Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website

Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org Fax #: 201-261-0369

sjcnj.org

Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 religioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org

Saint Joseph School 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org

the greenhouse-PreK 305 Elm St., Oradell 201-477-8114 vailc@greenhouseusa.org greenhouseusa.org

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm

DAILY Weekdays 7:00 am &

8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am

HOLY DAYS as announced

Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary’s Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration First Wednesday of Month

SACRAMENTS Confession: Saturday,

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Baptism

Contact the Parish Office. Marriage

Arrangements should be made with a priest at least one year in advance.

Sick/Homebound/Hospital Call the Parish Office.

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Contact the Parish Office.

PARISH REGISTRATION Contact the Parish Office.

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi

DEACON George Montalvo DEACON Edward Maron

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

*DEDICATION OF 9-11 MEMORIAL AT ORADELL

FIREHOUSE—7:00 pm (p. 8)

*PHOTO EVENT (p. 6)

*STAINED GLASS UPDATE (p. 5)

Oradell/New Milford, NJ Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 11, 2016

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Parish Office Hours: Parish: Mon.-Fri..9 am-5 pm, ; Rel. Ed.: Mon –Thurs.: 9:30 am—5 pm (Also by appointment.)

NEXT WEEKEND! TICKETS for sale

after Masses TODAY

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Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10.30 am 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

Monday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Tuesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Thursday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Friday 7:00 am 8:30 pm

Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember those who are ill: Chuck Giancola, Mark Hellriegel, Virginia Polinga

Let us remember those who have recently died: Caroline Criscuolo, Margot Lisa

Let us remember those serving in the military.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Week of September 4, 2016 BASKET PARISHPAY TOTAL

$7,739 $4,825 $12,564

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread and wine for the week of September 11, 2016

is offered for the honor and glory of God.

REMEMBER A LOVED ONE Bread and Wine Intentions are still available for a few dates in 2016. Open dates include: Sept.

18; Oct. 2, 16, 23; Nov. 27. Stop by the rectory/parish office to reserve your date. Donation is $40 for bread or wine; $80 for both.

September 11, 2016 PRAYER FOR GRANDPARENTS

—Pope Benedict XVI Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary, the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne. Look with love on grandparents the world over. Protect them! They are a source of enrichment for families, for the Church and for all of society. Support them! As they grow older, may they continue to be for their families strong pillars of Gospel faith, guardians of noble domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions. Make them teachers of wisdom and courage, that they may pass on to future generations the fruits of their mature human and spiritual experience. Lord Jesus, help families and society to value the presence and role of grandparents. May they never be ignored or excluded, but always encounter respect and love. Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomed in all the years which you give them. Mary, Mother of all the living, keep grandparents constantly in your care, accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage, and by your prayers, grant that all families may one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland, where you await all humanity for the great embrace of life without end. Amen! (Written for Catholic Grandparents Organization in 2008)

September 10, 2016 Graham O’Brien

September 11, 2016 People of the Parish Ellen & Danny Keating Michael Rabbia Arcangelo Panza Jerome Martin

September 12, 2016 Daniel O’Grady Jerome Martin

September 13, 2016 Richard Masterson Marie Roeltgen

September 14, 2016 Anthony Colacino Sr. Florence Guiwo

September 15, 2016 David Kampf Judene Maron Baglieri

September 16, 2016 Mary O’Carroll John Zack (2nd Anniversary)

September 17, 2016 Wilbert & Ann Norton Graham O’Brien

September 18, 2016 People of the Parish Jane Emanuel Mary Alice Adams Herbert Michael S. Adams Ivan Piasevoli

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “Everything I have is yours.” LUKE 15:31 Our Heavenly Father gives us everything, including the chance to share in His eternal kingdom. Yet, like the Prodigal Son, we are often lured away by the materialism of our society. Do we really want to turn our backs on all that God offers in exchange for a material wealth that has no lasting value?

