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

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018

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

October 21, 2018 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 21 World Mission

Sunday

8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee 3:00 pm Gym: girls basketball practice

Monday 22

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 3:00 pm Gym: 8th grade Flash Mob practice 7:00 pm Ch: Spanish Prayer Group 8:00 pm Gym: girls basketball practice

Tuesday 23 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 6:30 pm School Classrooms: Faith Formation 6:30 pm Gym: Faith Formation 6:30 pm Caf: Faith Formation 7:00 pm Rec Conf: Prayer In life Work Shop

Wednesday 24 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

6:30 pm Caf: Girls Scouts -Troop 96683 6:30 pm Gym: School Basketball 7:00 pm CH: Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Rec Conf: Set up Spanish Baptism Class 7:30 pm Rec Conf: Spanish Pre-Baptism Class

Thursday 25 12:00 pm Cafe: Halloween Haunted House setup 12:00 pm Gym: Parent/Teacher Conf 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 6:30 pm CH: Wedding Rehearsal (Carrillo - De Leon)

Friday 26 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

3:00 pm Cafe: Halloween Haunted House 4:30 pm Gym: Spanish Matrimony Group 5:00 pm Gym: Halloween Fun Night

Saturday 27 9:30 am CH: Wedding - Aaron DeLeon and Beatrice

Carrillo (Fr. John) 10:00 am Rec Mtg Rm: Spanish Baptism Classes 12:00 pm Ch: Baptism Sr. Lised 4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation 4:00 pm Gym: Spanish Matrimony Retreat

Sunday 28

12:00 pm CH: Baptism (0) 3:00 pm Gym: girls basketball practice

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday October 20

5:00pm Jim Carroll Req Mary & Rich

Sunday October 21

8:00am Elizabeth Mullane Req Sheridan Family

10:00am Edward & Kathleen Clark

Req Clark Family

12:00pm Gloria Elenio Req Angela Yannotti

Monday October 22

8:00am Honorata Carillo Req Dimitui Family

Tuesday October 23

8:00am Marguerite Markevitch

Req Haase Family

Wednesday October 24

8:00am Caroline Bochinski Req Ceil Kunath

Thursday October 25

8:00am In Honor of Saint Nicoles

Req Victoria Deduvkaj

Friday October 26

8:00am Saint Anthony Req Victoria Deduvkaj

Saturday October 27

8:00am Fernando Bravo Req Cathy & Jose Armental

5:00pm Justina Rodriguez Req Nancy & Jesus Cordero

October 28

8:00am Patrick Cronin Req Patrick &Mary Greally

10:00am Breda Kirk Req Tom & Anne O’Sullivan

12:00pm Camille Zampetti Silvestri

Req Sandra & Paul Angeli

Sunday

Altar Wine

for the 2nd half of October 2018 In memory of

Mickey Wetzelberger (living) birthday intention

Requested by Family

Altar Bread for the month of

October 2018 In memory of Jessie Signorile Requested by

Jim & Mary Signorile

Sanctuary Lamp for 2nd half of October 2018 In memory of

Olga & Edward Fuchs Requested by Fuchs Family

Missalettes for 2nd half of October 2018 In memory of

Frank P. Wetzelberger Requested by

Family

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

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Tuesday Session 6:30 - 8pm (SJA Cafeteria)

Sunday, Nov. 3 Confirmation Retreat 3:00- 8:00 pm (SJA Gym)

Tuesday, Nov. 6 Tuesday Session 6:30 - 8pm (SJA Cafeteria)

Sunday, Nov. 11 Reconciliation Prep 11:00 am (SJA Cafeteria)

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Presentation on Mass for Middle School 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SJA Cafeteria)

Sunday, Nov. 18 Sunday Session 8:15am - 1:45pm ( SJA Cafeteria)

Thursday, Nov. 29 Reconciliation Prep Session 6:30 - 8:00pm ( SJA Cafeteria)

Faith Formation Calendar

October 22 - Feast of St. John Paul II Facts You Didn’t Know About JPII!

JPII received his call to the priesthood when he once accidentally “caught” his father praying alone during the night on his knees. He visited 129 nations during his pontificate, the most of any Pope! 1995 World Youth Day in the Philippines - est. 5 MILLION people attended a Holy Mass that His Holiness celebrated. This was the largest human gathering in recorded history!

If you can’t pray a whole Rosary at once, break it into parts.

