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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
We turn to God as our refuge and our strength. We cannot begin to know the mind of God nor can we understand the timing and the circumstance by which God’s plan is revealed. The words of Scripture unfold anew in each generation, and by God’s grace we can apply them to ourselves.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Memory of
Anne & Mary Moylan
Requested by
The McGrann Family

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS
This Week Next Week
Fr Tapel 5:00 PM Fr Boyle
Fr Vincent 7:00 AM Fr Thomas
Fr Maffeo 9:00 AM Fr Tapel
Fr Liu 10:30 AM Fr Maffeo
Fr Boyle 12:00 Noon Fr Liu
Fr Thomas 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
On Tuesday, Sept 11th
Mass will be celebrated at
7:30PM
in
Memory of all the Victims
of 9-11
Come pray with us.

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, September 9, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Ramirez Family requested by Amanda Booth
9:00 Louis Agnese requested by Melissa Lyons
9:00 Maria Camilliti requested by The Kelly’s
10:30 Betty Mulligan requested by Cathy Szynaka
10:30 Virginia Masi requested by Mr & Mrs E Scandiffio
12:00 Margaret Nugent requested by Loving Family
12:00 Henry Mullaney requested by Peggy McGrann
5:00 Sharon Griffith requested by The Amatulli Family
5:00 Carol Redden requested by Elizabeth Dinger & Family
Monday, September 10
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Mary Mahnke requested by Loving Family
9:00 Ralph Catranello requested by Jerry Egan
Tuesday, September 11
7:00 For the Victims of 9/11
8:45 For the Victims of 9/11
7:30 PM Memorial Mass for the Victims of 9/11
Wednesday, September 12, Holy Name of Mary
7:00 Edie Ryan requested by Loving Family
7:00 Peter Josten requested by Loving Sister
9:00 Michael F Boyle requested by Ann Bannon
9:00 Michelle Altonji requested by Mr & Mrs Gerard Johnston
Thursday, September 13, St John Chrysostom
7:00 The Ramirez Family requested by Amanda Booth
9:00 James McDonnell requested by Judy & Ed Spahn
9:00 Christine O’Malley requested by Anne Bannon & Marie Mawn
Friday, September 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross
7:00 Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Norma Brown, USN requested by Loving Husband USN
9:00 Betty Reddington (living) requested by Peggy Fitzpatrick
Saturday, September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows
8:00 Salvatore Farrugia requested by Cathy & Norm West
8:00 Robert Maxwell requested by George & Cathy Lee
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Carol Ann Kluse requested by Loving Family
5:00 Margaret Brennan requested by Kristen Ruais
Sunday, September 16, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Stephen Bauer Jr requested by Loving Mom & Dad & Family
7:00 Frank Hornicek requested by Marianne Schaudel
9:00 Abbie Kieser requested by John & Joan Clahane
9:00 Helen Sokol requested by The Tierno Family
10:30 Maureen Bardon requested by Loving Father
10:30 Louis Agnese requested by Jonathan & Christine Lyons
12:00 For an End to Abortion requested by St Joseph Respect Life
12:00 Henry Mullaney requested by Anne Bannon
5:00 Michael F Boyle requested by Norma & Artie Owen
5:00 Joseph C Poirot requested by The Duerr Family

