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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Taken together, the readings for today form a call to peace and unity among believers, regardless of their background or former practice of faith. The power behind this kind of peace is the Holy Spirit sent by the Father in Jesus’ name. The texts from Acts and Revelation embrace the openness of God’s grace to all people.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Thanksgiving
Requested by
A Child

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

May God Bless Our Mothers … today and always

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, May 13, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day
7:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
10:30 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
12:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
5:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
Monday, May 14
7:00 For the Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 Marilyn DeQuatro requested by Louis & Kim DeQuatro
Tuesday, May 15, St Isidore
7:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
7:00 Marian Sollazzo requested by Loving Daughter
8:45 Thomas Ryan requested by The Hughes Family
8:45 Henry Ceraulo requested by Robert & Denise Affenita
Wednesday, May 16
7:00 Victoria Caserma requested by Loving Family
7:00 Edward Hand requested by The Campo Family
9:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 George Buechner requested by Loving Wife & Family
7:30 PM Vigil Mass For the People of the Parish
Thursday, May 17, Ascension of the Lord
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 For the People of the Parish
12:10 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
5:00 For the People of the Parish
7:30 For the People of the Parish
Friday, May 18, Pope John 1
7:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
7:00 James J Reilly requested by Loving Family
9:00 Kathi Pagliuca requested by Loving Husband
9:00 Angelo Feliciano requested by Loving Family
Saturday, May 19
8:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Bertha Scherrer requested by Loving Sister
5:00 Marion Tuck requested by Margaret Kramer
Sunday, May 20, Seventh Sunday of Easter
7:00 Patrick Farrell requested by Jack & Mary Devaney
7:00 Evo Caldera requested by Dario Pedroth & Family
9:00 Joseph Onufrak requested by Loving Wife & Family
9:00 Anne Crocco requested by Kathleen & John Kelly
10:30 Nadine & John Beneventi requested by Loving Family
10:30 Rosemary Beck requested by Ann & Jimmy O’Brien
12:00 Bernadette McNiff requested by Barbara
12:00 Bill Biles requested by D’Agostino Family
5:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
5:00 Richard Ryan requested by Marilyn

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

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles let’s us in to a major argument that broke out in the early Church between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians. The main force of this constant argument was whether or not Gentile Christians had to follow all of the Jewish Laws and Customs before they could be baptized, and this problem is so big that we even see it in Paul’s Letters. Disputes seem to be an inevitable aspect of the human condition, and the Church is not immune from this aspect of human life. So how has the Church been able to solve its arguments and still survive after all these years? The answer is seen in John’s Gospel, “I have told you…The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” The Holy Spirit has always been present to guide the Church along the right path and tell us which actions we should take. The Apostles solved this problem by calling the Council of Jerusalem-under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit guided the Church to the decision that Gentiles did not need to adopt Jewish Laws and Customs in order to be baptized. Baptism is all that is necessary for someone to belong to Christ and His living body - the Church.
We are also told by Jesus in the Gospel about how the Holy Spirit will help us achieve Peace! “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” This Peace is the Shalom spoken about in the Old Testament that it was understood the Messiah would bring. This Peace is different from humanity’s idea of peace. The peace which the world offers is a peace which comes from the avoidance of trouble and from refusing to face things. The peace which Jesus gives us is the peace of the conquest won by Christ on the Cross which allows us to have no sorrow, and no danger from sin and death.
Many have also referred to this Peace that only the Messiah can give, as a peace which destroys all of the barriers between the Jews and the Gentiles-so that all humanity can be one before God. For the Jews had their laws and the temple and they considered themselves separate from all others and of course that meant for them that God was separated from all others as well! The Christ has come to put an end to this, and unite us into the one family of humanity.
This Thursday May 17th is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord and it is a holy day of obligation. The Mass Schedule for this day is: Wednesday Night May 16, at 7:30 PM, and Thursday May 17th at: 7 and 9 AM,
12:10 PM, 5 PM and 7:30 PM. To find out more about this great feast day, come to Mass on that day!
On behalf of Fathers: Boyle, Rene, Thomas and Liu; Deacons James Altonji. Joseph Califano, Michael DeBellis, Michael Devenney, and Joseph Dougherty, our Seminarians Deacon Lee Descoteaux, and Mr. Lachlan Cameron and the entire staff of St. Joseph’s we wish all of our Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers, and all who serve as Mothers a very Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day
Happy Easter
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Michelle Altonji William Barry
Oliver Bouchard Hazel Boyce
George Brennan Ronald Cassidy
Ashley Cirigliano John Ciullo
Paul Ciullo Angelo DeFilippo
Michael Delaney Ryan Delaney
Michael DePinto Nancy DiTrapani
Pam Dutoit Richard Fahey
Sal Farrugia Robert Filce
Rose Frodell Flavio Gabrielli
Frank Gaeta Sonny Grosso
Elaine Halpin William Hausner
Mary Hickey Thomas Horvath
Lois Johnson Jack Kelleher
Cecilia Keller Sharon Keller
Paul Liguori Georgiana Lopez
Agnes Ludwigson Marie Mangan
Helen Newton Joanora O'Donnell
Sylvia Persico Grace C Peshkur
Rebecca Petrellese Betty Reddington
Dawn Saporito Lucille Shaver
Darryll Smith Antonina Sturiano
James Sturiano Sr Kathleen Taylor, OP
Stacie Tizzard Linda Savage
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.
SGT 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 PFC John B Cuneo
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
E1 J.R. Kay SGT John W Keohane
SSGT Steven Knight CPL Andrew Kochman
LCPL David Lindsey LCPL Marshall
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
PVT Erica Sweeney PFC Greg Terrish
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
Edward J Hand, Rose A Ricciardo, 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, May 13, 2007

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Avalanche Ranch!!
An exciting Vacation Bible School here at St Joseph Parish from July 9th-12th
We need volunteers to be group leaders and assistants – ages 12 to ?
If you are interested please attend the meeting for training volunteers on
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in Carew Hall.
Please call Sister Anne Marie at the Religious Education Office, 981-1805, if you have any questions

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Congratulations to our 2nd graders who have received the Eucharist for the first time on Saturday. May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you in His care.
Our Spring Concert was a great success. Congratulations to Mrs. Rainone and Mr. Licatta for an excellent program. Our students in grades 3 thru 8 performed in a band presentation and our students in grades 4 - 8 performed in a Show Choir. Great performance and work done by all.
Thank you to our Parent's Association for the Middle School Dance. Our students in grades 6 - 8 celebrated the Spring Season with a dance in the school gym on Friday afternoon from 1-2:15. The DJ was great! Thank you to Parent's Association for providing the snacks and the entertainment.
Our school will be crowning Mary on Monday, May 14th at 1:00PM in the church. All are welcome to participate with us.
Our Golf Outing will be held on Monday, May 14th. We are looking forward to a day of golf in this great weather. All are welcome to participate. Call the school office for more information. 588-4760
Our school will be participating in Author day on Tuesday, May 15th. Our students will be taking writing workshops during the day from the author. What a great experience for our young writers!
Reminder there will be no school on Thursday, May 17th for Ascension Thursday.
Please join us for a night of fun at Pizza Uno on Wednesday, May 16. All proceeds from dinner between 5:00 and 10:00 will go towards the school. Please eat at Pizza Uno and send your receipt to our school. Thanks.

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
Our Religious Education Office hours are: Monday through Thursday
9 am to 4 pm
Registration for the 2007/2008 year is now taking place. 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 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. in Fr. Carew Hall
Or
Tuesday – May 22 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Fr. Carew Hall
We are looking forward to being with all our Catechists at our meeting on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Fr Carew Hall
Congratulations to all our children in St Joseph’s parish who received their First Communion.
We wish all our mothers a very Happy and Peaceful Mothers day.
We have moved!! We are now located in Room 12 in the Upper School. Our phone number is still 981-1805.
Avalanche Ranch!!
An exciting Vacation Bible School here at St Joseph Parish from July 9th-13th
We need volunteers to be group leaders and assistants – ages 12 to ?
If you are interested please attend the meeting for training volunteers on
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in Carew Hall.
Please call Sister Anne Marie at the Religious Education Office, 981-1805, if you have any questions.

