The Parish would like to offer a hospitality service to all families in need at the time of a funeral. The Funeral Luncheon Committee would coordinate a small reception for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Click here to learn more.
Please note: Samuel Waters, formerly a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has been dismissed from the clerical state by the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Mr. Waters is serving the Mission of Saints Peter and Paul in York. Click here to read more.
This week we take up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps CCC connect Catholics with Christ in the United States using the internet, television, radio, and print media.
The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Parish East York, are proud to announce their 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefitting Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The event will be held on Monday, June 23rd, at Heritage Hills Golf Resort, 2700 Mt. Rose Ave, York, PA 17402. Click here to read more.
As we join together on Sunday, June 8th, for Pentecost to give thanks to God for the gift of the Holy Spirit, we also give thanks for the seminaries our Diocese sponsors in their priestly formation and for our retired priests, who gave a lifetime of service to the Church. If you are able, please consider a financial gift to the Pentecost Collection, which directly supports our seminarians and their formation, and our retired priests.
Multilingual Rosary at 11 AM; Procession of Flags at 11:30 AM Mass -- From the day of Pentecost, the Catholic Church is made up of people from all nations and therefore speaks all languages. For this reason, St. Joseph Parish celebrates a Multicultural Pentecost. At 11 AM on June 8th, we will say a multilingual rosary. Then, parishioners representing various ethnic cultures from our Parish community will gather in their native dress for the Procession of Flags at the start of the 11:30 AM Mass. Please join us!
After many years, Joellen Dodson is passing the York Deanery Prayer List Ministry to two wonderful ladies who have graciously agreed to take over for her. Their names are Margie Lewis and Carol White. Click here to read more.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. The church will be open for prayer until noon that day. We will reopen at 8 AM Tuesday, May 27th.
Feed The Soul is our monthly informal time together. If you have been thinking about trying J.O.Y., this is a perfect time—food, laughter and meeting others in a relaxed atmosphere. Always the 3rd Monday (May 19th) at 11:30 AM at Two Brothers Restaurant, 2935 E. Prospect Road, York. Hope to see you there!
The Sisters have begun their annual 20-week raffle. Drawings will be every Sunday from June to October. Tickets are $20 each. They may be obtained by calling the Rossello Convent at 717-747-3893, via e-mail at [email protected], or from any of the Sisters. You also can purchase in the Church Office. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Today, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as the Roman Pontiff. His homily was beautiful, which reminds us of our calling as disciples and the Pope's calling as the successor of St. Peter.
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The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, released the following message on the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, as the Holy Father.
Are you ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey? Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and bring the gospel to life. The Secular Franciscan Order is a vocation, a Way of Life approved by the Church, for men and women, married or single, who are called to take an active part in the mission of Christ to bring "the good news of salvation" to the world.
Widows and Widowers Just Doing Life Together are looking for you, if you are looking for friends, fellowship, prayers, encouragement and fun! Join us Monday, May 12th, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at St Joseph Church in the St Francis/St Clare rooms. Invite someone to join us and bring your favorite game. We will be looking for you!