Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

*MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY DAY—

Mary, Mother of God JANUARY 1 —(p. 2)

*Volunteer to Help at

WALK-IN DINNER—JAN. 8 (See p. 4)

PASTOR: Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Roy Regaspi Rev. Anthony Di Stefano

DEACON: GeorgeMontalvo

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30am, 9 am,

10:30 am, 12 noon

DAILY Weekdays 7:00 am

& 8:30 am Saturday 8:30 am

HOLY DAYS as announced

Miraculous Medal Novena

Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary’s Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration First Wed. of Month

9 am—5 pm in Mary’s Chapel

SACRAMENTS

Confession: Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Baptism Contact the Parish Office

Marriage Arrangements should be made

with a priest at least one year in advance.

Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA Contact Parish Office

PARISH REGISTRATION Contact Parish Office

Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website

Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org Fax #: 201-261-0369

sjcnj.org

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

Saint Joseph School

the greenhouse PreK

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

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph ~ December 30, 2018 Oradell/New Milford, NJ

Office Hours: (Parish) Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; (Rel. Ed.) Mon.-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm (Also by appointment.)

Parents are therir children’s first instructors in the Faith. Stained glass window of the Holy Famiy located in our new parish “Retreat House”

(formerly the Brothers’ Residence and before that a convent for our teaching Sisters,) Photo by Ellen Solinas

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Sunday, January 13, 2019 @ 3:00 PM

SOLEMNITY OF THE

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,

MOTHER OF GOD

—JANUARY 1 A HOLY DAY

OF OBLIGATION

Masses for the holy day

will be celebrated:

Monday, December 31

at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, January 1

at 7:30 am 9:00 am

10:30 am 12:00 noon

SPEND AN “AFTERNOON

OF CHRISTMAS JOY” WITH US

—JANUARY 13 The Christmas season

doesn’t officially end until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 13. Come join us for “An Afternoon of Christmas Joy” on that very day! The members of our parish music ministry will be showcasing their talents when they perform selections from a variety of styles of Christmas music, including traditional, religious, contemporary and popular. Be sure to keep Sunday, January 13 at 3:00pm open (and invite your family and friends too!) so that you can come and enjoy some wonderful music in our church. We’ll help you bring the bright spirit of Christmas right into the dark days of winter!

A VERY SPECIAL EVENT —JANUARY 23

In anticipation of the Feast of the Presentation

of the Lord, come join us for a

Presentation and Reflection

with Father Anthony

“PRAYING WITH ICONS” How the artwork of icons

reveals the spiritual beauty of the teachings of God

and of our faith

Wednesday, January 23 at 7:30 PM Parish Retreat House Gathering Room

(enter from church parking lot on Grand St.)

Enjoy fellowship over coffee and refreshments afterwards. Everyone is invited!

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD—JANUARY 1

This solemnity is a rather recent addition to the cycle of seasons, Sundays, and feasts in our liturgical year. We have Pope Paul VI to thank for the 1974 enshrining of the devotion to Mary into our calendar on January 1. It is also a day in our calendar as a World Day for Peace.

Let us pray…

God of heaven and earth, you came to us and took our earthly flesh through the gift of Mary's yes. She is our Mother in faith, as she is your earthly mother.

We are thankful beyond our ability to thank you for the gift of her Son as our brother and savior. Through her self-giving, we have been reconciled to you.

Bless us as we begin this New Year and endow us with the desire and Ability to create a world of peace.

We ask all this, through the intercession of Mary to you, one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH ~ DECEMBER 30, 2018

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

2018 is about to end, taking with it the following events, many of them, unfortunately, regrettable.

Acts of Violence

At the Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul Afghanistan, gunmen killed 19, 14 of them foreigners, hurling 3 or 4 of them from upper-floor rooms. U. S. General John Votel commented: “As we have always said, this is a challenging security environment.”

In a follow-up report on the Nigerian girls of Chibok who were captured in 2014: Of the 276 who were kidnapped, half have escaped or have been rescued, 13 or more are dead and 112 are missing. Boko Haram rebels still hold thousands of children. Some, mostly girls, have been forced to participate in bombings.

At Parkland High School in Broward County, Florida, Nikolaus Cruz, 19, killed 17 and wounded many more in a shooting attack. Worried citizens had previously reported him to federal authorities, who failed to follow up.

