St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish OVER A CENTURY OF CATHOLIC PRESENCE PARISH SERVICES Parish Office Hours: Weekdays: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Parish Registration: New parishioners are welcome. Please call the parish office to register. Please inform us if you move. R.C.I.A. Adults inquiring about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the parish office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Parish Organizations: Servants of Mary (Woman s Group), Adult Choir, Children s Choir, Ministry to the Poor, Ministry to the Sick & Elderly, RCIA Team, Food Pantry, Hispanic Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Home School Association, Athletic Association, Catechetical Instruction. Sponsorship: To act as a Godparent for Baptism or sponsor for Confirmation, the sponsor must be a baptized Catholic, confirmed, had communion, and live a morally good life; if married, done so within church law. Ordinarily the sponsor must be at least 14 years old. A Christian who is a non- Catholic may be a witness for Baptism together with a Catholic sponsor. Rev. James W. McGuffey, Pastor Rev. Lauro C. Sedlmayer, Parochial Vicar Rev. Sean G. Winters, In Residence Deacon Ramon Torres, Hispanic Ministry Deacon George Kimball, Permanent Deacon Mrs. Roseann Johnson, Principal Mrs. Marcelle Doherty, Coordinator of Religious Education Pastoral Assistant Dr. Thomas Juneau, Director of Music CONFESSIONS Saturday: 11:00 AM MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 5:00 (Saturday evening), 8:00, 10:30, 12:00 and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Weekday: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM St. Peregrine Mass for the Sick Second Thursday of the month - 7:00 PM SACRAMENTS Baptism: The Rite of Baptism is celebrated on the second weekend of the month: Saturday at 1:00 PM. Please arrange for the obligatory preparation session by calling the parish office. Pastoral Care of the Sick: The Holy Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick are available to the sick and shut-ins upon request. First Penance, First Eucharist, Confirmation: Children are expected to receive a Catholic upbringing in their family life, to worship regularly at Sunday Mass, and to receive ongoing religious education in the years preceding the reception of these sacraments. Matrimony: Specific times are set for the celebration of marriage during the year. To allow ample time for preparation, please contact the parish office at least one year before the intended wedding date. Holy Orders or Religious Life: If you are considering serving God as a priest, deacon or religious, you may contact your parish priest, deacon or religious: or phone the Office of Vocations at 732-562- 1990 Ext. 1700 for additional information. Mailing Address: Parish School 55 High Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 865 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 Parish Office....................... 732-541-8946 Parish Office Fax................... 732-541-0500 Parish Website...... www.stjosephparishfamily.com Religious Education/Pastoral Office.... 732-969-8767 PREP Website.............. www.stjosephprep.net School............................ 732-541-7111 School Website..................... www.sjps.net St. Vincent de Paul Society............ 732-541-6003

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 22, 2018 PARISH CALENDAR SUNDAY July 22 MONDAY July 23 TUESDAY July 24 7:00 PM Baptism Class, church WEDNESDAY July 25 THURSDAY July 26 FRIDAY July 27 8:00 PM A/A, Alanon, Alateen, church hall SATURDAY July 28 FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR TROOPS All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his native land and departed from his people You kept him safe through all his journeys. Protect our soldiers. Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, O Lord, that they may return home in safety. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Remember in your prayers the members of our Armed Services, especially: Josh Hayes, cousin of Kathy Perkins; JP Brown, godson of Elizabeth Melo; Justin Molarz, grandson of Susan Molarz; Jesus L. Santiago, cousin of Felix and Ana Morales; Christopher Czapik, grandson of Carol Knittel; Justin Lurker, grandson of Helen Lurker; Robert Michnowicz, nephew of Helen Lurker; Mario Roman, son of Janice Pastures; Marc Repace, grandson of Pat Consiglio; Taylor Setar, daughter of Greg and Terry Setar; Gabriella Gatto, daughter of Carmelo and Nicole Gatto; Laura Roe, daughter of Maria and Luis Pena. PRAY AND FAST FOR VOCATIONS If You Are Discerning a Call to the Priesthood, you are invited to contact the Diocese of Metuchen Office of Vocations at vocations@diometuchen.org or call Fr. Jason Pavich, Vocation Director, at 732-562-2453. VOCATIONS PRAYER Gentle God, You call us by name and lead us to life. Through Baptism You commission us to proclaim the Good News. Bless and strengthen all men and women, lay and ordained, who serve in the Church. Guide and give wisdom to those discerning their vocation. Enrich our Church with dedicated married and single people, with deacons, priests and religious. Filled with joy and Your Holy Spirit may we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, now and always. Amen. For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven... a time to heal... for the sick of our Parish and especially for Mary Wagner, Fr. John