ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD, BOGOTA NJ 07603 January 21, 2018 Rectory Office 201-342-6300 Fax: 201-883-9392 [email protected]St. Joseph Academy 201-487-8641 Fax: 201-487-7405 [email protected]Faith Formation/REC 201-343-4316 Fax: 201-883-9392 [email protected]Rev. John Galeano, Pastor Rev. Fernando Diaz, Parochial Vicar Deacon Kevin Regan The Eucharist Saturday Eve: 5:00pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 1:30 Spanish Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm Weekdays: 8am Civic Holidays: 9am only Adoration Chapel: Monday 9:00am-7:00pm Consult bulletin for special Mass times for Holy Days of Obligation Sacrament information on page two—Información de Sacramento en la página dos . Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD, BOGOTA NJ 07603
Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm Weekdays: 8am Civic Holidays: 9am only Adoration Chapel: Monday 9:00am-7:00pm
Consult bulletin for special Mass times for Holy Days of Obligation
Sacrament information on page two—Información de Sacramento en la página dos .
Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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New Parishioners/Nuevos Feligreses: Welcome to our Parish Community! Please register at the Rectory and feel free to contact anyone on our staff regarding the Parish
and its activities. Bienvenido a nuestra comunidad parroquial! Favor de registrarse en la Rectoría y no dude en ponerse en contacto con cualquier persona en nuestro personal con respecto a la parroquia y las actividades
Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement
We have been called together as disciples of the Lord as St. Joseph Parish. We are united with brothers and sisters far and near in the
message and mission of Jesus Christ. As a parish family we will witness to God’s love and presence through our celebration of the sacraments, the proclamation of
God’s Word , the formation of all into discipleship and our service to others.
We are a people who are deeply Eucharistic which strengthens us for the mission that has been entrusted to us. We will use all of the God-given gifts to show that we are eager to welcome the
stranger, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and comfort the bereaved.
Declaración de la Misión de la Iglesia de San José
Hemos sido llamados juntos como discípulos del Señor como Parroquia de San José. Estamos unidos con hermanos y hermanas
muy cercanos en el mensaje y la misión de Jesucristo. Como familia parroquial, somos testigos del amor y la presencia de
Dios a través de nuestra celebración de los sacramentos, la proclamación de la Palabra de Dios, la formación de todos en el
discipulado y nuestro servicio a los demás. Somos un pueblo profundamente Eucarístico que nos fortalece
para la misión que nos ha sido encomendada. Todos unidos daremos los dones dados por Dios para demostrar que estamos
ansiosos de dar la bienvenida al extraño, alimentar a los hambrientos, refugiar a los desamparados
y consolar a los que sufren.
Sacrament of Reconciliation El Sacramento de la Reconciliación
Every Saturday evening, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Todos los sábados por la noche, de 4:00 pm a 5:00 pm.
Sacrament of Baptism
El Sacramento de Bautismo Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements at least
one month prior for Baptisms the 2nd & 4th weekends of the month during mass.
Segundo domingo de cada mes durante la Misa de las 1:30 de la tarde. Por favor, llame a Rosa Sánchez (201-836-0861) para hacer los preparativos.
