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December 2019
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1 Advent Begins
Advent, the season of: Hopeful longing, Joyful expectation, Prayerful penance, and Spiritual preparation, First Sunday of Advent
Mass
Children's Mass
| 2 Confession
Daily Mass
Pray the Rosary
Choir Practice
| 3 Confession
Daily Mass
Bible Study
The Bible Study Group from St. Joseph Church will be live-streamed on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm for social distancing reasons. Visit https://www.facebook.com/andrew.rispoli All are welcome to participate on Facebook.
| 4 Parish Office Closed
Confession
Daily Mass
A-Gathering
Choir Practice
| 5 Daily Mass
| 6 | 7 Parish Mission
Sat. 12/7 5 pm Mass, homily by Father John Sun. 12/8 All homilies by Fr. John and celebrant at the 9:30 am Mass. Mon. 12/9 7 p, Mass, Renewal of Consecration and Question and Answer Time in the Church Hall with Father John after Mass. Tues. 12/10 7 pm Mass and Question and Answer Time after the Mass in the Church Hall. Wed. 12/11 7 pm Penance Service Thurs. 12/12 Mass & Diocesan Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Benediction and quiet time for prayer. At the Question & Answer Events, light refreshments will be served. Please make every effort to come out and welcome Fr. John. Children's Choir Practice
Remember, "He who sings prays twice!" Confession
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8 Gifts Due Back
Parish Mission
Please welcome Fr. John Devaney, O.P. a Dominican Priest and native from Clinton NJ. The Schedule for our Parish Mission is: Sat. 12/7 5 pm Mass, homily by Father John Sun. 12/8 All homilies by Fr. John and celebrant at the 9:30 am Mass. Mon. 12/9 7 p, Mass, Renewal of Consecration and Question and Answer Time in the Church Hall with Father John after Mass. Tues. 12/10 7 pm Mass and Question and Answer Time after the Mass in the Church Hall. Wed. 12/11 7 pm Penance Service Thurs. 12/12 Mass & Diocesan Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Benediction and quiet time for prayer. At the Question & Answer Events, light refreshments will be served. Please make every effort to come out and welcome Fr. John. Second Sunday of Advent
Mass
Faith Formation
Grades 1-7: Meet at the Grade School 9 am- 10:40 am Grade 8: Meet in the Upper Room Grade 9: Meet in the Church Hall 9:05 am - 10:50 am | 9 Parish Mission
Confession
Daily Mass
| 10 Parish Mission
Confession
Daily Mass
| 11 PENANCE SERVICE
Daily Mass
| 12 Parish Mission
Daily Mass
Knights of Columbus Meeting
| 13 | 14 Food for Families
Children's Choir Practice
Remember, "He who sings prays twice!" Confession
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15 Food for Families
Third Sunday of Advent
Mass
Christmas Hospitality Sunday
Children's Mass
| 16 Confession
Daily Mass
| 17 Confession
Daily Mass
Bible Study
The Bible Study Group from St. Joseph Church will be live-streamed on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm for social distancing reasons. Visit https://www.facebook.com/andrew.rispoli All are welcome to participate on Facebook.
Choir Practice
| 18 Confession
Daily Mass
Choir Practice
| 19 Daily Mass
Holy Hour for Life
| 20 | 21 Children's Choir Practice
Remember, "He who sings prays twice!" Cleaning for Christmas
If you are interested just show up at 11 am at the Church. Thanks in advance for your help in making our Church sparkle for Christmas. Children's Day of Merrymaking
Confession
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22 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mass
| 23 Confession
Daily Mass
| 24 Advent Ends
Christmas Eve
4 pm in Church 4 pm in Church Hall 7 pm in Church 12 midnight in Church Parish Office Closed
The Parish Office will re-open on Thursday, December 26th. | 25 Merry Christmas
Fr. James wishes all the Parishioners of St. Joseph's Church and throughout the community a Blessed and Holy Christmas. May Christ our True God, Who was born in a manager for the salvation of the entire human race, grant to you and your families His abundant mercy. | 26 Daily Mass
| 27 | 28 Confession
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29 Mass
5th Sunday Rosary
"The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary shall not perish." That is one of the 15 promises made by Our Lady when you pray the Rosary. Please consider staying after Mass and praying it with us. God Bless. | 30 Confession
Daily Mass
| 31 Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Happy New Year! May God bless you and your family as we enter into another year. May this new year bring peace, joy, happiness, and grace to all. Confession
Daily Mass
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Sunday Dec 1, 2019
Advent Begins
Sunday Dec 1, 2019 All day
Today is the first day of Advent.
