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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Jesus changes water into wine, the first of his
messianic signs. It reveals a wealth of meaning for those who are beginning to believe. Isaiah recalls God’s never ending love with images of the marriage covenant.
Paul tells us that we share God’s abundant love through the spiritual gifts, given to each one of us to
build up the body of Christ.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Thanksgiving
Requested by
A Child

Apostolate for Family Consecration
Invites you to bring your family and friends for an opportunity to pray with your parish family. We meet on Mondays at 7:30 PM in the church for a holy hour which includes: Listening to some of our leading theologians, Praying the Rosary using meditative music video images of the life of Christ and Fellowship (coffee
and cake). All are welcome.
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday (except holidays)
from 2-6:45 PM
And on each First Friday from
7:30- 8:30PM
Please come and spend some quiet time with the Blessed Sacrament

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS
This Week End Mass Next Week
Fr Tapel 5:00 pm Fr Maffeo
Fr Tapel 7:00 am Fr Maffeo
Fr Maffeo 9:00 am Fr Boyle
Fr Boyle 10:30 am Fr Tapel
Fr Maffeo 12:00 pm Fr Boyle
Fr Boyle 5:00 pm Fr Tapel
IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO BRIN G UP THE GIFTS AT THE MASSES ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS.

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, January 14, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Cornelius J Dunleavy requested by Loving Wife Anne
7:00 John Reynolds (living) Patty & Jerry Peters
9:00 Leona Demetillo requested by
Linda, Joe & Irene Savage & Family
9:00 Irene Costello requested by Susan Adamski
10:30 Gloria A Isaksen requested by The Matos Family
10:30 Helen Hurlman requested by Raymond Esguerra & Family
12:00 Michael Marchesano requested by Pat & Gerald Peters
12:00 Gerard McCormack requested by The Antonucci Family
5:00 Kenneth Hamilton Sr requested by Norma & Arthur Owen
5:00 Jack Sweeney requested by Cele Larkin
Monday, January 15
7:00 Nancy Fiore requested by Sheila & Howard Finkel
7:00 William A Small requested by
Rosemarie & Brian McCormack & Family
9:00 Joseph Bottie requested by The Marshall Family
9:00 Richard Borchers requested by Victoria & Ashley Donaudy
Tuesday, January 16
7:00 Eileen Burke requested by Joe, Barbara, Lisa & Megan
8:45 Richard Canning requested by Norm & Cathy West
Wednesday, January 17, St Anthony
7:00 Ida Thorne requested by Rob Terano
9:00 Ralph Kubicsko requested by Loving Family
9:00 Rose Buglisi requested by Loving Sister & Nephew
Thursday, January 18
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Eleanor Frese requested by The Sleszynski Family
Friday, January 19
7:00 For the Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Ann Flynn requested by Gerard Esposito
Saturday, January 20
8:00 Justineano Butui requested by The Juzwiak & Kelly Families
8:00 Thomas Alliegro requested by Loving Family
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Anna Kennel requested by Loving Niece
5:00 Rocco Armandi requested by Barry & Mindy Armandi
Sunday, January 21, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 For An End To Abortion requested by
St Joseph’s Respect Life Committee
7:00 Carmen Rodriguez requested by Mr & Mrs Scandiffio
9:00 Joseph Onufrak requested by Loving Wife & Family
9:00 Vincent Crocco requested by Ted & Patricia Kornobis
10:30 Richard Clarke requested by Arthur & Norma Owen
10:30 William Zabarauskas requested by Erick C Zirpoli
12:00 Florence Hopper requested by Ferrara Family
12:00 Frank Behling requested by James DeMaio
5:00 Yumiko Gruja requested by Loving Husband
5:00 John Hannon requested by The Dinger Family

