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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JOSEPH 120 HOBOKEN ROAD, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY – June 15, 2014
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Joe Astarita, Pastor
Fr. Arokiadoss Raji, Vicar [email protected]
Diana Belkowski, Director of Music Ministry
201-939-0457- ext. 311 [email protected]
Faith Formation (Children & Adults) Fr. Doss, Director Beverly Wurth, Secretary 201-939-3441 [email protected] Magdelena Gusciora (Polish FF) 201-893-1721
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]
Kazimierz Pulaski Polish School Agnieszka Golonek: 201-615-9740
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 IN THE CONVENT CHAPEL
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 — 1:00pm
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, June 14
5:00 pm + Christine Sottilaro
SUNDAY, June 15 The Most Holy Trinity Sunday
8:00 am + Mark Lavoy 10:00 am + James Robinson &
Sherry Wilson 12:00 pm + Tommaso Dato
MONDAY, June 16
7:30 am + People of the Parish 12:05 pm + Philip Thomas Molinaro. Jr
TUESDAY, June 17
7:30 am + Nikki Franco 12:05 pm + Helene Capone
WEDNESDAY, June 18
7:30 am + For the youth 12:05 pm + Joseph Marone
THURSDAY, June 19 St. Romuald
7:30 am + Enidio Abreu
12:05 pm + Clara Cattaneo
FRIDAY, June 20
7:30 am + Roger DeStefani 12:05 pm + CCD children
SATURDAY, June 21
5:00 pm + Maria & Vincenzo Caruson
SUNDAY, June 22 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Sunday
8:00 am + Thomas B. Gordon 10:00 am + Josel Denostatirol. Jr 12:00 pm + Madline Turfaro
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Church is appealing to us on Trinity Sunday to reflect again on our personal relationship with the Trinity. Through our reason and with faith we can grasp this mystery at some level when we
ponder it. All the readings this Sunday point to the
mercy of God despite our weaknesses and mistake. God is the one who takes the initiative with us and sends us his Son so that we would not perish. He does this out of love for us, not to judge us. How we react to the coming of the Son is a judgment we make on ourselves. For example a lover of music might invite his friend to a symphony. The friend knows nothing of music but the music lover wants to introduce him to a great experience. During the symphony concert the friend is a nervous wreck, fidgeting and gazing around the hall, and is extremely bored. This friend has passed judgment on himself that he has no sense of music. This new experience designed to bring him new happiness is a bore for him.
Another example is the visitor who is being shown certain masterpieces in an art gallery, which are spectacular and beautiful. At the end of the tour the visitor says to the attendant: “Well, I don’t think much of your old pictures.” The attendant answered quietly: “Sir, I would remind you that these pictures are no longer on trail, but those who look at them are.” The man’s reaction has shown his own blindness.
The same is true when we are presented with the love of the Trinity for us. Does it overwhelm us, or do we find ourselves always grumbling about something in our life? Do we see a glimpse of the awesomeness of God in this mystery? Are we grateful this love of Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
This feast comes to help us to see the love of God for us. If we reflect about this we can see the love of God in our parish, in our families, and in ourselves. May the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be a reality in our lives and a simple pious act like the sign of the cross can remind us of our triune God.
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The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week in Memory of
PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
The Acolyte Candles will burn this week in Memory of
SOULS IN PURGATORY.
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: Joseph Biamonte, Carlos Rivera, Rosemary Montagna Landers, Rosa Ramirez, Thomas
Sanders, Justin Schaber, Stanley Sudol, Gianna Dilemme, Lenore Papale, Daniel Leach, Claire
Palmieri, Joe DiGradina, Kathy Szedlacik, Linda Judge, Bryan Consulmagno, Lourdes Taveras,
Geraldine Litter, Rich Hirch, Franziska Maria Taba Karu, Frank Antonini, Lillian Danscuk , Beth Bodnar, Christine Taueras, Lorna Schweer,
Maybelle Desiongco, Linda Berenger, Carolyn Novello, Dolores Pezzolla, Eden Azor, Mike Moran, Deborah Ravettini, Jonna Calvanico, Steve Danos, Don Stein, Nancy Schumann, Trish Spittler, Ingrid
Bayard, Brittany Gage 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 personnel defending our freedom” Michael Brockway (Afghanistan) Lt. Patrick Stevens (Iraq 2nd tour)
Lance Corp. Kevin Murphy (Afghanistan)
The Wine & Host is offered this week in Memory of
PAUL RAJ requested by
FAMILY.
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.
Nikki Franco
SEMINARIANS Pray for our seminarians JOSE FIDEL AGUILAR and CAETANO MOURA who help out in our parish in the summer and Christmas vacations.
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Last Sunday 724 people attended Mass.
Total Giving: $ 7,626.00
1st Collection $ 4,708.00 Number of Envelopes 18 $ 3,243.00 Cash Received $ 1,465.00 2nd Collection $ 2,918.00 Number of Envelopes 164 $ 1,963.00 Cash received $ 955.00
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
The Lord will bless you for your generosity!
