Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church Oradell / New Milford, NJ

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 20, 2013

Sacramental Life

Reconciliation / Confessions

Saturday, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Baptism

Contact the Parish Office before the

fifth month of pregnancy.

Marriage

Arrangements should be made with a

priest at least one year in advance.

Sick / Homebound / Hospital Ministry

Call the Parish Office.

Mass Schedule

Sunday Mass

Saturday 5:00 pm Anticipated

Sunday 7:00 am 8:30 am

10:30 am 12:30 pm

Daily Mass

Weekdays 7:00 am and 8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am

Holy Days as announced

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

First Wednesday of the Month

9:30 am - 5:30 pm in Mary’s Chapel

Miraculous Medal Novena

Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary’s Chapel

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Contact the Religious Education Office.

Parish Registration

Contact the Parish Office.

Parish Staff

Rev. Msgr. David C. Hubba PASTOR

Rev. Andrew Park PAROCHIAL VICAR

Mrs. Colette Vail Principal of Saint Joseph School

Mrs. Angela Gussoni Vice Principal of Saint Joseph School

Mrs. Diane Hellriegel Dir. of Communications & Development

Mr. Thomas Meli Facilities Director

Mr. Monroe Quinn Director of Music

Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Mrs. Anne Annunziato Business Manager Parish Secretary

Deacon George Montalvo Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Sacrament Coordinator

Mr. Anthony Armando Youth Minister

Office Location Phone Email Website

Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org sjcnj.org

Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 religioused@sjcnj.org sjcreligioused.blogspot.com

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

the greenhouse-PreK 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-477-8114 vailc@greenhouseusa.org greenhouseusa.org

Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment Religious Ed. Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 5 pm

Rev. George M. Reilly PASTOR EMERITUS

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS

Rev. John Chadwick

Msgr. Richard Groncki

Msgr. William Hatcher

“Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones

who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them?

I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.

But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?

Lk 18: 7-8

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PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill:

Sister Martha Cummings, Palmerina Daly

Let us remember those who have recently died: Rev. Msgr. John G. Judge

Let us remember those serving in the military.

Sunday Collection for Week of October 13, 2013

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:00 am 8:30 am 10.30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:30 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 7:00 am 8:30 am 10.30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:30 pm

October 19, 2013 Rosy & Peter Pereira

October 20, 2013 People of the Parish Morten Lindgren Felice Bartolomeo John H. Schatz Robert Delsordi

October 21, 2013 Gilda & James Moretti Filomenia Siracuse Birthday Remembrance

October 22, 2013 Mary Ellen Schuber Ruth Belthoff

October 23, 2013 Mary Ellen Schuber John Brosnahan

October 24, 2013 Mary Ann Plinio Birthday Remembrance Ellen Teehan

October 25, 2013 Peter Dooley Leo Collins

October 26, 2013 Elizabeth & Tom Flynn Susan Elizabeth Schrader

October 27, 2013 People of the Parish Jack Byrne Joseph Giancola Jerry Merola 4th Anniversary Remembrance Luzviminda Buensalida

BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS The Bread and Wine for

the week of October 20, 2013 is offered in Loving Memory of Robert & Claire Hovanec,

requested by Robert & Victoria Kohlhase.

AN INVITATION TO REMEMBER ALL SOULS DAY

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE —NOVEMBER 2

All Souls Day is the Church’s great

feast to pray for those who have died. Besides our

regularly scheduled Masses, the parish will have a

special Mass at 1:00 pm at which we will read aloud the

names of those who have died since this time last year

whose funerals have taken place at Saint Joseph

Church. Families who have had a funeral here will be

receiving letters of invitation to this Mass.

In addition, we extend an invitation to anyone who has

lost a family member or friend during the time period

of November 2012 to November 2013, even if the

funeral took place elsewhere. If you did not receive a

letter and plan to attend this Mass, we invite you to add

the name of your loved one to the remembrance list.

Please call 201-261-0148 or email the Parish office at

office@sjcnj.org by October 30.

Basket Parish Pay Total

$7, 826 $5,109 $12, 935

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #3814

MEMORIAL MASS FOR DECEASED BROTHERS, SISTERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

—NOVEMBER 7

A special Mass will take place on Thursday, November 7, at 7:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus “Coogan Hall” at 199 River Road, New Milford, NJ.

The Mass will be celebrated by K of C chaplain and pastor emeritus of Saint Joseph, Reverend George M. Reilly.

All K of C members and their families and friends of Saint Joseph and Church of the Ascension Parishes are welcome.

Refreshments will be served after Mass.

