Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell / New Milford, NJ Most Holy Trinity ~ June 15, 2014 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. JN 3:16-17 Reconciliation / Confessions Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Baptism Marriage Arrangements should be made with a priest at least one year in advance. Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry Rev. George M. Reilly PASTOR EMERITUS Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni Vice Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Diane Hellriegel Dir. of Communications & Development Sacramental Life Mass Schedule Sunday Mass Saturday 5:00 pm Anticipated Sunday 10:30 am 12:30 pm Daily Mass Weekdays and Saturday Holy Days as announced Parish Staff Rev. Msgr. David C. Hubba, PASTOR Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi PAROCHIAL VICAR PAROCHIAL VICAR Mr. Thomas Meli Facilities Director Mr. Monroe Quinn Director of Music Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Mrs. Anne Annunziato Business Manager Parish Secretary Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the Month 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in Mary s Chapel Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary s Chapel Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Parish Registration Office Location Phone Email Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org Deacon George Montalvo Director of Religious Education Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Sacrament Coordinator Mr. Anthony Armando Youth Minister Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 religioused@sjcnj.org sjcreligioused.blogspot.com 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 Summer Hours: (Parish Office) Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 5 pm ; Fri-9 am 2 pm; (Rel. Ed.) Mon-Thurs: 9 am-4 pm Msgr. Richard Groncki WEEKEND ASSISTANT (Also by appointment.)
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12:30 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12:30 pm June 14, 2014 Lloyd DeNicolo SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ June 15, 2014 People of the Parish Deceased Members of the Prior & Plinio Families Thomas Barbagallo John H. Schatz Anthony Pisano June 16, 2014 Rosy & Peter Pereira Warren Tuohy June 17, 2014 Clarence Mingin Conrado Lubuguin June 18, 2014 Paul Sanchez For the Relief of the Souls in Purgatory June 19, 2014 Mary Carrico (Prayers for Healing) Irene Dempsey June 20, 2014 John Anthony Marguerite ( Sandy ) Grogan June 21, 2014 Julius Vastano George M. Fabiano June 22, 2014 People of the Parish Felice Bartolomeo 36th Birthday Remembrance Judene Maron Baglieri Irene Mancuso Patrick Belle 10th Anniversary Remembrance BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread for the Week of June 15, 2014 is offered in thanksgiving for gifts received by the Piersa Family. The Wine for the Week of June 15, 2014 is offered in loving memory of Julia & Andrew Fallat by Susan & Doug MacAulay. 2 PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: John Brereton, Brian Jaimes, Narciso Santos Let us remember those who have recently died: Susan DeCongelio, Viggianelli Marra Morelli Let us remember those serving in the military. Sunday Collection for Week of June 8, 2014 Basket ParishPay TOTAL $7,241 $5,207 $12,448 SUNDAY MASS TIMES TO CHANGE JULY 5-6 The NEW schedule will be as follows: Saturday: 5:00 pm; Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am; 10:30 am, 12 noon (Weekday Masses will remain the same:, ) Please note: If you previously arranged a Mass intention for a Mass whose time will change, your intention will be announced at the new time. SUMMER FOOD DRIVE TODAY Our Food Drive takes place this weekend. Please bring your donations to the rectory garage before 1:45 pm on Sunday, June 15. The donations will go to food pantries in New Milford, Bergenfield and Paterson. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to Saint Joseph Church and mark the envelope Food Drive. You may drop it in the collection basket, or mail or bring it to the parish office/rectory. EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE Because of the July 4th holiday, the deadline for the July 6 bulletin is earlier than usual. Announcements must be submitted to bulletin@sjcnj.org no later than Tuesday, June 24 for the July 6 issue. PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS Beginning June 20th, the Parish Office will close early on Fridays. Summer hours will be: Monday-Thursday: 9 am-5 pm Friday: 9 am-2 pm Religious Ed.: Monday-Thursday: 9am-4 pm SCHOOL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS The last day of school for students is June 19. SJS summer office hours will be as follows: Monday-Thursday: 8 am-3 pm Friday: 8 am-12 noon
