Saint Joseph ROMAN CAHTOLIC Church 973-383-1985 Schedule of Masses Weekdays Monday and Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Saturday (Vigil) at 5:00pm Sundays, 9:30am (Community Center) 11:30am and 6:00pm Misas en Espanol Segundo y tercer lunes Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00pm-4:30pm Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage & Personal Appointments Please call the Parish Office SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
Our Parish Family is Served By Weekly Mass Intentions Father ST Sutton, Administrator 973-383-1985 - FatherSTS@gmail.com Father Edward Davey, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Gerald Hanifan Deacon Alfred Kucinski Deacon Thomas Zayac Deborah Henegan, Director of Faith Formation (Elementary) 973-383-8413 - dehstjoesred@yahoo.com Sarah Samanns, - Director of Faith Formation (High School) 973-940-0223 - sarahsamanns@outlook.com Kelly Dachisen, Director of Music Ministry Anne Lundgren, Office Manager 973-383-1985 - stjoseph727@yahoo.com Karen Glowatski, Office Assistant 973-383-1985 - stjoseph727@yahoo.com Michael O Connor, CPA, Parish Financial Administrator TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH Dorothy Bosi George Hayek Saint Joseph Regional School 20 Jefferson Street - 973-383-2909 Mrs. Patricia A. Klebez, Principal WEEKLY REMEMBRANCE The Sanctuary Lamp which burns near the tabernacle in church is the reminder of our Lord s presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, will burn in loving memory of: Catherine & Joseph Marone May they now be resting in the peace of the heavenly kingdom! The altar bread and wine, which will become the Holy Body and Precious Blood of our lord, is given in loving memory of : John Dyer by a very close and dear friend. May he also be resting in the joy of God s presence! Saturday 5:00pm John Dyer September 19 th Rose Vesper Sunday 9/20 Monday 9/21 Tuesday 9/22 Wednesday 9/23 Thursday 9/24 Friday 9/25 Saturday 9/26 Sunday September 27 th 26 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30am 11:30am 6:00pm 5:00pm 9:30am 11:30am 6:00pm Josie Vaughan Harold Gibson Dan Coranoto Margaret Reynolds Donald Verge Sr. Frank Brown Sr. Alexandra Milmoe Special Intention Father Jude Murphy, OFM Bernadette Sciamsi Potenza Casella Andrew G. Major Jr. Francisco & Emilia Alonso Intention of Rosie & Jerry Woodring Herman Lanterman Pauline Pompilio Carmela & Salvatore Giacino Francis & Stella Covel Dan Coranoto Cynthia Mangino Intention of Tom Savacool Arnold George Ann Lambro Claire Yawit Special Intention Oremus pro invicem Let us remember in our prayers the following members of our parish family: Karen Morrison, Rosemary Woodring, Kerri Knight, Pat Fitzpatrick, Nancy Huff, Ken Sussmann, Mary Benziger, Nancy Pyne Bliesath, Margaret Fitzmaurice, Ann Martin, Jessica and Hannah Joseph, Karla Coombs, Laurie Gallant, Dorothy Bosi, David Olson, Marlene Fierro, Carmen Sanchez, Bill Matulewicz, Kathleen Lawn, Bill Bender, George Towle, Isabella Rincon, Beth Wetherill, Kathie Looney, Karen Glowatski, Denise Lorber, Cathy VanBruinisse, Elizabeth Nenning, and Jessica Kirby, may the Lord continue to bless them in health in mind and body. Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 20, 2015
Sacraments & ministries The Sacrament of the Sick Anyone preparing for surgery, the elderly, the chronically ill, may receive this Sacrament. It is usually celebrated at a weekday Mass or at home. Please call the Rectory Office. The Sacrament of Baptism First and Third Sundays of the month (please note there are no baptisms during the Lent Season). To scheduled a baptism, please call Deacon Al and Cathy Kucinski at 973-383-4158. The Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Please call the Rectory Office. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturdays 4:00-4:30pm (or anytime by appointment) Ongoing Faith Formation The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A) is the process by which adults (and children who have reached the age of reason) are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. If you or someone you know would like to inquire about becoming a Catholic or receive their Sacraments please call Deacon Tom & Joanne Zayac at 973-300-4758. Adoration and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament The First Friday of the month from 12:30-3:00pm The Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays after the Mass Friends of Bill Meet every Monday & Thursday at 12:00 Noon (Parish House) Pregnancy Assistance Center Free tests, caring and confidential help call 1-800-395-HELP. Post Abortion Healing and Reconciliation Project Rachel 973-777-8818 Ext. 269 Email: Rachel@patersondiocese.org Adoption Services Adoption@CatholicCharities.org movie night The Squires will be holding our 2 nd m o v i e n i g h t o n S a t u r d a y, September 26 th in the Parish House. We will be showing 23 Blast, a very inspirational movie about a high school football player who loses his sight and then guided by his faith rejoins the team and plays at a high level. Show time will be 7:00pm. We will serve popcorn and water and invite anyone interested to join us. The event is free, but donations are accepted. We request anyone interested in joining us to please send an email to thefamily1@ embarqmail.com confirming the number of participants so that we can have enough space and food. Come join us! One can at a time Just a reminder that Saint Joseph Church s Pantry now collects food each Sunday of the month. Father has asked that each parishioner bring at least one can of food with them when they come to church, so that those in need will not have to go without. This week s events Monday, September 21 12:00pm Friends of Bill at the Parish House 4:05-5:20pm Religious Education Class (School and Parish House) 6:50-8:05pm Religious Education Class (School) Tuesday, September 22 1:00-2:00pm Legion of Mary (Parish House) 4:05-5:20pm Religious Education Class (School) Wednesday, September 23 7:00pm R.C.I.A. (Parish House) Thursday, September 24 12:00pm Friends of Bill (Parish House) Friday, September 25 7:00pm Town Hall Meeting (Community Center) Saturday, September 26 50/50 Tickets at the 5:00pm Mass 7:00pm Squires Movie Night Sunday, September 27 50/50 Tickets sales after all Masses 9:30am Mass, Catechetical Sunday Hospitality ( Coffee And ) after 9:30am Mass 10:30am Confirmation Class (School/Parish House) 2:30pm Spanish Mass (Misas en Espanol) Weekend readings September 27, 2015 Numbers 11:25-29 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Family bowling night 4 th Annual George Flynn Memorial Family Bowling Night Saturday, October 17 th, 6:00-8:00pm at Sparta Lanes. $10 per person (includes shoe rentals). Sponsored by Don Bosco Knights of Columbus. All proceeds to benefit Prostate Cancer Research. Keep Dad in the Game. Space is limited, call Linda Flynn now to reserve your lanes at 973-383-5203.
