ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 115 EAST FORT LEE ROAD

BOGOTA, NJ 07603

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

Very Rev. Larry Evans II, V.F. Administrator

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: 8am Adoration Chapel: Mon—Sat 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

Twenty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time September 1, 2019

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

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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 4:45pm. Todos los sábados por la noche, de 4:00pm a 4:45pm.

Sacrament of Baptism

El Sacramento de Bautismo Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements at least one month prior for baptisms which are held on 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 al menos

1 mes antes del bautismo

Sacrament of Matrimony El Sacramento de Matrimonio

Arrangements should be made with a member of the clergy at least 1 year in advance.

Llame a la rectoria para ponerlo en contacto con un sacerdote para hacer los preparativos al menos 1 año

por adelantado

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 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 Fernando (x224)

CONTACT INFORMATION Administrator Very Rev. Larry Evans II……...frlarry@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 Mrs. Jennifer Zwernemann.faithformation@stjosephbogota.org @stjosephbogota.org Protecting God’s Children Mrs. Diane Maglione………dmaglione@stjosephbogota.org Director of Music Mr. Michael Chladil…….......mchladil@stjosephbogota.org Business Administrator of Finance Mrs. Wanda Uceta………….....wuceta@stjosephbogota.org Administrative Assistant, Rectory....mychurch@stjosephbogota.org Sr. Elaine Sullivan, FSP……….esullivan@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

September 1, 2019 Page 3 PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 1

Monday 2 LABOR DAY

2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

Tuesday 3 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only Wednesday 4

7:00 am Caf: Parent Meet & Greet 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only 6:30 pm Caf: Girls Scouts -Troop 96683 6:30 pm Gym: School Basketball 7:00 pm RCR: Baptism Prep meeting

Thursday 5 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only Friday 6 2:30 pm Gym: School Use Only

5:00 pm Caf/Gym: SJA Family Social 7:00 pm RCIA Meeting

Saturday 7 4:00 pm Ch: Reconciliation Sunday 8

GRANDPARENTS DAY

9:00 am Caf: Holy Name Society Meeting 12:00 pm CH: Baptisms as 12pm Mass (2) 1:30 pm Ch: Spanish Baptism at 1:30 pm 2:00 pm Caf: Spanish Matrimony Meeting

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday August 31 5:00pm Daniella Almonte

(Living) Req Her Mother

Sunday September 1 8:00am Vito Bruno Req Genovese Family

10:00am John Fogarty Req Charles Fogarty

12:00pm Bill Caldwell Req The Family

Monday September 2 8:00am Fr. Gregory

Battafarano Req Robert Farrell

Tuesday September 3

8:00am Gail Sutter Req Charles Sutter

Wednesday September 4 8:00am Serafina Amato Req Cecilia & Luigi

Amato Thursday September 5 8:00am Sean O’Neill Req Tommy & Mary

Kearney & Family Friday September 6 8:00am Jessica Janicek

(Living) Req _____________

Saturday September 7 8:00am Ada Ballavin Req Her Daughters

5:00pm Mary C. Cappadona

Req Cathy & Alex

Sunday September 8 8:00am Living & Deceased

Members of HNS Req ____________

10:00am Sabina Ramirez Req Melendrez Family

12:00pm Jose Alba Req Lorenzo Lavalle

In that little Host is the solution to

all the problems of the world.

–St. John Paul II

September 1, 2019 Page 5HUMILITY

Humility is a virtue we don’t see much in our times. It seems that bragging, swaggering, and arrogance dominate our fashion for everything and our Internet conversations. Who hasn’t been irritated by the “trolls” who try (usually with bad grammar and poor spelling) to start an online fight with those whose opinions do not align with theirs? Our stores, catalogs, and online shopping sites are full of useless items geared in use and price to the very rich, as ordinary, useful things seem to fade off the sales scene. As the rich get richer, the poor get poorer and the middle class is fading away. What is the antidote to this? Humility is a good place to start. Devotion to God is worth more than riches. “The father of orphans and the defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling. God gives a home to the forsaken; [God] leads forth prisoners to prosperity.”

