Easter Triduum Schedule 2019
The Easter Triduum started last night with the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and continues this afternoon with the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Death at 3 p.m. Come join us!Good Friday, April 19
Noon: Stations of the Cross (with confessions)
3 p.m.: Commemoration of the Lord's Passion and Death
8 p.m.: Tenebrae — a new, service at St. Joseph's filled with music and awe.
Holy Saturday, April 20
9 a.m.: Sung Morning Prayer
Easter Vigil, April 20
8:30 p.m.: Solemn Celebration of the Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 21
Masses at 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Note: The parish office will be closed on Monday, April 22.
A very blessed Triduum and a happy Easter to you and your families!
Easter Decoration Saturday
Let’s celebrate Jesus’ resurrection in our church adorned with flowers. Please help decorate our Church this Saturday morning, April 20, at 10 a.m. after Morning Prayer. No need to sign up — just show up. Thank you in advance!Easter Vigil Reception — Please Donate Goodies!
Our Parish holds an annual reception after the Easter Vigil to welcome its new members and to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.All parishioners are invited to attend this festive celebration after the Easter Vigil Mass!
This reception — a longstanding tradition at St. Joseph’s — is made possible each year with donations of treats by parishioners like you. Bring your favorite goodies — sweet or savory — to the school hall Saturday morning. Sign up to let us know what you're bringing!
We also need help setting up at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and with cleanup after the party.
Sign up to donate!
Easter Eggs for the Soup Kitchen
The St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen operates each Saturday, with an army of volunteers who serve meals to many needy individuals and families. This weekend, you can help in a special way to bring some joy to the needy who visit our Soup Kitchen by donating brightly colored Easter eggs. If you have time between now and Saturday morning to color and decorate hard-boiled eggs, you may bring them to Casserly Hall (under the church, entrance on Washington Place) on Saturday, April 20 between 10 a.m. and noon.Learn more about the Soup Kitchen!
Visit the Imprisoned! Prison Pen Pals
Social Justice OpportunityTuesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
A Call to Love Through Writing
“I was in prison and you visited me” (Mt 25:36).
Join us at St. Joseph’s Church to hear Fr. David Nolan, prison chaplain at the women’s facility on Rikers Island give testimony on his experience within the prison walls. Afterwards, you’ll have a chance to write a postcard to an inmate and learn about how you can continue to serve these marginalized members of society through the Order of Malta’s incredible Pen Pal Program.
Holy Hour & Social
Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.The entire St. Joseph’s Parish Community is invited to attend a Holy Hour and Social.
During this time of prayer, offered for the parish ministries, there will be preaching by the friars, the praying of compline (night prayer) as a community, and the opportunity to attend the sacrament of confession.
Following the Holy Hour, join us for a Social to celebrate the Easter season!
This event is open to the all ages, and no RSVP is required.
For more information, email Trevor at sorensen.trevor@gmail.com.
Join in building the parish community in prayer & fellowship!
The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Prayerfully Consider Your GiftThe Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal has served the people and parishes of our 10 counties for 40 years. The health of our churches depends on all of us giving what we can. Even small sacrifices can make a big impact. Please answer the call and make your commitment today.
To date our parish has received:
63 pledges, totaling $64,265 towards our goal of $104,500.
If you donate online, be sure to select "St. Joseph (Greenwich Village), New York" as your parish.
Donate online!
Edward Cardinal Egan Lecture
Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m.You are invited to attend
The 2019 Edward Cardinal Egan Lecture entitled
“God and Man in an Age of Unbelief”
Presented by:
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
The Union League Club of New York City
38 East 37th Street
Traditional Business Attire
Limited seating available. Ticked admission ONLY.
In order to receive complimentary tickets, please register at: www.cardinaleganlecture.com or call (914) 502-1859