The Parish Family of SAINT JOSEPH

The Parish Family of
SAINT JOSEPH
115 East Fort Lee Road, Bogota, New Jersey 07603
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 3, 2016
Rev. Timothy G. Graff, Pastor
Rev. Fernando Diaz, Parochial Vicar
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
Adoration Chapel: Monday 9:00am-7:00pm
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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January 3, 2016
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. Fernando Diaz……....……[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]
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
Please call the rectory office before you plan to visit, so we can
ensure the staff member you are looking for is available.
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 at least
one month prior for Baptisms 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 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 (x212) or Father Fernando
(x216) 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 Tim (x212)
o padre Fernando (x216)
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.
January 3, 2016
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PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday
January 3
Saturday
January
2
10:00 am LF: Spanish Pre-Baptism Classes
5:30pm
Severina Eusebio
Req Eusebio Family
11:30 am Caf: Pep Rally for Girl Scout Cookies
Sunday
January
3
1:30 pmGYM: Boys BB 3/4th Vera
8:00am
Bill Devito
4:30 pmGYM: Boys 7/8th BB Espinosa
10:00am Alice Reynolds Bruker
Req Carroll Family
Monday
January 4
12:00pm Deceased Parishoners
Req Sr. Regina Miriam
5:30 pmGym: Girls BB 3rd/4th McGurr
Monday
January
4
6:00 pmCls: Girl Scout #94500 (gr.5)
8:00am
Carol Baranello
Req Diane Zimmerman
6:30 pmGym: Boys BB 7/8 Sepp
Tuesday
January
5
7:00 pmCH: Spanish Prayer Circle
8:00am
Paul Nuzzi
Req Elsie Nuzzi
7:30 pm Cls: Girl Scout Leader Meeting
Wednesday January
6
Tuesday
January 5
8:00am
Felino Balatbat
Req Balatbat Family
3:45 pmCaf: FF Gr.K-5
Thursday
January
7
5:30 pmCaf: Brownie Troop #95865 (Grade 2)
8:00am
Samantha Hardy
Req Maryann & Jim
7:00 pm3FLM: Rainbows Group 1
Newman
7:00 pm Caf: FF Gr.6-8
Friday
January
8
Wednesday January 6
8:00am
Jimmy Doran
Req Mary Devins &
3:00 pmCaf: GS Cadette Troop 411 (6th)
Family
4:30 pmBrownie Troop #5752 (3rd)
Saturday
January
9
6:30 pmGym: Girls BB 5/6 Maglione
8:00am
Agnes Hughes
Req Hughes Family
7:00 pmCH: Adult Choir Rehearsal
Req
Mr& Mrs. Zampetti
5:30pm
Eileen
Newman
7:00 pmCaf: Baptism Prep meeting
Sunday
January
10
8:00 pm Gym: Boys BB 5/6 Martinez
8:00am
The Living & Deceased Members of the HNS
Thursday January 7
10:00am
Richard
Kunath
Req Family
5:00 pmGym: Boys BB 5/6 Martinez
Montalbano Family
12:00pm
Gregory
Soucy
Req
6:30 pmGym: Boys BB 7/8 Sepp
Altar Bread for the first half month of January
7:00 pm 3FLM: Rainbows Group 2; Spectrum
is in Memory of
Group
CAROLINE CROSSLAND
Friday
January 8
Requested by
3:30 pmBrownie Troop (4th)
The Eucharistic Ministers
3:30 pmGirl Scouts (K)
5:00 pmGym: Girls BB 3rd/4th McGurr
Altar Wine for the first half month of January
6:30 pmGym: Girls BB 5/6 Maglione
is in Memory of
6:30 pmCaf: Sharing Christ
CAROLINE CROSSLAND
7:00 pmMC:Spanish RICA
requested by
8:00 pm GYM: Boys 3/4th BB Vera
The Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday January 9
COL: KOC Diaper Collection
Altar Bread for the second half month of
9:00 am Gym: BB Games
January is in Memory of
9:00 am Caf: RICA Class
CAROLINE CROSSLAND
4:00 pmGYm: Soccer
Requested by
5:30 pmCH: Baptisms during Mass
Roger & Dolores Friedman
Sunday
January 10
Altar Wine for the second half month of
COL: KOC Diaper Collection
January is in Memory of
9:00 am Caf: Holy Name Society Meeting
CAROLINE CROSSLAND
10:00 am CH: Baptism Anniversary Mass & LOWC
Requested by
10:00 am CH: RCIA Mass, Dismissal
Roger & Dolores Friedman
10:00 am Caf: LOWC
10:30 am LF: RCIA
MASS CARDS & MEMORIALS: If you are interested in
10:30 am MC: RCIA
honoring a family member or friend, in their memory or for a special
11:00 am Caf: Baptism Liturgy Reception
occasion, there are several options available. Unannounced Mass: $5,
1:30 pmGYM: Boys BB 3/4th Vera
Announced Mass: $10, Monthly Memorial of Altar Bread, Altar
5:00 pmCH: ConfMASS Setup/MUSIC
Wine, Sanctuary Lamp, or Missalette: $50 for a full month, $25 for
6:00 pmCH: Confirmation Session MASS
half month. We have many openings for 2016. The 2017 book will
6:00 pmGYM: Confirmation Session
not be open until after Easter, and no early reservations of any kind
6:00 pmCaf: HighSchool Conf.Class (Year 1)
will be honored. Please visit the rectory M-F, 9-7 or Sat, 9-4.
