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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
The prophet Habakkuk cries out to the Lord about the state of the world. The Lord answers with encouraging words - good ultimately comes to people of faith . In the Gospel, Jesus describes the power of faith and reminds us of the duties of a disciple. Paul says that the Holy Spirit helps us to remain strong in faith.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Memory of
Jack Kelleher
Requested by
Ann Festa

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

Fr. Rene would like to invite
parishioners to join him every
Friday starting October 12th
from 10-11 AM in Carew Hall for
a Biblical Study on the coming
Sunday’s Gospel.
BYOB
(Bring your own Bible!)

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, October 7, Respect Life Sunday
7:00 Cornelius J Dunleavy requested by Loving Wife Anne
7:00 Frank Hornicek requested by Nancy Christiansen
9:00 Ruth Bohlert requested by David Tillduster
9:00 Margaret Case requested by Mike & Ann DeBellis
10:30 Louis Agnese requested by Nancy Shnetman
10:30 Rose Hoag requested by Claire & Jim
12:00 Tillie Rainone requested by The Rainone Family
12:00 Maura P Leto requested by The Rainone Family
5:00 Jesus Tapel requested by Jim & Arlene Altonji
5:00 Joseph Mattera requested by Ellenita Mattera
Monday, October 8, Columbus Day
7:00 Anne Finnegan requested by Joyce McGay
7:00 The Webb Family (living) requested by Mom
9:00 James Cersosimo (living) requested by Aunt Louise & Uncle Bill
9:00 Dolores Hoffman requested by The Cruz Family
Tuesday, October 9, St Denis & Companions & St John Leonardi
7:00 Robert Burns requested by Kelly
7:00 John Harvey requested by The Perez Family
8:45 Ronald Clifford requested by Liz Monteleone
8:45 John Bayha requested by The Antonucci Family
Wednesday, October 10
7:00 Harold Bohn requested by Judy Moore
9:00 Patrick Dineen requested by Loving Family
9:00 Rosemarie Geras requested by The Mooney Family
Thursday, October 11
7:00 Louise Flood requested by Diane Sheridan
9:00 Bianca Spizzirri requested by Dcn Joe & Marie Califano
9:00 Johnny Caruso requested by Ken Meyran
Friday, October 12
7:00 The People of the Parish
9:00 Debrah Medina requested by Phil & Ursula Heilig
9:00 Bernice Carroll Cikota requested by Joanne & Ed Jones
Saturday, October 13
8:00 Helen Lessing requested by Helen Nguyen
8:00 Anna Trotter requested by Alex & Linda Maurovich
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Carmine Cassara Jr requested by Loving Family
5:00 Robert Field Jr requested by The Quagliata Family
Sunday, October 14, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Robert DuBois (living) requested by Lynn Lucivero
7:00 Louisa Billiero requested by Mr & Mrs N DiNatale & Family
9:00 Pray for an End to Abortion requested by Respect Life
9:00 Lucille Avon requested by Raymond & Lisa Borsella
10:30 Aaron Krueger requested by William & Ashley Young
10:30 John McHale requested by Kathy Brann
12:00 Michael F Boyle requested by Jim & Arlene
12:00 Robert A Field Jr requested by Robert & Nilda Ortiz
5:00 Ignatius Bacchi requested by Joanna & Gabe Divone
5:00 Agnes Tuhey requested by Doreen Owen

