Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

*COFFEE WITH SJC PASTORAL COUNCIL

—NEXT SUNDAY, APR. 22

*PARISH MISSION APRIL 23-24-25

with Fr. Jerome Cudden (See p. 2)

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Roy Regaspi Rev. Joseph Montes de Oca

DEACON: GeorgeMontalvo

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30am,

9 am, 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

9 am—5 pm in Mary’s Chapel

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 Hours: Parish Office—Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; Rel. Ed.—Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm; closed Fri.; also by app’t.

Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA Contact Parish Office

PARISH REGISTRATION Contact Parish Office

Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website

Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org Fax #: 201-261-0369

sjcnj.org

Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 relgioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org

Saint Joseph School

the greenhouse (PreK)

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

Third Sunday of Easter ~ April 15, 2018

Oradell/New Milford, NJ

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

See the bulletin in full color at sjcnj.org

COFFEE WITH THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

—SUNDAY, APRIL 22 You are invited to join the Saint Joseph Parish Pastoral Council for coffee, refreshments and informal conversation about our parish. We want to hear what is important to you—your questions, comments, concerns and ideas!

OPEN HOUSE—Sunday, April 22 Location: Lower Church

Stopy by anytime between 11:30 am —12:30 pm WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

SJC Parish Pastoral Council: Msgr. David Hubba, Teresa Glenn (president), Betty Montalbano, Michael Petrella, Bob Viscardi, Donna Bascomb, Jim Hunt, Tom Kohli, Neil Neubert

SAINT JOSEPH GIRL SCOUTS RECEIVE AWARD

Members of Girl Scout Troop #5571 (4th and 5th graders at Saint Joseph School) received the "I Live My Faith" award from Reverend Timothy Graff at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on March 4. The award recognizes work done by the girls since September as they explored their Catholic Faith. “I Live My Faith” is a nationally recognized program that focuses on the themes of Belief, Sacraments, Catholic Christian Living, and Prayer. The girls of Troop #5571 (shown opposite and led by Saint Joseph parishioner Gina Barnes) were among only 41 girls throughout the entire Archdiocese to receive the award at this ceremony.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

FREE THROW COMPETITION

Five competitors from Saint Joseph K of C Council #3814 qualified to compete in the Regional

Free Throw Competition at Paramus Catholic High School on March 24: Abby Petrolia (girls age 12); Danny O’Neill (boys age 9), Sam Pobutkiewica (boys age 10), Tyler Newnom (boys age 11) and Kyle Case (boys age 14).

CONGRATULATIONS, TYLER! Tyler Newnom, grandson of Mark & Pat Alleman, was the winner of the Archdiocese of Newark Regional Championship for his age group! Tyler went on to represent the St. Joseph K of C at the State Championship. Well done, Tyler!

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ APRIL 15, 2018

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The actor and playwright Noël Coward was one of many wealthy Englishmen who relocated abroad to escape crushingly high

