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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
The procession with palms recalls the triumphant entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. The reading from the prophet Isaiah is part of the song of the suffering servant. The reading from the letter to the Philippians proclaims that Jesus Christ is Lord. The Passion narrative that we hear today helps us to recall our Christian roots.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Memory of
Dcn Arnold Quaranta
Requested by
Loving Family

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS
This Week End Mass
Fr Thomas 5:00 pm
Fr Thomas 7:00 am
Fr Tapel 9:00 am
Fr Boyle 10:30 am
Fr Maffeo 12:00 pm
Fr Boyle 5:00 pm
Easter Vigil 7:30 PM Fr Thomas
Easter Sunday 7:00 AM Fr Tapel
9:00 AM Fr Maffeo
10:30 AM Fr Boyle
Carew Hall 11:00 AM Fr Tapel
12:00 Noon Fr Maffeo Carew Hall 12:30 PM Fr Thomas
IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO BRING UP THE GIFTS AT THE MASSES ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS.

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MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, April 1, Palm Sunday
7:00 Cornelius J Dunleavy requested by Loving Wife Anne
7:00 Mark Kurnatowski & Jozef Wolanski requested by
Loving Family
9:00 Joseph Onufrak requested by Loving Wife & Family
9:00 Carolyn Esposito requested by Felicia Heraghty
10:30 Hughes Family requested by Loving Family
10:30 Richard Dwyer requested by Loving Family
12:00 Linda Pindilli requested by The D’Agostino Family
12:00 Ken McGinnis requested by The D’Agostino Family
5:00 Joseph Kelleher requested by Kathleen & John Kelly
5:00 Dcn Arnold Quaranta requested by Loving Family
Monday, April 2
7:00 Jack McHale requested by The Pelegrins & The Buttonow’s
7:00 Michael F Boyle requested by The Wimpelberg Family
9:00 George Raab requested by Loving Family
9:00 John W Biglin requested Loving Wife & Family
12:10 Agnes & Denis Fogarty requested by Loving Daughter
Tuesday, April 3
7:00 For the Intentions of the Celebrant
8:45 Marion Rupolo requested by John Turner
8:45 Michael Rupolo requested by John Turner
12:10 Elizabeth Orkin requested by Dolores & John Tietjen
Wednesday, April 4
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Mary & Edward Tempesta requested by Claire & Jim
12:10 Mary Salata requested by Loving Children
Thursday, April 5, Mass of the Lord’s Supper
9:00 Morning Prayer
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 6, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
9:00 Morning Prayer
12:00 Seven Last Words
3:00 Liturgy of the Passion
7:30 PM Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 7, Easter Vigil
9:00 Morning Prayer
Blessing of Food
7:30 Easter Vigil Mass - For the People of the Parish
Sunday, April 8, Resurrection of the Lord
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 For the People of the Parish
10:30 For the People of the Parish
11:00 For the People of the Parish - Carew Hall
12:00 For the People of the Parish
12:30 For the People of the Parish - Carew Hall
There will be NO 5PM Mass Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

“Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.” Jesus enters into Jerusalem on this Palm Sunday of The Lord’s Passion, as today, and this Friday, we remember the last days of Jesus’ Earthly life. We will share in His Agony in The Garden, being betrayed by one of His own, and the trials before the Sanhedrin and Pilate. We will remember and even take the part of the crowd who calls out not to free the innocent carpenter from Nazareth, but for the criminal Barabbas. We will also kneel before the Cross of Jesus (the Tree of Life) and contemplate all He has done for us, and we will leave the Church in profound sorrow.
Yet, we will not leave in despair or hopelessness like the crowd who witnessed these events 2000 years ago. For we know that we will return next Sunday not only shouting hosannas, but also that Jesus Christ has Risen Today! This is the Holiest Week of the Church’s year, and it is made so, by what and how we remember. In this week, we will recall Holy Thursday and the sacraments of Eucharist and Priesthood. We will remember His 7 Last Words, and in the Liturgy of His Passion on Good Friday, we will remember His saving death.
Holy Saturday will find us blessing the new fire and the new water. We will celebrate with the whole Church those who are coming into the Church through the RCIA and remember our own Baptism. We will celebrate the triumph over death and darkness. Our Lenten journey will come to an end, but our Easter journey will be just beginning and we will be sanctified anew, and then we will shout from the rooftops (oh, we will have to wait till next week, sorry)….
Please consult the bulletin for the schedule of services and the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this week. Please remember that we have added two Masses on Easter Sunday that will be celebrated in Carew Hall. The times of these masses are:
11 AM and 12:30 PM. Also, please keep in mind that the Easter Collection is one of the most important collections taken up in the course of the year. Through your great generosity, the parish will be able to do so much in serving the Gospel and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please be as generous as your means will allow.
Do all that you can, and allow God to do all that He can for you during this most holy of weeks.
Let us pray; Almighty Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your Son to be born of woman and to die on a cross, so that through the obedience of one man, estrangement might be dissolved for all. Guide our minds by His truth and strengthen our lives by the example of His death that we may live in union with you in the kingdom of your promise. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Paul Ahearn Michelle Altonji
Michael Ambrosio William Barry
Marie Behling Oliver Bouchard
Maryellen Bowers Hazel Boyce
Cynthia Caesar Ashley Cirigliano
Angelo DeFilippo Ryan Delaney
Joseph DeMaio Michael DePinto
Priscilla DeStanfo Anthony Diubaldo
Marie Diubaldo Mary Dougherty
Debra Esposito Richard Fahey
Robert Filce Flavio Gabrielli
Frank Gaeta Philip Heilig
Mary Hickey Eugene Hornef
Thomas Horvath Frank E Kammerer
Jack Kelleher Cecilia Keller
Betty Limov Steve Lindblad
Georgiana Lopez Howard Meeks
Irene Meeks Sam Monteleone
Baby Aiden Muschter Helen Newton
Christopher Owen Grace C Peshkur
Baby Rebecca Petrellese Anna Petrone
Nicole Ramaglia Michael Ramos
Ralph Raymond Betty Reddington
Joan Reilly John Reynolds
Elizabeth Ross Dawn Saporito
Louise Schaaf Sharon Schneider
Lucille Shaver Antonina Sturiano
James Sturiano Sr Kathleen Taylor, OP
Stacie Tizzard Lloyd Turnier
Joseph Vereline Jr Annette Vitalino
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.

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 LTCOL James Cersosimo
CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran
SPC Jason Crawford SGT Ryan Delaney
TSGT Timothy Dermody LTCOL Kurt Diehl
SGT Stephen 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
LCPL William R Rodgers LCPL Anthony M Sbrocco
SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W.Mason Shehan
SPC James Stanek PVT Erica Sweeney
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 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)

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
Robert A Field, Marie Jordan, 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, April 1, 2007

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Hunter Charles Aiello
Giovanna Billings-Betto
Sarah Duo Gress
Alexandra Summer Martinez
Bryan James McGrath
Savanna Rose Neubauer
Christian Ryan Perez
Cheyenne Margaret-Ila Parker
Santino Valentino Proscia
Olivya Lee Sanchez
Matthew Christopher Wenchell

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Congratulations and thank you to all who helped to make our Fashion Show so successful. It was a great evening. Thank you to those who worked so hard to make sure the night was memorable. The baskets and raffles were beautiful. All aspects of the evening were well planned. Thank you to those who supported our efforts.
Our school will dismiss at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 4th for Easter recess and continue through April 15th. On behalf of the faculty and administration of St. Joseph School I would like to extend to the parish family a blessed Easter.
On Sunday, March 4th our students opened their Science Fair to the Parish and combined the event with Unity Sunday. From that fair we sent several of our students to an Invitational Science Fair at Chaminade High School where our students' projects competed with other students in the Diocese for another competition. At this time I am proud to congratulate the following students on their excellent performance at the Invitational Competition. Edward Schmidt received a first honors award. Victoria Massey received a second honors award. Matthew Fortunato won a third honors award. Congratulations to our students and teachers as we strive for excellence in our school.
Congratulations to Daniel Terrano a 5th grader at our school. Daniel competed in the NYS championships this past weekend in gymnastics. Daniel received a first place award and will be continuing on to the Regional competition.

