Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Anthony Di Stefano Rev. John Z. Radwan

DEACON: George Montalvo

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 noon

DAILY Weekdays 7:00 am

& 8:30 am Saturday 8:30 am

HOLY DAYS as announced

Miraculous Medal Novena

and Eucharistic Adoration

TO BE ANNOUNCED

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.

Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office

Christian Initiaion of Adults—RCIA Contact Parish Office

PARISH REGISTRATION Contact Parish Office

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

the greenhouse PreK

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

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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GUIDELINES for MASS ATTENDANCE

—p. 6 Oradell/New Milford, NJ

Summer Hours: (Parish Office) Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 5 pm, Fri.: 9 am - 2 pm. YOU MUST TELEPHONE FIRST (201-261-0148)

July 26, 2020

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION

Under the Directives of the Arch-diocese, we are now able to celebrate the sacraments that were postponed due to the Coronavirus. Emails have been sent to all those who prepared to receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year. If your child is registered, please be sure to check your email for the details. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Arlene Kennedy at kennedya@sjcnj.org

Nick Besink, a Saint Joseph parishioner, is the station manager for OPTV, as well as a broadcast consultant. A three-time Emmy-winning video engineer (for his work on The View), Nick was the engineer in charge of Thirteen/WNET’s main studio for over 25 years (working on such programs as The Big Band Years, Theater in America, The Adams Chronicles and the MacNeil/Lehrer Report), and was senior video engi-neer for the Disney/ABC Television Group for over 17 years.

Glenn Schneider, who has been filming and editing our Sunday Masses, is both a parishioner of Saint Joseph Church and a graduate of Saint Joseph School. A freelance camera operator, audio tech, director and editor in the NYC area, Glenn holds a BA in Fine Arts/Photography and has worked in video production since 1993. (See glennschneiderstudios.com) Glenn also works on all home Yankees Baseball & NYCFC soccer games for the Yankee Stadium scoreboard, as well as concerts, movie junkets, awards shows, webcasts, charity dinners & special events.

OUR SINCERE THANK YOU TO TWO VERY SPECIAL PARISHIONERS Saint Joseph Parish is very blessed to have parishioners who are willing to give so generously of their time and talent to help further the mission of our church. One of them, Glenn Schneider (see above) came to our rescue just as we were forced to close our doors in March because of the pandemic. Since then Glenn has donated countless hours to film and edit all 21 of our Sunday Masses and Holy Week services since then. Because of Glenn’s amazing talent and willingness to help, we were able to offer our Sunday Mass online without missing a single week. Glenn, we are deeply indebted to you. Thank you for all you have done for our church. Glenn must return to his other projects now, but Saint Joseph plans to continue to offer Sunday Mass online. Go to our parish website at sjcnj.org for more information about upcoming Sunday Masses. Another parishioner we would like to thank is Nick Besink (see below). With Nick’s help we were able to have our Sunday Masses broadcast on Oradell Public Television (OPTV—see below right). Saint Joseph Church is very grateful to Nick and to the Mayor and Council of Oradell for this continuing opportunity.

Fr. Anthony (left) and Fr. John (below) have been conducting preparation interviews with our Confirmation candidates outdoors in the Grotto next to our church. Saint Joseph’s celebration of the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist will take place in August.

OPTV (Oradell Public TV) is a Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) cable station carried on Cablevision Channel 77 (in Oradell) and Verizon Channel 28 (in Oradell and New Milford). Mass from Saint Joseph will continue to be broadcast on OPTV on Sundays at 10:00 am.

PREPARING FOR THE SACRAMENTS

AT SAINT JOSEPH IN 2020

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. ANTHONY

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JULY 26, 2020

Visit us on our websites: CHURCH: sjcnj.org

SCHOOL: sjsusa.org RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org

Fr. Anthony Di Stefano, parochial vicar of Saint Joseph Church, is our guest columnist this week.

Monsignor Hubba’s column, “From the Pastor’s Desk,” will return August 16.

British writer C.S. Lewis entitled his only autobiographical work Surprised by Joy. The title was in tribute to his wife, Joy Gresham, whom Lewis, a confirmed bachelor most of his life, married in 1956, when he was fifty-eight.

Both of the individuals in today’s Gospel you might say were “surprised by joy.” In this way, the laborer discovering buried treasure and the merchant finding a pearl of great price, were alike. In other respects, the two individuals were quite different.

The first is a day laborer, plowing his employer’s field and catches on what he at first takes as a rock. Further investigation reveals it to be a pottery jar filled with gold and silver coins. He realizes that this unexpected find can change his life; giving him the financial security he has never known.

But he also realizes he has a problem. The law of the day said that buried treasure belonged to the person on whose property it was found. Rather than carrying off the treasure at once, the man carefully buries the jar again and finishes his day’s work. Later, he makes his employer an offer for the field. When his offer is accepted, the man is overjoyed. The purchase has cost everything; however, the treasure now his, is worth far more.

