Thom Sabatelli, in memoriam
St. Joseph’s announces with great sadness the loss of our beloved parishioner and friend, Thom Sabatelli, who passed away on Monday at age 72. Thom has, for many years, served the parish and its families as director of religious education. In this and other roles, he has touched the hearts of so many of our parishioners, young and old alike. He will very much be missed.Viewing hours will be held this Friday, Nov. 30, from 2–5 p.m. and from 7–9 p.m. at McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, 385 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church, 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
Additional details may be found on the McCourt & Trudden website.Please keep Thom and his family in your prayers.
Requescat in pace.
The New Confessional Is Ready!
St. Joseph’s has a new confessional, located in the narthex. Clergy will be hearing confessions for a half hour before every Sunday Mass, starting the First Sunday of Advent — this coming Sunday. That means that confession will be available before every Mass on the parish calendar! Take advantage of this opportunity — Christmas is right around the corner, and there is no better way to prepare for the coming of the Lord.Has it been a long time since you've been to confession? Download this Examination of Conscience guide to start!
Second Annual Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, 3 p.m. in the churchPlease join us as we celebrate the start of the Advent season.
The choirs of St. Joseph's Church will lead the celebration at our
Second Annual Advent Lessons and Carols.
Please invite your family and friends to this wonderful parish celebration!
Thank you!
Catholic Charities Campaign for Charity and JusticeThank you for generously supporting the Catholic Charities Campaign for Charity and Justice!
If you missed the collection two weeks ago, it’s not too late to give!
To donate, visit:
www.catholiccharitiesny.org.
Canticum Scholare: Tudor Christmas Candlelight Concert
Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, 7:30 p.m. in the churchCome join Canticum Scholare's sixth annual Advent and Christmas concert at St. Joseph's Church. This year's program presents sacred motets for Advent and Christmas from the royal court of King Henry VIII. Works by Byrd, Taverner, Tallis, Sheppard and more.
Join us in candlelight and come in from the cold, as the whole audience is warmly invited to join in singing traditional Christmas carols with the Canticum singers!
Suggested donation $25 (at the door).
www.canticum.org