Saint Joseph ROMAN CATHOLIC Church

973-383-1985

Schedule

of Masses

Weekdays Monday - Friday at 12:05pm

Sundays Saturday (Sunday Vigil) at 5:00pm

8:00am, 9:30am 11:30am

Misa en Espanol todos los Domingos a las 2:30pm

Sacrament of

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:00pm-4:30pm or by appointment

Sacraments of Baptism,

Marriage or any

Personal Appointments

Please call the Parish Center

January 22, 2017

Our Parish Family is Served By

Weekly Mass Intentions

Father ST Sutton 973-383-1985 - FatherSTS@gmail.com

Father Alexander Londono, Migrant Ministry Fr. Alexanderlondono@gmail.com

Father Edward Davey, Pastor Emeritus

Deacons Gerald Hanifan, Alfred Kucinski and Thomas Zayac

Deborah Henegan Director of Faith Formation (Grades 1-8)

973-383-8413 - Faithformation@stjosephnewton.org

Linda Gorski Director of Faith Formation (Confirmation)

973-383-8413 - Confirmation@stjosephnewton.org

Kelly Dachisen, Director of Music Ministry jkdachisen@me.com

Anne Lundgren, Office Manager 973-383-1985 - parishoffice@stjosephnewton.org

Karen Glowatski, Office Assistant 973-383-1985 - secretary@stjosephnewton.org

Sharon Eltzholtz, Bulletin Assistant 973-383-1985 - bulletin@stjosephnewton.org

Robert Lasser, Finance Administrator

TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH Dorothy Bosi, George Hayek

and Gerard Woodring.

Saturday 1/21 5:00pm Dolores June Baby Miller

Sunday January 22nd

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00am

9:30am

11:30am

6:00pm

Robert Morsell

Kenneth Ewings Francis & Stella Covel

Nicholas A. Marino Domenick Ruggiero Sr.

Alice Holz

Monday 1/23 12:05pm Special Intention

Tuesday 1/24 12:05pm John J. Bopp Jr. Richard E. Kummer Sr.

Wednesday 1/25 12:05pm Carol Anne Kotarski Intentions of Frances Jacobs

Thursday 1/26 12:05pm Bernardo Alonso

Friday 1/27 12:05pm Robert Rizzi Intentions of Helen Samanns

Saturday 1/28 5:00pm Intentions of Nancy Skorupka

Sunday January 29th

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00am

9:30am

11:30am

6:00pm

Anna Mudrick Benjamin Espression

Carolina Smith Merle L. Testa

Camelia Khoury John J. Bopp Jr.

Julia Zukowski

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 22, 2017

The Sanctuary Lamp which burns near the tabernacle,

is the reminder of our Lord’s presence in the Most

Holy Eucharist, burns in loving memory of:

And the hosts and wine, which will become the

Holy Body and Precious Blood of our Lord,

were given in loving memory of:

May they be resting in the joy of God’s heavenly kingdom!

Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish family

who are sick and are in need of the Lord’s healing presence:

Aaron Armstrong, Mackenzie Brannan, Ron Byers, Fred Bender, Geraldine Bender,

Mary Benziger, Irene Bitsko, Peggy Bopp, Harry Cridland, Jennifer DiNardo, Ted Eis,

Pat Fitzpatrick, Ann Flowers, Rocco Fusco, Mary Gregory, Ed Huff, Susan Kadar, Jessica Kirby,

Kerri Knight, Lorraine Kraft, Peter Mahler, James Maitilasso, Linda Marucci, Betty Mastrelli,

Karen Morrison, Greg Orvetz, Karen Orvetz, Michael Palumbo, Marie Pantaleo, Paul Reskovac,

Pedro Rodriquez, Elizabeth Roberts, Michael Ryan, Eleanore Shaffer, Gloria Steets, Carole Sudol, Carol Strand, John Tiger, Kathy VanBruinisse,

Gerri VanRiper, Cathy Veluta, Gloria Weldon, Elizabeth Wilburn, Rita & Tom Zimich.

