ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD,

BOGOTA NJ 07603

Rectory Office 201-342-6300

Fax: 201-883-9392 mychurch@stjosephbogota.org

St. Joseph Academy 201-487-8641

Fax: 201-487-7405 myschool@stjosephbogota.org

Faith Formation/REC 201-343-4316

Fax: 201-883-9392 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org

Rev. John Galeano, Pastor

Rev. Fernando Diaz, Parochial Vicar Deacon Kevin Regan

The Eucharist Saturday Eve: 5:00pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 1:30 Spanish

Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm Weekdays: 8am Civic Holidays: 8am Adoration Chapel: Mon—Sat 9:00am-7:00pm

Consult bulletin for special Mass times for Holy Days of Obligation

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14, 2018

Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org

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New Parishioners/Nuevos Feligreses: Welcome to our Parish Community! Please register at the Rectory and feel free to contact anyone on our staff regarding the Parish

and its activities. Bienvenido a nuestra comunidad parroquial! Favor de registrarse en la Rectoría y no dude en ponerse en contacto con cualquier persona en nuestro personal con respecto a la parroquia y las actividades

Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement

We have been called together as disciples of the Lord as St. Joseph Parish. We are united with brothers and sisters far and near in the

message and mission of Jesus Christ. As a parish family we will witness to God’s love and presence through our celebration of the sacraments, the proclamation of

God’s Word , the formation of all into discipleship and our service to others.

We are a people who are deeply Eucharistic which strengthens us for the mission that has been entrusted to us. We will use all of the God-given gifts to show that we are eager to welcome the

stranger, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and comfort the bereaved.

Declaración de la Misión de la Iglesia de San José

Hemos sido llamados juntos como discípulos del Señor como Parroquia de San José. Estamos unidos con hermanos y hermanas

muy cercanos en el mensaje y la misión de Jesucristo. Como familia parroquial, somos testigos del amor y la presencia de

Dios a través de nuestra celebración de los sacramentos, la proclamación de la Palabra de Dios, la formación de todos en el

discipulado y nuestro servicio a los demás. Somos un pueblo profundamente Eucarístico que nos fortalece

para la misión que nos ha sido encomendada. Todos unidos daremos los dones dados por Dios para demostrar que estamos

ansiosos de dar la bienvenida al extraño, alimentar a los hambrientos, refugiar a los desamparados

y consolar a los que sufren.

Sacrament of Reconciliation El Sacramento de la Reconciliación

Every Saturday evening, from 4:00pm to 4:45pm. Todos los sábados por la noche, de 4:00pm a 4:45pm.

Sacrament of Baptism

El Sacramento de Bautismo Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements at least one month prior for baptisms which are held on the 2nd &

4th weekends of the month during mass. Segundo domingo de cada mes durante la Misa de las 1:30

de la tarde. Por favor, llame a Rosa Sánchez (201-836-0861) para hacer los preparativos.

Sacrament of Matrimony

El Sacramento de Matrimonio Arrangements should be made with a member of the clergy

at least 12 months in advance. Llama al Padre John G. para hacer los preparativos.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Uncion de los Enfermos

If you or a family member is in the hospital and wish to be visited by a priest, please call the parish office. If you call after hours, please leave a message for Father John (x212) or Father Fernando (x224) and they will get back to you as

soon as possible. Por favor, llame a la rectoría para solicitar la visita del

sacerdote. Si se llama en la noche, deje un mensaje para el padre John (x212) o padre Fernando (x224)

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Rev. John Galeano.……...…..jgaleano@stjosephbogota.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Diaz……....……...fdiaz@stjosephbogota.org Deacon Kevin Regan……………………kregan@stjosephbogota.org Principal, Saint Joseph Academy Ms. Stella Scarano…...….….myschool@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistant, Saint Joseph Academy Mrs. Sandra Angeli……..…...myschool@stjosephbogota.org Pastoral Director, Faith Formation Mrs. Darlene Wade……..faithformation@stjosephbogota.org dwade@stjosephbogota.org Protecting God’s Children Mrs. Diane Maglione………dmaglione@stjosephbogota.org Director of Music Mr. Michael Chladil…….......mchladil@stjosephbogota.org Business Administrator of Finance Mrs. Wanda Uceta………….....wuceta@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistant, Rectory....mychurch@stjosephbogota.org Sr. Elaine Sullivan, FSP……….esullivan@stjosephbogota.org

