Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

Names of our

First Communicants —p. 4

Relic of St. Anthony to Visit Saint Joseph

June 16—see p. 4

PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Roy Regaspi Rev. Anthony Di Stefano

DEACON: GeorgeMontalvo

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

Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary’s Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration First Wed. of Month 9 am—5 pm in MC

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 Initiation 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

May 19, 2019 Oradell/New Milford, NJ

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

Fifth Sunday of Easter

“I give you a new commandment: love one another.

As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” Jn 13:34

The Farewell Discourse after the Last Supper from the Maesta by Duccio, c. 1310.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Saint Joseph Parish welcomed Bishop Dominic Marconi on May 3 and 4, 2019. The Bishop confirmed 80 of our parish young

people. May their faith continue to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit.

WITH PRAYERS ON A FIRST ANNIVERSARY Gail Fabiano of the Saint Joseph Shawl Ministry

presents a handmade gift from the Shawl Ministry members to our own Fr. Anthony Di Stefano to commemorate the first anniversary of his Ordination this month. Congratulations, Fr. Anthony!

WE WELCOME SEMINARIAN CHRISTIAN SCALO

Seminarian Christian Scalo will be residing at Saint Joseph from May 19 through July 5 as he continues his studies for the Diocesan priesthood of the Archdiocese of Newark and completes his apostolate summer ministry at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Christian will be entering his third Theology year at Immaculate Conception Seminary leading up to his hopeful ordination to the transitional diaconate in May of 2020. Please keep Christian in your prayers.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 19, 2019

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

TAKE A SPIRITUAL

AND CULTURAL PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY

NOVEMBER 4-13, 2019 with

Fr. Anthony Di Stefano

ROME ASSISI FLORENCE

Join us for a special Information Night on Tuesday, May 21

at 7:30 pm in the Parish Retreat House

(entrance off Grand St. behind the church).

See the detailed brochure in our church literature racks or on go online to

sjcnj.org and click on Parish Activities.

Some of our people who attend daily Mass, especially at the Our Father, raise their arms with uplifted palms joining in the priest’s liturgical gesture. This traces back to the

orant custom of ancient times (from the Latin orans, “person at prayer”), a practice that pre-dates Christianity. The orant is almost always portrayed as a female figure. There are a number of symbolic associations scholars have linked with the orant posture. Some have placed it in a funerary context, suggesting that it represents the soul in Paradise or that it pays respect to one who has exemplified the virtue of piety (living consistently respectful of God’s ways) or that it reminds the grieving of the need to pray for the dead. Others have thought it points to the Church as the bride of Christ or serves as a reminder of the crucified Jesus, who suffered and died with his arms extended, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church mentions:

In the catacombs the Church is often represented as a woman in prayer, arms outstretched in the praying position. Like Christ who stretched out his arms on the Cross, through him, with him, and in him, she offers herself and intercedes for all men (n.1368).

When I was in my first assignment, a priest joined us for dinner one night. When we got to dessert, he was offered three choices: Did he want a piece of pie, or some ice cream, or some fruit? And he proceeded to have all three. I think this is a little like the explanations of the possible orant meanings, since they all make good sense and can reasonably be invoked. Mike Aquilina, who has written extensively about the early Church in a way that is very accessible to ordinary, curious Catholics, has pointed out that a number of Old Testament passages indicate that the orant posture was familiar to some very important people in salvation history. Moses prayed for Jewish victory over the Amalekites with arms extended in Ex 17, 11. David prayed to God with hands extended toward the Jerusalem Temple’s holy of holies in Ps 28, 2. Other biblical passages have been illustrated with the orant theme even though they do not specifically speak of praying with uplifted hands. Noah is portrayed in this way by third and fourth century depictions in the Roman catacombs of St. Callistus and of Sts. Peter and Marcellinus, which show him welcoming back the dove he released from the ark in Gen 8. And the prophet Daniel is carved into a sarcophagus in France that dates

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to c. 270 AD, which illustrates how the prophet prayed after he was thrown into the lions’ den in the account of Dan 6. The New Testament also gives evidence of the orant tradition in 1 Tim 2, 8, where St. Paul says: “It is my wish … that in every place the men shall offer prayers with blameless hands held aloft… .” Early Masses give further evidence of the orant practice. Mike Aquilina points out that when the Egyptian Liturgy of St. Mark began its Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon would direct everyone present to “Stretch out your hands.” And St. John Chrysostom wrote (c. 400 AD) that the entire congregation of the Eucharistic liturgy prayed this way, and

… when the whole people stands with uplifted hands, a priestly assembly, and that awe-inspiring sacrifice lies displayed, how shall we not prevail with God?

