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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Today’s readings speak of the hardships one may have to endure as a consequence of living as a servant of God. The first reading tells of the persecution that Jeremiah experienced as the result of serving as a prophet of God. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that his disciples must be willing to endure rejection, even by their families.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Memory of
Thomas McGrann
Requested by
Loving Wife & Family

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

Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday (except holidays)
from 2-6:45 PM
And on each First Friday from
7:30- 8:30PM
Please come and spend some quiet time with the Blessed Sacrament
Traveling This Summer
Free ministry for traveling Catholics:
For Nationwide Mass times while traveling in the United States please call: 1-800-627-7846 or check online at:
www.masstimes.org
to find a church and times of Sunday Masses.

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, August, 19, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 William J Schaudel requested by Loving Wife & Daughters
7:00 Marty requested by Liz & Sam Monteleone
9:00 Joseph Onufrak requested by Loving Wife
9:00 Isabell Lore requested by Maria & Anthony Mattace
10:30 Kenneth Vici requested by Joseph Fable
10:30 Fran Skippon requested by The Leone Family
12:00 Ana Villa
12:00 Robert Montgomery requested by CDA Court of St Joseph
5:00 Jessie B Shupp requested by Vinny & Family
5:00 Emma Bonilla requested by Mr & Mrs Kelly
Monday, August 20, St Bernard
7:00 Ryan Horodhicki requested by John McCullagh
7:00 Lilian Nichols requested by Heather Santangelo
9:00 Rita Griffith requested by Loving Son Jerry
9:00 Paul Toohey requested by Joan & Jim Vann
Tuesday, August 21, St Pius X
7:00 The People of the Parish
9:00 Michael DeBellis (living) requested by Leona Arpino
9:00 Thomas Gonzalves requested by The Clarry Family
Wednesday, August 22, Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:00 Florence Esposito requested by Loving Son
9:00 Dorothy & Nicholas Stiefel requested by Loving Daughters
9:00 Jesus Tapel requested by Barbara & Phil Hoos
Thursday, August 23, St Rose of Lima
7:00 Harry Ballard requested by Adriane
7:00 Donna M Mitton (living) requested by Loving Family
9:00 Robert Izzo requested by Loving Mom & Dad
9:00 Harry Ballard requested by Adriane Ballard
Friday, August 24, St Bartholomew
7:00 Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Norma Brown, USN requested by Loving Husband
9:00 Dottie Hoerning requested by Jeanne Marlow
Saturday, August 25, St Louis of France & St Joseph Calasanz
8:00 John W Biglin requested by Loving Wife & Family
8:00 Gus Scacco requested by Donna & Rich DeMicco
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Florence Lattanzio requested by Loving Husband & Family
5:00 Antonietta Giangrasso requested by Patty & Gerald Peters
5:00 Medivitz & DeSalvo Families requested by
Christine & Frank DeSalvo
Sunday, August 26, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Maria DiChiara requested by Mr & Mrs Riccardelli & Family
7:00 James DeMaio requested by Elizabeth & Glenn
9:00 Deceased Members of the St Regis
Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes
10:30 Fran Skippon requested by The Modell Family
10:30 Pauline Leone requested by Jennie Napolitano
12:00 Mr & Mrs Charles Nicotra requested by Roseann & Eddie
12:00 Marilyn Concierchio requested by Rob, Nick & Kevin
5:00 Emma Bonilla requested by Karen, Danny, Shannon & Connor
5:00 Jerry Panos requested by The Smith Family

