Saint Joseph Oradell/New Milford, NJ SEE INSIDE: ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT PAGES 6-7 Roman Catholic Church PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi DEACON George Montalvo DEACON Edward Maron All Saints PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. George M. Reilly MASS SCHEDULE Day Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm DAILY Weekdays 7:00 am & Saturday HOLY DAYS as announced November 1st 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 Blessed SACRAMENTS Confession: Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Baptism Contact the Parish Office. Marriage are you... when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. 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 Email/Fax Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org Fax #: 201-261-0369 Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 religioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org 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: Parish: Mon.-Fri..9 am-5 pm, ; Rel. Ed.: Mon Thurs.: 9:30 am 5 pm (Also by appointment.)
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm Monday 7:00 am 7:30 pm Tuesday 7:00 am Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 7:00 am October 31, 2015 Hank Jabel SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ November 1, 2015 People of the Parish Joseph P. Hoock 1st Anniversary Remembrance Deceased Members of the Acero & Gonzales Families Violet Guion Clement Heilen November 2, 2015 All Souls Mass November 3, 2015 Deceased Members of the Fakharzadeh Family November 4, 2015 Margaret Fox November 5, 2015 Helen Fitzgerald PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: Rose Ronda Let us remember those who have recently died: Quintin Saavedra, Mary Sveridovich Let us remember those serving in the military. Sunday Collection for Week of October 25, 2015 BASKET PARISHPAY TOTAL $9,113 $5,112 $14,225 STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. MATTHEW 5:3 Poor in spirit is confusing for many of us. It simply means to place your trust in God, putting His will first and being strong in faith. As we celebrate the lives of the saints on All Saints Day, remember, we too are called to be saints. Dialing down our own pride and ego and turning up the humility will help us on our path to sainthood. LIVING STONES Many thanks to all those who have made a pledge to the We Are Living Stones Capital Campaign. It is not too late to make your own pledge. Simply use the card you received in the mail, or pick up an envelope in the back of the church or at the parish office. For more information, go to rcan.org/wearelivingstones Friday 7:00 am 10:30 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm November 6, 2015 Timothy Curtin Saint Joseph School Mass November 7, 2015 Mary & William Sweeney November 8, 2015 People of the Parish Michael J. McNamara Anthony Smith Eamon G. McCarthy 8th Anniversary Remembrance Emanuel & Lenora Franceschini BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The bread and wine for the week of November 1, 2015 are offered in loving memory of Joseph P. Hoock as requested by Sharon, Michael and Nancy ALL SOULS MASS NOVEMBER 2 We will have a special Mass on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 pm for All Souls Day (the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed). At that Mass the names of all those who have had funerals at Saint Joseph Church this year will be read. "In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself." Jn 14:1-3b 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. Geraldine Carolan..Parish Secretary Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni... Vice Principal Mrs. Diane Hellriegel.. Dir. of Communications/ Bulletin Editor 2
ALL SAINTS ~ NOVEMBER 1, 2015 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Because November 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the feast of All Saints replaces the Mass for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. This joyous day does not just honor the 7,000 or so canonized saints, some of whom have their own liturgical day in the Church s calendar of worship or the great majority who do not. (One of my favorites in the latter category is St. John the CamelDriving Bishop, an 8th century Syriac who was captured by Bedouins and made a slave in charge of camels. After his identity was discovered when he was overheard singing religious chants, John refused to be ransomed, and died soon after.) The feast day also honors all who have gained their eternal salvation, including members of our own families and our friends. What is a good description of a saint? I like one that came from the pen of one of the Fathers of the Church who should enjoy greater prominence than he has been given: St. Cyril of Alexandria, who wrote that sense of humility, we may be disinclined to think of ourselves as such. But, if so, we should really think again. For a good many years I had the privilege and enjoyment of teaching courses to religious sisters