Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website

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

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

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

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm

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.

Sick/Homebound/Hospital Call the Parish Office.

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Contact the Parish Office.

PARISH REGISTRATION Contact the Parish Office.

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi

DEACON George Montalvo DEACON Edward Maron

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

Oradell/New Milford, NJ Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

Mary, the Holy Mother of God— January 1, 2017

Parish Office Hours: Parish: Mon.-Fri..9 am-5 pm, ; Rel. Ed.: Mon –Thurs.: 9:30 am—5 pm (Also by appointment.)

“And Mary kept all

these things reflecting on

them in her heart.”

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Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10.30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm MC

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 pm

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: Baby Oliver Kamal, Vincent Scerbo, Felix Matos,

Linda Burns, Ivana Joy Quinn, Chuck Giancola

Let us remember those who have recently died: Deacon Edward Maron, Kathleen Szott,

Frank Covello Jr., Joanne Ferrari, Ruth R. Newland

Let us remember those serving in the military.

SUNDAY COLLECTION Week of December 18, 2016

BASKET PARISHPAY TOTAL $8,339 $5,102 $13,441

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread and wine for the week of January 1, 2017

is offered in loving memory of Ken Brehm

as requested by the Brehm Family.

See the bulletin in full-color at sjcnj.org

PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY will be CLOSED on:

Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL will be CLOSED through Monday, January 2. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Our Novena will NOT be held on January 2 due to the holiday. The Novena will resume as a regular devotion of Saint Joseph Church on Monday, January 9.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE You can still give a Christmas gift to your church. Saint Joseph Parish depends upon your financial support, especially at

Christmas, to meet its larger expenses. Your gift to Saint Joseph’s Christmas Collection may be made up to and including January 8, the last day of the Christmas Season. Please memo your check or offering envelope “CHRISTMAS COLLECTION.”

JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY! If you aren’t already and would like to become a member of our parish family (and we hope you do!), please contact the parish office at 201-261-0148 or stop by. New members are always welcome!

December 31, 2016 William Sweeney

January 1, 2017 Mary, the Holy Mother of God People of the Parish Frank Ugenti Edward Kirk William J. Sweeney 30th Anniversary Remembrance Deceased Members of the Corbett & Dabrowski Families

January 2, 2017 Pat Walsh Joel Lazarus

January 3, 2017 Rosario Ebreo Stella Podraza

January 4, 2017 For the living and deceased members of the Prior & Plinio Families Josephine Gebbia

January 5, 2017 John McKinley Frederick Burns

January 6, 2017 Thomas McElhinney Louis Kern

January 7, 2017 Louis Alessi Claire Norton

January 8, 2016 People of the Parish Edward Greene Louis E. Didio Lillian Aquino James Leyden

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “And Mary kept all these things,

reflecting on them in her heart.” LUKE 2:19 Mary is the perfect role model for living a stewardship lifestyle. She listened to God and said “yes” to His invitation to be the Holy Mother of His son. She also trusted in God’s providence on a daily basis. As we start a new year, take time every day to listen to how God is calling you; trust that He has a better plan for you than you could ever imagine.

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MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD ~ JANUARY 1, 2017

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Looking back on 2016 is disquieting, since the year saw many acts of violence. Once, the liturgy for January 1 could, at the priest’s choice, be a Mass

