HAPPY BIRTHDAY CEAL FARLEY!

We congratulate parishioner Cecilia Farley on her 100th Birthday June 23rd!!! May the blessings of the Lord be upon you !!

ST. JOSEPH FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOU!

Please mark your calendars and come to help…

July 15 7:00 p.m. Sort night

July 18 7:00 p.m. Pack night

July 20 10:00 a.m. Distribution

Our pantry is located on Hilton Ave. next to the parking lot.



Now that the renovations to the Food Pantry site are complete, we can use lots of items to restock our shelves...most needed are fruit, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, prepared pasta sauce and other non- perishable items. Thanks for all that you do!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Did you register your child/children for

Religious Education yet?



If not, no worries! There is still time!



Registration for St. Joseph’s Religious Education Program is currently being accepted for children in Kindergarten thru 8th Grade. The program is aided by faithful volunteers who lead the children on their faith journey. During the child’s faith formation he/she will learn what it truly means to be a Disciple of Christ. Special service and spiritual enrichment activities are also incorporated into the program. This enables the child to not only learn about his/her faith but to live it out as well. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from September until May. If you require additional information or if you are in need of a registration form please contact Darlene Wade at faith@stjosephmaplewood.org.

Night of Prayer

St. Joseph's Friday night prayer group/Amazing Grace invites you for a new experience with the Lord.



A whole night to Praise the Lord!!!!



FRIDAY JUNE 14TH 10:00 P.M. UNTIL SATURDAY JUNE 15TH AT 6:30 A.M.



ST. JOSEPH CHURCH



767 PROSPECT STREET



MAPLEWOOD, NJ



973 761 5933



Come join us in the Church, use the Front door.



"Come Holy Spirit Come."



Yes you can! God's voice can be heard only in the silence!!!



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St. Joseph Parish Confirmation Registration

Peace to you!

As the Father has sent me, I also send you”

And when He had said this,

He breathed on them and said to them,

“Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21,22)

All 9th and 10th grade students who have completed their Religious Education requirements and are ready to move forward in their faith journey are invited to begin preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This journey will allow the candidate to reflect on how he/she can use the gifts of the Holy Spirit in everyday life. It will also provide the candidate with the ability to see the face of God in all people. This journey is one that will include a section on the importance of prayer, the essence of the liturgy, and the answer to why we as Christians are called to love and serve one another.

If you are interested in finding out more information or you are interested in registration information please contact Darlene Wade at dwade@faith@stjosephmaplewood.org .

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING

If you can knit or crochet (or would like to learn!) Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, June 13 at 12:30 pm in the Rectory. We create shawls of love and support for those who are ill or going through hard times. If you can’t join us at the meeting but would still like to knit or crochet shawls, you may call the rectory and we can supply you with yarn and directions.

Centennial News: Welcome Back Rev. Philip Waters

Father Philip Waters, O.S.B

We are pleased to welcome Father Philip Waters, O.S.B, as our first visiting priest to celebrate Mass during the Centennial Year at St. Joseph Church.

Saturday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m.

A resident of Newark Abbey, Fr. Waters was a frequent visitor at St Joseph for many years when we were a Benedictine Parish. He was also involved in the Bingo events through St. Mary’s which were held at our parish. Please take a moment to chat with Father Waters at a gathering after Mass!



CENTENNIAL SONG “ST. JOSEPH IS ALIVE!”

Did you know our parish has a new Centennial Year song? Sean Hack, a longtime parishioner and student of composition/trumpet has composed the piece, “St Joseph is Alive”, with text by parishioner Angela Bukwich. The song was sung at the opening Mass for the Centennial Year and will be sung at every special Centennial Event, including visiting priest Masses. Come sing along and celebrate our wonderful parish.