Chants and prayers in Italian. The community united around faith. This will be the religious celebration taking place on April 30 in Peekskill in honor of St. Joseph the Worker. The ceremony will begin Thursday at 7 p.m. and will be held at Church of the Assumption, located at 131 Union Ave.

The Eucharist will be held in honor of St. Joseph the Worker, a central figure in the Catholic calendar associated with labor. The gathering will commemorate May 1, International Workers’ Day, a feast established by Pope Pius XII. Since then, parishes across the country, particularly those with a strong immigrant presence, have replicated celebrations around this date.

During the program, the liturgy will be in Italian. The language seeks to connect with the Italian community residing in Peekskill, which has sustained religious and cultural practices at the parish for decades. The St. Joseph Mass has been held for years at Church of the Assumption and has drawn the attention of local families.

At the conclusion of Thursday’s celebration in the church, a procession will lead to Fr. Wilson Hall. There, the second part of the gathering will take place: Italian-style refreshments and live music. The performance will be led by Mario Tacca and Friends. Organizers have shared the invitation through parish bulletins and digital platforms. “You don’t want to miss this special celebration,” the notice states.

The ceremony is a public event open to the community. It does not require prior registration and is free of charge. For more information about the details of the ceremony, readers may review the community bulletin, visit the church’s website or call 914-737-8872.