November: Month of All Souls

We remember our departed loved ones this month. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Gearing Up For Confirmation

Nearly 40 parish youth are about to complete their final preparations for Confirmation Nov. 19, 7pm at St. Joseph with special Monday evening sessions, community service hours, and a rehearsal.  Come, Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of these young faithful, enkindle in them the fire of love!

Advent Approaching

The church year begins anew the weekend of November 29-30 with the First Sunday of Advent.  Join us for this time of joyful expectation.

Autumn Blessings

As the days grow shorter and cooler, may we lengthen and warm our relationship with God, who is the source of all blessings in all seasons.

Peace in the World

Let us pray for peace with justice in Gaza, Ukraine and all places of conflict in our world.

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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

Nov 19

Sacrament of Confirmation

7pm

Newark Auxiliary Bishop Manuel Cruz leads our Confirmation liturgy.

Nov 30

First Sunday of Advent

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