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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This Sunday finds us back into a new season of Ordinary Time, and now after celebrating the
wonderful Christmas Season we are beginning to make our way toward Lent and Easter. Remember we call this Ordinary Time because it is not dedicated to
celebrate or focus on one specific event of or mystery of our faith. The color for Ordinary Time is Green-Signifying Hope, and as followers of Christ we should always be people of hope. In a sense that is what today’s Gospel is all about. On the surface we see Jesus, our dear Blessed Mother and others invited to this wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. We are told that Jesus and the Apostles show up (maybe the Apostles were invited and maybe they weren’t) and after some time the couple runs out of wine-which would have been a great
tragedy for them. Now, Jesus’ mother comes to Him, out of her great concern for the couple, and convinces Him to help the couple. After disagreeing with the Blessed Mother, Jesus allows her concern to become His and now out of His concern, Jesus changes the water into the best wine ever!
There is more here at work than just what we see on the surface. Notice, what the reading says, “Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in
Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.” Jesus performs this miracle to show His disciples His true power and ability, for only God can change the elements of nature-water into wine! Jesus was showing them a glimpse of who He truly was/is and how they were called by Jesus to share in His Heavenly Mission on Earth. God is showing us that He has become one of us to take away our sins, restore us to eternal life, and help us to make a better life here on earth, as we strive to build and live in the Kingdom of God. Just as Jesus was there for that couple and for His disciples to encourage them, so is He here for us everyday. Just as Jesus changed water into wine to help that couple, so does the Holy Spirit change bread and wine into Christ’s Body and Blood to feed us and strengthen us so we can build the Kingdom and so all can live in peace and love, forgiveness, in a community of service for the good of all.
This first miracle of Jesus preformed at Cana
happens at a wedding and as such it’s where we get the name for one of the most important ministries in our parish- Pre-Cana. Pre-Cana is our marriage preparation program that helps an engaged couple
prepare for their marriage (not their wedding day, but all the days that will follow). At Pre-Cana we discuss 6 major topics that are important to a successful
marriage. The talks are given by the married couples who are part of our team (who have various years of
marriage experience) and by Fr. Rene` and myself. We meet three times a year (January, May and
October) for three Friday Nights (7:30-9:30) and the Saturday 5 PM Mass following the last of the 3
Fridays. The engaged couples who attend the sessions find them to be very informative and enjoy the 3 nights (not what they always expected), and the married couples, Fr Rene`, and myself find it a great ministry to be a part of. We should all be very grateful to these wonderful people for all they do to help prepare the engaged couples for this very important step. If you are interested in helping young couples prepare for their marriage, then think about joining this wonderful ministry. For more information please call the rectory. Today at all of the Masses we will have people from our Right to Life Committee speaking about the March to
Washington taking place next Monday, January 22 and we’ll have sign ups for the trip in the lobby. Next Monday Morning at 4:30 AM we will celebrate Mass for those making the trip and for those who wish to support them and pray for the End of Abortion. If you can not make the trip or get up that early in the morning, then please try to come to the 7 AM or 9 AM that day or spend some time to pray for the End of Abortion and the taking of all innocent human life.
The last week of this month is Catholic Schools Week and we are blessed in our parish with our beautiful St. Joseph’s School that offers so much to our children and our parish community. We have many wonderful activities planned for the week including tours of the school on the 28th and other times. For more information please call Mrs. Arpino our Principal at the school at (631) 588-4760. If you have children or grandchildren from Nursery to 8th Grade than do we have a school for you. Only at a Catholic School can your children learn all about this world and the world that is to come. Only in a Catholic School can your children learn all about their faith and the love of God, and how they fit in God’s plan of salvation. Yes, it does cost some to send your child, but what they will gain from it is worth more than you will ever spend.
God bless you always
Fr. Mike