Sacrament of Matrimony
El Sacramento de Matrimonio Arrangements should be made with a member of the clergy
at least 12 months in advance. Llama al Padre John G. para hacer los preparativos.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Uncion de los Enfermos
If you or a family member is in the hospital and wish to be visited by a priest, please call the parish office . If you call after hours, please leave a message for Father John (x212) or Father Fernando (x224) and they will get back to you as
soon as possible. Por favor, llame a la rectoría para solicitar la visita del
sacerdote. Si se llama en la noche, deje un mensaje para el padre John (x212) o padre Fernando (x224)
January 21, 2018 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday 21 6:30 am caf: FF Session SETUP 7:30 am GYM: Family FAITH FORMATION, Sessions A,B&C 8:00 am CLS: FF SESSIONS 8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee 8:15 am Caf: Family FAITH FORMATION, Sessions A,B&C 1:30 pm Gym: 5th and 6th Basketball Games
2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 5:00 pm Gym: Confrences 7:30 pm Rec Conf: Young Adults
Friday 26
2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 5:00 pm Gym: BB 6:30 pm Gym: BB 7:00 pm Ch:Spanish Memorial -Rosalba Martinez de Navarro 7:00 pm Rec Conf: RCIA Spanish Group Meeting
Saturday 27
8:30 am caf: Catechist training / workshop 9:00 am Gym: 3rd to 8th Grade Basketball Games 4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation
Sunday 28 9:30 am LF: RCIA
9:30 am MC: RCIA 10:00 am CH: Baptism (1) 10:00 am CH: RCIA Dismissal & Rite of Acceptance/Welcome 1:30 pm Gym: 3rd to 8th Grade Basketball 3:00 pm caf: DT Meeting 5:00 pm CH: Conf MASS prep 5:00 pm GYM: Conf Session SETUP 6:00 pm CH: Confirmation Session Mass 6:00 pm GYM: Confirmation Session
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Saturday January 20 5:00pm Grace Mauro Req Larkin and Mailly
Families Sunday January 21
8:00am Monica Kearney Req Patrick and Mary Greally
10:00am Antonio Mauano Req The Rodgers Family
12:00pm Maximina Avenon Req Eileen & Ed Coyle
Monday January 22
8:00 am Louie Dedvukaj Req Victoria Dedvukaj Tuesday January 23
8:00am Ryan Anthony Alpher Req Debra Romano
Wednesday January 24
8:00am Louie Dedvukaj Req Victoria Dedvukaj
Thursday January 25
8:00am Louie Dedvukaj Req Victoria Dedvukaj
Friday January 26
8:00am Louie Dedvukaj Req Victoria Dedvukaj
Saturday January 27
8:00am Catherine Ciccone Req Monica Lynch
5:00pm Theresa Jung Sook Bazk
Req Alex and Cathy
Sunday January 28
8:00am Victoria De Angelo Req Tom & Anne
O’Sullivan
10:00am Waltraud Deutsch Req The Rodgers Family
12:00pm Rodrigo Orinion Ramil Cabela & Family
Offerings for Sunday Grand Total- $7,500.37 Food-20.00
Solemnity of Mary$481.00 Tuition Angel:$100.00 Maintanence:$2,358.00
As always, we are most grateful for all of your help. We can give generously to those in need because you give
to us. God Bless You!
TO ALL PARISHIONERS OF ST. JOSEPH CHURCH THANK YOU FOR
THE WONDERFUL DONATIONS AND GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 [email protected]
Faith Formation Calendar
Sunday, Jan. 21 Sunday Sessions SUN A 8:15 - 9:45am - 10am Mass SUN B 10:15 - 11:45am - 12pm Mass SUN C 11:45 - 1:15pm - 1:30pm Mass
Tuesday, Jan. 23 Tuesday Session 6:30 - 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 28 Confirmation Session Parents come to Mass at 6pm in Church Students stay for session after Mass Dismissal for students at 9pm in parking lot
6-9pm
Sunday, Feb. 4 First Communion Family Session 8:15 - 9:45am (SJA Cafeteria)
Sunday, Feb. 4 Liturgy of the Word for Children 10am Mass
Tuesday, Feb. 6 Middle School & High School Session (Students only)
7 - 9pm (SJA Gym)
Sunday, Feb. 11 Sunday Sessions SUN A 8:15 - 9:45am - 10am Mass SUN B 10:15 - 11:45am - 12pm Mass SUN C 11:45 - 1:15pm - 1:30pm Mass
Sunday, Feb. 25 Confirmation Session Parents come to Mass at 6pm in Church Students stay for session after Mass Dismissal for students at 9pm in parking lot
6-9pm
Tuesday, Feb. 27 Tuesday Session 6:30 - 8pm
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LAS EXIGENCIAS DE SER DISCÍPULO Hoy ya encontramos lecturas con el tono penitencia de Cuaresma. Nínive ayuna durante cuarenta días, el salmis-ta nos recuerda que sólo Dios puede indicarles el camino a los pecadores, san Pablo nos muestra que todas las cosas y los acontecimientos de este mundo son transitorios y Jesús nos dice: “Arrepiéntanse” antes de llamar a sus nuevos se-guidores. “Síganme”, dice Jesús, pero si realmente vivimos los mandamientos y las exigencias de ser discípulos por el Bautismo, nos daremos cuenta de nuestra necesidad de con-versión, de nuestro arrepentimiento, nuestra necesidad de creer plenamente en el Evangelio. El Evangelio de hoy co-mienza recordándonos lo que le sucedió a Juan Bautista por vivir plenamente su vocación como heraldo de Cristo y del Evangelio: fue arrestado, encarcelado y martirizado. Si bien pocos de nosotros sufriremos consecuencias tan extremas, todos debemos estar preparados para enfrentar algún tipo de rechazo por hacerle caso al llamado de Jesús, vivir el Reino de Dios que está próximo, arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y creer en la buena nueva de salvación.