You can also view the Saint Joseph Parish Bulletin

at sjcnj.org

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TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, OCTOBER 20, 2013

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Monday evenings at 7:30 pm parishioners gather before the Blessed Sacrament in Mary’s Chapel to pray the Miraculous Medal Novena, a devotion that grew out of the life of

Saint Catherine Labouré (1806-1876), a French Sister of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, who worked in a hospice for many years. She was also a mystic, who shared her visions only with her confessor until shortly before her death. The most fruitful of these were of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and resulted in a medal Catherine had made to emphasize Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception. Soon the devotion that grew from this medal became known for the conversions and miraculous cures it gave rise to. If you have a burdensome concern, or would just like to gather for some peaceful prayers of confident trust in Mary’s care, come to the Monday novena.

The Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, ran this anonymous prayer not long ago. It captures the Spirit of the novena.

God, sometimes I just want to give up, go off someplace and hide. I get so tired I don’t want to try any more. Where can I find the courage and strength to go on? The idea that things will get better isn’t enough. The thought that adversity builds character doesn’t convince me. The only one who gives me any hope is Jesus. May I find in His life the pattern according to which I can live mine. Amen.

When Monsignor John Demkovich retired as

Pastor of Saint Mary’s Church in Passaic after serving there for forty years, he mentioned something Blessed John Paul II said, which is very good to recall in October, a month dedicated to the values that support life: Place your intelligence , your talents,

your enthusiasm, your compassion and fortitude at the service of life. Have no fear because the outcome of the battle is already decided. Jesus wins! Who but the Author of Life can satisfy the expectations that He himself has put into our hearts? Be proud of our faith

in Jesus. And get busy, because Jesus needs you; his Church needs you!

Msgr. David Hubba

ARCHDIOCESE ACTS TO PROTECT YOUTH AND CHILDREN

Archbishop Myers has stated categorically that the primary responsibilities of the Archdiocese are to protect children and young people, and to promote the healing of, and provide compassion to, victims of abuse.

The Archdiocese of Newark requires all staff and volunteers working with children and youth to undergo background checks and receive sexual abuse training. More than 20,000 Clergy, Religious and Lay people have received this training and undergone criminal background checks.

Nearly 95,000 children annually receive safe environment training through our Catholic schools and through opportunities offered to public school students in our religious education program.

The Archdiocese utilizes the services of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as the contact for individuals who allege that they were abused so that counseling and other support services can be offered immediately if appropriate—sometimes even before a determination is made regarding the credibility of an allegation.

A full-time Office of Child and Youth Protection dedicated to protecting children works with parishes and schools to ensure that safe environments are in place throughout the Archdiocese.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN —OCTOBER 28

There will be a Protecting God’s Children Workshop on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 pm in Saint Joseph Lower School Gym.

Any employee or any volunteer who works with children should attend this workshop.

Go to virtusonline.org to register.

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH

We join together in prayer and fasting for a restoration of a culture of life and love and for the protection of religious liberty.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

October 12, 2013

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES FOR GRADE 6-7-8 STUDENTS & PARENTS

IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY Sunday, October 20 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Immaculate Heart Academy is located at 500 Van Emburgh Avenue in Washington Township, NJ. For further information, please visit www.ihahs.com or email the Admissions Office at admissions@ihahs.com

DON BOSCO PREP Wednesday, October 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Don Bosco Prep is located at 492 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ. Please register online at www.donboscoprep.org For information, contact DBP Admissions Director George Mihalik at gmihalik@donboscoprep.org

BERGEN CATHOLIC Sunday, November 3 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm Bergen Catholic is located at 1040 Oradell Avenue, Oradell, NJ. Please call 201-634-4151 or go to www.bergencatholic.org

SAINT JOSEPH RGIONAL Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm Saint Joseph Regional is located in Montvale, NJ. For further information visit their website at www.saintjosephregional.org

NOTICES &

REMINDERS

Grade 4 Penance Service October 21

The Religious Education Grade Level Penance

Service for students in grade 4 will take place on

Monday, October 21 at 4 pm in the Upper Church.

Catechist Needed for Grade 8 An urgent need a catechist for Wednesday Grade 8. Please prayerfully consider volunteering to teach or assist in our Religious Education program. You do not need any previous experience. You will find it to be a rewarding and faith-enriching experience!

Contact Deacon George at 201-261-1144 or by email at religioused@sjcnj.org if you can help.

COLLEGE-BOUND NEXT FALL? CHECK OUT

THESE OPEN HOUSES

FELICIAN COLLEGE-Rutherford Campus Sunday, November 3 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm Registration—Sign up online—FELICIAN.EDU For further information contact 201-355-1465 or email admissions@felician.edu ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY-Staten Island Campus Saturday, November 23 For additional information contact the Office of Admissions at 718-390-4500.

Luke Stephen Wren Child of Stephen & Mary-Elizabeth with Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Fuhrman

A SAINT JOSEPH FAMILY AFFAIR Luke is the latest in a long line of family members to celebrate the sacraments at Saint Joseph Church. Mom (a graduate of Saint Joseph School) and grandmother (Rosemary Fuhrman) were both baptized here. Mom and Dad and both sets of grandparents (Jim & Mary Wren and John & Rosemary Fuhrman) were all married here. May God bless Luke and his family with many more happy celebrations at Saint Joseph Church.