Good News Notes
Our parish Bookrack is now featuring “Good News Notes”, a series of brochures offering the Catholic viewpoint on various topics ranging from the Gospels to “Harry Potter Series” to “The End of the World”. They are a real educational value at only 25 cents each.
Stop by and take a look.

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.
Registration forms for the 2007/2008 year have been distributed; if you did not receive them, please call our office and we will send them out to you.
Any child entering grade1 in September should be registered for the first year of Religious Ed. Our communion program is a 2 year preparation beginning in grade 1. Please call our office for further information.
The Religious Ed staff wishes all our parish families a Joyous Easter.
We have moved!! We are now located in Room 12 in the Upper School. Our phone number is still 981-1805.

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Sunday, April 1, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
Planned Parenthood is once again recruiting young people to attend its annual Teen Health Conference, to be held at the end of April , here at different locations in Suffolk County. Parents who might be influenced by the positive-sounding promotional material for these events should reflect on the reality of this organization’s agenda – and how that agenda contradicts Planned Parenthood’s own words. Consider:
Back in 1963, PP’s own literature acknowledged that “abortion kills the life of a baby after it has begun.” Yet today – when every advance in fetology and pre-natal care only confirms that statement – PP is the leading purveyor of abortion in the nation, directly responsible for ending the lives of more than 250,000 pre-born children a year.
“Numerous studies,” as PP admits on its web-site, “show that open and honest communication between parents and their children helps lay the foundation for young people to become sexually healthy adults.” Yet this organization continually erects obstacles to such parent-teen communication. Its web-site promises adolescents that if you are age 12 or older, you don’t need your parents’ permission to come to our health centers and we will not tell your parents about your visit.” And Planned Parenthood continues to oppose the right of parents to even know if their 12 or 13 year old daughter undergoes an abortion – even if she is taken across state lines by another adult for this procedure.
Communication between parents and adolescents is indeed vital in helping young people to develop a positive, healthy outlook about their sexuality, and to navigate the difficult challenges inherent in their growth and development. Many parents today are looking for help in communicating with their teenage youngsters, especially in today’s highly sexualized culture. Such parent-teen communication will not be enhanced, however, by abdicating our parental responsibility and placing our children’s human sexuality education in the hands of an organization that willfully acts to exclude parents.
Fortunately, there are far more positive alternatives – organization and programs that recognize parents as the primary educators of their children, and are committed to working with parents to facilitate better communication with young people on the topic of their sexuality.
The Life Center of Long Island, in conjunction with Healthy Respect, a federally funded abstinence education program, is planning a parent/teen symposium on May 5th, which parents and teens are invited to attend together. You can get the details by calling the Life Center at 516-798-9100.
If you are looking for assistance in presenting your teen-agers with healthy life choices and helping them develop a positive, life-affirming understanding of God’s beautiful gift of human sexuality, then perhaps you’ll make that call.
Long Island Catholic, March 21, 2007
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, March 25, 2007 Offerings $18,201
Same collection last year 17,481
Number of envelopes 646
Poor Box last weekend $338
Fuel Oil Collection YTD $11,837
Same time last year 2006 12,240
Catholic Relief Services $1220
Same collection last year 2006 1212
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike
Paschal Candle
Memorials
If you would like to memorialize
the Paschal Candle for the upcoming year please fill out
and return this tab with your
payment of $100 to the Rectory.
In Memory of:_____________________________
From:______________________________
Telephone:___________________

Mark Your Calendars
Apr 1 Palm Sunday - Regular Mass Schedule
Apr 2 Reconciliation 4-5 PM and 7-8:30 PM
Apr 5 Holy Thursday - 9 AM Morning Prayer
7:30PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Apr 6 Good Friday - 9AM Morning Prayer
12 Noon - Seven Last Words
3:00 PM - Liturgy of the Passion
Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM in the Church
Apr 7 Holy Saturday - 9 AM Morning Prayer
Blessing of Food

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“Be the change you want to see in the world”
~Mahatma Gandhi

Confirmation Corner
Correction -
The interview dates for
confirmation are:
September 18 & September 20
in Carew Hall - please mark your calendar.
Registration forms are to be submitted as soon as possible.

