ST. JOSEPH CHURCH SEPTEMBER 24, 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. John Galeano, 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

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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 use 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. Todos los sábados por la noche, de 4:00 pm a 5:00 pm.

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 John G. 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 John (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 John (x212) o padre Fernando (x224)

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Rev. John Galeano.……...…..jgaleano@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 Administrative Assistants, Rectory....mychurch@stjosephbogota.org Mrs. Wanda Uceta………….....wuceta@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

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PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 24 3:00 pm Gym: Girls BB Practice, Spano 4:00 pm CH: Wedding Torres/Gonzalez (FD)

Monday 25 NIGHT

HSA MEETING 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 6:00 pm Gym: Back to School Night / First HSA meeting 6:00 pm Caf: Back to school night, HSA meeting, School usage 7:00 pm Ch: Spanish Prayer Group

Tuesday 26 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

5:30 pm CK: Family FF 5:30 pm GYM: Family FAITH FORMATION 5:30 pm Caf: Family FF SETUP 6:00 pm Cls: FF Sessions 6:30 pm Caf: Family FAITH FORMATION

Wednesday27 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

7:00 pm CH: Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Gym: Girls BB Practice, Spano 7:00 pm Caf: Setup Spanish Baptism Class 7:30 pm Caf:Spanish Pre Baptism Class

Thursday 28 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

7:30 pm Rec Conf: Young Adults Friday 29 12:00 pm Caf: Room use for Installation Mass

12:00 pm Gym: Room use for Installation Mass 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 6:00 pm Ch: Fr. John Installation Mass

Saturday 30 3:30 pm Gym: Setup Spanish Matrimonial Group Retreat

4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation 5:30 pm Gym: Spanish Matrimonial Retreat

Sunday 1 3:00 pm Gym: Girls BB Practice, Spano

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday September 23 5:30pm Anna & Martin

Wojciechowski Req Emmett

& Jo Ann Phillips Sunday September 24 8:00am William Francis

Bagley Req Mary Louise & Jim

Fessel

10:00am Kenneth Sullivan Req Sr.Elaine Sullivan

12:00pm Frank Trently Req Trently Family

Monday September 25

8:00am Joan & Gilbert Gibbs Req Haase Family

Tuesday September 26 8:00am Mary Murphy Req Sr. Elanie Sullivan

Wednesday September 27 8:00am Catherine Trently Req Kathy Herron

Thursday September 28 8:00am Manuel Macalinao Req Cora Dimitui

Friday September 29 8:00am Daniel Figurelli Req Milena & Joe

Saturday September 30 8:00am Margaret Carolus Req Marcia & Larry

Marino 5:30pm John McMillan Req Scully Family

Sunday October 1 8:00am Mary Salleta Brennan

Req Florence Patricia

Buckley

10:00am Francisca Balatbat Req Balatbat Family

12:00pm Walter Lynn Req Chrisa & Steve Lynn

1:30pm SP

Leaving Items in Church Entry Way Please do not leave any items, papers, flyers, cards, or

clothes in the church entry way/vestibule area, “for free”. Anything that has not been approved by

the rectory office will be removed. If you are donating food or coupons you may leave it in the

marked area against the wall or drop it off at the rectory office and the food pantry will pick it up.

Offerings for Sunday, $ 8,047.00 Food- $ Maintenance- $21.00

Light in Darkness-$10.00 Tuition Angel-$150.00 Maintenance $163.00

DO YOU GRIEVE THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE? St Leo’s Parish will begin their fall Bereavement Support Group on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at St. Leo’s, in the Rectory Meeting Room. It will commence at 7:00 p.m. and conclude around 8:30 p.m. It will consist of approximately six weekly sessions. Many people have benefited from the kind of mutual support a Bereavement Group can offer. Nothing can ever replace a loved one, but together, in an atmosphere of love and under-standing, we hope to provide some help in dealing with grief that death brings. The ministry is open to all. Please advise any members of your family and friends that we welcome them with compassionate arms. If you are interested in registering or would like more infor-mation, please call Judy Regan at 201-703-9367.

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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org

URGENT NEED - Monthly Classes:

Aids & Substitutes for All Sessions Small Group Leaders for

First Eucharist & Confirmation

Team Members for Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Faith Formation Calendar

Tuesday, Sept. 26 First Tuesday Sessions!

