March 15th, 2015

The Parish Family of
SAINT JOSEPH
115 East Fort Lee Road, Bogota, New Jersey 07603
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15th, 2015
Rev. Timothy G. Graff, Pastor
Rev. Marty B. Jacinto, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Paul Importico
The Eucharist
Saturday Eve: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8am, 10am & 12 Noon
Spanish Mass: Sunday 1:30pm
Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm
Weekdays: 8am
Civic Holidays, 9am only
Consult bulletin for special Mass times
for Holy Days of Obligation
Sacrament information on page two—Información de Sacramento en la página dos
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]
Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org
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March 15th, 2015
Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement
Declaración de la Misión de la Iglesia de San José
We, the people of Saint Joseph Church, by the grace of God,
born again in the waters of Baptism, seek to create a
community where our mutual faith in Jesus as Lord and
Savior, encourages us to continue growing as disciples. We
believe that discipleship is a way of life. We strive to show
that we are committed disciples, eager to welcome the
stranger, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and comfort
the bereaved. Inspired by God’s word and nourished by the
Eucharist, we pledge ourselves to active discipleship all for
God’s greater glory and honor.
Nosotros, la gente de la Iglesia San José, por la gracia de
Dios, nacidos de nuevo en las aguas del bautismo, buscamos
crear una comunidad donde nuestra fe en común en Jesús
como Señor y Salvador, nos anime a seguir creciendo como
discípulos. Creemos que el discipulado es una manera de
vida. Nos esforzamos por demostrar que somos discípulos
comprometidos, deseosos de dar la bienvenida al extranjero,
alimentar al hambriento, abrigar al desprotegido y confortar
al afligido. Inspirados en la palabra de Dios y alimentados
por la Eucaristía, nos comprometemos a ser discípulos
activos para mayor gloria y honra de Dios.
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
CONTACT INFORMATION
Pastor
Rev. Timothy G. Graff……...…[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Marty Jacinto……....…[email protected]
Deacon Paul Importico……[email protected]
Principal, Saint Joseph Academy
Mr. James R. Newman….…[email protected]
Administrative Assistant, School
Mrs. Sandra Angeli……..…[email protected]
Pastoral Director, Faith Formation
Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez…[email protected]
Program Coordinator, Faith Formation
Mrs. Noemi Saybe……[email protected]
Protecting God’s Children
Mrs. Diane Maglione………[email protected]
Director of Music
Mr. Michael Chladil……[email protected]
Business Manager
Mrs. Nancy Conforti……[email protected]
Administrative Assistants, [email protected]
Ms. Laura Croce………………[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
Sacrament of Reconciliation
El Sacramento de la Reconciliación
Every Saturday evening, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
Segundo y cuarto sábado de cada mes a las 4:00 pm y los
domingos a las 2:00 pm
Sacrament of Baptism
El Sacramento de Bautismo
Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements for
Baptisms the 2nd & 4th Sundays 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 Timoteo 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 Tim or Father Marty and they
will get back to you as soon as possible. Por favor, llame al la
rectoría para solicitor la visita del sacerdote. Si se llama en
la noche, deje un mensaje para el padre Tim (x212)
The invitation to follow Christ is unending. We invite...those who
have never been baptized, but have the desire; those who are
baptized, but have not yet received Eucharist/Confirmation; those
who have thought of becoming Catholic, but have never acted upon
it; those who have questions to ask...to find out more about the
Catholic faith or to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Baptism,
Eucharist, and/or confirmation through the RCIA. For more
information call the rectory or speak to Father Tim.
