Oradell/New Milford, NJ

Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

*GIVING TREE GIFTS DUE ON DEC. 11

*2018 CALENDARS AVAILABLE TODAY

*JOB OPENINGS AT SJS (PAGE 4 )

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi

Deacon G. Montalvo

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 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 Wednesday 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.

Office Hours: Parish Office—Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; Rel. Ed.—Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm; closed Fri.; also by app’t.

Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office.

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Contact Parish Office.

PARISH REGISTRATION

Contact Parish Office.

Eternal rest grant unto their souls, O Lord. May they rest in peace.

JOIN US TO SAY GOODBYE TO FR. ANDREW

AFTER ALL MASSES TODAY!

Stop by the lower church after ALL Masses for a chance to thank Fr. Andrew Park for his service to Saint Joseph, to wish him well in his new parish (The Church of the Korean Martyrs in Saddle Brook), and to enjoy some fellowship and refreshments.

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 relgioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org

Saint Joseph School

the greenhouse (PreK)

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

Second Sunday of Advent ~ December 10, 2017

Communal Advent

PENANCE SERVICE at Saint Joseph Church

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11

at 7:30 pm (See p. 3 “From Pastor’s Desk”)

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THANK YOU FROM NEW HOPE FOR CHILDREN

Many thanks to all who participated in our "Relax and Unwind Friday" fundraiser for New Hope for

Children. It was a delightful evening of friendship, music and song spent in the warmth of our Parish Life Center and surrounded by the magnificent sounds of the All Star Trio (see opposite). Many thanks as well to our generous donors, volunteers, and to everyone who participated in our tricky tray and 50/50 raffle. Cash prizes totaling almost $6,000 went to our lucky winners. Because of your generosity and support, homeless and refugee children in Ukraine will find comfort, love and safety in the Sisters of the Holy Eucharist Shelter. Your kindness will make it possible for many children to have a future of hope and promise. Thank you! Maryanne Olsen and Committee (See photos of this wonderful event opposite and below or go to facebook.com/church.st.joseph to see more.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH 2017 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

All Star Trio: Mike Luipersbeck (drums), Ron Naspo (bass), Peter Greco (piano) and soloist Domenick Panfile

Director Maryanne Olsen with a visiting Brother, and Saint Joseph pastor Msgr. David Hubba (far right).

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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 10, 2017

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

AN ADVENT GIFT FOR YOU

If you did not already, please be sure to pick up your copy of the Magnificat Advent Companion, a reflection book for the season, at the doors of the church while supplies last.

COMMUNAL ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

—MONDAY, DECEMBER 11

This year’s Advent Penance Service for both Saint Joseph and St. Peter the Apostle Parishes will be held here at Saint Joseph Church THIS Monday, December 11 at 7:30 pm. The clergy of both parishes will be available to hear confessions.

2018 CALENDARS AVAILABLE Thanks to Beaugard Funeral Home LLC in River Edge, Volk Leber Funeral Home in

Oradell and the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark, we have a limited number of 2018 Calendars available for our parishioners. Please pick up yours TODAY from one of the tables in the Elm St. and Harrison St. entrances while supplies last.

The Church Fathers were the foremost writers on the Faith between biblical times and the Middle Ages. Eight are regarded as the

greatest: four in the Latin, or Western, Church (Ambrose, Augustine, Jerome and Gregory the Great) and four in the Greek, or Eastern, Church (Basil, Gregory of Nazianzus, John Chrysostom and Athanasius). Augustine and Gregory of Nazianzus became bishops after following long and winding paths to that office. Augustine immersed himself in the duties and burdens of a bishop, and still found time to produce an astonishing amount of writing. Gregory much preferred scholarly solitude away from the stormy controversies a bishop of his time so often had to deal with. Both had interesting and valuable thoughts on the sacramental means God has left us for overcoming the damage sin does to our lives. What they had to say can be very helpful as we make our spiritual preparations for Christmas. The Church has consistently recommended Advent as a time for making a good Confession, whether we need to in order to regain the state of grace or whether we aim to strengthen a friendship with the Lord that is already well in place. Augustine, writing at a time when many entered the Church as adults (and so with years of sinning accomplished), took note of how Baptism forgives all the sins of personal guilt its recipients may have committed:

He nurtured me beside the water of Baptism, where those who have lost their soundness and strength are made new.

(continued above)

Our religion has often pointed out that, for those whose sins have separated them from God’s life, going to confession is like receiving Baptism again, and so making a fresh start in life when we most need to do so. Gregory of Nazianzus, commenting on Jesus’s description of himself as the Good Shepherd, one of the Lord’s favorite ways to portray himself, reminded us that

The Good Shepherd, who lays down his life for his sheep, came in search of the straying sheep. … When he found it, he took it on the shoulders that bore the wood of the cross, and led it back to the life of heaven.