Rectory Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs…..9:00am-7:30pm Friday……….9:00am-7:00pm Saturday…….9:00am-4:00pm

Closed Sundays

Rectory Office — 201-342-6300 Fax: 201-883-9392 St. Joseph Academy—201-487-8641 Fax: 201-487-7405

Faith Formation/REC—201-343-4316 Fax: 201-883-9392

October 14, 2018 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 14

7:00 am Classrooms: Faith Formation 7:00 am Gym: Faith Formation 7:00 am Café: Faith Formation 9:00 am Caf: Holy Name Society Meeting 10:00 am CH: Baptism (1) 12:00 pm Cafe: Span married couples setup 2:30 pm Cafe: Span married couples mtg 3:00 pm Gym: Girls basketball practice 7:00 pm Rec Conf:Spanish RICA - La iglesia primitiva

Monday 15

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 7:00 pm Filippino meeting 7:00 pm Caf: Spanish Prayer Group 8:00 pm Gym: girls basketball practice

Tuesday 16 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

7:00 pm Rec Conf:Prayer In life Work Shop Wednesday 17 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

6:30 pm Gym: School Basketball 7:00 pm CH: Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday 18 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

6:00 pm Ch: Wedding Rehearsal Romeii & Ellena Father Fernando

8:00 pm Gym: girls basketball practice

Friday 19 7:00 am Church field: school Pumpkin Patch

2:00 pm Ch: Wedding Romeii & Ellena -Father Fernando Diaz

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 3:00 pm Gym: 8th grade Flash Mob practice 4:30 pm Rec Conf: Spanish RICA - quien es la Iglesia

Saturday 20 1:00 pm Ch: Private Baptism r

4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation 4:30 pm CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee

Sunday 21

8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee 3:00 pm Gym: girls basketball practice

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday October 13

5:00pm Marie & Harold Gallagher

Req Gallagher Family

Sunday October 14

8:00am Mary Devins Req Patrick & Mary Greally

10:00am Jerome Fowler Req Tom & Anne O’Sullivan

12:00pm Joseph Burn Req Mary & Tom Kearney

Monday October 15

8:00am Antonia Benkert Req Carroll Anne Grece

Tuesday October 16

8:00am John Deutsch Req Joan LaSala

Wednesday October 17

8:00am Audrie Birney Req Cecilia Kunath

Thursday October 18

8:00am John Deutsch Req Kathy Herron

Friday October 19

8:00am Ray Finnegan Req ——————

Saturday October 20

8:00am Mary J. Early Req Mary M. Early

5:00pm Jim Carroll Req Mary & Rich

October 21

8:00am Elizabeth Mullane Req Sheridan Family

10:00am Edward & Kathleen Clark

Req Clark Family

12:00pm Gloria Elenio Req Angela Yannotti

Sunday

Altar Wine for the 2nd half of

October 2018 In memory of

Mickey Wetzelberger (living) birthday intention

Requested by Family

Altar Bread for the month of

October 2018 In memory of Jessie Signorile Requested by

Jim & Mary Signorile

Sanctuary Lamp for 2nd half of October 2018 In memory of

Olga & Edward Fuchs Requested by Fuchs Family

Missalettes for 2nd half of October 2018 In memory of

Frank P. Wetzelberger Requested by

Family

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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org

If we have Faith and give our fears and struggles over to God we will recognize his love for us and realize all things are possible with God.

Si tenemos fe y entregamos nuestros temores y luchas a Dios, reconoceremos su amor por nosotros y nos daremos cuenta de que todo es posible con Dios.

A parent meeting for all children who will be preparing for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist will be held on Tuesday October 16th at 7:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Second session of Faith Formation is on Sunday 10/14. Second session of Faith Formation is on Tuesday 10/23 Una reunión de padres para todos los niños que se estarán preparando para la 1 ° Reconciliación y la 1 ° Eucaristía se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de octubre a las 7:30 p. M. En la cafetería La segunda sesión de Formación de Fe es el domingo 10/14. Segunda sesión de Formación de Fe es el martes 10/23.

