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ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD, BOGOTA NJ 07603 Rectory Office 201-342-6300 Fax: 201-883-9392 [email protected] St. Joseph Academy 201-487-8641 Fax: 201-487-7405 [email protected] Faith Formation/REC 201-343-4316 Fax: 201-883-9392 [email protected] 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 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018 Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org

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ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD,

BOGOTA NJ 07603

Rectory Office 201-342-6300

Fax: 201-883-9392 [email protected]

St. Joseph Academy 201-487-8641

Fax: 201-487-7405 [email protected]

Faith Formation/REC 201-343-4316

Fax: 201-883-9392 [email protected]

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

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018

Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org

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Page 2 ____________________ September 16, 2018

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.……...…[email protected] Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Diaz……....……[email protected] Deacon Kevin Regan……………………[email protected] Principal, Saint Joseph Academy Ms. Stella Scarano…...….…[email protected] Administrative Assistant, Saint Joseph Academy Mrs. Sandra Angeli……..…[email protected] Pastoral Director, Faith Formation Mrs. Darlene Wade……[email protected] [email protected] Protecting God’s Children Mrs. Diane Maglione………[email protected] Director of Music Mr. Michael Chladil……[email protected] Business Administrator of Finance Mrs. Wanda Uceta…………[email protected] Administrative Assistant, [email protected] Sr. Elaine Sullivan, FSP………[email protected]

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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September 16, 2018 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 16

7:00 am School: Classrooms 7:00 am gym 7:00 am Caf: Faith Formation 8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee

Monday 17

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 7:00 pm Caf: Spanish Prayer Group

Tuesday 18

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 7:00 pm Rec Conf: Prayer In life Work Shop

Wednesday 19 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

6:30 pm Gym: School Basketball

Thursday 20 Parish Festival

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only Friday 21 Parish Festival

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 7:00 pm Rec Conf: Spanish RICA

Saturday 22 Parish Festival

2:00 pm Ch: Baptism - Rogelio Morales 4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation 5:00 pm CH: Baptism (0)

Sunday 23

Parish Festival

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday September 15

5:00pm Juan & Zoila Arismendiz

Req Elizabeth Martins

Sunday September 16

8:00am Maria Rose Cascetta Req Fessel Family

10:00am Leo Markevitch Req Marguerite

12:00pm Antonietta Bruno Req The Family

Monday September 17

8:00am Ann Amen Req Carroll Anne Grece

Tuesday September 18

8:00am Richard Kunath Req Ceil Kunath

Wednesday September 19

8:00am Darlene Zamora Req Deborah Norlander

Thursday September 20

8:00am Jerome Fowler Req Quinn Family

Friday September 21

8:00am Luigi Deduvkaj (living)

Req Victoria Deduvkaj

Saturday September 22

8:00am William Clark Req Gibney Family

5:00pm Mary Devins Req Sheridan Family

September 23

8:00am Mary Devins Req Annie Genovese

10:00am Sofia Ugarte & sons Req Fe Ugarte

12:00pm Catherine Kerkowski Req Teresa McCue & Family

Sunday

Missalettes for the month of September 2018 In memory of

Florence Buckley Requested by

Physical Therapy Holy Name Hospital

Sunday Total-$6423.00 Assumption:$25.00 Food Pantry-$23.00 Maintenance: $ Tuiton Angel:$40.00 Light in Darkness Thank You so much for your contributions God Bless you continuously.

Altar Wine for the month of September 2018

In memory of Patrick & Andrew Hennessy

Requested by Hennessy Family

Altar Bread for 2nd 1/2 month of September 2018 In memory of

Rosario, Josephine, Thomas & Sabina Cawley

Requested by Mary Mussomeli

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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 [email protected] This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. This is a day when we take a moment and thank the volunteers who share their faith with the young people in our parish. A day when we will pray to God and ask that he continues to bless the many people who spend countless hours planning and preparing lessons so that our children can grow in their faith. The St. Joseph Faith Formation Fam-ily thanks all of you! We appreciate your faith, support and dedication to our children!

