2027 MASS INTENTION FORM
DAY OF PRAYER – JAN. 22
Thursday, January 22 is a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. It has been designated as a particular day of prayer and penance for Catholics in the United States for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. For more information, visit: https://www.usccb.org/january-22
Not sure how to observe this day of prayer and penance? Pick from the ideas below or offer some other prayer or sacrifice:
-Attend Mass
-Abstain from meat or Fast
-Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet (www.usccb.org/prayers/chaplet-divine-mercy)
-Pray a decade of the Rosary
-Give up TV/movies (or a social media app for the day)
-Offer A Prayer for Life to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament (www.respectlife.org/prayer-for-life)
-Sacrifice some of your free time to do a small act of service for someone else
PRO-LIFE HEROES MASS
EUCH. ADORATION – FEB. 4
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, 1/20, 2/24, and 3/24). 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 (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) – JAN. 22
The Saint Joseph youth group (TARGET: Teen Activity Religious Group Entertaining and Terrific) meets on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9pm 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.
Next meeting is January 22.
For more information regarding St. Joseph Youth Ministry, please contact youthministry@sjcnj.org
SJ COFFEE HOUR – FEB. 1
The next SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR will take place on Feb. 1 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: Future dates are 3/1, 4/12, 5/3, and 6/7. If your parish ministry is able to host one of these coffee hours, please contact Teresa at fellowship@sjcnj.org
CORNERSTONE – JAN. 21 & 28
PRAYER SHAWLS – JAN. 21
Saint Joseph Prayer Shawl meetings take place on the THIRD Wednesday of the month during the school year; our next meeting is Jan. 21st. 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
See wearehiswitnesses.org for more information on Cardinal Tobin’s initiative.
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.
Anniversary Mass with Cardinal Tobin (for couples celebrating their 60+, 50th, 25th, or 5th wedding anniversary) will be held on May 3, 2026, at 3 PM at the Cathedral Basilica in Newark. Registration is open now! Click here to RSVP by April 1st.
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 2026 retreats which will be held 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 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:
To submit an event, please contact Melinda at webmaster@sjcnj.org. All entries must be approved by Fr. Christian.