Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell - New Milford, NJ

April 22, 2012

Schedule

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 Noon

Weekdays: 7 am, 8:30 am Saturday 8:30 am

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 in Mary’s Chapel (Lower Church)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

First Wednesday of the Month, 9 am to 5:30 pm

Parish Registration:

Contact the Parish Office

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 - 5 pm

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

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.

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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

April 21, 2012 Teresa & Carlos Heredia

April 22, 2012 People of the Parish Donald Staff 2nd Anniversary Hugo DelBove 23rd Anniversary Inkook Pak William James Sweeney

April 23, 2012 Pablo & Marly Tumang Janet Perrone

April 24, 2012 Denise DeAngelo John Pucci Birthday Remembrance

April 25, 2012 Francisco & Cecilia Tumang John Dabrowski

April 26, 2012 Vincent Armenio William Mooney Birthday Remembrance

April 27, 2012 Anna & Thomas McMahon Andy Partridge

April 28, 2012 Philip Begonja Margaret Burns

April 29, 2012 People of the Parish Deceased Members of The Prior & Plinio Family Antionette DiBiagio Birthday Remembrance Susan DeRosa Mary Bernadette Sweeney

BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread for the week of April 22, 2012 is given in loving memory of John P. Kehoe, requested by The Bull Family.

The Wine for the week of April 22, 2012 is given for the glory and praise of God.

PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill: William Baglivi, Francis Amorese, Sr., , Rev. Dennis Cocozza

Let us remember those who died recently: Lynn Galagher.

Let us remember those are serving in the military.

WEEK DAY MASS INTENTIONS & BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

CALL THE PARISH OFFICE (201-261-0148)

100% Participation is Needed! In addition to helping thousands of people in need each year, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal also benefits our parish. If we exceed our goal of $62,000, we will receive a rebate which we will use for parish purposes. Currently, our parish has pledged $61,173. Please consider donating today. Envelopes are available at the rectory office. We encourage you to do your part to assist the wider Church community to which we all belong.

OUR SUNDAY GIVING 2% Plus Because It’s My Parish and I’m Grateful

Our parish’s main source of revenue is the Sunday and holyday collections. Therefore, each Sunday, we publish the amount of the previous Sunday collection. We also include the collection amount needed each week to ensure that the parish remains on a sound financial basis and can continue, and hopefully expand, its many ministries. We thank you for your support and hope that in light of our need, we encourage you to carefully consider your weekly contribution to our parish. Remember your parish depends upon you!

Total Needed $20,000

ParishPay $5,299

Weekly Total $14,500

Basket $9,201

The amount of the Easter Collection will be published at the end of the month. You still have time to make

your Special Easter Contribution to your parish. Memo your check “Easter Collection.”

Sunday Collection for the Week of April 15, 2012

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Starting this Monday, April 23, the Miraculous Medal will take place in Mary’s Chapel in the Lower Church. The Novena is held each Monday at 7 pm. This change in location is being made at the request of many of those who attend this weekly service. Mary’s Chapel seems appropriate for a novena to our Blessed Mother.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 22, 2012

PASTOR’S COLUMN OUR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL There are various committees and councils that help our parish to do the work of the Lord and assist me in my role as pastor. One of those committee is our Parish Pastoral Council. The Council has nine members. In addition, the

Pastor and Director of Operations serve on the Council. The Council also has professional facilitator, Sr. Donna Ciango. The following people now serve on the Council.

Jeff Braun, his wife Felecia and their daughter Elizabeth, a student at Saint Joseph School, have been parishioners since 2000. He is active in the Cornerstone Retreat Program for the last seven years, has assisted with the parish track program, and helps with the Liturgy of the Word with Children. He is currently serving the final year on Council.

Jude A. de los Reyes with his wife, Maricel, and his four children, Lourdes, Raphael, Gabriela, and Josanna, have been parish members since 2003. He works as an information systems analyst. He is involved with the Baptism, Bible Study, Altar Server and RCIA ministries and active with the K of C, the NeoCatechumenal Way and the Cornerstone Retreat Program.

Phil DeRosa has been a parishioner since 1989. As a

Council member, Phil was instrumental in helping launch our first ever Stewardship Day of Service. He is the co Director of the Ministers of the Holy Eucharist and a past director of a Cornerstone Retreat. He works for Prudential Financial and lives in Oradell with his daughters Leanne and Caroline.

Christie Hay has been a member of the parish for 31 years. She lives in River Edge with her husband, Brian, and their three children, Christian, Brianna, and Kylie. Christie is an English teacher at Paramus High School. She also teaches in our Religious Education Program.

Betty Kern has been a member of the parish for 14 years. She is involved in the lector ministry, Cornerstone Retreat Program, Bible Study, and Stewardship Day. She is the Finance Council representative to the Parish Pastoral Council. She works for Unilever as an accountant/analyst.

