St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City,Bronx, NY 10475. E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Our phone number is 718-3200844. Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson; cell: 917-227-4303.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and related repairs to our space, St. Joseph’s Church has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

Father Johnson will conduct worship service in-person at the church this Sunday, March 26, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

Upcoming Events:

• Palm Sunday – April 2 at 9:00 a.m.

• Good Friday – April 7 at noon.

• Easter Sunday (Hat Sunday) – April 9 at 9:00 a.m.

To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code:

509 898, followed by the # sign.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women are having the following Fundraising Events:

• Cake Sale at the church today, March 25, starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodies!

• in celebration of St. Joseph’s Day. Tickets are now available. Donation of $5 for a book of six tickets. Please contact Valrie Payne at 347-2005850. First prize: $300; Second prize: $150; and Third prize: $75. Drawing will take place at the church on May 27 at noon and winners need not be present.

• Winery bus trip for Saturday, June 24. Save the date, information to follow.

Grace and Peace!

––M. Chambers

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