Holiday and Summer Mass Schedule

On Memorial Day, May 30th, there will be only one Mass at 9:00 am. The parish office will be closed.

Beginning Tuesday, May 31st, only one daily Mass at 8:00 am will be celebrated in the church until after Labor Day

Masses for Ascension Thursday, June 2 will be at 8 am and 7:30pm.

The Filippino Mass usually held on June 5th is cancelled until Fr. Manolo returns from the Philippines.

Catholic Young Adults (ages 21-39 only)

The Frassati Fellowship is extending an invitation for you to join them for an overnight hiking weekend at Camp St. Joseph in Amenia, NY on June 4th-5th. cost is $35 per person (includes lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch) Leaving NYC Saturday ...at 8:30 am, arrive back in NYC on Sunday evening. Bring a bag lunch and snacks for hike as well as ample water, a poncho, and an extra pair of socks. For evening you will need a sleeping bag and pillow. An extra set of clothes for outdoor activities (e.g. bonfire) is advised. For Sunday you will need clothes for Mass. Precise meeting place and time along with other relevant details will be sent to those who RSVP. RSVP if interested to frassatiny@gmail.com See More

Commemorative Journal Ads

COMMEMORATIVE JOURNAL FOR AUGUST 7
A group of friends of Fr. Eustace Edomobi are putting together a Commemorative Journal for the August 7 Installation. For those who would like to place an Ad, forms are available in the racks by the doors of the church. Thank you.

Help the Interfaith Hospitality Network

Our Giving Tree will be up this weekend and next to benefit our 2 weeks of hosting families experiencing homelessness. Please take a tag and return donations by Father's Day, June 19th. If you wish to purchase and donate a Grocery card please see our volunteers at the Grocery Card Table in the back of church.

COMPASSIONATE SHARING GROUP

COMPASSIONATE SHARING
Coffee, Conversation and Support
for those who have lost a loved one


The Spirit is like the wind that blows where it wants.
You can hear the wind,
but you do not know where it comes from
or where it goes. ~John 3:8


Gather with us and share an hour with others
who are reflecting on the mystery of death
and the hopeful vision of life everlasting
Members of the Ministry of Compassion cordially invite you to join us
Sunday, June 5th at 10:00 am
in the St. Joseph Parish Rectory Meeting Room

Donate to St. Joseph Food Pantry

Borrow a St. Joseph Church Canvas Bag for your Food Pantry Shopping

After Masses June 4 & 5
Return bag and donated items on second Sunday of the month June 11 & 12 before Masses.

ST. JOSEPH YOUTH GROUP LATEST INFO! as of 5/20/2011

The St. Joseph Youth Group will meet this Sunday, May 22 from 7:30- 9pm in the youth room located in Bernard Hall. We will be discussing our upcoming community service opportunities as well as the possibility of an early summer retreat. For more information please contact our youth minister, Tom Berrios at tomberrios@hotmail.com

OPEN ARMS MINISTRY TO MEET

OPEN ARMS
Open Arms is a welcoming spirituality group for gay and lesbian Catholics and their families and friends. Our next gathering will be Saturday, June 4. We will worship together at the 5:30 pm Mass and then have a cookout at the rectory afterward. Anyone with an interest or desire to support this ministry is invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the group. If you have any questions or would like further information, contact Dugan McGinley at the rectory.

Knights of Columbus to meet

REGINA PACIS COUNCIL #4066 KofC

The NEXT regular meeting of Regina Pacis Council will be held on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 at 8:00pm in the Club House. Please attend. Our Founders Day Party will be on June 12th, 2011 at 2:00pm in Bernard Hall, Maplewood.

Green Thumbs needed!

Calling all gardeners and wannabe gardeners

Our next Garden Work Day will be on
Monday, May 23rd, starting at 6:15 pm
Meet us in the church garden
Bring your own gloves and tools

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAVE THE DATE

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!

Our next Habitat for Humanity volunteer work day is Saturday, May 21st. Volunteers will be working in West Orange or Irvington. A sign-up sheet is located in back of church on the bulletin board next to the Children’s Chapel. If you have any questions about volunteering, contact Gail Laughlin at glaughlin1@gmail.com or 973-313-0055.

