Current News & Announcements

Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent at 7 PM. Stations of the Cross in Spanish will follow at 8 PM

St. Joseph's Annual Bake Sale is scheduled for Sunday, March 15th, following all the Masses. We are requesting donations to sell and buyers to help us surpass our fundraising target. Donations can be delivered to Halloran Hall on Saturday, March 14th, after 3 PM and on Sunday, March 15th, before the 8 AM Mass. Acceptable donations include cakes, pies, breads, cookies, strombolis, calzones, pastries, soda bread, etc. Please ensure all items are individually wrapped. If you are unable to contribute baked goods, we invite you to stop by and purchase one or two of the delightful treats that will be available. All proceeds from the bake sale will support the various needs of the less fortunate.

This year, St. Joseph’s Annual Golf Outing will be held at the Club at Picatinny, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, on Monday, May 11, 2026. We are at a different course this year in an effort to lower the cost for golfers to $150.00. This includes 18 holes of golf, with a cart, breakfast and dinner.
Prizes. Shotgun start at 9 AM. Contact Gale Tedeschi at 973.896.2574 or gtedeschi@optonline.net to register. IMPORTANT FOR 2026: ALL GOLFERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE (no later than May 1) AND ID IS REQUIRED AT THE GATE THE DAY OF THE OUTING (this is a government facility).

Karter Parisi, grandson of our Director of Music, Denise Dixon, won the title of Regional Champion in the Knights of Columbus Paterson Diocesan Free Throw Contest, held at DePaul Catholic High School. He participated in the 10 year old boys category, successfully making 19 out of 25 baskets. He will compete in the State Championships on March 21st. Best of luck to Karter.

The Knights of Columbus will be selling Palm Crosses at the Masses starting March 14th until all are sold. Thank you for supporting our fundraising for various charities.

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.

The Bishop Navagh Columbiettes collects “Tab Tops” for the Ronald McDonald House year-round. These tabs are taken to their Annual Convention in June. The tabs are weighed at a recycling center and the proceeds provide housing for families who need to stay near their hospitalized child during treatment. A collection jar is available in the back of the church for the collection of these “Tab Tops”.

The Columbiettes would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our Baked Potato Night on February 28, 2026. Thanks to your generosity and participation, the event was a tremendous success and will allow us to continue assisting our local charities.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Columbiettes, please contact Denise D’Antono at 973.224.5799.

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.