Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website

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

sjcnj.org

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

*JOIN OUR CHOIR—see p. 2 *SHARE YOUR FAITH

AS A CATECHIST—p. 4 *BIBLE STUDY SIGN-UPS

NEXT WEEKEND—see p. 5

Oradell/New Milford, NJ Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time — August 21, 2016

Summer Hours: (Parish Office) Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 5 pm ; Fri-9 am –2 pm; (Rel. Ed.) Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm (Also by appointment.)

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MEET THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR AT MASS TODAY and on p. 2.

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Saturday 5:00 pm

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

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 12:00 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember those who are ill: Josephine Campaniello, Linda Burns, Felix Matos,

Don Corbitt, Marilyn Youakim

Let us remember those who have recently died: Robert Gattura, Marie Amoroso, Jack George, Joseph Hill, George Alexis, Margaret Funesti

Let us remember those serving in the military.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Week of August 14, 2016 BASKET PARISHPAY TOTAL

$7,291 $4,608 $11,899

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “For behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.” LUKE 13:30 Our standards in our society are so different from God’s standards. We often rate or rank people by what they have, how powerful they are, or how successful they are. Jesus reminds us that God will not judge us by the same earthly standards.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread for the week of August 21, 2016 is offered in loving memory of

Joaquina Guzman

as requested by Robert Becker.

The wine for the week of August 21, 2016 is offered in loving memory of

Perry Di Giovanni

as requested by Joseph Siracuse.

Bread and Wine Intentions are still available for 2016. Stop by the rectory/parish office to reserve a date.

THANKS FOR REMEMBERING! To all those parishioners who have remembered to drop off or mail their parish envelope when they went on vacation (or when they returned), THANK YOU! Saint Joseph’s regular expenses continue throughout the year and your support during the months of July and August is essential to keeping our parish vital and its missions alive. Thank you!

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR HERE TODAY

SERVING THE ELDERLY WITH LOVE AND RESPECT The Little Sisters of the Poor from St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly in Totowa, NJ, will take up a door collection after all Masses this weekend to help support their ministry to the elderly poor. We hope you will be generous. If you are unable to give today but want to con-tribute, visit www.littlesistersof thepoortotowa.org and click on “Donate.” Thank you for your kindness.

OUR CHOIR RETURNS—SEPTEMBER 11 Our wonderful Adult Choir under the direction of Monroe Quinn will return to the 10:30 am Sunday Mass in the upper church on September 11. INTERESTED IN JOINING?

New members are welcome! Our first rehearsal will be on Thursday, September 1 from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Church. If you would like more information, please contact Monroe at quinnm@sjcnj.org

August 20, 2016 Joaquina Guzman

August 21, 2016 People of the Parish Patricia Hannis Kenneth Majersky Perry Di Giovanni

August 22, 2016 James Fortune Lloyd De Nicolo

August 23, 2016 Daniel O’Grady Fred Galea

August 24, 2016 Carolina Accomando (Birthday Remembrance) Denis O’Callaghan

August 25, 2016 Phyllis Westlake Rosalinda Claveria

August 26, 2016 In Thanksgiving for a very special intention Rose Cecchi

August 27, 2016 Roger H. Frykberg Mary Sveridovich

August 28, 2016 People of the Parish John Jack Grimm Perry Di Giovanni Reverend Robert E. Mason

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TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ AUGUST 21, 2016

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

See our bulletin in FULL COLOR at sjcnj.org

I’ve never written about my vacation before, and have never brought it into my preaching either.

