Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell - New Milford, NJ November 20, 2011 Our Parish Mission Statement As a family of faith, Saint Joseph Parish welcomes everyone to encounter Jesus Christ through Word, Worship, Community, and Service. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are changed for the better and sent forth as disciples of Christ to continue his work in the world. Schedule Mass Schedule Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12 Noon Weekdays: 7am, 8:30am Saturday 8:30am Holy Days: As announced in the bulletin Baptism Contact the Parish Office before the fifth month of pregnancy Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry Call the Parish Office Marriage Call the Parish Office at least one year in advance Reconciliation / Confessions Saturday, 4 pm - 5 pm Christian Initiation of Adults Contact the Parish Office Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, 7 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the Month, 9am to 5:30 pm Parish Registration: Contact the Parish Office Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski, Pastor • Rev. Raul Ivan Silva, Parochial Vicar Rev. Roy Regaspi, Parochial Vicar • Rev. George M. Reilly, Pastor Emeritus Mr. Heath Winborn, Director of Operations • Mrs. Colette Vail, Principal • Mrs. Angela Gussoni, Vice Principal Mr. Anthony Armando, Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Minister Mrs. Arlene Kennedy, Sacramental Coordinator • Mr. Monroe Quinn, Director of Music Phone Fax Email Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 201-261-0369 [email protected]sjcnj.org St. Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 201-261-0830 [email protected]sjsusa.org Religious Education 300 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-1144 201-261-1163 [email protected] sjcnj.org Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm or by appointment Religious Education Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9 am - 5pm BORN TO NEW LIFE IN THE WATERS OF BAPTISM The following children were baptized during our 5 pm Mass last Saturday, November 13 Joaquin & Eliana children of Diego & Inga Vintimilla Matthew & Karalyn children of Chris & Gretchen Morrow
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Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell - New Milford, NJ
November 20, 2011
Our Parish Mission Statement As a family of faith, Saint Joseph Parish welcomes everyone to encounter Jesus Christ
through Word, Worship, Community, and Service. Guided by the Holy Spirit,
we are changed for the better and sent forth as disciples of Christ to continue his work in the world.
Contact the Parish Office before the fifth month of pregnancy
Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry
Call the Parish Office
Marriage
Call the Parish Office at least one year in advance
Reconciliation / Confessions
Saturday, 4 pm - 5 pm
Christian Initiation of Adults
Contact the Parish Office
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday, 7 pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
First Wednesday of the Month, 9am to 5:30 pm
Parish Registration:
Contact the Parish Office
Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski, Pastor • Rev. Raul Ivan Silva, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Roy Regaspi, Parochial Vicar • Rev. George M. Reilly, Pastor Emeritus
Mr. Heath Winborn, Director of Operations • Mrs. Colette Vail, Principal • Mrs. Angela Gussoni, Vice Principal
Mr. Anthony Armando, Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Minister
Mrs. Arlene Kennedy, Sacramental Coordinator • Mr. Monroe Quinn, Director of Music
Phone Fax Email Website
Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 201-261-0369 [email protected] sjcnj.org
St. Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 201-261-0830 [email protected] sjsusa.org
Religious Education 300 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-1144 201-261-1163 [email protected] sjcnj.org
Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm or by appointment
Religious Education Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9 am - 5pm
BORN TO NEW LIFE IN THE WATERS OF BAPTISM
The following children were baptized during our 5 pm Mass
last Saturday, November 13
Joaquin & Eliana children of
Diego & Inga Vintimilla
Matthew & Karalyn children of
Chris & Gretchen Morrow
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ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ
Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12 noon
Monday 7:00 am 8:30 am
Tuesday 7:00 am 8:30 am
Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am
Thursday 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 10:30 am MC 12 noon
November 20, 2011 Feast of Christ the King Robert Hughes Antonio Claveria, Sr. Felice Bartolomeo 13th Anniversary Remembrance Kevin O’Brien Anniversary Remembrance Joseph Pinto 35th Anniversary Remembrance
November 21, 2011 Florentino Sarduy Brian Patrick Coogan
November 22, 2011 Claire Goodridge Carol Ann Davi
November 23, 2011 Mason Anthony Manzi Shimako OKwara
November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Day William Brady
November 25, 2011 Jesse Offringa Frank Sburlati
November 26, 2011 William L. McKee Birthday Remembrance People of the Parish
November 27, 2011 First Sunday in Advent Anthony J. Perrone Hank Jabel Anna Culmone Deceased Members of the Piazza Family Mary and William Sweeney
BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread and Wine for the week of November 20, 2011 are given In Loving Memory of Our Deceased Members of The Leisure Club, donated and requested by The Members of the Saint Joseph Leisure Club.
PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who recently died: Harold Beckmann, Therese Santaniello Let us remember those serving in the military: May they be protected and return home unharmed.
GIVING THOUGHT We can express our thanks to God through our prayers of thanks and gratitude. The word “thanksgiving” itself teaches us another way of expressing our thanks to God. We thank God by our giving, by our thanks giving. Each time we place our offering in the Sunday collection we are thanks giving. The greater our giving, the greater our thanks!
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE TODAY! Our Thanksgiving Food Drive is taking place this weekend, November 19th & 20th. Please bring your
donations to the rectory garage before 1:15pm on Sunday. We will gratefully accept turkeys! Your generosity will certainly be appreciated. The donations will go to the Food Pantry at Ascension Church in New Milford and to the Church of the Resurrection in Jersey City. You
may make a monetary donation. Please make the check payable to St. Joseph Church, mark the envelope “Food Drive” and put it in the box provided in the Rectory vestibule. Your help will truly be a blessing to many of God’s people. Thank you and God bless you!
REMINDER—RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 24 AND NOVEMBER 25
JOIN US AS WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD AT OUR 8:30 AM MASS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Make Mass part of your family plans this Thanksgiving Day. Take time to thank the Lord for all the blessings He has given you. Blessings we often take for granted: the gift of life, the blessings of family and friends, the blessings of freedom and democracy, the gift of faith and the gift of God’s love. Please note, there will be only one Mass on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 24, at 8:30 am
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE TODAY All members of Saint Joseph Parish are warmly invited to attend the Inter-Faith Thanksgiving Service today, Sunday, November 20, at 4 pm at Temple Avodat Shalom located at 385 Howland Ave. River Edge, N.J. 07661. This annual service is sponsored by the River Dell Inter-Religious Clergy Association.
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FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011
THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL, HOMILY TWO Last Sunday, November 13, the following homily was preached at our Masses and in many parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark. This is the second of four homilies the Office of Divine Worship has suggested be delivered to help us prepare for the Third Edition of the Roman Missal.
Words, words, words. We swim in an ocean of words. Words come at us from
family members, friends, neighbors, teachers, bosses, politicians, advertisers, and more. Those words come through the radio, television, newspapers, cell phones, twitter, facebook, emails, text messages, conversations, and more.
So many words come at us that we tune out many of them. They just become part of the background hum of daily life. And if we do listen, we often forget what we heard. Yet words have power, great power. Words can change things.
In the Gospel, Jesus told the parable of a man whose words changed things for his servants. The master called in his three servants, and with his words, he entrusted each of them with a sum of money to care for in his absence. When the master returned, he called each to account.
When the first and second servants announced they had each doubled their master's money, the master said to each of them, "Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come; share your master's joy." The master's words gave them praise and granted them greater authority.
When the third servant arrived with only the money he had initially received, his master commanded, "Throw this useless servant into the darkness outside where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth." The master's words brought condemnation and punishment to the third servant.
The master's words had power. They could alter the situation of his servants. Yet the power of his words is nothing compared to power of the words found in the Mass. In the Mass, we hear God's transforming word proclaimed in the scripture readings. We hear words that have changed the lives of millions of people.
In the Mass we also hear the words, the voice, of the Church. The words that make up the prayers of the Mass were carefully chosen under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to express what we believe. There is a principle that says what the Church says in its prayer, is what the Church believes. That means that if a person wants to know the Catholic faith, that person simply has to listen to the prayers of the liturgy.
How we pray, reveals what we believe. Knowing that, explains why the Church is so careful in deciding what words it uses.
