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. Timothy G. Graff, Pastor Rev. Fernando Diaz, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Kevin Regan

The Eucharist Saturday Eve: 5:30 pm 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

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 12TH, 2017

115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD, BOGOTA NJ 07603

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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 us 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.

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 Timoteo 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 Tim (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 Tim (x212) o padre Fernando (x224)

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Rev. Timothy G. Graff……...…..tgraff@stjosephbogota.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Diaz……....……...fdiaz@stjosephbogota.org Deacon Kevin Regan Principal, Saint Joseph Academy Ms. Stella Scarano…...….….myschool@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistant, School Mrs. Sandra Angeli……..…...myschool@stjosephbogota.org Pastoral Director, Faith Formation Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez….....prodriguez@stjosephbogota.org Program Coordinator, 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 Business Manager Mrs. Nancy Conforti……......nconforti@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistants, Rectory....mychurch@stjosephbogota.org Ms. Laura Croce……………….lcroce@stjosephbogota.org Sr. Elaine Sullivan, FSP……….esullivan@stjosephbogota.org

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

Closed Sundays

March 12, 2017 __ Page 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday March 11 5:30pm Felix Gentile Req Rodgers Family Sunday March 12 8:00am Living & Deceased

Members of the Holy Name Society

Andrew Juliano

10:00am William Kutsch Req Rice Family

12:00pm Cheryl Barbara Wendt Req Sandra & Paul Angeli

1:30pm SP Monday March 13 8:00am Ivette Fontanez-Franca Req Saint Joseph

Academy Faculty, Staff, & Students

Tuesday March 14 8:00am Peter LaSala 25th

Anniversary of his passing Req LaSala Family

Wednesday March 15 8:00am Carl M. Croce, Jr. Req Anita Coppock Thursday March 16 8:00am Jim Bell Req Thomas & Mary

Kearney Friday March 17 8:00am Betty & Walter Haase Req Haase Family Saturday March 18 8:00am Naumce Iloski Req Rodgers Family

5:30pm Mary Devine Req Devine Family Sunday March 19 8:00am Patrick Kearney Thomas & Mary

Kearney and Family

10:00am Pete Herron Req Kathy Herron 12:00pm Antonetta Bruno Req Gallagher Family 1:30pm SP

PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday Girl Scout Sunday, Daylight Saving Time starts 8:00 am Gym: RICA Retreat

9:00 am Caf: Holy Name Society Meeting 9:00 am Caf: GS Sunday 10:00 am CH, Caf: LOWC (art room area) 10:00 am Ch: RCIA Dismissal 10:00 am Girl Scout Sunday blessing 11:00 am Caf: Girl Scout Sunday Reception 1:00 pm Caf: setup SP Couples 2:00 pm LF: Spanish Married Couples 2:00 pm Gym: BB 2:30 pm Caf: Spanish Married Couples Group 5:00 pm Gym: Boys BB Practice 7/8 Sepp 6:00 pm Caf: High School year 1 Confirm. session

Monday 1:15 pm LF: Staff Meeting

3:00 pm Gym: SJA Golf/Tennis 4:00 pm Gym: Play Practice 5:00 pm Gym: Boys BB 3/4th Dennis Vera 6:00 pm 3rdGrCls: 6th Grade GS Troop 6:30 pm Gym: Boys BB 5/6th Rich Martinez 7:00 pm Caf: Spanish Prayer Group 7:15 pm GymHall: GS Leader Meetings 8:00 pm Gym: Girls BB 7/8th Dennis Spano

Tuesday 3:00 pm Gym: Play Practice

3:50 pm Caf: FF Gr.K-5 4:30 pm Ch: Altar Server Meeting with Fr. Diaz 5:30 pm Caf: Gr 3 GS Troop 95865 7:00 pm MC: Liturgy Team Meeting

Wednesday 3:00 pm Gym: SJA Golf/Tennis

3:00 pm Caf: GS Cadette Troop Gr 7 4:00 pm Gym: Play Dress Rehearsal 7:00 pm CH:Choir Rehearsal

