Current News & Announcements

GRADES K-4
Mar 16 Grade 3 Class Mass
Mar 19 St. Joseph Feast Day
Apr 1 1st Communion Parent Meeting
Apr 13 Palm Sunday, No Class Grades K-4
Apr 20 Easter Sunday, No Class Grades K-4
Apr 26 1st Penance, Grade 2

GRADES 5-8
Apr 8 Confirmation, 7 PM
Apr 9 Last Class, Grades 5-8

For more information, please contact Mrs. Miller at 973.696.4411 x5 or StJoeRelEdLP@gmail.com

Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2025):  Lent begins with a solemn reminder of human mortality—“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Ashes are placed on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentance.

Fasting and Abstinence: On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, those who are 18 to 59 are allowed only one full meal. Two smaller meals are allowed as needed, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Those who are 14 years of age or older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.

Prayer and Reflection: Increased devotion through prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation strengthens the believer’s connection with God.

Almsgiving: Acts of charity, such as donating to the poor or helping those in need, reflect the selfless love that Christ demonstrated.

Since 1975, Catholics across the United States have come together each Lent to respond to global hunger through the CRS Rice Bowl program. Learn how people like you have made a local and global impact on the lives of our sisters and brothers in need and why our prayers and almsgiving are still needed today. During this holy season, let us recommit to sharing bread for life with our global family so that all people can reach their God-given potential. Visit www.crsricebowl.org/week-1 to read this week’s Story of Hope.

Our Annual St. Joseph's Day Bake Sale is scheduled for Sunday, March 23rd, following all the Masses. We are requesting donations to sell and buyers to help us surpass our fundraising target. Donations can be delivered to Halloran Hall on Saturday morning after 9 AM and on  March 22nd, before the 8 AM Mass.  Acceptable donations include cakes, pies, breads, cookies, strombolis, calzones, pastries, soda bread, etc. Please ensure all items are individually wrapped. If you are unable to contribute a baked good, we invite you to stop by and purchase one or two of the delightful treats that will be available. All proceeds from the bake sale will support the various needs of the less fortunate.

This year’s annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, May 12th, at the Balleyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, NJ.

- Registration will begin at 7:30 AM
- Shotgun start at approximately 9:00 AM
- The fee is $180 per player (which covers greens fees, cart rental, breakfast, dinner, gratuities and prizes).

The registration forms for both golfers and sponsors can be found at the end of the bulletin. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bob Reiss at reissgolf@gmail.com or 973.650.5901.

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Grains of Hope is organizing the packing and distribution of hundreds of nutritious meals to support families facing hunger. They are seeking volunteers to assist with the setup on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Pequannock Middle School. Setup shifts are available at:

Shift A – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Shift B – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Volunteers for the setup shift will place labels on the bags and pre-pack the cheese packets in the bags. They will also arrange tables, unpack supplies and prepare the space for meal packing for Sunday. To sign up, register at www.work25.gohnj.org 

The Knights of Columbus use recycled aluminum cans as a source of generating funds to support our mission of assisting others. Every Saturday morning from 9 AM and 11 AM, we conduct a collection at St. Joseph’s Church. We welcome any aluminum cans you provide, including soda cans, beer cans, etc. Your contribution will aid the Knights in their effort to support those in need..

The Father English Food Pantry is always in need of nonperishable food items, i.e., pasta, peanut butter, tuna fish, canned chicken, spam, canned soups, cereal, rice, beans, etc.
Please place your food in the box in the back of the church marked for Fr. English Food Pantry. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

If you would like to be added to the parish email list to receive notifications of funerals and parish events, please email us at stjoelp@optonline.net and let us know that you would like to be placed on our list. This is an innovative way to stay informed about events within the parish. Thank you.