Eagle scout project at saint joseph church This past week, one of our former altar servers and graduate of Saint Joseph School, Eagle Scout-prospect Jack Ryan approached me about doing his eagle project in our church. We had a conversation about his ideas and he decided that he would like to build a more suitable baptismal area in our church. According to the United States Conference of Bishop s document entitled Built of Living stones: 66 The rites of baptism, the first of the sacraments of initiation, require a prominent place for celebration. 89 Initiation into the Church is entrance into a Eucharistic community united in Jesus Christ. Because the Rites of Initiation of the Church begin with baptism and are completed by the reception of the Eucharist, the baptismal font and its location reflect the Christian's journey through the waters of baptism to the altar. This integral relationship between the baptismal font and the altar can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, such as placing the font and altar on the same architectural axis, using natural or artificial lighting, using the same floor patterns, and using common or similar materials and elements of design. 67 The location of the baptismal font, its design, and the materials used for its construction are important considerations in the planning and design of the building. It is customary to locate the baptismal font either in a special area within the main body of the church or in a separate baptistry. Through the waters of baptism the faithful enter the life of Christ. 90 For this reason the font should be visible and accessible to all who enter the church building. While the baptistry is proportioned to the building itself and should be able to hold a good number of people, its actual size will be determined by the needs of the local community. Therefore, it has been decided that the former confessionals (in the rear of the church) will be taken down (since we already have a Reconciliation Room) and the materials that were used to construct the old confessional will be moved into the present Reconciliation Room. This confessional is being taken down because according to the regulations of Protecting God s Children and diocesan law, priests are no longer allowed to hear confessions of children in such areas. The present Reconciliation Room is a more fitting and proper place to hear these confessions. Additionally, the original baptismal font (which is presently in front of the Blessed Mother s statue) will be retrofitted and reused in this new baptism area. We look forward to seeing the hard work and dedication of Jack in this Eagle Scout Project as we support him with our prayers and best wishes. Father ST Bishop s annual appeal - 2015 Prayer for catechists As you consider your pledge to the 2015 Bishop s Annual Appeal, it is important to know that this particular fund helps the immediate, day-to-day operations of four important ministries and programs: Catholic Charities Seminarian education Our diocesan priests retirement residence Our inner-city Catholic schools. We ask you to please be as generous (as you have been in the past) to this year s Bishop s Annual Appeal. If you have received the Bishop s letter, we ask that you kindly and prayerfully respond today. O God, our Heavenly Father, You have given us the gift of catechists for our children. We lift them up to You in thanksgiving and intercede for them concerning their hopes and needs. We pray that our parish family of Saint Joseph will always be blessed with those who have responded to the call to share in Christ s prophetic mission as catechists. May we too be open to the universal call to service that Christ addresses to all of His Disciples; contributing our gifts to the communion of faith, the Church. We ask this in Jesus Name. Amen.
SAINT JOSEPH church s Parish weekend donations 5 th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING 3 WEEKS FROM NOW!! Weekend Collection - September 13 th Come join Father Brian on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12 th, for this year s Golf Outing at Newton Country Club. Be with us for a fun-filled day of golf and companionship. We are also looking for sponsors for this big event or a business to put an ad in our golf journal. Brochures are available in the back of the church or in the rectory office. Regular Collection: $7,994 Diocesan Assessment: $1,847 Attendance 816 adoration Adoration on Friday, October 2 nd will be from 12:30 till 2:00pm not 3:00pm. There is a wedding scheduled in the church at 3:00 pm. National life chain On the first Sunday in October, churches nationwide gather to take a public stand and pray to end abortion. Participants hold signs with life-affirming messages while they stand quietly and pray. When: October 4,2015 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Where: Newton Green on Spring St., Newton, NJ Contact: Dian Koster - 973-579-6001 or adriandian96@gmail.com.