The Legion of Mary hosted the Rosary Club at SJS (May 2025)
One of our parish Bible Study groups gathered for a year-end brunch. Classes will resume in September (May 2025)
As Catholics worldwide welcome Pope Leo XIV, we lift him up in prayer. The weight of the papacy is immense, and our Holy Father will need grace, wisdom, and strength to shepherd the Church. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to guide and sustain him as he begins this mission. “O God, who in your Divine Providence have bestowed on us Pope Leo XIV as the shepherd of your Church, we ask that you guide his hand in leading and unifying the faithful, keeping us always under your watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.” (May 2025)
Our parishioner Janice Schneider has accepted the position of Youth Minister for St. Joseph’s starting June 1. Janice currently assists with our Confirmation program (including the retreat weekends) and has previously served as youth minister here. Janice is very passionate and enthusiastic about youth ministry.
The caps and gowns of SJS 8th graders were blessed. (May 2025)
The Bergen Catholic HS community held an April drive to benefit the St. Joseph’s Care Corner (SJCC). They collected toiletries, wipes, socks and washcloths which will help the local agencies that are assisted by the SJCC. (Apr. 2025)
The Outreach club at the Academy of the Holy Angels held a diaper drive to benefit the SJCC in conjunction with the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament. Competitions were held between the grade levels which led to many cartons of diapers being collected. (Apr. 2025)
Father Christian stands behind the newly confirmed adults and their sponsors on Divine Mercy Sunday. (L-R: Nicole Higman, Nicole’s sponsor Theresa, CJ Lang, Fred Fakharzadeh (OCIA Team), Guadalupe Pizarro Esquivel Conway, Jasmin’s sponsor Emily, Jasmin LePage, Melinda Rabbia (OCIA Director), Joseph’s sponsor Krystyna, Joseph Rabanal, Cynthia Olouasa (Apr. 2025)
Fred, Fr. Christian, Guadalupe Conway, Guadalupe’s sponsor MelindaJasmin’s friends supported her on her faith journey
Newly-confirmed Nicole Higman and family. Nicole also received Eucharist for the first time.Fred, Joseph’s sponsor Krystyna, Fr. Christian, newly-confirmed Joseph Rabanal, and Melinda. Joseph also received Eucharist for the first time.Fred, CJ, Fr. Christian, Melinda
CJ Lang with his brother, fiancee, and OCIA Team member Fred FakharzadehFred, Jasmin’s sponsor Emily, Fr. Christian, Jasmin LePage, and Melinda. Jasmin also received Eucharist for the first time.Cynthia and her family with Fr. Christian
As a parish community we mourn the death of Pope Francis together with the Universal Church and pray for the repose of his soul and consolation of his family, friends, and indeed us, the faithful. We give thanks for his steadfast witness to God’s love and mercy in the world. May he be welcomed into the everlasting joy of Heaven with the Risen Jesus. (Apr. 2025)
May long-time parishioner Yvonne Thel Driscoll, M.D. rest in peace. For more information, please click HERE
Altar server Mike Humiston tending the fire before Mass (Apr. 2025)The Easter Vigil Mass commences with a fire outsideJim Lawler (Pam’s husband), Fred Fakharzadeh (OCIA Team, godfather), Fr. Christian, Pam, Fr. John, Melinda Rabbia (OCIA Director, godmother, sponsor), and Sarah Lawler (daughter)
Pam Lawler, the newly baptized with her sponsor
Pam’s Baptism by Father Christian (Apr. 2025)
Some of the St. Joseph’s parishioners who participated in an annual Good Friday procession in Englewood, which included praying pro-life Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, and The Chaplet of Divine Mercy (L-R): Ana Posadas, Rosa Casado, Christopher Leyden, Anthony Leyden, Andrew Casado, Francisco Casado, Angelina Rabbia, Melinda Rabbia, and Julia Rabbia. (Apr. 2025)
Jim Reilly was 1 of 12 parishioners who participated in the feet-washing on Holy Thursday (Apr. 2025)Fr. John washing the feet of Donny and Guadalupe Conway. Guadalupe is a member of our OCIA group (Adult Sacraments) and will be confirmed on Divine Mercy Sunday (4/27)
At the conclusion of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, the Blessed Sacrament was transferred to the tomb area created by Fr. John and his team. On Good Friday, the parish held a prayerful service at 3pm, which included Liturgy of the Word and Veneration of the Cross. There is no Eucharistic prayer of Good Friday, but parishioners received Holy Communion remaining from Holy Thursday. Stations of the Cross took place in the evening. (Apr. 2025)
Jasmin LePage, a member of our OCIA group (Adult Sacraments) was 1 of 12 parishioners whose feet were washed by our priests, in remembrance of Jesus washing the Apostles’ feet on Holy Thursday at the Last SupperPam Follety at foot-washing by Fr. Christian at Holy Thursday Mass
Jasmin LePage will receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time (First Holy Communion) and be Confirmed on Divine Mercy Sunday (4/27)Three parishioners display the 3 oils brought back from the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica (the Chrism, the Oil of the Catechumens, and the Oil of the Sick.)
