MASSES AND OTHER DEVOTIONS
The most important thing we do as Catholics is gather for the celebration of Sunday Mass. We come together on Sunday. Sunday was the first day of creation, the day on which God created the light that broke the darkness. Easter Sunday was the day when Jesus, the Light of the World, shattered the darkness of the tomb and rose to life. Pentecost Sunday was the day the Spirit rushed upon the Apostles and drove them beyond their fears to proclaim the Good News. Each Sunday that same Spirit assembles us as God’s Church to hear the Word and to share the Bread and Cup of Life. That same Spirit sends us out from Mass to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by loving and serving the Lord and our neighbor. We invite you to join us as we come together for Sunday Mass. By doing so, you will grow in your relationship with Christ and His Church and we will benefit by having you with us!
Weekend Masses: (Sat.) 5pm; (Sun.) 7:30 am, 9am, 10:30 am, 12pm
Daily Masses: Monday through Saturday: 8:30 am
Confession: Saturdays from 4pm – 5pm
Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays at 7pm in Mary’s Chapel (lower church)
Eucharistic Adoration: First Wednesday of the month (9am – 4:15pm) in Mary’s Chapel (lower church)
TRAVELING? Find a Catholic Mass near you by visiting https://masstimes.org
BULLETINS
To advertise in the bulletin, reach out to Jay at LPi
at jschwarz@4LPi.com or (800) 477-4574 x6801.
Bulletin announcements should be sent to bulletin@sjcnj.org.
Celebrating our milestones, both big and small, enables us to come to a greater awareness and recognition of the goodness of God in our lives. On May 29, 2026, Fr. Christian celebrates the 5th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood.
On behalf of St. Joseph parish, may God continue to bless Fr. Christian in his vocation and grant him all that is good and holy. And may He bless St. Joseph parish with Fr. Christian’s leadership for years to come.
PARISH INFORMATION
A Prayer for St. Joseph the Worker Day (May 1)
O Saint Joseph, faithful worker and guardian of the Holy Family, on this day we honor your quiet strength and humble labor.
You who provided with steady hands and trusting heart, teach us to work with diligence, patience, and love.
Bless our efforts, that they may serve God and neighbor, and help us find dignity and purpose in all we do.
Guide us to place our trust in the Lord, just as you did in every moment of your life.
Saint Joseph the Worker, pray for us.
Amen.
IMPORTANT ARCHDIOCESAN INFORMATION
Archdiocese of Newark Changes
Visit wearehiswitnesses.org for information on Cardinal Tobin’s initiative.
FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Prayer of Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Please contact Fr. John (fatherjohn@sjcnj.org or (201) 261-0148 x12) or anyone at the rectory if you’d like a home visit.
The celebration of Sunday Mass at EWTN can be viewed online by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCijDos-LUTh9RQvSCMQqN6Q
Names of individuals added to the sick list in the bulletin will be read aloud at Mass for two consecutive weeks and then listed in the bulletin for 3 months. If you would like to add a person again, please contact the parish office. Names should only be submitted with the permission of the individual who is sick.