Thursday SJA: Sherlock Holmes Play/Tricky Tray

6:00 pm Gym: Sherlock Holmes Dinner Theater 6:15 pm Caf: Boy Scouts 6:30 pm CH: Wedding Music Meeting 6:30 pm Catholicism SET UP 7:30 pm Caf: Lenten Catholicism Series

Friday St. Patrick’s Day 8:30 am Lenten Catholicism Series

2:00 pm CH: SJA Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Gym: Talent Show Practice 4:00 pm Caf: GS Grade 2 Troop 6683 5:00 pm Gym: Boys BB 3/4 Dennis Vera 6:30 pm Gym: Girls BB 5/6 Kaitlin Maglione 6:30 pm Caf: GS Daisy Troop (K) 6:45 pm LF: RICA Classes 7:00 pm CH: Stations of the Cross -Parish Council 8:00 pm CH: Estaciones de la Cruz

Saturday 12:30 pm Ch: Memorial Mass for Peter John LaSala

4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation 4:30 pm CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee 6:00 pm Gym: Spanish Prayer Lent Retreat

If you have not made a pledge to the Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal there is still time. Just compete a ledge envelope and drop it in the collection basket, or bring

it to the parish office. If you have already made a contribution, thank you.

Sunday 8:00 am CafKit: Equal Exchange Coffee

8:00 am GYM: Sunday FF 8:15 am Caf: Sunday Family Faith Formation 10:00 am Ch: RCIA Dismissal and 1st scruitiny 11:00 am Caf: Young Family Event 11:45 am Caf: FF CLEAN UP 3:00 pm Caf: Setup for Feast of St. Joseph 4:00 pm CH: Feast of St. Joseph - Evening Prayer 4:30 pm Caf: Feast of St. Joseph

All Current Altar Servers are asked to attend a meeting with Fr. Fernando on Tuesday, March 14th at 4:30, in

the Church. Check your email for more details.

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From the Office of Faith Formation (FF) 201-343-4316 faithformation@stjosephbogota.org

Saturday, Mar. 11 Confirmation Day Retreat 10:30am-9:30pm

Sunday, Mar. 12 Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10 - 11am (SJA cafeteria)

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Tuesday Weekly Session Gr. K - 5 3:50 - 5:15pm

Sunday, Mar. 19 Sunday Family Sessions Session A 8:15 - 9:45am Session B 10:15 - 11:45am

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Tuesday Weekly Sessions Sunday Session Families: Lent Reconciliation &

Prayer Service in church, 7:30-8:30pm

Gr. K - 5 3:50 - 5:15pm Gr. 6 -8 7 - 9pm

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Tuesday Weekly Session Gr. K - 5 3:50 - 5:15pm

Saturday, Apr. 1 First Communion Session Gr. 2 - 7 9-11am

Sunday, Apr. 2 Confirmation Session & High School Yr. 1 Class Parents come to Mass at 6pm in Church

Students stay for session after Mass Dismissal for students at 8:30pm in parking lot

6pm - 8:30pm

Faith Formation Calendar

Scan this QR code to download the app or search Catholic Relief Services. English & Spanish

Encounter

Lent DID YOU KNOW?

75% of your CRS Rice Bowl donation supports Catholic Relief Services’ program around the world.

25% helps fight hunger and poverty in our local

diocese. Visit http://www.crsricebowl.org/

¿SABÍAS? 75% de su donación a Plato de Arroz de CRS apoya los programas de ‘Catholic Relief Services’ en todo el mundo. 25% ayuda a combatir el hambre y la pobreza en nuestra diócesis local.

