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The Parish Family of
SAINT JOSEPH
115 East Fort Lee Road, Bogota, New Jersey 07603
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22nd, 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 22nd, 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 22nd, 2015
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PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
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
Mon LF 1:15p -2:30p Rectory Staff Meeting
CH 7:00p -9:00p Spanish Prayer Group
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
Gym 7:00p -9:00p HSA Meeting
Caf 7:00p -9:30p Spanish Prayer Group
Tue Caf 3:30p -5:00p FFSessions Gr.1-5
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
Caf 7:00p -8:15p FFSessions Gr.6-8
LF 7:00p -9:00p Liturgy Meeting
Wed Gym 3:15p -4:15p Golf
CH 5:30p -6:00p 20th Wedding Anniversary
Blessing (Fr. Marty)
CH 7:00p -9:00p Weekly Choir Rehearsal
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
3S 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
3M 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
Thu Caf 3:00p -5:00p Gr 7 GS Troop
CH 5:00p -6:00p Wedding Music Rehearsal
CR 7:00p -9:00p ESL Class
Fri Caf 3:00p -4:00p Crafts for Charity
Caf 4:00p -5:00p GS Troop
Caf 6:00p -7:30p Gr3 GS Troop
MC 7:00p -9:00p Spanish RICA
CH 8:00p Jesus the Healer
Sat Gym 9:00a -11:00a First Communion Session
Sun MC 10:00a -12:00p RCIA Mass, Dismissal
MC 12:00p -1:15p Spanish RCIA
Palm Sunday
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
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
March
21
Raymond Russian
Req Kerr Family
March
29
Mary Walles
Req Fitzgerald
Family
Nida Jain
Req The Family
Edna Mondadori
Req Joe Kelly
March
23
Bryan Joseph Shaw
Req Mary Devins
March
24
Ray Hayden
Req Agnes & John
Hughes
March
25
Loretta Owens
Req Annie Genovese
March
26
Mary Jane Quinn
Req Napolitano Family
March
27
Anne Skinner
Req Mary Devins &
Family
March
28
Joan Palomba
Req Palomba Family
Antonia Rizzi
Req The Family
March
29
Loretta Owen
Req Joan LaSala
Lawrence Costiglio
Req Mr. & Mrs.
Stephen Quinn
Edilberto Rivero
Req Lourdes Rivero
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.
Offering for Sunday, March 15th, 2015—$ 9,917.60
(Ofrenda del domingo anterior)
Food— $ 50.00 St. Vincent— $ 10.00
Maintenance—$ 2,287.21
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!
At the 10am mass on Easter Sunday there will be a celebration of "Salubong!"
What does "Salubong" mean?
“Salubong” is loosely translated as the Easter Vigil, but it should have been a “meeting or a reunion.”
This and other Easter Catholic practices are usually done at dawn if not at dusk. It is a procession of two groups one heralding
the resurrection of Christ and to a reunion with the other group representing Mary and other female disciples of Christ. The
"Salubong" or the reunion of the two groups usually happen at the church grounds and this culminates with the celebration of
the Holy Mass. It will start at the regular entrance procession from the front doors of the church in two groups with the statue
of the Risen Christ followed by male angels and all men in the congregation and the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
followed by girl angels and all women in the congregation. The groups will process along the side aisles and meet in the front
of the altar. An angel will remove the veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary while all the angels will sing the "Regina Caeli," which
is, "O Queen of Heaven." Then mass will begin. Everybody is invited to join in the procession. Thank you!
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March 22nd, 2015
From the Office of Faith Formation
(FF)
FAITH
TUESDAY
201-343-4316
[email protected]
FORMATION CALENDAR
FRIDAY
March 24, 2015
3:50-5:00 pm Session for Gr. 1-5
7:00-8:15 pm Session for Gr. 6-8
March 27, 2015 All Faith Formation
families are invited to attend church for
“Jesus the Healer” -Please, call the Rectory
for more information 201-342-6300.
SATURDAY
March 28, 2015
9:00 am - 11:00 am (in the gym):
First Holy Communion Session for
Grades 2-3 and Grades 4-7
GOSPEL QUESTION of the Week of March 22, 2015 Gospel:
John 12, 27-32
Remember to answer both questions. Please write clearly.
Listen and Reflect:
A voice came from heaven.
What did that voice say? ______________
Living the Gospel:
Jesus teaches us that his divine power is
greater than any human power. Tell us one
great thing that God has done for you:
Spanish version:
Escucha y reflexiona:
Vive el Evangelio:
Una voz vino del cielo. Que dijo esa voz?
__________________________________
Jesús nos enseña que su poder divino es
mayor que cualquier poder humano.
