ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD, BOGOTA NJ 07603

Pentecost Sunday

Rectory Office 201-342-6300

Fax: 201-883-9392 mychurch@stjosephbogota.org

St. Joseph Academy 201-487-8641

Fax: 201-487-7405 myschool@stjosephbogota.org

Faith Formation/REC 201-343-4316

Fax: 201-883-9392 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org

Rev. John Galeano, Pastor Rev. Fernando Diaz, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Kevin Regan

The Eucharist Saturday Eve: 5:00pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 1:30 Spanish

Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm Weekdays: 8am Civic Holidays: 8am Adoration Chapel: Mon—Sat 9:00am-7:00pm

Consult bulletin for special Mass times for Holy Days of Obligation

Sacrament information on page two—Información de Sacramento en la página dos .

Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org

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New Parishioners/Nuevos Feligreses: Welcome to our Parish Community! Please register at the Rectory and feel free to contact anyone on our staff regarding the Parish

and its activities. Bienvenido a nuestra comunidad parroquial! Favor de registrarse en la Rectoría y no dude en ponerse en contacto con cualquier persona en nuestro personal con respecto a la parroquia y las actividades

Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement

We have been called together as disciples of the Lord as St. Joseph Parish. We are united with brothers and sisters far and near in the

message and mission of Jesus Christ. As a parish family we will witness to God’s love and presence through our celebration of the sacraments, the proclamation of

God’s Word , the formation of all into discipleship and our service to others.

We are a people who are deeply Eucharistic which strengthens us for the mission that has been entrusted to us. We will use all of the God-given gifts to show that we are eager to welcome the

stranger, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and comfort the bereaved.

Declaración de la Misión de la Iglesia de San José

Hemos sido llamados juntos como discípulos del Señor como Parroquia de San José. Estamos unidos con hermanos y hermanas

muy cercanos en el mensaje y la misión de Jesucristo. Como familia parroquial, somos testigos del amor y la presencia de

Dios a través de nuestra celebración de los sacramentos, la proclamación de la Palabra de Dios, la formación de todos en el

discipulado y nuestro servicio a los demás. Somos un pueblo profundamente Eucarístico que nos fortalece

para la misión que nos ha sido encomendada. Todos unidos daremos los dones dados por Dios para demostrar que estamos

ansiosos de dar la bienvenida al extraño, alimentar a los hambrientos, refugiar a los desamparados

y consolar a los que sufren.

Sacrament of Reconciliation El Sacramento de la Reconciliación

Every Saturday evening, from 4:00pm to 4:45pm. Todos los sábados por la noche, de 4:00 pm a 4:45 pm.

Sacrament of Baptism

El Sacramento de Bautismo Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements at least

one month prior for Baptisms the 2nd & 4th weekends of the month during mass.

Segundo domingo de cada mes durante la Misa de las 1:30 de la tarde. Por favor, llame a Rosa Sánchez (201-836-0861) para hacer los preparativos.

Sacrament of Matrimony

El Sacramento de Matrimonio Arrangements should be made with a member of the clergy

at least 12 months in advance. Llama al Padre John G. para hacer los preparativos.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Uncion de los Enfermos

If you or a family member is in the hospital and wish to be visited by a priest, please call the parish office . If you call after hours, please leave a message for Father John (x212) or Father Fernando (x224) and they will get back to you as

soon as possible. Por favor, llame a la rectoría para solicitar la visita del

sacerdote. Si se llama en la noche, deje un mensaje para el padre John (x212) o padre Fernando (x224)

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Rev. John Galeano.……...…..jgaleano@stjosephbogota.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Diaz……....……...fdiaz@stjosephbogota.org Deacon Kevin Regan……………………kregan@stjosephbogota.org Principal, Saint Joseph Academy Ms. Stella Scarano…...….….myschool@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistant, Saint Joseph Academy Mrs. Sandra Angeli……..…...myschool@stjosephbogota.org Pastoral Director, Faith Formation Ms. Chi Nguyen……………..cnguyen@stjosephbogota.org Protecting God’s Children Mrs. Diane Maglione………dmaglione@stjosephbogota.org Director of Music Mr. Michael Chladil…….......mchladil@stjosephbogota.org Mrs. Wanda Uceta………….....wuceta@stjosephbogota.org Business Administrator of Finance Sr. Elaine Sullivan, FSP……….esullivan@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistants, Rectory.... mychurch@stjosephbogota.org

