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

the greenhouse-PreK 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-477-8114 vailc@greenhouseusa.org greenhouseusa.org

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

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

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.

Sick/Homebound/Hospital Call the Parish Office.

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Contact the Parish Office.

PARISH REGISTRATION Contact the Parish Office.

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi

DEACON George Montalvo DEACON Edward Maron

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

Parish Office Hours: Parish: Mon.-Fri..9 am-5 pm, ; Rel. Ed.: Mon –Thurs.: 9:30 am—5 pm (Also by appointment.)

THIS SUNDAY: BREAKFAST FOR

“NEW HOPE FOR CHILDREN” 8 AM-12 NOON

Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Remembering Our Loved Ones

Eleanor Antonini

Mi OK Bark

Lourdes Barzaga

DeBelen

June

Belthoff

Teresa

Bernardi

Aldo Biscottini

Russell Boles

Clementeene Boley

Kenneth Brehm

John Brereton

Dolores Bruno

Mary A. Buczinsly

Joseph Calamusso

Rose Marie Cecchi

Margaret

Celentano

Jean Alice

Comerford

Anna Csatay

John Cullen

Timothy Curtin

Dolores

DeFelice

Sarah DiChiara

Anna Eisler

Phyllis Emmolo

Mary Ennis

Agnes Estacio

Alice Filipovits

Marie Flieger

Frances B. Foley

Rose Fossa

Bruce G.

Grasing

Mary Greenan

Angelo Grieco

Carol Guilbert

Gemma Guintu

Florence Hess

Lothene

Hetherington

Joan Hill

Joseph P

Hoock, Jr.

Edward Hughes

Eugenia

Johansen

Mary Kelliher

Catherine Kelly

John M. Kelly

Inez Kemp

John William

Laamanen

Irene Lama

Joseph Long

Catherine Lyons

Jerome Martin

Skroce Mate

Alexander Mauro

Joseph Mauro

John Mazzola

Roy

McKenna

Frieda

Meier

Mary

Bernadette

Murphy

Herbert

Neumann

Judith O’Brien

Mary O’Carroll

Sheila O’Donnell

Thomas O’Donohoe

Mildred O’Leary

Angelina Paolicelli

Patsy Pirozzi

Victoriano Posadas

Costantino Poveromo

Mary Ann Rovetto

Marie Scimecca

Brian Sherry

Dorothy Sims

Mary Sveridovich

Katherine Tarantino

Charles Trapani

Angela

Trepicchio

Marion Claire

Vajay

Francis

Verdicchio

Jo-Ann Verrier

Joachim VonSikorsky

Leo VonSikorsky

Robert Westerdahl

Ian Williams

Jean Ziller

All Souls

November 2015

Oradell/New Milford, NJ Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

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PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember those who are ill: Patricia Carrier, Janet Brehm, Anthony Navarra

Let us remember those who have recently died: Rev. John Dowling

Let us remember those serving in the military.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

Monday 7:00 am 8:30 am

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

Sunday Collection for Week of November 1, 2015

BASKET PARISHPAY TOTAL $10,819 $3,920 $14,739

BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS

The bread and wine for the week of November 8, 2015

are offered in loving memory of

Joan & Tony Ciampo

as requested by the Piersa Family.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she

had, her whole living.” MARK 12:43-33

Jesus gets right to the point—we are all called to give money to support the mission of the Church, regardless of our circumstance. No gift is too small or insignificant! Giving money to support the mission of our local parish is a matter of our faith, just like praying and participating in parish ministries. When you make a financial offering, is it from your “first fruits” or from what is “left over?”