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

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

“Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion?” Jesus is using a practical example, in fact several, in today’s Gospel to call us to a very spiritual reality: the reality of our Salvation. Jesus points out how we are all very wise when it comes to making decisions about the steps we take to get along in this life. If we are going to make a large purchase, we usually take a look at our financial situation, we look at all of the options available, and we make the choice that if I buy this I cannot buy something else for a while. Or perhaps if it comes to career moves or educational opportunities for ourselves or our loved ones we look into the cost of time and money. Or maybe its time to retire or leave the big house (that was the large purchase we made years ago); we also look at all the angles, and to do our best to make the right decisions.
Now comes the question, do we do this when it comes to our spiritual/faith lives? Do we plan this part of our life or do we say what can we do or I will cross that bridge when I come to it? Of course some may ask; how can I plan for this part of my life? Well Jesus is telling us we need to plan, because if we want to decide what to do when we come to [that] bridge we might find that the bridge leads us to a place where we do not want to go and that bridge could be on fire, with more flames on the other side (if you chose this path don’t forget the Marshmallows: it would be a shame to waste a good fire).
So how do we plan? It’s not as hard as you may think! Luke’s Gospel gives us one way to renounce all of our possessions. Renounce them and give them up if you can, but if you can not give them up then don’t let them control your life. Do not be attached to them or the things of this world, for they are worthless and cannot be taken with you into the next life. Yes, we need things to exists in this world (food, clothes, housing, transportation, communication, even fun and entertainment) but many people have more than they need and many try to get more and more: never thinking they have enough, keeping us from seeing and working for that which is truly important.
Maybe wealth and possessions are not your problem; maybe the problem is how we see others. Do we see Christ in our brothers and sisters, or are we too caught up in looking for others short comings? Are we too quick to judge or do we try to love as Jesus loves? Do we attend to our prayer life or are we so caught up in the demands and details of this life that we forget to thank the one who makes all life possible? Do we allow God to be God and the focus of our lives, or do we try to be God and call every shot: thinking that we are in control?
By asking these questions of ourselves and taking the right actions, if we find we don’t like our answers to these questions, this is how we sit down and plan our salvation. Of course we cannot obtain our own salvation; salvation can only come to us through Christ Jesus. So if we find ourselves wanting we only have to turn to Christ. Even if we turn to Christ and still find it hard to change our lives, don’t worry this is what it means to carry our cross everyday and follow Christ. But we must enter into the struggle, for God knows that when we struggle we are trying to change and be more and more like Him. So now is the time to plan and now is the acceptable time for salvation to come to us and hopefully the whole world.
Please remember that this Tuesday Evening at 7:30 PM we will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance for the victims of and the families of September 11, 2001. On September 14th at 6:30 PM Outreach will hold it’s Annual Chinese Auction, please come out and support this fund raiser for this vital part of our parish ministry.
Please keep in your prayers our young people who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this fall. Confirmation will be conferred on Monday October 29, 2007 at 10 AM and 1:30 PM and our young people will be preparing for this great day through several activities. The first will be their Confirmation Interviews being held in Carew Hall on the evenings of September 18th & 20th from 6:30-9 PM; their Confirmation Enrollment at Sunday Mass, their 4 week Preparation Sessions and their Confirmation Retreat in early October. All steps to help them this step in becoming Adult Members of the Church.
On September 23rd at 3 PM we will celebrate a Special Mass for those couples in our Parish who will celebrate or who have just celebrated their 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary this year. Also on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd Bishop John Dunne the Vicar of the Central Vicariate of the Diocese of Rockville Centre will be making his Parish Visitation. This event happens every 4 to 5 years and it is a way for Bishops Dunne and Murphy to know how we are doing and how the Diocese can help us. Let all welcome Bishop Dunne.
God bless you always!
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Rosemarie Aiello Virginia Albert
Paul Attard William Barry
Christine Biancarosa Arthur Blinn
Oliver Bouchard Ronald Cassidy
Lu Clifford Regina Cohen
Alfred Croce Edward Cronin
Michael DePinto Anthony DiUbaldo
Marie DiUbaldo 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
Krystyna Kuras Louise LaRocca
Georgiana Lopez Marie Mangan
Beatrice McCourt Joanora O'Donnell
Marion Pedroli Grace C Peshkur
Gina Purcaro Nicole Ramaglia
Betty Reddington William Reinertsen
John Reynolds Nicholas Romano
Dawn Saporito Linda Savage
Louise Schaaf Barbara Schoenfeld
Darryll Smith Ken Stokes
Antonio Sturiano Stacie Tizzard
Fermin Tola Lloyd Turnier
Fr Peter Wang Philip Weiner
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 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 MAJ 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
Josephine D’Agostino, Sadie LaLumia Polidoro, Candida Impagliazzo, Eugene Cathcart, 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, September 9, 2007

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St. Vincent de Paul
Today, September 9, we celebrate the Feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. The Mission Statement of the Society states: “Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice...the Society makes no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ.”
Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St Vincent de Paul? Please call Outreach at 981-6888 to join.

