Saint Joseph ROMAN CATHOLIC Church

973-383-1985

The most holy trinity - May 27, 2018

Sacrament of reconciliation Saturday at 4:00-4:30pm or by appointment

Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage or Personal Appointments

Please call the Parish Center

Our Parish Family is Served By

Weekly Mass Intentions

Father ST Sutton, Pastor 973-383-1985 - FatherSTS@gmail.com

Father Alexander Londono, Migrant Ministry Fr. Alexanderlondono@gmail.com

Father Edward Davey, Pastor Emeritus

Deacon Thomas Zayac, Deacon Deacon Gerald Hanifan, retired

Linda Gorski, Director of Faith Formation

973-383-8413 - Faithformation@stjosephnewton.org

Christine Shell, Faith Formation Assistant FFAssistant@stjosephnewton.org

Kelly Dachisen, Director of Music Ministry kellydachisen@gmail.com

Anne Lundgren, Office Manager 973-383-1985 - ParishOffice@stjosephnewton.org

Karen Glowatski, Office Assistant 973-383-1985 - Secretary@stjosephnewton.org

Sharon Eltzholtz, Bulletin Assistant Bulletin@stjosephnewton.org

Robert Lasser, Finance Administrator 973-383-1985

TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH Dorothy Bosi, George Hayek

and Gerard Woodring

Saturday 5/26 5:00pm Julius Csepela George Carey

Sunday May 27th

The Most Holy Trinity

8:00am

9:30am

11:30am

Francis & Stella Covel Brian Boynton

Elizabeth Ann Gross Larry Fogg Chester Zukowski John I. Roy No 5:00pm Mass

Monday 5/28 9:00am All Service Men & Women

Tuesday 5/29 12:05pm Soledad Diaz

Wednesday 5/30 12:05pm Emilia Alonso Joseph Marone

Thursday 5/31 12:05pm Martin S. Martinetti

Friday 6/1 12:05pm Ellen M. Macarell

Saturday 6/2 5:00pm Steve Raynor George Carey

Sunday June 3rd

The Most Holy Body & Precious Blood of Christ

8:00am

9:30am

11:30am

Francis & Stella Covel Anthony Bello

Elizabeth Ann Gross Irmgard Kaiser Joseph V. Wallace Kathleen D. Locke No 5:00pm Mass

The most holy trinity - May 27, 2018

The Sanctuary Lamp, which burns near the Tabernacle as a reminder of our Lord’s presence in the Most Holy

Eucharist, burns this week in loving memory of:

And the hosts and wine, which will become the Holy Body and Precious

Blood of our Lord, were given in loving memory of:

Weekly Remembrance

May they now be resting in the peace of the Lord’s heavenly kingdom!

Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish family:

Ron Ayers, Fred Bender, Mary Benziger, Donald Charette, Consuelo Chronis, Father Angelus

Croce, Penny Decker, Peter De Kleine, Jennifer DiNardo, Pat Fitzpatrick, Kathy Flores, Linda Flynn, Daniel Glowatski, Joy Grenewicz,

Jim Huff, Susan Kadar, Jessica Kirby, Kerri Knight, Shirley Lavin, Bill Matulewicz, Jeff Matyas,

Tammy Miserendino, Mike Palumbo, Michael Polster, Michael Porfido, James Proulx,

Anthony Roselli, Linda Ross, Alexia Russ, Michael Ryan, Patty Savacool, Cynthia Savage,

George Scarpa, Bob Shaud, Christel Siro, Gloria Steets, Margherita Vass, Cathy Veluta

and Rita & Tom Zimich.

May the Lord touch their lives

with His healing presence!

“Oremus Pro Invicem”

Monday, May 28

9:00am Memorial Day Mass (Mausoleum)

Parish Office will be closed

Wednesday, May 30

10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parish Center)

6:00pm R.C.I.A. (Parish Center)

7:00pm Bible Study (Library)

Thursday, May 31

1:00pm Legion of Mary Meeting (Parish Center)

7:00pm Choir Practice (Church)

Friday, June 1

12:30-3:00pm Adoration (Church)

7:30pm Confirmation Practice (Church)

Saturday, June 2

Corpus Christi Food Drive (canned meats)

10:00am Confirmation (Church)

Sunday, June 3

Corpus Christi Food Drive (canned meats)

2:00pm Baptism Class (Parish Center)

This week’s events

PARISH WEEKEND DONATIONS

Memorial day prayer

May 20, 2018 Collection $7,726

Online Giving $356

Total: $8,082

Thank you for your generosity

Weekend Mass attendance: 683

No More Second Collections $4,502

Just a reminder that our weekly budget is $10,000.

Thank you for those who have already participated in our “No More Second Collections” Collection. We ask that

every family participate in this program, even if it is just a small amount.

Last year only 1/3 of our parish participated.

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Food pantry

Gracious God, on this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of

Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with Your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to

work for peace and justice and thus, seek an end to violence and conflict around the globe. We ask this through Your Name. Amen.

Summer vacation is just around the corner and the Saint

Mother Teresa Food Pantry needs your help to be ready!

We are looking for donations of items that will help parents

provide daytime meals and snacks for their children during

the summer when the children are not in school.

Please consider adding these items to your regular donation:

Chef Boyardee all varieties, Lunchables, pizza bites,

mayonnaise, cereal, granola bars, cookies and juice

boxes. We truly appreciate your continued support

and generosity!

Weekend readings

June 3, 2018

Exodus 24:3-8 Hebrews 9:11-15

Saint Matthew 14:12-16, 22-26

Memorial day MASS

Mass on Memorial Day will be

Monday, May 28th at 9:00am at the Mausoleum.

There will be NO 12:05pm Mass that day.

schedules

The schedules are now available online for Readers, Eucharistic

Ministers and Altar Servers.

Why should we give money to the church?

This past week I was speaking with someone who wanted to join the parish but was a little hesitant because they were afraid of the financial commitment I would require of them. Of course, this lead me to addressing this VERY important issue in this week’s bulletin article. I am very clear and serious about a few things in Church-life, the first is that the Eucharist should be the “source and summit” of our faith. That is a fancy way of saying that coming to Mass and truly celebrating the Holy Eucharist, should be the center of our lives, our faith, our mission as Saint Joseph Church and our foundation as the Universal Catholic Church. And the second is that preaching about money is a big no-no for me. I am sure you have often heard the cliché “Money is not everything” to which I am quickly reminded “Neither is being without it!” So we might ask ourselves; can money buy us happiness? To which I say “yes!” However, only if we spend it on the correct things. It has been proven statistically that when you spend money on others, as opposed to ourselves, that our level of happiness actually increases. Many people have often heard me say that “What you give in church on weekends is between you and God. But, that you give, is between you and me” (especially for those who have children in Faith Formation). So the simple question we are left with is why should we give money to the Church? I think if you ask most people (especially those who do not come to church) what the church talks about the most, they would say “money!” And, although I know priests that constantly harangue their faithful about giving more money in the collection, in my twenty-plus years of being a priest, I have never preached or ask for money directly and money has never been a problem, no matter whether I was assigned to the poorest of parishes or those who actually are able to pay their bills and save some money. So back to the question of why should we give money to our Church? The simple and shortest answer is that electricity, heat, air conditioning, hosts, wine, candles and flowers are not given away free, just because we are a church. But giving to our local church goes beyond just paying the bills. I would like you to consider four (4) reasons why we should all give to our parish churches: 1.) Jesus told us to do so. In Matthew 6:2, Jesus says: “When

you give alms…” notice He does not say “if” or “maybe” or “possibly” but “when!” I think that Jesus tried to intimately link prayer and generosity to our almsgiving.

2.) Because we believe in the dignity of everyone (regardless of race, creed, color or way of life) especially the weak and those in need, we have the obligation of supporting them. In other words “other people matter!” Here at Saint Joseph Church, one can easily see the concrete ways how we put these words into action; by feeding the poor in our Saint Mother Teresa Food Pantry, in clothing the naked in our Thrift Shop and how we will care for our elderly and those in need (by the soon to be opened Guardian Angel Day Care Center in the school). We are involved in these great ministries, not because we have nothing better to do, but because it comes from our mission as a Catholic Church, as a community of faith which is called to follow the Corporal Works of Mercy by “feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked and sheltering the homeless.”

3.) Because giving should always be a sign of our gratitude to God and not guilt. Giving $1 or $5 might alleviate our guilt; but we should ask ourselves “Is not everything we have a gift from God?” And should we not give something back to Him for His generosity towards us?

4.) Because we model our lives after that of Jesus’. In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Saint Paul says: “You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that by His poverty he could make you rich.” Therefore, Jesus is the model of what our giving should look like. Are we not supposed to be more like Christ in our daily lives? We are not just called to follow Him in word, but in deed as well.

That is why Saint James reminds us: “What use is it, if someone says they have faith but they have no works?” (James 2: 14). So if we truly want to follow the example of Christ (hence the name Christians) then we are called to do so, not just in our prayers but also in our deeds, deeds that make ourselves generous like Christ. When we think about it, were we not given “things” in our lives for a reason? We are ALL called to be more like Jesus who was rich and made Himself poor for our sake. That is why we are not to give out of our surplus (an extra or old jacket in the closet for the poor, an extra or outdated can of food for the hungry). We are asked to give out of our substance (from the essence of who we are). We need to be thoughtful givers. The person who gives the most does not mean they give the best. Rather, having a plan of giving based upon prayer, our ability to give and our generosity, is the best recipe for giving. Whatever is left in our wallets at the end of the week is not a thoughtful gift.

According to the Scriptures, (which our Protestant sisters and brothers follow faithfully and is the reason why such small congregations can support the minister, his wife and their entire family) we are called to give 10% of our income (that is where the notion of tithing comes from). As Catholics, we are taught that we should give “according to our means.” There is not a number or price tag attached to this idea. And no matter if you are rich or poor, gainfully employed, retired or even out of work, everyone has something to give; our time, our talent and our treasure. You may have nothing left to give, but you always have your heart and that is the greatest gift to give. Pray about it. Ask God to make us not only grateful and joyful givers, but thoughtful givers as well. The Lord said He loves a “cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Why not make ourselves a little more happy this week and give a little more to the Lord?

