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Office Location Phone Email Website

Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org 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 WEEKEND

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

9 am—5 pm in Mary’s Chapel

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.

Saint Joseph

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi

DEACON: George Montalvo PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

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

Oradell/New Milford, NJ December 21, 2014

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PRAYER REQUESTS Let us remember those who are ill.

Let us remember those who have recently died.

Let us remember those serving in the military.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

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

5:00 pm 5:00 pm MC 5:00 pm Gym 7:00 pm 10:00 pm

Thursday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 noon 12:00 noon MC

Friday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

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

SUNDAY COLLECTION Due to an early printing deadline because of the holiday, the collection amount for December 14 will appear in the December 28 bulletin.

BREAD AND WINE INTENTIONS

The Bread and Wine for the week of December 21, 2014

is offered in loving memory of Douglas F. Baker

as requested by Dolores Baker & Family.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE/RECONCILIATION

The final scheduled opportunity at Saint Joseph for Confession before Christmas will be on December 22, 23, and 24

immediately following the daily morning Masses at 7:00 and 8:30 am.

December 20, 2014 Allen Walls Depken

December 21, 2014 People of the Parish Deceased Members of the Prior & Plinio Families Ronald Sgambati Theresa Orlando-Giancola Kevin McNamara

December 22, 2014 Timothy Kehoe The Deceased Members of the Rota & Joyce Families

December 23, 2014 Timothy Kehoe Thomas Barbagallo (Second Anniversary Remembrance)

December 24, 2014 Christmas Eve John Domingues Lucia & Guillermo Viri Christmas Vigil Mueller & Kachel Families Douglas F. Baker John M. Serocke Brian Patrick Coogan People of the Parish

December 25, 2014 Christmas Day Courtney Jensen Deceased Members of the Kennedy & Grimm Families John & Margaret Schatz The Deceased Members of the Piazza Family Felice Bartolomeo

December 26, 2014 Susan & Terence McCormack Margaret E. Flanagan

December 27, 2014 John Piersa (Birthday Remembrance) William J. Sweeney (27th Anniversary)

December 28, 2014 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph People of the Parish Julie Masterson Don a Felicita Diaz Louise Maloney & James R. Toscano John Clancy

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS /DECORATIONS Donations may be made in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Please use the “Flower Envelope” that you received in the mail. (Extras are available in the parish office/rectory). Please PRINT clearly on the envelope your intention, your name and phone number. The requested donation is $10 per name/family and payable to “Saint Joseph Church.” Your envelope can be put in the collection basket .

Saint Joseph Parish Staff Parish Trustees………....Brendan Walsh & Carol Winkler Deacon George Montalvo…... Dir. of Religious Education Mrs. Arlene Kennedy…………. Sacraments Coordinator Mr. Monroe Quinn……………... Director of Music Mr. Tom Meli…………………….. Facilities Director Mrs. Phyllis Vrola………………. Business Manager Mrs. Anne Annunziato……….. Parish Secretary

Mrs. Colette Vail………………… Principal of Saint Joseph School Mrs. Angela Gussoni…………... Vice Principal Mrs. Diane Hellriegel………….. Dir. of Communications/ Bulletin Editor

THE PARISH OFFICE

WILL BE CLOSED: ∎ December 24—December 25 ∎ December 30—January 1

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 21, 2014

On Christmas Eve of 1902 Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the future Pope Saint John XXIII, then

a 21-year-old seminarian pursuing his studies for the priesthood at Rome’s San Apollinare Institute, wrote the following words into the journal he kept. I hope they will help you to prepare yourselves spiritually for Christmas.