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Welcome back to all our students! We had a very successful week!
Reminder to parents:
Please join us on Wednesday evening for “Meet the teacher Night.” This is for grades K-8.
We will begin in the church at 7:00 PM.
Our children will be singing the National Anthem on Thursday evening, September 13 at the Long Island Ducks Game. Purchase your tickets and support our children! Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in the school. The game begins at 6:30 PM. Join us for a night of fun!

Banns of Marriage
(First Time)
Bridget Packett and Shawn Nagle both of St Joseph’s
Michelle Koster of St Joseph’s and
John W Voight of St Anthony of Padua
Sandra Pimentel and Manuel Macedo both of St Joseph’s
Danielle Calandriello of St Joseph’s and
Michael Corona of Holy Cross Parish
Lucille Ciaffone of Holy Innocents and
Anthony Marsh of St Joseph’s
Kristine Scuderi of St Joseph’s and
John Stamoolis of St John’s Greek Orthodox Church
Janice Burke and Russell Graef both of St Joseph’s

Addison Sophie Bettencourt
Ryan Michael Friel
Jonathan Daniel Knoll
Logan Frank Maenza
Joseph Vito Mennella
Alexa Lynn Siegel
Angelina Rose Speciale
Addison Paige Tulowitzki

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
We are now in the office from 9:00 - 4:00 Monday through Thursday.
We are in need of Catechists and hall monitors. Please call at 981-1805 if you are able to serve in this capacity.
There will be a Confirmation meeting on Monday, September 10 at 7:30PM in Fr Carew Hall.
A Level 1 Parent meeting is scheduled for September 13th at 7:30 PM in Fr Carew Hall. This meeting is for all those who did not attend the meeting in May.
Outreach sjpo@verizon.net
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
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!
Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation/ Confession is offered each Monday, Wednesday and Friday after the 7 and 9AM Masses. The priests of the parish are also available on Saturdays after the 8AM Mass and prior to the 5PM Mass from 4-4:45 PM. Please avail yourself of the many graces this sacrament offers to each of us.

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Sunday, September 9, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
In case you’re reading these lines and happen also to be pregnant, unhappily so – please read on, as we would like you to know about Baby Safe Haven – or perhaps you know someone in that situation and would really like to help. If an expectant mom can see no way possible for her to keep her baby, is keeping the pregnancy secret, or for any other reason, please tell her not to panic. There is a secret, safe place for newborns – they must not be abandoned- and the secret can be protected and the baby saved, if it is received unharmed. The best place would be to a hospital’s Emergency Room, a police station or a firehouse. There will be no questions asked. You may also call the Helpline at 1-877796-HOPE, or go online to www.amtchildrenofhope.com.
A man named Tim Jaccard is the author of the Safe Haven Bill, and the person responsible for saving a number of infants through his Baby Safe Haven Program. It is so great to be able to say that Tim Jaccard will be speaking at the St. Regis Knights of Columbus Hall, Rosevale Avenue and Pond Road, on Monday evening, September 24th at 7:45 p.m. Everyone is invited – come and bring a friend, and meet a true hero.
On another topic, a group called Morality in Media, which is based in New York City, works to promote standards of decency in media. Last April, the FCC recommended that “action should be taken” to protect children from excessively violent television programming. Robert Peters, President of Morality in Media, has this to say: “Over the years Morality in Media has often been criticized for not doing more to curb children’s exposure to violent entertainment. My answer was and is twofold. First, we do often speak out against gratuitous depictions of imitable violence that can cause death or serious harm, especially where children are likely to view such ‘entertainment.’
Second, as far back as 1946, when the Supreme Court invalidated a New York law that forbid distribution of some violent publications, other state courts - and New York’s- have been invalidating every law intended to protect children from violent entertainment.Therefore we, as parents and grandparents, have to be watchful when the kids are in the house and the television is on, or when they’re sitting in front of the computer.
Now there will be a WRAP (White Ribbons Against Pornography) Campaign Week, Sunday, October 28 through Sunday, November 4. If you happen to be in a place and see white ribbons being distributed, please take one and wear it proudly. People will ask you what it means, and you will be able to tell them, thereby educating them. That is how ideas spread, and this is a good one, as any action taken which cleans up some dirt has to be good.
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, September 2, 2007 Offerings $17,092
Same collection last year 17,186
Number of envelopes 561
Poor Box last weekend $408
Fuel Collection to date $16,101
Last year this time 16,565
Diocesan Collection: The Catholic University of America
This year $588
Same Collection last year 706
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