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

On September 11, 2001, a Franciscan priest of St. Francis of Assisi Friary in Manhattan, told Father Mychal Judge that

he had just seen a plane crash into one of the World Trade Center towers. Father Judge, a chaplain for the New York City Fire Department, put on his FDNY uniform and drove to the scene. While giving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to a fallen firefighter and to a woman who worked in the building, a piece of debris struck him in his head, killing him. In his homily at Father Mychal’s funeral, his friend, Father Michael Duffy, described what happened next:

The firemen took his body and because they respected and loved him so much, they didn’t want to leave it in the street. They quickly carried it into a church and not just left it in the vestibule, they went up the center aisle. They put the body in front of the altar. They covered it with a sheet. And on the sheet, they placed his stole and his fire badge. And then they knelt down and thanked God. And then they rushed back to continue their work.

A picture of five first responders carrying Fr. Judge’s body in a litter ran in newspapers all over America. When the death certificates of the victims were released, his was the first to be issued.

Father Judge had made himself available to fire departments from his early years in the priesthood, in which he served in several New Jersey parishes, including Sacred Heart in Rochelle Park and two named after St. Joseph, in West Milford and in East Rutherford. The last

also covers Carlstadt, where one day a distraught man held his wife and child at gunpoint in their second-floor apartment. Fr. Mychal hitched up his Franciscan habit for safety and climbed a ladder to successfully plead with the man not to harm his family. Father Duffy, who was assigned to the same parish when this incident occurred and arrived to see its happy outcome, asked himself whether Father Judge had nerves of steel and concluded, “Sometimes I think he didn’t know any better.” But Father Duffy knew what motivated his friend. “He inserted himself right where the action was, and then he would somehow bring about peace. … He just saw the need, and that’s what drove him.” Salvatore Cassano, a longtime New York firefighter who went on to serve as the department’s Commissioner from 2010-2014, paid tribute to how generously Father Judge had served the men and women of the FDNY: (continued above)

He touched so many people in the department in ways that people never knew. He was a moving force at the funerals, plaque dedications, memorial services and many other functions at

which he officiated, through his powerful yet comforting words. However, it was what Fr. Mychal did behind the scenes that won the hearts of the FDNY’s members and their families. If someone was having a problem in their personal lives, he had a way of finding out and showing up at their house ready and able to assist them. He had a way of reaching people at the worst times of their lives and helping them work through their problems. We all knew that Fr. Mychal would be there for us and never question what we did, and that his only concern was how he could help. There were occasions when I would meet Fr. Mychal at a firehouse or get a call from him and hear his voice pleading for leniency for someone who may have broken the rules. It was typical Fr. Mychal, always seeing the good in people and being ready to forgive and forget. … We were blessed to have Fr. Mychal Judge as one of our chaplains and doubly blessed to have him there as our shepherd at the World Trade Center on September 11.

An early Franciscan document tells of how “The brothers’ way of life among the people should be such that whoever hears or sees them glorifies and praises the heavenly Father” and that St. Francis himself fervently desired that he and his brothers should cause God to be praised because of their many good deeds. He used to say to them:

As you announce peace with your mouth, make sure that greater peace is in your hearts. Let no one be provoked to anger or scandal through you, but may everyone be drawn to peace, kindness, and harmony through your gentleness. For we have been called to this: to heal the wounded, bind up the broken, and recall the erring.

Father Mychal Judge tried to live by that ideal. On this fifteenth anniversary of the terrible events of 9/11 (and of the heroism and sacrifices of many that day), may we pray for all its victims, and for their families and friends, and for all who pledge themselves to our protection and service, and for peace in our troubled world.

Msgr. David Hubba

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‘PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN’ WORKSHOP —SEPTEMBER 13 AT SAINT JOSEPH

Our own Deacon George Montalvo will offer a Protecting God’s Children workshop on Tuesday, September 13 from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Saint Joseph lower school Gym, 305 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ. Pre-registration online is required. Please go to virtus.org; click on “First Time Registrant” on left side of page; then select“Newark” (for Your Archdiocese) to start the registration process. This workshop is required for anyone who volunteers with children in our parish (including catechists, classroom volunteers, coaches, scout leaders, etc). If you have any questions, contact Deacon George at 201-261-1144 or at montalvog@sjcnj.org

K of C DINNER DANCE & KARAOKE NIGHT

—OCTOBER 15 The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council

#3814 proudly presents their Columbus Day Dinner Dance & Karaoke Night on Saturday, October 15 from 6:30-10:30 pm at the K of C Hall, 199 River Road, New Milford. Music by Hot Party Entertainment . Dinner, soda, water, coffee, dessert will be served. Cash Bar will be available. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY. $35 per person. For more information or to get tickets call Bob Luongo at 201-519-3296. A chance to dance, sing and have a ball!