But since I had to write about something this week, I’m going to break that habit just this once. Besides enjoying the company of some friends, I made three visits to Pennsylvania, which used to greet visitors with signs at its tourist information centers that said, “America begins here”—which I always thought was a strange choice of words welcoming visitors from New Jersey. Thankfully, they have dropped that slogan, and I’m still puzzled about why they adopted it in the first place. Pennsylvania has a wealth of museums, and I got to visit a large one and a small one, both of them very enjoyable. At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where a person can easily spend a week, I finally got to see Henry Ossawa Tanner’s The Annunciation, a wonderful painting that portrays Mary in as authentic a way of depicting a young woman of the Near East as the artist could create. She sits on her bed, startled at the Archangel’s appearance, which takes the form of a beam of light at the opposite end of her room. Our Jackson Room, in the upper part of Mary’s Chapel, has a copy of this beautiful picture, if you would like to see it. I also went to the much smaller James A. Michener Museum in Doylestown, which has a generous selection of paintings by the Pennsylvania Impressionists, including the colorful works of Fern Coppedge. I also spent several days in Scranton. Instead of complying with the suggestion of the Lackawanna County Visitors Guide (“Test your personal limits through skilled activities such as whitewater rafting and rock climbing”), I spent two full days at the University of Scranton’s beautiful library and the rest of my time wandering around, pretty much escaping the notice of the locals, many of whom were preoccupied with the Poke mon game. (I still don’t know exactly what it is, but I know it’s important.) At the library, I read a book I have long sought to encounter, Helen Waddell’s The Wandering Scholars, which tells of learned men of the so-called Dark Ages and of the early Middle Ages who strongly influenced Europe. Some of them are well known, such as Boethius, who wrote The Consolation of Philosophy, which tried to soothe troubled people by advising them to

Look to the highest of the heights of heaven, See where the stars sill keep their ancient peace.

Another notable was Alcuin, the Englishman who established a famous school at the court of Charlemagne and so motivated him to love learning that the Emperor slept with a slate under his pillow so he could sit up to (continued above)

make his letters in the middle of the night. Alcuin once described heaven as

The happy house where friend from friend divides not, And what he loves, he hath for evermore.

And Waddell doesn’t neglect disappointed forgotten scholars, such as Peter of Blois, who, she writes, “as for his own works, … modestly concludes that they will outlast ruin and flood and fire and the manifold procession of the centuries.” Since a person needs to eat, I tried a variety of places. One was Denny’s, which at first made me a little nervous, because it had a sign that said, “Please see the hostess to be seated.” Since both a woman and a man were handling this task, I worried about what I would do if the man took charge of me, but I drew the woman. Unable to resist a good pun, I ordered a ham-and-egg breakfast sandwich called “Moons Over My Hammy,” which was delicious. While waiting for it to arrive there wasn’t much to read except the menu, which had a notice for a new pancake item that promised a fluffier version of the old favorite. The ad said: “For the complete new pancake experience, just scan this QR code with your smartphone or visit dennys.com.” I would have supposed that the complete experience would have involved actually tasting the pancake, but I guess I was wrong. On my way back to New Jersey, I stopped to eat at another place. After finishing my hamburger, I thought a trip to the men’s room was advisable. The sign over the sink said, “Employees must wash hands.” Since I wanted to get back on the road without delay, I only waited a short time for the employee to show up before deciding I’d wash my own hands, rules or no rules. Driving through Sussex County on Route 209 near Culver Lake, I saw a place intriguingly named the Jumboland Diner. But since I’d just had my lunch, I’ll have to try to remember it for next year.

Msgr. David Hubba

(Painting “Autumn” by Fern Coppedge (1883-1951), James A. Michener Museum)

SORRY FOR THE DELAY Our apologies for the delay in the engraving and placement of the memorial pavers for our Garden of Saints. We expect to have the situation rectified shortly. Thank you for your patience.

(Shown above: Saint Jude in the “Garden of Saints” behind the parish office/rectory.)

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A CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR FAITH

Volunteer catechists are needed for the following grades: Sundays (10:10-11:35 am)—Gr. 3 (2)

& Gr. 4 (3) Tuesdays (3:45-5:10 pm) Kindergarten (2), Gr. 1 (4), Gr. 2 (1) Wednesdays (4:45-6:10 pm)— Gr. 7 (3), Gr. 8 (2)

A tuition discount is available to anyone serving as a catechist who also has a child in the Religious Education program. Please call Deacon George or Mrs. Arlene Kennedy at 201-261-1144 for more information.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POVERTY

