ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD, BOGOTA NJ 07603

February 11, 2018

Rectory Office 201-342-6300

Fax: 201-883-9392 mychurch@stjosephbogota.org

St. Joseph Academy 201-487-8641

Fax: 201-487-7405 myschool@stjosephbogota.org

Faith Formation/REC 201-343-4316

Fax: 201-883-9392 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org

Rev. John Galeano, Pastor Rev. Fernando Diaz, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Kevin Regan

The Eucharist Saturday Eve: 5:00pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 1:30 Spanish

Misa en español todos los domingos a las 1:30 pm Weekdays: 8am Civic Holidays: 9am only Adoration Chapel: Monday 9:00am-7:00pm

Consult bulletin for special Mass times for Holy Days of Obligation

Sacrament information on page two—Información de Sacramento en la página dos .

Parish website: http://www.stjosephbogota.org

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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New Parishioners/Nuevos Feligreses: Welcome to our Parish Community! Please register at the Rectory and feel free to contact anyone on our staff regarding the Parish

and its activities. Bienvenido a nuestra comunidad parroquial! Favor de registrarse en la Rectoría y no dude en ponerse en contacto con cualquier persona en nuestro personal con respecto a la parroquia y las actividades

Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement

We have been called together as disciples of the Lord as St. Joseph Parish. We are united with brothers and sisters far and near in the

message and mission of Jesus Christ. As a parish family we will witness to God’s love and presence through our celebration of the sacraments, the proclamation of

God’s Word , the formation of all into discipleship and our service to others.

We are a people who are deeply Eucharistic which strengthens us for the mission that has been entrusted to us. We will use all of the God-given gifts to show that we are eager to welcome the

stranger, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and comfort the bereaved.

Declaración de la Misión de la Iglesia de San José

Hemos sido llamados juntos como discípulos del Señor como Parroquia de San José. Estamos unidos con hermanos y hermanas

muy cercanos en el mensaje y la misión de Jesucristo. Como familia parroquial, somos testigos del amor y la presencia de

Dios a través de nuestra celebración de los sacramentos, la proclamación de la Palabra de Dios, la formación de todos en el

discipulado y nuestro servicio a los demás. Somos un pueblo profundamente Eucarístico que nos fortalece

para la misión que nos ha sido encomendada. Todos unidos daremos los dones dados por Dios para demostrar que estamos

ansiosos de dar la bienvenida al extraño, alimentar a los hambrientos, refugiar a los desamparados

y consolar a los que sufren.

Sacrament of Reconciliation El Sacramento de la Reconciliación

Every Saturday evening, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Todos los sábados por la noche, de 4:00 pm a 5:00 pm.

Sacrament of Baptism

El Sacramento de Bautismo Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements at least

one month prior for Baptisms the 2nd & 4th weekends of the month during mass.

Segundo domingo de cada mes durante la Misa de las 1:30 de la tarde. Por favor, llame a Rosa Sánchez (201-836-0861) para hacer los preparativos.

Sacrament of Matrimony

El Sacramento de Matrimonio Arrangements should be made with a member of the clergy

at least 12 months in advance. Llama al Padre John G. para hacer los preparativos.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Uncion de los Enfermos

If you or a family member is in the hospital and wish to be visited by a priest, please call the parish office . If you call after hours, please leave a message for Father John (x212) or Father Fernando (x224) and they will get back to you as

soon as possible. Por favor, llame a la rectoría para solicitar la visita del

sacerdote. Si se llama en la noche, deje un mensaje para el padre John (x212) o padre Fernando (x224)

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Rev. John Galeano.……...…..jgaleano@stjosephbogota.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Diaz……....……...fdiaz@stjosephbogota.org Deacon Kevin Regan……………………kregan@stjosephbogota.org Principal, Saint Joseph Academy Ms. Stella Scarano…...….….myschool@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistant, Saint Joseph Academy Mrs. Sandra Angeli……..…...myschool@stjosephbogota.org Pastoral Director, Faith Formation Ms. Chi Nguyen……………..cnguyen@stjosephbogota.org Protecting God’s Children Mrs. Diane Maglione………dmaglione@stjosephbogota.org Director of Music Mr. Michael Chladil…….......mchladil@stjosephbogota.org Mrs. Wanda Uceta………….....wuceta@stjosephbogota.org Business Administrator of Finance Sr. Elaine Sullivan, FSP……….esullivan@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistants, Rectory.... mychurch@stjosephbogota.org

