St. Joseph Religious Education Program at 242 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401 US - Pastor's Message

WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH!!!

Thank you for visiting our Religious Ed Homepage!! For our registered members, 'Thanks' for your generous support. The word 'register' does seem to be a rather cold word and does not convey what we wish it to, namely, welcome. Registering in a Church is more than signing up. It is the acknowledgement of a mutual relationship that exists between us because we are brothers and sisters who share the same faith and hope.


Unfortunately, we tend to forget our oneness and our need for one another. Yet our heritage is founded on the fact that God calls us to work together in establishing His Kingdom. Your registration reminds me of that passage of Scripture which says we are "God's chosen one's". So even though there was no funfare when you registered, I want to assure you that you are welcome and very much a part of our mission to convey the "Good News".


I have asked a member of our hospitality committee to call you in the near future to acquaint you with our Church, its organizations, and our sincere desire that you feel at home in St. Joseph's Church. I pray that you will find St. Joseph's Church a place of peace and friendship, its people gracious and kind.


I hope that you will introduce yourself to me some Sunday in the near future so that we might become better acquainted and that I might more personally welcome you.


May the Good Lord bless you and your family.


In the Lord,

Fr. Frank Damis Pastor

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