To help us prepare for Holy Week, the teens presented a beautiful and moving “Living Stations of the Cross”, under the direction of our Youth Ministry Leader Ellen Solinas (Apr, 2025)
Felecia Braun (center) led our Palm Sunday Food drive. She is pictured here with volunteers Betty Kern and Judy Rosenberg (Apr. 2025)
Volunteers at our Palm Sunday Food Drive sorted parishioner donations for use by (1) the St. Joseph Care Corner and (2) food pantries (Church of the Ascension in New Milford; Fr. English Food Pantry/Catholic Charities in Paterson). (Apr. 2025)
The 8th grade students at Saint Joseph School
Pam Lawler, who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil, underwent the 3rd scrutiny and was presented with the Lord’s Prayer (Apr. 2025)
Eucharistic Ministers, under the direction of Phil DeRosa, prepared the April Coffee Hour for parishioners to enjoy (Apr. 2025)
April Coffee Hour
Tom and Lisa Santomarco with daughter Samantha at baptism celebrated by her great uncle, Monsignor Robert Fuhrman. Msgr. Furhrman, who is pastor of St. Philomena’s in Livingston NJ, is the brother of John Fuhrman, who serves in many ministries in our parish (Mar. 2025)
Pictured with the happy family and Msgr. Fuhrman are godparents Mary-Elizabeth Wren and Billy Dwyer. (Mom Lisa, Aunt Mary-Elizabeth, and grandmother Rosemary Fuhrman are all SJS graduates; they were each baptized and married at St. Joseph’s Church.)
Jamie Kurtz and Olivia Flannery, members of Oradell Girl Scout Troop 7167, cleaned and organized the Saint Joseph Care Corner (SJCC) as part of their Silver Award project. They also organized a collection of various baby items, including much needed diapers. SJCC collects non-perishable items (diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, paper supplies, cleaning supplies, toiletries) and distributes to local organizations. (Apr. 2025)
St. Joseph’s hosted its first Fish Fry on a Friday in Lent; Phil DeRosa is pictured at left (Mar. 2025)Volunteers sorted 300+ ordersChris Haney
The Youth Ministry and Confirmation Candidates pitched in to make the event a successFather Christian and his brother-in-law Michael
Jane Kiernan. Jen McKeague, and Judy Rosenberg from the Parish Pastoral CouncilBarry Celestine and David Bednarcik from the Parish Pastoral Council
The relic which visited Saint Joseph’sClose-up of the relic (hair)
Saint Joseph’s Youth Ministry hosted a relic of Blessed Carlos Acutis, who will be canonized as the first “millennial” saint on April 27 during the Jubilee of Teenagers in Rome. (March 2025)
The “Miracles of the Eucharist” exhibit was prepared by Blessed Carlos Acutis. The Youth Ministry displayed the placards in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street, allowing parishioners and others in the area to learn more about 100+ recognized Eucharistic Miracles which occurred over the centuries in various countries,
Patty Killeen, a long-standing member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, recently accepted a shawl to present to someone battling cancer and going through radiation therapy (Apr. 2025)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Upper Church. The Miraculous Medal Novena takes place every Monday at 7pm, usually in Mary’s Chapel. (Mar. 2025)
Pam Lawler, who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil, was presented with the Creed following the first Scrutiny, which takes place on the 3rd Sunday of Lent. L-R is Father Christian, Sarah Lawler, Pam Lawler, Jim Lawler, Melinda Rabbia (OCIA Team and sponsor), and Fred Fakharzadeh (OCIA Team). Please continue to pray for Pam on her faith journey! (Mar. 2025)
Confirmation Retreat (Mar. 2025)
9th graders on Confirmation Retreat #2- keep praying for all of them! (mar. 2025)
Glenn and Janice Schneider, along with Arlene Kennedy and the Confirmation Team, have been conducting retreats for the 9th graders preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in May. (Mar. 2025)
St. Joseph’s sent a catechumen (Pam Lawler) to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the Rite of Election. Pam will be baptized at the Easter Vigil at St. Joseph’s. (L-R: Father Christian, Pam Lawler, Jim Lawler, Sarah Lawler, Melinda Rabbia) (Mar. 2025)
Fred Fakharzadeh (OCIA Team) carrying the Book of the Elect, Pam Lawler (the Elect), Melinda Rabbia (OCIA Team, Pam’s sponsor), and Father Christian
The Rite of Election was celebrated by Cardinal Tobin (Mar. 2025)
St Joseph’s sent Candidates to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion: (L-R) Jasmin’s sponsor Emily, Candidate Jasmin LePage, Candidate Cynthia Olouasa, CJ’s sponsor Pat Crane, Candidate CJ Lang, OCIA Team member Roy Williams, Candidate Nicole Higman, OCIA Director and Guadalupe’s sponsor Melinda Rabbia, Maria Guadalupe Pizarro Esquivel, and Deacon George Montalvo (Mar. 2025)
Cardinal Tobin greeting Emma, the daughter of one of our Candidates, Maria Guadalupe Pizarro Esquivel
Men’s Cornerstone hosted a Coffee Hour after masses in the Parish Retreat House behind the church.