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

“If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” “Love is patient, love is kind…Love never fails.” “So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1Corinthians: Chapter 13. This quote from St. Paul’s 1st Letter to the Corinthians gives us great insight into what Jesus is telling us this week in Luke’s Gospel reading. The Apostles ask Jesus to; “Increase our faith.” And He responds with the very familiar answer. “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey you.” Faith even the size of a mustard seed can do great things: that is what Jesus is telling the Apostles, so in short they do not need to seek an increase of faith. It’s not the amount or size of one’s faith that matters it how you use it, its how well you believe, and its how much you know how to love.
The love part comes from the 2nd part of the Gospel in the question that Jesus puts before the Apostles about the master and the servant. In what appears to be a rather harsh example for us, Jesus ends with; “When you have done all you have been commanded, say, “We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we are obliged to do.” What does Jesus’ reply have to do with love? On its own it does not! But let us consider what true love is all about, and how we should act out of true love. Christ uses the metaphor of the servant to remind us that we are God’s servants and that we can never repay God or even approach His level. Yet, servants and unworthy as we are, God still comes to us and calls us to join in His eternal plan for salvation; our salvation.
When we do our part we must not do it expecting great rewards, or say I know God loves me or will save me because I do all these wonderful things for Him. When we do our part we should say we are just servants doing our jobs, seeking not a reward but acting only out of love: love for God who loved us first. Now when we act out of love like this, it is easier to put our faith into action (no matter what the size) and by putting into action we accomplish the mandates of the Gospel and serve the Lord and others. And of course the more we love the more love comes to us and the more we use our faith, the more our faith grows and the more we as God’s servants can do. Again as St. Paul tells us, faith and love are closely linked together, but without Love
we have nothing!
Please keep our candidates for Confirmation in your prayers during this month as they move closer to receiving this wonderful sacrament on Monday,
October 29th our celebrant will be Bishop Dunne. Yesterday (Saturday) & tomorrow (Monday) they made or will be making their Confirmation Retreat, learning more about themselves and their relationship with God and how they can love and put their faith into practice.
Don’t forget tickets for the Backward Raffle are on sale and there are only 500 tickets available for sale for the low price of $100. Also, each ticket entitles two people to come to our Backwards Raffle Drawing Party and have a great time, as well as getting a chance to win the Grand Prize of $10,000 or one of the other cash prizes. Remember you can split the cost of the ticket with others so many can have a chance to win. When all 500 tickets are sold the parish realizes $35,000 which goes a long way in allowing St. Joseph’s to follow its Gospel Mandate.
On Saturday October 20, 2007 we will celebrate our Fall Anointing of the Sick Mass at 11:30 AM. This Mass is celebrated two times a year for those who are preparing to undergo surgery, those who are homebound, and those who are suffering from long term illness or the effects of old age. If this applies to you or someone who you know, please plan to attend this Mass. If you are unable to attend this Mass please call the Rectory so that one of the priests can arrange to visit you at home.
Please remember that on November 2nd, The Feast of All Souls we will celebrate our Annual Mass of Remembrance for all of those who’s Funeral Mass or Service was celebrated here at St. Joseph’s since last November 2nd. At this Mass we of course remember all of our loved ones who have gone on, so please feel free to attend this Special Mass at 7:30 PM. Also to have your loved ones remembered on All Souls Day and during the month of November please use the envelope found in your packet or on the window ledges in the Church.
God bless us always,
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Rosemarie Aiello Virginia Albert
Dcn Jim Altonji Michael Ambrosio
William Barry Arthur Blinn
Robert Burns Ronald Cassidy
Lu Clifford Catherine DeBellis
Ann DeMaio Joseph DeMaio
Michael DePinto Anthony DiUbaldo
Marie DiUbaldo James Evans
Richard Fahey Robert Filce
Sr Kathleen Taylor Vincent Fortunato
Raymond Harold Ann Fortunato
William Hausner Thomas Horvath
Georgann Jenulis Cecelia Keller
Krystyna Kuras Georgiana Lopez
Marie Mangan Fred Martinek Sr
Helen Newton Joanora O'Donnell
Marion Pedroli Lorraine Persson
Grace C Peshkur Gina Purcaro
Nicole Ramaglia Betty Reddington
Joan Reilly
William Reinertsen John Reynolds
Nicholas Romano Dawn Saporito
Linda Savage Louise Schaaf
Barbara Schoenfeld Darryll Smith
Ken Stokes Dennis Thomas
Stacie Tizzard Fermin Tola
Lloyd Turnier Fr Peter Wang
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 RCT RJ Hartmann
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, rank & branch of service on the cut out & 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
Vincenzo Furno, Robert E Burns, Michael Capo, 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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St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples, “When you have done all you have been commanded, say: We are unprofitable servants; we have only done what we were obliged to do.”
This week, please help the Society of St Vincent de Paul to bring love and mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned, for indeed we are only doing “what we are obliged to do.”