Háblanos de algo grandioso que Dios ha
hecho por ti: _______________________
GETTING TO KNOW OUR CATECHISTS
Z. “BOBBI” MARTINEZ
Bobbi is a catechist for Grade 2-B on Tuesday afternoon. Bobbi feels that God
is always challenging her in ways she sometimes cannot fully comprehend. Yet, she trust God as she is eager to learn
from those challenges and she loves to discover new things. What Bobbi loves the most of our Catholic faith is THE
MASS! She loves to sing, to recite the rosary and to work for vocations. Bobbi has work with children and she loves
teaching them and learning along with them. She says: “I see the primary purpose of religious education to seek the Lord
and to place him at the center of our lives”.
Oficina de Catecismo
La tarea del evangelio semanal debe traerse a la siguiente clase. Ahora les invitamos a conocer a nuestros catequistas:
Z. “BOBBI” MARTINEZ
Bobbi es catequista de segundo grado-B los martes en la tarde. Bobbi siente
que Dios la reta siempre en formas que a veces se le dificulta entender. Sin embargo ella confía en Dios y ella se dispone
a aprender de esos retos y a descubrir cosas nuevas. Lo que Bobbi mas ama de nuestra fe Católica es LA MISA! Ella
ama entonar cantos, recitar el rosario y trabajar por las vocaciones. Bobbi ha trabajado con niños y ama ensenarles
cosas y aprender junto con ellos. Ella dice: “Yo veo el propósito primordial de la educación religiosa el buscar al Señor
y colocarlo en el centro de nuestras vidas”.
March 22nd, 2015
From Saint Joseph Academy
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201-487-8641
SAINT JOSEPH GRADUATES EARN HONORS
SJA
Spotlight
Mary Help of Christians Academy
Isabel Farrell—Second Honors
Paramus Catholic High School
President’s List
Deanna Damaso, Tristan Lavale,
Clare Roche, Anthea Vishegonov
First Honors
Zoe Blackwell, Taras Bodnar, Kimberly Cicero,
Ezriel Ciriaco, Kayla Mancini,
Brittany Oxley, Rachel Pulido
Second Honors
Evelyn Acevedo, Madisen Peterson, Elijah Rowe,
Jesse Tridente, Nelson Villanueva
[email protected]
Pre-K 3
Mrs. Jacobson & Mrs. Escheik
The P-K-3 children celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday
on April 2. Everyone enjoyed watching a short video about
Dr. Seuss and learned that he was once a child just like them
and loved going to the Zoo with his dad. During the week
the children enjoyed listening to many of his books like Dr.
Seuss’s ABC, The Cat in The Hat and Green Eggs and Ham
among others. At the end of the week they made a tally
chart about the book they enjoyed the most. Green Eggs
and Ham was the most popular book in class. As part of Dr.
Seuss’ activities the children also had fun making their own
“Cat in the Hat” hats which they proudly took home.
Congratulations, and keep up the good work!
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.
Q: What do polar bears eat for lunch?
A: Ice-bergers!
Q: What is a cat’s favorite color?
A: Purr-ple!
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THE NEW COVENANT
When the prophet Jeremiah coined the term “new covenant” he
was actually doing something quite radical. For the Jewish people,
there was only one covenant, the one made between the Lord God
and Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai. For Jeremiah to suggest
that God would somehow supersede the covenant with a new one
would have sounded audacious to Jewish ears. But in this way he is
a predecessor of Jesus who, in the Gospel of John, is continually
portrayed as superseding the past, establishing the reign of God in a
new way. And in today’s Gospel passage, Jesus the “new covenant”
speaks the language of his “new commandment” of love when he
tells of the dying grain of wheat, and of our own need to die to self
in order to be raised with Christ. As Lent ends and we prepare to
enter into Holy Week, the dying grain of wheat serves as an
excellent symbol of the kind of dying and self‑sacrifice to which
disciples are called, a symbol of that new covenant written deep
within our hearts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — I will make a new covenant; I will write my law
upon their hearts (Jeremiah 31:31-34) or Ezekiel 37:12-14.
Psalm -Create a clean heart in me, O God (Psalm 51) or Psalm 130.
Second Reading — Christ learned obedience and became the
source of eternal salvation (Hebrews 5:7-9) or Romans 8:8-11.
Gospel — If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it
produces much fruit (John 12:20-33) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 2027, 33b-45].
