Current News & Announcements

St. Joseph Parish has a new email address!
Please update your contacts with our new parish email address: StJosephParishLP©gmail.com. Kindly delete our old email address, stjoelp©optonline.net, and add our new address to your contacts to ensure you continue receiving parish communications. Thank you for helping us stay connected!

GRADES K-4
Nov 1 Family Faith Formation 11AM — 12PM
Nov 29 No Class — Grades K-4

GRADES 5-8
Nov 1 Family Faith Formation 11AM — 12PM
Nov 15 Grade 5 Class Mass
Nov 18 Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Nov 25 No Class — Grades 5-8
For more information or to request forms, please call please contact Mrs. Miller at 973.696.4411 x5

An Interfaith Celebration of Life and Thanksgiving
The month of November, normally associated with giving thanks, is also home to National Donor Sabbath. This awareness month marks a special time across the country when clergy and their congregations unite to help spread the word about the gift of life. Religious leaders around the state are encouraged to address the importance of registering to be an organ and tissue donor. Many faith leaders also recognize that there are members within their own congregations who have been touched by organ and tissue donation or are in need of a life-saving transplant. Throughout November, information regarding organ and tissue donation from the NJ Sharing Network will be on the tables in back of church. NJ Sharing Network works year-round to educate New Jersey residents about the critical need for more organ and tissue donors. May your faith fill you with compassion to donate the gift of life.
Please register online today at www.njsharingnetwork.org. Pope Francis has said that 'Organ donation is a testimony of love for our neighbour'.

Every year, during the observance of the Feast of All Souls, we remember our Parish Family members who passed away in the past year. The Lazarus Ministry will conduct a special Mass of Remembrance on Monday, November 2nd at 7 PM. The names of the deceased will be read aloud, and a candle will be presented to a family member in their honor.

Father Art Zaba will be celebrating Mass for our deceased members at St. Joseph's Church on Tuesday, November 3rd at 6 PM. The families and friends of our deceased members are invited to come and honor those Knights and Columbiettes who have given of themselves and are no longer with us.

As we prepare to give thanks to God for all the blessings in our lives, let us remember our neighbors who are having difficult times. The Parish Thanksgiving Collection will run through Sunday, November 15th.

Items Needed:

· Turkeys and hams
· Stuffing and instant potatoes
· Cranberry sauce and turkey gravy
· Canned soup and vegetables
· Pasta and tuna
· Cereal, peanut butter, and jelly

Turkey Donations: Turkeys may be delivered to Halloran Hall and placed in the freezer.
Nonperishable Food: A collection box is located at the back of the church for nonperishable food donations. Important Reminder: Please check expiration dates before donating. Unfortunately, we cannot accept expired food. In the past, some donated items were significantly out of date and had to be discarded. Lets make sure our generosity truly helps those in need!
If you have any questions or need a Thanksgiving food basket, please contact Lisa at 973-632-4267.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support in helping our neighbors enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving

St. Joseph Church raised a total of $4,580 for our Annual Crop Walk! Deacon Paul raised $1,750, and Sr. Ellen raised $1,637. It was a close race between the two, with only $113 separating their totals!
Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped to make this year's Crop Walk a success!

The Christian Service Committee will be collecting new pajamas and books for children enrolled in the Headstart Program and for their older siblings ages 18 months to 16 years. We are working with Norwescap, an agency that works towards family self-sufficiency in our area. "A comfortable bedtime routine helps children get the healthy sleep they need!" The collection will start on October 10th and continue until October 31st. Look for the bin in the back of the church! Any questions, call 201.675.4802. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

A Catholic Charities box is behind the back of the church building, next to the shed. When switching your seasonal clothing, please remember to donate your unwanted, gently used clothing to Catholic Charities.
Catholic Charities need gently used: Clothing - Bedding - Shoes - Small household items
Do you have a clothing donation too big to fit in the box? Call their toll-free number to arrange a free pickup at your home. 877-343-3651
Throughout the year, Catholic Charities distributes much-needed food through local food pantries and provides many other types of services and assistance. Money raised from these donations helps support their programs.

Those in 3rd through 8th grade who love to sing are invited to join Choristers. Rehearsals will be held every THURSDAY from 6:30 to 8 PM in the church. Rehearsals will start on Thursday, September 10th. Please text or call Music Director Denise Dixon at 973.590.9975 for more information or to register.

We are continuing to collect non-perishable food items for the Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson. A donation box is located in the back of the church. Please be sure to check expiration dates before donating, as we cannot accept expired food. In the past, we’ve received items that were significantly out of date and had to be discarded. Let’s ensure our generosity truly helps those in need. Thank you for your continued support!

If you would like to be added to the parish email list to receive notifications of funerals and parish events, please at stjosephparishlp@gmail.com and let us know if you would like to be placed on our list. What a resourceful way to keep up to date on parish happenings. Thank you.