Congratulations to Delilah Recio on receiving the 2024 Youth Recognition award from the Archdiocese of Newark. Congratulations also to William Smith! (Dec. 2024)
The Youth Ministry had a fun Christmas party. (Dec. 2024)The Youth Ministry blessed their nativity set. (Dec. 2024)
Father Christian blessed 4 new chalices donated by parishioners (Dec. 2024)
Fr. John blessed the Advent wreaths in the St. Joseph Lower and Upper Schools. (Dec. 2024)
Fr. Christian offered an Advent Day of Reflection for all those in liturgical ministry (Dec. 2024)
Thanks for your generous donations of food, non-perishable items, and monetary donations for the parish’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! Thanksgiving Food drive coordinator Felecia Braun (far left) with volunteers (Nov. 2024)
Many parish volunteers accepted the donations before and after every mass and helped load the donations into all the cars and trucks. (Nov. 2024)
Non-perishable donations collected at the Thanksgiving Food Drive were sent to our own St. Joseph Care Corner (SJCC).
Food donations, which filled the rectory garage, were sent to the food pantries at the Church of the Ascension in New Milford and the Fr. English Food Pantry of Catholic Charities. (Nob. 2024)
In addition, Oradell Girl Scout Troop 97957 visited the Saint Joseph Care Corner (SJCC) and brought a large donation of items. The girls learned about the mission of the SJCC and helped stock the donations. The SJCC accepts donations of non-perishable items (diapers, wipes, detergent, paper and cleaning supplies, toiletries). Please drop them in the bin marked “SJCC” on Grand Street. (Nov. 2024)
Neil Neubert (veteran Adult Choir member and also an Adult Server and Eucharistic Minister) recently celebrated his 85th birthday at a choir rehearsal (Nov. 2024)
The Saint Joseph’s Young Adult Ministry group, FUEL, held a Friendsgiving event following a special Mass (Nov. 2024)
Fr. John from our parish with Fr. Vincent and Fr. Johan from Our Lady of Mercy parish
St. Joseph Youth Ministry and FUEL (our young adult ministry) supplied over 30 Christmas presents to Sr. Rosa and Sr. Elizabeth for children in Harlem. The ministries also provided hats, gloves, and coats for homeless people. (Dec. 2024)
Members of the Saint Joseph Children’s Choir lifted their voices in song to the delight of parishioners. (Nov. 2024)
Ellen Solinas and the SJ Youth Ministry prepared tags for our Giving Tree. They are pictured here with one of the cochairs of the Giving Tree committee. (Nov. 2024)
Fr. Christian’s Installation Mass (Oct. 20, 2024)
Members of the Oradell Fire Dept. visited Saint Joseph (Lower School) to talk all about fire safety. The students loved exploring the fire truck and seeing all of the different tools firefighters use. (Oct. 2024)
The students of Tom McCloskey’s classes at Bergen Catholic HS collected toiletries and paper supplies for the SJCC. The local organizations that we help are always looking for these items. Please drop them in the bin marked “SJCC” on Grand Street. (October 2024)
Father Christian with his parents before the Mass of Installation of Pastor (Oct. 2024)
Members of the youth ministry distributed programs
Parish Council Pres. Roy Williams welcomed Bishop Saporito to our parish
Fr. Sam Citero read from Cardinal Tobin’s Letter of Appointment
Betty Kern read the 1st reading
Sharon Murdock read the 2nd reading
Deacon George proclaimed the gospelPresentation of the Parish Clergy and StaffLiturgy of the EucharistThe Knights of Columbus at the recessionFr. John at the recession
Members of the Music Ministry, including the Adult Choir, cantors (Josephine Peacock, Beverly Thiele, Ivana Joy Kunc), Noyes Bartholomew (Trumpet), Rich Leavy (Percussion) and Karen Bartholomew (Organ)Music Director Monroe Quinn provided a beautiful program for the Mass for Fr. ChristianAltar servers in the processionPresentation of the Pastoral Council and Finance CouncilFr. Christian’s family served as giftbearersFr. Christian’s family served as giftbearersFinal blessing
The Knights of Columbus and lectors in the processionDeacon George, Fr. Christian, and Bishop Saporito in the processionBishop Saporito celebrated the Mass installing Fr. Christian as pastor of our parish (Oct. 2024)Presentation of the Parish TrusteesProfession of Faith and OathFr. Christian addressed the assembly
