Saint Joseph ParishDAY OF SERVICE

October 19, 2013

“I am the Vine,

and you are the branches.”John15:5

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Dear Members of the Saint Joseph Parish Family,

one another as good stewards of God’s varied

grace...so that in all things God may be

glorified through Jesus Christ....” (1 Peter 4:10-11)

Each one of us has been blessed with special talents. God expects us to use

difference in the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves?

On Saturday, October 19, Saint Joseph Parish is offering us the opportunityto do just that. We are invited to take part in the annual Day of Service, a

make a difference in our parish, in our community and in our world.

This booklet describes the various projects that will be taking place duringthe Day of Service. Please take a look. I am sure you will find one that

October 19 on your calendar.

Then join with your fellow parishioners for a wonderful experience as we

God.

Yours in Christ,

Monsignor David Hubba

Pastor

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RegistrationInstructions1. Please review the enclosed booklet to determinewhich project /projectsyouwouldliketoparticipatein.2. Parish members may sign up for different projects based onpersonal interests. All children must be accompanied by aparent/adult/guardian.3. Anadult,parentorguardianmust transportandaccompanytheirchildtoanyoffpremisesserviceprojects.4.onceaprojectisfull,wewillhavetouseyoursecondchoice.5. Complete the enclosed Registration Form and return by October14,2013.A.(PREFERRED)OnLineRegistration: GotoSt.JosephChurchWebsite sjcnj.org(ClickonDayofService)B.Mail: ParishDayofService,St.JosephRCChurch,105HarrisonAve.NewMilford,NJ07646

5. MostserviceprojectswillbeperformedonthecampusofSt.JosephChurch/Schoolunlessother-6. bytelephone.7. Iftheweatherdoesnotpermitaserviceprojecttotakeplace,youwillhaveachoiceofalternateserviceprojects.PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON THEENCLOSEDREGISTRATIONFORM.If youhave anyquestions, please email dayofservice@sjcnj.org or calltherectoryat201-261-0148.

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ProgramAgenda(Allprojectswilltakeplacebetweenthehoursof10:00A.M.through4:15PM)9:30A.M.ArrivalandCheck-inatSt.Joseph'sUpperChurch9:45A.M.GatheringPrayerandSendoff.10:00A.M.Sessionbegins12:00A.M.Sessionends12:30P.M.to1:30P.M.LunchservedforAMandPMsessions1:30to1:45P.M.CheckinforAfternoonsessionintheLowerSchoolGym2:00P.M.Afternoonsessionbegins4:15PMSessionends4:15P.M.to4:45P.M.Cleanup4:50P.M.GatherinvestibuleofchurchforMass5:00PMMassCLOTHINGDRIVE

ClothingDrive—Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00and2:00P.M.to4:15P.M.WewillbecollectingclothesforChildreninNeed.WewillbesortingandpreparingpackagesforshippingofgentlyusedclothesfortheChildrenoftheUkrainethroughNewHopeforChildrenandoursisterparish,ResurrectionParishinJerseyCity,NJ.ItemswillbecollectedafewweekspriortotheDayofService.AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.

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RESPECTFORLIFE

RightforLifeBabyShower—Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00P.M.(MORNINGONLY)Volunteerswillaccept/sortandpackbabyitemsthatwillbedeliveredtoaNewHopeshelterinEnglewood.ItemswillbecollectedafewweekspriortotheDayofService.

AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.NewBornBaskets—Willrunfrom2:00P.M.to4:15P.M.(AFTERNOONONLY)VolunteerswillassemblebasketsfornewbornbabiestobedeliveredtoTheLighthousePregnancyCenterinHackensack.ItemswillbecollectedthroughSt.JosephSchoolandSt.JosephReligiousEducationclasses.

AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.

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GIFTOFTIME

Timeisthemostgenerousgiftwecangivetoanyindividual.Itisthemostspiritualgivingwaywecanserveothers.WewillbegivingtheGiftofTimeintwoprojects.VisitingoftheSick/Elderly—Intheirownhomes—Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00P.M.and2:00P.M.to4:15P.M.Servicevolunteerswillbevisitingthehomebound,sickandelderly.AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.VisitingoftheSick/Elderly—CareOneHealthCareCenter,Oradell,NJ—Willrunfrom1:30P.M.to4:15P.M.(AFTERNOONONLY)ServicevolunteerswillentertainandsingfortheresidentsofCareOneHealthCareCenterinOradell,NJ.TimeofPracticeonchurchpremises:1:30PMto2:30PMTimeofService:2:45PMto4:00PMAgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.Childrenshouldbe9yearsandup.

