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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
In today’s first reading, Ezra stands before the people, opens a scroll of the Law, and begins reading it. In
today’s Gospel, Jesus, in the synagogue, unrolls the scroll of Isaiah and reads from it, and announces his mission as the Messiah. Paul describes the baptized Jews and
Gentiles together as one body in 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 Maffeo 5:00 pm Fr Maffeo
Fr Maffeo 7:00 am Fr Maffeo
Fr Boyle 9:00 am Fr Boyle
Fr Tapel 10:30 am Fr Tapel
Fr Boyle 12:00 pm Fr Boyle
Fr Tapel 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 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
Monday, January 22
4:30 AM For an End to Abortion
7:00 Susan Kelly requested by John & Tina Giordano
7:00 Marian Sollazzo requested by Loving Daughter
9:00 Walter Ingram requested by Loving Daughter
9:00 Jane Gustason requested by Jim & Bonnie Brady
Tuesday, January 23
7:00 Matthew Jankay requested by The Pisani family
7:00 Anthony Palesado requested by Joan Sciortino
8:45 Ludwig Liepold requested by Ann & John Weber
8:45 Thomas Tobin requested by Kim Eiden & David Rubinstein
Wednesday, January 24
7:00 Eugene Favale requested by Mr & Mrs Michael Bitonti
9:00 John Giovanello requested by Geri & Mike Devenney
9:00 Anna Kenny requested by Loving Sister
Thursday, January 25
7:00 Nick Fittipaldi requested by Steve Alevas
9:00 Bill Crowley requested by Jim & Joan Vann
9:00 Patrick Gracey requested by James Gracey
Friday, January 26
7:00 Robert Maieski requested by Connie Giordano
9:00 Patrick Gracey requested by Kelly Rodriguez
9:00 For the People of the Parish
Saturday, January 27
8:00 Jennifer Binger requested by Loving Family
8:00 Marion Tuck requested by Suzanne Ward
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Elsie Pieroni requested by Gil & Rosemary Balkam
5:00 William Despagni requested by Jim & Cathy Foy
Sunday, January 28, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Charles Good requested by Debra & John Kowalski
7:00 Joseph McIntyre requested by Deborah McIntyre
9:00 For Deceased Members of the
Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes
10:30 Mr & Mrs LoBrutto requested by Loving Family
10:30 Mary Iadanza requested by Mr & Mrs Sal Anello
12:00 Tony, Elisa & Frank Valisno requested by
The Samson Family
12:00 Christopher Callahan requested by Joseph Armagno
5:00 Bernard Sellick requested by Norma, Arthur & Doreen Owen
5:00 Linda Knudsen requested by Elizabeth Dinger & Family

