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Reconciliation Monday

Cardinal Dolan designated Monday, March 26, 2018 as Reconciliation Monday for Lent. All parishes in the Archdiocese — including St. Joseph’s — will have priests available to hear confessions from 3-9 p.m. This includes all the parishes of the Archdiocese of New York, as well as the parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Rockville Center.

Bless Me, Father...

Prepare for Easter through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Has it been a long time since you've been to confession? Download this examination of conscience guide to help you get started. In addition to the Reconciliation Monday, additional opportunities for confession are listed in the Holy Week schedule on the website.

Your Parish Needs Your Help!

It takes a lot of hard work to celebrate Mass in our magnificent Church each week — Holy Week and Easter are no exception! Lifting plants, holding a ladder, arranging flowers, baking cupcakes, and cleaning up are a few ways you can help during this busy time of the year. Read the details and fill out the form online to volunteer. And thanks!

Good Friday Collection

At the 3 p.m. service on Good Friday, March 30, there will be a special collection for the Holy Land. For 800 years, the Holy Land Franciscans have served in the land made holy by the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. With your support, the Holy Land Franciscans will continue to nourish Christians in the Holy Land with presence, care, and service. Together, we can support Christianity in the Holy Land.

Easter Eggs for the Soup Kitchen

The St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen will mark the Easter celebration with a festive meal on Saturday, March 31. We have annually asked the community, including members of the parish, to provide decorated Easter eggs to distribute to our guests. The eggs are a beautiful addition to the meal and an excellent source of protein!

Please drop off your hard-boiled, decorated eggs in Casserly Hall (under the church, entrance on Washington Place) between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31. Thanks!

Learn more about the St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen, or make a donation online!

Holy Week and Easter Service Schedule

The full schedule for all Holy Week and Easter Triduum services, including confession times, is now available on the parish website. Join your fellow parishioners in contemplating and celebrating passion, death, and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. A summary of major services appears below.

Thursday, March 29: Holy Thursday
9 a.m.: Morning Prayer
8 p.m.: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
11 p.m.: Compline

Friday, March 30: Good Friday
9 a.m.: Morning Prayer
Noon: Stations of the Cross
3 p.m.: Commemoration of the Lord’s Death and Passion

Saturday, March 31: Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
9 a.m.: Morning Prayer
8 p.m.: Mass of Easter Vigil

Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday
9 a.m.: Easter Mass
11:30 a.m.: Easter Mass
6 p.m.: Easter Mass

Celebrating Saint Joseph!

We invite you to join us in the celebration of St. Joseph. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to this joyful celebration that will begin with our 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass, followed by a Community Dinner. This will be an evening for all. A perfect time to come out and fellowship with old friends and the perfect time to make new acquaintances!

Tickets are $10 for an individual or $20 for a family, available at all Sunday Masses 3/24, 3/25, 4/7, and 4/8, or from the Parish Office.

Learn More!

The Academy of St. Joseph Open House

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 9 a.m.

We invite you to visit us to learn more about our exceptional education and enrichment programs. We are a private, Catholic school serving students in Pre-K through Eighth Grade. We are still accepting applications for the fall of 2018-2019. The school empowers and challenges students with a curriculum based on the arts, sciences and the humanities integrated with the values of the Catholic Church.

For additional information please contact Torsie Judkins, Director of Admissions, tjudkins@asosj.us to RSVP.

50th Anniversary Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at Saint Patrick's Cathedral Sunday, June 3, at 2:15 p.m..

Pre-registration is required. Please contact the parish office to register. The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 14, 2018.