St. Joseph's

Catholic Church

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Catholic Church teaching on
Full Body Burials/ Cremated Remains

Although cremation is now permitted by the Church it does not enjoy the same value as burial of the body. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rites, since the presence of the human body better expresses the values which the Church affirms in those rites. The cremated remains of a body should be treated with the same respect given to the human body from which they come. This includes the use of a worthy vessel to contain the ashes, the manner in which they are carried, and the care and attention to appropriate placement and transport, and the final disposition. The cremated remains should be buried in a grave or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium. The practice of scattering cremated remains on the sea, from the air, or on the ground, or keeping cremated remains on the home of a relative or friend of the deceased are not the reverent disposition that the Church requires. If anyone has any questions about the proper care of loved ones remains, please contact Fr. Lagiovane at the Parish Office.

A Parish Day Trip to
Little Italy in the Bronx

On Friday, September 16^th, Saint Joseph’s Church has planned a day trip to Arthur Avenue and Little Italy, in the Bronx.

We will be transferred by comfortable Motor Coach from our Church parking lot in the morning, arrive at 187^th Street in the Bronx, by 10:30 am, and attend noon mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, followed by a delicious family style lunch at Roberto’s Restaurant, and then some free time on your own to walk around, shop, or enjoy an espresso and gelato at Egidio’s.

Noon mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be concelebrated by
Father Lagiovane.

Additional Information:

• Cost per person: $60.-  (includes transportation and lunch)
• Please make checks payable to St. Joseph’s Church.

Parish Trip for Seniors - Information - Registration - Click Here

Join us for our annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 25th at 1:30pm in the Parish Center and under the "Big Tent" outside of the Parish Center. 
Saint Joseph's Somers Parish Picnic ~ Information and Registration ~ Click Here

What is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament? 
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - History - Information - Sign-Up. Click Here

THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC? 
ARE YOU A CATHOLIC BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FIRST COMMUNION OR CONFIRMATION? 
WHY NOT LOOK INTO ST. JOSEPH’S RCIA PROGRAM?
(The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
RCIA Information Night ~ Click Here

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass & Holy Days of Obligation is an important precept of the Church. 

Our 10:00 am Mass each Sunday is Live-Streamed through our You Tube Channel. 

See the Link Below 
youtube.com/channel/live

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 14th
Program for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feast of the Assumption of Mary ~ August 15th
Program for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary