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Welcome
e are a Roman Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ in Lincoln Park and surrounding areas, located in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Our Bishop is Bishop Arthur Serratelli. Please feel free to visit the pages of our Parish site, learn about who we are as a community of faith and the services our parish provides. If you are thinking about moving to the Lincoln Park area, we cordially invite you to make St. Joseph's your parish.
Last Sunday we heard Matthew's account of Jesus' baptism. Today, we hear John the Baptist's witness of Jesus. John's Gospel announces that he knows that Jesus is the Son of God, and in reality he is inaugurating the ministry of Jesus
John the Baptist sees Jesus approaching and calls out, giving witness about who Jesus is. John says that he saw the Spirit descend upon Jesus. By this sign, he knew that Jesus was the one who is to come after him. ‘I am not the Christ’ he said, and then steps aside. His testimony is totally focused on Jesus. ‘I am the one who has been sent to go in front of him.’
John calls Jesus the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” The Lamb refers to the idea of salvation. The Lamb is the gift of freedom that, following the flight from Egypt, the Israelites sacrificed to the Lord.
Jesus begins his ministry with his disciples following, listening and learning. It will be three years before His disciples take the Word to the people. Today’s Gospel offers us a powerful example to imitate. We can follow Jesus, listen and learn, so that we too can become Christ’s witnesses, and disciples. By our Baptism, we are called to make Jesus known by our words, and by the witness of our lives. In a world filled with violence, greed, war, and poverty, this will not be easy. But with perseverance, prayer, and the Grace of God, we will succeed.
Parish News
- Catholic Schools Week Open House: Jan.26-31 (See flyer and schedule)
- Special Welcome to New Parishioners
Parish registration is expected for all who come to St. Joseph’s on a regular basis and consider this their parish. Formal registration enables us to know who you are and where you live. This helps us with parish mailings and, in the event of the need for a sick call or emergency, to find you quickly.
Registration forms are available in the back of church, at the Parish Office and on line at stjosephparishnj.org. We are hosting a special welcome on January 26th at 1:00 PM in the LeBeau Center (school building) for all new people to our parish. Invitations were sent out last week.
Please RSVP by January 20th to Mary O’Reilly at 973.633.8009 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the number of family members that will be attending.
- Open Mic is Back: Saturday, January 25
It is as the name suggests... microphones will be provided in Halloran Hall for those who wish to share their gifts and talents.
Our Open Mic will be on Saturday, January 25th from 7pm – 9pm. We are looking for singers, musicians, stand-up acts, etc... as singles, duos or a small group. Performers are to sign-up no later than January 22nd and time slots will be allocated. Acts must be suitable for the venue and within a time frame. We hope to have about 15 performances from all ages. All are most welcome to attend... bring your own snacks and enjoy the performers.
- Celebration for the Newly Baptized to Be Held on January 12
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, there will be a special liturgy honoring all the babies who werebaptized at St. Joseph’s in the past year. The celebration will begin with a welcoming Mass at 12 PM. Personal letters will be sent to each family next week. Please join us for this wonderful tradition at St. Joseph Parish
- Polish Masses to Be Celebrated at St. Joseph's on the Third Saturday of Each Month
Polish Masses are now being celebrated at St. Josephs on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 7 PM.
- Parish Registration
If you are new to the parish or have not previously registered in the parish, please do so by calling the office at 973.696.4411 x 101 for a registration form. Also, if you are not receiving collection envelopes, we can arrange to have them sent them to you.
- Religious Education Information: Updated January 17, 2020
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K-8
January 26 Testing for 5th Grade
January 28 Testing for 8th Grade
Feb 2 Blessing of the Throats
Feb 9 7th Grade Class Mass @ 10am
Feb 16 No Classes – Presidents’ Weekend
Feb 23 1st Communion Parent Meeting 9am & 11am
Feb 26 Ash Wednesday
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Feb Family Lectures (schedule to follow)
Confirmation Email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - RECENT CATHOLIC NEWS
- First Friday BenedictionPlease join us for our regular First Friday services with a monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour from 7 to 8 PM, featuring Exposition of theBlessed Sacrament, Adoration, and Benediction, provided by our Deacons. Please note that Mass will only be available in the morning at 8 AM.
- Visiting the Sick and Shut-Ins
If you have a famly member or know of someone who is sin the hospital or homebound and they would like to receive Holy Communion, please call Sr. Ellen at (973) 696-4411, etx. 3.
Because of privacy laws, the hospital does not contact us when a parishioner is admitted and therefore, we have no way of knowing. Notifying us will enable us to visit our parishioners and bring them the sacraments.
- Parish Email List: Great Way to Stay Informed!
If you would like to be added to the parish email list or to update your email address with us, to receive notifications of funerals and parish events, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let us know. As of now, we have over 500 people on our email list. What a resourceful way to keep up to date on our parish happenings! Thank you.
Fr. Dominik Bakowski, Administrator
Celebrate the Eucharist
Saturday Eve: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00AM, 12 Noon, 7PM (Spanish Mass)
Monday: 7 PM (preceded by Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal/Benediction at 6:30PM)
Tuesday-Friday: 8 AM
Holy Days: To be announced from the pulpit
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:30 - 5 PM and by appointment.
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Phone (973) 696-4411