At the Celebration following the Mass in which Fr. Christian was installed as our pastor (Oct. 2024)Carleen Wagner, our bulletin editor
The Petrella family
Parishioners has the opportunity to sign a memory book for Fr. ChristianMonroe Quinn, our Music DirectorSJ Youth Ministry membersDave and MaryFrances Bednarcik
The SJ Youth Ministry expressed excitement about Fr. Christian’s installation as pastor (Oct. 2024)
The parish prepared a celebration (Oct. 2024)
The Legion of Mary organized a procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima (Oct. 2024)
the Statue of Our lady of Fatima which led the procession
Saint Joseph’s parish has been sponsoring a “Ministry Fair” over several weeks to allow parishioners to learn more about how they can get more involved in the parish community and deepen their faith. These photos show parishioners of 3 of the many ministries represented over time: Respect Life, Social Concerns (Food Drives, Harrison House, Eva’s Village), and Bible Study. pictured L-R: the Casado family, Rita Walker, Father Christian, Jim Reilly, Father John, and Pat Fakharzadeh. (Oct. 2024)
Melinda Rabbia, Jeff Braun, Mary Frances Bednarcik, David Bednarcik, Pat Fakharzadeh, and Connie Vincenti represented Respect Life, Social Concerns (Food Drives, Harrison House, Eva’s Village), and Bible Study at the Saint Joseph Ministry Fair. (Oct. 2024)
Fr. John at the Ministry Fair at St. Joseph’s featuring FUEL (Charles Beltran), the Youth group (Ellen Solinas), Cornerstone (Fred Fakharzadeh and Betty Kern), and the St. Lydia Society (Teresa Glenn). (Oct. 2024)
Parishioners came to pray throughout the day before the Blessed Sacrament for the Eucharistic Congress (Oct. 2024)
SJ Youth Ministry participated in the Eucharistic Congress by praying the rosary (Oct. 2024)
It was a beautiful day and a great turnout for the annual Blessing of the Pets by Fr. John in honor of St. Francis of Assisi (Oct. 2024)
We mourn the passing of Joan F. Murray, not only for her active participation in the parish, but for the way she lived the gospel and the pure, sweet joy and peace that emanated from her. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. Please click here for her obituary.
Parishioner Barbara Mezzina, Executive Director of New Hope PRC, addressed guests at the annual gala New Hope aids young women facing unplanned pregnancies. (Oct. 2024)
Some of the many St. Joe’s parishioners at the New Hope gala: Fred Barbara and Barbara Mezzina, Angela and Mike Smith, Barbara Vincent, and Stella and Larry Martinez. (Oct. 2024)
Cyndi and Dan Young with baskets at the New Hope gala (Oct. 2024)
Cardinal Tobin celebrated the Mass for Life at the Cathedral of St. Mary Assumption in Trenton (Sept. 2024)Bishop O’Connell gave a moving homily at the Mass for Life at the cathedral in Trenton (Sept. 2024)
St. Joseph’s Respect Life joined with St. Peter’s Respect Life to attend the Mass for Life (Sept. 2024)Priests from 6 different dioceses concelebrated the Mass for Life (Sept. 2024)
Cheryl Riley, the Director of Respect Life at the Archdiocese of Newark with members of Respect Life of St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’sChristine Flaherty of LIFENET at the Rally for Life at the State capitol following the Mass for Life
Lucas Recio (Parish Pastoral Council and Youth Ministry Volunteer) with Cardinal Tobin at the Archdiocese Youth Ministry Leader appreciation dinner (Sept. 2024)
New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center volunteers spoke at all the Masses during the weekend of 10/12-10/13 to conclude the Spiritual Adoption Journey sponsored by our Saint Joseph’s Respect Life Committee, asking for prayers and financial aid. New Hope PRC provides help for first-time single moms faced with unplanned pregnancies. A few members of our Respect Life Committee are pictured (Connie Vincenti, Melinda Rabbia, and David Bednarcik) along with two volunteers from New Hope (Sunday Ruvolo, Mare DiPaolo). (Oct. 2024)
The SJ Youth Ministry had the opportunity to hear the testimony of two young CFR sisters, and they had a great discussion about vocations. (Sept. 2024)
Sr. Rosa is an old friend of Bryan’s and they enjoyed catching up!