November 7, 2015 Mary & William Sweeney

November 8, 2015 People of the Parish Michael J. McNamara Anthony Smith Eamon G. McCarthy 8th Anniversary Remembrance Emanuel & Lenora Franceschini

November 9, 2015 Lucia & Guillermo Viri All our beloved deceased

November 10, 2015 Anne Wells All our beloved deceased

November 11, 2015 Marie Flieger All our beloved deceased

November 12, 2015 Teresa Bernardi Edward Dalton Birthday Remembrance

November 13, 2015 Lou De Scioli Hugh J. Flanagan (living) In Thanksgiving

November 14, 2015 Wilbert & Ann Norton Thomas & Elizabeth Flynn

November 15, 2015 People of the Parish Margaret Celentano Anthony Gallardo Catherine Dreitlein Birthday Remembrance Richard Nelson

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler….Parish Trustees Deacon George Montalvo…... Dir. of Religious Education Mrs. Arlene Kennedy…………. Sacraments Coordinator Mr. Monroe Quinn……………... Director of Music

Mr. Tom Meli…………………….. Facilities Director Mrs. Phyllis Vrola………………. Business Manager Mrs. Geraldine Carolan………..Parish Secretary

Mrs. Colette Vail………………… Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni…………... Vice Principal Mrs. Diane Hellriegel………….. Dir. of Communications/ Bulletin Editor

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT —NOVEMBER 14-15

Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please use the parish envelope marked “Black and Indian Appeal/Campaign for Human Development” or mark your own envelope as “Campaign for Human Development.” Your generosity will help many in need.

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THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ NOVEMBER 8, 2015

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

“NEW HOPE FOR CHILDREN”

BREAKFAST —SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

The annual breakfast, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle to help support the thousands of refugee children who are forced to flee the war in Eastern Ukraine will be held TODAY, Sunday, November 8 in the Saint Joseph School GYM. Breakfast will be served from 8 am—12 noon.

Breakfast tickets are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children at the door.

Thank you for your support.

100% of proceeds are used to benefit the children.

PLEASE COME!

INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE—NOVEMBER 22

The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held this year on Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 pm at Temple Avodat Shalom (385 Howland Avenue, River Edge). In addition to Saint Joseph and Temple Avodat Shalom, participating congregations include St. Peter the Apostle, The Reformed Church of Oradell, Annunciation Episcopal Church, the First Congregational Church of River Edge, the Central Unitarian Church of Paramus and Grace Lutheran Church. Help represent Saint Joseph at this beautiful prayer service that has become a very special tradition in our community.

Tuesday is the feast of Pope St. Leo the Great (d. 461) who didn’t win the honorific at the

end of his name from a boardwalk game. He is best known for his courageous dealings with barbarian conquerors who threatened Rome in its time of precipitous decline as the Dark Ages took hold and for his effective assertion of papal power in Church matters. The historian Henri Daniel-Rops captured the force and plenitude of his virtues splendidly: St. Leo has all the characteristics of the born leader. Clear-sighted, exact, and methodical, he possessed the kind of brain which instinctively analyses the most complex problems and finds the practical solution to them. His was a firm, unflinching character; the hostile situation never had the slightest effect on him; when everything was on the verge of catastrophe he remained steadfast, and his wonderful serenity brought peace of mind to those troubled folk around him. He had, too, a generous spirit, eternally accessible, permeated with the love of Christ; though he dominated the misfortunes of his age it must not be thought that he was insensible to them. And all these qualities, of which he was fully conscious because he knew to what high purpose he dedicated them, rested on a base of this humility; his sense of mission only increased this humility. “Do not judge the heritage by the unworthiness of the inheritor,” he once murmured, and this sentence sums him up absolutely. It epitomizes the faith and bearing of a true Christian. Attila the Hun, leading his fearsome mounted archers out of the Asian plains, devastated what today is Germany, France and Italy. In 452, he had reached the

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outskirts of Rome, when he met up with Leo and his procession of priests, monks, deacons and choir singers, carrying mon-strances, crosses and banners and singing hymns and psalms. No one knows what Leo and Attila talked about, but Leo succeeded in persuading the Mongol leader to turn away from Rome—with the help of an inducement of money. A short time later, Leo met with less success against the Vandal invader Gaiseric, but at least the Pope persuaded him to content himself with a few days of looting. Although Leo did not personally attend the Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon (451), one of the most important occasions in the doctrinal history of the Church, his two representatives ran it. Leo’s written communication to the Council, the largest held to that point, was called his Tome. It sets forth, in very clear language, the classical Catholic teaching about how Christ has two natures (divine and human) in his single person, making it one of the most important theological statements in the Church’s history. When it was read to the bishops assembled at Chalcedon, they exclaimed, “This is the faith of the Fathers and of the Apostles. This we all believe. Peter has spoken through Leo.”