for world peace. Maybe it’s time to reinstate that option. The year reminded me of an incident described in Erik Larson’s Dead Wake, which tells of how, early in World War I, German U-Boat captain Bruno Hoppe sighted a submarine off the coast of Holland. At first, he assumed it was German, but when he twice attempted to contact it and got no response, he concluded it was British and torpedoed it. Moving in to aid survivors, he found there was just one, who told him that the sunken boat was indeed German—and that it was commanded by Hoppe’s best friend. Another sub commander, Baron von Speigel, who knew both captains, said that “the two men had been inseparable for years.” Violence seldom makes much sense. And 2016 saw many hideous acts of Islamic extremists, including: ∎ an attack by Taliban gunmen, killing at least 21 at Pakistan’s Bacha Khan University, a follow-up to a 2015 attack by the same group that killed more than 130 students at the Army Public School in Peshawar. ∎ three coordinated bombings in the airport and subways of Brussels in March that left at least 31 dead and 230 injured. ∎ an Easter bombing at a park in Lahore, Pakistan, where Christians traditionally gather, killing more than 65 and injuring hundreds. ∎ the shooting of 4 Missionaries of Charity (St. Teresa of Calcutta’s sisters) and 12 other people at a home for the elderly and disabled the sisters ran in Aden, Yemen. The murdered nuns were Sr. Anselm, from India; Sr. Judith, from Kenya; and Srs. Reginette and Marguerite, from Rwanda. ∎ the June killing of 50 and wounding of 53 at Orlando’s “Pulse” nightclub by Omar Mateen, the deadliest shooting attack in U.S. history. ∎ a July rampage in Nice, France, in which Mohammed Lahouaiej Bouhlel drove a refrigerator truck through Bastille Day celebrators, killing 84 and injuring dozens more. ∎ the stabbing murder of Father Jacques Hamel, 84, as he said Mass in the town church of Saint-Etienne-du- Rouvray. The brave assailants were two ISIS zealots. ∎ the December bombing of Cairo’s Coptic cathedral, killing 25 and injuring 49, most of them women, since the bomb was placed on their side of the church. ∎ Also in December, an attack in Berlin by a man driving a trailer truck into a Christmas market, claiming 12 lives and injuring another 50.

The U.S. also saw terrible deeds of violence: ∎ Charles Pickett Jr. is facing murder charges for driving his pickup truck into a club of bicycle riders on their way to a park near Kalamazoo, Michigan, killing 5 and injuring 4.

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∎ Micha Xavier Johnson, angered by recent deaths of blacks in police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana, killed 5 Dallas police officers and wounded 7 other people before he himself was killed by a robot bomb sent after him. ∎ Wildfires set by juveniles killed 14, injured 130 and destroyed hundreds of homes and other buildings near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a popular tourist destination near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Other tragedies included: ∎ the November 28 crash of a charter plane taking southern Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team to the finals of the Copa Sudamericana tournament, killing 71. The team had won the admiration of the soccer world, rising from a fourth-division club to top-league status in recent years. The plane failed to carry enough fuel, tragically running out of it as it waited for a chance to land. ∎ the death of 33 at Oakland, California’s “Ghost Ship,” a warehouse that had been converted into dwellings and studios for local artists. The maze-like warren of passageways made escape difficult when a fire broke out during a party.

Other events: ∎ The Port Authority opened the “Oculus,” a $3.9 billion link between the PATH train terminal and various New York Subway lines, designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, who specified soaring lines and marble floors for the project. When the PA announced its intention to build a new bus terminal in midtown, chairman John Degnan, when asked who might design it, said, “Maybe not a Spanish architect.” ∎ Venezuela’s economy, directed by its socialist dictatorship, suffering from the fall of oil prices and now in a currency crisis, is presently unable to supply its people with enough food, which led the govern- ment to open up its borders with Colombia so people could buy some there. The government also took over the Kimberly Clark Corporation, which could no longer supply toilet paper and diapers because it couldn’t obtain the materials needed to make them. ∎ At the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, China complained that its flags that were used in the opening ceremony and in medal presentations did not have their authentic pattern of stars. It should be noted that all the Olympic flags were made in China. ∎ East London’s Whitehall Bell Foundry is closing after nearly 450 years, the last 250 at its current location. Reasons cited were the owner’s wish to retire and the diminished demand for large bells. Besides making the bells for Big Ben and London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral, the company also made Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell.

