About St. Michael. St. Joseph the Worker Parish. · Lyons, New York
St. Michael Church in Lyons, New York, is one of three worship sites of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, a clustered Catholic parish serving the communities of Clyde, Lyons, and Savannah in eastern Wayne County as part of the Diocese of Rochester. Located at 3 Holley Street, the parish community celebrates a Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM and a Friday morning Mass at 8:30 AM, with the wider cluster rotating weekday Masses among St. John the Evangelist in Clyde and St. Patrick in Savannah. The parish is led by Parochial Administrator Rev. Felicjan Sierotowicz, with Parochial Vicar Rev. Jeff Chichester and Deacon Gregory Kiley, and is part of the Catholic Parishes of Eastern Wayne County (CPEWC).
- Established
- 1848
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. Felicjan Sierotowicz (Parochial Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
Why belong here
St. Michael of St. Joseph the Worker Parish offers a welcoming, close-knit Catholic community rooted in over 175 years of faith in Lyons (since 1848). Parishioners enjoy a Saturday Vigil Mass and Friday weekday Mass, First Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Saturday confessions in the chapel, and shared liturgies with the sister churches in Clyde and Savannah. The parish supports faith formation for all ages, liturgical and music ministries, an Altar & Rosary Society, Hispanic Ministry, Jail Ministry, the Martha Ministry, parish service to homebound parishioners, and outreach through the Lyons Inter-Church Council—making it a vibrant spiritual home for those seeking to deepen their faith and serve their neighbors.
Mass times at St. Michael. St. Joseph the Worker Parish.
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM (St. Michael's, Lyons, in the chapel)
- Wednesday 5:20 PM – 5:50 PM (St. John the Evangelist, Clyde, in the church library)
Adoration times
- First Friday: Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Michael's, Lyons, followed by Benediction
About St. Joseph the Worker Parish
St. Joseph the Worker Parish (SJTW) is a clustered Catholic parish in the Diocese of Rochester serving the communities of Clyde, Lyons, and Savannah in eastern Wayne County, New York. Formed in 2012, the parish unites three historic churches — St. John the Evangelist in Clyde, St. Michael in Lyons, and St. Patrick in Savannah — under a single pastoral team. It is part of the Catholic Parishes of Eastern Wayne County (CPEWC), a wider collaboration that also includes St. Michael's in Newark and the Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity (Wolcott, Red Creek, and Fair Haven). The parish is rooted in Catholic tradition and is committed to fostering faith through sacramental preparation, inclusive community-building, and outreach programs.
- Parish patron: St. Joseph the Worker
- Formed in 2012 from three historic churches
- Member of CPEWC (Catholic Parishes of Eastern Wayne County)
- Diocese of Rochester
History of St. Michael Church, Lyons
St. Michael's Catholic community in Lyons was founded in 1848. For its first few years, Masses were celebrated in parishioners' homes. The congregation was formally recognized in 1851 and met in a small church on Butternut Street, which has since been demolished. In 1852 the parish purchased a church building and acquired its first resident pastor. From 1859 to 1876, St. Michael temporarily served as a mission of St. John the Evangelist in Clyde. Ground was broken for the present St. Michael Church in 1890, and the building was completed in 1891. Today, St. Michael's remains a vibrant worship site within St. Joseph the Worker Parish, preserving its heritage as it moves forward with a spirit of openness and inclusion.
- Founded 1848 as a mission
- Congregation recognized 1851; first church on Butternut Street
- First resident pastor in 1852
- Mission of St. John the Evangelist, Clyde, 1859–1876
- Current church built 1890–91
Mass & Worship Schedule
At St. Michael's Church in Lyons, the regular Mass schedule is Saturday Vigil at 4:00 PM and Friday morning at 8:30 AM. The other Masses of the cluster are celebrated at the sister churches: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday morning Masses at St. John the Evangelist in Clyde; Wednesday evening at St. John the Evangelist; and Sunday afternoon at St. Patrick's in Savannah. In winter, if Lyons schools are closed or delayed, the Friday 8:30 AM Mass at St. Michael's is cancelled.