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES: Parish: sjcnj.org

Saint Joseph School: sjsusa.org Religious Ed.: religioused.blogspot.com

Athletic Assn.: sjaaathletics.blogspot.com

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TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, OCTOBER 20, 2013

If you are a 1959 graduate of Saint Joseph School or know one, please contact Brian “Crash” Corrigan

at 201-857-2641.

CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF FAITH WITH A SPECIAL CONCERT

—NOVEMBER 24 All parishioners are invited to a family and friends concert event to celebrate the Year of Faith which began last October 11 and will conclude on November 24, 2013. The concert is hosted by St John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale, NJ on November 8. Please contact St. John Parish Office for details at 201-664-3131.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION EVENING —NOVEMBER 13

An Annulment Information Evening is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Conception Church, 900 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ. A member of the staff of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide basic information about annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to begin the process of petitioning for an an-nulment. There will be an opportunity for questions at the session. Pre-registration is not necessary, but for directions, please call the parish at 201-327-1276.

DON BOSCO PREP TO HOST COLLEGIATE A CAPPELLA CONCERT

—NOVEMBER 9

The 2013-14 Season of Chapel Concerts at Don Bosco will open with a collegiate A Cappella Sing Off concert on Saturday evening, November 9, at 7:30pm at Mary Help of Christians Chapel, St. John’s Hall. This is the fourth year that Don Bosco Prep has hosted such an event, and it is particularly exciting because it will feature local-college a cappella groups.

Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance by downloading a ticket order form at www.donboscoprep.com/EVENTS/Chapel Concert Series For additional information contact Toni Bilotti Cecere at tcecere@donboscoprep.com or 201-327-8003 ext. 188.

FAMILY SHELTER MINISTRY

— NOVEMBER 3 to 10 Saint Peter the Apostle

Church in River Edge, together with their support con-gregations, Temple Avodat Shalom and First Congregational Church, both of River Edge, and our own Saint Joseph Parish, will be hosting families in the Family Promise of Bergen County program during the week of November 3 to 10.

Families with children who are currently homeless and working towards finding permanent housing through Family Promise will be calling Saint Peter’s their home” for that week.

If you would like to contribute by making a donation of a gift card to a local super market or a monetary donation, that would be most welcome. Please make checks payable to Saint Joseph Church, indicating that it is for the Family Promise Shelter. Both gift cards and-checks should be mailed to or dropped off at the Saint Joseph Parish Office/Rectory, 105 Harrison Street, New Milford 07646.

BREAKFAST IS ALMOST SERVED! ANNUAL BREAKFAST

& TRICKY TRAY FOR "NEW HOPE FOR CHILDREN"

--NOVEMBER 3 The annual all-you-can eat Breakfast and Tricky Tray to help orphans and children in need in Ukraine, will take place on Saturday, November 3, in the Saint Joseph Lower School gym.

The event includes a delicious full breakfast, a tricky tray with wonderful gifts, entertainment (Songs of Ukraine), face painting for children, and a 50/50 drawingwith three prizes. Last year’s prizes were $1,600, $900, and $600.

Admission is $7.00 for adults and children 8 years of age or older.; $3.00 for children under 8. Contact Maryanne Olsen at 201-262-7544 to get advanced sale tickets.

50/50 raffle tickets have already been mailed to parishioners. If you did not receive them or would like more, additional tickets are also available from Maryanne Olsen. Raffle ticket money (and completed ticket stubs) can be dropped off at the rectory/parish office. The 50/50 drawing will take place at the breakfast, but you do not need to be present to win.

THANK YOU! Thank you to all parishioners who donated to the Right to Life Baby Shower. Your gifts were packed up at our Parish Day of Service and delivered to crisis pregnancy

centers to help the women and children that they serve. God bless you for our generosity.

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Compiled by the Liturgy of the Word With Children Committee

The Gospel is the Good News about Jesus.

The Gospel Reading for today is from

Saint Luke 18:1-8.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us a story about

a judge and a widow. The widow keeps

asking the judge for help with a problem she

is having. For a long time, the judge won’t

give her an answer but she keeps on asking

him. Finally, he gives in and helps her. The

widow received help because she kept on

asking over and over and did not quit.

Jesus tells us this story to point out that God

is loving and because of his love for us he

will help us when we ask him for help. You

can ask over and over. There is never a limit

to how many times you can ask God for help.

“Don’t give up!” God will listen and will

help because God loves us.

But remember—you may not get exactly

what you want from God. God will give you

what you need. It may not be material items

like toys, but rather things like happiness and

safety. Be sincere in your request. Remember

God is like your father and “what father can

deny his child?”

MISSION OF THE WEEK

Pray this prayer:

Lord, help me see that you answer

my prayers every day and to know the

difference between what I ask for and

what I need from you.

Amen.

When the widow asked over and over, the judge

gave her help.