“Be the change you want to see in the world” ~Mahatma Gandhi .

Decorating for Easter will take place on
Saturday morning
April 7th at 10 AM
Everyone is welcome to experience the resurrection through the transformation of the church environment.
What a wonderful Easter gift to yourself!

The Rectory Office will close on
Good Friday at 12 Noon.
The Office will be open on Saturday, April 7th from 9-5.
There will be NO hours on
Easter Sunday.

Closed

God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try. - Mother Teresa

Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and [Hosanna] is our song. Pope John Paul II

Fr Boyle’s Bible Study Class will not meet for the month of April. It will resume Tuesday, May 1st.

St. Vincent de Paul
Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life.
Please support the Society of St Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the poor as they carry their cross of suffering and pain.

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My Dear Parish Family,
Perhaps you have heard Con Ed’s slogan “Pardon our dust, but dig we must, for a better New York”. I would like to borrow that slogan and change it a little to describe what is going to happen here at St. Joseph’s. Here we go, “Pardon our dust, but demolish we must, for a better St. Joseph’s!” Many wonderful projects have been completed since Msgr. Midura began the Restoration Fund eight years ago: new doors installed in the Church, the Altar/Sanctuary Area and the Choir Section redesigned and renovated, a new Pipe Organ added and, a new restroom added to the Church. Thanks to your contributions to the Elevator Fund, an elevator was finally added to the Church and Carew Hall. Once again my thanks to all of you who fulfilled or are currently completing your pledges. Your help has been invaluable.
While much was accomplished, we were forced to postpone the reconstruction of the old convent into the new Religious Education Office due to an unexpected and very costly repair to the Rectory heating system. This project, which required a total rebuilding of the plumbing, radiators, and thermostats, cost over $100,000. While we have not been able to undertake any major projects, we have not been idle during the past four years. Thanks to the remaining pledges from the Restoration Fund and help from the Catholic Daughters and the St. Regis Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes, we have accomplished some smaller projects and repairs. These projects include: fixing the façade on the Church and Rectory, improving the air conditioning, and new lights for the Church grounds. The improvements to the air conditioning system in Carew Hall and the Church lobby were designed to extend the life of the main system. We have also repaired the Church roof due to your overwhelming response to my direct appeal. I have been putting any remaining Restoration Fund money into a savings account to complete future projects.
At this time the current Religious Education Office is barely habitable, as it has been ravaged by carpenter ants and the building is filled with mold and mildew. Sr. Anne Marie and the entire staff are getting sick. Likewise, the old convent has been without heat for the last 7 1/2 years and it is filled with so much mold and mildew that the only, and cheapest, option we have is to tear it down. Even though we do not have enough money to fully complete this project, we have to act now! This spring we will begin by tearing down the Religious Ed Office and the old work shed/garage, and later we will tear down the old Convent. We hope to be able to do this as quickly as possible without any major disturbances (but you know how these things go). We will temporarily move the Religious Ed Office to a classroom in the upper School building. We will be taking every step to protect the security and the safety of our St. Joseph School Children and Staff. The maintenance department will be moved to the old library under the stage in the upper School. After demolition is complete, we will work on the Convent’s foundation and complete the necessary site work to erect two modular buildings to become our new Religious Education Center. We are purchasing these buildings at a very good price from our sister parish, St. Catherine of Sienna, in Franklin Square.
It is our hope that this work will be completed in late summer or early fall. I am writing this letter in the bulletin to keep you informed of our plans. As always, please keep our beautiful parish in your prayers so that all we plan to do can be quickly accomplished. In a month or so, I will be speaking at all of the Masses to give you an update on the progress and to discuss with you how each parish family can help make a difference to the future of our beloved St. Joseph’s.
Thank you for all you do for St. Joseph’s and God bless you always.
Fr. Mike

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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2007

Prayers & Stations

Rules of Fast and Abstinence
During the season of Lent the Church calls us to fast and abstain. The days of fast are Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday. Fast means that those between the ages of 18 and 59 limit themselves to one full meal and eat nothing between meals. The other meals on a fast day are light meals. All the Fridays of Lent, as well as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, are also days of abstinence, which means that those 14 years of age and older are to abstain from eating meat.