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Con los avisos de Jonás los ninivitas se arrepienten de su maldad (Jonás 3:1-5, 10). Salmo — Señor, instrúyeme en tus sendas (Salmo 25 [24]). Segunda lectura — El mundo que conocemos está pasan-do (1 Corintios 7:29-31). Evangelio — Jesús empezó a proclamar: “El reino de Dios ha llegado. Tomen otro camino y crean en la Buena Nue-va” (Marcos 1:14-20).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 25-26; Mc 3:22-30, o cualquiera de lecturas para el Día de Oración Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Mc 3:31-35 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: Hch 22:3-16 o Hch 9:1-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Mc 16:15-18 Viernes: 2 Tm 1:1-8 o Tit 1:1-5; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 10-11; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Mc 4:35-41 Domingo: Dt 18:15-20; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mc 1:21-28
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Día de Oración por la Protección Legal de la Criatura en el Vientre Materno Martes: San Vicente; Santa Marianne Cope Miércoles: San Francisco de Sales Jueves: La Conversión de San Pablo Viernes: San Timoteo y San Tito Sábado: Santa Ángela de Meríci
THE DEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP Today we encounter readings that already have a Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a forty-day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries out “Repent!” before he calls his new fol-lowers. “Come after me,” Jesus says, but if we are to truly live out the commands and demands of our discipleship through baptism, we must first know our need for conversion, our re-pentance, our need to believe in the gospel fully. Today’s Gospel opens with the stark reminder of what befell John the Baptist for completely living out his vocation as the herald of Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, and mar-tyred. Though few of us will experience consequences that extreme, we must all be ready to risk some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of our sins, and believe in the good news of sal-vation.
Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings
for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Tuesday: St. Vincent; Saint Marianne Cope Wednesday: St. Francis de Sales Thursday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Friday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Saturday: St. Angela Merici; Blessed Virgin Mary
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Leaving Items in Church Entry Way Please do not leave any items, papers, flyers, cards, or clothes in the
church entry way/vestibule area, “for free”. Anything that has not been approved by the rectory office will be removed.
If you are donating food or coupons you may leave it in the marked area against the wall or drop it off at the rectory office and the food
pantry will pick it up.
Hospital Visits We wanted to remind you that if you or a member of your family are in the hospital and would like a visit, please call the rectory. Because of privacy
laws the hospital cannot contact the parish directly. We want to visit all who are sick and this is the only way we can find out who is hospitalized.
Visitas en Hospitales Queríamos recordarles que si usted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital y le gustaría una visita por favor llame a la rectoría. Debido a las
leyes de privacidad del hospital no puede ponerse en contacto con la parroquia directamente.
