St. Joseph R.C. Church

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I wanted to share a short but important announcement with you. We are able to share with you that the next pastor of our parish has been announced. Bishop Barres is appointing Msgr. Richard Figliozzi as pastor of St. Joseph parish, starting on June 23rd. Msgr. Figliozzi is currently serving as pastor of St. Catherine of Sienna parish in Franklin Square. If that sounds familiar, it is with good reason. That is the parish to which Fr. Ethel was assigned back in October. We welcome Msgr. Figliozzi to our parish community, and I ask that we keep him and the people of St. Catherine of Sienna in prayer in these final weeks before the transition.

In Christ,
fr. Jason

MENTAL HEALTH PRESENTATION  MOVIE NIGHT

This Thursday,May 13th is the Feast of the Ascension. 
An additional Mass has  
been added at 12:15 in the Church.

Thank you for your continued patience!

WE HAVE DONE IT!!
    We have been safely seating everyone at Mass since June. We have not had to close our doors due to COVID.

Since there have been open seats for the last few weeks, we will eliminate the reservation system for both the CHURCH and the HALL.

SPECIAL THANKS to our Hospitality Ministry Team members who have been working hard EVERY WEEKEND to greet & seat all who came to Mass.
Sara, Tom, Joe, Laraine,Carmela, Sarah, Evan, Joan, Lisa, Jill, Amanda, Scott, Michele, Roger, Carol, Jackie, Christaline, Stan, Joann, Flo, Eileen, Sharon, Pat, MaryAlice, Dick, Claudia, Franci, 
 
  The Team will remain in place to welcome you as they have been doing since June, and to assist with seating.  Please say hello! 

  Our Parish Mass continues to live stream Mass 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.  SPECIAL THANKS to our VIDEO TEAM Members who are hard at work behind the scenes:  Leslie, George, Regina, Geri

 

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”

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