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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
King David is confronted by the prophet Nathan about the sins he has committed. The king admits his sinfulness and is assured by Nathan that God has forgiven him. In the Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about two people who are forgiven their debts by their creditor. The message is clear: the one forgiven more will love more.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Memory of
Jack Kelleher
Requested by
Loving Sister Isabell

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

Is God calling you to greater service to His Church?
Is God calling you to the deaconate?
INQUIRY DAY
For men who are interested in discerning a vocation to the diaconate
Come with your wife so she, too, might get a better understanding of the vocation, in general, and the formation process, in particular.
Rsvp 631-424-8360 ext 179 by june 18th

Wednesday, June 20th at 7:30PM
St Agnes, 2nd Fl Conference Rm
Ministry Building, Quealy Place
Rockville Centre, NY

Sunday, June 24th at 1:00 PM
Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception
440 West Neck Rd
Huntington, NY

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, June 17, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father’s Day
7:00 Father’s day Novena Intentions
9:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
10:30 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
12:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
5:00 Father’s day Novena Intentions
Monday, June 18
7:00 Matteo Guilano Sr requested by Dennis DeMarco
9:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 Thomas Kenneally requested by Al & Jennifer Inserra
Tuesday, June 19, St Romuald
7:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
7:00 Wilemina Mikoljon requested by Loving Niece Giel
8:45 Elizabeth Brooks requested by The Kutch Family
8:45 Adeline Valente requested by The Terrano Family
Wednesday, June 20
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 Kenny Donohue requested by
Nicholas & Vivian Papamichael
Thursday, June 21, St Aloysius Gonzaga
7:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 Jesus Tapel requested by Dcn Joe & Marie Califano
9:00 Devenney Family (living) requested by The Cutrone Family
Friday, June 22, Sts Paulinus, John Fisher & Thomas More
7:00 The Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 Mamie DiSalvo requested by Linda Marino
Saturday, June 23
8:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
8:00 Michael Clifford requested by Loving Family
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Dominick & Lee Caccappolo requested by Loving Family
5:00 Dorothea Pokorney requested by Luis Garcia & Family
Sunday, June 24, Nativity of John the Baptist
7:00 Robert Montgomery requested by The Gido Family
7:00 Anne Perkowski requested by Eduardo Console & Family
9:00 Deceased Members of St Regis
Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes
10:30 Peter Mosera requested by Loving Mom & Loving Brother
10:30 Edwin Dowling requested by The Moulton Family
12:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions
12:00 Gerard Rubino requested by The Rigolino Family
5:00 John De Sanno requested by Richard & Linda Muench
5:00 Dorothy Pennell requested by Chrissy, Jessica, Johnny & Karen