Daily Mass—A Lenten Tradition
Monday through Friday 7AM, 9AM and 12:10 PM.
Saturday at 8AM
Sunday Masses remain the same at 5PM on Saturday, 7, 9 & 10:30 AM, 12 Noon and 5PM on Sunday

The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Daily as we pray the “Our Father “ we petition our God to “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” These simple words recall the basic need that each of us has to experience forgiveness and to share it with others. As a faith community the Sacrament of Reconciliation has long served to seek forgiveness of God and to be reconciled with one another. Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation provides us with an encounter with our Compassionate God. Lent is an especially opportune time to experience God’s mercy in this sacramental way.
The parish offers weekly celebrations of the sacrament each Monday, Wednesday & Friday after the 7 & 9 AM Masses and on Saturday after the 8AM Mass and from 4-4:45 PM.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be celebrated at the following times:
Monday of Holy Week - April 2 - after the 7 & 9 AM masses , 4-5PM and 7-8:30PM
Wednesday of Holy Week - April 4 - after the 7 & 9AM masses
Holy Saturday - April 7 - 10-12 Noon for those unable to attend other services.

Stations of the Cross
Recalling the Passion of our Lord Jesus during the season of Lent has nourished Catholics from the earliest days of Christianity. One of the traditional ways in which we recall Jesus’ way of the cross is the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Join us for the Stations on each of the following Friday April 6th.

Seven Last Words
Good Friday is a time of deep recollection and prayer. For centuries Christians have prayed over the Passion of the Lord in many ways. As a parish community, On Good Friday at 12 Noon, our prayer service will be structured around “The Seven Last Words” a very powerful and moving reflection presented by members of our parish family. Come pray with us.

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Easter 2007
Saturday, April 7th 7:30 PM Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday, April 8th 7:00 AM Church
9:00 AM Church
10:30 AM Church
11:00 AM Carew Hall
12:00 Noon Church 12:30 PM Carew Hall

Palm Sunday
Distribution of Palm at all Masses
Saturday, March 31
5:00
Sunday April 1st
7,9,10:30 AM
12 Noon
5:00PM

Good Friday
April 6th
9:00
Morning Prayer
Noon
Reflection on the Seven Last Words
3:00
Commemoration of the Passion and Death of the Lord Jesus
7:30PM
Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday
April 7th
9:00
Morning Prayer and Blessing of Easter food
10-12 Noon
Confessions for those unable to attend other services.
7:30
Easter Vigil Liturgy

Holy Thursday
April 5th
9:00
Morning Prayer
7:30 PM
Mass of the Lord’s
Supper followed by
Solemn Procession with the Blessed Sacrament to the Repository
11:00 PM
Closing of Repository