Wednesday, Oct. 4 First Communion Gr. 2-3 Parent Meeting 7:30 - 9pm (SJA Cafeteria)

Parents of children in Grades 2-3 who are preparing to receive 1st Communion this year.

Friday, Oct. 6 DT Lock-In 7pm - 7am (SJA)

Sunday, Oct. 8 Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10 - 11am (SJA Cafeteria)

Tuesday, Oct. 10 First Communion Gr. 4-7 Parent Meeting 7:30 - 9pm (SJA Cafeteria) Parents of children in Grades 4 - 7 who are preparing to receive 1st Communion this year.

(Clase expecial para los niños en grados 4 - 7 preparandose para la Primera Comunión ESTE año)

Thursday, Oct. 12 Confirmation Meeting 6 - 9pm (SJA Gym)

Sunday, Oct. 15 Sunday Sessions SUN A 8:15 - 9:45am - 10am Mass SUN B 10:15 - 11:45am - 12pm Mass SUN C 11:45 - 1:15pm - 1:30pm Mass

Faith Formation Registration Faith Formation registration closes Sept. 29 Our programs have already begun, but registration for both Sun. & Tues. sessions continue through Sept. After Oct. 1, families may be asked to homeschool

More detailed information can be found on the parish website.

MATRÍCULA PARA LAS CLASES DE FORMACIÓN RELIGIOSA/CATEQUESIS Nuestros programas ya han comenzado, pero la registracion para las sesiones de Domingo y Martes continúan hasta

septiembre 29. Después del 1 de octubre es posible que se les pida a las familias estudiar en casa. Le registración es por cita. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina.

September 27

SUN A 8:15-9:45am SUN B 10:15-11:45am

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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.

Anna L. Smith September 28, 1996 Mary Cacioppo September 20, 1996 DClelen C. Silane September 29, 1997 Geraldine Slapkowski September 27, 1998 Genevieve O’Connor September 27, 2004 Anna Griesback September 24, 2007 Theresa Yocovelli September 24, 2009 Doris Zeman September 26, 2012 John R. McGurty September 24, 2012 Patrick Dwyer September 2013 George E. Kurschner September 29, 2013 Jorge Lugo, Jr September 24, 2014

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

Vito Bruno Hank Buttner Brett Cullen Benjamin Cullere Robert DeSimeo Mary Early Porfirio Estevez Karen Kelly Maggie Jaques Andrew Lauto Dorothy Lydecker Gene O’Connor

Brianna Riccio Gianna Riccio Gina Romano Michael Tulipano John. J. Walsh Diane Zimmerman John Paul Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman Joseph Yacomo Benjamin Cullere

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

Altar Wine for the month of Sept is in Memory of

ISABELLA LA ROCCO requested by

The Eucharistic Ministers

Sanctuary

Lamp for the month of Sept in Memory of

CARL M. CROCE

St. Joseph Church

Altar Bread for the month of September

is in Memory of PATRICK ANDREW

Requested by Hennessy Family

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

BOOSTERS /ALUMNI In Rememberance of Steve Montelbano

In Rememberance of John Roche Mary & Paddy Greally 50th Anniversary

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CLAMA AL SEÑOR La primera línea de la lectura de hoy nos ordena buscar al Señor e invocar a Dios. Escuchamos el eco de este sentimien-to en el refrán del salmo responsorial del día: “Cerca está el Señor de los que lo invocan” (Salmo 145:18a). San Pablo es la encarnación de alguien que constantemente buscó al Señor. En la cita que leímos hoy de su carta a los filipenses, encon-tramos a san Pablo hacia el final de su vida, vida que describe como en completa consonancia con Cristo. Escribe: “Porque para mí, la vida es Cristo” (Filipenses 1:21). Para saber lo que significa vivir una vida de completo acuerdo con Cristo basta mirar el Evangelio de hoy. Allí encontramos que el amor y la misericordia de Dios son inconmensurables para todos los que buscan e invocan al Señor.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Así como el cielo está muy alto por enci-ma de la tierra, así son los caminos y los pensamientos de Dios sobre los nuestros (Isaías 55:6-9). Salmo — El Señor está cerca de todos los que lo llaman (Salmo 145 [144]). Segunda lectura — Cristo se magnificará a través de mí, sea que yo viva o que muera (Filipenses 1:20c-24, 27a). Evangelio — Los últimos serán los primeros y los primeros serán los últimos (Mateo 20:1-16a).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Esd 1:1-6; Sal 126 (125):1b-6; Lc 8:16-18 Martes: Esd 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 8:19-21 Miércoles: Esd 9:5-9; Tob:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lc 9:1-6 Jueves: Ag 1:1-8; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 9:7-9 Viernes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 o Apo 12:7-12a; Sal 138 (137):1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sábado: Zac 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lc 9:43b-45 Domingo: Ez 18:25-28; Sal 25 (24):4-9; Fil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Martes: Santos Cosme y Damián Miércoles: San Vicente de Paul Jueves: San Wenceslao; San Lorenzo Ruiz y compañeros Viernes: Los Arcángeles Miguel, Gabriel y Rafael; Yom Kipur (festividad judía conocida como Día del Perdón) comienza a la puesta del sol Sábado: San Jerónimo