BIBLE STUDY SIGN-UP Registration is taking place now ONLINE. Go to our parish website: sjcnj.org and click on “Parish

Activities” and then on “Bible Study 2016-2017.”

ONLINE STUDY AVAILABLE For the first time, we will be offering a Bible Study that can be done on your own at home. This eight-part study provides the easiest way to understand the Bible. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible makes the complex simple. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it is all about. (This study will also be offered on campus on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm.) There is minimal 'homework' and each session includes a 30-minute DVD lesson. Everyone can benefit from this study, but parents of school-aged children are particularly encouraged to participate in order to help with their children’s religious education.

TRADITIONAL WEEKLY GROUP SESSIONS Our Newest Study is called Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John (8 weeks). Others studies for this year include Acts of the Apostles (20 weeks), James (10 weeks), and A Biblical Walk through the Mass (5 weeks). All studies meet weekly for 90 minutes on the parish grounds (Parish Life Center or Jackson Room).

STUDY GUIDES & FEES Study guide costs range from $20-30. To find out more about this parish-based Bible Study Program, please visit our parish website sjcnj.org (see above) or ascensionpress.com or contact Pat Fakharzadeh at 201-599-2123 or email her at bible@sjcnj.org

Visit us on our websites: CHURCH: sjcnj.org SCHOOL: sjsusa.org RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: FIND SCHEDULE ON WEBSITE

The Mass Schedule for our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion now appears on our parish website. Go to sjcnj.org; click on “Ministries,” then on “Liturgical Ministers.” The schedule can be downloaded.

“We reverently recall those who were most directly affected by this tragedy – those who died, were injured or lost loved ones. In a special way we recall the selfless first responders – firefighters, police, chaplains, emergency workers, and other brave persons – who risked, and many times lost, their lives in their

courageous efforts to save others. In remembering the fateful events of September 11, 2001, may we resolve to put aside our differences and join together in the task of renewing our nation and world.”

Cardinal Timothy Dolan (then Archbishop of New York) on 10th Anniversary in 2011

THIRD SATURDAY PRAYER —SEPTEMBER 17

All are invited to join the Legion of Mary after the 8:30 Mass in Mary's Chapel for the Rosary and a discussion of Mary, the Saints & the Year of Mercy. (See page 6 for details.)

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TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

August 31, 2016 My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The mission of every Catholic school is to provide young people with a quality academic education grounded in and centered on authentic Catholic teaching and practices. Catholic education is an important ministry that supports and furthers the mission of the Church. The teaching mission of the Church comes from Christ Himself. All involved in the ministry of Catholic education, regardless of the positions they may have or the duties and responsibilities they shoulder, are charged with forming young people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit. By their words and by their lives, they teach . All are exemplars of the statement attributed to St. Francis: “Preach the Gospel. Use words if necessary.” Consequently, all involved in the ministry of Catholic education are required to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the discipline, norms and teachings of the Catholic Church. In acknowledgement of that requirement, they accept and sign a Ministerial Agreement and Code of Conduct. They oblige themselves to promote and foster authentic Catholic beliefs and practices—even if they themselves are not Catholic. Every teacher, every administrator, every staff member in our Catholic schools teaches the students with whom he or she interacts about living according to the Faith of the Church. In recent days, there has been much media reporting regarding a guidance counselor at Paramus Catholic who was terminated when it was learned that she was involved in a same-sex union. A same-sex union violates the tenets of the Catholic faith. Every religious organization has the right to promote and define its own identity, mission and message. Every religious (continued above)