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April 1, 2007
Palm Sunday
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus,
Fifty years ago on Holy Thursday, Cardinal Spellman of New York announced the formation of our Diocese of Rockville Centre. That Easter Sunday, the triumphant cry “Christ is Risen” was heard across our two counties with a new and joyous sound: “Christ is truly risen”. That ancient cry is in our hearts and on our lips this Easter, some fifty years later. It is the cry that springs from hearts that believe that Jesus is the one Savior of all humankind. He is the redeemer of the world because He and He alone is the Son of God made man. Without His death and his resurrection no one would be freed from sin and death. But with Him and in Him, all of us baptized into his death share in his resurrection.
Saint Paul tells us “If Christ is not raised from the dead, our faith is in vain”. If He did not truly die, then He could not break the power and sin and death. If he did not truly rise from the dead, then we too would have no way to pass through death to life and life eternal. Even as we could not create ourselves but are the gift of God’s creative love, even more is it impossible for us, human beings, to redeem or save ourselves for only the Son of God could reverse the terrible self-destructiveness of the human condition. Only the Son of Man, one like us in all things but sin, redeems us as “one of us” saves us because he, one with us, is the Son of God.
Today’s world has become immensely indifferent to Easter. The commercial world of quick profit is willing to market Easter bunnies and Easter eggs. But the society we live in has reduced Easter to a pretty story or an ancient myth. It is neither. It is the one most important truth about humankind that can ever be spoken! Nations come and go. Wars are fought, won and lost. Whole peoples migrate across continents and later disappear. None of the structures of the world we know has any lasting significance or any claim to being permanent or eternal. But Jesus Christ is! Jesus Christ is the only “good news” that is always “new” and always “good”.
As we begin these next fifty years of living Jesus Christ in this Diocese, I want to express my total belief that He alone is our Savior, that He alone gives us life, that He alone makes us into His holy people, His body, His Church. Therefore you and I who share this wondrous truth are called by Him to proclaim Him, to witness Him, to live Him filled with “justice, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit”.
May the Risen Lord re-kindle His love in the hearts of each and every one of us this Easter. May the Risen Lord fill our richly blessed Diocese with an abundance of His Spirit as we begin our next fifty years. And may He who rose from the dead that first Easter give to one and all His life, His love, His freedom, His peace now and always.
Yours in Christ,
Bishop of Rockville Centre

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A Look At Our Progress
Diocese of Rockville Centre - PO Box 4000, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000
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Catholic Ministries Appeal 2007

We are well on our way to this year’s goal of $83,700. As of March 27th, we have received 278 pledges totaling $58,040. That puts us at just about 70% of the goal. That’s pretty good but we need to hear from some more individuals and families. Please keep in mind that by making a pledge to the Catholic Ministries Appeal you are not only helping those in need and building God’s Kingdom here on Long Island, but you are helping raise funds for our own St. Joseph’s Church. Remember, last year, once we reached our goal, we received a rebate of $15,459 after all the pledges were paid. It would be wonderful if we could do that again this year and each year to come. The more money we raise, the more we receive in the rebate. Thus, “It is in giving that we receive.” Let us all try to respond joyfully and generously to God’s call to help our neighbor. “What so ever you do, for the least of my brothers and sisters, that you do unto me.” It’s not too late to make a pledge and don’t forget, pledges may be paid over time. We ask you to please be as generous as possible. Pledges of $200 or more will qualify you (and a guest) to win a dinner with our parish priests.
I offer a very grateful thank you to all who have already responded to this year’s Catholic Ministry Appeal. God Bless You J
To Date: 278 pledges $58,040

Our Goal Is $83,700

Pledges as of March 27, 2007

$58,040

We’ve
Reached Almost
70% of our Goal !!!!

2007

Touching the lives of many through
Diocesan & Parish
ministries and
services.

A GUIDE TO GIVING
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OUTREACH
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Feinstein Matching Grant - This foundation will match all donations made to the Outreach Program during the months of March and April. The more of a donation you send the more Feinstein money Outreach will get. This is a great way to make your contribution dollar go farther.
Here’s the letter we received from Mr. Feinstein:
Please use MY money to help your neighbors in need!
Dear Friend:
My name is Alan Shawn Feinstein. For the past 9 years, I have been giving away $1 million each year to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country.
This year, I am doing it again...WHATEVER YOU DONATE TO OUTREACH, I WILL ADD MONEY TO IT. THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE OF MY $1 MILLION THEY’LL GET– THANKS TO YOU!
Why am I doing this? Because I believe each of us was put here on earth to do what we can to help those in need. This letter is written because we feel that YOU believe that, too.
This has become the greatest grass roots campaign ever to fight hunger in our country. Your donation makes you a partner in it with me!
My money started this campaign but it is YOU who will help decide how many needy people in your city or town will be fed this year. I’m only here to give you some support and to remind you of this: That all that will matter to us someday is what we did while we were here to help those who needed us.
We Are Needed Now!
Please give whatever you can– I will gladly add some of my money to yours. My $1 million will be divided in full proportionately among the agencies receiving donations toward my offer.
Thank you for sharing my heart, and the hope that-someday-no one will ever go hungry.
Sincerely Yours,
Alan Shawn Feinstein

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And the Winners Are….

