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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Acts recounts how the Apostles rejoiced because they were found worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus. Revelation offers us a vision of all creatures in heaven and earth joining together in giving glory to God. In the Gospel, Jesus appears to the Apostles and instructs Peter to tend the Lord’s lambs and sheep.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
Donald Ryan
Requested by
Loving Sisters

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS
Fr Maffeo 5:00 PM Fr Thomas
Fr Maffeo 7:00 AM Fr Maffeo
Fr Boyle 9:00 AM Fr Maffeo
Fr Boyle 10:30 AM Fr Boyle
Fr Thomas 12:00 Noon Fr Thomas
Fr Thomas 5:00 PM Fr Boyle
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.

Catholic Daughters of The Americas
Court St Joseph No. 975
“ Take Time, Say Three”
During the Cold War, the Popes asked us to pray three Hail Mary’s a day for the conversion of Russia and the fall of Communism. It happened and it happened through the power of prayer. It took time and effort but prayer won. No politician can explain the rapid fall of Communism and many have agreed that it was a power greater than they that lead the leaders of the world to have a change of heart.
Well, it is time to do it again. “ Take Time, Say Three”.
We are asking everyone to pray three Hail Mary’s everyday for the fall of terrorism and terrorist nations. Prayer doesn’t hurt, cost nothing but your time and the rewards are beyond measure.
God bless. Be at peace, Pray for peace. Work for Peace.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, April 22, Third Sunday of Easter
7:00 Daniel O’Keefe requested by Cynthia Latasso
7:00 Julianna McLarney requested by The Ferrara Family
9:00 Deceased Members of St Regis
Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes
10:30 Lauren Rose Conte requested by Alaina Annese & Tammie Masotto
10:30 Anna Kenny requested by Loving Family
12:00 Dorothy Pfeiffer requested by
Aunt Lois & Uncle Buddy Grange
12:00 Katherine Governale requested by Geri & Mike Devenney
5:00 Bernard Sellick requested by Patty & Gerald Peters
5:00 Anthony Trombino requested by Patty & Jerry Peters
Monday, April 23, St George & St Adalbert
7:00 Frederick Maida requested by Jack Hough
7:00 Anthony Perrone requested by Michael & Jeannine Susko
9:00 Rita & Tom Griffith requested by Jerry Griffith
9:00 Special Intention requested by Mary Hughes
Tuesday, April 24, St Fidelis
7:00 Michael F Boyle requested by The Kolarik Family
7:00 William Kelleher requested by The McCourt Family
8:45 Michael F Boyle requested by The Religious Ed Staff
8:45 Mary Dougherty requested by The Antonucci Family
Wednesday, April 25, St Mark
7:00 Mary Dougherty requested by Court of St Joseph # 975 CDA
7:00 Avelina Pereira requested by Loving Granddaughter Paula
9:00 Michael Schiavone requested by Jane Aragones
9:00 Michael F Boyle requested by Lorraine & Linda
Thursday, April 26
7:00 Mary Dougherty requested by Anne & Pete Kelly
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Ronald Rivera requested by Monika Sheinblum
9:00 Mary Dougherty requested by Dcn Joe & Marie Califano
Friday, April 27
7:00 Thomas W Schauder requested by The Voels Family
9:00 Bonnie Fitzgerald requested by Diane Reilly
9:00 Clarence Brissett requested by Nina Murowski & Family
Saturday, April 28, St Louis de Montfort & St Peter Chanel
8:00 Michael F Boyle requested by The McMurray Family
8:00 Mary Dougherty requested by Mr & Mrs Daniel Ventola
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Artur Duarte requested by Mr & Mrs Fernandes
5:00 Daniel Normile requested by The Kenneth Mottola & Family
Sunday, April 29, 4th Sunday of Easter
7:00 Emma Bonilla requested by Mr & Mrs Kelly
7:00 Carmelita Roxas requested by Rusel & Monet Roxas
9:00 Joseph Onufrak requested by Loving Wife & Family
9:00 Betty Mulligan requested by Carol Staufenberg
10:30 Rose LaRosa requested by Sharon & John Buckley & Family
10:30 Agnes Becker requested by The Smith Family
12:00 Michael Marchesano requested by Norma & Arthur Owen
12:00 Marion Tuck requested by Maryann Kunze & Family
5:00 Rose Hicks requested by The Walsh Family
5:00 Gloria Caputo requested by Steve Benes

