Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Anthony Di Stefano

Rev. John Z. Radwan

DEACON: George Montalvo

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30am, 9am,

10:30 am, 12 noon DAILY

Weekdays 7:00 am & 8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am

HOLY DAYS as announced

Miraculous Medal Novena

Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary’s Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration First Wed. of Month 9 am—5 pm in MC

SACRAMENTS

Confession: Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Baptism Contact the Parish Office

Marriage Arrangements should be made

with a priest at least one year in advance.

Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website

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 sjcnjre.org

Saint Joseph School

the greenhouse PreK

305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org

2021: THE YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH

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NOT TOO LATE TO GIVE YOUR GIFT

TO THE LORD (See p. 5) Oradell/New Milford, NJ

Parish Office Hours: Mon-Fri.: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. YOU MUST TELEPHONE FIRST (201-261-0148)

Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA Contact Parish Office

PARISH REGISTRATION Contact Parish Office

January 3, 2020

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

“2021: THE YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH” Pope Francis announced a special year dedicated to St. Joseph starting from December 8, 2020 until December 8, 2021, on the occasion of the 150th

anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church, as well as the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady. The Apostolic Penitentiary also issued a decree granting special indulgences for the duration of the special year to celebrate the anniversary. Keep watching the parish bulletin for more information and exciting news about our parish’s plans for this holy year!

USE THE LIGHT OF GOD “And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.” The light has come into the world in the person of Jesus Christ! We no longer have to fumble in the darkness. We have been gifted with the illumination we need to see our way through things and find what we really are looking for. All these years later, however, so many are still reluctant to accept him. Perhaps they are unconvinced, disinterested, preoccupied, stubborn, apprehensive, or all of the above. Everyone has their own reason for not wanting to turn on the switch.

But there are so many answers to so many of our problems in this humble Child of Nazareth. A simple birth teaches us about God’s tender wedded relationship with humanity. It speaks to the expanse of God’s salvation across the globe, and the incarnate Divine wonders and blessings that are a part of our life moment to moment. It calls us to understand the design of world order God intended as found in the Beatitudes, the sacredness of every human life and all of creation and the meaning of things we struggle with most, like suffering and death. We have a lot of Good News to share, not just with a privileged few but with all the world. All races and creeds can receive God’s healing word. God continues to manifest himself even now! Use the light to find what you are really looking for! ©LPi

The Rite of Acceptance was celebrated by Fr. Anthony for John Tsur. A member of the RCIA Team, Melinda Rabbia, was also present. Please pray for John who is seeking initiation into the Catholic Church for Easter 2021.

SEEKING THE LIGHT

A PRAYER FOR

THE YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH

2021 (as proclaimed by Pope Francis)

To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our afflictions, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ~ JANUARY 3, 2021

Among people prominent in religious matters who died in 2020 were:

Fr. George Coyne, S.J., a vigorous and effective defender of the Catholic Church’s commendable attitude to science. He reminded us that the Church has consistently supported science’s rational learning, and that our interpretation of the Bible takes note of the importance of distinguishing its religious message from science’s field of expertise. “One thing the Bible is not,”

Fr. Coyne said, “is a scientific textbook. Scripture is made up of myth, of poetry, of history. But it is simply not teaching science.”

Virgil C. Dechant, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus from 1977 to 2000. He was a bulwark against secular opposition to Catholicism.

Fr. Gerard Sloyan, a 1944 graduate of our Archdiocesan seminary who served as a priest of the Trenton Diocese for 75 years. He was known internationally for his work as a Scripture scholar. He lived to be 100.

Fr. Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., a Bronx native known for his political astuteness, he was president of Fordham University (1984-2003) and a past editor of America magazine. New York City Mayor Ed Koch called on him to serve on the city’s Campaign Finance Board, which Koch created to try to attack corruption.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, who had served as the United Kingdom’s chief rabbi and who was a prominent biblical scholar and an eloquent defender of marriage and the family. At a 2014 international conference on family organized by the Holy See, he got a standing ovation after he said that

The family, man, woman, and child, is not one lifestyle choice among many. It is the best means we have yet discovered for nurturing future generations and enabling children to grow in a matrix of stability and love. [When spouses turn to each other faithfully], we come as close as we will ever get to God himself, bringing new life into being, turning the prose of biology into the poetry of the human spirit, redeeming the darkness of the world by the radiance of love.

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Rabbi Sacks also took issue with—and sometimes debated—well-known atheists Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins.

Andrew Walther, head of EWTN’s news department and, before that, an important part of the Knights of Columbus’s communications and public policy outreach. He spoke forcefully on behalf of the world’s persecuted Christians.

Archbishop John Myers, our Archbishop from 2001 to 2016. He was a consistent defender of traditional Catholic teachings in the face of nearly continuous criticisms by the secular press, which took advantage of the extensive renovations to the house in Clinton that he used as an escape from the pressures of his duties and as his anticipated place of retirement—even though the expenses were met though private donations and not Archdiocesan funds. (The “PR” repercussions of all this were a disaster, but even if he had planned to retire to a U-Haul trailer, his opponents would probably have found other grounds on which to assail him, such as his defense of Catholic teachings on sexuality—which, come to think of it, did attract considerable opposition, especially by those who apparently would have preferred his predecessor to remain: Archbishop McCarrick.)