—SEPTEMBER 23

CAPP-USA and Fordham University are hosting an international one-day conference titled “Dignified Agents of Their Own Destiny”— Pope Francis’ Call for Escaping Poverty: Practical Examples and New Proposals on Friday, September 23 at Fordham University’s campus on West 60th Street in Manhattan. The meeting is a response to Pope Francis’ address to the United Nations last September on the subject of poverty. General themes of the conference will focus on the definition and measurement of poverty, inclusive finance and entrepreneurial responses, and the relationship of violence and poverty. Registration is required. For more information, contact Fred or Pat Fakharzadeh at 201-599-2123 or at frederickfak@gmail.com or visit the CAPP-USA website at capp-usa.org

One-Day Bus Trip from Saint Joseph

Parish Spiritual

opportunities include:

Confession, Mass, and gaining

a plenary indul-gence by passing through the Holy

Door of Mercy

OCTOBER 22

Look for more information in

future bulletins.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS If you are 21 or over, have 60 college credits and are interested in being placed

on our substitute teacher list (the position pays $85/day), please contact SJS principal Colette Vail at vailc@sjcnj.org or at 201-261-2388. Experience working with children is a plus! (All candidates must hold Protecting God’s Children certification. If you do not currently have it, you will be able to attend a workshop in September given at Saint Joseph Parish by Deacon George Montalvo. Details available when you apply.)

HAPPY 20th ANNIVERSARY, PETER GRECO!

Twenty years ago this Thursday, Saint Joseph music minister Peter Greco played and sang for the very first time at Saint Joseph Church. Since then we have been

blessed to have him and his extraordinary talents at our church for two decades. And Peter continues to serve the Lord and our parish community enriching our liturgies as part of the wonderful trio (Peter on piano, Monroe Quinn on guitar and Rich Leavy on drums) that plays at our 12:00 Sunday Mass; enhancing our devotions by playing weekly at our Miraculous Medal Novena and other prayer services; lifting our spirits when called upon to play at weddings, funerals and other sacrament celebrations; and entertaining us at concerts and parish parties (in particular with his virtuoso piano playing at our annual “Afternoon of Christmas Joy”). Peter’s gifts are truly remarkable. He is a self-taught musician who plays 13 instruments entirely by ear. Besides being a professional musician, he is also an accomplished singer. Peter is very generous with his talents: he works with the Saint Joseph School kindergarteners every year and accompanies them at their “graduation.” Thank you, Peter, for sharing your amazing talent and your generous spirit with Saint Joseph Parish. Here’s to many more years together!

PILGRIMAGES TO ITALY AND ISRAEL Looking to take a trip of a lifetime? Plan on visiting the Vatican with Deacon George from Nov. 7-12 or walk with Fr. Roy in the footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land on Jan. 10-20. Pick up a flyer for either trip in the church literature racks.

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TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ AUGUST 21, 2016

TRAINING AVAILABLE Do you feel called to serve the needs of the bereaved persons in the Saint Joseph community? An 8-week Bereavement Ministry training program is now open for registration. The course is offered by the Office of Family Life Ministries in the Archdiocese of Newark. Two-hour sessions begin in late September and continue into November. Tuition is $175 per person. (If you are interested in attending with the intention of becoming an active part of Saint Joseph’s Bereavement Ministry, the parish will pay your tuition. Please let Monsignor Hubba know of your interest.) For class location and registration information, please contact Lauren Egan at 973-497-4327 or at eganlaur@rcan.org Pre-registration is required; class size is limited. NOTE: Participants should not have suffered a recent loss. They should be reliable individuals with good listening skills who are able to commit to a ministry and respect the boundaries of confidentiality. They must meet the requirements of the Safe Environment Program of the Archdiocese.

K of C COLUMBUS DAY DINNER DANCE

& KARAOKE NIGHT —OCTOBER 15

The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council #3814 proudly presents their Columbus Day

Dinner Dance & Karaoke Night (a chance to dance AND sing!)

on Saturday, October 15 from 6:30-10:30 pm at the K of C Hall, 199 River Road, New Milford.

Music by Hot Party Entertainment playing your favorite songs past and present.

Dinner, soda, water, coffee, dessert will be served. Cash Bar will be available.

ADVANCED TICKET SALES ONLY. $35 per person.

For more information or to get tickets call Bob Luongo at 201-519-3296.