Rectory Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs…..9:00am-7:30pm Friday……….9:00am-7:00pm Saturday…….9:00am-4:00pm

Closed Sundays

Rectory Office — 201-342-6300 Fax: 201-883-9392 St. Joseph Academy—201-487-8641 Fax: 201-487-7405

Faith Formation/REC—201-343-4316 Fax: 201-883-9392

February 11, 2018 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 11 6:30 am caf: FF Session SETUP 7:30 am GYM: Family FAITH FORMATION, Sessions A,B&C 8:00 am CLS: FF SESSIONS 8:15 am Caf: Family FAITH FORMATION, Sessions A,B&C 9:00 am Caf: Holy Name Society Meeting 9:30 am LF: RCIA 9:30 am MC: RCIA 10:00 am CH: RCIA Dismissal-Rite of Sending (CANDIDATES) 1:00 pm Caf: setup Spanish Marriage Group 1:30 pm CH: Bautismo (0) 1:30 pm Gym: 3rd to 8th Grade Basketball Games 2:30 pm Caf: Spanish Married Couples Group

Monday 12 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

5:00 pm Gym: BB 6:30 pm Gym: BB 7:00 pm Caf: Spanish Prayer Group 8:00 pm Gym: BB

Tuesday 13 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

5:30 pm GH: Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 96683 7:00 pm Rec Conf: Liturgy Committee 7:00 pm Gym: School Soccer Game

Wednesday 14 ASH WEDNESDAY

Valentine's Day 7:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Mass 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 3:30 pm Ash Services 2:50 pm GH: GS Troop 96752 Grade 4th 5:00 pm Gym: BB 6:00 pm Mass 6:30 pm Gym: BB 7:30 pm Spanish Mass 8:00 pm Gym: BB

Thursday 15 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

5:00 pm Gym: BB 6:30 pm Gym: BB 7:30 pm Rec Conf: Young Adults 8:00 pm Gym: BB

Friday 16

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 5:00 pm Gym: BB 6:00 pm Caf: GS Troop 97112 - 1st, 3rd, 5th Grades 6:30 pm Gym: BB

Saturday 17

2:00 pm Gym: 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Games 4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation 4:30 pm CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee

Sunday 18 8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee

9:00 am CH: Children's Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am LF: RCIA 9:30 am MC: RCIA 9:30 am Caf: Set Up Young Families Craft 10:00 am CH: Children's Choir at Mass 10:00 am CH: RCIA-Rite of Sending &Dismissal

(CATECHUMENS) 11:00 am Caf:Young Families Craft Lent 1:30 pm Gym: 5th to 8th Grade Basketball Games

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday February 10 5:00pm Eleanor Jurasek Req Steve Kelman

Sunday February 11

8:00am Living & Deceased Members of the HNS

Req The HNS Members

10:00am Deacon Michael Fitzgerald

Req Fitzgerald Family

12:00pm Arthur Sabo Req Bernadette and Mary Kearney

Monday February 12 8:00 am Mauro Amato Req Amato Family Tuesday February 13 8:00am Mary & Andy

Spinelli Req Family

Wednesday February 14 8:00am

12:00pm

Anthony & Joanne Gibbs Patricia Keane

Req Haase Family Family

Thursday February 15 8:00am Thomas Woodrow Req The Quinn Family

Friday February 16

8:00am David L. Kurz Req Anthony Jean Teresi

Saturday February 17

8:00am Luis A. Norambuena Req Sylvia Norambuena

5:00pm Maria Ester Ortiz Munoz

Req Sylvia Norambuena

Sunday February 18 8:00am Paddy Hyland Req Tom & Anne

O’Sullivan

10:00am Deacon Michael Fitzgerald

Req Fitzgerald Family

12:00pm Mary Granquist Req Ed Granquist

Sunday Total- $7,454.00

Food-$70.00 Tuition Angel:$100.00

Soleminity of Mary: $8.00 Assessment:$50.00

Thank You so much for your contributions

God Bless you continuously. Please Remember (2/18/2018) there will be an Extra Collection for

