Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell / New Milford, NJ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, March 24, 2013 Reconciliation / Confessions Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Baptism Contact the Parish Office before the fifth month of pregnancy. As he rode along, the people were spreading their cloaks on the road; the whole multitude of his disciples began to praise God aloud with joy for all the mighty deeds they had seen. (Lk 19:36, 37b) Marriage Arrangements should be made with a priest at least one year in advance. Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry Call the Parish Office. Rev. Andrew Park, PAROCHIAL VICAR Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni Vice Principal of Saint Joseph School 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 in the bulletin Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski, PASTOR Rev. George M. Reilly, PASTOR EMERITUS Mr. Heath Winborn Director of Operations Mr. Monroe Quinn Mr. Anthony Armando Director of Music Youth Minister Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the Month 9:00 am - 5:30 pm in Mary s Chapel Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary s Chapel Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Contact the Religious Education Office. Parish Registration Contact the Parish Office. WEEKEND ASSISTANTS: Rev. John Chadwick & Msgr. Richard Groncki Office Location Phone Email Website Dr. Marianne Conway Interim Director of Religious Education Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Sacrament Coordinator Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org 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 Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment Religious Ed. Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm / Fri. closed
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12:30 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7:30 pm Friday Saturday 8:30 pm Sunday UC MC 10.30 am UC 10:30 am MC 10:30am Gym 12:30 pm UC 12:30 pm MC SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ March 23, 2013 Deceased Members of The Corbett & Dabrowski Families March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday People of the Parish John & Margaret Smith Mary Lou Toscano and Baby Michael Carrier Lena Crotti Emily Elizabeth Martin 23rd Birthday Remembrance March 25, 2013 Michael Cuomo Claire Bode March 26, 2013 Eva Tucci Jean Sapunarich March 27, 2013 Joseph & Jeanette Carrier 20th Wedding Anniversary Celebration William Mooney March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s Supper March 29, 2013 Good Friday March 30, 2013 Easter Vigil People of the Parish March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday Jess Q. Alto The McCaffrey & Walsh Families Marie Denise Sant-Aime John Dabrowski Edward J. Kirk Tommy McGinn Alex & Marie Susan DeLuna 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Med Majul BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread for the week of March 24, 2013 is offered in loving memory of Dominic Tozzi as requested by his grandparents, Fran & Dominic Tozzi. The Wine for the week of March 24, 2013 is offered in loving memory of Dominic Tozzi as requested by his aunt, Phyllis Tozzi. 2 PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: Daniel Flegler Let us remember all those who have recently died: Marina Relucio, Ellen Teehan Let us remember those serving in the military. Sunday Collection Week of March 17, 2013 Basket Parish Pay Total Need $9,542 $5,495 $15,037 $20,000 We ask that you continue to be generous in our Holy Week/Easter collections. Our parish depends greatly on your support at this time of year. Thank you! HOLY WEEK schedule Monday March 25 Tuesday March 26 Wednesday March 27 Holy Thursday March 28 Good Friday March 29 Holy Saturday March 30 Sunday March 31 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Easter Triduum 7:30 pm 9:00 am 12 noon 3:00 pm 7:30 pm 9:00 am 8:30 pm 10:30 am 12:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena Chrism Mass at Cathedral in Newark Evening Mass of The Lord s Supper (The Church will remain open until Night Prayer at 11:00 pm.) Morning Prayer Midday Prayer Celebration of The Lord s Passion Living Stations of The Cross NOTE: Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. EASTER SUNDAY Masses Morning Prayer Easter Vigil & Easter Mass Upper Church Upper Church and Lower Church Upper Church, Lower Church and School Gym Upper Church and Lower Church
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, MARCH 24, 2013 PASTOR S COLUMN GREAT DAYS TO BE A CATHOLIC It s great to be a Catholic, especially these days! The election of Pope Francis has certainly made a positive impact on people, Catholics and non-catholics alike. There seems to be a new energy and enthusiasm in the Church. Pope Francis has begun to do what the successor of Saint Peter is called to do, namely, to inspire God s people to work together to bring about God s Kingdom of love, justice, and peace in the world. He is also called to give people hope that, with the help of God, good will overcome evil, love will conquer hate, and the darkness will be broken by Christ, our Light! The sense of enthusiasm, joy, and hope that have come with the election of Pope Francis come at a most appropriate time in the Church s calendar. For this Thursday, we begin the celebration of the great Easter Triduum that continues until Sunday evening. These days celebrate the hope and joy that are ours because of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ In the remainder of the column I would like to tell you about the main liturgies of the Triduum. I hope this will inspire you to join us for these beautiful services. HOLY THURSDAY, March 28 There is only one Mass on Holy Thursday. That Mass, known as the Mass of the Lord s Supper will take place at 7:30 pm. When you come into the church, you will notice that the door to the tabernacle will be open and the candle next to it will not be burning. On this night, which celebrates the institution of the Eucharist, we begin with the absence of the Blessed Sacrament. Following the homily, the feet of parish representatives will be washed. This will be done in response