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May 19, 2019 MISSIONARIES OF MERCY Paul’s back! After last week’s “violent abuse,” opponents organized a lynch mob that beat Paul nearly to death. But call Paul the “energizing evangelist,” transforming deadly cruelty into life-giving zeal. Paul’s past courage should inspire our commitment; Revelation’s future “new heaven, new earth” should inspire our optimism. But Revelation’s present assurance, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race,” should challenge us to become “missionaries of mercy.” Because Pope Francis declared that the Church’s credibility is completely dependent on our showing unconditional mercy. Mercy, said Francis, makes the Church, the world, and everyone young again, reawakened to life’s noblest virtues. Fittingly, in today’s Gospel Jesus reinforces that theme: “This is how all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Paul and Barnabas reported how God had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles (Acts 14:21-27). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — God’s dwelling is with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel — This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29 Monday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Bernardine of Siena Tuesday: St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions Wednesday: St. Rita of Cascia Saturday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi Page 5 MISIONEROS DE MISERICORDIA ¡Regresó Pablo! Después del “violento abuso” de la semana pasada, los oponentes organizaron una muchedumbre de linchamiento que golpeó casi hasta la muerte a Pablo. Sin embargo, llama Pablo el “evangelista energizante”, transformando la crueldad mortal en un fervor vivificante. El valor pasado de Pablo debe inspirarnos a nuestro compromiso; el Apocalipsis futuro “nuevo cielo, nueva tierra” debe inspirar nuestro optimismo. Pero el Apocalipsis presente nos asegura, “Esta es la morada de Dios entre los hombres”, debe desafiarnos a hacernos “misioneros de misericordia”. Ya que el Papa Francisco declaró que la credibilidad de la Iglesia está completamente dependiendo de nuestra muestra incondicional de misericordia. La misericordia, como dice Francisco, hace la Iglesia, el mundo y a cada uno joven otra vez, despertando a las virtudes más nobles de la vida. De manera apropiada, en el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús refuerza ese tema: “Así sabrán todos que ustedes son mis discípulos, si se aman unos a los otros”. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Pablo y Bernabé continúan sus viajes para fortalecer el espíritu de los discípulos (Hechos 14:21-27). Salmo — Bendeciré al Señor eternamente. Aleluya (Salmo 145 [144]). Segunda lectura — Juan tiene una visión de Dios morando con la raza humana (Apocalipsis 21:1-5a). Evangelio — Al igual que Jesús nos ama, así también nosotros debemos amarnos mutuamente (Juan 13:31-33a, 34-35). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Hch 14:5-18; Sal 115 (114):1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Jueves: Hch 15:7-21; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Domingo: Hch 15:1-2, 22-29; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Ap 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29 Lunes: LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Pascua Lunes: San Bernardino de Siena Martes: San Cristóbal Magallanes y compañeros Miércoles: Santa Rita de Casia Sábado: San Beda el Venerable; San Gregorio VII; Santa María Magdalena de Pazzi

Page 6 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Frequent fliers today have many ways to accrue air miles, so one doesn’t always have to endure long hours in cramped seats to earn free hours in cramped seats. In St. Paul’s day, there were no such perks, nor would there have been any legal system for him to protest the shipwrecks he endured. He had other rewards in mind. The churches that he established in the catalogue of cities from today’s first reading must have been very different from one another. Language, culture, customs, religious history, obstacles to community, social challenges, the places where they met, their clothing, their bread and wine, all distinct, particular to the area. There were social customs as well: in a Christian household, the only place where a slave would be able to stand legally as an equal with the master would be at the table of the Lord, because at that table a new world of reconciliation was imaged. While Paul revered local customs, he was relentless about challenging the ways that people lived their Christian lives and how their worship reflected them. It is much the same today, as a global Catholic Church seeks to respect local customs and culture, allowing for differences in many things, yet always giving expression to the underlying presence of Christ, who binds us all together into his body. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El primer día de mayo es reconocido como el día mundial del trabajo y conmemora seis mártires de Chicago, quienes fueron fusilados en 1886 cuando la policía trató de impedir una pelea campal durante una huelga de obreros. Curiosamente esta fecha no es reconocida por los Estados Unidos pero sí por muchos países latinoamericanos. En 1954, el Papa Pío XII apoyó los derechos del obrero incluyendo a san José Obrero en el calendario cristiano. Esta fiesta celebra y recuerda la doctrina social de la Iglesia católica, una doctrina que insiste que: “El mensaje cristiano no aparta a las personas de la edificación del mundo, ni les lleva a despreocuparse del bien de sus semejantes, sino que les impone esta colaboración como un deber”(Gaudium et Spes 34). Es justo conmemorar a san José como obrero en el día mundial del trabajado, porque este santo varón nos recuerda que al trabajar uno colabora con Dios en la creación continua del mundo y de la humanidad. El trabajo no sólo es derecho humano es una responsabilidad que se debe tomar con amor al prójimo. ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Chapel is open The Blessed Sacrament is Exposed Daily Monday to Saturday 9am-7pm EL CIRCULO DE ORACION “JESUS ESTA VIVO” SE REUNE TODOS LOS LUNES ALAS 7:00 PM. VEN ALABAR Y A BENDECIR AL SEÑOR.JESUS. All are welcome to Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place Closter for the Third Saturday Mass on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 12:00PM. Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery not only for those directly affected with the abuse of alcohol and/or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. A support group, Meeting of Hope will follow the mass. For information please call 201-768-7565. May 19, 2019 Let me, my Jesus, share in your suffering . At least one of your thorns. St. Rita of Cascia