CALL UPON THE LORD The very first line of today’s first reading summons us to seek the Lord and to call upon God. This sentiment is echoed in the refrain for today’s responsorial psalm: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him” (Psalm 145:18a). Saint Paul is the embodiment of someone who constantly sought the Lord. In the excerpt we read today from his letter to the Philippians, we find Saint Paul to-ward the end of his life, a life he describes as completely consonant with Christ. He writes, “For to me life is Christ” (Philippians 1:21). To find out what it means to live life completely in accord with Christ we need look no further than today’s Gospel. There we find that God’s love and mercy are immeasurable for all those who seek and call upon the Lord.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Turn to the LORD, who is generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:6-9). Psalm — The Lord is near to all who call upon him (Psalm 145). Second Reading — Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a). Gospel — The last will be first, and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1-16a).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Wednesday: St. Vincent de Paul Thursday: St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions Friday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Saturday: St. Jerome

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Along with the reform of the Roman Canon and the re-drafting of an ancient Roman prayer in Eucharistic Prayer II, two additional prayers were announced in 1969. Eucharistic Prayer III is a fresh composition. Like Eucharistic Prayer II, it has no preface of its own, but the presider chooses from a long menu of possible prefaces to become part of the prayer on a particular occasion. Also, like Eucharistic Prayer II it has a way to insert the name of the deceased in Masses for the dead such as funerals and memorials. The General In-struction of the Roman Missal views Eucharistic Prayer III as the best substitute for Eucharistic Prayer I on Sundays and feasts. In practice, this prayer is used very often at Sunday Mass, and its texts are familiar to all members of the assem-bly. In this prayer, notice that the priest extends his hands over the gifts and calls down the Holy Spirit to change them into the Body and Blood of Christ. This call of the Holy Spirit is called the epiclesis, and Eastern Christians consider it to be the consecration. Latin Christians have long consid-ered the “institution narrative” to be the consecration. Partly in response to a deep sensitivity to the East, the reformers took care to structure all our new prayers with a strong epi-clesis. The poetry and images of Eucharistic Prayer III are fruitful sources of meditation. Why not take a sentence or two into your private prayer?

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Las actas de los mártires son documentos de suma im-portancia en la Iglesia cristiana. En ellas se encuentra el testimonio de hombres y mujeres que con su sangre dieron testimonio del evangelio. En esta documentación encontra-mos el testimonio de quienes vieron y presenciaron su marti-rio. Por ejemplo, un soldado dice de los mártires: “Dormían en el suelo. No les vi quejarse en ningún momento y estuvie-ron todo el tiempo rezando y muy recogidos. . . magníficos, unos santos. . .”.Testimonios como éste eran comunes en los primeros siglos del cristianismo cuando en la Roma pa-gana se perseguía a la Iglesia primitiva. Lamentablemente, este testimonio no viene de hace 17 ó 19 siglos, más bien, viene del siglo pasado, siglo en el cual la persecución de cristianos se multiplicó por todas partes del mundo produ-ciendo más mártires que ningún otro siglo. El testimonio del soldado fue acerca del primer santo Argentino, Héctor Valdivielso Sáez y compañeros, quienes fueron asesinados por los comunistas en Asturias, España. Él fue uno de los más de 8000 cristianos martirizados en España, 30,000 en China, incontables en Latinoamérica y otros lugares durante el siglo pasado

Hospital Visits We wanted to remind you that if you or a member of your family are in the hospital and would like a visit, please call the rectory. Because of privacy

laws the hospital cannot contact the parish directly. We want to visit all who are sick and this is the only way we can find out who is hospitalized.

