Welcome to St. Joseph's Church

Dear Parishioners,

Good news: We have surpassed our Cardinal’s Appeal 2026 goal! As of April 14th, 66 donors have donated or pledged a total of $110,330. Our parish will now receive a 60% rebate from the Archdiocese of New York of all the money donated above our goal. If you did not get a Cardinal’s Appeal mailing, please take home the informational flyer and donation envelope available on the tables at the back of the church.

From Pope Leo’s April 14th Homily in ancient Hippo, Algeria:

“Dearest Christians of Algeria, you remain a humble and faithful sign of Christ’s love in this land. Bear witness to the Gospel through simple gestures, genuine relationships and a dialogue lived out day by day: in this way, you bring flavor and light to the places where you live. Your presence in this country is like incense: a glowing grain that spreads fragrance because it gives glory to the Lord and joy and comfort to so many brothers and sisters. This incense is a small, precious element that does not draw attention to itself, but invites us to turn our hearts to God, encouraging one another to persevere amid the difficulties of the present time. From the thurible of our hearts may there rise praise, blessing and supplication, spreading the sweet fragrance (cf. Eph 5:2) of mercy, almsgiving, and forgiveness. Your history is one of generous hospitality and resilience in times of trial. Here the martyrs prayed; here Saint Augustine loved his flock, fervently seeking the truth and serving Christ with ardent faith. Be heirs to this tradition, bearing witness through fraternal charity to the freedom of those born from above as a hope of salvation for the world.”

God Bless you!

Fr. Gerald E. Murray, Pastor