on Sunday or pray the Rosary at home. It also encompasses our ability to contribute freely to the common good of all Americans. What is the First Amendment? The First Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights states the following: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. What does shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion mean? This phrase, known as the Establishment Clause, started out as a prohibition on Congress either establishing a national religion or interfering with the established religions of the states. It has since been interpreted to forbid state establishments of religion, to forbid governmental preference (at any level) of one religion over another, and to forbid direct government funding of religion. What does prohibiting the free exercise thereof mean? This phrase, known as the Free Exercise Clause, generally protects citizens and institutions from government interference with the exercise of their religious beliefs. It sometimes mandates the accommodation of religious practices when such practices conflict with federal, state, or local laws. What did our first president, George Washington, say about religious freedom? : "If I could have entertained the slightest apprehension that the Constitution framed in the Convention, where I had the honor to preside, might possibly endanger the religious rights of any ecclesiastical society, certainly I would never have placed my signature to it; and if I could now conceive that the general government might ever be so administered as to render the liberty of conscience insecure, I beg you will be persuaded that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny, and every species of religious persecution." (Letter to the United Baptist Churches in Virginia, 1789.) ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, JUNE 24, 2012 5 Where are the roots of religious liberty? Religious liberty is inherent in our very humanity, hardwired into each and every one of us by our Creator. Religious liberty is also prior to the state itself. It is not merely a privilege that the government grants us and that can be taken away at will. What have Popes said about the issue? Blessed Pope John Paul II: [T]he most fundamental human freedom [is] that of practicing one s faith openly, which for human beings is their reason for living. (Address to Diplomatic Corps, 13 Jan. 1996) Pope Benedict XVI: [Religious freedom] is indeed the first of human rights, not only because it was historically the first to be recognized but also because it touches the constitutive dimension of man, his relation with his Creator. (Address to Diplomatic Corps, 10 Jan. 2011.) and The distinction between Church and State, between God and Caesar, remains fundamental to Christianity. (Deus Caritas Est, No. 28.) The Church has a proper independence and is structured on the basis of her faith as a community which the State must recognize. Why does the mandate to cover contraceptives, including abortion-causing drugs, violate religious liberty? In short, it is the element of government coercion against conscience, and government intrusion into the ordering of Church institutions. This is not a matter of whether contraception may be prohibited by the government. This is not even a matter of whether contraception may be supported by the government. Instead, it is a matter of whether religious people and institutions may be forced by the government to provide coverage for contraception or sterilization, even if that violates their religious beliefs. (Oral Testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Feb. 28, 2012.) The vast majority of Catholics practice artificial birth control. Some argue that the church is out-of-step with modern family realities? Again, the issue isn t whether individuals practice artificial birth control. Our teachings may not be popular, but that doesn t mean that the State can force us to violate our own teachings in our own institutions. Aren t you making too much of this issue? Religious liberty is a cornerstone of our democracy. The HHS mandate fundamentally alters the fragile balance between government and religious groups created by the framers of our Constitution. The same First Amendment that protects religious freedom protects freedom of the press. We wouldn t stand for the State telling newspapers or news programs what to write or whom to interview.
ST. 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 St. Luke Chapter 1:57-66, 80 When we were born the first thing that our parents did was to think of what our name would be. Whether we would be named after our mother or father, or after a relative or friend, or maybe after a saint or some famous person. In today s Gospel, we learn about John the Baptist. He did not get his name from his parents. He got his name from God. God told his parents that he was to be named John which means God is gracious. God wanted his name to be John because John the Baptist was meant to do great things. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL KIDS STARS OF ST. JOSEPH Summer Performing Arts Camp Attention all students entering grades 4-8 in the Fall. Saint Joseph Parish is offering its first Summer Performing Arts Camp the week of August 13 through 17 from 9 am to 12 Noon at Saint Joseph School on Elm Street. Real theater and music professionals will teach you songs from the hit musicals Godspell and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. You will also play improv games from the hit show Whose Line Is It Anyway?. During the camp, students will explore the basics of singing, acting and dancing. No Prior experience is necessary. Camp will conclude with a small presentation on the August 17. Enrollment is limited so register now! You can also register online by visiting our website (sjcnj.org) and clicking on Newest News. Tuition is only $100 for the entire program. If you have any questions, you can contact us at (summercamp@sjcnj.org). This is a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy before school starts. Note: Registration Deadline is June 30. IMPORTANT MESSAGE Today is the last Sunday that we will celebrate The Liturgy of the Word With Children. The Liturgy of the Word with Children Committee wishes everyone a happy and healthy summer. Have fun and stay safe. We will see you after Labor Day. God told his parents to name the baby John. Therefore the baby was named John the Baptist. MISSION OF THE WEEK I will ask my parents about how I got my name and whom I am named after. 6