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

PALM BURNING CEREMONY

BRING YOUR OLD PALMS THIS WEEK
On Saturday, March 5, we will have a palm-burning ceremony after the 5:30 pm Mass. We will then use the ashes for distribution on Ash Wednesday, March 9. So bring your old palms to the rectory anytime this week before Saturday.

INTRODUCE YOUR LITTLE ONE TO MUSIC

Interested in a music and movement program for your infant and/or preschooler? Find out more about the classes offered here in our parish! This enjoyable, hands-on parent/child music experience is open to young parishioners (from birth through five years of age), accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Unlike other music programs, it is unique in that it is faith inclusive and follows the church and natural seasons in an age-appropriate way. Children and parents use instruments, toys, and scarves to dance, chant, sing, play games, and pray together.

Join us for our Lent season which begins Wednesday, March 9th with a choice of times: 10 a.m. or 4:30 p.m.

Email faith@stjosephmaplewood.org for more information or call Jennifer at 973-761-5933.

DO YOUR PART TO HELP

How can you help St. Joseph Parish? You can do your part to help by participating in our Supermarket Grocery Card fundraiser!

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 $2,525.

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.

MAKE A CHANGE THIS LENT

LENT 2011~MAKE A CHANGE~MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Think about doing something meaningful this Lent.
Join in on a St Joseph Parish Outreach Project or Ministry.
This energetic parish serves so many people in so many different ways.
We have a wide range of opportunities for you to serve based on your interests, talents and availability.
No offer of help is ever too small.
Please expect to receive inspiration and positive energy from service to others.
Contact: Liz lpetroccia@stjosephmaplewood.org 973-761-5933 X17

BREAKFASTS FOR BRIDGES OUTREACH

Breakfasts for Bridges Outreach, Inc.
“Loving Service” to our neighbors in need

Needed: Soft Granola or Breakfast Bars
Small Individual boxes of cereal
One serving long shelf life milks (Parmalat/Silk)
Fruit Cups
Individual packets of Coffee, Cocoa or Tea
Collection Sat. March 12- Sun. March 20
Drop off donations at the “Bridges” table in the back of Church.
Our St. Joseph Youth Group will assemble and deliver the brown bag
breakfasts to be distributed to our homeless sisters and brothers.

COMPASSIONATE SHARING

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


“Come to me, all of you who are weary,
and carrying heavy burdens,
and I will give you rest.”
~ Matthew 11:28


GATHER WITH US AND SHARE AN HOUR WITH OTHERS
WHO ARE BEGINNING THE LENTEN JOURNEY
TOWARD THE PROMISE OF RESURRECTION

Members of the Ministry of Compassion cordially invite you to join us
Sunday, March 6th at 10:00 am
in the St. Joseph Parish Rectory Meeting Room

ST JOSEPH FOOD PANTRY SHOPPING

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

Bags available Next weekend after Masses
March 5 and 6
Return bag and donated items on second Sunday of the month March 12 and 13 before Masses.

Thank you for using reusable bags and being a steward of God’s gift to us, our home, planet Earth.
And many thanks for hearing God’s call to help feed our sisters and brothers in need.

PARISH PANCAKE BREAKFAST

PARISH PANCAKE BREAKFAST
in the spirit of Mardi Gras
SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH AFTER ALL MASSES
in Bernard Hall

Boy Scout Troop #21 is once again offering this event as a gift to our parish. They will be serving a delicious menu of sausage, pancake, juice and coffee to all parishioners. Join as we observe the ancient pre-Lent tradition of feasting before we begin our season of fasting on Ash Wednesday (March 9th). Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, or Carnival, it is time to gather, celebrate community and enjoy God’s gift of food and fun.

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE IS MARCH 6TH NOT FEBRUARY 27TH AS IN BULLETIN

ST JOSEPH YOUTH GROUP MEETING

The St. Joseph Youth Group will meet this Sunday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the youth room located in Bernard Hall. We will be discussing our trip on March 6th to see Christian artist Steve Angrisano in concert as well as our upcoming service opportunities and our participation in Youth Fest. If you would like more information on any of our activities, come to our next meeting or email our youth minister Tom Berrios at tomberrios@hotmail.com.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

AARP
DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
A Refresher Course for Drivers aged 50+

This course will take place on Monday, April 4th and Tuesday, April 5th. in Bernard Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. (You must attend both sessions). The class will be taught by a trained AARP Driver Safety Program volunteer, Bill Keenan.

Participatns will receive a completion certificate to apply for a premium reduction for 3 years with their insurance carrier. Individuals could contact their insurance carrier before registering to determine specifically how their carrier recognizes the completion of a ‘defensive driving’ class.

The fee for the course is $12 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-AAARP members, payable when registering. Pre-registration is necessary and class size is limited. Checks should be made payable to AARP (no cash).

To register, please contact Kathy Oppenheimer at 973-761-5933 x14.

Cornerstone Registration Forms

WOMEN AND MEN CORNERSTONE/PARISH FEAST DAY INFORMATION

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

The St. Joseph Youth Group will meet this Sunday, Feb 20th, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the youth room located in Bernard Hall. We will be discussing a ski trip, our participation in Youth Fest as well as other events and service opportunities. There's a lot going on and we want you to be a part of it! If you have questions please email our parish youth minister Tom Berrios at tomberrios@hotmail.com.