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

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Today’s reading presents us with two contrasts: the Contrast of 2 Kings and the Contrast of 2 Sinners. First let’s look at the 2 Kings who are offered to us for consideration. The 1st King is David, and as our Old Testament reading comes in on the end of the story, we see the Prophet Nathan confronting David with God’s verdict on the sin David committed with Bathsheba and the sin of ordering the death of her husband, Uriah the Hittite. If you want more on the story, read the account as found in the 2nd Book of Samuel or take one of Fr. Boyle’s Bible Classes. After David admits his guilt, he is frightened that God will punish him. Nathan assures him that God will not require his life, however, David will face punishment. The child that he and Bathsheba brought into the world died, and as Nathan told him; “the sword shall never depart from your house” and “I will bring evil upon you out of your own house.” All of this came true, and as we see in other parts of King David’s story God will punish him again, but not by hurting him directly, but by punishing the people. What could be a greater punishment for a King, Leader, Pastor or Father than to see your people/children suffer because of your mistakes?
David’s sins bring misery and havoc upon his family and people, this king causes great pain for Israel (as does the sins of all the kings that would follow). But now let us turn our attention to the other king who does not bring misery or havoc, but takes away the sins of the world. While the people paid for the offenses of David, the King of Kings takes on our sins and offenses and destroys them by mounting the throne of His Cross and the Empty Tomb. David’s harm is destroyed by the healing, forgiveness and peace of Jesus Christ. What a difference a King makes!
Now to the Contrast of 2 Sinners, notice how one knows that their sins are great and is in deep need of forgiveness, while the other does not even realize his great need. The woman who comes to see Jesus that night at Simon’s house is the one who knows she has sinned, and she knows that she has wandered far from God. She in her state of sin, however, has the insight to see God working through Jesus and nothing is going to stand in her way of seeing Jesus. And Jesus knowing this about her, grants her what she needs forgiveness! Simon of course can not believe that Jesus would allow this woman to touch Him, and Simon is upset over the fact that Jesus tells the woman her sins are forgiven. The hardness of Simon’s heart keeps him from being merciful or from really seeing who it is he invited to dinner.
When Simon invited Jesus over for dinner, he did so because Jesus was popular, a local celebrity, and Jesus is invited so that Simon can investigate Him.
Simon does not invite Jesus into his home because he believes, nor does he offer Jesus the proper respect an honored guest should receive in his home. We understand this by the way Jesus admonishes Simon for not offering water for His feet or oil to anoint Himself as was the proper custom. All of this the woman did with the water of her tears, the drying with her hair and the anointing with the expensive oil she brought for her great act of repentance and love. Truly she knows how to receive this most important guest into her home: not her house, but her heart and soul! Unfortunately Simon does not and he did not open his home so that Jesus could do what He came into the world to do. Jesus is the King who takes away the woman’s sins, Simon’s sins, and our sins. He is the King who bears the pain and punishment of all we have done and all we have to do is be open to Him. The choice is ours’, so by all means let’s choose Life, and help others to, so let us not be close minded like Simon was toward the woman seeking forgiveness or toward the one giving forgiveness; Jesus!
Thanks to all who came out last weekend for the Procession with the Blessed Sacrament on the Saturday of Corpus Christi Weekend, remember that from now on we will be doing this on the Saturday Evenings following the 5 PM Mass as many people requested this. Also thanks to all who came to Fr. Lee’s 1st Mass at 12 Noon and for joining us downstairs in Carew Hall afterward. Thank you, to all who helped prepare the reception and for our Lord Jesus Christ for making it possible by calling Fr. Lee to the Priesthood. Please keep Fr. Lee and his family in your prayers, and next year of course we will celebrate Bill Dobbins and Frank Dell’Aglio’s Ordination to the Diaconate next May and in June we will celebrate Lachlan Cameron’s Ordination to the Priesthood-still much to look forward to!
On behalf of Fathers: Boyle, Thomas, Rene, Peter Liu, and Lee Descoteaux, our Deacons: James Altonji, Joseph Califano, Michael DeBellis, Michael Devenney, Joseph Dougherty, our Seminarian Mr. Lachlan Cameron, and the entire Staff of St. Joseph’s we wish all of our Fathers and those who serve as Fathers a very Holy, Blessed, and Happy Father’s Day.
God Bless You Always
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Paul Ahearn Rosemarie Aiello
Michelle Altonji Michael Ambrosio
William Barry Marie Behling
Oliver Bouchard MaryEllen Bowers
Angelo DeFilippo Michael Delaney
Ryan Delaney Joseph DeMaro
Michael DePinto Anthony Diubaldo
Marie Diubaldo Richard Fahey
Sal Farrugia Robert Filce
Gerald Fortunato Sr Kathleen Francis, OP
Frank Gaeta Dominick Golio
Sonny Grosso Elaine Halpin
William Hausner Thomas Horvath
Lois Johnson Jack Kelleher
Cecelia Keller Joseph Liguori
Paul Liguori Betty Limov
Georgiana Lopez Georgiana Lopez
Marie Mangan Marie Mangan
Alexander Muhall Judy Pacifico-Larkin
John Papol Grace C Peshkur
Nicole Ramaglia Betty Reddington
Joan Reilly John Reynolds
Nicholas Romano Elizabeth Ross
Brianna Russo Renee Russo
Dawn Saporito Linda Savage
Joyce Smith Stacie Tizzard
Lloyd Turnier
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
PFC Justin Aragones TSGT Louis Barletta
2LT Stephen Bartoszak PFC Justin Browne
SGT Michael Bruno LTCOL James Cersosimo
CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran
SPC Jason Crawford CPT Edward Cuevas
PFC John B Cuneo 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 E1 J.R. Kay
SGT John W Keohane SSGT Steven Knight
CPL Andrew Kochman 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 LCPL William R Rodgers
LCPL Anthony M Sbrocco SSGT Jason Schiavo
LCPL W.Mason Shehan SPC James Stanek
PVT Erica Sweeney PFC Greg Terrish
CPL Jason Tulowitzki 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
Gerard Leone, Saviero Loffredo, William F Stuber, Edward Whalen,
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, June 17, 2007

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Avalanche Ranch!!
An exciting Vacation Bible School here at St Joseph Parish from July 9th-13h
We need volunteers to be group leaders and assistants – ages 12 to ?
Please call Sister Anne Marie at the Religious Education Office, 981-1805, if you have any questions.