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Michelle Altonji Lucy Amato
William Arabio Florio Barello Marie Behling Rosemary Bello Christine Biancrosia Mr Michael Boyle Sr Les Brown Cynthia Caesar Ashley Cirigliano Dylan Jack Cuevas Joan DeCicco Ryan Delaney Joseph DeMaio Michael DePinto Angelina DeSimone Msgr Donald Desmond Brian Devereux Barbara DiGirolomo Anthony Diubaldo Marie Diubaldo Mary Dougherty Richard Fahey Kathleen Farrell Robert Filce Flavio Gabrielli Virginia Giommetti John Gracey Pat Gracey Catherine Hickey Gregory Hionas Eugene Hornef Tom Horvath Jack Kelleher Cecelia Keller Georgiana Lopez Marie Mangan \ Donna R Martinez Sam Monteleone Joanora O'Donnell Christopher Owen Sylvia Persico Grace C Peshkur Baby Rebecca Petrellese John Reynolds Janet Rodgers Louise Schaaf Sharon Schneider Barbara Seibel-Schoenfeld Antoinette Shea Anntonina Sturiano
Stacie Tizzard Lloyd Turnier
Joseph Vereline Jr Gerard Weber
PLEASE NOTE: To keep our prayer list current, we will keep names on the sick list for two months. We ask families to return the bulletin cut-out to include names of those who are ill for another two months.

REMEMBERING THE SICK
Please include the following in the bulletin sick list:
______________________________
Name of person who is ill:
_____________________________ ____________________
Person making this request: Relationship to ill person
Your Phone #: _____________________
(Please place in collection basket or return to Church Office)
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Please continue to remember them in your prayers.
CPL Deborah Alfieri PFC Matthew Altonji
Tech SGT Louis Barletta 2LT Stephen Bartoszak
PFC Justin Browne SGT Michael Bruno
CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran
SGT Ryan Delaney TSGT Timothy Dermody
LTCOL Kurt Diehl SGT Stephen Gene DiGirolamo
LT John Kenneth DiNero SSGT Tony Elliott
LT Kelly Fletcher PFC Adam Franciosa
CPT Evan Gotkin PVT2 Edward Johnston
SGT John W Keohane SSGT Steven Knight
CPL Andrew Kochman PVT Thomas B McGinn
SGT Patrick McNally PFC William Meyer
SGT Glenn Miller 2LT Heather Miras
SGT Daniel Montville SSGT Brian Moran
CPT Gregory Mueller LCPL Thomas Napolitano
LCPL Michael Napolitano Pvt Todd Nelson
LCPL James Neubauer LCPL Anthony Notaroberta
PVT James Notaroberta SGT Brian O'Leary
SGT Brian Pacella N/Seal Paul Padro
ENS3 Lucy Padro CPT Michael Parisi
2LT Anthony Parisi MAJ Paul E Pinaud
CTR2 Matthew Pistritto SGT Edwin Rivera, II
PFC William R Rodgers LCPL Anthony M Sbrocco
SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W.Mason Shehan
SPC James Stanek SSGT Nick Vicale
SGT John Thomas Vogt SGT Randolph Weaver 2LT John Wolven
If you would like to include a soldier from your family who is serving, place their name and rank and branch of service on the cut -out and put it in the collection basket.

REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS
Please include the following soldier in your prayers :
______________________________
Name, Rank and Branch of Service
_____________________________ ____________________
Person making this request: Relationship to Soldier
Your Phone #: _____________________
(Please place in collection basket or return to Church Office)
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

REMEMBER OUR DEAD
Agostino LaSita, Lorraine Scheck, Rose Cerami, Aniello Viserto, James Alwaise,
for our deceased soldiers and all of our deceased relatives and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

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St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
All plans are being made for our
celebration of Catholic School's Week. We will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, January 28 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM. Please plan to visit our school that day invite your family and friends also! Look for more information on our school website and a schedule of events.
Tickets are on sale for our annual Fashion Show. You may purchase the tickets by calling the school office at
588-4760. We have already assembled many beautiful
baskets for the evening. Reserve your tables now.
Tables will be made first come first serve.
Thank you to all who participated in the Wingo party at our school. Students had a great time and parents had a chance to meet with other school families.
Our second graders are preparing for the sacrament of
Reconciliation. They will receive the sacrament on Tuesday, January 16 for the first time.
Parents of students in grades Nursery thru grade 2 are
welcome to attend our Parent Information Night scheduled for Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00PM. We will have representatives from New York Therapy to discuss developmental stages in children. This
presentation will be a sharing time for parents to learn what to expect regarding language, motor and literacy development skills in their child. Participants will
increase their knowledge and have an understanding of what is "typical" in development along with "red flags."
Registration for our school for the upcoming school year 2007 - 2008 will begin on Monday, February 12th. Please attend our Open House on January 28 for more information.

