OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY – OCTOBER
The month of October is dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary. The feast under this title is October 7 which is in remembrance of the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 where Pope Pius IV asked the faithful to pray the rosary to accomplish a victory over the much larger Ottoman fleet. A failure would have changed Christianity as we know it. We also remember that at Fatima she 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. Everyone is invited to participate in the following special events in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary in October:
October 2: Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am- 4:15pm
October 8: Rosary Congress 8:30am-8:30pm in the Upper Church concluding with a Living Rosary at 8pm and Benediction at 8:30pm
October 13: Our Lady of Fatima Procession after 12pm noon Mass
ROSARY CONGRESS – OCTOBER 8
RESPECT LIFE MONTH – OCTOBER
Rosary for Life – OCT. 12
Join pro-life Catholics for a public rosary rally for the unborn during Respect Life Month.
Date: Oct. 12, 2024, Sat.
Place: St. John the Evangelist
at 29 N. Washington Ave in Bergenfield
Time: 11am-11:30am
We will pray for America’s conversion in honor of the Fatima Miracle of the Sun.
For more information, contact Ellen Koslowsky at 201-906-5089
Rosary for Life – OCT. 13
BLESSING OF PETS – OCT. 5
In honor of St. Francis (feast day = 10/4) and his appreciation of all of God’s creatures, there will be a blessing of pets in the Prayer Garden at 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM – OCT.
St Joseph’s Bereavement Program is starting on October 10th, supporting anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet on Thursdays from 7pm-9pm, through December 5th. For more information or to register, please call the parish office at 201-261-0148.
ALL SOULS DAY – NOV. 2
BIBLE STUDY – OCT.
New bible study groups are now forming for October 2024. In-person studies meet weekly for 90 minutes in the Parish Life Center or Retreat House. Daytime and evening meeting times are available.
A sign-up sheet for the new “Genesis to Jesus” study can be printed here and emailed to Pat at [email protected].
NOTE: To find out more about virtual independent studies, please visit ascensionpress.com or email Pat at [email protected].
M.O.M.s MEET AND GREET – OCT. 10
PRAYER SHAWLS – OCT. 16
Saint Joseph Prayer Shawl meetings are
now on the THIRD Wednesday of the month during this school year. We meet in the Parish Life Center on Grove Street from 11am to 1pm. We will next meet on October 16. 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.
ITALIAN MASS and DINNER – OCT. 5
Kick off Italian Heritage Month in Newark, the heart of our archdiocese! See the flyer above for more information. For questions, call Michael Grillo at 201-602-6803.
WED. DAYTIME ADORATION – NOV. 6
SJ COFFEE HOUR
SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR in the Parish Retreat House (between the church and upper school) is on October 6 after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 masses. ALL ARE WELCOME.
We are looking for our other church ministries to host as well. If you are interested in doing so, please reach out to us at [email protected]
(Note: TUESDAY COFFEE HOUR will take place after the 8:30am Mass on 9/24 and 10/22.)
PASTOR INSTALLATION – OCT. 20
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, September 24. 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 ([email protected] 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 [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.
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 the New Milford/ Oradell areas. 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 [email protected]. Please note our funeral masses are Monday to Saturday at 10am or 11am.
SJ YOUTH
The Saint Joseph Youth Ministry meets on Tuesday evening from 7:30-9pm. All teens from 7th to 12th grade are welcome to join us. We are now meeting in the Parish Life Center, 268 Grove Street, Oradell, NJ, (behind the lower school). For more information regarding St. Joseph Youth Ministry, please contact [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.
UPCOMING GALAS
Several Sources pregnancy resource center will have its annual “Seasons of the Heart” gala on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 in Washington Township. Visit https://www.severalsources.org/events-list/ for more information.
New Hope pregnancy resource center will host its annual gala on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024 in Washington Township. Visit https://www.newhopeprc.org/events for more information.
LIFENET‘s event will be held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 in Woodland Park.
Visit https://www.lifeneteducation.org/gala/ for more information.