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.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS NEWS
Our first meeting this Fall will be on September 11th, 7:00 p.m., in Carew Hall Rm 20. We hope all had a restful summer. New Members welcome!
C. West, Regent 585-1719
M. Flood, Vice Regent, 585-5352

Mark Your Calendars
Sept 9 Unity Sunday
Sept 10 Level 8 Confirmation Meeting 7:30 PM
Sept 11 Bible Study Class 10-11:30, 7:30-9PM
Sept 11 9-11 Memorial Mass 7:30 PM
Sept 14 Outreach Chinese Auction 6:30-10PM
Sept 18 Confirmation Interviews 7 –9
Sept 18 Bible Study Class 10-11:30, 7:30-9
Sept 20 Confirmation Interviews 7 –9
Sept 23 Wedding Anniversary Mass 3:00
Sept 29 St Joseph School Fall Craft Fair 8-4

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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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A Special Memorial Mass
For your loved ones
Who were called Home between
Nov. 2, 2006 to Aug 15, 2007
The Mass will take place on September 14th at 7:30 PM.
The ministries of Consolation, Bereavement and Evangelization invite you, your family and friends to pray for your loved one and reflect on God’s words of comfort and consolation as a community.
Please RSVP by Sept. 10 588-8456

St Joseph's Play Group
Calling all babies, toddlers and pre schoolers - Come meet new friends at the St Joseph’s Playgroup!
Bring your Mom, Dad, Grandparents or caregiver to Fr. Carew Hall on Thursday’s starting September 20th at 9:30 AM. There you’ll meet other St Joseph’s families and spend an hour of fun with other children from birth to age 5. For more information please call Sally Miller at 737-5120. Hope to see you there!

St Joseph
Catholic Seniors
St. Joseph Catholic Seniors meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month at St Regis Knights of Columbus Hall. Meeting starts at 11 AM to 3 PM.
St. Joseph’s seniors are all welcome to join us.

Fall Craft & Gift Fair
St Joseph’s School is hosting it’s annual Fall Craft & Gift Fair on Saturday, September 29 from 10am to 4pm both indoors in the school gym and outdoors in the school parking lot. There will be something for everyone, handmade and new merchandise, bake sale, moon bounce, fall plant sale and much more. For more information please call Christine Florio at 736-9354.

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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….

SEPTEMBER 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1 $25 / Melissa Boerner / # 136
2 $50 / Dottie & Bill / Onufrak / # 482	3 $25 / Graciela Pedra / # 13	4 $25 / Maryanne Leitch / # 184	5 $25 / Peggy Donohue / # 161	6 $25 / Fr Rene Tapel / # 287	7 $25 / M/M Dominic / Caranella / # 52	8 $25 / Rich & Leslie Maynard / # 622
9 $50	10 $25	11 $25	12 $75	13 $25	14 $25	15 $25
16 $50	17 $25	18 $25	19 $25	20 $25	21 $25	22 $25
23 $50	24 $25	25 $25	26 $25	27 $25	28 $25	29 $25
30 $50

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 $ __________

$10,000.00 Grand Prize
(Last ticket drawn)
PRIZES
TICKET DRAWN PRIZE AMOUNT
1 $200.00
50 $200.00
100 $200.00
150 $200.00
200 $200.00
Tickets available 250 $250.00
300 $200.00
350 $200.00
400 $200.00
450 $200.00
at the Rectory . 495 $300.00
496 $400.00
497 $500.00
498 $750.00
499 $1,000.00
LAST TICKET DRAWN $10,000.00
PLUS!!
Food- Drink- Music- Prizes (Ticket Stub Entitles 2 People Entrance to the Party)
$100.00 Donation Only 500 Tickets Sold Winners need not be present.
St. Joseph’s Church
NAME ________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________
PHONE # ______________________________________________________________________________
Complete this form and return it to St. Joseph’s Church 45 Church St. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.
A numbered ticket stub will be returned to you upon receipt of this form with $100.00 donation.
Please enclose your donation with this order. Thank You.

