Current News & Announcements

GRADES K-8
Oct 11 NO CLASS Grades K-4
Oct 18 Grade 4 Class Mass
Oct 25 1st Communion Parent Meeting (9:20 & 11:10 AM, Rm 10)

GRADES 5-8

For more information or to request forms, please call please contact Mrs. Miller at 973.696.4411 x5

Our Family Faith Formation program began last Sunday, October 4th. This new addition to our Religious Education program is an opportunity for families to come together, reflect on the Gospel, and discover meaningful ways to pray and grow in faith together as a family.

After all the masses the weekends of October 17th & 18th, and October 31st & November 1st, the Knights of Columbus will be selling raffle tickets for the annual New Jersey Right to Life car raffle. Raffle tickets are $10 each. First prize is a 2027 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV; 2nd Prize is a Shop-Rite Gift Card valued at $1,000; 3rd Prize: Shop-Rite Gift Card valued at $750; 4111 Prize: Shop-Rite Gift Card valued at $500. Please support the right to life.

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process for adults, 18 years and older, who would like to learn more about the Roman Catholic faith and complete the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Through our own Baptism, each of us is called to share the Good News and invite others to know Christ and His Church. There may be someone in your family, among your friends, or in your community who has thought about becoming Catholic but has never been invited.
Have you extended the invitation?

If you know someone who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the parish office at 973-696-4411 x4. A member of our staff or OCIA team will be happy to contact them and provide more information.

Attention Teens Ages 14¬17! Are you in need of receiving the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation? St. Joseph Parish is offering preparation classes for teens who have not yet completed their Sacraments of Initiation.

This is a wonderful opportunity to grow in your faith, strengthen your relationship with Christ, and become more fully part of the Church community.
For more information or to register, please contact the Parish Office at 973.696.4411 x5.

Help end hunger, one step at a time! Our annual Crop Walk will take place on Sunday, October 25th at 1:30 PM. Join us as we make an effort to help transform lives for the better by ending hunger and poverty. Participation is encouraged either as a walker or a donor to a participating walker as a sponsor. The route is three miles and there is a one mile walk for those who would like a shorter walk. Envelopes are available in the rear of the church. Start collecting now to build your donations by the day of the walk. Mrs. Miller has envelopes for any interested CCD students. Let's make our 2026 walk a huge success! Last year we raised almost $8,000.

A one day Pilgrimage to The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC.
The one day trip includes:

• Transportation and Gratuity
• ll day activites at the Shrine
• Rest stop going – Meal stop on return
• Depart Washinton at 4:15 PM
• $70/per person
• Deadline to register is October 1, 2026

The Spiritual Journey Includes:

• Tours of the chapels
• Confessions in Crypt Church
• Catechetical Sessions in English and Spanish
• Divine Mercy (multi-lingual)
• 2:30 PM Liturgy with Bishop Kevin Sweeny and priests of the Diocese

Sign-ups for the one day trip are in the back of church.
A two day trip starts on Friday, October 16th. The two day trip includes:

•  Bus transportation
• Lunch
• Visit to the Museum of the Bible
• Banquet dinner
• Hotel overnight
• $325pp/double - $395pp/single

Pilgrims will have the opportunity to tour the Old and New Testament, and walk the streets of Nazareth during Jesus’ time. Contact the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office at 973.827.8030 for more information about the two day trip.

The Diocesan Pilgrimage will offer parishioners two ways to attend the Diocesan Pilgrimage this October. The one day trip to Washington will take place on Saturday, October 17th. The other will be a two day trip starting on Friday, October 16th with a visit to the Museum of the Bible. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to tour the Old and New Testament, and walk the streets of Nazareth during Jesus’ time. Contact the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office at 973.827.8030 for more information about the two day trip. Sign-ups for the one day trip are in the back of church.

The theme for this year's Appeal is "Be a Good Samaritan," reminding us of Christ's call to extend a loving hand to those in need. This year, we are offering special support to our At-Risk Youth Program in Paterson, which empowers young people to navigate adolescence, succeed academically and pursue higher education, serving as a powerful alternative to negative outside influences. You can transform the lives and futures of these youth by donating to the Diocesan Ministries Appeal. Scan the QR code provided or visit www.2026appeal.org  to make a gift today.

Lincoln Park Recreation is hosting a bus trip to see Chicago the Musical on Thursday, November 5th with the show beginning at 7 PM. The cost is $200 per person, which includes transportation. Payment must be made by Monday, November 2nd. The bus departs from Lincoln Park at 4 PM. For more information or to register, contact Janet Cassidy at 973.694.6100x 2044 or jcassidy©bolp.org 

Join the fun at St. Joseph's first Bowling Party Fundraiser at Boonton Lanes on Sunday, November 15, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The cost is $150 for the entire lane/alley with 4 or 5 people in your group. The cost includes: 2 games for your group, shoe rentals, pizza and soda.

There will also be raffles and a 50/50. Proceeds will go toward St. Joseph's building improvements. Registration forms are on the table in the back of the Church or you can contact Gale Tedeschi at gtedeschi@optonline.net or 973.896.2574. The deadline is October 15th, space is limited so reserve early.

Couples, were you married in 2001, 1976 or 1966? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 60+, 50th or 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held:
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm.
Arrangements can be made by contacting your parish office. The deadline to register is Friday, October 16, 2026. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion.

We are preparing to initiate another five-week Grief Support Group. The meetings will begin on Tuesday, October 6r11 through Tuesday, November 17th. 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. For further information or to register, please call Sr. Ellen at 973.696.4411 x 4.

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 stjoelp@optonline.net 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.