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Reminder: Virtus workshop is offered for anyone in the parish who will be working or volunteering in any capacity with children. This workshop is mandated by the Diocese. We will be offering the workshop her at St Joseph’s in October. Please refer to the information box below for times and dates. You need only to attend one class.
Our Prestige Fundraiser is on. Anyone who would like to order wrapping paper through this fundraiser may call the school at 588-4760.
Our 8th graders will be attending a Confirmation retreat on Monday, October 8th. Our prayers are with them as they prepare for the Holy Spirit.
Students in grades Nursery thru Grade 3 celebrated the Feast of the Guardian Angels on Tuesday, October 2nd with a special prayer service. All students received a special prayer card to bring home and share with their families.
Thank you to all who worked and attended our fall Craft Fair on Saturday, September 29th. The weather was beautiful and all who shopped had a great day.
Virtus Training
We are offering a Virtus Training Course;
Protecting Our Children,
here at St. Joseph's. This course is mandated by the Diocese for anyone who is working with children in this parish or school, in either a paid or volunteer position. This is an awareness intervention program. This is mandatory for any one who volunteers in any way in the School, Religious Ed, CYO, Scouts, or any other program in this parish.
This course is being offered here on the following dates:
Thursday, October 11, 2007 @ 7PM in the school gym.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 @ 7PM in Carew Hall.

Steven Valentine Azzara
Anthony Mitchel Liedtke-Merida
Alexa Rose Siscaretti

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
We are now in the office from 9 - 4 on Monday & Thursday 10 - 4 on Tuesday & Wednesday
Religious Ed classes start up this week. If you have not received your class assignment, please call the office at 981-1805 for your information.
Please walk your child into the school building and come into the building to pick up your child.
The Confirmation retreats will take place this
weekend. Please follow the instructions which you received in class
Our Lady of Fatima
We would like to thank Maria Lourenco for her recent gift of a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima, also known as Our Lady of the Rosary. The month of October is dedicated to the praying of the rosary.
The statue can be seen in the Sanctuary of the Church.
Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation/ Confession is offered each Monday, Wednesday & Friday after the 7 & 9AM Masses. The priests of the parish are also available on Saturdays after the 8AM Mass & 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, October 7, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
On April 25, 2007, Governor Spitzer submitted Governor’s Program Bill #16 called the “Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act.” His stated intent is to “enshrine the protections of Roe v. Wade into New York State law.”
This governor actually believes that the Supreme Court ban on partial-birth abortion threatens the future of a “woman’s right to choose and her right to privacy.” This bill would go far beyond Roe v. Wade.
While this bill has not yet been formally introduced in the Assembly, on May 14 the Senate Rules Committee introduced this radical bill (S.5829) and referred it to the Senate Health Committee. For the sake of pregnant women and their children, this legislation must be strongly opposed! Please take a few moments to communicate your strong opposition to this proposal. Write to Senator Joseph Bruno, the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Kemp Hannon, the Senate Health Committee Chairman, and your own elected State Senator.
Hon. Joseph Bruno, NYS Senate, 518-455-3191
909 Legislative Office Bldg
Albany, NY 12247 bruno@senate.state.ny.us
Hon. Kemp Hannon, NYS Senate 518-455-2200
501 State Capitol Bldg.
Albany, NY 12247 hannon@senate.state.ny.us
Hon. (name)
NYS Senate, Legislative Office Bldg. Albany, NY 12247 518-455-2800
You can also communicate with your elected officials through the New York State Catholic Conference web site at www.nyscatholic.org. Click the “Take Action” button to bring you to an Action Alert already prepared on this vital issue. New York State Pro-Life Reporter
1-800-Flowers
Whether you’re remembering an anniversary, birthday or any occasion by sending flowers, please use 1-800-Flowers and mention “Birth.” Through a fund-raising arrangement, Birthright will benefit, and you will receive a 10% discount on flowers or merchandise.
Speaking of Birthright, they have a great need for volunteers. They have three ladies in training and need more to continue their excellent service. Requirements: Willing to listen, empathy and a non-judgmental attitude. Also, persons are needed to assist in the office as companions to the Volunteer Counselor, either during the day or during night hours. Thrift Shop Volunteers at the Mineola and Islip offices would enable the stores to expand their hours.
If you can do this, please call Birthright at 631-277-3888 (Islip), or 631-360-7707 (Smithtown).
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, September 30, 2007 Offerings $17,182
Same collection last year 17,017
Number of envelopes 587
Poor Box last weekend $418
Catholic Education $1,621
Last year this time $1,709
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