Good News Notes
Our parish Bookrack’s 25¢ “Good News Notes” were so well received, we’ve added 19 new topics to our selection. Soon to follow will be new
titles in children’s books.
We hope you will stop in the vestibule to browse through all that we have to offer.

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Congratulations to the twirlers who attend our school in grades kindergarten thru grade 8. They participated in the Sparklers Recital at St. Joseph College. Our "C" group girls came in first place! Way to go Brianna Abbate, Jessica Sabourin, and Nitasha Khazanchi all from our 5th grade!
Congratulations to all our graduates - Nursery - our 3year olds, Pre-Kindergarten - our 4 year olds, Kindergarten - our 5 year olds and Grade 8 our seniors! Good luck to our 8th graders as you go on in your future. We'll see all our little ones in September.
The week of June 18th will be early dismissals. Please check the website for times.
Information will be coming home for summer reading programs. Please enroll your child in some of the excellent programs available to them.
Report cards will be going home on Wednesday, June 20th along with supply lists and reading lists.

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 grade 1 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.
All level 1 students should have completed their visit to the priests to say their prayers. All books should be returned to the Religious Ed office.
Anyone interested in being a Catechist or a hall monitor, please call the Religious Ed office at 981-1805

St. Vincent de Paul
As we hear the Gospel today we realize that sometimes we are like Simon as it’s far easier to see what is wrong in another than it is to see what is wrong in ourselves. But Jesus, who accepts the poor woman without judging or blaming her, show us what Christian love is all about.
Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. The coins placed in the St Vincent de Paul Poor Box bring Christ love and compassion to the poor.

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Sunday, June 17, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
As we all know by now, embryonic stem cells are prized because they can develop into all types of tissue. However, again, as we all know, using those stem cells requires that the donor (the embryo) must be destroyed, which we must not allow to happen.
Three teams of researchers reported recently that they had found a way to get ordinary skin cells to act like the embryonic cells—but in mice. The new work was praised by prominent critic of embryonic stem cell research, Richard Doerflinger, deputy director of anti-abortion activities for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “I’m very encouraged” he said. Dr. Asa Abeliovich of Columbia University, who didn’t participate in this work, said “I think it’s one of the most exciting things that has come out about embryonic stem cells, period.”
Now scientists must figure out how to reproduce the success with human cells and change the reprogramming procedure to make it safe. “We have a long way to go,” said John Gearhart of Johns Hopkins University, a stem cell researcher who also wasn’t involved in the work. The findings might lessen ethics criticisms from the United States government, which has limited federal funding for scientists who harvest cells in a process that destroys embryos.
Konrad Hochedlinger of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, who led one of the three teams, and his colleagues present their work in the inaugural issue of the journal
Cell Stem Cell. The other teams reported their results yesterday (June 6) on the Web site of the journal Nature. Rudolf Jaenisch of the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, Mass., is the senior author of one paper, and the work behind the other paper was led by Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University in Japan. Briefly, this is how they did it: By slipping four genes into mouse skin cells called fibroblasts, it was found that they could make the altered cells behave like embryonic stem cells in lab tests. But these so-called iPS cells showed significant differences from embryonic stem cells. The three new papers report on creating iPS cells virtually identical to stem cells in a variety of lab tests. Newsday, June 7, 2007
This work has some problems to be ironed out; however, it gives one hope to know that there are scientists from around the world working to find ways to avoid destroying embryos, in order to cure disease and at the same time respect life.
“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objective. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, June 10, 2007 Offerings $17,481
Same collection last year 16,877
Number of envelopes 456
Poor Box last weekend $426
Diocesan Collection for Religious Retirement $1726
Same collection last year 1698
Fuel Collection to date $14,036
Last year this time 14,848
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike
Banns of Marriage
(Second Time)
Janene Catanese of St Joseph’s and
Keith Adams of St Columbo
Marlene Dos Santos of St Joseph’s and
Anthony Vosilla of St Ignatius
Kristy Caminske and Michael Zambito both of St Joseph’s
Michelle McEvoy of St Joseph’s and
Joseph Fussa of St Joseph’s, Kings Park
Meghan Finn and Daniel Homan both of St Joseph’s
Lisa Dost of Hauppauge and
Keith Paider of St Joseph’s
Danielle Schiano of Good Shepherd and
Antonio Iorio of St Joseph’s