October 14, 2018 Page 5PALABRAS DE SABIDURÍA

Hoy aprendemos en la primera lectura que el espíritu de la sabiduría llega a los que lo invocan. La sabiduría, como la Palabra de Dios, lleva un mensaje de consuelo y a la vez constituye un gran desafío. La carta a los hebre-os nos cuenta que la Palabra de Dios, que está empapada con la sabiduría de Dios, es “más penetrante que una espada de dos filos”. No podemos acobardarnos ante la sabiduría de Dios ni ante la palabra que tiene el poder de penetrar nuestro corazón y mente. Jesús, la Palabra viva de Dios, la encarnación de la sabiduría, le dice cosas fuertes y muy penetrantes al joven rico que acude a Jesús en busca de respuestas a sus dudas más profundas. Preci-samente, cuando el joven pensaba que había hecho lo suficiente para cumplir los mandamientos de Dios, se le exigió más. Lo mismo sucede en nuestro caso.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El don más preciado que podemos pedir y poseer es la sabiduría (Sabiduría 7:7-11). Salmo — Sácianos, Señor, con tu bondad; para que nos llene la alegría (Salmo 90 [89]). Segunda lectura — La palabra viva de Dios penetra hasta las profundidades más recónditas de nuestro ser (Hebreos 4:12-13). Evangelio — Aquellos que han dejado sus posesiones a causa de Cristo y su Evangelio recibirán en herencia la vida eterna (Marcos 10:17-30 [17-27]).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gál 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Sal 113 (112):1b-5a, 6-7; Lc 11:29-32 Martes: Gál 5:1-6; Sal 119 (118):41, 43-45, 47-48; Lc 11:37-41 Miércoles: Gál 5:18-25; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 11:42-46 Jueves: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Lc 10:1-9 Viernes: Ef 1:11-14; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lc 12:1-7 Sábado: Ef 1:15-23; Sal 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lc 12:8-12 Domingo: Is 53:10-11; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mc 10:35-45 [42-45]

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Santa Teresa de Jesús Martes: Santa Eduvigis; Santa Margarita María Alacoque; Día Nacional del Jefe Miércoles: San Ignacio de Antioquía Jueves: San Lucas Viernes: Santos Juan de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues y compañeros Sábado: San Pablo de la Cruz; Santa María Virgen

WORDS OF WISDOM The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today’s first reading, comes to those who pray for her. Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of consolation as well as of great challenge. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is “sharper than any two-edged sword.” We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, deeply penetrating words for the rich young man who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound questions. Just when the young man thought he had done enough to fulfill God’s commands, more was asked of him. This is no less true for us.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. (Wisdom 7:7-11). Psalm — Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Indeed the word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13). Gospel — It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Teresa of Jesus Tuesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss Day Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Thursday: St. Luke Friday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and

Companions Saturday: St. Paul of the Cross; Blessed Virgin Mary

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Leaving Items in Church Entry Way Please do not leave any items, papers, flyers, cards, or clothes in the

church entry way/vestibule area, “for free”. Anything that has not been approved by the rectory office will be removed.

If you are donating food or coupons you may leave it in the marked area against the wall or drop it off at the rectory office and a food

pantry volunteer will pick it up.

Hospital Visits We want to remind you that if you or a member of your family is in the hospital and would like a visit,

please call the rectory. Due to privacy laws the hospital cannot contact the parish directly. We want to visit all who are sick and this is the only way we

can find out who is hospitalized.

Visitas en Hospitales Queríamos recordarles que si usted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital y le gustaría una visita por favor llame a la rectoría. Debido a las

leyes de privacidad del hospital no puede ponerse en contacto con la parroquia directamente.

Queremos visitar todos los que están enfermos y esta es la única manera que podemos saber

que está hospitalizado

A NOTE ABOUT PARKING IN OUR CHURCH LOT... The Saint Joseph Church parking lot is only to be used for those who are visiting the church and/or the school. When parking in the Church parking lot, please be considerate of others when parking. A parishioner could not access her car due to another car being parked too close.

There is NO overnight parking permitted in the Saint Joseph parking lot.

Any cars parked on church property unlawfully may be towed

A NOTE FROM THE PARISH OFFICE: If you have moved or changed your phone number since registering with our parish, please let the rectory know so we can keep accurate records and get in touch with you when needed. Also, if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please call the rectory. Our number is 201-342-6300.

ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open The Blessed Sacrament is

Exposed Daily Monday to Saturday

9-7pm

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Existe en Perú un mural milagroso de la Pasión de Jesucristo. Esta imagen reconocida como el Señor de los Milagros, el Cristo Moreno o el Cristo de Pachaca-milla fue pintada por un angoleño en el siglo XVII para una cofradía de africanos. A mitad del siglo un fuerte terremoto sacudió a Lima y las paredes de la cofradía se cayeron, sin que se dañara el mural. Eventualmente la imagen se reveló como milagrosa para los que ora-ban delante de ella. En la imagen aparece Jesús crucificado. Sobre él está el Espíritu Santo y el Padre. A la derecha de la cruz está su Madre con el corazón traspasado por una lanza y a su derecha, el fiel discípulo amado. Esta ima-gen es venerada como el Señor de los Milagros. Sin saberlo el artista angoleño ha pintado una reflexión te-ológica sobre la divinidad y la humanidad de Jesucris-to. En su pasión redentora Jesús abre las puertas del cielo y de la comunicación entre el cielo y la tierra, en-tre Dios y la humanidad representada por la Madre y el discípulo.

Let no rank puff up anyone; for faith and love are paramount—the greatest blessings in the world.

~St. Ignatius of Antioch

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION They say that it is not so much that Columbus discovered America, but rather that after he arrived, the new world “stayed discovered.” The sponsorship of Fer-dinand and Isabella assured that the news would flash around Europe with an air of authority that other “discoverers” lacked. One of the oft-mentioned early visitors is Saint Brendan the Navigator, a sixth-century Irish monk who had trouble staying at home. He is said to have sailed to “the Isle of the Blessed” in a leather-bound boat, and to have been away from his monastery for seven years. Upon his return, the stories of adventures to a new land attracted pilgrims to his monastery in the Blasket Islands, off the west coast of Ireland. Columbus is said to have referred to The Voyage of Saint Brendan, a very popular adventure in those days. Only after his American journey is Brendan said to have gone to tamer lands to the east, England and Scotland. In 1976, Tim Severin set out on a two-year voyage to America from Ireland in a leather-bound boat, traveling in summer and hopscotching from the Faroes to Iceland to Newfoundland, and encountering along the way exactly what Saint Brendan describes: icebergs, whales, and por-poises. Scholars warn not to dismiss this too quickly: just as the ancient Egyptian monks sought to live in the desert, for the Celtic monks exile in a boat was the Irish equiva-lent. Five centuries after Brendan, other Irish monks may have visited here as a refuge from Viking terror.

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remember in prayer all our families and friends who are sick

or in hospitals or nursing homes, especially for:

Recuerden en sus oraciones a nuestros familiares y amigos que estan enfermos o en hospitals o silos

de ancianos, en especial por:

Mary J. Early October 20, 2010 Maria Tineo October 2012 Olympia Kurinovich October 2012 Theresa Spagnuolo October 18, 2016 Angelina B. Chanliongco October 15, 2016 Felix R. Gentile October 16, 2016 Victoria Ramona Rector October 19, 2014 Anne Branda October 17, 2011 Gregory McCarthy October 18, 2010 Dorothy C. Easer October 15, 2009 Doris Schuster October 21, 2008 James D. Sullivan October 20, 2004 Dennis Dooley October 18, 2003 John O’Leary October 19, 2003 Kayla Castelluccio October 19, 2002 Mary Pullano October 17, 2000 Frank Maggiano October 21, 2000 John Millo October 16, 1999 Sarah Anne Warch October 20, 1999 Mary Casey October 21, 1999 Edward J. Pawlicky October 15, 1998 Lydia Dritchel October 16, 1997

Pray for the Men and Women in Service to Our Country Please remember all those serving in the armed forces, especially:

