Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell - New Milford, NJ

October 30, 2011

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

Contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance.

Reconciliation / Confessions

Saturday, 4 pm - 5 pm

Christian Initiation of Adults

Contact the Religious Ed. Office

Miraculous Medal Novena:

Monday, 7 pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

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

Parish Registration

Contact the Parish Office

Phone Fax Email Website

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

St. Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 201-261-0830 office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org

Religious Education 300 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-1144 201-261-1163 religioused@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org

A STEWARDSHIP DAY THANK YOU The members of the Pastoral Parish Council and the Stewardship Day Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parishioners who shared their time and talent at our first ever Stewardship Day that took place Saturday, October 22. It was a wonderful, successful day because of you!

We sorted and boxed winter clothing for children in need around the world. We sorted and boxed arts & crafts, school supplies, and athletic equipment for a girls orphanage in Haiti. We wrote letters to the men and women in our Armed Forces. We offered blood pressure and health screening to the community. We raked leaves for the elderly. We visited the homebound. We sang for the people in the Care One Health Care Center in Oradell. We cleaned Mary's Prayer Garden and planted colorful mums. We offered day care for the Littlest Angels in our parish while their families participated in service projects. We set up and made desserts for the Stewardship Day Dinner. We all came together to celebrate Mass at 5 pm and then enjoyed a lovely dinner! Stewardship Day was our day to love and serve the Lord by loving and serving our neighbors near and far. For more photos of Stewardship Day, visit our website (sjcnj.org)

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

Monday 7:00 am 8:30 am 7:30 pm

Tuesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

10:00 am

Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am 7:30 pm

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

October 30 2011 William O’Connor Rose McLaughlin Birthday Remembrance Ann McPartland Hank Jabel Peter Kuchar

October 31 2011 Eleanor Keegan Catherine Tavis First Anniversary Remembrance Anticipated Mass for All Saints Day

November 1 All Saints Day Lloyd C. Elliott Deceased Members of the Erricot and Florio Families. People of the Parish

November 2 All Souls Day Beloved Deceased Deceased Members of the Fakharzadek Family The Mass for All Souls

November 3 2011 Beloved Deceased Katherine Lehmann

November 4 2011 Beloved Deceased Margaret Fox Anniversary Remembrance

November 5 Beloved Deceased People of the Parish

November 6 2011 The Coon Family Robert Fitzsimmons Vito Lombardi Deceased Members of the Sattely Family

BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread and Wine for the week of October 30, 2011 are given In Loving Memory of Rita Hoey, as donated and requested by The Guion and Sobel Families.

REMINDER—-TURN CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR NEXT WEEKEND NOVEMBER 5-6

ALL SAINTS DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION This Tuesday, November 1, is the Feast of All Saints. This great feast of the Church honors all those faithful Christians of the past who now rejoice in God’s presence in the Kingdom of Heaven. By their prayers and example these saints encourage us in our own journey to the Lord.

All Catholics are expected to join in the celebration of Mass for All Saints Day. By doing so we give praise to the God who calls us to himself and we honor those holy people we have known whom God has called to himself.

Masses for All Saints Day are as follows: Monday, October 31,

7:30 pm Tuesday. November 1,

7:00 am, 8:30 am & 10 am Please note there is no evening Mass on November 1

Please Note: Due to the Anticipated Mass for All Saints Day, There will be NO Miraculous Medal Novena this Monday, October 31.

ALL SOULS DAY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

All Souls Day, celebrated on November 2, is the commemoration of all the faithful departed. On this day the Church especially prays for the dead. We pray that God may bring our deceased to new life in the kingdom of heaven. We invite all those who suffered the loss of a loved one to remember and celebrate them at our regular Masses at 7 & 8:30 am Masses. The Annual All Souls Day Mass for all our deceased relatives and friends who died this past year will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 2, at a special evening Mass at 7:30 pm.

NOVENA OF MASSES FOR THE DECEASED

Our Annual All Souls Novena consisting of nine days of Masses for the deceased will begin Thursday, November 3, and continue through November 11. See the Mass Intentions for the exact time of each day’s Mass. To have your deceased relatives and friends included, please place their name on your ALL SOULS ENVELOPE and place the envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office/rectory.

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SPECIAL SERIES ON THE MASS This is the fifth of a series of articles designed to help us grow in our appreciation of the Mass, and to help us prepare for the coming changes in the liturgy. Previous articles may be found on

our parish website (sjcnj.org) under “bulletins.”

PART FIVE: THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER “Now what are you supposed to say?” All of us probably heard those words from our parents when we were growing up. A relative, neighbor, or friend would present us with a gift and our parents would immediately remark to us “Now what are you supposed to say?” Those words would remind us to say “Thank you.”

