Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell / New Milford, NJ

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 20, 2014

Sacramental Life

Reconciliation / Confessions

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.

Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry

Contact the Parish Office.

Mass Schedule

Sunday Mass

Saturday 5:00 pm Anticipated

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am

10:30 am 12:00 pm

Daily Mass

Weekdays 7:00 am and 8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am

Holy Days as announced

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

First Wednesday of the Month

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Miraculous Medal Novena

Monday at 7:00 pm

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Contact the Parish Office.

Parish Registration

Contact the Parish Office.

Parish Staff

Rev. Msgr. David C. Hubba, PASTOR

Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi PAROCHIAL VICAR PAROCHIAL VICAR

Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of Saint Joseph School

Mrs. Angela Gussoni Vice Principal of Saint Joseph School

Mrs. Diane Hellriegel Dir. of Communications /Development

Mr. Thomas Meli Facilities Director

Mr. Monroe Quinn Director of Music

Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Mrs. Anne Annunziato Business Manager Parish Secretary

Deacon George Montalvo Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Sacrament Coordinator

Mr. Anthony Armando Youth Minister

Office Location Phone Email 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 sjcreligioused.blogspot.com

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

the greenhouse-PreK 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-477-8114 vailc@greenhouseusa.org greenhouseusa.org

Summer Hours: (Parish Office) Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 5 pm ; Fri- 9 am –2 pm; (Rel. Ed.) Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 4 pm (Also by appointment.)

Rev. George M. Reilly PASTOR EMERITUS

Msgr. Richard Groncki

WEEKEND ASSISTANT

"The Son of Man

will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom

all who cause others to sin and all evildoers.

They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing

and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun

in the kingdom of their Father."

- Mt 13:41-43a

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PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill.

Let us remember those who have recently died: Walter William Browning.

Let us remember those serving in the military.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Sunday Collection for Week of July 13, 2014 Basket ParishPay TOTAL $7,261 $5,092 $12,353

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10.30 am 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

SPECIAL INTENTIONS Dates from now through November 2014 are still available for Bread and/or Wine donations in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Contact the parish office at 201-261-0148 to reserve your date.

STEWARDSHIP

“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field … He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom.” - Matthew 13:24, 37-38

As children of God, we are all “good seeds,” blessed by God with the potential to accomplish much good in the world. We fulfill God’s plan when we share our talents and our financial gifts to help build God’s kingdom on earth. Through our stewardship we sow “good seeds” on earth to ultimately help each other get to Heaven!

DAILY MASS REMINDER While the Jackson Room in the lower church is being remodeled, daily Mass will continue to be held in the upper church.

July 19, 2014 Louise Montaruk and Joan Checchia

July 20, 2014 People of the Parish Deceased Members of the Prior and Plinio Families Robert J. Fleming James & Theresa Santaniello

July 21 2014 Helen Meyer John Clancy

July 22, 2014 Kathryn Gage Maria Caruso

July 23, 2014 John Clancy Frank Granuzzo

July 24, 2014 Joseph D’Agostino Kevin Bayley

July 25, 2014 Margrethe Gray Cove Patrick Fernendes

July 26, 2014 Mary Potter Helen Cangelosi July 27, 2014 People of the Parish Paul Curr Don a Felicita Diaz Andrew Oddo

BREAD AND WINE INTENTION The Bread and Wine for the week of

July 20, 2014 is offered in loving memory of

Michael Buchanich requested by Helen Dunphy and Jane Dalton.

MISSION APPEAL —THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 19-20

This weekend we welcome Father Rozario Meneses, SMM, who will speak to us about the work of our Church in Papua New Guinea and how each one of

us can help to share the Good News of Jesus with the poor and needy there. With our prayers and our financial support we can help the missionary priests, deacons, religious and lay catechists fulfill the Church’s Mission to bring the Gospel to all corners of the earth.

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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JULY 20, 2014

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Saint Joseph Church welcomes all those who

seek to explore the possibility of becoming a Catholic Christian through the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

RCIA is a process designed to educate interested adults in the Catholic faith and prepare them to receive the sacraments of the Church. For more information, contact Father Roy Regaspi at 201-261-0148 and join us any time at Mass.

A MESSAGE FROM FR. ROY

NEWS FROM THE CATHOLIC ADVOCATE Be sure to take a look at the latest edition of The Catholic Advocate Online at http://www.editions.us.com/catholicadvocate_0714

It includes an article on Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety, Archbishop Emeritus of Newark, who recently celebrated 75 years of priesthood. Archbishop Gerety turns 102 years old on July 19. He is the second oldest living bishop in the world and the oldest in the United States.

