Saint Joseph ROMAN CATHOLIC Church
973-383-1985
Schedule of Masses Weekdays
Monday-Friday at 12:05pm Weekends
Saturday (Sunday Vigil) at 5:00pm Sunday at 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am
and 5:00pm Misa en Español todos los Domingos a las 2:30pm
y tambien, el tercer Lunes del Mes a las 7:00pm
February 4, 2018
Sacrament
of reconciliation Saturday at 4:00-4:30pm or by appointment
Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage or
Personal Appointments
Please call the Parish Center
Our Parish Family is Served By
Weekly Mass Intentions
Father ST Sutton, Pastor 973-383-1985 - [email protected]
Father Alexander Londono, Migrant Ministry Fr. [email protected]
Father Edward Davey, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Thomas Zayac Deacon Gerald Hanifan, retired
Linda Gorski
Director of all Faith Formation 973-383-8413 - [email protected]
Kelly Dachisen, Director of Music Ministry [email protected]
Anne Lundgren, Office Manager 973-383-1985 - [email protected]
Karen Glowatski, Office Assistant 973-383-1985 - [email protected]
Sharon Eltzholtz, Bulletin Assistant 973-383-1985 - [email protected]
Robert Lasser, Finance Administrator 973-383-1985
TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH Dorothy Bosi, George Hayek
and Gerard Woodring.
Saturday 2/3 5:00pm John Acocella Paul Reskovac
Sunday February 4th
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
5:00pm
Lucille Mullane
Mary Weigh Rusty Strand
Jean Sedensky Carmen Perina
NO MASS
Monday 2/5 12:05pm Police Officer Brian Gibson
Tuesday 2/6 12:05pm Intentions of Russell Kummer
Wednesday 2/7 12:05pm Janet Lee-Meehan
Thursday 2/8 12:05pm Eleanor J. Favata
Friday 2/9 12:05pm Elsa Valdivia
Saturday 2/10 5:00pm Joshua Thomas Jennie Capra
Sunday February 11th
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
5:00pm
Francis & Stella Covel
Rusty Strand
Hailey Acierno Joseph Wallace
Boleslaw Pacholarz
fifth Sunday in ordinary time - February 4, 2018
The Sanctuary Lamp, which burns near the Tabernacle, is the reminder of our
Lord’s presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, burns this week
in loving memory of:
And the hosts and wine, which will become the Holy Body and Precious Blood of our Lord,
were given in loving memory of:
Weekly Remembrance
May they now be resting in the peace of the Lord’s heavenly kingdom!
Please remember in your prayers the following members of
our parish family:
Ron Ayers, Fred Bender, Mary Benziger, Veronica Fernandez Burgos, Father Michael
Burke, Father Angelus Croce, Penny Decker, Peter De Kleine, Jennifer DiNardo, John Fedash,
Pat Fitzpatrick, Kathy Flores, Linda Flynn, Daniel Glowatski, Joy Grenewicz, Susan Kadar,
Jessica Kirby, Kerri Knight, Shirley Lavin, Bill Matulewicz, Jeff Matyas, Freddy Middleton,
Gen Muth, Mike Palumbo, Michael Polster, James Proulx, Olga Romeo, Linda Ross, Alexia Russ,
Michael Ryan, Christel Siro, Margherita Vass, Cathy Veluta, Carol Youngman and Rita & Tom Zimich.
May the Lord touch their lives with His healing presence!
“Oremus Pro Invicem”
Monday, February 5 4:05pm Faith Formation (Library) 6:50pm Faith Formation (Library) 7:00pm Columbiettes (Community Center)
Wednesday, February 7 10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parish Center) 6:00pm R.C.I.A. (Parish Center) Thursday, February 8 1:00pm Legion of Mary (Parish Center) Sunday, February 11 Confirmation Class (School) 3:00pm Squirettes (Community Center)
This week’s events
February 11, 2018
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Saint Mark 1:40-45
PARISH WEEKEND DONATIONS
Mother Teresa Food Pantry
Weekend readings
caring
Ministry schedules
January 21, 2018 Collection $8,401
Online Giving $314
Total: $8,715 Thank you for your generosity
Remember our weekly goal is $10,000
Weekend Mass attendance: 724
Father has posted each week that our goal is $10,000. We seem to be so very close each week, but cannot change the weekly number unless we all reconsider what we donate to our church. Please know that he personally joins us each week in making a donation to our church and has made the commitment of donating 25% more each week this year. He invites you to join him in this commitment if you are able! Thank you!
We thank you and continue to depend upon your generosity and kindness in bringing food to church each and every week.