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Confirmation Corner
Confirmation interviews will take place the week of September 16th.
Confirmation preparation classes begin the week of September 23rd thru October 18th.
Level 8 Confirmation Enrollment at all Masses the weekend of September 29th & 30th.
Confirmation Retreats will take place on October 6th and 8th.
Confirmation rehearsals will be held the week of October 21st.
Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Dunne on Monday, October 29th at 10AM and 1:30PM
If you registered for Confirmation preparation for the Fall you should have received a letter this week that gives you dates and times. If you have not registered yet you must do so this week.
Court St. Joseph No. 975
Catholic Daughters
of America
We are a National Catholic Women’s Organization whose members are women of faith and vision, sharing the concerns of the world and working to broaden the scope of our responsibility.
We were organized in the parish of St Joseph in August 1925. We meet monthly and use our charitable undertakings to sponsor our multiple scholarships, support our parish and seminarian needs and numerous CDA endorsed charities within our community. Our interaction with our neighboring CDA Courts have opened our doors to many long lasting friendships. We invite you to enter our court and enjoy these wonderful opportunities to serve God, the Church and the community. We invite all Catholic Women ages 18 and over to join us.
Our first scheduled meeting will be September 11,2007 at 7:00PM in Father Carew Hall. Please call Catherine West, Regent at 585-1719 for more information. Thank you.

Catholic High Schools Open Houses
You are invited to explore the benefits of a Catholic High School Education
Feel free to visit our schools during the times and dates listed below.
SEPTEMBER 2007 Sunday 16 10:00AM-1:00PM St Anthony’s HS
Saturday 22 11:00AM-1:30PM Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Sunday 23 1:00PM-4:00PM St Dominic HS
Sunday 30 12:00PM-2:30PM Holy Trinity HS
2:00PM-4:30PM St Mary’s College Prep HS
OCTOBER 2007 Saturday 13 9:00AM-12:00PM Sacred Heart Academy
10:00AM-1:00PM Kellenberg Memorial HS
2:00PM-4:00PM Chaminade HS
Sunday 14 10:30AM-2:00PM St John the Baptist Diocesan HS
Saturday 20 12:00PM-2:00PM Academy of St Joseph
Sunday 21 10:00 AM-1:00PM McGann-Mercy Diocesan HS

DATE: TIME: SCHOOL:

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Respect Life Sunday
Diapers for
Babies Collection
Saturday, Oct. 6th
and Sunday, Oct. 7th
The Respect Life Committee of St. Joseph’s Parish
will welcome your donation of diapers for babies and toddlers in need at all Masses.
Keeping the newborn and the toddler in diapers can put a big strain on a tight budget. St. Joseph’s Parish Outreach has alerted us to the fact that diapers are the most often
requested item when mothers visit Outreach.
For this October Baby Collection we are asking for disposable diapers. If you have not already purchased a gift to donate please consider disposable diapers in Sizes Newborn, 1, 2, 3 or 4. Most needed are Sizes 2 and 3. Please place all gifts in the bassinet at the main
entrance to the Church.
To our parishioners who regularly crochet and knit the beautiful blankets and baby sweaters, hats, etc. please continue to do so. We ask that you bring these in October since they are included in layettes for newborns. A sincere thank you to all who help in this
important effort.
PLEASE DO NOT WRAP GIFTS
Note: Diapers, baby food, and new and used clothing are always welcome at Outreach. Please call the Outreach Office at 981-6888 for office hours and before bringing furniture items. For additional information call St. Joseph’s Respect Life Committee at 585-8066, 724-8586 or 588-0168.