organization has the right to ensure that people in that religious organization support and promote its beliefs and teachings. When someone involved in Catholic education ministry offers a public counter-witness to Catholic teaching, he or she does not teach the Truth or further the mission of the Church. Such actions can create confusion and uncertainty in the moral formation of the young people he or she encounters. When that happens, the Church must be free to take corrective steps to maintain the identity and the integrity of her mission. This right is protected by the United States Constitution as well as federal and state law. With respect to its teachers and administrators, the Church acts on facts. When credible evidence comes to its attention that an employee is violating the tenets of the Catholic faith, it is compelled to investigate and take appropriate action. In the matter now before the court, certain facts were made known to school and Archdiocesan officials. It seems that many have equated, mistakenly, the Church’s position of welcoming sinners (for we are all sinners) with the notion that we accept teaching and lifestyles contrary to the principles of our faith that can create scandal in our Church. Much has been said in recent days about respect, diversity, and mercy. I agree that these qualities are important to the mission of the Catholic Church, especially through the ministry of Catholic education. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, to be given respect, and to be shown the qualities of mercy. For decades I have taught and written that the Church welcomes everyone and invites everyone to participate in the life of the Church to the degree that they honestly can, while sincerely respecting the teachings of the Church. The invitation to join in the life of the Church does not include an invitation to alter or redefine what the Church believes and teaches, nor is it an invitation to allow others to define the identity, mission and message of the Church. Even Jesus recognized that some people could not or would not accept His teaching. He was saddened when they walked away from Him, but He never altered His teaching. Nor shall we do so today. With kindest personal regards, I am, Sincerely in the Lord, Most Reverend John J. Myers Archbishop of Newark

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS UPDATE

The work to preserve our beautiful stained glass windows, funded by your generous contributions to the “We Are Living Stones” capital campaign, has been proceeding right on schedule with no disruption to our worship schedule.

Facilities Director Tom Meli reports that Bovard Studios removed 8 windows of differing sizes and took them to Iowa as templates. They are now prepared to repair all the rest of our windows ON SITE. That means that they will be able to replace the rusted framing,

repair any existing damage to the glass and polish the windows so they will gleam without taking the windows to another location. Bovard plans to work on two windows at a time and replace them before moving on to the rest. Work will stop for funerals or other liturgical events. All work should take place between mid-October and mid-November with everything finished before Advent. Thank you for your generosity and for your patience as we work to preserve the beautiful windows that generations of Saint Joseph parishioners have come to know and love. Now they will shine with the light of Jesus for generations to come.

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YEAR OF MERCY TALKS AT SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH

Over the next few months, under the guidance of Msgr. Hubba, several topics on Mercy will be presented to our parishioners. The topics

can be found in a series of 8 books promulgated by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization. They are the official catechetical resources for the Jubilee Year of Mercy (December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016). Pope Francis has been speaking on these themes in his weekly catechesis throughout the year.

JOIN US—SEPTEMBER 17—FOR “SAINTS IN MERCY” The first topic to be presented is The Saints in Mercy which will be presented on Saturday, September 17 after the 8:30 am Mass in Mary’s Chapel. A number of prominent Catholic saints will be part of the presentation, including our newest saint, Mother Teresa. Other topics will include: Celebrating Mercy, The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, The Psalms of Mercy, The Parables of Mercy, Mercy in the Fathers of the Church, Mercy in the Teachings of the Popes, Confession: The Sacrament of Mercy. Please watch future bulletins for more information.

Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the NATIONAL SHRINE

OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Washington, D.C.

One-Day Bus Trip from Saint Joseph Parish Saturday, October 22, 2016

Cost: $25 (Reduced price/Saint Joseph Parish is helping

with transportation costs.)

Bus leaves Saint Joseph at 6:00 am; departs D.C. at 5:30 pm for return

This pilgrimage will make it easy for you to meet all the requirements for a plenary indulgence in the Year of Mercy including: sacramental confession, partaking of the Eucharist at Mass and walking through the Holy Door. Other opportunities include: Rosary devotion, a self-guided tour of the Basilica and visiting the Shrine bookstore and gift shop

RETURN FORM BELOW TO RECTORY .

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PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION FORM Please enroll me as a pilgrim to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. on October 22, 2016. Deadline to register is September 30.