who were in the early stages of their formation. The classes were held at the headquarters of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate in Monroe, NY, whose general superior, Sister Carole Marie Troskowski, once recalled advice a priest had given her, which should set Catholics thinking differently if they do not see themselves as prospective saints: I remember a very gifted spiritual director who pointed my attention away from myself to the power of God, saying, If you want it, God has the power to make you a saint, even a great saint. If you object and say that you are not smart enough, gifted enough, etc., then you are denying that God is all-powerful. He does not need any of these conditions to make a person holy only their trust and cooperation. On those who have been made partakers of His divine nature through participation in the Holy Spirit, there is somehow stamped the suprasensuous likeness to Christ, and the beauty of the inexpressible divinity gleams in the souls of the saints. God wants you and me to be honored on the feast day of All Saints some day. This possibility is very appealing. And the only alternative to it is, to say the least, enormously undesirable. Msgr. David Hubba When we look at ourselves, do we see saint material? Can we envision ourselves as possible saints? Out of a (Painting above is from an altarpiece by Fra Angelico.) NEW HOPE FOR CHILDREN BREAKFAST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 ATTENTION ALL LECTORS! Your 2016 Lector Workbook can be picked up in the upper church (in the Ministers Gathering Room) off the main foyer (Elm Street entrance). The book will have your name on it. Please be sure to pick yours up before November 28-29. The annual breakfast, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle to help support orphans and needy children will be held on November 8 in the Saint Joseph School GYM. Breakfast will be served from 8 am 12 noon. PLEASE COME! INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE NOVEMBER 22 Breakfast tickets are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children at the door. For further information or to purchase breakfast and/or raffle tickets contact Maryanne Olsen at 201-262-7544 or Joan Murray at 201-265-5823. The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held this year on Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 pm at Temple Avodat Shalom (385 Howland Avenue, River Edge). In addition to Saint Joseph and Temple Avodat Shalom, participating congregations include St. Peter the Apostle, The Reformed Church of Oradell, Annunciation Episcopal Church, the First Congregational Church of River Edge, the Central Unitarian Church of Paramus and Grace Lutheran Church. Help represent Saint Joseph at this beautiful prayer service that has become a very special tradition in our community. 50/50 Raffle Ticket books have been mailed to Saint Joseph parishioners and can also be purchased after all Masses THIS WEEKEND, October 31-November 1. Raffle books can be returned at the breakfast, to the rectory/parish office, or mailed to 740 Plympton Street, New Milford, NJ 07646. Thank you for your support. 100% of proceeds are used to benefit the children. 3
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY BEGINS NOVEMBER 5 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION NOVEMBER 4 The Legion of Mary here at Saint Joseph Parish is called the Immaculate Conception Praesidium. Every year we renew our consecration to Jesus through Mary on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception which is on December 8. We would like to invite all parishioners to consecrate themselves to Jesus through Mary. Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary is an absolutely beautiful exercise to increase your spirituality and ability to truly serve our Lord Jesus Christ. There is a 33-day preparation which will start on November 5. Anyone interested in finding out more about consecration should email LOM@sjcnj.org or call 201-615-0585. As Catholics, we firmly believe that God has a plan for our lives! He calls some to marriage, some to the priesthood, and others to religious life or to live as generous single people. Fully living our own vocations and teaching young people how to discern God s call is a serious duty, but also a joyful one. Today begins National Vocation Awareness Week, which was instituted by the U.S. Bishops in 1976, and is now celebrated the first week of November. This year, the beginning of the week falls on All Saints Day a happy coincidence, because a vocation, in its fullest sense, is our path to heaven and sainthood. During this week, please pray about how God is calling you to live your vocation more deeply. Encourage the young people in your life children, grand -children, students, and friends to be open if God calls them to priesthood or religious life. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Wednesday, November 4 in Mary s Chapel (in the lower church) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Legion of Mary invites you to attend. See our bulletin in FULL COLOR on our website: sjcnj.org FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION HOLY HOUR NOVEMBER 6 Join us for the First Friday holy hour devotion to the Sacred Heart on Friday, November 6 immediately after the Mass in Mary s Chapel. NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK NOVEMBER 1-7 Listen and be brave! Have you sometimes heard the voice of the Lord through a desire, restlessness, inviting you to follow him more closely? Have you had any desire to be apostles of Jesus? Ask Jesus what he wants from you and be brave! Pope Francis (Cut out the holy card below, fold in half and glue sides together.) 4
