ST. JOSEPH CHURCH T H E A C E N S I O N O F T H E L O R D MAY 28TH, 2017

115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD, BOGOTA NJ 07603

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. Timothy G. Graff, Pastor Rev. Fernando Diaz, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Kevin Regan

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

Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm Weekdays: 8am Civic Holidays: 9am only Adoration Chapel: Monday 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 us 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 5:00pm.

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 Timoteo 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 Tim (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 Tim (x212) o padre Fernando (x224)

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Rev. Timothy G. Graff……...…..tgraff@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 Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez….....prodriguez@stjosephbogota.org Program Coordinator, 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 Business Manager Mrs. Nancy Conforti……......nconforti@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistants, Rectory....mychurch@stjosephbogota.org Ms. Laura Croce……………….lcroce@stjosephbogota.org Sr. Elaine Sullivan, FSP……….esullivan@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 28, 2017 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday Col: GS Troop Collection

Col: HNS BBQ ticket sale Monday Memorial Day Rectory Closed

SJA Closed Tuesday 6:00 pm Gym: Girls BB Spring/Summer

Camp, Spano 7:00 pm Caf: FF Conf.MakeUP Class

Wednesday 7:00 am Caf:Baptism Prep Class

3:00 pm GymHall: GS 3rd Grade (Blackwell) 96292

3:00 pm Gym: SJA Golf/Tennis 3:00 pm Caf: GS TROOP 5471 (gr 5) 4:30 pm Gym: BB K-4 Sweeney 7:00 pm CH:Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm LF: ESL

Thursday Offsite: 8th Grade Dance

3:00 pm Gym: Set up for Tricky Tray Friday 6:00pm Gym: TRICKY TRAY

6:30 pm Caf: GS Daisy Troop (K) 7:00 pm CH: RICA Rehearsal

Saturday Col: GS Troop Collection

4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation 5:30 pm Tents: HNS BBQ 6:00 pm Gym: Young Adult Group Kick-Off

Retreat Sunday CH: RICA Sacraments

COl: GS Troop Collection 10:00 am Adult Confirmation 10:00 am Caf: Spanish Pre-Baptism Class 12:00 pm Tents: HNS BBQ 12:00 pm DT Senior Blessing and Scholarship

@Noon Mass 12:00 pm Caf: RICA Gathering

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday May 27 5:30pm Anthony & Frank Marino Req Marcia & Larry

Marino Sunday May 28 8:00am Cynthia O’Neil Req Adele, Shannon,

& Kevin Mulvaney

10:00am Maria Brusco Req Ciabriella Family 12:00pm Florence Skubus Req Helen and Scott

Johnston & Family 1:30pm SP Monday May 29 MEMORIAL

DAY 9:00am Sandy Goettlicher Req Harold Goettlicher Tuesday May 30 8:00am Natalie Perpepaj (living) Req Victoria Dedvukaj Wednesday May 31 8:00am Ray Miller Req Maureen Miller Thursday June 1

8:00am Jean Conforti Req Her Family Friday June 2 8:00am Cresenta H. Bayani Req Mary Gregorio Saturday June 3 8:00am Holy Souls in Purgatory Req A Parishioner 5:30pm Robert Sharples Req Mr. & Mrs. Emmet

Phillips & Family Sunday June 4 8:00am Hugh Kerrigan Req Marie & Don

Stein 10:00am Mulqueen Family Req Mary Clark 12:00pm Robert Sharples Req Stephen &

Katherine Rendine

1:30pm SP

MONDAY, MAY 29TH

MEMORIAL DAY RECTORY OFFICE

CLOSED

9:00AM MASS ONLY

Offerings for Sunday, May 21st… $6,738.00 Food-$ 71 .00 Maintenance-$ 210.00 Mother’s Day-$ 10.00

Ascension-$ 91.00 St. Vincent-$ 50 .00 As always, we are most grateful for all of your help.

We can give generously to those in need because you give to us. God Bless You!

MASS CARDS & MEMORIALS: If you are interested in honoring a family member or friend, in their memory or for a special occasion, there are several options available-

Unannounced Mass: $5, Announced Mass: $10, Monthly Memorial of Altar Bread, Altar Wine, Sanctuary Lamp, or Missalette: $50 for a full month, $25 for half month.