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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Imagine yourself living 2000 years ago in a little town called Nazareth in Galilee, and you hear that the local kid who has become a star had come home. You have heard a great deal about him, as he has preformed miracles not too far away in the town of Capernaum, and many people are speaking about him up and down the Israeli Coastline. Now he is going to speak at the town’s synagogue and you can’t wait to see and hear what he is going to do and say! Maybe he will perform another miracle, maybe he will say something that will put your little town on the map, so all in the town will benefit. Imagine being in that synagogue when the carpenter’s son opens up the scroll of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah and reads, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me…” and you saying oh what a good choice. And then imagine how you would feel the second he said, “Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”
As we will see in next week’s
gospel (the continuation of this story), at first the people spoke highly of Him, but then began to question-wait a minute this is the carpenter’s son how could he have done all of these things, and how can he possibly fulfill this Scripture passage? How indeed, for only the Messiah could fulfill this passage! How would you have acted or reacted? Would you have said
Jesus does indeed fulfill the passage or would you have been with the rest of the crowd? Well maybe that’s not a fair question to ask or even answer because we are not living 2000 years ago and we of course know something that the people of Nazareth did not know on that day. Or do we know? What does it mean to you to know that today in our hearing that Isaiah’s Prophecy has been fulfilled? Do we let this information change our lives, do we appreciate what God has done for us by sending Jesus into the world or do we just let is pass by like so much of life or just take it for granted? Jesus fulfills God’s promises to us every single day and He is there for us every single day, and because of this fact we must rejoice. We must also let it shape the people we are, and not think in the simple terms used by Jesus’ hometown neighbors. Please allow Jesus to come to us every day and fill our hearts with what we are lacking. Allow Jesus to fill us with His spirit so
we too can go out and fulfill our calling to make Him known and to do what he did!
Tomorrow is the Annual March for Life held in our nation’s capital, and those who will be leaving from St. Joseph’s by bus will depart at 5 AM (to go on the
bus trip, you had to sign up last weekend following all of the Masses). As always, we will celebrate Mass for those making the trip or who want to show their
support for those making the trip or to join us to pray for an end of abortion and the taking of all innocent human life, at 4:30 AM.
Next week we celebrate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKS throughout the whole Diocese, & we are very blessed here to have our beautiful ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL. At times I think that our school is the best kept secret in the area. Sometimes people don’t know about the school or the wonderful things that are
happening there. We have a great academic program, a wonderful
faculty, principal and staff that truly cares about what is best for your child and something else they could never receive from any other type of school. They are taught about their faith in their classrooms, during weekly Mass every Tuesday morning, and in every part of the day. If you have a child or grandchild that is in elementary school (nursery-8th grade) and you are looking for a good Catholic School-than do we have a place for you. At next Sunday’s Masses we will have people speaking about St. Joseph’s School and our school will be open for tours so you can see our facility, meet some
members of the faculty and staff. If you are not able to make it next Sunday or during the other activities
of the week please feel free to call our principal Mrs.
Arpino at the school to schedule an appointment. She will be very happy to meet with you and answer any questions. Also ask her about Tomorrow’s Hope a Scholarship Program organized by the Education Commission of the Diocese.
Thank you for all you do for our beautiful parish.
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 Oliver Bouchard
Mr Michael Boyle Sr Les Brown
Cynthia Caesar Dylan Jack Cuevas
Joan DeCicco Ryan Delaney
Joseph DeMaio Michael DePinto
Angelina DeSimone Msgr Donald Desmond
Pricilla DeStanfo Brian Devereux
Nancy DiTrapani Anthony Diubaldo
Marie Diubaldo Mary Dougherty
Richard Fahey Kathleen Farrell
Robert Filce Flavio Gabrielli
Virginia Giommetti John Gracey
Raymond Harold Mary Hickey
Eugene Hornef Jack Kelleher
Cecelia Keller Georgiana Lopez
Donna R Martinez Sam Monteleone
Joanora O'Donnell Christopher Owen
Sylvia Persico Grace C Peshkur
Baby Rebecca Petrellese Joseph Poirot
John Reynolds Janet Rodgers
Dawn Saporito Sharon Schneider
Barbara Seibel-Schoenfeld Antoinette Shea
Darryll Smith Anntonina Sturiano
Stacie Tizzard Lloyd Turnier
Joseph Vereline Jr Theresa Vlahos
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 LCPL David Lindsey
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 LCPL Brandon Waldon 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
Joy Kearney, Minnie Knierim, Patrick Gracey, 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

Sunday, January 21, 2007

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St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
"THE GOOD NEWS IN EDUCATION" Catholic Schools offer our children a
Christ-centered foundation and academic excellence. Next weekend will mark the beginning of our annual Catholic Schools Week Celebration. This time each year we celebrate our school's excellence and honor everyone who contributes to its success. See next weeks bulletin for the schedule of events or go to : www.stjosephronkonkomaelem.org
Please join us at our Open House on Sunday, January 28th from 10:00AM - 1:00PM.
Congratulations to Daniel Terrano who placed 1st and 2nd overall on Long Island's Gymnastic All Around Competition. Daniel can now go on to the New York State and
Regional Competitions. Good luck Daniel!
Congratulations to our 5th graders. They have graduated from the Suffolk County DARE program.
Our second graders received the sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, January 16th. Thank you to Mrs.
Carnavos preparing the students so well.
Many of our parents in our Early Childhood program enjoyed an informative evening on Wednesday, January 17th. Representatives from New York Therapy gave very insightful information regarding developmental stages in their child's early development.
Tickets are on sale for our annual Fashion Show to be held on Thursday evening March 29th. Please call the school office for reservations and more information 588-4760.
Students in grades K - 2 will be visiting the Long Island Science Center this week. Students will experience many exciting experiments first hand.
Registration is open beginning February 12 for the 2007 - 2008 school year. Please mark your calendar. Be sure to attend our Open House for more information.

