March 8th, 2015

The Parish Family of
SAINT JOSEPH
115 East Fort Lee Road, Bogota, New Jersey 07603
Third Sunday of Lent
March 8th, 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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Saint Joseph Parish Mission Statement
Declaración de la Misión de la Parroquia de San José
We, the people of Saint Joseph Parish, 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 parroquia 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 8th, 2015
Mar 8
Mar 9
Mar 10
Mar 11
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Mar 13
Mar 14
PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sun Caf 9:00a -10:00a HNS Meeting
CH 10:00a -11:00a Lit the WORD w/Children
MC 10:00a -12:00p RCIA Mass, Dis.1st Scrutiny
CH 12:00p -1:00p Girl Scout Sunday
Gym 1:00p -5:00p Basketball
Caf 1:00p -2:00p Girl Scout Sunday Gathering
Caf 2:30p -6:00p Spanish Couples
VESTIBULE: Knights of Columbus
Mon Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
Caf 7:00p -9:30p Spanish Prayer Group
CH 7:00p -9:00p New Lector Training
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
LF 7:30p -9:00p Triduum Planning Meeting
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
MC 7:00p -9:00p Liturgy Team Meeting
CH 7:00p -8:00p Parish Penance Service
Gym 8:15p -10:00p Girls BB
Wed Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
3M 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
CH 7:00p -9:00p Weekly Choir Rehearsal
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
3S 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
Thu Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
Caf 3:30p -5:00p First Commun. Sess. (Gr.4-7)
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
MC 7:30p -9:00p Pastoral Council
Fri CH 2:00p -3:00p SJA Stations of the Cross
Gym 3:00p -10:00p Basketball
Caf 3:00p -4:00p Crafts for Charity
Caf 4:00p -5:00p GS Troop
CH 5:30p -6:00p Wedding Rehearsal
CH 6:00p -6:30p Wedding Rehearsal
CH 7:00p -8:30p Stations of the Cross
MC 7:00p -9:00p Spanish RICA
Sat CH 8:30a -9:15a Lectio Divina
Gym 8:30a -5:30p Basketball
CH 2:30p -3:30p Wedding
4:00p -6:30p Equal Exchange Coffee
VESTIBULE Knights of Columbus
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, Dis. 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
VESTIBULE Knights of Columbus
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Saturday
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am
12:00pm
Monday
8:00am
Tuesday
8:00am
Wednesday
8:00am
Thursday
8:00am
Friday
8:00am
Saturday
8:00am
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am
12:00pm
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
March
7
John Patrick Carroll
Req Mary Carroll
March
8
The Living & Deceased Members of the
Holy Name Society
Kenneth
Req Janice
Neuschwanter
Neuschwanter
Joseph Ermilio
Req Robert & Joyce
Ermilio and
Family
March
9
Hughes & Hoar Fami- Req John & Agnes
lies
Hughes
March
10
Kenny John
Req Diane Zimmerman
Zimmerman
March
1
Diane Chladil
Req Michael & Kelly
Chladil
March
12
Licia Maurovic
Req Rose DeSantis
& Family
March
13
Margherita DeCandia Req Rose DeSantis
& Family
March
14
Peter LaSala
Req The Family
Stanley “Guy” Hampl Req His Wife
March
15
Mary Walles
Req Anne Genovese
Michael McHale
Req Patrick & Patricia
McHale
Margaret Erhardt
Req Sandra & Paul
Angeli
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
We will have a Communal Reconciliation
Service for Lent, Tuesday, March 10th at
7:00. Reconciliation will be available in
both English & Spanish during each service.
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.
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From the Office of Faith Formation
(FF)
FAITH
SUNDAY
201-343-4316
[email protected]
FORMATION CALENDAR
TUESDAY
SUNDAY
March 8, 2015
March 10, 2015 FF Sessions
10:00 am Mass and Liturgy of
3:50-5:00 pm Session for Gr. 1-5
the Word with Children 7:00-8:15 pm Session for Gr. 6-8
March 15, 2015
8:15—9:45 am Faith Formation Session
10:15-11:45 am Faith Formation Session
BIBLE / GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK
March 8, 2015: Psalm 19, 8-11
Remember to answer both questions.
Please write clearly.
Listen and Reflect: The Lord has words for everlasting
life. What is the message of this psalm?
Living the Word: Please write some intentions and then
recite the responsorial psalm.