Este fin de semana celebramos el Domingo Catequista. Este es un día en el que tomamos un mo-mento y agradecemos a los voluntarios que comparten su fe con los jóvenes de nuestra parroquia. Un día en que le rezaremos a Dios y le pediremos que continúe bendiciendo a las muchas personas que pasan incontables horas planificando y preparando lecciones para que nuestros hijos puedan cre-cer en su fe. ¡La Familia de Formación de Fe de San José les agradece a todos! Agradecemos su fe, apoyo y dedicación a nuestros niños.

Make sure you visit the “ Kids Corner” at St. Joseph’s Festival! There will be homemade carnival games, face painting, and prizes! If you would like to volunteer to help with the games or face paint-ing at the“Kids Corner” please contact Gabby Wade at [email protected] . ¡Asegúrese de visitar el "Rincón de los Niños" en el Festival de San José! ¡Habrá juegos de carnaval caseros, pintura de caras y premios! Si desea ser voluntario para ayudar con los juegos o la pintura fa-cial en el " Rincon de los niños", póngase en contacto con Gabby Wade en [email protected]

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September 16, 2018 Page 5ESCUCHANDO Y RESPONDIENDO

En las lecturas de hoy se entrecruzan tres temas: escu-char a Dios, la fe vs. las buenas obras y perder nuestra vida para poder salvarla. ¿De qué manera están relaciona-dos estos temas? En Isaías, el Siervo Sufriente padece muchos disgus-tos y burlas, pero puede soportarlos porque ha escuchado los mensajes de Dios día tras día. El salmo nos dice que Dios también escucha. Dios escucha nuestras súplicas y siempre está dispuesto a salvarnos. Cuando nuestra fe se profundiza, también se profundiza nuestro deseo de hacer obras de justicia y caridad que fortalecen el Reino de Dios. Dios guía nuestras acciones de maneras que muchas veces no podemos ver y no siempre vemos los resultados. Se nos llama en fe a confiar en que lo que hacemos es su-ficiente y que nuestra disposición a escuchar los mensajes de Dios nos guiará por el camino correcto.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — En la tribulación el Señor Yavé me ha abierto los oídos para que yo escuche. (Isaías 50:5-9a). Salmo — Caminaré en presencia del Señor, en el país de la vida (Salmo 116 [115]). Segunda lectura — Demuestra tu fe por las buenas obras que produces (Santiago 2:14-18). Evangelio — Después que Pedro profesó que Jesús es el Mesías, Jesús lo reprendió por tratar equivocadamente de apartar a Jesús de su misión. (Marcos 8:27-35).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Sal 40 (39):7-10, 17; Lc 7:1-10 Martes: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Sal 100 (99):1-5; Lc 7:11-17 Miércoles: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Sal 33 (32):2-5, 12, 22; Lc 7:31-35 Jueves: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Sal 118 (117):1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lc 7:36-50 Viernes: Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Sábado: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Sal 56 (55):10c-14; Lc 8:4-15 Domingo: Sab 2:12, 17-20; Sal 54 (53):3-8; Sant 3:16 — 4:3; Mc 9:30-37

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Domingo Catequético Lunes: San Roberto Belarmino; Yom Kipur (festividad judía conocida como Día del Perdón) comienza a la puesta del sol Miércoles: San Jenaro Jueves: Santos Andrés Kim Taegŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang y compañeros Viernes: San Mateo Sábado: Santa María Virgen

LISTENING AND RESPONDING There are three interwoven themes in today’s read-ings: listening to God, faith vs. good works, and losing our life in order to find it. How are they related? The Suffering Servant of Isaiah undergoes much dis-tress and ridicule, but is able to bear it because he has listened to the promptings of God day after day. The psalm tells us that God listens, too. God hears our prayers for help and is always ready to save us. As our faith deepens, so does our desire to do the works of jus-tice and charity that build up the reign of God. God di-rects our actions in ways we often cannot see, and we don’t always see the results. We are called upon in faith to trust that what we do is enough, and that willingness to listen to God’s promptings will lead us in the right way.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm — I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading — Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel — Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:27-35).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30-37

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Robert Bellarmine; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Januarius Thursday: Ss. Andrew Kim Taegŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions Friday: St. Matthew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

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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 a food

pantry volunteer will pick it up.

