EUCH. REVIVAL – starts MAY 7
Don’t miss the amazing Jesus and the Eucharist study which is being offered on Tuesday mornings or Tuesday evenings beginning May 7. It is a dynamic, 7-session study which is part of the National Eucharistic Revival. Our parishioners who participated earlier this year gave it rave reviews! There is no cost or preparation required. For more information, please email Pat at [email protected].
CRAFT EVENT – MAY 7
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING – MAY 6
What is Catholic Social Teaching? What is its role in modern society? How does it apply to our lives outside of church – in our business, government, civic, policy-making arenas and more? You are invited to attend this informative presentation on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 PM here at St. Joseph’s in Mary’s Chapel (lower church) by parishioner Fred Fakharzadeh. Fred is President of the US branch of CAPP, a lay-led international organization based at the Vatican and founded by Saint John Paul II to get the word out about Catholic Social Teaching. Take the opportunity to learn about this great gift that remains all too unknown.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Harrison House in Paramus is a safe and secure home for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our parish will begin donating meals once again to Harrison House beginning in March, on the first Monday of each month. If you like to cook and would be willing to donate a meal, please reach out to Jane Kiernan at [email protected] to be put on the schedule. Not a cook? We will gratefully accept monetary donations or supermarket gift cards to help offset costs.
Volunteers are needed to help serve lunch at Eva’s Village, located at 393 Main Street, in Paterson, NJ on Tuesday, May 21 and June 25. Approximate time commitment is 11am – 1:30pm. For more information, or if you are able to help, please call Tom Kelly at 201-657-4352.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with funeral masses. Tom Moran will train you. If you are interested please call Tom at 201-220-9278 or email him at [email protected]. Please note our funeral masses are Monday to
Saturday at 10am or 11am.
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
Please visit our page dedicated to resources to help us meet Jesus in the Eucharist: EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL PAGE
ADULT SEEKING TO BE CONFIRMED OR BECOME CATHOLIC?
CATHOLIC EXPO – starting MAY 29
“The Restoration of the Catholic Church”
May 29- June 1, 2024
There will be daily Mass and Confession, Rosary and other prayers, Adoration with Speakers, vendors and spiritual music in a 4-day event on Felician University’s Lodi Campus
For more details, visit: www.johnleaps.com
“ITALIAN NIGHT” – MAY 11
Ascension Church of New Milford will hold an “Italian Night” on Sat. May 11th, 2024 from 7- 10 PM at the YMCA (previously Ascension School). The price of $25 per person includes a buffet dinner, soda, dessert, coffee & tea. BYOB. Music & Dancing by DJ “Abe”.
For tickets & info, call Pauline (201) 261-5132 or Mary (201) 836-3831.
Tickets also available on www.churchoftheascension.com via “we share”.
WED. DAYTIME ADORATION – JUNE 5
SJ YOUTH
The Saint Joseph Youth Ministry meets every Tuesday evening from 7:30pm-9pm in the Youth Center (Curry House). Please enter through the Grotto. For more information regarding St. Joseph Youth Ministry, contact Ellen at [email protected].
SJ FAITH GROUP – TUESDAYS
Our Faith Sharing Group meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the Jackson Room (lower church). We pray the Breviary, read and discuss the formational materials, and share our faith. All are welcome to join us. If you want to grow in your faith and improve your prayer life, please join our faith sharing group which meets every Tuesday from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM, led by our own Father John.
SJ SHAWL MINISTRY – MAY 8
The Shawl Ministry will meet from 11am to 1pm in the Parish Life Center on Grove St. We welcome new members who can crochet and knit to our meetings. Just bring your current project with you, and enjoy our prayerful and happy group. We present shawls to those who are experiencing celebrations as well as challenging occasions. Please note that we will take a hiatus for the summer.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP – APR. 19
When grieving the loss of a loved one, individuals may feel overwhelmed and lonely. Adapting to life after the death of a loved one often takes more time than we expect. Saint Joseph Parish offers a Bereavement Support Group led by parishioner John Fuhrman for our brothers and sisters who have lost a loved one through death. (Anyone interested, including parishioners from other churches, is welcome.) The purpose of the group is to provide opportunities for mutual healing in a confidential, educational, and spiritual environment. The group will meet for 8 weeks on Fridays (7pm-9pm) from April 19 – June 7 in the Retreat House (115 Grand St, Oradell, NJ, behind the Church).If you would like to participate, or if you need more information, please contact Gerry at 201-261-0148.
SJ COFFEE HOUR
Join us for SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR after Mass on Sunday (5/3 and 6/2) in the Parish Retreat House (between the church and upper school). ALL ARE WELCOME.
If any ministry would like to host a Sunday Coffee Hour, please reach out to Teresa at [email protected].