Rectory Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs…..9:00am-7:30pm Friday……….9:00am-7:00pm Saturday…….9:00am-4:00pm

Closed Sundays

Rectory Office — 201-342-6300 Fax: 201-883-9392 St. Joseph Academy—201-487-8641 Fax: 201-487-7405

Faith Formation/REC—201-343-4316 Fax: 201-883-9392

May 20. 2018 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 20 PENTECOST 8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee 8:15 am Caf: Catechist Mtg (Sun.Sessions A&B) 10:00 am caf: Catechist Mtg. (Special Needs) 11:30 am caf: Catechist Mtg. (Sunday Session C) 1:00 pm Caf: set up Spanish Married Group 2:30 pm Caf: Spanish Married Couples Group 4:00 pm CH: Wedding

Monday 21

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 6:30 pm Gym: Girls Basketball Summer Camp - Practice 7:00 pm Caf: Spanish Prayer Group

Tuesday 22 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

5:30 pm Caf: Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 96683 7:00 pm caf: FF Make-up Class 7:15 pm Rec Conf: Filipinos group meeting

Wednesday 23 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 2:50 pm GH: GS Troop 96752 Grade 4th 6:30 pm Gym: School Basketball 7:00 pm CH: Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday 24 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only Friday 25 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

6:30 pm CH: Wedding Rehearsal - Zapata/Livio

Saturday 26 4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation Sunday 27 10:00 am CH: Baptism (1)

3:30 pm Ch: Wedding (TG) Livio & Zapata

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday May 19 5:00pm Isabella La Rocco Req Lorraine & Pete

Kolankowski Sunday May 20 8:00am John Gilson Req Sandra & Paul

Angeli 10:00am Carlota Fajardo Req Miriam Sanchez

12:00pm Bill & Emily Johnson

Req Priscilla Johnson

Monday May 21 8:00 am Mary Dwyer Req Louise Kreutzer

Tuesday May 22 8:00am Sandy Goettlicher Req Harold Goetticher

Wednesday May 23 8:00am Dr. Arthur Gualtieri Req Carroll Anne Grece

Thursday May 24 8:00am

Agnes Hughes Req John F. Hughes

Friday May 25 8:00am Anne Grece Req Carroll Anne Grece

Saturday May 26 8:00am Annastasia

Hennessey Req David Fennell

5:00pm Douglas Landy Req Tom & Anne Sullivan

Sunday May 27 8:00am Lynn & Ken-

Neuschwanter Req Eccleston Fam

10:00am Maureen Pine Req Carrol Anne Grece

12:00pm Elizabeth Mullane Req Mary & Patrick Greally

Altar Wine for the month of

FEBRUARY & MAY 2018

is in Memory of

DEACON MICHAEL FITZGERALD

Requested by THE FITZGERALD FAMILY

Altar Bread for the month of

MAY 2018 is in Memory of

PATRICK HENNESSY Requested by

HENNESSY FAMILY

Sanctuary Lamp for the month of

MAY 2018 in Memory of

MARGARET KERR Requesred by.

KERR FAMILY

Sunday, May 20 Catechist Meetings SUN A & B 8:15 - 9:30am SUN Special Needs 10 - 11am SUN C 11:30am - 1:15pm

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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org Faith Formation Calendar

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING INFORMATION REGARDING Vacation Bible Camp/Campo Bíblico durante el Verano: July 30 - August 3, 2018

ATTENTION PARENTS! - REGISTRATION FOR FAITH FORMATION CLASSES We are currently accepting registrations for classes beginning in September. If you have a child in grades

Kindergarten through 12th Grade attending public school, these classes are for your children. Classes will fill quickly and we have a limited number of space in each session. Please don’t let your child be left out.