March 15th, 2015
PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Mar 15 Sun 8:00a -2:00p Equal Exchange Coffee
Caf 8:15a -9:45a SUNDAY Faith Formation
MC 10:00a -12:00p RCIA Mass, Dismissal
2nd Scrutiny
Caf 10:15a -11:45a SUNDAY Faith Formation
MC 12:00p -1:15p Spanish RCIA
Gym 1:30p -5:30p Basketball
LF 2:30p Domestic Violence Workshop
CH 3:00p -4:00p Wedding
Knights of Columbus St Patrick’s Dinner
Dance (3/21) Ticket sale
Mar 16 Mon Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
Cls 6:00p -7:00p Gr 4 GS Troop
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
Caf 7:00p -9:30p Spanish Prayer Group
CH 7:00p -9:00p Current Lector Training
Mar 17 Tue Caf 3:30p -5:00p FFSessions Gr.1-5
Caf 7:00p -8:15p FFSessions Gr.6-8
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
LF 7:00p -8:30p Filipino Apostolate
MC 7:30p -9:00p Spanish Leaders Meeting
Gym 8:15p -10:00p Girls BB
Mar 18 Wed Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
Caf 5:00p -6:15p GS Troop 5752
3S 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
CH 7:00p -9:00p Weekly Choir Rehearsal
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
3M 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
Mar 19 Thu Caf 3:00p -5:00p Gr 7 GS Troop
Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
CH 7:00p -7:45p Feast of St. Joseph Mass
Caf 7:30p -9:30p Saint Joseph Mass Reception
MC 7:30p -9:00p Evangelization Team Mtg.
Mar 20 Fri Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
Caf 5:30p -6:30p Daisy Troop
CH 7:00p -8:30p Stations of the Cross
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Saturday
March
7
5:30pm Stanley “Guy” Hampl Req His Wife
Sunday
March
8
8:00am Mary Walles
Req Anne Genovese
10:00am Michael McHale
Req Patrick & Patricia
McHale
12:00pm Margaret Erhardt
Req Sandra & Paul
Angeli
Monday
March
9
8:00am William Lydecker
Req Dorothy
Lydecker
Tuesday
March
10
8:00am Mary Devine
Req Devine Family
Wednesday March
1
8:00am Peter Herron
Req Kathy Herron
Thursday March
12
8:00am Eleanor Nicaise
Req Family Bequest
Friday
8:00am
Saturday
8:00am
March
Margaret Misera
March
Benita Lapus
10:00am Nida Jain
13
Req Joan LaSala
14
Req Jim & Marie
Sniffen
Req Kerr Family
15
Req Fitzgerald
Family
Req The Family
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
Raymond Russian
March
Mary Walles
12:00pm Edna Mondadori
Req Joe Kelly
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
All are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross on the
Fridays of Lent. They will be prayed in English at 7:00 and
Spanish at 8:00. Come and walk in the footsteps of the Lord as
we learn from him the ways of humility and holiness.
SAINT JOSEPH FEAST DAY
Please join us on Thursday March 19
For mass and fellowship to celebrate our
Patron Saint. Mass will be at 7:30 PM
where we will have the blessing of the bread
followed by refreshments in the cafeteria.
Mar 21 Sat CH 8:30a -9:15a Lectio Divina
Mar 22 Sun CH 10:00a -11:00a Children's Liturgy
MC 10:00a -12:00p RCIA Mass, Dismissal 3rd
Scrutiny
Gym 10:30a -12:30p Bunny Bash
SS 11:00a -11:30a Rosary Making Event,
Young Family Ministries
Gym 12:30p -7:30p Basketball
LECTIO DIVINA
Our presentations on Lectio Divina will continue the next two Saturday mornings at 8:30. Come and learn this very practical way to
meditate on the Scriptures and how to have a daily prayer time. As
we make our efforts to grow closer to the Lord we will discover
our the Lord wants to become more present to us every day.
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March 15th,
From the Office of Faith Formation
(FF)
FAITH
TUESDAY
March 17, 2015
3:50-5:00 pm Session for Gr. 1-5
7:00-8:15 pm Session for Gr. 6-8
201-343-4316
[email protected]
FORMATION CALENDAR
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
March 19, 2015 All Faith Formation
families are invited to attend the Mass (in
the church) and the ‘after-party’ celebrating
the Feast of Saint Joseph in the cafeteria.