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Cub Scout Pack 272
Why should I involve my son in Cub Scouting?
Today's world is complicated. Work, school, family, religion, sports, and extracurricular activities seem to pull parents and children in several different directions. As a parent, you want your son to grow up to be a self-reliant, dependable, and caring individual.
Cub Scouting achieves these outcomes by combining fun with educational activities and lifelong values. It also helps parents strengthen character, develop good citizenship, and enhance both mental and physical fitness in young boys. Additionally, Cub Scouting provides boys with positive peer groups and tools to shape their future.
In Cub Scouting, boys learn ideals like honesty, bravery, thrift, and respect. These values help boys make constructive decisions throughout their lifetimes and give them the confidence they need to grow and develop.
In Cub Scouting, boys, families, leaders, and our parishes work together to achieve the following objectives:
Influence a boy's character development and spiritual growth.
Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
Improve understanding within the family.
Strengthen a boy's ability to get along with others.
Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills.
Provide fun and exciting new things to do.
Show a boy how to be helpful and do his best.
Prepare him to be a Boy Scout.
Scouting, as a worldwide brotherhood, is unique and different. It is based on the principles of loving and serving God, human dignity and the rights of individuals, and recognizing the obligation of all members to develop and use their potential. It is a movement dedicated to bringing out the best in people; one of the few left in the world where the emphasis is not on winning as an end result, but on the far more demanding task of "doing one's best."
Educators tell us that an increasing number of young people find they cannot make friends and feel lonely, even in a crowd. They have had thousands of words spoken at them by television, and they have never learned to play, to laugh, to develop their imaginations, and to express their feelings. If we can help nurture courage and kindness, allow boys to play, to laugh, to develop imaginations, and to express their feelings, then we will have helped them grow.
We want them to become useful and stable individuals who are aware of their own worth. Helping a boy to learn the value of his own worth is the greatest gift we can give him.
We're proud of our Cub Scout Pack and what it offers to young people and their families. We believe you will feel the same way as you begin to see just what it's all about.
Pack membership is open to boys as follows:
Tiger Cubs - first grade, (or age 7);
Cub Scouts - second or third grade (or ages 8 or 9);
Webelos Scouts - fourth or fifth grade (or age 10 and 11).
Grade levels refer to Sept. 2007
Pack 272 is chartered to St. Joseph R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma, NY

For info about enrolling your son in the Pack or the Troop
e-mail Scouting@StJoRonk.org or call 979-0060 (Dr. Louis Scotti).
Visit our website: Pack272.StJoRonk.org

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Boy Scout Troop 272
Why should I involve my son in Boy Scouting?
As a parent, you want your son to grow up to be a person of worth, a self-reliant, dependable, and caring individual. Boy Scout Troop 272 has these same goals in mind for him. Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents in strengthening character, developing good citizenship, and enhancing physical fitness in youth. These values help your son make good decisions throughout his lifetime and give him confidence, as he becomes an adult leader of tomorrow.
Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouts or have completed the fifth grade, or who are 11 through 17 years old. Our Troop achieves the BSA’s objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness qualities by focusing on a vigorous program of outdoor activities, fun and purposeful troop meetings, and youth leadership skills development.
The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the “Aims of Scouting.” They are character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The methods by which the aims are achieved are listed below in random order to emphasize the equal importance of each.
Ideals. The ideals of Boy Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. The Boy Scout measures himself against these ideals and continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and as he reaches for them, he has some control over what and who he becomes.
Patrols. The patrol method gives Boy Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to interact in small groups where members can easily relate to each other. These small groups determine troop activities through elected representatives.
Outdoor Programs. Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoor setting that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with one another. In the outdoors the skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose. Being close to nature helps Boy Scouts gain an appreciation for the beauty of the world around us. The outdoors is the laboratory in which Boy Scouts learn ecology and practice conservation of nature’s resources.
Advancement. Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.
Leadership Development. The Boy Scout program encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Boy Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership role of others and guides him toward the citizenship aim of Scouting.
Cub Scout Pack 272 is also taking new members.
(7 to 10 year olds)
Troop 272 is chartered to St. Joseph R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma, NY