ALL SAINTS ~ NOVEMBER 1, 2015 Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Newark CALLING ALL TEENS! PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT NOVEMBER 8 MEET OUR NEW YOUTH MINISTER! SHEPHERD S MASS NOVEMBER 14 The annual Shepherd s Mass for young adults (ages 20s & 30s) will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 pm at St. Cecilia Church (120 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032) with celebrant Fr. Bismarck Chau. A discussion series The Act of Service and social will follow the Mass with light snacks and refreshments in the St. Cecilia Dining Hall ($5 suggested donation). Parking is located behind the church. For more information, call 555-655-6027. ALL high school students (grades 9-12) are invited to come for pizza and a movie on Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 pm in our Parish Life Center (268 Grove Street, Oradell behind the lower school). Everyone is welcome whether you belong to Saint Joseph Parish or not. Come and bring a friend! The movie God s Not Dead is the 2014 surprise hit about a college freshman who finds his faith challenged on his first day of philosophy class and then discovers how far he will go to defend his belief in God. The film weaves together multiple stories of faith, doubt and disbelief culminating in a dramatic call to action. The cast features Kevin Sorbo ( Hercules ), Shane Harper ( High School Musical 2 ), and Dean Cain ( Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman ), with a special appearance by the band Newsboys. Come enjoy pizza and a movie with friends, bring ideas for activities you d like to see YOUR youth group do, and meet our new Youth Minister, Donna Cirino (see below). St. Cecilia s Pantry welcomes any canned goods donations for Thanksgiving. FAMILY SHELTER MINISTRY NOVEMBER 8-15 St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge, together with their support congregations, Temple Avodat Shalom and First Congregational Church of River Edge and our own church Saint Joseph will be hosting families in the Family Promise of Bergen County program during the week of November 8 15, 2015. Families with children who are currently homeless and working towards finding permanent housing through Family Promise will be calling St. Peter s their home that week. If you would like to volunteer to host or help prepare meals please call 201-265-5823. If you would like to donate much needed supplies for the week, please visit St. Peter s website at www.saint-peter.org Thank you and God bless you! WELCOME TO OUR NEW YOUTH MINISTER! Donna Cirino comes to us from St. Peter the Apostle Parish in River Edge where she served as Youth Minister for 16 years. She holds national certification in youth ministry from Seton Hall University and has worked as a physical education teacher (for a total of 13 years) at both Ascension School in New Milford and Our Lady of Visitation in Paramus. She coached youth basketball for 15 years and served as Athletic Director at St. Peter s for five. Donna, who resides in River Edge, is married with two children and four grandchildren. She has been an EMT with the River Edge Volunteer Ambulance Service for 19 years and is a First Aid/CPR instructor. Her hobbies include bike riding, camping, basketball, and playing the guitar. She loves dogs, especially St. Bernards! Donna is very excited to meet everyone. Come and meet me at the November 8 Movie & Pizza Night at 5 pm in the PLC. Bring a friend! Give us your ideas on how to make Saint Joseph s Youth Group the best! If you have any questions, you can contact Donna at cirinod@sjcnj.org HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE If you could not be present in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families Congress, you will now be able to see and hear the keynote presentations and select breakout talks which took place in preparation for Pope Francis visit there in September. Simply go to worldmeeting.org to access these inspiring, informative and well done presentations. Click on the box on the homepage that reads Keynote Presentations to see the different talks and allow the grace of God to enter your heart as we ask God to continue to strengthen the family. 5