Chris Allen Joseph Andrade Timothy Brown

Edel Castillo Yelson Cortez Rafael Cruz

Kevin Cunanan Andrew Gilbert

Alan Hale Aimee Kominiak Larry Kominiak Brian Mitchell

Edward Quinn J.T. Rinke John Rode

Yury Rodriguez Michael Sloginski, Jr

Jake Smith Matt Smith Max Smith

Reynaldo A. Targuino Jeff Vanak

Gavin White

Robert Carnevale Walter Croft Sofia Curran

Gene O'Connor Brian Degroff

Leonarda Fedele Charles Fogarty

Rose Fiske Pat Gallagher Ed Giannella John Hughes

Denise Krulish

Mat Kronyak Allen Lim

Gerry Supple Margo Sprague

Marie Stein Dean Gustavo Ramirez

Fran Vicente Diane Zimmerman

John Paul Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman

If you, or someone in your family, would benefit from the prayers of the parish-ioners at Saint Joseph during times of sickness, please call the rectory at 201-342-6300 and speak to a staff member. Names will stay on the announced and / or the

printed bulletin list for two months. If you still need prayers, please call the rectory for another month of prayers.

Necesitas una oración por su familia o amigos? Visita la oficina de la rectoría o llame al (En Inglés) 201-342-6300. Los nombres se mantendrán en tanto la

anunciada y la lista de anuncios para dos (2) meses. Si usted todavía necesita oraciones, por favor llame a la rectoría o dejar una nota en la mesa. Esta es la

regla también si usted llama para solicitar la visita de un sacerdote.

In memoriam of our beloved brothers and

sisters whose funerals took place here at Saint Joseph Church, we remember and

honor them and their families on the anniversary

of their passing.

En memoria de nuestros hermanos y hermanas

cuyos funerales fueron en Saint Joseph Church,

recordamos y honramos a ellos y su familia en el

aniversario de su muerte.

Sunday Total-$6,243.00 Food Pantry-$107.00 St. Vincent -$15.00 Thank You so much for your contributions God Bless you continuously.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Subvención descanso eterno a ellos, oh Señor, y deja que la luz perpetua brille sobre ellos. Que las almas de los fieles

difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios, descansen en paz. Amén.

October 14, 2018

PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR

Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary

The first reading is supposed to mind us of Solo mon, who, when God promised to give him what ever he asked, chose wisdom over wealth or power. Now our modern view of wisdom is usually pictured as the knowledge and experience of an older person. In the scriptures it is God’s Wisdom that is desired. More than just the wise sayings of the famous like a Benjamin Franklin or Ghandi, scriptural wisdom means doing God’s will in all things. As Jesus tried to tell the man in the gospel, knowing and doing God’s will is more precious that wealth, oreven family! So if wisdom is that good, why do so few seek it Most of us have no problem doing God’s will, as long as it is the same as ours. Or we do God’s will if it is painless and convenient. It is like donating money to a charity by sending a text message.Some will not do it if they have to write a check and mail it. Sometimes we are like that man in the gospel, desiring wisdom but not willing to pay for it. Maybe our problem is that we don’t trust God enough. The first reading, after praising wisdom more than health, wealth, and beauty, ends with a promise of “countless riches” while Jesus promises that the one who gives up everything will receive “a hundred times more.” Because the rich man left in sorrow, he missed the punch line. I can think of two ways to interpret that promise. One is that the more we give up for love of the Lord, the more we get back. When someone gives up selfishness and begins to love, he then becomes capable of receiving love. This leads to the sec- ond meaning of the promise: When we let God change us by giving up our worldly attachments, we find that we are happier because we experience God’s love for us more deeply. So Wisdom is the way to happiness: We outgrow our desire for things that make us feel good and appreciate the joy of accepting God’s love and sharing it with others.