Last week, we mentioned that the official liturgy of the Church is found in ritual books, first composed in the Latin Language. The book that contains the prayers of the Mass is called the Roman Missal. We will begin using a new edition of the Roman Missal on November 27, the first Sunday of Advent,
The translation of this book has been guided by a document from the Vatican that requires new translations to be as close to the Latin version as possible in terms of style, language, and sentence structure.
Let's consider what this means. Currently, when we profess our faith following the homily, we stand and say, "We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty." Soon we will say, "I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty." The change from "We" to "I" has come about because the Latin word that begins the Creed is "Credo," which literally means "I believe." Since the Church wishes the English translation to be as close to the Latin as possible, we have the change.
The Profession of Faith or Creed will have a number of similar changes throughout the text, again to make the English closer to the Latin. For example, rather than saying "one in being with the Father,” we will say, “consubstantial with the Father." (Note the full text of the Creed appears on the next page)
There is no doubt that when it comes to the Creed we will have our eyes glued to the written text as we encounter new words and phrases that we have not used before. Over time, those words and phrases will become as familiar as the ones we are now using.
At this point we might be asking, “Why we are bothering to substitute one set of words for another in the Creed and in other parts of the Mass?” “Why not just leave things alone?” The answer lies in the fact that words have power, words change things, words influence us, words can express the truth, and sometimes words can hide the truth.
The Church is calling upon us to use words in the liturgy that clearly express what we believe and that are more faithful to the Latin text, that we believe contains the best of our liturgical tradition
May our care for the words of the Mass, be such, that like the first and second servants of the Gospel, we will hear our Master say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant... come share your master's joy."
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Reconciliation Service for Grade 6 This Monday, November 21, there will be a special Reconciliation Service for Students in Grade 6 of the Religious Ed Program. The service will begin at 4 pm in the Upper Church. Please make every effort to attend. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend.
THANKSGIVING BREAK Wednesday November 23 No Classes Sunday November 27 No Classes
TARGET NEWS Thursday, Nov. 24, there will be no Hang Out Night.
GOOD NEWS FOR LITTLE ONES Next Sunday, November 27, there will be NO child care during the 9 am and 10:30 am Masses.
ALL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS WILL RESUME NEXT WEEK.
THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL The New English Translation
Starting next Sunday, November 27, we will be using a new English translation of the Roman Missal that contains the prayers of the Mass. Below are some examples of the new wording. Parts in bold indicate change from the present text.
THE CREED / THE PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYER FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OUR SACRIFICE May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
PREFACE DIALOGUE Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just.
A CORNERSTONE REFLECTION by Gail Winter
The Cornerstone Retreat Program has had quite an impact on me and my life. It has deepened my spirituality by sharing life experiences with others, by
learning more about my faith than I ever could imagine and, most importantly, by learning to trust more in our Lord. Often when things are upsetting to me or I’m confused about something, I say “Show me the way, Lord.” Somehow my burden is lifted and things do work out. Connecting with
other women is a wonderful experience. At Cornerstone, I feel an inner peace never felt before. Cornerstone is one of the best gifts I have ever given myself.
(The next Women’s Cornerstone Retreat is March 2 & 3) (The next Men’s Cornerstone Retreat is March 23 & 24)
ATTENTION ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS As you may have noticed, the liturgical ministry
schedule appears less frequently in the bulletin. With
an increasing number of announcements and activities
space is at premium. We thought that we should take
advantage of our great website (sjcnj.org) and place
all the liturgical schedules there. In this way, anyone
who may have misplaced their hard copy will have it
available online.
We need additional Special Ministers of Holy
Communion to serve at our Christmas Masses. Please
see the Christmas schedule placed in the Sacristy and
fill in your name at the Masses you will be available
to serve. Thank you.
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FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW On Sunday, December 4th, Saint Joseph Regional H. S., Montvale, NJ will be hosting its annual Christmas Craft Show from 10 a.m. until 4:00 pm showcasing the talents of over 100 juried crafts people and fine artists. Admission is $2.00. Children and senior citizens (65+) are free. www.saintjosephregional.org
WE NEED YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES! The Saint Joseph School community is creating its very own Cook Book. Please help by submitting recipes for
your favorite appetizers, beverages, soups & salads, breads, muffins, vegetables & sides, brunch items, pasta, pizza, main dishes, desserts, and of course, don’t forget your secret family recipes! Please submit
or Jenn Hill ([email protected]). Or drop off your recipes to the parish office/rectory.
