Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe — Pastor’s Homily
About a month ago, one of my seminary Scripture professors died – Msgr. John Meier. Not that I kept in touch with him or anything, but he became so famous ...
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time — Deacon’s Homily
We are coming to the end of the Liturgical year and the readings today focus on the end times which sound like a prophecy of doom and gloom. Why would ...
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/World Day of the Poor — Pastor’s Homily
Maybe because my father was a journalist, I grew up with a dislike for cliches. It’s a lazy way to use language, and maybe that’s the appeal for some. Occasionally ...
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
As you probably know, this weekend wraps up the campaign season before state and local elections in the United States on Tuesday. But even without that backdrop, the disingenuous questioning ...
News and Notes: November 2022
Maritza Alvarez has announced her resignation as parish music director, after 10 years of service, effective November 20. She will devote more time to her family. The entire parish family ...
Thanksgiving 2022
St. Joseph Catholic Community will join with its faith partners in the borough by participating in the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 20 at 4pm at the Bound Brook Presbyterian ...
Our Lady of Guadalupe & Christmas Schedules 2022
The feasts of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Christmas will fill our church and thousands around the world in December. This year, with the vigil of Our Lady of Guadalupe ...
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
The elephant in our Gospel room today is what happened just before this Gospel, in the 18th chapter of Luke. In a story you probably know, an official asked Jesus ...
What is Día de los Muertos?
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a Mexican way of remembering, and celebrating, family members and loved ones who have passed away. “The celebration ...
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
Part of today’s Gospel has had a whole life of its own for centuries now. The prayer of the tax collector, “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner” has ...