The 2018 book is now open. There are still some dates available in 2017, as well.

Page 4 May 28, 2017 From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org

#TravelingCatholic Vacation Photo Challenge! Share your travels with us!

Show us all of the beautiful and unique Catholic churches around the country and around the world!

☼ Attend Mass and take a picture in front of the Catholic church! ☼ Post it on the St. Joseph’s Faith Formation facebook page ☼ Don’t use social media? Email your picture to us! cnguyen@stjosephbogota.org ☼ Prizes for longest distance traveled, best picture, and more!

ATTENTION PARENTS! - REGISTRATION FOR FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

We are currently accepting registrations for classes beginning in September. If you have a child in 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. The balance is 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

niño/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. 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. 201-343-4316 o cnguyen@stjosephbogota.org

May 28, 2017 Page 5

From Saint Joseph Academy 201-487-8641 myschool@stjosephbogota.org

School Spotlight

Tackle Kids Cancer Once again this school year St. Joseph Academy, under the leadership of the Student Council, participated in the Tackle Kids Cancer campaign. Led by New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning, Tackle Kids Cancer is a program which raises money for pediatric cancer research at the Children’s Cancer Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center. When the SJA Student Council was informed that Eli Manning was going to match funds raised for Tackle Kids Cancer, the Student Council immediately agreed to take part. We held our “kick-off” at the beginning of the school year with HUMC cancer patient Joshua Randman, and New York Giants Legend Jeff Feagles in attendance. New York Live and NBC Channel 4 News covered the event and did a feature story on our cause. We are very proud to announce that this school year, SJA raised over $4,000 for the fight against pediatric cancer! Last May 7th, the Student Council was invited to Met-Life Stadium for an event called “Tackle Kids Cancer All Stars”. This was a celebration of the youth and community groups that demonstrated extraordinary effort and creativity with their fund-raising programs. Former NY Giants Shaun O’Hara, former NY Knicks John Starks, and NY Red Bulls Goalie Luis Robles joined Eli Manning in this wonderful tribute. Upon arrival, we walked a red carpet while cheerleaders lining the walkway cheered us on. After a light breakfast, six awards were given out during a brief program hosted by NBC Sportscaster Bruce Beck. SJA was awarded “First on Board” for being the first ones to take the chal-lenge. It was truly an amazing experience!

The award and everything that SJA has done for Tackle Kids Cancer would not have been possible without the generosity of the SJA families and the St. Joseph parishioners. We thank you for your continued support of our activities for this important cause.

Jordan Lavalle, President SJA Student Council

http://catholicschoolsnj.org/donate-stjoseph/ Anyone interested in making a donation to the school can do so by accessing the above website. All donations are used for the Saint Joseph Academy Development Fund and Tuition Angel.

5TH GRADE - GIRL SCOUT TROOP #5471

IS COLLECTING ITEMS FOR THE CHILDREN STAYING

AT THE CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY (FORMERLY SHELTER OUR SISTERS)

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DONATED ITEMS

IN OUR MARKED BOX IN THE CHURCH VESTIBULE ON THE WEEKENDS OF MAY 27th and MAY 28th

OR JUNE 3rd and 4th

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

For questions contact nstjames11@gmail.com or 201-928-1592 (Calls only, no text).

We need: • Activity Books- (MAD LIBS, Word Search,

Crossword Puzzles, Sudoku, etc.) • Children’s Magazines • Journals/Diaries/Sketchbooks • Notebooks • Coloring Books (for both younger AND older

children/teens) • Crayons • Markers • Colored Pencils, Regular Pencils, Erasers • Toys (Stuffed Animals) • Puzzles • Board Games • Toiletries (Toothbrushes, Toothpaste,

Deodorant, Soap, Shampoo, Detergent, etc.)

TRICKY TRAY! June 2nd, 2017

SJA Gym Doors open 6:00pm Drawing at 7:30pm

SOOOO EXCCIITTTIINNNGGG!!