New York State
Knights of Columbus
2007 Charitable & Benevolent Program
Raffle Books
Grand Prize $25,000
Donations - $1.00 per ticket
Book of 14 tickets $12
Raffle books are available in the Church lobby and on the window sills inside the Church. Please fill out and return ticket stubs with a check made out to: “St Joseph’s Church.” All raffle books must be returned by November12th. Place raffle stubs and check in the provided envelope and place them in the collection basket. Please return any unused chances. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Mark Your Calendars
Oct 7 Respect Life Sunday
Oct 7 Unity Sunday
Oct 9 Bible Study 10-11:30AM, 7:30-9 PM
Oct 11 Virtus Training 7-9 PM Auditorium
Oct 12 Gospel Study 10-11 AM Carew Hall
Oct 12 Pre Cana 7:30-9:30 PM Carew Hall
Oct 16 Bible Study 10-11:30AM, 7:30-9 PM
Oct 19 Gospel Study 10-11AM Carew Hall
Oct 19 Pre Cana 7:30-9:30 PM Carew Hall
Oct 20 Anointing of the Sick Mass 11:30 AM

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Confirmation Corner
Confirmation preparation classes will be held September 23rd thru October 18th.
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

We Honor Our Mother by
Praying the Rosary in Our Homes
The Evangelization Group of St Joseph’s Church, Ronkonkoma, exhort you to pray the Rosary daily during the month of October. The Group will come and pray the Rosary with your family and friends.
Call the Rectory if you would like the Evangelization Group to pray the Rosary in your homes. The Praying of the Rosary will conclude with blessing the house.
Pray the Rosary! Reflect on the Mysteries (Glorious, Sorrowful, Joyful and Light) Honor Mary, Our Mother! Seek God’s Blessings!

40 Days for Life
Christians throughout Long Island are invited to take part in the National 40 Days for Life effort September 26 through November 4.
Based on the Biblical tradition of 40 days, this campaign is 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in America and healing for those suffering from a past abortion. In addition, there is a daily vigil to bring public awareness to the plight of the unborn.
Please consider volunteering to pray at the sidewalk outside the Planned Parenthood of Nassau County abortion facility in Hempstead (540 Fulton Ave/ Rte 24) for one or more hours during the 40 days. Please invite others to be part of this historic and powerful life saving effort.
To get more information, or to volunteer to help,
please call the LI Coalition for Life at 631-243-1435,
visit www.40daysforlife.com/longisland, or
e-mail 40daysforlifeLI @gmail.com.
All peaceful, prayerful women, men, teens, and families are welcome!

The Children & Family Center of Hope House Ministries
offers the following
programs:
Anger Management for Adults:
Tuesday evenings October 2, 9, 16 and 23
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Registration is limited, please call to register.
Parenting Classes:
Wednesday mornings October 3 and 10
10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday evenings October 3, 10 and 17
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Classes will be held at:
The Children and Family Center
of Hope House Ministries
23 North Country Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
All programs require registration by calling:
Sr. Jean Beagan (631) 978-0189

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Building for
the Future

It’s Time

Goal: $200,000.00
To Date: $101,625.00
We are half way to the goal of
needed funds. Please help us to
meet our projected goal.