Aquilina notes that “The orant is the human figure most commonly found in the art and decorations of the ancient Church.” In this, he agrees with Graydon Snyder, another distinguished expert on this era, who has written that

In the Christian culture that emerged about 180 C.E. no human symbol occurs more frequently and is more vital than this female figure with lifted arms. … She must be considered the most important symbol in early Christian art.

And in recent times the orant gesture has been widely used by Catholic Charismatic Renewal prayer groups.

Msgr. David Hubba

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS PLANNING TO ATTEND

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

St. Joseph Council No. 3814 of the Knights of Columbus in Oradell/New Milford will award $1,000 Scholarships to two current 8th graders planning to attend a Catholic High School in the fall of 2019. Eligible scholarship applicants must be registered with St. Joseph Parish in Oradell, NJ or Ascension Parish in New Milford, NJ. Selection will be based on criteria focusing on service to the church, school, and community, and an essay on the value of the Knights of Columbus principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Completed applications must be returned to St. Joseph Council and post-marked no later than Thursday, May 30, 2019. Winners will be notified in June to attend the award ceremony on Friday, June 21st. Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.kofcstjoseph.org For additional information contact Jeff Walters at 201-925-7174.

2019 FIRST COMMUNICANTS Congratulations to the 58 parish children who received Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time on April 27-28, May 5, & May 11, 2019. Thank you to Mrs. Arlene Kennedy, Deacon George Montalvo, and catechists

Kelly Potter, Jaclyn Prika, Amanda Carcione, Michael Smith, Sonia Idrivo, Jill Aller and Melissa McHale.

Alexander Acosta Mikayla Marie Alger Dillon William Aller Noah Michael Alvarez Anthony Ruiz de Somocurcio Madeleine Faith Amores Makena Grace Amores Edward Francis Baker Mia Elizabeth Calderon Cara Rina Casey Tynlee Rose Biggins Madeline Zoe Boyle Benjamin Daniel Dapito Camryn Lee Martucci Kendall Grace DeBari Alessandra Rose Dell’Aglio Bartolomeo Joseph Dell’Aglio Salvatore Rocco DeMarco Anthony John D’Ambrosio Giuliana Marie DeVardo

Angelina Rose DeZuzio Rosely Mercedez Fernadez Olivia Jane Flannery Siena Rose Alba Nathaniel Gammel Brooke Taylor Gilchrist Evan Patrick Gilvary Bianca Sofia Gonzalez Nicholas Joaquin Hernandez Harper Jewel Hicks Dylan Gray Ivey Greer Fay Juliano Violette Evangline Viscardi Jamie Elizabeth Kurtz Lianna Nicole Labruna Tomas Lazanja Tate Harrison Levine Ana Sofia Luna Taylor Michelle Mansfield Luke Michael McHale

Matthew Munoz Nicholas Aiden Nagelbush Thomas Pantano Ryan James Park Jaeden Angelo Raguindin Samantha Leigh Roux Kyle Daniel Schnyder Caryn Patrice Seville Michael Smith Maureen Chelsea Soriano Mark Joseph Spano Milo William Strock Nicholas Michael Sullivan Olivia Tell Tyler David Vega Rylen Bradford Wright Luke Michael Young Grace Maura Zariczny

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Saturday 5:00 pm

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

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 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember all those who are ill: Joseph Herm, Danny Palazzo Jr., John Driscoll Michael Trien, Jerry Solinas, Dr. Lydia M. Ruiz,

Christopher Westdyk, Francis Engelbrecht

Let us remember all those who have died: Frank Piersa, Bishop David Arias, Sam Casiello,

Michael Ceastare, Paul Reisinger, Jr., Kendrick Castillo

Let us remember those serving in the military.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread & wine for the week of May 19, 2019

is offered in loving memory of

Violet Mary Guion as requested by the Sobel Family.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 19, 2019

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS May 12, 2019 May 13, 2018 Basket $7,465 $7,513 Electronic Giving $4,620 $4,645 Total Collection $12,085 $12,158

(*Easter Donations continue to be accepted until the end of May. Thank you!)

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “I give you a new commandment: love one another.

As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. (JOHN 13.24)

It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes strength and courage to love someone when we feel unappreciated, used or feel our opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage to “love my neighbor” when he may be someone I don’t like, someone I don’t know or someone that doesn’t look like me.

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

DID YOU LOSE YOUR GLASSES? Five pair of women’s glasses were found in church. Please check our Lost & Found box in the ministers’ gathering room at the Elm St. entrance (next to the restroom) to see if yours are there.

