Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell - New Milford, NJ

January 22, 2012

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 Email Website Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org

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

The Greenhouse 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-477-8114 vailc@greenhouseusa.org greenhouseusa.org

Religious Education 300 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-1144 religioused@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org

Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm or by appointment

Religious Education Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9 am - 5pm

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Saturday 5:00 pm

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 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 10:30 am MC 12 noon

January 21, 2012 Anticipated Mass Michael Mayer

January 22, 2012 People of the Parish William Hall Joanne Loprieno Gloria Lopez Simon and Carmela Scarano

January 23, 2012 Enda Watterson Charles E. Meehan

January 24, 2012 Michael Tabacek Ellie Sauer

January 25, 2012 Robert Raimo James E. Spadaccini

January 26, 2012 Patricia Anne Shannon Robert Raimo

January 27, 2012 Patricia Anne Shannon Rosalinda & Antonio Claveria, Sr. Wedding Anniversary Remembrance

January 28, 2012 Joseph C. Perrone Robert Hughes

January 29, 2012 People of the Parish Deceased Members of The Prior and Plinio Families Grover Foster Higino Baylon (Living) Anthony Puccio

BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread and Wine for the week of January 22, 2012 are given In Loving Memory of Salvatore and Carmella Dorso, donated and requested by Barbara, Michael and Amanda Merti.

Bread and Wine Intentions available as soon as next week.

Please consider using this prayerful way to remember your loved ones or celebrate a special occasion. Call the rectory office (201-261-0148) for available dates .

PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: George Fabiano and Rodolfo Ibanze.

Let us remember the those who recently died.

Let us remember in our prayers all of our men and women serving in the military.

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE

This weekend is the 39th anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision. This decision legalized abortion on demand in the USA. On Monday at least 250,000 pro-lifers will descend on Washington, DC and another group in Trenton to Stand Up for Life. As Catholics we believe strongly that all human life is a divine gift, surpassing in value all other blessings given us by God.

That belief encourages Catholics and adherents of other faiths to dedicate themselves to the preservation of life, from conception to natural death. Because of this belief we educate others and participate in a unified way to promote an end to the killing of unborn children and the protection of the sick, handicapped, and elderly.

We are all called to see that no other violation of God's law cries out more passionately for His intervention than stopping abortion and the destruction of all innocent life. At the same time we deal with unplanned pregnancies with compassion and caring.

On January 22, we remember the 52 million American unborn infants whose lives have been ended. Let us pray for an end to abortion in the USA and throughout the world. Let us consider being part of the solution by joining a Respect Life group or volunteering at a Pregnancy Center.

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH PARTICIPATING IN THE

March for Life WASHINGTON DC MONDAY, JANUARY 23

Each year in January hundreds of thousands of people gather in our nation's capitol for the Annual March for Life to proclaim their respect for God's gift of human life.

Under the direction of Father Roy, a group of parishioners will be participating in the march tomorrow, Monday, January 23. Upon arriving in Washington, the day begins with a Mass at 11 am at the Basilica of Immaculate Conception.

Please keep those participating in the March for Life in your prayers. May they be blessed with a safe journey and may their presence bring a powerful message to protect the sanctity of life, at all stages, as a gift of God.

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3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2012

At the parish wide meeting of January 9, 2012 an Executive Summary of our parish strategic plan, Forward in Faith 2016, was made available to all present. The Executive Summary is being published as a series of bulletin articles so

that will it readily available to all interested. This is the First of that series

Executive Summary- Forward in Faith 2016 Please note- Items marked with a indicate top priority that will be worked on during 2012.

I. WORSHIP – Celebrating as a Faith Community

A vibrant parish sees Eucharistic liturgy as the point to which all else leads and from which everything flows.

Resources are devoted as necessary to ensure liturgies are alive and life-giving.

1. Continue to create an environment of welcoming, reverence and holiness, thanksgiving and praise to our Lord at each Eucharistic liturgy. Review the current Mass schedule. Enhance the hospitality/welcome ministry with hospitality ministers. Develop a Prayer and Worship Committee. Provide resources for the orientation, education/formation of liturgical ministers. Develop an active formation program explaining the Mass and liturgical seasons.

2. Celebrate liturgies that unite and enrich us as a parish community, while embracing the unique needs, backgrounds and various ages of our members. Children will participate in Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Research youth liturgical celebrations at other parishes. Invite children from religious education and our school to join the children’s choir, altar servers, etc.

Schedule a weekly Mass focused on youth of the parish.

Embrace key traditions/devotions reflecting parish diversity.

3. Enrich the vibrancy of our Eucharistic liturgies and other celebrations that enhance devotion and invite joyful participation. Continue to expand parish’s liturgical music program. Educate parishioners on the role of liturgical music. Expand the types of choirs to lead music at Masses. Periodically assess liturgies, homilies, sacramental preparation and prayer/devotions.