• We require only a $25 deposit at registration (Total fee depends on program options and the balance to be paid

before classes begin in September). • Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate

Registration Hours are by appointment. Please contact our office.

PADRES, ATENCIÓN! - MATRÍCULA PARA LAS CLASES DE FORMACIÓN RELIGIOSA/CATEQUESIS

Actualmente estamos aceptando inscripcións para las clases que comienzan en septiembre. Si usted tiene un nino/a de kindergarten a octavo grado en la escuela pública, estas clases son para su hijo/a. Las clases se llenan

rápidamente y tenemos un número limitado de espacios en cada sesión. Por favor, no deje que su niño se quede fuera.

• Solamente requerimos un depósito de $25 (La cuota total depende del programa que seleccióne y el saldo se pagará

antes de comenzar las clases en septiembre). • Por favor traiga una copia del certificado de bautismo de su hijo/a.

Le registración es por cita. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina.

May 20, 2018 Page 5TODOS SON ENVIADOS

Cincuenta días después del Domingo de Pascua, ce-lebramos el cumplimiento de todas las promesas de Dios en el Domingo de Pentecostés, una celebración a la que muchas veces se ha llamado el cumpleaños de la Iglesia. Se nos recuerda otra vez más que los cristianos hemos recibido el Espíritu Santo, no para beneficio personal sino para permitirnos seguir nuestra vocación cristiana. El eje de las lecturas para Pentecostés es el relato en los Hechos de los Apóstoles, cuando el Espíritu Santo es enviado a los discípulos. Las demás lecturas para este domingo nos ayudan a comprender qué significa vivir nuestra vocación cristiana. La carta del apóstol san Pablo nos muestra los dones y frutos que el Espíritu Santo nos concede. El Evangelio según san Juan nos recuerda que Jesús ha enviado a todos sus discípulos para que compar-tan su perdón y paz, por el poder del Espíritu Santo.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Espíritu Santo desciende sobre los apóstoles (Hechos 2:1-11). Salmo — Envía tu espíritu, Señor, y renueva la faz de la tierra (Salmo 104 [103]). Segunda lectura — Hemos sido bautizados en el mismo Espíritu para formar un solo cuerpo (1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13) o Gálatas 5:16-25. Evangelio — Jesús se hizo presente a los discípulos y les trajo su paz. Les envío en su misión con poder para perdonar o atar los pecados por el Espíritu Santo (Juan 20:19-23) o Juan 15:26-27; 16:12-15.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 3:9-15, 20 o Hch 1:12-14; Sal 87 (86):1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Martes: Sant 4:1-10; Sal 55 (54):7-11a, 23; Mc 9:30-37 Miércoles: Sant 4:13-17; Sal 49 (48):2-3, 6-11; Mc 9:38-40 Jueves: Sant 5:1-6; Sal 49 (48):14-20; Mc 9:41-50 Viernes: Sant 5:9-12; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mc 10:1-12 Sábado: Sant 5:13-20; Sal 141 (140):1-3, 8; Mc 10:13- 16 Domingo: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Sal 33 (32):4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Domingo de Pentecostés Lunes: Séptima Semana del Tiempo Ordinario; Bienaventurada Virgen María, Madre de la Iglesia Martes: Santa Rita de Casia Viernes: San Beda el Venerable; San Gregorio VII; Santa María Magdalena de Pazzi Sábado: San Felipe Neri

ALL ARE SENT Fifty days after Easter Sunday we celebrate the ful-fillment of all God’s promises in the feast of Pentecost, a feast that has sometimes been called the birthday of the church. One last time we are reminded that we Christians have received the Holy Spirit, not for our own benefit, but to enable us to follow our Christian vocation. The centerpiece of the scriptures for Pentecost is the account in Acts of the Apostles of the sending of the Holy Spirit to the disciples. The other readings for this Sunday help us to understand what it means to live out our Christian vocation. Paul’s letter shows us the gifts and fruits that the Holy Spirit gives to us. John’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus has sent all his disciples to share his forgiveness and peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apos-tles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Galatians 5:16-25. Gospel — As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Re-ceive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Pentecost Sunday Monday: Seventh Week in Ordinary Time; Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Tuesday: St. Rita of Cascia Friday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi

Saturday: St. Philip Neri

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Leaving Items in Church Entry Way Please do not leave any items, papers, flyers, cards, or clothes in the

church entry way/vestibule area, “for free”. Anything that has not been approved by the rectory office will be removed.