We Are ready to begin but we still need your help.
As you can see, we are half way to our goal of funds needed to complete the projects we have been speaking of since the Spring. Our next step is to tear down the convent and cart away the debris. After that, we will permanently install the modular buildings we purchased to become our new Religious Education Office. This is made possible by the generosity of all parishioners, several of which have already responded. We thank those who have made a pledge or donation and we ask you to please help us in any way you can. Use the tear out below and drop it in the collection basket at mass or bring/mail to the rectory office at
45 Church St. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. God Bless you.

Yes, Fr. Mike, I want to Help St. Joseph’s
Finish the Restoration Projects and Build for the Future!
Name: __________________________________ Phone# ________________
Address:________________________________________ ID # ___________
We welcome all pledges. If each family could make a pledge of $200 it would be greatly appreciated. All pledges are payable over the period of time you designate.
Pledge Amount _______________ Amount Enclosed __________________
I would like to make payments of $________ Monthly Quarterly please circle one

Fr. Mike, I authorize you to charge my credit card for $______ each month until the total of my pledge is paid in full.
Credit Card Type: MC Visa American Express Other _________________
Credit Card # ________-_______-_______-__________
Security code # on back of card (3 or 4 digit #) ____Expiration Date ______
Signature ______________________________________________________

And the Winners Are….

October 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
$50 / Ed & Doris Straub / # 531	$25 / Rich & Leslie Maynard / # 27	$25 / Joanne DeBellis / # 590	$25 / Carol Fischer / # 780	$25 / Margaret Russo / # 686	$25 / Sheila Straface / # 280	$25 / Richard & Joanne Fahey / # 586
7 $50	8 $25	9 $25	10 $25	11 $25	12 $25	13 $25
14 $50	15 $25	16 $25	17 $25	18 $25	19 $25	20 $25
21 $50	22 $25	23 $25	24 $25	25 $25	26 $25	27 $25
28 $50	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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$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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One Nation Under God
Benefit Concert
featuring the original inspirational music of
Chris Catalano
to aid the efforts of
Operation Veronica
in their support of our military service men and women
stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Music to be performed by Chris Catalano
with an ensemble of gifted vocalists and instrumentalists
from local parishes including St. Joseph’s RC Church, Ronkonkoma,
Good Shepherd, Holbrook and St. Frances Cabrini, Coram.
Veterans’ Day
November 11, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church
45 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY
No admission, but a free will offering may be made.
For more information, contact Diane: 631-345-3027
Hosted by St. Joseph’s Venturing Crew 272

Operation Veronica
The volunteers who comprise the group known as Operation Veronica dedicate themselves to offering support and comfort to our service men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their name was chosen to honor the spirit of St. Veronica, who offered Christ comfort and compassion at his most difficult time.
To date, this group has sent over 4,000 handmade items, as well as fulfilled requests for toiletries, snacks and other goods that are “tastes of home” to soldiers. They spend hours sewing polar fleece neck warmers (known as gators) and neck coolers (tubes filled with small crystals that, once wet, stay cold for hours). When these items are worn, they help our soldiers battle the extreme temperatures where they serve. The money raised goes toward shipping costs, sewing supplies and items requested by individual soldiers.
Operation Veronica
c/o St. Anthony of Padua
614 Route 25A
Rocky Point, NY 11778
E-mail: Opveronica@optonline.net

Chris Catalano
Chris Catalano is a composer of Christian music, a great deal of which is used in Catholic worship services. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Catholic Theology from St. John’s University, and a Masters Degree in Composition from the Aaron Copland School of Music.
With over one hundred pieces of sacred music to his credit, and four musical recordings, Chris continues to use his gifts and talents each day as a music teacher on Long Island. He has served as Music Director in parishes for the Diocese of Rockville Centre from 1988 through 2007, and continues to share his gifts of music every Sunday at his home parish.
Chris’ latest CD recording, As the Deer, featuring his performing ensemble, Voices in Faith will be released in the Fall, 2007.
Chris Catalano Music
55 Hooper Street
Port Jefferson Sta., NY 11776
Www.Chriscatalanomusic.com
E-mail: Chris52@Chriscatalanomusic.com