PASTOR’S COLUMN

THE SERIES BEGINS In my last column I wrote about the parish meeting of January 9 at which the Implementation Committee presented our parish strategic plan, Forward in Faith 2016. Beginning with this bulletin we will begin to publish the Executive Summary of

the plan. This summary will let you know the various things that we as a parish will be working on in the years to come.

The Implementation Committee (whose members include: Dennis Maloney (Chairperson), Gerard Maron, Daniel O’Toole, Carol Winkler, Jo Anne Kehoe, Colette Vail, Heath Winborn, Cathleen Walsh, Erick Valdes, Sue McKee, Phil DeRosa, and me) will be inviting the various committees, groups, ministries, organizations, and all members of the parish to help to make the plans we set for ourselves a reality. In a very real sense Forward in Faith has just begun! Love, Father Tom Iwanowski PS Be sure to read the good news at the top right!

NEWS FROM THE PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL The Finance Council is happy to announce that our 2011 Christmas Collection came to $90,383. We are most grateful for this generous response which was more than $3,000 above the amount budgeted and some $4,000 higher than last year’s collection. This is a truly gratifying response in light of the present economic situation. Thank you!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS CONFIRMATION PROGRAM Confirmation Preparation Sessions Today, Sunday, January 22, Preparation Session. Next Sunday, January 29, NO Preparation Session.

Confirmation Retreat Weekend The second group of Confirmation Candidates will attend the Retreat Weekend, January 27, 28 and 29 as assigned. The Confirmation Retreat Closing Mass for the assigned candidates and their families will be on Sunday, January 29, at 3 pm in the Upper Church.

SCHEDULED CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SESSIONS February 5 and 12 March 4, 11, 18 and 25

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TARGET NEWS TARGET will meet today, Sunday, January 22. Hang Out Night on Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm in the TARGET Room in the Rectory/Parish Office Basement.

The Good News for Little Ones program is of-fered for children 6 months through 4 years of age. It provides a safe and comfortable place for children while their parents attend our 9 am or 10:30 am Sunday Mass. Good News for

Little Ones is located in the greenhouse classroom in the Saint Joseph Lower School on Elm Street.

MOMS, POPS & TOTS Moms, Pops and Tots program meets every Thursday at 9:30 am in the lower level of the rectory located on Harrison Street across from the church. New members are welcome. Moms, Pops and Tots is a support and play group for parents and caregivers of preschool-age children. For information, Pat MacRae (201-602-2833).

THIRD SATURDAY PRAYER ON THE FOURTH The Legion of Mary's Third Saturday Prayer which was originally scheduled for January 21 has been postponed. The new date is Saturday, January 28, the fourth Saturday. All parishioners are invited to join the Legion of Mary for this monthly gathering after the 8:30 AM Mass in Mary's Chapel in the Lower Church. After praying the rosary, we will continue our series on the virtues of the Blessed Mother.

The celebration of infant baptism is a joyous occasion for a child’s family and for the Church family. Just as the birth of a child leads parents to reflect on the gift of human life, so the baptism of a child leads parents, and the whole parish, to reflect on this sacrament and what it means to be a part of God’s Church. The primary purpose of our Baptism Program is not so much to prepare parents to celebrate the day when the waters of baptism will be poured over their child, but rather to help parents reflect on the meaning of their own baptism and the Catholic Faith they wish to share with their child. Our baptism program has several components or “gatherings.” These “gatherings” are led by members of our parish who are excited to share their faith and the joys of parenthood with new Moms & Dads.

Those planning to have the child baptized at our parish, should contact Anne Annunziato at the parish office before the fifth month of pregnancy for more information, (201-261-0148) or (office@sjcnj.org)

NOTE: The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated next Sunday, January 29, during our 12 Noon Mass.

CORNERSTONE REFLECTION by Martin DeBenedetto

For years, with a forced smile I took the Cornerstone Retreat brochure from fellow parishioners standing at

the door of the church. I usually mumbled something about being too busy, and then went home and threw the brochure in the garbage. A few years ago, instead of throw-ing away the brochure, I signed up and experienced Cornerstone – a decision I will always treasure.

The Cornerstone Retreat Weekend gave me time to reflect on what is really important...faith, family and Christian fellowship. Cornerstone

was spiritually enriching, uplifting, and enjoyable, too. And, the regular, optional monthly meetings that fol-lowed provide an opportunity for often much-needed “spiritual refills.”

If, like me, you’ve been politely taking the Cornerstone brochures year after year and throwing them away, please consider experiencing Cornerstone this March. You’ll be glad you did. Martin DeBenedetto Cornerstone XVII

NOTE: The Cornerstone Retreat for Women is March 2 & 3 The Cornerstone Retreat for Men is March 23 & 24

CORNERSTONE JOINT NIGHT OF REFLECTION The Cornerstone Joint Night of Reflection will take place this Wednesday, January 25, at 8:00 PM in Mary’s Chapel in the lower church. All men and women who have made a Cornerstone Retreat are invited to attend. It is a special opportunity to pray and focus ourselves in preparation for the upcoming Cornerstone weekends. Please plan to be there.