****The 2008 Mass Book is now open. Please stop at the rectory to schedule your memorial Masses for next year.****

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

“When the captain and the court officials had brought the apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin the high priest questioned them, ‘We gave you strict orders, did we not, to stop teaching in that name?’ ‘Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching…’ But Peter and the apostles said in reply, ‘We must obey God rather than men.’ The Sanhedrin ordered the apostles to stop speaking in the name of Jesus and dismissed them. So they left…rejoice that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.”
As we continue our Easter reading of the Acts of the Apostles, we see this account of what became a wonderful moment for the Apostles and the early Church that they were brought before the Sanhedrin and ordered to stop speaking about Jesus. The members of the Holy Court probably believed that this would be enough to silence the Apostles, but as we can see it was not! The Apostles left happy, and we will see this would even be the case when they are thrown in jail and even as they would all (except for St. John suffer death for the sake of the name of Jesus). But remember, this was not always the case with the Apostles as we can see in today’s account from the Gospel of John.
“Simon Peter said to them, ‘I am going fishing.’ They said to him, ‘we also will come with you.’” So what, they went fishing-what’s the big deal? Perhaps they were of the mind that “a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work”. Or they simply liked to fish. As always with John’s Gospel, there is always more there than meets the eye-much more. Recall that Peter, Andrew, James and John were professional fishermen and that in Luke’s Gospel Peter followed Jesus after the large catch of fish some 3 or 4 years earlier. Fishing was not a day off activity for them, it was a way of life, and some biblical scholars believe that Peter (even after seeing the Risen Lord) was going to give up the whole thing and go back to way life used to be. Some scholars also believe he was giving it up, because of Peter’s guilt for denying Christ 3x’s Holy Thursday Night. Whatever the reason, Peter and the others seemed to be saying the past 3 years were something we will never forget, but now let’s get back to business and way life used to be.
On the contrary, Christ our Lord would not allow them to go backwards, no they were to move forward, as we see in each question Jesus asked Peter (as a counter-balance to the 3 denials). Notice with each question, Jesus gives Peter a command [FEED MY LAMBS; TEND MY SHEEP; FEED MY SHEEP] and finally after the whole discourse the Risen Lord tells Peter-FOLLOW ME! Now keep in mind, that something did
happen between this encounter at the Sea of Galilee
and today’s events in Acts, and that something is the Coming of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that gave the Apostles the strength and the ability to defy the very same people they ran away from in the Garden of Gethsemane.
God the Father and the Son send the Holy Spirit so we may fully participate in all that Christ has gained for us through His Life, Death and Resurrection-new life (a life of holiness, forgiveness, humility, a strong desire to make the Gospel the focus and center of your life, and to spread the Good News of our Salvation). We are also given the Spirit to help us not to go backwards and move toward our old way of life (a life dominated by consumerism, materialism, complacency, sin, and even powerless).
On Mother’s Day May 13th we will have Unity Sunday, our Mother’s Day Plant Sale outside the Church after all the Masses and at the 12 NOON Mass the Annual May Crowing of the statue of the Blessed Mother in the Church. We invite all of our 1st Communicants from this year to participate in this event by processing up at the beginning of Mass wearing their First Communion Dresses and Suits.
Also to remember our Mothers, Living and Deceased, at the Masses on Mother’s Day and for the remainder of the month of May, please fill out the envelopes you received in your packet or one that can be found on the Church’s window sills. You can drop them in the collection basket or at the Rectory.
Also as we heard at today’s Masses the Baby Bottles will be collected on Mother’s Day and our St. Joseph’s Right to Life Committee will be collecting baby clothing and items for infants and other baby needs in the Church Lobby.
Let us pray: Eternal Father, you gave us the Easter mystery as our covenant of reconciliation. May the new birth we celebrate show its effects in the way we live. We asks this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever.
J Happy Easter J
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
George Brennan Ronald Cassidy
Ashley Cirigliano John Ciullo
Paul Ciullo Angelo DeFilippo
Michael Delaney Ryan Delaney
Joseph DeMaio Michael DePinto
Priscilla DeStanfo Nancy DiTrapani
Anthony Diubaldo Marie Diubaldo
Pam Dutoit Richard Fahey
Rose Frodell Flavio Gabrielli
Mary Hickey Eugene Hornef
Thomas Horvath Jack Kelleher
Cecilia Keller Sharon Keller
Betty Limov Steve Lindblad
Georgiana Lopez Agnes Ludwigson
Marie Mangan Howard Meeks
Helen Newton Joanora O'Donnell
Christopher Owen Sylvia Persico
Grace C Peshkur Baby Rebecca Petrellese
Michael Ramos Betty Reddington
Joan Reilly John Reynolds
Elizabeth Ross Dawn Saporito
Lucille Shaver Darryll Smith
Antonina Sturiano James Sturiano
Sr Kathleen Taylor, OP 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 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 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
Agnes Tuhey, George L Smith, Robert Herrschaft, 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 22, 2007