Thank you for your support.
ST. FRANCIS GIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS FAIR The Christmas Fair at the St. Francis Gift Shop, 253 Knickerbocker Road in Tenafly, will be held Friday, November 25 through Friday, December 23, from 10 am to 5 pm. There are many wonderful items for sale including depression glass, toys, clothing, collectibles, religious gifts, household items and homemade baked goods—something for everyone on your holiday list.
Proceeds benefit the Franciscan Sisters Infirmary. For further information (201-568-0478).
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH WORKING TOGETHER TO
SHARE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS THROUGH
THE GIVING TREE Once again, it is time to prepare our homes and hearts for Christmas. What better way to prepare than to share the
blessings and joys of Christmas with those in need.
This year our Giving Tree will be helping families from Catholic Charities, families from the North Bergen area through Our Lady of Fatima Parish; the Covenant House; and Bergen Regional Medical Center.
The Giving Tree will be placed in the main entrance of the Church, with a second tree at the Harrison Street entrance. Please, take a tag from the Giving Tree; purchase the requested gift; and place the WRAPPED gift under the tree the next time you come to Mass.
The tag you take from the tree is very important. It tells our office staff and the agencies we are helping to whom the gift is meant for. Therefore, it is extremely important that the tag you took from the Giving Tree be attached securely to the WRAPPED gift so that it will reach the correct person on Christmas.
All Giving Tree Gifts need to be returned to the church
no later than Sunday-December 11 Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anne Annunziato, our parish secretary, at the rectory office (201-261-0148).
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 50/50 CASH RAFFLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & LOCAL CHARITIES
St. Joseph Council No. 3814 of Oradell/New Milford is sponsoring a 50/50 Cash Raffle to raise $1,000 for its 8th Grade Scholarship Program and $1,000 for Local Charities (New Milford Food Pantry, NJ Veteran’s Home of Paramus, Several Sources of Ramsey, Ascension Church, and St. Joseph Church). With your help we can reach our fundraising goals and you will have a chance to win one of three cash prizes. Last year’s first prize was more than $3,300. Raffle tickets are $20 each and will be available before/after the Masses on November 26 & 27. The Raffle drawing will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 9 pm during the Christmas Open House at the Council Hall, 199 River Road, New Milford. Win-ner need not be present to win. Contact Jeff Walters at (201-925-7174), or leave a message at the Council Hall at (201-262-9722)
AN EVENING IN DECEMBER WITH OUR MUSIC MINISTERS
Our Music Ministers Domenick Panfile and Peter Greco will be performing at Calvary United Methodist Church, 185 West Madison Ave. Dumont, NJ to benefit a local Ambulance Corps. Join Domenick and Peter for AN EVENING IN DECEMBER, that will include a Dinner and Holiday Concert on Saturday December 10. Dinner at 6 pm Concert at 7:30 pm. Dinner & concert combo tickets for adults: $20. Tickets for Ages 8 to 15 years: $12 Combo tickers must be purchased in advance by calling (201-384-3630) or email ([email protected]) by December 6. Concert only tickets can be purchased at the door: $12 (all ages)
A few weeks ago, Jesus told us about a commandment
that we should love one another as we love ourselves.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us this love should
be given freely to everyone no matter who they are.
Jesus tells us that each loving thing we do to help
others or every kind word we speak will bring us
closer to God. Jesus tells us that whatever we do for
people in need we do for him.
NOTE TO PARENTS
The Liturgy of the Word with Children takes place at our 9am Sunday Mass. During that Mass the younger children are sent forth just before the First Reading and go to the lower church for their own celebration of God's Word. The readings, homily, songs and prayers are geared to their understanding. The children return before the presentation of the gifts to continue the celebration of the Mass with their families. If anyone is interested in helping with this program or is interested in helping with the publication of this page, you can contact us at ([email protected])
NOTE TO KIDS Thursday is Thanksgiving. Be sure to thank God for the
blessings that God has given you. You can say this prayer