March 20, 2015 All Faith Formation
Families are invited to participate of
the stations of the cross from
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (in the church).
GOSPEL QUESTION of the Week of March 15, 2015 Gospel:
John 1. 6-9. 13-17
Remember to answer both questions. Please write clearly.
Listen and Reflect:
say that Jesus?
Jesus cured a blind man. What did people
Living the Gospel:
Write the names of people that you know
who are in need of Jesus’ healing power
Spanish version:
Escucha y reflexiona:
Vive el Evangelio:
Jesús curo un ciego.
Que decía la gente que era Jesús?
Escribe los nombres de algunos conocidos
tuyos que necesitan del poder sanador de
Jesús:
GETTING TO KNOW OUR CATECHISTS
MYRNA BRUNO
Myrna is a 5th grade catechist for the early session of the monthly Sunday program.
Among her many talents, Myrna has taught CCD in high school, she has been a counselor at Summer camps and a Scout
leader for several years, she has been Court-Appointed for children in foster care and many other services benefiting the
entire community. Despite the distance and her many endeavors, Myrna still finds time in her agenda for our children in
faith formation. She loves to support families in teaching the faith to their children. Myrna believes God has presented her
with amazing opportunities to help others as well as to have her own faith strengthened. The aspects of her journey of faith
that she loves the most is the celebration of Mass and participating of the Liturgy as a Lector and/or a Eucharistic Minister.
She also promotes the faith as a steward in prayer and in deeds counting with the assistance of the Virgin Mary and in
prayer with all the saints.
Oficina de Catecismo
La tarea del evangelio semanal debe traerse a la siguiente clase. Ahora les invitamos a conocer a nuestros catequistas:
MYRNA BRUNO
Myrna es una catequista de 5to grado para la primera sesión mensual del programa
dominical. Entre sus muchos talentos, Myrna ha ensenado catecismo en secundaria, es consejera para campamentos de
verano y líder Scout durante varios años, has sido asignada por las Cortes para el programa “Foster” o amparo de la
niñez realizando servicios que benefician a toda la comunidad. A pesar de la distancia y sus muchas ocupaciones, Myrna
aun tiene tiempo en su agenda para nuestros niños en formación de su fe. A ella le encanta ayudar a las familias para
enseñar la fe a sus hijos. Myrna cree que Dios le ha brindado oportunidades maravillosas para ayudar a otros así como
para fortalecer su propia fe. Los aspectos de la jornada de fe que ella ama mas es la celebración de la Misa participando
como lectora y/o ministro de la Eucaristía. Ella también promueve la fe como mayordoma con su oración y sus obras –
contando con la asistencia de la Virgen María y en unión a las oraciones de todos los santos.
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From Saint Joseph Academy
201-487-8641
SAINT JOSEPH GRADUATES EARN HONORS
Immaculate Heart Academy
Annabel Reyes—Honors
Bergen Catholic High School
George Shaker—First Honors
Dylan Ross—Second Honors
Connor Sellers—Second Honors
Congratulations, and keep up the good work!
Q: Why do bees have sticky hair?
A: Because they use honeycombs!
Q: Why did the chicken cross the
playground?
A: To get to the other playground!
TUITION ANGEL FUND
As we know, the downturn of the economy in recent
years has had a tremendous impact on all of us. Many families
who have students in Catholic schools feel the ever increasing
pressures of meeting their family's needs along with the additional
impact of tuition.
We here at Saint Joseph Academy have established a
"Tuition Angel Fund". The purpose of the fund is to help families
who are struggling financially yet are committed to providing their
child(ren) with a Catholic education. We look to our parishioners
to help us keep this vital resource available to the young families of
our parish. Please consider making regular donations to this fund
knowing that you are helping spread the word of God through your
generosity by supporting some very needy families and their children in Saint Joseph Academy. Donations may also be made in
memory of a loved one or a friend with an acknowledgement being sent to their family. We even have children that look to share
their blessings by asking their families to make donations to the
"Tuition Angel" fund instead of receiving presents at birthdays,
holidays, etc.