Advent, the season of: Hopeful longing, Joyful expectation, Prayerful penance, and Spiritual preparation,First Sunday of Advent
Sunday Dec 1, 2019 All day
The first candle stands for Hope.
Mass
Sunday Dec 1, 2019 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Mass Schedule is as follows: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am.
Children's Mass
Sunday Dec 1, 2019 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The Children's Mass will take place today at 9:30 a.m.
Monday Dec 2, 2019
Confession
Monday Dec 2, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Monday Dec 2, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Pray the Rosary
Monday Dec 2, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Altar Rosary Society invites you to pray the Holy Rosary the first Monday of the month after the 7 pm Mass in the Church. All are welcome.
Choir Practice
Monday Dec 2, 2019 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Choir Practice will take place in the Church at 7:45 pm.
Tuesday Dec 3, 2019
Confession
Tuesday Dec 3, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Tuesday Dec 3, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Bible Study
Tuesday Dec 3, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Bible Study Group from St. Joseph Church will be live-streamed on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm for social distancing reasons. Visit https://www.facebook.com/andrew.rispoli All are welcome to participate on Facebook.
Wednesday Dec 4, 2019
Parish Office Closed
Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 All day
The Parish Office will be closed today and will re-open tomorrow, Dec. 5th at 10 a.m. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Confession
Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
A-Gathering
Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
All women of the Parish are invited to come together in reflection and in prayer after the 7 pm Mass held in the Church Hall. For more information please contact, Anne McGovern at: ATM6886@gmail.com The "A-Gathering" begins at 7:30 pm.
Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Choir Practice will take place in the Church at 7:45 pm.
Thursday Dec 5, 2019
Daily Mass
Thursday Dec 5, 2019 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Join us for Daily Mass at 9:00 am in the Church.
Saturday Dec 7, 2019
Parish Mission
Saturday Dec 7, 2019 All day
Our Parish Mission begins this evening at the 5 pm Mass. Please welcome Fr. John Devaney, O.P. a Dominican Priest and native from Clinton NJ. The Schedule for our Parish Mission is:
Sat. 12/7 5 pm Mass, homily by Father John
Sun. 12/8 All homilies by Fr. John and celebrant at the 9:30 am Mass.
Mon. 12/9 7 p, Mass, Renewal of Consecration and Question and Answer Time in the Church Hall with Father John after Mass.
Tues. 12/10 7 pm Mass and Question and Answer Time after the Mass in the Church Hall.
Wed. 12/11 7 pm Penance Service
Thurs. 12/12 Mass & Diocesan Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Benediction and quiet time for prayer.
At the Question & Answer Events, light refreshments will be served. Please make every effort to come out and welcome Fr. John.Children's Choir Practice
Saturday Dec 7, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The Children's Choir Practice will take place today, in the Church, from 10 am - 11 am. We will be singing at the 4 pm Mass on Christmas Day!
Remember, "He who sings prays twice!"Confession
Saturday Dec 7, 2019 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Confession is available in the Sacristy to the left of the altar, due to the renovation of the Confessional, from 4 pm - 4:45 pm.
Sunday Dec 8, 2019
Gifts Due Back
Sunday Dec 8, 2019 All day
Today is the day to return all gifts purchased for those less fortunate from the Jesse Tree. You may place your unwrapped gift in the Church vestibule underneath the tree or to the right stairwell or you drop your gift off at the Parish Office during business hours. Thank you so much for your generosity and for making a child's Christmas "merry and bright.!"
Parish Mission
Sunday Dec 8, 2019 All day
Day 2 of our Parish Mission
Please welcome Fr. John Devaney, O.P. a Dominican Priest and native from Clinton NJ. The Schedule for our Parish Mission is:
Sat. 12/7 5 pm Mass, homily by Father John
Sun. 12/8 All homilies by Fr. John and celebrant at the 9:30 am Mass.
Mon. 12/9 7 p, Mass, Renewal of Consecration and Question and Answer Time in the Church Hall with Father John after Mass.
Tues. 12/10 7 pm Mass and Question and Answer Time after the Mass in the Church Hall.
