Fourth Sunday of Lent Bulletin Flap

St. Joseph Rosary Society Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Rosary Society on Monday, April 4th at 7:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Hostesses for the evening are Jean Souza and Joan McBride.

All are welcome!

Spring Cleaning Help Wanted

The days are longer now, the grass is greener, and teh trees are budding. Spring is here! A time of renewal and re-birth. It is also time to clean the House of the Lord. Volunteers are needed to dust and polish, vacuum and sweep to prepare St. Joseph Church for the holiest days of the year-- the sacred Triduum and the glory of the Easter Resurrection.

So.....

Bring your pails,dust cloths, Murphy's Oil Soap, vacuums and brooms, but most of all bring yourself and a little "elbow grease" on Palm Sunday, April 17th at 1:00 pm in the Church.

Many hands make light work!

LATEST YOUTH GROUP NEWS

The St. Joseph Youth Group and Confirmation candidates will meet this Sunday, April 3rd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Church for Living Stations of the Cross practice. If you have any questions, please email our youth minister, Tom Berrios at tomberrios@hotmail.com

Lenten Reminders

Novena Prayers
Monday, Wednesday and Friday after 8:00 am mass

Prayer Groups
Friday Morning @ 6:30 am in Bernard Hall
Friday Evening @ 7:00 pm in rectory meeting room

Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 12:30 pm in the Church

Reconcilliation
Confessions heard on Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:15 pm

Lenten Penance Service
Wednesday, April 13th at 7:30 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church
217 Prospect Street, South Orange, NJ 07079

Holy Thursday Foot washing information

HOLY THURSDAY FOOT WASHING
On Holy Thursday, the Church asks us to concretely enact the loving example of Jesus during his Last Supper, when he washed the feet of his disciples and asked them to do likewise. During the Mass on Thursday evening, April 21, we will invite anyone in the assembly who wishes, to come forward and have their feet washed. After that, you may also have the opportunity to wash another’s feet. We want to have the initial group arranged beforehand. If you are interested in participating, please sign up in the back of the Church beginning next weekend.

Collection for Food Pantry

Canvas Food Pantry Shopping Bags
Are available today after Masses
Return bags and donated items next weekend
April 9 & 10 before Masses.

If you are interested in helping at the Food Pantry, sort night is Monday, April 11th and Thursday, April 14th. Volunteers meet both nights at 7:00 pm in the house at 241 Hilton Ave. Distribution and deliveries to Nora Gardens residents is Saturday, April 16th at 10:00 am. New volunteers needed and welcome!

Get your blood pressure checked

BLOOD PRESSURE SUNDAY
Next Sunday, April 10th, our parish nurse volunteers will be available to take and record your blood pressure at tables in back of church.

Last in Series Growing Faith for Lent

Growing Closer to Christ
How does God heal us?

HINT: the answer is a sacrament that should be welcomed. Come find out how Vatican II changed our view of this sacrament. Discover adult answers that you didn't learn in school.

Tuesday, April 5 7:30 pm in Bernard Hall presentations and discussions
Light supper served at 7 pm.

Even if you did not come to the previous sessions, you can still attend this one!

St. Joseph offers Music Camp for Babies and Pre-school

Here at St. Joseph Parish ~ a one week camp for children with a parent/caregiver. M – F, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Late July or early August. $35 per family. Limited enrollment so please call 973-761-5933 ext. 24 for more details or email jleitner@stjosephmaplewood.org

St. Joseph Youth Group News as of 3/24/2011

The St. Joseph Youth Group will meet this Sunday, March 27th from 7:30 to 9 pm in the youth room located in Bernard Hall.

Living Stations of the Cross practice for all Confirmation Candidates will begin on Sunday, April 3rd from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the church.

All are welcome...for more information contact our youth minister, Tom Berrios at
tomberrios@hotmail.com

Archdiocese offers Catholic Secondary Schools Information Session

Is your child currently in grades 6 or 7? Is your child currently in high school and looking for a change? If so, now is the time to start learning about our Catholic secondary schools, and what they have to offer you and your family. The Catholic secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Newark are sponsoring High School Expo 2011. This event is conducted in a college fair style. Staff and student representatives from the schools will be on hand to share information with your family, answer your questions and engage in lively discussion with you and your children. With so many schools to choose from, this evening affords your family an excellent opportunity to see many schools at once.

Catholic High Schools from the Archdiocese of Newark will be present in two convenient locations.

Visitation Academy
222 Farview Ave.; Paramus,
March 29, 2010 7:00-8:30 pm

Seton Hall University Field House
400 South Orange Ave., South Orange
March 30, 2010 7:00-8:30 pm

No pre-registration or fee is required, and younger siblings are welcome. For directions and further information visit our website at www.rcan.org/schools or call (973) 497-4258.