to the Gospel Reading for this night that relates how Jesus washed the feet of his Apostles at the Last Supper and told them, I have given you a model to follow so that just as I have done for you, you should also do. The washing of feet reminds you and me we are to be of service. Just before the collection, which will benefit the hungry and homeless, the Holy Oils used for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Anointing of the Sick, will be brought into the church. These oils, blessed by the Archbishop are brought to all the parishes of the Archdiocese. After they are presented, the oils are placed in the shrine next to our baptismal font. The Mass then continues and reaches its highpoint with the consecration and the reception of Holy Communion. We respond to the invitation of the Lord given at the Last Supper, Take and eat, this is my Body. Take and 3 drink, this is my Blood. Extra hosts are consecrated at this Mass for distribution on Good Friday, when Mass is not celebrated. These hosts are brought in solemn procession to a special tabernacle located in the alcove on the Grand Street side of the church. GOOD FRIDAY, March 29 On Good Friday, Mass is not celebrated. Instead at 3 pm there is the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord. It begins with three readings, including the Passion of Jesus according to Saint John. After the readings, there are ten solemn prayers of petitions that embrace the needs of the Church and of all the world. Then the cross is reverently carried into the church. We come forward to individually adore the cross on which hung the Savior of the world. Following the time of adoration, the hosts that were consecrated during the Mass of Holy Thursday are brought to the altar. We then come forward to receive Holy Communion. After this, the service quickly comes to its conclusion. HOLY SATURDAY, March 30 The Easter Vigil, which takes place at 8:30 pm, is the highlight of this day and of the entire church year. The service begins in darkness and moves to the lighting of the large Easter Candle. The light then spreads to the candles of the congregation. We sing the Easter Proclamation that announces our salvation in Christ. Following this, we listen to nine readings from scripture which proclaim the wondrous story of God s love for his creation and for his people. The readings end with the Gospel of the Resurrection. After the readings, the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated. We witness the birth of new Christians and new members of God s Church. Following this we renew our baptismal commitment and are sprinkled with water from the font. We then celebrate the Eucharist and we join the newly baptized and confirmed in receiving Holy Communion. EASTER SUNDAY, March 31 The Mass of Easter Sunday includes a solemn Gospel Procession through the Church, the renewal of our baptismal promises, and a sprinkling with holy water. The Mass includes the glorious hymns of Easter and the return of the word Alleluia to the liturgy. EASTER GENEROSITY The generosity of God s love seen in the liturgies of the Easter Triduum and in his gift of a new pope for our Church should inspire us to be generous in return. We ask you to put that generosity into action by making a thoughtful, sacrificial gift in our Easter Collection. Your generosity will help our parish to do the work of God and it will demonstrate your love and thanks to God! Love, Father Tom Iwanowski
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ PRAYER FOR THE HOLY FATHER Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to Your shepherd, Pope Francis, a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor to the apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build Your Church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. EASTER FLOWERS/DECORATIONS Donations for flowers and other decorations may be made in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Please use the envelope you received in the mail or mark an envelope Easter Flowers. PRINT the name of the deceased or special intention and YOUR NAME. Checks ($10 per name/family) should be made out to Saint Joseph Church and may be dropped off at or mailed to the rectory: 105 Harrison St., NM. OPERATION RICE BOWL DUE MARCH 27 Donations are due (in check form payable to Saint Joseph Church/Operation Rice Bowl ) no later than Wednesday, March 27. Please submit all donations in check form. You may put your envelope in the collection basket or return it directly to the rectory at 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646. LITURGIES TO CELEBRATE 50TH - 25TH - 5TH ANNIVERSARIES The Archdiocese of Newark will once again be honoring those couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating 5, 25, or 50 years of Christian Marriage in the year 2013. Liturgies will be celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on the following dates: 50 th Anniversary on Sunday, April 28 at 3pm; 25 th & 5th Anniversaries on Sunday, May 5 at 3pm. Please stop by the rectory office to register. Deadline for registration is April 9. DIVINE MERCY NOVENA The Legion of Mary will distribute Divine Mercy Novena pamphlets in the Harrison Street Lobby after all Masses this weekend, March 23-24. The novena begins on Good Friday and is prayed daily in preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday which is April 7. 4 ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL With your generous contribution to the Archbishop s Annual Appeal we can move our faith forward by supporting youth and family ministries, Catholic education, vocations to the Priesthood and religious life, and the charitable works of our diocesan family. Many thanks to the 208 families who have already pledged their support. For those who have not yet had the chance, pledge envelopes are available at the doors of the church or at the rectory. (You may place your envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory.) With everyone s help we can reach our goal and really make a difference. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS is a cost-free, nationally recognized, peer-led, volunteer job search support and networking group targeted to individuals who are actively looking for work. Founded in River Edge in 2011, membership is open to anyone in career transition, including unemployed or or underemployed individuals and recent college graduates, people re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and anyone looking for part time or volunteer work. For more information, go to nhnusa.org Visit our websites: Parish: sjcnj.org School: sjsusa.org and greenhouseusa.org Religious Ed.: religioused.blogspot.com BINGO & BASKET Saint Joseph Social Concerns Committee is sponsoring a Bingo & Basket fundraiser to support our Sister Parish, the Church of the Resurrection in Jersey City on Thursday evening, April 25, in the Saint Joseph Lower School Gym. Bingo will be followed by a TRICKY TRAY. Beverages and desserts will be served. For reservations, please call Joanne Hudes at 201-261-6810. (Donation $20) If you would like to donate a gift for the Tricky Tray, please call Joan at 201-265-5823 or Pat at 201-261-4323. It promises to be a fun evening! TENORS ONSTAGE Our parish music ministers, Domenick Panfile and Peter Greco, will perform a dinner/concert benefit for charity at Calvary Methodist Church, 185 W. Madison Avenue on Saturday April 6 at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 201-384-3630 or by emailing Calvary185@verizon.net by March 25.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, MARCH 24, 2013 OPEN HOUSE DONT MISS OUT! A DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN MONDAY, APRIL 8 7:30-8:30 PM FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES Facilitator: Kathleen E. Church, LCSW Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 am 4 pm Saint Joseph Parish Rectory Discover how the Kindergarten program of Saint Joseph School will put your child on the road to academic success! Certified, experienced teachers; music, art, gym, technology, and library; WiFi, Ipads, interactive whiteboards. Five full days; before and after care available. Call 201-261-2388 to learn more! Join us for a day of prayer, quiet, reflection, and sharing. Invite a friend! Suggested offering: $30. A continental breakfast, all drinks, snacks, and materials will be provided; please bring a bag lunch. Please register by April 10 to insure materials for all participants. You may do so online at our parish website sjcnj.org by clicking on Newest News and then Women s Day of Prayer. Or fill out this form and return it to the rectory at 105 Harrison Street, New Milford. Women s Day of Prayer and Reflection FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: BOY SCOUT BLESSING TELEPHONE: Fr. Tom (left) joins the members and leaders of Saint Joseph Boy Scout Troop 142 and Cub Scout Pack 142 who assembled last Sunday, March 17, to celebrate Mass together and to recognize the Scouts who had earned the Parvuli Dei medal (designed to help boys discover the presence of God in their daily lives). EMAIL: THE PIPES WERE CALLING Saint Joseph Parish Director of Operations (and bagpiper!) Heath Winborn came in complete regalia to help the students of Saint Joseph School celebrate Saint Patrick s Day, CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS EXPO 2013 Is your child currently in grades 6 or 7? Is your child currently in high school and looking for a change? If so, now is the time to start learning about our Catholic secondary schools, and what they have to offer you and your family. The Catholic secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Newark are sponsoring High School Expo 2013. This event is conducted in a college fair style. Staff and student representatives from the schools will be on hand to share information with your family, answer your questions, and engage in lively discussion with you and your children. With so many schools to choose from, this evening affords your family an excellent opportunity to see many schools at once. while the PTO sponsored a holiday bake sale in honor of our two March saints. Shown between Fr. Andrew, who came to offer a blessing, and PTO vice president Glynnis Doda, is the traditional Saint Joseph Sharing Table that Mrs. Doda created especially for the occasion. Catholic High Schools from the Archdiocese of Newark will be present in two convenient locations: Archdiocese of Newark, 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark April 16, 2012 7-8:30 pm Visitation Academy 222 Farview Ave., Paramus, April 17, 2012 7-8:30 pm 5
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ The Gospel is the Good News about Jesus. The Gospel Reading for today is from St. Luke 22:14-23:56. Today is Palm Sunday. At the beginning of Mass we remember a happy day. It is a day when Jesus came into the City of Jerusalem to celebrate Passover and people were excited. They cheered him on and waived palm branches in the air. Later this week, we will celebrate Holy Thursday, commonly known as the Last Supper. This is when Jesus gave us the Sacrament of the Eucharist, when he turns bread and wine into his body and blood. Compiled by the Liturgy of the Word With Children Committee Later this week we also learn that not everyone was happy to see Jesus in Jerusalem. There were those who did not like him. They would not believe in Jesus. They did not believe he was the Son of God. On Friday, known as Good Friday, we will hear about the horrible things that these people did to Jesus. They beat him, made fun of him and nailed him to a cross where he would die. Jesus could have been mad and angry at the crowd of people for what they did to him. But instead, before Jesus died on the cross, he prayed to God to forgive them. He prayed to God to help them see what they had done. By dying on the cross, Jesus saved us from our sins and he taught us to forgive the people who hurt us those who hurt our feelings, make fun of us, who do not like us, those who bully us. Jesus suffered the worst kind of bullying to ever exist so that we would be saved and live with him always in Heaven because he loved us SO much. Jesus gives us himself in the bread and wine of the Eucharist. MISSION OF THE WEEK On Friday, I will look at the cross and thank Jesus Christ for his great love for me! NOTE Remember there will be no Liturgy of the Word with Children on Easter Sunday. We will return on April 7, 2013. 6 Jesus died for our sins on Good Friday