Also, if your resources are such, please consider
"adopting" a student, thus supporting a student(s) by paying all or
part of the monthly tuition. We have many single parents
and families who desperately would like their child to attend Saint
Joseph Academy but do not have the resources to pay. Please feel
free to add your check to the weekly Vestibule Area-lection basket
in an envelope clearly marked "Tuition Angel" or contact the
school office for more information at 201-487-8641. May God
bless your generosity. Your donations can truly make a difference
in a young child's life.
[email protected]
SJA
Spotlight
Pre-K 4
Mrs. Saccoccio and Mrs. Barcon
Pre-K 4 is ready for Spring! After months and
months of cold weather, Pre-K 4 was ready to start
preparing for one of our favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day!
Our students love to participate in “hands-on” activities, and
especially enjoyed our latest activity of learning about
rainbows. Students learned to identify the colors of the rainbow, and were introduced to new vocabulary words such as
prism, light, and sun. To conclude our lesson on rainbows,
each student made their own rainbow out of something they
found to be both fun and delicious…fruit loops! Students
sorted the cereal by color and then created their own
beautiful rainbows!
A little child in church watched as the ushers passed the
offering plate. When they neared the pew where he sat, the
youngster piped up so that everyone could hear. 'Don't pay for
me Daddy. I'm under five.'
*********
After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, 'I've decided to become a minister when I grow
up.' 'That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?' 'Well,' said
the little boy, 'I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it
will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen.'
**********
A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a church
service. 'And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those
who passed trash against us.'
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RAISED UP BY THE MESSIAH
Last week, when Jesus referred to the destruction of the temple,
the account from today’s first reading is what would have come to
the minds of his listeners. But, as Jesus was speaking on a deeper
level, so does today’s first reading. In the first paragraph we hear
that Israel had, in effect, “fallen” already through its infidelity to the
covenant. Lest we get too cozy, this account reminds us that God,
though just, loving, and merciful, is capable of punishing sin when
that sin is unrepentant. But we are also reminded that God, rich in
mercy, anoints individuals to be vessels of salvation as well (in
Hebrew, King Cyrus of Persia is called “messiah”). In the Gospel
reading, we hear of another Messiah being “lifted up” for our
salvation in one of the best‑known passages from the New
Testament. As Lent concludes and we enter Holy Week, we need to
keep our gaze steadfast upon the cross of Christ, the Son of God
who came into the world to raise us who had fallen. Copyright © J.
S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The wrath and the mercy of the Lord are revealed
in the exile and liberation of the chosen people (2 Chronicles 36:1416, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a.
Psalm — Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm
137) or Psalm 23.
Second Reading — By grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:410) or Ephesians 5:8-14.
Gospel -The Son was sent by God so that the world might be saved
through him (John 3:14-21) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30
Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm
4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Sunday:
Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9;
Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A):
Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11;
Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Fourth Sunday of Lent; Second Scrutiny
Tuesday:
St. Patrick
Wednesday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Thursday: St. Joseph
Friday:
Abstinence; Spring begins
Liturgy Note: The response we are singing
during Lent following the Confiteor
("I confess to Almighty God") is
Kyrie eleison
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison
These ancient Greek Christian acclamation are the source of
the modern penitential acclamations "Lord, have mercy" and
"Christ, have mercy."