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Brooke Lynn Creamer
Francesca Anna DeBlasi
Vincent Calogero DiGiovanni
Giovanni LaBarbera
Raimonde J LaBarbera
Liam James Murphy
Lucas Gavin Singleton
Melanie Rose Titone
Sydney Marie Zigon

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Our library is growing! We have just placed an order for over 300 Books that will go into our school library. Some of these books will be used as class sets to develop literacy skills for the children as a class. This order also includes books to enhance our reading selections for the library
Children's Choice List - children may evaluate books of their choice by logging on to www.reading.org/resources/tools/choices - children.s html. This gives children a real vote for the books they enjoy reading.
We have the opportunity to receive Time for Kids. Parents please fill out the cards and send them to school as soon as possible.
Thank you to all who purchased the Thoughtful Bears. The bears are so adorable. The program was a great success for our school.
If you are proud of our school celebrate it - Registration is open for the September 2007 school year. Please call the main office for more information 631-588-4760.
Our golf outing is drawing closer. Call the rectory or school office to register time is running out!

Banns of Marriage
(Second Time)
Kristy Pisano of St Elizabeth Ann Seton and
Matthew Rivera of St Joseph’s
Jamie Ward and Ron Singewald both of St Joseph’s

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 for the 2007/2008 year is now going on. Please return your forms as soon as possible.
Any child entering grade1 in September should be registered for the first year of Religious Ed. Our communion program is a 2 year preparation. Please call our office for further information.
To all our level 1 parents and parents new to the program, please attend one of these meetings for important information concerning your child.
Tuesday – May 15 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. in Fr. Carew Hall
Or
Tuesday – May 22 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Fr. Carew Hall
Communion Rehearsals
April 24 at 4:30 pm for the April 28 Communion at 10:30 a.m.
April 24 at 6:45 pm for the April 28 Communion at 1:00 p.m.
April 26 at 6:45 pm for the April 29 Communion at 10:30 a.m.
We have moved!! We are now located in Room 12 in the Upper School. Our phone number is still 981-1805.

St. Vincent de Paul
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples in their struggle finally recognize Jesus and proclaim “It is the Lord!:”
Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor recognize the Lord in their life” by joining the Society of St Vincent de Paul?

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Sunday, April 22, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
The headline read “Scientists see potential in amniotic stem cells”. Richard Weiss’s story, in the 1/8/07 issue of the Washington Post began by saying the cells are highly versatile and readily available.
This discovery, resulting from years of effort, was done at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC under the direction of Anthony Atala, MD, director of the school’s Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Institute. In the labs, differentiation of the amniotic ells into fat, bone, muscle, nerve and liver cells was accomplished successfully. When implanted into mice and sheep, unlike embryonic stem cells, the amniotic cells do not form tumors. It is now believed that amniotic cells can develop into all types of cells to then serve as a repair service for the body.
Internationally recognized stem cell expert, David Prentice, Ph. D., called the news exciting and said: “These adult –type stem cells from amniotic fluid and placenta have all the positives scientists claim to want from stem cells- flexibility to make different tissues, easy and long term growth in the lab, no tumors without the negatives associated with embryonic stem cells.” He added: “There is no rational reason to pursue embryo destruction for stem cells; those who still want embryo research are interested in politics, not patients.”
This is the same Dr. Prentice who will be the featured speaker when the NYS Right to Life Committee sponsors Lobby for Life Day, this Tuesday, April 24th, in Albany. He is a founding member of Do No Harm: The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics. It should be most interesting listening to Dr. Prentice, considering his statement (above) and what’s going on in our State Senate and Legislature now, concerning embryonic stem cell research. To attend Lobby for Life Day, please call Arthur Lange at 631-589-4751.
Dr. Atala says this about amniotic cells –“Much research remains to be done on amniotic stem cells’ safety and effectiveness. If they meet expectations of being able to successfully repair human body parts, their easy collection from both amniotic fluid and placental tissue after the baby’s birth will make these cells a very plentiful and valuable resource.”
A reminder: The Knights of Columbus of New York State will be conduction a Prayer Rally on the steps of the State Capitol, in Albany, at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 24th. Prayer, Petition & Presence needed to address Life issues, School Aid, Catholic Health Care, etc. All are welcome. LifeWorks, March 2007
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Easter Sunday, April 15, 2007 Offerings $14,186
Same collection last year 13,226
Number of envelopes 459
Poor Box last weekend $336
Easter Collection $ 49,333
Same collection last year 2006 47,971
Last weekend’s storm caused a drop in attendance and the collection. Please do what you can to help us meet our expenses.
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

Confirmation Corner
Correction -
The interview dates for
confirmation are:
September 18 & September 20
in Carew Hall
please mark your calendars.
Please submit registration forms as soon as possible.