The issue also includes stories about the 47 laity who became the latest graduates of the Christian Foundation for Ministry Program, the appointment of Bishop da Cunha as eighth bishop of Fall River, Massachusetts, and the Archdiocese’s plans for the Stella Maris Retreat Center in Long Branch, NJ.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US “PAVE THE WAY”

We have received thirty orders for the commemorative pavers for our Shrine to Saint Francis of Assisi to be located in our Garden of Saints behind the parish office/rectory.

We plan to have the pavers engraved and the small garden shrine ready by the Feast of Saint Francis on October 4 when we will also have the traditional St. Francis Pet Blessing.

We extend our warmest thanks to Armbruster Landscaping who have so generously agreed to donate the time and labor needed to install the shrine along with the additional pavers required to complete the design. To learn more about Armbruster Landscaping, a local, full-service landscaping company, go to www. armbrusterlandscaping.com

The “Symbolon”

In today’s Sunday Gospel, the weeds are being allowed to grow among the wheat. Jesus invites us to embrace the totality of ourselves, our lights and shadows, our moral strengths and our sinful flaws as well. We are asked to nurture and master the ‘wheat’ (good) in ourselves rather than the ‘weeds’ that we may grow in our spiritual journey with Christ.

As we take this life journey, we want to make sure we are going in the right direction. In our walk with God, we want to make sure that we are following what Jesus and his apostles really taught. The way the early Christians did this was by developing a short statement of faith called the Creed, which summed up core Christian beliefs that had been passed on to them. It is the baptismal profession of faith.

This creed served as a sign of unity between believers, connecting them with the beliefs of the early Church. The Christians described their creed as a symbolon. When Christians described their creed as a symbolon, they meant that it was a sign of Christian identity and communion between all believers. When the creed you recited matched up with the Creed of the early Church, you could know with confidence that you were sharing in the same faith proclaimed by Jesus and the Apostles.

On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, we are launching the digital platform of the "Symbolon" that would allow immersion in the faith for all Saint Joseph’s parishioners. It aims at transforming adults on all levels—how they think, how they pray, and how they live—by immersing them in an understanding of the Word of God and the Catholic Faith. Using state-of-the-art technology, Symbolon engages adults in a systematic presentation of the Faith that can be used both in our parish and at home. Registered parishioners can watch the videos from home online anytime, anywhere by signing up to the link I am going to provide in next weekend's bulletin. There will be a secured website that I will provide later on for our private discussions, sharing and reflections as we learn and re-enkindle the vigor of the Scriptures and of our Catholic Faith.

We are also installing a kiosk at the Harrison Street entrance of our church in the next few weeks. We want to offer you the widest variety of authentic Catholic Media through CD’s, books, downloads info, and booklets you can use at home, at your travels or as gifts.

St. Peter exhorts that we “must make every effort to support our faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge.” (2 Peter 1:5)

- Fr. Roy Regaspi

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Pictured above are (L-R) back row—Angelo Mabasa, Neil Neubert, Rosemarie Raguindin, Felecia Bran, Janet DeCaux, Gina Barnes Criscuolo; around table—Arminda Jaochico, Bob Viscardi, Danielle Gherardi, Monroe Quinn (Music Director), Ruth Ann Harnek, Mike Montalbano, Gerry Murray, Monnavi Silva. Not shown: Betty Montalbano (who took photo), Bob Westerdahl, Marieta Menendes, Lani Alison.

The Saint Joseph Adult Choir gathered last month with Music Director Monroe Quinn to celebrate a year well sung ! Members enjoyed good food, fellowship and wonderful memories.

The beautiful voices of our choir grace the weekly 10:30 am Sunday liturgy in our upper church from September through June each year. In addition, they are featured in our very popular annual Christmas concert, sing at the Christmas Vigil, for the Easter Triduum and at our Confirmation celebrations each year.

If you are interested in joining our choir, stop by to speak with Monroe after any Mass or email him at quinnm@sjcnj.org

WITH JOYFUL SONG AND FELLOWSHIP: SAINT JOSEPH CHOIR

MOMENT WITH HOLY MARY Though we may each be called to a different vocation— some to the single life, others to the married, still others to the religious life—

everyone of us is called by God to a life of holiness. Come and explore that special vocation we all share at Moment With Holy Mary.

This prayer group which meets every Friday (except the First Friday of the month) for one hour after the 8:30 am Mass uses prayer, the psalms, and reflections on both the Gospels and our Blessed Mother to help you on your path to holiness.

Please note that due to construction in the lower church, Moment With Holy Mary will take place in the upper church until further notice. For more information, please contact Laura Villena at 201-265-1254.