Wed. 12/11 7 pm Penance Service
Thurs. 12/12 Mass & Diocesan Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Benediction and quiet time for prayer.
At the Question & Answer Events, light refreshments will be served. Please make every effort to come out and welcome Fr. John.Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday Dec 8, 2019 All day
The second candle stands for Faith.
Mass
Sunday Dec 8, 2019 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Mass Schedule is as follows: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am.
Faith Formation
Sunday Dec 8, 2019 9:00 AM to 10:40 AM
Faith Formation meets today!
Grades 1-7: Meet at the Grade School 9 am- 10:40 am
Grade 8: Meet in the Upper Room
Grade 9: Meet in the Church Hall 9:05 am - 10:50 am
Monday Dec 9, 2019
Parish Mission
Monday Dec 9, 2019 All day
Day 3 of our Parish Mission continues this evening with Mass at 7 p.m. celebrated by Father John Devaney. Please make every effort to come out and join in our Parish Mission. Sometimes we could use a little revival in our faith, maybe a "pick-me-up" and this just maybe what you need. May God guide you to do what is best for you and may the Holy Spirit enlighten you to come out and see what exactly is a Parish Mission.
Confession
Monday Dec 9, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Monday Dec 9, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Parish Mission
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019 All day
Day 4 of our Parish Mission continues this evening with Mass at 7 p.m. celebrated by Father John Devaney. After Mass, we will have Question and Answer time in the Church Hall with Father John and Father James. Light refreshments will be available, May the Holy Spirit enlighten you to come to our Parish Mission, in just may revive your faith!
Confession
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
PENANCE SERVICE
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019 All day
Day 5 of our Parish Mission will continue this evening with a Penance Service beginning at 7 pm in the Church. Maybe it's been a year since you've been to Confession, maybe more or maybe less, but please consider going to Confession tonight. There will be 5 Priests ready to hear your Confession. How heaven will rejoice at every soul who walks out of the Confessional, free from sin, filled with sanctifying grace. What a great way to make room in our "inn' for Christ.
Daily Mass
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Parish Mission
Thursday Dec 12, 2019 All day
This is our very last night of our Parish Mission. Today our Diocese of Metuchen will be Consecrated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will be having our Consecration Mass at 7 pm followed by Benediction and some quiet time for prayer. Thank you so much for making our Parish Mission a successful one. We thank Fr, John Devaney, O.P. for being our guest. May God bless him and watch over him as he continues to do the will of God, saving souls and teaching the Catholic faith.
Daily Mass
Thursday Dec 12, 2019 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Join us for Daily Mass at 9:00 am in the Church.
Knights of Columbus Meeting
Thursday Dec 12, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Knights of Columbus Council #10627 will host a meeting in the Upper Room beginning at 7:30 pm.
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
Food for Families
Saturday Dec 14, 2019 All day
Please help out the Opencupboard Food Pantry by donating non-perishable items and hygiene items this weekend. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the Open Cupboard Food Pantry is very grateful for all of your generous donations. Please consider donating items that can be used for Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner. Items may be placed in the vestibule of the Church. God bless.
Children's Choir Practice
Saturday Dec 14, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The Children's Choir Practice will take place today, in the Church, from 10 am - 11 am. We will be singing at the 4 pm Mass on Christmas Day!
Remember, "He who sings prays twice!"Confession
Saturday Dec 14, 2019 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Confession is available in the Sacristy to the left of the altar, due to the renovation of the Confessional, from 4 pm - 4:45 pm.
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Food for Families
Sunday Dec 15, 2019 All day
Please help out the Opencupboard Food Pantry by donating non-perishable items and hygiene items this weekend. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the Open Cupboard Food Pantry is very grateful for all of your generous donations. Please consider donating items that can be used for Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner. Items may be placed in the vestibule of the Church. God bless.
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday Dec 15, 2019 All day
The third candle stands for Joy.
Mass
Sunday Dec 15, 2019 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Mass Schedule is as follows: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am.
Christmas Hospitality Sunday
Sunday Dec 15, 2019 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Come to the Parish Hall after each Mass, this Sunday, for some bagels, fruit, coffee, juice and our featured Annual Homemade Christmas Cookies baked by our dear parishioners. What a great way to spread some cheer this Advent Season!
