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St. Joseph Church - Welcome to Our Parish Family!
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Schedule of Masses and Reconciliation |
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 Our Church and Hall are accessible to persons with disabilities. Handicapped Parking lot access on Queen Street. Click Here. | Mass Schedule [ Missas y Confessiones en Español ] | | Saturday Vigil |
| Mass at 4:00 PM | | Sunday Morning |
| Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM | Spanish Mass
Misa en Español |
| Mass at 12:00 Noon | | Daily Mass |
| Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.
in the Parish Center Chapel. | | Holy Days |
| Consult the Parish Bulletin or call the Parish Office. | | Reconciliation and Sacraments | | Reconciliation |
| Saturdays at 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in church
(or by appointment, call the Parish Office.) | | Sacraments |
| Click here for information about Sacramental preparation. |
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Friday, 05 September 2008 20:44 |
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St. Joseph Church will host The Bristol Male Voice Choir of Bristol, England in concert on Thursday, Sept. 11th at 7:30 PM. A free will offering will be taken for St. Vincent DePaul Mission. Originally founded in 1968 this choir is one of the largest male voice choirs in the West County of England. The Choir has raised thousands of pounds for good causes over the last four decades and they have performed with choirs all over the world. As part of its 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2008, the Choir will be touring the USA flying the flag for the City of Bristol performing in Bristol, CT; Bristol, NJ; Bristol, PA and Bristol, VA. The highlight of their tour will be a performance at a 9/ll Remembrance Gala Concert with massed choirs at Carnegie Hall on Sept. 16th. |
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 12:02 |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 The annual St. Joseph Food Fest is coming! Reserve the date! Can’t you just smell the wonderful flavors of all those ethnic dishes? Get your taste buds ready! Do you like to cook or have a specialty dish you would like to offer? Or would you just like to help for a few hours? Or if you would like to RUN A BOOTH call Kim @582-2888 or Jim @589-5482 |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 12:08 )
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 12:10 |
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WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE 2008-2009 All are welcome to learn more about what we as Catholics believe. These sessions for those who are looking to learn more about various aspects of our religion. As we progress through these sessions they will be used as the basis of our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Plan to come to all or just attend the topics that peak your interest. We gather at 6:15 PM in the school library with prayer starting at 6:30 PM and the sessions ending at 8:00 PM. Below are the dates and topics for the first four sessions: Sept. 16 – What Catholics Believe Sept. 23 – Eight Good Reasons for Being Catholic Sept. 30 – A Walk through the Mass Oct. 7 – Tour a Catholic Church Some of the future topics – Sacred Scripture, How to make the most of Advent, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, The Blessed Mother, Angels & Saints and our Church calendar. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 12:13 )
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Friday, 05 September 2008 20:15 |
National Association of Pastoral Musicians
(Hartford Chapter)
Presents Marty Haugen on Sunday, September 21st The renowned Marty Haugen will present a workshop from 1:30-5 PM, dinner from 6-7 PM and a concert from 7-9 PM at Mary Our Queen Parish, Southington. Marty is a liturgical composer, workshop presenter, performing and recording artist & author. Just look through a hymnal to see how prolific he is. He wrote the musical “Tales of Wonder” that was performed here at the church about 10 or so years ago. Workshop and concert tickets can be purchased separately. For more information contact Cornell Bialicki at 203-393-3459. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 September 2008 20:40 )
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 12:25 |
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St Joseph Church Bereavement Group will begin another 8 week “New Day” bereavement seminar on Monday evenings. The new session dates are Sept. 8-Oct. 27 from 7-8:30 PM in the Religious Education Office. Register by calling 582-2888. |
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 12:06 |
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The youth of our parish were very busy this summer here in our parish. Here are a few of the things that kept them going together in faith, love and community. During Mass our youth were present as worshippers, readers, cantors, organists and summer choir. A large group put on the production of Godspell. They were on stage, back stage, off stage, in the kitchen, selling tickets, running lights. This show was publicized as being put on by youth who believe the story. Many youth helped out with Vacation Bible School. What better way to share your faith than with younger children reading, singing, acting out and living the Bible stories! Some our youth were working for the church, school and cemetery. A great help is keeping our sacred spaces clean and neat. They were all very hard workers who came in smiling and lifting everyone’s spirits. One of the greatest experiences that a young person (even an older person) could have is to travel with others in a group to Rome! Many young people worked countless hours raising money for this trip by running a car wash, a dance and working concessions at Rock Cats games. When they returned, they held a pasta supper for their supporters and shared their stories and pictures. Others had opportunities to attend retreats. We are very blessed to have a very active youth ministry. Best wishes to our college students who continue their studies and to our high school students who continue to have an active presence in our parish. Fr. José Mercado Kimberlee Donahue Jean Degan Kathy Young |
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News Briefs
| At our Winter Open Forum and at the February meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, we spoke about many of the comments put in the Suggestion Box. Over the next few weeks we will put some comments in the bulletin and then gather them here on the Website. Click Here to see the ongoing compilations of suggestions and responses. |
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Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility
See the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching from the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops. More ... |
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Archbishop’s Annual Appeal |
Dear Father Joe DiSciacca: I wish to congratulate you and the good people of St. Joseph Parish for your generous support of this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Your parish has certainly responded to this year’s campaign in a positive way and is truly committed to Sharing God’s Gifts throughout the Archdiocese. Please convey my gratitude to your parishioners for their edifying generosity. Many exciting things are happening within our Archdiocese, and I look forward to continue working with you as we forge ahead to strengthen our community of faith. It is only with the generous hearts and minds of our parishioners that we can meet the growing demands for our pastoral, charitable and educational services. Thank you for your leadership and continued enthusiasm. Be assured of my grateful prayers and continued best wishes for you and for all at St. Joseph Parish. Fraternally in Christ, +Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell
Archbishop of Hartford |
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St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Bristol |
Bristol Homeless Shelter Women with Children Transitional Center Elms for Men Transitional Center http://www.svdpofbristol.com/ |
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