Reconciliation Monday
Cardinal Dolan designated Monday, April 10, 2017 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 on the parish website homepage.
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 homepage. 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, April 13: Holy Thursday
9 a.m.: Morning Prayer
8 p.m.: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 14: Good Friday
9 a.m.: Morning Prayer
Noon: Stations of the Cross
3 p.m.: Commemoration of the Lord’s Death and Passion
Saturday, April 15: Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
9 a.m.: Morning Prayer
8 p.m.: Mass of Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 16: Easter Sunday
9 a.m.: Easter Mass
11:30 a.m.: Easter Mass
6 p.m.: Easter Mass
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!
Easter Eggs for the Soup Kitchen
The St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen will mark the Easter celebration with a festive meal on Saturday, April 15. 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 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. Thanks!
Learn more about the St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen, or make a donation online!
Good Friday Collection
At the 3 p.m. service on Good Friday, April 14, 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.