If you are donating food or coupons you may leave it in the marked area against the wall or drop it off at the rectory office and the food

pantry will pick it up.

Hospital Visits We wanted to remind you that if you or a member of your family are in the hospital and would like a visit, please call the rectory. Because of privacy

laws the hospital cannot contact the parish directly. We want to visit all who are sick and this is the only way we can find out who is hospitalized.

Visitas en Hospitales Queríamos recordarles que si usted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital y le gustaría una visita por favor llame a la rectoría. Debido a las

leyes de privacidad del hospital no puede ponerse en contacto con la parroquia directamente.

Queremos visitar todos los que están enfermos y esta es la única manera que podemos saber

que está hospitalizado

A NOTE ABOUT PARKING IN OUR CHURCH LOT... The Saint Joseph Church parking lot is only to be used for those who are visiting the church and/or the school. When parking in the Church parking lot, please be considerate of others when parking. Last week a parishioner could not access her car due to another car being parked too close.

There is NO overnight parking permitted in the Saint Joseph parking lot.

Any cars parked on church property unlawfully may be towed,

A NOTE FROM THE PARISH OFFICE: If you have moved or changed your phone number since registering with our parish, please let the rectory know so we can keep accurate records and get in touch with you when needed. Also, if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please call the rectory. Our number is 201-342-6300.

ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open The Blessed Sacrament is

Exposed Daily Monday to Saturday

9am-7 pm COME AND ADORE THE LORD

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The disciples gathered on the fiftieth day after the Resurrection were not keeping their first Pentecost. For them, Pentecost was the fiftieth day after Passover, a feast of the first fruits of the harvest. It was the second most important feast of the year. Today, Jews gather on the eve of the feast to study scripture and the law, and after the feast begins at sundown, spend the day in joyful social gatherings. The meaning of the celebration is the giving of the law on Mount Sinai, so for Christians the connec-tion to the gifts of the Holy Spirit is obvious. In Sicily and in the Pantheon in Rome, today the descent of the Holy Spirit is enacted with a stunning ritual. Some churches there have an “eye” in the roof open to the sky, called an oculus. After the Gospel today, thousands of rose petals fall from the oculus onto the assembly. Churches and homes are decked in greenery and flowers to express the new life the Holy Spirit brings on this, the “birthday of the church.”

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Algunos expertos han comentantado que los latinos y las latinas somos muy atraídos por movimientos carismá-ticos o pentecostales. Esto puede ser debido a los misio-neros franciscanos que fundaron la Iglesia en América durante el siglo XVI. Probablemente sin conocer su ori-gen estos llegaron con ideas milenaristas de un abad cis-terciense llamado Joaquín de Fiore. Este monje había pro-fetizado que estaba por llegar una época del Espíritu San-to en la cual se viviría por fin una utopía o sea el Reino de Dios. Muchos de los primeros franciscanos adoptaron sus ideas pero lamentablemente el joaquinismo, poco a poco, se transformó en herejía por su extremada crítica a los Sacramentos y la jerarquía. Al pasar de casi 3 siglos los frailes franciscanos que llegaron a nuestro continente vi-nieron con la idea de inaugurar la Iglesia del Espíritu San-to, la cual reformaría los errores y las debilidades de la vieja Iglesia Europea. Esta Iglesia también sería la que defendería al nativo y el mestizo de los abusos del Con-quistador. Este sueño de utopía, se quedó en sueño pero, es un sueño que continua en el pueblo latino y su devo-ción al Espíritu Santo de la Santísima Trinidad

May is the month of Mary the Blessed Mother. Pray the Rosary for the peace in the world.

