M.O.M.S SUMMER BOOK CLUB
ADULT SEEKING TO BE CONFIRMED OR BECOME CATHOLIC? (OCIA)
OCIA (the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, formerly RCIA) is a process of welcome and exploration open to any adult who is considering becoming a member of the Roman Catholic Church or who wishes to complete the process of initiation into the Church.
OCIA prepares adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and/or First Eucharist. Please contact Melinda at ocia@sjcnj.org to learn if this might be the time for you to start the OCIA journey, receive the grace of the sacraments, and grow closer to Jesus.
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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD – JUNE
EUCH. ADORATION – JULY 2
COLLECTIONS AND VOLUNTEERING
Eva’s Village
Volunteers are needed to help serve lunch at Eva’s Village, located at 393 Main Street, in Paterson, NJ on Tuesday, July 22, August 19, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18. 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.
St. Joseph Care Corner (SJCC)
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 (tkohli@optonline.net or 201-391-0224 )for more information about St. Joseph Care Corner (SJCC) and the organizations we help.
Harrison House
Harrison House in Paramus is a safe and secure home for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our parish donates meals to Harrison House 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 at jane.kiernan94@gmail.com to be put on the schedule. Not a cook? We will gratefully accept monetary donations or supermarket gift cards to help offset costs.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Please consider being part of this rewarding volunteer opportunity – all you need is a car and a smile. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the homebound ONE DAY A MONTH to New Milford/ Oradell. For more information, call Ellen at 201-385-3711
FUNERAL MASSES
We are looking for volunteers to assist with funeral masses. If you are interested please call Tom at 201-220-9278 or email him at tmoran61@gmail.com. Please note our funeral masses are Monday to Saturday at 10am or 11am.
SJ COFFEE HOUR – break till SEPT.
SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR in the Parish Retreat House (between the church and upper school) will resume in September. If your parish ministry is able to host a coffee hour in the fall, please contact fellowship@sjcnj.org
KNOW YOUR FAITH
To learn more about joining a bible study group, email Pat at bible@sjcnj.org.
To find out more about streaming virtual independent bible studies, please visit ascensionpress.com.
In addition, free Catholic films/books are available to all parishioners:
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 YOUTH – break till SEPT.
The Saint Joseph Youth Ministry meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9pm in the Parish Life Center, 268 Grove Street, Oradell, NJ (behind the lower school). All teens from 7th to 12th grade are welcome to join us. For more information regarding St. Joseph Youth Ministry, which will resume in September, please contact youthministry@sjcnj.org.
PRAYER SHAWLS – break till SEPT.
Saint Joseph Prayer Shawl meetings take place on the THIRD Wednesday of the month during the school year; our next meeting is in September. We meet in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street from 11am to 1pm. New members who know how to knit or crochet are welcome. Current members are reminded to bring any new work to the meeting to be blessed and prayed upon; the prayers of the entire ministry go forward with these gifts. We pray that the recipients will experience the warmth of God’s love.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION
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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Healing from Separation/Divorce Retreat in Spanish; July 13, 2025, at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Newark; Contact Yamilka at Yamilka.Genao@rcan.org for more information.
Married Couples Retreat in Spanish: Starting Over; July 20, 2025, from 1-7 pm at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Newark
Free Webinar – A Natural Approach to Fertility Care (sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen and the Gianna Center): Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7PM on Zoom.
Save the Date! God Chose You for Me – Day of Reflection for Married Couples on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Newark
New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center is seeking a nurturing, dependable woman with a heart for supporting young mothers in need at our faith-based maternity home. This person would serve as a House Mother to live on-site and provide daily guidance and structure for pregnant women and new mothers navigating to a future of independence. If interested, please contact us at info@newhopeprc.org or 201-722-4705.
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 support services. 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 cheryl.riley@rcan.org for more information about retreats held in April and September. The next 2025 Rachel’s Vineyard retreat is September 19-21. 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 respectlife@sjcnj.org
For more information, click HERE and scroll down to “Respect Life.”
SPIR. ADOPTION – THRU OCT.
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Does your child (Grades 3-8) love to sing? The Children’s Choir sings once a month at the 9am mass. For more information, please contact Monroe Quinn via email at quinnm@sjcnj.org
The Saint Joseph Adult Choir is also accepting new members. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays in the Upper Church from 7:30-9:00 pm. Please contact Music Director Monroe Quinn at quinnm@sjcnj.org
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 lom@sjcnj.org.
SOCIETY OF ST. LYDIA
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