Visitas en Hospitales Queríamos recordarles que si usted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital y me gustaría una visita por favor llame a la rectoría. Debido a las

leyes de privacidad del hospital no puede ponerse en contacto con la parroquia directamente.

Queremos visitar todos los que están enfermos y esta es la única manera que podemos saber

que está hospitalizado

Assistance needed for the Reception for Fr. John's Instal-lation setup: Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7pm in the St. Joseph Academy gym cleanup: following the reception on Sept 29 If you're available, please call the Rectory Office to put your name on the list. Necesitamos Ayuda para la recepción dela Instalación de Padre John. instalación: Jueves, 28 de septiembre a las 7pm en el gimna-sio de la Academia St. Joseph limpieza: después de la recepción el 29 de septiembre

Matrimonios Católicos en Conquista de la Familia

Invita a Retiro Matrimonial

El Plan de Dios Sabado, Septiembre 30, 2017

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Contacte la Rectoria

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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 open. There are a few dates available in 2017, as well. Please visit the rectory during office hours (pg 2)

Please visit the rectory M-F, 9-7 Sat, 9-4.

COME, LET US SING JOYFULLY

BEFORE THE LORD The St. Joseph's Adult Choir (open to interested singers high-school age or older) rehearses on Wednesdays, from 7-9pm in the Church. If you

enjoy singing and desire to grow in the worship of God through song, we'd love to meet you. The choir sings at weekend Masses, Holy Days, and other special occasions throughout the year. No prior experience is necessary. The Children's Choir (open to interested singers in grades 4-8) will begin singing in October. Please watch for announce-ments about an organizational meeting to be held in early October. If you would like to sing with us or share your talents as an instrumentalist, please see Michael Chladil after any of the weekend Masses or email him at mchladil@stjosephbogota.org

Chief Justice White Council, Knights of Columbus – Ac-tivities Report The Chief Justice White Council it pleased to report that over the past year it has been able to provide financial sup-port to the following Charities and organizations: Saint Jo-seph Academy, North Jersey Friendship House, The ARC of Bergen County, Allies, Inc., Deborah Hospital, Alzheimer’s Respite Care Fund, Birth Right of Bergen County, and the Youth Groups at both Saint Joseph Par-ish and Saint Anastasia parish. This financial support is possible because of the various “Fund Raising” activities conducted by the Knights, and your generous support of, and contributions to these activi-ties. In the upcoming months, the Knights will be sponsoring several “Fund Raisers” and we ask for your continuing sup-port. The events include Saturday, October 21, a Columbus Day dinner to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Respite Care Fund, to support families struggling with Alzheimer’s. The dinner will be held at the knights meeting hall at 829 Windsor Road, Tea-neck. Entertainment will be provided by Bobby Valli. Saturday, November 7, an Applebee’s Breakfast Fund-

raiser at Applebee’s in Hackensack Saturday, December 9, Breakfast with Santa, and a “Toys

for Tots” collection, held at the Knights meeting hall at 829 Windsor Road, Teaneck.

In December, a Calendar Raffle (tickets will be sold begin-ning on October), with $2,500 in prizes to the winners.

It is with great pleasure that Father John Galeano invites the St. Joseph Community to come and join him for his installa-tion mass as the new Pastor of St. Joseph Church. It will take place on Friday September 29, 2017 at 6:00pm in the Church. Please come and join us as we all welcome our new Pastor.

Es un honor para el Padre John Galeano invitar a la Comuni-dad de San José acompañarlo en su misa de instalación como el nuevo Pastor de la Iglesia de San José. Se llevará acabo el viernes 29 de Septiembre 2017 a las 6:00 pm en la Iglesia. Por favor, ven y únete a nosotros para darle la bien-venida a nuestro nuevo Pastor.

Due to the anticipated attendance at the Fr. John's Installation Mass on September 29, we kindly ask that you consider walk-ing to church or sharing a ride with friends. Mass begins at 6pm.

Debido a la asistencia anticipada al Fr. Misa de instalación de John el 29 de septiembre, le rogamos que considere caminar a la iglesia o compartir un paseo con sus amigos. La misa comienza a las 6pm.

PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR

El evangelio de hoy de San Mateo, nos invita a nosotros a re-conciliar el pensamiento humano, la gratuidad de Dios. Su Mi-sericordia es tanta que el en ningún momento tiene divisiones del amor en su Corazón para cada ser humano que el a creado. Es una manera muy grande de enseñarnos hacer agradecidos con la gratuidad, a tener la oportunidad de decir gracias por lo que recibimos. El es el dueño de todo el Señor y único rey ab-soluto del universo por lo tanto no podemos en ningún momen-to y de ninguna manera limitar la gracia de Dios que llega a cada uno de nosotros de igual manera en iguales proporciones, pero a si como estamos listo para recibir las cosas buenas y como de pronto y de alguna manera exigimos que se nos de lo mismo que a otros y celosamente no nos damos cuenta de la gratuidad maravillosa de Dios para con todos, fuéramos igual para que entendiéramos lo que está sucediendo en la naturaleza en este tiempo de hoy. Hoy en diferente lugares del mundo en diferentes parte del universo están sucediendo desastres grandí-simos, terremotos y muchos más otras cosas como vendavales, huracanes que están acabando con la vida humana y también con la naturaleza. La misma naturaleza está en contra de la tranquilidad del mundo. Entonces hay si no exigimos que sea-mos nosotros ser los primeros al que nos llega el terremoto o que el huracán golpe primero nuestras playas o porque no nos dio la cantidad igual de agua que les dio a otros o porque otros no recibieron los movimientos teóricos cuando se destruyo tan-to. Es muy bueno analizar muy importante y profundamente interesante analizar qué es lo que exigimos que es lo que quere-mos y no que es lo que merecemos, pidamos pues a Dios, que nos dé un sentimiento profundo de agradecimiento por todo lo que nos da que miremos a todos de la misma manera y que na-die es primero ni es ultimo a los ojos de Dios, a los ojos de Dios todos somos iguales y pago de nuestro Señor siempre será más de lo que nosotros nos merecemos, Bendigamos pues a Dios y pidamos por nuestros hermanos en todo el mundo entero los que están hoy con la intranquilidad de lo que pueda suceder y los que están bajo las peñas sufriendo el dolor de la naturaleza. Solidaricémonos, seamos solidarios los unos con los otros y pidamos a Dios que nos abra el Corazón para no darnos celos de lo bueno de lo demás y también agradecer todo lo que él nos regala. En este día tan especial quiero terminar esta pequeña nota agradeciendo a todos por la maravillosa participación que hemos tenido en la oración por todos las personas que necesitan y también por lo que hemos logrado colectar para las personas que nos han pedido porque hoy necesitan nuestra ayuda tanto en Texas como en la Florida, Puerto Rico y todo el Caribe y muy especialmente por México y los Estados Unidos nuestra patria que Dios nos ampare y nos llene de su luz.

Today's Gospel of St. Matthew invites us to reconcile our human thoughts with the gratuitousness of God. His Mercy is so great that he has no divisions of love in his Heart for any human being he has created. It is a great way to teach us to be grateful with lots of gratitude. To have the opportunity to say thanks for what we receive. He is the owner of the whole world and sole absolute king of the uni-verse. Therefore we cannot at any time and in any way limit the grace of God that comes to each and everyone equally and in equal proportions, In the same way we are always ready to receive the good things God gives us, and suddenly and somehow we demand that we be treated as others and many times in our selfishness we don’t realize the wonderful gra-tuity God has for all. Today in different parts of the world in different parts of the universe many changes are happening, great disasters, earthquakes, windstorms and hurricanes that are killing human life and also nature. The very nature is against the tranquility of the world. Let us think at this moment would we want to demand to be the first ones in there? In those horrible catastrophes of the world? Would we want earthquakes to hit us first? Or our beaches? or why we did not get the equal amount of rain and floods that others got? It is very good from time to time and very important to analyze profoundly what is it that we de-mand, what it is that we want and most of all what is it that we deserve. Let us ask God therefore to give us a deep feeling of grati-tude for all. In all ways let us ask God to help us look at others the same way we want to be looked at because in God’s eyes we are all the same. In God’s eyes no one is first or last, we are equal and our payment will always be more than what we deserve. Let us give thanks to God. Let us pray for our brothers all over the world who are today suffering; for the people that are waiting to be rescued and also for those who are under the rocks suffering the pain of nature. Let us be united, let us be united with one another. Let us ask God to open our hearts for us not to be jealous of the good of others but, to thank him for all that he gives us. On this special day, I want to finish this small note thanking everyone for the wonderful participation we have had in prayer for all the people who need it. Also we are grateful for what we have managed to collect for the people who need our help so much in Texas as in Florida, Puerto Rico and all the Caribbean and especially Mexico and the United States our country that God protects us and fill us with its light.

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