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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, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
10:30 AM Enrollment First Communion - PC
12:00 PM Enrollment First Communion - PC
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
6:00 PM Children’s Session - Penance - CH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
6:30 PM Boys CYO Basketball - PC
6:30 PM Jubilee Meeting - NR
7:30 PM Alcoholics Anonymous - KH
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
6:00 PM ACRE - PC
7:30 PM Boy Scouts - KH
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
9:30 AM Moms and Tots - KH
6:30 PM Boys CYO Basketball - PC
7:00 PM Knights of Columbus - KH
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
9:30 AM Kids Playgroup - KH
Midnight Alcoholics Anonymous - KH
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
10:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous - KH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
12:00 PM Youth Mass - CH
2:00 PM Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner - PC
LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEB 14\15
G. McCloskey, V. Haggerty, Marcus, Youth Ministry
PC: Sr. Janet
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEB 14\15
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. Weiss, B. Sautter, A. Dellapi,
M. B. Ferriola
12:00 PM: Youth Ministry
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9:00 AM +Fr. Robert Greco, O. Carm
+Dorothy Klosowski by Richnavsky Family
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 - St. Scholastica, virgin
9:00 AM Intention\Ruth and Joe Zoltak by Pat and Pete
Gillen, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes
9:00 AM Intention\Bernadette and Christopher Stopka
by Stopka Family
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
9:00 AM Intention\People of the Parish
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
9:00 AM Intention\Sick of the Parish
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 14 - Sts. Cyril, monk;
Methodius, bishop
9:00 AM +Bettina Pisano by Terri Pisano
+Richard De Voto by De Voto Family
5:00 PM +Martin Gasalberti
+Rev. James W. Czerwinski, OFM by
G. & A. Moralishvili
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:45 AM Intention\People of the Parish
9:00 AM +Edna Ruscica by Sean Brand
+Luisa Zeihl De Rangel by Neiderstrasser
Family
10:30 AM Intention\Sick of the Parish
12:00 PM Intention\Dellapi Family by St. Joseph
Youth Ministry
+John O’Brien by Family
+Angelina Wider by Kluge Family
Budget:
OFFERING AT ST. JOSEPH’S
$6,340.00
Weekend Jan 31\Feb1
Difference:
$6,292.00
-
$
48.00
OnLine Giving for January: $4,920.00
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
February 10th.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Celebrating the Embrace of God
1 February 2015
Antonia Joan Ramaglia
Daughter of Michael and Heather Ramaglia
Next Week: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
SCRIPTURE FOCUS: According to Jewish law, Lepers
were considered unclean and outcasts from society. Yet
in today’s Gospel, Jesus immediately responds to a
leper’s request for healing. Jesus had a great respect for
the Law of Moses so he told the leper to fulfil the cleansing
requirements by offering sacrifice and appearing before
the priest. Jesus orders him to tell no one who had cured
him, but the leper ignores Jesus' command and tells everyone what happened. In spite of the growing difficulties of
his ministry, Jesus continues healing and preaching. He
was able to proceed because people had faith in him.
LIFE FOUCS: Relate a time when you were moved with
compassion toward someone who was considered “unclean.”
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: 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.
Needed: A client at Straight and Narrow needs a trumpet to be able to play in the choir. Call Sr. Janet if you
can help.
Needed: Shower Seat.
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 sizes med and XXX
large.
BINGO AT MILFORD MANOR: Saturday, March 7
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.
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: Those buried in our
cemetery.
Please Note: Only family members may request to have
someone included in prayers for the sick.
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.
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Young Parish Families, find out
how The Knights of Columbus can
help you financially protect your children and your children's children (when they have them). Contact Mike Heller 973-728-6228 | [email protected] to set up a
time to meet and discuss what the Knights of Columbus do
for Catholic Families. "Father McGivney's vision remains as relevant as ever in
the changed circumstances of today's church and
society" — Pope John Paul II
February 12 - Business Meeting
February 14 - District Free Throw - Our Lady Queen of
Peace
February 16 - Presidents Day
February 18 - Ash Wednesday
Want to serve man? - Become a Knight of Columbus!
Any questions about the Knights of Columbus please contact
Mike Heller - Grand Knight [email protected] |
973-728-6228.
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MORNING SESSION OF CATHOLICISM: Beginning on
Monday, February 23rd and running until Monday, March
30th. Session will be in the Nazareth Room (lower level of
the convent) from 9:30 – 10:30am. Space limited to 20
people. Call Sr. Janet if you are interested.
CATHOLICISM: Fr. Robert Barron’s program of “Catholicism” is going to be presented again. It will begin on Monday, February 16th and run until April 20th at 7:00pm in Koch
Hall. There are still seats open. This is an excellent way to
improve your Lenten experience and to enjoy a wonderful
presentation while increasing your knowledge about the
faith.
INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP: KNOWING
AND FOLLOWING JESUS
Are you interested in discussing and deepening your faith?
On the Wednesday evenings during Lent you are invited to
come and explore what it means to intentionally choose to
follow Jesus. We’ll be gathering in the parish center from
7 – 8:30 pm.
Sign-up takes place after the Masses next weekend, February 14 and 15. A small booklet, containing the scriptures
and format used for the four sessions, will be available for
those who sign-up.
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The food pantry needs many items for
the clients of the pantry: Peanut butter,
jelly, coffee, tea, oatmeal, gravy, flour,
salad dressing, beans, chili, tuna fish, canned meat, potatoes and juice.