Father Christian is pictured here with two parishioners at the Annual FUEL Fall Ball at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne. FUEL is St. Joseph’s group for Catholic adults, ages 21-35. (September 2024)
A wonderful time was had by all at the Annual FUEL Fall Ball at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne. FUEL is St. Joseph’s group for Catholic adults, ages 21-35. (September 2024)Brandon, Nathalie and Charles Beltran, Danielle Gherardi, and Joe, the core FUEL team
Council President Carnevale laid a wreath with the Police Chief (Sept. 2024)
Father Christian gave the invocation at Oradell’s 9/11 Remembrance Service. He is pictured here with Councilman Tashjian, Mayor Koth, Councilman Gullo, and Council President Steve Carnevale. (Sept. 2024)
Major Eric Shuler (ret.), who is a parishioner, spoke at the 9/11 service in Oradell (Sept. 2024)
The students and staff of SJS prayed for all the victims of 9/11 and attended Morning Mass with the SJC parishioners. The students wore red, white, and blue to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001. (Sept. 2024)
The SJS PTO welcomed students back to school with an ice cream sundae bar. (Sept. 2024)
Fr. Christian blessed each classroom in the Lower and Upper Schools. We pray that the Holy Spirit provides wisdom and guidance to all who enter St. Joseph School. (Sept. 2024)
The Legion of Mary and friends celebrating our Blessed Mother’s Birthday (Sept. 2024)
Celebrating our Blessed Mother’s Birthday at the Sunday Coffee Hour (Sept. 2024)
SJ Youth group shopped for Saint Joseph Care Corner, which collects items not covered by food stamps for area organizations that serve those in need. (July 2024)
SJ Youth group was able to purchase so many essential household and personal care items with the funds collected from SJ parishioners! (July 2024)
The Youth group enjoyed tossing water balloons (July 2024)
The Youth Ministry collected much-needed items for SJCC (July 2024)
The Legion of Mary visited the Mother Cabrini shrine in NYC (June 2024)
Maggie Jannicelli and Olivia McKelvey of Girl Scout Troop 6950 in Oradell organized a town-wide collection of items to benefit the Saint Joseph Care Corner. Many personal care items were collected to help those in need. (Sept. 2024)
FUEL (Young Adult Ministry) cooked for Harrison House in Paramus and for the CFR sisters in Harlem. (June 2024)FUEL also prepared 55 snack bags for the children in Harlem attending camp with the CFR sisters. (June 2024)
FUEL baked delicious cookies for Harrison House in Paramus and for the CFR sisters in Harlem. (June 2024)
Eagle Scout project to benefit New Hope PRC (June 2024)
For his Eagle Scout Project, Gerard Palazzo ran a very successful collection of items and funds to help New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center. He is pictured here with Barbara Mezzena. Barbara is the Director of Hew Hope and also a long-time SJ parishioner! (June 2024)
Youth Ministry collected many items for Gerard Palazzo’s Eagle Scout Project to help New Hope Pregnancy Resource center. (June 2024)
Youth Ministry Hike (June 2024)
Youth Ministry Hike to Oradell Reservoir (June 2024)
Youth Ministry Hike (June 2024)
The RCIA Team (Fr. Christian, Melinda Rabbia, Fred Fakharzadeh) is pictured here celebrating a beautiful RCIA journey this past year with Francisco Casado, his sponsor Mike Kirwan, and Elisha Kiliko Mutinda. (June 2024)
The Choir hosted a Coffee Hour (June 2024)
Monroe Quinn, our Music DirectorOne of the Altars in the Corpus Christi ProcessionThe Youth Ministry hosted an altar at the Corpus Christi Procession Corpus Christi (June 2024)
Corpus Christi (June 2024)Corpus Christi Procession (June 2024)Corpus Christi (June 2024)
Fr. John at the Corpus Christi Procession (June 2024)St. Lydia Society hosted one of the altars
Fr. Christian led prayer at the Oradell Memorial Day service (May 2024)
Dave Solinas and Eric Shuler laid a wreath for Dave’s son (Memorial Day 2024)
Parishioner (and Oradell Mayor) Jim Koth on Memorial Day
Ret. Major Eric Shuler (usher at St. Joe’s) spoke at the Memorial Day service in Oradell
The Children’s Choir (here with Cantor Josephine Peacock) is on summer break and will return in September to sing at the 9am Mass on the first Sunday of the month (May 2024)
Adult Choir (10:30 Mass) is on summer break and will return in September (May 2024)
IHA students collected a large amount of much-needed toiletries to help stock the Saint Joseph Care Corner. (May 2024)
Mike and Jan Burns recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a nuptial blessing by Cardinal Tobin at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Mike has been an active parishioner of Saint Joseph’s for the past 78 years, and his wife, Jan, has been a lector and a member of the shawl ministry for many years. What a wonderful blessing they have been for our parish, and we are grateful for them sharing their time, talents and treasure in the service of our Lord (May 2024)