The few times I met Archbishop Myers, at the college seminary picnics he came to and at the meeting in his cathedral apartment he invited my ordination class to, I thought he was a kind and surprisingly shy person. There was a certain naivete about him too. Soon after he arrived in Newark , the Star-Ledger published an extensive article on him during which he let it be known that he was the co-author of the science fiction adventure novel Space Vulture, featuring a hero called Sky Hawk, which he wrote together with his boyhood friend Gary Wolf, creator of the Roger Rabbit film. (He wanted profits from the book to help his nieces and nephews pay their college bills.) I thought this disclosure could only expose him to ridicule by potential critics and wondered why he let it be known. He also collected Disney cartoon drawings used in the production of the studio’s films. I saw one hanging from his wall when my class visited his quarters. Requiescat in pace. Writers who passed away included:

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ONLINE GIVING Please consider signing up for our electronic giving program WeShare. You can choose how much you will donate each week

and your contribution will be made automatically, safely and securely, from your debit or credit card. Simply go to our parish website: sjcnj.org Click on “Make a Donation,” then click on “Sign Up Today” and follow the instructions to register. If circumstances prevent you from attending Mass or you are unable to mail or drop off your donation to the Parish Office at 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646, WeShare makes it possible for your weekly donations to be automatically sent to Saint Joseph Church in your name. YOUR SUPPORT IS MUCH APPRECIATED!

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS DONATE NEW & GENTLY-USED

CLOTHING In Luke’s Gospel we read, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none.” Perhaps you received new clothing for Christmas. Why not donate your old clothing and other needed items to Catholic Charities? The donation bin is readily accessible in the Rectory/Parish Office parking lot on Harrison Street across from the church.. Thank you and prayers for a blessed New Year.

(From the Pastor’s Desk—continued)

Writers who passed away in 2020 included:

Mary Higgins Clark, greatly popular author of many mystery novels, which she began writing to support her family after the death of her husband. She was a practicing Catholic, who lived in Saddle River. She was very generous to the Church on several levels, including her willingness to speak about her faith in many forums.

Charles Portis, reclusive author of the western novel True Grit (twice turned into movies, starring John Wayne and then Jeff Bridges).

Clive Cussler, best-selling author of adventure

novels. Tomie dePaola, prolific author of children’s books,

which contained his own delightful illustrations. Many of his books had religious themes that drew from the Bible, the lives of saints, and Christian legends.

Rolf Hochhuth, author of The Deputy, a play that calumniated Pope Pius XII by accusing him of blame for the death of so many Jews in World War II, a vilification a number of other less talented writers have since repeated, despite clear and abundant evidence to the contrary. I am reminded of something Mark Twain, evidently no fan of the Latin proverb “De mortuis, nil nisi bonum” (“[Say] nothing but good about the dead”), said in his autobiography about Elisha Bliss, Jr., a publisher he had a difficult relationship with. After Twain described himself as someone disinclined to hold a grudge, he wrote that Bliss” has been dead a quarter of a century now … and if I could send him a fan I would.”

Pete Hamill, entertaining columnist and crusading journalist for several major New York papers.

John Le Carre , British writer whose novels on Cold War spies, especially The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1963), gained both literary respect and a high volume of sales.

Msgr. David Hubba

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES: CHURCH: sjcnj.org

SCHOOL: sjsusa.org RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org

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Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC* 12:00 pm

Monday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Tuesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Thursday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Friday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember all those who are ill:

Joe Bennetti, Cara Kamrowski, Silverius Galvan, Kurt Strobach, Oliver Kamal, Ed Grube,

Riley Suapengco, Mimosa Elayan, Rod & Mildred Largoza, Tom Byrne, Thomas O’Hara

Let us remember all those who have died.

Let us remember those serving in our military: 2nd LT Harry Aquino USAF, Lance Cpl. Alexander Banas, Capt. Christopher Bascomb, 2nd LT Michael McPherson,

1st LT Michael Shuler, PFC David Solinas, Jr.

BREAD & WINE INTENTION

The bread and wine for the week of

January 3, 2021 is offered in loving memory of

Connor Walsh (4th Anniversary Remembrance)

as requested by his parents Alice & Bill Walsh.

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ~ JANUARY 3, 2021

*If attendance does not require the opening of Mary’s Chapel on January 3, the intention for that Mass will be fulfilled by a concelebrant in the Upper Church Mass at the same scheduled time. Starting next weekend, there will be only ONE 10:30 am Sunday Mass in the Upper Church.)

THERE IS STILL TIME! It’s not too late to bring your gift to Saint Joseph Church. Our parish depends on your financial support, especially during this most

challenging year, in order to meet its larger expenses. Your gift to Saint Joseph’s Christmas Collection may be made up to and including January 10, the last day of the Christmas Season. Please memo your check or offering envelope “CHRISTMAS COLLECTION.” You can also make your gift to Saint Joseph through our electronic giving program WeShare. To donate online, simply go to our parish website sjcnj.org and click on “Make a Donation.” You can also go to page 4 of this bulletin to see how to sign up for regular online giving. Your generosity will enable Saint Joseph Church to continue to offer the Mass, Sacraments, prayers, comfort, peace and support to our parishioners and community.