Msgr. David Hubba

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OH HEAR THE ANGEL VOICES! “AN AFTERNOON OF

CHRISTMAS JOY” NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 at 3:00 PM

Saint Joseph Church is proud to announce that our very popular annual Christmas concert “An Afternoon of Christmas Joy” will take place on Sunday, January 8 (the last Sunday of the Christmas Season) at 3:00 pm in the Upper Church. The concert will feature the Adult and Children's Choirs as well as soloists and instrumentalists who are a part of the Music Ministry at Saint Joseph Church. Be sure to join us NEXT Sunday, January 8, for a chance to celebrate this joyous season and to carry the light of Christmas with you into the new year! Be sure to come early...the seats fill up fast!

OUR 3rd ANNUAL PARISH

BEEFSTEAK DINNER & RAFFLE

—FEBRUARY 26 Saint Joseph Church’s very

popular Beefsteak Dinner and Raffle will take place on Saturday, February 26 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 names of the 50/50 raffle winners will be drawn at the dinner. Proceeds of the event will go toward repair and

maintenance of our church. SAVE THE DATE and watch for a letter from the pastor and more information in the parish bulletin!

In Loving Memory

Deacon Edward Maron March 19, 1926 ~ December 19, 2016

Ordained a permanent deacon in 1975; served at Saint Joseph Church, Oradell/New Milford, NJ

and Our Lady of the Lake, Sparta, NJ

Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be.

The Father will honor whoever serves me. John 12:26

INSTALLATION OF NEW ARCHBISHOP

—JANUARY 6

Please keep Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin in your prayers as he is

installed as the sixth Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark on Friday, January 6 at 2:30 pm. The general, open seating for the liturgy will be on a ‘first-come’ basis, with the Cathedral Basilica opening at approx-imately 11:00 am. Since parking is extremely limited, you would be advised to carpool if you plan to attend. Please also keep retiring Archbishop John J. Myers in your prayers as he recovers from a hip injury.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION —JANUARY 4

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Wednesday, January 4 in Mary's Chapel in the lower church from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The Legion of Mary invites you to attend.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION —JANUARY 6

Join us for the First Friday holy hour devotion to the Sacred Heart on Friday, January 6 immediately after the 8:30 am Mass in Mary’s Chapel. All are welcome to attend.

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Visit us on our websites: CHURCH: sjcnj.org

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

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD ~ JANUARY 1, 2017

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL 2017 TRICKY TRAY RESERVATIONS BEING

ACCEPTED NOW! For the 12th year in a row, Saint Joseph School will host its extremely popular Tricky

Tray fundraiser at the Rockleigh Country Club on

Thursday, February 9 5:30 pm; Dinner at 7:30

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, go to our parish website at sjcnj.org, click on “Parish Events” and then on “SJS Tricky Tray.” Or contact AnnaMaria Gugliotta at 917-733-8370 or via email at annabanana42672@gmail.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW

CONTEST —JANUARY 14

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #3814 is sponsoring it’s local Council Basketball Free Throw Championship on Saturday, January 14 in the Saint Joseph School Gym. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate. (All participants will be recognized for their participation. Each respective age division winner will proceed to the District competition.) Registration will begin at 2:30 pm and the free throw contest will take place at 3:00 pm. All participants are required to provide proof of age and written parental consent. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of January 1, 2017. For additional information, contact Bob Osterlof at 201-370-3404 or rosterlof@optonline.net You can also visit the Council website at kofc3814.org

the greenhouse, Saint Joseph School’s early childhood program, features: A warm, nurturing environment Certified, experienced teachers Music, art, gym, technology, library Flexible scheduling (5 day/full day options) Before and after care available

Drop by on January 11 or call for an appointment at your convenience. Start your child off right—with a quality education in a Catholic environment.

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OPEN HOUSE SAINT JOSEPH

SCHOOL —JANUARY 11

Give your child a quality

education in a Catholic

environment.

