Current News & Announcements

The Bishop Navagh Columbiettes are hosting a Baked Potato Night on Saturday, February 28th at St Joseph’s Halloran Hall from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cost is $12 for one potato and $15 for two potatoes per person. Dinner includes salad, fixin’s bar, coffee and dessert. BYOB. Reservations are required. To reserve, please call Janet Taylor 201-280-9362 or Linda Lawrence 862-221-2663 no later than Wednesday, February 25th. Please support the charitable work of the Columbiettes.

If you are a Catholic man wishing to join this Council focused on Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, scan the QR code and note your preferred local Council 5486. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to grow in faith, serve others, and build lasting friendships. Members actively support the work of the parish and the local community, participate in service projects, and contribute to a wide range of charitable efforts that make a real difference.

St. Pius Knights of Columbus (Montville) will be selling tickets on the weekends of February 14–15 and February 21–22 for The Jersey Beach Boys, performing on Saturday, March 28, at the St. Pius Parish Center, 24 Changebridge Road, Montville. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information, please call 973-714-4945.

Grains of Hope is organizing the packing and distribution of hundreds of nutritious meals to support families facing hunger. They are seeking volunteers to assist with the Meal Packing Event on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th, 2025, at the Pequannock Middle School, 493 Newark Pompton Turnpike. Setup shifts are available on:

Saturday, March 14th
• Setup: Manually set up tables and equipment in gym, assemble boxes for shipping, put labels on bags and insert cheese packets.
• Shift A: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• Shift B: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Sunday, March 15th
• Meal Packing: Pack ingredients in bags and box finished bags.
• Shift C: 10:30 AM to Noon
• Shift D: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
• Shift E: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
• Shift F: Clean up: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Participants should check-in 15 minutes before the start of their shift. You can sign up for multiple shifts. Registration Web Site: www.gohnj.org For entertainment, Matthew Chisari will be the DJ during the meal packing shifts (C, D, & E) on Sunday.

You will notice various banners throughout our Church about the many stewardship ministries at St. Joseph's. Church Stewardship is the Christian practice of wisely managing all of God's resources—time, talents, people, and finances—to honor Him and further His kingdom, recognizing that everything belongs to God and we are merely managers responsible for using these gifts for His purposes, not just for monetary giving but as a holistic lifestyle of faithful service and generosity. It's about spiritual growth and using God's blessings (like creation, salvation, and abilities) to support ministry, the church, and to help others, fulfilling the Great Commission. For more information or to discuss your involvement in any of these ministries, please reach out to Gale Tedeschi 973.896.2574 or Chris Sirica 201.650.4938.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Cookbook sale. We have sold 190 cookbooks, making a profit of $3,800 towards our roof fundraiser. There are still a few books available if you missed the opportunity to purchase one!

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!