ST. JOSEPH 1765 - St. Joseph Church, West Milford, NJ
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ST. JOSEPH 1765 - St. Joseph Church, West Milford, NJ
NEW JERSEY’S OLDEST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ST. JOSEPH 1765 OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT 250 years of faith-filled commitment distinguishes St. Joseph Parish, a Roman Catholic community located in West Milford Township in rural northern New Jersey. Lay people founded this community in 1765 and maintained it in the consistent practice of the Roman Catholic faith, thus earning it the honor of being the State’s oldest parish. Today’s parishioners, responding to the needs of the changing West Milford area, aim to develop further the lay involvement that historically characterizes St Joseph’s They accomplish this by expressing their PASTORAL STAFF and PARISH OFFICE Father Steven Shadwell ................................................................................................................. Pastor Harry White, Ben Lo Paro........................................................................................................... Deacons Sister Janet Brisky, P.B.V.M. ......................................................................................... Pastoral Associate Sister Geraldine Corio, P.B.V.M. ..................................................................... Director of Faith Formation Justine Smith ..................................................................................... Faith Formation\Baptism Assistant Pat Mattera ............................................................................... Adolescent Faith Formation Coordinator Mary Beth Ferriola....................................................................................................... Business Manager Mary O’Neill .................................................................................................................. Parish Secretary Christine Alessio.................................................................................... Director of Volunteer Ministries Camille Kluge .................................................................................................................. Youth Director Jacqueline M. Reilly .......................................................................................................... Music Director Bob Sautter......................................................................................... Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Kevin Kennedy and Diane Parisi ...................................................................................... Parish Trustees SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism arrangements are required to be made at least 2 MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Saturday ...... 9:00 am - Church Saturday evening ................... 5:00 pm - Church Sunday morning ... 7:45, 9:00 am, 12:00 Noon - Church ............... and 10:30 am - Parish Center months in advance by contacting Justine Smith at the Parish Office at 973-697-6100. Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month. Families are asked to attend the 12 Noon Mass, the baptism ceremony will take place immediately following. If a Baptism Preparation class is required, the class will be assigned at HOLY DAYS Please consult the Bulletin NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the Parish Office to register, to learn PARISH OFFICE ....................... 973-697-6100 the time the baptism is scheduled. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm; or, anytime anyone wishes to receive the Sacrament, please call the Parish Office to set an appointment with a priest. FAX........................................... 973-697-3716 MINISTRY TO THE SICK FAITH FORMATION… .................. 973-208-0636 anointed should call the Parish Office. If you or anyone CONVENT .......................................973-697-2846 E-MAIL .......................... [email protected] Anyone who is seriously ill or aged and wishes to be you know is in the hospital, please call the Office. WEBSITE ......................... www.stjoseph-nj.org BUSINESS HOURS MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM Monday thru Thursday ................... 9 AM - 5 PM one year before the wedding. All couples to be married Friday .......................................... 9 AM - 12 PM Saturday and Sunday .............................. Closed 454 G E R M A N T O W N R O A D Arrangements should begin by setting a date with a priest at St. Joseph’s must participate in a Marriage Preparation Program. W E S T M I L F O R D NJ 07480 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 10:00 AM Generations of Faith - PC 1:00 PM Generations of Faith - PC MONDAY, JANUARY 12 5:15 PM Girls CYO Basketball - PC TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 7:00 PM 250th Jubilee Meeting - NR 7:30 PM Alcoholics Anonymous - KH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 5:15 PM Girls CYO Basketball - PC 7:30 PM Boy Scouts - KH THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 9:30 AM Moms and Tots - KH 6:30 PM Boys CYO Basketball - PC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 9:30 AM Kids Playgroup - KH Midnight Alcoholics Anonymous - KH SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 12:00 PM K of C Free Throw - PC 10:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous - KH SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 GOF Sunday Morning II Following 9:00 AM Mass - KH Baptism Following 12:00 PM Mass - CH 2:00 PM Boys CYO Basketball - PC 6:30 PM Decision Point - NR LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 17\18 G. Tacinelli, K. Cook, G. Wargo, G. Wilson PC: Brian EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 17\18 SATURDAY 5:00 PM: P. Krueger, D. Santa Lucia, A. Moralishvili, C. Bernal SUNDAY 7:45 AM: T. Mooney, C. Gensheimer, M. Smilek 9:00 AM: D. Lastro, R. & L. De Franco, E. Frew 10:30 AM: I. & C. Weis, B. Sautter, A. Dellapi, M. B. Ferriola 12:00 PM: P. Mattera, M. Trudell, E. Peat, T. Edie, J. Galioto Any Extraordinary Minister who would like to serve one Friday a month at Chilton Hospital, please call Carolyn Gerri at 973 838-3705 or 973 934-1994. SMALL FAITH COMMUNITY Experience a Small Faith Community. We meet in the Upper Room on Tuesday evening for an hour to reflect on the following Sunday’s Scripture from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Our next meeting is January 13, 2015. MONDAY, JANUARY 12 9:00 AM +Fr. Robert Greco, O. Carm TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 – St. Hilary, bishop, doctor of church 9:00 AM +Theodore Wenz by Adelheid Wenz WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 9:00 AM Intention\Anne Cherico by Noreen Ferriter THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 9:00 AM +Linda Capozzi by Sr. Geraldine +Lisa Ryan by Sr. Geraldine +Laura Ann Humble by Sr. Geraldine FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 9:00 AM +Chris Dombrowski SATURDAY.JANUARY 17 - St. Anthony, abbot 9:00 AM Intention\Jim O’Mahony by Pat and Pete Gillen, Jr. 5:00 PM +Linda Capozzi by Ellen and Joe Patscher +Thomas Andersen by Tony and Sandra Maciel SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 – 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:45 AM +William Hoffman by Charles and Joan Donnelly 9:00 AM +John Puzio by Fr. Koch Knights +Bob Hawkins by Wargo Family 10:30 AM +Patricia M. Picarello by Trabucco Family +Anita Verrone by Sullivan Family Intention\Anita Sullivan 12:00 PM Intention\Batory Family by St. Joseph Youth Ministry +Henrietta Basile by Kathleen Lembo +Hanna O’Brien by Joseph O’Brien Budget: OFFERING AT ST. JOSEPH’S $6,340.00 Weekend December 27\28 Difference: $5,313.00 - $1,027.00 OnLine Giving for December: $6,770.00 Budget: $6,340.00 Weekend January 3\4 $5,214.00 Difference: - $1,126.00 Christmas Budget: $48,000.00 Christmas 2014: $45,702.00 Difference: - $2,298.00 Christmas 2013: $45,658.00 Next Week: 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time 1st Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 Gospel: John 1: 35-42 SCRIPTURE FOCUS: John the Baptist’s role is to identify Jesus as the Lamb of God, who will forgive the sins of the world. This statement recognizes Jesus’ importance and leads John’s disciples to leave him and follow Jesus, the Son of God. In this short section of the Gospel, much is said about openness, for example, the ability to accept the word about Jesus and letting one’s heart be moved. LIFE FOUCS: Relate an experience when you met someone who helped you change your priorities, values or outlook. CAN YOU HELP? Info: Sr. Janet 973-697-2846 Please leave donations in Sr. Janet’s garage. Thank you! If it’s not in this box, don’t leave it in Sister’s garage. She can’t get her car in! Needed: Straight and Narrow needs men’s and women’s winter coats spotlessly clean and on hangers all sizes up to 3X & 4X ASAP. Please leave in Sister’s garage. Also, there is an urgent need for soap, body wash, powder, deodorant and razor blades. Also need toothpaste, shampoo, Fixodent (original), and large umbrellas. If you have any current magazines: inspirational, sports, hobbies, National Geographic. Black out your name and address from the label and leave in Sister’s garage. Presentation Sisters February Raffle: Win $2,000.00. Chances are $10.00 each, 3 for $25 or 7 for $50.00. Checks payable to PBVM. Tickets in Sr. Janet’s garage. Needed: Woman’s winter jacket size med and XXX large. BINGO AT MILFORD MANOR: Saturday, January 17 2:30 – 3:30pm Come 10 minutes early and stay 10 minutes late to help. Bingo prizes are needed. Sister always needs help. If you need a signature, Sr. Janet will have a pen after bingo. Ash Wednesday is February 18th. Call Sr. Janet if you can bring ashes to the homebound. ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, SCHEDULE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES Masses with the distribution of ashes: 6:30 and 9:00am and 7:30pm. Distribution of ashes only: 12:00 and 4:00pm. Time for Vocations… Please pray for: Deacon Giovanni Rodriguez and Seminarian Henry Pinto and Luke Agnew A Time To Serve In The Military… Please pray for: Nicholas Costello, Lt. Jamie Curcio, Jennifer Smolinski, Tom Oroho, Brian Hartigan, Mario Lanza, Kevin Canova, Alex Richnavsky, Jason Benedict, Ryan Benedict, Jonathan Greenwald, Erik Filipek, Jonathan Gabay, Matthew Lattanzi and Tara Lee Wrocklage A Time To Heal… Please pray for: Bob Weiss, John Paicer, Scott Frew, Sal Domenico, Marilyn Whritenour, Gregory Whritenour, Martha Colombo, Denise Thiel, Emily Hennessy Green, Jim Casey, Walter Roberts, Pat Burd, Peg Misner, Tom Pavlin, Kathy R., Rosemarie Wirth, Colleen Henaghen and Aiden Patrick and Chase Michael Martinez A Time To Die… Please pray for: Kathleen Jones Please Note: Only family members may request to have someone included in prayers for the sick. The Sacrament of Baptism Celebrating the Embrace of God 21, December 2014 Isaiah Hassan Godfrey Son of Gerald Burns and Naomi Aviles …………………………………………………………….. Faithful Men of the St. Joseph Parish A special 250 Jubilee Year Degree Ceremony honoring our Parish Founders is being set to advance all men in the Parish to full Knighthood if qualified. Have, you ever wanted to be a Knight of Columbus? Now is the time! Contact Grand Knight Mike Heller or speak to any Knight in the Parish. January 15 - Business Meeting 8PM (KH) January 17 - FREE THROW CHALLENGE – ALL YOUTH 9 -14 (noon - 3 PC) Contact Chuck Carbone, DGK – [email protected] | 973-208-1786 January 22 - Officers Meeting - ALL OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND Mike Heller - Grand Knight | [email protected] | 973-728-6228 …………………………………………………………………… GIFT CARD NEWS: New in stock – Lowe’s and The Home Depot. Thank you to the 54 families that participate in the easy-breezy fundraiser! “SECRETS FROM SAINT JOSEPHS” Cookbook Sturdy Hardcover Edition $20 (2 for $35) Over 600 Recipes w/History of New Jersey’s Oldest Catholic Community Available at Parish Office: [Mon-Thurs. 9-5] or [Fri. 9-12]. Mail Orders: Call Parish Office [973-697-6700] Checks to “St Joseph Church.” Add $8 S&H ………………………………………………………………....... CEMETERY NEWS The Christmas season ends on January 11, 2015, the Baptism of the Lord. The grounds department will start removing Christmas and non-religious items from graves on or about January 19, 2015. If there is anything you would like to keep, please remove by then. Thanks for your cooperation. …………………………………………………………………… Scout Sunday Feb 1, 2015 at the 10:30 AM Mass at the Parish Center Duty to God is a key point in the Boy Scout and Cub Scout oath. Please help the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts celebrate their Duty to God on Boy Scout Sunday. St. Josephs has supported Boy Scout Troop 114 and Cub Scout Pack 9 for over 50 years. All Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to Attend. Bring your Pack or Troop flag too. Please wear your Class A uniform and NO hat. All are welcome. Coffee and cake will be served after Mass. Any Questions contact Mark Magesic (Charter Representative) at [email protected] …………………………………………………………………… 15TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015 Doors open at 6:15pm. Tickets: $45.00 ($40.00 for a group of 6 or more) which includes a light buffet, dessert, beer, wine, soda and $100.00 in casino chips. Games from 7:00 – 10:00pm. If you have any questions or would like to help the committee or donate a prize please call Chris Alessio @ 973-697-6100 or email [email protected]. To reserve tickets please call the parish office during regular business hours. Tickets will be on sale at parish office beginning Monday, January 12th. The food pantry needs: vegetables, jelly, coffee and tea. Also body soap, toothpaste and laundry detergent. MEMORIES OF OUR PARISH A Memory from the St. Joseph’s Friary Chronicles from 1961. Rosary Society meets on First Monday after first Sunday and has some ninety active members. On First Fridays the ladies prepare a coffee-cake breakfast for school children so the youngsters can get to Holy Communion. Each Wednesday about twenty-five members are on adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in the church at different times. They visit the sick in the parish; say the rosary at wakes for deceased parishioners; for the poorer ones give contributions to help defray funeral expenses & notify at once the priests about hospitalized or sick parishioners in their areas of residence. They provide supervision over school children during lunch hour so the Sisters can have their noon-day meal in peace. Third Sunday of each month is their Communion Sunday and a good representative number receives their Eucharistic Lord on that day. On October 1st they had their Annual Communion Breakfast at which Fr. Alfred Martin, OFM spoke on raising children and Kathie Dunne, from the Broadway play, “Sound of Music,” provided the entertainment. Throughout the year they run social activities to raise funds for the parish. One