PLEASE NOTE OUR
NEW PHONE NUMBERS:

CHURCH AND RECTORY
(845) 481-4560

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(845) 663-2116

Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30

+  SUNDAY BULLETINS  +

+  MASS TIMES  +
 

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

     Many of you have been mailing in your weekly or monthly contribution. This has kept us in decent shape during these rough times. Please pray for anyone struggling during these tough times when so many have been laid off. We can distribute some of the spaghetti and pasta we collected for our needy dinners if anybody needs it. Just call and leave a message.
    Also, please never hesitate to call if anyone needs the Anointing of the Sick.
God Bless- Msgr. Desmond

                                       
"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."

More on our history here ...

              

On Saturday, November 17, 2018
our 150th Anniversary Mass was celebrated.

Click HERE for the video

Click HERE for the audio 

    Sacrament of Reconciliation--Cardinal Dolan has requested that we celebrate Reconciliation Friday this June 19, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  Confessions will be heard at St. Joseph's from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon and 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  A mask is mandatory.

Reflections on the Good Shepard - Jesus   
     I have to admit that I was a priest many years before I understood the meaning of Jesus saying he was the Good Shepard who would lay down His life for His sheep and that His sheep would know the sound of His voice and follow it. To fully understand this, you must know a little about shepherds and sheep in His day. To protect the sheep at night from wolves, other dangerous animals, and robbers; several shepherds would build a large pen out of tree branches and other material they could find. It would be high enough, and with points sticking out, so that no person or animal could climb though or over it without getting injured.  Most times 10-12 shepherds would build these pens to house up to a thousand sheep. The opening or gate where the sheep entered this pen was protected at night by the shepherds taking turns laying down across the opening. If a shepherd got frightened by wolves or robbers approaching, he could run away and leave the sheep to be stolen or killed. A Good Shepherd would stay and defend the sheep even at the cost of his own life. Jesus says that He is a Good Shepherd who will not run away but defend His Sheep and even lay down His life for them.
 
The Voice of the Good Shepherd
     In the morning, the shepherds would have to divide the sheep lead only their own sheep out. Since there could be up to a 1000 sheep in the pen, and each shepherd only had 80-100, they had to have a way of dividing them. Each shepherd would make a different sound or noise, and only his sheep would follow him. They would also use this noise- or voice- during the day to keep their sheep together and out of danger. If a sheep did not pay attention to this, they could wander off and easily become the dinner for some wolf. Jesus says His followers recognize His voice and follow Him- otherwise they too can wander away and get into trouble. The meaning is clear - we have to follow the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, otherwise we will get into trouble.
     By the way, the Pharisees usually were lawyers living in the cities or large towns who never paid attention to the workings of shepherds- that is why Jesus said they didn’t understand and He would have to explain this to them. There is also the implication they looked down on shepherds- something Jesus could not tolerate.
God Bless, Yours in Christ, Msgr. Desmond  

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   

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.

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

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

      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 above

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

                                    HOLYDAY MASSES - As Announced

Reconciliation:  Saturdays (4:00 – 4:45); Mondays after Novena; 

Miraculous Medal Novena:  Mondays at 2:00 (Novena prayers and Benediction,) Confession after Novena.

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.