Mark Your Calendars
April 28 First Communions 10:30 AM & 1 PM
April 29 First Communion 10:30 AM
May 1 Bible Study 10-11:30 AM & 7:30-9 PM
May 4 Pre Cana 7:30-9:30 Carew Hall
May 5 First Communions 10:30 AM & 1 PM
May 6 First Communion 12:00 Noon
May 7 Baptism Class 8PM Rectory Meeting Room
May 8 Bible Study 10-11:30 AM & 7:30-9 PM

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

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Change For Life
Sat. April 21st & Sun. April 22nd
On the above weekend a special pro-life project will be presented to the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church. After each Mass a representative from the Life Center of Long Island will explain the services provided expectant mothers. You will be asked to take home a baby bottle and for three weeks place spare change in the bottle. St. Joseph’s Respect Life Committee will distribute the bottles from the front entrance. The Life Center serves thousands of mothers each year. Since this work requires office space, telephones, staff, and educational materials it is understandable that monetary
support from the pro-life community is needed. We thank Rev. Maffeo for welcoming this effort.
Sat. May 12th and Sun. May 13th
On this Mother’s Day weekend the bottles are to be returned. Members our Committee will be available before and after each Mass. All proceeds from the bottles will be presented to the Life Center.
Note: The baby items collected each year on Mother’s Day and on Respect Life Sunday in October are shared by St. Joseph’s Parish Outreach, Birthright, and the Life Center. This Mother’s Day we will not ask for baby clothing, diapers, etc. We will gladly accept handmade clothing and blankets crocheted and knitted by parishioners and any baby items you may have purchased in advance. But if you have not already made a purchase we ask that you support the “Change for Life” bottle project. In October 2007 we will resume our regular Gifts for Babies collection.
For information call St. Joseph Respect Life Committee at 588-0168 /724-8586.

OUTREACH
sjpo@verizon.net
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

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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A Look At Our Progress
Diocese of Rockville Centre - PO Box 4000, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000
P 516-379-5210 ext. 2 F 516-379-5043 e-mail catholicministries@drvc.org
Thank you for your support. Please make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal
Pledge $_____________Payment $______________Balance $___________
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
City:_________________________State:_________Zip:_______________
Telephone:________________________ Parish: 146-St Joseph
Every Gift Counts!
Can we count on you?

Catholic Ministries Appeal 2007

Education
Supporting our educational programs is an investment in our young people and in their futures. When we speak about their educations, we are speaking about the future of our Church and of our communities. It is critical to our Church’s Mission to help nurture our children in the Catholic faith and to help them grow into compassionate and caring adults who will become tomorrow’s leaders.
Funds from the Catholic Ministries Appeal support programs for the over 25,800 students enrolled in our 53 elementary schools and 3 Diocesan high schools. Last year we were able to provide these students with a wide range of critical enhancements such as, smart boards for computers, enhanced computer technology, the development and support of extracurricular programs, the support of academic scholarships and funds for student emergencies.

Our Goal Is $83,700

Pledges as of April 16, 2007

$67,807

We’ve
Reached
80% of our Goal !!!!

2007

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

A GUIDE TO GIVING
Other $_______

Pledge
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10 Payments $500
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ST. JOSEPH’S
8TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
at the
TALL GRASS COUNTRY CLUB
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007
Golfer’s arrive at 11:30am for BBQ Lunch Buffet
Shotgun start at 1:00pm
LIMITED NUMBER OF FOURSOMES!
COME FOR GOLF OR JUST COME FOR DINNER!!!!
PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY!!!
Your day will include:
18 Holes of Golf with Cart
BBQ Lunch includes All Beef Hamburgers and Frankfurters
with Unlimited Soda and Beer served from 11:30am – 1:00pm!
Beer and Soda cart throughout outing!!!!
Buffet Dinner with Carving Station, Dessert and Top Shelf Open Bar
at TALL GRASS COUNTRY CLUB!
Hole Sponsors * Prizes * Raffles * Give-Aways
Please RSVP by sending payment of $165.00 per player
along with the tear-off below by MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2007 to:
Brian Sanders
32 Colony Drive
Holbrook, NY 11741
For additional information:
Contact Coordinator Brian Sanders
631-475-9575 or 516-815-1884
Family Name: _______________________________Class ___________
Phone Number: ________________________________
Number of Golfers _____________X $165.00 per Golfer ______________
Number For Dinner Only ________ X $ 75.00 per person______________
Please list all Golfers on the back of this tear-off
**All groups teeing off will be in fours.
Single players, doubles or trios will be combined with other players.**
ABSOLUTELY NO ONE UNDER AGE 16
IS PERMITTED TO BE ON THE GOLF COURSE
Collared Shirts are required. No sweat pants, cutoffs or tank tops.
No coolers or food of any kind is permitted.
MULLIGANS AND OTHER HOLE PRIZES WILL BE FOR SALE

