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ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 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: 5:00pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 1:30 Spanish
Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm Weekdays: 8am Civic Holidays: 8am Adoration Chapel: Mon—Sat 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 .
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019
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 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 4:45pm. Todos los sábados por la noche, de 4:00pm a 4:45pm.
Sacrament of Baptism
El Sacramento de Bautismo Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements at least one month prior for baptisms which are held on 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. Darlene Wade……..faithformation@stjosephbogota.org dwade@stjosephbogota.org Protecting God’s Children Mrs. Diane Maglione………dmaglione@stjosephbogota.org Director of Music Mr. Michael Chladil…….......mchladil@stjosephbogota.org Business Administrator of Finance Mrs. Wanda Uceta………….....wuceta@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistant, Rectory....mychurch@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
February 17, 2019 Page 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Saturday February 16 5:00pm Emma Wodziak Req Gibney Family
Sunday February 17 8:00am Gerry Devine Req Tom & Anne
O’Sullivan 10:00am Maureen Harris Req Kearney Family
12:00pm Bruce Trently Req Rodgers Family
Monday February 18
8:00am Mauro Amato Req Cecilia & Luigi Amato
Tuesday February 19 8:00am Angela Santaite Req The Family
Wednesday February 20
8:00am Mary Granquist Req Eddie Granquist
Thursday February 21 8:00am Elizabeth Mullane Req Tom & Anne
O’Sullivan Friday February 22
8:00am Christiana Deduvkaj (living)
Req Victoria Deduvkaj
Saturday February 23 8:00am Deacon Michael
Fitzgerald Req Fitzgerald Family
5:00pm Kenneth Simek Req Pat Simek
Sunday February 24 8:00am Gerry Devine Req Kearney Family
10:00am Bruce Trently Req Catherine Murphy
12:00pm Robert Hordern Req Deborah Norlander
PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday 17
8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee
Monday 18
Presidents’ Day
2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 4:30 pm Gym:St. Joseph Basketball -Jimmy Sepp
Tuesday 19
2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 4:30 pm Gym:St. Joseph Basketball -Jimmy Sepp
Wednesday 20
2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 4:30 pm Gym:St. Joseph Basketball -Jimmy Sepp 6:30 pm Caf: Girls Scouts -Troop 96683 6:30 pm Gym: School Basketball 7:00 pm CH: Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday 21
Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 4:30 pm Gym:St. Joseph Basketball -Jimmy Sepp
Friday 22
Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 4:30 pm Gym:St. Joseph Basketball -Jimmy Sepp 7:00 pm Ch:Spanish RICA - clase abierta -Que es la Curesma
Saturday 23
Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale 8:00 am Gym:Basketball Games 10:00 am ch: Reconciliation Meeting 10:00 am Rec Mtg Rm: Spanish Baptism Classes 10:00 am CAF: Reconciliation Prep 4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation
Sunday 24
Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale 10:00 am CH: Baptisms (0) 6:00 pm Caf: Confirmation Session
Sanctuary Lamp for the month of February 2019 In memory of
BenjaminYutan Requested by
Cabanero Family
Altar Wine for the month of February 2019 In memory of Edward Fuchs
Requested by
Fuchs Family
Altar Bread for the month of February 2019 In memory of
Deacon Michael Fitzgerald
Requested by Fitzgerald Family
Missalettes for the month of February 2019 In memory of Edward Fuchs Requested by
San George Family
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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org
To contact the Faith Formation office please call 201-343-4316 or drestjosephbogota@gmail.com
Upcoming Events Sunday, February 24th- Make up Faith Formation Ses-sion & Confirmation Session Tuesday, February 26th - Tuesday Faith Formation Ses-sion Sunday, March 3rd- Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, March 3rd- Eucharist Prep Wednesday March 6th Ash Wednesday Saturday March 9th 1st Reconciliation Service Tuesday, March 12th- Tuesday Faith Formation Session Sunday March 17th- Sunday Faith Formation Sunday March 17th- Teen Mass at 12:00pm Tuesday, March 19th- 5th & 7th Grade ACRE test Tuesday March 26th- Tuesday Faith Formation
Próximos eventos Domingo, 24 de febrero- Sesión de Formación de Fe & sesión de confirmación Martes, 26 de febrero - Martes Sesión de Formación de Fe Domingo, 3 de marzo- Liturgia infantil de la Palabra. Domingo, 3 de marzo- Preparación de la Eucaristía. Miércoles 6 de marzo miércoles de ceniza Sábado 9 de marzo 1º Servicio de Reconciliación Martes, 12 de marzo- Martes Sesión de Formación de Fe. Domingo 17 de marzo- Domingo de formación en la fe. Domingo 17 de marzo- Misa de adolescentes a las 12:00 pm Martes, 19 de marzo - 5º y 7º grado examen ACRE
During the February 24th and February 26th Class the Faith Formation Program will hand out 10 Faith Moving Forward Lawn Signs. Each student that receives a lawn sign is asked to place it on his/her lawn for one week during lent. On each Sunday during Lent the family that has the sign will be asked to place the sign at a neighbor or friends house that is just a bit closer to our church. This action will be repeated each Sunday so we can help our community move forward in faith. On the last Sunday of Lent each family that has the sign will be asked to move the lawn sign to the front lawn of St. Joseph Church. This will allow all to see how the fami-lies of St. Joseph have moved forward in faith and have come home to celebrate the love Jesus has for each and every one of us. I challenge everyone during Lent to move forward in faith by sharing the love that Jesus has for you with everyone you encounter! Spreading the Love of Christ is easy you just have to be willing to move forward in your faith!
