Welcome to the Saint Joseph's Catholic Community!
Rev. Lathislaus "Benjamin" Mariasoosai, Pastor
Mark Kehl, Permanent Deacon
    This is our home on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about the church. Please take a moment to visit the online Calendar for upcoming events. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates! 

Our Parish Mission

- Provide for the spiritual and temporal well-being of those entrusted to our care
- Reach out, welcome and invite all people to help us in the building of God's kingdom
- Use our 'gifts' to continue the mission of Jesus
- Lead others to a deeper knowledge, love and service of God
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 Message from the Diocese
Bishop Scharfenberger announces that there will be no regularly scheduled public Masses in the Diocese until further notice due to an abundance of caution and growing concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus.  Funerals will continue to be conducted, though with only immediate family present until further notice.  All Catholic schools will remain closed until April 20, 2020. Further information about schools and home study instruction will be made available on wnycatholicschools.org.   "As the faith community of Western New York, we have an important part to play in protecting those most vulnerable and those with underlying medical issues during this period of extreme concern over the spread of the coronavirus," said Bishop Scharfenberger. "I realize how deeply disappointing it is during our season of Lent to refrain from gathering at public Masses and participating together in our liturgical life, but we must avoid the risk of wider infection. I encourage the faithful, nonetheless, to pray fervently during this time when we must be apart and to continue their Lenten journey within families and in the quiet of their own prayerful reflection, knowing that Christ abides with us always and in every place."

             St. Joseph's Church Cancellations
All Faith Formation and Confirmation Classes are cancelled until April 20th. Any questions? Contact Cathy Levesque at 537-9434 or cathyl@catholicweb.com.  All parish activities will be cancelled until further notice. Any additional info will be distributed via Flocknote.   If you have any friends that would like to keep informed, there is a sign up form at the bottom of every page on the stjholland.org  webpage. Just complete the info and send, and you will be enrolled to receive messages from Flocknote.

From the Deacon's Desk:

My dear brothers and sister,
We are certainly facing some uncertain times.  However, this is not a time to lose faith. Jesus was in the desert and was tempted.  In a way, we are too. This is a time to find Christ in our hearts and the loved ones we live with.  It is a time for prayer, reflection, and spiritual reading.  We are going to hunger for the Eucharist like never before, but we are not alone. Call your neighbors and loved ones and make sure they are ok.  If you need to reach out to me, mrmdkehl@gmail.com is my email.  I will keep sending short messages 2-3 times a week.

Yours in Christ,
Deacon Mark


From the Pastors Desk:
Dear Friends,
Prayers from Fr. Benjamin. It is a difficult time for everyone in our Parish community. It is a time of test for our faith. Your safety being the top most priority it is a sacred time in Lent to come together at home for Prayer, reading the Sacred Scripture and reflecting on those verses which would give you strength and support to be in the relationship of the Lord and take off your fear, worries and concerns. I know that you miss the Holy Masses especially the Sunday Mass a lot, but still your longings for Holy Mass itself is a sign of your spiritual participation and communion with the Lord that fulfills your obligation to attend. So, for the time being stay safe at home until we get the next update from the Diocese.

What is happening in our Parish?
I'm present in the parish rectory 24/7 and celebrate Holy Mass every day (Private) on the Altar as advise by the Bishop . I am praying for your intentions, good health and well being. If you wish to have any conversation with me please contact the Rectory #537-9434, the office hours are from Monday through Friday as usual. Cathy takes care of the office work and takes Mass Intention bookings. Just as a reminder, you may please mail your Church envelope by postal service to the Parish office that will help us for the upkeep of our Parish and its Ministries.

United in Prayers,
Fr. Benjamin

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Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church of Holland, New York
46 North Main Street   Holland, New York 14080  
Phone 716-537-9434   Fax 716-537-9988
Email: stjholland@roadrunner.com
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