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Welcome to St. Joseph's Parish
PLEASE NOTE OUR
NEW PHONE NUMBERS:CHURCH AND RECTORY
(845) 481-4560RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(845) 663-2116
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30
+ SUNDAY BULLETINS +
This Week's Bulletin
+ MASS TIMES +
In Case of an Emergency, call the
Parish # (845) 481-4560 and dial 9 -
Join St. Joseph's Teen Group
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"It's Time to Get Back to Mass"says Cardinal Timothy Dolan
READ MORE HERE“Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day!”
SUNDAY MASS TIMES:
+ Saturday 5:00pm
+ Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am,
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Why do Catholics do that?
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Perhaps you’ve been thinking of becoming a member of St. Joseph's, maybe you are just curious about what Catholics believe, or maybe you're a baptized Catholic, but would like to learn more about the faith and receive your sacraments. What are you waiting for?
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Parish History
"St. Joseph's Parish celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1943. The occasion was marked by the publication of the Diamond Jubilee Journal, but the joy of the parishioners was marred because of World War II, with many parish sons in battle across the Atlantic and Pacific and the restrictions at home in their severest and most critical stage."
On Saturday, November 17, 2018
our 150th Anniversary Mass was celebrated.
Click HERE for the video
Click HERE for the audio
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Memorial Day Activity - North Lake/Kaaterskill Falls Hike
St. Joseph’s Teen Group/ Families/ Everyone is Invited to join the hike
For years, Msgr. Desmond has invited people to North Lake/ Kaaterskill Falls on Memorial Day for a Barbecue/ Hike/ See the Falls. On Monday, May 31st, we would meet at North Lake Pavilion at 10:30am, have a short Prayer for all of our Veterans and view the Old Catskill Mt. Site. At 11:30 we would have a barbecue, followed by a hike to North Point for those up to it. Others could walk around the lake or just browse around. When the North Point group returns, around 3pm, we would see the Kaaterskill Falls.
Some History - Catskill Mt. House site was a famous vacation site of famous people and Presidents after the Civil War because of the great views of the Hudson. The hike passes many of the sites made famous by the Catskill Artists. The Falls are the highest in the state- actually higher- in 3 drops, than Niagara Falls. Obviously, not the same volume of water goes over them.We need to know how many would like to attend. Please contact the Parish Office at sjrc242@gmail.com and fill out and return this PERMISSION FORM.
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Return to Mass this Sunday for Pentecost
We are urging all families to consider returning to weekly Sunday Mass attendance unless there is some condition such as illness, infirmity, advanced age or other health concerns that would make it unfavor-able for you to attend public functions during this pandemic. We are now allowed 50% attendance in Churches. At St. Joseph's we can seat 400 in the main body of the Church, so that means we could seat 200 during this time. Right now the Saturday 5pm Mass is the only Mass getting close to that number. The Sunday Masses can all accommodate many more people. So, we do encourage those who can, to try and return to weekly Sunday Mass.
While Mass on the internet or TV does keep one connected to the Church, the core of our Catholic faith is that God loves us so much that He wants to be physically present to us. This can only be achieved in the Eucharist at Mass. That is why for 2000 years the Mass has been the core and heart of our Catholic faith. To repeat the words of St. Pope John Paul II, "no Catholic can say they Love God and not attend the Eucharist." We do gain considerable spiritual strenght from being in the Divine Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
We are trying to make it as safe as possible at St. Joseph's. Everyone must wear a mask properly and maintain 6ft distancing. Please follow the lines in the floor, Entrance and Exit is only from the ramp on Wall Street and the lower doors on Main Street. Anyone who has been in contact with the virus, or has any of the symptoms themselves, should not attend Mass. As stated above, anyone who has a condition such as illness, infirmity, age or othert health concerns should not attend. We do encourage all others to try to return to weekly Sunday Mass attendance in this Easter Season. See Full Weekly Mass Schedule Here. -
Parish Census Registration
C E N S U S U P D A T E
Thank you for sending in your Parish Registration Forms. It is important that every household completes a new form.
Use this Parish Registration Form to register.
We really do have to update our parish registration forms. The information we have limits the way we can communicate with our parishioners- something extremely critical in the current situation. We were waiting for a new Archdiocesan format to be established in June, but we decided this would be an excelllant time to conduct a parish registration. Use the form at the link above, especially for new parishioners. The form has also been mailed to all parishioners we have currently registered to update your information. Please take the time to complete the form and mail it back to the parish. Thank you, Msgr. Desmond -
Announcement for Saint Joseph's Parish On-Line Giving
On-Line giving provides a easy and secure way to make your offering to our parish.
All parishioners currently using on-line giving should verify their account by going
https://saintjosephkingston.churchgiving.com
The security of your personal information is important to us. If you want to make any changes to your account or adjust your giving amount, WeShare requires a one-time security verification to provide you access.Any parishioner who would like to begin using on-line giving please click the red logo. It provides an excellant way to support the parish even when you are unable to attend Mass. The direct deposit it provides to the parish also deminishes the work of counting and recording the collection.
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Join our Flock
Flocknotes is an excellant way we can stay in touch with all our parishioners- using text or email.
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Parish Mission Statement
We, the people of God of Saint Joseph Roman Catholic community, Empowered by the Holy Spirit, must manifest to the city of Kingston, New York, and to the world, a clear vision of God's plan for His kingdom as we strive to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, one another, and the universal Church.
We endeavor to be a welcoming parish, and are dedicated to creating an environment of faith through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, Sacred Liturgy and by the reception of the Holy Sacraments, study, stewardship, and action, so that in union with our Triune Godhead, we may build up the Kingdom of God. Sharing these ministries, as the Mystical Body of Christ, we as the People of God at St. Joseph Parish challenge ourselves to witness to the truth of His Church in Word and Deed to one and all.
Monsignor Desmond, Father Cyprien and Staff
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Mass Schedule
Welcome to Our Parish Family! If you are newly moved into our parish or are established
residents but not registered, please see the Pastor's Parish Registration Message aboveSUNDAY MASSES- MAIN CHURCH-WEEKDAY MASSES & Saturday morning Masses are in the Parish Center Chapel
Saturday 5:00pm 7:00 a.m. & 9:00am
Sunday 7:30am SATURDAY MORNING MASS
Sunday 9:30am 8:00 am
Sunday 11:30am FIRST FRIDAY MASSESSunday 5:00 pm 7:00am; 9:00am
HOLYDAY MASSES - As Announced
____________________________________________________________________________Reconciliation: Saturdays (4:00 – 4:45)
Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays at 2:00 nb- suspended publicly right now- can do privately.
Holy Hour: Thursday from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Communion Calls: Contact the parish office for Communion to be brought to shut-ins and call the church if someone should be prayed for.
Pro-Life Rosary: After 7:00 and 9:00 AM Mass.
Music at Our Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5:00 PM (Cantor), Sunday: 9:30 AM (Choir), 11:30 AM (Cantor), Sunday 5:00 p.m. (guitar).
Baptisms: Please call the Rectory to arrange for your child's Baptism.
Marriages: Contact the Church at least six months prior to celebration. A Marriage Preparation Program is required.
Prayer Group: Meets Mondays at 7:30 PM
Parish Office hours: 8:30 – 3:30 Monday – Friday. Call to make an appointment with a Priest.
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