St. Joseph's

Catholic Church

Those who feel in any way sick or who are worried about attendance should not enter the Church .

WE WOULD KINDLY ASK THAT YOU MAINTAIN SAFE DISTANCING AND WEAR A PROTECTIVE FACE COVERING 
WHEN COMING INTO CHURCH FOR MASS.

WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE WEAR YOUR FACE COVERING PROPERLY
COVERING BOTH YOUR NOSE & MOUTH.
 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR
COOPERATION & UNDERSTANDING

Worship Aid

Sunday- November 1st-
All Saints Day

Please join us on Sunday, November 1st at 1:00 pm
for a Rosary Rally for our Nation just before Election Day!

The location is Bailey Park in Somers
( Intersection of Rte 100 and 202 )
across from the Elephant Hotel.

We look foward to seeing you there

Sunday, November 1st ~ All Saints Day
 All Saints Day this year falls of a Sunday. Please put both envelopes for the Holy Day and the Sunday collection in the collection boxes located at the entrances of the Church. At the 12noon Mass this Day we will bless the new officers of the Knights of Columbus. At the conclusion of Mass the Knights will gather at the statue of Our Lady – outside the rear of Church, for a special blessing of the tomb for the unborn child. Please join us after Mass




Monday, November 2nd, ~ All Souls Day Masses: 7:30 am- 9:00am
November is the month dedicated to All Souls. Let us remember all of our Loved ones who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Masses will be offered each day for nine days as we remember all of our beloved dead
 “Merciful Father, hear our prayer And console us. As we renew our faith in your Son, whom you raised from the dead, Strengthen our hope that all of our departed brothers and sisters will share in His Resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. “Amen

 Sunday, November 8th ~ 12 Noon Mass/ Mass of Anointing
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is an important Sacrament both for body and soul. It says in Sacred Scripture. “Are there any who are sick among you? Let them send for the priests of the Church, and let the priests pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:14

 It will be our regular Sunday Mass along with some prayers for those who are ill along with a blessing and anointing. For those able to come to Church and receive this wonderful sacrament of healing and strength please join us. The first three rows in each section of the Church will be reserved for those receiving the Sacrament of the Sick. Please make sure that you sit in these special sections of the Church
 

St. Joseph's Spirituality Series

Dates & Times are listed in the Brochure
 All Sessions will be held in the Parish Center

 Both sides of the Parish Center will be open & used for social distancing. Face coverings are required.
We can accomodate up to 50 people- Please join us!!

Please call the Parish Office & leave your name to reserve a seat.

Spirituality Series

 

Art Class
Presenter: Sub Deacon Michel Rabbah, MCR

Dates: ​Nov 6th - 9:30 am, Nov 7th- 9:00 am Nov 20​th​- 9:30 am

Email​ ​michel@rabbahs.com

Provided in each class: White canvas 8' by 10', Acrylic paints, brushes, accessories. Students will learn step by step explaining how to paint landscapes and other subjects. In every session one subject will be finished to take home.

$20 for materials required. Please bring payment the day of the class.

Please use the email above to register at least one week prior to class.

Sub-Deacon Michel was born in Lebanon, moving to the USA in 1987. He worked at the Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations until he retired in 2016 and moved to Somers, New York. Deacon is a convert from the Greek Orthodox to the Maronite rite of the Catholic Church. He feels blessed to serve two communities with two rites. He has since renewed his passion for art and began painting again. Deacon offers classes to parishioners to learn the joys of painting.

Sacred Music: Past and Preset Presenter: Mr. Joseph Nigro

Dates:
Nov 13t​h-​ 9:30 am

Nov 19t​h-​ 7:00 pm

Study the evolution of musical notation and ancient chant and musical manuscripts from earliest times to modern times. See how simple, medieval chants slowly evolved into different and newer musical forms centuries later.

This presentation will discuss the history (medieval origins up to contemporary use); liturgical uses (specific Roman Catholic sacred song and instrumental music) and review pertinent texts, documents and quotations from Vatican II, including the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (1963), Musicam Sacram (1967), and Sing to the Lord (2007). We will explore the deep spirituality, Christian faith, and musical output among some of the most famous and prolific Christian composers of sacred music in different periods of time. Listen to and sing through a variety of sacred music including medieval chants, ancient and modern hymns. the Epistle Sonatas of Mozart originally used at Sunday mass, and other magnificent liturgical works of Beethoven, Palestrina, Gounod, Handel, and others.

Joseph J. Nigro is the Director of Sacred Music at the Catholic Church of Saint Joseph in Somers, New York, and the founder and director of The TreasureHouse Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, a professional chorus and orchestra based in Westchester, New York, currently celebrating its thirtieth anniversary year. He is a co-founding member of The Three Organists, an organist consortium that performs in area churches. Mr. Nigro holds a bachelor’s degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, and a Master’s Degree in Military History from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York



* Maximum capacity of 50 people can be accommodated safely in our parish center. Practicing social distancing and wearing face coverings.

Please call the Parish Office & leave your name to reserve a seat.

Free Will Offerings Are Accepted

The mission of St. Joseph's Church is to be a welcoming, caring, Christ-centered Catholic community.  We desire to experience and share God's unconditional love.  Inspired by the example of Jesus, we strive to lead all people to wholeness and fullness of life.

The Church is open: 
Mon thru Fri- 7:00 am- 5:00pm
Sat- 7:00 am- 6:00pm
Sun- 7:00 am- 7:00 pm 

Parish Office Hours

Monday thru Friday
9:00 am- 4:30 pm

Parish Cell Phone
Sacramental Emergencies
914- 719- 3045

Click below to make a donation

O Blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector of thy chaste spouse, the virgin Mother of God, I choose thee this day to be my special patron and advocate and I firmly resolve to honor thee all the days of my life. Therefore I humbly beseech thee to receive me as thy client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction, to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus, and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of my death. Amen.