RELIG. ED. REG.
Registration forms for theReligious Education Program were emailed to all families already attending the program. Please notify the office if you did not receive it. The return due date for the registration forms was July 15.
Children who received First Holy Communion need to return to continue their religious education. If you have a child entering the 1st grade in the Fall, please call 201-261-1144 or email us at religioused@sjcnj.org to register your child in our program.
All families are encouraged to come to Mass each week. Parents are also asked to review ALL PRAYERS with their children; they can be found in the back of each book.
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Volunteers Needed:
We need Catechists and Substitutes for our Religious Education Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Anyone interested: please email us at religioused@sjcnj.org or call the office at 201-261-1144.
MOM’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB
Ministry Of Motherhood invites all women to join the Summer Book Club “Into His Likeness” by Edward Sri.
“Into His Likeness” provides an approachable but in-depth exploration of how to live as a disciple and experience the transformation Jesus wants to work in our lives. We might desire to live more like Christ, but we know we fall short. This book helps us follow those initial promptings of the Holy Spirit, so that we may more intentionally encounter Jesus anew each day and be more disposed to His grace changing us ever more into His likeness.
To join in, simply order your copy of the book. (Amazon or Ignatius.com), email us at moms@sjcnj.org and we will add you to the book club email for some bonus material and meeting date info. For more information, contact Maureen Hunt at 908.770.2969 or Jeannie Tenaglia at 201.725.1131
Follow us on Instagram: ministryofmotherhood_sjc.
GOOD COUNSEL PRC – SEPT./OCT.
Open houses will be held:
Bronx, NY: Sept. 9, 11am-3pm
Riverside, NJ: Sept. 24, 12pm-5pm
Staten Island, NY: Sept. 30, 1pm-5pm
Spring Valley, NY: Oct. 14, 11am-4pm
For more information, contact Silvana at 201-795-0637
HELP THOSE IN NEED – SUMMER
Meals needed for Harrison House
St. Joseph Parish has a commitment to provide 2 meals each month to Harrison House in Paramus. And we need your help!
Founded in 1992 by Buddies of New Jersey, Inc., Harrison House in Paramus has been a safe and secure home for over 95 people living with HIV/AIDS. Originally the house served as a place for many of our clients to live out their lives in dignity. As the face of the disease has changed, so have the needs of its victims. It is now becoming more of a home of new beginnings for those hit hard by the virus. Harrison House is a safe place that tries to foster an environment of hope, ambition and responsibility. This optimistic focus helps restore dignity to the lives of our residents, ensuring a chance to rebuild and live.
Our parish provides meals on the first Monday and third Sunday of each month. Summer is the toughest time to get volunteers and we have the following empty dates open:
Sunday August 16th
Monday September 7th
There are many other dates as well for the remainder of 2026, so please email Jane Kiernan at jane.kiernan94@gmail.com for more information.
The sign up link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45A8AF2DA5FF2-61379472-harrison#/
MASS FOR LIFE – OCT. 8
SJS CARNIVAL – OCT. 2-4
Want to get involved with the Saint Joseph School Carnival? Whether you’re interested in volunteering, sponsoring, or simply learning more about how you can support this wonderful community tradition, we’d love to hear from you!
Katie Belthoff McCarten
📞 201-519-9697
✉️ SaintJosephCarnival@gmail.com
NEW HOPE PRC – OCT 3/4
New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center will be at all Masses on October 3/4 (Respect Life Sunday). For more information, visit:
https://www.newhopeprc.org/
DUELING PIANOS NIGHT – OCT. 24
OCIA
EUCH. ADORATION – AUG. 5
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, 8/18, 9/22, 10/20, 11/24, and 12/22. 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 YOUTH (TARGET) – SEPT.
The Saint Joseph Youth Group (TARGET: Teen Activity Religious Group Entertaining and Terrific) meets on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm in the Parish Life Center, 268 Grove Street, Oradell, NJ (behind the lower school). All high school students are welcome to join St. Joseph Youth Group. Our next meeting is in September. For more information, please contact Janice at youthministry@sjcnj.org
SJ COFFEE HOUR – SEPT.
The next SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR will take place on September _____ after the 7:30am, 9am and 10:30am Masses in the Parish Retreat House (between the church and upper school). We look forward to seeing you! NOTE: If your parish ministry is able to host one of these coffee hours in the fall, please contact Teresa at fellowship@sjcnj.org
SUPPORT GROUPS
PRAYER SHAWLS – SEPT. 16
Saint Joseph Prayer Shawl meetings normally take place on the THIRD Wednesday of the month during the school year; our next meeting is Sept. 16. 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.
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.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Summer Edition of Happy, Healthy, and Holy Families Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is filled with practical ideas, faith-filled inspiration, and resources to help families stay connected to their Catholic faith throughout the summer months. We invite you to share it with your parishioners as a resource for prayer, family activities, and spiritual growth. Click here to download the newsletter
See wearehiswitnesses.org for more information on Cardinal Tobin’s initiative.
CHOIR – THURSDAYS
Lift your voice in Song! Join our choir! The Saint Joseph Choir needs your voice! If you love to sing and are looking for a way to give praise to God along with your fellow parishioners, the Saint Joseph Choir would love to hear from you. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays in the Upper Church from 7:30-9pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! If you are interested in joining or have any questions, feel free to stop by after any Mass to speak to our Director of Music, Monroe Quinn, or contact him at quinnm@sjcnj.org
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 the upcoming September 2026 retreat. 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.”
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.
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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:
2027 MASS INTENTION FORM
To submit an event, please contact Melinda at webmaster@sjcnj.org. All entries must be approved by Fr. Christian.