For info about enrolling your son in the Troop or the Pack
e-mail Scouting@StJoRonk.org or call 979-0060 (Dr. Louis Scotti ).
Visit our website: Troop272.StJoRonk.org

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St. Joseph’s Venturing Crew 272
Meets twice a month on Sundays after the 5:00 PM Youth Mass.
Women & men who are age 14 through 20 & have completed the 8th grade are eligible to join.
What Is Venturing?
Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and our parish. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens. Our Venturing Crew will specialize in youth development in parish ministry.
Goals
Young adults involved in Venturing will:
Learn to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling positive values.
Experience a program that is fun and full of challenge and adventure.
Acquire skills in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts and hobbies, and religious life.
Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and be given opportunities to take on leadership roles.
Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and fun environment.
Methods
Leadership. All Venturers are given opportunities to learn and apply proven leadership skills. A Venturing crew is led by elected crew officers. The Venturing Leadership Skills Course is designed for all Venturers and helps teach them in an active way to lead effectively.
Group Activities. Venturing activities are interdependent group experiences in which success is dependent on the cooperation of all. Learning by "doing" in a group setting provides opportunities for developing new skills.
Adult Association. The youth officers lead the crew. The officers and activity chairs work closely with adult Advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership. The adults serve in a "shadow" leader capacity.
Recognition. Recognition comes through the Venturing advancement program and through the acknowledgement of a youth's competence and ability by peers and adults.
The Ideals. Venturers are expected to know and live by the Venturing Oath and Code. They promise to be faithful in religious duties, treasure their American heritage, help others, and seek truth and fairness.
High Adventure. Venturing's encouragement of high adventure, outdoor activities helps provide team-building opportunities, new meaningful experiences, practical leadership application, and lifelong memories to young adults.
Teaching Others. All of the Venturing awards require Venturers to teach what they have learned to others. When they teach others often, Venturers are better able to retain the skill or knowledge taught, they gain confidence in their ability to speak and relate to others, and they acquire skills that can benefit them for the rest of their lives as a hobby or occupation.
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468
Visit us online: Crew272.StJoRonk.org
Adults, 21 and over, are invited and welcomed to help advise and assist. Training is provided.

High School & College Age Men & Women
What did you do this weekend?
Join our Venturing Program, part of our parish’s
Youth in Ministry initiative.

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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 !!
Next Meeting
Sunday, September 9th
Planning Session
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468
Cub Scout Pack 272
Car Wash
Sunday, September 30th 8:00 AM—2:00PM
In Parking Lot Between the Church and Lower School Building
Price = Donations Only !

St Joseph's Play Group
We’ve about to begin another wonderful year. The children seem to enjoy themselves when they are with us - almost as much as the adults! We will resume our meetings September 20th at 9:30 in Fr. Carew Hall. Come and meet other St Joseph’s families! If you should have any questions please call Sally Miller at 737-5120.

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:
Henry (467-6091
Melchiona (467-6091

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

In Person Basketball Registration
Monday 10/1/07 at The Edith Slocum School 6-8PM
Saturday 10/6/07 @ St Joseph’s “Old School” 2-4 PM
Wednesday 10/10/07 @ Ronkonkoma Middle School
6-8 PM
Thursday 10/11/07 @ Cherokee St. School 6-8 PM

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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.
Gennesaret Retreat—a retreat especially designed for persons who live with a serious illness. September 21, 22, and 23rd at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. To register or to receive more information please call Sister Sally Ryan at 516-678-5800 ext 540 or Colette Fanelli at 631-665-7052.
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 243-2503.
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.
Friendly Volunteers Needed - The busy Gift Shop at St Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown is seeking volunteers for weekend and evening hours. Duties include cashier and stocking of merchandise. Call 862-3015.
Charismatic Prayer Meeting- Our Lady of the Island Shrine, Eastport. Wednesday, September 26th from 7-9PM for Praise, Worship and Teaching. Contact St Joseph’s Prayer Center at 730-6210 or 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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St. Joseph’s Church
45 Church Street
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Backwards Money Drawing
SATURDAY, November 24, 2007 7:00 PM
Carew Hall

Backwards Money Drawing Ticket Order