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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF)
201-343-4316
[email protected]
The Office of Faith Formation is still in URGENT NEED of a Gr. 7 CATECHIST (Twice a month
7:00-9:00 pm). Our current 7th grade catechists has been working with this group of children for
weeks with the help a wonderful substitute. However, we are in desperate need of a someone who is
willing to be dedicated to this class. Please consider sharing your time with these young people. You
are sure to gain much more than you could ever imagine.
Please contact Patricia Rodriguez at 201-343-4316.
MEETINGS and FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS …
SAVE THE DATES
ATTENTION CATECHISTS: MEETINGS THIS WEEK!
Tuesday, January 5th
Catechists for Gr. K-5 3:50-5:30PM (cafeteria)
Catechists for Gr. 6-8 7-9PM (cafeteria)
Thursday, January 7th
ALL Catechists—Appreciation Dinner (Details on your invitation.)
Thursday, January 14th SUNDAY Catechist Mtg. for Sessions A and B - 7:30-9pm
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
There are no Tuesday Faith Formation sessions on January 5th.
Sunday, January 10th
8:15-9:45AM - First Communion Class, Grade 4-7 (students only)
10AM Mass - Liturgy of the Word with Children
6PM - Confirmation Session (in church for Mass)
Tuesday, January 12th
3:50-5:15 PM
GrK-5 Faith Formation (cafeteria)
7-9PM Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation (cafeteria)
Sunday, January 17th
8:15 AM and 10:15 AM—Faith Formation session.
The Epiphany of the Lord!
On January 3rd we celebrate Epiphany of the Lord. It is revealed to the world that he is
our savior!
Heavenly Father, you created the sun, planets, moon and stars, and everything that breathes to give you glory. You are mighty and
powerful, yet you are as close to us as our breath, and you live within our hearts. Inspire us more with your gentle Spirit and
direction just as you did the wise men who traveled far to see your glory in the Christ child. We ask the through you Son Jesus.
AMEN.
adapted from:“Children’s Daily Prayer”, Marshall. Liturgy Training Publications, ©2015
REUNIONES y EVENTOS …
FECHAS A OBSERVAR:
No hay Clases de Catecismo los Martes, 29 de diciembre y 5 de enero, durante las vacaciones escolares.
DOMINGO, 10 de enero 8:15-9:45AM - Clase de primera Comunión, Grados 4-7 (niños solamente)
6PM - Clase de Confirmatión (en la iglesia para comenzar con misa
)
MARTES, 12 de enero
3:50-5:15PM. Clases de Catecismo (cafetería)— grados del K-5
7-9PM. Clases de Catecismo (cafetería)— grados del 6-8
DOMINGO, 17 de enero 8:15 am and 10:15 am—Sesion dominical de Formacion de Fe.
la Epifanía del Señor
El 3 de enero se celebra la Epifanía del Señor.
Se revela al mundo que él es nuestro salvador!
Padre Celestial, que creó el sol, los planetas, la luna y las estrellas, y todo lo que respira para
darle gloria. Usted es fuerte y poderoso, sin embargo, está tan cerca de nosotros como nuestro
aliento, y usted vive en nuestros corazones. Inspíranos más con su espíritu afable y
dirección tal como lo hizo a los magos que viajaron para poder ver tu gloria en el niño Jesús.
Lo pedimos al través de ti Hijo Jesús. AMÉN.
adapted from:“Children’s Daily Prayer”, Marshall. Liturgy Training Publications, ©2015
Si usted es bilingüe encontrará más información en nuestra página: http://www.baqgo.com/sjc/faith-formation/
January 3, 2016
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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.
