From Father Joseph...

For the week of April 4-10: "I invite you to join in prayer that all those who have received their Sacraments this Easter may forever remain faithful to their new life in Jesus Christ."

For the week of April 11-17: "Let's pray that Divine Mercy may be poured out abundantly upon our parish family and all those who live in our neighborhood, especially everyone who is farthest from God right now."

The flowers at the altar for the week of the Easter Octave, April 4-10, have been donated by the Saint Martin de Porres Church Cleaning Ministry of our parish. The flowers for the week of April 11-17 have been donated in thanksgiving by the Ilboudo family.

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Here is Pope Francis' decree establishing the "Year of Saint Joseph" that runs through December 8.

The prayer he composed for us to pray this year:

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.

The Archdiocese of New York has prepared a collection of prayers to Saint Joseph: click here for the full PDF version.