FROM THE PASTOR S DESK In The Odyssey, when Odysseus returns home after many years of adventures and sufferings, he encounters his father Laertes digging in his vineyard, worn by age and sorrow. When Odysseus reveals who he is, Laertes is not sure if he can believe him, and so asks for a sign that this is really his son. Homer describes what happened: Odysseus said: That wound first of all look, here it is for you to see! You remember how the boar gashed me with his tusk as I ran on him? Yes, and let me tell you the trees you gave me in this jolly orchard, when I was a little boy and went around the garden with you and begged for each! We walked among these very trees, you told me their names every one! Thirteen pear trees you gave me and ten apples, forty figs; rows of vines you promised, fifty of them bearing at different times through the vintage, grapes of all sorts, whenever Zeus made them heavy in the season of the year! The old man s knees crickled under him, and his heart melted, as he heard the signs recounted which he knew so well; he laid his arms about his son s neck, and Odysseus held him fainting. On Father s Day it is good to remind ourselves that the bond between parents and their children is a sacred one. So many private, ordinary experiences they share will never be forgotten, no matter how many years slip by. God calls parents to form their children in the Faith s eternally enduring values not only by passing on its traditional precepts, but by showing children what it means to be a friend of Christ and to live his ways. And, as we are well aware, the privileged years when this responsibility matters most crucially pass with astonishing swiftness. To the fathers of our parish who are now raising your families: May God bless you in your vocation and help you with such an important task. To all the fathers whose children are now grown up: May you continue to pray for them and be close to them. And may all our fathers who have died be remembered today in reverent and grateful prayers. Msgr. David Hubba THIRD SATURDAY PRAYER JUNE 21 All parishioners are invited to join the Legion of Mary after the Mass in Mary s Chapel on Saturday, June 21. After the Rosary, we will have a reflection on the Twin Hearts. MOST HOLY TRINITY, JUNE 15, 2014 3 A SPECIAL THANK YOU Dear Parishioners of Saint Joseph, I salute you for your most generous contribution to the Catholic War Veterans' CROSS OF PEACE campaign on Memorial Day Weekend. Your contribution totaled an amazing $1,650.39. Saint Joseph's generosity has helped all our Veterans, especially those very special men and women at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home. It takes the LOVE of one Brother looking after his many Brothers and Sisters who served this country, and YOU, Saint Joseph Parish, have demonstrated that love by your most generous contributions. Again, I SALUTE YOU and say THANK YOU. Peace be with you, Jeffrey Harm 1st Vice Commander, Catholic War Veterans BIBLE STUDY GATHERING JUNE 17 If you participated in the Great Adventure Bible Series you are cordially invited to join us on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:30 pm in the Parish Life Center. We will celebrate the completion of this year s studies as well as plan for the 2014-15 study groups. The gathering will also be open to anyone interested in finding out about Bible Study in our parish. The next cycle will start in September. For more information, call Pat Fakharzadeh at 201-599-2123. WOMEN'S CORNERSTONE JUNE 18 Our second team meeting for Cornerstone XXIII will be held this Wednesday, June 18, at the K of C Hall on River Road at 8:00 pm. If you have ever experienced Cornerstone, even if not at Saint Joseph, you are welcome to join us as we prepare for our Cornerstone weekend in March which will be held on March 6-7, 2015. Yes, 2015! As time quickly passes, don't miss out on this wonderful chance to get together with your Sisters in Christ to pray and reflect on God's goodness to you. There will also be a special