(Note: TUESDAY COFFEE HOUR will take place after the 8:30am Mass on 5/28. )
POLAND PILGRIMAGE – SEPT. 2024
In The Footsteps of St. John Paul II with Fr. John Z. Radwan
12 Days : September 3-14, 2024: Warsaw – Niepokalanow – Lichen – Wroclaw – Czestochowa – Kalwaria – Wadowice – Krakow
$3550 price includes: flights, all transfers in private bus, English speaking guide, meals (9 breakfasts & dinners) accommodations in Pilgrimage Houses, entrance fees to attractions, daily masses. (Single supplement $490)
For more information, please contact Fr. John at 973-978-2121, or Classic Travel at 973-473-3845
CATHOLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School Spring 2024 Open Houses:
Saint Peter’s Prep – May 5 – 1:00-3:00 pm
Bergen Catholic – May 7 – 6:30 pm
High school performances:
St. Joseph Regional High School of Montvale presents “A CHORUS LINE”. Performances will take place at the Inserra Theater, on the campus of St. Joseph HS, on May 10 (7pm), May 11 (3pm & 7pm), and May 12 (2pm). Special Senior Citizen Preview Performance on Wednesday, May 8 at 3pm for $10. Discounted tickets are available for all shows for groups of 10 or more by contacting [email protected]. Regular tickets are $17 (rear auditorium) and $23. Tickets are on sale now purchased through https://sjr.booktix.net/ or one half hour before each show, or in the SJRHS lobby during school hours. For more information, call 201-391-7422 or email [email protected]
Junior Leadership Academy:
The Bergen Catholic Junior Crusaders Leadership Academy is a 4-day program dedicated to rising 5th & 6th graders to educate them on effective leadership skills. Registration can be found on the Bergen Catholic website. For questions, please the admissions office at [email protected].
BC LEAD ON Program:
The Bergen Catholic LEAD ON Program is a three-week summer enrichment program for 7th and 8th-grade students. It offers diverse subjects like Sports Analytics, Broadcast Media & Journalism, Leadership, Engineering Principles, Legal Business Environment, and Scientific Investigations. The program emphasizes social growth, maturity, and friendship-building in small classes, alongside team-building activities and community service opportunities. Registration can be found on the Bergen Catholic website. For questions, please the admissions office at [email protected].
2025 MASS BOOK OPENED
The 2025 Mass book is open. Mass Intention requests will be taken at the Rectory from 9:30 am to 1:30 p.m. The Mass Intention Form and instructions will be available in the Church and at the Rectory.
PREGNANCY RESOURCES
If someone you know is pregnant and needs assistance, there are many resources available. Confidential help is free and available to all. Please call 1-800-848-LOVE any time. Or contact New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Westwood at 201-722-4705, or text 201-669-2796. New Hope staff and volunteers remain involved through every step of the journey through pregnancy, the toddler years, and beyond, providing food, diapers, clothing, mentoring, and assistance with schooling/ employment for moms.
Another option is to call Several Sources in Ramsey. Through God’s grace, Several Sources saves babies’ lives and shelters young mothers, while providing education and ongoing compassionate support services, including their Pregnancy Sonogram Center. They further educate young people to make healthy life choices, and they support inner city Special Families with care packages for Easter, Back-to-School, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visit www.severalsources.org or
call (201) 818-9033 for more information.
POST-ABORTION HEALING
Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats can help begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing for men and women. Call 973-497-4350 or e-mail [email protected] for more information about the retreats in April and September. If you are you in need of healing for the pain from abortion but can’t wait for a retreat, please know that you are not alone. God loves you, And we’re here for you 24/7. Call 866-721-7881 or visit https://h3helpline.org/
SJ RESPECT LIFE
The SJ Respect Life group is seeking new members. Contact Melinda at [email protected].
For more information, click HERE and scroll down to “Respect Life.”
JOIN THE CHOIR!
If anyone is interested in joining the adult choir (especially altos) please speak with Director of Music, Monroe Quinn after Mass or email him at [email protected]. The choir practices on Thursday evenings, and enriches the 10:30am Mass on Sunday mornings.
SJ LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary would like to invite you to pray the Rosary with us. Bring your special prayer request! We can teach you how to pray this beautiful prayer; no experience necessary, just a desire to go to Jesus through Mary. We meet once a week on Mondays immediately following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Each meeting is begun with prayer and recitation of the Rosary. You are welcome to remain after the Rosary for the meeting. Perhaps you will prayerfully consider joining the Legion of Mary! For more information, please contact [email protected].
FREE CATHOLIC FILMS/BOOKS
COLLECTIONS
Please drop donations of non-perishable items in the bin marked “SJCC” on Grand St. at any time:
diapers & wipes/ laundry detergent/ paper supplies/ cleaning supplies/ toiletries
Contact Peg Kohli
([email protected]
or 201-391-0224)
for more information about
St. Joseph Care Corner (SJCC)
and the organizations we help.
K of C
SJ SPIR. ADOPTION – JAN. thru OCT.
Please pray this short prayer daily for 9 months for one individual child at risk of being aborted.
The Respect Life Committee will update you on the growth and development of the baby you spiritually adopted – so check back for updates over the coming 9 months! In October, we can celebrate the baby’s birth (we hope and pray!) with a visit to Saint Joseph’s by a pregnancy resource center. Through this program we hope to build a culture of life.
To submit an event, please contact Melinda at [email protected]. All entries must be approved by Fr. Christian.