GIVING THOUGHT The title of this weekly section in the bulletin is particularly appropriate. It remind us that we need to give thought to the amount we give to our parish in the collection. We need to remember that giving should keep pace with inflation and also keep pace with any increase in salary we have had. Our giving should be done with thought and with love for God and concern for our parish.

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3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2012

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO ITS 7TH ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY

CELEBRATING BLUE RIBBON EXCELLENCE February 2 at The Rockleigh Country Club

St. Joseph Elementary School is holding its annual

Tricky Tray fundraiser Thursday evening, February 2,

2012. This is an especially exciting year for Saint

Joseph School. It was recently awarded the prestigious

National Blue Ribbon Award

for academic excellence. To

mark this outstanding

achievement, our theme for

the fundraising event will be,

“Saint Joseph School, Blue

Ribbon Excellence.”

RESERVATIONS & TICKETS We invite everyone to join us for this exciting event. The reservation price of $60 per ticket includes a 4 course dinner, beer, wine, soda and a 25 ticket sheet for the prize drawings. For further information, please contact Geraldine Wacker (201-390-6456) or (Geraldine_wacker@yahoo.com). Please make checks payable to: SJS Fundraising. Checks may be mailed to the school, 305 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ 07649

TRICKY TRAY DONATIONS We are seeking donations from various businesses, both corporate and local. There are several people working on this committee, so if you would like to make a donation or have any connections that could possibly make a donation, please contact us at (pto@sjsusa.org)or (201-390-6456). All donations can be dropped off at the Lower School Office.

BLUE RIBBON JOURNAL To further commemorate the school’s special award,

we will be publishing a special journal in conjunction

with the Tricky Tray event. We are inviting you to

place an ad or note of congratulations in this journal

that will be distributed to over 400 people on the night

of our fundraiser. Journal Rates

Blue Ribbon Page $150

Full Page Ad $100

Half Page $55

Quarter Page $30 Please make checks payable to: SJS Fundraising. Checks may be mailed to the school: 305 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ 07649

On behalf of the St. Joseph School Community, we

would like to take this opportunity to express our

sincerest appreciation for your consideration and

generosity.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

INVITES YOU TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK

OPEN HOUSE NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

1 PM TO 3 PM All members of the parish and all our neighbors and friends are invited to an Open House at Saint Joseph School next Sunday, January 29, from 1 to 3 pm. Both the Upper School on Grand Street and the Lower School on Elm Street will be open. Come and visit YOUR school. See the continuing improvements, visit the greenhouse, our early childhood division. See why all of us at Saint Joseph Parish are so proud of our school.

REGISTRATION FOR 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR General Registration for next year will take place starting Monday, January, 23, between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm in the Lower School Office on Elm Street. Please call the School Office at 201-261-2388 to learn more information about our school or visit our school websites: (sjsusa.org) and (greenhouseusa.org). The exciting PRESCHOOL program for 3-4 yr olds

located at Saint Joseph School. certified, experienced teachers specialty instructors for music, art, physical

education, library and technology flexible scheduling, 5 day/full-day option Before/After Care available To learn more information about the greenhouse preschool program visit (greenhouseusa.org).

HELP PLAN OUR NEXT STEWARDSHIP DAY!

Our parish’s first ever Stewardship Day of Service that took place this past October was such a great success that the Pastoral Parish Council is starting to plan for another. Our second Stewardship Day will take place in the Spring of 2012. If you are interested in being a part of the planning process, please join us for a kick off meeting on next Sunday January

29, in the lower level of the rectory / parish office (105 Harrison Street), at 1 pm, following the 12 Noon Mass. Be a part of this wonderful experience! All that is necessary is a desire to help people and to make a difference.

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The Gospel is the Good News about Jesus. The Gospel Reading for today is from

St. Mark Chapter 1 verses 14-20.

After John the Baptist was arrested by King Herod, Jesus began to preach to the crowds and proclaim the Good News. One day, while walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets to catch fish. Jesus called out to them, “Come and follow me and I will make you fishers of people”. The brothers left their nets and followed him. Further along the shore Jesus saw James and his brother John, who were mending nets with their father. Jesus called them too and, at once, they left their father and followed him.

Jesus teaches us to catch others for God. You catch fish by putting food in front of them. You catch people by telling them about God. If we tell them that Jesus loves them and died on the cross for them and if we tell everyone that God wants them to be good, this is how you catch people for God. Tell them that God will give them everything they need. Not everything they want but everything they need.

Compiled by the Liturgy of the Word Committee

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/Mary’s Chapel 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 Liturgy with their families. We want God's Good News to be exciting for the younger members of our parish family. You can contact us at (kids@sjcnj.org).

NOTE TO KIDS

Be sure to use your special envelopes in the Sunday collection. You can get extra

envelopes during the Liturgy of the Word With Children. Just ask Fr. Tom.

MISSION OF THE WEEK

Each morning I will pray that more people will follow the ways of Jesus