St. Joseph R.C. Church

 This Saturday is August 15th - the Assumption of Mary into Heaven.
    Please note that since the Holy Day falls on a Saturday, there is no obligation to attend Mass.
  To read more from the Canon Law about Holy Days, please CLICK HERE

As a Parish, we will not have additional Masses on Saturday for the Holy Day.
  All are welcome to pray the Rosary at home and perhaps reflect on the life of Mary.  

Please keep our 2nd Graders in your prayers as we are celebrating two First Holy Communions on Saturday afternoon, as well as welcoming a new Parishioner through the Sacrament of Baptism. 

CLICK FOR HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY

Please keep in mind that although we are beginning to gather in person, there is still no obligation to attend Mass.  If you would like to read and reflect on the daily readings, you can find them at the USCCB site by clicking here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080720.cfm

AUGUST MASS SCHEDULE: 
     Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday:  7:00  Church         7:15 O'Connell Room Chapel
                9:00 Church          9:15 O'Connell Room Chapel
         ***10:30 Church        10:45 O'Connell Room Chapel *****  NEW TIME 
               12:00 Church  en Espanol

**Daily Mass & Sunday Mass will continue to be live streamed so those who are not comfortable or who are in any way health-compromised may still participate. Safety first!

This weekend we had Another beautiful Sunday with all of our Masses filled!
We are very happy to be back!

Many already know about Sunday Mass - but we could use help spreading the word. some guidelines and responses to FAQ's:

At this time, Sunday Mass requires a Reservation because our seating is limited.
Reservation system opens on Wednesday morning for the following Sunday. If you reserve multiple seats for your family, and you know you do not need them, please go back on line and change your reservation so that others may attend. We are doing our best to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be at Sunday Mass. We cannot guarantee you will be able to attend the same mass every weekend.


REGISTRATION Opens after 10 am each Wednesday for the next Sunday


WHAT TO KNOW:
--Everyone is asked to arrive 20 minutes prior to Mass beginning.
If you arrive after Mass begins, it is possible your seat has been given to another and you will not be able to enter.
--Seating is assigned - if you are coming as a family please have one person register for the whole family so that you will be seated together. This helps us maintain proper social distancing. You will NOT be able to choose your seat.
--There will be Collection baskets at the doors of the Church - your financial support at this time is greatly appreciated.
--Our CHURCH is currently at FULL capacity and we will continue to maintain safe social distance. Please follow the direction of the Volunteers.
--Masks MUST BE WORN fully covering your nose and mouth at ALL TIMES. To receive Holy Communion you may remove your Mask to consume the Host, but replace the mask immediately.
Mass will continue to be Live Streamed so that it can be viewed AT HOME. We ask that all who are in any way health-compromised please stay at home. Please do not put yourself or others at risk.
--Please note that that RESTROOMS are CLOSED at this time.
--If you are able to volunteer and help at the Mass you attend, please add VOLUNTEER in the Comments section of your Mass Reservation.
--If you are a Lector, and wish to be added to the schedule, please note LECTOR in the comments of your reservation.
--Only the Priest, Clergy, and Sacristan are to be on the Altar or in the Sacristy at all times.
--Our Parish is doing everything it can to maintain the health & safety of everyone. Thank you for your patience.  If you are not feeling well, or you have a fever, or have recently travelled to one of the high-risk areas, or you have recently been in contact with someone who is ill, please remain home and watch Mass from home. Help keep everyone safe. Thank you.

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR MASS
ON WEDNESDAY AFTER 10AM

Know someone who does not have computer access?
Have them give the office a call - we will set them up with a Communication Volunteer who will call them regularly with Parish Updates and who can register them for Mass!
631-669-0068 ext 100

THIS MESSAGE WAS ALSO SENT OUT AS A CONSTANT CONTACT UPDATE.  IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE REGISTER FOR CONSTANT CONTACT.  CLICK HERE 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Join me on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm for a discussion on St. John Paul II's writing on the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful, also konwn as Christifidelis Laici. The document can be found on the Vatican webpage, but I also have formated a pdf version and posted it here; it may be more accommodating for printing or for use on a tablet/e-reader.

Download Christifidelis Laici

I look forward to the conversations that will ensue and the spiritual growth that will take place through our study of this document.

Sincerely,
fr. Jason