St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”
By your gift to the Society of St Vincent de Paul you also say to those who are poor: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”

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Sunday, May 13, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
If you are looking for assistance in presenting your teenagers with healthy life choices & helping them develop a positive, life-affirming understanding of God’s beautiful gift of human sexuality, we suggest you get in touch with the Life Center, at 516-798-9100.
The Life Center of Long Island, in conjunction with Healthy Respect, a federally funded abstinence education program, is planning a parent/teen symposium which parents & teens are invited to attend together. It would be the first step for parents to take in combating the influence of Planned Parenthood, who again recruited young people to attend its annual Teen Health Conference, held in Suffolk County. We know that although back in 1963 Planned Parenthood acknowledged that “abortion kills the life of a baby after it has begun”, this organization is now the leading purveyor of abortion in the nation, directly responsible for ending the lives of more than 250,000 pre-born children a year. Even though PP espouses “open & honest communication” between parent and child, its Web site promises adolescents “if you are 12 or older, you don’t need your parents’ permission to come to our health centers & we will not tell your parents about your visit.” How outrageous is that – considering that a school nurse needs permission to give your child an aspirin. And PP 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 the procedure. This situation is all part of legislation called the “Family Protection Act” (S.4431/A.3217) which, on our recent trip to Albany, we lobbied legislators to pass; it requires parental consent for girls under 18 seeking an abortion, with a judicial bypass provision as required by the Supreme Court. (The other part of the bill, equally important, requires that a woman considering an abortion be given information regarding the development of her baby, the potential effects of abortion on her physical & mental health, & alternatives to abortion.) Please write or call your state legislator & urge passage of this bill. You will find their telephone numbers & addresses in the back of the Yellow Book, page 43 or call Suffolk County Board of Elections at 631-852-4500.
For mothers & daughters, here is a special event honoring that bond – it is a Mother-Daughter Tea, sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, held on Saturday, June 30th. This Mother-Daughter Tea is for 10-12 year old girls & their mothers (or adult female guardians) & will explore the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for “growing up.” It will be held at St. Agnes Cathedral Parish Center, Rockville Centre, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The cost is $15.00 per family. Reservations are required. Call the Respect Life Office at 516-379-8292.
The program will have speakers on the following topics:
**God’s gift of human fertility; The menstrual cycle and its physical/emotional effects; The sacredness of human life; The virtue of chastity; The importance of the mother/daughter relationship.
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, May 6, 2007 Offerings $18,702
Same collection last year 16,719
Number of envelopes 606
Poor Box last weekend $466
Fuel Collection this year $ 13,071
Same collection last year 2006 13,558
Tomorrows Hope Catholic Education Collection $2452
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

Nicholas Philip Michael Aspris
Jake Jerome Bryson
Maura Rose Galvin
Michaela Louisa Lucivero

Confirmation Corner
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Monday, October 29,2007 !
*** Please note the change in the dates for the preparation sessions:
Tuesday 7:00 to 8:30 PM Sept 25, Oct 2,9 & 16
Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 PM Sept 26, Oct 3, 10 & 17
Thursday 5:45 to 7:00 PM Sept 27, Oct 4, 11 & 18

Mark Your Calendars
May 12 First Communion 10:30
May 13 Unity Sunday - Mother’s Day Plant Sale
May Crowning at 12:00 Mass
Catholic Daughter’s Carnation Sale
May 14 St Joseph School Golf Outing
May 16 Vigil Mass for Ascension Thursday 7:30PM
May 17 Ascension Thursday
Masses 7 & 9 AM
12:10, 5 & 7:30 PM

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Congratulations
To all the
First Communicants
of
St Joseph’s Parish
May you continue to grow in your faith
and
May our Blessed Mother keep you in Her loving care always.

OUTREACH
sjpo@verizon.net
For the month of April we serviced 119 clients. Financial assistance amounted to $4,233. There were 11 new clients added and total services and referrals provided were 265. This included food, living needs, Health Care information, advocacy and housing. Your continued support of the Outreach Program makes all of this possible.

