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Entries for 2023

Funding Needed for Eagle Scout Project
My name is Jackson Friedman, I am a Life Scout in Troop 243, sponsored by St. Joseph’s Parish in Garden City. I am working on my Eagle Scout Service Project, which will consist of constructing 8 new nesting boxes for several bird species at Hempstead Plains. Hempstead Plains is a local n...

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Run for Tomorrow's Hope 5K

Posted on March 08, 2023 in: General News

Run for Tomorrow's Hope 5K
Saturday, April 1, 2023  ~ St. Joseph School, Garden City  In the 2022-2023 school year, St. Joseph Elementary School received over $73,000 in tuition assistance for 31 students. Whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer on the participants, the Run continues to offer...

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Pancake Breakfast

Posted on March 08, 2023 in: General News

Pancake Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 243 Is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 26th 8am – 12:30pm St. Joseph’s School Cafeteria Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Bagels, Beverage...and more! Adults are $10 Children 3 and over are $5 Family rate is $30 Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in unifo...

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The holy Season of Lent is a time of spiritual preparation for the celebration of our Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection at Easter, the holiest of days. Through prayer, fasting and works of charity, we draw closer to the Lord, deepen our faith, and prepare for eternal life. The oblig...

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St. Joseph Parish Lenten Project 2023
WELLS OF SALVATION Your generosity to this Lenten Project will provide 69 clean water wells in three countries. With no access to clean water sources, families in Ghana, Malawi and Zambia struggle each day to collect what they need for drinking, cooking and cleaning. When these sources are con...

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Bishop Barres Lenten Letter

Posted on February 09, 2023 in: General News

Bishop Barres Lenten Letter
Please click on the attachment for Bishop Barres Letter

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St. Joseph Parish Lenten Mission Series 2023
Parish Lenten Series will be held on Tuesday, February 28th, March 7th, March 21st, and March 28th after the 8:30 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. 2/28/2023 Rev. John Sureau: T...

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Tour of St. Joseph Church

Posted on February 01, 2023 in: General News

Tour of St. Joseph Church
ALL are welcome to an In-Person Tour of St. Joseph's Church with Msgr. James Swiader as your guide. Sunday, February 19th at 3:00 PM. 

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One Hour Prayer Vigils

Posted on January 30, 2023 in: General News

One Hour Prayer Vigils
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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Queen of Hearts Luncheon

Posted on January 18, 2023 in: General News

Queen of Hearts Luncheon
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL PTA CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE QUEEN OF HEARTS LUNCHEON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 10:00 am-2:00 pm STEWART MANOR COUNTRY CLUB 51 SALISBURY AVENUE, STEWART MANOR, NY 11530 Grand Prize and Raffle Prizes All Proceeds to Benefit St. Joseph School ***************...

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Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Championship
Who: All boys and girls from 9 to 14 years of age as of January 1st, 2023. Copy of birth certificate required for registration. What: Exciting Basketball Free Throw Contest Where: St. Joseph’s School Gymnasium When: Friday, January 27th, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. There is no cost to p...

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March for Life Weekend: Local & National Events
MARCH FOR LIFE WEEKEND: Local and National Events - January 20-22, 2023  Thursday, January 19, 7:30PM: St. Joseph‐Bishop Baldwin Knights of Columbus Knights’ Family and Community Rosary for Life on Zoom. To join the Zoom meeting, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82348687792?pwd=OFlk...

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Sponsor a Family Thank You!

Posted on January 03, 2023 in: General News

Sponsor a Family Thank You!
Christmas 2022 Dear Sponsors, Thank you for your incredible generosity to the “Sponsor a Family” campaign for Christmas 2022. With your kind support, our annual initiative was a great success, providing assistance to more than 200 families. Their Christmases were enriched due to your...

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