Current News & Announcements

GRADES K-8
Dec 1 No Classes for Grades K-4
For more information or to request forms, please call 973.696.4411 x0.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM GRADES 7-8
Nov 20 Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Nov 27 No Classes for Grades 5 & 8

For more information, please contact Mrs. Miller at 973.696.4411 x5.

troops overseas in December. If you would like to participate, please donate at least 2 dozen cookies. Please label the bags if cookies contain nuts. It would be helpful if you could divide the cookies into 2 boxes (1 dozen in each box). Donations can be dropped off in Halleron Hall on Monday and Tuesday, December 9th and 10th, from 9 AM – 6 PM or call Marybeth Doyle at 973.872.6371 to arrange a specific time for a drop-off. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

An Interfaith Celebration of Life and Thanksgiving
The month of November, normally associated with giving thanks, is also home to National Donor Sabbath. This awareness month marks a special time across the country when clergy and their congregations unite to help spread the word about the gift of life. Religious leaders around the state are encouraged to address the importance of registering to be an organ and tissue donor.

Many faith leaders also recognize that there are members within their congregations who have been touched by organ and tissue donation or need a life- saving transplant. Throughout November, information regarding organ and tissue donation from the NJ Sharing Network will be on the tables in the back of the church. NJ Sharing Network works year-round to educate New Jersey residents about the critical need for more organ and tissue donors. May your faith fill you with compassion to donate the gift of life. Please register online today at www.njsharingnetwork.org. Pope Francis has said that 'Organ donation is a testimony of love for our neighbour'.

As we take the time to express our gratitude to God for the many blessings in our lives, let us also keep in mind those who are struggling during these challenging times. The Parish Thanksgiving Collection will take place until Friday, November 22nd. Turkeys can be delivered to Halloran Hall and stored in the kitchen freezer. Hams are also welcome. We need additional food items such as stuffing, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, canned juices, cereals, nonperishable dinner rolls, canned vegetables, soup, tuna, and peanut butter or jelly. A collection box for nonperishable food items is located at the back of the church. For any inquiries or if you require a Thanksgiving basket, please reach out to Lisa at 973.632.4267

The Christmas season is fast approaching, and once again through the generosity of the parishioners at St. Joseph’s Church, the Christian Service Committee will be collecting gifts for the residents of the Lincoln Park Nursing Home. Most of these residents would not receive gifts at Christmas if it were not for our parish. Our list of gift suggestions are:

• Men: socks, slippers and T-shirts (L, XL, 2XL)
• Women: socks, slippers, tops (M & L)
• Other items: toiletry bags & items such as dental items, deodorant, moisturizer, hand cream. Word Search, pens, note pads, coloring books and crayons, Chapstick, soft blanket throws

Gifts should be returned wrapped and labeled (man or woman and what’s inside) and placed on the windowsills in church. All gifts should be returned by the weekend of December 14th & 15th. Any questions, call Meg Williams at 201.675.4802

Pope Francis encourages all Catholics to celebrate and participate in the Jubilee of Hope throughout the year of 2025. Each parish/institution of the Diocese of Paterson will be represented at the opening Mass at the Cathedral on Dec. 29, 2024, with Bishop Kevin Sweeney. A pilgrimage to Rome and a local pilgrimage will be made available for all parishioners. For details about the opening Mass, the pilgrimages, and to learn about the many Jubilee events that will be happening in our diocese, please visit the diocesan homepage at www.rcdop.org 

LoMonaco's Library is an initiative that collects books, for both children and adults, to distribute to underserved communities. If you have books to donate or would like to get involved, please consider dropping books off in the bin in the back of the Church or contacting Ashley LoMonaco either by email at ashleylomonaco3@gmail.com or phone at 973.388.0836

Donations for the Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson include cereal, peanut butter, tuna fish, rice, beans and soup. Kindly place your donations in the back of the church. Thank you.