Page 7 May 19, 2019 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. Alfred J. Thomas Luis M. Godinez Lilly Scalzo Viola L. Viola Ann R. Opthaf George Domonyea Gregory Guarinello Katherine Burns Israel Curbelo Andrew A. Cavagnaso Joseph Lynch Guseppe Mamorize Concetta Clauirelle Dorothy B. Brewer Thomas Wachtel Gail J. Balsamo Teresa Racich Carmela Grecio Clara M. Roman Marion Glowaski 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. May 20, 2000 May 21, 2000 May 23, 2000 May 25, 2002 May 25, 2003 May 26, 2006 May 26, 2006 May 22, 2008 May 21,2010 May 25, 2010 May 26, 2010 May 22, 2011 May 24, 2011 May 24,2011 May 24, 2015 May 22, 2016 May 21, 2016 May 24, 2017 May 30, 2017 May 22, 2018 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: Madeline Banks Brian Groff Pat Gallagher John Hughes Allen Lim Andrew Lauto Lili Mani Margo Sprague Raleigh Senatore Fran Vicente Diane Zimmerman John Paul Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman McKenna Rita Murray 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. 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 Brian Mitchell Edward Quinn Sunday Total: 7062.00 Food Pantry: 30.00 Easter Flowers: 150.00 Maintenance: 473.00 Tuition Angel: 100.00 Thank You so much for your contributions! God Bless you continuously. J.T. Rinke John Rode Yury Rodriguez Michael Sloginski, Jr Jake Smith Matt Smith Max Smith Reynaldo A. Targuino Jeff Vanak Gavin White