May 18, 2019 Patricia Carnevale

May 19, 2019 People of the Parish Deceased Members of the Tomassi Family Mary Leonard Kristine LaGuardia Patricia Carnevale

May 20, 2019 James Dean Alfred O’Toole

May 21, 2019 Ann Durkin Ann & Paul Rota (Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)

May 22, 2019 For the living and deceased members of the Prior & Plinio Families Mary E. McLaughlin

May 23, 2019 Aldo Mazzone Mary & Arthur Potter

May 24, 2019 Jakomina Picinic Antoinette Vitiello (Birthday Remembrance)

May 25, 2019 Pablo Alejandro Tumana Julie Talarico (Living—Birthday)

May 26, 2019 People of the Parish Luke McCaffrey (Birthday Remembrance) Margaret Schatz Kristine LaGuardia Felice Bartolomeo

SAINT JOSEPH PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED!

ANOINTING OF THE SICK, MASS, ROSARY & LUNCHEON

—JUNE 1 Every year our Social Concerns Committee hosts a special Mass for persons with disabilities whohave a dif-ficult time getting to Mass or social events. The Mass this year is open to ALL PARISHIONERS and will include Anointing of the Sick. The Mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at 12:00 noon in the Saint Joseph School Gym, followed by recitation of the Rosary and a luncheon. All facilities used are accessible. If you would like to attend, please let us know so that we can prepare for the luncheon by contacting Joan Murray at 201-265-5823.

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PARISH STAFF

Parish Trustees………Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council….Dr. Michael Petrella/ Mr. Thomas Kohli Dir. of Religious Education ………Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator ………….Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn 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 Vice Principal of SJS…………………...Ms. Lizanne Coyne Dir. of Comm./ Bulletin Editor…...Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

ADULT FAITH FORMATION R.C.I.A.—A JOURNEY OF FAITH (2019-2020)

Is God calling you to something more? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is an opportunity open to adults interested in becoming Catholic or who are thirsty to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church, by completing their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). If you, or someone you know, is interested in learning more about RCIA, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you! For more information, contact Fr. Anthony at fatheranthony@sjcnj.org or call 201-261-0148 x13.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 5TH PARISH

BEEFSTEAK DINNER —OCTOBER 19

Saint Joseph Church’s very popular Beefsteak Dinner will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 6:15 pm in the School Gym. Dinner will again be provided by Clifton’s Nightingale Catering (serving the finest in beefsteak & chicken banquets since 1938). Proceeds of the event will go toward repair and maintenance of our church. Please be sure to reserve this date on your calendar!

KOREAN CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE

WITH FR. GIUSEPPE MARIA SINISCHALCHI, CFR

Follow in the footsteps of the first Korean Christians

from November 4 –16, 2019 with Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Fr. Giuseppe Maria Sinischalchi. Enjoy 4-star accommodations, round trip airfare, deluxe bus coach, English-speaking tour guide, all meals and admission tickets. Cost: $3,790. Deposit of $500 is required before July 1. For detailed information, stop by the Saint Joseph parish office/rectory to pick up the flyer or contact parishioner Sophia Mustard at 201-688-5412 or by email at hmustard@gmail.com (Or contact Theresa Kim at the Travel Network, 353 Broad Ave., #203, Leonia, NJ, at 201-302-0820 or by email at gagopatravel@gmail.com)

CARNIVAL —MAY 22-26 Holy Trinity Parish (34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack) will be holding their annual carnival on Wed., May 22 through Sun., May 26. Hours are: Wed. & Thurs: 6-10 pm; Fri. 6-11 pm; Sat. & Sun. 4-11 pm. RIDES, GAMES, FOOD and plenty of FUN! Pay-one-price bracelets (unlimited rides on day of purchase only) are available on Wed. & Thurs. Discount ride tickets can be purchased at Holy Trinity Rectory and after all weekend Masses at the church.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Losing a child under any circumstance is horrendous. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Just as he comforted his grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus comforts us and we comfort each other in this very special Catholic ministry. A ONE-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT for parents whose children of any age have died by any cause no matter how long ago. All are welcome! Saturday, June 8—9:30 am to 7:00 pm at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ 07006. Pre-registration required. Register at www.emfgp.org Join other Emmaus Parent Companions and our Archdiocese of Newark team in a warm and loving place...to think, to talk, to feel and to pray. Find compassion, rest and peace...at least for a time.

SEPARATED & DIVORCED HEALING MINISTRY

—MAY 20

The Separated and Divorced Healing Ministry will meet on Monday, May 20 for both men and women at 7:30pm in the Lower Church Jackson Room— first room on the left as you enter the Harrison Street side and come down the stairs. This is an open gathering—newcomers as well as those who have already been separated or divorced are welcome to attend . Prayer and sharing on relevant topics will be included. For more information, contact Annette at aziggy314@gmail.com

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