Oradell/New Milford, NJ Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS

ANNUAL APPEAL

THIS WEEKEND —See page 4

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Roy Regaspi Rev. Joseph Montes de Oca

DEACON: George Montalvo

PASTOR EMERITUS:

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

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

February 4, 2018

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

REMEMBERING A VERY JOYFUL AFTERNOON AT SAINT JOSEPH

Before you know it, the season of Lent will be upon us. (Ash Wednesday is February 14.) But before we begin to prepare to sing Alleluia at the Resurrection of Our Lord, let us take a moment to remember the joys we experienced when celebrating our Savior’s birth. Here are a collection of photos from the wonderful “Afternoon of Christmas Joy” Concert directed by Saint Joseph Music Director Monroe Quinn and featuring our amazingly talented Adult and Children’s Choir, Leaders of Song, Parish Musicians and Clergy!

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1. Adult Choir led by Monroe Quinn;

2. Danielle Gherardi; 3.Rich Leavy;

4. Josephine Peacock; 5.Elena Gutierrez;

6. Msgr. Hubba thanking performers;

7. Peter Greco; 8.Alan Quinn;

9. Monroe Quinn; 10. Fr. Roy Regaspi;

11. Sean Farley; 12. Entire Cast;

13. Children’s Choir

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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ FEBRUARY 4, 2018

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Joseph Council #3814

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT BREAKFAST

WHEN: Sunday, February 25 9:00 am—12:00 noon

WHERE: Council Hall 199 River Road (off Main Street)

New Milford, NJ

All men, 18 years of age or older, are welcome to nourish their Catholic Faith by exploring membership in this wonderful Brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus.

Benefits of Membership in the K of C: World’s largest Catholic, family-oriented

fraternal benefits organization with over 1.85 million members

Volunteer opportunities for numerous charitable activities, including support of Alzheimer patients, handicapped citizens, women’s shelters, food for local families, and much more!

Protection for members and their families through a Triple A-rated insurance program with over $92 billion insurance in force.

Drop by before or after each Mass on Sunday February 25 (9:00 am-12 noon)

for a delicious hot breakfast and a chance to hear a presentation and receive important literature.

Want more information now? Contact Grand Knight Robert Luongo at

201-539-7726 or by email at bluongo761@yahoo.com

K of C founder Fr. Michael J. McGivney

This Sunday the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, two teams that don’t count a great many of our parishioners among their fans, will vie to be Super Bowl

champs. The winners will get, besides monetary rewards, enormous and greatly prized rings. Longtime Patriots’ star linebacker Rob Ninkovich, now retired, referring to his, said, “I’m afraid if I fall in water, I’ll sink to the bottom.”

Knowledgeable Giants’ fans will always remember, just as Confederate sympathizers will always remember Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, the day when their team sustained a seemingly impossible loss against the Eagles when, in the closing seconds, with the Eagles out of time-outs,

instead of taking a game-ending knee, quarterback Joe Pisarcik muffed a handoff to fullback Larry Czonka, and future Jets’ coach Herm Edwards ran the fumble in for a touchdown in what has been called “The Miracle at the Meadowlands” or, by Giants’ fans, simply “The Fumble.” Of course, the Giants have done well in their Super Bowl appearances, while the Jets can only point to one victory in it, next year being its fiftieth anniversary. In 2008’s Super Bowl XLIII, the Giants defeated the previously unbeaten Patriots. The key play was a pass from Eli Manning to David Tyree that was an almost impossible catch that Tyree trapped with his helmet. Sister Joan Marie Aycock, an Ursuline nun from New Orleans, had sent Giants’ president John Mara a medal of Our Lady of Prompt Succor (that is, “Help”). After the catch, a TV camera captured Mr. Mara removing the medal from his pocket. Sister Joan had sent the medal because she was a Saints’ fan, and Eli Manning’s father Archie had been her team’s quarterback in its early days. Sr. Joan, speaking of the medal later, said the “Our Lady of Prompt Succor is not some lucky bean to help teams win football games. We pray that the players do their best and nobody gets injured.” I don’t know whether Sister Joan is still with us, or whether, if she is, she sent the Saints a medal before their hard-to-take loss to the Vikings in this season’s NFC playoffs, but her description of the relation of petitionary prayer to sports games seems to me to merit a nice trophy. I hope everybody enjoys the big game.

Msgr. David Hubba

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION —FEBRUARY 7

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Wednesday, February 7 in Mary's Chapel in the lower church from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Legion of Mary invites you to attend.