GETTING TO KNOW OUR CATECHISTS
DIANE MAGLIONE. Diane is a Tuesday-afternoon’s catechist for grade 2(A). Catechesis is something to what Diane was
always drawn to but that she was unable to do due to work restraints. Diane feels that the Lord Jesus directed her to close the
door on her former profession to able to spend more time with her
children while they were growing and to volunteer for faith formation. Over the years, Diane has noticed how God was patiently
awaiting for her to turn a difficult corner and return to him; Diane
sees how her Catholic faith has evolved. Diane is a dedicated catechist who fears not been able to reach and make a positive impact
on the lives of her students. Her aim is to allow students to experience their own epiphanies (defined as a sudden and profound understanding of something).
The World Meeting of Families
with Pope Francis will take place at
the Pennsylvania Convention Center
in Philadelphia from TuesdayFriday, September 22-25, 2015.
There will be Daily Mass,
Devotions, Keynote Addresses and
multiple sessions.
Oficina de Catecismo
La tarea del evangelio semanal debe traerse a la siguiente clase.
Ahora les invitamos a conocer a nuestros catequistas:
DIANE MAGLIONE. Diane es una catequista de los
martes por la tarde para el 2do grado (A). El catecismo es algo
que siempre la atrajo, pero que, sus lazos laborales le impedían
realizarlo. Diane siente que el Señor Jesús la condujo a cerrarle
las puertas a su antigua profesión para dedicarle mas tiempo a sus
hijos mientras crecían, y, para que se hiciera voluntaria en la formación de fe. Al pasar los años, Diane ha notado como Dios ha
esperado pacientemente para que ella diera un giro y regresara a
el. Diane ha visto como su fe Católica ha evolucionado. Diane es
una dedicada catequista -quien teme no poder alcanzar ni poder
impactar positivamente la vida de sus estudiantes. Se propone permitir a sus estudiantes experimentar su propia epifanía (aquello
que se revela de repente y que se entiende a profundidad).
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From Saint Joseph Academy
201-487-8641
On behalf of the Eighth-grade class of St.
Joseph Academy, we would like to thank
parents, family, friends, vendors, and
parishioners for their support for the play
“Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the
Mistaken Identity” that was performed at the
Academy on February 25th.
It truly proved to be a remarkable and
successful experience for the students as well as an
enjoyable night for all of those in attendance. Thank you again
for your continued support for the Academy and its events.
Respectfully,
Mr. Jeff Moeller and Mrs. Kelly Sepp, play coordinators.
Q: How do you organize a space party?
A: You planet early!
[email protected]
SJA
Spotlight
2015 Winners
Holy Name Society
Valentines Day
Art Contest
Saint Joseph Academy students, in Ms. Croce’s art
class, were asked to reflect on love; ‘who do they love, who
loves them, and how is that love shown?’. Using art
materials of their choice, students created an image that they
thought would work well on a card. The eight winners,
pictured below, were picked by the Holy Name Society, and
their artwork was printed onto cards and sold after church in
January and February to raise money for the Holy Name
Society and their numerous charitable works.
Q: What kind of bagel can fly?
A: A plain bagel!
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.
Pictured above: First row: Mia Martinko, Crystal Buelvas,
Jordan Lavalle, Lydia Rojas. Second Row: Analisse Cufino,
Liana Rios, Elana Lane, Marina Abraham, Ms. Laura Croce,
SJA art teacher. Back Row: James Newman, Saint Joseph
Academy Principal, Michael Cullen, Holy Name Society
President.
Overheard in the classrooms
of Saint Joseph Academy…
First Grade Student: “I have to go to the bathroom.”
Teacher: “How do you ask with your manners?”
First Grade Student: (brief pause) “Can I may I go to the
bathroom...please?”
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THE PATH TO FREEDOM
Most of us, if we were asked “Does the phrase ‘the Ten
Commandments’ appear in the Bible?” would likely get it wrong,
because the answer is “no.” “The Ten Commandments” is a
post‑biblical, phrase that developed along with an image of God
as police officer that is not found in today’s passage from Exodus.
The first phrase is the key: God is the one who brings us out of
slavery; following God’s law or commands is our path to freedom.
The moneychangers whom Jesus drove from the temple were not
explicitly breaking any of the commandments, but neither were
they helping people to find God’s path to freedom as they came to
worship at the temple. This is an important Lenten lesson for us.
We need to stop asking ourselves whether or not we are breaking
specific rules or regulations and instead examine our lives to see if
we are truly following a path to God’s freedom through Christ.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The law was given through Moses (Exodus
20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7.
Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19)
or Psalm 95.
Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified; the foolishness
of God is greater than human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or
Romans 5:1-2, 5-8.