Our food pantry serves 250 registered families. We want you to know that all those who come to Saint Mother Teresa Food Pantry are so grateful and appreciative of what Saint Joseph Church does for them. If you are not able to go shopping and would like to make a donation to the Food Pantry, we will do the shopping for you. You can put your donation in the boxes marked “Caring Group” at each entrance of the church. Please know that your kindness makes such a difference to those who deal with very difficult life situations. Our pantry is so blessed because of all the Parishioners at Saint Joseph Church. Thank you again for your continued support!
-Leo Buscaglia
This year, the parish is offering Matthew Kelly’s new book Perfectly Yourself for your Lenten reading pleasure. If you would like to make a
donation to defray the cost of shipping, there is a basket at the entrance of the church. The book is also available at the Parish Center Office during the week.
Hope you enjoy the read!
Lenten reading
We are preparing the new schedules for March, April and May for Eucharist Ministers,
Readers and Altar Servers.
Please call or email the Parish Office before noon on Friday, February 9th with any changes or days that you
are not available during these months. This does not include the Vigil or Easter.
There will be a special sign-up sheet for them.
Please remember to make sure your assignment is covered when you are unavailable.
Our newest parish ministry to those in need
I know that you have heard about our plans to utilize our former Saint Joseph Regional School building across the street from the church. Unfortunately, this past year one of our benefactors backed out on his commitment to fund this new ministry. Therefore, it has delayed our official opening. As you may know, we here at Saint Joseph Church take seriously the call of the Lord Jesus to feed the poor, to clothe the naked and now we are venturing into our newest ministry of caring for the elderly. It is in this new venture that we need your assistance. It is our vision that we will not only create this much needed ministry in our parish and in Sussex County (as to date there are no other adult day care centers in the county) but also, utilize more fully the empty school building which will provide income and allow us to complete the much needed projects through our properties. Please be assured that Faith Formation will continue to utilize the school classrooms and our parish will still continue to use the Community Center whenever needed. At this time, I am asking forty (40) families to donate one thousand dollars ($1,000) which is what we will need to start the Guardian Angel Care Center here in Newton. Once we open our doors to the public, we will only need seventeen (17) clients in order to balance our books. Of course, if you are not able to make this amount individually, you are welcome to join other families or friends in being part of this much needed and valuable asset in our parish and in the county.
The Guardian Angel Care Center will be a 501(3)c Corporation which will be distinct from the Corporation of Saint Joseph Church and as such, we will eventually be able to secure outside and possibly state, county and federal funding. Because of this type of non-profit corporation, your donation will be tax deductible. We are also working on local companies that will match your donations to the day care center. I personally invite you to come and be part of something new, something important, something worthwhile! And of course, I would never ask you to do something I would not do, I am personally pledging $1,000 to this project and invite those who are able to do the same.
As of today, we have already had three people
come forward and make a pledge even before
this article was printed.
If you have any questions about this new
project, do not hesitate to call me at the Parish
Center Office or contact me via email at:
I look forward to beginning this new and much
needed ministry in our local community.
As always, know that I am committed to
Working harder to work together to make a
difference,
Lenten activities
Our Lenten journey
Palm cross fundraiser
Rice bowl-2018
ASH WEDNESDAY February 14, 2018
MASSES
12:05pm and 7:00pm
PRAYER SERVICE
(with Ashes) at 5:00pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Each Friday evening
during Lent at 7:00pm
From February 16th through
March 23rd
Also every Friday during Lent
after the 12:05pm Mass
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Each Monday evening during
Lent from 7:00-8:30pm
Every Saturday from 4:00-4:30pm
(There will be no confessions on Monday evening March 25th)
Days of Abstinence: No meat m ay be eaten on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent and Good Friday for all those who are 14 years or older. (This does not end at age 60). Days of Fast: A limit of one full meatless meal on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (for all who are 18-60 years old). Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are always a great way to be more involved during Lent. Easter Duty Obligation: Every Catholic must receive Holy Communion and go to confession between the First Sunday in Lent and Trinity Sunday. Acts of Devotion: are encouraged on a voluntary basis. These may include spiritual study, Lenten Devotions, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross and deeds of mercy and kindness. Of course, the greatest prayer and to receive the greatest fruits of the Lenten season is by participating in daily and Sunday Masses. Eucharistic Fast: You should fast one hour from foods and liquids. (Water and medicine are exceptions to this fast).
All are invited to participate in the Rice Bowl Program during the Lenten Season again this year. They will be made available for you at the entrance of the church.
Each student in our Faith Formation Program is asked to please participate in this program. Together we can pray, fast and give to Catholic Relief Services in solidarity with needy families throughout the world. This program helps those in need across the world and also 25% of our donations helps food pantries in the Diocese of Paterson.