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Conduct your affairs with humility (Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29). Psalm — God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor (Psalm 68). Second Reading — You have approached the city of the living God (Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a). Gospel — Those who humble themselves will be exalted (Luke 14:1, 7-14).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Monday: Labor Day Tuesday: St. Gregory the Great Friday: First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

LA HUMILDAD La humildad es una virtud que no vemos mucho en estos días. Parece que la vanidad, la prepotencia y la arrogancia dominan nuestras costumbres de todo y en nuestras conversaciones en Internet. ¿Quién no se ha molestado por los trolls de quienes intentan (por lo general con una mala gramática y falta de orto-grafía) empezar una pelea con aquellas personas que no coinciden con sus opiniones? Nuestras tiendas, catálogos y tiendas virtuales en línea están llenas de cosas inútiles destinados al uso y por el precio a los ricos, en tanto las cosas ordinarias parecen desapare-cer de esos lugares de venta. A medida que los ricos se hacen más ricos, los pobres se van haciendo más pobres y la clase media va desapareciendo. ¿Cuál es el antídoto para esto? La humildad es un buen lugar para empezar. La devoción a Dios vale mucho más que todas las riquezas. “Padre de huérfanos, protec-tor de viudas, Dios vive en su santa morada, Dios prepara casa a los desvalidos, libera a los cautivos y los enriquece.”

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Maneja tus asuntos con humildad (Sirácide 3:17-18, 20, 28-29). Salmo — Dios da libertad y riqueza a los cautivos (Salmo 68 [67]). Segunda lectura — Te has acercado a Jesús, el media-dor de una nueva alianza (Hebreos 12:18-19, 22-24a). Evangelio — Los que se humillan serán ensalzados (Lucas 14:1, 7-14).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Tes 4:13-18; Sal 96 (95):1, 3-5, 11-13; Lc 4:16-30 Martes: 1 Tes 5:1-6, 9-11; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Lc 4:31-37 Miércoles: Col 1:1-8; Sal 52 (51):10-11; Lc 4:38-44 Jueves: Col 1:9-14; Sal 98 (97):2-6; Lc 5:1-11 Viernes: Col 1:15-20; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 5:33-39 Sábado: Col 1:21-23; Sal 54 (53):3-4, 6, 8; Lc 6:1-5 Domingo: Sab 9:13-18b; Sal 90 (89):3-6, 12-17; Flm 9-10, 12-17; Lc 14:25-33

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Jornada Mundial de Oración por el Cuidado de la Creación Lunes: Día del Trabajo Martes: San Gregorio Magno Viernes: Primer viernes Sábado: Santa María Virgen; Primer sábado

Page 6_____________________________ September 1, 2019 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The readings today center on mindfulness, aware-ness of where we stand in God’s plan. The mountain of Sinai carries a message of the majesty and distance of God, while Jesus’ presence as host of the banquet speaks of intimacy and mystery. September’s shadow calls us all to mindfulness as we prepare to return to life outside of summer. The Christian life holds these two places of knowledge of God in careful balance. Even in the accounts of the Passion we see the table of the upper room in balance with the Mount of Ol-ives. Altar means “high place,” yet it is also a table. The former liturgy of the Latin Rite began with the priest bowing at the foot of the altar’s three steps, chanting Introibo ad altare Dei, or “I will go to the altar of God,” followed by the altar servers’ response, “The God who gives joy to my youth.” Many parish-ioners can recall and recite this scene by heart. As with so many things in liturgy, there are layers of meaning in our worship. The altar table evokes memories of the high places once reserved for en-counter with the holy, and the intimacy of the table where hospitality draws us to share food and drink.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Por esta época recordamos la natividad de María, madre de Jesús. María es muy popular entre muchos pueblos y en especial en los pueblos latinos. Al prin-cipio del mes de septiembre dos naciones toman la fiesta de su nacimiento para recordarla bajo el titulo de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre en Cuba y de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto en Venezuela. La Virgen del Cobre fue descubierta en el siglo XVI por dos indígenas y un niño africano llamados los tres Juanes, cuando estos fueron al mar en busca de sal. Después de una fuerte tempestad ellos encon-traron flotando sobre las olas una pequeña imagen de María con el Niño Dios en brazos. La imagen flotaba sobre una tabla que decía yo soy la Virgen de la Ca-ridad. Milagrosamente la imagen estaba seca. También en el siglo XVI la Virgen se le apareció al cacique de los indígenas Coromoto en Venezuela. Estos se resistían a la evangelización y ella se apare-ció sobre las aguas invitándolos al bautizo cristiano. Estas dos manifestaciones marianas llevan a Jesús en brazos recordándonos que María nada puede sin Cristo.