Hospital Visits We want to remind you that if you or a member of your family is in the hospital and would like a visit,

please call the rectory. Due to 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 le 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

A NOTE ABOUT PARKING IN OUR CHURCH LOT... The Saint Joseph Church parking lot is only to be used for those who are visiting the church and/or the school. When parking in the Church parking lot, please be considerate of others when parking. A parishioner could not access her car due to another car being parked too close.

There is NO overnight parking permitted in the Saint Joseph parking lot.

Any cars parked on church property unlawfully may be towed

A NOTE FROM THE PARISH OFFICE: If you have moved or changed your phone number since registering with our parish, please let the rectory know so we can keep accurate records and get in touch with you when needed. Also, if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please call the rectory. Our number is 201-342-6300.

ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open The Blessed Sacrament is

Exposed Daily Monday to Saturday

9-7pm

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Este año hemos estado reflexionando sobre algunas tradiciones latinoamericanas de nuestra fe. Creo que sería bueno reflexionar también sobre lo que es la Tradición y lo que son las tradiciones. En muchas ocasiones durante mi formación religiosa mis maestros me advertían de no confundir la Tradición en mayúscula con la tradición en minúscula. “¿Cuál es la diferencia?”, preguntaba. Y de seguro algunos de ustedes se lo estarán preguntando también. Según el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica (CIC 75‑83) los Apóstoles transmitieron el Evangelio de Jesucristo de ma-nera escrita y de manera oral. El Evangelio escrito nos ha llegado en forma del Nuevo Testamento, en especial por los cuatro evangelios. El Evangelio oral nos ha llegado por lo que llamamos la Tradición; ésta nos llega por la predicación, la vida y el ejemplo de los Apóstoles. De esta Tradición o Evangelio oral nacen tradiciones teológicas, disciplinares, litúrgicas o devocionales para diversas escuelas espirituales o grupos étnicos y naciona-les. Estas tradiciones necesitan medirse con la gran Tradi-ción evangélica y sólo aquellas que animan a los fieles a vivir más de cerca el Evangelio deben ser promovidas. It is impossible for the Church to remain on its feet if it doesn’t get on its knees. ~Anonymous

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In this country, we don’t name our churches “The Fourth Avenue Catholic Church,” but rather seek a patron saint or mystery of faith. We inherit this tradition from an old Roman custom via medieval England. Interestingly, that has not been the practice elsewhere, and parishes abroad often do carry just the name of the neighborhood. In Ireland, the Roman (English) practices didn’t take hold, and so churches are known simply by the street they are on, or by a nickname. Saint Francis of Assisi in Dub-lin is often called “Adam and Eve” after a pub in the same street. The pub sign is an interesting carving of our first parents, so they become patrons by default. Increasingly in the United States, we are seeing a fa-miliar European pattern emerge when a few churches, each bearing the name of a patron saint or mystery, are gathered into one parish that bears a different name. Thus, we might hear of a parish of “Midvalley City” comprised of Saint Mary, Saint Francis, and Saint Ursula churches. Once a church has been consecrated, its name may not normally be changed. Therefore, when parishes are merged, a new name is given to the parish, which may or may not be that of a heavenly patron, but the church buildings retain their names. In the process, we have lost sight of some worthy patrons of old, but have also seen new parishes open dedicated to twentieth-century saints like Edith Stein, Katharine Drexel, and Mother Teresa.