Michael Dominick King

St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples and they began to believe in Him. Everyday, God also gives us signs of His love and so we also can respond in faith and trust. As you place your gift in the Society of St Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust.

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
Monday & Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
10 am to 3:30 pm
The office is closed on Fridays.
Important Reminder for Level 2 and Sacrament Readiness 2 – Reconciliation will be held on Tuesday at 7 pm on January 16 and on Saturday January 20th at 10:30 a.m. Please follow the schedule that you were given.
Level 1 Activity on January 22nd in the Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. You may take your choice of time.
Banns of Marriage
(SecondTime)
Domenica Valenti of St Joseph’s and
Jason Pring of Lake Ronkonkoma
Nicole Marie Compesi and
Peter David Mulea both of St Joseph’s
The Parish Office
will be open on
Monday, January 15th from 9 AM - 3 PM
There will be no
evening hours.

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Sunday, January 14, 2006
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
Have you heard of the March for Life? Here’s a great description of just what it is: “A prayerful pilgrimage of solidarity and public witness for all those victimized by the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion; and for the conversion of those who misguidedly perpetuate it.”
As part of building a culture of life it is our calling as pro-lifers, to reframe the culture’s vision of what it means to call oneself ‘pro-life’. A concrete example of this would be the general public’s misconception of the March for Life as a loud, potentially violent “protest”, reminiscent of the war protests of the 70s . It most certainly is nothing at all like that- we know that by our behavior and language we can literally change peoples’ minds and open their hearts to live the Gospel of Life more fully. This March is first of all a pilgrimage, a word which brings to mind a devoted visit to a holy place; it is also a public, communal witness of solidarity, of standing/marching together; and it is most of all a prayerful, public intercession on behalf of all those victimized by the 1973 decision, especially the unborn and their parents/families.
You will hear more about this March for Life, which will take place on Monday, January 22nd.
When the new Congress convenes in January it is more than likely that a number of anti-life initiatives will be pushed forward. One of the first items on that agenda will be an attempt to overturn the current ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. We must remember that embryonic stem cell research always involves the destruction of a new individual human being at the earliest stage of development. This research depends on human cloning, organ harvesting and the devaluation of innocent human life, which is inevitably treated as a mere commodity for use. It is highly speculative, and has resulted in no actual treatments to date.
Supporters of destructive embryo research attempted to overturn this ban of federal funding by promoting the “Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act” (H.R. 810). On May 24, 2005, the House passed H.R. 810; on July 18, 2006, the Senate passed the same bill. However, on July 19th, one day later, President Bush vetoed that bill. The House attempted to override the president’s veto, but the attempt fell short. Stay alert – this bill will be introduced to the new Congress, but with a new bill number.
You may want to send a letter or email to your Congressperson asking him/her not to support embryonic stem cell research and cloning, but instead to support ethically acceptable research into the use of adult stem cells. Office of Respect Life, Diocese Rockville Centre
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, January 7, 2006 Offerings $18,215
Same collection last year 17,998
Number of envelopes 647
Poor Box last weekend $603
Fuel Oil Collection YTD $7311
Same time last year 2006 8049
Christmas (to date) $54,287
Same Collection last year 50,713
Snow Removal $441
Same time last year 2006 360
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike
Wise men still seek Him
Outreach sjpo@verizon.net
For the month of December we serviced 328 clients. Financial assistance amounted to $11,014. There were 19 new clients added and total services and referrals provided were 676. This included food, living needs, Health Care information, advocacy and housing. Your continued support of the Outreach Program makes all of this possible.

