About St. John the Evangelist. St. Joseph the Worker Parish. · Clyde, New York
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of Rochester that serves the Wayne County communities of Clyde, Lyons, and Savannah in upstate New York. The parish's principal worship site is St. John the Evangelist Church in Clyde (114 Sodus Street), with additional worship sites at St. Michael's in Lyons and St. Patrick's in Savannah. Today the parish is led by a parochial administrator and two parochial vicars along with a senior deacon, drawing together the historic Catholic communities of eastern Wayne County under one pastoral team.
- Established
- 1855
- Patron
- St. John the Evangelist (primary worship site) / St. Joseph the Worker (parish)
- Rector
- Rev. Felicjan Sierotowicz (Parochial Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
Why belong here
St. Joseph the Worker Parish welcomes anyone seeking a spiritual home in the Clyde, Lyons, and Savannah area, with a full weekly schedule of Masses offered across three historic worship sites. Parishioners can grow in faith through Faith Formation classes for grades 1-7, sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation, adult Bible study, and the RCIA process for those exploring Catholicism. Outreach and fellowship are woven into parish life through the Prayer Chain Ministry, the Martha Ministry that serves funeral luncheons, parish dinners, Jail Ministry, and a Hispanic Ministry, giving newcomers many ways to plug in and serve.
Mass times at St. John the Evangelist. St. Joseph the Worker Parish.
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:20 PM - 5:50 PM (St. John the Evangelist, in the church library)
Adoration times
- First Friday Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Michael's, Lyons
About St. Joseph the Worker Parish
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is a Roman Catholic community of the Diocese of Rochester serving Wayne County, New York. It brings together three historic worship sites — St. John the Evangelist in Clyde, St. Michael's in Lyons, and St. Patrick's in Savannah — under a single pastoral team with offices at 43 W. DeZeng Street in Clyde. The parish welcomes anyone seeking a spiritual home in the area and is supported by a deacon, parish secretary, music ministers, and a maintenance supervisor.
- Parish office: 43 W. DeZeng St., Clyde, NY 14433
- Phone: (315) 902-4130
- Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Diocese: Diocese of Rochester
History of St. John the Evangelist, Clyde
The Catholic congregation in Clyde was organized in 1855, with a frame church built to the west of the present building in 1851. The current St. John the Evangelist Church was erected in 1869 and has served local Catholic families ever since. In the 1990s the church underwent a comprehensive renovation to preserve its historic architecture, and it remains a beloved gathering place for worship, fellowship, and outreach in Clyde.
- Congregation organized: 1855
- First frame church: 1851
- Current church erected: 1869
- Major renovation: 1990s
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by a parochial administrator and two parochial vicars, supported by a senior deacon, parish secretary, music ministers, and maintenance staff. The clergy also share pastoral ministry with the related Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity, covering the broader eastern Wayne County region.
- Rev. Felicjan Sierotowicz — Parochial Administrator
- Rev. Jeff Chichester — Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Sylvester Bioh — Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Gregory Kiley — Senior Deacon (315-923-7440, [email protected])
- Kathy Schrader — Parish Secretary ([email protected])
- Mary Capone — Regional Financial Director
- June Sherman — Funeral Coordinator (315-524-2611)
- Nancy Bryan — Music Minister, St. John the Evangelist
- Lawrence Dapolito — Music Minister, St. Michael
- Terry VanFleet — Music Ministry
- Kip DeLisio — Maintenance Supervisor
Worship Sites
The cluster includes three historic worship sites, each with its own Mass schedule serving Catholics across Wayne County.
- St. John the Evangelist — 114 Sodus St., Clyde, NY 14433 (Sunday 10:30 AM; Tue 8:30 AM; Wed 6:00 PM; Thu 8:30 AM)
- St. Michael's — Corner Phelps & Holly Sts., Lyons, NY (Saturday 4:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM)
- St. Patrick's — Grand Ave., Savannah, NY (Sunday 4:00 PM)
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation is at the heart of the parish's mission, helping individuals of all ages grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. Children in grades 1-7 attend foundational catechesis classes during the school year, and sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is integrated into the program.
- Faith Formation classes for Grades 1-7
- First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation
- Confirmation Preparation
- Youth Ministry for middle and high school students
- Adult Bible studies and small faith-sharing groups
- RCIA for those exploring the Catholic faith
Parish Ministries & Outreach
St. Joseph the Worker Parish offers a variety of ministries for prayer, service, and community life, drawing together parishioners across Clyde, Lyons, and Savannah. Volunteers serve at the parish, in funeral halls, and beyond through outreach to those on the margins.
- Prayer Chain Ministry — confidential prayer for personal intentions
- Martha Ministry — serves luncheons in parish halls after funeral Mass
- Parish Life & Events — community-building dinners and social events
- Altar Servers
- Hispanic Ministry
- Jail Ministry
Sacraments
The parish prepares the faithful for all seven sacraments at every stage of life. Families and individuals can contact the parish office at (315) 902-4130 for guidance on sacramental preparation, marriage, baptism, and Anointing of the Sick.
- Baptism
- First Reconciliation
- First Communion (Eucharist)
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
Catholic Parishes of Eastern Wayne County
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is part of the Catholic Parishes of Eastern Wayne County, a regional collaboration that also includes St. Michael Parish in Newark and the Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity (Wolcott, Red Creek, Fair Haven). The shared website cpewc.org publishes bulletins, faith formation information, and ministry contact details for all three parishes.
- St. Michael Parish (Newark)
- Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity (Wolcott, Red Creek, Fair Haven)
- Shared bulletins and faith formation resources at cpewc.org