Camino de St. Joseph
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:45AM EDT
- Location Westfield, New Jersey
- Price $43.40
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Join us for a heartwarming celebration at the Camino de St. Joseph on Saturday, April 18, 2026, as we honor the 40th Anniversary of our Soup Kitchen program with a spirited community walk. This meaningful event will take place from The Parish Community of St. Helen in Westfield, NJ, to the St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth, NJ. Participants can choose from three exciting walking options: the full 9-mile trek starting at 9:15 AM, a 6-mile walk beginning at 10:30 AM, or a shorter 3-mile route starting at 11:15 AM. Each route is designed to bring together community members in support of families facing hardships.
The day begins with a Mass at 9:00 AM, and all walkers are encouraged to check in early. After the walk, participants will gather at the St. Joseph Social Service Center for a communal meal from approximately 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In addition to walking, attendees can contribute by donating non-perishable food items or making a monetary donation to support vital services for individuals in need. The Camino de St. Joseph is not just a path; it symbolizes a journey of hope, community,
The day begins with a Mass at 9:00 AM, and all walkers are encouraged to check in early. After the walk, participants will gather at the St. Joseph Social Service Center for a communal meal from approximately 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In addition to walking, attendees can contribute by donating non-perishable food items or making a monetary donation to support vital services for individuals in need. The Camino de St. Joseph is not just a path; it symbolizes a journey of hope, community,
Organiser's Description
On Saturday, April 18, 2026 St. Joseph will celebrate our 40th Anniversary and the 40th consecutive year of our Soup Kitchen program with a community WALK from The Parish Community of St. Helen in Westfield, NJ to St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth, NJ. The Camino de St. Joseph is modeled after the European pilgrimage _Camino de Santiago_ and there are several ways to participate in the event.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
PRAY WITH US
Join us for Mass at The Parish Community of St. Helen, 1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
Time: 9:00 A.M.
WALK WITH US
There are 3 options to join the walk:
* 9-MILE WALK: This option is the full walk and begins at The Parish Community of St. Helen in Westfield. This option may take approximately 3.5 - 4 hours with stops at St. John the Apostle in Clark and Warinano Sports Center in Roselle. CHECK-IN FOR THE 9-MILE WALK BEGINS AT 9:15AM. _*If you will be joining Mass and joining the 9-mile walk, please feel free to check-in for the walk at 8:30AM._
* 6-MILE WALK: This option allows participants to join the walk at St. John's and it may take 2.5 hours. CHECK-IN FOR THE 6-MILE BEGINS AT 10:30AM.
* 3-MILE WALK: This option allows participants to join the walk at Warinanco Sports Center which will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. CHECK-IN FOR THE 3-MILE WALK BEGINS AT 11:15AM.
BREAK BREAD WITH US
Location: St. Joseph Social Service Center, 118 Division St. Elizabeth
Time: approximately 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
DONATE FOOD
Each starting point will also serve as a food donation site if you are interested in donating non-perishable food items. Currently, our urgent needs include 1 lb bags of rice, boxed pasta, plastic jars of pasta sauce, assorted boxed cereal, canned and dry black beans, and shelf-stable milk.
DONATE FUNDS
Please consider making a monetary donation to support our work. You can donate via RunSignUp at the top right of this page, visit our website at https://www.sjeliz.org/donate-online.html, or mail a check to St. Joseph Social Service Center 118 Division St. Elizabeth NJ 07201.
_THE CAMINO DE ST. JOSEPH REPRESENTS MORE THAN A PATH. IT REPRESENTS A JOURNEY OF HOPE, STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY. WHEN YOU GIVE, YOU WALK WITH FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP. YOU HELP PLACE FOOD ON TABLES, PROVIDE WARM CLOTHING, ASSIST WITH LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS, AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES. __EVERY GIFT, AT EVERY LEVEL, STRENGTHENS THIS PATH. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS SUPPORTING ST. JOSEPH SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER'S MISSION._
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
PRAY WITH US
Join us for Mass at The Parish Community of St. Helen, 1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
Time: 9:00 A.M.
WALK WITH US
There are 3 options to join the walk:
* 9-MILE WALK: This option is the full walk and begins at The Parish Community of St. Helen in Westfield. This option may take approximately 3.5 - 4 hours with stops at St. John the Apostle in Clark and Warinano Sports Center in Roselle. CHECK-IN FOR THE 9-MILE WALK BEGINS AT 9:15AM. _*If you will be joining Mass and joining the 9-mile walk, please feel free to check-in for the walk at 8:30AM._
* 6-MILE WALK: This option allows participants to join the walk at St. John's and it may take 2.5 hours. CHECK-IN FOR THE 6-MILE BEGINS AT 10:30AM.
* 3-MILE WALK: This option allows participants to join the walk at Warinanco Sports Center which will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. CHECK-IN FOR THE 3-MILE WALK BEGINS AT 11:15AM.
BREAK BREAD WITH US
Location: St. Joseph Social Service Center, 118 Division St. Elizabeth
Time: approximately 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
DONATE FOOD
Each starting point will also serve as a food donation site if you are interested in donating non-perishable food items. Currently, our urgent needs include 1 lb bags of rice, boxed pasta, plastic jars of pasta sauce, assorted boxed cereal, canned and dry black beans, and shelf-stable milk.
DONATE FUNDS
Please consider making a monetary donation to support our work. You can donate via RunSignUp at the top right of this page, visit our website at https://www.sjeliz.org/donate-online.html, or mail a check to St. Joseph Social Service Center 118 Division St. Elizabeth NJ 07201.
_THE CAMINO DE ST. JOSEPH REPRESENTS MORE THAN A PATH. IT REPRESENTS A JOURNEY OF HOPE, STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY. WHEN YOU GIVE, YOU WALK WITH FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP. YOU HELP PLACE FOOD ON TABLES, PROVIDE WARM CLOTHING, ASSIST WITH LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS, AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES. __EVERY GIFT, AT EVERY LEVEL, STRENGTHENS THIS PATH. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS SUPPORTING ST. JOSEPH SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER'S MISSION._
Races
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9-Mile Walk From St. Helen
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$43.40
This walk begins at The Parish Community of St. Helen at 1600 Rahway Ave. Westfield, NJ. -
6-Mile Walk From St. John's
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (11:15AM EDT)
$43.40
This walk begins at St. John the Apostle Church at 571 Valley Rd. Clark, NJ. -
3-Mile Walk From Warinanco
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (12:30PM EDT)
$43.40
This walk begins at Warinanco Sports Center at 1 Park Dr. Roselle, NJ.
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