HOLY NAME SOCIETY Donation to our Parish- $1200.00
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ST. FRANCIS INN During the month of JUNE
we are collecting
ICED TEA MIX. Your donations may be left at the Giving Tree.
(For information please visit www.stfrancisinn.org[or] call Tony Pierantoni
201-933-4850)
FOOD PANTRY As spring segues into summer, the workers in the
Food Pantry would like to publicly thank the members of the Carlstadt Women's Club who
have faithfully contributed needed items for the pantry at every monthly meeting. Their consistent
contributions have played a vital part in the functioning of this program. We, and the people
we serve, are extremely grateful for your generosity. Special thanks to Jean Kimak who
supervised collection and delivery of these goods. Summer creates special needs at the Food Pantry.
Because children are on summer vacation, they are no longer receiving lunches in school. This results in added stress for financially strapped parents. Anyone who feeds hungry kids knows that they can consume enormous quantities of
food very quickly! So, we are asking that you take a minute or two
every time you are shopping, to pick up a few items for the pantry. If you have never
contributed in the past, here is a golden opportunity to live the gospel message to "feed
the hungry". (MT:23) God will reward you for your generosity.
Our most needed items are:
Cold Cereal - Peanut Butter Canned Fruit
pasta sauce - Mashed Potatoes Chunky Soups
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.”
CALENDAR SECTION
BAPTISMS “ In all truth I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born through water and the Spirit;
what is born of human nature is human; what is born of the Spirit is Spirit.”
BAPTISM DATES AND MEETINGS SCHEDULE
June Baptism—June 22 Meetings— June 19 July Baptism—June 27 Meetings—June 17 & June 24
Meetings are held in the Rectory
at 7 PM on the dates listed.
MARRIAGE BANNS
LAURA ANNITTI & VINCENZO PACELLI on June 29 @ 2 pm
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LEXIE WEIR & BEN CULLEN On July 5 @ 2:30 pm
UPCOMING PARISH ACTIVITIES
JUNE
19- Baptism preparation @ 7 pm
22- Baptisms @ 1 pm
27- Wedding rehearsal @ 6 pm
(Vincenzo & Laura)
29- Wedding @ 2 pm
Great Mission from St. Joseph's Parish - Join Us!
St. Joseph's Church is doing an outdoor Mission on the Sundays
The 9/11 Memorial Park on Park Avenue by Railroad Tracks.
It will begin at 1 PM with a procession (after the noon Mass) coming from St. Joseph's Church and starting the mission at 1:30PM, which
lasts for one hour.
The outdoor Mission began last year for the Year of Faith and was done in 10,000 squares throughout the world and will be repeated again to
reach everyone, especially those who may not attend any particular church. Everyone is invited.
Free baby sitting services available. In case of rain, the event will be held in the school auditorium.
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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD, merciful and gracious, rich in kindness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). Psalm — Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3).
Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live with one another in peace, and the God of peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13). Gospel — God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday:2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Thursday: St. Romuald Saturday: St. Aloysius Gonzaga
CHURCH CHUCKLES A Pastor said to the precocious six-year-old Tommy John, “So
your mother says your prayers for you each night? Very
commendable. What does she say?” The little boy replied, “Thank God he’s in bed!”
New Music Books We are planning to order new hymnals, hard-
covered, and including the Sunday readings for the three year cycle. In this way we have a much better and updated music book and there will be
no need to order the small missalettes every season. The Breaking Bread song book would remain for some of our favorites and the new
hymnal would be our primary book. We need four hundred of the new books and twenty-five for the
choir. If anyone would like to contribute to this wonderful improvement of our music ministry, we
would be very grateful.
DAILY MASS IN THE CHURCH For the next few months while work is being done
in the convent (bringing it up to code), the daily Masses will be in the church. Please sit together and
up front since it makes for a better assembly and a way to get to know the others. We hired an architect
several weeks ago and he is beginning to make plans for its future use. Please keep this work in your
SEVERAL SOURCES SHELTERS Through the generosity of our parishioners,
Several Sources Shelters, who spoke at all the Masses on the weekend of June 1st collected over $2,700. They called to say how grateful they are
for our generosity! A movie, Gimme Shelter, is available on Redbox and other venues and is true story about a teen
mother whose life was changed through Several Sources and the women they serve.
DID YOU NOTICE The many new altar servers in our parish and their new cassocks and surplices.
The high school students who are lectors at our Masses.
The new playground in the right side of our school, which we have access to on Sundays, and that Primetime installed and paid for.
New outdoor lights on the front of the church and Hoboken Rd. side of the church, which highlights the beauty of our church at night. All the boilers have been cleaned and water treated for the next cold season, many months from now.
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St. Joseph Parish asks you to consider utilizing the many benefits of Electronic Giving through ParishPay.