Morley, Barbara Sewing a time to die... Dino Amato, AnnMarie Wood...come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest awhile. -Mark 6: 31 Do you spend time, every day, alone and in silence listening to how God is calling you? If not, you are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to develop a more personal relationship with Him. Unless we talk and more importantly, listen to God every day, how else will we know how He is calling us? Consider making a retreat this year, spend some alone time with God. "Among important issues involving the dignity of human life with which the Church is concerned, abortion necessarily plays a central role. Abortion, the direct killing of an innocent human being, is always gravely immoral (The Gospel of Life, no. 57); its victims are the most vulnerable and defenseless members of the human family. It is imperative that those who are called to serve the least among us give urgent attention and priority to this issue of justice. -2001: US Bishops Pastoral Plan for Pro-life Activities: A Campaign in Support of Life PROTECT LIFE! Father we praise You for the work of Your hands. For human life, made in Your image, for the gift of Your Son Who saved our nature, for the Power of Your Spirit, Who fills our hearts, for all You bestow upon us, we praise You, we thank You, and we bless You. Help us to protect the life you gave us; support the aged, guide the young, lift up the failing, and heal the sick. To all people grant Your truth in its fullness. May those who are yet unborn soon see the light of day and live to give You glory through Christ our Lord. Amen. Contact Your Legislators to Oppose Assisted Suicide On March 12, the Assembly Judiciary Committee released the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (A1504). The bill would allow physicians to prescribe drugs to end the lives of terminally ill individuals considered to have six months to live. In those states that have passed assisted suicide bills, insurance companies have denied individuals expensive healthcare coverage but offered them low cost drugs to end their life. In an era of cost control and managed care, patients with lingering illnesses may be branded as a financial liability for the insurance company, and decisions to encourage death could be driven by reducing costs. Please contact your state legislators today and tell them that you oppose A1504/S1072. For information, visit: https://njcatholic.org/faith-in-action

SUNDAY READINGS First Reading - Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Second Reading - Ephesians 2: 13-18 Gospel - Mark 6: 30-34 Rest in the Lord For several weeks we have listened to readings that have recounted just how arduous the work of prophets and disciples can be. In today s Gospel, the Lord Jesus listens to the reports of those He had sent out two by two to minister to the people. After the apostles reported what they had done, Jesus, recognizing their fatigue, says, Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile (Mark 6:31). Perhaps this is what the Lord is telling His disciples in the year 2018 as well. We need to pause on our journey of discipleship and simply rest in the Lord. Sunday Mass provides many opportunities for quiet times, particularly during the periods of silence following the readings. Why not take the time today to allow the saving word of the Lord to penetrate your heart during those silent times? Ask the Lord to renew you in body, mind, and spirit for the arduous work of discipleship. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mi 6: 1-4, 6-8; Mt 12: 38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7: 14-15, 18-20; Mt 12: 46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4: 7-15; Mt 20: 20-28 Thursday: Jer 2: 1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13: 10-17 Friday: Jer 3: 14-17; Mt 13: 18-23 Saturday: Jer 7: 1-11; Mt 13: 24-30 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4: 42-44; Eph 4: 1-6; Jn 6: 1-15 OFFERTORY COLLECTION July 15, 2018 $5103 $5256 (2017) So we though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them. -Romans 12: 5-6 TRAVELING THIS SUMMER! We sincerely thank our parishioners who mail or deliver their weekly donation envelopes to the Parish Office while outof-town or on vacation during the Summer. As many of you understand, our Parish still has expenses and obligations to take care of so it is very helpful to be able to rely on your continued support even when you cannot personally attend Mass here. St. Joseph School National Junior Honor Society has extended their SHOE DRIVE through Sunday, July 29. Pair of new shoes and gently worn shoes may be dropped off at St. Joseph School or placed in the barrel marked Shoe Donations located in the narthex. PREP REGISTRATION ~2018-2019 The goal of the St. Joseph Parish Religious Education Program is not only to prepare your child to receive the sacraments of First Penance, Holy Communion, and Confirmation, it is also to assist you in helping your child learn more about our Catholic faith. It's time to register your children for the 2018-2019 PREP year, especially children who received their First Holy Communion this past May and children who will be entering 1st Grade in September. Registration Forms can be found on the counter in the Narthex, at the Parish Office, and PREP Office. You can also download a Registration Form from the PREP website www.stjosephprep.net ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR Saint Joseph School offers an exceptional values-based education. To learn more about enrolling your student in St. Joseph School for the next school year, visit www.sjps.net or call the School Office at 732-541-7111. We would be happy to schedule a School Tour or provide you with additional information. St. Joseph School s PRESCHOOL PROGRAM An Investment in Your Child s Future Our Preschool Program for 3 and 4 year old children focuses on the development of the whole child. The Program offers: Spanish, Library, Computers, Arts and Crafts, Science Experiments, Literacy Circle, STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math), fine and gross motor activities in gym Class. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our School Office at 732-541-7111. BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Collection weekends: July 28-29 and August 4-5 Once again our St. Vincent de Paul Society will be holding its Backpack and School Supply Drive for St. Joseph School. Your generous donations in the past have consistently made this annual event a great success. We once again ask for your help to continue this tradition. Supplies needed include paper, graph paper, pencils, pens (red, blue, black) binders, folders, crayons, Elmer s glue, glue sticks, rulers, calculators, and of course backpacks. Members of our Conference will be in the Church narthex before and after Mass the weekends of July 28/29 and August 4/5 to collect your school supplies or any monetary donations you wish to make. As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Today s Gospel gives us a glimpse of how much Jesus loves us. The psalm tells us that the Lord is our Shepherd and we can rest in Him. We hear that He guides us and walks us through evil; giving us courage. Isn't there someone in your life who would like to know more about a God Who loves us that much? Invite your relative or your friend to an RCIA INQUIRY SESSION. Inquiry Sessions do not ask for commitments. Inquiry sessions are a place to ask questions about God or about the Catholic Faith. Inquiry Sessions are opened to anyone who is unbaptized, baptized into another Christian Denomination or baptized Catholic but has not received BOTH sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Inquiry sessions will continue throughout the Summer. Call Sara Sharlow for more information: 732-243-4577. A Mass to honor Our Lady of Good Health and Independence Day of India & Pakistan will be held on Saturday, August, 18, at Our Lady of Peace Church, 277 Washington Place, North Brunswick, at 5:30 p.m. The main celebrant and homilist will be Bishop James Checchio. Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. To purchase tickets, call 609-331-3636. Vatican II and the Church of the Third Millennium St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway Wednesdays, August 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This presentation is a video series, with discussion, with Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz, Ph.D. The course is described as an exploration of the enduring power of Vatican II's teachings in our day. It is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing the Catholic Church today. Each week will cover a different topic. The program is free. For information, call 732-529-7933. GIFT FROM THE SEA: A Retreat Day for Women Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung Saturday, July 28-11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Using Anne Morrow Lindbergh s Gift from the Sea as a guide, spend the day looking at who you are, where you are going, and what gifts are waiting to be revealed. Waking prayer, breath prayer, and guided mediation will be included in this women s wellness day. $45 - $55: as you are able. STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE! Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Have you thought about separation or divorce? RETROUVAILLE is a Lifeline to Help Couples Heal and Renew their Marriages. The program consists of a weekend experience for married couples (no group discussions) with six follow-up sessions. Upcoming weekend: August 24-26. For more information, call the Family Life Office at 732-243-4573. To register, call Rich & Annette Colasuonno at 732-236-0671 or email 3024@retrouvaille.org Pastoral Musicians Summer Seminar for Skills All pastoral musicians are invited to attend a Summer Seminar for Skills, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (registration 8:30 a.m.), on Saturday, July 28, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 105 Summer Road, Three Bridges. Hosted by the Diocese of Metuchen's Office of Worship and the Metuchen Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM), this seminar will develop the basic skills necessary for music ministers, including vocal and instrumental music and liturgy. Advance registration is requested. The cost to attend is $35/person for advance registration and $40/person for onsite registration. Lunch is included. This seminar is the first in a three-year series that will be held the last Saturday in July of 2018, 2019, and 2020. For more information and to register, please visit diometuchen.org/npm WINE (Women In the New Evangelization) invites women of all ages and stages to the first New Jersey WINE: Catholic Women s Conference on Friday evening, September 21, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 22, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Somerville. The theme: Hope: An Anchor for the Soul is inspired by Saint Philomena s example and Pope Francis invitation to fight against enemies of hope (like discouragement and negativity) in order to shine as beacons of hope to those we encounter. The conference will begin Friday evening with an entertaining and energizing Gathering in the Vineyard and continue on Saturday with inspirational talks, music, lunch, prayer, shopping, Confession, chocolate, and more. Registration is $55 before August 21 and $65 after. For information and to register, visit www.catholicvineyard.com and select the EVENTS tab. 2018 Gala Evening of Celebration and Recognition Hosted by Mother Seton Regional High School, Clark Alumnae, family, and friends are invited to attend. The festivities will include cocktail hour, hors d oeuvres, a pasta station, and carving station. A silent auction is also planned. The event will be held on Friday evening, October 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at The Westwood, 438 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact the school at 732-382-1952 ext. 175, or email Gala@motherseton.org PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY - OCTOBER 2018 Sponsored by St. Magdalen de Pazzi Church, Flemington. Visit Rome, Florence, the Tuscan Countryside, Castelli Romani, and more. For information or a brochure, call 908-766-8994 or visit www.info@fratelliandcompany.com GREECE & THE GREEK ISLANDS - March 19-29, 2019 Sponsored by St. Andrew Church, Avenel. Travel in the footsteps of St. Paul. Visit Athens, Corinth, Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Philippi. Cost: $3,159 (11 day trip). Call 732-634-4355 for a brochure.

SATURDAY July 21 5:00 PM Henry and Marie Ostrowski SUNDAY July 22 8:00 AM Edward Zemanovich 10:30 AM Zoe D. Brost 12:00 PM Joseph Tomchak 1:30 PM Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish MONDAY July 23 8:00 AM Dr. Pietro DiRocco TUESDAY July 24 8:00 AM Gemma Marchlinski WEDNESDAY July 25 8:00 AM Deceased members of the Kacsandy Family THURSDAY July 26 8:00 AM Vincent Seufert, Sr. 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration FRIDAY July 27 8:00 AM Gemma Marchlinski SATURDAY July 28 8:30 AM Patricia O Donnell 5:00 PM Corcoran Family SUNDAY July 29 8:00 AM Patricia O Donnell 10:30 AM Freddy Rybka 12:00 PM MaryAlice Wojcik 1:30 PM Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish CANDLE INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 22-28 The St. Joseph Church Sanctuary Lamp burns for an increase in vocations to consecrated life. The Pieta Lamp burns for the souls in purgatory. The St. Joseph Lamp burns for the protection of all human life, born and unborn. Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them. -St. Peter of Alcantara EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, closing with Benediction, is held each Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in the Church Chapel. Prayer and meditation before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament are great ways to spend some special time with Him. You can ask Him for graces for yourself or for loved ones, reflect on His Word, or just keep Him company. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING WEEK JULY 22-25 This year s theme, Generations of Love, joyfully commemorates the 50 th Anniversary and legacy of Humanae Vitae, inviting a reflection on how openness to God s plan for married love and responsible parenthood creates the opportunity for great fruit in the lives of married couples and their families, a legacy of love for generations to come. The Church teaches that the sacrament of marriage symbolizes Christ's relationship with His Church. What is this relationship but one of total, faithful, permanent, and fruitful love! When couples live their vocation according to Church teachings, especially with regard to the transmission of life, many benefits can be reaped. Indeed, married couples who use Natural Family Planning (NFP) report that among these benefits is their mutual growth in holiness and consequent deepening of their respect and awe of God's gifts of human sexuality, marriage and family. These are gifts that call for praise! -United States Conference of Catholic Bishops PRAYER FOR MARRIED COUPLES Almighty and Eternal God, You blessed the union of married couples so that they might reflect the union of Christ with His Church. Look with kindness on them. Renew their marriage covenant, increase Your love in them, and strengthen their bond of peace so that, with their children, they may always rejoice in the gift of Your blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 21 ~ 4:00 PM You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Please register online by logging on to the diocesan website https://diometuchen.org/offices-and-ministries/family-andpastoral-life/family-life/silver-and-gold/. The system will automatically generate a confirmation message with some facts about the event. More specifics will be sent closer to the event. If you are unable to access the website, please contact the Family Life Office at 732-243-4582 or amatos@diometuchen.org. Even though no fee is required, in the past many Jubilarian couples have given a donation of gratitude to the Church in memory of this special occasion. Donations of Gratitude can be made online or by calling 732-243-4582, during business hours. Registration closes on Wednesday, October 3.