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NEW PHONE NUMBERS:CHURCH AND RECTORY
(845) 481-4560RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(845) 663-2116
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30
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MESSAGE - Our regular Mass schedule resumes the weekend, June 13-14, 2020.
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 -
Return to Masses
TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS- September 8, 2020- FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF MARY
I am glad that we have increasing numbers at Sunday Mass. The Eucharist is always our greatest strength. However, I can fully understand that many of you are still uncomfortable being in places with crowds. This is especially true for people that have any of the underlying medical conditions that put them at risk. Realize you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please continue to pray for all those who are sick and all those who care for them. We pray especially for all those who have lost a loved one in these difficult times.
Speaking of difficult times, there is an awful lot of unrest in many parts of the world. Let us pray and work for true peace and respect for ALL individuals. I constantly say we are made in the Image and Likeness of God, therefore every individual is deserving of respect and Love. Saint Mother Theresa constantly said it is the obligation of all Christians to see Jesus in every person we meet--great idea! Unfortunately, it seems we cannot express our differences without hating and attacking anyone that does not share our way of thinking. We pray for all those who put themselves in harms way for others.
Pray, also, for our young people receiving their First Holy Communion on September 26th and those preparing for Confirmation on November 2nd. Many have asked about our Religious Education Program. We are starting with a home program, and then in person in October. The home program is a vital part of the overall year, therefore, I urge families to register immediately if they want their student to complete this year’s Religious Education Program. A parent meeting is scheduled for September 15th and 16th. All parents are expected to attend. I have included an outline of my presentation to the catechists and parents. This touches on both the safety procedures that must be maintained as well as our expectations of the initial home section of the program.
On some practical notes. We are now allowing people to enter the Church from ground level Main Street entrance as well as the ramp on Wall Street. This alleviates any back up on entering Wall Street. The Church roof will be replaced. I expected this work to begin back in May, but they tell me September is a real possibility. We have not been using the front stairs and the main doors, but we are getting some estimates on altering these so that we can once again safely use the front doors. I have to admit I am not sure how much this will be but will keep you updated. The Archdiocese wants us to hold off on the elevator for the Parish Center (New School). Obviously, this whole situation with the pandemic has put the financial well being of parishes in jeopardy. No one can tell when this will end and if all of our parishioners will come back. There is a concern that many parishioners have moved with all the home sales in Kingston, and a question as to whether or not the new people are Catholic. We were fortunate by selling the Old School Building when we did, but the Archdiocese fears we might need the interest from that money to stay solvent for years to come. I have to express my gratitude to you for the collection over the last few months. Despite much smaller crowds, we are only down about one thousand dollars per week.
Let me end by saying we all want this to end- we really miss seeing you, and I know you miss coming to Mass. In the meantime we are called to continually pray and think of each other.
Yours in Christ, Msgr. Desmond, Father Cyprian, Msgr.
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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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Message from the Pastor
lParish: 242 Wall Street Religious Ed: 235 Wall Street
Kingston, NY 12401 Kingston, NY 12401
845-481-4560/sjrc242@gmail.com 845-663-2116/sjre235@juno.com
Catechist Meeting—September 9, 2020
Parent Meetings—Tuesday, September 15 & Wednesday, September 16
WELCOME AND THANK YOU—strange year—several things must be done differently.
Startup date—right now this is October 20 & 21, 2020. The Archdiocese prefers us to wait until the children are back in school a bit before we open. This will allow the children to get used to the fact that they have to wear a mask, must maintain a social distance, and other procedures that will be new to them.
Parents’ meeting next week—this will detail the procedures, hand out books, unit and chapter tests for 6 weeks of work, and what prayers the children have to memorize from the back of the book for each grade level. Hopefully, our parents will meet this challenge; and it could have the beneficial side effect of getting all the parents more involved. Please remember all the variables we are dealing with especially all the changes the children have to deal with. I know this is not ideal and faith is more important practiced, not just learned, but we live in different times.
New Procedures—Masks must be worn! • New entry procedure: everyone will enter through the back doors of the GYM on Pearl Street. The Gym allows for plenty of room especially in bad weather for 2 lines of families to be socially distanced. When they reach the lobby, there will be 2 stations to make sure their questions are submitted or asked, and temperatures are taken. This has to be done for all children, catechists, and volunteers every week. After this the parents will leave through the front doors on Wall Street, and the children will go to their classrooms. Grades 1-3 are upstairs; grades 4-6 are downstairs. Grades 7 and 8 will meet on Tuesdays in the meeting room. •Everyone must walk on the right and behind each other by 6 feet, lines will be put in the hallways.
Classrooms—children must take the back desks as they enter the room so that no one crosses within 6 feet of each other. Nothing can be shared: that includes but not limited to pens, pencils, chalk, books. Bibles cannot be handed out.