NAME: ________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________________________________________

EMAIL:________________________________________________________

_____ I will gladly attend: My $25 registration fee is included. (Please make check out to “Saint Joseph Church.”)

_____ I cannot attend, but please accept my donation.

COME, JOIN THE NEWARK ARCHDIOCESAN

“Jubilee of Mercy” PILGRIMAGE

During the Year of Mercy Pope Francis hopes that the mercy of God will be experienced by everyone. Every person yearns to, and needs to, experience love, tenderness, compassion and forgiveness. Our heavenly Father welcomes us, wants to forgive us and completely forget all of our sins. This pilgrimage offered below is a wonderful opportunity for healing and blessing for you and your family. Please sign up early as space is limited. Deadline is September 30. For more information on the Year of Mercy please visit http://www.rcan.org/yearofmercy. For more details on the Pilgrimage, please contact Pat Fakharzadeh at 201-599-2123 or email her at LOM@sjcnj.org

SJAA 2016-17 BASKETBALL TRYOUTS Please note: To be eligible to participate in SJAA

programs a child must either attend Saint Joseph School or actively attend Religious Education classes. (Children who are home-schooled for Religious Ed. are NOT eligible .) Tryouts for our JV and Varsity basketball teams are open to boys and girls in grades 5-8. Children are encouraged to attend both tryout dates, but need only attend one to be considered for a team. Please visit sjaaathletics.blogspot.com to print and complete the registration form. Every child needs to bring completed form to the first tryout he/she attends.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm JV Girls (5th & 6th grade) 7:30 pm- 9:00pm Varsity Girls (7th & 8th grade)

Thursday, September 29, 2016 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm JV Boys (5th & 6th grade) 7:30 pm - 9:00pm Varsity Boys (5th & 6th grade)

Saturday, October 1, 2016 8:30 am - 9:45 am JV Boys (5th & 6th grade) 9:45 am - 11:00 am Varsity Boys (7th & 8th grade) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm JV Girls (5th & 6th grade) 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Varsity Girls (7th & 8th grade)

*Sign-up dates for cheerleading and Pee Wee Basket-ball (3rd & 4th Grade Girls and Boys) will be available soon. For more information please email the Saint Joseph Athletic Association at athletics@sjcnj.org

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FINDING PEACE AFTER DIVORCE —SEPT. 14 THROUGH NOV. 16

Notre Dame RC Church, North Caldwell, NJ would like to announce a healing ministry being offered entitled, "The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide", a program for divorced and/or separated Catholics. For more information about the program, visit catholicsdivorce.com Anyone who needs help in finding peace, power and healing from divorce; whether you are separated, considering divorce, or are already divorced, will discover how to work through emotions and pain, and experience personal healing and hope. Gain wisdom and comfort from others who share your experiences. Address questions of forgiveness and new family dynamics. Obtain an understanding of the annulment process. Location: Notre Dame Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ 07006; Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (from September 14 through November 16). Suggested donation is $15; pre-registration is mandatory (limited space). For more information, contact Lauren Egan at 973-903-5294 or by email at nagenerua@gmail com

SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS ANNUAL APPEAL

BACK TO SCHOOL! The autumn season is always a very exciting time throughout our Archdiocese. For many families, the start of fall means back to school. Our Catholic elementary and high schools have opened their doors to over

31,000 young people throughout our four counties. In addition, many of our Religious Education programs in our 215 Parishes are gearing up for their new classes of Catechetical studies. This year, OUR parish has 630 children registered for our Religious Education program. Our parish is excited to help prepare 76 second-graders to prepare to receive First Holy Communion and 114 teenagers to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. It is going to be a great year for all the children involved in our catechesis program! In addition, Archdiocesan campus ministers on 9 college campuses are currently evangelizing thousands of college students, working hard to bring them the truth and love of the Gospel message. These programs would not thrive without your generosity, Over $14.5 million is given by the Archdiocese to Parishes, Catholic Schools, Campus Ministry, and the Seminary for these programs and ministries to operate. The Annual Appeal helps to offset many of these programs and ministries, which are essential to the future of our Faith, and are essential for bring brothers and sisters into a deep relationship with Our Lord, Jesus Christ. The greatest gift we can give is the gift of our Catholic Faith. Without these essential evangelization programs and ministries, it becomes ever more difficult to enrich and grow our Faith. Thank you to those who have supported the Annual Appeal. These essential programs could not happen without your generosity. To learn more about the programs and ministries supported by the Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal or to make an online gift, lease visit rcan.org/sharing