March 15th, 2015
LEVANTADOS POR EL MESÍAS
La semana pasada, cuando Jesús se refería a la destrucción
del Templo, el relato de la primera lectura de hoy es lo que les
hubiera venido a la mente a sus oyentes. Pero, dado que Jesús
estaba hablando en un sentido más profundo, así también debemos
entender la primera lectura de hoy. Escuchamos en el primer
párrafo que Israel en efecto ya había “caído” a causa de sus
infidelidades contra la alianza. Para no ponernos demasiado
cómodos, este relato nos recuerda que Dios, aunque justo, amoroso
y misericordioso, es capaz de castigar el pecado cuando es un
pecado no arrepentido. Pero también nos recuerda que Dios, rico
en misericordia, unge a individuos para que sean a su vez
instrumentos de salvación (en hebreo al Rey Ciro de Persia se le
denomina “mesías”). En la lectura del Evangelio, escuchamos de
otro Mesías que debe ser “levantado” por nuestra salvación, en
uno de los pasajes más conocidos del Nuevo Testamento. Al
terminar la Cuaresma y entrar en la Semana Santa, debemos
mantener nuestra mirada fija en la cruz de Cristo, el Hijo de Dios
que vino al mundo para levantarnos a todos los que habíamos caído.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — La ira y la misericordia del Señor se
manifestaron en el exilio y la liberación del pueblo
(2 Crónicas 36:14-16, 19-23) o 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a.
Salmo — Que se me pegue la lengua al paladar si no me acuerdo
de ti (Salmo 137 [136]) o Salmo 23(22).
Segunda lectura — Dios, rico en misericordia y amor, nos dio vida
con Cristo. (Efesios 2:4-10) o Efesios 5:8-14.
Evangelio — Dios nos dio su Hijo único, para que todo el que crea
en él tenga vida eterna (Juan 3:14-21)
o Juan 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54
Martes:
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16
Miércoles:Is 49:8-15; Sal 145(144):8-9,13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30
Jueves:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rm
4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a
Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10,25-30
Sábado:
Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Domingo: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn
12:20-33 Lecturas alternativas (Año A): Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130
(129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS
Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma;
Segundo Escrutinio
Martes:
San Patricio
Miércoles: San Cirilo de Jerusalén
Jueves:
San José, Esposo de la Virgen María
Viernes:
Abstinencia; Comienza la primavera
Domingo:
March 15th, 2015
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PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR
As we draw ever deeper into our Lenten journey I
pray that this has been a blessed time for each of us. Through
the graces of our Parish Mission, our Lenten online retreat, our
Parish Reconciliation Services, the Scrutinies for our catechumens and in many other ways we have experienced the power
of the Lenten season. My prayer is that your heart be open to
all that the Lord has for you during these days.
Please plan on joining us for the presentation of “Jesus
the Healer” on Friday night, March 27th, at 8:00 in the Church.
This is a dramatic presentation put on by a group of from Notre
Dame Church of North Caldwell. It has been well accepted in
other parishes and I pray that it be a blessing for us as well.
Offering for Sunday, March 8th, 2015—$ 8,945.64
(Ofrenda del domingo anterior)
Food— $ 210.00
St. Vincent— $ 20.00
Peter’s Penance— $1,007.50
As always, we are most grateful for all of your help.
We can give generously to those in need because you give to us.
MAKE YOUR OWN ROSARY
As we approach the holy time of the Easter Season,
praying the Rosary gives us a chance to reflect on the life
and saving mission of Jesus in union with Our Blessed
Mother. St. Joseph's Young Families Ministry invites you to
come, create, learn and share while you make a Rosary. The
date is Sunday, March 22nd at 11:00 in the cafeteria after the
children's Mass. The cost is $3.00 each, and covers the cost
of the Rosary and a snack. Call Michelle at 201-487-3766
for more information. Order forms will be in the vestibule of
the church next weekend and are due by March 15th.
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A medida que nos acercamos cada vez más
en nuestro camino cuaresmal Rezo para que este ha sido un
tiempo de bendición para cada uno de nosotros. A través de
las gracias de nuestra Misión Parroquial, nuestro retiro en
línea de Cuaresma, nuestra Parroquia Reconciliación Servicios, los Escrutinios para nuestros catecúmenos y de muchas
otras maneras que hemos experimentado el poder de la
Cuaresma. Mi oración es que tu corazón esté abierto a todo lo
que el Señor tiene para ti durante estos días.