Rita C. Camizzi
Joseph Pinsdorf
Peter A. McAndrews
James Walter Eilert
Walter John Coleman
Dennis B. Concannon
George Rich
Herbert E. Bailey
Lorraine M. Ottino
Mary A. Ripple
Marie A. Gallione
Joseph A. Christie
Richard C. Kraemer
Lena Cafasso
Alfred Forster
Felino Balatbat
Anthony Christiano
James J. Beattie
Theresa Fanelli
Hedwig Lynch
Florencia B. Bustos
Carmella Minella
Mary Mulkern
Joseph M. Caruso
Agnes Chan Hsiek
January 2, 1996
January 5, 1997
January 5, 1999
January 7, 1999
January 6, 2000
January 8, 2000
January 8, 2001
January 7, 2002
January 6, 2003
January 6, 2004
January 7, 2004
January 6, 2005
January 7, 2005
January 7, 2005
January 6, 2006
January 6, 2007
January 5, 2009
January 6, 2009
January 2, 2010
January 4, 2010
January 7, 2010
January 4, 2011
January 7, 2011
January 2, 2013
January 4, 2015
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.
Eternal rest grant unto them, Subvención descanso eterno a
O Lord, and let perpetual light ellos, oh Señor, y deja que la
shine upon them. May the
luz perpetua brille sobre
souls of the faithful departed,
ellos. Que las almas de los
through the mercy of God,
fieles difuntos, por la
rest in peace.
misericordia de Dios,
Amen.
descansen en paz. Amén.
May the Risen Savior
lead those who have died
to the glory of His eternal Kingdom:
Gloria Wolstromer
Edgar Villances
Dave Barry
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:
Marian Arbuckle
Lily Beltran
Matthew Cage
Brett Cullen
Mary Devins
Walter Doleschal
Jane Guerra
Dolores Iannacone
Albano Luhmann
Anne Mazza
Arianna Grace Muti
Gene O’Connor
Daisey Ramos
Richard Skubus
Michael Tulipano
John. J. Walsh
Cheryl Wendt
Mickey Wetzelberger
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 / or the printed bulletin list for
one month. If you still need
prayers, please call the rectory for
another month of prayers.
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
J.T. Rinke
John Rode
Yury Rodriguez
Margo Sandoval
Michael Sloginski, Jr
Jake Smith
Matt Smith
Max Smith
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.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Our Lord said to St. Faustina:“ Whoever will recite it will receive
great mercy at the hour of death” If you would like to take part in
this prayer we meet every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the Adoration
Chapel come and join us. If you would like more information please
call Kathy Herron 201 488-2574
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LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACES
“Appearances can be deceiving,” as the saying goes. As we
celebrate the epiphania, the “appearing” of the eternal Word of
God on earth, this is still true.
What rapturous foresight must have filled Isaiah as he wrote
the words we hear today. How, for four hundred years, they must
have filled the hearts of the people of Israel with hope for the day
when God’s glory would shine on them. How deceived some
must have felt when the glory of God came to them in the lowliest and humblest of human lives.
We have many expectations about how the divine presence
will appear among us. But we can also set ourselves up, through
these expectations, to miss the divine glory when it truly appears.
We get caught up in looking for the star, forgetting that the star is
not the divine sign, the babe is. It may take a persistent journey
for us to come upon the true appearance of God’s glory in our
lives: Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD
shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you
(Isaiah 60:1-6).
Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72).
Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that the
Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the
newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52
Thursday:
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17;
Lk 4:14-22a
Friday:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Sunday:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4,
3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30;
Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7;
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Monday:
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week
Monday:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Tuesday:
St. John Neumann
Wednesday: St. André Bessette
Thursday:
St. Raymond of Penyafort;
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BUSCAR EN EL LUGAR CORRECTO
“Las apariencias engañan” dice el refrán. Al celebrar la epifanía, la manifestación del Verbo de Dios eterno en la tierra, el
refrán sigue siendo cierto.
¡Qué sublime premonición debe haber sentido Isaías al escribir
las palabras que hoy escuchamos! Por cuatrocientos años, cómo
habrán llenado los corazones del pueblo de Israel con esperanzas
de que llegaría el día en que la gloria de Dios se derramaría sobre
ellos. ¡Qué desilusionados deben haberse sentido algunos cuando la
gloria de Dios les llegó en una vida humana de las más bajas y
humildes!
Tenemos muchas expectativas de cómo la presencia divina va a
manifestarse entre nosotros. Pero también podemos exponernos,
por culpa de esas expectativas, a perder de vista la gloria divina
cuando se nos aparece de verdad. Nos entretenemos buscando la
estrella, y nos olvidamos que la estrella no es la señal divina, sino el
bebé. Puede que tengamos que persistir en el camino antes de llegar
a encontrarnos con la apariencia real de la gloria de Dios en nuestra vida: Jesucristo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del
Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6).
Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]).
Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos,
socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Evangelio — Vinieron unos Magos de Oriente preguntando:
“¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Martes:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44
Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52
Jueves:
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14,
15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a
Viernes:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16
Sábado:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 40:1-5, 9-11;
Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Sal 104 (103):1b-4,
24-25, 27-30; Hch 10:34-38 o
Tit 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lc 3:15-16, 21-22
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo:La Epifanía del Señor; Semana Nacional de Migración
Lunes: Santa Isabel Ana Seton
Martes: San Juan Neumann
Miércoles: Beato André Bessette
Jueves: San Raimundo de Peñafort; La Natividad del Señor en el
calendario juliano
SAVE THE DATE 3rd ANNUAL HOLY NAME SOCIETYVALENTINES DAY CARD FUNDRAISER
Please show your support for the Saint Joseph Church Holy Name Society and their many charitable acts by purchasing a Valentine’s
Day card. Cards will be available for purchase in the vestibule area after mass, mid January into February. The cards were beautifully
handcrafted by Saint Joseph Academy students. In Ms. Croce’s art class, K-8 students were asked to reflect on love; who do they
love, who loves them, and how is that love shown? This year they were given the choice to draw about love, illustrate a bible verse on
love and friendship, or create an original poem or haiku. Thank you for all your past support! God Bless!
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PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. The
Feast commemorates the coming the Wise Men and all those
that seek the Lord. It reminds us that as the Lord came to be
with us at Christmas it is our responsibility to continue to find
Him in all aspects of our lives. Like the Wise Men we are
called to offer our gifts and talents to the Lord. We do that in
many ways. In the gift of love we give to our families and
friends, in our generosity with all the gifts that God has given
to us and in our parish.
We welcome today Fr. Matthew Dooley, the
Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Newark. He will be
preaching all the masses speaking about how each of us is
called to foster vocations in our own families and
communities.
I will be in Florida for the next 2 weeks spending time
with my family. Please be assured of my prayers as we continue in this Christmas season.
Hoy celebramos la Epifanía del Señor . La fiesta
conmemora la llegada de los Reyes Magos y todos los que buscan al Señor . Nos recuerda que como el Señor vino a estar
con nosotros en Navidad es nuestra responsabilidad de seguir
lo encontramos en todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas. Al
igual que los Reyes Magos que estamos llamados a ofrecer a
nuestros dones y talentos para el Señor . Lo hacemos de muchas maneras. En el don del amor que le damos a nuestras
familias y amigos , en nuestra generosidad con todos los dones
que Dios nos ha dado a nosotros y en nuestra parroquia .
Damos la bienvenida hoy al P. Mateo Dooley , el
Director de Vocaciones de la Arquidiócesis de Newark . Él
estará predicando todas las masas de habla acerca de cómo
cada uno de nosotros está llamado a promover las vocaciones
en nuestras propias familias y comunidades.
Y a estar en la Florida para el próximo 2 semanas
pasar tiempo con mi familia . Tenga la seguridad de mis oraciones mientras continuamos en esta temporada de Navidad.
Do you have photos of events (your baptism, wedding, graduation, dance, festival, etc.) that took place at St. Joseph Church or
School? We're assembling a collection of historical pictures to use at various anniversary events throughout the year as well as
on the parish website. Email your digital photo(s) to "[email protected]". You can send just one or as many as your
email account will allow. Please also email a Word document or PDF including a list of the photo descriptions (year and event
name if you have them) so we can categorize your photos.
Some things to keep in mind:
- We regret that we won't be able to accept any printed photographs in the rectory office. We simply do not have the resources
necessary to collect, store, scan, and return printed photographs.
- We can't promise that we'll use every photo we receive, but aim to present as much of the parish history as possible.
- When scanning your photographs, scan them at resolutions no higher than 300dpi (please contact us if you require assistance)
- By emailing your photographs to us, you are giving us permission to reproduce them without restriction in both print and electronic media (including the parish website).
For questions related to this historical photo collection, please contact Michael Chladil at [email protected]. Please
feel free to pass this message along to anyone else you think might have a good collection of pictures at St. Joseph Church.
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January 3, 2016 at Applebee's in
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person Breakfast includes pancakes,
eggs, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee.
Tickets are available in the rectory or
call Christina Haase at 201-390-0867.
All proceeds benefit St. Joseph's Food
Pantry families. You will receive a
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