ARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE

To date we have reached $30,971.00 of our Archbishop’s Annual Appeal goal of $45,610.00. So far 136 of our 1,000 parishioners have made a pledge or gift. If the remaining 864 could each make a $16.00 gift we would meet our goal and RECEIVE A REBATE! Our rebate will be used right here at St. Joseph’s to fund our many parish ministries and projects. Last year it only took 191 donors to make our goal. We can do it together! Envelopes are in the church, or checks can be made out to the Archbishop/s Annual Appeal.

Holy Ghost Father's to visit St. Joseph

HOLY GHOST FATHERS (IRISH PROVINCE) TO VISIT ST. JOSEPH JULY 28-29 The Holy Ghost Fathers are an International Missionary Society, one of the largest Missionary Congregations in the Church. They are responsible, in large part, for the evangelization of many African people in countries such as Ghana, Liberia, Angola, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania and Malawi. Some of our missionaries are working in very tense and difficult situations, especially in war ravaged countries. The Holy Ghost Fathers are involved in all kinds of missionary activities from pastoral ministry to educational work at all levels, to the training of native clergy to social and agricultural work. The Holy Ghost Fathers also have missions in Asia and South America. In recent years they have even begun to work in China. The Holy Ghost Fathers are grateful for your prayers and continued support.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE JULY 4th

There will only be one Mass celebrated on Wednesday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m. The office will be closed in observance of our national holiday, Independence Day.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO MEET

REGINA PACIS COUNCIL #4066 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The NEXT meeting of Regina Pacis Council will be on Monday, June 25th, 2012 at 8:00 pm, at the Council Home. This will be the last meeting for Grand Knight Bob Spangenberg. He will be turning over the gavel to our new Grand Knight David Luciano and his new officers. Please come and show your support for these members.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ROE REED SATURDAY, JUNE 30 10:00 A.M. Come celebrate the life of our good friend and fellow parishioner Rosalie Reed at a memorial service here at St. Joseph Church. All are invited!

St. Joseph Ongoing Fundraiser

Youth Group News 6/19/2012

The Youth Group will meet Sunday, June 24th for our final meeting/dinner of the year. We are meeting at the Applebees Restaurant at 1721 Morris Ave. in Union from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For more information about our activities please email our youth minister Tom Berrios at tomberrios@hotmail.com

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP FOR K, PRE-K AND BABIES JUNE 25-29 10am-11:30 a.m. Start summer with a happy week of music and song! The Making Music Summer Camp was a great success last year and filled up early. So, we are offering it again, the week of June 25th, and perhaps again in July. Please let us know soon if you are interested. Sessions run from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. including snack and social time. This is your chance to try a hands-on music experience at a summer discount! Only $35 , including a music CD and songbook – that is just five dollars a day for a week of fun. Children attend with a parent or caregiver and together use instruments, toys, and scarves to dance, sing, chant, pray, and play games with new friends. Enrollment will be limited so please email jleitner@stjosephmaplewood.org or call 973-761-5933 ext. 24 for more details.

Youth Group News 6/7/2012

YOUTH GROUP NEWS We will be meeting this evening June 10th from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the youth room in Bernard Hall. We are planning our annual summer trips, so be sure to stop by. For more information about our youth ministry activities please email our youth minister Tom Berrios at tomberrios@hotmail.com

New to the Community????

NEW TO THE COMMUNITY? Welcome! We are a parish which believes in lifelong faith formation. Watch this bulletin for details of adult opportunities to grow in faith as well as prepare for sacraments. It’s never too late. If you have children in an elementary school that is not a Catholic school, we invite you to enroll your children, grades K to 8, in our Sunday morning Religious Education program. Classes resume in September, but registration is underway now. Please call 973-761-5933 or email faith@stjosephmaplewood.org and someone will be in touch.

Wherever you Go...

WHEREVER YOU GO… … The Lord is with you. To locate the nearest church try 1-800 MASSTIMES or search online at www.masstimes.org. Find a Catholic Church anywhere in the world.

Open Arms Barbeque

Open Arms is a spirituality group for gay and lesbian Catholics and our families and friends. Are you a gay or lesbian Catholic who is looking for a parish family? A parent of a gay son or daughter looking for the warm embrace of fellow Catholics? A friend or sibling who just wants to be supportive? If any of these situations sound even a little bit like you, we hope you will plan to join us for a barbeque on Saturday, June 9th following the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the rectory. If you would like more information please contact Dugan McGinley at dmcginley@stj osephmaplewood.org.

Congratulations on Success of Rummage Sale

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RUMMAGE SALE COMMITTEE Last weekend’s, 5th Annual Rummage Sale generated over $5,000 for the parish programs! Congratulations to Ernie D’Amato, Rosa Aiello and their entire committee, who worked so hard, literally day and night, to bring the sale to such a success! Thanks also to John and Eileen, the owners of our local business Bee and Thistle Antiques for their donations of new items for sale every year!

ST. JOSEPH FOOD PANTRY DATES

If you are interested in helping at the St. Joseph Food Pantry, the next sort night is Monday, June 11, and pack night is Thursday, June 13. Our volunteers meet both evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the house at 241 Hilton Ave. Your help in delivering to seniors at Nora Gardens is always welcome on the third Saturday of the month. The next delivery date is Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Faith Formation for all Ages

FAITH FORMATION FOR ALL AGES How can we help you? Our Parish offers you a variety of opportunities to grow in faith and prepare for sacraments. This is a good time to inquire about your own needs as an adult or on behalf of your children. Sessions are forming for this fall. The RCIA process will prepare adults for Baptism, Confirmation and/or Communion. Inquiries are also welcome from baptized Christians who would like to join the Catholic Church. The Religious Education Program will hold classes for those in grades K to 8 who do not attend a Catholic school (and these are a pre-requisite for children’s First Communion or Confirmation.) This program is open to children with special needs. Enrollment for sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) will begin in the fall for eligible children in grade 2 or above. Faith updates are encouraged for adults of all ages: watch the bulletin for upcoming opportunities. Please contact the office of Faith Formation at 973-761-5933 or email faith@stjosephmaplewood.org. Leave a message and someone will get back to you.