Mark Your Calendars
Jan 16 Level 2 Reconciliation 7-8:30 PM
Jan 19 Pre Cana 7:30-9:30 PM Carew Hall
Jan 20 Level 2 Reconciliation 10:30-12 Noon
Jan 22 Level 1 Activity 4:00 & 6:30 PM
Jan 26 Pre Cana 7:30-9:30 PM Carew Hall
Jan 28 Catholic Schools Week Begins

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ALL ARE WELCOME
St. Joseph School
OPEN HOUSE!!!
SAINT JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
Opens
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
On Sunday, January, 28th at the
9AM Celebration of Mass
Tours of our school will be conducted from 10AM to 1PM
Come & Explore the opportunities a
Catholic Education has to offer.

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The March for Life
Washington, D.C.
Monday, January 22, 2007
A bus will leave from St Joseph’s Church for the one-day trip. Sign up for the bus will take place on Saturday, January 13th and Sunday, January 14th.
This is the 34th March for Life. Members of St Joseph Parish, St Regis Council Knights of
Columbus and Columbiettes, and Court of St Joseph Catholic Daughters have attended the March for Life each of the past 33 years. Please plan to use this event to make your
commitment to the sanctity of all human life. Be part of history in the making as you walk along Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, up Capitol Hill to end in front of the Supreme Court Building. You will be marching with over 100,000 pro-life people including clergy and religious, men, women, college groups, teens, and families from all 50 states. This will be the experience of a lifetime.
Long Islanders will gather in front of the Capitol before the March for Life begins at the
corner of 7th Street and Madison Drive across from the National Gallery of Art.
A Mass will be celebrated here at St Joseph’s at 4:30AM Monday, January 22nd for those
making the trip and for those wishing to offer the Mass for the success of the March.
For information call St Joseph Parish Respect Life Committee at 588-0168 or 724-8586.
“Children are the major richness and the most precious good of a family.”
~ Pope Benedict XVI

REMEMBERING
Friends and LOVED ONES

Help Us Grow the
Tree Of Life
At
St Joseph’s
Throughout the ages, trees have symbolized life. The Tree of Life at St Joseph’s represents our parish’s commitment to life by providing for the spiritual, educational and social needs of our parish. The beautiful sculptures, leaves and stones render a tale of support, friendship, remembrance and dedication.
Occupying a prominent position in our Baptistry, and All Saints Shrine, the Tree of Life commemorates our support of St Joseph’s Parish. Leaves and stones may be engraved to honor benefactors, highlight or memorialize people or events with special significance in life, or express the sentiments of donors.
The Leaves
Each inscribed leaf on The Tree of Life represents a gift of $1,000 or more. Inscriptions may recognize a valued friend and supporter of St Joseph’s Church, celebrate a significant event in your family, or memorialize a loved one.
The Stones
Each inscribed stone permanently recognizes a contribution of $5,000 or more given by an individual benefactor, foundation or corporation.

Bricks For The Future
Bricks For the Future welcome our parishioners and friends alike as they enter St Joseph’s Church each day. Some stop to read the inscriptions, others to say a prayer in memory. As we hear The Word proclaimed inside the Church building, outside on the step we are witnesses to that faith.
The growth of the Bricks for the Future program at St Joseph’s Church through your gift, allows you to have a significant and meaningful part in developing and sharing our Community of faith and love in Jesus. Your contribution helps St Joseph sustain our parish plant and buildings to keep them from deteriorating now and in the future as major projects arise.
Your tax deductible gift gives you the opportunity to share with others those special persons and meaningful events that touch, shape and illuminate your life.
Each brick in the walk represents a gift of $1,800. Brick inscription allows up to 4 rows of characters, symbols and spaces as shown above (approx 28). If you wish to have a special symbol (shamrock, cross, heart) on the tab of the brick, please contact the rectory.

Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________
Town__________________State______Zip_________
Phone _______________________________________

	Single	Annual	Semi Annual	Quarterly	Monthly
Tree of Life Leaf	$1000	$334	$167	$84	$28

Tree of Life Stone	$5000	$1667	$834	$417	$139
Brick For the Future	$1800	$600	$300	$150	$50

Upon receipt of your down payment we will send you a form for the exact wording of the inscription. For your convenience we will mail you a statement according to your payment schedule.

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The Calendar Club
Everyday for the next year we will draw one number. The owner of that number will win the prize for that day. Then the number is put back into the mix for the next day’s drawing, giving you yet another opportunity to WIN!!!!
A donation of only $25 buys you 1 number and 362 chances to win.
A donation of $100 will buy you 1,810 chances to win!!!!!!
Your donation must accompany this form. The calendars will be mailed to you when all returns are received. In order to kick off the drawing in January of 2007, we ask you to return your
request as soon as possible but no later than 12/31/06. Thank you and Good Luck
MAIL ALL DONATIONS TO: St Joseph Church
45 CHURCH STREET
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779-3300
NOTE: If more than 1000 calendars are sold, prizes will be increased proportionately.
MEMBERS NAME: ____________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________
NUMBER OF CALENDARS: X $25 = $ ______
5 FOR $100 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ __________

Don’t miss out on all the fun !!!
The winning is about to begin!!

For Your Chance to Win Each Day for the Next Year

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SUPPORT
OUR
TROOPS
If you would like to support our troops, here’s how…
Help Venturing Crew 272 support the brave
men and women of the United States armed services in Iraq by assisting us in creating care packages for
our soldiers.
Any donation of non-perishable food, clothes
or personal hygiene items would be greatly
appreciated.
Donations can be left at the Rectory c/o Jeff Tierno.
With your help, we can make these brave soldiers very happy. Thank you.

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Catholic Daughters
Of The Americas
Court St. Joseph No. 975
Ronkonkoma, New York
Monthly meetings on Tuesdays at 7 P.M. at
St. Joseph’s Parish except in January and July.
WHY BELONG?
To a National Catholic Women’s Association
As women of faith and vision, we say,
WHY NOT BELONG?
We must broaden the scope of our responsibility!
We must have a share in the concerns of the whole world!
THERE IS UNITY IN STRENGTH AND
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
We invite all Catholic Women,
age 18 and over, to join us.
For information call:
Catherine West, Court Regent, at 585-1719 or
Margaret Flood, Vice Regent, at 585-5352

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For the Young at Heart

YOUTH IN MINISTRY
Every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Joseph’s Parish offers a modern, upbeat, worship experience designed
especially for youth and their families.
Everyone in grades 7-12 is invited to participate.
We’re looking for: Lectors Ushers Musicians/Singers Altar Servers
Eucharistic Ministers (Eucharistic ministers must be over 18)
For more information about joining Youth in Ministry, contact YIM@StJoRonk.org

Christ was one child Who knew more than His parents --
yet He obeyed them.
Venturing Events
In Carew Hall after 5:00 PM Mass
Open to all young men & women from 9th grade to age 20. Join Crew 272 as they venture into 2007 !!
January 14th
Pius XII Discussion Group - Table Tennis
January 19, 20 & 21st
Trailblazer Camporee and Mass
January 21st
Business meeting & Election of Officers
January 29th
Pius XII Discussion up - Movie Night
February 9, 10 & 11th
Pius XII Retreat in Uniondale
March 16, 17 & 18th
Venturing Leadership Skills Course at Clear Lake
Reservation in Putnam Valley , NY
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

Sport for all Seasons
ST JOSEPH CYO CYO

Travel Soccer:
Gene (467-0541
Intramural Soccer:
Beth (737-6299
Track
Karen (588-8636
Chairman: Henry
Baseball:
Gene (588-1879
Girls Basketball:
Christine (275-8321
Boys Basketball:
Frank (585-6921
Melchiona (467-6091

St Joseph's
Play Group
Calling all babies, toddlers and pre schoolers -
Come meet new friends at the St Joseph’s Playgroup!
Bring your Mom, Dad, Grandparents or caregiver to Father Carew Hall on Thursday’s at 9:30 AM. There you’ll meet other St Joseph’s families and spend an hour of fun with other children from birth to age 5. For more information please call Sally Miller at 737-5120. Hope to see you there!