Bible Study year-end brunch (May 2024)
Dr. Fred Fakharzadeh who serves in many ministries in our parish gave a very informative presentation on Catholic Social Teaching (May 2024)
Fr John gave an anniversary blessing to Kurt and Pat Strobach for their 45th wedding anniversary (May 2024)The Society of St. Lydia organized a rosary-making event in the parish life center (May 2024)
Francisco Casado was confirmed by Father Christian. He is pictured here with his wife Rosa, their two sons, and his sponsor Mike Kirwan. (May 2024)
Francisco Casado and Elisha Kiliko Mutinda are surrounded by family, their sponsors Mike Kirwan and Fred Fakharzadeh, RCIA Director Melinda Rabbia, and Father Christian and Father John. (May 2024)
Elisha Kiliko Mutinda was received into the Catholic faith. He received his First Holy Communion and was confirmed in the faith by Father Christian. He is pictured here with his family, his sponsor Fred Fakharzadeh, RCIA Director Melinda Rabbia, Father John, and Deacon George. (May 2024)
St. Joseph’s held an enjoyable Wine and Bourbon Tasting Fundraising event in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street (Apr. 2024)
The Children’s Choir sang beautifully after the May Crowning of Mary (May 2024)
Children who received First Holy Communion with Sacraments Coordinator Arlene Kennedy, Deacon George, and Father Christian (May 2024)
Crowning of Mary, by children who received their First Holy Communion, sponsored by the Legion of Mary (May 2024)
CYO Honorees Kerrie Brennan and Quinn Brennan at the CYO recognition Ceremony and Prayer Service (Apr. 2024)
CYO Recognition Ceremony and Prayer Service was held at the cathedral in Newark to honor two special 8th grade athletes and one adult volunteer from each program who exemplify sportsmanship, hard work, and dedication to the values of CYO and the Catholic faith. This year, St. Joseph’s honorees were Riley Martucci, Quinn Brennan, and Kerrie Brennan. Congratulations! (Apr. 2024)
The staff and clients at Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Paramus conducted a drive to benefit the St Joseph Care Corner. The SJCC also accepts donations of non-perishable items such as diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, paper & cleaning supplies, and all toiletries in the bin marked SJCC on Grand Street. (April 2024)
Youth Minister Ellen Solinas invited Sr. Martha Immaculate to give an inspirational talk about vocations to the SJ Youth Ministry. (Apr. 2024)
Congratulations to Diego Salcedo, who just completed his Sacraments of Initiation with Confirmation. With Diego in the two photos are his parents and sister, his sponsor Fred Fakharzadeh, Bishop Saporito, and Fr. Christian. Welcome and blessings to Diego! (April 2024)
Diego Salcedo received his First Holy Communion on Divine Marcy Sunday. He is pictured here with Father Christian, the RCIA Team (Melinda Rabbia and Fred Fakharzadeh), and his family. (Apr. 2024)
Fr. John by the empty tomb (Mar. 2024)
Eric Shuler (usher) with Fr. John
Eric Shuler (usher) with Fr. Christian
Fr. John
Holy Saturday, prior to Easter Vigil Mass
Tomb as created by Father John and his talented team (Good Friday 2024)
12 Parishioners participated in Washing of the Feet by Fr. Christian and Fr. John at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday (Mar. 2024)St Joseph’s Youth Ministry presented a moving Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday for the parish (Mar. 2024)
The reception of the Holy Oils (Oil of the Catechumens, Oil of the Sick, and Holy Chrism) blessed at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica in Newark Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday (Mar. 2024)
Procession for the Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament at conclusion of the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday (Mar. 2024)
Holy Thursday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the Mass on Holy Thursday
Academy of the Holy Angels recently ran a drive to collect diapers, wipes, and detergent for the Saint Joseph Care Corner. (See photo above). In addition, Oradell Girl Scout Troop 95586 conducted a drive to collect feminine hygiene products. (not shown) The items collected by SJCC are not eligible for purchase with food stamps. (Apr, 2024)
Congratulations to our Sacristan, Tom Moran and his wife Elaine, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary (Mar. 2024)
Palm Sunday Food Drive Volunteers Tom Moran and Jeff Braun with Peg Kohli, who runs the SJ Care Corner (which collects hygiene and household projects). (Mar. 2024)
SJ Volunteers Jeff Braun, David Bednarcik, Tom Moran, Felecia Braun, and Mary Frances Bednarcik (Mar. 2024)
Donations at our Palm Sunday food drive were appreciated by the food pantries at the Church of the Ascension (New Milford) and the Fr. English food pantry (Paterson).