In Surabaya, Indonesia, 7 were killed and dozens injured in coordinated bombings (by members of a single family loyal to ISIS) of 3 Christian churches, including a Catholic one. Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country, has 25 million Christians, 10% of the nation’s population.

An attack on Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue killed 11 and wounded 6, including 4 police. The shooter, Robert Bowers, 46, was wounded and arrested.

ISIS gunmen killed 7 Coptic Orthodox Christian pilgrims in Egypt, near where they killed 28 last year.

Scandals:

Dr. Larry Nasser of Michigan State University, longtime team doctor for the U. S. women’s gymnastic team, was sentenced to 175 years in jail for molesting more than 150 girls. The fall-out cost the university’s president and athletic director their jobs.

(continued above)

Entertainment moguls Harvey Weinstein and Les Moonves (both of whom saw to the production of programs insulting to Catholics), comedian and TV star Bill Cosby, and gambling impresario Steve Wynn were all involved in widely publicized incidents of sexual misbehavior, in most cases involving a large number of abused women.

Other Happenings:

Pope Francis agreed to accept 7 Chinese-government-appointed bishops in an effort to expand the Church’s growth in China. This followed an earlier precedent in the USSR. Previous bishops who were loyal to the Vatican will have to step aside to make way for the new ones. The Pope does have veto power over government nominees.

The New England Confectionary Company announced that it was discontinuing the production of its chalk-like Necco Wafers, which it had been making since 1847. I won’t miss the licorice-flavored ones at all—and even the other flavors, probably .

12 teens and their coach were rescued from being trapped in a Thailand cave after a two-week ordeal. The rescue was a complicated drama, made all the more intense by looming monsoon rains. A Thai navy SEAL died assisting in the rescue.

Uri Rafaeli, an 83-year-old great-grandfather, had his house seized by Oakland County, Michigan, for inadvertent non-payment of property taxes amounting to $8.41. The state’s Appeals Court has upheld the confiscation. Things got to this point after Rafaeli tried to pay a $496 tax bill he had overlooked, but neglected to include the $8.41 interest charge he had incurred. Mr. Rafaeli has said that he will ask the U. S. Supreme Court to hear his case.

Msgr. David Hubba

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

ARE YOU HOMEBOUND? WOULD YOU LIKE

TO RECEIVE COMMUNION? OR HAVE A VISIT FROM A PRIEST?

If you or someone you know is homebound and would like to have a visit from a priest and/or receive Communion, please call the Rectory/Parish Office at 201-261-0148 and ask to speak to Fr. Anthony.

ARE YOU A LITURGICAL MINISTER ABLE TO BRING COMMUNION

TO THE HOMEBOUND? Please call the Rectory/Parish Office and let us know if you already are or would like to be part of this beautiful ministry.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENAS POSTPONED

There will be NO Miraculous Medal Novena on Monday, December 24 because of Christmas Eve, and no Novena on Monday, December 31 because of the Vigil

Mass for the holy day —Mary Mother of God. The faithful are encouraged to say the Novena prayers at home. The weekly Miraculous Medal Novena at Saint Joseph Church will resume on Monday, January 7 at 7:00 pm.

See our bulletin in full color

on our website: sjcnj.org

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE —JANUARY 13

All are welcome to join us for a continental breakfast after each Mass on Sunday, January 13 in the Saint Joseph Retreat House on Grand Street behind the church. (Entrance faces the church parking lot.)

Learn about how the K of C supports the Church and the community and how you can support the K of C. Our members will be standing by to answer any of your questions.

Can’t come? Joining the Knights of Columbus can now be done from the comfort of your computer. To sign up online, go to: njkofc.org/join-us and scroll down and click on “How to Join.”

WALK-IN DINNER PROGRAM —JANUARY 8

“I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me drink…” Matt. 25:35

YOU CAN VOLUNTEER On Tuesday, January 8, Saint Joseph’s Social Concerns Committee will be preparing and serving a hot dinner for approximately 140 people in need at the Bergen County Housing, Health & Human Services Shelter on River St. in Hackensack. If you would like to be a part of this, by helping to prepare and/or serve the dinner please call 201-265-5823. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the cost, it will certainly be appreciated! God richly blesses us through the people we serve. To make a donation, please make the check payable to St. Joseph Church and mark it for the "Walk-in Dinner Program.” Please drop it off or mail it to the Rectory/Parish Office at 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646. Thank you very much! God bless you!