PASTOR’S DESK—ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR Today’s first and second readings seem to contradict each other. In the Acts of the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas remind the other disciples that they would “undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22). But in the second reading from Revelation, John says there will be“ no more . . . mourning, wailing or pain” (Revelation 21:4). These two sides of the Kingdom show how real our faith is. Life is frequently contradictory. A woman in labor moves from pain to joy in seconds after her child is born. She doesn’t forget the pain, but knows it is necessary for the joy of new birth. Only the artist knows how much effort and pain went into the creation of a painting, sculpture, or symphony. Married couples know that their love is measured as much by the sacrifices they make as by the joy they receive. This also explains how difficult it is for the wealthy to get into the kingdom of God. If everything comes easily to you, if you never have to work for anything, you may not be capable of the sacrifices that true love entails. Some may have had life so easy, they don’t know how to make the effort it takes to love God or people. And some who worked hard to acquire wealth don’t understand the deeper joy that comes from sharing with others. That’s why Jesus in the Gospel talks of his coming death on the cross as the way that God will glorify him. Even God does not do things the easy way. Jesus didn’t send a stunt man to take his place on the cross. The comfortable jobs went to the angels who announced the birth of the Savior (Luke 1:26–32), or told the women at the tomb that he was risen (Luke 24:4–7). It was God who was born in poverty, in a time of high infant mortality (even higher when Herod tried to kill the Child). It was God who suffered, from the Agony in the Garden through the Crucifixion. So when Jesus tells us to love one another as he has loved us, he knows what it cost. And he also knew that his death on the cross would be the beginning of a way of love that will eventually lead to “no more death or mourning, wailing or pain.” We’re not there yet, but we know we are not alone in our suffering for “God himself will always be with them” (Revelation 21:3). Las primeras y segundas lecturas de hoy parecen contradecirse entre sí. En los Hechos de los Apóstoles, Pablo y Bernabé les recuerdan a los otros discípulos que ellos “sufrirán muchas dificultades para entrar en el reino de Dios” (Hechos 14:22). Pero en la segunda lectura de Apocalipsis, Juan dice que no habrá más. . . luto, lamento o dolor ”(Apocalipsis 21: 4). Estos dos lados del Reino muestran cuán real es nuestra fe. La vida es frecuentemente contradictoria. Una mujer en trabajo de parto pasa del dolor a la alegría en segundos después de que nace su hijo. Ella no olvida el dolor, pero sabe que es necesario para la alegría del nuevo nacimiento. Solo el artista sabe cuánto esfuerzo y dolor invirtió en la creación de una pintura, escultura o sinfonía. Las parejas casadas saben que su amor se mide tanto por los sacrificios que hacen como por la alegría que reciben. Esto también explica lo difícil que es para los ricos entrar en el reino de Dios. Si todo te resulta fácil, si nunca tienes que trabajar para nada, puede que no seas capaz de los sacrificios que conlleva el verdadero amor. Algunos pueden haber tenido la vida tan fácil, que no saben cómo hacer el esfuerzo necesario para amar a Dios o a las personas. Y algunos de los que trabajaron arduamente para adquirir riqueza no comprenden la alegría más profunda que se obtiene al compartir con otros. Es por eso que Jesús en el Evangelio habla de su muerte venidera en la cruz como la manera en que Dios lo glorificará. Incluso Dios no hace las cosas de la manera fácil. Jesús no envió a un truco para que tomara su lugar en la cruz. Los cómodos trabajos fueron para los ángeles que anunciaron el nacimiento del Salvador (Lucas 1: 26–32), o les dijeron a las mujeres en la tumba que él había resucitado (Lucas 24: 4 –7).Fue Dios quien nació en la pobreza, en un momento de alta mortalidad infantil (incluso más alto cuando Herodes intentó matar al Niño). Fue Dios quien sufrió, desde la agonía en el jardín hasta la crucifixión. Entonces, cuando Jesús nos dice que nos amemos unos a otros como él nos ha amado, él sabe cuánto costará. Y también sabía que su muerte en la cruz sería el comienzo de un camino de amor que eventualmente conducirá a "no más muerte o luto, llanto o dolor". Aún no estamos allí, pero sabemos que no estamos solos en nuestro sufrimiento por "Dios mismo siempre estará con ellos" (Apocalipsis 21: 3).

The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse and other misconduct. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling Karen Clark, the Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 973-497-4254. Victims in need of assistance should call the Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (201) 407-3256. They are also encouraged to call the Attorney General of NJ Clergy Abuse Hotline at 855-363-6548. 2019 SJA Latin Night Out- THANK YOU! The SJA Graduating Class of 2019 would like to thank everyone who supported this event and purchased a ticket, making a donation, cooked or donated food, drinks, paper products, decorations. Thank you to all the committee members and volunteers who worked tirelessly to organize this event, sell tickets and solicit donations. A big thank you to Carmen Capellan, Margaret Lavin, and Wanda Uceta for your generous donations. A special thank you to all local businesses who donated gift cards, and prizes to the Tricky Tray. Finally, a great BIG thank you to DJ Nelson Esteves, Juan Capellan, and Carlos Buelvas for the music! We are very grateful to allthank you for supporting our graduation activities! ! Equal Exchange Coffee This weekend, we are selling Equal Exchange coffee and tea in the cafeteria after each Mass. Your purchases help to support small farmers in Central America, Africa, and Asia, who are guaranteed a fair price to help them support their families. Please join Public Discipleship at St. Joseph’s by buying your coffee and tea here. Coffee lovers have affirmed hundreds of times that this is good coffee. And – great chocolate is also available. The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites all parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age, by any means & at any time to attend Emmaus Ministry: A One Day Retreat for Grieving Parents on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ. This full-day retreat affords bereaved parents the opportunity to join together in a caring, spiritual setting for prayer, witnesses, discussion, fellowship and Mass. Please register ASAP at https://www.emfgp.org/registration/ as space is limited. For information, please contact Lauren Egan at 973497-4327 or Lauren.Egan@rcan.org Hospital Visits We want to remind you that if you or a member of your family is in the hospital and would like a visit, please call the rectory. Due to privacy laws the hospital cannot contact the parish directly. We want to visit all who are sick and this is the only way we can find out who is hospitalized.

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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 Rev. Timothy Graff