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Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R, Archbishop of Newark, announced this week that Phase Two of the Directives for Re-Opening Churches has been approved as part of the ongoing, three-phase reopening process for parishes throughout the Archdiocese.

Beginning on Monday, June 15, 2020, Archdiocesan parishes, which already have been reopened for private prayer, will now be reopened for the celebration of public weekday Masses, as well as Funerals, Baptisms, and Weddings.  

As part of Phase Two, the following protocols will be observed:

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Parish Update: 5/29

Dear parishioners
 
We would like to inform you that the date of June 1 is not the official date of implementation of the second stage of restoring our church to the state from before the pandemic.
We are still waiting for the official position of the Archdiocese of Newark.
The first stage has been implemented i.e. from 4-6 pm every day the church is available for private prayer. On Sundays, the church is open from 12 pm - 6 pm.
In addition, from Monday to Saturday, the church vestibule is open from 12 pm.
Appropriate precautions have also been taken, i.e. .some of the benches have been closed to maintain the distance between the faithful. From the back of the church, there are personal disinfectants. Before opening the church and after it is closed the church is disinfected.
 
Dear parishioners, as soon as the second stage is implemented this information will immediately appear on our parish website.
I hope that this will happen soo

Parish Update

Dear parishioners;
 
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the support of our parish, in these difficult times for all of us, both spiritually and financially.
Despite the ban on public celebration of the Eucharist, the Eucharist is still celebrated in the intentions you have ordered. On the parish website http://www.stjosephsnj.org you can find current updates. We do not forget about you in our prayers, especially in May.  We ask for intercession from Our Lady for your families and your physical and spiritual health.
Thank you for being faithful members of our parish community.

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Public Masses

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R, Archbishop of Newark, announced this week a three-phase gradual reopening process for churches throughout the Archdiocese to ensure the health and well-being of clergy and faithful.

Beginning on Sunday, May 17, 2020, Phase One will reopen churches in the Archdiocese for private prayer only, following all public health guidelines and once pastors determine they can safely do so. As part of Phase One, the Sacrament of Reconciliation also may be celebrated if social distancing can be maintained and masks are worn. 

An Archdiocesan Task Force has continued to monitor the expert guidance of public health officials and federal and state public officials, who have cautioned not to rush into reopening churches to the faithful before manageable safety protocols can be put in place.

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Thanks to Knights of Columus

We would want to thank the Knights of Columbus for their $3,000 donation to our Church. We are extremely grateful for the gift.

Church Open for Prayer

The vestibule in the Church is open after 12:00pm.

The main church is open daily from 4:00-6:00 pm

Requiescat in Pace Bogdan Lekan

Dear Parishioners,

We regret to inform you that on May 13, 2020, Bogdan Lekan passed away. He was a wonderful husband, father, doctor, and in charge of the parish council. We pray for those who are most affected by his death especially his family and friends. We have already offered a mass in his intention for his soul. 

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Sadly due to the restrictions, we are unable for everyone to attend the funeral. When the restrictions will be lifted, we will have a public remembrance mass for all of the parishioners. 

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK

What to Expect When Public Mass Resumes

May 11, 2020

As painful as the decision was to suspend all public Masses in the Archdiocese of Newark, during the Covid 19 pandemic, the process was straight-forward and necessary for the common good.

As we see numbers flatten and decrease, we are beginning to sense the situation improving. In the interest of the common good, we do not want to contribute to a second wave that could disrupt our liturgical life.

https://www.rcan.org/covid19

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Reconsecration to Mary

Cardinal Tobin will lead a brief bilingual liturgy with the prayer of reconsecration during a livestream from the Lady Chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. A special invitation is extended to all of the faithful of the archdiocese and beyond for their participation via livestream by visiting online at www.rcan.org/parishsupport. (Download the worship aid in English or Spanish here.)

As the world continues to face the ongoing effects of the global pandemic of the coronavirus, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), announced recently that the U.S. bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops would join in renewing the consecrations of the two nations to the care of our Blessed Mother.

https://www.rcan.org/cardinal-joseph-w-tobin-cssr-join-bishops-nationwide-reconsecration-nation-mary-mother-church

Happy Mother's Day

Donations

Parishioners and Friends of St. Joseph's Church!

We have reached troubling times where we are unsure about our present and about our future. Our parish as well is going through problems, and most importantly financial. Our parish aimed for the steady flow of money in through collections during Mass, but during these times we ask for your support. The Archdiocese has set up a website to give donations for each parish so that they can get through these troubling times. 

I thank you for any generosity and I am praying for everyone in the Daily Mass. 

www.rcan.org/parishsupport

Telemedicine Hackensack

Dear Parishionars,

I am sending a link if anyone wants to met with a doctor online. Make sure to prioritize your health.