Expressing thanks and gratitude was one of the most important lessons that our parents tried to teach us. They wanted saying “Thank You” to become a habit in our life.

Expressing our thanks should also be a habit in our spiritual life. In fact, it could be argued, that it should be the most important habit. For everything we have, everything we are, is a gift from God for which we are to express our thanks. In fact, being a person of thanks and gratitude, who recognizes all is a gift from God, might well be the main difference that sets a person of faith apart from an person without faith.

The Eucharistic Prayer is the central prayer of the Mass. And it is a prayer that is all about expressing thanks and praise to God.

This prayer begins with the invitation “Lift up your hearts.” “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.” By that invitation the Church, in a sense, says to us “Now what are you supposed to say?”

In the Eucharistic Prayer, which the priest prays in our name, we gratefully recall the wonderful things God has done for us. God created us. God invited us to have a relationship with Him. God did not abandon us when we turned from Him and sinned. In Jesus, God took on flesh and came among us as our brother. Jesus gave his life in service, love, and obedience to the Father. In doing so, Jesus Christ responded to God’s love for His people. Jesus was humanity’s perfect “Yes” to God, and by that “Yes” we are raised to a new relationship with God, one that will last forever.

During the Eucharistic Prayer, we recall the Last Supper that Jesus had with his apostles. We pray that the Holy Spirit, which came upon Jesus, may come upon our gifts of bread and wine and transform them into the Body

and Blood of Christ. And we ask that we who are nourished by this holy food may be transformed by that Holy Spirit and we “may become one body, one spirit in Christ.” (Eucharistic Prayer III)

The Eucharistic Prayer also invites us to prayerfully remember the members of God’s Church throughout the world, as well as those members who have died. We ask that the living may be strengthened in faith, and that the dead may be brought into the light and peace of God’s heavenly kingdom.

This central prayer of the Mass also includes three sung acclamations by the assembly, namely, the “Holy, Holy,” the “Memorial Acclamation,” which will now be called “The Mystery of Faith.” and the “Great Amen.”

In the “Holy, Holy,” we join the angels and saints of heaven in giving thanks and glory to God. There is a slight change in the wording of the "Holy, Holy" or "Sanctus." It will now go

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

The difference is so slight, you might not have noticed it. We will no longer say Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, but rather, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

God is often referred to as The Lord of Hosts in the Old Testament. The word "host" signifies a multitude, an army—God’s heavenly army of angels and saints.

In the “Memorial Acclamation,” or “The Mystery of Faith” we proclaim the paschal mystery that says by dying Jesus gained new life.

And in the “Great Amen” we ratify the prayer that the priest has proclaimed in our name to our generous, loving God. We ratify the prayer by our AMEN! We make it our own

There are ten versions of the Eucharistic Prayer currently in use. Each begins with the invitation “Lift up your hearts to the Lord,” and ends with the “Great Amen.” Each proclaims what God has done for us and each gives us the opportunity to say exactly what we are supposed to say to God each Sunday and each day of our life, namely, “Thank you!”

© 2011 Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Grade 7 Retreat Night this Friday, November 4 Reminder to all Grade 7 Students of the Religious Education Program: This Friday evening, November 4 , is a retreat evening from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Lower School Gym.

TARGET NEWS TARGET, our high school youth program for those in grades 9 through 12, sponsors a Hang Out Night that takes place each Thursday from 7 to 9 pm in the TARGET Room in the rectory/parish office.

OUR BAPTISM PROGRAM 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.

We have a new parish baptism program. Its primary purpose 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 who wish to have their children baptized at our parish should contact the parish office well before the fifth month of pregnancy so they can take part in the “gatherings” before the actual baptism. Please contact the rectory office for more information, our program schedule, and registration forms. (201-261-0148) or (office@sjcnj.org).

A CORNERSTONE REFLECTION by Donna

Calling all Ladies! Do you need “me” time or time to check out and unplug from your daily grind? Have you

ever thought about what your Catholic faith means to you or how it impacts your life? If you answered yes to either of the above, then give yourself the gift of a 27 hour retreat and attend the Women’s Cornerstone Weekend on March 2 & 3, 2012, where you will be inspired in your faith.

As a full time working mother of two and a wife, my life and schedule are super hectic, but without question the time I spent at the Cornerstone Retreat was one of the best gifts I could have ever given myself. The weekend gave me a deeper appreciation for my faith, enabled me to enjoy a greater sense of community, the ability to celebrate my faith outside of Mass and an opportunity to socialize with people who want to live a Christian life.