Queremos visitar todos los que están enfermos y esta es la única manera que podemos saber
que está hospitalizado
ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open with The Blessed Sacrament in the
Tabernacle Daily Monday to Saturday 8-7 pm
MASS CARDS & MEMORIALS: If you are interested in honoring a family member or friend, in their
memory or for a special occasion, there are several options available-Unannounced Mass: $5, Announced Mass: $10, Monthly Memorial of Altar Bread, Altar Wine, Sanctuary Lamp, or Mis-
salette: $50 for a full month, $25 for half month. The 2018 book is open. Please visit the rectory during office
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION One of the most unusual Catholic churches in the world is in Amsterdam: Our Lord in the Attic, or as the locals say, “Ons Lieve Heer op Solder.” What looks like a beautiful narrow brick mansion alongside a canal is a clever disguise for a very well-preserved seventeenth-century home and a secret church. During the Reformation, the Netherlands was divided into Protestant Holland and the Spanish Netherlands, now known as Belgium, a Catholic stronghold. Protestant reformers seized all the Catholic parishes in Holland and “de-Catholicized” them. New laws for-bade the celebration of the Mass in public. St. Nicholas Church was renamed “Old Church” by the new owners, and the dispos-sessed Catholics got to work “hiding” St. Nicholas Parish in the upper floors of this mansion. Other Catholics did the same thing, but this is the only hidden church that survives today. Sunday Mass is still celebrated here. It’s a beautiful hideaway, with nothing spared in regard to marble, gilding, a pipe organ, and classic Dutch painting. A few steps away, the Old Church, begun in 1250, stands emptied of the statues and carvings of its Catholic days, its windows re-placed by plain glass. The new tenants gave up when it came to the ceiling, which is still painted with saints, biblical scenes, and merchant ships. The Dutch reformers were tolerant sorts, and as long as the Catholics kept out of sight, they were out of mind. Catholicism was at last tolerated in Holland after 1853, but in 1924 when the International Eucharistic Congress was held in Amsterdam, processions of Catholics were still forbid-den in the streets. Today, Roman Catholics are about 19 percent of the population, and there’s no need for any of them to hide in the attic.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La cruda realidad de nuestro continente es que Améri-ca es tierra de mártires. Esta semana recordamos el marti-rio del indígena quechua Segundo Francisco Guamán de Ecuador. Como la mayor parte de los indígenas america-nos, los quechuas consideran la tierra como pertenencia de la comunidad humana. De ella come y vive todo ser viviente. Desde la llegada de los europeos la tierra ameri-cana ha sido explotada y con ella los indígenas también. El siglo pasado unos campesinos ecuatorianos dirigi-dos por Segundo Francisco comenzaron a reunirse con el Ministerio de Agricultura y el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Reforma Agraria y Colonización. Que agencias civiles tomen interés por los derechos del indígena es siempre “buena nueva”. Lamentablemente lo que es “buena nue-va” para la muchedumbre pobre es “mala noticia” para los poderosos. Uno de éstos decidió vengarse en contra de los campesinos. En su rabia, asesinó al joven Segundo Fran-cisco de sólo 25 años de edad. Pero su muerte, como la de todo mártir, no fue en vano. Su sangre derramada sobre la madre tierra ha ido sembrando más movimientos por los derechos de los indígenas
A NOTE FROM THE PARISH OFFICE:
If you have moved or changed your phone number since registering with our parish, please let the rectory know so we can keep accurate records and get in touch with you when needed. Also, if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please call the rectory. Our number is 201-342-6300.
GIFT What I am is God’s gift to me. What I become is my gift back to God.
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In your charity please remember in
prayer all our families and friends who are sick or in
hospitals or nursing homes, especially for:
Recuerden en sus oraciones a nuestros familiares y amigos que estan enfermos
o en hospitals o silos de ancianos,
en especial por:
Please also remember in your prayers, those affected by cancers, as well as the victims of war torn areas and terrorism, of
genocide, human trafficking, and of natural disasters. Edith M. Killeen January 23, 2000 Elizabeth Short January 25, 2002 Vincent Maher, Jr. January 25, 2002 Marie Del Monaco January 23, 2003 Ramon Martinez January 26, 2003 Elizabeth Meehan January 26, 2003 John Cianfrone January 22, 2005 John Paul Searfoss January 23, 2006 Eugene Brophy January 23, 2008 William McCluskey January 26, 2008 Francis Iannone January 22, 2010 Sarah M. Mongeau January 23, 2010 David Bonin January 21, 2013 Elizabeth Haubert January 24, 2014 Harold C. Gallagher January 24, 2014 Bacilia Elizondo January 21, 2016 Raymond Hill January 21, 2016
Pray for the Men and Women in Service to Our Country Please remember all those serving in the armed forces, especially:
Chris Allen Joseph Andrade Timothy Brown
Edel Castillo Yelson Cortez Rafael Cruz
Kevin Cunanan Andrew Gilbert
Alan Hale Aimee Kominiak Larry Kominiak Brian Mitchell Edward Quinn
J.T. Rinke John Rode
Yury Rodriguez Michael Sloginski, Jr
Jake Smith
Matt Smith Max Smith
Reynaldo A. Targuino Jeff Vanak
Gavin White
Jason Buondies Walter Croft
Lupita Lopez Castro Josephine Elisano
Mary Early Sr. Regina Miriam
Rafelina Peralta Nicole Vierno John Walsh
Diane Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman
John Paul Zimmerman
Altar Wine for the month of
January 2018 is in Memory of
WILLIAM FALLON requested by
Sandra Angeli Susan Kraljic
Altar Bread for the month of
January 2018 is in Memory of
JOHN ROCHE JR Requested by
Parents
If you, or someone in your family, would benefit from the prayers of the parish-ioners at Saint Joseph during times of sickness, please call the rectory at 201-342-6300 and speak to a staff member. Names will stay on the announced and / or the printed bulletin list for two months. If you still need prayers, please call the rec-
tory for another month of prayers.