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR ARCHBISHOP JOHN MYERS

—OCTOBER 12 This year, Archbishop John J. Myers of the Archdiocese of Newark celebrates a number of milestone anniversaries

including his 15th anniversary of appointment as Archbishop of Newark (July 24), his 75th birthday (July 26), and his 50th anniversary of ordination as a priest (December 17). His Grace has selected the date of Wednesday, October 12, 2016, to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 pm in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, followed by a Reception in the Chancery. Parishioners who would like to attend are asked to contact our parish secretary at 201-261-0148 by September 26 as we must respond with the number from our parish. WELCOME BACK TO OUR CHOIR!

JOIN OUR ART & LITURGICAL ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY

You don’t need a green thumb to be part of the group that keeps our worship spaces looking so beautiful. If you have the time to water our plants, we can use you! Contact Teresa Glenn at 551-486-2523 if you’d like to help.

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SAINT JOSEPH FAMILY PHOTO EVENT—OCTOBER 4-5-6-7-8-9—IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! You still have a chance to have your family portrait done at Saint Joseph and just in time for Christmas! Put your family photo on a greeting card or make it a gift that will be treasured for years. Every family/individual who signs up for a sitting will receive a FREE 8 x10 photo and Lifetouch Photography will also donate $5 per sitting to Saint Joseph Parish. Help Saint Joseph Parish and preserve your memories at the same time!

You’ll also receive a free copy of our Parish Family Album. Your Family is an important part of our Parish Family! Don’t miss the opportunity to be included in our Family Album. Go ONLINE now to register. Just visit our parish website at sjcnj.org and click on the box in the top right-hand corner. Or you can register IN-PERSON after Masses on September 24-25. For more information, contact Judy at 201-780-1585 or by email at 56ross@optonline.net

A REMINDER OF LOSS AND ALSO RESILIENCY

The dedication of Oradell’s September 11th Memorial, constructed in part with steel from the World Trade Center, will take place TODAY, Sunday, September 11 at 7:00 pm in front of the firehouse located at 335 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Our own Monsignor David Hubba will give the Invocation and Benediction. Parishioners and residents are invited to attend the ceremony which will include, in addition to the dedication by Pat Schuber, a

welcome by Oradell Mayor Dianne Didio, a remembrance offered by Major Eric Shuler, a moment of silence, music by the Riverdell Marching Band and refreshments to follow.

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BECOME A CATECHIST

YOU are essential to the success of our Religious Education

Program. Enrich your own faith while helping our parish children to develop a lifelong relationship with Our Lord and the Church. Volunteer catechists are URGENTLY needed for the following grades: Sundays (10:10-11:35 am)—Gr. 3, Gr. 4 Tuesdays (3:45-5:10 pm) Kindergarten, Gr. 1, Gr. 2 Wednesdays (4:45-6:10 pm)— Gr. 7, Gr. 8

A tuition discount is available to anyone serving as a catechist who also has a child in the Religious Education program.

Please call Deacon George or Mrs. Arlene Kennedy at 201-261-1144 for more information.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED Saint Joseph School would like to add your name to our substitute teacher list for this coming school year. If you have at least 60 college credits, are 21 years of age or older, and have worked with children in the past, please send your contact Principal Colette Vail at Saint Joseph lower school (305 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ 07649). For more info, call 201-261-2388.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

“COOP” (CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM) Attention families of 8th grade students in our Reli-gious Education Program who would like to attend Catholic High School in the Fall of 2017: The Catholic High School entrance exam (COOP) will be given on November 11, 2016. Students need to register for this exam NOW by going to www.coopexam.org or by calling 1-888-921-2667, or emailing support@coopexam.org IMPORTANT NOTE: Eighth graders in Saint Joseph School should NOT register this way. They will be registered through the school.

