Welcome to the Saint Joseph's Catholic Community!
Rev. Lathislaus "Benjamin" Mariasoosai, Pastor/Administrator
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
Saying Goodbye
My Dear St. Joseph’s Sisters and Brothers,
This weekend is the celebration of Pentecost. Sometimes this is referred to as the Birth of the Church. The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples giving them the strength to be brave and go out and spread the Good News of Jesus. They would go forth not knowing how things would work out or how things would look. It was a brand new endeavor. They trusted in God, strengthened by the Spirit, and led by the example of Jesus himself. In our current time, we are in a similar situation. We don’t know how things will be when the pandemic situation resolves. Will our Church look the same?
How will we move forward?
Just like the disciples, we must trust in God, be strengthened by the Spirit, and follow the example of Jesus. We are to continue to spread His message of love and compassion to all. It may be the time for us to take on new roles in the Church as it readjusts to a new normal. Our worship may take on a new look, but we are not alone.
With a new journey forward, the time has come for me to depart and start anew with my new assignment at St. Michael’s Parish in Warsaw. It is with a heavy heart that Theresa and I say good bye. It has been almost exactly 5 years that I first came to Holland and so much has happened and changed in those 5 years. When I first came to St. Joseph’s, I was still
“wet behind the ears” as my father would say, but I have learned so much and I have enjoyed serving you all
as your parish deacon.
I have come to know and love you as my sisters and brothers in Christ. Being a part of your sacramental life (baptisms, first penance, first communions, confirmations, the Easter sacraments, sharing the Eucharist, and your devotion to the Blessed Mother) has humbled me and I am grateful for the time I have had with you. I hope that there will be a way for us to remain in contact.
With the Corona Virus situation, Theresa and I are unable to say good-bye the way we wanted to. Please hold us (my family and I) in your prayers as we will continue to pray for all of you. Like the apostles, the Lord leads us where we are meant to go. I give thanks to God that we were led to Holland and for the time we have had with you all.
Yours in Christ,
Deacon Mark, Theresa and family
From the Parish Office:
Dear St. Joseph's Family & Friends,
We are looking to fill two positions:
~Musician for 5:00pm Saturday Mass
~Building & Maintenance Position
If interested in either position, please see Fr. Benjamin or contact the
Parish Office at 537-9434.
For more information regarding these positions please email Cathy at CathyL@catholicweb.com.
God Bless,
Cathy M. Levesque,
Director of Religious Education, Secretary, Bookkeeper
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
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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46 North Main Street Holland, New York 14080
Phone 716-537-9434 Fax 716-537-9988
Email: stjholland@roadrunner.com
*Please see Flocknotes Sign-up below on main page
