Welcome

Located at the corner of East Third Avenue and Walnut Street in Roselle, New Jersey the parish was founded in 1895 and has served the people of Roselle and Roselle Park ever since. The parish also has an elementary school, serving the community since 1913, providing classes from Pre-K through the 8th Grade. Our Rectory is located at 157 East Fourth Avenue, behind the church, our school is next to the church on East Third Avenue. We invite you and your family to join us because we are

More Than a Church, We are a Pilgrim People!

If you would like to join the parish please click on the Parish Registration Form box below. Follow the directions to register your family and become a part of the Saint Joseph's Roselle family!

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Weekday Mass Intention    Donation $15
Weekend Mass Intention   Donation $20
Bread & Wine   Donation $25
Sanctuary Candle   Donation $25
Altar Flowers   Donation $50

Mass Times

Daily
Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM
Friday 7:30 AM
Saturday 8:00 AM
Saturday Vigil Masses:
5:00 PM, 7:00 PM in Spanish
Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12 Noon
First Friday Adoration - 8:00 AM
First Saturday Devotion - 8:30 AM
Holy Days - As Announced
Reconciliation:
Monday - Friday: after Mass
Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 PM

Parish Bulletin


  • Sun, Mar 26th

  • Sun, Mar 19th

Invitation


We welcome all who join us for worship and invite you to become part of our parish family. We encourage you to full and active
participation in our parish life. New members are asked to register by contacting the parish office. Registration to our parish is necessary for admission to our Religious Education program and reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Penance, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Matrimony, and also for anyone needing letters of sponsorship for Baptism or Confirmation. You can download Registration Form right here. 

General Info

Church Location
160 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, New Jersey 07203

Parish Office
157 East 4th Ave.
Roselle, NJ 07203
Tel: 908-241-1250
Fax: 908-241-6311

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Parish email:
[email protected]

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Leandro Nicolas Torres Mas, Pastor 908-241-1250

Arthur Kazmierczak, Receptionist 908-241-1250

Deborah Biddulph, CCD Coordinator 908-764-5838

Anthony Esposito, RCIA Coordinator 908-241-1250

Salvador Alberto Montalvo, Music Director 908-267-7853

Patricia Cymbaluk, St. Joseph School Principal 908-245-6560

Patricia Cymbaluk, Early Childhood 908-245-0569

Liturgical Year

Mar. 24 Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, Weekday

The hostility of the enemies of Jesus becomes increasingly clear, and the agitation around His person continues with greater intensity; but He awaits His "hour." Satan and the forces of evil will appear to triumph, but the real victory will come and that is God's. --St. Andrew Missal

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Mar. 23 Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent; Optional Memorial of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop, Opt. Mem.

More than any other Gospel, John gives us an insight into the suffering soul of Jesus. Today we have the "Moses Mass." In it both readings speak of that great Prophet and Deliverer of the people. And we note how the plot against the Lord's life is thickening. Moses is a type of Christ--the interceding suffering Mediator for God's people. --The Vatican II Weekday Missal

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Mar. 22 Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent , Weekday

The first reading from Isaiah represents one of the most striking passages of the Bible that affirms the love of God for his people. It was a message of consolation addressed to the Jewish captives in Babylon promising them the joys of Messianic times. We are also captives and exiles because of our sins and human failings. Our deliverance is also near. The Messiah will come to us at Easter to give us all the blessings promised by God in this reading. --St. Andrew Bible Missal

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Saint of the Day

Saint John Damascene

Image: Saint John Damaskinos | unknown

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The National Catholic Bioethics Center

The National Catholic Bioethics Center

The National Catholic Bioethics Center, established in 1972, conducts research, consultation, publishing and education to promote human dignity in health care and the life sciences, and derives its message directly from the teachings of the Catholic Church. 

The National Catholic Bioethics Center believes the Catholic reverence for human life can help shape societal attitudes and public policy for the benefit of all, particularly for those who are weak and vulnerable.

https://www.ncbcenter.org

Rejoice in the Lord by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark

"Rejoice in the Lord is an instrument of communication for our Archdiocese. The purpose of this newsletter is to strengthen relationships with you and all the people of the Archdiocese. We hope that Rejoice in the Lord will serve as an important means of keeping you informed about important matters of concern to this Archdiocese and, when appropriate, to the Church in the U.S. and throughout the world.

- Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark.


"La Regocíjense en el Señor es un instrumento de comunicación para nuestra Arquidiócesis. El propósito de este boletín es fortalecer las relaciones con usted y todas las personas de la Arquidiócesis. Esperamos que Regocíjense en el Señor sirva como un medio importante para mantenerlos informados sobre asuntos importantes que preocupan a esta Arquidiócesis y, cuando sea apropiado, a la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo.

The latest edition of Rejoice in the Lord, Cardinal Tobin’s newsletter to all the faithful in the Archdiocese is now available.

