Current News & Announcements

The parish office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of our nation’s birthday.

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.

Deacon Joe is in good spirits and would love to hear from his St. Joseph Parish family. He would welcome your calls, texts, prayers, and words of encouragement.
If you would like to reach out to Deacon Joe, you may call or text him at 973.713.5471. You may also contact his wife Cathy at 973.219.0348.
Please continue to keep Deacon Joe and his family in your prayers.

The Christian Service Committee extends its heartfelt thanks for your generous response to our Friendship and Youth Risk Reduction Collection in support of Father English’s summer program. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we collected more than 100 items, enough to completely fill our car! Your donations will help bring joy, support, and hope to many children this summer. We are truly grateful for your continued compassion and commitment to helping those in need.

OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, and OCIT, the Order of Christian Initiation for Teens, 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. If you know someone who may be interested in being contacted by a member of the staff or our OCIA & OCIT team, please call the office at 973.696.4411.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Knights of Columbus for their generous donation of $1,500 toward our church air conditioning project. Their continued support and dedication to our parish community are greatly appreciated. This generous gift brings us one step closer to ensuring a comfortable and welcoming worship environment for all, especially during the warm summer months.
Thank you, Knights, for your commitment to St. Joseph Parish and for helping make this important project a reality. May God bless you for your kindness and generosity

Our 2027 Mass Book is now open! If you have special intentions or dates that are meaningful to you and your family, we encourage you to email, call, or stop by the parish office to schedule your Masses. Don’t wait—secure your preferred dates early!

If you or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact Sr. Ellen in the Parish Office at 973.696.4411 ext. 4. We are happy to arrange for a visit so that all members of our parish family may remain connected in faith.

The Father English Food Pantry is always in need of non-perishable food items, i.e., pasta, peanut butter, tuna fish, canned chicken, spam, canned soups, cereal, rice, beans, etc. Please place your food in the box in the back of church. Your donations are greatly appreciated