FUEL and YM held a special Eucharistic Adoration evening (Feb. 2025)
Fr. John holding the monstrance
The teens who have been preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation in May went on a retreat to help them strengthen their faith and grow closer to Jesus. (Feb. 2025)
Long-time parishioners greeted Fr. Peter Palmisano, who served as a parochial vicar at our parish for several years until 1999. (Feb. 2025)
Baptisms of Anne Kelly Linnane and Luke Thomas Mulrooney (Feb. 2025)
Our parish Religious Education students collected non-perishable items to help stock the Saint Joseph Care Corner, which helps local organizations that are in need. If you can help, too, please drop diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, paper supplies, cleaning supplies, and toiletries in the bin marked “SJCC” on Grand Street. (Feb. 2025)
Nannina Santomauro of Cadette Girl Scout Troop #97200 collected products and monetary donations for her Girl Scout Silver Award project. The funds were used to purchase many cartons of pull-ups and diapers, the #1 item requested by the organizations the SJCC supports. The SJCC is grateful for the support of our local Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. (Feb. 2025)
SJS students celebrated the 100th day of school. (Feb. 2025)
Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 2025)
Cardinal Tobin celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy (at St. John the Evangelist in Bergenfield) for men studying to be permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese. Our own parishioners Sal Shareef and Francisco Casado are now admitted to Candidacy for the Order of Diaconate and are looking to be ordained in May 2028. (Jan. 2025)Here are the 22 men in the Archdiocesan English language program seeking to become permanent Deacons, including our own parishioner Sal Shareef, 10th from the left.The Archdiocese has 11 men studying to be permanent Deacons in the Spanish-language program. Parishioner Francisco Casado is third from right in this photo. (Jan 2025)
Recessional included all the deacons
The parish held a beautiful Christmas concert courtesy of Monroe Quinn (our Music Director), the parish adult choir, the parish children’s choir, talented musicians (Rich Leavy, Alan Quinn, Jose Rodriguez, Robbie Wilson), and terrific cantors (Ivana Joy Kunc, Josephine Peacock, Julie Peacock, Beverly O’Regan Thiele). Monroe premiered a few arrangements at the wonderful event. (January 2025)
Monroe Quinn with Josephine Peacock, Ivana Joy Kunc, and Beverly O’Regan ThieleEveryone loved hearing the children’s choir! (Jan. 2025)
Monroe Quinn with cantor Ivana Joy KuncJosephine Peacock and Julie Peacock
Father Christian gave the invocation at Oradell’s first municipal meeting of the year, in which parishioner Tom Kelly was sworn in as a councilman (Jan. 2025)
Former assemblyman Pat Schuber (parishioner, usher) swore in parishioner Tom Kelly (parishioner, lector, Eva’s Kitchen Coordinator) as a councilman of Oradell (Jan. 2025)
Many thanks to the Saint Joseph School community for donating many needed items to the Saint Joseph Care Corner. Please drop non-perishable items in the bin marked “SJCC” on Grand Street and lend a hand to those in need! (Jan. 2025)
2024
Our interior nativityMonroe Quinn (Music Director), Ivana Joy Kunc (cantor), Noyes “Bart” Bartholomew (trumpet), and Rich Leavy (drums) beautified our Christmas celebration (Dec. 2024)
Monroe Quinn, Music Director
Monroe Quinn, Music DirectorSt. Joe’s at Christmas
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)
The students participated in the Nativity Pageant and performed in the Christmas Concert. (Dec. 2024)
The Grinch popped into the St. Joseph School classrooms, and watched the students shop at Santa’s Workshop. (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