Teachers—most of our best teaching practices must be avoided: no group work and do not go up and down the aisles as you must stay 6 feet from all children at all times! Do utilize the televisions and/or computers. Coats must be placed on your chair as there is to be no use of the closets during class. Windows are to be open as weather allows, and the door must be kept open at all times. Communication with the office is to be by phone only. During this time, we have been allowed to forego fire drills; but please talk your children through a fire drill in case of an emergency.
Special circumstances—use of the bathroom should be avoided if possible. When going to a bathroom, children must walk on the right and stay 6 feet away from anyone else; only 2 boys or girls will be allowed in the bathroom at any time from each floor; they must follow the directions of the parent monitoring the bathrooms; use the hand sanitizer outside the bathroom on the desk (not the sink and no use of paper towels); boys are not to flush the urinals; as they re-enter the classroom, they must try to avoid going next to other childrens’ desks.
Dismissal—this will be done slowly so that there is not a crowd in the halls. Single student families will get dismissed to the Gym first. When the gym is emptied, multi-children families will be dismissed. Children from the same family do not have to distance each other; however, they must be 6 feet from all others at all times. The parents will again enter the Gym from the back (Pearl Street) doors and leave from the front doors on Wall Street. Please note: the doors by the parking lot will be the main doors, but at this time we cannot use them because the children will be using the staircase right inside these doors. •Each family will have a chair in the Gym with their family name on it and will wait there until all their children are present. The family can then leave by the front doors. Since this is being done in 2 shifts, we need all the parents of 1 child present in the Gym as the children are released. Again the exit is through the front doors. This will allow the parents with multiple children in the program to get to their chairs in the Gym and await the dismissal of their children. Due to the nature of this system, no child can be dismissed early.
GRADE BY GRADE LEARNING AT HOME WITH THE FAMILY
I will encourage every family to download the free app: Laudate. This app has all the Catholic prayers, the daily Mass, the entire Bible in 2 translations, and the Catholic Catechism. Another great resource is FORMED. This offers Catholic presentations, movies, on-line books, children’s programs, and thousands of other resources. To access this: type FORMED.org in your search engine; when this comes up, click on “I Belong to a Parish”; next screen, click “Create a New Account”, type in St. Joseph’s Church, Kingston, NY—when this appears select it and click on the word “Next” in the blue oval; type in your name and email address on the next screen and click on the words “Sign Up” in the blue oval. You can now use Formed.org on any device you choose.
ALL GRADES 1-6—we are asking families to cover Chapters 1-5 in the book. We, also, expect the children to complete the Chapter and Unit tests for chapters 1-5. When we return to in person classes in October, we will begin with Chapter 6.
Grade 1—learn and memorize the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, and the Hail Mary. Also, review with your child the questions from the Catholic Identity on pages 257 & 258.
Grade 2—review and make sure your child knows the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Act of Contrition. Please help them to learn the seven sacraments on page 249 and review with them the Catholic Identity on pages 257 & 258.
Grade 3—review the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Act of Contrition. Please teach them the Glory Be and a Grace before and after meals on page 243. Go over the Catholic Identity questions on pages 257 & 258.
Grade 4—confirm your child’s knowledge of the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, the Act of Contrition, and Grace before and after meals. Please teach them the Apostles’ Creed. The must, also, know the seven sacraments on page 250. Review with them the Catholic Identity questions on pages 265 & 266.
Grade 5—they should know by memory the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, Glory Be, Grace before and after meals, and the Apostles’ Creed. Please teach your child the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary on page 250. They now must learn the 10 Commandments on page 253. Review the Catholic Identity questions on pages 273 & 274.
Grade 6—your child should know all the prayers listed for the 5th grade above. In addition, they must learn the Nicene Creed and the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary on page 327. Please teach them the Precepts of the Church on page 329, and review the Catholic Identity questions on pages 337-338.
Note—at the present time Grades 7 & 8 will be held in person on Tuesday nights beginning on October 27, 2020. Since they are larger classes, they will be held in the Meeting Room downstairs where there is plenty of room to socially distance. They will, also, enter and exit as other classes, through the Gym, but the parents do not have to be present when their children’s temperature is taken. Over 12 is the age limit.
Confirmation Program—is separate, and the paperwork has already been sent to the families involved. The Confirmation Program is on Sunday, October 18 and 25, 2020. This will be held downstairs, and again, the entrance and exit is as explained above.
mperature is taken. Over 12 is the age limit.
Confirmation Program—is separate, and the paperwork has already been sent to the families involved. The Confirmation Program is on Sunday, October 18 and 25, 2020. This will be held downstairs, and again, the entrance and exit is as explained above.
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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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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 aboveWEEKEND 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 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
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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