Assements

Sunday, Feb. 11 Sunday Sessions SUN A 8:15 - 9:45am - 10am Mass

SUN B 10:15 - 11:45am - 12pm Mass SUN C 11:45 - 1:15pm - 1:30pm Mass

Sunday, Feb. 25 Confirmation Session Parents come to Mass at 6pm in Church Students stay for session after Mass Dismissal for students at 9pm in parking lot

6-9pm

Tuesday, Feb. 27 Tuesday Session 6:30 - 8pm

Mar. 3 - 4 Confirmation Overnight Retreat Sat. 9am - Sun. 3pm

Saturday, Mar. 10 Confirmation Day Retreat 10:30am-9:30pm

Sunday, Mar. 11 First Communion Family Session 8:15 - 9:45am (SJA Cafeteria)

Sunday, Mar. 18 Sunday Sessions SUN A 8:15 - 9:45am - 10am Mass SUN B 10:15 - 11:45am - 12pm Mass SUN C 11:45 - 1:15pm - 1:30pm Mass

Sunday, Mar. 11 Liturgy of the Word for Children 10am Mass

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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316

Faith Formation Calendar

Lent begins on Wednesday! Activities for Catholic Families

Attend Mass on Ash Wednesday

Wear your ashes out into the world as a witness of our Faith

Make at least one of your meatless Friday meals together as a family This can be a great testimonial for younger children as you remember, together,

one of the unique features of our Faith

Communion of Saints!

Learn about a saint that your family is not

familiar with.

Commit to reading the Bible regularly Daily readings can be found at usccb.org

Have a Pancake Dinner the night before Ash Wednesday

This day is known as Mardi Gras as well as Shrove Tuesday.

Pancakes were a traditional dish for this day to use up things that weren’t allowed during

Lent. Recipes for a King cake can be found online.

Choose a Lenten Sacrifice to Do As a Family Is there something your family can sacrifice

that might help another family in need? Consider donating what you might spend on a meal out to our food pantry instead.

On Holy Thursday, Do a Foot Washing With your Family

Members

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A DIOS TODA LA GLORIA Una característica peculiar de la primera parte del Evan-gelio según san Marcos es que en general Jesús obra un mi-lagro y luego le dice al beneficiario del milagro que no se lo cuente a nadie. Se ha especulado mucho al respecto: Marcos está preparando el terreno para el gran “secreto” que se reve-lará cuando Pedro proclame que Jesús es el Mesías en Cesá-rea de Filipo; otros comentaristas más escépticos sostienen que Jesús, quien era plenamente consciente de su naturaleza humana, sabía que la mejor manera de difundir la Buena Nueva era pidiéndole a las personas que la mantuvieran en secreto. La reflexión de esta manera de guardar el secreto que nos resulta muy útil, sin embargo, es que Jesús estaba comenzando su ministerio público de la forma en que descri-be Pablo: lo estaba haciendo por la gloria de Dios, no para beneficio propio sino para beneficio de todos. Pablo después escribiría a los filipenses que Jesús “se rebajó a sí mismo” para parecerse a nosotros. Y vemos cómo esta humildad se pone en práctica hoy en la curación del leproso. Jesús está intentando revelar la presencia del Reino de Dios entre las personas, no para recibir gloria sino para que Dios fuera glo-rificado por él. Imitar esta forma de obrar, lo cual Pablo su-giere que hagan las facciones judías y griegas cristianas de Corintio, todavía nos resulta muy útil hoy. Copyright

