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St. Joseph Church welcomes new priest at annual parish picnic

| 16 Sep 2016 | 12:33
    The Knights of Columbus, Father Koch Council 6343, prepared to do some cooking. They cooked all of the hot dogs and hamburgers for the picnic. And they were yummy.
    The Knights of Columbus, Father Koch Council 6343, prepared to do some cooking. They cooked all of the hot dogs and hamburgers for the picnic. And they were yummy.
    It truly was a gorgeous weather day on Sunday for the St. Joseph parish picnic. Pictured here, from left, enjoying the day, are Sr. Geraldine Corio, Mavourneen and Steve Slufik, and Donna Petronchak.
    It truly was a gorgeous weather day on Sunday for the St. Joseph parish picnic. Pictured here, from left, enjoying the day, are Sr. Geraldine Corio, Mavourneen and Steve Slufik, and Donna Petronchak.
    Both kids and adults had plenty of games to play throughout the afternoon.
    Both kids and adults had plenty of games to play throughout the afternoon.
    The Niechwadowicz family enjoyed the picnic.
    The Niechwadowicz family enjoyed the picnic.
    From left, Noreen Ferriter, Sr. Janet Brisky and Judy Salvatore chat with their friends at the picnic.
    From left, Noreen Ferriter, Sr. Janet Brisky and Judy Salvatore chat with their friends at the picnic.
    From left, Deacon Henry Pinto, Fr. Aleksander Bialas, Harry Adams, Deacon Harry White and Deacon Ben LoParo take a moment at the parish picnic.
    From left, Deacon Henry Pinto, Fr. Aleksander Bialas, Harry Adams, Deacon Harry White and Deacon Ben LoParo take a moment at the parish picnic.

WEST MILFORD — Sunday, Sept. 11 started out with a solemn ceremony at St. Joseph Church to remember those who died that day 15 years ago. Then, parishioners came together in fellowship for the parish's annual picnic.
The Knights of Columbus Father Koch Council 6343 cooked plenty of hamburgers and hot dogs, while parishioners brought a side dish or dessert to share.
They also officially welcomed the parish's new administrator, Fr. Aleksander Bialas.
Fr. Aleks, as he is known, is from Wejherowo in northern Poland. He has been a priest for four years, serving at St. Joseph Church in Lincoln Park and Holy Spirit in Pequannock. He said he is happy at St. Joseph Church here in West Milford and loves the people and the area's history, which is one of his interests as well as trains.
It truly was a beautiful day.