PRAYER | FASTING | ALMSGIVING ORACIÓN | AYUNO | LIMOSNA

F A S T I N G

A Y U N O

Ideas for Fasting Together as a Family

Fast from electronic games one day this week, and have a Family game night instead

Fast from going out to eat,

and put that savings into the CRS Rice Bowl

Fast from TV one day this week, and explore the videos, stories, and saints in the

CRS Rice Bowl website/app instead

Ideas para el Ayuno, Juntos en Familia

Ayunen de juegos electrónicos un día esta semana y tengan una noche de juegos familiares en su lugar

Ayunen de ir a comer fuera de al casa y lo que ahor-

ran ponganlo en el Plato de Arroz de CRS

Ayunen de ver televisión un día esta semana y ex-ploren los videos, Santos y las historias en la página web/aplicación de Plato de Arroz de CRS en su lugar

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From Saint Joseph Academy 201-487-8641 myschool@stjosephbogota.org

Class Spotlight Pre-K 4

Mrs. Jacobson & Mrs. Escheik

http://catholicschoolsnj.org/donate-stjoseph/ Anyone interested in making a donation to the school can do so by accessing the above website. All donations are used for the Saint Joseph Academy Development Fund and Tuition Angel.

The preK-3 children are looking forward to the

spring season! Last week they enjoyed a nature walk to check for any signs of spring. The children were able to enjoy the playground due to the beautiful spring weather! They had a lot of fun exploring the outdoors and paying attention to the different sounds of birds chirping and squir-rels running around. The children visited our beautiful pond. They enjoyed feeding and counting all the colorful fish that were swimming around the pond.

Everyone was excited about their outdoor experi-ence. Each child took a turn to talk about what they have seen and heard. We decided to make colorful butterflies to welcome the coming spring season. We will enjoy more nature walks as the weather gets warmer. Next time the children will use magnifying glasses from our science kit to look closely at all new spring life and anything they find interesting!

DINNER THEATRE & TRICKY TRAY, MARCH 16

The eighth-grade class of St. Joseph Academy will present the eight annual Sherlock Holmes “Who Dun It” Mystery Dinner Theater in the school gymnasium on Thursday, March 16 beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s show is “Sherlock Holmes and the Ring of Terror.” A pasta dinner and dessert

will be served at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. A tricky tray will be conducted between the acts. Tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for children 9-to-17. A babysitting service will be available for all children under the age of 9. Proceeds from the play will benefit the eighth-grade class and the Academy. For tickets call, (201) 487-8641.

THOMAS E. REILLY SPELLING BEE WINNERS!

The E.G. Alberque, Sr. Knights of Columbus Council #2229 of Ridgefield Park, was honored to run its annual Thomas E. Reilly Spelling Bee with very bright students of the St. Joseph's Academy on Tuesday February 28, 2017. The winners of the very competitive 7th & 8th...

Also the winner of the 8th Grade, Alexander Disla, is eligible to move onto the county contest on March 12th and our best wishes are with him.

7th Grade: 1st - Nyhiem Jones 2nd - Neil Belarmino 3rd - Xavier Lynch

8th Grade: 1st - Alexander Disla 2nd - Chloe Fotopoulos 3rd - Marina Abraham

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EL VIAJE DE LA TRANSFIGURACIÓN “Solíamos ser tan buenos amigos. ¿Por qué te has alejado tanto?” un hombre le preguntó a otro. “Quizás”, le respondió el otro “tú te has alejado al quedarte quieto”. Este diálogo bien podría haberse dado entre Pedro y Jesús si a Pedro se le hubiera permitido armar tiendas para quedarse en el monte de la Transfiguración. Casi sucumbió a la tentación de quedarse en un lugar de maravilla y luz. Pero Jesús sabía la difícil ver-dad: estamos en un viaje continuo cuando transitamos los ca-minos de la voluntad de Dios. No es bueno que nos quedemos en un lugar en nuestro viaje de fe. Es igualmente malsano es-tancarnos en los momentos de alegría y milagros para evitar las dificultades de la vida que ensimismarnos en nuestros su-frimientos y tentaciones para evadir ser buenos compañeros de nuestras hermanas y hermanos que también están sufriendo; ¡o celebrar! La Iglesia peregrina debe hacer una cosa en su viaje de Cuaresma: caminar continuamente con Cristo como su Cuerpo nacido del agua y del Espíritu, buscando la volun-tad de Dios, ayudando a que se conozca en la tierra el Reino de Dios, siendo guiada al final de nuestro viaje, transfigurada para siempre en la compañía del cielo.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Abram partió como se lo había ordenado el Señor (Génesis 12:1-4a). Salmo — Señor, muéstrate bondadoso con nosotros, puesto que en ti hemos confiado (Salmo 33 [32]). Segunda lectura — Comparte conmigo los sufrimientos por la predicación del Evangelio, sostenido por la fuerza de Dios (2 Timoteo 1:8b-10). Evangelio — “Este es mi Hijo amado, en quien tengo puestas mis complacencias, escúchenlo” (Mateo 17:1-9).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Sal 31 (30):5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado: Miq 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo: Ex 17:3-7; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma; Avance el reloj una hora; Domingo de las Niñas Exploradoras Viernes: San Patricio; Abstinencia Sábado: San Cirilo de Jerusalén