January 29, 2017 Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13

Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 1:26-31 The Gospel of Saint Matthew 5:1-12a

“Oremus Pro Invicem”

Weekly Remembrance

Weekend readings

WHAT ARE WE TEACHING OUR CHILDREN? As I have mentioned several times in past articles, this past year has been a very animated and often times exceptionally negative Presidential Campaign. While this is NOT a political statement or article, I would like to take this time to compare the attitudes, comments and actions of those whose candidate lost, to that of our faith. It seems that as a nation, we have taught our children that there are no losers, that everyone is equal and that everyone deserves to be the same as each other. What a tragic lesson this is. And the result of such a philosophy, both socially and religiously, is that everyone thinks their opinion, their desires and their comments, are on equal footing with everyone else. Let me see if I can break this down so everyone can understand my point. How often do you go to your doctor and tell him what procedure to use when he is operating? How many times do you tell the mechanic at the repair shop how he or she should properly fix your vehicle? How many times do you think that your uneducated, uninformed and flawed perception of reality should be heard on the same level of those who have gone to school for years, many years, to be come doctors, attorneys, school teachers, police officers and yes, even priests.? The bottom line is that our Constitution allows for all of us to speak our mind or opinion (with the exception of threatening the President or Vice President or yelling “fire” in a crowded room when there is no such emergency). However, this “right” does not mean that my opinion is equal to yours, especially if you have more experience, education and history with dealing with a particular issue, subject matter or discipline. Therefore, all ideas, all opinions, all comments, are NOT equal to each other. There is something called a “hierarchy of truths.” In the Christian Catholic tradition, this is called “objective truth.” For example, if you think that the bread and wine are only symbols of the Lord’s Holy Body and Precious Blood, it does not matter what your private thoughts are, the objective truth, the objective reality is that it is truly the body and blood of Christ. Your opinion and even your faith does not change this reality. Another example from the secular world is that if you believe the sun revolves around the earth (as many people did for centuries), With his expertise and education, Galileo taught us that this is not correct. The objective truth is that that sun and other planets do not revolve around the earth.

So coming from this incorrect and erroneous mentality of “equality,” with this philosophy and world view that my opinion should count as much as those who are experts, has unfortunately trickled down into our relationship with God, our relationship with the Church and even our relationship with one another. I would no more argue the ideas of quantum physics with a professor from Harvard, or expect my opinion on colon cancer to be respected or on the same level as with a doctor from Presbyterian Hospital. Nor should any of us argue the meaning and history of Scripture with someone who has their Doctorate in this particular field of theology. But still we think that we know best, even better than God Himself. We think that our ways are the best ways, especially in our relationships with one another. Whether it is as husband and wife, as child and parent, as friend and even as parishioner, we think our thoughts should reign supreme. The problem with this kind of thinking is that is flies in the face of what we are called to be and do as Christians. The Lord has called us to be humble in our own estimation, to associate with the lowly and be at peace. And yet, when one looks at the world, you need not have a PhD to know this are some qualities that elude us today. And why is that? Maybe, just maybe, if we sat and listened, truly listened to one another, then change, solidarity and peace might actually result. Just because your candidate did not win, does not mean you have the right to act like a child. Just because you do not like some of God’s Laws does not mean you have the option of ignoring them. Just because someone thinks, acts or suggests something that is contrary to our own thoughts, actions or philosophies, does not make them wrong or evil or open to personal attacks. As we begin a New Year, may we be resolved to listen more attentively, love more sincerely and realize more exactly, that we do not have all the answers. Maybe we also do not have all the questions, that if it is not our way it should not be the highway. For as Saint Matthew reminds us in this weekend’s Gospel “The people in darkness have seen a great light.” May this “light” be the objective truth in our lives that we are created in God’s likeness, not He in ours and always remember that we should “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

PARISH WEEKEND DONATIONS

January 15th - Collection $7,500 Online Giving $458

Total: $7,958 Attendance: 865

Please remember that our parish weekly collection goal is $10,000/week.

