Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

*GOD BLESS OUR FIRST

COMMUNICANTS —p. 2

*OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THE HUNGRY

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PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Roy Regaspi Rev. Joseph Montes de Oca

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 Wednesday of Month

9 am—5 pm in Mary’s Chapel

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.

Office Hours: Parish Office—Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; Rel. Ed.—Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm; closed Fri.; also by app’t.

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 relgioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org

Saint Joseph School

the greenhouse (PreK)

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

May 20, 2018

Oradell/New Milford, NJ

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Isabel Sophia Acinapura Emilia Maria Acinapura Andres Aguayo Madison Joy Belbol Noah Robert Belbol Hannah Belthoff Giancarlo Bosco Quinn Thomas Brennan Julia Brignola Luka Christopher Budzakoski Tiernan James Burns Adam Kevin Burns Madison Charlene Buscavage Jack Edward Callinan Shane Armando Carcione Julia Carey Alexandrea Christophorou Thomas James Cook James Patrick Dade John James Da Costa Daniel Thomas De Pol Nolan Peter Downey Megan Elizabeth Dressel Elery Margaret Driscoll Kyle R. Dunne Brooks Patrick Esler Ryan German Esteban Madison Ann Filera

Ava Elizabeth Flannery Marissa Ann Fortini Brayan Garcia Joseph Nicholas Gonzalez Kevin Robert Good Kai Maeline Grebla Serena Maria Gugliotta Aquiles Abraham Hache Seamus Martin Hanley Kendahl Hennessey Hibinski Hudson James Hicks Reagan Hunt Margaret Bridget Jannicelli Asleigh Jordan Kaminski Thomas Brendan Koth Peter Thomas Kounouklos Kaelyn Murphy Malig Sofia Giada Marcella Riley Martucci Brianna Gisela Maye Jonathan Gregg Petrie Michael Lee Mc Donough Olivia Rose McKelvey Valentina Mendoza Zyrille Kirsten Moiket Daniel Kyle Monaco Dean Kellan Monaco Fintan James Murphy

Nathaniel Andrew Oltmanns Sofia Pacelli Ryan Posluszny Sophia Alexandra Potter Christian John Pryka Brooke Teresa Pryka Margaret Anne Quigley Dean Christopher Quilla Connor Rettew Kimberly Ashley Rooney Luca Antonio Scalcione Andrew Joseph Schmitt Sienna Lucia Schneider George Alexander Schneider Madison Frances Schoch Craig Patrick Seville Marco Silvestre Leonardo Robert Silvestri Alessandra Emanuela Stancato Jack Paul Sullivan Jaxson James Tarabokija Alessandro Bennett Tarascio Kelly Anna Tsamas Jessica Weiger Andrea Grace Valente Zurie Abigael Yela Caithlin Romelle Zulla

2018 First Holy Communion Eighty–three children of Saint Joseph Parish received the wonderful gift of the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time on April 28-29, May 5-6, and May 12-13. May God bless all of our First Communicants and help them to always stay close to Jesus.

AN EVENING HONORING OUR BLESSED MOTHER

AND ALL MOTHERS! As we close out the month of May, the Ministry of Motherhood invites mothers of all ages and stages to an Evening of Prayer in honor of our Blessed Mother, Wednesday, May 30 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Saint Joseph Parish Life Center on Grove Street (behind the lower school). Join us as we honor Mary and all moms and share the joys and challenges of motherhood. Light refreshments, coffee & tea will be served. If you have any questions, please email us at ministryofmotherhoodsjc@gmail.com or call Jean Tenaglia at 201-261-0595. Newcomers are always welcomed and encouraged to join us! Hope to see you there!

O BEAUTIFUL

MOTHER

Artist Andrzej Praszczyk, who retored our Stations of the Cross, designed and crafted the beautiful reliefs of the Holy Family in the Elm Street foyer of the church, and who is creating original stained glass windows for Mary’s Chapel, restored the statue of Our Blessed Mother that has stood in the preschool wing of Saint Joseph School for many years. Not only did he recast the statue (whose hands had been broken), but he painted it in glorious colors as well, as a gift to the parish.

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PENTECOST SUNDAY ~ MAY 20, 2018

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS CROSS OF PEACE

FUNDRAISER —JUNE 9-10

Members of Catholic War Veterans Fr. Washington Post #1710 will be at Saint Joseph Church during all Masses on the weekend of June 9-10 for their annual Cross of Peace Fundraiser to help all veterans including the disabled who reside at the New Jersey State Veterans Home in Paramus. 100% of your donations will be used for veterans’ needs at the home and for charities that help veterans. Veterans of the parish, men and women, are also invited to join the Catholic War Veterans. Members will be in the Harrison Street lobby with information and applications on the weekend of June 9-10, so please stop by after Mass to learn what the CWV does for our veterans and how you can join this truly unique organization. They will also be accepting your contributions at that time.

