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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JOSEPH 120 HOBOKEN ROAD, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – August 25, 2013
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Joe Astarita, Pastor
Fr. Arokiadoss Raji, Vicar [email protected]
Marc Lamparello, Music Director
201-939-0457- ext. 311 [email protected]
Faith Formation (Children & Adults) Fr. Doss, Director Barbara Wynne, Secretary 201-939-3441 [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Monday thru Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30 am- 3:00pm If you cannot make our office hours, please call and we will do our best to accommodate you.
We are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Parish Directory Parish Office: 201.939.0457
Emergency Line: 201.939.0391 Parish Fax: 201.939.4196
Parish website: www.stjosepher.com Parish email: [email protected]
[email protected] is the e-mail address to use if you wish to place an article in the bulletin. Articles are due
by Monday before the published date.
Parish Registration Registration forms are available at the parish
office and at the parish web site.
Pastoral Care of the Sick Please contact Parish Office for pastoral visits in the hospital or at home. Pastoral ministers are
available to visit the sick and homebound. We offer a warm welcome to all our guests &
newcomers! We at the Catholic Community of St. Joseph are pleased to have celebrated liturgy with you and we hope you will join us again.
Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00pm Vigil Mass
8:00pm to 9:30pm Neo-Catechumenal Mass Sunday: 8:00am 10:00am 12:00 pm
Monday thru Friday 7:30am and 12:05pm
Civic Holidays—8:30am
Sacrament of Penance Saturday — 11:00am - 12:00 Noon
Other times by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism Fourth Sunday of the month — 1:30pm
For information regarding baptisms please contact the parish office.
Sacrament of Marriage Plans are usually made one year in advance to
prepare for marriage. Please call the parish office to schedule an appointment.
Devotions follow the 12:05 pm Mass St. Anthony Novena—Every Tuesday
St. Joseph Novena—Every Wednesday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament—Every
Thursday.
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SATURDAY, August 24 5:00 pm + Alice Crocilla
SUNDAY, August 25 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am + Mary & Pasquale Carnevale
10:00 am + Raymond Gonzalez (Holy Hour for life)
12:00 pm + Carmine Pate
MONDAY, August 26 12:05pm + Anthony Bellina. Sr. &
+ Jay Fahy
TUESDAY, August 27 St. Monica 12:05 pm + Jay Fahy
WEDNESDAY, August 28 St. Augustine 12:05 pm + Joseph Lopez
THURSDAY, August 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 12:05 pm + Anthony Sarlo
FRIDAY, August 30 12:05 pm Joan Monks
SATURDAY, August 31 5:00 pm + Maria Carusone
SUNDAY, September 1 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am + Mario Hans 10:00 am + Ronald Potosnak
12:00 pm + Fiora & Concetta Esposito
Dear Friends: The question about the number of people who will be saved is always one that catches our attention. We want to be part of the group that is saved, and at times we wonder if we are doing enough. Jesus gives a
very good answer. He says keep on striving. At times we think that once we have made a commitment to God, we can sit back and relax. In the Christian life we must always be going forward with fire in our belly, or we will be slipping back. It is easy for us to sit back on our laurels, and that can be a big danger. The other danger Jesus points out is that just by being a Christian in name, or by receiving all the sacraments, or by having attended a Catholic school, does not save us. Living in a Christian environment does not necessarily make us a Christian. We may enjoy all the benefits of being Christian; however, can we love our enemies, can we forgive the one who betrayed us, can we turn the other cheek when insulted? Many times we find it impossible to love as a Christian. This is the first step to developing our life of faith, and it is a great grace. I see that in this situation, or with this person, I cannot love, wow! Now God can help us, now we can pray with humility. Remember the standards of heaven are different from the standards of this earth. Those who are in the first place will be last. Who are those in the first place? The rock stars, athletes, movie stars, millionaires and billionaires, many of the people we look up to and read about in the paper. It is not difficult to see that even in this life they are not happy; they marry a different person every other year, and what a misery. Brothers and sisters, let us ask God to help us to keep striving with fire in our belly to experience eternal life, which begins here, and to bring it to others.
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The Sanctuary Candles will burn this week in Memory of Carmella Abenante
as requested by Lois Banca.
The Acolyte Candle will burn this week in Memory of
as requested by .
MASS BOOK
There are numerous ways in which we can remember and pray for the deceased and/or a special intention for a family member or friend. Please contact the parish office.
