WE WARMLY WELCOME YOU TO OUR
GIFT AND BOOK SHOP

     Sounds of prayerful song welcome all to the newly renovated Shrine of St. Joseph Gift and Book Shop located on the lower level of  the Chapel Building.  The Gift and Book Shop caters to the diverse interests of a wide range of groups and individuals of every age.  It has recently been expanded to include a significant selection of quality books and gifts at reasonable prices.

     Our books cover a broad spectrum of topics on the spiritual life and everyday practical concerns such as:  prayer, contemplation, dating, work, marriage preparation, Ecumenism, the Saints, raising teenagers, healing, human sexuality, grief, The Twelve Steps, angels, the Millennium, etc.  The books are written by a diverse group of authors ranging from the early masters like the Desert Fathers and Mothers and St. Augustine through St. Francis and Clare, Ignatius of Loyola, St. Vincent De Paul, Sts. Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross to modern masters like:  Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen.  We also stock books by: Joan Chittister, Thomas Keating, Anthony DeMello, Benedict Groeschl, Basil Pennington, Richard Rohr, Megan McKenna, Joyce Rupp and Daniel Berrigan.

    Gift selections include rosaries, Christmas crèches, medals and greeting cards in a variety of languages for many occasions including Sacramental celebrations, Christmas, Birthdays, Graduation, Anniversaries, Mother's Day and Father's Day, St..Patrick, St. Valentine and the coming new millennium.  We also have CDs and tapes for your listening pleasure.

     For your children or grandchildren we stock videos, medals, books and games such as the popular Veggie Tales.  Looking for a gift for the hard-to-buy-teenager?  We offer many WWJD? ("What Would Jesus Do?") items:   rings, bracelets, books and pins.

     For your comfort our Gift and Book Shop offers a reading area.

     The Gift and Book Shop is open l0 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Saturday and Sunday from ll A.M. to 3 P.M.  It is closed major holidays (Yes! We do accept checks, VISA and Master card).

     For more information, please call The Shrine Gift and Book Shop at (908)647-2766.