EGiving provides you the opportunity to make prayerful, consistent gifts to our parish without using
checks. Much in the same way you may use the Internet to pay your mortgage, car and other bill
payments, you can now use the same technology to help you fulfill your stewardship intention to our
church using electronic checks or credit cards. Parish Pay is completely safe and simple to use. We
are pleased to be able to offer our parish family a greener, more convenient way to give. For more
information, please visit www.ParishPay.com or pick up a commitment card after Mass. To learn more,
please visit: ParishPay.com
Three Ways to Enroll: Online » ParishPay.com | By Phone »
1-866-PARISH1 (727-4741) or by calling the parish office to pick up a parishioner commitment card.
Parishpay.com now allows you to make your
contributions on line. You can do so on a one-
time, weekly, monthly or annual basis. Simply go
to parishpay.com and search for St. Joe’s by zip
code (07073), by city (East Rutherford) or by
parish (St. Joseph). Select ‘start giving’. You will
then be prompted to enter the amount of your
gift. Follow the prompts and you can then set up
a personal account so that you can login for
future contributions. By setting up a personal
account parish pay will retain your payment
information and the frequency with which you
want to make donations. It’s similar to paying
any of your utility bills on-line. It’s an easy way to
give without completing weekly envelopes,
writing out checks. God never takes anything
away from us and gives us back a hundred fold.
SAINT OF THE WEEK St. Aloysius Gonzaga The Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life. Florence was the “mother of piety” for Aloysius Gonzaga despite his exposure to a “society of fraud, dagger, poison and lust.” As a son of a princely family, he grew up in royal courts and army camps. His father wanted Aloysius to be a military hero. At age seven he experienced a profound spiritual quickening. His prayers included the Office of Mary, the psalms and other devotions. At age nine he came from his hometown of Castiglione to Florence to be educated; by age 11 he was teaching catechism to poor children, fasting three days a week and practicing great austerities. When he was 13 years old he traveled with his parents and the Empress of Austria to Spain and acted as a page in the court of Philip II. The more Aloysius saw of court life, the more disillusioned he became, seeking relief in learning about the lives of saints. A book about the experience of Jesuit missionaries in India suggested to him the idea of entering the Society of Jesus, and in Spain his decision became final. Now began a four-year contest with his father. Eminent churchmen and laypeople were pressed into service to persuade him to remain in his “normal” vocation. Finally he prevailed, was allowed to renounce his right to succession and was received into the Jesuit novitiate. Like other seminarians, Aloysius was faced with a new kind of penance—that of accepting different ideas about the exact nature of penance. He was obliged to eat more, to take recreation with the other students. He was forbidden to pray except at stated times. He spent four years in the study of philosophy and had St. Robert Bellarmine (September 17) as his spiritual adviser. In 1591, a plague struck Rome. The Jesuits opened a hospital of their own. The general himself and many other Jesuits rendered personal service. Because he nursed patients, washing them and making their beds, Aloysius caught the disease himself. A fever persisted after his recovery and he was so weak he could scarcely rise from bed. Yet, he maintained his great discipline of prayer, knowing that he would die within the octave of Corpus Christi, three months later, at the age of 23.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2014 AAA
Our Goal is $28,000.00 How We Are Doing:
Total pledged to date- $ 23, 880.00 Number of Donors– 105
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.
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LOVE TO DRIVE? Volunteer at EZ Ride
Make a Difference for Seniors in Your Community EZ Ride, a not for profit organization, offers
affordable car-service for seniors in this parish community.
We provide the car and gas, so there’s NO cost to you. You can
also take advantage of our FREE defensive driving program that could lower your insurance rates.
For as little as four hours a week, you can make a BIG difference in people’s lives. You’ll be driving seniors (who can no longer drive) and neighbors without cars – people who are really grateful for
your service and value the personal connection to you.
Call Kinga (201)939-4242 or visit us at www.ezride.org
FAITH FORMATION SUMMER PROGRAM Registration for the Summer Faith Formation
Program will remain open through Friday, June 21.
If you are interested in registering your children
please stop by the Rectory to complete the
appropriate forms. The Summer Program is open
for Grades 1-6. The dates are June 26, 27, 28, and
30 and July 1, 2 and 3 from 8:45 to 12:45. Summer
Plus days are September 13, October 18, and
December 6, 2014 and January 10, February 28,
March 21 and April 25, 2015. The registration fee is
$135.00 per family and $20 for each child’s book.
THANK YOU PENTECOST DECORATING TEAM Thanks to Joan and Mark Palmieri for spending a
good part of the day last Saturday to so beautifully decorate our church for Pentecost
Sunday. It was many hours of work and preparation, and our church looked magnificent!
More hands would make light work for the decorations on these special occasions. Let us
know if you have an interest.
MEETING FOR ALL USHERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS & WELCOMING
TEAMS There will be a meeting of all the ministers in the
parish on Monday, June 23rd at 7 PM in the church. Some refreshments will follow the one
hour meeting. If you would like to serve in some way in the parish, please come for the meeting
and the fellowship. Existing ministers are welcome to invite others.