Saint Joseph ROMAN CATHOLIC Church 973-383-1985 Schedule of Masses Weekdays Monday - Friday at 12:05pm Sundays Saturday (Sunday Vigil) at 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am and 6:00pm Misa en Espanol todos los Domingos a las 2:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Each Monday during Lent at 7:00-8:30pm Saturday 4:00pm-4:30pm or by appointment For MarriageS or any Personal Appointments Please call the Parish Center Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent. March 12, 2017
Our Parish Family is Served By Father ST Sutton 973-383-1985 - FatherSTS@gmail.com Father Alexander Londono, Migrant Ministry Fr. Alexanderlondono@gmail.com Father Edward Davey, Pastor Emeritus Deacons Gerald Hanifan, Alfred Kucinski and Thomas Zayac Deborah Henegan Director of Faith Formation (Grades 1-8) 973-383-8413 - Faithformation@stjosephnewton.org Linda Gorski Director of Faith Formation (Confirmation) 973-383-8413 - Confirmation@stjosephnewton.org Kelly Dachisen, Director of Music Ministry jkdachisen@me.com Anne Lundgren, Office Manager 973-383-1985 - parishoffice@stjosephnewton.org Karen Glowatski, Office Assistant 973-383-1985 - secretary@stjosephnewton.org Sharon Eltzholtz, Bulletin Assistant 973-383-1985 - bulletin@stjosephnewton.org Robert Lasser, Finance Administrator TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH Dorothy Bosi, George Hayek and Gerard Woodring. Weekly Remembrance The Sanctuary Lamp which burns near the tabernacle, is the reminder of our Lord s presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, burns in loving memory of: Jeanne Rosano And the hosts and wine, which will become the Holy Body and Precious Blood of our Lord, were given in loving memory of: Margaret & Patricia Friederich May they be resting in the joy of God s heavenly kingdom! New mass schedule We are thinking about adding an additional Mass to our schedule due to overcrowding at the 9:30am and 11:30am Masses. The new Mass schedule would be: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am and 12:00noon. Thoughts? Weekly Mass Intentions Saturday 3/11 Sunday March 12 th Second Sunday of Lent Monday 3/13 Tuesday 3/14 Wednesday 3/15 Thursday 3/16 Friday 3/17 Saturday 3/18 Sunday March 19 th Third Sunday of Lent 5:00pm Inez Cloutier William Bartley 8:00am 9:30am 11:30am 6:00pm Alexander Partyka Michael W. Pascrell Domenick Ruggiero Sr. Donna DeLena Paula Marie Liuzza Philip Ryan Jr. Nunzio Vacca Bertha LaCrosse 12:05pm Sue Altrui 12:05pm Carmen Sanchez 12:05pm George Tippetts 12:05pm Harry E. Morris 12:05pm Danny Cooper 5:00pm Joseph Pompilio Kay Onieal 8:00am 9:30am 11:30am 6:00pm Madalyn F. Barr Gillen Family Merle Testa Francis & Stella Covel David Maffucci Harry E. Morris Oremus Pro Invicem Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish family who are sick and are in need of the Lord s healing presence: Aaron Armstrong, Mackenzie Brannan, Ron Byers, Fred Bender, Geraldine Bender, Mary Benziger, Irene Bitsko, Peggy Bopp, Harry Cridland, Peter DeKleine, Jennifer DiNardo, Sean Dolan, Ted Eis, Pat Fitzpatrick, Ann Flowers, Rocco Fusco, Mary Gregory, Ed Huff, Susan Kadar, Jessica Kirby, Kerri Knight, Lorraine Kraft, Peter Mahler, Linda Marucci, Betty Mastrelli, Karen Morrison, Greg Orvetz, Karen Orvetz, Michael Palumbo, Marie Pantaleo, Paul Reskovac, Pedro Rodriquez, Elizabeth Roberts, Michael Ryan, Eleanore Shaffer, Gloria Steets, Carole Sudol, Carol Strand, John Tiger, Cathy Veluta, Michael Viscel, Gloria Weldon, Elizabeth Wilburn, Rita & Tom Zimich. ****************************** Beginning the weekend of March 19 th, we will be starting a new sick list. If you would like a name put on the list please contact the Parish Office. Second Sunday of Lent - March 12, 2017
WHAT DO THE COLUMBIETTES DO? According to Wikipedia, the Columbiettes are women auxiliaries of the Knights of Columbus Councils. In 1939, Monsignor J. Francis McIntyre, Chaplain of the New York Chapter Knights of Columbus, later a cardinal, suggested formation of the group. He had seen great numbers of women coming out of a Communist rally at Madison Square Garden. He conceived the idea of a ladies organization to work with the Knights of Columbus (K of C). The New York Chapter K of C formulated a plan for such an organization. Their plan called for the establishment of Auxiliaries in each Council and to coordinate the efforts of all under the direction of one parent group. On March 2, 1939 the first Columbiettes was instituted in New York City. Since then, other auxiliaries were formed. State Councils and a Supreme Council were established. Spiritual patronesses are the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Saint Joan of Arc. A Columbiette Auxiliary must be sponsored by a Knights of Columbus Council. One of its purposes is to aid that Council spiritually, socially and financially in all its endeavors. The primary requirements to be a member of this organization is to be a Catholic female in good standing with her parish and to be seventeen (17) years of age or older. Secondary purposes include the spiritual, social and charitable welfare of their members. Locally, the Columbiettes in Newton (instituted on June 25, 1993) fall under the Don Bosco Knights of Columbus Council Number 7784 which includes the parishes of Saint Joseph in Newton, Our Lady Queen of Peace in Branchville, Christ the Good Shepherd in Andover and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Swartswood. The Don Bosco Columbiettes