Miguel Angel Ortiz III
John Salvatore Tax
Sophia Rose Tax

Mark Your Calendars
July 1 Crew 272 Car Wash 9AM-2PM
July 9-13 Vacation Bible School 9-12:30
July 18-22 St Joseph Annual Festival
Aug 6 Blood Drive 3-9PM
Aug 6 Rosary on the Lawn 7-9PM

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WELCOME TO OUR PARISH
We are very proud of our church community here at St Joseph’s and would like to welcome you to become a member. If you have not yet registered in the parish we ask that you complete the census form below and return it to the rectory either by mail or by placing it in the collection basket at Mass. Please include yourself and all members of your household on this form. If you are unsure of the exact year you received a sacrament please indicate to us that you have received the sacrament with a yes or no in the box.
We will issue a parish ID number once your information is entered in the census.

This weekend Al Babarino will sing and speak at each of the Masses. Al is a Lay Franciscan of the Padre Pio Shelter, in New York; operating under the direction of Fr Benedict Groeschel, of the Community of the Francisan Friars of the Renewal. He is also an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Over the past 16 years he has recorded 7 albums (CDs/Tapes) of spiritual and Inspirational music and video, which helps support the poor and the homeless of the Shelter, Croatian Relief Services, as well as for the needy families of the parish in which he sings. He has traveled throughout the world. Al works in the New York City Prisons for Youth (9-18) as a counselor. At the end of each Mass his CDs will be available. Your support will help the needy of our parish as well. Al’s mission is to evangelize and help the poor.

For Office Use
For Office Use

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Send Mail to:
eg. Mr & Mrs Tim Smith

Address Apt # Town State Zip

Please send us:
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Monthly Envelopes o
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Today’s Date:

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Phone # Unlisted: Y / N

List ALL those living at this address. Please include Last Name if Different	Date of Birth	Relation to Head of House	Religion	Baptized Year	1st Euch. Year	Confirm Year	Occupation or Current School & Grade
		Head of House
		Spouse

St Joseph, Ronkonkoma Confidential Parish Census

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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

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Yes, Fr. Mike I want to Help St. Joseph’s Finish the
Restoration Projects and Build for the Future!
Name_________________________________
Address______________________________________
Phone #______________ ID # ___________
All pledges are welcome. If each family could make a pledge of $200 each it would be greatly appreciated. All pledges are payable over the period of time which you designate.
Pledge Amt: _____________
I would like to make _______monthly payments of $_____
_______quarterly payments of $_____
Fr Mike I would like you to charge my credit card for $ ______
every month until my pledge is fulfilled.
Credit card #_________________________
Security # on back of card ( 3or 4 digits) __________
Signature_______________________________

Building
for the
Future

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CONGRATULATIONS
St. Joseph School!
The Best of Long Island
2007 Gold Certificate of Excellence
Presented by:
Long Island Advertising Club
For Our
Educational Website
St. Joseph School has been awarded the gold certificate for our Educational Website out of 1,500 applicants! Thank you Mrs. Arpino, our School Board and the Progressive Marketing Group for all your hard work!
school@stjoronk.org

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Coming Soon !

A FIRST CLASS DAY AT SHEA
August 11th – 7:10PM
vs Florida Marlins
David Wright Jersey Bag
This is your chance to catch the defending
NL East Champion New York Mets in style!!
The winner will receive:
*15 tickets to Luxury Sky Suite #8 at Shea Stadium
*4 Parking Passes – 2 to the VIP lot
*6 Game day passes to watch batting practice on the field
*A visit from one of the players prior to the game for autographs in your Luxury Suite!
*A prize package for all children attending the game
*A personal visit from Mr. Met during the game
*Unlimited food and drinks (Too Much to List!!!)
The private diamond club sky box is air conditioned with 15 stadium style seats, several leather couches, refrigerator, private bathroom and 2 TV’s.
for the entire family!!!
A Spectacular Baseball Experience
for the entire family!!!
Raffle Tickets $25 each or 5 for $100