THE JOURNEY OF TRANSFIGURATION “We used to be such good friends. How is it that you’ve moved so far away?” one man asked another. “Perhaps,” the other replied, “you have moved away. By standing still.” This exchange very well could have happened between Peter and Jesus, had Peter been allowed to erect tents to stay on the mount of the Transfiguration. He nearly succumbed to the temptation to stay in a place of wonder and light. But Jesus knew the hard truth: we are on a continual journey when we are walking the paths of God’s will. It is not good for us to stay in one place on our faith journey. Equally unhealthy is staying put in times of joy and wonder to avoid life’s difficul-ties, or to wallow in our trials and temptations and fail to be companions for our sisters and brothers who are also suffer-ing—or celebrating! The pilgrim Church is required to do one thing on its Lenten journey: to walk continually with Christ as his Body born of water and the Spirit, seeking God’s will, helping the reign of God to be known on earth, being led to the end of our journey, transfigured for all time into the com-pany of heaven. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD said to Abram: All the families of the earth shall find blessing in you (Genesis 12:1-4a) Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — God has called us to a holy life, not be-cause of our works but according to grace (2 Timothy 1:8b-10). Gospel — Atop a high mountain, Jesus was transfigured be-fore Peter, James, and John. (Matthew 17:1-9).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday:Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time begins; Girl Scouting Sunday Friday: St. Patrick; Abstinence Saturday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Altar Bread for the month of March is in Memory of

FRIEDA HEIMBUCH Requested by

LaSala Family

Altar Wine for the month of March is in Memory of BENITA LAPUS

requested by The Sniffen Family

Friday, March 17, 2017

Friday, March 24, 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017

Friday, April 7, 2017

Good Friday, April 14, 2017

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SAVE THE DATE! The parish will celebrate the Feast of

St. Joseph with Evening Prayer, family-focused activities, and light refreshments on Sunday, March 19th, beginning at 4pm in the Church. Watch for more information in the

coming weeks!

LENTEN REGUATIONS

1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resur-rection. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence.

On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted, and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity.

Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast.

On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence.

2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially”, or as a whole, is a serious obligation.

3. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance.

4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, March 5, 2017 to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, June 11, 2017.

*Canon 920, §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.

7:00 The Parish Council

8:00 Comunidad Hispana

7:00 Faith Formation

8:00 Comunidad Hispana

7:00 The Discipleship

Team 8:00

7:00 The Liturgy Team

8:00 Comunidad Hispana

7:30 Lectors

5:00pm Comunidad Hispana

Meatless Soup Dinner at 7:30pm, in Caf.

Meatless Soup Dinner at 7:30pm, in Caf.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ

Reflections will be hosted by different parish ministries. All are invited and welcome to attend every week.

Reflexiones serán organizadas por los diferentes ministerios de la parroquia. Todos están invitados y

bienvenidos a asistir todas las semanas.

