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Pastor’s Homily — 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 15, 2025

This lesser-known sermon of Jesus, the so-called Sermon on the Plain versus the better-known Sermon on the Mount, blesses those who are aware of their existential need.  As Jeremiah says ...

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Pastor’s Homily — 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 26, 2025

Finally, nearly two months into the now not-so-new liturgical year, we are in earnest taking up the Gospel of Luke, on a weekly basis, until late November.   And not surprisingly, ...

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Deacon Newton Homily for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 18, 2025

Deacon Gary – Homily 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time   The readings today are filled with the message of new beginnings. Keep that in mind as I am sure each ...

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Pastor’s Homily for the Feast of the Epiphany

January 5, 2025

Among the favorite sights or sounds of our religious commemoration of Christmas has to be the image of the Three Magi or Wise Men at the manger with the Holy ...

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What To Look Forward To In 2025

December 18, 2024

As the new year approaches, some things to anticipate from our parish: Commemoration of the Jubilee Year of Hope, which begins on Dec. 24 of this year. “The coming Jubilee ...

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Seeking St. Joseph Volunteers to Help in Homeless Shelter

December 18, 2024

One of our hopes for 2025 is that our St. Joseph parish community will be able to provide volunteers to assist our neighbors Bound Brook Presbyterian Church as they host ...

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Christmas Mass Schedule 2024

December 18, 2024

This year St. Joseph is offering 5 Masses to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord, 3 in English and 2 in Spanish. On Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), we have ...

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Guadalupe 2024

November 19, 2024

Join us at St. Joseph for our celebration in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe: Únase a nosotros en San José para nuestra celebración en honor a Nuestra Señora de ...

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Deacon’s Homily — 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 3, 2024

Starting last Sunday for 5 weeks we will be proclaiming the Gospel readings of John 6 known as The Bread of Life Discourse. In today’s Gospel Jesus said: “I am ...

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Pastor’s Homily — 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 21, 2024

In our short Gospel passage for today, we get a glimpse of Jesus as kind of a constant shepherd.  One moment he’s shepherding his disciples to reflect on their experiences, ...

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