Current News & Announcements

GRADES K-4
Apr 1 1st Communion Parent Meeting
Apr 13 Palm Sunday, No Class Grades K-4
Apr 20 Easter Sunday, No Class Grades K-4
Apr 26 1st Penance, Grade 2

GRADES 5-8
Apr 8 Confirmation, 7 PM
Apr 9 Last Class, Grades 5-8

For more information, please contact Mrs. Miller at 973.696.4411 x5 or StJoeRelEdLP@gmail.com

Fasting and Abstinence: On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, those who are 18 to 59 are allowed only one full meal. Two smaller meals are allowed as needed, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Those who are 14 years of age or older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.

Prayer and Reflection: Increased devotion through prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation strengthens the believer’s connection with God.

Almsgiving: Acts of charity, such as donating to the poor or helping those in need, reflect the selfless love that Christ demonstrated.

PROTECTING CROPS FROM NATURAL DISASTERS IN BANGLADESH
Shahadat’s village, and much of Bangladesh, is located on flat lowlands. The intense rainy season causes flooding that often destroys farms and crops. Find out how Shahadat learned new farming skills from a Catholic Relief Services program that enabled him to increase the yield of his vegetable crops despite the challenges of climate change.

Thank you to all our parish members who helped to make the St. Joseph Table and Bake Sale such a huge success. The bakers and parishioners outdid themselves with all the delicious goodies donated for sale. The Stewardship Committee organized the setup, sale and cleanup throughout the weekend. And most of all, thanks to everyone who unselfishly contributed to this worthy cause by buying all the treats. We made over $1,072 to donate to those in need, including Ukraine. Our parish is so very lucky to have such generous members!

This year’s annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, May 12th, at the Balleyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, NJ.

- Registration will begin at 7:30 AM
- Shotgun start at approximately 9:00 AM
- The fee is $180 per player (which covers greens fees, cart rental, breakfast, dinner, gratuities and prizes).

The registration forms for both golfers and sponsors can be found at the end of the bulletin. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bob Reiss at reissgolf@gmail.com or 973.650.5901.

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If you are a Catholic man wishing to join this Council focused on Charity, Unity and Fraternity, scan the QR code and note preferred local Council 5486. Members support the work of the parish and the community and sustain other charitable efforts.

The Knights of Columbus will sell PALM CROSSES after all the Masses this weekend. The crosses will be available at $10 each until they are sold out. Thank you for being so supportive!

The Father English Food Pantry is always in need of nonperishable 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 the church marked for Fr. English Food Pantry. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

If you would like to be added to the parish email list to receive notifications of funerals and parish events, please email us at stjoelp@optonline.net and let us know that you would like to be placed on our list. This is an innovative way to stay informed about events within the parish. Thank you.