Loving God, we thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, whose love is so precious that it can never be measured, whose patience seems to have no end. May we see your loving hand behind them and guiding them. We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out of love or time, or patience. We ask you to bless them with your own special love. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our brother. Amen.

St. Joseph’s CYO Travel Baseball Tryouts
Angels

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS NEWS
The Catholic Daughters will be selling Carnations after all the Masses today. The monies raised will go toward their charitable work.
On Friday, May 18, a Chinese Auction fundraiser will be held in St. Joseph’s School Hall with doors opening at 6:30 pm and calling beginning at 7:30 pm sharp. Admission $6 which includes 25 tickets, cake, coffee and tea. Other food for purchase. Extra tickets $2 per card. No strollers please.
Donations of gifts gladly accepted. Call Chairperson Margaret at 585-5353 or Regent Catherine at 585-1719 for more information.

12 year old team is looking for committed baseball players for the upcoming 2007 Summer & Fall seasons. We are registered in NJBL and local tournaments throughout Suffolk County.
Tryout Date: Saturday, May 19 3-5 PM
Location: Raynor Beach Park, Ronkonkoma Ave.
If you want to attend but are unable to please contact Dan Foley at: 631-300-8701
E-Mail - danshomes2@msn.com

Chinese
Auction

Due to the recent loss of his father, Fr Boyle will be canceling his Bible study class for May. The class will resume in September.

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Mother’s Day/Unity Sunday
J J J J J J
Join us May 13th in Carew Hall after
the 9, 10:30 & 12:00 masses for a
Mother’s Day treat:
Enjoy light refreshments while
the kids color a picture for Mom!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Saturday & Sunday
May 12th & 13th
after all masses.

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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

Catholic Ministries Appeal Update
We are well on our way to this year’s goal of $83,700. As of May 8th we have received $71,380 in pledges from 377 families. Those numbers are good but we really need to hear from a lot more of our almost 6,000 registered families. As you see, the majority of the money has come from a relatively small group. Imagine if everyone who has not yet done so were to make a small pledge of $25, $50 or $100. Pledges can be paid off over time. And, if you pledge $200 or more, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win dinner for two with your parish priests. Most important, all pledges help the Catholic Ministries Appeal to continue the good works of building God’s Kingdom throughout our Diocese. We are being called; won’t you please answer by making a generous pledge today? Stop down at Unity Sunday for more information and to fill out a pledge card today.

Our Goal Is $83,700

Pledges as of May 8, 2007

$71,380

We’ve
Reached
85% of our Goal !!!!

St Joseph Church	2007 Goal: $83,700
80% of goal in payments, your parish receives a 10% share:	$ 6,696
100 % of goal in payments, your parish receives a 20% share:	$16,740
$5,000 over goal in payments, your parish receives:	$20,740
$10,000 over goal in payments, your parish receives:	$24,740
$25,000 over goal in payments, your parish receives:	$36,740

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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Ascension Thursday
Mass Schedule
Wednesday, May 16th Vigil Mass
7:30PM
Thursday, May 17th
7:00AM
9:00
12:10PM
5:00
7:30

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
For all new Parish Volunteers and St Joseph School parents, the Diocese requires that you complete a background check and attend a Virtus training session. The Diocese will be offering a VIRTUS TRAINING session at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall on Wednesday, June 13 at 7PM. To reserve your spot or to check on other locations/dates, please go to www.virtus.org. Thank you for all you do for our beautiful parish.

God our Creator, we pray:
for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility ; for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting;
for those who are tired, stressed or depressed;
for those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family;
for those who are unable to feed their children due to poverty;
for those whose children have physical, mental or emotional disabilities;
for those who have children they do not want;
for those who raise children on their own;
for those who have lost a child;
for those who care for the children of others;
for those whose children have left home;
and for those whose desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled.
Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender,
and that they may lead their children to know and do what is good,
living not for themselves alone, but for God and for others. Amen.

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And the Winners Are….