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday:
Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lk 1:26-38
Thursday:
Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday:
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday:
Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56
Sunday:
Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7;
Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]
Monday:
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny
Monday:
St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
Wednesday: The Annunciation of the Lord
Friday:
Abstinence
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 22nd, 2015
LA NUEVA ALIANZA
Cuando el profeta Jeremías creó el término “nueva alianza”
hacía algo muy radical. Para el pueblo judío, sólo había una
alianza, la que el Señor Dios había hecho con Israel por medio de
Moisés en el Monte Sinaí. Cuando Jeremías dice que de alguna
manera Dios va a reemplazar la antigua alianza con una nueva,
seguro que sus oyentes pensaban que era algo muy atrevido. De ese
modo Jeremías es un predecesor de Jesús, quien, en el Evangelio
de Juan se presenta siempre como alguien que reemplaza el
pasado, estableciendo el Reino de Dios de una manera nueva. Y en
el pasaje del Evangelio de hoy, Jesús, “la nueva alianza” habla con
el lenguaje del “nuevo mandamiento” de amor cuando menciona el
grano de trigo que muere y nuestra propia muerte al egoísmo para
poder resucitar con Cristo. Al finalizar la Cuaresma y al
prepararnos a entrar en la Semana Santa, el grano de trigo que
muere es un símbolo excelente del tipo de muerte y autosacrificio al
que los discípulos están llamados, un símbolo de esa nueva alianza
escrita en lo más profundo de nuestro corazón.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El Señor hará una nueva alianza con la casa de
Israel. (Jeremías 31:31-34) o Ezequiel 37:12-14.
Salmo — Oh Dios, crea en mí un corazón puro
(Salmo 51 (50)) o Salmo 130 (129).
Segunda lectura — Cristo aprendió obediencia, y los que ahora le
obedecen encuentran en él la salvación eterna (Hebreos 5:7-9) o
Romanos 8:8-11.
Evangelio — Si el grano de trigo cae en tierra y muere, da mucho
fruto (Juan 12:20-33) o Juan 11:1-45
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:1-11
Martes:
Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Miércoles: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11;
Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38
Jueves:
Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Viernes:
Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Sábado:
Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56
Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16 (procesión); Is 50:4-7; Sal
22 (21):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Mc 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]
Lunes:
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo:
Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma; Tercer Escrutinio
Lunes:
Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo
Miércoles: La Anunciación del Señor
Viernes:
Abstinencia
Join Who??
The Sociables!
For What?? Their
monthly get together, a fun evening for ANYONE who is
looking to get out of the house and have dinner with friendly
people. Its not a club, just show up with a smile! Ohh...Where
To?? La Famiglia Sounds fun! When? Thursday, March 26th, at
5:45pm What if I have questions?? Call Sandy Wieskus,
201-489-4731 See you there!!!
March 22nd, 2015
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On Monday, March 30, the Mass of Chrism will be
celebrated in Sacred Heart Basilica at 8pm. The liturgy is a
beautiful gathering of the faithful throughout the church of
Newark. In the Mass of Chrism, the bishop blesses the oil of
catechumens, the oil of the sick, and the oil of chrism which
are distributed to each of the parishes in the archdiocese.
The cathedral is filled to capacity for this celebration,
so we are asked to submit a list of names of those attending.
Please contact the rectory office before Wednesday, March 25
if you would like to attend. It is recommended to arrive by
7pm in order to be seated during the Mass.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
As we approach Holy Week, the creative juices of the
ancient church of Jerusalem begin to shape our journey. In old
Jerusalem at this season of the year, the attempt was made to recall
the events leading up to Christ’s passion. Those attempts were
based not only on time, with celebrations of events as close to the
day and hour as possible, but also on people’s best guesses as to the
actual place of these events. Vast numbers of pilgrims flooded the
city during the forty days of Lent, many of them catechumens in
their last stages of preparation for initiation. The fourth-century
Spanish nun Egeria wrote a delightfully detailed diary of her experience of this lively and aerobic liturgy, which involved hearty
singing, strong preaching, and nimble processions across vast and
arduous terrain.
Much of this energy was lost over the centuries, with the procession of palms a noteworthy exception. Northern climates had to
reinterpret this Jerusalem liturgy, using forsythia, willow, or olive
branches, but to this day the entry into Holy Week by a community
on the move accompanied by joyful song hearkens back to a venerable tradition. Egeria’s letters were rediscovered a little more
than a hundred years ago, but they reveal a pattern of prayer: full,
conscious, active participation, to which we have a right and a
duty. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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El lunes 30 de marzo, la Misa crismal se celebrá en
la Basílica del Sagrado Corazón a las 8pm. La liturgia será
un hermoso encuentro de los fieles en toda la iglesia de Newark. En la Misa Crismal, el obispo bendecirá el óleo de los
catecúmenos, el óleo de los enfermos, y el óleo del crisma que
se distribuyen a todas las parroquias de la arquidiócesis.
La catedral se llenará a capacidad para esta celebración, por lo que debe enviar una lista de los nombres de
los participantes. Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial antes del Miércoles, 25 de marzo si usted desea asistir. Se recomienda llegar a las 7pm para encontrar cupo.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Basándose en las palabras de Jesús, Mariano de Blas,
compuso su canto: “Entre tus manos”. Este hermoso canto
nos recuerda que “hay que morir para vivir”, es decir, que
no es nada fácil ser discípulo de Jesucristo. El mismo Jesús
nos pide que nos neguemos a nosotros mismos (Mateo
16:24); que carguemos la cruz para seguirlo (Marcos 8:34);
que perdamos nuestra vida por su nombre (Lucas 9:24).