Mass $9.99 Wine $24.99 Hosts $24.99 Acolyte Candles $ 9.99 Sanctuary Candle $14.99
THE PRAYER CORNER “Like burning incense, Lord,
let my prayer rise up to you.”
As a community of faith, we offer the support of our prayers for one another. These brothers
and sisters are in acute need of our prayers:
Charles “Buzz” Moschetto, John Falbo , Hasan Mahmud, Patrick Chapman, Philip Smith,
Stanley Sudol, Gianna Dilemme, Lenore Papale, Daniel Leach, Claire Palmieri, Joe DiGradina,
Kathy Szedlacik, Linda Judge, Bryan Consulmagno, Lourdes Taveras, Geraldine
Litter, Angie Rasmus, Rich Hirch, Nancy Skwiat , Franziska Maria Taba Karu, Joseph
Halloran, Audrey Frey, Frank Antonini, Sylvester Marron, Christine Taueras, Marge Cichinski, Lorna Schweer, Gary Miller, Linda Berenger and all who are sick and suffering
around us.
(Please call the Parish Office @ 201-939-0457 if you would like to add a name to our prayer list.)
FOR OUR COURAGEOUS SOLDIERS “O Lord, we pray for all the national and world leaders, for the safety and well being of all the
military personal defending our freedom”
Michael Brockway (Afghanistan) Lt. Patrick Stevens (Iraq 2nd tour)
Lance Corp. Kevin Murphy (Afghanistan)
The Wine and Hosts are offered this week in Memory of Joseph Melber,
as requested by his wife, Gloria Melber.
RESTING IN THE LORD
“Come, you who are blessed by my Father, says the Lord, inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world.”
Sebastine Barone (Carlstadt)
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ST. FRANCIS INN During the month of AUGUST we are collecting
Paper Towels Your donations may be left at the Giving Tree. (For information please visit www.stfrancisinn.org
[or] call Tony Pierantoni 201-933-4850)
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Last Sunday 718 people attended Mass. Total: $6,516.00
1st Collection $4,440.00 Number of Envelopes 208 _____________________
2nd Collection $2,076.00 Number of Envelopes 181
RECTORY REPAIRS
The Lord blesses your generous heart!
REMEMBER THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL Do you have a will? A wonderful way to help our parish and to save taxes is to remember St. Joe’s in your will. There are still
many large renovations that will be needed to reopen the Lyceum and the Convent. Some small steps make it possible to leave a legacy for decades to the place that has
nourished you for many years. If you need more information in setting up a will, please call the parish office. It is possible to arrange for some practical help on this and related topics. Thank you for your consideration.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2013 AAA
Our Goal is $28,000.00 How We Are Doing:
Total pledged to date- $25,425.00 Number of Donors– 136
Many thanks to the Parishioners who gave so generously to the AAA. Don’t delay in giving
anything that you can to the Archbishop’s appeal. Thank you for your generosity.
FOOD PANTRY Once again deepest thanks to so many of you who
continue to support the Food Pantry with your food and cash contributions. Right now we're in
special need of canned ravioli, spaghetti (e.g. Chef Boyardee) and soup. Now I know that those
of you who are lucky enough to be Italian are beginning to twitch over the thought of pasta
from a can but, believe me, it is very welcome to many of our guests. During the summer when children are not being fed in school, it is very
difficult for some families to feed their kids those extra meals. Please be assured that anything you can contribute - no matter how small - is making a
big difference in the lives of others. Thank you again fort all your help and may God
bless you for your generosity
SOCIAL CONCERNS
"In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you
did it to me.”
“ The Lord hears the cry of the poor.” JAMAICA MISSION
You can’t imagine how much we appreciate your support and care. This gift helps us to evangelize those who have not yet come to know the Lord, provide for
some of the basic needs of our poor, educate the young, house the destitute elderly in a dignified way and put a roof over the heads of families without a
home. Your parish family has blessed the poor with some of what they deserve as God’s children; I am confident that the good Lord will bless the parishioners of St.
Joseph for this most generous sacrifice for our poor. Truly, “...the Lord hears the cry of the poor” and has touched the hearts of your parish family as they have so generously responded in the Lord’s name. We are
very grateful! From Fr. Gary Wiesmann.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Due to Labor Day holiday, our monthly
meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4th at 7:30 PM in Cafeteria. Please make every effort to attend as plans
will be discussed for the coming year. Thank you!
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CHURCH CHUCKLES OF THE WEEK!