Night has fallen; the clear bright stars are sparkling in the cold air; noisy strident voices of the revelers of this world who celebrate with their merrymaking the poverty of their Savior. Around me in their rooms my companions are asleep, and I am still wakeful, thinking of the mystery of Bethlehem. Come, come Jesus, I await you. Mary and Joseph, knowing the hour is near, are turned away by the townsfolk and go out into the fields to look for a shelter. I am a poor shepherd, I have only a wretched stable, a small manger, some wisps of straw. I offer all these to you, be pleased to come into my poor hovel. Make haste, O Jesus, I offer you my heart; my soul is poor and bare of virtues, the straws of so many imperfections will prick you and make you weep—but O my Lord what can you expect? This little is all I have, I am touched by your poverty, I am moved to tears, but I have nothing better to offer you. … Jesus, I am here waiting for your coming. Wicked men have driven you out and the wind is like ice. Come into my heart. I am a poor man but I will warm you as well as I can. At least be pleased that I wish to welcome you warmly, to love you dearly, and sacrifice myself for you. … You are a flame of charity and you will purge my heart of all that is not your own most holy Heart. You … will fill me with those graces which give new life to my soul. O Jesus, come, I have so much to tell you, so many sorrows to confide, so many desires, so many promises, so many hopes. … I will lie down to rest here, in the fresh night air. As soon as you come the splendor of your light will dazzle my eyes. Your angels will awaken me with sweet hymns of glory and peace and I shall run forward with joy to welcome you and to offer you my own poor gifts, … all the little I have. I will worship you and show you all my love, with the other shepherds who have joined me and with the angels of heaven, singing hymns of glory to your Sacred Heart. Come, I am longing for you.

I join all the staff of Saint Joseph Parish in wishing for each of you a most blessed Christmas. May all the joys of this beautiful season be yours in abundance. We look forward to seeing you at our Christmas Masses. (The schedule appears opposite.) Msgr. David Hubba

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

CHRISTMAS 2014 SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve Masses Wednesday, December 24

5:00 pm (Upper Church, Mary’s Chapel, & School Gym);

7:00 pm; 10:00 pm

Christmas Day Masses Thursday, December 25

7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12:00 noon (Upper Church & Mary’s Chapel)

Solemnity Mary, Mother of God Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve)

5:00 pm

Thursday, January 1, 2015 (New Year’s Day) 8:30 am; 10:30 am; 12:30 pm

All Masses are in Upper Church unless otherwise indicated.

"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Mary chose to cooperate with God. She didn't completely understand how his plan was going to unfold. She couldn't have known exactly what it all meant for her future. But she chose to offer herself to God's service nonetheless. And thanks to that gener-osity, the first Christmas happened nine months later.

Mary gives us a powerful example of saying yes to God. For her, the divine plan was revealed through the visit of the angel Gabriel. For us, it is usually revealed in less dramatic ways. We hear God's voice through the readings at Mass,

through the homily, through the wise counsel of a trusted friend, through a spiritual book, through an inspirational speaker, or just in the prayerful silence of our own hearts. Regardless of how God speaks to us, we are in a similar situation to Mary's. We are faced with the choice either to accept God's will in our lives, saying yes as Mary did, or to say no and choose a different path. It may be tempting to stick to more familiar ground or to avoid the challenge of surrendering our plans to God. But just look what happened when Mary decided to let God lead: the greatest miracle in all of history! God became man because of a faithful woman. And God wants to work miracles through us too. Every time we cooperate with his will, he transforms us into more loving, more generous people. As we round the corner toward Christmas this week, may we embrace God's will in our lives with the same joy and openness that ultimately allowed Mary to embrace the infant Jesus in her arms on Christmas Day.

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

See our bulletin IN COLOR at sjcnj.org

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITES

Church: sjcnj.org School: sjsusa.org

Religious Education: sjcnjre.org

“WHEN I CALLED, YOU ANSWERED” Thank you for supporting the 2014 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. In order for our parish to receive a rebate, we must exceed our goal in funds collected by December 31. If you have an outstanding balance on your pledge, please make sure to send it in before the deadline. If you have not yet made your gift, you may still do so by making out your check to “AAA” and dropping it in the collection basket at church.

CHRISTMAS BREAK SCHEDULE

The last class before Christmas break is TODAY, Sunday, December 21. There will be NO CLASSES

from December 22 through January 5. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.