So coming full circle, becoming a member of our parish family has nothing to do with money, it has to do with doing what

Christ commands us to do. Please know that I join the rest of our parish family in having a parish budget envelope myself

and give, not from my surplus but from my essence. It is my prayerful contribution to all the good work that we are able to do in the name of Christ. Won’t you join me in this wonderful

Christian endeavor? Maybe our lives might be filled with a little more joy as well!!

Enjoy the long week!

Retirement Party

10 signs of a safe program

Safe environment

“If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately

contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance

Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at: 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch

with either of the Diocesan Response

Officers: Monsignor James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Joan Daniel Healy, S.C.C.,

Chancellor/Delegate for Religious at 973-777-8818 Ext. 248.

The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan

website: www.patersondiocese.org.

Sunday, June 10th

at the 11:30am Mass

Come join us as we give

thanks to God for the

many years of dedicated service of

Deacon Jerry Hanifan

as he has decided to retire from his

ministry as a Deacon here at Saint

Joseph Church.

There will be a reception for

Deacon Jerry after the 11:30 Mass

in the Community Center.

Please join us as we thank him for his

dedication to our parish and wish

No more second collections

As a result of your great generosity, we eliminated almost all second collections for the past two years. Because of this great success, we will continue this collection again this year. Each family should have already received a letter with a special envelope requesting a one time (yearly) contribution of one hundred dollars ($100 or more) for this collection. I am asking that every parish family participate in this program. Last year only 1/3 of the registered families participated and yet, it affects 100% of the parish. Please be part of this endeavor even if only a small amount. Please read this week’s bulletin’s article and consider a prayerful donation to your church. Thank you for all that you do for your parish family!

Catholic charities Parish office

vocations

Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25. “Quo Vadis - Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit acting in your life? Where is the Lord encouraging you to go? Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer to help you explore the Lord’s call in your life. Activities will include prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, games, sports, talks, great food, and discussions. It is a time to share our faith and meet other young men seeking God’s will. Quo Vadis Days will be held from June 27-29th at the Saint Mary’s Abbey Retreat Center in Morristown,. There is no cost. For more information and/or registration, contact the coordinators Father Edgar Rivera and David Monteleone in the Vocations Office at 973-777-8818, Ext. 711 or by email: revedgar@patersondiocese.org.

Saturday cleaners

Thank you to the parishioners of Saint Joseph Church for putting a smile

on the children’s face that are undergoing treatment at Goryeb Children’s Hospital

in Morristown. Because of your generosity, we delivered 270 boxes of Band-Aids

last week. The children loved the character Band-Aids.

Due to the unprecedented requests for

assistance from Catholic Charities’ food

pantries and in order to fulfill our obligations

to the poor, Bishop Serratelli has requested a

Diocesan-wide food collection in all

parishes and agencies on the Feast of Corpus

Christi, Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd and 3rd.

Our parish has been asked to

provide canned meats (e.g. Spam, tuna fish,

chicken, etc.). Our own Saint Mother Teresa

Food Pantry will receive a portion of these

donations as well.

Please mark the weekend of June 2-3 as the

Diocesan food collection day in order to help

those in need in Morris, Passaic and Sussex

Stained Glass Windows - Phase II

Thrift shop

Saint Joseph Church’s Thrift Shop is having a 1/2 price sale on all household items, curtains and all linens. There are also many

other great items for sale at incredibly low prices.

Come and enjoy a great day of shopping.

The shop is also in need of a few more workers to help keep the store running smoothly and efficiently. If you can be a part of our team,

please call 973-383-6816. Thank you.

Will you come help us keep our church clean? We are in need of a few good people who like to

clean and join us on Saturday mornings.

Also, any student that needs Confirmation hours is welcome to be

part of this great ministry.

“All Are Welcome!”

Phase II of our stained glass window restoration is completed. This phase cost the parish $25,000. To date we have received the following donations: $1,400, $2,000, $500 and $300.

Thank you for your generosity in keeping our beautiful stained glass windows

renewed, restored and brilliant for many generations to come!

The Parish Offices

will be closed on

memorial day,

may 28th

for the holiday.

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Please support those who support us!

We continue to pray for peace throughout

the world and especially in our country. May the Lord of all good things continue to keep us safe as we remember all those

who dedicate themselves to our safety and protection.

Many thanks for all those who came to the recent meetings. It was a wonderful turnout. If you have any questions or are

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We remember Police Officers Amy Caprio, Thomas Coulter,

Ayrian Williams and Kent Swanson Who died in the line of duty this past week.

May they rest in peace!

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In Loving

Memory of

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Happy

Birthday

Father David Convertino

Many happy, healthy more!

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We give thanks for all those in Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS

personnel and First Responders who serve and protect us with

their very lives. God bless them and their Families.

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WE TREAT YOUR PET LIKE FAMILY! Priest of God Father Michael Burke

We still miss your

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