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Entries for 2022

The Ascension of the Lord - Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on May 13, 2022 in: General News

Thursday, May 26 ~ The Ascension of the Lord 8:00 AM , 9:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 25 ~ Vigil Mass 7:30 PM

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ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH LENTEN PROJECT 2022 A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!

Posted on May 12, 2022 in: General News

We are so happy to report that St. Joseph’s Parish collected $44,921.29 for the Smiles for Scott Foundation, which assists pediatric oncology patients and their families with expenses and needs associated with treatment. We are also touched to report that, as specified by the donor, $25,...

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Save the Date!

Posted on May 09, 2022 in: General News

The St. Joseph Parish Community is invited to a Prayer Service to honor the foster father of Jesus SAINT JOSEPH Tuesday, June 21 - 7:00 PM Convent Backyard (Please bring your own chairs) Immediately following the Prayer Service there will be an Ice Cream Social, DJ, games, activiti...

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Altar Servers Returning

Posted on May 04, 2022 in: General News

We are encouraged as we seem to be making our way out of Covid back to our regular practices. One sign has been the renewed interest of our Youth Altar Servers to return to their liturgical ministry. Some servers have expressed their desire for a “refresher course” after an absence of...

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Rosary Altar Society Rosary & Presentation to Our Blessed Mother

Posted on April 28, 2022 in: General News

The Rosary Altar Society In Celebration of the Month of Mary Invites the Parish Family Holy Rosary and Presentation of Flowers to Our Blessed Mother Sunday, May 15th After the 12:30 Mass We will gather at Our Blessed Mother’s Statue Chairs will be available In case of rain we will mee...

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Diocesan Liturgical Ministry Training

Posted on April 14, 2022 in: General News

This is the time for Diocesan Liturgical Ministry Training. A concrete way to share your gifts with your parish is as a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Diocesan training and parish instruction will be provided for those interested in these ministries. Please contact Deacon Jack...

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Holy Week Liturgies

Posted on April 07, 2022 in: General News

PALM SUNDAY – April 10, 2022 Blessing of Palms at all Masses Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday, in the church: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 5:30 p.m. In the auditorium: 11:00 a.m. MONDAY – April 11, 2022 Masses: 8:00, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Monday of Holy Week is a Specia...

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Easter Message from Most Reverend John O. Barres

Posted on April 04, 2022 in: General News

Please click on attachment for Bishop Barres Easter Message

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Holy Land - Good Friday Collection

Posted on March 31, 2022 in: General News

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sa...

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Rosary Altar Society Meeting

Posted on March 28, 2022 in: General News

The Church of St. Joseph Rosary Altar Society Meeting Saturday, April 9th 9:00 am: Rosary 9:30 am: Speaker Father Ned Ryan from the Parish of Saint Anne will present a reflection on Influential Women in the Bible All Rosarians and new members are invited to gather in the St. Agnes ...

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Holy Hour on the Occasion of the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine

Posted on March 23, 2022 in: General News

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski March 25, 2022 at 7 pm at the Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 staidanparish.org ALL are welcome to participate in-person, or online via Facebook or the website for the Church of St. Aidan.

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Palm Cross Sale

Posted on March 16, 2022 in: General News

Boy Scout Troop 243 will be selling Palm Crosses after all of the Masses the weekend of April 3rd & 4th.

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Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

Posted on March 16, 2022 in: General News

Church of Saint Joseph Blood Drive Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Bishop Baldwin Council #15809 Sunday, April 3 St. Joseph School Gym 7:30 am to 1:30 pm For more information please contact Joseph Levano 732-904-2661 Appointments are preferred however walk-ins will be welcomed if s...

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7th Annual Run for Tomorrow's Hope Foundation

Posted on March 15, 2022 in: General News

St. Joseph School 5K and Fun Run Open to everyone for more information please go to https://events.elitefeats.com/22tomorrow Register at www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org/events

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Pancake Breakfast

Posted on March 15, 2022 in: General News

Boy Scout Troop 243 is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast St. Joseph's School Cafeteria Adults ~ $10.00 Children 3 and over ~ $5.00 Family rate is $30.00 Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in uniform eat free! Thank you for supporting Scouting

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The Annunciation ~ March 25th

Posted on March 09, 2022 in: General News

At the Annunciation, the Blessed Mother changed the world forever when she consented to God’s invitation ‐ delivered by the Angel Gabriel ‐ to become the Mother of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On Christmas (9 months later) Jesus was born. On the Feast of the Annunciation, our paris...