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El leproso habitará solo, fuera del campamento (Levítico 13:1-2, 44-46). Salmo — Tú eres mi refugio; me rodeas de cantos de libe-ración (Salmo 32 [31]). Segunda lectura — Haz todo por la gloria de Dios; sean imitadores de Cristo (1 Corintios 10:31 — 11:1). Evangelio — Jesús, después de haber curado a un hombre leproso, le pide que no se lo cuente a nadie (Marcos 1:40-45).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Stgo 1:1-11; Sal 119 (118):67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Stgo 1:12-18; Sal 94 (93):12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 9:8-15; Sal 25 (24):4-9; 1 Pe 3:18-22; Mc 1:12-15

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Día Mundial del Matrimonio; Jornada Mundial de los Enfermos Lunes: Nacimiento de Abraham Lincoln Martes: Martes de Carnaval; Mardi Gras Miércoles: Miércoles de Ceniza; Ayuno y Abstinencia; Día de san Valentín Viernes: Abstinencia; Año nuevo lunar (chino) 4716 Sábado: Los Siete Santos Fundadores de la Orden

GIVE GOD THE GLORY A curious feature of the first half of Mark’s Gospel is the pattern of Jesus working a miracle, then telling the recipient of the miracle to keep still about it. Many theo-ries have been offered: Mark is setting the stage for the great “secret” revealed when Peter will proclaim Jesus the Messiah at Caesarea Philippi; more skeptical commenta-tors offer that Jesus, fully aware of human nature, knew that the way to spread the news was to tell people to keep it secret. The insight into this secret-keeping that serves us well, however, is that Jesus was initiating his public ministry according to the pattern that Paul describes. He was doing it for the glory of God—not for his own bene-fit, but for that of all. Paul would later write in Philippians that Jesus “humbled” himself to become like us. And we see this humility at work in today’s healing of the leper. Jesus is trying to reveal the presence of God’s reign among the people, not so that he himself might receive the glory, but so that God would be glorified through him. Imitating this pattern, which Paul encourages the Jewish and Greek Christian factions in Corinth to do, still serves us well today.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading — Do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1). Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day; World Day of the Sick Monday: Lincoln’s Birthday Tuesday: Mardi Gras; Shrove Tuesday Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Valentine’s Day; Fast and Abstinence Friday: Abstinence; Chinese New Year 4716 Saturday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order

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Leaving Items in Church Entry Way Please do not leave any items, papers, flyers, cards, or clothes in the

church entry way/vestibule area, “for free”. Anything that has not been approved by the rectory office will be removed.

If you are donating food or coupons you may leave it in the marked area against the wall or drop it off at the rectory office and the food

pantry will pick it up.

Hospital Visits We wanted to remind you that if you or a member of your family are in the hospital and would like a visit, please call the rectory. Because of privacy

laws the hospital cannot contact the parish directly. We want to visit all who are sick and this is the only way we can find out who is hospitalized.

Visitas en Hospitales Queríamos recordarles que si usted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital y le gustaría una visita por favor llame a la rectoría. Debido a las

leyes de privacidad del hospital no puede ponerse en contacto con la parroquia directamente.

Queremos visitar todos los que están enfermos y esta es la única manera que podemos saber

que está hospitalizado

ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open with The Blessed Sacrament in the

Tabernacle Daily Monday to Saturday 8-7 pm

MASS CARDS & MEMORIALS: If you are interested in honoring a family member or friend, in their

memory or for a special occasion, there are several options available-Unannounced Mass: $5, Announced Mass: $10, Monthly Memorial of Altar Bread, Altar Wine, Sanctuary Lamp, or Mis-

salette: $50 for a full month, $25 for half month. The 2018 book is open. Please visit the rectory during office

