Serving generations of faith since 1868
-
BackForwardPauseCaption
-
Documents
-
Helpful Parish Info & Links
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 +
HOLY WEEK
Holy Thursday--Mass of the Lord's Supper 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday--Tenebrae 9:00 a.m.
Service 3:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday--Tenebrae 9:00 a.m.
Easter Vigil 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
A mask is required to be worn througout the Mass.
25% Capacity Only or about
100 people.
In Case of an emergency call the parish # 845-481-4560 and dial 9 -
Documents
-
Return to Masses
RETURN TO MASS DURING LENT
We are urging all families to consider returning to weekly Sunday Mass attendance during Lent unless there is some condition such as illness, infirmity, advanced age or other health concerns that would make it unfavorable 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 attendance.
While Mass on 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 Season of Lent.
. -
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
-
Message from the Pastor
LENT- HOLY WEEK- EASTER
We hope that this finds you well and staying safe. We have begun the Holy Season of Lent and all parishes in the Archdiocese of New York are encouraging parishioners to return to weekly Sunday. Please read the note on retuning to Mass on the side.
Lent is a traditional time for: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. While we are called to pray at all times, Lent is a time to be more aware of deeping our relationship with the Lord. Consider new ways of prayer, read the Bible, attend daily Mass if possible, download 'LAUDATE' a free app with many suggestions for prayer, and don't forget sometimes it's good to be quite and allow the Lord to speak to us.
This year I do ask you to keep in your prayers all those who have been affected by the corona virus. We have parishioners and family members who have died. Others are affected in numerous ways. We all need prayers in this time. Pray also for those preparing for Easter Sacraments- those in R.C.IA. and all our young people preparing for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
Fasting. We have the regular practice of abstaining from meat on the Fridays of Lent. I can say it might also be to our benefit to 'abstain' from any practice that keeps us from being the best person we could be. That is a very personal decision. In the end, fasting is meant to help us discipline ourselves so that we don't give in to bad temptatrions. Jesus wants us to be the best person we can be.
Almsgiving. We are called to care for those in need. In the midst of all the closures and less getting out, sometimes the people we can care for are those in our own homes. Think of ways everybody can get along better. I especially think of our young people who are not able to have the usual outlets they need such as sports, other activities, or just being with their friends. We should also think of ways we can help the poor. We are still collecting goods for Catholic Charities- excellant way of helping those in need. I also thank those who volunteered to make breakfasts for those in the homeless shelter.
Holy Week. Many are already asking about Holy Week and how the new procedures will affect our celebrations. This is especially true for our wonderful musical ministry.We intend to keep the usual schedule- but we are still awaiting directives from the Archdiocese. For example, the blessing of the palm on Palm/Passion Sunday might have to be without a procession. Palm might have to be blessed on tables and allow people to take it without being handed it. Not sure of the prosession yet. Good Friday services will be the same- but without individgual veneration of the cross. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to have the Stations of the Cross acted out as our Teens did two years ago. I could see them done by seeing them on screen and praying in place after each station. Tenbre can be done, but all the singing will be done by the choir.
Easter Vigil- We are blessed this year to have several adults being Baptized and receing Confirmation and First Holy Communion. We do have to be careful of the munbers attending this. The Easter Masses will remain the usual schedule
Divine Mercy Sunday- Sunday after Easter. We will maintain the Divine Mercy Prayers and Adoration in the afternoon.
We do encourage all others to try to return to weekly Sunday Mass attendance in this Season of Lent and Easter. -
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.
-
Join our Flock
Flocknotes is an excellant way we can stay in touch with all our parishioners- using text or email.
To get on Flock notes: Text SJCR to 84576 or by email at stjosephkingston.flocknote.com -
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
-
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.
-
News from the Vatican
-
The countries in the world with the most people baptized Catholics continue to be, in order: Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines, the United States and Italy.
-
On the 100th birthday of his priest abuser, Mark J. Williams visited his abuser’s gravesite and “let it go.” He forgave the man for the pain he had caused.
-
The Vatican Museums are aiming to reopen to the public starting on May 3, depending on status of the coronavirus.
-
As religious leaders, scholars, experts and abuse survivors come together online to participate in a three-day international symposium on faith, healing and prevention, Pope Francis sent a message as...
-
After what feels like "a truly trying Lent of 400-plus days" because of the coronavirus pandemic, Christians need to "envisage and embrace" a season of Easter faith and hope that goes beyond the...
-