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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:

Julia Acevedo September 17, 1999 Jacqueline Acevedo September 17, 1999 Erik G. Kirschbaum September 20, 1999 Frederick J. Cianfrone September 21, 2000 Salvatore Juliano September 18, 2003 Kathy A. DeLeonard September 21, 2003 Linda S. Pelayo September 18, 2004 Mary Riti September 20, 2004 Leo Markevitch September 18, 2010 Leticia Villaruel September 20, 2010 Louise Bavoso September 21, 2010 Kathleen F. Clark September 21. 2011 Mary Mulqueen September 19, 2012 Francis P. Trently September 23, 2012 Patrick Dwyer September 2013 Deacon Walter F. Lynn September 17, 2013 Anna M. Vogedes September 23, 2014 Antonietta Bruno September 19, 2016 Albertine McGill September 21, 2016 Jane B. Aldredge September 17, 2016 Anna “Nancy” Turner September 16, 2003 Joseph Anthony Stawicki September 16, 1996 Martin D. Curley September 16, 1998 Deacon Walter F. Lynn September 17, 2013 Elvira Miyamoto September 16, 2017

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

Lucia Almonte Robert Carnevale

Walter Croft Sofia Curran

Gene O'Connor Brian Degroff

Leonarda Fedele Charles Fogrty

Rose Fiske Pat Gallagher Ed Giannella

John Hughes Denise Krulish Mat Kronyak

Allen Lim Gerry Supple

Margo Sprague Dean Gustavo Ramirez

Fran Vicente Diane Zimmerman

John Paul Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman

If you, or someone in your family, would benefit from the prayers of the parish-

ioners 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.

September 16, 2018

COME, LET US SING JOYFULLY BEFORE THE LORD The Adult Choir of St. Joseph Church (open to interested singers high-school age or older) will rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm in the Church, beginning on Wednesday, September 5th. 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. If you would like to sing with us or share your talents as instrumentalist, please see Michael Chladil after any of the weekend Masses or email him at

[email protected]

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PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR

Sometimes we think the argument of faith vs. works started with the Reformation. but the second reading shows that it was already being debated in New Testament times. The simplified version of the debate has the Reformers saying that faith alone is all we need to be saved, while the Catholic side says we have to do good to be saved. Actually, they are both right. The idea of works being necessary for salvation probably goes back to the Old Covenant emphasis on the law and the commandments. The Jews believed that keeping the law showed their holiness. They avoided anything or anyone that was unclean. They believed that their religious practices set them apart from the pagans around them. Then Jesus came to show that only God is Holy. Our holiness comes from loving God and loving Others. Because Jesus is the Son of God, he is the best way to know God. So believing in Jesus is not just believing that he exists, (like those who believe in Santa Claus or UFO’s.) It means we believe in love, the love Jesus showed by his life and death. We believe in a Person who loves us and showed us that God is not our boss or judge; he is our Father. He gives us life and protects us; he supports us and also lets us learn from our mistakes. Then he forgives us, showing that he loves us even when we turn away from him. So if we truly believe in Jesus we believe in what he said and did. We follow his commandment of love, not because we want to avoid evil, but because we love him so much we want to be just like him. We help others, not to make us look good, but to show them how good God is. So you cannot truly believe in Jesus without wanting to help others to know and love him too. Jesus’ way of saying that in today’s gospel was to take up our cross and follow him. That is truly a work of faith.

