Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 offi[email protected]Fax #: 201-261-0369 sjcnj.org Religious Educaon 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 [email protected]sjcnjre.org Saint Joseph School the greenhouse (PreK) 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 offi[email protected]sjsusa.org Oradell/New Milford, NJ Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph Celebrate the historic 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fama HERE on Oct. 13 —see p. 3 for details September 24, 2017 Office Hours: Parish Office—Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; Rel. Ed.—Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm; closed Fri.; also by app’t. PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi Deacon G. Montalvo PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. George M. Reilly MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 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 Eucharisc Adoraon First Wednesday of Month SACRAMENTS Confession: Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bapsm Contact the Parish Office. Marriage Arrangements should be made with a priest at least Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office. Chrisan Iniaon of Adults—RCIA Contact Parish Office. PARISH REGISTRATION Contact Parish Office.
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Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website
Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 [email protected] Fax #: 201-261-0369
sjcnj.org
Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 [email protected] sjcnjre.org
Oradell/New Milford, NJ Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph
Celebrate the historic
100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
HERE on Oct. 13
—see p. 3 for details September 24, 2017
Office Hours: Parish Office—Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; Rel. Ed.—Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm; closed Fri.; also by app’t.
PASTOR:
Msgr. David C. Hubba
PAROCHIAL VICARS:
Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi
Deacon G. Montalvo
PASTOR EMERITUS:
Rev. George M. Reilly
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 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 Wednesday of
Month
SACRAMENTS
Confession: Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Baptism Contact the Parish
Office. Marriage
Arrangements should be made with a priest at least
Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office.
Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA
Contact Parish Office.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Contact Parish Office.
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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ
Analeigh Calderon
Duque
Child of Ronald
& Lindsay
With sister Zola Marie
Evan Charles Marconi
Child of Steven
& Kathleen
With sister Vivienne
Mazin Maroun Regan
Child of Jason
& Sandra
With brother Zayn
Andrew Jett
Marinco
Child of Marc
& Patricia
With brother Justin
Thomas Frederick
Snider
Child of William
& Kristine
With brothers
William &
Robert
September 17, 2017
God bless our newest Christians and their families.
Called by name to be a child of God.
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TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE MIRACLE AT FATIMA
—OCTOBER 13 6:00 PM AT THE GROTTO
This coming October 13 commemorates the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima as well as the great "Miracle of the Sun" that took place in Fatima, Portugal on October 13, 1917. Our Lady, who appeared to three shepherd children, left us a message to pray always,
pray the Rosary, read Scripture, and receive the Sacraments so that we can grow closer to her Son. Let us try to live this message by joining our parish in a special program on Friday, October 13 at 6:00 pm in the Grotto next to the church (on Harrison
Street) that will include an outdoor rosary procession plus an indoor program in the Upper Church with a guest speaker, music and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Refreshments will be served afterwards (approx. 7:15 pm) in Mary’s Chapel. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS HISTORIC EVENT IN HONOR OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER.
The actor David Niven once paid a visit to his friend Errol Flynn, the Australian who was one of the greatest movie stars of his era, not long before Flynn’s death. Flynn had spent
many years in dissipated escapades—some of the most notorious in the history of Hollywood—and had experienced many burdensome tax woes, but now he seemed very relaxed. He said to Niven, “I’ve discovered a great book, and I read it all the time…. It’s the Bible.” In Catholic understanding, the Bible is a collection of 73 books the Church has recognized as its own, which truly communicate what God wishes to tell us about for the sake of our salvation. We believe that these books are a collaboration between God, who inspired them, and their various human authors, some known to us and some unidentifiable, who have their own individual styles, human backgrounds and experiences. Whether the human authors of Scripture write history, poetry, or insights on how to live wisely, they were guided and helped by God to teach us what will lead us to lives of fulfillment and meaning. As the great 19th-century Danish writer Søren Kierkegaard urged us to keep in mind:
When you read God’s word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, “It is talking to me, and about me.”
Our Church continually advises us to read the Bible and take advantage of the immense richness it contains, especially its nourishment for the life of prayer. Even if we devote just a few minutes to its use each day, the rewards that will come our way will be many. Today’s Bibles are available in many fine, easily readable translations. The main Catholic ones are the New American Bible (the translation used for our public worship), the Jerusalem Bible and the Catholic edition of the Revised Standard Version. Most editions of these translations have a helpful apparatus of introductions and footnotes that explain many details that might otherwise puzzle us because of the cultural differences between our own times and those of the biblical writers.
Each year about fifty of our parishioners take part in Bible study sessions that use solid and interesting materials published by Ascension Press. Consider joining them to gain further insights into God’s beautiful outreach to us through Scripture. As the Second Vatican Council’s
Constitution on Divine Revelation reminds us: (continued above)
In the sacred books the Father who is in Heaven meets his children in great love and speaks with them; and the force and power in the word of God is so great that it remains the support and energy of the Church, the strength of faith for her sons, the food of the soul, the pure and perennial source of spiritual life.
Msgr. David Hubba For more information about Saint Joseph Bible Studies, please go to the parish website at sjcnj.org and click on “PARISH ACTIVITIES” and then “Bible Study 2017-2018” or contact Pat Fakharzadeh by email at [email protected]
SERRA INT’L COMMUNION BRUNCH —OCTOBER 8
District 22 of Serra International, a lay organization that works to promote vocations to the priesthood, will hold its annual Communion Brunch on Sunday, October 8. Mass will be at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in South Orange followed by brunch in the Chancellor’s Suite of Bishop Doherty Student Center at Seton Hall University. $30 for adults; $15 for children under 12 and students. For reservations, contact Rose Marie Deehan at [email protected] or by phone at 973-762-6180.