“HS EXPO” (CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FAIR) In addition, the Catholic High Schools are holding their Annual Admissions Fair called HS EXPO. At HS EXPO, parents and students can see many schools at once -- college fair style -- from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on the following dates and places: September 26 -- Archdiocesan Center in Newark September 28 -- Visitation Academy in Paramus September 29 -- Primary Prep/St. Aeden in Jersey City For directions and more information call 963-497-4258 or visit catholicschoolsnj.org

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Tanya Mendes (Recording Secretary) joined the Pastoral Council in 2015 and has been a parishioner since 2002. She has been a Lector since 2008 and taught Religious Education here at Saint Jospeh in 2005. Tanya lives in Oradell with her parents. She was a

financial analyst at Vornado Realty Trust in Paramus and is currently an auditor at BDO in Manhattan.

MEET OUR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL In the coming weeks, we will feature different members of our Parish Pastoral Council so that you will get to know the names and faces of these dedicated parishioners who help our parish to fulfill its mission—to continue to embrace, celebrate and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Saint Joseph Parish Pastoral Council works to evaluate existing parish programs, organizations and activities and to suggest new ones. Members share responsibility for evaluating and enhancing the parish’s financial health and development and offer wisdom and guidance to assist our pastor, Monsignor Hubba, in his leadership role. The Council consists of the pastor, a member of the parish Finance Committee and eight members of the

parish who serve three-year terms.

Rich Ciero (Chairperson) joined the Pastoral Council in 2014 and has been a member of the parish since 2010. He is currently active as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a member of Cornerstone, and was also a member of

the Day of Service committee with a focus on assisting the elderly. He has been a proud member of the Saint Joseph Inter-Church Adult Softball Team and recently performed in the Bergen County Players production of A View From the Bridge. Rich, his wife Eileen, and their son Gavin live in Oradell. He is a Logistics and Purchasing Manager at Taiki USA in Montvale, NJ.

Visit us on our websites: CHURCH: sjcnj.org SCHOOL: sjsusa.org

RELIGIOUS ED.: sjcnjre.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES BEGIN—SEPTEMBER 18 The first day of class for Sunday students will be September 18, for Tuesday students on September 20, and for Wednesday junior high students on September 21. Parents of students in grades K-3 are reminded of their Parent Meeting this weekend (September 11) and parents of students in grades 4-6 will meet on Monday, September 12.

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8th ANNUAL SERRA INT’L COMMUNION BRUNCH—SEPTEMBER 25

District 22 of Serra International, a lay group dedicated to the promotion of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, will hold their annual Communion Brunch on Sunday September 25. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 217 Prospect Street, South Orange NJ followed by Brunch in the Chancellor’s Suite, Student Center, Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ. The speaker will be Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, Senior Judicial Analyst, Fox News Channel. For reservations contact Rose Marie Deehan at 973-762-6180 or at 973-820-5742 or via email at rjdeehan@gmail.com The cost for the Brunch is $30.00 for adults and $15 for students and children under 12.

THINKING PRIESTHOOD? Know someone thinking about priesthood? Invite them to the Monthly Holy Hours & Discernment Group, a time for prayer, discussion, and fraternity for men thinking about a call to serve as a Diocesan priest in the Archdiocese of Newark. During the academic year, they meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. Registration is suggested. Call 973-313-6190 or email NewPriestNJ@gmail.com. The next meeting is on October 12. For more information, visit NewPriestNJ.com

THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC NETWORK Did you get to watch the canonization of Mother Teresa last Sunday? It was broadcast live on EWTN. New EWTN programming coming up

includes “Beloved,” a practical guide to the joy, wonder and mystery of the Sacrament of Marriage; “Decision Point,” the all-news series that prepares young Catholics for the Sacrament of Confirmation and a Christ-centered life; and “The Creed,” that features theologian and author Scott Hahn as he invites viewers to discover the revolutionary power the Creed has to change their lives and the life of the Church.

If you’d like to know when these programs will be broadcast, and others (such as the Our Lady of Fatima International Rosary

and Candlelight Procession on October 12), subscribe FREE to the EWTN Newsletter: EWTNWINGS Simply go to EWTN.com and click on the WINGS link to sign up.

SPECIAL NOON MASS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY ALCOHOLISM

—SEPTEMBER 17 A special mass and support group meeting for all who are affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, NJ on Saturday, September 17 at 12:00 noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not only the man/woman directly infected with the abuse of alcohol or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For information please call 201-768-7565.

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