hours (pg 2) Please visit the rectory M-F, 9-7 Sat, 9-4.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today’s Gospel centers on the plight of a leper and Jesus’ response of healing. In Hawaii, the bacterium that causes leprosy probably entered from China in the mid-1800s, and the native islanders were susceptible to the dreaded disease. In 1866, the government literally dumped the sufferers on a remote and virtually inaccessible island peninsula with towering cliffs. Thrown off ships into the sea, the sick people were told to swim for the beach and head for caves, and for seven years the only supplies were similarly cast into the sea to drift ashore. It was then, 1873, that a thirty-three-year-old Belgian priest, Damien de Veuster, went voluntarily to Kalaupapa. Before long, he cajoled the government into funding his mission and its hospital, built a village with proper homes and sanitation, and recruited Mother Marianne Cope to bring sisters from Syracuse, New York, to nurse the sick. Damien, who even-tually died of leprosy, has been canonized, and Mother Marianne as well. Although leprosy has been curable since the 1940s, today a few patients remain in their lifelong home, now a national historic site. The peninsula is still utterly isolated from the outside world, and the speed limit for the few cars there is 5 mph since there’s nowhere to go! The hos-pital is still well-staffed and equipped, but access is regu-lated and visitors must take an official tour, often involv-ing a descent down the cliffs by “Molakai mule.” There are few places on earth that evoke the healing power of Jesus, or our call to follow the Healer, more than Da-mien’s beloved island mission.

A NOTE FROM THE PARISH OFFICE:

If you have moved or changed your phone number since registering with our parish, please let the rectory know so we can keep accurate records and get in touch with you when needed. Also, if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please call the rectory. Our number is 201-342-6300.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Esta semana recordamos a san Valentín, obispo y mártir. En EE. UU. se conmemora el amor de parejas, novios y es-posos. Según la tradición, san Valentín, en el año 270, con-tradijo al emperador y casó a varias parejas después de que el emperador hubiese prohibido el matrimonio para mandar los hombres al ejército. Valentín fue encarcelado y allí se enamoró de la hija ciega del carcelero (en aquel tiempo los obispos y los sacerdotes se podían casar). El santo le dio la vista a la muchacha y se hicieron novios. Llegado el día de su martirio Valentín le dejó una carta de despedida con el carcelero. La firmó “De tu Valentín”. En algunos países latinoamericanos el 14 de febrero es la celebración del amor y la amistad. Los novios son importantes, pero la persona no puede vivir sólo con el amor de pareja. Los humanos estamos hechos para varios tipos de amor. Estamos hechos para el amor que nos tras-ciende a nosotros mismos. Este es el amor cristiano, el que no se limita a familia, amigos. El que es valiente, co-mo lo significa Valentín, ama a todos aun a la persona que es diferente a uno. (San Valentín no está hoy día ni en el Santoral ni en el Misal Romano.)

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In your charity please remember in

prayer all our families and friends who are sick or in

hospitals or nursing homes, especially for:

Recuerden en sus oraciones a nuestros familiares y amigos que estan enfermos

o en hospitals o silos de ancianos,

en especial por:

James Heinzmann February 13, 1996 Donald F. Nuppnau February 12, 1998 Edward P. Kirby February 15, 1998 Salvatore Amato February 16, 1998 Mary Sepp February 12, 1999 Louise F. Haemmerle February 14, 2000 Vincent Salierno February 16, 2000 James W. Kerrigan February 16, 2000 Christine M. Stevens February 11, 2001 Patricia Viola February 13, 2001 Edward R. Wohrle February 13, 2002 Gerard C. Zahariou February 15, 2002 Delfina DelValle February 11, 2003 Ada Zuppala February 14, 2003 Theresa Shelton February 11, 2004 Helen Godlewski February 13, 2005 Luis Gomez February 15, 2007 Joseph P. Krone February 15, 2008 Louis Fiorini February 12, 2010 Bill Schenkerberg February 11, 2011 Julia McCluskey February 17, 2011 Rose Gariano February 13, 2012 Mary M. Kelly February 13, 2012 Michael G. Gennaro February 11, 2012 Sr. Marie Anthony Turiano February 16, 2012 Laura Maggiulli February 15, 2013 Anita G. Maggetone February 12, 2014 Enrique Napoleon Diaz February 16, 2014 Reuben G. Reily February 16, 2014 Theresa B. Cue February 11, 2016 Ann Mazza February 13, 2016 Lencia Sanchez February 12, 2016 Michael J. McGroarty February 11,2017 Katherine Stevens February 15, 2017

