Current News & Announcements

We will be having a general meeting for those interested in forming a Divine Mercy group here at St. Joseph's Parish. The meeting will be held May 18th, after the 7:00 PM Mass. Diaries, T-Shirts and Sweatshirts will be available, as requested. We will also discuss forming a more formal organizational group.

Due to the unprecedented requests for assistance from Catholic Charities’ food pantries and in order to fulfill our obligations to the poor, Bishop Sweeney has authorized a Diocesan-wide food collection in all parishes and agencies on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Saturday/ Sunday, June 6th & 7th. We are all being asked to bring assorted items on that day. St. Joseph has been asked to provide canned soup (any variety) and/or toilet paper. Monetary donations will also be accepted and can be made online at ccpaterson.org/corpus. Please mark Saturday/ Sunday, June 6th & 7th on your calendars and join our parish in participating.

The Crowning of Mary will take place on Wednesday, May 13th at 6 PM in the Church. Before Mary is crowned, we all join in praying the Living Rosary. Our First Communicants participate in the crowning of our Blessed Mother. The Choristers lead us in singing beautiful hymns to Mary. All are invited to share in this crowning ceremony in honor of our Lady. We do not worship Mary, but we honor her and ask for her intercession. We believe that through her prayers, many graces are given to us.

Join us for a special presentation by Maggie Doyne, a Mendham native whose inspiring work in Nepal has transformed the lives of children and families by providing a home for children, as well as access to education, healthcare, and community development. Maggie will share stories from her journey and the mission that continues to bring hope and opportunity to those in need. The event will take place at the Sisters of Christian Charity, 350 Bernardsville Rd., Mendham, NJ, on May 17th at 2:30 PM. A free will offering will be taken at the door, with all proceeds supporting Maggie’s work in Nepal. All are welcome to attend this uplifting and informative gathering. Go to www.sccus.org/maggie-doyne R.S.V.P. 973.230.5355

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