Come visit our National Blue Ribbon school on

Wednesday, January 11

anytime between 7:00— 9:00 pm (no appointment necessary)

to see all the exciting things happening.

Saint Joseph School serves students from Preschool (ages 3-4) to 8th Grade.

Visit our website at sjsusa.org or call 201-261-2388 for more information.

Saint Joseph School—where strong academic outcomes are fostered with a commitment to Catholic values and the development of each student’s potential.

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Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler 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…………..Mrs. Colette Vail Dir. of Comm./ Bulletin Editor…...Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

FIRST SATURDAY MASS —JANUARY 7

The Our Lady of Fatima First Saturday Family (a special group of people with special needs, their families and friends) will be gathering together on Saturday, January 7 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Bergenfield. Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 noon. After Mass and recitation of the rosary, a delicious hot luncheon will be served, free of charge, by generous members of the St. John’s parish. ALL ARE WELCOME! Our Lady of Fatima requested that on the first Saturday of each month we attend Mass and recite the Rosary, praying for peace in our world and atonement for sins. We hope you can join us. For further information, please call Joan at 201-265-5823.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL FESTIVAL —JANUARY 8-9

The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children, which provides partial scholarships to low income students in grades K-12 to attend Catholic Schools, will hold its 14th annual High School Basketball Festival on January 7 and 8 at Kean University in Union. The teams playing include: St. Peter’s Prep, Roselle Catholic, Hudson Cath-olic, Seton Hall Prep, Mt. St. Dominic, St. Benedict’s Prep, Marist, Union Catholic, St. Mary’s, Don Bosco, Immacu-late Conception, Paramus Catholic, St. Joseph Regional and Marist. For complete game schedule, times and information on ordering tickets, please visit sfichoops.com or call 973-497-4279.

FAMILY SHELTER MINISTRY Week of JANUARY 8-15

St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge, together with the congregations of Temple Avodat Shalom, the First Congregational Church of River Edge and our church, Saint Joseph, will be hosting families in the Family Promise of Bergen County program during the week of January 8—January 15. Families with children who are currently homeless and working towards finding permanent housing through Family Promise will be calling St. Peter’s their “home” that week. If you would like to take part in donating much needed supplies, please visit the St. Peter’s website, saint-peter.org. Thank you and God bless you!

WALK-IN DINNER PROGRAM —JANUARY 10

“I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty and you

gave me drink…” Matt. 25:35 On Tuesday, January 10, Saint Joseph’s Social Concerns Committee will be preparing and serving a hot dinner for approximately 140 people in need at the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Shelter on River Street in Hackensack. If you would like to be a part of this by helping to prepare and/or serve the dinner please call Joan at 201-265-5823. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the cost, it will certainly be appreciated! God blesses us through the people we serve. To make a donation, please make the check payable to “Saint Joseph Church” and mark it for the "Walk in Food Program.” Please drop it off or mail it to the parish office at 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646. God bless you!

EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING These words are very hopeful and encouraging as we begin the New Year. For some who lack physical necessities and struggle with numerous problems on a daily basis, hope is a fleeting word. The many programs of Catholic Charities aim to restore hope and dignity. Time to clean out your closet! Please help us by contributing new or gently-used clothing items to the donation bin in the rectory parking lot. We also need children’s books. God bless you!

PRAYERS FOR NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK —JANUARY 8-14

National Migration Week is January 8-14, 2017. This commemoration is particularly poignant as our nation debates policies that affect the immigrants in our country. In a message released by Pope Francis on September 8, 2016 that deals with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (January 15, 2017), the Pope turns our attention to the most vulnerable of migrants—the child migrant. The Pope writes: “Each person is precious; persons are more important than things, and the worth of an institution is measured by the way it treats the life and dignity of human beings, particularly when they are vulnerable, as in the case of child migrants.” As we celebrate the Christmas season let us remember that the Holy Family were immigrants also.

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