Gospel — Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up
(John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:1421Alternate readings (Year A):1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:16; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Third Sunday of Lent; First Scrutiny; Daylight
Saving Time begins; Girl Scout Sunday
Monday:
St. Frances of Rome
Friday:
Abstinence
A LA LIBERTAD
La mayoría de nosotros, si nos preguntaran “¿Aparece la
frase ‘los Diez Mandamientos’ en la Biblia?” daríamos la
respuesta errónea, pues la respuesta es “no”. “Los diez
mandamientos” es una frase post‑bíblica, que se desarrolló junto
con una imagen de Dios como ‘policía’ la cual no se encuentra en
el pasaje de hoy del libro del Éxodo. La primera frase es clave:
Dios es el que nos sacó de la esclavitud; cumplir las leyes o
mandamientos de Dios es nuestro camino a la libertad. Los
cambistas a quienes Jesús echó del templo no estaban violando
ninguno de los mandamientos, pero tampoco estaban ayudando a
la gente a encontrar el camino hacia la libertad de Dios cuando
llegaban al Templo a rezar. Esta es una lección de la Cuaresma
importante para nosotros. Tenemos que dejar de preguntarnos si
estamos o no violando alguna regla o reglamento específico, y en
cambio examinar nuestra vida para ver si verdaderamente
estamos siguiendo un camino hacia la libertad de Dios por medio
de Cristo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Dios entrega los mandamientos al pueblo por
medio de Moisés (Éxodo 20:1-7 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) o Éxodo 17:3-7.
Salmo — Señor, tú tienes palabras de vida eterna
(Salmo 19 [18]) o Salmo 95 (94).
Segunda lectura — Pablo proclama a Cristo crucificado; Cristo
es el poder y la sabiduría de Dios (1 Corintios 1:22-25) o
Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8.
Evangelio — Jesús echa a los mercaderes del templo y predice su
resurrección (Juan 2:13-25) o Juan 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 40-42].
LECTURAS DE HOY
Lunes:2 Re 5:1-15b; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30
Martes:Dn 3:25, 34-43;Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35
Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147 (146):12-13, 15-16, 19-20;
Mt 5:17-19
Jueves:
Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23
Viernes:Os 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34
Sábado:
Os 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14
Domingo: 2 Cr 36:14-16, 19-23; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Ef 2:4-10;
Jn 3:14-21; Lecturas alternativas (Año A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 1013a; Sal 23 (22):1-6;Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma; Primer Escrutinio;
Cambio de hora; Domingo de las Girl Scouts
Lunes:
Santa Francisca Romana
Viernes:
Abstinencia
“And a little something for the wife.”
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 8th, 2015
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PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR
As we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Lent we enter into a new
phase of this season. We know pay special attention to those preparing to enter the Church through the Easter sacraments. As we join in
prayer for those preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
we pray also for ourselves that we may be ready for the new life of
Easter by preparing our hearts well in these 40 days of Lent.
Thanks to all who came out for our Parish Mission last
week. We especially want to thank Fr. Bob Jalbert for sharing his
insights and prayerful reflections with us. May we strive to become
the “community of missionary disciples” that the Lord has called us
to be.
As we continue to try to recover from the harsh winter I
would ask that, if you are able, to try to be a bit more generous to the
parish over the next few weeks. With less people coming to weekend
masses because of the weather and the added expense of snow removal and heat it was a difficult month for us financially. If you can
“make up” for the Sundays you could not make mass it would be of
great help to us. Also, please consider online giving. Details can be
found on the parish website.
May the Lord continue to bless on our Lenten journey.
The Senior Luncheon, planned for March 13th at
St. Anastasia’s is CANCELLED, due to a burst pipe. Please
contact St. Anastasia’s for more information.
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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Al celebrar el 3er domingo de Cuaresma entramos en
una nueva fase de esta temporada. Sabemos prestar especial atención a los que se preparan para entrar en la Iglesia a través de los
sacramentos de la Pascua. A medida que nos unimos en oración por
los que se preparan para el Bautismo, la Confirmación y la Eucaristía oramos también por nosotros mismos para que podamos
estar listos para la nueva vida de Pascua por la preparación de
nuestros corazones bien en estos 40 días de la Cuaresma.
Gracias a todos los que salieron de nuestra Misión Parroquial semana pasada. En especial queremos agradecer al P. Bob
Jalbert por compartir sus puntos de vista y reflexiones de oración
con nosotros. Podemos tratar de convertirse en la "comunidad de los
discípulos misioneros" que el Señor nos ha llamado a ser.