Page 6 May 28, 2017 COMPARTE LA ESPERANZA

Las lecturas de hoy para la celebración de la Ascensión del Señor una vez más nos recuerdan que los cristianos somos pueblo de esperanza. En la segunda lectura, san Pablo con elocuencia ex-horta a los efesios a iluminar su mente para que puedan conocer la esperanza y la gloria que vienen de ser personas que ponen su con-fianza en el Señor Jesús. En el relato de la Ascensión, narrado en la primera lectura, el Señor Jesús asegura a los discípulos que el po-der del Espíritu Santo vendrá sobre ellos. Finalmente, en el Evange-lio, el Señor da a conocer a los discípulos que su misión es procla-mar el Evangelio a todas las naciones. Esta maravillosa fiesta man-tiene nuestros ojos enfocados en la esperanza en la que nos afianza-mos desde el día de nuestro Bautismo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Este Jesús que les han llevado volverá de la misma manera que ustedes lo han visto ir al cielo (Hechos 1:1-11). Salmo — Entre voces de jubilo y trompetas, Dios el Señor asciende hasta su trono (Salmo 47 [46]). Segunda lectura — Dios sentó a Jesús a su derecha en el reino de los cielos (Efesios 1:17-23). Evangelio — Me ha sido dado todo poder en el cielo y en la tierra. Vayan, pues, y enseñen a todas las naciones (Mateo 28:16-20).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Sal 68 (67):10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Miércoles: Sof 3:14-18a o Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 1:39-56 Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Sal 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Vigilia: Gn 11:1-9 o Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b o Ez 37:1-14 o Jl 3:1-5; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Día: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: La Ascensión del Señor; Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones Sociales Lunes: Día de los Caídos Martes: Shavuot (observancia judía) comienza a la puesta del sol Miércoles: La Visitación de la Santísima Virgen María Jueves: San Justino Viernes: San Marcelino y san Pedro; Primer viernes Sábado: San Carlos Luanga y compañeros; Primer sábado

SHARE THE HOPE The readings for today’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord once again remind us that as Christians we are peo-ple of hope. In the second reading Saint Paul eloquently ex-horts the Ephesians to enlighten their hearts so that they will know the hope and glory that come from being people who place their trust in the Lord Jesus. In the story of the Ascen-sion, recounted in the first reading, the Lord Jesus assures the disciples that the Holy Spirit’s power will come upon them. Finally, in the Gospel, the Lord lets the disciples know that their mission is to spread the hope of the gospel to all the na-tions. This wonderful feast keeps our eyes focused on the hope in which we were grounded on the day of our baptism. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23). Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach peo-ple of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday:The Ascension of the Lord;World Communications Day Monday: Memorial Day Tuesday: Shavuot (“Weeks”), the Jewish festival of the giving of the Law, begins at sunset Wednesday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Justin Friday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter; First Friday Saturday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions; First Saturday

BIG MOUTHS What should not be heard by little ears should not be

said by big mouths. —Anonymous

BOCAZAS Lo que los oiditos no deben oír, las bocazas no deben

decir. —Anónimo

May 28, 2017 Page 7 The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when

He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still the only novena offi-cially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength

and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

To be recited daily during the Novena On my knees I before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses I offer myself, soul and body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, the unerring keenness of Your justice, and the might of

Your love. You are the Strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move and am. I

desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace and I pray with all my heart to be

kept from the smallest sin against You. Mer-cifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, and listen to Your voice, and follow Your gracious in-spirations. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You, by Your compassion to

watch over me in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus and looking at His Five Wounds, and trusting in His Precious Blood and adoring His opened Side and stricken

Heart, I implore You, Adorable Spirit, Helper of my infirmity, to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me

grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son to say to You always and every-

where, "Speak Lord for Your servant heareth." Amen.

PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF

THE HOLY SPIRIT To be recited daily during the Novena

O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of

Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may per-fect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom

that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are

eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your

divine truth, the Spirit on Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude

that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles

that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the

service of God sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a lov-ing reverence towards God and may dread in

any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord with the sign of Your true disciples, and

animate me in all things with Your Spirit. Amen.