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Kermit the Frog sang about how it was not easy being Green, and yet in what at first is a lament winds up ending on a happy note with the comment that Green is the color of spring. As we see in this week’s readings we can say it’s not easy following God’s will or being a disciple of Jesus. Jeremiah the prophet had the most unpopular job of anyone in the Old Testament as he constantly told the people of the utter destruction that awaited the Southern Kingdom of Judah: destruction that would occur because they turned away from God’s will. As history tells us, Judah was conquered by Babylon and for a period of 70 years the cream of Judah’s society was sent into exile in Babylon until the Persian Empire conquered the Babylonians and set Israel free. Jeremiah spoke the truth, but the people did not want to listen to him. As a result we see them putting Jeremiah into the mud filled cistern hoping to silence him. Their plan did not succeed, but it shows what most of his life in service to the Lord was like, unpleasant, without a doubt. Now comes Jesus telling us in today’s Gospel; “I have come to set the earth on fire…Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” Jesus tells us we will have division among family members, friends, fellow countrymen, etc... However, this prediction about division does not seem to be part of the Christian Message which speaks of peace, forgiveness, harmony and love. Oh, but it does, because there are so many in this world who do not want to listen to the Gospel. There are so many in the world that will deride, persecute, and even imprison those who are following the Gospel. There have been cases where people who have come to follow Jesus have been disowned by their families. This was especially true when Jesus began His public ministry
and in the days of the early church.
Discipleship has always demanded a cost, one way or another from all of us, yes even you and me! That is if we allow our faith to be truly alive and have an effect in our lives. If we just merely acknowledge the Gospel, but never let it truly change who we are, or allow it to guide our lives then we are not really being true disciples. No, we are essentially being bystanders and not really paying any cost: here! But if we are allowing the Gospel to guide and change us, then we are also making a difference, making the world a better place, and yes paying a cost! Yet no matter what cost we pay here, it will be worth it. No matter how much we might think we are giving up, we are actually gaining so much: both in this life and the life that is to come.
Think of how good it feels to know you have done something good for others, and how good it feels to know that you are doing God’s will. Think of how rotten it feels to know that you have been selfish and have put your will before God’s. Which would you rather experience? I would rather feel good and not feel rotten, and I would rather serve God and help others and continue to ask God to help me forgive me when I put myself and my will before His. How about you? How about the people that you know and the ones that you don’t know? What cost are you willing to pay to be Christ’s Disciple?
God bless you always.
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Rosemarie Aiello Paul Attard
William Barry Joan Bayer
Christine Biancarosa Arthur Blinn
Oliver Bouchard Arthur Bradford
Ronald Cassidy John Ciullo
Paul Ciullo Regina Cohen
Edward Cronin Michael DePinto
Nancy DiTrapani Anthony DiUbaldo
Marie DiUbaldo Kathy Errico
James Evans Richard Fahey
Robert Filce Sr Kathleen Francis Taylor
Flavio Gabrielli Frances Gaeta
Frank Gaeta Dcn. Guy Hart
William Hausner Thomas Horvath
Jack Kelleher Louise LaRocca
Georgiana Lopez Marie Mangan
Beatrice McCourt Helen Newton
Joanora O'Donnell Richard Pepe
Grace C Peshkur Betty Reddington
William Reinertsen John Reynolds
Fahey Richard Linda Savage
Antonio Sturiano Stacie Tizzard
Fermin Tola Lloyd Turnier
Philip Weiner Nicole Ramaglia
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 Gene DiGirolamo LT John Kenneth DiNero
SSGT Tony Elliott LT Kelly Fletcher
PFC Adam Franciosa CPT Evan Gotkin
PVT2 Edward Johnston AB J.R. Kay
SGT John W Keohane SSGT Steven Knight
CPL Andrew Kochman PFC Thomas J Lupo
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 CPL Brian Schildt
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
Kenneth W Clark, Frances Sokol, James DeMaio, Gabrielle Graham, 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

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Katelyn Teresa Amato Lea Nicole De Rosa
Kayla Ann Esposito
Gabrielle Alexis Flinn Joseph Antonio Graziano
Benjamin Gabriel Koferl
Erin Catherine McCarthy Anthony Michael Oddo Anthony James Romano
Jason Ryan Wilcox

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Our summer hours are as follows:
August -
The office will be closed for vacation from August 1-21st.
The school office will open on Wednesday, August 22nd and continue until the start of school from 8:30 - 3:00 PM
School will open on Wednesday, September 5 for students in grades 1-8. Kindergarten students will begin on Thursday, September 6. All students will be dismissed at 12 noon the first week of school. More information will be coming home in the summer mailing packet.
. Banns of Marriage
(Second Time)
Christine Burger of St Joseph’s and
Gregory Frizalone of Arizona
Jeanine Marie Bruno of St Louis de Montfort and
Joseph Decicco of St Joseph’s
Carina Riat of St Joseph’s Kings Park and
Joseph Ventola of St Joseph’s

Embroidery Assistants are needed to help prepare the Baby Bibs for Baptism. If you can help, please call the Rectory at 588-8456 and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.

St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that his message can be divisive because it calls us to a radical way of living, a clash of values and priorities which demands self giving for the good of others.
With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer use...and give it to the Society of St Vincent de Paul.