This Monday at 7:30 pm our parish will host the Advent Penance Service we have been offering with St. Peter’s in River Edge. This is a way our churches have been cooperating as part of the Archdiocese’s New Energies initiative. Afer a prayer service and homily, the priests of both parishes will be available for confessions.

Grzegorz Górny, in a recent book about St. Faustina, the modern saint

who steadily called attention to the Divine Mercy, has aptly called the confessional “a place where God’s mercy triumphs over every weakness, over every sin and evil.” That’s why it’s good to use it.

Msgr. David Hubba

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GIVING TREE GIFTS DUE BY DECEMBER 11

If you took a tag from one of our Giving Trees and purchased the requested gift, your wrapped gift with

tag attached, should be dropped off at church today or at the rectory/parish office (105 Harrison Street, across the street from the church) by Monday, December 11. The tag you take from the tree is very important. It tells our office staff and the agencies we are helping for whom the gift is meant. It is extremely important that the tag you took from the Giving Tree be attached securely to the wrapped gift so that it will reach the correct person on Christmas.

JOIN US FOR AN “AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS JOY!” —JANUARY 7

Mark your calendars! Our annual Christmas concert, "An Afternoon of Christmas Joy" is scheduled for Sunday, January 7 at 3:00 pm.

This year will feature Saint Joseph Church's extremely talented Adult and Children's Choirs, Cantors and instrumentalists in a wide variety of holiday music. selections will include classical music by Handel and Bach, popular songs by Stevie Wonder, Irving Berlin and Harry Belafonte and an original piece by our very own Director of Music, Monroe Quinn.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS You are invited to make a donation—in memory of a loved one or for a special intention—toward the cost of decorating

our worship spaces for the Christmas season. Please use the “Flower Envelope” that you received in the mail. (Extra envelopes are available at the doors of the church.) PRINT clearly on the envelope your intention, your name and phone number. Donation is $10 per name/family and payable to “Saint Joseph Church.”

Your envelope can be put in the collection basket or dropped off at the parish office/rectory.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL

PT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Saint Joseph School is seeking to hire a part time Assistant Principal to lead the Upper School (grades 5-8) for this school year. (Start date: January 2, 2018) Beginning in 2018-2019 the position would become FT. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic, have (or be seeking) NJDOE principal certification, exhibit strong communication, curriculum and technology skills(knowledge of Power School and Frontline: Teachscape a plus), and be able to demonstrate success working with students, parents and the community. (Middle School administrative experience also a plus.) Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and letter from their pastor by December 8, 2017 to: Dr. Paula Valenti, Saint Joseph School, 305 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ 07649. For more information, contact valentip @sjsusa.org

PT AFTER CARE ASSISTANT: (Immediately available) work two days per week Mondays/Fridays 2:45-6:00 pm. Hourly rate: $15.00 Interested candidates should have successful experience working with multi-age students and have/or are completing the Protecting God's Children training. Letters of interest due by 12/8/17 to: Dr. Paula Valenti, 305 Elm St., Oradell, NJ 07649 or email: valentip@sjsusa.org

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: PreK through Grade 8; all subject areas. Practicing Catholic, Protecting God's Children training, prefer NJDOE content area certification. Daily Rate: $85.00 per day Send cover letter and resume to: Dr. Paula Valenti, 305 Elm St., Oradell, NJ 07649 or email: valentip@sjsusa.org

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Saturday 5:00 pm

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

Monday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Tuesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Thursday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Friday

7:00 am

8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

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

PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember those who are ill: James McMahen, Msgr. Thomas McDade,

Janet Enny, Phyllis Keefe, Henedina Doctore, Jim McMahon

Let us remember those who have recently died: Jose V. Triunfo, Jr., Rev. Michael C. Santoro

Let us remember those serving in the military.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread & wine for the week of December 10, 2017

are offered in loving memory of my parents

Maria José and Manuel Amaral

as requested by Maria Vitone.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 10, 2017

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “Prepare the way of the Lord….”

MARK 1:3 We are all called to live a holy life. We are all called to invite others to live

holy lives. Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts, does just that—it puts us on the path to holiness and it invites others to be holy, too.

