Altar Servers
The altar server has fulfilled a distinct role in the Church throughout centuries of worship. The role of the altar server was once held by clerics in the Church. As the number of churches...
Lectors
Lector Mission Statement The goal of the Lector Ministry is to provide dedicated and well-prepared readers of the Word for every Mass offered in our parish. The Lectors of St. Joseph’s Parish in...
CYO Sports
CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sports offered for those at St. Joseph: CYO Volleyball The program is open to all St. Joseph Parish girls, ages 9 to 18, in Third Grade through High School....
Music/Choir
St. Joseph's of Astoria invites parishioners to join the choir in glorifying The Lord through song! Rehearsals for the English Choir will be held Thursdays at 7:30 PM, and the choir is invited...
Religious Education
Our extensive Religious Education program provides religious education and faith formation to students attending public schools preparing to complete initiation into the Catholic Church through the...
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a nationwide fraternity of men, which primarily engages as a support group for men in deepening their faith, and also offers insurance to laborers in the event that...
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and...
RCIA
Adult Faith Formation programs are also offered to adults seeking to complete the Sacraments of First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, or conversion from another religion or no religion to Roman...
Hispanic Community
Grupo Guadalupano The Mariano Guadalupano group consist of praying the Holy Rosary in a group and also when the community request it in their homes, the group goes and we all pray with the family...
Pastoral Planning
Pastoral Planning Parish Pastoral Planning Committee In response to the Diocesan Guidelines for all parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn, this commission seeks, through consultation with the...
Stewardship
What is Stewardship? Stewardship is a Catholic Christian way of life based on the spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. When lovingly embraced,...
Ushers
The mission of the ushers is to welcome the community to celebrate the mass in harmony. Ushers help distribute the mass books, do the collection, and participate in the Eucharistic experience. All...
Youth Group
The St. Joseph Youth Group under the new name “PGF” always Put God First, encourages spiritual growth, leadership, and active participation in parish life. Currently, our Pastor is interviewing to...
Girl Scouts Troup #4210
Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Troop 4210 is a thriving troop made up of girls in 2nd through 5th grades. The troop is...
Girl Scouts Troop #4501
Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges. Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make...
Golden Age Club
The Golden Age Club meets on Wednesdays after the 12 Noon Mass to 2:30 PM in the Family Room. Activities range from Music, Bingo to other fun activities.
Bereavement Group
We realize that the death of your loved one is one of the most painful moments you have faced. To support families through the grieving process, Father Vincent Chirichella leads a Bereavement...
Stitches
The mission of the Stitches group is to come together in the spirit of community to knit and crochet items donated to local charities like Faith Mission, Domestic Violence Shelter, HOUR Children,...
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Lady of Cisne Group
Our Lady of Cisne Group consists of Ecuadorian Families who unite together in celebration of our Lady of Cisne. The Group is open to all who are devoted to our Lady of Cisne regardless if they are...
Padre Pio Prayer Group
The Padre Pio Prayer Group meets Wednesdays at 7 PM in the Gathering Space