A veces creemos que el argumento de la fe vs. obras comenzó con la reforma. pero la segunda lectura muestra que ya estaba siendo debatido en el Nuevo Testamento La versión simplificada del debate tiene los reformadores diciendo que solo la fe es todo lo que necesitamos para ser salvados, mientras que el lado católico dice tenemos que hacer el bien para ser salvados. En realidad, son ambos derechos. La idea de que las obras sean necesarias para la salvación probablemente se remonta al énfasis del Antiguo Pacto en la ley y los mandamientos. Los judíos creían que mantener la ley mostraba su santidad. Evitaban todo o cualquier cosa que estuviera impura. Creían que sus prácticas religiosas los diferenciaban de los paganos que los rodeaban. Entonces Jesús vino a mostrar que solo Dios es Santo. Nuestra santidad viene de amar a Dios y amar a los demás. Debido a que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios, él es la mejor manera de conocer a Dios. Así que creer en Jesús no es solo creer que él existe, (como aquellos que creen en Santa Claus u UFO’s). Significa que creemos en el amor, el amor que Jesús mostró por su vida y muerte. Creemos en una persona que nos ama y nos mostró que Dios no es nuestro jefe o juez; él es nuestro padre Él nos da vida y nos protege; él nos apoya y también nos permite aprender de nuestros errores. Luego nos perdona, demostrando que nos ama incluso cuando nos alejamos de él. Entonces, si realmente creemos en Jesús, creemos en lo que dijo e hizo. Seguimos su mandamiento de amor, no porque queremos evitar el mal, sino porque lo amamos tanto que queremos ser como él. Ayudamos a los demás, no para que nos veamos bien, sino para mostrarles lo bueno que es Dios. Entonces, no puedes creer realmente en Jesús sin querer ayudar a otros a conocerlo y amarlo también. La manera de Jesús de decir que en el evangelio de hoy era tomar nuestra cruz y seguirlo. Esa es realmente una obra de fe.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo

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Bergen Catholic will host its first Open House on Sun-day September 16th from 1pm-3pm. Registration can be found on www.bergencatholic.org/admissions. If you have questions please email Matt Rosa, Director of Admissions, at [email protected].

Academy of the Holy Angels Fall Open House

Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 1-4pm. A formal presentation will begin at 2:30pm. Register online at www.holyangels.org/admissions

OPEN HOUSE:

On Sunday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.,

Saint Joseph Regional H.S., Montvale, NJ will be hosting an Open House for prospective students (6th, 7th and 8th grade boys) and their families to gain more in-formation concerning St. Joseph Regional, its programs & the people who make up the SJR community. SJR students will provide tours (beginning at 11:15 a.m. & 12:15 pm) and guests will have the opportunity to speak with SJR fac-ulty, administrators & parents. For more information & directions please call the school at 201-391-3300 or regis-ter at www.sjrnj.org

PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOPS BY IGNACIO LARRAÑAGA EVERYONE IS WELCOME !!!!!!

PLW are a new form of Evangelization with greater positive vision of Jesus. It is emphasis, on love transforming power ,rather than fear or punishment. Our mission is to im-plant the living God in people’s hearts. Step by step through-out prayer activity- and applying to everyday life, we see the wonders of God,s power.

Beginning :Opening Session, Tuesday September 11 at 7.pm at the rectory of . St Joseph’s church

Info: Elsa Marin 201- 414-3345 email :[email protected]

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.

Concert @ Holy Trinity Church

34 Maple Ave, Hackensack, 07601 National Catholic recording artist Paul Koleske will pre-sent a concert comprised of his contemporary Christian music on Sept 30 at 4 PM in the church. For additional

information go to www.paulkoleske.com.

Open House at Saint Peter’s Prep Saint Peter’s Preparatory School will be holding its 2018 Fall Open House on Sunday, October 14, from 1:00 – 4:00 at the school’s campus in historic downtown Jersey City. Faculty and staff as well as coaches, students and parents, will be present to answer questions about the school, and tours of the campus will be provided. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s Prep is an independent, college preparatory school for boys and it remains New Jersey’s only Jesuit high school. For more information, please call 201-547-6389.

THE FUTURE IS HERS! Join us on SUNDAY, September 23, 2018 @ 1:00pm as Mother Seton Regional High School hosts its FALL OPEN HOUSE. 1 Valley Road, Clark, NJ 07066

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