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In your charity please remember in

prayer all our families and friends who are sick or in

hospitals or nursing homes, especially for:

Recuerden en sus oraciones a nuestros familiares y amigos que estan enfermos o en hospitals o silos

de ancianos, en especial por:

John F. Twomey May 26, 1999 Alfred J. Thomas May 20, 2000 Luis M. Godinez May 21, 2000 Lilly Scalzo May 23, 2000 Viola L. Viola May 25, 2002 Ann R. Opthaf May 25, 2003 George Domonyea May 26, 2006 Gregory Guarinello May 26, 2006 Katherine Burns May 22, 2008 Israel Curbelo May 21,2010 Andrew A. Cavagnaso May 25, 2010 Joseph Lynch May 26, 2010 Guseppe Mamorize May 22, 2011 Concetta Clauirelle May 24, 2011 Dorothy B. Brewer May 24,2011 Thomas Wachtel May 24, 2015 Gail J. Balsamo May 22, 2016 Teresa Racich May 21, 2016 Carmela Grecio May 24, 2017 Clara M. Roman May 30, 2017

Pray for the Men and Women in Service to Our Country

Chris Allen Joseph Andrade Timothy Brown

Edel Castillo Yelson Cortez Rafael Cruz

Kevin Cunanan Andrew Gilbert

Alan Hale Aimee Kominiak Larry Kominiak Brian Mitchell Edward Quinn

J.T. Rinke

John Rode Yury Rodriguez

Michael Sloginski, Jr Jake Smith Matt Smith Max Smith

Reynaldo A. Targuino Jeff Vanak

Gavin White

Ramon Almonte Constancia Aquino

Jason Buonadies Robert Carnevale

Walter Croft Sofia Curran

Gene O'Connor Angela Federico

Rose Fiske

Pat Gallagher Richard Gillian

John Hughes Denise Krulish

Allen Lim Dean Gustavo Ramirez

Diane Zimmerman John Paul Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman

If you, or someone in your family, would benefit from the prayers of the parishioners at Saint Joseph during times of sickness, please call the rectory at 201-342-6300 and

speak to a staff member. Names will stay on the announced and / or the printed bulletin list for two months. If you still need prayers, please call the rectory for another month

of prayers. Necesitas una oración por su familia o amigos? Visitar la oficina de la rectoría o

llame all (En Inglés) 201-342-6300. Los nombres se mantendrán en tanto la anuncia-da y la lista de anuncios para dos (2) mes. Si usted todavía necesita oraciones, por

favor llame a la rectoría o dejar una nota en la mesa. Esta es la regla también si usted llama para solicitar la visita de un sacerdote.

In memoriam of our beloved brothers and

sisters whose funerals took place here at Saint Joseph Church, we remember and

honor them and their families on the anniversary

of their passing.

En memoria de nuestros hermanos y hermanas

cuyos funerales fueron en Saint Joseph Church,

recordamos y honramos a ellos y su familia en el

aniversario de su muerte.

Sunday Total- $5118.00 Maintenance: $580.00 Food-$120.00 St Vincent:$65.00 Mother’s Day:$553.00 Adopt a Child:$60.00 Home Missions:$5.00 Ascencion:$1190.00 Thank You so much for your contributions God Bless you continuously.

Pentecost Sunday BAPTISM AS THE ROOT OF VOCATION

On this great feast of Pentecost, when we celebrate the inrushing of the Holy Spirit, it is good for us to recall our own baptism. Baptism is at the foundation of each Chris-tian’s call, or vocation, to share in the ministry of Jesus Christ. For some, this means a response to the call to or-dained ministry. For the vast majority of us, our vocation is played out in life’s relationships and everyday situations. Our ordained leaders have the responsibility of inspiring us to do the work of building the reign of God in those places where our daily routines take us: school, work, the gym, the supermarket, the mall, our dinner tables, around the televi-sion, or at the computer. At our baptism, we were given the gift of the Holy Spirit. In confirmation, we were sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The power to share in the minis-try of Christ is planted within us. Let us be open to rediscov-ering the power of the Holy Spirit on this Pentecost and throughout the coming year.

PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR

Over the past seven weeks since Easter we have been celebrating, in joyful manner, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and recalling his many appearances to the apostles. As they recognized his presence, their hearts burned within them and they were filled with comfort, reassurance, inner peace and strength. Today is the feast of Pentecost which recalls the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles in the form of a roaring wind and tongues of fire. The first reading describes the spectacular baffling effect produced on the disciples by the coming of the Holy Spirit. The change in their lifestyle was startling, as the Spirit urged them to be their very best selves. They threw aside caution, were no longer afraid and rushed out to begin their mission of preaching the Good News, boldly proclaiming their faith in a crucified Christ. Suddenly there was no longer uncertainty, everything fell into place and made sense. At that moment the church was born. The spirit of God had filled the disci-ples with new hope and courage. They received the power and strength to set off into the world and enthusiastically continue the work which Christ had begun. The coming of the Spirit on that first day of Pentecost was not a once and for all event, but the beginning of his Permanent presence in the church. By virtue of our baptism, the Holy Spirit is closer to us than we dare imagine. Wher-ever there are hearts open to receive him, the Spirit of God is poured out, inspiring minds to undertake their mission as Christ's representatives. This feast brings home to us that God calls us to a deeper relationship with him and wants us to share in his life. It is an invitation to enkindle the fire of love and to stir up the grace of our baptismal calling. We do not always know when the Spirit moves us, yet we are frequently surprised by the power that drives us into ac-tion. When-ever we go beyond our own selfish indifference and reach out in genuine concern for people in trouble, then the Spirit of God is at work guiding us, giving us renewed strength to turn upside down accepted human values and the will to move along in a new direction.

Durante las últimas siete semanas desde Pascua hemos estado celebrando, de manera alegre, la resurrección de Jesucristo, y recordando su muchas apariciones a los apóstoles. Como ellos reconocieron su presencia, sus corazones ardieron dentro de ellos y se llenaron de confort, seguridad, paz interior y fuerza. Hoy es la fiesta de Pentecostés que recuerda el descenso del Espíritu Santo en el apóstoles en la forma de un viento rugiente y lenguas de fuego. Los primera lectura describe el espectacular efecto desconcertante producido en los discípulos por la venida del Espíritu Santo. El cambio en su el estilo de vida era sorpren-dente, ya que el Espíritu los instó a ser su propio mejores ellos mismos. Dejaron de lado la precaución, ya no tenían miedo y se apresuraron a comenzar su misión de predicar las Buenas Nuevas, proclamando audazmente su fe en un Cristo crucificado. Repentinamente ya no había incertidumbre, todo cayó en su lugar y Tuvo sentido. En ese momento, nació la igle-sia. El espíritu de Dios había llenado a los discípulos con nueva esperanza y coraje. Ellos recibió el poder y la fuerza para salir al mundo y Continuar con entusiasmo la obra que Cristo había comenzado. La venida del Espíritu en ese primer día de Pente-costés fue no un evento de una vez por todas, sino el comienzo de su permanente presencia en la iglesia En virtud de nuestro bautismo, el Espíritu Santo es más cerca de nosotros de lo que nos atrevemos a imaginar. Dondequiera que haya corazones abiertos para recibirlo, el Espíritu de Dios se derrama, inspiran-do a las mentes a emprender su misión como representantes de Cristo. Esta fiesta nos trae a casa que Dios nos llama a una rela-ción más profunda con él y quiere que compartamos en su vida. Es una invitación a encender el fuego del amor y para despertar la gracia de nuestro llamado bautismal. No siempre sabemos cuándo el Espíritu nos mueve, sin embar-go, somos frecuentemente sorprendido por el poder que nos impulsa a la acción. Cuando-cada vez que vamos más allá de nuestra propia indiferencia egoísta y llegar a genuina preocupa-ción por las personas en problemas, entonces el Espíritu de Dios está en trabaje guiándonos, dándonos una fuerza renovada para darle la vuelta bajar los valores humanos aceptados y la voluntad de avanzar en un nuevo dirección.

