Events
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2 Easter Egg Hunt
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 2, at 1 pm on the grounds outside the Parish Center. The event takes the place of a regular class that day, and all families in the parish are welcome to attend. We'll have two separate areas for egg-hunting: one for pre-schoolers and Grades K & 1; and another for Grades 2 - 4. A brief prayer service, including the Divine Mercy Chaplet led by our 5th & 6th Graders will open the event, and light refreshments will be served. Youth Group Meeting
St. Joseph’s Church is looking to revive its Youth Ministry. This is an opportunity for Youth to grow in their Catholic faith by actively participating in our local parishes and community, aspiring to live as disciples of Christ. Youth Ministry features games, discussions, presentations, prayer, social events, service opportunities, eventually trips and more! Young people from St. Joseph, St. Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes have been invited to participate. We’re having our next meeting is on Apr. 2 at 7 p.m. for 7th through 10th graders in the Parish Center. Any questions, please contact Augie Ricciardi at 201-401-1620 or a.ricciardi@saintjosephwo.org. Adult volunteers and older siblings are also encouraged to inquire and assist the Youth Ministry Team. Please come and help us develop this important group for young people. | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Mass of Our Lord's Supper
| 7 Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be held at 9 a.m. following Morning Prayer. The Passion of Our Lord
| 8 Blessing of the Easter Food
Blessing of the Easter Food will take place at 9 a.m. following Morning Prayer. Easter Vigil
At our Easter Vigil, we welcome our two Catechumens, Ariana and Briana Gilliland into our faith community. They will be receiving the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist! |
9 Easter Sunday
Our Easter Sunday Mass Schedule is: 7:30 am, 9:30 am (Children's Liturgy) & 11:30 am. | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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23 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
The West Orange Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast in the basement of Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Connor Hall) on Sunday, Apr. 23. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee will be served. The cost is $10; $5 for children 6 -12; 5 and under is free. Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located at One Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange. Proceeds to benefit local charities in the West Orange area.
Children's Liturgy
The Children's Liturgy in 2023 features children being invited up on the altar for an interactive homily and participating in bringing up the gifts and taking up the collection. All families are welcome! Youth Group Meeting
St. Joseph’s Church is looking to revive its Youth Ministry. This is an opportunity for Youth to grow in their Catholic faith by actively participating in our local parishes and community, aspiring to live as disciples of Christ. Youth Ministry features games, discussions, presentations, prayer, social events, service opportunities, eventually trips and more! Young people from St. Joseph, St. Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes have been invited to participate. We’re having our next meeting is on Apr. 23 at 7 p.m. for 7th through 10th graders in the Parish Center. Any questions, please contact Augie Ricciardi at 201-401-1620 or a.ricciardi@saintjosephwo.org. Adult volunteers and older siblings are also encouraged to inquire and assist the Youth Ministry Team. Please come and help us develop this important group for young people. | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
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Sunday Apr 2, 2023
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday Apr 2, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 2, at 1 pm on the grounds outside the Parish Center. The event takes the place of a regular class that day, and all families in the parish are welcome to attend. We'll have two separate areas for egg-hunting: one for pre-schoolers and Grades K & 1; and another for Grades 2 - 4. A brief prayer service, including the Divine Mercy Chaplet led by our 5th & 6th Graders will open the event, and light refreshments will be served.
Youth Group Meeting
Sunday Apr 2, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Joseph’s Church is looking to revive its Youth Ministry. This is an opportunity for Youth to grow in their Catholic faith by actively participating in our local parishes and community, aspiring to live as disciples of Christ. Youth Ministry features games, discussions, presentations, prayer, social events, service opportunities, eventually trips and more! Young people from St. Joseph, St. Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes have been invited to participate.
We’re having our next meeting is on Apr. 2 at 7 p.m. for 7th through 10th graders in the Parish Center. Any questions, please contact Augie Ricciardi at 201-401-1620 or a.ricciardi@saintjosephwo.org.
Adult volunteers and older siblings are also encouraged to inquire and assist the Youth Ministry Team. Please come and help us develop this important group for young people.
Thursday Apr 6, 2023
Mass of Our Lord's Supper
Thursday Apr 6, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday Apr 7, 2023
Stations of the Cross
Friday Apr 7, 2023 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Stations of the Cross will be held at 9 a.m. following Morning Prayer.
The Passion of Our Lord
Friday Apr 7, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Saturday Apr 8, 2023
Blessing of the Easter Food
Saturday Apr 8, 2023 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Blessing of the Easter Food will take place at 9 a.m. following Morning Prayer.
Easter Vigil
Saturday Apr 8, 2023 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
At our Easter Vigil, we welcome our two Catechumens, Ariana and Briana Gilliland into our faith community. They will be receiving the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist!
Sunday Apr 9, 2023
Easter Sunday
Sunday Apr 9, 2023 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Our Easter Sunday Mass Schedule is: 7:30 am, 9:30 am (Children's Liturgy) & 11:30 am.
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Sunday Apr 23, 2023 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
The West Orange Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast in the basement of Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Connor Hall) on Sunday, Apr. 23. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee will be served. The cost is $10; $5 for children 6 -12; 5 and under is free. Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located at One Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange. Proceeds to benefit local charities in the West Orange area.
Children's Liturgy
Sunday Apr 23, 2023 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
The Children's Liturgy in 2023 features children being invited up on the altar for an interactive homily and participating in bringing up the gifts and taking up the collection. All families are welcome!
Youth Group Meeting
Sunday Apr 23, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Joseph’s Church is looking to revive its Youth Ministry. This is an opportunity for Youth to grow in their Catholic faith by actively participating in our local parishes and community, aspiring to live as disciples of Christ. Youth Ministry features games, discussions, presentations, prayer, social events, service opportunities, eventually trips and more! Young people from St. Joseph, St. Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes have been invited to participate.
We’re having our next meeting is on Apr. 23 at 7 p.m. for 7th through 10th graders in the Parish Center. Any questions, please contact Augie Ricciardi at 201-401-1620 or a.ricciardi@saintjosephwo.org.
Adult volunteers and older siblings are also encouraged to inquire and assist the Youth Ministry Team. Please come and help us develop this important group for young people.