tax rates imposed by his country. When he moved to Switzerland, a reporter sent to interview him asked him why he was doing so, and Coward replied that he was “devoted to chocolates.” This year’s tax returns are due this Tuesday. Taxes, of course, are nothing new. I thought you might be curious about what they were like in the time Jesus lived on earth. The Romans insisted on a variety of taxes, both direct and indirect. They would assess districts a certain amount, which would then be collected by publicans (tax farmers), private contractors who were obliged to extract from the people an amount Rome assigned, an arrangement that allowed them to enrich themselves by gathering revenue that exceeded what they had to turn over to the empire, something they were free to do. The Gospels usually call them sinners (see, among other passges, Lk 5, 30; 7, 34; 15, 1; 18, 11 and especially 19, 1-10, the account of Jesus’s encounter with Zacchaeus, who is movingly won over to the Lord’s ways.) It would be hard to improve on this system as a means for incentivizing greed and injustice. The Romans required Judea, the area that included Jerusalem, to pay 600 talents of silver, about 18 tons. Landowners paid with their produce according to the size of their holdings at an approximate rate of 10% a year. Non-landowners paid based on a declaration of the value of their personal possessions. This necessitated a census, which is why Joseph and Mary reported to Joseph’s ancestral city of Bethlehem at the time Jesus was born (see Lk 2, 1-5). The tax on the estimated 250,000 working males under Roman rule in Palestine was the equivalent of three weeks’ work a year, a heavy burden for the numerous poor. Rome’s indirect taxes, also administered by the tax farmers, included customs duties, which were high in Palestine, and fees merchants were charged to enter cities with their goods. Only cargoes destined for the great Temple in Jerusalem were exempt from these taxes. Undeclared goods were subject to confiscation by the tax farmers’ agents, who also enjoyed the power of determining the value of the merchandise. The Biblical scholar Thomas E. Schmidt, describing their tendency to station themselves near the more important commercial centers, says that “in these locations of large-scale exchange, tax collectors gathered—and were esteemed—like flies.” The typical

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customs tax was an estimated 2-5%, but merchants’ goods were subject to multiple hits during their transportation. Popular resentment about Roman taxes and operatives was all the more seething,

Schmidt says, because “an occupation that depends for success on suspicion, intrusion, harassment and force tends not to attract the most pleasant personalities,” besides being “a painful symbol of conquest” by a foreign power. There were also taxes of Jewish imposition. The Temple tax (see Mt 17, 24) of 2 denarii a year, the equivalent of two days’ wages for an agricultural worker, was

paid by men 20 and older even if they lived abroad. Interestingly, the Roman army provided security for the transportation of the money that was collected outside the Holy Land. There were also tolls at bridges, gates and crossroads as well as tithes, which were usually paid in kind. They were collected for the birth of a first-born child, for a first harvest or for aid to the poor (see Dt 14, 26-27). Tithes on livestock supported the Levites, the Temple workers who provided music, sacristan services and the approximately 9,600 police and guards who had security responsibilities. Benjamin Franklin’s famous remark that “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” could have accurately described New Testament times.

Msgr. David Hubba

GET WELL SOON, MONSIGNOR! We are happy to report that Monsignor Hubba’s surgery last Monday went very well. We wish him a speedy recovery. He extends his thanks to everyone for their prayers and good thoughts. Monsignor has graciously provided us with a number of “From the Pastor’s Desk” columns so that we will not miss his presence or his wisdom in our parish bulletin during his recovery. But hurry back, Monsignor, because we do miss you!

OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED Ninety-seven young people were confirmed this past Friday and Saturday (April 13-14). Bishop Dominic Marconi celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation

at three Masses at Saint Joseph Church. Each of the candidates successfully completed their preparation program (under the direction of Sacraments Coordinator Arlene Kennedy and Deacon George Montalvo with assistance from Youth Minister Donna Cirino and the peer Team ministry.) Please watch next week’s bulletin for a list of the names of all our Confirmandi.

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VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES: CHURCH: sjcnj.org

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

ANOINTING OF THE SICK, MASS, ROSARY & LUNCHEON

—SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Every year our Social Concerns Committee hosts a special Mass for individuals who are handicapped and have a difficult time getting to Mass or social events. The Mass this year is open to ALL PARISHIONERS and will include Anointing of the Sick. The Mass is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 at 12:00 noon in the Gym, followed by recitation of the Rosary and a luncheon. All facilities used are accessible. If you would like to attend, please let us know so that we can prepare for the luncheon. Please contact Flor Alto at 201-265-1254 or Joan Murray at 201-265-5823.

FIRST COMMUNION MASSES Saint Joseph Church will welcome 85 children to the table of the Lord for the first time beginning April 28. First Communions will be celebrated at the 5:00 pm Masses on

Saturday, April 28, May 5 and May 12 and at both the 10:30 am and 12 noon Masses on Sunday, April 29, May 6 and May 13. Please join us for these beautiful celebrations and be sure to keep all of our First Communicants in your prayers.