Sacrament of

Marriage

July 13, 2014

Julie Michelle

Lagar &

Vener Salas

DID YOUR FAITH GROW UP WITH YOU? Seton Hall’s Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology offers a special program: STEPS (Seminary’s Theological Education for Parish Services), designed for adult Catholics who wish to pursue a deeper understanding of their faith and to serve the Church, particularly their individual parishes.

Upon completion of the program, students have an option of applying their credits toward an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry or an M.A. in Theology. Classes are held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Ridgewood, NJ. To learn more about the program and how you can grown in your faith, go to www.shu.edu/go/jamesb

LOOKING FOR A GREAT SCHOOL?

This fall, Saint Joseph School will celebrate 75 years of excellence

in elementary education. Generations of children have received the finest of Catholic educations at SJS. Not only does Saint Joseph School hold Middle States-accreditation and a US Department of Education “National Blue Ribbon,” its principal, Mrs. Colette Vail, has been an NCEA “Distinguished Principal.” Check out the school’s website at sjsusa.org and call 201-261-2388 to meet Mrs. Vail and to schedule a tour.

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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JULY 20, 2014

Our bulletin can also be seen on our website at sjcnj.org

“IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS AND MARY” A PILGRIMAGE TO

THE HOLY LAND WITH

FR. ROY REGASPI —JANUARY 20-30

Join our own Fr. Roy on this very special pilgrimage. Walk in the footsteps of our Savior and His Blessed Mother. Explore the sacred places of Jesus’s birth, life, death and resurrection. Visit

Haifa, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Masada, the Dead Sea, and much more.

The 11 day trip (only $2,679 plus taxes) includes: Round trip bus transportation from Saint Joseph

Church to the airport Round trip airfare to Tel Aviv airport and land

transportation First Class Hotel accommodations Daily full breakfast and dinner Daily Mass Professional Scripture Guided Tours (all site

entrance fees ) Renewal of marriage vows at Cana for couples Renewal of baptismal vows at the Jordan River Baggage handling and hotel taxes

For more information, see the detailed brochures available in our church literature racks and at our parish office/rectory. You can also contact Fr. Roy at 201-261-0148 or by email at rbregaspi@gmail.com

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT HOPE AND HEALING

POST ABORTION

—SEPTEMBER 26-28 Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, sponsored by the Newark Archdiocese Respect Life Office, offers help to anyone suffering from an abortion experience. The next weekend will take place on September 26-28 at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center, 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ. Cost is $150 which includes all materials and meals. For more information call 973-497-4350 or email at rileyche@rcan.org All calls and emails are confidential.

LEARN ABOUT THE BIBLE GROW IN YOUR FAITH! People often express an interest in learning more about the Bible and in better understanding the

Word of God. Here at Saint Joseph, we have a way to do just that. It is called the Great Adventure Bible Series. Saint Joseph Parish has enjoyed participating in this nationally known DVD based program since 2008.

New groups are now forming for The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation. We expect to have one daytime group and one evening group. The series will begin in late September.

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 bible@sjcnj.org

SHARE THE GOOD NEWS! VOLUNTEER TO BE A CATECHIST

Saint Joseph Parish needs your help and support in order to provide quality religious education for the over 900 students in our parish religious education program. With so many families seeking faith formation for their children, we need many volunteers to staff our classrooms and offices in the Fall.

All adult parishioners are welcome to volunteer. Training will be provided. Parents of children enrolled in Saint Joseph religious education who also volunteer in the program will receive a discounted fee.

Please prayerfully consider sharing your time and talent as a volunteer in our religious education program. If you are interested in becoming a Catechist, Co-Catechist or Office Assistant, please call the Religious Education Office at 201-261-1144.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

BULLETIN DEADLINE Any announcement for our parish bulletin must be submitted to Diane Hellriegel at the rectory/parish office or emailed to bulletin@sjcnj.org no later than the Monday before the publication date (i.e., Monday, July 21 is the deadline for the July 27 issue). Approved announcements will be included as space permits.

A DIRECT LINE Here is a helpful guide to emergency Scripture numbers for those times of need! Do not be afraid to call on the power of prayer when in need of assistance.

Please note: Emergency numbers may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines to heaven are open 24 hours a day! Feed your FAITH, and DOUBT will starve to death!

In flower or vegetable gardens weeds may take root beside the good plants. If you spray poison on all the plants, you will get rid of the weeds, but you will also get rid of the good seed, too. Since Jesus has died, weeds have grown among the good seeds. He says not to do away with those who have sinned. He will separate the good seeds from the weeds when he comes again.

...from the Archdiocese of Newark’s “Call to Stewardship” Summer 2014 (published by The Office of Development & Stewardship)

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES: Saint Joseph Church: sjcnj.org Saint Joseph School: sjsusa.org Religious Education: sjcreligioused.blogspot.com