The second, a merchant, is different. He is looking for treasure. Years of buying and selling have sharpened his eye and refined his taste. One day, walking through

the bazaar, he sees a pearl so large and flawless, that it takes his breath away. Buying it will mean the sacrifice of all he owns. But no matter, because, when you

have found perfection, no price is too high to pay.

Jesus is saying, “God’s kingdom is like that!” Neither of these two individuals thinks for a minute of the sacrifice being made. Both think of the joy of their new possession.

Must we pay a price to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ? Of course! Sometimes that price is high. But

(continued above)

when we think only of the cost of discipleship, we make our religion, our faith, grim and forbidding. In these two little parables, Jesus is emphasizing, not the cost, but the infinitely greater reward!

Like the great chorus of Christian disciples who, just as these two individuals, have been “surprised by joy,” the words Saint Augustine in his Confessions come to mind:

“How sweet did it become to me all at once to be without those trifles! What I previously feared to lose, it was now with joy to be without. For you cast them away from me, you true and highest sweetness. You cast them out and entered in yourself. Sweeter than all pleasure.”

All through his twenties, the intellectually brilliant Augustine wanted to be a Christian. But he was unable to give up his life of indulgence. After God granted him the grace of conversion, Augustine spoke of what had been sacrificed for Jesus Christ was nothing compared to the treasure he had gained.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we know that discipleship can have its costs. But we equally know also that it brings JOY!

The Surprising JOY of Christian Discipleship

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SUNDAY MASS ONLINE

Please check our parish website:

sjcnj.org for the link to our Sunday Mass.

Mass is also available on OPTV Sundays at 10:00 am

on Altice/Optimum Ch. 77 (Oradell); FiOS Ch. 28 (Oradell & New Milford)

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS!

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH NEEDS YOUR

EMAIL ADDRESS! We are in the process of updating our parish records and would like to include an email address for each family. This will enable us to contact you quickly with important information. Please do not assume that we already have your email address (unless you just sent it last week!). THIS IS A NEW LIST. EVERYONE: please seend your full name and email address as soon as possible to:

PastoralCouncil@sjcnj.org Thanks! WELCOME BACK TO MASS AT SAINT JOSEPH

The public celebration of SUNDAY MASS has resumed at Saint Joseph Church. The Mass schedules remain the same: Weekends: (Sat.) 5:00 pm; (Sun.) 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12 noon Weekdays: (Mon. thru Fri.) 7:00 am and 8:30 am; (Sat.) 8:30 am only Occupancy is subject to state and local health directives. Currently no more than 100 people are allowed in the Upper Church and no more than 60 in Mary’s Chapel. (See p. 6 for further information and directives.)

DON’T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR POSSESSIONS

AT THE END OF MASS Please be sure to remember to take your possessions with you at the end of Mass. For health and safety reasons, we are una-ble to keep any personal items that have

Serving students in PreK-3 to Grade 8

201-261-2388 sjsusa.org

PreK 3, PreK 4 and Kindergarten

The Early Childhood Program of

sjsusa.org

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28 Do you really trust God? Do you really believe that God will

provide all that you need? Faith is a challenge for everyone at times. Putting our trust in God, in everything we do, in good times and in bad, means that God’s plan for our lives may be quite different than what we planned. When one door closes, another one opens. Trust in God—His plan is always better.

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Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 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 am

Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 12:00 pm 4:00 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember all those who are ill: Luke Schneider, Oliver Kamal, Jose Morales,

Riley Fuapengco, Reagan Morse. Ed Grube, Mimosa Elayan

Let us remember all those who have died: Matthew Armistead, Jr., Kenneth Lenoci, Msgr. Vincent J. Doyle

Let us remember those serving in our military: 2nd LT Harry Aquino USAF, Lance Cpl. Alexander Banas,

1st LT Christopher Bascomb, 2nd LT Michael McPherson, 1st LT Michael Shuler, PFC David Solinas, Jr.

BREAD & WINE INTENTION

The bread and wine for the week of July 26, 2020 is offered in loving memory of

Cathy Burke Dooley 6th Anniversary Remembrance

as requested by the Carolan Family.

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JULY 26, 2020

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY NEEDED

YOU CAN DONATE ONLINE: Go to sjcnj.churchgiving.com and follow the directions. You can quickly and easily make a one-time donation or set up an account to make your normal weekly contribution.

MAIL YOUR ENVELOPE: Please mail it to the Parish Office 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646.

DONATE AT MASS: If you are attending our public

celebration of Mass, we ask that you place your donation in the basket at the doors of the church. Thank you!

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

PARISH OFFICE: Mon.-Thurs.—9am-5pm; Fri.—9am-2pm Due to staff’s limited return, and with health and safety concerns in mind, we ask that you CALL FIRST (201-261-0148) to arrange an appointment or specific time to come by, or email us at office@sjcnj.org

RELIOUS EDUCATION: Call 201-261-1144 to reach Deacon George or Mrs. Kennedy.

