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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INFORMATION
GRADES K - 5
Apr 21 Grade 3 Class Mass
May 11 1st Holy Communion
May 12 Mother’s Day – Last Class, Grades K-5
For more information, please call 973.696.4411GRADES 5 - 8
Registration will begin in June
Parish Office 973.696.4411 -
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center have been providing families with stable places to live for many years. This is a well-known organization that helps with the building of homes for those in need.
One of our parishioners, Donna Brightman, has been involved with the program for over 40 years. Donna recently returned from a 2-week building expedition in Thailand. She has been on building teams in over 10 countries, in addition to her work here in the states. Donna became involved when she worked in the city of Paterson as the Director of Housing. She wanted to do more for those needing homes. She saw Habitat as a way to give people not a handout but a hand up and has been involved in this work at many levels ever since. She has served as a Board Member in Paterson and now in Morris County. When speaking with Donna, it was evident that helping people is very fulfilling, personally rewarding and spiritually uplifting.
If you are interested in knowing more or joining Habitat, please feel free to call Donna at 732.803.3431. -
GOLF OUTING - MAY 13
Our annual Golf Outing will continue this year on Monday, May 13th at the Balleyowen Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ. Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Shot-Gun Start approximately 9:00 AM. Cost is $180 per player and includes: greens fees, cart, breakfast, dinner & gratuities and prizes. Sign up forms are in the back of church or contact Bob Reiss at reissgolf@gmail.com or 973.650.5901 -
MAY CROWNING
The Crowning of Mary will take place on Wednesday, May 15th at 7 PM in Church. Before the crowning of Mary, we all join in praying the Living Rosary. Our First Communicants participate in the crowning of our Blessed Mother. The Choristers lead us in singing beautiful hymns to Mary. All are invited to share in this crowning ceremony in honor of our Lady.
May Crowning...What is it?...Why do we celebrate?
For Catholics, Mary is considered the mother of the Catholic Church. She was the mother of Jesus. The May Crowning reminds us that Mary is very special in our life. We crown Mary as she is our queen. We do not worship her but hold her in high esteem and pray for her intercession. We believe that through her intercession, many graces come upon us. The May Crowning takes place in this month because it is so beautiful and it’s the season of flowers. It is also the month we celebrate Mother’s Day. -
NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
Promoting Organ Donation Awareness
What can you do to help?
Register to be an organ & tissue donor and share your wishes with your family and friends For more information and to register to be a donor, contact: NJSharingNetwork.org -
You can give the gift of life! -
FR. ENGLISH FOOD PANTRY
The Fr. 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 church marked for Fr. English Food Pantry. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
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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 stjoelp@optonline.net 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.
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PARISH DATABASE UPDATE
Each year, we are assessed by the diocese according to the number of people in our parish. We would like to have an accurate count so we are not assessed on people who no longer come to St. Joseph Church. Over the years there have been many people who have moved or passed away, many of whom we are unaware. In order to do this, we are asking everyone to fill out an updated parish registration form that is in the back of church. Please take a form and fill it out and return it to us by dropping it in the box in the back of church, mailing, emailing or drop it off at our Parish Office. Thank you.