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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JOSEPH
120 HOBOKEN ROAD, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – August 11, 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 10 St. Lawrence 5:00 pm + Warren Perry SUNDAY, August 11 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am + Gennaro Mondo + Antonio Carusone 10:00 am + Victor Lotito + Stephanie Mejias 12:00 pm + James Patrick Donnelly + Charles Gabrian MONDAY, August 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal 12:05pm + Peter J. Behan
TUESDAY, August 13 St.Pontian 12:05 pm + Aurora Montalvo WEDNESDAY, August 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe 12:05 pm + Pasquale Mazzola
THURSDAY, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 am + Mario Hans 12:05 pm + Charles Olson 7:30 pm + FRIDAY, August 16 St. Stephen 12:05 pm + Carmella Abenarte SATURDAY, August 17 5:00 pm + John MczVeieh SUNDAY, August 18 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am + Vincenzo & Guseppina Mucciolo 10:00 am + Mario Hans 12:00 pm + Jerald D’ Avanzo + Pat Pamonte
Dear Friends: This gospel is the one we normally hear at wakes, the vigil before the funeral, and it comes as many gospels do to wake us up. As a Christian we always need to be ready to meet
God, our father. It is not something that scares us; rather it is what we look forward to. Many saints spoke of death as their sister, longing for it. This sense of preparation is very much related to giving away all our possessions and building our treasure in heaven. Where is our treasure, dear friends? What is it that we dream about and what gives us pleasure when we see the monotony, the dullness of our lives?
When we are honest we see that our treasure may be related to a person (maybe not your spouse) or a vacation spot, or endless peace and quiet, or some material thing or home or location. The devil is very good at creating this imaginary world in our mind and we almost believe that it is real and that it can make us happy. Somehow we do not think that God can make us happy. It is a perfect house down at the shore or in Rutherford that will satisfy us.
How we treat others, especially the little ones around us, says much about who we are. The little ones are those who cannot fight back, who are under our authority and in some way are smaller than us. Are we the steward who beats those under him, who acts one way in church and another way at work or with our friends? Do we live some aspects of our lives, our thoughts or inner desires, as if God, or our family, did not see them?
The Word of God comes always to help us to see that we need to convert, to change the direction of our lives so that we will be happy and ready when the Lord comes for us. We are made for heaven, brothers and sisters. Let us take our life seriously and not put off those things we need to do today. I like that distinction concerning what is important and what is urgent. Urgent things are making sure we have what we need in the house or the parish; important things have to do with our happiness, with our relationships with others. Let not the devil convince us that we have all the time in the world to make straight our relationship with God and with others.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Michael Brockway (Afghanistan) Lt. Patrick Stevens (Iraq 2nd tour)
Lance Corp. Kevin Murphy (Afghanistan)
ST. FRANCIS INN During the month of AUGUST we are collecting
Paper Towel Your donations may be left at the Giving Tree. (For information please visit www.stfrancisinn.org
[or] call Tony Pierantoni 201-933-4850)
PRAYER LIST... As a community of faith, we offer the support of
our prayers for one another. Anyone who asks to be on this prayer list will be listed for six weeks. After that time, his or her name will be placed in our Intention Book, which is in the church on the altar rail in front of the tabernacle.
These people are in acute need of our prayers:
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, Sylvestir Marron,
Christine Taueras, Marie Damiani & Lorna Schweer.
(Please call the Parish Office @ 201-939-0457 if you would like to add a name to our prayer list.)
ST. JOSEPH FOOD PANTRY The pantry is short of many of the foods
and supplies that are needed during the summer months. Our inventory has run extremely low. We are in urgent need of peanut butter, cereal, soup, canned fruit, baked beans, stew, Chili, pasta, Mac & cheese, potatoes and canned corn.
Many thanks for your generous response with toilet tissue during the month of June. We are now well stocked in that department. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Remember the inspiration from the gospel. "And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” Mt 10:42. For your continued generosity, may you be blessed!
CHURCH CHUCKLES OF THE WEEK! Father Bill turned beet red when he turned to the newly married groom and said, “ You may now kick the bride.”
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!
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MASS BOOK The 2013 Mass Book is open.
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
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Your ancestors waited in faith and courage for God’s promised summons (Wisdom 18:6-9). Psalm — Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33). Second Reading — By faith
Abraham sojourned in the promised land (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]). Gospel — You do not know the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will appear (Luke 12:32-48 [35-40]).
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Last Sunday 788 people attended Mass. Total: $7,897.00
1st Collection $5,636.00 Number of Envelopes 204 $5,636.00 _____________________ 2nd Collection $2,261.00 Number of Envelopes 160 $2,261.00
ARCHDIOCESAN ASSESSMENT
The Lord will bless you for your generosity!