Msgr. David Hubba

The Meeting of Leo the Great and Attila, a fresco

by Raphael, Apostolic Palace, Vatican City, 1541.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

A DAY OF SERVICE THANK YOU

On Saturday, October 17, we had our parish’s Fifth Annual Day of Service. Approximately 80 members of the parish

gathered in front of the lower school for a prayer service —adults, children, families and single individuals—and then put their faith into action by serving others. Some people cleaned the church while others helped pack clothes for needy children. Some went to visit elderly parishioners to brighten their day. Others gathered baby items and sent them to Englewood while some people made baskets for newborn babies which were donated to the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center in Hawthorne. Some people cleaned yards for seniors who needed the help. Everyone enjoyed a great lunch prepared and served by volunteers. Our warmest thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their donation of $200 to offset the expenses of the lunch and to Deborah Provencher from the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center for a presentation explaining their services and accomplishments towards Right to Life. And thank you to all who donated baby items and coats and clothing in our collections prior to the Day of Service. Also thank you to all who came back and participated in the 5:00 pm Mass. The Day of Service was visible proof that what we do at the altar of the Lord leads us to love our neighbor. It was also a sign that when we come to Mass we not only offer our prayer and worship to God but also the good works we all do every day and especially during our Day of Service. Also be advised that we made $130 on the car wash which will be used for church maintenance.

Irene Galvan and Phil De Rosa Day of Service Chairpersons

Volunteers at the ready!

Preparing lunch for all

Collecting food

for the hungry

Washing cars

to help the

parish

Gathering together to pray

Raking leaves for seniors

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THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ NOVEMBER 8, 2015

CALLING ALL TEENS! PIZZA & MOVIE

NIGHT —NOVEMBER 8

MEET OUR NEW YOUTH MINISTER!

ALL high school students (grades 9-12) are invited to come for pizza and a movie on Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 pm in our Parish Life Center (268 Grove Street, Oradell behind the lower school).

EVERYONE IS WELCOME—whether you belong to Saint Joseph Parish or not. Come and bring a friend! The movie “God’s Not Dead” is the 2014 surprise hit about a college freshman who finds his faith challenged on his first day of philosophy class and then discovers how far he will go to defend his belief in God. The film weaves together multiple stories of faith, doubt and disbelief culminating in a dramatic call to action. The

cast features Kevin Sorbo (“Hercules”), Shane Harper (“High School Musical 2”), and Dean Cain (“Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”), with a special

appearance by the band “Newsboys.” Come enjoy pizza and a movie with friends, bring ideas for activities you’d like to see YOUR youth group do, and meet our new Youth Minister, Donna Cirino.

SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING —NOVEMBER 10

Saint Joseph’s Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, November 10 from 2:00-4:00pm in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street. All knitters & 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 Barbara Piersa at 201-261-0298 or Pat DeNicolo at 201-261-4323.

Visit us on our websites!

CHURCH: sjcnj.org SCHOOL: sjsusa.org REL. ED.: sjcnjre.org

See our bulletin in FULL COLOR on our website:

sjcnj.org

PRAYER FOR VETERANS —NOVEMBER 11

Heavenly Father, on this day, help us remember those who gave of themselves to keep us

safe and secure. Enkindle in our consciences a desire

to serve those who served their country selflessly. Give us the grace to aid those

who have given aid and protection to us and others both here and overseas.

Let us never forget the causes for which they fought or the bravery they showed on the battlefield.

May we be always be mindful of those who paid the price for our freedom,

just as your Son gave his life to free us from the bondage of sin.

Amen.