SOCIAL CONCERNS MEETING —JANUARY 10

Saint Joseph’s Social Concerns Committee will be having their first meeting of the New

Year on Thursday, January 10 at 7:30pm in the Saint Joseph Retreat House. We would love you to join us! For further information please call 201-265-5823.

MASS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY ALCOHOLISM —JANUARY 19

A special mass and a support group meeting for all who are affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at The Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, NJ on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 12:00 noon. Mass is offered for those directly affected as well as anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For information please call 201-768-7565.

SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING —JANUARY 8

Saint Joseph’s Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, January 8 from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to join

us in making shawls…or bring your current yarn project and spend a relaxing afternoon with us. Our ministry has shawls available for those experiencing illness, confinement, bereavement, or other situations. For further information, please contact

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Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

Monday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Tuesday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm

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 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” During this season of giving, let us remember the most important gift we have received—being children of God. As God’s children, it’s important that we express our love for others as well. Tell your spouse, children and other family members and friends that you love

PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember all those who are ill:

Joe Quinn, Barbara Piersa, Veronica Ocello. Billy Wallace, Carmen Jimenez, Baby Casey Risola, Paulie Resinger,

Tom Burke, Veronica Ocello, Phil Dennehy, Kierra Duncan

Let us remember all those who have recently died: Ellen Boyle, Keith Petrizzi, George McGovern

Let us remember those serving in the military.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread & wine for the week of December 30, 2018

is offered in loving memory of Connor Walsh

as requested by his parents Alice & Bill Walsh

HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH ~ DECEMBER 30, 2018

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mrs. Teresa Glenn Dir. of Religious Education ……….Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator …………..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn Facilities Director ………………….....Mr. Tom Meli Business Manager ……………….…. .Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Parish Secretary ……………………....Mrs. Geraldine Carolan

Principal of Saint Joseph School…Dr. Paula Valenti Dir. of Comm./ Bulletin Editor…...Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Dec. 16, 2018 Dec. 17, 2017 Basket $8,161 $8,077 Electronic Giving $3,766* $4,175 Total Sunday Collection $11,927 $12,252

*Electronic contributions are received on a monthly basis. In our bulletin report, they are divided by the number of weeks in the month (five in December 2018).

IT’S NOT TOO LATE It’s not too late to include Saint Joseph Parish on your gift list. Our parish depends upon your financial support, especially at this time of year, to help fund its many ministries and to meet its larger expenses. Your gift to Saint Joseph’s Christmas Collection may be made up to and including January 13, the last day of the Christmas Season. Please memo your check or offering envelope “CHRISTMAS COLLECTION.”

The RECTORY/PARISH OFFICE will be CLOSED on:

Monday, December 31 & Tuesday, January 1

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL IS CLOSED for Christmas Break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2.

December 29, 2018 Edgardo Acosta

December 30, 2018 People of the Parish Ann Ryan Teresita & Nicolasa Tumang Anthony D’Errico Courtney Jensen

December 31, 2018 Maureen Kirwan William James Sweeney (31st Anniversary Remembrance)

January 1, 2019 Mary, the Holy Mother of God People of the Parish Amelia & Christian Talarico (Birthday—Living) Edward Kirk William J. Sweeney

January 2, 2019 Joseph Jannicelli, Jr. Michael Nugent

January 3, 2019 Frank Zillito Kip De Boer

January 4, 2019 Joseph Jannicelli Daisy Tejera (Birthday—Living)

January 5, 2019 Connor Walsh (2nd Anniversary) Frank Zillito

January 6, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord

People of the Parish Joseph A. Jannicelli, Jr. Frank Zillito David Dinallo Victoriano Posadas

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES: CHURCH: sjcnj.org

SCHOOL: sjsusa.org RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org

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Come visit our EVENING

OPEN HOUSE —JANUARY 9

Anytime between 7:00—9:00 pm (no appointment necessary)

Saint Joseph School serves students from Preschool (ages 3-4) to 8th Grade.

Visit our website at sjsusa.org or call 201-261-2388 for more information.

Saint Joseph School—where strong academic outcomes are fostered with a commitment to Catholic values

YOUR GENTLY-USED CLOTHING CAN KEEP SOMEONE WARM THIS WINTER

Our Donation Bin is located in the Rectory/Parish Office parking lot on Harrison Street.

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