Current News & Announcements

Masses for the Holy Day of Obligation will be celebrated on Friday, August 15 at 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:00 PM.
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, August 14th, and Friday, August 15th, in honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary.

CCD registration for Grades K–6 is due by Friday, August 1st. Confirmation registration for Grades 7 & 8 is due by Friday, August 15th.  Any registration received after the deadlines will incur a $20 late fee. Please contact Mrs. Kathleen Miller or JoAnn Caputo at 973.696.4411 if you have any questions.

There are many ways our faith becomes stronger and more meaningful. One of the best ways this happens is when you have to explain or demonstrate to someone else your own understanding or beliefs. Becoming a teacher in the Religious Education Program not only brings our faith to the hearts of youngsters for life, it also helps crystallize and strengthen the teacher’s own beliefs. If you are interested in volunteering as a teacher in the Religious Education Program (K – 8th Grade), please contact Kathleen Miller at StJoeRelEdLP@gmail.com or call St. Joseph’s office at 973.696.4411 x5. This is a wonderful way to grow in faith and help your parish.

On Friday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM, join us at St. Joseph Church for a special Organ Concert featuring Matthew Chisari, our talented musician who often assists at weekend Masses. Matthew began playing piano at age 4 and took up the organ by age 10. In 2022, he earned a Music Performance Degree from the County College of Morris and continues to share his gift of music with the community. This classical music performance is open to all, and free-will donations will be accepted to support our parishioner, Klara Rusewicz, for her medical treatment.

Our parishioner, Alicja Rusewicz’s young daughter Klara, has a rare genetic disorder, CACNA1D, which causes neuro disability, endocrine dysfunction, developmental delays and behavioral challenges. Stem cell therapy is her best chance for improvement. The cost of this lifechanging treatment is $25,000. Please consider supporting Klara by donating to our GoFundMe campaign.

We’re planning a trip to Sight & Sound Theatre to see "Noah" on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for the 3:00 PM show. The cost is $140 per person, which includes:

• Ticket to Sight & Sound
• Round-trip bus transportation
• Lunch at The Manor Buffet

Sign-ups will begin the weekend of May 3rd & 4th.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the Parish Office. Mark your calendar—you won’t want to miss this amazing experience!

If you are a Catholic man wishing to join this Council focused on Charity, Unity and Fraternity, scan the QR code and note preferred local Council 5486. Members support the work of the parish and the community and sustain other charitable efforts.

We are preparing to initiate another fiveweek Grief Support Group in September. The meetings will be held on Thursdays, once we establish a group. They will take place in the St. Joseph Parish Office, located across the street from the church behind the convent, 201 Comly Rd. This group is intended for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to death. It is open to all faiths and maintains strict confidentiality. We encourage participants to wait a minimum of three months following the death before joining the group. For further information or to register, please call Sr. Ellen at 973.696.4411 x 4.

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.