ARCHDIOCESAN CENTER
171 Clifton Avenue • Post Office Box 9500 • Newark • New Jersey 07104-0500 • (973)-497-4260

Growing Faith Session 3

COME TO ‘GROWING FAITH’ THIS LENT
GROWING CLOSER TO CHRIST
Where can we find forgiveness, peace and growth?
Hint: the answer is a sacrament that is known by three names.
Come find out how much this sacrament has changed over time. Discover adult answers that you didn’t learn in school.
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Bernard Hall
Light supper served at 7 p.m.

Bereavement Group Meeting

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

Let us not lose sight of Jesus who leads us in faith
and brings it to perfection.
For the sake of joy which was still in the future
he endured the cross.
~ Heb 12:2

Gather with us and share an hour with others
who are uniting with Christ on this Lenten journey
toward the promise of resurrection

Members of the Ministry of Compassion cordially invite you to join us
Sunday, April 3rd at 10:00 am
in the St. Joseph Parish Rectory Meeting Room

ST. JOSEPH MINISTRY NEWS

Blood Pressure Screening will resume next month after Masses on Sunday, April 10, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience experienced this month due to the cancelled BP screening on March 13th. Any questions or concerns please contact Liz Petroccia lpetroccia@stjosephmaplewood.org 973-761-5933 X 17


St. Joseph Lenten Soup Supper
Experience a moment of homelessness at our St. Joseph Lenten Soup Supper. This Wednesday a canvas sleeping pod will be assembled in Bernard Hall for families and individuals to familiarize themselves with the accommodations we offer to our Interfaith Hospitality Network guests currently experiencing homelessness. Our guest families will be with us this summer for two weeks July 10-24.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Help heal someone’s heart with your talented hands
Please join us for our next gathering!
Bring your shawls [completed or in process] to show & share.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
12:30 in The Rectory Meeting Room

Bridges Outreach Breakfasts
Thanks to everyone who donated to the Bridges Outreach Breakfasts.
72 Breakfast bags were assembled by our St. Joseph Youth Group and our 1st Grade Religious Ed. Class. The breakfasts will be distributed to our sisters and brothers in need from neighboring towns.

OPEN ARMS MINISTRY TO MEET

Open Arms is a welcoming spirituality group for gay and lesbian Catholics and their families and friends. Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 10, at 5:00 pm in the rectory. Come and share scripture and fellowship with us. If you have any questions or would like further information, contact Dugan McGinley.

Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Maplewood

Lot's to do at St. Joseph Church!

St. JOSEPH CYO BASKETBALL

Congratulations to the St. Joseph's JV 6 Boys players and coaches who won the CYO League Championship over St. Teresa's of Summit. They finished the season with a 13-2 record. Congratulations are also extended to the following teams who played in the Championship game, but finished as the league runner-up; 3-4 Boys, JV Girls, JV 5 Boys, Varsity 8 Girls and Varsity 8 Boys. Congratulations on a great season.

ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP

St. Joseph Parish and the Knights of Columbus will sponsor the next bus ride to Resorts Casino on Friday, April 8th. Please call early to reserve your seats – John Visicaro at 908-964-4143. The trip cost is $25, and we will leave at 9:00 a.m. Breakfast to be served at 8:15 a.m. in the Knights of Columbus House.

Sharing Compassion/Almsgiving

Sharing Compassion a.k.a. Almsgiving
Sharing what we have or giving away from what
we need and not just from our surplus is almsgiving.
Here are just two of the many ways you can make a
pledge to almsgiving this Lent:

Catholic Relief Services 228 W. Lexington St. Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3443
888-277-7575 CRS.org info@crs.org
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS alleviates suffering and provides assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Essex County Home for Good Campaign
46 Park Street Montclair NJ 07042 www.ihnessexnj.org 973-746-1400
The Home for Good Campaign allows families to exit shelters and live in apartments supported by IHN while continuing to work with an IHN Case Manager to achieve their goals for independence.

ST. JOSEPH GROWING FAITH SERIES FOR LENT week 2

COME TO ‘GROWING FAITH’ THIS LENT
GROWING CLOSER TO CHRIST
How are we strengthened by the Spirit of Love?
Hint: the answer is a sacrament that is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace! Come find out why it is never too late to be confirmed. Discover adult answers that you didn’t learn in school.
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Bernard Hall
Light supper served at 7 p.m.