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Courtesy Announcements
Telecare Telethon - Saturday, January 13 from 3PM to 10PM & Sunday, January 14 from Noon to 10PM. Cablevision channel 29 and on channel 73 in Brookhaven. Support your diocesan television station. For more information watch live or go to www.telecaretv.org.
St Patrick’s Singles Fellowship - Sunday, January 21st - 10AM to 1PM - coffee, tea, cake and conversation $2.00.
Widowed, single, divorced, separated ages 30 to 60 plus years. For more info call Gail at 366-0124 Mon-Fri.
Suffolk Catholic Singles Dance - Saturday night January 13th & 27th. At the Holiday Inn at MacArthur Airport from
9 PM to 12:30 AM. Admission is $20 at the door and includes Band, DJ, Deli buffet, free snacks and raffle tickets. Neat casual attire. For ages 30’s through 60’s. For more info call Jerry at 516-520-9385.
St Vincent’s Famous Model Train & Toy Show in Elmont on Sunday, January 14th from 10AM to 3:00 PM. For more information please call 516-352-2127.
Service of Prayer Around the Cross - at Holy Cross Parish on Old Nichols Road in Nesconset on January 22 at 7:30PM. This prayer service is filled with peace and encouragement. It lasts less than one hour. Please call 265-2200 if you need directions. Everyone is welcome.
Catholic League Speaker - Saturday, January 20th at 8:30AM, James Krug, President of the LI Chapter of the Catholic League will speak on “Eugenics and Abortion” at the annual Respect Life Communion Breakfast at St Margaret of Scotland in Selden. Full breakfast $10 Adults, $5 Students. Call for reservations at 698-1408 or 696-2995. All are welcome.
Smithtown Central School District Adult Basic Education Program–Free Classes ! All Welcome! Learn English, Earn your GED (High School Equivalency Diploma, Prepare for Citizenship, Gain Basic Computer Skills (Seniors & ESL Students) & Receive Career Counseling! For more info call 382-2181 or www.smithtown.k12.ny.us
St John’s Bohemian Singles - 55 & Up meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month in the lower level of our church. Coffee & cake is served. If you are interested in a very active group that offers a full calendar of social events every month. Please call Mary Ann at 563-8982. Admission is $4.00. (St John Nepomocene Church)
Professional Therapy & Counseling provided by NYS licensed psychologists are available to our parish. You may be seen at any of the other 70 participating parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 34 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a propriety professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies are honored. For confidential information and appointment, call Dr Giuliani at 243-1550.
Pilgrimage to Sicily & Southern Italy; Spirit & Spirituality with St Joseph’s College faculty members from May 31 to June 10, 2007. For a detailed brochure call Sister Grace at 654-0199 or e-mail growland@sjcny.edu.
St Catherine of Sienna School in Franklin Square is celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary. To mark this historic event they are inviting alumni and past faculty from all graduating classes to attend a grand reunion on Saturday, April 21st. For more information you can call Diane Shanahan at 1-800-424-3367 Ext 422 or email them at alumni@siennaspirit.org

We’re Looking For…
BOX TOPS - from cereals for Educational purposes are always welcomed. Please drop them in the collection.
DEPOSIT BOTTLES AND CANS- Please place them in the baskets that are located on the school side of the Church on weekends or behind the rectory during the week.
CELL PHONES - Please bring your no longer used or needed cell phones and deposit them at the Scrip table in the Church lobby.
INKJET CARTRIDGES - Drop them off (in a plastic baggie) when you come to mass. We will send them to a company who reuses them and gives the parish a bounty for each. One note, to clear confusion, if it is larger than a fist, it is not an inkjet cartridge!!!

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Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Roof Emergency Fund

Roof Emergency Fund

Roof Emergency Fund

Roof Emergency Fund

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250