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Catholic Relief Services Collection ~ March 27

Posted on March 08, 2022 in: General News

Next week our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to vulnerable people here and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the collection and reveal C...

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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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Parish Lenten Project 2022

Posted on February 23, 2022 in: General News

The Smiles for Scott Foundation, Inc. -Where every smile means a lot- A charity benefitting children with cancer and their families. The Smiles for Scott Foundaiton, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization established to honor the memory of Scott Loeb, who passed away in 2005 from medull...

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Rosary Altar Society Meeting

Posted on February 23, 2022 in: General News

St. Joseph Rosary Altar Society Meeting - Saturday, March 12th9:00 am Rosary in the Church9:30 am Speaker ~ Father Hilary NwajaguSt. Agnes RoomFather Hilary will present a reflection on Our Blessed Mother ~ Model of Humility and PrudenceAll Rosarians and new members are invited to gather in the St. ...

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Ash Wednesday ~ Distribution of Ashes

Posted on February 23, 2022 in: General News

Ash Wednesday – March 2, 2022Distribution of Ashes at Services in the Church: 7 AM, 4 PM, 7:30 PMMass 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 12:10 PM (Ashes will be distributed during these Masses).

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COVID Protocols Update

Posted on February 14, 2022 in: General News

Based on directives received from the Office of the Vicar General, we would like to inform our parishioners: • Masks are optional at all liturgies for parishioners and liturgical ministers – neither forbidden nor mandated. • No parishioner will be questioned about using or not usin...

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Knights of Columbus Mass for Deceased Members

Posted on February 14, 2022 in: General News

On March 27, 2022, the 10:30 AM Mass will be offered for the special intention of Deceased Knights of the St. Joseph Bishop Baldwin Council along with deceased Knights of Columbus who are related to parishioners of the Church of St. Joseph. If you have a family member Father,...

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40 Days for Life Begins February 26

Posted on February 14, 2022 in: General News

Help Save Babies’ Lives By Prayer St. Joseph parishioners and clergy have been gathering for weekly One‐Hour Prayer Vigils at Planned Parenthood in Hempstead on Fridays since 2015. As planned, we will gather again this Friday, February 25th from 11 to Noon. Then, this Saturday, Fe...

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A Farewell to the Sisters

Posted on February 09, 2022 in: General News

This past year saw the departure from St. Joseph Convent of Ss. Ernie, Kathleen, and Clare to their motherhouse in Amityville. Only two sisters were left in residence. In December I was contacted by S. Peggy McVetty, the Prioress of the Amityville Dominican Sisters, regarding the future use of th...

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Parish Mission ~ 2022

Posted on February 03, 2022 in: General News

Parish Mission will be held on Tuesday, March 8th, 15th, 29th and April 5th after the 9:00 AM Mass. Each presenter will give a brief Lenten reflection. He will return the same evening to offer the same reflection at a 7:30 PM Prayer Service. Tuesday, March 8: Msgr. John Bennett, Pastor Emeritus o...

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Knights of Columbus Defensive Driving Course

Posted on January 31, 2022 in: General News

AAA DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE Sponsored by “St Joseph-Bishop Baldwin’s Knights of Columbus” Save 10% on your collision liability rates for three (3) full years! Reduce driver violation points. (Up to (4) points off your driving record). Saturday, March 5th, 2022 from (9:30AM-...

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Catholic Schools Week January 30- February 4

Posted on January 19, 2022 in: General News

Our Students are Thriving! Find out why families on Long Island choose St. Joseph School at our Open House on January 30, 2022 Sunday, January 30th, 2022 - Mass is in our Church from 9 am to 10 am and our Open House from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. https://st-josephschool.com 516-747-2730&nbs...

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March for Life ~ January 21, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 in: General News

Prayerful Events at the Church of St. Joseph to Support the March for Life in Washington, D. C. on Friday, January 21, 2022. Please attend: Join us in prayer for the protection of innocent unborn babies and the success and safety of those traveling to Washington, D. C. Many of us have the des...

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Monthly Prayer Calendar

Posted on January 10, 2022 in: General News

Attached please find the Prayer calendar for February 2022. Since the universal church celebrates World Day for Consecrated Life in February each year, the February prayer calendar invites all to pray for the members of religious life who serve within the diocese.

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