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mr. Martin De Benedetto Dir. of Religious Education ……….Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator …………..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn Youth Minister ………………………...Mrs. Donna Cirino 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

HELP DECORATE CHURCH —DECEMBER 17

Join us on Sunday, December 17 at 1:30 pm to help us decorate Saint Joseph Church for the Christmas season. Everyone is welcome. If you’d like to help, please email Tom at tmoran61@gmail.com

December 9, 2017 Patrick O’Donoghue

December 10, 2017 People of the Parish Martin Naughton Robert M. Westerdahl Yolanda Tricarico Rita Mateo

December 11, 2017 Mary Castagna Nicholas M. Dentato

December 12, 2017 Daniel O’Connor (Birthday—Living) Catherine Kim

December 13, 2017 Catherine Kim Thomas Barbagallo (Birthday Remembrance)

December 14, 2017 Nancy Degand (13th Anniversary) Catherine Kim

December 15, 2017 Teresita Lagdameo (Anniversary Remembrance) Judene Maron Baglieri

December 16, 2017 Wilbert & Ann Norton Susan Blume

December 17, 2017 People of the Parish The Browning Family Marie Amoroso Marion Perucca Emily Martin

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES

Due to the Christmas holiday, announcements for the following church bulletins are due early: December 17 bulletin due Fri, Dec. 9 December 24 Christmas bulletin due Thurs, Dec. 14 December 31 bulletin due Wed., Dec. 20 Please send announcements to hellriegeld@sjcnj.org

IS SAINT JOSEPH ON YOUR GIFT LIST? Your donation at Christmas means a great deal to Saint Joseph Church. Our parish depends upon your financial support, especially at Christmas, to meet its larger expenses. Please use your Christmas envelope or memo your check “CHRISTMAS COLLECTION.”

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Dec. 3, 2017 Dec. 4, 2016 BASKET $9,427 $8,563 ELECTRONIC GIVING $4,175 $5,102 TOTAL COLLECTION $13,602 $13,665

The MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA will NOT be celebrated on December 11, 18, 25 or January 1. It will resume on Monday, January 8 at 7:00 pm in the Upper Church.

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FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

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SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR OUR ONLINE GIVERS

Many thanks to those parishioners who donate online through our electronic

giving program ParishPay. Online giving makes it possible for Saint Joseph to consistently receive your donations and to plan accordingly. If you currently use ParishPay for your weekly contributions, please know that ParishPay has been acquired by LPi and re-named WeShare. Your account has been automatically transferred to WeShare. Now all you have to do is go online to www.4lpi.com/welcome-parishpay/ and make a one-time security verification to access your account or to make any adjustments. To do this, you will need: 1, Your ParishPay User Name 2. The last 4 digits of thebank account or credit card that you are currently using to make your donations

AND ONE of the following: *Email address you used to register with ParishPay (OR) *Collection Name and a specific amount you donated to it in last six months Once the verification is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the new WeShare site. Please bookmark or save this link for future access. If you have any problems, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-950-9952 and choose option 1.

BERGEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

WINTER CONCERT —DECEMBER 18

AT SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH Everyone is cordially invited to attend the Winter Concert of Bergen Catholic’s award-winning Men’s Vocal Ensemble right here at Saint Joseph Church on Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 pm. There is NO charge. Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music in our own sacred setting.

SPECIAL MASS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY ALCOHOLISM—DECEMBER 16

A special mass and 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, December 16 at 12:00 noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not only the man/woman directly infected with the abuse of alcohol or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For information please call 201-768-7565. At this Mass we are asking for donations of any new or gently-used clothing, but especially coats and packages of socks. PRAYER FOR THE UNBORN

TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

FEAST DAY: DECEMBER 12 Virgin of Guadalupe,

Patroness of unborn children, we implore your intercession

for every child at risk of abortion. Help expectant parents to welcome from God

the priceless gift of their child’s life. Console parents who have lost that gift

through abortion, and lead them to forgiveness and healing

through the Divine Mercy of your Son. Teach us to cherish

and to care for family and friends until God calls them home.

Help us never to see others as burdens. Guide our public officials

to defend each and every human life through just laws.

Inspire us all to bring our faith into public life, to speak for those who have no voice. We ask this in the name of your Son,

Jesus Christ, who is Love and Mercy itself. Amen. --- 2010 Respect Life Liturgy Guide, USCCB

CANDLELIGHT CAROL SING AT CATHEDRAL BASILICA—DEC. 13 & 14

The 47th annual Candlelight Carol Sing will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Wednesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 14 at 8:00 pm (two performances). Doors open at 7:00 pm both nights. Christmas music in nine languages will be sung by the Catheral Choir with the as-sembly and accompanied by the great Cathedral organs and brass ensemble. Free will donation. For more info, call 973-484-2400 or visit www.cathedralbasilica.org

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