FEED THE HUNGRY —NOVEMBER 21-22

Saint Joseph's Thanksgiving Food Drive will take place the weekend before Thanksgiv-ing, November 21-22. Please bring your donations to the rectory garage

before or after Mass. Your generous donations will go to the Food Pantry at the Church of the Ascension in New Milford and to parishioners in need at our Brother/Sister Parish, St. Joseph’s in Jersey City. (Watch this bulletin next week for a “shopping list” of items that are most needed.) If you prefer, you may make a monetary donation. Please make the check payable to St. Joseph Church. Mark the envelope “Food Drive” & mail it or drop it off at the rectory, 105 Harrison St., New Milford. Your donations will be a blessing to many. GOD BLESS YOU! “Lord when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give you drink? ....."Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” Matt.25; 37, 40

MEN’S CORNERSTONE MEETING —NOVEMBER 11

Our next Men’s Cornerstone meeting will be on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 11, at 8:00 pm in the Parish Life Center (268 Grove Street, Oradell, behind the lower school). All men in the parish who have made Cornerstone are invited to attend this monthly meeting to enjoy great camaraderie, spiritual renewal, and to plan for our next Cornerstone Retreat.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

BEAUTIFUL ART IN OUR PARISH LIFE CENTER

thru NOVEMBER 23 Don’t worry if you missed the opening of Saint Joseph parishioner

and artist Paul Saint-Aimé’s beautiful ART EXPO in our Parish Life Center (268 Grove Street-behind the lower school). You can still stop in any Saturday (4:00-7:00 pm) or Sunday (10:00 am-1:30 pm) until November 23. (Come by after weekend Mass to see Paul’s wonderful work and to take a tour of the beautifully restored circa 1820 building that we call our Parish Life Center.) You may also contact the artist for a weekday appointment to view and/or purchase the art.

7th ANNUAL “A TASTE OF BERGEN” FINE DINING TO HELP

BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR. —NOVEMBER 16

The Foundation at Bergen Regional Medical Center invites you to join them for an evening featuring music, fine dining, beverages and desserts provided by some of the area’s best restaurants on Monday, November 16 from 6:00 –9:00 pm at Seasons (644 Pascack Road, Washington Twp, NJ. ) All proceeds will benefit the patients, long-term care residents and community served by Bergen Regional. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at bergenregional.com or by calling 201-967-4098. (Tickets will NOT be available at the door.)

Bergen Regional: Celebrating 100 years of Caring for Our Community

An ad in Saint Joseph’s parish bulletin reaches a wide local audience and helps our church at the same time! Contact Tim Demski at 508-742-5251 for more information and support our advertisers.

LECTORS—DON’T FORGET! Your 2016 Lector Workbook can be picked up in the upper church (in the Ministers’ Gathering Room) off the main foyer (Elm Street entrance). The book will have your name on it. Please be sure to pick yours up before November 28-29.

FAMILY SHELTER MINISTRY NOVEMBER 8-15

St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge, together with their support congregations, Temple Avodat Shalom and First Congregational Church of River Edge and our own church Saint Joseph will be hosting families in the Family Promise of Bergen County program during the week of November 8– 15, 2015. Families with children who are currently homeless and working towards finding permanent housing through Family Promise will be calling St. Peter’s their “home” that week. If you would like to volunteer to host or help prepare meals please call 201-265-5823. If you would like to donate much needed supplies for the week, please visit St. Peter’s website at www.saint-peter.org Thank you and God bless you! DON’T WAIT! SIGN UP NOW

This retreat-pilgrimage only costs $2,898 per person/double occupancy. A deposit of $350 per person is required to reserve seats with Regina Tours (212) 594-8787, ext. 250. Final payment is due no later than 60 days (November) before departure. For more details, contact Fr. Roy Regaspi at 201-261-0148 or at rbregaspi@gmail.com * Pick up a flyer in our church literature racks or at the parish office/rectory for all the details about this very special trip.

MASS AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM ALCOHOLISM

—NOVEMBER 21

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, November 21 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.

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ALL SAINTS ~ NOVEMBER 1, 2015

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