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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Isaiah tells of God’s desire that all nations have a share in salvation and be able to worship the Lord in glory. The letter to the Hebrews encourages us to open our hearts to God’s will and to endure the trials of life. Jesus tells us that we should not be interested in how many souls will enter the Kingdom, but in being one of them.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Memory of
Stephanie Amora
Requested by
Loving Aunt

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

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 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
Monday, August 27, St Monica
7:00 James J Reilly requested by Loving Family
7:00 Anthony Croce, Jr requested by The Jaconetti Family
9:00 Guy Dellecave requested by Loving Family
9:00 Raymond Feerick requested by Rich & Oksana Polsley
Tuesday, August 28, St Augustine
7:00 John Andrews requested by The Schuhlein Family
7:00 Marie Cirillo requested by Robert Carey
9:00 Thomas McGrann requested by Loving Family
9:00 Helene Burns requested by Richard Burns & Family
Wednesday, August 29, Martyrdom of John the Baptist
7:00 Violet Murray requested by The Balance Family
9:00 James & Edna Savage requested by Mr & Mrs James Foy
9:00 Robert Sabol requested by The Walsh Family
Thursday, August 30
7:00 The People of the Parish
9:00 Irene Costello requested by Loving Family
9:00 Ramon Chipe requested by Loving Family
Friday, August 31
7:00 Jesus Tapel requested by Court of St Joseph # 975 CDA
9:00 Antonio Tenaglia requested by Mr & Mrs S Maraviglia
9:00 Michelle Altonji requested by Dcn Joseph Dougherty
Saturday, September 1
8:00 Theresa & Angelo DeFilippo requested by Loving Family
8:00 Robert Parisi requested by Dennis Derosier
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 John Mawn requested by The Mawn Family
5:00 Ralph Raymond requested by Mr & Mrs Richard Delamater
Sunday, September 2, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Eve E Kiraly-Toner requested by Loving Husband & Family
9:00 Rose & Anthony Lodi requested by Marilyn & Dom
9:00 Mary Lieberman requested by Peggy Resnick
10:30 Deolinda L Pedra requested by Mr & Mrs Amarino Freire
10:30 Helen Kwiathouski requested by The Kwiathouski Family
12:00 Frank C Mattera requested by The Olivia Family
12:00 Louis Agneso requested by Stephanie Lyons
5:00 Salvatore Gambino requested by The Malenowski Family
5:00 Helen Novak requested by The DeMauro Family

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

“And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it in the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him, may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.” Jesus in this quote from John’s Gospel, is telling the whole world that God the Father sent the Son so that all could be saved. All are called to salvation, and all are called to new and eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven. However, in today’s account from Luke’s Gospel the question asked and its answer seems to contradict John’s Gospel. As we see: “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” And Jesus answered: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for, many I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Which Gospel account is correct? Well knowing that both accounts are from the Canonical Gospels you can well guess, that the answer is, they both are correct.
Without a doubt, God the Father does want all of His children to be saved and enjoy eternal life in His Kingdom. And yes, He did send Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and gave us the Church so we can know His loving and saving will. But remember, that God also gave all of us FREE WILL, and sometimes this gift from God is also our greatest liability! Why, because Free Will gives us the ability to place our will before God’s (even the angels have this ability as we see in the account of Lucifer and his angels who rebelled against God and were sent to Hell). When we place our will before God’s that is where sin occurs, and this is what Jesus means that some will not be strong enough to enter: if they keep putting their will before God’s.
As we have seen through most of the reading this summer, the road to Heaven requires us to have more than a lukewarm faith. It requires more than just knowledge about Jesus but a true conversion and desire to become one with Jesus and each other. This is what Jesus means in the Gospel: “I do not know where you are from.” And why those who were knocking to try to get into Heaven will receive the following answer to their comment: “[But] we ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets.” “[Jesus’ answer] Depart from me, all you evildoers.” Yet, before we lose hope, and calling to mind the [above] quote from John’s Gospel, Jesus does say: “…people will come from the east and west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God.”
Certainly many will come and will be saved provided
they are strong enough and provided that they allow their faith to truly change their lives, and so we must look at our own lives. We must look at our lives and ask how well are we at surrendering our will to God’s will? Would Jesus say to us come and recline at table in the kingdom, or I do not know you? We know that we want to hear the former rather than the latter, but remember it is all up to us as to what we will hear! Remember, that it is not perfection in fulfilling the law, but engaging in the struggle. For in the struggle we grow closer and closer to God as we see our constant need for God in our lives to help us surrender our will and gain strength to enter and recline at table. Don’t be afraid to enter into the struggle and don’t be afraid to seek out Christ always so He can do the Father’s will which is to rise up all who were sent to Him!
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 Lu Clifford
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
Raymond Harold Dcn. Guy Hart
William Hausner Thomas Horvath
Jack Kelleher Cecelia Keller
Louise LaRocca Georgiana Lopez
Marie Mangan Beatrice McCourt
Helen Newton Joanora O'Donnell
Richard Pepe Grace C Peshkur
Nicole Ramaglia Betty Reddington
William Reinertsen John Reynolds
Nicholas Romano Linda Savage
Antonio Sturiano Stacie Tizzard
Fermin Tola Lloyd Turnier
Philip Weiner Ken Stokes
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
Julia Tarigo, Joseph Wolanski, Frances Franco, Edward Scott, Daniel Clark, Robert Orr, 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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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Outreach’s Annual Chinese Auction

Lauren Grace Accardi
Charles James Contato
Gavin Thomas Ellul

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
The school office will opened on Wednesday, August 22nd. The office hours will be 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
(Third 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
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.

