Current News & Announcements

Join us on Sunday, September 21st, for a Parish Picnic at St. Joseph Church! This fun-filled event will benefit our A/C and Roof Projects. Mark your calendars—more details to come!

On Friday, August 22nd, Matthew Chisari hosted an Organ Concert to benefit our parishioner, Klara Rusewicz, as she undergoes her medical treatment. Thanks to the generosity of all who attended and supported the event, over $1,400 was raised! We are deeply grateful to Matthew for sharing his musical talents and to our parish community for coming together in support of Klara. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

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.

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 11th. The choir will sing for the first time at Mass on Sunday, September 28th at 10:15 AM. Please text or call Music Director Denise Dixon at 973.590.9975 for more information or to register.

This fall, Sr. Ellen will be offering a special series of classes on the Parables of Jesus here at St. Joseph Parish. These hour-long sessions will be held every other Monday evening beginning September 15th at 7:30 PM and continuing through November 24th.
Come and deepen your understanding of Jesus’ teaching through the parables and discover how His words continue to speak to our lives today.
Those interested in attending are asked to sign up on the form provided in the back of the church.

Couples, were you married in 2000, 1975 or 1965? 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 the main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
Arrangements can be made by contacting your parish office. The deadline to register is Friday, October 17, 2025. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for anyone wishing to know more about the Roman Catholic Faith and the reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). By our baptism, each of us is called to share the good news. Each of us may know someone who, if asked, would consider becoming a Catholic. The invitation needs to be extended. As a member of the faith family, have you extended the invitation? If you know someone who may be interested in being contacted by a member of the staff or the CIA team, please call the office at 973.696.4411.

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!

The Christian Service Committee is collecting new pajamas and books for children 2 to 16 years old. The new book will go along with the pajamas for that age child. Please keep the book and pajamas together, either in a shopping bag or a rubber band, for ease of distribution.
We are working with Norwescap, a Morris County agency that works towards family self-sufficiency. The pajamas and books we collect provide these items to children in low-income families as well as to children in an early head-start program.
The collection will continue through the weekend of September 6th – 7th. A box will be provided in the back of the church. Any questions, contact 201.675.4802. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

The Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson 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!