We would like to welcome into our Parish Community:

Julia Marie Quinn, Jailyn Michelle Sanchez, Julian Carlo Rivera, Tyler Rosario, Victoria May Butler,

& Elias Jose Ramos

who were recently baptized. Please keep them and their family in your prayers during this

joyous time as they begin a new life in Christ.

Offerings for March 5, 2017...$ 8,142.50 Food—$ 370.00 Peter’s Penance—$ 3.00 Maintenance—$ 283.00 Tuition Angel—$ 100.00

Archdiocesan Retirement —$ 1,539.00 As always, we are most grateful for all of your help.

We can give generously to those in need because you give to us. God Bless You!

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Subvención descanso eterno a ellos, oh Señor, y deja que la

luz perpetua brille sobre ellos. Que las almas de los

fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios,

descansen en paz. Amén.

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:

If you, or someone in your family, would benefit from the prayers of the parishioners 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 one month. If you still need prayers, please call the rectory 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 man-

tendrán en tanto la anunciada y la lista de anuncios para un (1) 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 solici-tar la visita de un sacerdote.

Mildred Isolde March 13, 1997 William J. Donovan March 15, 1998 Charles F. Earney March 17, 1998 Gerald A. Cassetta March 15, 2000 Patricia Dittrich March 17, 2000 Dorothy J. Verost March 14, 2002 Virginia Clancey March 11, 2004 Joseph Minella March 17, 2005 Patricia A. DiNicola March 11, 2007 Helen O’Leary March 17, 2007 Elizabeth M. McDermott March 17, 2008 Albert J. Mirault March 12, 2010 Kathryn M. Baurenfeind March 15, 2010 Lou Hammer March 11, 2011 Nino Indri March 12, 2011 Anita A. Kaufhoed March 13, 2012 Eileen B. Hodges March 11, 2014 Donald J. Ryan March 12, 2014 Michael J. Barry March 11, 2015 Joseph Romeo, Sr March 16, 2015 Catherine E. Anderson March 17, 2015 Mamerto Ambrocio March 12, 2016 Jule C. Padilla March 15, 2016

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.

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

Chris Allen Margo 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

Marian Arbuckle Lily Beltran

Kathleen Bueschen Brett Cullen

Robert DeSimeo Mary Early

Paul Holmes Andrew Lauto

Dorothy Lydecker Janet Montalbano

Gene O’Connor Geri Poznanski

Leonard Poznanski Brianna Riccio Gianna Riccio

Michael Tulipano John. J. Walsh

John Paul Zimmerman Joseph Yacomo

Please also remember in your prayers, those affected by cancers, as well as the victims of war torn areas and terrorism,

of genocide, human trafficking, and of natural disasters.

ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays, 9am-7 pm.

For more info please call Kathy Herron 201 488-2574

MASS CARDS & MONTHLY MEMORIALS If you are interested in honoring a family member or friend, in their memory or in thanksgiving, there are several options available. Unannounced Mass: $5, Announced Mass: $10, Monthly Memorial of Altar Bread, Altar Wine, Sanctuary Lamp, or Missalette: $50 for a full month, $25 for half month. Please visit the rectory M-F, 9-7 or Saturday 9-4.

DO YOU GRIEVE THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE? St Leo’s Parish will begin their spring Bereavement Support Group on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, at St. Leo’s Downstairs Meeting Room located at the Rectory at 324 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ. It will commence at 7:00 p.m. and conclude around 8:30 p.m. It will consist of approximately six, weekly sessions. Many people have benefited from the kind of mutual support a Bereavement Group can offer. Nothing can ever replace a loved one, but together, in an atmosphere of love and understanding, we hope to provide some help in dealing with grief that death brings. The ministry is open to all. Please advise any members of your family and friends that we welcome them with compassionate arms. If you are interested in registering or would like more information, please call Judy Regan at 201-703-9367.

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DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Our Lord said to St. Faustina: “ Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death” If you would like to take part in this prayer we meet every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the Adoration

Chapel come and join us. If you would like more information please call Kathy Herron 201 488-2574

The St. Padre Pio Prayer Group meets Wednesday, March 15, at 1:15 pm in St. Anastasia Church, 1095 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck.