Durante la clase del 24 de febrero y del 26 de febrero, el Programa de Formación en la Fe repartirá 10 Carteles de césped de Faith Moving Forward. A cada estudiante que recibe un letrero de césped se le pide que lo coloque en su césped durante una semana durante el tiempo prestado. Cada domingo durante la Cuaresma se le pedirá a la fa-milia que tiene el letrero que coloque el letrero en la casa de un vecino o amigo que esté un poco más cerca de nuestra iglesia. Esta acción se repetirá cada domingo para que podamos ayudar a nuestra comunidad a avanzar en la fe. En el último domingo de Cuaresma, a cada familia que tenga el letrero se le pedirá que mueva el letrero del césped al jardín delantero de la Iglesia de San José. Esto permitirá a todos ver cómo las familias de San José han avanzado en fe y han regresado a casa para celebrar el amor que Jesús tiene para todos y cada uno de nosotros.
Desafío a todos durante la Cuaresma para que avancen con fe al compartir el amor que Jesús tiene para ti con todos los que te encuentras. ¡Difundir el amor de Cristo es fácil, solo tienes que estar dispuesto a avanzar en tu fe!
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BLESSED When we think of the word “Beatitude” we think of today’s discourse from Luke’s Gospel, or the more familiar one from Matthew (which begins “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . ”). Actually, beatitudes occur throughout the prophets and Gospels. Today in Jeremiah (with an echo in the psalm) we hear, “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:7). Following his resurrection in John’s Gospel, Christ proclaims, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed” (John 20:29). The evangelists placed these sayings throughout the Gospels as short reminders about the characteristics that one will find in a follower of Christ, characteristics that will help spread the Good News in this life and lead to eternal blessings in the next. In Latin, the saints are called the Beati, the “Blessed,” for they are the ones who lived the “blessed” life as described by Jesus throughout the Gospels. How blest are we, when we also strive to make our own days a living beatitude!
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The one who trusts in the LORD is like a tree planted beside the waters (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Psalm — Blessed are they who hope in the Lord (Psalm 1). Second Reading — Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20). Gospel — Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, weeping. Woe to you who are rich, filled, laughing (Luke 6:17, 20-26).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Presidents’ Day Thursday: St. Peter Damian Friday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday Saturday: St. Polycarp
BIENAVENTURADOS O DICHOSOS Cuando pensamos en la palabra “bienaventuranza” pensamos en el discurso de hoy del Evangelio según Lu-cas, o en el más familiar según Mateo (que comienza “Dichosos lo que tienen espíritu de pobre . . .”). En reali-dad, las bienaventuranzas ocurren en los profetas y evange-lios. Hoy, en Jeremías (con un eco en el salmo) oímos: “Bendito el hombre que confía en el Señor” (Jeremías 17:7). Luego de su resurrección en el Evangelio de san Juan, Cristo proclama: “¡Dichosos los que creen sin haber visto!” (Juan 20:29). Los evangelistas colocaron estos di-chos por todos los evangelios como cortos recordatorios sobre las caracteríscas de quien sigue a Cristo, característi-cas que ayudarán a diseminar la Buena Nueva en esta vida y llevarnos a la dicha eterna en la próxima. En latín, los santos son llamados Beati o “Beatos” porque son aquellos que viven la vida “feliz” descrita por Jesús en los evange-lios. ¡Qué dichosos somos cuando nos esforzamos por hacer de nuestros días bienaventuranzas vivas!