St. Joseph/OLS Communion Breakfast

Communion Breakfast -- Sunday, April 3rd
(Bernard Hall immediately following 9:00 a.m. Mass)
HONORING
Gerry O’Connor (Outstanding Catholic Layman of the Year)
Kenneth Pamiloza (Outstanding Young Catholic)
Walter Wiggins (Ernest Cushing Award for Spirituality and Service)
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Patrick Swift (a St. Joseph Parishioner)
“One Bread, One Body: a Fresh Look at the Timeless Truth”
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Sponsored by:
The Holy Name Society and The Knights of Columbus
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Food catered by our own Dominic Pirozzi
Menu: Scrambled eggs, sausage, hash brown potatoes, French toast,
fruit salad, mini bagles and muffins (butter or cream cheese),
orange juice, coffee and tea.
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Tickets: Adults $15 Children $10 – Maximum per family $40
Contact Tony Leitner (973) 762-2721 or John Otchy (973) 762-4185

St. Joseph Children's Choir for Easter

Your children are welcome to join the
St. Joseph Church
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Our Children’s Choir will be leading the music at the
9 a.m. Mass on Easter



Rehearsals: Saturday mornings
April 9, 16 and 23
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church.
Ages: Approximately 6-12 years old

All you need to do is show up for rehearsals eager to praise God and celebrate Easter in song. If you would like further information, please contact Dugan McGinley at the rectory 973-761-5933.

St. JOSEPH SOUP SUPPER

Come and sample your fill of delicious home made soups from around the globe! Try a favorite or sample something new! Our annual soup supper will be on March 30,2011 from 5-7:30pm in Bernard Hall (lower church).

A small donation at the door gets you all the soup you can eat along with bread, beverage and dessert. Proceeds will aid the St. Joseph Food Pantry.

ST. JOSEPH YOUTH GROUP LATEST INFO!

The St. Joseph Youth Group will meet this Sunday, March 13th from 7:30-9:00 pm in the gym to play basketball and volleyball. Our Youth Group will also be collecting breakfast items after all Masses for the nexr two weeks, to help make breakfast bags for the homeless and hungry through the Bridges program in Summit. On March 27th, the group will be participating in Youth Fest sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark.

ST. JOSEPH FOOD PANTRY HELP WANTED

If you are interested in helping at the food pantry, there will be two sort nights this week. Monday, March 14th and Thursday, March 17th at 7pm in the house at 241 Hilton Ave (between the school parking lot and the church.)

Distribution and deliveries to Nora Garden residents is Saturday, March 19th at 10:00 am.

New volunteers always welcome!

ST. JOSEPH GROWING FAITH SERIES FOR LENT

GROWING CLOSER TO CHRIST

How do we enter the life of Grace?

Hint: the answer is a sacrament that most of us don't remember receiving!

Come explore the spiritual treasures found in our Catholic Sacraments. Discover adult answers that you didn't learn in school.

Tuesday, March 15th at 7:30 pm in Bernard Hall (topic Baptism)
A light supper will be served at 7:00m.

LENTEN REGULATIONS 2011

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK

2011 LENTEN REGULATIONS



1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence.

On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast.

On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence.

2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially”, or as a whole, is a serious obligation.

3. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance.

4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, March 13, 2011 to the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, June 19, 2011.


*Canon 920, §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.

SUPERMARKET CARD FUNDRAISER

STILL NOT SURE HOW IT WORKS?

Are you confused how the Supermarket Grocery Card fundraiser works? Our weekly volunteers are ready to explain the program to you. Buy a card to use at your favorite grocery store for its face value, and St. Joseph Parish receives a 5% rebate on your purchase directly from that grocery store. You buy a $25 card to spend, St. Joseph gets $1.25; you spend $50, St. Joseph gets $2.50; you spend $100, St. Joseph gets $5.00. Our total sales last weekend was $3,125! St. Joseph Parish earned $156.25.

This is a painless fundraiser…every one shops for groceries! $25, $50, and $100 cards are available for Kings, ShopRite, Stop&Shop and Pathmark every weekend after all the Masses from one of our volunteers.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION SESSION

An Annulment Information Evening is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2011. A Canon lawyer from the Archdiocese of Newark will discuss the most recent theology, guidelines and requirements for obtaining a Church annulment. The information will be presented in terms that all can understand. A question and answer period will conclude the session. Pre-registration is not necessary. This evening of information will be held at St. Theresa’s RC Church, (School Auditorium), 541 Washington Avenue, Kenilworth, at 7:30 PM. For additional information, please call the Office of Family Life Ministries at 973-497-4327.

St. JOSEPH CYO BASKETBALL

Please come out and support our teams!
St. Joseph CYO Celtics Basketball
Semi-final Playoff Games are this weekend!

St. Joseph Parish is hosting four games this Saturday and Sunday starting at 1:00 PM in our St. Joseph Gym.

ST. JOSEPH FEAST DAY CELEBRATION