of their more illustrious members, Mrs. Mae (Thomas) Reilly, was elected as President of National Council of Catholic Women of the Paterson Diocese on October 28th. Written by: Fr. Augustine Lozanski, OFM, who arrived as Assistant Pastor on August 30, 1961 COMMUNITY NEWS Job Opportunity: Location: St Anthony Friary Butler NJ. Position: Cook’s Aide/Utilities Hours: Part-time - 10:30am6:30pm (some weekends included) We are looking for an organized motivated individual to assist the cooks with meal preparation, service and clean up as directed by manager. Salary negotiated based upon experience. Candidate must be able to speak and understand English. If interested please contact: Fr. Richard Trezza 973-850-6506. St. Anthony's Columbiettes Present Soup-er Bowl: Join the St. Anthony's Columbiettes and help aid the local food pantry on Friday, January 30th 5:30- 8:00 at Knights of Columbus Hal,l 65 Hamburg Turnpike, Butler, NJ. Enjoy a variety of soups and keep the commemorative as a thankful reminder of your generosity. Tickets are $10.00 each plus your food pantry donation. Some suggested items are: peanut butter and jelly, pasta and rice, cereal or any canned goods For tickets or more information please contact Antoinette Moralishvili 201-8037522 or [email protected] “Thus says the Lord: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit.” These prophetic words from our First Reading (Isaiah 42) come to their fulfillment with the Baptism of Jesus: “On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Gospel of the Day: Mark 1) These two readings form a bracket around the Liturgy of the Word for today’s feast – The Baptism of the Lord. This Feast is also the culmination of the liturgical season of Christmas. Tomorrow, January 12, 2015, once again we don green vestments symbolic of our entry into Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time is devoted to the public ministry of Jesus’ preaching and teaching. It is characterized by the presence of the Adult Jesus and the absence of his final days which lead directly to his death and rising – Lent/Easter. Therefore, shortly after his Baptism Jesus makes his first public appearance as the Long Awaited Messiah and John the Baptist disappears quickly from the attention of the Gospel writers. However, these words are not just about Jesus: they are, in as much as Jesus is the New Adam, about all of us. The servant whom God upholds and with whom he is pleased much as to pour out his Spirit upon him is the human creation. The Liturgy of the Word confirms this. In truth, the First Reading is not the only option; there is a second option that speaks of all mankind being called to the waters of Baptism: “Thus says the Lord: All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk…Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.” (Option 2 for First Reading for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Isaiah 55) There are two Psalm options as well and these, too, confirm God’s delight in us. Psalm 29 recalls Genesis 1 the story of our creation: “The voice of the Lord is over the waters, the Lord, over vast waters. The voice of the Lord is mighty; the voice of the Lord is majestic. The God of glory thunders, and in his temple all say, “Glory!” Compare this to Genesis 1: “…and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the waters…Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness…God looked at everything he had made and found it very good.” These waters out of which God draws mankind are the same waters of Baptism out of which he redraws mankind. Baptism is, in this sense, a second creation by God of you and me; it is Genesis all over again so much does God delight in us. The second option for our Psalm makes this explicit: “God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation.” (Option 2 of the Psalm of the Day – in actuality hymn found in Isaiah 12) There are two Second Reading options: Acts 10 and 1 John 5. In Acts 10 Peter speaks of God’s salvation offered to all the inhabitants of the earth: to all the human race. Acts 10: “Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him…how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil.” 1 John 5 declares unequivocally: “Beloved: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God…for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world.” The Baptism of the Lord is the culmination of Christmas Tide and the beginning of Ordinary Time. The Baptism of the Lord is about the Baptism of Jesus. The Baptism of the Lord is about Jesus the Beloved Son in whom God is well pleased. But, the Baptism of the Lord is about us too for we are all the work of his hands, his beloved creation regenerated in the waters of Baptism. Perhaps, this Sunday we can reflect in the quiet moments of the day on the Sacrament of Baptism; on our own reception of this Sacrament; on our having heard God himself say to each of us: “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased…You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Isaiah 42 – Mark 1)