Ascension food pantry volunteers (Mar. 2024)
Our parish celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day on Sunday 3/17; here is a photo of parishioners continuing to celebrate our parish patron saint on St. Joseph’s day with some Sfingi di San Giuseppe! (Mar. 2024)
SJS fosters Marian devotion in elementary school studentsthrough its after-school Children’s Rosary Club. Legion of Mary members Patricia Fakharzadeh (R.) and Veronica Ocello (L.) lead the club every Wednesday. (Ash Wednesday – Feb. 2024)
SJS Bake Sake (Mar. 2024)St Joe’s CYO won the 3rd/4th Grade Boys- American Division Basketball Championship (Mar. 2024)
Array of Hope and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal provided a 3-night encounter with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at our parish. (Feb. 2024)The nights include talks, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, music provided by Array of Hope Music, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at St. Joseph ChurchDr. David Hadjuk spoke of Jesus’ saving mission of healing at the mission
Fr. Christian at the Lenten missionThis Eucharist-based Lenten mission helps us prepare for the Eucharistic Revival this year
Fr. Luke (CFR) and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the Lenten missionApproaching Jesus in the Eucharist for Adoration at the Lenten Mission
Our candidates were invited to the cathedral in Newark for a special rite (Feb. 2024)Melinda Rabbia (RCIA Director), Francisco Casado (Candidate for Confirmation), Elisha Kiliko Mutinda (Candidate for Eucharist and Confirmation), and Fred Fakharzadeh (Sponsor and Catechist)
Cardinal Tobin presided at the Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion
Elisha with his sponsor Fred
Confirmation retreat #2 (Feb. 2024)
Coffee Hour (Feb. 2024)Coffee Hour (Feb. 2024)Janice Schneider (R) has been coordinating confirmation retreats for many yearsJanice Schneider with our Sacraments Coordinator Arlene Kennedy and Fr. Christian
The Children’s Choir sang beautifully at our annual Christmas concert (Jan. 2024)
The Adult Choir sang wonderfully at our annual Christmas concert (Jan. 2024) For more photos, please click HERE
Josephine & Juliana Peacock performed a moving special tribute song for Msgr Hubba at the concert (Jan. 2024)
Christmas Creche (Dec. 2023)
Christmas Eve at Saint Joseph’s (Dec. 2023)
The Bergen Catholic High School community recently held a collection for the Saint Joseph Care Corner. $962 was collected and donated! The money will be used to purchase supplies to be given to those in need. Pictured are the Bergen Catholic students along with their BC Biology Teacher and Moderator, Mr. Tom McCloskey and Peg Kohli, Director of the SJCC.
Christmas memorial ornament blessing by Fr. Christian, with John Fuhrman (Dec. 2023)
The memorial ornaments were hung on our trees for the Christmas season. Parishioners will take these treasured keepsakes home in January.
Parishioners and area Catholics venerated the Arm of St. Jude the Apostle (a first-class relic) at St. Joseph Parish. The relic traveled from Rome! (Dec. 2023)
Saint Joseph Shawl Ministry created shawls, hats and scarves for residents of nursing homes and orphanages. Pictured are parishioners Jan Burns, Janet Humiston, Anna Morgan, Cheryl Helbig, and Gail Fabiano.
Relics are physical objects, e.g., pieces of a saint’s body or articles of clothing. First class relics are the body or fragments of the body of a saint. Second class relics personally belonged to a saint (e.g., shirt, prayer card, sacred vessel or vestment, or book). Third class relics are items that a saint touched or that have been touched to a first- or second-class relic of a saint.Catholics venerate relics of saints as a means of asking their intercession before the Lord.
From the earliest years of the Church relics from the bodies of the saints and martyrs have been vivid reminders to the faithful of the heroic virtue that God worked in and through their lives.Blessings, favors, miracles and conversions have taken place due to the intercession of saints throughout history.
The Discipleship Award is presented at the basilica in Newark to youth who respond to the call to discipleship through service or ministry to their parishes or school communities. (Dec. 2023) The award winners with our Youth Ministry Director Ellen Solinas. (Dec.2023)
Brian Rosenberg, Judy Rosenberg, and Betty Kern at the cathedral
This year Saint Joseph Youth Ministry recognized Thomas Murray and Brendan Sullivan. Our ministry is blessed by their leadership and commitment to live out their faith and serve our community.
The Light of the World Award is presented to adults to express appreciation and gratitude to adults who have demonstrated a commitment to young people and youth ministry in their parish or school. Judy Rosenberg is our recipient this year. Judy has been engaged and an active part of our Youth Ministry from day 1. Her dedication and support of our teens is greatly appreciated and this recognition is well deserved! (Dec. 2023)
Fr. Christian at Oradell’s Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec. 2023)PPC member Eric Shuler and usher Pat Schuber at the Tree Lighting