Todo esto porque Jesús reconoce que el grano de trigo debe
morir para dar vida, para multiplicarse (Juan 12:24).
El canto: “Una espiga dorada por el sol”, de Cesáreo
Gabaráin, nos recuerda que los cristianos somos trigo del
mismo sembrador. Es Jesús quien nos siembra, nos cultiva,
nos cosecha, nos tritura, nos amasa, y nos hace un solo pan
consagrado a Dios. Somos granos de trigo que, unidos formamos el pan de la comunión que es comunidad. Para esto,
cada uno debe morir a sus egoísmos y preferencias. Morir a
sí mismo tiene sentido cristiano, sólo si es para trabajar
unidos y en la misión de Cristo, la cual es salvación del
mundo y construcción del Reino de Dios.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S.
Paluch Co.
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.
Dear Father Graff,
On behalf of the American Special Children’s Pilgrimage group,
we would like to thank you and your parishioners for supporting
our raffle. The generosity of your parish was overwhelming and
truly appreciated. Your support of our raffle will help to make
our upcoming trip to Lourdes a reality for a wonderful group of
pilgrims and helpers in the tri-state area. We travel to Lourdes
this year on April 4th, 2015 and we will keep all of you and your
kindness in our prayers at the Grotto of our Lady.
Faithfully yours,
Trish Oates, American Special Children’s Pilgrimage Group
The Saint Joseph Holy Name Society will be honoring their
Moderator, Father Timothy Graff on April 28th, 2015. This
event will be hosted by The Bergen County Archdiocesan
Union of Holy Name Societies. This will be a complete sitdown family style dinner at The Elan, in Lodi NJ. If you
would like more information about this dinner, please call
Don Stein at 973-340-4824.
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March 22nd, 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.
Edwin Metzkier
Michael Ichinco
Charles V. Gasiewicz
Genevieve DeMarrais
Marguerite R. Johnston
Efren Raul Almario
Joseph V. Christiano
Joseph P. Lavin
Anthony Richard Diorio
Octavia Horjales
Sharron M. McLellan
Lilia Regidor
Harriet A. Kern
Charlene A. Buscavage
Dolores R. Goesmann
J. Margaret Abel
Mary Joseph Lipusek
Arthur J. Short
Antonia Rizzi
Eileen Sweet
Eduardo A. Aued-Messa
Edward “Guy” Lenakas
Kathleen Hill
Muriel Russell
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 26, 1995
March 26, 1996
March 27, 1996
March 21, 2000
March 22, 2002
March 21, 2003
March 27, 2002
March 25, 2003
March 27, 2003
March 21, 2004
March 21, 2007
March 21, 2007
March 21, 2008
March 23, 2008
March 23, 2008
March 22, 2009
March 21, 2010
March 21, 2010
March 28, 2011
March 21, 2012
March 23, 2012
March 23, 2012
March 24, 2014
March 26, 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.
MASS CARDS & MONTHLY MEMORIALS
If you are interested in honoring a family member or friend, in
their memory or in thanksgiving, there are several options
available. Unannounced Mass: $5, Announced Mass: $10,
Monthly Memorial of Altar Bread, Altar Wine, Sanctuary
Lamp, or Missalette: $50 for a full month, $25 for half month.
Please visit the rectory M-F, 9-7 or Saturday 9-4.
May the Risen Savior
lead those who have died
to the glory of His eternal Kingdom:
Catherine Anderson
Frank Tripani
In your charity
please remember in
prayer all our
families and friends
who are sick or in
hospitals or nursing
homes, especially for:
Marian Arbuckle
Lily Beltran
Harold Brugger
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
Alan Lombardi
Dorothy Lydecker
Ralph Mauro
Joseph Policastro
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.
Richard Skubus
Danny Torres
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.
If flowers
can teach
themselves
how to
bloom
after winter
passes, so
can you.
March 22nd, 2015
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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.
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.
Wednesday, April 29th 2015
Seven o’clock in the evening
SEASONS
644 Pascack Road
Washington twp, NJ 07675
Honoring
Michael Waresk
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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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!
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH EASTER SEMINAR
“The Joy of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium)
Sister Marita Funke, OSB
Holy Trinity Parish Hall (Lower church),
34 Maple Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-343-5170
This seminar is open to all parishioners, families and friends.
Sr. Marita Funke, OSB will give us an overview and
explores Pope Francis’ recent exhortation, The Joy of the
Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) on Saturday, April 11th, from
9am to 12pm. Admission is $5.00.
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
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