WHY PENTECOST SUNDAY IS IMPORTANT

The Easter Season concludes with Pentecost Sunday, the fiftieth day, and its commemoration of the outpouring of the

Holy Spirit on the apostles (cf. Acts 2:1–4),the Church’s foundation, and the beginning of its mission to all nations and peoples. The protracted celebration of the vigil Mass has a particular importance in our parish since it reflects the intense persevering prayer of the Christian community in imitation of the Apostles united in prayer with Mother of Jesus. The mystery of Pentecost urges us to prayer and commitment to mission and enlightens popular piety which is a “continued sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church. It awakens faith, hope and charity, in the hearts of the faithful throughout the world. Do not be afraid to invoke the Holy Spirit especially when initiating new undertakings or works or in times of particular difficulties in our lives. The third glorious mystery of the Holy Rosary invites us to meditate on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In Confirmation, we become conscious of receiving the Spirit of wisdom and counsel to guide and assist us; the Spirit of strength and light to help us make important decisions and to sustain the trials of our lives. We are also aware that through the Sacrament of Baptism, our bodies become temples of the Holy Spirit to be respected and honored, from natural conception to natural death, and we know that our body will be raised up on the last day through the power of the Holy Spirit. While the Holy Spirit gives access to communion with God in prayer, he also inspires us towards service of our neighbor by encountering him, by true conversion, by true reconciliation, by witness, by a desire for justice and peace, by renewal of outlook, by social progress and missionary commitment. May the Holy Spirit, animate, inspire, and guide us, and help us to be always true followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Love,

Father Roy

FOR MONSIGNOR HUBBA Please continue to keep our pastor, Msgr. David Hubba, in your prayers. We ask God to bless him and grant him a full and speedy recovery.

SERVING GOD AND COUNTRY —MEMORIAL DAY MASSES Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at the following Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries locations on Monday, May 28, at 11:00 am with the following celebrants:

Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington – Open-Air Mass celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.S.s.R.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover – Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Emery

Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ – Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Nydegger

Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia – Most Rev. Manuel A. Cruz

Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City – Rev. Msgr. Gregory J. Studerus

Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes – Most Rev. John W. Flesey

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange – Rev. Philip J. Waters

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

YOUTH MINISTER PART TIME POSITION AT SAINT JOSEPH

Candidate must be a practicing Catholic, over 21 years of age, a college graduate, and have experience working with young people from 13-18 years of age. Good organizational skills and a passion to involve young people in sharing their unique gifts with the larger community are essential. Prior church youth group experience (either as a member or as a coordinator) is a plus. Resume and letter of interest should be sent to: Deacon George Montalvo at Saint Joseph Church, 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646 or by email to office@sjcnj.org (Kindly put “Youth Minister” in the subject line.)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

St. Joseph Council No. 3814 of the Knights of Columbus will award $1,000 scholarships to two (2) current eighth graders planning to attend a Catholic high school in the Fall of 2018. Eligible scholarship applicants must be registered with Saint Joseph Parish in Oradell (or Ascension Parish in New Milford). Selection will be based on criteria focusing on service to the church, school and community, and an esay on the values of the Knights of Columbus principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Completed applications must be returned to St. Joseph K of C Council and postmarked no later than Thursday, May 31, 2018. Winners will be notified in June to attend the award ceremony on June 22. Applications can be downloaded from the Knights’ website at www.kofcstjoseph.org For additional information, contact Jeff Walters at 201-925-7174.

K OF C 50/50 CASH RAFFLE FOR 8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIPS (SEE OPPOSITE)

St. Joseph Council No. 3814 of Oradell/New Milford is sponsoring a 50/50 Cash Raffle to raise $2,000 for our 8th Grade Scholarship Program. Each ticket is $20. 1st Prize is 50% of gross proceeds. The drawing will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 9:00 pm at the Council Hall (199 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646). Winner need not be present to win. Contact Jeff Walters at 201-925-7174 for tickets, or leave a message on the Council phone at 201-262-9722.