HOSTED BY ST. JOSEPH’S VENTURING CREW 272

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Anointing of the Sick Mass
October 20th
11:30 AM
This mass is celebrated twice a year for those who are preparing to undergo surgery, those who are homebound, and those who are suffering from long term illness or the effects of old age. If this applies to you or someone you know, please plan to join us at this Mass. If you are unable to attend this Mass please call the Rectory so that one of the priests can arrange to visit you at home.

Court St. Joseph No. 975
Catholic Daughters of America
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Diocesan Memorial Mass
The parish of St Joseph will be hosting the annual Memorial Mass for deceased members on Saturday, Oct 13th. The Mass will be at 10:30 AM with Bishop John Dunne presiding. Court St Joseph came into being on August 25,1925 and is honored to host this mass in their home parish for the first time since it’s inception. A luncheon will follow immediately at the Hyatt Regency on Motor Parkway. All are invited to attend this special Eucharistic celebration. For Luncheon reservations please call Kathleen Conlon at 265-2826.
We would like to thank the parish of St Joseph for the past 80+ years and for making us a part of your families. May the parish continue to grow and we are honored to have the privilege of serving 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.
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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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
October 7
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

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!

4th Grade Boys
Travel Basketball Tryouts
Friday October 12th at 7:30 PM
St Joseph’s School Gym
Any Questions please call Vinny at 631-467-3651

Sport for all Seasons
ST. JOSEPH CYO CYO

Baseball: Gene ( 588-1879
Basketball:
Girls Intramural & Travel : Christine ( 275-8321
Boys Intramural : Henry ( 467-6091
Boys Travel: Vinney ( 467-3651
Soccer :
Intramural : Joe ( 737-6299
Travel : Tony B ( 737-5159
Track: Karen ( 588-8636
Chairman: Henry Melchiona ( 467-6091

In Person Basketball
Registration
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
Meals-On-Wheels - Lake Nutrition Meals-on-Wheels provides food to elderly and homebound Monday thru Friday, two meals a day. Hot meals & cold meals are available for a charge of $6 for both meals. Call 467-8948 for information.
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.
Support Group for Mothers of Newborns - At Hope House Human Services Center in Port Jefferson on Tuesday mornings (10-11AM) October 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.
Volunteers Needed-Birthright Smithtown Office - we provide hope for women who are struggling with an unplanned pregnancy. We provide counseling, offer encouragement, direct them to resources if needed and help them appreciate the new life growing within them. Please call Anita at 979-0578 or stop into our office between 11 and 2, Monday thru Friday at 34 West Main St Smithtown.
Are you looking for a way to deepen your relationship with God and with others of like mind? The Sisters of St Joseph of Brentwood, New York invite you to consider joining the CSJ Associates: Catholic women & men who associate themselves with the Sisters of St Joseph in their mission to bring about the reign of God as they strive to live simply and work for a more just and peaceful world.” For further information contact Sr Phyllis Esposito, CSJ 589-0540 or Liz Tully at etully2003@optonline.net
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. 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.
Cenacle Retreat -
Guided by the Mystics - October 19-21. This retreat is an opportunity to pray through key themes in Christian spirituality as seen through the writings of mystical guides such as Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Sienna, John of the Cross, Teresa of Aviles and Thomas Merton. Call 588-8366 for more information.
Leaning on the Heart of God - Prayer in Times of Turmoil - November 3 - This one day program provides a prayerful experience of leaning on the heart of God, especially in times of suffering. It includes presentations, quiet prayer, reflection and faith sharing. Registration is at 9:30 AM and the program concludes by 4:30 PM with lunch included. For more information call us at 588-8366.

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