Gerry Murray and his wife, Therese, have been members of the parish for 40 years. Their four children graduated from St. Joseph School. He has spent his working career in Human Resources specializing in Employee Benefits.

Tracy Petrie is serving her last term on the Council. She and her husband Scott were married at St. Joseph Church in 2001 and have been active parishioners ever since. Tracy and Scott have three boys, Thomas in first grade at SJS, Eric in kindergarten at SJS, and Jonathan happily participates in the Good News for Little Ones program on Sunday. Tracy is a class parent, a Baptism

team member, and part of the Cornerstone Program.

Tracy Schoenberg has been a member of the parish for

over eight years along with her husband Matt and their three children, Eve, David and Marisa. A former television news producer and past editor of the New Milford Patch, she is a volunteer with the Girl Scouts, Little League, Oradell Public School PTA, Cornerstone Retreat Program and our Religious Education Program.

Cathleen Walsh has been a member of the parish since 2005. She taught religious education for three years. She and her husband are the proud parents of Elizabeth and James, students at St. Joseph School. Cathleen works as a Nurse Practitioner in Paterson, NJ.

Sr. Donna Ciangio, Council Facilitator, is a Dominican sister. She is the Director of Church Leadership Consultation and works internationally and nationally in promoting parish vitality and pastoral direction, congregational and leadership development, faith formation, small Christian communities, consulting with parishes and dioceses, and in many other areas. She is a published author.

The Parish Pastoral Council Invites You to Attend A SPECIAL OPENING MEETING

tomorrow, Monday, April 23, at 7:30 pm in the Parish Meeting Room in the Lower Level

of the Rectory/Parish Office, 105 Harrison Street.

Learn more about the Council, hear what the Council is working on, share your thoughts and ideas.

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TARGET YOUTH GROUP NEWS Hang Out Night on Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm in the TARGET Room in the rectory basement. All high school students are welcome!

GOOD NEWS FOR LITTLE ONES The Good News for Little Ones program is offered 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. The program is located in the greenhouse classroom in Saint

Joseph Lower School on Elm Street.

CELEBRATION OF FIRST HOLY

COMMUNION

Our Parish 2nd Grade children will be receiving their First

Holy Communion during the months of April/May.

The Celebration of this Sacrament will take place during

the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses as follows:

Saturday April 21 and Sunday April 22

Saturday April 28 and Sunday April 29

Sunday May 6

We ask that you keep these children and their families in

your prayers during this very special time.

ST JOSEPH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1982 REUNION Saint Joseph Grammar School Class of 1982 will hold its 30 year reunion Saturday, May 5, 2012. Members of the Classes of 1981 & 1983 are invited to the celebration. contact Glenn Schneider for information, (201-265-4914) or (schneiderstudios@msn.com)

MOMS, POPS & TOTS Meets every Thursday at 9:30 am in the lower level of the rectory / parish office located on Harrison Street.

HOPES & WISHES FOR SJS Saint Joseph School (SJS) hopes to put together a data

base of alumni in order to let them know of reunions and to keep them informed of the great things happening at their former school. If you may be interested in learning more about this project and possibly getting involved, please drop us an email at

(alumni@sjsusa.org) Saint Joseph School is interested in experimenting with using iPads to see how they might serve the needs of our teachers and students. If you would like to donate an iPad (version two is perfectly fine), please contact Heath Winborn, our Director of Operations, who is working with our school’s Technology Committee on this project (winbornh@sjcnj.org)

CALLING ALL COOKS We invite you to submit your favorite recipes for the St. Joseph School Community Cook Book. Send your recipes to Christine Maron (cvmaron@yahoo.com) or Jenn Hill at (gnjhill@optonline.net).

RELAY FOR LIFE OF NEW MILFORD SIGNATURE EVENT OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

A fun-filled overnight experience to bring together those touched by cancer and to raise awareness. Beginning May 18 at 5 pm and ending May 19 at 6 am. This over-night event will be held at the New Milford Recreation Field, located behind the New Milford Borough Hall at 930 River Road. For information contact: (201-457-3418 ext.2229) or (kimberly.puleo@cancer.org) You may also visit (www.relayforlife.org).

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Immaculate Heart Academy Township of Washington—April 26 — 9 am and 11 am (ihahs.com & click on the “Admissions Events”)

Saint Joseph Regional High School Montvale—May 1 — 7 pm (201-391-3300) (saintjosephregional.org)

Saint Peter’s Prep Jersey City—May 6 — 1 pm to 3 pm (201-547-6389)

“BINGO & BASKET” THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Please come join your friends and fellow parishioners as we come together to support our Sister Parish, the Church of the Resurrection in Jersey City with our "Bingo & Basket Fundraiser." It will take place this Thursday evening, April 26, in the St. Joseph Lower School Gymnasium. Doors will open at 6 pm & the Bingo Games begin at 7 pm. There will be 14 games of Bingo. Five (5) COACH pocketbooks are the prizes for five of the Bingo games. Nine (9) VERA BRADLEY pocketbooks are the prizes for the other nine games. The Bingo games will be followed by a Tricky Tray. Beverages & delicious desserts will be served.