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Bienaventurado es el que confía en el Señor (Jeremías 17:5-8). Salmo — Dichoso el hombre que confía en el Señor (Salmo 1). Segunda lectura — Cristo fue resucitado de entre los muertos, como primer fruto de los que duermen (1 Corintios 15:12, 16-20). Evangelio — Jesús predica: Felices cuando sufren a causa del Hijo del Hombre. Les espera una recompensa grande (Lucas 6:17, 20-26).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Sal 116 (115):12-15, 18-19; Mc 8:22-26 Jueves: Gn 9:1-13; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mc 8:27-33 Viernes: 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Sábado: Heb 11:1-7; Sal 145 (144):2-5, 10-11; Mc 9:2-13 Domingo: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lc 6:27-38
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Día de los Presidentes Jueves: San Pedro Damiano Viernes: La Cátedra de san Pedro; Nacimiento de Washington Sábado: San Policarpo
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ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open The Blessed Sacrament is
Exposed Daily Monday to Saturday
9-7pm
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En muchos santuarios de Latinoamérica y Europa se pueden encontrar diversas ofrendas que han deja-do los fieles a través de los siglos. Entre estas ofren-das es de particular relieve el exvoto. Exvoto (una frase en latín que se traduce “del voto”) es el regalo que se le presenta al santo o a la santa en reconoci-miento del favor recibido. Esto también se llama “manda”. Los exvotos o mandas toman varias formas desde pequeñas medallas en forma de la parte del cuerpo que fue sanado hasta pinturas del milagro concedido. El exvoto más antiguo en América es de una pintura mandada a hacer por Hernán Cortés en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Extremadura (España). Esta imagen reconocía el hecho de ser sal-vado del piquete de un alacrán mientras estaba en México. Lamentablemente esta pintura se extravió en el siglo XIX. En realidad el santo o la santa no necesita el ex-voto pero los creyentes sí. Estas mandas nos recuer-dan el poder de la intercesión divina en la vida humana. También nos invitan al agradecimiento de los favores que Dios nos hace. My great concern is not whether God is on our side;
my great concern is to be on God’s side. —Abraham Lincoln
God gave himself to
you.
Give yourself to
God.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In recent years, there has been remarkable pro-gress in drawing persons with disabilities into full celebration. Now it is generally accepted that worship places need accommodations such as ramps or eleva-tors, large-print materials for those who are sight-impaired, and perhaps even an assisted hearing system or signing in American Sign Language. American Sign Language is not merely English translated into movement, but a distinct language with its own gram-mar, syntax (word order), and vocabulary. For this reason, the American Catholic bishops have approved American Sign Language (ASL) as an official lan-guage of the liturgy. Celebrating liturgy in our own language (the ver-nacular) means that liturgy must be accessible to all languages and cultures. The fact that Mass is cele-brated this weekend in some places in total silence, but with the full participation of deaf people praising God in the movements of their hands, and sometimes even with a priest who is deaf, is nothing less than the Church being faithful to the image of Jesus, who made the deaf hear and the mute speak. Remember too that deafness is an invisible disability, and that there may well be people in your parish who are quietly yearning for Mass to be signed for them in ASL.
Saint Joseph’s HNS meets every 2nd Sunday of the month at 8:00 Mass and invites all church members to attend meetings immediately following Mass in the school cafeteria. Refreshments will be served!
COME AND JOIN US.
Page 7 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:
Pray for the Men and Women in Service to Our Country Please remember all those serving in the armed forces, especially:
Chris 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
Madeline Banks Brian Groff
Pat Gallagher John Hughes
Allen Lim Andrew Lauto
Lili Mani Cormac McAndrews
Margo Sprague Fran Vicente
Diane Zimmerman John Paul Zimmerman
Mark Zimmerman McKenna Rita Murray
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? Visita la oficina de la rectoría o llame al (En Inglés) 201-342-6300. Los nombres se mantendrán en tanto la anunciada y la lista de anuncios para dos (2) meses. 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 solicitar la visita de un sacerdote.
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.
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.
February 17, 2019
Sunday Total-$6530.00 Food Pantry:$48.00 Maintenance:$2013.00 Thank You so much for your contributions! God Bless you continuously.