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
The office will be open beginning August 22. The office hours will vary. Please call if you plan on coming to the office.
Registration and Confirmation forms may be picked
up and dropped off at the rectory.
Outreach sjpo@verizon.net
ATTENTION: 9/11 WORKERS
It was announced that the 9/11 Workers’ Compensation Registration deadline has been extended one year—August 14,2008.
9/11 Chaplains, Recovery Workers and Volunteers should register now to protect their right to workers’ compensation benefits.
Call for registering guidelines: 866-WTC-2556
Even if you are now healthy, but were exposed to contaminated air after 9/11, you must register with the Workers’ Compensation Board to protect your right to file a claim if you become sick.
On Tuesday, September 11th, Fr Boyle will resume his Bible Study Class. Class will be held from 10 - 11:30 AM and 7:30 – 9PM in Carew Hall. The course resumes within the Book of Numbers. If you are interested please join us and bring a Bible.

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Sunday, August 19, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
“Opening to page 4 of the Planned Parenthood just-released annual report, we find that 264,943 died by medical or surgical abortion in its facilities during 2005” said American Life League’s Jim Sedlak. “That’s 5,095 every week.”
Planned Parenthood reported a total income of $902.8 million. But once again, PP took in much more money than it needed. It reported “excess of revenue of expenses” of $55.8 million for the fiscal year. This marks the 34th year in a row that PP has reported “excess revenue – otherwise known as profit. (Your money through taxation.)
You can help stop this insanity by signing American Life League’s petition to stop all taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood. Look for the link at www.ALL.org.
The Judicial Watch organization used the Freedom of Information Act to obtain documents from the FDA outlining 1,637 “adverse reactions” to Gardasil, the prominently hyped Human Papilloma Virus vaccine. The list recounts 371 “serious reactions”, including three deaths attributed to heart problems or blood clotting. Various pro-abortion groups, as well as the drug’s manufacturer, want stated to require the vaccines for all girls, in some cases as young as 11 years of age.
Expectant Mother Care is now operating a new mobile crisis pregnancy center in the Bronx. The 32-foot ultrasound-equipped van will be making the rounds among seven borough abortion clinics, parking directly in front of them and inviting women in for a warn or cool beverage and a free sonogram. There are mobile clinics in rural areas, but this is the first in a big city. “We want women to see the baby, hear the heartbeat and think seriously about what they’re doing’, said Chris, the van manager. Please pray for the success of this project, and for the safety of the mobile clinic staff. The president of Planned Parenthood for New York City, Joan Malin, thinks “it is very troublesome that they’re now going to go out on the road.” ALL News, July 2007
Remember – abortion stops a beating heart.
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, August 12, 2007 Offerings $14,137
Same collection last year 15,258
Number of envelopes 503
Poor Box last weekend $479
Fuel Collection to date $15,531
Last year this time 16,201
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

Rosary on the Lawn
Please join us each
Monday evening
in
August
at
7PM
for our 4th Annual
Rosary on the Rectory Lawn
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a dessert for fellowship afterwards.
Join us for the praying of the Rosary along with hymns and the Word of God.
In case of rain we’ll move into the church.

Mark Your Calendars
Aug 20 Rosary on the Lawn 7-9PM
Aug 25 Defensive Driving 8:30-3:00 Carew Hall
Aug 27 Rosary on the Lawn 7-9PM
Sept 3 Labor Day - Parish Offices Closed
Sept 14 Outreach Chinese Auction 6:30-10PM
Sept 18 Confirmation Interviews 6:30 –9
Sept 20 Confirmation Interviews 6:30 –9

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St Joseph Parish is planning a special Mass on
Sunday, September 23rd at 3:00PM
To honor and bless couples who have celebrated their
25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary
since September 2006
Please leave your name, wedding date and phone number at the rectory if you would like to participate.
A coffee and cake reception to follow in Carew Hall.
Dear Fr Mike,
We would like to attend the Mass on September 23rd to receive a special blessing as we celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Name__________________________________________
Wedding Date_________________________________
Church of Wedding ____________________________
Phone Number________________________________
A coffee and cake reception to follow in Carew Hall

