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Bishop Barres Easter Letter 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025 in: General News

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Msgr. James Swiader ~ 50th Jubilee

Posted on March 18, 2025 in: General News

The parish of Saint Joseph is delighted to be celebrating Monsignor James Swiader’s Golden Jubilee, marking his 50th anniversary as a priest. Monsignor has dedicated 19 years of those 50 years to our parish of Saint Joseph. He has become a beacon of light to our parish, school and co...

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Lenten Project 2025

Posted on March 13, 2025 in: General News

SNACK* is a dedicated organization committed to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults, including those with autism and other disabilities. The mission of SNACK*, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is to provide diverse classes and activities designed to ensure eve...

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Save the Date!!! St. Joseph School Golf and Tennis Open 2025

Posted on March 11, 2025 in: General News

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34th Annual Spiritual Adoption Novena

Posted on March 10, 2025 in: General News

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New Bereavement Support Groups

Posted on March 10, 2025 in: General News

Notre Dame Parish in New Hyde Park is offering a spring support group beginning Wednesday, March 26th and ending May 21st. Meetings will be held 7-8:30 pm in the Parish Center. Please register by calling the Parish Outreach office at 516-326-3403. St. Bernard Parish in Levittown is of...

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Bishop Barres Lenten Letter 2025

Posted on March 03, 2025 in: General News

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Knights of Columbus Defensive Driving Course

Posted on February 27, 2025 in: General News

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Lenten Project 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 in: General News

Enriching Lives Through Inclusion* SNACK* is a dedicated organization committed to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults, including those with autism and other disabilities. The mission of SNACK*, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is to provide diverse classes and activi...

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Catholic Health Services

Posted on April 24, 2023 in: General News

Catholic Health is committed not only to providing medical and surgical excellence at the highest level but also to addressing the social determinants of health, such as food insecurity. Our six hospital emergency departments and numerous affiliated physician practices now reguarly screen patients f...

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One Hour Prayer Vigils

Posted on January 30, 2023 in: General News

Please join St. Joseph parishioners and clergy as we gather in prayer in front of Planned Parenthood, 540 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead from 11am to noon on these Fridays: February 10, 17 and 24, 2023 "I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war again...

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VIRTUS - For ALL Volunteers

Posted on September 13, 2022 in: General News

FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS IN THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE: A person wishing to volunteer in any parish or organization in the Diocese of Rockville Centre must first complete three requirements: 1. Attend Protecting God’s Children (VIRTUS) 2. Sign the Codes of Conduct 3. Complete a background sc...

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Toward a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State

Posted on May 16, 2022 in: General News

Toward a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State Please click on the attachment for a statement by the Catholic Bishops of New York State

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Prayer for Ukraine

Posted on March 01, 2022 in: General News

God of infinite mercy and goodness, with needy hearts we pray to you today for Peace. Your Son reminded us that peacemakers are blessed, “for they shall be called children of God,” that we are to “hunger and thirst for righteousness.” His first Resurrection gift was His ...

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Widow and Widowers Group

Posted on October 29, 2021 in: General News

Your Widows & Widowers meet every third Tuesday of the month in the St. Agnes Room at 12:00 PM. You are invited to come and enjoy lively conversation and light refreshments. ALL are welcome. For more information please call Margaret at 516-248-7786.

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BEWARE GIFT CARD SCAM

Posted on October 04, 2021 in: General News

We are aware that Cyber thieves are now going after your wallet in addition to your passwords by adopting a simple tactic to trick you into handing over your money. While not new, gift card scams are on the rise and can result in a victim losing hundreds or thousands of dollars. In the past few day...

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St. Joseph Anti-bullying and Internet Policies

Posted on August 18, 2021 in: General News

St. Joseph Parish Anti-bullying Policy St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Garden City, exists as a community of Catholic prayer, faith, and service that is founded upon respect for the inherent dignity of every human person. The use of any media, including the Internet, or personal encounter, to h...

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Self-guided Tour Books of St. Joseph Church

Posted on June 01, 2021 in: General News

As part of our Parish Commemoration of the Holy Year of St. Joseph, 2020-2021, we have prepared a self-guided walking tour of the Church of St. Joseph, Garden City, NY. Guides are available for visitors on the bookrack in the Franklin Avenue vestibule. Please return each copy to the bookrack...

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"Religion and Rock"

Posted on December 16, 2020 in: General News

“RELIGION AND ROCK” Catholic Faith Network Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00 AM-8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and ...

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Background Screening Update

Posted on November 23, 2020 in: General News

The Office for the Protection of Children and Young People: The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (The Charter) promulgated by the Bishops of the United States in 2002 outlines specific practices and guidelines providing standards of safety in parishes and dioceses throughou...

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Support St. Joseph School with your Amazon Purchases

Posted on November 19, 2020 in: General News

St. Joseph School invites the Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish, their friends and family to support St. Joseph School while online shopping through Amazon at absolutely no cost to you!! In order to support St. Joseph School through Amazon Smile follow these simple steps: (1) Go to smile....

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Friday Eucharistic Adoration to begin June 5th

Posted on May 28, 2020 in: General News

1 June 2020 Dear parishioners and friends, Thank you for your prompt responses regarding Friday afternoon Eucharistic Adoration. I am happy to say that as of Friday, June 5, we will resume Adoration, 1-3:00 p.m. in the church proper, not in the loggetta, to provide for wider distancing. We wil...

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Virtual Food Drive

Posted on May 18, 2020 in: General News

St. Joseph’s VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE We are accepting donations of ‘Stop and Shop’ gift cards ($20 or $25) to be given to our neighbors in need at the parishes of Our Lady of Loretto and The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. Cards can be purchased online and can be mailed directly to...

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Faith Direct

Posted on February 27, 2020 in: General News

St. Joseph Parish wants to conserve resources and save money, but we need your help. This Lent, we invite you to accept our 2020 Lenten Challenge and make the decision to give up envelopes and help us use less paper and reduce parish costs. Faith. Direct/NY332 or call 1-866-507-8757

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Join St. Joseph Music Ministry

Posted on September 30, 2019 in: General News

ADULT CHOIR While musical training and experience are helpful, the desire to sing is paramount. Rehearsals are usually Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 9:30 PM, with a short warm up period on Sunday mornings before the 10:30 AM Mass. There are many of you out there with great voices and we need you! ...

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Volunteers Needed for Our Sunday Family Mass

Posted on September 23, 2019 in: General News

We are looking for volunteers to assist at our Family Mass in the School Auditorium on Sunday mornings at 10am. We are looking for a few teams of 2 people to greet parishioners as they enter for Mass and to shepherd the children as they sit around the altar for the homily. Training will be pro...

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Good Shepherd Hospice

Posted on February 25, 2019 in: General News

Good Shepherd Hospice is proud to announce the opening of our second Inpatient Center located in Rockville Centre. https://goodshepherdhospice.chsli.org/news/5m-inpatient-good-shepherd-hospice-center-opens-mercy-medical-center“We understand the importance of home—the comfort, safety, and...

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VIRTUS Training Sessions

Posted on August 22, 2018 in: General News

Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires all volunteers (18 years or older) to attend the Virtus class? CYO Coaches, Religious Education, Catechists, Cantors, Ushers, Parish Volunteers are all required to complete the Virtus training course, if they have not yet done so. You MU...

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RCIA

Posted on February 20, 2018 in: General News

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO... Has expressed interest in becoming a Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to co...

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Communion for the Homebound

Posted on October 17, 2013

If you or a member of your family would like a Eucharistic Minister to bring Communion to the home, please call Anna Maria Sirianni (747-7120) and arrangements will be made.

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