St. Joseph's Church Millbrook

St. Joseph's Church Millbrook A Roman Catholic Church serving the people of Millbrook, Bangall, and Clinton Corners.

07/28/2026

We pray for Archbishop Hicks and his recovery

Please come and join us at the 12:00PM mass this Sunday, July 26th for the last Sunday mass of Fr. Matthew MacDonald as ...
07/21/2026

Please come and join us at the 12:00PM mass this Sunday, July 26th for the last Sunday mass of Fr. Matthew MacDonald as our administrator before he begins his new assignment as Pastor at St. Mary’s - St. Joseph - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Poughkeepsie on August 1st. There will be a reception held in his honor immediately following mass at the parish hall. We thank God for His priesthood, his time here leading and serving our parish, and assure him of our love and prayers as he begins his new assignment.

Saint Joseph’s Church congratulates Archbishop Ronald Hicks who received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV alongside 34 othe...
06/29/2026

Saint Joseph’s Church congratulates Archbishop Ronald Hicks who received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV alongside 34 other archbishops from around the world at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican at Mass the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

Today in Rome, on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Archbishop Hicks received the pallium from the Holy Father alongside other newly named metropolitan archbishops from around the world.

The pallium, a woolen band worn over the shoulders, is a symbol of a metropolitan archbishop's communion with the Successor of St. Peter and of his pastoral responsibility to shepherd the faithful entrusted to his care. Last evening, the pallium was placed at the tomb of St. Peter, linking this ancient tradition to the witness of the Apostle whose faith continues to strengthen the Church.

A moment of unity, apostolic continuity, and faithful service to Christ and His Church.

Please join us in praying for Archbishop Hicks as he continues his ministry to the people of the Archdiocese of New York.

Next week is Fourth of July Weekend. The Fiest Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations and First Friday Adoration will be moved...
06/22/2026

Next week is Fourth of July Weekend. The Fiest Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations and First Friday Adoration will be moved to Thursday July 9th after the 7:30am Mass and Friday July 10th from 12pm-5pm. The parish office will be closed on July 3rd. Enjoy the weekend!

06/13/2026

Dear Parish Family:

On Monday evening, I received a letter from His Excellency, Archbishop Hicks, the Archbishop of New York reassigning me as the new pastor of Saint Mary-Saint Joseph-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Poughkeepsie, New York, effective as of Saturday, August 1, 2026. This was not something I was expecting, yet on my ordination day I gave my complete yes to Jesus Christ — and so when the Lord moves, His priest follows in obedience, trust, and love.

I am just as surprised as you are about this move. You have been a family to me over the past eighteen months and I thought I would be with you longer, yet the Holy Spirit provides grace even in the unexpected turns of the journey of faith according to His will — for laity and priest alike. Thank you for your love, prayers, and generosity to me during my time here. I am so grateful to God for each and every one of you. Although I am going to Poughkeepsie, I will still be nearby so I hope to continue to build the friendships and relationships I have started to build here in Millbrook.

My new assignment does not begin until Saturday, August 1st. My last Sunday mass will be the weekend of July 25-26. Fr. Patrick McCarthy, currently the parochial vicar of Saint John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac, will be your new parochial administrator. He is a man full of love for Jesus, His Church, and for souls, and you will be in good hands under his leadership. Fr. Derrick Senanu, who was with us last summer, will be returning from Ghana to assist with summer coverage of Masses. There will be plenty of time to connect before I leave. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the parish office, email me, or speak to me after Mass.

I will be away on a personal pilgrimage to Rome from June 14-27. Be assured of my daily prayers for you all. Let us all ask the Holy Spirit for His gifts and graces upon us during this time of transition for our parish. It is not lost on me that Our Lord is sending me to a parish under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and our parish patron Saint Joseph — may they intercede for both communities as we each begin a new chapter.

Thank you all for your love and support. May God Bless you, Mary Keep you, and Saint Joseph pray for us always.

Respectfully Yours in Christ,

Fr. Matthew MacDonald
Parochial Administrator

06/05/2026

The company that puts out our collection envelopes has had another problem with their mailing system so you may be delayed in receiving them this month. If you haven't received them yet, please do not call the parish office for we are already on the issue. Just put your offering in a regular envelope with your name on it and we will log it into our system. Thank you for your understanding. God bless.

Here is another celebration of Fr. LaMorte’s 60th anniversary of priestly ordination this month
06/03/2026

Here is another celebration of Fr. LaMorte’s 60th anniversary of priestly ordination this month

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15 North Avenue
Millbrook, NY
12545

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