Marissa Rose McDougall
Megan Marie McDougall
Tianna Marie Marotta
Rebecca Mackenna Stampfel
Carlton Demond Woodie
Delilah Suzanne Woodie

Attention all: Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews
St. Joseph’s will celebrate Scout Sunday on February 11th.
St. Joseph Church, Pack, Troop, & Crew 272 invite all Scouting Units in the area to celebrate with us on Sunday, February 11th, at the 12:00 PM Mass. Refreshments will be available after Mass. Please let us know that you will be coming. E-mail ScoutSunday@StJoRonk.org or call 588-8456 and leave a message.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reads the words of scripture:”The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.”
Have you considered answering the call to “bring glad tidings to the poor”
by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

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 - Level 1 Activity will be held on Monday January 22nd at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. You may take your choice of time.
Our annual Living Rosary will take place this week during class time. We invite all our parents to join us.
Important Reminder - Level 6 Our visit to Temple Beth Chai will take place on Monday, January 29th.
Directions to the temple will be given out in class this week.
Banns of Marriage
(Third Time)
Domenica Valenti of St Joseph’s and
Jason Pring of Lake Ronkonkoma
Nicole Marie Compesi and
Peter David Mulea both of St Joseph’s

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Sunday, January 21, 2006
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
The scientists asked the question: “Is there a possibility that within this cell population (amniotic fluid) we can capture true stem cells?” Their answer was YES.
The online edition of the journal Nature Biotechnology reported on January 7th that various studies have shown that the placenta, cord blood, the umbilical cord itself and other byproducts of birth “may all contain very versatile stem cells, with many of the advantages of embryonic stem cells without the practical disadvantages or moral problems.” Richard M. Doerflinger told Catholic News Service “with 4 million live births every year in our country alone, an ample supply of these cells lies readily at hand.”
In the journal article, Dr. Anthony Atala of the Wake Forest institute said he and his colleagues had used stem cells derived from amniotic fluid to create muscle, bone, fat, blood, nerve and liver cells in the laboratory. He said that it has been known for decades that both the placenta and amniotic fluid contain multiple progenitor cell types from the developing embryo, such as the ones mentioned above.
Mr. Doerflinger said that it is “especially ironic” that the frozen embryos that some scientists want to destroy for stem cells may produce more beneficial stem cells if allowed to survive and be born. And, he added, “the recent opinion poll commissioned by the Civil Society Institute in which 68% of respondents said they wanted Congress to act quickly to expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research and other studies are flawed because they ask about ‘stem cell research’ without acknowledging other sources of beneficial stem cells, or making it clear that obtaining embryonic stem cells requires destroying the human embryo.” L.I. Catholic, January 10, 2007
Ironically, on January 11th, the U.S. House of Representatives, after a day of emotional debate, voted to expand federally funded embryonic stem call research. The vote was 253-174, far short of what is necessary to override a promised presidential veto. The bill “would use federal taxpayer dollars to support and encourage the destruction of human life for research” the White House said.
Newsday, January 12, 2007
You may want to get in touch with your Congressperson asking him/her to acknowledge the difference between stem cell research and embryonic stem cell research, and to support ethically acceptable work. We all want the same thing, a way to cure disease, but we should want to do this in an ethical, moral, acceptable way.
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, January 14, 2006 Offerings $16,725
Same collection last year 11,863
Number of envelopes 625
Poor Box last weekend $377
Fuel Oil Collection YTD $7501
Same time last year 2006 8229
Christmas (to date) $54,437
Same Collection last year 50,818
Snow Removal $761
Same time last year 2006 1592
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS NEWS
Court St. Joseph 975 will meet on Tuesday, February 6th in Father Carew Hall at 7 p.m. Remember, we’ll be doing the Penny Auction!
C. West, Regent 585-1719 , M. Flood, Vice Regent, 585-5352