FOOD DRIVE —JUNE 9-10

Saint Joseph's June Food Drive will take place on the weekend of June 9-10. Please bring your donations to the rectory garage before or after Mass. Your generous donations will go to the food pantries at Ascension Church in New Milford and St. John’s inBgfld. If you prefer, you may make a monetary donation. Please make the check payable to “Saint Joseph Church.” Mark the envelope “Food Drive” and mail or drop it off at the parish office at 105 Harrison St., New Milford,NJ. Lord when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give you drink? ....."Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” Matt.25; 37, 40

WALK-IN DINNER PROGRAM—JUNE 12 On Tuesday, June 12 Saint Joseph’s Social Concerns Committee will be preparing and serving a hot dinner for approximately 135 people in need at the Bergen County Housing, Health & Human Services Shelter on River Street in Hackensack. If you would like to be a part of this, by helping to prepare and/or serve the dinner, please call Joan at 201-265-5823 or Margie & Brendan at 201-265-6177. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the cost, it will certainly be appreciated! God blesses us through the people we serve. To make a donation, please make the check payable to “Saint Joseph Church” and mark it for the "Walk in Food Program.” Please drop it off or mail it to the parish office at 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646. God bless you! “I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me drink…” Matt. 25:35

FAMILY SHELTER MINISTRY —JUNE 17-24

St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge, together with their support congregations—

Temple Avodat Shalom & First Congregational Church of River Edge and Saint Joseph, New Milford/Oradell,—will be hosting homeless families in the Family Promise of Bergen County program. Families with children who are currently homeless and working towards finding permanent housing through Family Promise will be calling St. Peter’s their “home” for the week of June 17 through June 24. If you would like to help support these families by participating in the program please call Maureen at 201-265-8249 or Joan at 201-265-5823. A gift card to a local super market or a monetary donation would also be welcome. Please make checks payable to “Saint Joseph Church” and memo them “Family Promise Shelter.” Both gift cards and checks should be dropped off or mailed to the Saint Joseph parish office at 105 Harrison St., New Milford 07646.

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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 am3 5:00 pm

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

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.”

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 All of us are blessed, regardless of our own individual circumstances; God has given each of us many gifts. How we use those gifts is our gift back to God. For God’s plan to work, each must do what we are called to do and guess what—we are not all called to do the same thing!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember all those who are ill: Monsignor David Hubba, John Di Marchi,

Silvio Ciurleo, Zenaida Almario

Let us remember all those who have recently died: Anna Axiomakaros, Paul John Slavin

Let us remember those serving in the military.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread & wine for the week of May 20, 2018

is offered in loving memory of

Clem Rieger

as requested by Maureen Hanley.

PENTECOST SUNDAY ~ MAY 20, 2018

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mrs. Teresa Glenn Dir. of Religious Education ……….Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator …………..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn Youth Minister …………………………Mrs. Donna Cirino 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

SUNDAY COLLECTION May 13, 2018 May 14, 2017

BASKET $7,513 $8,389 ELECTRONIC GIVING $4,645 $4,744 TOTAL COLLECTION $12,158 $13,133

May 19, 2018 People of the Parish

May 20, 2018 Catherine Gillen Catherine Kim Ksenija Beverin Michael T. Noone Thomas G. Mc Cooey

May 21, 2018 Ann Marie Sweeney Mate Skroce

May 22, 2018 Thomas Meli, Sr. (First Anniversary Remembrance) George Alto

May 23, 2018 Luis Regaspi George Alto May 24, 2018 Dorothy Fesen Nancy Rhein

May 25, 2018 Ann & Paul Rota (Wedding Anniversary Remembrance) Mary & Dominick Nocetti

May 26, 2018 George Alto People of the Parish May 27, 2018 Lucia Iandolo Catherine Kim Chuck Giancola Connie Spiniello Theresa Piazza

The Parish Office will be CLOSED

Monday, May 28 in honor of

Memorial Day.

DINING TO DONATE AT SANDUCCI’s

On behalf of Saint Joseph Church, Bob Viscardi from our Parish Pastoral Council extends the parish’s thanks to Sanducci’s Trattoria (620 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, NJ) for their contribution of $400.57 to Saint Joseph. The owners of Sanducci’s generously donated 15% of the bills of those who participated in our special fundraiser on April 25. A very big thank you to all the parishioners and friends of Saint Joseph who supported this effort!

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES: CHURCH: sjcnj.org

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

FR. PETER PALMISANO CELEBRATES

25 YEARS AS A PRIEST —JUNE 3

You are cordially invited to join the parish community of Our Lady of Mount Virgin in congratulating Rev. Peter J. Palmisano on the 25th

anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood for the Archdioceses of Newark, at a light afternoon reception immediately following the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church, Father Casserly Hall, 200 MacArthur Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026. Fr. Peter’s first assignment as a parochial vicar after his ordination was right here at Saint Joseph Church. He served at Saint Joseph from 1993-1999. We extend our warmest congratulations to Fr. Peter! To help Our Lady of Mt. Virgin plan properly, please let them know if you will be attending the reception by sending your name, phone number, and number of people in your party to the above address NO LATER THAN May 28. (Or call 973-772-2295.) Checks should be made payable to “O.L.M.V.” Call 973-772-2295 for more information.

FREE to Saint Joseph Parishioners!

See our bulletin in full-color at sjcnj.org

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