March 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				$25 / Barbara Mickelson / # 472	$25 / Liz & Jim Kay / # 351	$25 / Lorraine & Joseph Onufrak / # 426
$50 / Barbara Mickelson / # 382	$25 / Miranda & Morgan Tenaglia / # 279	$25 / Vincent Lifrieri / # 255	$25 / Anne Kelly / # 504	$25 / Jim & Arlene Altonji / # 517	$25 / Mr & Mrs K Aiello / # 83	$25 / Mr & Mrs R / Firestone / # 473
$50 / Evelyn Batt / # 239	$25 / Joseph & / Dorothy Isola / # 519	$25 / Elizabeth Skahill / # 88	$25 / Peggy McGrann / # 253	$25 / Janet Kramer / # 694	$25 / Mr & Mrs Chris / Liberti / # 112	$25 / Roger & Marie Koferl / # 71
$50 / Fr. Mike Maffeo / # 119	$50 / Peggy McGrann / # 100	$25 / Ben Scannella / # 290	$25 / Michael Kubik / # 152	$25 / Barbara Mickelson / # 382	$25 / Jim & Arlene Altonji / # 517	$25 / Dottie & Bill Onufrak / # 482
$50 / Anna Fortunato / # 445	$25 / Robert Pavinski / # 181	$25 / Barbara Mickelson / # 430	$25 / Barbara / Cutrone / # 788	$25 / Liz & Jim Kay / # 310	$25 / Susan Vultaggio / Vita O’Keefe / # 223	$25 / Mary T Biglin / # 673

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 another opportunity to WIN! $25 buys you 1 number & 362 chances to win. $100 will buy you 1,810 chances to win !!!!
Your donation must accompany this form. We ask you to return your request as soon as possible so you can get in on the winning. Thank you and Good Luck!
MAIL TO: St Joseph Church, 45 CHURCH STREET, RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
MEMBERS NAME: ____________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________
NUMBER OF CALENDARS: X $25 = $ ______ 5 FOR $100 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ __________

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LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS
On Friday April 6, 2007 Venturing Crew 272 will be performing a live re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM.
Any member of the parish that would be willing to offer some of their time and acting talents would be greatly appreciated for this production. Any interested
parishioners can leave their name at the rectory.

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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

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 !!
April 1
Project Development Meeting - Living Stations
April 15
Pius XII Discussion Group & Business Meeting
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
Catholics Returning Home - St Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville will conduct a series called Catholics Returning Home on six consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Church beginning April 11. These sessions are for Catholics who have left the active practice of their faith and who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the church. There will be informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith. For more details, call Maria Davidson at 631-589-3160.
Defensive Driving Course- Saturday, April 14 from 8:30-3 in Carew Hall. $45 fee payable when registering. Please call the Rectory to reserve your seat in the class.
Monthly Mass for Individuals in any 12 Step Program will be celebrated on April 1st at 7PM at St John Nepomucene Church in Bohemia. An 11th Step meeting on meditation and prayer will follow at 8PM in the lower church. For more information call Fr Kevin Gruber at 589-0540.
Golden Wedding Anniversary—Diocesan Celebration on April 29th at St Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville at 3PM. Couples married 50 years or more are invited to a special mass to be celebrated by Bishop William Murphy. Please pick up your registration card at the rectory and return it no later than April 13th. For information call 516-678-5800 ext 242.
Long Island Motherless Daughters Group - Come on in & find a warm & loving place to call your own. To share your happy times & to express your sorrow. Together we can get through this. No one understands & support us better then another motherless daughter. For information call Tammy at 467-1010 or online at http://motherlessdaug.meetup.com/199/
The Journey, Cross & Crucifixion will be presented by Creative Ministries on Good Friday, April 6th at 8PM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Crown Acres Rd in Centereach.
Lake Nutrition Meals on Wheels provides food to elderly and homebound Monday thru Friday two meals a day. Hot meals & cold meals for a charge of $6 for both meals. Call 467-8948 for more information.
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 has been conducted in the diocese for the past 34 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center 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.

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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Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. Pope John Paul II