Contemplative Eucharist Dec. 31

Close out the year with a reflective daily Mass marked by pauses for silence and meditation — Wed. Dec. 31 @ 8:30am.

We celebrate Mary, Mother of God with Masses @ 7pm (Spanish) Dec. 31 and 9am (English) & 11am (Spanish) Jan. 1.

CHRISTMAS SEASON BLESSINGS!

The Christmas season runs through January 11, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and includes special feasts such as Mary, Mother of God and The Epiphany.  Join us as we celebrate over these next days.

New Year's Blessings

May the new year 2026 — our 150th Anniversary Year as a parish — be a blessing and renewal of mind, body and spirit.  May the good initiatives we’ve begun be brought to fulfillment.

BE SAFE IN WINTRY WEATHER

As winter blankets our local world, may we be protected in our travels and warmed by God’s love.

Peace in the World

Let us pray for peace with justice in 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

Jan 5

OFFICE Re-Opens

9am

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