Por favor planee unirse a nosotros para la presentación de "Jesús el Sanador" en la noche del viernes, 27 de
marzo, a las 8:00 de la Iglesia. Esta es una presentación
dramática puesto por un grupo de de la iglesia de Notre Dame
de North Caldwell. Ha sido bien aceptado en otras parroquias
y ruego que sea una bendición para nosotros también.
LECTOR TRAINING - THIS MONDAY, 7:30 PM FOR
ALL CURRENT LECTORS
As part of the Stewardship Outreach conducted this past
fall, there will be a professionally run training class for
those of us who have been active Lectors here at St. Joseph
Church, be it a few months or more than a few years. This
class will give us an opportunity to relearn skills that we
may have forgotten or learn new ones that will make us better messengers of the Word. Please join us this Monday,
March 16th in the Church at 7:30 PM. For those who are
interested in learning more about the Lector ministry and
were unable to attend last week’s training class for new
lectors, you are most cordially invited to join us this
evening, no reservations required.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS WORKSHOP
CONOCIMIENTO A CERCA DE LA VIOLENCIA
DOMÉSTICA
On March 15th at 2:30 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
El 15 de marzo a las 02:30 Caridades Católicas de la
Newark will present a Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop.
Arquidiócesis de Newark presentará un taller conciencia de la
This is being offered for anyone who may be interested in this in the violencia . Esto se ofrece para cualquier persona que pueda estar
community. It will include how to know your rights under the Dointeresado en esto en la comunidad . Incluirá cómo conocer sus
mestic Violence Act, how to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order, derechos en virtud de la Ley contra la violencia doméstica, la forma
how to report acts of Domestic Violence and other topics. Please feel de obtener una orden de restricción temporal , cómo informar de los
free to invite others to this important workshop. For more informa- actos de violencia doméstica y otros temas. Por favor, siéntase libre
tion please contact Jessica Ramirez at 973-733-3516.
de invitar a otros a este importante taller . Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Jessica Ramirez al 973-733-3516 .
JESUS THE HEALER
“A Living Meditation on Healing”
On Friday, March 27th at 8:00 the parish will host “Jesus the Healer”, a highly dramatic presentation of the powerful miracles and
healing events of Jesus’ life , performed by the Franciscan Mystery Players from Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell. By sharing
“Jesus the Healer” with others, the Mystery Players commit themselves to offering strength and peace to all those who are suffering. Thousands of lives have been touched by the play’s powerful witness of faith, hope, and love. At the end of each presentation, there is an opportunity for individual prayers for healing. Please plan on joining us for this highly effective way of preparing for Holy Week.
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March 15th,
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.
John M. Ballas
Mary Joan Falasca
William J. Donovan
Charles F. Earney
Francis C. Lavin
Philip T. Share
Gerald A. Cassetta
Patricia Dittrich
Salvatore Trapani
Genevieve DeMarrais
Anna Azzato
Dorothy J. Verost
Guillermo Teran
Joseph Minella
Helen O’Leary
Dianne Folk
Elizabeth M. McDermott
Peter Herron
George Callanan
Florence McGaughran
Kathryn M. Baurenfeind
Mary Walsh
Virginia M. Smith
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.
March 16, 1996
March 18, 1997
March 15, 1998
March 17, 1998
March 18, 1999
March 20, 1999
March 15, 2000
March 17, 2000
March 18, 2000
March 21, 2000
March 19, 2001
March 14, 2002
March 20, 2002
March 17, 2005
March 17, 2007
March 18, 2007
March 17, 2008
March 19, 2008
March 19, 2009
March 20, 2009
March 15, 2010
March 19, 2010
March 18, 2012
Continuing The Journey . . .
If you or someone you know has experienced a loss and would
like to speak with a bereavement counselor, please leave your
name and phone number with the rectory and a counselor will
contact you. All calls are kept confidential.