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Giving Online

We say thank you so much to all who made generous donation to our parish in this difficult time for everyone. Please, be assured, that our Parish Community will keep you and your family in constant prayers at our daily Rosary.
Activists for tolerance sink fundraiser for Christian bakersChurch of the Holy Rosary | North Mankato, MN
 
 
If you are considering making a tax-deductible contribution to our parish, please visit our parish GoFundMe or use our We Share site, or simply mail your envelopes to the Parish Office.
 
 
Thank you
 
 
 
 

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Aleteia

Journey with Andrea Bocelli in thrilling music special this Holy Week

A new documentary that follows Andrea Bocelli and his wife Victoria as they travel the Via Francigena on horseback, meeting a star-studded lineup of faith-based singers along the way, is coming to theaters in time for Holy Week. Titled THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli, this 90-minute feature film combines breathtaking Italian landscapes, Read More…

Journey with Andrea Bocelli in thrilling music special this Holy Week

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What does St. Gabriel’s name mean?

Each of the archangels named in the Bible has the Hebrew word el, “God,” in their name, such as Micha-el (Who is like God?). This is the same for Gabri-el, which in Hebrew is translated as, “God is my strength” or “Strength of God.” In Latin this is translated as, “Fortitudo Dei.” The Catholic Encyclopedia Read More…

What does St. Gabriel’s name mean?

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The Getty Museum acquires the Irmengard Codex

Last week, the Getty Museum acquired the Irmengard Codex, a richly decorated manuscript made for the 11th-century noblewoman Irmengard of Nellenburg –the niece of the Ottonian Emperor Henry II, member of the House of Egisheim-Dagsburg in Germany, and related to Pope Leo IX. Timothy Potts, Maria Hummer-Tuttle and Robert Tuttle Director of the Getty Museum, explained at the Read More…

The Getty Museum acquires the Irmengard Codex

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ZENIT: The World Seen from Rome

Pope Francis Highlights Europe’s Challenge: Unity in Diversity

Address to the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE).

The post Pope Francis Highlights Europe’s Challenge: Unity in Diversity appeared first on ZENIT - English.

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Italian Bishop Crociata is the new President of COMECE

His Excellency Mgr. Mariano Crociata (Italy) is the new President of COMECE. He was elected on Wednesday 22 March 2023 by the Bishop Delegates of the EU Episcopates, gathered in Rome for the Spring Plenary Assembly of COMECE. On the same occasion, four Vice-Presidents were also elected: Mgr. Hérouard, Mgr. Brás da Silva Martins, Mgr. Norvila, Mgr. Kozon.

The post Italian Bishop Crociata is the new President of COMECE appeared first on ZENIT - English.

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Pope Francis Highlights Witness as First Means of Evangelization 

Audiencia general del Papa sobre el testimonio como primera forma de evangelización.

The post Pope Francis Highlights Witness as First Means of Evangelization  appeared first on ZENIT - English.

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Catholic World Report

Transgender ideology makes inroads in Archdiocese of Guadalajara

A male-to-female “transgender” drag queen performer in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico has received a new baptismal certificate affirming his female self-identity, with the approval of an official of the city’s Catholic archdiocese. The issuance [...]

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Exiles describe Nicaragua regime’s ‘unholy war against the Catholic Church’ at congressional hearing

Nicaraguan political prisoner Juan Sebastian Chamorro speaks to the press ouside a hotel in Herndon, Virginia, on Feb. 9, 2023, after he was released by the Nicaraguan government. / Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

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Take a Lenten pilgrimage to Santiago—at the movies

• Get tickets to Santiago: The Camino Within Like many people, I first learned about the Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, from the 2011 movie The Way. The Camino is a network [...]

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Decent Films

Take a Lenten pilgrimage to Santiago — at the movies

Santiago: The Camino Within, a 68-minute documentary narrated by Bishop Donald Hying, is in theaters one day only — Tuesday, March 28 — courtesy of Fathom Events.

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The spirit of <em>Rocky</em> lives on in the <em>Creed</em> trilogy

Sports movies are among the most durable of genres, and nostalgia sequels and long-running franchises have become almost the norm for popular movies from the past half-century, but the legacy of Rocky is unique.

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<em>Groundhog Day</em> at 30 and the riddle&nbsp;of Bill Murray

Thirty years on, the spiritually evocative, time-bending comedy is as beloved as ever, but its legendary star has been subjected to new scrutiny over reports of inappropriate behavior.

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Crisis Magazine

Why Do Heretics Remain in the Church?

The counterfactual optimism of heretics keeps them in the Church while working to destroy it.

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Is Anyone in “Full Communion” With Rome?

The common post-conciliar understanding of “communion,” taken to its logical conclusion, often ends in absurdities.

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The Protestant Doctrine That Gave Us Pro-Trans Churches

For anyone who understands the principles underlying Protestant definitions and interpretations of Holy Scripture, radical pro-transgender Protestants should not be all that surprising. 

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