May 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
$50 / William Romano / # 782	$25 / Marie Kubicsko / # 410	$50 / St Joseph the Worker / Anne DiGregorio / # 793 / Anne DiGregorio	2 $25 / Rosemarie Rubenbauer / # 385	3 $25 / June Schaum / # 271	4 $25 / James Gracey / # 551	5 $25 / Mr & Mrs K. Aiello / # 83
6 $50 / Thomas McCann / # 748	7 $25 / Christine Kammerer / # 862	8 $25 / Melissa Boerner / #136	9 $25 / Lisa Naldrett / # 618	10 $25 / Geraldine Loughlin / # 568	11 $25 / Christine Kammerer / # 821	12 $25 / Tina Donegan / # 717
$75 / Mother’s Day	14 $25	15 $25	16 $25	$50 / Ascension	18 $25	19 $25
20 $50	21 $25	22 $25	23 $25	24 $25	25 $25	26 $25
27 $50	28 $25	29 $25	30 $25	31 $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 $ __________

County of Suffolk
TAKE A BYTE OUT OF CRIME
Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco has a valuable tool available for you to unobtrusively monitor Internet activity and protect your loved ones from sexual predators who surf the Internet. Parents cannot afford to be without this product, developed to assist you in monitoring and safeguarding your children’s online activity.
Computer Cop: Parental Internet Monitoring Software quickly checks your home PC for:
Obscene material
Violent and/or sexually explicit pictures
Language promoting drug use
Each time you place the disk into the CD drive software automatically activates and scans disk drives exposing objectionable websites and offensive photo files. Computer Cop also captures full text Chat Room, Email and Instant Messages (IM’s). Suspect words or phrases which match flagged words are highlighted. Find deleted web content without having to download a separate program.
Sign up and immediately receive your software, free of charge, compliments of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Endorsed by the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Call 852-2200 to receive your free copy.

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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 !!
May 13
Pius XII Discussion Group & Business Meeting
May 20
Project Development
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

Sport for all Seasons
ST. JOSEPH CYO CYO

Travel Soccer:
Tony B (737-5159
Intramural Soccer:
Joe (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
WANTED-COMPUTER VOLUNTEER, STUDENT OR ADULT, WITH A PUBLISHER PROGRAM TO:
*ACCEPT 12 PAGES, EACH MONTH, OF TEXT AND PHOTOS BY E-MAIL *PLACE PHOTOS INTO PAGES AND ADD GRAPHICS *
TRANSFER THE 12 PAGES OF LIFE NEWS TO A PDF FILE, TO BE TRANSMITTED TO A COMMERCIAL PRINTER
CAN YOU DO THIS? OR, DO YOU KNOW A PRO-LIFE PERSON WILLING TO HELP? CALL MARIE MAWN 631-588-0168.
Weekend Retreat for Separated or Divorced individuals will be given May 18,19,20 in Newton, NJ by a Franciscan retreat team. For more information call Fr Tom Kelly, OFM at 973-985-9736.
Special Service of Prayer Around the Cross to be held at Holy Cross Parish in Nesconset May 14 at 7:30PM. This prayer service is filled with peace and encouragement. It lasts less than 1 hour.
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.
American Sign Language Classes will be offered at Cleary School for the Deaf . Summer Session runs from July 2 through August 8th. Both children (age 10 & up) and adults are welcome. Call Carolyn Kelly at 588-0530 or email her at asl4ck@cs.com for more information.
Smithtown Central School District Adult Basic Education Program–Free Classes ! 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
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 - Parenting Classes - Wednesday Mornings May 16 10-11:15 AM
Parenting Classes - Wednesday Evenings May 16 7:30-9 PM
Anger Management for Children - Tuesday Afternoons May 15, 22 4:30-5:30 PM
All classes held at Family Center. Register by calling Sr Jean Beagan at 631-978-0189
Spring has sprung...so why not put the spring back in your marriage. Don’t you and your spouse deserve a beautiful, romantic weekend away together? If you agree then you’ll want to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is scheduled for June 1-3. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call toll free, 1-866-499-6354. Please visit our local web site at http://www.wwmeli.org or email Ron and Chris Morasse at ron@morassefamily.com for more information.
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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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