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St. Joseph’s Troop 272
Annual Ronkonkoma
Pancake Breakfast
April 22, 2007 8AM – 12 Noon
Adults $5.00 Children under 10 $3.00
To be held in Carew Hall See You There !!!

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE
STUDENT AMBASSADOR
Matthew Terrano, a parishioner and 6th grade student here at St. Joseph’s School was selected to represent the U.S., our community, our parish and school as a member of the “People to People” student ambassador program for 2007. Originally conceived by President Eisenhower in 1956, he believed that if people could come together in peace and friendship, so eventually would countries. This summer, the delegation will be traveling to Australia for about 3 weeks where they will meet with government officials to speak about attaining peace and good will in the world.
Matthew will be traveling with a group of 40 students, about half of which are from New York. The cost to participate in this life-changing adventure is $6,300. After a lot of hard work and dedication, he is nearing his goal with only about $1,900 to go.
One very successful fundraiser for him has been Smencils (scented pencils) made from 100% recycled paper. These pencils have proven to be very popular with people of all ages. Matthew will be selling Smencils after all of the masses on Saturday and Sunday, April 21st and 22nd to help reach his goal before the trip. Please stop by to check them out.
Matthew will also be accepting sponsorship donations for those who prefer. Checks can be made out directly to “People to People Student Ambassadors”.
To learn more about the program, visit www.studentambassadors.org. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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And the Winners Are….

April 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
$50 / Susan Vultaggio / Vita O’Keefe / # 513	$25 / Muratore Family / # 209	$25 / Mr & Mrs M Condit / # 220	$25 / Rich & Leslie / Maynard / # 133	5 / Holy Thursday	6 / Good Friday	7 / Holy Saturday
$200 / Easter Sunday / Elaine Mazziotti / # 684	9 $25 / Jeanne Hartman / # 352	$25 / Gloria Napolitano / # 373	$25 / Anne Kelly / # 62	$25 / Mike DeBellis / # 523	$25 / Tina Donegan / # 762	$25 / Laura Candiano / # 67
$50 / Robert Lingner / # 894	$25 / Marie & George Hunt / # 492	$25 / Kevin McEvaddy / # 34	$25 / Augustine Perotti / # 19	$25 / Evelyn Batt / # 174	$25 / John J Mahon / # 355	$25 / Jacqueline / Scannella / # 374
22 $50	23 $25	24 $25	25 $25	26 $25	27 $25	28 $25
29 $50	30 $25

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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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 22
Project Development
April 29
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
Special Healing Mass - Monday, April 30 at St Margaret of Scotland Church in Selden. Join in prayer and worship at 7:00pm - Fr Chris Aridas will preside. All are welcome.
Oral Cancer Screening - Thursday, April 26th from 9:30am to 6pm at Stony Brook Dental Care Center. For more information call 1-877-263-3401. No appointment necessary.
Reunion News: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School on Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, Queens - Saturday, May 5. The school will be closing it’s doors after 120 years of Catholic Education. Mass at 10:30, Luncheon at 12 Noon. Call the school at 718-739-2003 to RSVP.
St Agnes Academic High School, College Point, NY - Saturday, May 5 from 1-5 PM. Homecoming for all Alumni . Call 718-353-6276 ext 30
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.
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 (Nepomocene) Bohemian Singles - 55 & Up meets the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month in the lower level church. Coffee & cake is served. We’re a very active group that offers a full calendar of social events each month. Please call Mary Ann at 563-8982. Admission is $4.00.
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.
Hope House Ministries - Anger Management for Adults - Tuesday Evenings April 24, May 1, 8 7:30-9 PM
Parenting Classes - Wednesday Mornings April 25, May 2, 9,16 10-11:15 AM
Parenting Classes - Wednesday Evenings April 25, May 2, 9, 16 7:30-9 PM
Anger Management for Children - Tuesday Afternoons May 1, 8, 15, 22 4:30-5:30 PM
All classes held at Family Center. Register by calling Sr Jean Beagan at 631-978-0189
Spring Open House at Molloy College - Sunday, April 29th at 1PM. Call 516-678-5000 ext 6230 for more information.

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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