A medida que seguimos para tratar de recuperarse de los
rigores del invierno le pediría que, si le es posible, tratar de ser un
poco más generosos a la parroquia en las próximas semanas. Con
menos gente que viene a masas de fin de semana a causa de las
condiciones meteorológicas y el gasto adicional de limpieza de la
nieve y el calor fue un mes difícil para nosotros económicamente. Si
usted puede "compensar" los domingos no se podía hacer masa sería
de gran ayuda para nosotros. También, por favor considere
donación en línea. Los detalles se pueden encontrar en la página
web de la parroquia.
Que el Señor siga bendiciendo en nuestro camino
cuaresmal.
Offering for Sunday, March 1st, 2015—$ 8,857.51
(Ofrenda del domingo anterior)
Food— $ 105.00
Online Giving, Month of February— $ 1,341.75
As always, we are most grateful for all of your help.
We can give generously to those in need because you give to us.
God Bless You!
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 8th, 2015
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.
Nicholas Falasca
Cecilia H. Sweeney
James F. Millea
Michel M. Bibault
Miguel A. Penalba
John Bertinatti
Mildred Isolde
Paul J. Finley
William J. Donovan
Robert T Fulcher
Gerald A. Cassetta
Mary Hart
Thomas W. Good
Eileen J. Lind
Eleanor G. Zelinsky
Virginia Clancey
Patricia A. DiNicola
Nancy B. Pompanio
Catherine Molaro
Thomas F. Melvin
Albert J. Mirault
Lou Hammer
Nino Indri
Anita A. Kaufhoed
Eileen B. Hodges
Donald J. Ryan
March 12, 1995
March 7, 1996
March 7, 1996
March 8, 1996
March 9, 1996
March 10, 1997
March 13, 1997
March 10, 1998
March 15, 1998
March 8, 1999
March 15, 2000
March 10, 2001
March 8, 2003
March 10, 2003
March 9, 2004
March 11, 2004
March 11, 2007
March 10, 2008
March 12, 2009
March 7, 2010
March 12, 2010
March 11, 2011
March 12, 2011
March 13, 2012
March 11, 2014
March 12, 2014
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.
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
Help us as Americans
To be worthy of the flag we bear.
Then help us as real Girl Scouts
To be proud of the uniform we wear.
Brian DeGroff
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
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.
A Girl Scout's Prayer
Lord, help us to be good Girl Scouts
Ones whom the world can trust,
Help us respect our neighbor's rights
And never be unjust.
Recuerden en sus
oraciones a nuestros
familiares y amigos
que estan enfermos
o en hospitals o silos
de ancianos,
en especial por:
Help us to be clean, Dear Lord,
In thought, word, and deed
And help us to follow the law
That is in the Girl Scout creed.
Teach us to love our fellow man
And then to serve him, too
Help our actions to count, Dear Lord,
In everything we do.
Give us strength to carry on
And do our part each day,
Make a place in this world for us
And help us fill it, I pray.
Make us what we ought to be
And in Thy footsteps fall,
Help us to live for others
O great Scout Leader
of us all.
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CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
Seton Hall University
Saturday, March 14,2015 8-4
Adult $25, Senior $20, Student $15
Register Online at www.ranmenscommission.org
For further information call Nick Zampetti: 201 343-5225
or cell 201 951-3728
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 dried 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.
Wednesday, April 29th 2015
Seven o’clock in the evening
SEASONS
644 Pascack Road
Washington twp, NJ 07675
Honoring
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Captain James & Kelly Sepp
Dedication in memory of
Deacon Walter Lynn
All proceeds will be used for
Academic programs
and student tuition
assistance
Individual tickets—$125.
Contact Nancy Conforti
201-342-6300
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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 201-4873766 for more information. Order forms will be in the vestibule of the church next weekend and are due by March 15th.
HERITAGE DAY -FRANCISCAN SISTERS, PEEKSKILL
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
buffet luncheon and celebration. For more information, please
contact….1-914-737-3373.
Knights host Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance, 3/21/15
The Chief Justice White Council is hosting a
Dinner in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, at the
Knights Hall at 829 Windsor Road, Teaneck, from
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Dinner includes Corned Beef
and Cabbage, Bangers and Mashed, Shepherd’s Pie,
Irish soda bread, coffee and dessert, as well as beer, wine and
soda. Mixed drinks are available for purchase. Catering provided
by Harley’s Irish Pub, and music for your listening and dancing
provided by DJ Clyde! Tickets are $24.00 per person, or $45.00
per couple. Come join us with your family and friends. For tickets call: Joe Kelly – 201-739-2355; Len Nicolosi – 201-406-5703;
Pat McHale – 201-400-6630. Tickets are also available for
purchase in the Church Rectory.
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.
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