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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ MORE BEAUTIFUL ART IN OUR PARISH LIFE CENTER thru NOVEMBER 23 Don t worry if you missed the opening of Saint Joseph parishioner and artist Paul Saint-Aimé s beautiful ART EXPO in our Parish Life Center (268 Grove Street-behind the lower school). You can still stop in any Saturday (4:00-7:00 pm) or Sunday (10:00 am-1:30 pm) until November 23. (Come by after weekend Mass to see Paul s wonderful work and to take a tour of the beautifully restored circa 1820 building that we call our Parish Life Center.) You may also contact the artist for a weekday appointment to view and/or purchase the art. For more information or for an appointment, call Paul at 201-261-0831 or 908-698-3759 or contact him by email at pauls2u@yahoo.com FR. ROY INVITES YOU TO JOIN HIM ON THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME Monsignor Hubba offers a prayer at the opening of parishioner Paul Saint-Aimé s Art Expo in the Saint Joseph Parish Life Center. Paul has exhibited his art nationally and won several awards. (DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING!) How often have you thought about visiting the Holy Land? How often have you said, One of these days I will go to the Holy Land, where Jesus and Mary walked and lived? Now it is my joy to invite you to this great retreat-pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the footsteps of Jesus and Mary. As you read these words of invitation, God is inviting you to have a personal encounter with him and the Blessed Mother, Mary in the cities and holy sites we are about to visit that we may learn, pray and grow in faith and holiness. Although our journey is a pilgrimage, it is not designed to test your physical endurance. We will eat well, stay in good hotels, travel in an air-conditioned bus and of course, shopping is part of it. If you feel exhausted, you may just stay in the bus and wait for the group to come back. Our retreat-pilgrimage will also give us time for personal reflections, daily masses, confession, spiritual direction, especially reflections upon the Biblical texts appropriate to each place we visit, but also times of rest and private moments. I recently had the opportunity to speak to members of a group of more than 150 pilgrims who just returned from the Holy Land and both they and local authorities have assured me that Israel is safe for group tours/ pilgrimages. This retreat-pilgrimage only costs $2,898 per person/ double occupancy. A deposit of $350 per person is required to reserve seats with Regina Tours (212) 5948787, ext. 250. Final payment is due no later than 60 days (November) before departure. For more details, you can reach me at 201-261-0148 or at rbregaspi@gmail.com Fr. Roy Paul s beautiful work done primarily in vivid acrylics includes colorful scenes of his time in his native Haiti. * Pick up a flyer in our church literature racks or at the parish office/rectory for all the details about this very special trip. The artist with his three daughters and youngest grandchild. 8
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2015 PRAYER FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP Gracious and loving God, let your Spirit be with us today. Hear our prayers, and increase in us the will to follow your Son Jesus. Help us to draw on the resources of our faith as we use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person, especially the poor and vulnerable. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. 2007-2008 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2-DAY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SPECTACULAR SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL H.S. NOVEMBER 7-8 Saint Joseph Regional High School will host its Christmas Craft Spectacular from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 showcasing the talents of 100 crafts people and fine artists. The entire first floor will be used. Admission is $2.00. Children and seniors (65+) are free. NO STROLLERS PERMITTED. Visit www.saintjosephregional.org for more info. PARISH E-NEWS Sign up for our monthly parish email newsletter. Send your email address to hellriegeld@sjcnj.org SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING NOVEMBER 10 St. Joseph s Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, November 10 from 2:00-4:00pm in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street. All knitters & crocheters are welcome to join us in making shawls or bring your current yarn project and spend a relaxing afternoon with us. Our ministry has shawls available for those experiencing illness, confinement, bereavement, or other situations. For further information, please contact Barbara Piersa at 201-261-0298 or Pat DeNicolo at 201-261-4323. ALL SAINTS ~ NOVEMBER 1, 2015 9 CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS THANK-A-VET PASTA NIGHT NOVEMBER 6 Come to a delicious pasta dinner with salad and non-alcoholic beverages ( or you may BYOB if you wish) to benefit disabled veterans who will be moving into six new housing units in Paramus. 