One of our bible study groups, after completing the 10-session Ascension Press study “What We Believe as Catholics”, enjoyed their annual Advent/Christmas brunch. The group highly recommends the study! (Dec. 2023)Our MOMs group gathered to create Advent wreaths (Nov. 2023)
Tom and Peg Kohli delivering St. Joseph’s Care Corner donations to New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Westwood (Dec. 2023)
The Saint Joseph Care Corner recently held a drive to provide 100 “New Mom” Bags for Mercy House (Bogota, Newark, Jersey City). Each bag contained slipper socks, lip balm, body wash, lotion, granola bars, chocolates, feminine hygiene products and a gift card. The Saint Joseph Youth Group is pictured assembling the bags. (Nov. 2023)
John Fuhrman (Parish Pastoral Council co-President), Fr Christian Scalo, Bishop Saporito, Tom Moran (sacristan), and Fred Fakharzadeh (Parish Trustee)
Bishop Saporito and Father Christian after the 1030am Mass (Nov. 2023)
Veteran’s breakfast at St. Joseph School (Nov. 2023)
The Saint Joseph Children’s Choir, pictured with cantor Ivana Joy Kunc, enhanced the liturgy of the 9 am Mass on Sunday. New members welcome as we prepare for the Christmas concert; reach out to Monroe Quinn at [email protected]. (Nov. 2023)
The parish, with help from the parish pastoral council, commissioned a plaque to remember Msgr. Hubba, the 6th pastor of St, Joe’s, who will remain forever in our hearts. (Oct. 2023)
Fr. Christian blessed the new plaque and remembered Msgr. Hubba fondly as a “true shepherd.” (Oct. 2023)
Saint Joseph took part in a procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. We remember that at Fatima the Blessed Mother called herself the Lady of the Rosary and we commemorate the great ‘Miracle of the Sun’ that took place at Fatima on October 13, 1917. (Oct. 2023)
Parishioners gather in prayer at the grotto to remember Our Lady of the Rosary. October is dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary under that title. Every October 7, we remember the pivotal Battle of Lepanto (1571). At the request of Pope Pius IV, the faithful prayed the rosary and accomplished a victory over the much larger Ottoman fleet. The A failure would have been catastrophic for Christians in Europe. (Oct. 2023)
The children’s choir sang beautifully recently at the 9am Mass. New members welcome! (Oct. 2023)Coffee Hour (September 2023)
The Oradell Fire Department visited SJS to teach the students about fire safety. Mrs. Asaro’s 1st grade class took a picture with her former student and graduate of SJS, James Moretti. (Oct. 2023)
Bergen Catholic HS collected donations for St Joseph Care Corner (Oct. 2023)
The SJ Youth Ministry collected donations after all Masses for St Joseph Care Corner, which is assembling 100 personal care bags for new moms at Mercy House (Sept. 2023)
Anthony Leyden, Rich Ciero, and Mike MorettiConnie VincentiThe day’s activities included free time touring the Basilica and grounds, an opportunity for Reconciliation, an organ concert, praying the Holy Rosary, procession of Parish banners and a Mass presided by Cardinal Tobin.
Priests and parishioners from St. Joseph’s and St Peter’s made a pilgrimage by bus to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC (September 2023)Fr. Christian and Fr. John
This year was the 50th Anniversary Jubilee of the Pilgrimage for the Archdiocese
Katherine NorianSal Shareef from St. Joseph’s in the procession
Parishioner Pat Schuber served as MC for the 9-11 Remembrance Service at the Oradell Fire Dept (Sept. 2023)
Parishioner Eric Shuler, a retired major in the Army Reserves, spoke at the 9-11 Remembrance Service
Fr. Christian gave the invocation at the service at the OFD
Fr. Christian with two parishioners: Pat Schuber (Borough Historian) and Councilman Steve Carnevale
At Memorial Field, Fr. Christian led prayer. The Rotary Club, led by parishioner Tom Kelly, provided a candelight ceremony.
Parishioner Ellen Solinas gave a moving speech.
The Legion of Mary and several other parishioners celebrated the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Jackson Room of Mary’s Chapel after Mass (Sept. 2023)
Parishioners pray the rosary during Coffee Hour (August 2023)
SJS summer campers attended “First Friday Mass” at Saint Joseph Church (July 2023)
Several parishioners from St. Joseph Church joined Father Antonio “Tony” Ricarte in celebrating his 25th Anniversary to priesthood. Father Tony served Saint Joseph Church as a “summer priest”, and later served as one of our vicars (2009-2011). (July 2023)
Fr. Tony is currently the Parish Administrator of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Maywood, NJ (July 2023)
At Fr Tony’s event (July 2023)
Veronica, Pat, Peggy, and Cindy of the SJ Legion of Mary brought a statue of Our Lady to Melinda’s home as part of the “home visitation program”. A prayer booklet is provided by the Legion of Mary or hosts can simply pray a rosary each day of the week by the statue. The group was joined by Judy and Rita as they prayed the rosary together. (June 2023)
The Society of St. Lydia held a Day of Reflection for women of the parish at the Parish Retreat House. (July 2023)
The Society of St. Lydia event included a guest speaker.
