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Dear Parishioners,

It is my sad duty to share the news of the death on May 18 th of Msgr. John B. Sullivan, administrator of St. Joseph Church from 2007-2008. His Funeral Mass was offered on May 21 st at the chapel of the St. John Vianney Clergy Residence in Riverdale, NY.

From his obituary: “The Reverend Monsignor John B. Sullivan returned home to our Heavenly Father on May 18, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on January 10, 1935, in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY, and graduated from Regis High School, Manhattan, NY, in 1953. He was ordained in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on May 27, 1961, after studying for the priesthood at Cathedral College, Manhattan, NY, and St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, Yonkers, NY. He celebrated his first Mass in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY, where he was born and raised. In 2010, he retired to the Saint John Vianney Clergy Residence in

Riverdale, Bronx, NY. Prior to his retirement, Father John was Administrator at St. Columba’s, Manhattan, NY (2008-2010). He also faithfully served as Administrator at St. Joseph’s, Manhattan, NY (2007-2008); Pastor at St. Mary’s, Bronx, NY

(1987-2007); Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes, Manhattan, NY (1981-1987); Administrator at Ascension, Manhattan, NY (1977-1981); Parochial Vicar at St. John the Evangelist, Beacon, NY (1970-1977); Parochial Vicar at Visitation, Bronx, NY (1961-1970).

Monday May 25 th is Memorial Day, a Federal Holiday. There will only be one Mass at 7 AM on Memorial Day. There will be no Mass at 12:15 PM. The church will close after the 7 AM Mass, and the rectory office will be closed. God grant eternal rest to all our deceased military service men and women.

Cardinal’s Appeal 2026 update: As of April 19 th , 79 donors have donated or pledged a total of $131,280. Our parish will receive a 60% rebate from the Archdiocese of New York of all the money donated above our goal of $105,000. If you did not get a Cardinal’s Appeal mailing, please take home the informational flyer and donation envelope available on the tables at the back of the church.

Banns of Marriage 3: Mark P. Baker and Giuditta Marra

God bless you!

Fr. Gerald E. Murray, Pastor