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM (St. Michael's, Lyons)
- Friday: 8:30 AM (St. Michael's, Lyons)
- Sunday: 10:30 AM (St. John the Evangelist, Clyde)
- Sunday: 4:00 PM (St. Patrick's, Savannah)
- Weekday Masses also at St. John the Evangelist, Clyde
Parish Staff & Clergy
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is served by a pastoral team of priests and deacons, with regional support staff. The Parochial Administrator is Rev. Felicjan Sierotowicz, assisted by Parochial Vicar Rev. Jeff Chichester and Parochial Vicar Rev. Sylvester Bioh. Deacon Gregory Kiley serves as Senior Deacon. Kathy Schrader is Parish Secretary; Lawrence Dapolito is Music Minister for St. Michael; Mary Capone (or Annette Syracusa, depending on bulletin) serves as Regional Financial Director; and Kip DeLisio is Maintenance Supervisor. The parish secretary can be reached at [email protected].
- Rev. Felicjan Sierotowicz – Parochial Administrator
- Rev. Jeff Chichester – Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Sylvester Bioh – Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Gregory Kiley – Senior Deacon
- Kathy Schrader – Parish Secretary
- Lawrence Dapolito – Music Minister (St. Michael)
- Kip DeLisio – Maintenance Supervisor
Faith Formation & Sacraments
The parish offers ongoing faith formation for all ages alongside sacramental preparation for the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. Programs cover Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral Preparation. The parish also publishes educational material on the Seven Sacraments under its 'Just Curious' outreach. Sacramental preparation is offered through the parish's faith formation office for parishioners of all ages.
- Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation preparation
- Marriage preparation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral preparation
- Seven Sacraments teaching
Parish Ministries & Outreach
St. Joseph the Worker Parish offers a wide range of ministries classified into five areas of parish life: Liturgy and Sacramental Life, Membership and Community Life, On-Going Faith Formation, Social Ministry and Outreach, and Stewardship (including Parish Councils). Parishioners are encouraged to share their time and talents through liturgical ministries, music ministry, the Altar & Rosary Society, Hispanic Ministry, Jail Ministry, the Martha Ministry, and parish service to homebound parishioners. The parish also participates in the Lyons Inter-Church Council and supports seasonal parish activities and special collections.
- Liturgical Ministries (Altar Servers & Lay Ministries)
- Music Ministry
- Altar & Rosary Society
- Hispanic Ministry
- Jail Ministry
- Martha Ministry
- Lyons Inter-Church Council
- Parish Service to Our Community
- Seasonal Parish Activities
- Volunteering
Catholic Parishes of Eastern Wayne County (CPEWC)
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is one of three parish groups within the Catholic Parishes of Eastern Wayne County (CPEWC). The CPEWC collaboration brings together St. Michael's in Newark, St. Joseph the Worker Parish (Clyde, Lyons, Savannah), and the Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity (Wolcott, Red Creek, Fair Haven) to strengthen faith, serve neighbors, and grow in the love of Christ. Common initiatives include faith formation, sacramental preparation, and shared outreach and charity.
- St. Michael's, Newark
- St. Joseph the Worker Parish (Clyde, Lyons, Savannah)
- Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity (Wolcott, Red Creek, Fair Haven)
Visiting & Contact Information
St. Michael Church is located at 3 Holley Street, Lyons, NY 14489. Office hours at St. Michael's are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The parish's central office (covering St. Joseph the Worker and the CPEWC cluster) is located at 43 W. DeZeng Street, Clyde, NY 14433, and can be reached by phone at (315) 902-4130. The parish secretary's email is [email protected]. Weekly bulletins and announcements are published online, and the parish maintains a Facebook page for news and events.
- Address: 3 Holley Street, Lyons, NY 14489
- Parish Office: 43 W. DeZeng St., Clyde, NY 14433
- Phone: (315) 902-4130
- Office Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Facebook: St Joseph the Worker Parish Wayne County New York