Pray for the Men and Women in Service to Our Country Please remember all those serving in the armed forces, especially:

Chris Allen Joseph Andrade Timothy Brown

Edel Castillo Yelson Cortez Rafael Cruz

Kevin Cunanan Andrew Gilbert

Alan Hale Aimee Kominiak Larry Kominiak Brian Mitchell Edward Quinn

J.T. Rinke John Rode

Yury Rodriguez Michael Sloginski, Jr

Jake Smith

Matt Smith Max Smith

Reynaldo A. Targuino Jeff Vanak

Gavin White

Jason Buonadies Robert Carnevale

Lupita Lopez Castro Walter Croft

Rafelina Peralta John J. Walsh

Diane Zimmerman John Paul Zimmerman

Mark Zimmerman

If you, or someone in your family, would benefit from the prayers of the parish-ioners at Saint Joseph during times of sickness, please call the rectory at 201-342-6300 and speak to a staff member. Names will stay on the announced and / or the printed bulletin list for two months. If you still need prayers, please call the rec-

tory for another month of prayers. Necesitas una oración por su familia o amigos? Visitar la oficina de la rectoría o llame all (En Inglés) 201-342-6300. Los nombres se mantendrán en tanto la anunciada y la lista de anuncios para dos (2) mes. Si usted todavía necesita

oraciones, por favor llame a la rectoría o dejar una nota en la mesa. Esta es la regla también si usted llama para solicitar la visita de un sacerdote.

In memoriam of our beloved brothers and

sisters whose funerals took place here at Saint Joseph Church, we remember and

honor them and their families on the anniversary

of their passing.

En memoria de nuestros hermanos y hermanas

cuyos funerales fueron en Saint Joseph Church,

recordamos y honramos a ellos y su familia en el

aniversario de su muerte.

Altar Bread

for the month of February 2018 is in Memory of

WILLIAM WIESKUS Requested by Joan La sala

God our Father, Your power brings us to birth,

Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust.in company with Christ,

Who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away.

Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORD. – FEBRUARY 14, 2018 In this week we should use the Gospel of St. Mark to prepare for the beginning of Lent. The scriptures recreate, with the necessity of healing the image of leprosy that appears in the first reading of the gospel. Leprosy is a disease that takes people away, changes their appearance, produces a lot of pain for a person and destroys their self-esteem in front of others. This aspect can also be applied to the whole entire community. The people of God during the time of Moses could be touched by the leprosy of desperation for other gods, the sores which cause instability of leaving Egypt and going into the wilderness, or the shame of betrayal to Yah-weh and his commandments. This is only healed with the acceptance of one true God. The Gospel of St. Mark shows us that the people during the time of Jesus suffered a differ-ent type of leprosy; political, economical and moral. It is only through Jesus Christ that all these kinds of leprosies in us: envy, greed, jealousy, hatred, adultery and more, will then disappear with the holy power of redemption that comes through him; with the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. During this time as we are approaching Lent, we should rec-ognize what kind of leprosy is in our own lives and ask Jesus to touch us and cleanse us if it is his will. There could be an illness in our friendship with him, difficulties which drive our families away from God, miscommunication with our wife, husband, children and relatives, or there is a personal relationship that destroys our relationship with God. The Church now is a good time for us to prepare to be cured, to leave our sores in the hands of Jesus. He is the only One who with his love, compassion and mercy can bring us back to experience health. Let us open our hearts for his healing. Fr. John