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Gospel praises humility and how it prepares us for Heaven. The Book of Sirach suggests a practical reason for acting with humility: humble people are more likeable than the arrogant. Jesus teaches us never to assume we are better than others. “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,” he says, “but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” His words inspire us to change our behavior and expand our hearts and minds to care about people or things we might have dismissed before. Knowing that God wants to give us Heaven makes common difficulties lose much of their power. In humility, we can let someone else have the last cookie. In humility, we can rejoice in a coworker’s promotion. In humility, we can help clean a mess we did not create.

Page 7 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:

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

Ean Rinke 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

Dorothy Anderson Richard Conroy Dorothy Conroy

Dalia Elias Richard Gildeleon

Brian Groff Pat Gallagher JoAnne Heim John Hughes

Louise Kreutzer Allen Lim

Andrew Lauto Lili Mani

McKenna Rita Murray Margo Sprague

Raleigh Senatore Howard Vanweiss

Fran Vicente Nicola Vierno

Piersyn Wheeler Diane Zimmerman

John Paul Zimmerman Nick Zampetti

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 two months. If you still

need prayers, please call the rectory for another month of prayers. Necesitas una oración por su familia o amigos? Visita la oficina de la

rectoría o llame al (En Inglés) 201-342-6300. Los nombres se mantendrán en tanto la anunciada y la lista de anuncios para dos (2)

meses. 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.

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.

September 1, 2019

Patricia Reynolds September 3, 2000 Angela Boggio September 9, 2000 Edward Majewski, Sr. September 6, 2001 Catherine C. Dunne September 9, 2001 Bernard J. Olsen September 7, 2002 John Silane September 5, 2003 Alberta Albanese September 7, 2003 Elizabeth Loveman September 8, 2003 Jane Ann Whitchurch September 5, 2004 Stella Esposito September 8, 2004 Janice E. Arnold September 3, 2005 Nicholas G. Barone September 6, 2005 Victoria Cummings September 8, 2008 Marion A. Mazziotti September 3, 2010 Doris Schmitt September 3, 2011 Joseph A. Noto September 7, 2011 Margarita Giles September 2012 Alphonsus McAdams September 5, 2017 Mary A. Brady September 2, 2018 Maria Rasiej September 3, 2018

Altar Bread for month of

September 2019 In memory of

Sandy Goettlicher Requested by

Harold Goettlicher

Altar Wine for month of

September 2019 In memory of

Patrick & Andrew Hennessy

Requested by Hennessy Family

Weekly Collections Sunday Total: $5,279.00

Food Pantry: $30.00

Thank You so much for your contributions! God bless you continuously.

May the Lord repose in His Heavenly Kingdom: Charles Cook

Saint Joseph’s HNS meets every 2nd Sunday of the month at 8:00 Mass and invites all church members to attend meetings immediately following Mass in the school cafeteria. Refreshments will be served!

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