May the Risen Savior
lead those who have died
to the glory of His eternal Kingdom:
Michael Barry
In your charity
please remember in
prayer all our
families and friends
who are sick or in
hospitals or nursing
homes, especially for:
Julio Alvarez
Marian Arbuckle
Lily Beltran
Brett Cullen
Geraldine Daleo
Brian DeGroff
Recuerden en sus
oraciones a nuestros
familiares y amigos
que estan enfermos
o en hospitals o silos
de ancianos,
en especial por:
Walter Doleschal
Susan Ford
Theresa Graham
Alan Lombardi
Dorothy Lydecker
Ralph Mauro
If you, or someone in your family,
would benefit from the prayers of
the parishioners 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 the printed bulletin list for one
month. If you still need prayers,
please call the rectory for another
month of prayers.
Joseph Policastro
Richard Skubus
Danny Torress
Frank Tripani
John. J. Walsh
Gloria Wolstromer
Necesitas una oración por su familia o amigos? Visitar la oficina de
la rectoría o llame all (En Inglés)
201-342-6300. Los nombres se
mantendrán en tanto la anunciada
y la lista de anuncios para un (1)
mes. 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.
Pray for the Women and Men in Service to Our Country
Please remember all those serving in the armed forces, especially:
Joseph Andrade
Timothy Brown
Christopher Brugger
Edel Castillo
Yelson Cortez
Rafael Cruz
Jonathan Cummings
Kevin Cunanan
Andrew Gilbert
Alan Hale
Aimee Kominiak
Larry Kominiak
John McCarthy
Brian Mitchell
Lenny Nicolosi
Edward Quinn
John Rode
Yury Rodriguez
Margo Sandoval
Michael Sloginski, Jr
Jake Smith
Matt Smith
Max Smith
Patrick Stein
Reynaldo A. Targuino
Jeff Vanak
Gavin White
Please remember in your prayers, those affected by all
cancers, as well as the victims of war torn areas and terrorism,
of genocide, human trafficking, and of natural disasters.
March 15th, 2015
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The St. Padre Pio Prayer Group meets Wednesday, March 18th,
at 1:15 pm, at St. Anastasia Church 1095 Teaneck Rd.,
Teaneck, near Route 4. There will be Rosary, Confessions,
Mass and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Refreshments will be
served. For more information please call John at 201-692-7931.
SPRING CRAFT SHOW/SALE: Sunday, March 22nd,
Saint Joseph Regional HS in Montvale, NJ will be hosting
its annual Spring Craft Show/Sale from 10-4. Admission is
$2.00. Children and seniors are free. No strollers permitted.
Wednesday, April 29th 2015
Seven o’clock in the evening
SEASONS
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Honoring
Michael Waresk
Captain James & Kelly Sepp
ST. JOHN’S ALTAR SOCIETY OF LEONIA
FISH & CHIPS DINNER
St. John’s Altar Society in Leonia is sponsoring a Fish &
Chips Dinner (British Style) in Peter Kramer Hall, Broad
Avenue, on March 25th from 6-7:30pm. Serving cod fillet,
French fried potatoes, home made coleslaw, tarter sauce,
ketchup, malt vinegar, dessert and beverage. Cost of Adults,
$15.00 and children under 12 $8. Take out dinners will also
be available. Reservations required. Please called Marilyn at
201-944-0136 or Bernice at 201-947-3623.
ANNUAL FISH AND CHIPS DINNER
Ridgefield Park FD Ladder 1 is hosting its annual Good Friday
Fish and Chips Dinner fundraiser on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the
firehouse located at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Brewster Avenue. The donation is $13 per ticket. Beverages and clam
chowder are also available. Take out orders are available, as well
as delivery if scheduled in advance. For more information, call the
firehouse at 201-641-4834 or email [email protected].
Thank you for your continued support!
Dedication in memory of
Deacon Walter Lynn
HERITAGE DAY -FRANCISCAN SISTERS, PEEKSKILL
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Please join the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart
for their 150th Anniversary of their ministry in the United States.
April 25th, 2015, 11:00am Mass in Peekskill, NY, followed by a
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