SEXTO DOMINGO EN ORD. - 14 de Febrero de 2018 En esta semana deberíamos usar el Evangelio de San Marcos para prepararnos para el comienzo de la Cuaresma. Las escri-turas recrean, con la necesidad de sanar la imagen de la lepra que aparece en la primera lectura del Evangelio. La lepra es una enfermedad que aleja a las personas, cambia su aparien-cia, produce mucho dolor para una persona y destruye su au-toestima frente a los demás. Este aspecto también se puede aplicar a toda la comunidad. El pueblo de Dios durante el tiempo de Moisés podría ser tocado por la lepra de la deses-peración por otros dioses, las llagas que causan la inestabili-dad de salir de Egipto e ir al desierto, o la vergüenza de la traición a Yahvé y sus mandamientos. Esto solo se sana con la aceptación de un solo Dios verdadero. El Evangelio de San Marcos nos muestra que las personas durante el tiempo de Jesús sufrieron un tipo diferente de lepra; político, económico y moral. Es solo por medio de Jesucristo que todas estas cla-ses de lepra en nosotros: la envidia, la codicia, los celos, el odio, el adulterio y más, desaparecerán con el santo poder de la redención que viene a través de él; con el sacrificio del Cordero de Dios Durante este tiempo, al acercarnos a la Cuaresma, debemos reconocer qué tipo de lepra existe en nuestras vidas y pedirle a Jesús que nos toque y nos limpie si es su voluntad. Puede haber una enfermedad en nuestra amistad con él, dificultades que alejan a nuestras familias de Dios, falta de comunicación con nuestra esposa, esposo, hijos y parientes, o existe una relación personal que destruye nuestra relación con Dios. La Iglesia ahora es un buen momento para que nos preparemos para curarnos, para dejar nuestras llagas en las manos de Jesús. Él es el único que con su amor, compasión y misericor-dia nos puede devolver a la experiencia de la salud. Vamos a abrir nuestros corazones para su curación. P. John

Holy Name Society News

The next meeting is Sunday, February 11, after the 8:00 Mass in the cafeteria. If any men on women would like to join the Holy Name Society, please come to our meeting

and enjoy a free continental breakfast. If you cannot make the next meeting, please for-

ward your name and address to the Rectory

c/o Holy Name Society.

CATHOLIC SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS:

According to US Census data, 30% of children living

in New Jersey currently live in a single parent household. Single Parenting is difficult, non-stop and often goes unappreciated. For many single

parents, they are a provider, nurturer and discipli-narian. It can be overwhelming trying to carry out

each of these roles. The Family Life Office has created and is offering a support group specific to the needs of single parents. Below is a list of par-ishes in the Archdiocese of Newark who offer this support group for single parents. If interested in

attending, please call the phone number listed to register!

Notre Dame RC Church North Caldwell, NJ 973-226-0979

St. Mary of the Assumption (Spanish) Elizabeth, NJ 908-352-5154

St. John the Baptist Jersey City, NJ 201-653-8814

St. Matthew Ridgefield, NJ 201-945-3500

The needs of fathers who have suffered the loss of a son or daughter are

unique. The Office of Family Life Ministries invites all be-reaved fathers to a morning of prayer and discus-

sion in the hope it will provide place of under-standing and healing. The Support Group for Fa-thers Who Have Lost A Child will meet on Satur-day, March 4, 2017 at Notre Dame RC Church

(Bennett Room), 359 Central Avenue, North Cald-well between 10am and 12pm. Please call Lauren

Egan 973-497-4327 for any questions.

DIVORCED/SEPARATED SUPPORT

GROUPS: "It's true . . . there's no such thing as "Catholic Divorce" ...but millions of Catholics DO get

civilly divorced. And it affects and hurts us all. Maybe you or someone you know has suffered the breakdown of the marriage and family, or maybe they are going through it right now. No matter how long it's been, the Church IS HERE to help. The Archdiocese of Newark currently has 13 parishes who offer a support group for

the separated/divorced and these groups will be starting during the next couple months. For a

list of these groups, please visit our website at: www.rcan.org/separateddivorced-support-

groups or Email Lauren.Egan@rcan.org or call the Family Life Office at 973-497-4327.

Special Noon Mass

A special mass and a support group meeting for all who are affected by the disease of al-

coholism will take place at Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, NJ on Satur-

day, February 17, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing and

recovery of not only the man/woman di-rectly affected with the abuse of alcohol and/or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For in-

formation please call 201-768-7565.

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