The Holy Spirit In the Book of Isaiah 11:2-3, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are described. In the passage the gifts are considered ones that the Messiah would have possessed. Through Jesus, we also receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Wisdom helps us recognize the importance of others and the importance of keeping God cen-tral in our lives. Understanding is the ability to comprehend the meaning of God's message. Knowledge is the ability to think about and explore God's revelation, and also to recognize there are mysteries of faith beyond us. Counsel is the ability to see the best way to follow God's plan when we have choices that re-late to him. Fortitude is the courage to do what one knows is right. Piety helps us pray to God in true devotion. Fear of the Lord is the feeling of amazement before God, who is all-present, and whose friendship we do not want to lose. Courage, a Gift of the Holy Spirit The dictionary defines courage as the ability to confront fear in the face of pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Christians identify courage as the virtue of fortitude, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1808) says “enables one to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecu-tions.”When Archbishop Oscar Romero spoke out for the poor of El Salvador, he knew he was putting his own life in danger, and he was strengthened by the courage that is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When Saint Isaac Jogues returned to the New World after having been tortured for 13 months by the Mohawk Indians, he knew he was returning to a life-threatening situation and he was strengthened by the courage that is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When Mrs. Augusta Gervay and Father Emilian Novak ran a workshop that produced baptismal certificates used to save the lives of Jews during the Holocaust, they were endan-gering their own lives and were strengthened by the courage that is a gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit reminds us; he reminds us of all that Jesus said. He is the living memory of the Church, and when he reminds us, he helps us understand the words of the Lord. This remembrance in the Spirit and by vir-tue of the Spirit . . . is an essential aspect of Christ’s presence within us and within his Church. The Spirit of truth and charity reminds us of all that Christ said and helps us enter ever more fully into the meaning of his words. We all have this experience: one moment, in any situation, there is an idea and then another connects with a passage from Scripture. . . . It is the Spirit who leads us to take this path: the path of the living memory of the Church. And he asks us for a response: the more generous our response, the more Jesus’ words become life within us, becoming attitudes, choices, actions, testimony. In essence the Spirit reminds us of the commandment of love and calls us to live it. A Christian without memory is not a true Christian but only halfway there: a man or woman, a prisoner of the moment, who doesn’t know how to treasure his or her history, doesn’t know how to read it and live it as salvation history. With the help of the Holy Spirit, however, we are able to interpret interior inspirations and life events in light of Jesus’ words. And thus within us grows the knowledge of memory, knowledge of the heart, which is a gift of the Spirit. May the Holy Spirit rekindle the Christian memory within all of us! And there, that day with the apostles, was Our Lady of Memory, who from the beginning meditated on all those things in her heart. Mary, our Mother, was there. May she help us on this path of memory.

NEW ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED FOR ALL MASSES

To serve the Mass is an honor that requires competent and dedicated altar servers. So, we are once again recruiting new altar servers, beginning with children at the fourth grade level,

who attend, public, private or parochial school, or who are home-schooled. This ministry is an opportunity for our chil-dren to learn more about the Mass and to assist the priest and deacon help the faithful in the pews become more prayerful and active participants in the liturgy. Please prayerfully con-

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Equal Exchange Coffee This weekend, we are selling Equal Exchange coffee and tea in the cafeteria after each Mass. Your purchases help to support small farmers in Central America, Africa, and Asia, who are guaranteed a fair price to help them support their families. Please join Public Discipleship at St. Joseph’s by buying your coffee and tea here. Coffee lovers have af-firmed hundreds of times that this is good coffee. And – great chocolate is also available.

We would like to welcome into our Parish Community:

who was recently baptized. Caitlyn Jane Florendo

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Please keep him and his parents in your prayers during this joyous time as they begin a new life in Christ.

Trip to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy - JUNE 23, 2018 - $50 PER PERSON For more information call the Rectory

BOGOTA SENIOR CITIZENS Bergen County Divisions of Senior Services will be holding an informative session for all senior the service will be offered in both English and Spanish. Topics will include: Financial assistance, help with household chores, Medical needs and transportation. Please join us on Sunday June 3rd In the St. Joseph Cafeteria at 3pm.

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