May all our families have a very blessed Christmas and remember to keep Jesus in the Season. Be sure to bring your children to Mass!

“AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS JOY”

Be sure to circle Sunday, January 11 at 3:00 pm on your calendar for the annual Christmas Concert of our Saint Joseph Parish Music Ministry. Join us as we extend the joy of

Christmas to the very last day of this holy season!

OPEN HOUSE SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL

—JANUARY 7

Give your child

a quality education

in a Catholic

environment.

Come visit our National Blue Ribbon school on Wednesday, January 7 anytime between 7:00— 9:00 pm (no appointment necessary) to see all the exciting things happening.

Saint Joseph School serves students from Preschool (ages 3-4) to 8th Grade.

Visit our website at sjsusa.org or call 201-261-2388 for more information.

Saint Joseph School—where strong academic outcomes are fostered with a commitment to Catholic values

and the development of each student’s potential.

WE NEED YOU TO SHARE YOUR FAITH! BECOME A CATECHIST

A Grade 7 catechist is urgently needed for Wednesdays, from 4:45-6:10 pm, starting January 7. Please call the Religious Education Office at 201-261-1144 if you would like to share your faith with the young people of our parish. All materials and training necessary will be provided. Your prayerful consideration of this request is greatly appreciated.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL’s 2015 ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY

“Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence” —THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

… at the Rockleigh Country Club. Doors open at 5:30 pm; dinner is served at 7:00pm. Fabulous prizes—hundreds of baskets! (There will be a basket preview the day of the event from 12-2 pm.) The reservation price of $65 per

ticket includes a four-course dinner, beer, wine, soda and a 25 ticket sheet for the auction. Contact Geraldine at 201-390-6456 or via email at Geraldine_wacker@yahoo.com to reserve your seats NOW!

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS We will be decorating the church for the Christmas Season THIS SUNDAY, December 21. All are welcome to help. If you would like to join us, please meet in the Upper Church at 1:00 pm.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 21, 2014

COME HOME If you are interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or if you are an adult or teenager who has been baptized and wants

to receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation, you are invited to become part of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Contact Father Roy Regaspi at 201-261-0148 for more information.

PRO LIFE MASS AT CATHEDRAL —JANUARY 18

“Each of us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation.” The Archdiocesan Respect Life Office and the Pro-Life Commission will host a Pro-Life Mass at noon on January 18, 2015 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge Street, Newark. January 22, 2015 marks the 42nd anniversary of the legalization of abortion in this country. By attending this special Mass, those who wish to stand up for life but can-not attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C., or the rally in Trenton, can still show their support and defend those who cannot defend themselves. For more information, please contact Cheryl Riley at 973-497-4350 or at rileyche@rcan.org

SYMBOLON THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED

Register for FREE (as a parishioner of Saint Joseph) to view a wonderful series of videos called Symbolon. There is no obligation—just the opportunity to see compelling, high quality videos from any device at any time; to learn the Faith from some of

the Church’s best teachers; to join a growing group at our parish that is deepening their faith like never before!

Just 3 Easy Steps: 1. Go to SymbolonCatholic.org/register 2. Enter our parish code: 76c1be 3. Set up your own username and password That’s it! Now you can watch this series at your convenience. For more information, please contact Fr. Roy Regaspi at 201-261-0148.

MY CATHOLIC FAITH? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

Did you ever wonder: How can I find out more about my Catholic faith?* How do I pray the Rosary? * How can I grow in my faith? * Where can I meet like-minded Catholics? * What is a disciple of Jesus Christ – am I one? * What is the Pope saying today? Check out the free new mobile app “Newark Evangelization” at your App Store. This free app found on the App Store at “Newark Evangelization” will be the resource in the palm of your hand which will allow you to answer these questions and many more. It will be a fountain of information and inspiration for anyone interested in the Catholic faith. The site also offers helpful information to inquiring non-Catholics or inactive Catholics.