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The St. Joseph School 8th Annual Golf Outing
Was
A GREAT Success!!!!
Honored Henry Melchiona & Jamie Stanco
And
Raised over $15,000 for our school
A BIG THANK YOU TO
Tournament Sponsor - St Joseph’s CYO
Dinner Sponsor - Chiarelli’s Religious Supplies
Lunch Sponsor - Retlif Testing Laboratories
Beverage Cart Sponsors
Winter Brothers Julia & Michael Giunta East End Cement & Stone Gershow Recycling Corp
Gift Sponsors
Commerce Bank Suffolk County National Bank Long Island Business Solutions
The Sanders Family The Wozny Family
Program / Journal Sponsor
Electronic Printing Inc
Hole Sponsors
Chris Buzzanca-St Regis Knights of Columbus-Michelle Cleaners
Farmingdale Meat Market– Special Affairs Caterers-Farrell Building Co.
Herman Bros. Landscaping-Touch of Class Car Wash-Aqua Trowel Inc
Jordan Drive Building Corp– Auto Unlimited– Perfect Homes Inc.
Allied Interior Supply– The Sabourin Family– Levin & Clifford
IRN Payment Systems– Radon Construction– AH Construction
Teamsters Local 11– William Mallins
Journal Ads
Retlif Testing Laboratories - D’Addario Family of Quality Brands
Suffolk County National Bank-Progressive Marketing Group– The Inn at Fox Hollow
People’s Alliance Credit Union– The Navigator Consulting Group
Raymond B Borsella & Co - G.Melomo Excavating & Trucking
Electronic Printing Inc-St Joseph’s CYO-The Melchiona Family
Chiarelli Religious Supplies– St Joseph’s Parish
The Sanders Family-The Peshkur Family-All County Block & Supply– Pride Interiors Inc
St Regis Knights of Columbus-Innovative Pest Control-Winter Brothers
Gershow Recycling-Julia & Michael Giunta-East End Cement & Stone
Alan E Fricke– Dr Louis Lupinacci– Word Pro Group– Greg & Bill’s Auto Collision
Commerce Bank– Allied Interior Supply-Apex Cleaning Services-Eugene & Kathy Stack
And to all the golfers who supported the outing!!!!!!!

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And the Winners Are….

June 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					$25 / Rich & Leslie / Maynard / # 622	$25 / Mary T Biglin / # 673
$50 / Msgr Midura / # 570	$25 / Lisa Naldrett / # 416	$25 / John & Donna / LaPlante / # 658	$25 / Carol Fisher / # 709	$25 / Orsola Pasquarelli / # 343	$25 / Mike DeBellis / # 523	$25 / Marilyn Poggi / # 243
$50 / Barbara Mickelson / # 399	$25 / Rita Devlin / # 872	$25 / Haskins Family / # 168	$25 / Diane Reilly / # 841	$25 / Muratore Family / # 530	$25 / Mr & Mrs K Aiello / # 320	$25 / Mr & Mrs John McGarry / # 3
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30

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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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
Don’t Quit, we are almost there. As of June 11, 2007, we are just $3,000 shy of the goal set at $83,700. Imagine yourself walking off the basketball court while the score is tied and there are still a few seconds left on the clock; or not going out onto the baseball field in the bottom of the ninth inning when you are down by just one run; or stopping just short of the finish line when running a race! You’ll never know if you don’t try. We can’t give up. Yes, a lot of money has been pledged and yes a lot of people will benefit. But, for St. Joseph’s to benefit, we need to try just a little harder. It could mean the difference between a $8,000 Rebate and an almost $17,000 REBATE to our parish. We are asking all of you who have not made a pledge yet to please do so. We really need your help and time is running out. Remember, you can pay your pledge over time. All pledges must be paid in full by Dec. 31, 2007 for the parish to get credit toward the rebate. If your pledge is $200 or more, you’ll be entered in a raffle to win dinner for two with the parish priests. Please, may we count on your support? I pray that you will respond today by making a pledge. Thank you.
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Our Goal Is $83,700

Pledges as of June 11, 2007

$80,700

We’ve
Reached
96% 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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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 a great summer !!
June 17
Business Meeting
July 1
Project Planning for Festival Café
July 15
Project Planning for Festival Café
August 5
Meeting & Fun
August 18 & 19
Suffolk County Venturing Beach Blast
In Mattituck on LI Sound
August 19
Meeting & Fun
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
We’ve just come to the end of a wonderful year. The children seemed to enjoy themselves almost as much as the adults!
We will resume our meetings in September. The time and date will be announced in this space.
Have a safe and happy summer...see you in September!!