Necesitas una oración por su familia o amigos? Visitar la oficina de la rectoría o llame all (En Inglés) 201-342-6300. Los nombres se mantendrán en tanto la anunciada y la lista de anuncios para dos (2) mes. Si usted todavía necesita
oraciones, por favor llame a la rectoría o dejar una nota en la mesa. Esta es la regla también si usted llama para solicitar la visita de un sacerdote.
LEAVE BEHIND Simon and Andrew, James and John were working when Jesus called them. They immediately put down their nets and followed Jesus. Can you imagine? The disciples walked away from their previous way of life and toward another, in which Jesus and his way take precedence. They put aside anything that would stand between them-selves and the life of discipleship. Jonah acted similarly—he perceived the Lord’s call and responded without ques-tion. He literally walked a different path, toward Nine-veh. No doubt, Saint Paul’s own dramatic conversion was in his mind as he wrote to the community in Corinth. The path of discipleship is about holy perspective. Do not let anything stand between you and Christ. Simon, Andrew, James, and John abandoned their nets and followed Jesus. The nets were their liveli-hood, the most important tools for their work as fisher-men. For these first disciples, their nets represented all they knew life to be about, and all it could be. Yet they put the nets aside, risking an unknown future in order to “catch people” as Jesus promised. What do you need to leave behind? Most people will not be asked to give up their livelihood in order to answer Christ’s call. Yet we certainly must abandon everything that prevents us from living our lives authentically as followers of Jesus. Some-times we must let go of the life we know in order to em-brace a living, compelling, meaningful life of faith in Christ. Prayerfully examine your faith and life. Is there attachment to material possessions? Are there relation-ships or feelings that prevent you from living and grow-ing in faith? Is there a negative habit that gets in the way? Let go of what stands between you and the Lord. Invite God’s healing presence, forgiveness, and mercy to transform the nets—all that holds you back—and risk answering Christ’s call to discipleship.
WALK TOWARD Jonah did not simply walk away from his previ-ous way of life. He walked toward Nineveh. The disciples did not only abandon their nets. They walked toward Jesus and to a life of discipleship. G. K. Chesterson is quoted as saying, “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been tried and found difficult.” Yet Christian living is also deeply meaningful. What would happen if you truly took the call to follow Jesus to heart? It isn’t only about turning away from things that are counter to the Christian way of life. As it was for Jonah, the disciples at the seashore, and Saint Paul, a true life of faith is also about walking toward God, about loving God and neighbor, about risking an unknown future filled with life and goodness, holiness and grace.
DEJAR ATRÁS Simón, Andrés, Santiago y Juan abandonaron sus redes y siguieron a Jesús. Las redes eran su estilo de vida, la herramienta más importante de su trabajo como pescadores. Para estos primeros discípulos, sus redes representaban todo lo que sabían de la vida y de lo que podría ser. Aun así, ellos las hicieron a un lado, arriesgándose a un futuro desconocido para “pescar a personas” como Jesús lo había prometido. ¿Qué es lo que tú necesitas dejar atrás? A muchas personas no se les va a pedir dejar sus trabajos para poder seguir a Cristo. Sin embargo, ciertamente debemos abandonar aquello que nos previene de vivir nuestras vidas autén-ticamente como seguidores de Jesús. Algunas veces debemos de dejar la vida que conocemos para poder abrazar una vida con sentido y significado de fe en Cristo. Con un espíritu de oración examina tu fe y vi-da. ¿Hay algo que te amarre a las posesiones materia-les? ¿Hay relaciones o sentimientos que te previenen de vivir y crecer en la fe? ¿Hay un hábito negativo que se interponga en el camino? Suelta aquello que se in-terponga entre ti y el Señor. Invita a la presencia sana-dora de Dios, el perdón y la misericordia que transfor-ma las redes, todo lo que te mantiene inmovilizado, y arriésgate a responder la llamada de Cristo al discipu-lado.