ARCHDIOCESAN COURSES – OCTOBER
Spotlight on the New Testament Course – Live Online Course
Presenter: Allan F. Wright
Dates: Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 6-9pm on both evenings
Location: Zoom Meeting
Discounted Registration Fee: $20 per person
(subsidized by an American Bible Society grant)
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER TODAY!
Spotlight on Prayer Course
Presenter: Cassandra Bosquet, Dir. of Faith Formation at St. Teresa of Avila in Summit
Date: October 12, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Location: St. Philomena Parish in Livingston, NJ
Registration Fee: $40 per person – incl. morning refreshments and lunch
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER TODAY!
VOCATIONS – OCT. 23-24
YOUTH to LOURDES
CATHOLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION
Fall Open Houses
Bergen Catholic HS
Tuesday October 1st at 6:30pm and
Wednesday November 6th at 6:30pm
Immaculate Heart Academy
Sunday, October 20 at 11am and
Thursday, October 24 at 6:30pm
Don Bosco Prep
Sunday, Oct. 20th: 1pm-3pm
Optional 12pm Mass
St. Peter’s Prep –
Sun. Oct. 20: 1-4:pm
FOR VOLUNTEERS – OCTOBER 15 & 22
Calling All Volunteers and Liturgical Ministers!
As we begin to look forward to a new year of ministry together, we invite any adult volunteer (age 18+) who has not completed a volunteer packet which includes the Archdiocesan requirements of Protecting God’s Children, the authorization of a background check, and the signing of the Code of Conduct, to please
do so. Compliance with these requirements is mandated by the Archdiocese of Newark. Please contact our parish office with any questions.
Classes are as follows:
October 15 – for those who have never taken the class, at 10:30am and 7pm in Mary’s Chapel
AND
October 22 – refresher class, at 10:30am and 7pm in Mary’s Chapel
WEEKEND RETREAT – NOV. 22-24
SEARCH for Christian Maturity
Date: November 22-24, 2024
Place: Sacred Heart Spirituality Center in Newton
Everyone, at one time in their life, needs to get away. This retreat allows us to step out of our hectic life and spend some time with God. You will be on a journey with other fellow Searchers learning more about our Faith. You will have time to sit in silence if you choose. You will also be placed in a small group. There will be presentations as well as other activities throughout the weekend. This retreat is held at a beautiful Retreat Center in the woods of Newton. It is a Co-ed retreat open to both individual men and women and couples. This is one of the few Catholic retreats that is Co-ed which makes it a unique sharing experience.
The cost is $190 per person, which includes all meals, lodging, mementos, and any other program costs.
Cornerstone brother and sister Steven and Carol Sahagian will be part of the Team running this retreat. Please feel free to contact Steve Sahagian at 201-370-2999 or [email protected] with any questions or to receive an application.
ALTAR FLOWER OFFERINGS
We are accepting donations for the flowers that decorate the altar area. Please contact the Parish Office for further information.
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 retreats held in April and September. The 2025 Rachel’s Vineyard retreat Dates are: March 28-30 and 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 Melinda at [email protected]
For more information, click HERE and scroll down to “Respect Life.”
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
Please visit our page dedicated to resources to help us meet Jesus in the Eucharist:
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL PAGE
PRENATAL MINISTRY
CHOIR REHEARSALS – THURSDAYS
Does your child (Grades 3-8) love to sing? The Children’s Choir sings once a month at the 9am mass and also sings at our very popular Christmas concert, An Afternoon of Christmas Joy, in January. Upcoming rehearsals are Thursday, October 10 and October 17. Weekly rehearsals will start in November. For more information, please contact Monroe Quinn via email at [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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].
SOCIETY OF ST. LYDIA
ADULT SEEKING TO BE CONFIRMED OR BECOME CATHOLIC? (RCIA/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. While the OCIA process is primarily for adults seeking baptism, adaptations are made for baptized Christians of other denominations who are seeking to join the Catholic Church, and for baptized Catholics who are seeking to complete their initiation into the faith. Please contact Melinda at [email protected] for more information, and to learn if this might be the time for you to start the OCIA journey and grow closer to Jesus. Sessions will commence 9/23.
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