OPEN ARMS MINISTRY TO MEET

OPEN ARMS
Open Arms is a welcoming spirituality group for gay and lesbian Catholics and their families and friends. Our next gathering will be Saturday, June 4. We will worship together at the 5:30 pm Mass and then have a cookout at the rectory afterward. Anyone with an interest or desire to support this ministry is invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the group. If you have any questions or would like further information, contact Dugan McGinley at the rectory

Debit Card Purchases Help St. Joseph Church

PARTY CENTRAL

It’s that time of year when everyone is planning a party! Don’t forget to take along extra Supermarket Debit Cards when you visit your favorite grocery store. This no frill, painless, ongoing fundraiser is an important part of our parish’s financial success. Supermarket Debit Cards are available for Shop-Rite, Kings, Stop & Shop and Pathmark in denominations of $25, $50 and $100 from our volunteers after all weekend Masses. If you’d like more information about the program or interested in being a volunteer, just ask one of folks sitting at the table at the rear of church after Mass.

Youth Group News 5/12/2011

The Saint Joe's Youth Group will meet this Sunday, May 15th from 7:3opm to 9pm in the youth room located in Bernard's Hall. We will be discussing some upcoming service opportunities so please make sure you come by and find out about all the great things we have coming up. For more information please contact our Youth Minister Tom Berrios at tomberrios@hotmail.com.

4th Sunday of Easter Bulletin Flap

Knight of Columbus to meet

The next meeting of Regina Pacis Council Knights of Columbus will be on Monday May 9th at 8 pm in the club house. Please attend.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS 5/5/2011

St. Joseph Youth Group will NOT meet this Sunday, May 8 in observance of Mother's Day. On Sunday, May 15th, members of our youth group will be going to the NJ State Catholic Youth Rally at Great Adventure. All permission slips for the trip should be dropped off to the rectory by May 9th to ensure your spot.

Food Pantry Information

If you are interested in helping at the Food Pantry...

The next sort night is Monday, May 16th and pack night is Thursday, May 19th.

Volunteers meet both nights at 7:00 pm in the house ar 241 Hilton Ave. (between school parking lot and the church).

Distribution and delivery to seniors is Saturday, May 21st at 10:00 AM New volunteers needed and welcome!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAVE THE DATE

Our next Habitat for Humanity volunteer work day is Saturday, May 21. Volunteers are now working in West Orange on a duplex at 112 Whittlesey Ave.

A sign up sheet is located in back of church on the bulletin board next to the children's chapel.

If you have any questions about volunteering, contact Gail Laughlin at glaughlin1@gmail.com or 973-313-0055.

Interfaith Hospitality Network at St. Joseph Church

St. Joseph Parish will be hosting families experiencing homelessness July 10-24.

Look for our Giving Tree in church (May 28-June 5) for items to be donated for our hosting weeks.

Shop Rite cards may be purchased and donated at the grocery card tables in the back of church after masses.

To all women

To all of the women who serve in motherly roles on behalf of our St. Joseph Parish family, we thank you. For your service to ministries, for your gift of inspiring our parishioners through your example, for your faithful participation in activities, for your friendship and kindness to those who gather here and to those we serve beyond this loving community,
WE ARE GRATEFUL.
Happy Mother’s Day!

RCIA information

IS GOD INVITING YOU TO RESPOND?
 Have you thought about joining the Catholic Church?
 Are you a Catholic who regrets never receiving First Communion or Confirmation?
 Are you married to or dating a Catholic and feeling drawn to learn something more about your partner’s Church?
 Do you have questions about what the Church teaches and believes?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, God may be calling you to inquire about the next step. To discover what might work best for you, contact Jennifer Leitner at the parish office for more information: call 973-761-5933 or email jleitner@stjosephmaplewood.org.

For Parents CCD info!

CALLING ALL PARENTS

Our parish offers a K-8 program of Religious Education on Sunday after 9 am Mass for all children not enrolled in a Catholic school. Classes run from September to May and are designed to support parents in raising their children in the practice of the faith we share. We offer a variety of Christ-centered experiences and a rich curriculum of learning, prayer and service led by dedicated catechists. Please note that preparation for First Communion begins only after completing at least one year of religious instruction.
Call Diane or Jennifer at the rectory, extension 26 or 24, for more information about this program. Registration for September classes should be arranged now.

Third Sunday of Easter