Se supone que la primera lectura nos recuerda a Salomón, quien, cuando Dios prometió darle todo lo que le pedía, elegía la sabiduría sobre la riqueza o el poder. Ahora, nues-tra visión moderna de la sabiduría se suele representar como el conocimiento y la experiencia de una persona mayor. En las Escrituras es la Sabiduría de Dios lo que se desea. Más que los sabios refranes de los famosos como Benjamin Franklin o Ghandi, la sabiduría escritural significa hacer la voluntad de Dios en todas las cosas. Cuando Jesús trató de decirle al hombre en el evangelio, conocer y hacer la volun-tad de Dios es más precioso que la riqueza, ¡o incluso la fa-milia! Entonces, si la sabiduría es tan buena, ¿por qué tan pocos la buscan? La mayoría de nosotros no tenemos problemas para hacer la voluntad de Dios, siempre que sea la misma que la nuestra. O hacemos la voluntad de Dios si es indolora y con-veniente. Es como donar dinero a una organización benéfica enviando un mensaje de texto. Algunos no lo harán si tienen que escribir un cheque y enviarlo por correo. Algunas veces somos como ese hombre en el evangelio, deseamos sabiduría pero no estamos dispuestos a pagar por ello. Quizás nuestro problema es que no confiamos lo suficiente en Dios. La primera lectura, después de alabar la sabiduría más que la salud, la riqueza y la belleza, termina con la promesa de "innumerables riquezas", mientras que Jesús promete que el que abandone todo recibirá "cien veces más". Debido a que el hombre rico se fue en pena, perdió el punto del mensaje. Puedo pensar en dos maneras de interpretar esa promesa. Una es que cuanto más nos rendimos por amor al Señor, más regresamos. Cuando alguien abandona el egoísmo y comienza a amar, se vuelve capaz de recibir amor. Esto nos lleva al segundo significado de la promesa: cuando permiti-mos que Dios nos cambie al renunciar a nuestros apegos mundanos, descubrimos que somos más felices porque ex-perimentamos el amor de Dios por nosotros más profunda-mente. Así que la sabiduría es el camino a la felicidad: su-peramos nuestro deseo por las cosas que nos hacen sentir bien y apreciamos la alegría de aceptar el amor de Dios y compartirlo con otros.

EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFEE

This weekend, we are selling Equal Exchange coffee and tea in the cafeteria after each Mass. Your purchases help to support small farmers in Central America, Africa, and Asia, who are guaranteed a fair price to help them support their fami-lies. Please join Public Discipleship at St. Joseph’s by buying your coffee and tea here. Coffee lovers have affirmed hun-dreds of times that this is good coffee. And – great chocolate is also available.

Special Noon Mass A special mass and a support group meeting for all who are

affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, NJ on

Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not

only the man/woman directly affected with the abuse of alcohol and/or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the

life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For information please call 201-768-7565.

St. Joseph Academy 8th Grade Cheesecake Fundraiser

Please help support St. Joseph Academy's 8th grade Class of 2019 by purchasing a delicious Cinderella Cheese-cake. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support 8th grade graduation activities. Cheesecakes are $23 for non-specialty cakes (available in 8 different flavors) and $26 for specialty cakes (Sampler and a "No Sugar Added"). Cheesecake are pre-cut into 16 slices and arrive frozen; all Natural, Gluten & Trans Fat Free, measure 11" round and weigh 4 lbs. each. Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Academy - Class 2019. Order forms are available in the rectory, in the back of the Church or in the main office at SJA. Orders are due on or before Friday, November 2nd. Cheesecakes will be delivered just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, delivery date is Monday, No-vember 19th at the school gym 2:30 - 7 PM. Great for Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert or holiday gift. If you have any questions please call/text: Jeannine at 201-862-1967. Knights of Columbus host Applebee’s Breakfast

Fundraiser – Saturday, October 20, 2018

The members of the Chief Justice White Council are spon-soring a Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s, at 450 Hackensack Avenue - north of Route 4 and just past Riverside Mall. The breakfast runs from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Applebee’s will be serving Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage (coffee, tea, juice or soda). Tickets are $10.00 each, and the proceeds will be used to support local charities. Tickets will also be sold at Masses on the weekend 0ctober

6&7 and October 13 &14, as well as in the Rectory office or by contacting

Gary Kaboorian at 973-418-1761

Open House Events 2018-2019

Paramus Catholic High School, an academic community which combines both faith and education, cordially invites 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their parents to visit us during our Open House on Wednesday, October 17th from 7:00-9:00 PM. The school is located at 425 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at 201-445-4466 ext. 104.

Seton Hall Preparatory School – New Jersey’s oldest Catholic prep school – will be hosting its annual Open House for 7th & 8th grade boys and their families on Sun-day October 28th between 12 and 3 pm. Visitors will tour the campus and our brand new 44-acre Kelly Ath-letic Complex, learn about the application process, en-joy a bar-b-que, and have the opportunity to meet with teachers, coaches, parents, and current students. For more information, please contact Michael T. Zinsmeis-ter, Director of Admission, at (973)325-6640. Hazard Zet Forward!

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