Dear Pastor, if Sarah was 90 and Abraham was 100 when they had Isaac, who drove him
to soccer practice? Sophie, age 8
MARRIAGE BANDS “This is why a man leaves his father and mother
and becomes attached to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
Rafael Rodriquez to marry
Kristin Silvestri
on August 25, 2013 at 2 pm in St. Joseph
CALENDAR SECTION
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Brothers and sisters of every race and language will be brought to Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18-21). Psalm — Go out to all the world and tell the Good News (Ps117).
Second Reading — Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees (Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13) Gospel — People from east and west, north and south recline at table in the kingdom of God (Luke 13:22-30).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab, 17; Mk 6:17-29 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Tuesday: St. Monica Wednesday: St. Augustine Thursday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
GRACE AND STRUGGLE The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase. —St. Rose of Lima
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES I never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a great deal about their acts. —Horace Mann
BAPTISM DATES AND MEETINGS SCHEDULE September Baptism – September 22 Meetings – Sept. 12 & Sept. 19 October Baptism – October 27 Meetings – Oct. 17 & Oct. 24 November Baptism – November 24 Meetings – Nov. 14 & Nov. 21 December Baptism – December 15 Meetings – Dec. 5 & Dec. 12
Meetings are held in the Rectory at 7 PM
on the dates listed.
FAITH FORMATION
September 7: Summer plus class 3:30—4: 45 PM
followed by 5 PM Mass
September 11: Fatima class for Special children 3:
30—4:30 PM at the rectory side-door entrance.
September 15: Sunday class 8:30—9:45 AM
followed by 10 AM Mass
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
September 4 at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria
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TD BANK We thank TD Bank for visiting us recently and speaking about their Affinity Program. The program works on existing and
new accounts and a small fee is paid to the parish for each account and as a percentage of the balances. This fee is not taken from the personal accounts but is paid by the Bank as a help to the
community. Forms to sign up for the Affinity Program are at the back of the church.
NEW ENERGIES NEWS Our New Energies Parish Partnership with St. Mary’s is ongoing and important for the life and new energy of our parishes. Archbishop Myers has stated, “A primary project goal is to strengthen the presence and ministry of the Church throughout the Archdiocese.” A team from both parishes is working to achieve this goal. In evaluating and planning together, the team is working on reaching out to the adults to
provide adult faith formation opportunities. Coming this fall St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s will offer the Neocatechumenate Catechesis and the Discovering Christ Program. Both offer you the opportunity to
draw closer to Christ. The Neocatechumenate catechesis will be offered at St. Joseph’s. The Discovering Christ Program will be offered at St. Mary’s and lead by a team of parishioners from both parishes. The Discovering Christ Program is beginning to form the team that will lead this program. You are invited to be part of the team! Discovering Christ offers opportunities for us to draw closer to Jesus. Want to know more? Please call the parish office for more information.
PARISH GROUPS AND COMMITTEES BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE: JEAN KIMAK 201-438-6708 CHILDREN'S CHURCH: MARY CRONK 201-939-1403 CHOIR: MARC LAMPARELLO 201-881-9232 CONFIRMATION TEAM: FRAN ALBERTA 201-933-1324 [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL/COMMITTEE: BARBARA KITTLE 201-935-2239 [email protected] EUCHARIST MINISTERS: JOHN HANSEN 201-933-7808 [email protected] FOOD PANTRY: ANN MALINOWSKI 201-933-5243 HOLY NAME SOCIETY: RICHARD JANUSZ 973-472-5283 HOSPITALITY: DAN & PAT CONATON 201-891-5999 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: GENE SANCHEZ 201-314-1252 LADIES AUXILIARY OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: PRISCILLA SANCHEZ 973-572-3717 LECTORS: FRAN ALBERTA 201-935-1324 [email protected] ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: DOLORES MCGUIRE 201-939-5163 [email protected] SENIOR ALTAR SERVERS: JIM KOPACZ 201-935-3236 TRUSTEE: MARY JANE KAJON 201-438-1127 USHERS: ED BULGER 201-939-5346
NEWARK ARCHDIOCESAN “Year of Faith”
PILGRIMAGE to the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, DC.
Under the leadership of Archbishop John J Myers One-Day Bus Trip
Saturday, October 26, 2013 Cost $30.00
Pilgrimage Registration Form – Washington DC. Please enroll me as a pilgrim to the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC.
Name————————————————— Address________________________________ _______________________________________ Phone__________________________________ Amount Enclosed________________________
Please return this form to the parish as soon as
possible. Thank you!