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SEPARATED/DIVORCED HEALING MINISTRY
It’s not too late to participate in Saint Joseph’s Separated and Divorced Healing Ministry. Come join us on Monday, September 25 at 7:30 pm. We meet in the Lower Church (Jackson Room). Please use the Harrison Street entrance only. For information or to let us know you are coming, contact Annette Ziegler at [email protected] or call Judy Petrazzuolo at 201-741-3420.
BIBLE STUDY 2017 Our newest study is called Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life (8 wks). Other offerings include Ephesians: Discovering Your Inheritance (8 wks); Mary : A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother (8 wks); and The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy(10 wks). All studies meet weekly for 90 minutes in the Parish Life Center. Daytime and Evening meeting times are available. You may register ONLINE by going to our parish website sjcjn.org and clicking on “Parish Activities.” To find out more about this parish-based Bible Study Program, please visit ascensionpress.com or contact Pat Fakharzadeh at 201-599-2123 or email her at [email protected]
ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
Saint Joseph School accepts students from 3 years old to
Grade 8. Registration is on-going. Call 201-261-2388 for more information or to arrange a visit.
MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD ("M.O.M.")
FALL KICK-OFF—SEPT. 27 Ministry of Motherhood warmly in-vites all mothers to join in our monthly
prayer gathering. Our first meeting will be held Wednesday, September 27th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Saint Joseph Parish Life Center on Grove St. (behind the lower school). M.O.M. aims to provide mothers with an opportunity to meet, pray, reflect and share the bless-ings and challenges of motherhood in a fun, no-pressure setting. This growing ministry provides a place for moms to take a time-out from the craziness of every day to recharge our spiritual batteries. No membership or fees required, just a desire to deepen your relationship with God. Coffee & tea and snacks will be served. If you have any questions or would like to be added to our email list for reminders about our upcoming meetings, please email us at [email protected] or call/text Maureen Hunt 908-770-2969. We hope to see you there!
THE FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH DEPENDS ON YOU!
CATECHISTS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR GRADES 7-8
Is God calling you to share our beloved Catholic faith with the young people of Saint Joseph Parish? Without people like yourself who love God and our Church and are willing to give a little of their time and talent, the next generation will not have the wonderful relation-ship you have with Jesus Christ. Please prayerfully consider volunteering with our young teens as they journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you can help, please call Deacon George or Mrs. Kennedy at 201-261-1144 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]
“The Church needs your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy
that is so characteristic of you.”...Pope Francis
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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
7:30 am 8:30 am
Friday
7:00 am 8:30 am
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Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm
PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill:
Rev. George Reilly
Let us remember those who have recently died: Doris DePalma, Louis Dragger
Let us remember those serving in the military.
SUNDAY COLLECTION Week of September 17, 2017
BASKET PARISHPAY TOTAL
$7,591 $4,817 $12,408
BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS
The bread for the week of September 24, 2017
is offered in loving memory and for the special intention of
Alexander Louis Mauro as requested by Theresa Spiniello.
TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINRY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “So the last will be first and the first last.”
MATT 20:16
You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our gratitude and generosity helps us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives.
Visit us on our websites! CHURCH: sjcnj.org
SCHOOL: sjsusa.org REL. ED.: sjcnjre.org
Saint Joseph Parish Staff
Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mr. Martin De Benedetto Dir. of Religious Education ……….Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator …………..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn Youth Minister ………………………...Mrs. Donna Cirino Facilities Director ………………….....Mr. Tom Meli Business Manager ……………….…. .Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Parish Secretary ……………………....Mrs. Geraldine Carolan
Principal of Saint Joseph School…Dr. Paula Valenti
September 23, 2017 Deceased Members of the Brienza-Cella Families
September 24, 2017 People of the Parish John J. Verrier Alfred O’Toole Jack Verrier Anthony Piazza
September 25, 2017 Ann Hannon Brian Patrick Coogan \
September 26, 2017 Molly O’Reilly Irene Dempsey
September 27, 2017 Frank Covello, Jr. In thanksgiving for a special intention
September 28, 2017 Matthew Farrell Frank Proietti
September 29, 2017 Catherine Kim Elaine Meli (10th Anniversary)
September 30, 2017 William F. Schuck Alexander Mauro
October 1, 2017 People of the Parish Mike Weber Richard Fabiano Anthony Smith Florence Longo (20th Anniversary)
THANK YOU AGAIN FROM THE
LITTLES SISTERS OF THE POOR Sr. Lorraine, l.s.p. recently wrote to us to let us know that because of donations our
parishioners mailed to them after their visit here last month, the total from the door collection they took up at Saint Joseph has grown to be $4,594. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity in helping the Sisters in their ministry of caring for the neediest elderly regardless of their race or religion.
Tryouts for our JV and Varsity basketball teams are open to boys and girls in grades 5-
8. Children are encouraged to attend both tryout dates, but need only attend one to be considered for a team. Please visit sjaaathletics.blogspot.com to print and complete the registration form. Every child needs to bring completed form to the first tryout he/she attends.
Thursday, September 28 6:00 pm - JV Boys (5th & 6th grade) 7:30 pm - Varsity Boys (7th & 8th grade)
Saturday, September 30 8:30 am - JV Boys (5th & 6th grade) 9:45 am - Varsity Boys (7th & 8th grade) 11:00 am - JV Girls (5th & 6th grade) 12:15 pm - Varsity Girls (7th & 8th grade)
CHEERING AND PEE WEE BASKETBALL
Sign-up dates for cheerleading and Pee Wee Basket-ball (3rd & 4th Grade Girls and Boys) will be Tuesday, October 10 from 4:00-5:30 pm and Saturday, October14 from 9:00-10:30 am (SJS Gym).