YOUTH MINISTER PART TIME POSITION AVAILBLE AT SAINT JOSEPH

We would like to thank Mrs. Donna Cirino for her service to Saint Joseph Parish as our Youth Minister for the last two and a half years. She will be moving out of state in June and we wish her every happiness in the years ahead. We are now looking for a qualified individual to serve as a part-time Youth Minister in our high school youth ministry. A candidate must be a practicing Catholic, over 21 years of age, a college graduate, and have experience working with young people from 13-18 years of age. Good organizational skills and a passion to involve young people in sharing their unique gifts with the larger community are essential. Prior church youth group experience (either as a member or as a coordinator) is a plus. Interested candidates should send resume and letter of interest to: Deacon George Montalvo at Saint Joseph Church, 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646 or by email to office@sjcnj.org (Kindly put “Youth Minister” in the subject line.)

CAST PARTY REMINDER —TONIGHT

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 The Cast Party for those who were in our Good Friday Passion Play will be TONIGHT, Sunday,

April 15 in the Parish Life Center (268 Grove Street, Oradell, behind the lower school) from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. For more information, you can call or text Youth Minister Donna Cirino at 201-361-8783 or email her at cirinod@sjcnj.org

WITH OUR SYMPATHY

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved school crossing guard, John Jennings, whose post of many years was right in front of our church on Elm Street. We will forever be indebted to John for keeping our children safe, and we will never

forget his warm smile and his never failing kindness. John, originally from County Galway, Ireland, resided in River Edge with his dear wife Kathleen. They were blessed with five children and seventeen grandchildren. Visitation was at Volk-Leber Funeral Home in Oradell and a Mass of Christian Burial was held on April 7 at St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge.

May eternal rest grant unto his soul, O Lord, and may he rest in peace.

SINGLE PARENT SUCCESS —NEW DATE: MAY 16

The Archdiocese of Newark’s Family Life Office is sponsoring a special event to honor single parents on Wednesday, May 16 from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Ave, N. Caldwell, NJ. If single parenting leaves you feeling overwhelmed or inadequate some days, or overlooked in terms of your needs, join Loyla Louvis from Mothers in Training, LLC. for an insightful look at five strategies every single parent should know. Loyla Louvis is a parenting coach, a mentor, a public speaker, and last but not least, a mother and wife. If you are a single parent, were raised by a single parent, are a grandparent raising children or have ever been a single parent, you are welcome to come! Babysitting and food provided. Free of charge! You must RSVP to https://www.smore.com/dnqb9 or by email to Lauren.Egan@rcan.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 UC

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 am3 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 all those who are ill: Monsignor David Hubba, Christine Wyllie,

Thomas Farley, Br. Michael Valdes, Pat Einhouse, Frederick & Ethel Pedrick

Let us remember all those who have recently died: John Jennings, Robert Bowen, Nicholas Noble, Alvero Valencia

Let us remember those serving in the military.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread & wine for the week of April 15, 2018

is offered in loving memory of

Carmine & Ursolina DeRosa as requested by Phil DeRosa.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ APRIL 15, 2018

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “Jesus himself stood among them and said to them,

‘Peace be with you.’ But they were startled and frightened… .” LUKE 24: 36-27

Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see the face of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus” to others. Do we take the opportunity to provide “peace” to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength to live a “God-centered” life and not a “self-centered” life.

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mrs. Teresa Glenn 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 Dir. of Comm./ Bulletin Editor…...Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

YOUR EASTER OFFERING IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

Thank you to all those who have already given. If you were unable to make your contribution on the holy day, you can still make your Easter donation to Saint Joseph Church. The parish greatly depends on this collection to meet our ministry and operating expenses. Simply memo your check “Easter Offering” and drop it in the collection basket or mail directly to the parish office at 105 Harrison St., New Milford, NJ 07646. Your generosity and involvement help to make Saint Joseph the wonderful parish it is. Thank you!