JOIN US! From September 22-27, 2015, Philadelphia will host the World Meeting of Families 2015 which is expected to draw an international audience, especially as Pope Francis has confirmed that he will be attending! Tens of thousands will travel to the city to participate in this week of celebrating family, with speakers and activities for people of all ages. Created by St. John Paul II, the World Meeting of Families strengthens the sacred bonds of families across the globe and witnesses to the importance of family in society. The event will take place at the Philadelphia Convention Center and will include an Adult Congress (18+) which will feature internationally known and engaging speakers who will talk, present panels and lead workshops so that participants can support each other in the joys and struggles of life, and a Youth Congress (for ages 6-17) that will be an interactive program where young people can build, create, play, listen, serve, and embrace the Mission of Love that brings Families Fully Alive. (Daycare will be available.) Go to worldmeeting2015.org to see the preliminary schedule. Those who are thinking of attending the World Meeting of Families this September, please see Fr. Roy Regaspi or call him at 201-261-0148 as soon as possible. The final deadline for registration for this event with our parish is Sunday, January 11. There are limited accommodations being offered. Join Saint Joseph Parish as together we go to the World Meeting of Families!

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL FESTIVAL —JANUARY 2 & 4

The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children, which provides partial tuition scholarships for low income students in grades K to 12 to attend Catholic schools, will hold its 12th annual High School

Basketball Festival on January 2 and 4, 2015 at Kean University in Union. The teams playing include; Saint Anthony HS, Roselle Catholic, Hudson Catholic, Seton Hall Prep, Mt. St. Dominic, St. Benedict’s Prep, Marist, Union Catholic, St Dominic’s Academy, Paramus Catholic, St. Joseph’s Regional and Marist. For complete game schedule, times and information on ordering tickets, please visit www.sfichoops.com or call 973-497-4279.

AN INVITATION TO BAND CAMP —JANUARY 19

The Paramus Catholic High School Marching Paladins will host “Marching Paladin Day” on Monday, January 19 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. All 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in marching band are invited to come for a typical day of “band camp.” The corps include brass and woodwind instruments, percussion, mallet percussion, and keyboard. Lunch and snacks will be provided. For registration and further information, please call Mr. Gary Sabak at 201-445-4466 ext. 150 or email marchingband@paramus-catholic.org

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A CHILD

The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark sponsors three support groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child. Groups meet year ‘round on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM (July and August at 7:00 PM) at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, and on the third Monday of each month at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge. The Support Group for Fathers Who Have Lost a Child meets quarterly at Notre Dame Parish Center, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell. There is no preregistration for any of the groups, and there is no fee. For further information about meeting times and dates, please contact the Office of Family Life at 973-497-4327 or email mccormja@rcan.org

WHY DO WE GIVE GIFTS AT CHRISTMAS?

Great events in and of themselves are not tangible. They occur in life but leave no mark behind, nothing that someone could

come across and know that something significant occurred. So we mark the event with monuments, holidays, gold watches or plaques, making a meaningful event tangible and memorable. Gifts at Christmas do the same thing. They mark the occasion of the birth of Jesus, communicating a bit of the joy of the day by allowing us to be both giver and receiver. Gift-giving sets aside the day as special and different. The special foods, customs, decorations and gifts all help focus our attention on the importance and meaning of the day and at the same time allow us to share personally in its joy and happiness. In giving gifts, though, we can share in the meaning of Christmas in a significant way. We imitate God in sharing with others. We give a bit of ourselves to others in the gifts we give, just as God gives us the gift of his Son. No wonder we often say that the best gifts are those that come from the heart. Given in love, these presents are wrapped in the best covering of all. ©2009 Liturgical Publications Inc.

PLEASE DON’T FORGET SAINT JOSEPH

Is Saint Joseph Parish on your gift list? Our parish depends upon your financial support, especially at Christmas, to meet its larger expenses. We have a great parish! To continue to do all the good things we do, we need your help. Please be generous in the Christmas collection. Thank you!