Guaranteed Seating with Advanced Reservations, please call Joanne Hudes (201-261-6810). Your $20 dollar donation will include: Admission; Three Bingo Cards for each game with Dauber; Refreshments & the chance to win some lovely Door Prizes. Unfortunately, due to the New Jersey State Gaming Rules, we are not allowed to have children attend this event. This we sincerely regret. However, this promises to be a wonderful “Ladies Night Out”! We hope you can join us!

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 22, 2012

RECENT BAPTISMS AT OUR PARISH The following children were baptized at our Masses

last weekend, April 21 & 22, 2012. We pray the Lord may bless them and their parents.

Luke Daniel Schneider

Son of Catherine & Daniel

Jack Marshall Crawford

Son of Jonathan & Rachel

Michael James Young Son of

Paul & Christine

Ella Cole Schott

Daughter of Susan

For information about our Baptism Program visit (sjcnj.org) or contact Anne Annunziato at the parish office (201-261-0148)

DAY OF SERVICE SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 19, 2012

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Day of Service, Saturday, May 19, 2012, is a wonderful opportunity for all adults, youth, and families in our parish to come together for a few hours to serve our local community in the true spirit of our Lord. We encourage you to participate. Booklets detailing all of the service

projects. will be available after the Masses this weekend, April 21 & 22. Take the opportunity to review the booklet and decide which project interests you.

You can also access information and register for this event online through the Saint Joseph Parish website. Please go to (sjcnj.org) and click on the Day of Service tab for all the details. The registration deadline is Monday, May 7, 2012. Please make note of the following dates.

DAY OF SERVICE CLOTHING COLLECTION One of our many service project that will take place on our Day of Service May 19, is to sort and package clothing for children in need who are among the less fortunate in our world. In advance of May 19, we welcome donations of new or “gently used” clothes (winter and summer), in all sizes from babies and toddlers to teens. The clothing will be sorted and packaged for distribution to the orphanages of the Ukraine, to the children of Resurrection School, our sister parish in Jersey City and victims of the tornadoes in the Mid-West. Clothing donations can be brought to the rectory parking lot garage BEFORE or AFTER MASSES the weekend of April 28 & 29 or the weekend of May 5 & 6.

DAY OF SERVICE –OPERATION SHOEBOX Another service project on May 19 is to sort and package toiletry items for our troops which will be sent through Operation Shoebox. In advance of May 19 we welcome donations of these items: Bug Lotion/Wipes, Lip Balm, Q-Tips (travel size), wipes (travel size), toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo (travel size), first aid products, razors, powdered drink mixes (to add to bottled water), socks, powder/foot powder, coffee/tea bags (single/small boxes) hot chocolate, beef jerky/Slim Jims (no pork), snack foods (pretzels, chips), Microwavable foods, eye drops, writing materials, batteries, canned tuna, Dried fruit, cookies/crackers (snack size packages), cereal/protein bars. Donations can be brought to the rectory parking lot garage BEFORE or AFTER MASSES the weekend of April 28 & 29 or the weekend of May 5 & 6

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Compiled by the Liturgy of the Word With Children Committee

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

St. Luke Chapter 24, verses 35-48

After Jesus rose from the dead that first Easter Sunday, he started to appear to his followers. They were amazed and happy to see him. But when he first appeared they thought they were seeing a ghost!

But Jesus said to them “Peace be with you” and “Do not be afraid”. He told them to look at the wounds in his hands and feet and see it was really him. He even sat down with them and had some fish to eat so that he could prove he was no ghost. After all, a ghost does not sit down at a table for dinner.

His disciples were overjoyed that he was with them once more. He proceeded to tell them about the scriptures and about repentance and forgiveness. And he told them to go out and tell all the nations about him. Jesus wants us to continue to tell everyone about him and to continue to spread his good news to everyone.

ATTENTION PARENTS If you would like to help us with the Liturgy of the Word with Children, please join us for a meeting Monday, April 30, at 7:30 pm at the rectory/parish office, 105 Harrison Street. We need people to read, to help usher the children to and from the lower church, to assist with the music, and to help in many other ways, big and small. Come and find out how you might be able to help with this important program. For more information contact (kids@sjcnj.org)

MISSION OF THE WEEK This week say this special prayer before you eat dinner.

Lord Jesus when you rose from the dead, you ate with your friends

and filled their hearts with joy. Be with us as we gather for this meal.

May we feel your loving presence around this table and during this Easter Season. Amen.

Jesus revealed himself to his followers. He told them about the scriptures, repentance, and forgiveness .

He even sat down and ate some grilled fish with them.