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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 Kevin J. Sweeney. 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.

Caravaggio Doubting Thomas 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 19, 2021

Mark 9:30-37

The story of the disciples arguing is almost comical. The disciples of Jesus, many of them young, start arguing about who is the best. It calls to mind the bravado of a group of young adults exchanging accomplishments. What took place on that journey was likely a large game of discipleship “one-ups.”

Well, I cast out nine demons today.

Oh yea, I cured a person that couldn’t walk.

I’m the greatest disciple.

The context is far more tragic. Jesus shares with his disciples that He is going to die. Can you imagine the pain that Christ must’ve felt sharing that? The anxiety? Jesus opens up to the disciples about where this journey leads.

Their response is to argue about which one of them is the greatest. The disciples (as is often the case in the Gospel of Mark) just don’t get it. They are too wrapped up in their accomplishments and world to see the person that is certainly the greatest in front of them. In fact, without that person, the disciples wouldn’t have any share in glory whatsoever.

We can just as easily get wrapped up in the “greatest” mentality. Our world glorifies the athlete, the musician, the television star. We have entire award shows dedicated to recognizing the “great ones.” It is a very human desire to want to be recognized for our accomplishments and applauded. We want to be great.

True glory cannot exist outside of the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is what the disciples miss. Jesus is talking about His death, which is ultimately the gateway to glory. Instead, the disciples focus on something worldly – who is the best right now. This isn’t a dead issue in discipleship – it is very real.

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Parish News

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
R.C.I.A., the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process for anyone wishing to know more about the Roman Catholic Faith and the reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). By our baptism, each of us is called to share the good news. Each of us may know someone who, if asked, would consider becoming a Catholic. The invitation needs to be extended.

As a member of the faith family, have you extended the invitation? If you want to become a Catholic or know someone who may be interested in becoming a Catholic, please come to the Parish Center room 6 for classes on Sundays at 11 AM or call the office at
973.696.4411.
Religious Education Program: Updated September 17, 2021
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INFORMATION FOR GRADES K-8

Sept 19               Classes begin for Grades K – 4
Sept 26               1st Communion Parent Meeting
                            9 & 11 AM

For more information or to request forms, please call
973.696.4411 x10.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM: GRADES 7-8

Confirmation Registration Forms were sent via
email. Confirmation forms were due back September
15th. If you did not receive them, please contact the
parish office at 973.696.4411 x10.

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For more information, please call 973.696.4411 x12.
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.
First Friday Benediction
Please join us for our regular First Friday services with a monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour from 7 to 8 PM, featuring Exposition of the

Blessed 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 in 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.