SCHOOL OFFICE: Mon. thru Thurs.: 8am-3pm; Fri.: Closed

STAY UP-TO-DATE Please continue checking

our parish website at

sjcnj.org and our parish Facebook Page at

facebook.com/church.st.joseph

OTHER PARISH BUILDINGS REMAIN CLOSED & VIRTUAL MEETINGS CONTINUE

Except for our Parish Offices, all parish buildings (PLC, Retreat House, Youth Center) REMAIN CLOSED until further notice to in-person meetings of any kind. We continue to encourage our parish ministries, groups and committees to explore the many options for staying involved and meeting virtually in order to continue serving our community and helping to spread the Word of God. Prior approval must be obtained for any use of outdoor space on our campus. (Call Gerry at the parish office —201-261-0148). Social distancing and masks are required for any gatherings on campus and all parish health and safety guidelines must be followed. By following these guidelines, you enable us to serve you better.

July 25, 2020 Brian Low

July 26, 2020 People of the Parish Frank Piersa Michael Edward Tumang Patrick Chu

July 27, 2020 Stephen Jugan Mary Kelly

July 28, 2020 Jacqueline O’Grady (Birthday-Living) Jean DeVona

July 29, 2020 Louise Plentus Elias Bertomo

July 30, 2020 Mary Ellen Rush DeGregorio Frank Palmisano

July 31, 2020 Nora M. NcNichol (Birthday Remembrance) Mary Ellen Rush

August 1, 2020 Philip McGough (7th Anniversary Remembrance) James & Theresa Santaniello

August 2, 2020 People of the Parish Antoinette Errico Angelo Bartolomeo Octavio & Crispina Acerco Anthony Di Stefano, Sr.

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DAILY MASS AND CONFESSION

Daily Mass times continue M-F at

7 am and 8:30 am; Sat. at 8:30 am

only.

Church doors will open 15

minutes before each Mass and be locked

between Masses to allow for cleaning. Please

enter via Harrison St. door and exit via Grand St.

door only.

The opportunity for prayer follows the 8:30 am

Mass until 9:30 am when the church is closed for

cleaning. No other gatherings are permitted.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 4 pm to

5pm or upon request.

FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY

Openly-accessed areas of the church are being cleaned daily at regular intervals and deep- cleaned at least weekly for health and safety.

Appropriate cleaning of high-use areas in the church is being done before each Mass.

Holy Water fonts must remain empty until further notice.

Public Restroom Access is restricted to emergency use due to state health mandates.

Please use the provided automatic soap and towel dispensers if restroom is utilized.

THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR PARISH

COMMUNITY is of the utmost importance.

May these steps guide us to sharing in meaningful

worship experiences throughout all phases of

reopening Saint Joseph Church. We thank you for

your kindness, understanding, patience and

cooperation in these challenging times!

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees…………....Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council……...Mr. Thomas Kohli/Mr. Neil Neubert Dir. of Religious Education ………Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator …………..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn Sacristan………………………………….Mr. Tom Moran Youth Minister…………………………,Mrs. Ellen Solinas Facilities Director ………………….....Mr. Tom Meli Business Manager ……………….…. .Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Parish Secretary ……………………....Mrs. Geraldine Carolan

Principal of Saint Joseph School…Dr. Paula Valenti Dir. of Comm./Bulletin Editor……Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

AS WE GATHER AGAIN

TO ATTEND PUBLIC MASS,

PLEASE OBSERVE

THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES

Please remember to WASH YOUR HANDS for at least

20 seconds before coming to Mass.

ARRIVE EARLY (20 minutes before Mass) and safely

line up outside. Doors will open 15 minutes before

Mass. Given the spacing requirement, those who come

late may be asked to kindly return at another Mass time.

WEAR A FACE MASK at all times while on the parish

campus (both indoors and outside) and maintain SAFE

SOCIAL DISTANCING (6 feet).

ENTER via Elm St. or Harrison St. doors ONLY.

(Grand St. entrance is handicapped-access only).

HAND SANITIZER is available and must be used upon

entering and exiting.

You will be seated in alternating pews.

No physical contact during the Sign of Peace.

DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

Communion will be distributed to one entire side of

the church and then the other starting from a single,

socially distanced line up the center aisle.

When processing forward to receive, keep mask on and

follow the blue floor markings.

PAUSE AT THE SOLID BLUE LINE, and WAIT until a

priest/minister is available.

Holy Communion is permitted in the HAND ONLY.

Once the consecrated host is placed in your hand, step

to the side, remove your mask briefly to consume,

then immediately reposition your mask and return to

your seat.

AFTER FINAL BLESSIN:

REMAIN IN YOUR PEW until a minister instructs you to

move; exit the pew when prompted and proceed

directly outside onto the campus.

No private prayer or gathering after Sunday Mass is

permitted to allow for church cleaning.

Please do not congregate outside.

Go to sjcnj.churchgiving.com

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