This fresh Palm Cross is handmade with 10 fan sets of 6 palm loops, 2 plastic lilies and a bow. The bottom of the wooden lath is cut at an angle for easy ground insertion. All crosses are individually wrapped in a clear poly bag. Palm cross outer dimensions: 26”x14”, the cost is $10.00.
ADVANCE ORDERS ONLY! For additional information, please call Miriam Montagne at 201-230-1373. Palm crosses will be available for pick-up the weekend of March 24-25 at the Community Center (directly across the street from the church). Please mail your orders by March 3rd along with payment to:
Don Bosco Columbiettes #7784 Post Office Box 412 Newton, NJ 07860
Please indicate the number of crosses desired with your name, address, phone number (or e-mail) along with your payment. Thank you!
Bishop Serratelli’s book
Flu season
Adoration and benediction
This Lent, Bishop Serratelli invites you to deepen your
reverence for God’s profound love and give you a new
perspective on sacrifice and renewal by reading his
new book From the Cross to the Empty Tomb.
The bishop invites you to journey with those who
were with Jesus in His last hours. You may be like
Peter or Judas one day and like Simon, Mary
Magdalene, or Our Blessed Mother on another.
This Lenten book provides a deeper appreciation for
God’s eternal saving love.
Catholic Book Publishing Corporation
$5.95 (Paperback)
An evening with sisters
CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Since we are in the midst of the cold and flu season, a reminder that if you have a cold or any flu like symptoms please refrain from receiving from the chalice. Remember when we receive
the Sacred Host alone, we are still receiving the full and complete Body, Soul and Divinity of Christ. Also, if you are not feeling your best, at the sign of peace please use an alternate form of greeting besides a handshake to protect the others in our community.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
“How many of you say:
I should like to see the Lord’s face,
His garments, His shoes.
You do see Him, you touch Him,
you eat Him. He gives Himself to you,
not only that you may see Him, but also
to be your food and nourishment.” -Saint John Chrysostom
How many of us forget that the Blessed Sacrament is
truly Jesus Himself? How often do we attend Mass as
though the Eucharist were merely a symbol? And if
we know He is there, why is it that we only experience
interior dryness or apathy in His presence?
If you yearn to deepen your faith in the Real Presence,
and discover a new awe for this most wonderful of
mysteries… ...there is no better way to begin than by
learning how Jesus has revealed His true presence in
the Eucharist in your own life by being present with
the Lord. Have you ever thought about coming to
Adoration and Benediction on the First Friday of the
month? Do you come to Mass regularly and truly
participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass by
preparing yourself for this wonderful and grace-filled
event?
Over and over, God has chosen to humble Himself
even further by teaching us that He really is there in
the consecrated bread and wine. Miracles abound.
Holy men and women have survived on the reception
of Holy Communion alone. He is present. Won't you
give him a chance to fill your life with His grace and
True Presence?
The Catholic Academy of Sussex County will host Welcome Wednesdays, inviting prospective families to tour all three Academy schools each Wednesday starting on January 10th.
The Reverend George A. Brown Elementary School, Pope John XXIII Middle School, and Pope John XXIII High School, will host tours starting at 8:30am.
If interested in taking a tour, please call (973) 729-6126.
Pizza night with bishop
If you are a young man in high school or college (or older) come join Bishop Serratelli and priests from the Diocese of Paterson for adoration, reflection, fellowship…
And of course, pizza on Tuesday, February 27th
at Pope John XXIII High School in Sparta from 7:00-9:00pm. For more information, please contact Father ST if you are interested.
Save the Date for “An Evening with Sisters”
Friday, February 23rd from 7:00-8:30pm at Morris Catholic High School, 200 Morris Avenue, Denville.
This event is open to high school and college aged women to enjoy an evening of
conversation, prayer, food and fun! To RSVP and for more details, please email
Sister Bernadette McCauley on or before February 20th at
Please support those who support us!
May God have mercy on the soul of: Police Officer
Glenn Anthony Doss, Jr. Detroit Police Department, MI
End of Watch January 28, 2018
If you would like to support the upcoming opening of our day care center by contributing $1,000.00 (or would like to partner with another family):
Please contact Father ST at 973.383.1985 or [email protected].
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Crypts and niches are still available in our Queen of Heaven Mausoleum (inside and outside)
For further information, please contact our Parish Center at: 973.383.1985
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In Loving
Memory of
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Come and pray with our community each
and every week. We are diminished
by your absence and increased by your
presence. You make our church! Come and join us each and every week!
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for your support!”
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We give thanks for all those in Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS personnel and First
Responders who serve and protect us with their lives.
God bless them
and their families.
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