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.
The Sanctuary Candles will burn this week in Memory of
Stephanie Mejias, as requested by her parents.
The Acolyte Candle will burn this week in Memory of
Joseph Lopez as requested by Donata Casale .
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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
RENOVATED SACRISTY CABINETS Thanks to the work of Junior Santos, a missionary
in Guam and Carlos Quieroz, our maintenance men, the cabinets of the sacristy have been
sanded and stained to look brand new. This is in addition to our completed plaster work and painting thanks to the hard work of Declan
Mellett, the master of the plaster, and a good parishioner. Step by step God is restoring the
original beauty of our church and parish. Please consider giving back two hours a month; for every
parishioner we have a ministry, a service. 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.
UPGRADED SOUND SYSTEM As we mentioned earlier the sound system was in
need of an overhaul, which was completed
recently and the difference is remarkable. For
those who are hard of hearing there is another
setting that can be used that makes the sound
even louder so let us know how this normal
setting works first.
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TD BANK We thank TD Bank for visiting us recently and speaking about their Infinity 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 Infinity 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 f o r m a t i o n 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.
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, v o c a b u l a r y a n d
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.
ITEMS TO DONATE One of our parishioners is generously offering the following for donation. If anyone is need of one or more of these items, please contact the
parish office to arrange for pick-up. Shower Bench
Commode Transport Wheelchair A Walker with Wheels
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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.
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CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS! The Office of Campus Ministry staff is looking forward to welcoming incoming freshmen and returning students! Join us for some welcome events, or contact your campus’ staff for info on Masses, retreats,
service projects, and more — let us be your home away from home! Farleigh Dickinson University Find us by Googling “FDU Catholic Mass” Fr. Jim Ferry, Chaplain – [email protected]; 201-692-2570; http://ferryjam.blogspot.com Refreshments after Mass – Sun., 8/25 @ 5 p.m. FDU University Chapel (842 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666) Kean University Find us in Downs Hall 130, and see our full event calendar at www.KeanCatholics.org! Fr. Bill Sheridan, Chaplain, 908-737-4835 Jackie Oesmann, Campus Minister - [email protected]; 973-900-3812 Welcome Mass & Fellowship: Sun. 9/8 @ 8 p.m., UC 226 Daily Mass & Ice Cream Social: Weds. 9/4,Mass @ 7:30 p.m.; Ice Cream Social 8-10 p.m., UC 226 Montclair State University For full details about the opening of the year & all other programs, visit www.MSUNEWMAN.com or search @MSU_Newman on Facebook and Twitter! Visit the Newman Catholic Center at 894 Valley Road. Fr. Jim Chern, Chaplain – [email protected] Welcome Mass: Sun. 9/8 @ 8:30 p.m., Student Center Cafeteria B&C Opening of the year BBQ: Tues. 9/3 @ 4 p.m.—?, Newman Center New Jersey City University Fr. Jim Ferry, Chaplain— [email protected], 201-200-2565 Cody Carter, Campus Minister — [email protected], 732-850-5127 First Mass: Tues. 9/3 @ 12 Noon, Gilligan SUB 312 NJCU Club Day: Thurs. 9/12—Visit our Newman table! Weekly Newman Catholic Assoc. discussions: Time TBD Newark Newman Center Serving the University Heights community: Essex County Community College, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers-Newark, University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey 91 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 973-624-1301 Find our events and more about us online at www.newmanclubnewark.org, and be on the look out for us at Rutgers orientations and club fairs, and NJIT club fairs. Fr. Joseph Meacher, Chaplain, Katie Krempl, Campus Minister, [email protected] First Mass: Sun. 9/1 @ 6 p.m. Welcome Mass: Sun. 9/8 @ 6 p.m. Both Masses will take place at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral (next to the Newman Center; see above address) Ramapo College Find us online at www.wix.com/iccramapo/rcnewmannj Fr. Dominick Lenoci, Chaplain, [email protected] Deacon Pat Quagliana, Campus Minister Opening Mass: Sun. 9/8 @ 8 p.m., The Pavillion First Newman Meeting: Following Opening Mass Stevens Institute of Technology Check out Newman Catholic on Ducksync and Facebook! Fr. Matthew Dooley, Chaplain Cody Carter, Campus Minister – [email protected], 732-850-5127 Mass & BBQ: Sun. 9/8 @ 5 p.m. on the Point Campus Club Fair: 9/4—Check out the Newman table! Weekly Newman Nights & Bible Study: Days/times TBD