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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]. Tickets are available at the parish office or to reserve tickets please call the parish office during
regular business hours. 973 697-6100.
MEMORIES OF OUR PARISH
The Long Road to St. Joseph Church.
My first year as a West Milford summer resident was in
1942 – I was seven. I became a full time resident in January of 1994. During those 52 years I attended St. Cecilia’s
(a summer chapel in Upper Greenwood Lake), St. Catherine’s on Lincoln Avenue (a year round church) and then
Our Lady Queen of Peace after St. Catherine’s was
closed.
The Franciscans left OLQP in 2004 and a Diocesan Priest
became the pastor. In 2001 I learned I was Celiac. I was
not able to eat anything that contained wheat or gluten.
The new pastor made receiving the host so difficult that I
stayed with only the wine. But, that also became difficult.
My husband, Dick, and I attended a Saturday Mass at St.
Joseph’s in the spring of 2007. Everyone was friendly and
receiving only the wine was no big deal. We went to St.
Joseph’s for the next six weeks. Father Sig usually said
the Mass but we also saw Father Jamie, who had celebrated Masses at OLQP. We both found St. Joseph’s so
friendly that in July 2007 we joined the parish.
Several months later Father Sig and Father Jamie informed me that they now had gluten free hosts. After six
and half years, I was going to receive the Precious Body
again. I just had to inform them which side of the church
we sat on. So I replied, “We sit on the right.” There were
no other restrictions.
Dick and I have watched our youngest granddaughter
make her First Holy Communion at St. Joseph’s. The best
memory was on September 14, 2013 with Father Steve
celebrating and K of C members – old and new officers –
as well as our family and friends in attendance. Dick and I
renewed our wedding vows on our 50th Anniversary.
Diane and Dick Wirth
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“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 [973-697-6100]
Checks to “St Joseph Church.” Add $8 S&H.
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There is a receptacle in church for the collection
of old palm
GIFT CARD NEWS: $641.69! That was the profit for January! Not bad, considering this wacky weather! Thank you
to the 46 families that participated this month. If you haven’t
tried the program yet, why not give it a try? Everyone shops
at the grocery store and you’re helping St. Joseph church
without having to buy wrapping paper or candy bars! Although I do enjoy a good candy bar now and again! 
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ST. JOSEPH STATUE RAFFLE: The St. Joseph statue
that is being raffled off will be on display in the church beginning next weekend. You may make a donation (no set
amount) but not necessary; fill out the card with your name
and phone number and drop in the basket. The drawing is
March 8th at the 12:00pm Mass.
“Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? Are not his days those of
hirelings? He is a slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his wages.” (Job
7; First Reading)
Many will lay claim to Job’s description of life as their own. The daily grind to eke
out a daily life seems a condemnation; at best a constraint: bills need to be paid, homes heated, sustenance purchased. It is not a few of us who live in fear of the unexpected lay off, illness, or broken furnace. Truly, we
scream out, “Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?” Like Job we have labored much with nothing to show for it.
Qoheleth described life as a vanity of vanities: “Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, vanity of vanities! All things
are vanity…what profit have we from all that which we toil at under the sun…And I detested all the fruits of my
toil under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who is to come after me.” (Qoheleth 1-2)
There is much truth in all this although not exactly the whole truth. In the context of an earthly life that will
come to a certain end, working to achieve a lasting goal does contain an element of the nonsensical. Even the
posterity of history cannot answer the dilemma for we simply extrapolate from the certain end of a single life
and apply it to the end of all things. As Jesus said, “What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and
forfeit his life? What could one give in exchange for his life?” (Mark 8) So then what are we to do about this?
Given Job’s and Qoheleth’s, and so many others, poignant, if not downright stinging, description of life is there
a solution?
Yes! And it is not as hard to see [understand] as all that. Jesus also once said, “Do not work for food that
perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal… [And again] …Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and
decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven where neither moth nor decay
destroys, and thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (John 6;
Matthew 6 – respectively) There are things eternal, things that endure, and this is the solution to our dilemma.
Let us work for these things.
There is then another work or another kind of work that man can be busied about: eternal life. Thus our Second Reading and our Gospel move us beyond Job’s earthly and fatalist vision, opening for us new vistas and
another horizon, by showing us two [Jesus and Paul] who are busy about this other type of work. We are told
about Jesus in today’s Gospel: “When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door…Rising very early before dawn, he left and went
off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him
said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there
also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons
throughout the whole of Galilee.” (Mark 1)
And St. Paul wrote: “Brothers and sisters: If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! If I do so willingly, I have a recompense.
All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.” (1 Corinthians 9)
Jesus was certainly busy and yet Mark notes that he found time to pray. His work was that of saving souls
and would culminate in His self-sacrifice on the Cross. True, Jesus ate and slept, relaxed and visited with
friends, worked as a carpenter for many years in order to pay the bills, but he also prayed and kept his focus
squarely on the eternal life that would be his and thru him ours. It is this eternal life that keeps the human spirit
from sinking into the despair of Job and the meaningless resignation of Qoheleth.
Paul worked as a tent maker [cf. Act 18] and so certainly knew firsthand the daily grind. However, his
whole being, meanwhile, was oriented to saving others and himself thru his work in Christ and for Christ.
Now to turn to back to us who are reading this article. Where do we spend the bulk of our energies: for food
that perishes and can only bring a melancholic sigh of ‘vanity of vanities’ or for the great hope that lightens
every burden – eternal life. What are we busy about?