Joan R. McDonnell February 18, 2000 Charles T. Bultman February 18, 2000 Antonio Gallo February 20, 2000 George W. Ripple February 22, 2000 David Cavalier February 24, 2000 Annette Giroux February 18, 2001 Lucy A. Kirby February 24, 2001 Edward J. Cassidy February 21, 2001 Noreen Larsen Shapiro February 18, 2002 Joan M. Tornetta February 24, 2002 L. Bonnie Redmond February 24, 2002 Mary Urban February 22, 2003 Anne C. Grece February 24, 2003 Grace M. Kelly February 23, 2005 Irene Elizabeth Deblon February 18, 2006 Patrick Kelly February 21, 2006 William Fekete February 18, 2007 Mary Ann Hickey February 21, 2009 Gregario Maldonado February 22, 2009 Dennis N. Kleinknecht February 19, 2012 Nancy J. Fastuca February 24, 2012 Patricia Farley February 24, 2012 Marie Fusco February 19, 2015 Edward A. Fuchs February 18, 2016 Maximina B. Averion February 21, 2017
PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR
Today’s Gospel from Luke is the Sermon on the Plain with the Beatitudes, what we usually think of as the Sermon on the Mount. It seems as though Jesus is congratulating those who would have been considered unfortunate, doesn’t it? The Beatitude statements overturn the concept of “fortunate” in Jesus’ time, naming those who are poor, hungry, mourning, or marginalized as those who should rejoice. Jesus continues with prophetic and startling “Woe to you!” statements, directed to those usually thought of as blessed. Heavenly reward is not a privilege of the rich and comfortable but a blessing for all who trust in God, whose reward will be great in heaven. This Sunday, the scriptures remind us that we are blessed and beloved, especially when we have difficulties and don’t feel especially blessed. Jesus reminds us that God blesses us in our trials, so we should trust in the saving power of God. We are “raised from the dead” each time we arise from our hardships. The ultimate proof of all of this is our new life in Christ, who died so that we could be free of sin, and was raised from the dead so that we might all have new life! How incredible is that? A new life, in which hopelessness and sadness are transformed into joy and relief?
El Evangelio de Lucas para hoy es el sermón en el llano donde predicó las Bienaventuranzas, lo que comúnmente pensamos como el Sermón de la Montaña. Parece como si Jesús estuviera feli-citando a quienes se les ha considerado los me-nos afortunados, ¿cierto? Las afirmaciones de las Bienaventuranzas anulan el concepto de “afortunado” en el tiempo de Jesús, nombrando a quienes son pobres, sufren hambruna, lloran o están marginados como aquellos que deben alegrarse. Jesús continua con una afirmación sorprendente y profética “¡Ay de ustedes!”, dirigidas a aque-llos que por lo general pensamos están bendeci-dos. La recompensa celestial no es un privilegio de los ricos y acomodados sino una bendición para todos los que confían en Dios, cuya re-compensa será grande en el cielo. Este domingo, las Escrituras nos recuerdan que somos bendecidos y amados, especialmente cuando tenemos dificultades y no nos sentimos especialmente bendecidos. Jesús nos recuerda que Dios nos bendice en nuestras pruebas, por lo que debemos confiar en el poder salvador de Dios. Somos "resucitados de entre los muertos" cada vez que nos levantamos de nuestras difi-cultades. La prueba definitiva de todo esto es nuestra nueva vida en Cristo, que murió para que pudiéramos estar libres del pecado, y que resucitara de entre los muertos para que todos podamos tener una nueva vida! ¿Qué tan increí-ble es eso? ¿Una nueva vida, en la que la deses-peranza y la tristeza se transforman en alegría y alivio?
Equal Exchange Coffee
This weekend, we are selling Equal Exchange coffee and tea in the cafeteria after each Mass. Your purchases help to support small farmers in Central America, Africa, and
Asia, who are guaranteed a fair price to help them support their families. Please join Public Discipleship at St. Jo-
seph’s by buying your coffee and tea here. Coffee lovers have affirmed hundreds of times that this is good cof-
fee. And – great chocolate is also available.
The eighth-grade class of St. Joseph Academy will present the eight annual Sherlock Holmes “Who Dun It” Mystery Dinner Theater in the school gymnasium on Thursday, March 16 beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s show is “Sherlock Holmes and the Ring of Terror.” A past dinner and dessert will be served at 6 p.m. and the show will begin
at 7 p.m. A tricky tray will be conducted between the acts. Tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for children 9-to-17. A babysitting service will be available for children. Proceeds from the play will benefit the eighth-grade class and the Academy. For tickets call, (201) 487-8641.
DO YOU GRIEVE THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE? St. Leo’s Parish will begin their spring Bereavement Support Group on Tuesday, March 5th, at St. Leo’s Downstairs Meeting Room located in the Rec-tory at 324 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ. It will com-mence at 6:30 p.m. and conclude around 8:00 p.m. It will consist of approximately eight weekly sessions. Many people have benefited from the kind of mu-tual support a Bereavement Group can offer. Nothing can ever replace a loved one, but together, in an atmosphere of love and understanding, we hope to provide some help in coping with the grief that death brings. The ministry is open to all. Please advise any members of your family and/or friends that we welcome them with compassionate arms. If you are interested in registering or would like more information, please call the St. Leo’s Rectory for fur-ther details at 201-796-3521.
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