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CONSERVATIONANDGARDENINGAgeRestrictionsforalloftheserviceprojectsonthispage:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.FallCleaningatHomes—Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00P.M.and2:00P.M.to4:15P.M.toAtthistimeofyear,mostpeoplearethinkingofgettingoutsideandcleaninguptheiryardsandgroundsofleaves.However,therearemanyseniorcitizensanddisabledpeoplewhocannotdothisthemselves.Thisserviceprojectwillofferadults,childrenandfamiliestheopportunitytogotothehomesofseniorcitizensanddisabledpeopletoassistthemwithoutdoorfallcleanup.Mary’sPrayerGarden—Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00P.M.and2:00P.M.to4:15P.M.Mary’sGardenhasalwaysservedasaplaceofquietofGod’screation.AgroupofvolunteerswillbeclearingtheenjoymentofSt.Joseph’sparishioners.PlantingsatOradellTrainStationWillrunfrom10:00P.M.to12:00P.M.Thisserviceprojectwillofferadults,childrenandfamiliestheopportunitytogototheOradellTrainStationtoplantmumsandperformfallcleanup.All of these projects are subject to weather permitting .

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FOODDRIVE

Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to4:15P.M.withShiftsThisserviceprojectwilltakeplaceatShopRiteofNewMil-fordandStopandShopinEmerson.Listswillbegivenoutatbothstoresforpeopletodonatefood.PeriodicrunswillbemadefromthestorestoeithertheFoodBankatSt.JohnNewMilford.VolunteersareneededtostandatthetablesatthestoresandalsodrivebetweenthestoresandSt.John’sandAscen-sionChurch.AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.Childrenshouldbe9yearsandup.

COMPUTERTECHNOLOGY

Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00P.M.ThisserviceprojectwilltakeplaceattheNewMilfordSen-iorCitizenCenter.VolunteerswillsharetheirknowledgeofSmartphonesandiPadswithseniors.Thisisagreatoppor-tunityforteenagersand/orcollegestudentstosharetheirtechnologyknowledgewithseniorswhoneedhelp.AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.

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COMPUTERTECHNOLOGY

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Willrunfrom2:00P.M.to4:15P.M.ThisserviceprojectwilltakeplaceattheSt.Joseph’sLowerSchool.ThisisopentoanyonewhoneedshelpwiththeirSmartphonesandiPads.Thisisopentoallages.Thisisagreatopportunityforteenagersand/orcollegestudentstosharetheirtechnologyknowledgewiththosewhoneedhelp.AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.

COMMUNITYBUILDING

LittlestAngels—Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00P.M.and2:00P.M.to4:15P.M.Whilecertainmembersoffamiliesareperformingtheirserviceprojects,childcarewillbeprovidedfortheyoungermembersoftheparishbetween3and6yearsofage.Therewillbestorytellingandartsandcrafts.

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ParishLunchWillrunfrom12:30P.M.to1:30P.M.Thisyearwearegoingtohavealunchfrom12:30P.M.to1:30P.M.ThistimewillbeachancetogathertogetherandcelebratetheSt.JosephParishcommunity.Likeallfestivities,thedinnerwillrequireitsownteamofvolunteers.Volunteerswillbeneededforset-upandclean-up.Time: 11:30P.M.to12:30P.M.Setup1:30P.M.to2:00P.M.Clean-upAgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.ParishLunch(Desserts)Willrunfrom10:00A.M.to12:00P.M.Enjoytheexperienceofapleasurabletimebakingwithothersandpreparingdessertsinthelowerschoolcafeteriaforourparishlunch.Wealsoaregratefullyacceptingdessertsbakedintheconvenienceofyourownkitchen.Prepareddesserts,needtobedroppedoffattheLowerSchoolGymby11:30A.M.orbringthemwithyoubeforeattendingourparishlunch.AgeRestrictions:Adults/Childrenaccompaniedbyparent/adult/guardianorFamilies.

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Saint Joseph Parish

New Milford/Oradell, NJ