Mass Schedule

Weekly Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil...........................5:00 PM
Sunday.....................7:30 AM 11:00 AM, 9:30 AM (Spanish)
Daily Mass................................9:00 AM
Reconciliation - Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM ;Wednesdays 7:15-8PM; and during Lent on Fridays at 6:30PM - 7:30 PM
or by appointment - call parish office to schedule an appointment​
Stations of the Cross will be on Friday's at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM

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March Calendar

March Ministry Schedule

Weekly Parish news -March 17th, 2019

St. Joseph Day
Tuesday, March 19 is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. While it is not a holy day of obligation in this country it is the patronal feast of our parish. Mass that day will take place as usual at 9:00AM.  See this week's bulletin for other opportunities to celebrate this special day.

Church Office will be Closed:
The office will be closed on the following dates:
March 22, March 28 and March 29
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Irish Night Saturday March 16th:
Doors open at 6:00pm.  $30 per person.  Evening includes dinner / beverages.  Music –DJ until 11:00pm.  Join us for an evening of fellowship!

Credibly Accused:
The diocese released the names of those priests (click here to review) of our diocese who have been credibly accused of inappropriate contact with a minor and/or of sexual abuse since the diocese was founded in 1981. Including Archbishop McCarrick there are 14 names on the list, 7 of whom are deceased.  Here you can find a letter from Bishop Checchio (click here) which includes further explanation. 

Volunteers still needed to help with Bingo:
Do you have one Sunday evening per month free and are able to help out with this valuable fundraiser?  We are in need of callers, floor workers and food concession workers.  Its a great way to meet fellow parishioners and give back to the church at the same time.  If you can spare just one Sunday evening per month, please call the Parish office at 908-689-0058.

Father Guy Q & A :
 Fr. Guy's next Q&A is  March 25th.   Following sessions will be  May 6th and June 3rd.  Note there is no session scheduled for April.  Bring your questions to this informal evening to get your questions answered about our faith, Scripture, Canon Law, Theology, Church History, sacraments, The Papacy, etc.  Refreshments will also be served.

Outreach Ministry :
The next food pantry collection will take place the weekend of March 2nd and 3rd, the first full weekend of the month.   Please continue your usual care in giving foods that are wholesome and nutritious.   If it is not possible to give food at this time, please consider making a donation to the poor box. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. 

Gourmet Coffee Hour:
The second Sunday of the month  the Knights of Columbus Youth Leadership Circle and the Outreach Ministry will be sponsoring a fellowship gathering in the parish community room following the 8 AM and 11 AM masses.  Come and enjoy fresh ground coffee, espresso, latte, fine tea and various baked goods.  Click here for a flyer for this event.

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Please remember all of the sick in our parish, especially:

 Please pray for the sick:  
Benjamin Boschen,  Jill Dubay, Julie Galloway, Frances Wadnik, Theresa Dziura,  Ann Krouse, Robert Meleo, Charles Roseberry, Bill Wargin, Ron Pultz,  Albert Schaare, Anthony Francisco, Leo Kim, Francine Gore, Noriebeth Alava, Marilyn Russo, Richard Polhemus, Ann McComb, Charles Hemsel, Woody Wagner, Kathy Chiarulli, Willie Baker,
Barbara Schaare, Barbara Russian, Josie Kaspereen, Daniel Walker, Barbara McAloon, Debra Burns

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 Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to have a prayer request in the bulletin or on the website- thank you.

Scrip Program:
Here is a list of other retailers that participate in our scrip program.  Our order sheet currently contains the most requested retailers but there are many others participating.   Feel free to write in your selection on our existing form, and thank you for helping us with this valuable parish fundraiser.
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Parish Amazon Fundraiser:
Help support our Parish by purchasing your items & gifts from Amazon.Com. By clicking on the link located below, you will help support St. Joseph Church with every purchase that you make.   Help spread the word and share with your family and friends.  The more purchases made through our church link, the more $ we will earn!!! 

By clicking on the Amazon link through our website, you will help support St. Joseph’s Church with every purchase that you make.