announcement at this meeting, so don't miss it!! Join us as we plan for Cornerstone XXIII. If you have to be a little late, there is still room for you. All are welcome!! POPE FRANCIS PRAYER FOR FATHERS I ask for you the grace to always be very close to your children, letting them grow, but close.... They need you, your presence, your closeness, your love. Be like Saint Joseph for them, guardians of their growth in age, wisdom and grace. Guardians of their journey. Educators! And walk with them....thank you for all that you do for your children. Thank you. Best wishes and happy Father's Day to all the fathers... May Saint Joseph bless you and be with you. Pope Francis on March 19, 2014
SPECIAL INTENTIONS You can donate the Bread and/or Wine used during a week s Masses in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Contact the parish office at 201-261-0148 for available dates. AN INVITATION TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH JOURNEY Saint Joseph Church welcomes all those who seek to explore the possibility of becoming a Catholic Christian through the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Who is RCIA for? Adults never baptized Adults baptized in another Christian church Adults baptized Catholic who have not received full reception into the church through the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation What is RCIA? Catholicism is a way of life and a journey in faith. RCIA is a process, rooted in history, which is designed to educate in the Catholic faith and prepare adults to receive the sacraments of the Church. It seeks, however, to do more than simply give interested persons information. Becoming Catholic involves entering into a relationship with a community of God's people. Our hope is that you will enjoy a deeper relationship with God as you also become acquainted with members of Saint Joseph and the Church throughout the world. You will notice how your own life experiences and beliefs have brought you to this point as you listen to God's invitation to explore the Catholic faith. At the same time, members of the parish are praying for you, attending sessions with you, and sharing their own life stories as Catholics. For more information, contact Father Roy Regaspi at 201-261-0148 and join us any time at Mass. SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ You ve probably already noticed how beautiful the front doors to our church now look. After many years of extreme weather damage, our Facilities Director Tom Meli arranged with Hiemer & Company, Clifton, NJ, to remove, sand, refinish and rehang all four doors. Now they sparkle as they welcome parishioners and visitor alike to Saint Joseph Church! 4 FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM: FREEDOM TO SERVE JUNE 21 to JULY 4 The theme of this year s Fortnight will focus on freedom to serve the poor and vulnerable in accord with human dignity and the Church s teaching. Participation in the Fortnight for Freedom is simple; all it takes is a concerted effort to do something that promotes our freedom as Catholics to serve one another. You can offer a day of faith-based service within the community, perhaps volunteering at a soup kitchen or helping to paint, garden, clean, or organize donations at a local charity. No act of service is too small to make a difference! Go to www.fortnight4freedom.org to learn more. Your financial and prayerful support of the 2014 Annual Appeal allows the Archdiocese to offer a number of programs and ministries that serve those in need. Through a gift of nearly three million dollars to the Catholic Charities of Newark, the Archdiocese of Newark is able to provide meaningful funds to better serve those less fortunate. Contributing to the Annual Appeal is just one of many ways in which you can help protect the freedom to serve. 268 Saint Joseph parishioners have already pledged $57,023 toward our parish goal of $64,000 for the Annual Appeal. SPECIAL NOON MASS JUNE 21 A special Mass and support group meeting for all who are affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at the Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, on Saturday, June 21 at 12 noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not only the person directly infected with the abuse of alcohol, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For information, please call 201-768-7565. OPEN WIDE THE DOORS TO CHRIST!