MOMENT OF PRAYER WITH MARY —FEBRUARY 10

The February Moment of Prayer with Mary will be held on Saturday, February 10 after the 8:30 am Mass in Mary's Chapel . After the Rosary Fr. Joseph will

give a Reflection on Our Blessed Mother. Parishoners are welcome to attend.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

OUR 3rd ANNUAL PARISH BEEFSTEAK DINNER

& RAFFLE —FEBRUARY 24

Saint Joseph Church’s very popular Beefsteak Dinner and Raffle will take place on Saturday, February 24 at 6:15 pm in the School Gym. Tickets are $45 a person and include a wonderful dinner by Clifton’s Nightingale Catering (serving the finest in beefsteak & chicken banquets since 1938) with music by our own Peter Greco. The name of the 50/50 raffle winner will be drawn at the dinner. Proceeds of the event will go toward repair and maintenance of our church.

FOR TICKETS, contact Betty Kern at 201-385-9116 or by email at response@sjcnj.org

DEADLINE to reserve your seat is Monday, February 19.

ASPCG VISIT RE-SCHEDULED A speaker from ASCPG (American Special Chidlren’s Pilgrimage Group), a non-profit organization that sponsors an annual Easter Week pilgrimage to

Lourdes for children and young adults with special physical needs, has been re-scheduled to speak at all Masses at Saint Joseph Church February 17-18 . They will also be selling raffle tickets at the doors of the church after all Masses to help sponsor their work.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN WORKSHOP—FEBRUARY 6

Deacon George Montalvo will offer Protecting God’s Children training on Tuesday, February 6 from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Saint Joseph lower school Library. Anyone who works with children in Saint Joseph Parish or School (including parent volunteers, class parents, catechists, coaches, Scout leaders, etc.) MUST attend one of these workshops. You must register ONLINe at virtus.org

INVITATION TO A SPECIAL MARIAN DEVOTION

—BEGINS FEBRUARY 20

All parishioners, especially those who feel a special closeness with the Blessed Mother, are encouraged to find out and take part in a special devotion called Total Consecration. This method of consecrating yourself to Jesus through Mary was made known by St. Louis De Montfort in his book, True Devotion to Mary. It is a spiritual devotion that helps to bring souls to a perfect imitation of Christ by imitating His Mother. The consecration is accomplished through a 33-day exercise of prayer (about 5-10 minutes per day) prior to a Marian Feast. The next consecration day will be the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25. The preparation will begin on February 20. Members of the Legion of Mary have the necessary materials available at no charge. Please contact Pat at 201-599-2123 or email LOM@sjcnj.org for more information.

SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS ANNUAL APPEAL

—FEBRUARY 3-4 KICK-OFF This year’s Appeal is a perfect opportunity for us to reflect on God’s generosity and to share the blessings we have been given

with those around us. This year, our parish goal is $80,111. The Annual Appeal provides the poor with food, shelter and clothing; makes religious education, spiritual guidance and CYO programs available for the young; insures the future leadership of the Church with seminarian education and training; and most importantly, brings Christ’s Good News to the people of the Archdicoese. Our own parish also benefits by receiving a rebate from the appeal if it exceeds its goal. It is important for all of us to participate. Please consider making a gift to the 2018 Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal and fill out your pledge envelope which you will find in the pews today. (Envelopes can be dropped into the collection basket.) Thank you!

SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING —FEBRUARY 13

Saint Joseph’s Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, February 13 from 2:00-4:00 pm

in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street. All knitters & crocheters are welcome to join us in making shawls…or bring your current yarn project and spend a relaxing afternoon with us. Our ministry has shawls available for those experiencing illness, confinement, bereavement, or other situation. For further information, please contact Barbara Piersa at 201-261-0298 or Pat DeNicolo at

MEN’S CORNERSTONE MEETING —FEBRUARY 7

As we rapidly approach the Men’s Corner-stone XXVI Weekend this March, we would

like to invite all men who have made Cornerstone to attend the next meeting this Wednesday, February 7 at 8:00 pm in the Parish Life Center (PLC) meeting room. Come join us in fellowship, prayer, and planning as we continue our preparations for Cornerstone XXVI.

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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

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 UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill:

Tom Moran, Paul Bustamente, Alvaro Valencia, Bruce Herman, Thomas Irving, Catherine Thompson

Let us remember those who have recently died.