Fr. Christian with the Society of St. Lydia
The parish dedicated the new flagpole in memory of three parishioners who lost their lives serving our country, including David Solinas, son of Ellen Solinas, our Youth Minister. (July 2023)
The Saint Joseph Church Adult Choir celebrated an end-of-season party after a busy year enhancing the liturgies at weekly 10:30 Sunday Mass, the Sacrament of Confirmation, the annual Christmas Concert and the recent Corpus Christi Procession. (June 2023)
Mr. Ferrara and the 5th graders of SJS welcomed the 4th graders and their families to the Upper School with a tour. The 5th graders wrote encouraging letters to their 4th grade Prayer Partners, and all enjoyed ice cream! (June 2023)
SJS Kindergarten graduates (June 2023)
SJS Kindergarten graduates (June 2023)
We ate Saint Joseph’s are grateful to the Mayor and Council of the township of Oradell for their dedication of the podium in council chambers in memory of Msgr. Hubba. The ceremony took place at the public meeting of Mayor and Council at Oradell Town Hall and was well attended by parishioners from our parish. (June 2023)
One of several altars visited by parishioners in the Corpus Christi procession (June 2023)Monroe Quinn, our Music Director
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SJS Kindergarten (May 2023)
Father John held the monstrance under a canopy held by parishioners including Francisco Casado and Mike SmithCorpus Christi procession (June 2023)
A new flag pole has been erected in front of the Youth Center/Curry House in remembrance of Sgt. David Solinas, who was recently killed in a military helicopter crash. The Youth Ministry raised David’s flag, which had flown on the old pole, and was given to the Youth Group by David. David’s brother Aidan had the honor of raising the flag. A plaque will honor our parishioners who served this great country and who made the ultimate sacrifice: Sgt. David Solinas, Major Marie Rossi, and PFC Charles Paul Ellis. Please pray for the Solinas family and all who have served or are serving in the military to protect our freedoms. (May 2023)
SJS Kindergarten and 7th Grade Prayer Partners honored the Feast of the Ascension by praying a decade of the Rosary at Mary’s Grotto (May 2023)
The Adult Choir hosted a very successful Coffee Hour with plenty of fellowship, faith and food for all who attended. (June 2023)
Father John at the Coffee Hour (June 2023)
The SJS Kindergarten class Honored Memorial Day with a parade and patriotic craft (May 2023)
The SJS Kindergarten class Memorial Day parade (May 2023)
Saint Joseph Children’s Choir sang beautifully at the 9am Mass. (June 2023)
52 children received First Holy Communion at Saint Joseph’s (April/May 2023)
The First Communion children crowned the Blessed Mother on Mother’s Day (may 2023)
The St. Joseph Prayer Shawl ministry presented beautiful handmade shawls to Ellen Solinas to bring her family warmth and comfort. The shawls, blessed by both Fr. John and Fr. Christian, were presented by members Gail Fabiano and Katherine Norian. (May 2023)
One of our many Bible Study groups recently completed Ascension Press’ study called “JESUS” and enjoyed brunch. Bible study groups generally meet weekly, and studies are typically 8-10 sessions. (May 2023)
Parish Council President John Furhrman with council member Roy Williams (April 2023)
Monroe Quinn, our Music Director (April 2023)
Our sacristan Tom Moran (April 2023)
Bishop Saporito confirmed 52 of our young people. Pictured is the bishop with Sean Koth and his sponsor Dave Gangemi (April 2022)
The Young family with newly confirmed Matthew Young. Each confirmation candidate prepares a banner featuring one of the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew Young with Fr. Christian and Bishop Saporito in the grotto (April 2022)
Tom Kohli organized a fun Wine Tasting event to benefit the parish; he is joined by Bob Viscardi, Joe Rabbia, and Paul Noonan. (Apr. 2022)Fr Christian with Melinda Rabbia, John Fuhrman, and Felecia Braun
Carol Winkler and Betty Kern from the Fundraising CommitteeJudy Rosenberg, our decorator
Tom Kelly with Jessica and Felecia
Danielle Gherardi, Charles and Nathalie Beltran, and several folks from FUEL did so much to make the night a success!Jessica, Maryanne, Gina, Jeanette, and TeresaFr. John
Tom and Peg Kohli
The Montalbanos and Mike Petrella set up a bourbon tasting table
Peg, Phyllis, Teresa
Jim, Jay, Joe
Jeanette and Jay Carrier
John Fuhrman, Fred Fakharzadeh, and Charles Beltran
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of one of our parishioners, Sgt. David Solinas, Jr., in an army training exercise. David was a man of compassion and faith with a special devotion to Mary our Blessed Mother. A procession took place along Kinderkamack Road on Sunday April 16th for his homecoming. Oradell residents displayed yellow ribbons in his honor. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge on April 21, and the funeral Mass was held at the Cathedral in Newark. Please pray for the Solinas family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
The Youth Ministry portrayed a prayerful Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday (Apr. 2023)
The Saint Joseph CYO JV girls team came in second place in the Colonial Division. (Mar. 2023)
Brendan Sullivan ran a diaper drive for Saint Joseph Care Corner to as service before his confirmation. For more information on what is needed right now, click HERE and scroll to SJCC. (Apr. 2023)
Our Confirmation Candidates collected items to stock the Saint Joseph Care Corner (Mar. 2023)
Fr. Christian has been named Temporary Administrator of our parish! We are in good hands.
Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday (Apr. 2023)
Oscar by the tomb in the church (Apr. 2023)
St. Joseph’s Table (Mar. 2023)
Our Palm Sunday food drive filled 3 cars, a minivan and a pick-up truck with donations for the food pantry at the Church of the Ascension in New Milford. (Apr. 2023)
Daily mass-goers surround the image of Divine Mercy in the church. Many prayed the Divine Mercy chaplet daily from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday, which is one week after Easter. (Apr. 2023)Parishioners gathered to pray the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at a Holy Thursday “Prayer Service for Life” led by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in Hackensack (Apr. 2023)Holy Thursday prayers with the friarsMen’s Cornerstone (Mar. 2023)Men’s Cornerstone (Mar. 2023)Respect Life committee Meeting (Mar. 2023)
After a beautiful night at monthly adoration, parishioners shared in fellowship in the parish retreat house (Mar. 2023)
Parish Retreat House (Mar. 2023)
Rest in Peace, Msgr. Hubba (1948-2023) For memorial page, click HERE
Some of our FUEL Young Adult Ministry members with Father Kevin Kilgore at the Saint Pius X Church – Old Tappan Super Bowl Party at the Florentine Gardens! (Feb. 2023)Confirmation Retreat (Feb. 2023) Confirmation Retreat (Feb. 2023) Confirmation Retreat (Feb. 2023)
Monsignor’s Mass of Christian burial was celebrated by Cardinal Tobin (Feb. 2023)FUEL Young Adult Ministry met at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge. Guest speaker was Deacon Andy Zucaro, and the topic was “Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving”. (Feb. 2023)FUEL Young Adult Ministry had an overwhelming turnout and many new faces at the January Monthly Meeting – “Faith and our Mental Health” featuring guest speaker Sister Mary Foley, SSND, as well as Sister Josefina Morales, SSND. (Jan. 2023)FUEL (Jan. 2023)
The SJS Beta Club held a collection drive to help stock the Saint Joseph’s Care Corner with many needed items. (Mar. 2023) Monsignor’s Mass of Christian BurialFUEL (Jan. 2023)
FUEL continues to collect for those in need; the January collection was of canned soup. (Jan. 2023)
Confirmation Retreat (Jan. 2023)
Confirmation Retreat (Jan. 2023)
NEW PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS (Jan. 2023) We welcome three new members to the Council, Barry Celestine, Jen Sullivan and Gil Villa, who will serve from January 2023-December 2025. Please click HERE for more information about the PPC and its members.
Confirmation Retreat (Jan. 2023)At the recent Cornerstone meeting, Gail Fabiano presented a shawl to Gina Principato (Director) and Maureen Hunt (Facilitator). The Prayer Shawl Ministry prays for recipients while crafting the garments. (February 2023)
The Prayer Shawl ministry wraps recipients in blankets of love and prayer. (Feb. 2023)Michele Wallace was presented a “prayer shawl” crocheted by Janet Humiston to give to a friend who has had multiple surgeries. Gail Fabiano presented the beautiful shawl. (Feb. 2023)
Tuesday coffee hour after mass (offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month). Attendees prayed the rosary and enjoyed chatting with Fr. John. (Jan. 2023)
Youth Ministry (Jan. 2023)Recently the students of Bergen Catholic HS donated diapers, wipes, and laundry detergent to the St. Joseph’s Care Corner (SJCC, which collects non-perishable items for local organizations in need. (Feb. 2023)
The Youth Ministry collected donations to help women and children in need at The Apostles House in Newark. Stacey Dinburg of “2 Degrees Foundation” presented to the Youth Ministry about homeless women and domestic violence. Stacey led the teens in a discussion of how to help others and incorporate faith in their actions. (Jan. 2023)
Father John and the Youth Ministry on Epiphany (Jan. 2023)
Fr. John blessed chalk for the Youth Ministry and their families to use at home on the Feast of the Epiphany. (Jan. 2023)
Saint Joseph Youth Ministry (grades 7-12) chalking and blessing our Youth Center. (Jan. 2023)
The Youth Ministry’s first meeting of the year was held on the ice rink at Van Saun Park. It was an evening filled with fun, friendship and faith. (January 2023)
The music ministry presented a beautiful Christmas concert to the parish. (Jan. 2023)Father Christian on pianoIvana Joy KuncChris Santaniello on pianoThe Children’s Choir (in Santa hats) delighted the audience with beautiful renditions of Feliz Navidad and Director Monroe Quinn’s arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily on High.
Danielle GherardiAlicia VitalePercussionist Rich Levy and Jose Rodriguez on electric bassThe Young Adult ministry (FUEL) enjoyed the concertSome of the teens in the youth ministry greeted the audience and handed out programs
Alan Quinn on trumpetJosephine Peacock
Danielle Gherardi
Sarah Armstrong
Director of Music Monroe QuinnOur parish was beautifully decorated for Christmas
