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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.
January 20, 2019: The First Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Church's liturgical history, the wedding feast of Cana is the first sign of Jesus’ divinity. There is no report of this miracle at Cana in the Synoptic Gospels.
Here, as when John describes the other signs, the disciples are said to begin to believe, but no mention is made as to whether the other wedding guests are even aware of what has happened.
Mary is not mentioned by name but is referred to instead as the mother of Jesus. Mary is influential in Jesus' first sign. She will also be present at his Crucifixion, a witness to the final manifestation of his divinity.
Marriage and wedding feasts are metaphors used in Scripture to describe God's salvation and the Kingdom of God. Here at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, John's Gospel seeks to establish that Jesus is going to re-interpret and fulfill Yahweh's promise to Israel. Jesus establishes a New Covenant. A hint about what this New Covenant will be like is made in the deed that Jesus performs. Asked to do something to address the awkward situation that the absence of wine at a wedding feast would create, Jesus' miracle produces vast quantities of wine—six jars holding thirty gallons each are filled to overflowing with choice wine.
This lavish response to a simple human need is a vision for us of the abundance of God's kingdom. It challenges us to respond generously when confronted with human suffering. We respond confident that God can transform our efforts and bring the Kingdom of God to fulfillment among us. Not every day is a wedding celebration, but we can anticipate the Kingdom of God each day in our focus to one another's needs.
Parish News
- Stewardship As a Way of LifeDuring the month of January, designated as Stewardship Awareness Month in our parish, we’d be inattentive if we didn’t acknowledge our Stewardship Committee. The Stewardship Committee members are responsible for educating the parishioners of SJP and promotingStewardship as a way of life.During the month of January, we also need to acknowledge all those involved in a ministry and all that they do for our parishcommunity. Through personal example, education and enrichment, these individuals provide a welcoming, loving and caring environment for those who worship in the community of SJP and those lives they touch.The weekend of January 26-27 is the Call to Stewardship Campaign. There will be speakers at all the Masses to talk about Stewardship, and flyers will be in the pews for you to complete should you hear the call. By volunteering for a ministry, you would be promotingstewardship as a way of life too. If you’d like to learn more about the different ministries, please contact the ministry leaders listed on the front of the bulletin.
- Special Welcome to New Parishioners on Sunday, February 10We are hosting a special welcome on February 10 at 1:15pm in the LeBeau Center (school building) for all new people to our parish. Invitations have been sent to those who have registered but we welcome any others who wish to register and enter into the life of our parish. 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 andon line at stjosephparishnj.org.
- Catholic Schools Week: January 27 to February 1It's almost time for Catholic Schools Week 2019! Check out our following information to see why the child you love belongs at Holy Spirit School!
- Open Mic on Saturday, January 19, 7PM to 9PM
OPEN MIC’ COMES TO ST. JOE’S!
It is as the name suggests...microphones will be provided in Halloran Hall for those who wish to share their gifts and talents. Our 1st Open Mic will be on Saturday, January 19th 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 15 th 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. - RCIAR.C.I.A., the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a program for anyone wishing to know more about the Roman Catholic Faith and, especially, receiving the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). Our first meeting of the year will be on Wednesday evening, October 31, 7:30 PM, in the LeBeau Center, Rm. 6. If you know someone who may be interested in RCIA, please call the Parish Office at 973.696.4411 x10
- 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 19, 2019 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K-8
January 20 8th Grade Mass @ 10AMJanuary 27 Meeting for First Holy Communion Parents: 9AM or 11AMJanuary 29 SCRE Testing, Grade 8
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Jan 27 Sophomore Retreat at St. Paul Inside the Walls, 8:30am – 5:00pmConfirmation will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:30PM.
Forms for the Confirmation Program can be downloaded here: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. Thomas Mangieri Pastor
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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