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, April 23. 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.
EUCH. REVIVAL
Please visit our page dedicated to resources to help us meet Jesus in the Eucharist: EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL PAGE
50/50 RAFFLE – APR. 14
Parishioners should watch the mail for a letter from Fr. Christian about our annual 50/50 raffle which will benefit Saint Joseph Church.
There will only be 400 tickets sold.
The donation is $50 per ticket.
1st Prize – 25% of gross proceeds
2nd Prize – 15% of gross proceeds
3rd Prize – 10% of gross proceeds .
The drawing will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1pm in Mary’s Grotto at Saint Joseph Church.
POLAND PILGRIMAGE – SEPT. 2024
In The Footsteps of St. John Paul II
Spiritual Leader – Fr. John Z. Radwan
12 Days : September 3-14, 2024
Warsaw – Niepokalanow – Lichen – Wroclaw – Czestochowa –
Kalwaria – Wadowice – Krakow
Price: $3,550 per person, in twin room.
(Single supplement $490)
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.
For reservations: Please fill out, sign, send a trip application along with a $500 deposit to Classic Travel,186 Maple Ave., Wallington, NJ 07057.
Deposit must be received by April 5, 2024. For more information, please contact Fr. John at 973-978-2121, or Classic Travel at 973-473-3845
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Visiting Nurse Association Health Group is inviting members of the community to join our team of hospice volunteers. If you’ve got time, empathy, and compassion, you have the ability to support those nearing end of life. Training is provided by members of the VNAHG Hospice team on 3 consecutive Mondays: April 15th, 22nd, & 29th from 10am-3pm. Advanced registration is required. Volunteers must attend all 3 sessions. To register or for more information, please contact Ruth Sorbanelli at 201-510-6426.
WED. DAYTIME ADORATION – MAY 1 & JUNE 5
SJ YOUTH
Teen meetings on Tuesdays (7:30pm – 9pm).
For more information, 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.
WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER – APR. 27
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.
ANNIV. CELEBRATION AT CATHEDRAL
ADULT SEEKING TO BE CONFIRMED OR BECOME CATHOLIC?
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).
(Note: TUESDAY COFFEE HOUR will take place after the 8:30am Mass on 4/30. )
If any ministry would like to host a Sunday Coffee Hour, please reach out to Teresa 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.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
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 legislation information and to oppose the NJ abortion expansion bill (A4350/ S2918), 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.