The Franciscans of Immaculate Conception Province
Mission Statement:
We are a community of faith committed to living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit. Centered in the Eucharist and inspired by St. Francis of Assisi we build up the reign of God through prayer, education, worship and Christian fellowship. As Stewards of God's love, we strive to share our gifts and talents for the service of God and all His People.
Mass for Ascension Thursday
May 21, 2020

COVID-19 Updates

All Parish social events and meetings through April 30, 2020 have been cancelled until further notice. Please check back on our website or reference the bulletin for any updates.

Sacramental and Prayer Schedules:
  • UPDATED: Per the Archdiocese of Hartford, all weekend and weekday Masses are cancelled indefinitely, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Priests will celebrate a daily Mass alone with no congregation, remembering in prayer all who are affected by the pandemic. The faithful of the Archdiocese of Hartford have been granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

  • St. Joseph Church will remain open for private prayer daily from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration Monday-Friday only.
  • There will NOT be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the week of May 4 – 8. The Church will still be open from 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Publicly scheduled confessions have been suspended until further notice, per Archbishop Blair.
    ​“Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness(that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sine, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, no.1452).”


Offertory Contributions:
  • Though you are unable to attend Mass during this period, it goes without saying that your continued financial support of the parish is crucial for its ongoing operation and obligations. Contributions can be made by sending your donation by mail to 31 Oak Street, Winsted, CT 06098 or online by using the following link: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1582. We thank those who support their Parish so faithfully week after week. May God bless you for your good stewardship! We pray for your good health and the strengthening of your faith.

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Televised Mass:
  • The Office of Radio and Television for the Archdiocese of Hartford provides a broadcast of the Mass seven days a week at 10:00 AM on WCCT-TV (WB20) and WCTX-TV (MyTV9). It can also be viewed Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 AM on WCCT-TV. The Mass can also be streamed online by using the following link: http://www.ortv.org/streaming/streaming.htm
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  • The Mass can also be viewed via EWTN (https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings) and CatholicTV (http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass).

Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Adult Trivia Night
Gather your family and friends!!! An evening full of trivial facts, fun, and laughs – all to benefit our Youth Group!
Date: POSTPONED
Time: Doors open at 5; Trivia starts at 6
Location: Franciscan Center
Cost: $20 p/p recommended donation to play *Donation includes pizza & salad, snacks, desserts, refreshments (BYOB)*
TEAMS OF 4-6 will compete. Don’t have a team? Don’t stress! We will pair you up with one!
For more information, contact the Parish Office 860-379-3369.

Free Parish Luncheon (Rescheduled)
New Date: Saturday June 14th
​Location: Franciscan Center
Time: 12 noon
Reservations are required please call the parish office at (860)379-3369 by Monday June 8th
St. Joseph Parish Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
31 Oak Street
Winsted, CT 06098

​(860) 379-3369