The Novena begins on the day after the

Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sun-

day. *Due to Bulletin printing, we have omitted Friday and Saturday, please visit this website if interested in the full text:

https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/pentecost/seven.htm

THIRD DAY

(7th Sunday of Easter or transferred Ascen-sion)Thou, of all consolers best, Visiting the

troubled breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow. The Gift of Piety-The gift of Piety begets in

our hearts a filial affection for God as our most loving Father. It inspires us to love and

respect for His sake persons and things conse-crated to Him, as well as those who are vested with His authority, His Blessed

Mother and the Saints, the Church and its visible Head, our parents and superiors, our country and its rulers. He who is filled with

the gift of Piety finds the practice of his relig-ion, not a burdensome duty, but a delightful

service. Where there is love, there is no labor. Prayer—Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. Enkindle therein such a

love for God, that I may find satisfaction only in His service, and for His sake lovingly sub-

mit to all legitimate authority. Amen. Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be

to the Father SEVEN TIMES. Act of Consecration, Prayfor the Seven Gifts

FOURTH DAY

(Monday, 7th Week of Easter) Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the

heat, solace in the midst of woe. The Gift of Fortitude By the gift of Fortitude the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and supported to the end in the performance of duty. Fortitude imparts to the will an im-

pulse and energy which move it to under take

without hesitancy the most arduous tasks, to face dangers, to trample under foot human

respect, and to endure without complaint the slow martyrdom of even lifelong tribulation. "He that shall persevere unto the end, he shall

be saved." Prayer- Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in time of trouble and adver-

sity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from Thee, my God and greatest Good. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES Act of

Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

FIFTH DAY (Tuesday, 7th Week of Easter) Light immor-tal! Light Divine! Visit Thou these hearts of

Thine, And our inmost being fill! The Gift of Knowledge- The gift of Knowl-

edge enables the soul to evaluate created things at their true worth--in their relation to God. Knowledge unmasks the pretense of

creatures, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God. It shows us the loving

care of God even in adversity, and directs us to glorify Him in every circumstance of life. Guided by its light, we put first things first, and prize the friendship of God beyond all

else. "Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it." PrayerCome, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may

perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may real-

ize their vanity and use them only for Thy glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to Thee, and Thy eternal re-

wards. Amen. Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be

to the Father SEVEN TIMES. Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

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May the Risen Savior lead those who have died

to the glory of His eternal Kingdom:

Pat Deblon Isabella LaRocco

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Subvención descanso eterno a ellos, oh Señor, y deja que la

luz perpetua brille sobre ellos. Que las almas de los

fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios,

descansen en paz. Amén.

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:

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 man-

tendrán en tanto la anunciada 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 solici-

tar la visita de un sacerdote.

Laurence Kendall, Sr. May 27, 1997 Ann Romano May 31, 1997 Mary Bernard May 29, 1998 Patrick J. McCurry June 1, 1998 Margaret E. McCarthy June 2, 1998 Americo E. James Severino May 29, 1999 Teresa Mulholland May 29, 1999 Gerard D. Mulligan June 2, 2001 Joseph Haugk May 31, 2000 Maureen M. Bogan May 31, 2002 Jerome P. Fullam May 28, 2003 Terrence E. Martin May 29, 2004 Jack E. Leonard May 28, 2006 Patrick Hennessy May 28, 2006 Sandra Goettlicher May 29, 2006 Charles A. Thomas May 28, 2007 Janice Braun June 1, 2007 Verna M. Wallace May 31, 2008 Ruth Buckley June 1, 2009 Elio Scaglia May 28, 2010 Anna Virgin May 30, 2011 Raymond Muller May 31, 2011 Patricia Carlson May 27, 2012 Kathleen Guida May 29, 2012 Adriana Bernardo May 31, 2013 Leonica A. Edward May 31, 2013 Anne S> Langenstein May 30, 2014 Emilio Fakardo May 31, 2014 Joseph Cooney June 1, 2015

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.

Pray for the Men and Women in Service to Our Country Please remember all those serving in the armed forces, especially:

Chris Allen Margo 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

Marian Arbuckle Lily Beltran

Hank Buttner Brett Cullen

Robert DeSimeo Mary Early Rose Fiske

Andrew Lauto

Dorothy Lydecker Gene O’Connor Brianna Riccio Gianna Riccio

Michael Tulipano John. J. Walsh

John Paul Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman

Please also remember in your prayers, those affected by cancers, as well as the victims of war torn areas and terrorism,

of genocide, human trafficking, and of natural disasters.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Our Lord said to St. Faustina: “ Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death” If you would like to take part in this prayer we meet every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the Adoration

Chapel come and join us. If you would like more information please call Kathy Herron 201 488-2574

Continuing The Journey . . . If you or someone you know has experienced a loss and would like

to speak with a bereavement counselor, please leave your name and phone number with the rectory and a counselor will contact

you. All calls are kept confidential.

ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays, 9am-7 pm.

For more info please call Kathy Herron 201 488-2574

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“KNIGHTS KNEWS” CALENDAR RAFFLE

The Chief Justice White Council is running a Calendar raffle with $2,500 in prizes to be awarded to the winners. Daily drawings will take place from May 31 to July 1, 2017. Daily prizes are $50 or $100, with one grand prize of $500, drawn on Father’s day. Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail, and prizes will be mailed to them. Tickets are $5.00, each, and will be sold after masses. Tickets will also be available in the Rectory. Proceeds will be used to support the ongoing charitable functions of the Knights of Co-lumbus. For information about the Knights of Columbus, check out our website at www.Bogotaknights.org.

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SIXTH DAY (Wednesday, 7th Week of Easter)

If Thou take Thy grace away, nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn'd to ill.

The Gift of Understanding- Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion BY faith we know them, but by Understand-ing we learn to appreciate and relish them. It enables us to penetrate the inner meaning of

revealed truths and through them to be quick-ened to newness of life. Our faith ceases to be sterile and inactive, but inspires a mode of life that bears eloquent testimony to the faith that is in us; we begin to "walk worthy of God in

all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowl-edge of God."

Prayer- Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know

and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light; and in the light of glory to have a clear

vision of Thee and the Father and the Son. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES. Act

of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

SEVENTH DAY (Thursday, 7th Week of Easter) Heal our

wounds--our strength renews; On our dryness pour Thy dew, Wash the stains of guilt away.

The Gift of Counsel- The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence,

enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must done, especially in difficult circum-

stances. Counsel applies the principles fur-nished by Knowledge and Understanding to the innumerable concrete cases that confront us in the course of our daily duty as parents,

teachers, public servants, and Christian citi-zens. Counsel is supernatural common sense, a

priceless treasure in the quest of salvation. "Above all these things, pray to the Most

High, that He may direct thy way in truth." Prayer—Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do Thy holy will. Incline my heart to that which is

good; turn it away from all that is evil, and direct me by the straight path of Thy com-mandments to that goal of eternal life for

which I long. Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be

to the Father SEVEN TIMES. Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven

Gifts

EIGHTH DAY (Friday, 7th Week of Easter) Bend the stub-

born heart and will, melt the frozen warm the chill. Guide the steps that go astray!

The Gift of Wisdom—Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues, Wisdom is the most perfect of the

gifts. Of wisdom it is written "all good things came to me with her, and innumerable riches through her hands." It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, per-fects charity, and promotes the practice of

virtue in the highest degree. Wisdom enlight-ens the mind to discern and relish things

divine, in the appreciation of which earthly joys lose their savor, whilst the Cross of Christ

yields a divine sweetness according to the words of the Saviour: "Take up thy cross and

follow me, for my yoke is sweet and my burden light.

Prayer- Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and re-veal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly

things, their exceeding greatness, power and

beauty. Teach me to love them above and beyond all the passing joys and satisfactions of

earth. Help me to attain them and possess them for ever. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES. Act

of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

NINTH DAY (Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost) Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and Thee Adore, in Thy sevenfold gift, Descend; Give Them Comfort when they die; Give them Life with

Thee on high; Give them joys which never end. Amen

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit—The gifts of the Holy Spirit perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to practice them with greater docility to divine inspiration. As we grow in the knowledge and love of God under the di-

rection of the Holy Spirit, our service becomes more sincere and generous, the practice of

virtue more perfect. Such acts of virtue leave the heart filled with joy and consolation and are known as Fruits of the Holy Spirit. These

Fruits in turn render the practice of virtue more attractive and become a powerful incentive for

still greater efforts in the service of God, to serve Whom is to reign.

Prayer-Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my heart with Thy heavenly fruits, Thy charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, faith, mildness, and temperance, that I may never

weary in the service of God, but by continued faithful submission to Thy inspiration may merit to be united eternally with Thee in the

love of the Father and the Son. Amen. Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be

to the Father SEVEN TIMES. Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

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