NEW OFFERINGS FOR BIBLE STUDY ON-LINE STUDY

This academic school year, our parish will be offering a Bible Study that will fit into everyone's schedule. For the first time, we will be offering a Bible Study that can be done on your own at home. This eight-part study provides the easiest way to understand the Bible. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible makes the complex simple. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it is all about. There is minimal 'homework' and each session includes a 30 minute DVD lesson. Everyone can benefit from this study, but parents of school-aged children are particularly encouraged to participate in order to help with their children’s religious education.

TRADITIONAL WEEKLY GROUP SESSIONS Our Newest Study is called Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John (8 weeks). Others studies for this year include Acts of the Apostles (20 weeks), James (10 weeks), and A Biblical Walk through the Mass (5 weeks). All studies meet weekly for 90 minutes on the parish grounds (Parish Life Center or Jackson Room).

HOW TO SIGN UP Sign-up for all bible studies, including the new on-line study, as well as the more traditional weekly studies, will take place NEXT WEEKEND August 27-28, in the Harrison Street lobby of the Church. Study guide costs range from $20-30. To find out more about this parish-based Bible Study Program, please visit ascension-press.com or contact Pat Fakharzadeh at 201-599-2123 or email her at bible@sjcnj.org

RAINBOWS FOR ALL CHILDREN GUIDING KIDS THROUGH LIFE’S STORMS Our Lady of the Visitation Parish,

Paramus, will once again offer the Rainbows Program, a weekly support group for children, first through eighth grades, who are living in single-parent homes, or have families that are going through painful transitions. When something significant happens in a family, the entire family is affected. If a parent dies or a divorce occurs, not only do the parents grieve, but the children do also. Because of their age and short life experience children find it extremely difficult to verbalize those feelings. The program is free to any child who needs us. Sessions begin on October 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm. To facilitate the book order we will need families to register as soon as possible. To register or for more information, contact: Barbara D’Arrigo, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation, Our Lady of the Visitation, Paramus at 201-265-3812 or at Barbara@olvcommunity.org

Visit us on our websites: CHURCH: sjcnj.org SCHOOL: sjsusa.org

RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org

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JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Do you enjoy working with preteens and teenagers? In September, Saint Joseph will be

starting a Junior Youth Group (for students in Grades 6-7-8). Our Youth Minister, Donna Cirino, is looking for adults (age 21 and up) who would like to be part of this exciting ministry. You are cordially invited to join Donna and the adults who have been helping with the Sr. Youth Group to discuss ideas and to plan for a retreat for both the Sr. and Jr. Youth Groups in November. For more information and for the date and time of the meeting, please contact Donna either by email at cirinod@sjcnj.org or on her cell at 201-362-8783.

**SAVE THIS DATE!**

ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN A NATIONAL

BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL A FEW OPENINGS LEFT

IN KINDERGARTEN—GRADE 6 Registration for September is now taking place. DON’T MISS OUT! Check out sjsusa.org and then call 201-261-2388 to arrange a visit.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL FAMILY FALL

2016 SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS APPEAL Did you know that there is still time to support the 2016 Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal? The total number of donors from Saint Joseph continues to grow—to 122 families. And the total amount pledged so far is $33,550.00. Thank you to those parishioners who have already shown your support and generosity. If you have yet to give, please pick up a pledge form at the back of the church or visit www.rcan.org/sharing Thank you!

STRESS-PROOF YOUR FAMILY! GO ON A WORLDWIDE

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND! On a Marriage Encounter weekend married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones for 44 hours—and focus only on each other. If you’d like

greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can make! For more information, contact Janet and Mike Turco at 973-427-7016 or 609-335-6880 or email them at njwwme@peoplepc.com or go to nnjwwme.org

—the third in a special Retreat Series offered in honor of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy at Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ, on Saturday, September 17—9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Open to the public. To register, contact Theresa Miller at Theresa.miller@shu.edu or at 973-761-9575.

THE GOSPEL WITHIN THE

GOSPEL: THE PARABLE

OF THE PRODIGAL SON

—SEPT. 17 at Seton Hall U.

50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL

—ON SALE NEXT WEEKEND! 50/50 raffle tickets to benefit our school will be sold after all Masses next weekend. Tickets are $10 each. The winning ticket will be drawn at our Carnival on September 18. (You do not need to be present to win.) Come prepared next weekend to take a chance and help Saint Joseph School at the same time!

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