St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” Our call to be disciples and to follow Jesus demands that we learn to live for the sake of others.

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
We are now in the office from 9:00 - 4:00 Monday through Thursday.
Please consider being a catechist for a small group of children. We will offer you the age group you would like to teach. Please call Sister Anne Marie if you would be interested in pursuing this ministry.
Our office number is 981-1805.
Outreach sjpo@verizon.net
It’s time for Outreach’s Annual Chinese Auction - come bid on the best prizes around!
The Auction will take place on September 14th
Doors will open at 6:30
Auction will begin at 7:30
Come One! Come All!
On Tuesday,
September 11th
Mass will be
celebrated at
7:30PM
in Memory of all the Victims of 9-11
Come pray with us.

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Sunday, August 26, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS OF NEWBORNS
You are invited to join with other mothers to discuss issues you have in common. Come to Hope House Human Services Center, 1 High Street, Port Jefferson, New York. The sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, on the following dates: 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 Sr. Jean Olsen at 631-928-2377 (ext. 12)
More embryonic stem cell alternatives identified: On June 20, President Bush told an audience at the White House gathered for his veto of S.5 which was a bill mandating federal funding of stem cell research that kills human embryos, about two ethical, alternative sources of stem cells. First, several months ago, Dr. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest University announced finding a type of stem cell in pregnant women’s amniotic fluid. This stem cell allegedly has the benefits of embryonic stem cells with none of the downsides.
Dr. Atala said, “They grow as fast as embryonic stem cells, and they show great pluripotentiality (can become many kinds of tissues). But they remain stable for years without forming tumors, something that embryonic cells are not very good at.”
The President then referenced Nature and Stem Cell Science research papers on scientists reprogramming mice skin cells to have the cells revert to embryonic stem cell status. Kathrin Plath, UCLA assistant professor of biological chemistry, said in a press release, “Our reprogrammed cells were virtually indistinguishable from embryonic stem cells. We could find no evidence that they were different in any way. We were surprised at how well this reprogramming worked.” By rewinding the cell’s developmental clock, scientists, as President Bush noted, “did not cross a moral and ethical line.”
Richard Doerflinger, of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said, “Because adult cell reprogramming does not raise the moral problem of creating or destroying embryos, it may offer a way for people of all faiths and all ethical backgrounds to study, use, subsidize and enjoy any therapeutic benefits of ‘pluripotent’ stem cell research.”
Although likely to take years to show the same cells will work in humans, ethical stem cell research proponents saw the reports as an important step forward.
Congratulations to the State of Delaware, where on June 30th a bill to authorize embryonic stem cell research failed. It would have established a Human Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee to set guidelines for research using human embryos. No public funding provisions were in the bill, but the committee would have been able to approve funding embryo destructive research. LifeWorks August 2007
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, August 19, 2007 Offerings $14,353
Same collection last year 14,845
Number of envelopes 482
Poor Box last weekend $439
Fuel Collection to date $15,721
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 27 Rosary on the Lawn 7-9PM
Sept 3 Labor Day - Parish Offices Closed
Sept 5 First Day of School !!
Sept 10 Level 8 Confirmation Meeting
Sept 14 Outreach Chinese Auction 6:30-10PM
Sept 18 Confirmation Interviews 6:30 –9
Sept 20 Confirmation Interviews 6:30 –9
Sept 23 Wedding Anniversary Mass 3:00

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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 August 25th $78,600

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
$50 / Peter Borneman / # 640	$25 / Pat Blinn / # 8	$25 / Janet Kramer / # 694	$25 / Mr & Mrs Edward Gabriel / # 607	$25 / Anna Fortunato / # 613	$25 / Gloria Napolitano / # 373	$25 / Gloria Totten / # 751
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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Get your Mums!

Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9th,
At St. Josephs Church
They will be available in (5) color shades.
Cost is $5 for each pot.
Place your order by Tuesday, September 4,
so you can pick them up on Saturday, September 8th starting
at 9AM behind the Rectory.
Complete and return the order form with your choice and payments.

Order Form
Name: _____________________
Phone: _____________________
Number desired
White __ X $5 = $ ___
Red __ X $5 = $ ___
Bronze/Orange __ X $5 = $ ___
Yellow __ X $5 = $ ___
Orange __ X $5 = $ ___
Purple __ X $5 = $ ___
Total Enclosed $ ____
(Please return with payment to the Church Office)

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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 the Fall !!
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

Sport for all Seasons
ST. JOSEPH CYO CYO

Cub Scout Pack 272
Boy Scout Troop 272
St. Joseph’s Cub Scout Pack 272 and Boy Scout Troop 272 have fun, exciting, educational, character building
programs for boys, age 7 through 17 (first grade and up).
For more information or to enroll your child, contact Dr. Louis Scotti at 656-8428 or e-mail JoinScouting@StJoRonk.org.

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
19th Annual Mass for Deceased Children - Saturday, September 15th at 11:30 AM, St Agnes Cathedral. Come early to inscribe child’s name in the “Book of Families”. All are welcome. Call 516-764-0681 for info.
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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