100% of proceeds will be used for major appliances and other special needs in their housing. Date/Time: Friday, November 6 from 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Annunciation Church School, Midland Ave., Paramus (west of Rte. 17) Cost: Adults - $15, Children under 12 - $8 For tickets please contact: Sam Casiello, Catholic War Veterans, Veterans Affairs Office: 201-265-2100 x6111 or Annunciation R.C. Church, Cathy: 201-261-6322 x106. *When calling for ticket(s) please mention you were referred by Kurt Strobach, CWV Post 1710 Commander. HARVEST MOON DANCE NOVEMBER 7 Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council #3814 is proud to announce its 2 nd annual Harvest Moon Dance on Saturday, November 7 from 8:00 pm-12:00 midnight at the St. Joseph Council Hall, 199 River Road, New Milford, NJ. Cost: $25 per person. A live band will perform your favorite music from the 50s and 60s. Coffee and dessert will be served. There will be a cash bar. For tickets or more information, please call Bob Luongo at 201-519-3296. 7th ANNUAL A TASTE OF BERGEN FINE DINING TO HELP BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR. NOVEMBER 16 The Foundation at Bergen Regional Medical Center invites you to join them for an evening featuring music, fine dining, beverages and desserts provided by some of the area s best restaurants on Monday, November 16 from 6:00 9:00 pm at Seasons (644 Pascack Road, Washington Twp, NJ. ) All proceeds will benefit the patients, longterm care residents and community served by Bergen Regional. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at bergenregional.com or by calling 201-967-4098. (Tickets will NOT be available at the door.) Bergen Regional: Celebrating 100 years of Caring for Our Community
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ CHILDREN S CHOIR TO SING NOVEMBER 8 The Saint Joseph Children s Choir, under the direction of Monroe Quinn, our Director of Music, has been preparing to resume singing monthly at our 9:00 am Sunday Mass beginning on November 8. The Children s Choir is open to students in Grades 3-8 in Saint Joseph School or in our parish Religious Education program. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 3:00-3:45 pm. If your child is interested in joining, contact Monroe at quinnm@sjcnj.org AN AUTHOR AMONG US Visit us on our websites! CHURCH: sjcnj.org SCHOOL: sjsusa.org REL. ED.: sjcnjre.org Legaspi in Caceres: A Festschrift to a Shepherd (a festschrift is a book honoring a respected person) is an anthology of tributes to the late Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi (the first Filipino rector of the Univeristy of Santo Tomas, the oldest and largest Catholic university in Manila, who passed away in 2014. Among the book s distinguished contributors is our very own Fr. Roy Regaspi. Fr. Roy was asked to share his personal and treasured memories of Archbishop Legaspi, a nationally prominent spiritual leader in challenging times in the Philippines, in this fascinating book published by Atenego De Naga University Press. MUSIC OF THE NIGHT NOVEMBER 7 Saint Joseph music minister Peter Greco will be performing with Domenick Panfile at Calvary Methodist Church, 185 W. Madison Ave., Dumont to benefit Calvary Hunger Ministries. Join Peter for a dinner concert on Saturday, November 7. Dinner at 6:00 pm; concert at 7:30 pm. (Doors open at 7:15 pm). Dinner & Concert Combo for adults is $35; for ages 8-15, $15. Combo tickets must be purchased in advance. By calling 201-384-3630 or calvary185@verizon.net by Nov. 1. CONCERT ONLY tickets at the door (all ages) are $20. MAGAZINE FEATURES A REFLECTION BY FR. JOHN GORDON PLANNED GIVING OPPORTUNITY Pick up a copy of New Jersey Catholic, available at the doors of the church today. It includes a reflection on the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which begins December 8, 2015 and continues until November 20, 2016) by Fr. John Gordon. Parishioners of Saint Joseph will remember Fr. Gordon as the moving speaker of our 2014 Lenten retreat on Saint Joseph as a Family Man. Imagine a gift that gives forever. That s exactly what a bequest in your will or making the parish the beneficiary of a life insurance policy can do for our parish endowment. The plans you make now will strengthen our parish family by providing perpetual financial support year after year. Lean more by contacting the parish office or Theresa Lynch in the Archdiocese of Newark s Planned Giving Office at 973-497-4042. CATHOLIC ADVOCATE ONLINE The Archdiocese 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 such to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to any victim. Individuals who wish to report an allegation may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256. HOW TO REPORT ABUSE If you missed seeing the October edition of the Catholic Advocate, go to http://wwweditions.us.com/catholicadvocate_1015 An ad in Saint Joseph s parish bulletin reaches a wide local audience and helps our church at the same time! Contact Tim Demski at 508-742-5251 for more information and support our advertisers. 10
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