SPRING CRAFT SHOW/SALE: On Sunday, March 26th , Saint Joseph Regional H. S., Montvale, NJ will be hosting its annual Spring Craft Show/Sale from 10 am until 4:00 p.m., showcasing the talents of 100 crafts people and fine artists including many new crafters. Admission is $2.00. Children and senior citizens (65+) are free. NO STROLLERS PERMITTED. Facebook Saint Joseph Regional HS Craft Shows

Knights host Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner Party Saturday, March 25, 2017

The Chief Justice White Council is hosting a Dinner in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, at the Knights Hall at 829 Windsor Road, Teaneck, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, featuring Columnist

and entertainer, Bill Ervolino. Dinner includes Corned Beef and Cabbage, Pota-toes, Carrots, Irish soda bread, Coffee and Dessert, as well as beer, wine and soda. Mixed drinks are available for purchase. Dinner Buffet begins at 6:30PM; entertainment begins at 8:00PM. Tickets are $27.00 per person. Come join us with your family and friends. Proceeds will be donated to Friendship House to assist them in their work, helping people with disabilities.

For tickets call: Joe Kelly – 201-739-2355

Diaper Drive for Birthright of Bergen County The Knights of Columbus wish to thank the Parishioners of Saint Joseph for their sup-port for the Diaper drive this past Janu-ary. We were able to collect over 2,000 dis-posable diapers, as well as towellettes and even baby clothes. These items were do-nated to Birthright of Bergen County. The Knights received a letter from Birthright,

thanking us for the donation, which will help the group con-tinue its mission to support pregnant women "...and the right of every child to be born." While the Knights did the collection, it was through the gener-osity of the parishioners and the Faith Formation program that we were able to help these women and their children.

NEW HOPE, INC. - “New Hope - Helping Hands” - SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 6:30 - 10:30pm. Seasons, 664 Pascack Road, Washington Twp. 07676, $85 per person. Cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, silent auction, Tricky Tray, raffle, huge 50/50 and dancing. Your generos-ity enables us to reach out to first-time single mothers and their babies so please celebrate with us! Reservations: Kathy: (201) 573-8697 or kturlick@gmail.com

ST. JOSEPH'S HOLY NAME SOCIETY Our meeting of the month is this Sunday, March 12th, after the 8:00 Mass in the Cafeteria. We welcome all new mem-bers. If and man or women would like to join the Holy Name Society, please come down and enjoy a free continental breakfast and see what we are all about. If you cannot make this meeting and would like to join, please forward your name and address and mail it to the Rectory, and mark it c/o Holy Name Society. REMINDERS….. • Rosaries to be sent to Veterans in VA Hospitals through-

out the USA and Germany, Large Bottle, Church Foyer. • ST. VINCENT DePaul SOCIETY Envelope, for the

needy of St. Joseph Parish. • Coming up in April 5th, SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR'S

DINNER, Guest Speaker, our Pastor, Father Timothy. The Department of Fine, Performing, and Practical Arts at MHC Academy Proudly Presents its Spring Musical...

Once on This Island Friday, March 24th at 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 25th at 1:30 and 7:00 pm Adults $15/Students $12

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A Girl Scout's Prayer

Lord, help us to be good Girl Scouts Ones whom the world can trust, Help us respect our neighbor's rights And never be unjust. Help us as Americans To be worthy of the flag we bear. Then help us as real Girl Scouts To be proud of the uniform we wear.

Help us to be clean, Dear Lord, In thought, word, and deed And help us to follow the law That is in the Girl Scout creed. Teach us to love our fellow man And then to serve him, too Help our actions to count, Dear Lord, In everything we do.

Give us strength to carry on And do our part each day, Make a place in this world for us And help us fill it, I pray. Make us what we ought to be And in Thy footsteps fall, Help us to live for others O great Scout Leader of us all.

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