FELICIAN READING CENTER The Felician Reading Center will offer a Fall Reading Improvement Program for students in Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. The program will begin on September 23, 2013 and end on
December 19, 2013. The classes are held twice a week—Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 P.m. The program will aim to increase reading with primary emphasis on the improvements of “phonics, vocabulary and comprehension skills.” Testing will be required for placement and there is a weekly fee for services rendered. The Felician Reading Center is located at 260 South Main Street in Lodi, New Jersey. For further information, call Sister Mary Andrew at (973) 473-7447, extension 123. Thank you for your participation.
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DISCOVER THE ROOTS OF CATHOLICISM IN OUR AREA OF THE
UNITED STATES Join Fr. James Starasinich, pastor of Sacred Heart church in Lyndhurst, for a one day pilgrimage on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2013 to the National Shrine of St. Karteri Tekakwitha (the first Native American Saint), in Fonda NY and the Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. The cost of the pilgrimage of $55 per person includes bus transportation and lunch at the Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Seats are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. The bus will depart from Sacred Heart, 324 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst at 6:00 AM sharp. Pilgrims should be at the parish by 5:30 AM. Please call the Sacred Heart Parish Office at 201-438-1147 for more information or to register.
SCHOOLS MARKETING OFFICE Attention families of 8th grade students
wanting to attend Catholic High School in fall 2014. The Catholic High School entrance exam (COOP) will be given on November 8,
2013. Students need to register for this exam starting September 1, 2013 by going to
[ http://www.coopexam.org/]www.coopexam.org, calling 1-888-921-2667,
or visiting a Catholic elementary or high school to obtain registration materials. If
you have any questions, call 1-888-921-2667 or email [mailto:[email protected] ]
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A Thank You from Josh Hammond
Hello, I would like to thank the parish of St.
Joseph's for helping me. In May, I stood before
many of you as I gave my experience of what the
Lord has done for me in 18 years of life, and asked
you to help support me in my endeavor to go to
Brazil for WYD to see the successor of Peter: Pope
Francis. With your prayers and your support I was
able to see the Pope and to be a witness of Christ.
I had an amazing experience, one which I will keep
for the rest of my life. For this I thank the parish of
St. Joseph's and all the parishioners. It was
through your help that made this pilgrimage a
reality. And now I ask you for one last thing: your
prayers as I go on to the seminary in Avignon,
France. With your prayers our Lord will give me
the graces I need in order to do His will. Again, I
cordially thank you all for your support. May the
Lord be with you always, and bless you in every
way.
My Experience of World Youth Day! I was amazed when at the last minute the Lord provided for me to go to World Youth Day. While it was not always what I expected, I had a wonderful experience overall. I was glad to interact with Catholics from various locations: Italy, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Arizona and the Bronx. It was unique to hear Pope Francis speak live where, in his usual style, he challenged us with direct words and questions that I needed to take time to reflect on in prayer. Two of the main spiritual lessons that I gained from this pilgrimage were being detached from my plans and being in control as well as persevering through suffering. I had to be detached from my plans on the trip because I did not know what we would be doing each day and was not in control of the schedule. This is also a good spiritual lesson in the future: to not be so attached to any of my ideas and plans so as to be closed off to the Lord’s will for me. While I did not suffer that much compared to other trips, I was challenged to not complain when we had to walk a great deal, did not eat or had to wait for a while. One great insight that I heard from a talk on the trip was that when we are complaining we are not listening to what the Lord has to say to us. The trip allowed me to experience more about the Neo-Catechumenal Way, both through the activities of our group as well as a meeting with Kiko Argüello and Carmen Hernández, the co-initiators of The Way. I really enjoyed listening to Kiko speak, to see the diversity of nations where The Way exists and witness thousands of young people stand up to declare that they felt called to the priesthood or religious life. I hope that I can continue to keep in touch with those I met on the trip and apply its spiritual lessons to my life. I thank those who helped me to go on this pilgrimage. —Dan Grossano
World Youth Day! I didn't think that someone in her 30's would get something out of going to World Youth Day but I was luckily mistaken. The pilgrimage helped me appreciate the things that I have which I frankly take for granted. It made me realize that
it's okay to suffer because it's at that moment that I have to turn to God and He will be there for me, so my faith was strengthened. I saw how disobedient I am and how I should not always
do my own will, but rather follow God's path for me because He knows what I need, not what I merely want. The greatest gift of all was the healing of some wounds that I didn't know needed healing. I have been so caught up in living in the "world" that I forgot that God has been there for me every step of the way, just waiting for me to turn to Him and this trip allowed me to do just that and redirect my focus. Marybell Flores