Use each mystery to ask for a particular intention

Pray while you walk and think of the people in your life

If you’re upset, pray for the situation that worries you

Use images & music. The rosary is a contemplative prayer

Recite the Rosary while doing chores or while you work out

Say it while you wait (for example, at the bus stop)

Carry a Rosary in your pocket

Fall asleep praying the Rosary. Better than counting sheep!

Say it in moments of sadness or spiritual drought

October is Rosary Month! Tips to Praying the Rosary

Faith Formation Registration Faith Formation registration is closed. After Oct. 16, families may be asked to homeschool

More detailed information can be found on the parish website. Registration Hours are by appointment. 201-343-4316 or drestjosephbogota@gmail.com

MATRÍCULA PARA LAS CLASES DE FORMACIÓN RELIGIOSA/CATEQUESIS

La registration para las clases de catequesis ya está cerrada. Después del 1 de octubre, es posible que las familias puedan hacer un estudio en el hogar si es necesario. Le registración es por cita. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina.

Para cita en español llame at Darlene Wade—201-343-4316 o drestjosephbogota@gmail.com

October 21, 2018 Page 5DEMASIADA INFORMACIÓN PARA MI GUSTO

Existe una expresión de uso corriente: “Demasiada información para mi gusto”. Generalmente decimos esto cuando alguien nos da detalles sobre su vida que no de-seamos o no necesitamos saber. Hoy, cuando Santiago y Juan le hacen una pregunta simple a Jesús y le piden ocupar lugares de honor en el Reino, Jesús podría haber-les dado una respuesta simple. Pero, como suele hacerlo, responde una pregunta con otra pregunta, en este caso se trata de beber el cáliz del sufrimiento. Luego, cuando los demás se indignan contra el atrevido pedido de Santiago y Juan, Jesús les dice algo que puede haber sido “demasiada información” para el gusto de los seguido-res, quienes sólo estaban interesados en alcanzar la glo-ria. Pero esta información, aunque algunas veces pueda parecer “demasiada” para nuestro gusto, es vital para nuestras vidas como discípulos. Hoy en Isaías, en hebre-os y en Marcos, conocemos esta información: sólo me-diante el sufrimiento, la debilidad y el servicio generoso a los demás comprenderemos el Reino. Ésta es la infor-mación que necesitamos para encontrar nuestro lugar y poder ser honrados en el Reino de Dios.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Ya que él ofreció su vida como sa-crificio por el pecado (Isaías 53:10-11). Salmo — Que tu misericordia, Señor, venga sobre noso-tros, como lo esperamos (Salmo 33 [32]). Segunda lectura — Tenemos un sumo sacerdote que ha sido probado en todo, a excepción del pecado (Hebreos 4:14-16). Evangelio —El Hijo del Hombre ha venido a servir y a dar su vida como rescate por una muchedumbre (Marcos 10:35-45 [42-45]).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ef 2:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 12:13-21 Martes: Ef 2:12-22; Sal 85 (84):91b-14; Lc 12:35-38 Miércoles: Ef 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 12:39-48 Jueves: Ef 3:14-21; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lc 12:49-53 Viernes: Ef 4:1-6; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 12:54-59 Sábado: Ef 4:7-16; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 13:1-9 Domingo: Jer 31:7-9; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mc 10:46-52

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Domingo Mundial de las Misiones Lunes: San Juan Pablo II Martes: San Juan de Capistrano Miércoles: San Antonio María Claret Sábado: Santa María Virgen

TOO MUCH INFORMATION! There is a common expression: “Too much information!” We usually use it when people tell us de-tails about their lives that we don’t want or need to know. Today, when James and John ask Jesus a simple question, making their request for places of honor in the kingdom, a simple answer might have been in order. In-stead, as he often does, Jesus answers a question with a question; today it’s about drinking the cup of suffering. Then, once the others are indignant over James and John’s outrageous request, he proceeds to give them what may have been “too much information” for follow-ers who were simply interested in the pursuit of glory. But this information, though it can sometimes seem “too much” for us, is essential for our lives as disciples. In Isaiah, in Hebrews, and in Mark today, we learn this in-formation. It is in suffering, in weakness, in self-giving service to others, that we come to understand the king-dom. It is the information we need to find our place and come to be honored in the reign of God.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16). Gospel — Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Monday: St. John Paul II Tuesday: St. John of Capistrano Wednesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret 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

ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open The Blessed Sacrament is