SUNDAY COLLECTION April 8, 2018 April 2, 2017

BASKET $7,617 $9,437 ELECTRONIC GIVING $4,657 $4,851 TOTAL COLLECTION $12,274 $14,288

EASTER SUNDAY 2018 COLLECTION will be published in a later bulletin.

April 14, 2018 People of the Parish

April 15, 2018 Suzanne Marie Ullrich Catherine Kim John Jordan Richard Fabiano Mary Frances Krenitsky

April 16, 2018 Billy Joe McCarthy Miguel & Natalina Fernandes

April 17, 2018 Henry Cahill Dolores Guglielmelli

April 18, 2018 Debbie O’Brien Cesar & Perfecta Acero

April 19, 2018 Mike Pagano (Birthday—living) Al O’Toole

April 20, 2018 William Sveridovich Shirley Gallina

April 21, 2018 Mate Skroce People of the Parish

April 22, 2018 Catherine Kim Ronald Tutrone Janet Mulcahy Paul Kania John Pucci (90th Birthday Remembrance)

There will be NO MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA on Monday, April 22 because of our Parish Mission.

The names of our Easter Flower donors and their intentions will appear in next week’s bulletin.

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ANNUAL LITURGY FOR THOSE WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE DIED

—MAY 11 The 31st Annual Liturgy for Those Whose Children Have Died will be held on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 pm at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ. All parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age are invited to attend with their families and friends. The name of each child is read during the Mass. Pre-registration is requested. Contact Lauren Egan at 973-497-4327 or at eganlaur@rcan.org

BERGEN COUNTY CARE FAIR —MAY 6

The County of Bergen is sponsoring the Second Annual Bergen County Care Fair to be held on Sunday, May 6 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Fairleigh Dickinson University Rothman Center, 100 University Plaza, Hackensack—a one-stop source

to help all Bergen residents cut through the health care and support system maze, learn about their options, and connect with the right providers and resources. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 201-336-7240 or go to bergencarefair.org

SFIC ANNUAL GALA —APRIL 26

The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children’s Annual Gala will be held on Thursday, April 26 at The Venetian in Garfield. Proceeds from the dinner will

provide partial-tuition scholarships to low income students in grades K-12, attending Catholic Schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. For more information about the SFIC Gala, to order tickets or place a journal ad, please visit www.sficnj.org or call SFIC at 973-497-4278.

RESTORING OUR GYM

This Thursday, April 20, the Saint Joseph School PTO and the Saint Joseph Parish Athletic Association will host “Dancing For Our Stars: A

Moonlight Gala” at The Rockleigh to benefit the restoration of the Saint Joseph Gymnasium. If you can not attend this exciting event, which will include dinner, dancing, raffle baskets, a silent auction and more, but would like to donate toward the Gym’s restoration, you can send your check (made out to “Saint Joseph PTO”) to Saint Joseph School, 305 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ 07649. For more information, please call Sonia Labozzetta at 201-214-9487 or contact her via email at gala2018sjs@gmail.com Your support of this parishwide effort to restore our 61 year old gym is greatly appreciated. With your help we can renovate the gym floor, seal the floor and walls from water damage, provide improved lighting and increase security...and keep this extraordinary space available for all our parish and school activities.

MOMENT WITH HOLY MARY The Moment With Holy Mary (MHM) prayer group at Saint Joseph, in their quest for union with God through prayer, is open to prayer petitions to help those in need. Every Friday from 9:00-10:00 am (except First Fridays), members of MHM meet in Mary’s Chapel in the lower church to pray the Psalms, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, reflect together on Scripture readings, the lives of the Saints and other spiritual studies. New members are always welcome. Please send prayer petitions to Agnes O'Gara at aggieog@yahoo.com

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