January 2, 2021 Graham O’Brien

January 3, 2021 People of the Parish Frederick Burns Connor Walsh (4th Anniversary Remembrance) Damarises Laracuente Luke Schneider

January 4, 2021 Evelyn Alleman Mary McCauley

January 5, 2021 Paquita Mission Albert Bolter (1st Anniversary Remembrance)

January 6, 2021 Bette Kooreman Dr. & Mrs. Edmund Deyro

January 7, 2021 Albert Bolter For Our Lady of Lourdes

January 8, 2021 Deborah Wenig Marge Hoock

January 9, 2021 Familia Bustamente (Living) Nancy O’Brien

January 10, 2021 People of the Parish Dr. Eugene Westlake Joshua Pinto Robert Pasqualone

SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION Week of JANUARY 3, 2021

The sanctuary lamp in the Upper Church burns in loving memory of

Connor Walsh as requested by his parents.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “..they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treas-ures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh...”

- Matthew 2:11

Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him with their gifts. We, too, as Stewards, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us to share!

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SUNDAY MASS AVAILABLE ONLINE*

On Sunday, please check our

parish website: sjcnj.org for the link to our online Sunday Mass.

Televised Mass is also available on OPTV Sundays at 10:00 am

on Altice/Optimum Ch. 77 (Oradell); FiOS Ch. 28 (Oradell & New Milford)

*Kindly note that since the Mass is a public event and being filmed, the image of those attending and that of their

family may appear on camera during the recorded liturgy.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

PARISH OFFICE AND MEETINGS ALL PARISH BUILDINGS REMAIN CLOSED to in-person meetings of any kind. Due to increased health and safety concerns, all MINISTRY MEETINGS SHOULD CONTINUE VIRTUAL ONLY and all OUTDOOR GROUP GATHERINGS are currently NOT permitted anywhere on parish grounds. For health and safety considerations, in-person visits to the Parish Office/Rectory are limited. Walk-ins are not currently permissible. If you need in person assistance, you must CALL the Parish Office/Rectory at 201-2610148 Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm for an appointment. Most parish office business (baptism, wedding and funeral arrangements, sacramental records and Mass intention requests etc.) can be easily accomplished with our staff by phone, email (office @sjcnj.org) or postal mail (105 Harrison St., New Milford, NJ 07646) or the lock-box outside the rectory. (Please do not ring the bell when dropping off mail).

PUBLIC MASS SAFETY GUIDELINES

ARRIVE EARLY (20 minutes before Mass) and safely line up

outside. Doors will open 15 minutes before Mass. WEAR A

FACE MASK at all times while on the parish campus (both

indoors and outside) and maintain SAFE SOCIAL

DISTANCING (6 feet).

ENTER via Elm St. or Harrison St. doors ONLY. (Grand St.

entrance is handicapped-access only).

HAND SANITIZER is available and must be used upon

entering and exiting.

You will be seated in alternating pews.

No physical contact during the Sign of Peace.

COMMUNION will be distributed to one entire side of the

church and then the other starting from a single, socially

distanced line up the center aisle.

When processing forward to receive, keep mask on and

follow the blue floor markings.

PAUSE AT THE SOLID BLUE LINE, and WAIT until a priest/

minister is available.

Holy Communion is permitted in the HAND ONLY.

Once the consecrated host is placed in your hand, step to the

side, remove your mask briefly to consume, then

immediately reposition your mask and return to your seat.

AFTER FINAL BLESSING remain in your pew until a

minister instructs you to move; exit the pew when prompted

and proceed directly outside onto the campus.

No private prayer or gathering after Sunday Mass is permitted

to allow for church cleaning.

Please do not congregate outside.

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WATCH US ONLINE If you choose to subscribe to our parish YouTube channel, the link to each of our Online Masses and recorded parish programs will be sent directly to your email inbox. To subscribe: 1. enter “Saint Joseph Church Oradell YouTube” in your search box; 2. click on the link to the official page; and then 3. click on the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON. If you prefer not to subscribe, simply follow steps 1 and 2 to get to our YouTube Channel.

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mr. Thomas Kohli Dir. of Religious Education ……….Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator …………..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn Sacristan………………………………….Mr. Tom Moran Youth Minister…………………………Mrs. Ellen Solinas Facilities Director ………………….....Mr. Tom Meli Business Manager ……………….…. .Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Parish Secretary ……………………....Mrs. Geraldine Carolan Principal of Saint Joseph School…Dr. Paula Valenti Dir. of Comm./ Bulletin Editor…...Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

REGISTER AT SAINT JOSEPH If you would like to become an official part of our parish family (and we hope you will!), please contact the parish office at

201-261-0148 or stop by. New members are always welcome! If you attend Mass at Saint Joseph but have not officially registered—please do! Registration makes it much easier if you should need any important documents, such as sponsor forms for godparents or Sacrament information.

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