are sponsors of the Squirettes (Circlette of Mary s Angels) which is a Catholic youth group for girls aged 10-17. Some of the activities completed/scheduled along with donations for 2016-2017 are: Backpack Ministry (children in need) Birth Haven Baby Shower Can Tabs (Ronald McDonald House) Chapter Communion Breakfast Christmas Social Department of Persons with Disabilities Donations to local Churches/Charities Duffle Bag Ministry (Bags for Buddies) Farm & Horse Show Food Pantry Support Fundraisers: Applebee's Flapjack Breakfast Beefsteak Dinner Flea Market Murder Mystery Dinner Villa Capri Pizza (Lent) Good Citizen Award Father John s Animal Rescue Supplies Heavens Cents (support for seminarians & postulants) Little Sisters of the Poor Manna House May Crowning Memorial Masses Migrant Worker s Dinner Nursing Home Sing-A-Longs & Donations Respect Life Sunday Participation Retreats Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services Santa s Community Social Scholarships Secret Sister Program Shoebox Ministry (homeless/shelter packs) Social Events Saint Joseph Church s Youth Mission Trip St. Patrick s Day Parade State Convention State Tank Pull (wounded military) Squirettes Testimonial Dinners Traveling Mary Statue Wreath Making & Potluck Dinner at St. Paul s Abbey Website/Social Media Info: http://donboscocolumbiettes.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/don-bosco-columbiettes/435479773196234 www.squirettes-marysangels.weebly.com
This week s events Monday, March 13 4:05pm Faith Formation (School) 6:50pm Faith Formation (School) 7:00-8:30pm Confessions (Church) Tuesday, March 14 4:05pm Faith Formation (School) Wednesday, March 15 6:00pm R.C.I.A. (Parish Center) Thursday, March 16 1:00pm Legion of Mary (Parish Center) 7:30pm Choir Practice (Church) Friday, March 17 7:30pm Stations of the Cross (Church) Sunday, March 19 10:30am Confirmation Class (School) 3:00pm Migrant Dinner (Community Center) Food pantry Father ST has asked that during the Season of Lent, each family brings two (2) cans or boxes of food for the poor. This is a wonderful example of our alms giving and outreach to those in need. Please no more pasta or string beans. You have been very generous with these items. However, we now need any other foods and non food items that you are able to donate. Our shelves are more empty than uusual and we want to make sure our shelves are stocked when people come to us for assistance. Thank you for your Lenten sacrifices and generosity! PARISH WEEKEND DONATIONS March 5 th - Collection $9,145 Diocesan Assessment $1,334 Online Giving $518 Total: $10,997 Attendance: 944 Please remember that our parish weekly collection goal is $10,000/week. Adult day care If you or anyone you know might be interested in adult day care to be discussed at a meetiat the end of this month, please email: Adultdaycarenewton@gmail.com. Date and time to be determined. Palm cross fundraiser To benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor Saint Joseph Home for the Elderly This fresh Palm Cross is handmade with 10 fan sets of 6 Palm loops, 2 plastic lilies and a bow. The bottom of the wooden lath is cut at an angle for easy ground insertion. All crosses are individually wrapped in a clear poly bag. Palm cross outer dimensions: 26 x14, the cost is $10.00. ADVANCE ORDERS ONLY! For additional information, please call Miriam Montagne at 201-230-1373 or email at mirmontagne@gmail.com. Palm crosses will be available for pick-up the weekend of April 1-2 at Miriam Montagne s house at 386 State Route 94 South, Newton, NJ. Hand delivery will be made upon request. Please mail your orders by March 13th along with payment: Don Bosco Columbiettes #7784 Post Office Box 412 Newton, NJ 07860 Please indicate your name, address, phone number or e-mail along with the quantity of Palm Crosses you would like with your payment. Diaper drive The Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council #7784 will be having our annual baby diaper drive on the weekend of March 25 th and 26 th at all the Masses. We need newborn sizes as well as larger sizes including 4 s, 5 s, and 6 s. We are also collecting baby wipes. Your help is vital to the success of this drive. If you can help please bring the diapers to Mass and leave them in the back of the church. Thank you for your kindness. Mission trip The teens and adults going on the Mission trip this summer would like to thank all of the parishioners for your wonderful support of the sub sale as well as your generous donations. The response was tremendous and will assist in covering expenses for the teens partaking in this service and faith growing opportunity. God bless you in your generosity. Weekend readings March 19, 2017 Exodus 17:3-7 Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 The Gospel of Saint John 4:5-42
Lenten ACTIVITIES STATIONS OF THE CROSS SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Book club The book club will meet on Tuesday, March 21 st at 7:00pm in the library to discuss Henri Nouwen s The Return of the Prodigal Son Bishop Arthur Serratelli has granted the following dispensation: dispensation I hereby grant a dispensation from the laws of fast and abstinence to all Roman Catholics living in or visiting this diocese on Friday, March 17, 2017. This dispensation is given with the strong recommendation that the faithful honor both Saint Patrick and this holy season of Lent by some special work of charity or exercise of piety in place of abstinence.