Fr Boyle will resume teaching the Bible on February 6th. The class will be held every Tuesday in two sessions. You can choose mornings 10-11:30 AM or evenings 7:30-9 PM. Registration is no longer necessary, neither is a fee. Classes will meet every week unless otherwise announced. Anyone wishing to learn is welcome to attend as many or as few classes as you want. Feel free to come and go as you please. Come and join us !

Mark Your Calendars
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
Feb 2 Parish Recollection 7:30-8:30
Feb 3 Blessing of Throats after 8AM Mass
Feb 4 Unity Sunday
Feb 5 Baptism Prep Class 8-9PM Rectory

REMEMBERING
Friends and LOVED ONES

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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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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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January 21, 2007
Dear Friends,
Beginning January 28, we will observe Catholic Schools Week. This is the time each year that we honor our school's excellence and highlight its mission and traditions. We take this time to reflect on the high-quality, faith-focused, values-added education that we offer and to remind our entire community of the vital contribution we make to education and the quality of life. Most of all, Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate! This year's Catholic Schools Week theme is "Catholic Schools: The Good News In Education." The logo, which you will see features an open book, symbolizing both the Bible and knowledge. It is a reminder that not only do Catholic schools teach academics, they also provide students with a Christ-centered, religious foundation.
Many of you, see the wonderful reality of Catholic education every day at our school. It's the dedication and integrity of our teachers, staff, administrators, board members, parents association and everyone else involved in running St. Joseph's School. It's in the hard work and accomplishments of our students who, day by day, are learning and growing in the Lord and gaining a values-filled education. It is in the commitment of our parents, guardians and volunteers who give selflessly of their time and talents to help make our school excellent.
Please join our Catholic Schools Week Celebration. Participate in the Open House, meet with the teachers and students and congratulate them on their accomplishments. Encourage friends and neighbors who may be considering a Catholic School for their children to visit the school. Not only is this a time to celebrate, it's also a time to spread the word about the "good news" in education!
Devotedly yours in Christ,
Mrs. Leona Arpino
Principal

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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 . 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 $ __________

The winning is about to begin!!
We still Have 200 calendars to sell in order to reach OUR gOAL OF 1,000. Buy your calendar by January 31st to be in on the 1st Drawing - Don’t miss out !!!
Please Join today !!!

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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Diocese of Rockville Centre 50th Anniversary Celebration Calendar
January 21, 2007
* 11 AM Mass at Saint Agnes Cathedral with Bishop Murphy opening the anniversary year.
February 21, 2007
* Ash Wednesday and all of lent should be a special time of reconciliation
April 2, 2007
* Monday of Holy Week - Diocesan Day of Reconciliation
Easter Season 2007
* Special Liturgies at stational churches in each deanery to celebrate the anniversary.
May 27, 2007
* Pentecost - each parish will be invited to make mention of the anniversary
June 3, 2007
* Holy Trinity - Diocese celebrates at Saint Agnes Cathedral
3PM Mass with reception after
Spring / Summer 2007
* Youthfest - youth celebrate the anniversary
November 4-12, 2007
* Pilgrimage to Rome
January 21, 2008
* Close of Anniversary year at Saint Agnes Cathedral

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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 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
Cenacle Retreats—* Dream Workshop - February 2-4 registration Friday between 4-7:15 dinner and close after lunch on Sunday.
* Midwives to the Future - February 2-4 registration Friday between 4-7:15 dinner and close after lunch on Sunday.
* Myers-Briggs Workshop - February 2-4 registration Friday between 4-7:15 dinner and close after
lunch on Sunday.
For more information call 588-8366.
The Beginning Experience - Help for the heartache of divorce, separation, and widowhood. A weekend away for a lifetime of change. The next weekend is February 16 through 18th. For information, call Connie at 516-735-1720.
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 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.
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.
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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