LEO the LION-HEARTED

We stand in renewed solidarity with our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, especially for his fearless, steadfast Gospel witness to the peace of Christ and human dignity, especially amidst current wars and adversaries.

SAVE THE ANNIVERSARY DATES

Upcoming 150th Anniversary Events:

FRIDAY, MAY 1: Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, 6pm led by our longest-serving pastor, Fr. Charlie O’Connor

SUNDAY, AUG. 30: International Picnic, afternoon

SPRINGTIME BLESSINGS

We thank God for continual renewal and for new life, especially evident in nature during this season of spring.  Join us for a contemplative walk on Earth Day (April 22), after the 8:30am Mass.

STAND TOGETHER IN WITNESS

In these troubling times, let us stand together in faithful witness against the many injustices against human dignity, from unjustified wars overseas to mass deportations at home.

A CONTEMPLATIVE PARISH

St. Joseph’s offers a number of contemplative practices, both regularly and as special events.

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Pillars

Guiding values that shape our mission.

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Pastoral Health

St. Joseph strives for excellence in pastoral and spiritual leadership in accompanying those who are in grief, illness or other suffering.

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Charity + Justice

The parish discerns ways to assist parishioners with basic needs, make appropriate referrals, and create signature projects using our gifts to fill community service and justice gaps.

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Dignity for All People

As a multi-racial parish, we have the obligation and opportunity to unite more comprehensively to reflect the very best of our Catholic social teaching in action.

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Care for Creation

St. Joseph is actively committed to the papal teaching from “Laudato Si” and applying its prayerful wisdom in our parish practices and with the properties handed to our care.

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Join Our Catholic Community

150 years ago, infused with Benedictine monastic wisdom, a Catholic community began to take shape in Bound Brook, NJ. Rooted today in a sacred space inspired by the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, St. Joseph Catholic Community lives discerningly – amidst the current crises – in contemplative practice and justice-minded engagement of our multicultural membership.

Sunday Masses

Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM (English)
7:00 PM (Spanish)

Sunday Masses
8:00 AM (English)
12:00 PM (Spanish)

Capacity: +/- 600 people

Daily Mass

Daily Mass
M-F 8:30 AM (English)
T-F 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Sat 8:00 AM (English)

Daily Prayer Practice

Contemplative Practice
Tuesday-Friday 6:00 PM
(Monday: Lectio Divina, 9am)

Vespers (Spanish)
Tuesday-Friday 6:30 PM

Upcoming Events

May 1

150th Anniv. Mass with Fr. Charlie O'Connor

6pm

Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker with our longest-serving pastor.

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