CAMINAR HACIA Jonás no simplemente se alejó de su anterior estilo de vida. Él caminó hacia Nínive. Los discípulos no solo abandonaron sus redes. Ellos caminaron hacia Jesús y a una vida de discipulado. G. K. Chesterson se le cita diciendo: “El cristianismo no ha intentado y encontrado anhelo; ha estado intentado y encontrado dificultad”. Aun así, la vida cristiana tiene un profun-do significado. ¿Qué pasaría si verdaderamente toma-ras con el corazón el llamado de Jesús? No solo se tra-ta de alejarse de aquellas cosas que son contrarias a la vida cristiana. Como lo fue para Jonás, los discípulos en la orilla del mar, y san Pablo, una verdadera vida de fe también es caminar hacia Dios, amando a Dios y al prójimo, arriesgándose a un futuro desconocido lle-no con vida de bondad, santidad y gracia.
Knights of Columbus Pre-Super Bowl Brunch –
Saturday, January 27, 2018 The Chief Justice White Council is hosting its 4th Annual Super Bowl Brunch Fundraiser at Vitale’s Restaurant, 293 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck. Brunch is available from 9:30 – 11:30, and includes, Eggs, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Chicken Fran-coise, Penne Pasta, Fresh Mozzarella Platter, Fresh Fruit, Pas-try, Coffee and Tea, as well as a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Join us for the Camaraderie, the Super Bowl Trivia games, and the BIG GAME 50/50 Quiz.Seating is limited, so buy your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are $25.00 each.
For tickets, please contact Paul Angeli (201-739-7267) or Ron Federico (201-696-7940).
EL GRUPO DE PAREJAS
MATRIMONIOS CATOLICOS EN CONQUISTA DE LA FAMILIA
TE INVITA A SU FIESTA DE GALA DE SAN VALENTIN THE EXCELSIOR CATERING EL 10 DE FEBRERO, 2018
LOS TICKECTS ESTARAN VENDIENDOSE POR FAVOR LLA-MAR A LA RECTORIA PARA MAS INFORMACION
El CIRCULO DE
ORACION
JESUS ESTA VIVO SE REUNE TODOS LOS LUNES EN LA
CAFETERIA DE LA IGLESIA.
LEER LA SAGRADA ESCRITURA,
ALABAR Y BENDECIR AL SENOR
TODOS LOS LUNES 7:30PM – 9:00 PM
Equal Exchange Coffee This weekend, we are selling Equal Exchange coffee and tea in the cafeteria after each Mass. Your purchases help to support small farmers in Central America, Africa, and Asia, who are guaranteed a fair price to help them support their families. Please join Public Discipleship at St. Jo-seph’s by buying your coffee and tea here. Coffee lovers have affirmed hundreds of times that this is good cof-fee. And – great chocolate is also available.
Come, Let Us Sing Joyfully Before the Lord
The Adult Choir of St. Joseph Church (open to interested sing-ers high-school age or older) rehearses on Wednesdays in the Church. If you enjoy singing and desire to grow in the wor-ship of God through song, we'd love to meet you. The choir sings at weekend Masses, Holy Days, and other special occasions throughout the year. No prior experi-ence is necessary. The Children's Choir (open to interested singers in grades 4-8) will be starting up this month and will sing at the 10am Mass on Sunday, January 28th. If your child is interested, please email [email protected] so we can prepare materi-als for them. Children will receive rehearsal materials in ad-vance and then rehearse together at 9am on 1/28.
Stewardship involves all of life
While pastors and priests usually only speak of stew-ardship in terms of Time, Talent and Treasure, the truth is that stewardship involves all of life – body, mind and spirit, our material possessions, friendships, etc. All we are and have is a gift from our Creator for us to use wisely to build up God’s kingdom here on earth. Time is a very precious gift. Most of us feel we don’t have enough time for all the things we want to do. Everyone is given the same amount of time: 24 hours each day, 168 hours each week. The question is: How do we choose to use our time? Henry David Thoreau once said:
“It is not enough to be busy, so are ants.
The question is what are we busy about?”
All of us have been blessed with various talents, whether we are aware of it or not, or whether we have developed our tal-
ents or not. Of course, it is usually not possible to de-velop all of our talents. But, ideally, we can and should de-
velop some of them and use them wisely to bless the commu-nities we belong to.
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