St. Joseph R. C. Church’s
12th ANNUAL FAMILY
FESTIVAL
Church Street, Ronkonkoma
JULY 18 to 22
Wed & Thurs. 7 to 10 :30 pm Fri 7 to 11 pm Sat. 6 to 11 pm Sun. 6 to 10 pm

St Joseph R. C. School
Presents
“A First Class Day at Shea”
August 11 7:10PM
Vs Florida Marlins
The winner will receive
*15 Tickets to Luxury Sky Suite # 8
*4 Parking Passes - 2 in the VIP lot
*6 on field batting practice passes
*Unlimited food & Drink (too much to list!!!)
Winners need not be present.
Donation: $25.00 ea / 5 for $100.00
“A First Class Day at Shea”
Name _____________________________
Address ___________________________
__________________________________
Phone: _______________________
St Joseph R. C. School
Presents
“A First Class Day at Shea”
August 11 7:10PM
Vs Florida Marlins
The winner will receive
*15 Tickets to Luxury Sky Suite # 8
*4 Parking Passes - 2 in the VIP lot
*6 on field batting practice passes
*Unlimited food & Drink (too much to list!!!)
Winners need not be present.
Donation: $25.00 ea / 5 for $100.00
“A First Class Day at Shea”
Name _____________________________
Address ___________________________
__________________________________
Phone: _______________________

FREE ADMISSION DAILY

Basket Raffles
&
50/50 Raffles
Available nightly

Parishioner special
Presale Ride Tickets 50 for $25.00 Buy Early Save 50 % (Tickets Good Any Night)
Available at the Rectory or after Mass on
Saturday & Sunday

Thurs. & Sun PAY ONE PRICE ALL RIDES
$15.00 Per Person

RIDES GAMES Fun FOOD ENTERTAINMENT Fun REFRESHMENTS

LAS VEGAS NIGHTS Wed. Thurs.
7 pm to 11 pm
Fri. & Sat. 7 pm to Midnight

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$ $ $ $ $ $5000.00 $ $ $ $ $
St. Joseph’s Family Festival 2007 Raffle
How would you like to win $5,000? Simply buy a ticket for the Family Festival 2007 Raffle and you could win. It’s that easy. Increase your chances by purchasing six tickets for $100, that’s like getting one free so you are already a winner. There are six prizes to be awarded:
$5000. First Prize
$2000. Second Prize
4 Early Bird Prizes of $100 each
Drawing to be held at the Festival on Sunday July 22nd, winner need not be present.
Tickets are available as you leave mass, during the week at the rectory office, or by mail. Watch your mail for them and for more info about this year’s festival. Mark your calendars for Wednesday July 18th through Sunday July 22.
Plan to join us for the fun and consider which night you would like to volunteer to help in one of our booths. The more the merrier and many hands make for light work.
We hope to see all of you there.
Bring your family and friends
Because the fun never ends!

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Courtesy Announcements
40th Anniversary - St John the Baptist HS - Mass of Thanksgiving & BBQ - Sunday, June 24 at 12 Noon
Honoring former faculty and staff as well as all those who went door to door in the 1960’s asking for financial support to fund the creation of this school. RSVP to 631-587-8000 x 116 or email: campusministry@sjbdhs.org
Children’s Learning Services Summer Reading & Math Tutoring Program - Twenty five parishes & St John’s University, will house the 34th Annual CLS Tutoring Program. The sessions are as follows:
Summer Session I: Monday-Friday for 2 weeks (20 hrs) from July 9– July 20
Summer Session II: Monday-Friday for 2 weeks (20 hrs) from July 23-August 3
Summer Session III: 8 consecutive Saturdays (16 hrs) from July 7-August 25
There will be 5 or fewer children in a class taught by a NY state certified teacher. For further information or to register please call 631-243-2503. (Please do not call the rectory or school)
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 info.
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.
Wanted! Rosary Makers for the Cause of Our Blessed Mother. The need for rosaries is great & urgent. Become a missionary by making rosaries for missions in the US, the military & around the world. Please call Our Lady’s Rosary Makers at (502) 968-1477 or write 4611 Poplar Level Rd, PO Box 37080, Louisville, Kentucky 40233-7080.
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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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