Current News & Announcements

The Parish Office will be closed on Fridays during the summer. Office hours will be Monday to Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM.

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.

In Matthew 25:26 we are reminded, "When I was naked, you clothed me". With that in mind, our Christian Service Committee will be collecting men's socks and underwear to be distributed at the Market Street Mission in Morristown. The Mission provides free substance abuse programs for men. All sizes will be collected on the weekends of September 12-13 and 19-20. Please help us make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. A collection bin will be placed in the rear of the church on the specified weekends. As always, your overwhelming generosity is greatly appreciated.

The Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM) invites you to the annual celebration honoring our two Filipino Saints: San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The celebration's highlight will be a Mass presided over by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney at 11:00 AM at the Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ. For more information, contact Deacon Elmer Maximo at DeaconE@SacredHeartRockaway.org or the DCCFM office at dccfmevents@gmail.com  

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/dbl; $395pp/sgl

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.

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.