HAPPY 350th ANNIVERSARY, NEW JERSEY! On Wednesday, June 24, our state will celebrate the 350th anniversary of the 1664 land grant presented to John, Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret the land that became New Jersey. As part of the commemoration, the NJ Historical Commission has asked all churches in the state to ring their bells at 12 noon on that day. Catholics and the Catholic Church have been an integral part of life in the Garden State from its earliest days.... Let our bells peal both with joy at this moment in time, and in recognition of the loyal and devoted Catholics of the past, present and the future whose traditions and depth of faith from distant lands have strengthened and will continue to strengthen our State and our Nation. The Most Reverend John J. Myers Archbishop of Newark CHILD SAFETY DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 21 The Bergen County Prosecutor s Office, together with the Archdiocese of Newark, will be offering a day to help parents understand some of the dangers their children face. The event will take place at Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Woodcliff Lake from 9:00 am-2:45 pm. There will be sessions on child sexual abuse prevention, ( Protecting God s Children 9-11:30 am; this fulfills employee/volunteer requirements in the Archdiocese of Newark); Internet Safety (12:30-1:30 pm) and Drug Abuse Prevention (1:45-2:45 pm). Come for one or all of the sessions continental breakfast and lunch will be provided, and there is no charge. Adults only, please. To register, go to http://youthprotection.rcan.org/events/ or call Karen Clark at 973-497-4254 or at clarkkar@rcan.org YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY ST. PETER, RIVER EDGE Come join a community of Catholic young adults (18-39 years old) in various stages of life who will be gathering to nurture and cultivate an environment of Christian living through Christ-centered activities. The group is open to members of all religious backgrounds. Activities include gathering for fellowship, food, fun and games; learning more about the Catholic faith through prayer and scripture; participating in community service; and Archdiocesan young adult events. UPCOMING EVENTS: (every second Saturday of the month after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 431 Fifth Avenue, River Edge) July 12 Hike for Christ at Ross Dock Park in Ft. Lee; August 19 Coffee House Open Mic. Any questions, contact Donna Cirino at 201-362-8783 or at dcirino15@saint-peter.org MOST HOLY TRINITY, JUNE 15, 2014 5 T.A.R.G.E.T. YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN THE FALL The Saint Joseph high school youth group, T.A.R.G.E.T. (for students in grades 9-12) will not be meeting during the summer months. The group will resume meeting in September. Watch this space for more information! K OF C PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO SJS GRADUATES St. Joseph Council 3814 of the Knights of Columbus of Oradell/New Milford is pleased to announce that they have awarded $1,000 scholarships to each of the following eighth grade students: Michelle Eckert (left) of New Milford and Aprile Bertomo (right) of Bergenfield, both members of Saint Joseph Parish who just graduated from Saint Joseph School. Michelle will be attending Immaculate Heart Academy and Aprile will be going to the Academy of the Holy Angels. The Scholarships were awarded to those students who exemplified the Knights of Columbus commitment to service to Church, school, and community. Additional consideration was given for leadership, scholastic honors, school activities, and a personal essay on the K of C principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Michelle and Aprile will receive their awards at the K of C annual Community Awards Night on June 27 at the Council Hall in New Milford. ALUMNI HONORS Bergen Catholic High School proudly announces the SJS graduates who achieved honor roll status: (Principal s List) Matthew Ascolese, Donald Gherardi, Matthew Gumabon, Thomas Lynch, Angelo Mabasa, Thomas O Boyle, Gian Paolo Pernicone, Thomas Selvaggi; (First Honors) A. Thomas Barhe, Albert Carbillas, Ryan Day, Bryce Dugan, Aaron Dumatol, Paolo Estrella, Liam Kelly, Kyle Laube, Christopher Lennox, Brian Masur, William McKee, Michael McPherson, John Palmer, Christopher Piterski, Matthew Arturo Selvaggi, James Sullivan, Seung Yoo, Michael Zampolin; (Second Honors) Michael Criscuolo, Srayant Gayam, Giancarlo Gomes Connor Labozzetta, Simon Lezaja, Colin McGovern, Mark Ryan, Patrick Joseph Sucero, Nicholas Suriano, Brendan Sweeney
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ 1 3 2 4 We are proud to announce that as a result of their academic achievements, Saint Joseph School s 37 graduating eighth graders have been offered over $220,000 in scholarships. They will be attending the following high schools: Academy of the Holy Angels (6), Bergen Catholic High School (6), Dominican Academy (1), Don Bosco Prep (1), Immaculate Conception High School (1), Immaculate Heart Academy (6), Paramus Catholic High School (4), St. Joseph Regional High School (1), Xavier High School (1), St. Anthony Catholic High School, Texas (1), various local public high schools including Bergen County Technical High School, New Milford, Park Ridge, Paramus, and Dumont. 5 PHOTOS: 1. Blessing of caps & gowns; 2. Farewell Dance at Clinton Inn, Tenafly; 3. Graduation Dinner at SJS gym; 4. Procession of Graduates ; 5. Msgr. Hubba presents awards as Principal Colette Vail announces graduates; 6. May God bless the SJS Class of 2014! 6 6