Church of St. Joseph

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"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."

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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

This is the home of St. Joseph and this House of Prayer welcomes you with love as you visit us. Our communication by the grace of God will strengthen our unity as God's own family. We hope to provide you the needed information which you can get concerning our ministry in this part of the globe - Kingston, New York.

All parishioners 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.
To successfully complete the verification process you will need:

• Your ParishPay User Name
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• The email you used to register with ParishPay
• A collection name and the specific amount donated in the last six months

Any parishioner who would like to begin using on-line giving please go to:
https://saintjosephkingston.churchgiving.com

Welcome to Our Parish Family!  If you are newly moved into our parish or are established residents but not registered, please stop in or call the rectory during office hours and we will be pleased to include you.

PLEASE NOTE NEW MASS TIMES
for
SUNDAY & SATURDAY MORNINGS

WEEKEND MASSES                                  WEEKDAY MASSES

Saturday   5:00pm                                     6:45 am (during Lent); 9:00am

Sunday     7:30am                                      SATURDAY MORNING MASS

Sunday     9:30am                                      8:00 am

Sunday     11:30am                                      FIRST FRIDAY MASSES

Sunday     5:00 pm                                      7:00am; 9:00am; 5:30pm

                                    HOLYDAY MASSES - As Announced
PLEASE NOTE:
Our Sunday Mass schedule as of January 1, 2019, will be changed to the following Mass times:
7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; and 11:30 a.m.   

We will still have the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturdays and the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday afternoons.  Thank you!!

______________________________________________________________________________Our
ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019

Ashes will be distributed at the following Mass times:
6:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; and 6:30 p.m.

12:15 p.m.  --  there will be a "service" to distribute ashes.
 

Reconciliation:  Saturdays (4:00 – 4:45); Mondays after Novena; Thursdays before First Friday’s (4:00 – 5:00); the 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.; and Holy Day Vigils (4:00 – 5:00).
Miraculous Medal Novena:  Mondays at 2:00 (Novena prayers and Benediction,) Confession after Novena.
Holy Hour:  Thursday from 7:00 – 8:00 PM Confession 7:15-7:45 (EXCEPT 1ST AND 3rd Thursday of the month)
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).
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 7:00 PM
Parish Office hours:  8:30 – 3:30 Monday – Friday.  Call to make an appointment with a Priest.
Stations of the Cross:  Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

What's Happening at St. Joseph's Parish:

LENTEN RETREAT

"PRESENCE"--there will be a four session program on the Eucharist entitled, Presence.  It is an extremely well done series showing the Biblical roots of the Eucharist and how it has been explained by the Church over the past 2000 years.  It truly shows how our God, in HIs great love for us, wants to be present to us in the Eucharist.  
WHEN:  Monday, March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2019, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
              Tuesday, March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 2019, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
WHERE:  the evening sessions will be in the Church and the daytime                     sessions in the Rectory Meeting Room

 

The Book Club presents, The Bible 101, Tuesday, February 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Center.  Join us for one or all sessions.  Snacks and fellowship to follow for anyone who can tarry!!  Looking forward to seeing you there.

SAVE THE DATE:

The Book Club Presents
Sr. Carol Perry

Monday, April 29, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Details to Follow

Click on the link for the 150th Anniversary Mass on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.

http:soundcloud.150thanniversaryMass


Click here for a video of the Anniversary Mass:

Video of 150th Anniversary Mass

READ THE SUNDAY BULLETIN HERE...
http://saintjosephkingston.org/bulletins
SAINT JOSEPH'S FACEBOOK PAGE:
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