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Saint Joseph’s
Catholic School
25 Church Street,
Ronkonkoma NY 11779
(631) 588 – 4760
www.StJosephRonkonkomaElem.org
Announces
OPEN REGISTRATION
2007 – 2008 School Year
Pre – K: 5 Full-Day or 5 Half-Day
Nursery: Half-Day programs available 2, 3 or 5 Days
Full-Day Kindergarten
Elementary Grades 1 - 5
Middle School Grades 6 - 8
Consider what a Catholic Education can mean
for your child and your family:
 Values based education / Safe learning environment
 Spiritual and moral development / Reception of sacraments
 Highest academic standards / Advanced placement
 Extra help / Special education resources on site
 Tuition assistance / Payment plans
 Extra curricular activities for students and families
 District Bussing / Before and after school care programs
Call the School Office or visit the Web Site for more information
“What they learn today will determine what they value tomorrow”

Serving the Parishes of:
Holy Cross, Nesconset
Assumption, Centereach
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,
Lake Ronkonkoma,
Resurrection, Farmingville
St. Joseph, Ronkonkoma

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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 # ___________
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) __________ Exp date ___________
Signature_______________________________

Building
for the
Future

Our Goal Is $200,000.

Pledges as of July 25th $75,950

And the Winners Are….

AUGUST 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			$25 / Phillip & Geraldine LePage / # 120	$25 / Helen & Edward Penna / # 631	$25 / Marianna Crismali / # 86	$25 / Karen Mulligan-Staufenberg / # 177
$50 / Cathy & Jim Foy / # 873	$25 / Muratore Family / # 30	$25 / James Ryan / # 443	$25 / Elaine Mazziotti / # 552	$25 / Patrick Hughes / # 522	$25 / Frances Romagnuolo / # 49	$25 / Rigoroso Family / # 234
$50 / Dante Marmo / # 277	$25 / DeLouisa Family / # 715	$25 / Fr Mike Maffeo / # 17	$75 / Assumption / M/M Fagundes / # 94	$25 / Marisa Orlando / # 66	$25 / Muratore Family / # 530	$25 / Roger & Marie Koferl / # 520
19 $50	20 $25	21 $25	22 $25	23 $25	24 $25	25 $25
26 $50	27 $25	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 $ __________

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St. Joseph R. C. Church’s
12th ANNUAL FAMILY
FESTIVAL
Winners
AND THE WINNERS ARE…….
Cash Raffle $5000 George Dittenhoefer
$2000 Roseanne Frank
50/50 Wednesday Millie D’Agostino
Thursday Nelson
Friday Margaret Kane
Saturday Michael Brosnan
Sunday Father Rene
A First Class Day at Shea Ann Festa
Congratulations Everyone !

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21, 22, 23, 2007

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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 !!
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

Register NOW for the September start of Baseball, Soccer and Track. Coming Soon: Information on Basketball for Grades K thru 12 !!!

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!!

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Courtesy Announcements
Dominican Village Open House - Saturday, August 26th - Retirement Community & Assisted Living in Amityville. For more information call 842-6091 or visit us at www.dominicanvillage.org.
Queen of the Rosary Academy Reunion - Graduates of the class of 1957 will celebrate their 50th Anniversary Reunion, September 15-16,2007. For information contact Debbie at 516-764-4331 or dmw40@optonline.net
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 ! 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.
American Sign Language Adult Education Class Levels 1-5 * Fall Session September 17 through November 19 at Cleary School for the Deaf. Age 12 and up. Call Carolyn Kelly at 588-0530 or email ASL4CK@CS.COM for more information.
John Michael Talbot Concert - Monday, September 10 at 7PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Patchogue. For more information and tickets please contact 475-4739.
Support Group for Mothers of Newborns - At Hope House Human Services Center in Port Jefferson on Tuesday mornings (10-11AM) September 18 and 25, October 2,9,16,23 and 30. If you cannot arrange for a babysitter a volunteer will watch your child. To register call sister Jean Olsen at 928-2377 ext 12.
Retrouvaille Weekend - You can help your Marriage now! Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program or to register for the upcoming weekend beginning on Friday, September 7-9 please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly to a couple from Long Island/ Metro Retrouvaille.
Charismatic Healing Mass at Our Lady of the Island Shrine, (exit 70 south on LIE) at 1:45 September 8th. Praise, Worship and Mass, Celebrant Fr Roy Tvrdik, SMM. Contact St Joseph Prayer Center at 730-6210 or the Shrine at 325-0661.

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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Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Now only $ 16,62400 to go.

Roof Emergency Fund

Roof Emergency Fund

Roof Emergency Fund

Roof Emergency Fund

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250

A Guide to Giving
Pledge 10 Payments
$ 250 $ 25
500 50
800 80
1,500 150
2,500 250