Exposed Daily Monday to Saturday

9-7pm

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Además de ser el Mes del Rosario, octubre es el Mes de las misiones porque fue durante este mes en 1492 que el terciario franciscano Cristóbal Colón trajo los primeros cristianos al continente americano. También lo es porque varios santos misioneros como Francisco de Asís, Pablo de la Cruz, y santas relacionadas con las misiones, como Teresita del Niño Jesús, son conmemorados durante este mes. Uno de estos santos, Antonio María Claret, fue obispo de Cuba de 1850 a 1857. También fue fundador de los Hijos Misioneros del Corazón Inmaculado de María (Claretianos). El fundó su orden basando su afán por la misión de Cristo en los santos evangelios. Recomendaba que los cristianos debemos leer el Evangelio cada día para disponernos al servicio del Señor. Un misionero no necesariamente es la persona que deja su nación para predicar el Evangelio a otros pueblos. El verdadero misionero es aquella persona que une su vida a la misión de Jesús, viviendo el Evangelio ya sea en su hogar, su trabajo, su parroquia o, si Dios así lo pide, en otras tierras.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION As election campaigns move into high gear, sometimes the phrase “the Catholic vote” is heard. It’s an interesting concept, since Catholics started out in this country as a very fragile group: fewer than forty thousand of us at the time of the first census in 1790, and only about 2 percent of the population by 1830. It was a priestless church for all intents and purposes, lay-led clusters of Catholics waiting patiently for the occasional visit of a priest, sustained by gathering when they could on Sunday for devotional prayer like litanies and the rosary. They tried to hold on to their ancestral faith as best they could. Archbishop Jean-Louis Cheverus told one family in Maine to “every day say your prayers on your knees with affection, and every Sunday gather to hear the Gospel, to pray in common, and to quiz the children on the catechism.” Inevitably, some became Protestant, but many more stayed Catholic from generation to generation, with very little encouragement or sacramental ministry from the clergy. Archbishop John Carroll, the first American bishop, tried to make Church law flexible: shortening the length of the fast before Communion, easing the Lenten fast, and even relaxing the rule of Sabbath rest at harvest time. Catholicism in England had been quietly sustained in this way for two centuries, and the first American Catholics carried on as had their ancestors, providing a fertile soil for the unprecedented success and phenomenal growth of the Church in our country.

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.

OCTOBER MONTH OF THE ROSARY.

PLEASE PRAY THE ROSARY FOR PEACE

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:

Robert W. Peterski October 28, 2016 Thomas P. Kearns October 27, 2001 Arthur Parente October 22, 2001 Marie E. Babroski October 23, 2002 Diane T. Clarke October 24, 2002 Patrick J. Bavoso October 27, 2000 Virginia A. Heubel October 27, 2002 Mary G. Crotts October 23, 2003 Catherine O. Lehner October 28, 2004 Josephine Gaeta October 28, 2005 Richard G. Walsh October 28, 2006 Margaret M. Gallagher October 28, 2006 Ruth Zorich October 27, 2007 Joan C. Rankin October 22, 2007 George Kennedy October 23, 2008 Thelmo Almeyda, Jr. October 22, 2013 Mary Lagno October 23, 2014 Rita Louise Schisani October 26, 2014 Helen F. Hubit October 28, 2009

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

Gene O'Connor Brian Degroff

Leonarda Fedele Charles Fogarty

Rose Fiske Pat Gallagher Ed Giannella John Hughes

Denise Krulish Mat Kronyak

Allen Lim

Cormac McAndrews Gerry Supple

Margo Sprague Marie Stein

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.

Sunday Total-$6,462.00 Food Pantry-$114.00 Maintenance-$472.00 Assessments:$160.00 Thank You so much for your contributions God Bless you continuously.

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.

October 21, 2018

Pray for the service to help those in need and spread God’s love.

PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR

Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In Mark’s gospel, he has a short description of the Last Supper, without the washing of the disciples’ feet found in the gospel of John. Today’s passage has a similar message. While James and John seem to be close friends of Jesus, they obviously have not learned what it means to follow him. But they think this is the time to ask for their share in the glory of Jesus’ Kingdom. Jesus doesn’t make any promises of worldly glory, but he does promise a share in his suffering. When he goes on to remind them of how Gentiles rule over peo-ple, they probably thought he was going to let them do the same. Imagine their surprise when he told them that the greatest of them would be the ones who served the rest. They still did not understand that Jesus had to suffer and die to complete his life mission. They probably did not know what Jesus meant about their being baptized in death as Jesus would, But then how many people today know that leadership is a form of service? Whether you are head of a family, or of a nation, you were given that authority by God. And God expects leaders to not only direct those under them, but inspire and encourage them to do better. Parents do more than correct their children: They also guide them, love them, protect them, and sometimes even let them learn from their mistakes. This connection of leadership and service is all inclusive. A manager is called to help his employees do their jobs better, not by badgering, but by giving the support they need. Government leaders are called to serve all constituents, not just the ones who donate to their election fund. Military leaders must support their troops with respect as well as discipline. God calls Church leaders in a special way to service of their flock: to protect the weakest members, to give an example of Jesus’ love to all, and to be open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in both clergy and laity. Anyone who lives a life of loving service can be “greatest” in the Kingdom of God.

En el evangelio de Marcos, tiene una breve descripción de la Última Cena, sin el lavado de los pies de los discípulos que se encuentra en el evangelio de Juan. El pasaje de hoy tiene un mensaje similar. Si bien Santiago y Juan parecen ser amigos íntimos de Jesús, obviamente no han aprendido lo que significa seguirlo. Pero piensan que este es el momento de pedir su participación en la gloria del Reino de Jesús. Jesús no hace ninguna promesa de gloria mundano, pero sí promete una parte de su sufrimiento. Cuando continúa recordándoles cómo los gentiles dominan a las personas, probablemente pensaron que él iba a dejar que ellos hicieran lo mismo. Imaginen su sorpresa cuando les dijo que los más grandes serían los que sirvi-eran al resto. Todavía no entendían que Jesús tenía que sufrir y morir para completar la misión de su vida. Probablemente no sabían lo que Jesús quería decir acerca de ser bauti-zados en la muerte como Jesús lo haría. Pero entonces, ¿cuántas personas hoy saben que el liderazgo es una forma de servicio? Ya sea que seas el jefe de una familia o de una nación, Dios te dio esa autoridad. Y Dios espera que los líderes no solo dirijan a los que están debajo de ellos, sino que también los inspiren y alienten a hacerlo mejor. Los pa-dres hacen más que corregir a sus hijos: también los guían, los aman, los protegen y, a veces, incluso les permiten aprender de sus errores. Esta conexión de liderazgo y servicio es todo incluido. Se llama a un gerente para que ayude a sus empleados a hacer mejor su trabajo, no por acosar, sino por darles el apoyo que necesitan. Los líderes gubernamentales están llamados a servir a todos los constituyentes, no solo a los que donan a su fondo electoral. Los líderes militares deben apoyar a sus tropas con respeto y disciplina. Dios llama a los líderes de la Iglesia de una manera especial al servicio de su rebaño: proteger a los miem-bros más débiles, dar un ejemplo del amor de Jesús a todos y estar abiertos al movimiento del Espíritu Santo tanto en el clero como en el laicado. Cualquiera que viva una vida de servicio amoroso puede ser "el más grande" en el Reino de Dios.

St. Joseph Academy 8th Grade Cheesecake Fundraiser

Please help support St. Joseph Academy's 8th grade Class of 2019 by purchasing a delicious Cinderella Cheese-cake. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support 8th grade graduation activities. Cheesecakes are $23 for non-specialty cakes (available in 8 different flavors) and $26 for specialty cakes (Sampler and a "No Sugar Added"). Cheesecake are pre-cut into 16 slices and arrive frozen; all Natural, Gluten & Trans Fat Free, measure 11" round and weigh 4 lbs. each. Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Academy - Class 2019. Order forms are available in the rectory, in the back of the Church or in the main office at SJA. Orders are due on or before Friday, November 2nd. Cheesecakes will be delivered just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, delivery date is Monday, No-vember 19th at the school gym 2:30 - 7 PM. Great for Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert or holiday gift. If you have any questions please call/text: Jeannine at 201-862-1967.

THANKS TO YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

WE HAVE ENOUGH CANS OF VEGETABLES FOR

THANKSGIVING HOWEVER, WE DO NEED -

SOUP CRANBERRIES

STUFFING GRAVY

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, Af-rica, and Asia, who are guaranteed a fair price to help

them support their families. Please join Public Disciple-ship at St. Joseph’s by buying your coffee and tea

here. Coffee lovers have affirmed hundreds of times that this is good coffee. And – great chocolate is also

available.