Let us remember those serving in the military.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread & wine for the week of February 4, 2018

is offered for the honor and glory of God.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ FEBRUARY 4, 2018

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed…. He told them, ‘Let usgo on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come. ‘” -Mark 1:35,38

In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes—healing the sick and preaching. But befoe He begins, Jesus makes time to be alone with God in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what He wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every day to be with God.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Jan. 28, 2018 Jan. 29, 2017 BASKET $7,229 $7,176 ELECTRONIC GIVING $5,034 $4,068 TOTAL COLLECTION $12,263 $11,244

BISHOP BARRON’S NEW FILM SERIES

—CONTINUES FEB. 7, 21 Saint Joseph Church continues

showing this six-part film series on Wednesday, February 7 with G.K. CHESTERTON: The Evangelist after the 8:30 am Mass in the Jackson Room (lower church). Join Fr. Barron as he illumines these saints, artists, mystics and scholars who not only shaped the life of the church but changed the course of civilization. FREE. Please Note: There will be no viewing on Wed., Feb. 14 as it is Ash Wednesday. The series will conclude on Wed., Feb. 21

Visit us on our websites: CHURCH: sjcnj.org SCHOOL: sjsusa.org RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mr. Martin De Benedetto 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

February 3, 2018 People of the Parish

February 4, 2018 Pearl Van Dam Therese & James Condon Robert Westerdahl Amelia Fabiano Nancy O’Brien

February 5, 2018 Nathalie Brill (Living) Linda Orrechio

February 6, 2018 Carol Mattia Rose Cecchi

February 7, 2018 Charles Kelley Linda Orecchio

February 8, 2018 Eileen Deane Frank McCoo

February 9, 2018 Ana Maria Ruiz Samayoa Marie Roeltgen (Birthday Remembrance)

February 10, 2018 Richard Lenahan People of the Parish

February 11, 2018 James & Theresa Santaniello Salvatore Pignio Hugh J. Flanagan Mary Bernadette Sweeney (Birthday Remembrance) John D’Agnese

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS AVAILABLE You can donate the bread and/or wine in the name of a deceased loved one or for a special occasion for any of the following weeks: February 11, 18, 25, 2018. Just call the parish office at 201-2161-0148. Bread & wine are $40 each or $80 for both.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL 2018 TRICKY TRAY RESERVATIONS BEING

ACCEPTED NOW!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Rockleigh Country Club 5:30 pm; Dinner at 7:30 pm

Fabulous Prizes—hundreds of baskets!

Your ticket ($70 per person) includes the cocktail hour, three-course dinner with beer/wine/soda, plus a 25 ticket sheet for the auction.

You may also purchase Pre-Sale Discount Ticket Packages. (And the savings are big!)

To reserve your seat and tickets at the biggest event of the year, contact AnnaMaria Gugliotta at 917-733-8370 or via email her at annabanana42672@gmail.com

See our bulletin in full color at sjcnj.org

THE FRANCISCAN GIFT SHOP IS CLOSING

Giant Going-Out-Of-Business Sale After 50 years of serving the people of

surrounding towns, the Franciscan Gift Shop (located at 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly) will be closing its doors in mid-March. Starting Thursday, February 1 everything was reduced 50-80%. All religious statues, rosaries, medals, chains and jewelry, pictures and Irish gift items will be on sale. There is still a large selection of Communion and Confirmation items. COME EARLY for best bargains. HOURS: Thurs., Fri., Sat. (until mid-March) 10 am-3 pm Call 201-568-0478 for additional information.

2018 TRACK REGISTRATION —SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 (10-11:30 am)

Registration for Saint Joseph Parish Track program is open to any child in Kindergarten through Grade 8 enrolled in Saint Joseph School or in our parish Religious Education Program. There are no try-outs or cuts! Running events include the 50 Meter and 100 M dash, the 400 M, 800 M and 1600 M runs. Relay races are held for all grades. Field events include the long jump, broad jump, softball throw and shot put. Practices are typically held twice a week and there are usually 3-4 league meets in a season. In-person registration will take place in the Saint Joseph School GYM FOYER on Sunday, February 11 from 10:00-11:30 am. Registrations can also be mailed to or dropped off at Saint Joseph School Main Office, 305 Elm St., Oradell, NJ 07649. Please put “Attn: Jen McKeague/Saint Joseph Track on envelope. Registration fee is $60 per child/$95 per family until March 9. A late registration fee (after 3/9)increases the cost to $70 per child/$105 per family.

REGISTRATION FORM

For a copy of the registration form, please go to the Saint Joseph Athletic Association website sjaaathletics.blogspot.com

URGENT NEED FOR COACHING HELP We will need additional coaches to adequately cover all events so our kids can have safe, productive practices and meets. All parents are invited to apply. (We adhere to the mandated volunteer certifications for all coaches and assistants so our kids remain safe.) Please contact Jen McKeague for more information at 201-967-2439 or at jenmckeague@hotmail.com

MEN’S CORNERSTONE SIGN-UP NEXT WEEKEND—FEBRUARY 10-11

Representatives from Men’s Cornerstone will speak at all Masses next weekend. Registration forms will also be available. The Men’s Cornerstone Retreat XXVI will take place at Saint Joseph from Mar. 23-24.

WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE Registration forms for Womens’s Cornerstone Retreat XXVI (Mar. 2-3) are available in the church literature racks and at the parish office/rectory.

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