The Cornerstone Retreat only comes around once in a year so don't miss it. Whether you come to check it out to see why so many people at our parish are passionate about Cornerstone or you are looking to get to know the person that sits near you at Mass, come treat your-self to this invaluable gift. There is no pressure or re-quirement to share, it is just a welcoming and caring place to sit, listen and be inspired by the Holy Spirit and by the women of the Cornerstone Ministry! Give your-self this gift and you'll join the ranks of those who like me felt that it was a great experience and are glad they attended! Please put the dates on your 2012 Calendar, Friday & Saturday, March 2 & 3.

GIVING THOUGHT This Tuesday, November 1, is all Saints Day, a day we honor all those judged worthy to have a place in the Kingdom of Heaven. Have you ever considered the qualities that make a person a saint?

People become saints by striving to imitate the qualities that Jesus showed in his life, namely, love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, mercy, faithfulness, honesty, integrity, selflessness and generosity. Each time the collection basket comes before us, each time we are asked to support our Church or some charitable cause, we have the opportunity to become a little more “saintly.”Give it some thought!

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TWO DAY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SPECTACULAR November 5-6 at St. Joseph Regional H.S.

(www.saintjosephregional.org) On Saturday and Sunday, November 5 & 6, St. Joseph Regional H. S., Montvale, NJ will be hosting its Christmas Craft Spectacular from 10 am to 4 pm, showcasing the talents of 120 crafts people and fine artists. The whole first floor will be used. Admission is $2. Children & senior citizens 65+ are free. No strollers permitted.

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION NEEDED The Worship Office of the Archdiocese will sponsor a training session for those who may be interested in serving as Special Ministers of Communion. The session will take place Saturday morning, November 5, at the Archdiocesan Center in Newark. We would leave our parish at 8 am and return by 1 pm. If you have an interest in serving as a minister of Holy Communion at our Sunday Masses or are interested in bringing Communion to the sick and homebound, please contact Father Roy (FatherRoy@sjcnj.org) (201-261-0148). Those currently in this ministry are also invited to attend. It is always worthwhile for those in any ministry to review the basics and deepen their appreciation of their role in the liturgy.

A FUNDRAISER FOR RESURRECTION SCHOOL HONORS SAINT JOSEPH PARISH

The Tenth Annual Harvest Festival fundraiser for Resurrection School in Jersey City will be held Thursday, November 17, at 6 pm at the Casino in the Park located in Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ. This inner city school is sponsored by Resurrection Parish, our sister parish in Jersey City. During the dinner, a VISION OF PEACE AWARD will be presented to Phil DeRosa, the Chairperson of our Parish Pastoral Council. Phil will be accepting this award on behalf of the Council and our entire parish. Tickets to the event are $75 per person; a table of 10 is $700. For complete information and to make reservation for this dinner contact Joan Murray (201-265-5823) or (joanfmurray@verizon.net) by November 8. Checks for the dinner may be sent to Harvest Festival. 770 Lotus Ave., Oradell, NJ 07649.

THE WELCOMING SERIES for People with Early-Stage Alzheimer's

The Welcoming Series, sponsored by the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, is an educational and supportive series that meets over several months and is designed specifically for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and those who support them.

At each session, participants meet together to receive information about important topics related to living with memory loss, and then separate into two groups for discussion, allowing those living with memory loss to come together, and their care partners to meet separately. A supportive group of people dealing with similar

experiences Opportunities to share experiences and ask questions Support, brain-storming, and planning resources A chance to form friendships and talk about living

with dementia For more information, call Laura Hawkins, Coordinator, Early-Stage Services (973-586-4300, ext. 115)

Liturgical Ministers Schedule November 5 & 6

Ministers of

Communion

Mass Servers Lectors

5:00 pm

Joanne Hudes

Joanne Kehoe

Arlene Kennedy

Jim Kennedy

Maureen McGovern

John Fuhrman

Adam Degand

Alice Walsh

Ruth Ann Harnek

7:30 am

Susan Faccone

Helen Browning

Mike Petrella

Matt Faccone

Josephine Perez

Beth McPartland

9:00 am

Concetta Vincenti

Cynthia Vincenti

Denise Filletti

Virginia Balestier

Joan Murray

Junior Servers Edward Winkler

Joe Bartlett

10:30 am

Tom Moran

Kathy Geelan

Bill Geelan

Flor Alto

Br. Luke Gilchrist

Junior Servers Linda Geraghty

Tom Kelly

10:30 am Lower Church/Mary’s Chapel

Phil DeRosa

Lee Coronado

Yolando Coronado

Michael McPher-

son

Harry Aquino

Roy Williams

John Brereton

12:00 Noon

Bob Valentino

Mike Moretti

Dolores Pinto

Sally Ulrich

Pat Lau

Gail Fabiano

Tom Skrabonja

Florence Horgan

Maria Mari

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