Children's Mass
Sunday Dec 15, 2019 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The Children's Mass will take place today at 9:30 a.m.
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Confession
Monday Dec 16, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Monday Dec 16, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Confession
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Bible Study
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Bible Study Group from St. Joseph Church will be live-streamed on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm for social distancing reasons. Visit https://www.facebook.com/andrew.rispoli All are welcome to participate on Facebook.
Choir Practice
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Choir practice will take place int the Church at 7:45 pm.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Confession
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Choir practice will take place in the Church at 7:45 pm.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Daily Mass
Thursday Dec 19, 2019 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Join us for Daily Mass at 9:00 am in the Church.
Holy Hour for Life
Thursday Dec 19, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Join us together in prayer and adoration for the intention of defending life, marriage and religious liberty in the Church at 7:30 p.m. There will also be time for silent reflection.
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Children's Choir Practice
Saturday Dec 21, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The Children's Choir Practice will take place today, in the Church, from 10 am - 11 am. We will be singing at the 4 pm Mass on Christmas Day!
Remember, "He who sings prays twice!"Cleaning for Christmas
Saturday Dec 21, 2019 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We are in need of volunteers to come out to our Church on Saturday, 12/21 at 11 am to help clean and prepare the Church for Christmas. Remember, "many hands make light work"!!!
If you are interested just show up at 11 am at the Church. Thanks in advance for your help in making our Church sparkle for Christmas.Children's Day of Merrymaking
Saturday Dec 21, 2019 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Need some time to wrap those Christmas gifts but the children are home? Looking for a fun Christmas activity for your kids, consider coming to A Children's Day of Merrymaking, here at St. Joseph Church. From 12 - 4:30 pm the children will be making ornaments, gingerbread houses, take part in a Christmas Scavenger hunt and an obstacle course. You can even create your own Manger!! How "Merry" is that!!! RSVP by 12/14 to Josie at Ehmosier@gmail.com. The cost is only $15, $20 for 2 or more children AND lunch WILL be served !!!
Confession
Saturday Dec 21, 2019 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Confession is available in the Sacristy to the left of the altar, due to the renovation of the Confessional, from 4 pm - 4:45 pm.
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday Dec 22, 2019 All day
The fourth candle stands for Peace.
Mass
Sunday Dec 22, 2019 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Mass Schedule is as follows: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am.
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Confession
Monday Dec 23, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Monday Dec 23, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Advent Ends
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019 All day
On this, the last day of Advent, may we open our hearts to be attentive to what truly matters without being distracted by trivial things.
Christmas Eve
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019 All day
The Mass Schedule for Christmas Eve:
4 pm in Church
4 pm in Church Hall
7 pm in Church
12 midnight in ChurchParish Office Closed
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019 All day
The Parish Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday. Have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas! Enjoy, make lots of memories and remember to "Keep Christ in Christmas."
The Parish Office will re-open on Thursday, December 26th.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Merry Christmas
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019 All day
Christmas Day Mass Schedule: 8 am and 11 am
Fr. James wishes all the Parishioners of St. Joseph's Church and throughout the community a Blessed and Holy Christmas. May Christ our True God, Who was born in a manager for the salvation of the entire human race, grant to you and your families His abundant mercy.
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Daily Mass
Thursday Dec 26, 2019 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Join us for Daily Mass at 9:00 am in the Church.
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
Confession
Saturday Dec 28, 2019 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Confession is available in the Sacristy to the left of the altar, due to the renovation of the Confessional, from 4 pm - 4:45 pm.
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Mass
Sunday Dec 29, 2019 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Mass Schedule is as follows: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am.
5th Sunday Rosary
Sunday Dec 29, 2019 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Join the Altar Rosary Society and the Knights of Columbus in praying the Holy Rosary after the 11 a.m. Mass.
"The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary shall not perish." That is one of the 15 promises made by Our Lady when you pray the Rosary. Please consider staying after Mass and praying it with us. God Bless.
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Confession
Monday Dec 30, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Monday Dec 30, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Today is the Vigil Mass for the Holy Day of Obligation, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at 6 pm.
Happy New Year! May God bless you and your family as we enter into another year. May this new year bring peace, joy, happiness, and grace to all.Confession
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019 6:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Confession is offered from 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm in the back of the Church.
Daily Mass
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Daily Mass at 7 pm in the Church.