Monday, January 23 4:05pm Faith Formation (School) 6:50pm Faith Formation (School) Tuesday, January 24 4:05pm Faith Formation (School) Wednesday, January 25 6:00pm R.C.I.A. (Parish Center) Thursday, January 26 1:00pm Legion of Mary (Parish Center) 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting(Parish Center) Sunday, January 29 10:30am Confirmation Class (School)

welcome

Food pantry

This week’s events

Saint Joseph Church’s Youth

will be holding our Annual

MISSION TRIP SUPER BOWL SUB

SALE on February 5, 2017.

Forms will be available

at the entrance of the Church.

Orders can be handed, called, emailed or

snail mailed in. The teens will be handing out and collecting orders after all Masses on

January 28th and 29th.

Our Food Pantry tries to offer a wide variety of choices to our clients so we can always use

whatever you would like to donate.

However, there are a few items we are particularly in need of: coffee, sugar, Dinty Moore Stew, Spaghettios, Chef Boyardee, spaghetti sauce,

ketchup, mayonnaise, pork & beans and cake icing.

We are also in need of non food items such as: men’s body wash, deodorant, razors, tissues,

paper towels, toilet paper, bleach, and dish detergent.

Saint Mother Theresa Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in Sussex County. The only way we are able

to assist so many people in need is through your generosity. Thank you for being part of

this important ministry!

baptisms

The following families have registered in our parish. Welcome to our parish community! You are invited to share your time, talent and treasure with us.

Ms. Jeanne Morsch Ms. Ashley Barrows Ms. Geraldine Nolan Ms. Tracy Larmer Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hefferan Ms. Johnna Anderson Mrs. Dawn Schreiber Dr. & Mrs. John Greed Mr. Joshua Szelesta Mr. Marc DeGregorio

Youth sub sale

fifth Sunday rosary

The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a 5th Sunday Rosary Program at Saint Joseph Church before the 11:30am Mass, at 11:05am beginning next Sunday, January 29, 2017. All are invited to pray the Rosary at this event. Finger Rosaries and a Guide To Praying The Rosary, will be distributed by the Knights of Columbus. Please join with your fellow parishioners and the Knights at this Rosary Prayer Service. Thank you. Any questions, please contact Bob Tiscornia at 973-600-5532

Saint Joseph Parish Community Welcomes the following children to the Roman Catholic Church

as they were baptized on the following dates:

Sunday, October 9, 2016 Cecilia Lily-Ann Hancock

child of Amy & Matthew Hancock.

Sunday, October 16, 2016 Abigail Ann Simone

child of Marie & Robert Simone.

Sunday, November 6, 2016 Marie Olivia Erb

child of Marie & Ian Erb Theodore Joseph and James William Ryerson

children of Andrea & Michael Ryerson.

Sunday, November 13, 2016 Alexander Blanco - Chavez

child of Virginia Chavez & Aurelio Blanco

Sunday, November 20, 2016 Bridget Hope DiGidio

child of Ashley & Jude DiGidio.

Saturday, December 3, 2016 Maximus Alexander Ruggiero

child of Colleen & Louis Ruggiero.

Monday, December 19, 2016 Mia Elizabeth and Kali Alexis Kapetanakis

children of Jessica Kapetanakis

We congratulate their parents and look forward to seeing all of them each week at Mass as their children

“grow in age and wisdom!”

Saint Joseph Church’s Second Town hall meeting

On Thursday, February 16th at 7:00pm, Saint Joseph Parish Community will be hosting its Second “Parish Night” in the Community Center. On behalf of the parish, I cordially invite you to join us as a people of faith to share our concerns, goals, inspirations and plans for the future of our church.

All registered parishioners are welcome to attend this meeting; the only things that you need to bring with you are an open mind and a charitable heart. There will be an opportunity to either ask questions in person or you may also just write them down on an index card, which will be read aloud during this meeting.

I look forward to hearing from you, the faithful parishioners of Saint Joseph Church, about our church and what you think we should be thinking about in the years to come.

If you are not able to make this meeting and would like a question read aloud, please feel free to email me at: FatherSTS@gmail.com. with any questions or comments.

I look forward to hearing your great ideas, enthusiastic spirits and prayerful suggestions.

Working harder to work together to make a difference,