St. Joseph R.C. Church

Thank you for your continued patience!

As promised, we are going to begin closing down the reservation system. The HALL has the most available and flexible seating, so we will start with eliminating the reservations for the HALL. The CHURCH has limited seating, so that will remain in place a bit longer.
  So, if you plan to attend the Saturday 5pm or Sunday 9:15 or 10:45 Mass in the Hall, you do not need to register.  All other safety protocols will remain in place - masks must be worn and the chairs will remain physically distant.

  Our Hospitality Ministry Team will also remain in place to welcome you as they have been doing since June.

  Our Parish Mass is live streamed at 1030 on Sunday in English and 12Noon on Sunday in Spanish for all who are health compromised, unable to wear a mask, or uncomfortable yet returning in person. While this is not ideal, it is necessary.

 

On this Easter Vigil, St Joseph's parish welcomed Michael in to the Catholic Faith. Michael chose to be Baptized, Received First Holy Communion, and to be Confirmed as as Catholic. He studied, along with his Godfather and received these Sacraments of Initiation on Saturday evening in the presence of our parishioners, and surrounded by family.  WELCOME Michael. 

If you are interested in starting your own journey to becoming Catholic, give us a call! 

To be said during communion time (while the priest is receiving communion in the video).

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

In addition to this prayer, I encourage all to read through this excellent guide Fr. Ethel has prepared regarding spiritual communion. It can be found here: A Guide to Spiritual Communion
 

Information regarding the deadlines for filing proofs of claim in the Diocese’s chapter 11 case and the forms to use can be found by clicking on the following link to the Diocese’s bankruptcy website and scrolling down the page:

https://dm.epiq11.com/drvc

1) There is free COVID-PCR testing being done around the corner from the LISH Plant/CI office with results in 3-5 days; it is a drive-through style like Stony Brook. The PCR is free,
 the rapid is at a cost. No appointments required and they are open 7 days a week with some nights until 8 pm.
https://www.delivermymeds.com/Covid-19-Lab-Test-Free-Long-Island
 
2) CVS Minute Clinic is also offering to drive through testing- this requires an appt. but is also free and is PCR with results in 3 days. 
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
 
3) People can also check this site, which lists testing sites available by zip code etc.
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you


From the USCCB:  MORAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE NEW COVID-19 VACCINES From the Vatican: Vatican CDF says use of anti-Covid vaccines “morally acceptable”