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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Both the Gospel and the first reading remind us that one day the world, as we know it, will come to an end and God’s justice will reign. The first reading concerns a coming day of judgment. The second reading gives advice on how we must live in anticipation of that final judgment. Together these readings call us to be both vigilant and hopeful.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
In Memory of
Catherine DeBellis
Requested by
Ann & Vincent Festa

Give us this day our daily bread, O Father in heaven, and grant that we who are filled with good things from Your open hand, may never close our hearts to the hungry, the homeless, and the poor; in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. - from the abbey of New Clairvaux, Viña, California

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

A prayerful thanksgiving to the staff and countless parishioners who offered cards, prayers, enrollments and masses in my behalf for a recovery. I cannot begin to express my gratitude for your caring and love. St Joseph’s is truly a wonderful sign of God’s love.
Deacon Jim

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, November 18, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 Sylvia Caiola requested by Bill & Cathy Morton
7:00 Leonard Grauso requested by Aunt Eda Howard
9:00 Rosaria Celeca requested by Felicia Heraghty
9:00 LCPL David Lindsey requested by Mike & Geri Devenney
10:30 William J Kelleher requested by The Kelleher Family
10:30 Catherine Governale requested by Camille & Edward Ritter
12:00 John McHale requested by Katie & Irene Cox
12:00 Adeline Valente requested by Lucretia Lucivero & Family
5:00 Joseph Haufe requested by Patty & Gerald
5:00 Agnes Tuhey requested by Norma & Arthur Owen
Monday, November 19
7:00 Stanley Megali (living) requested by Mary Ellen Nicoletti
7:00 Catherine DeBellis requested by Joe Mottola
9:00 Marion Tuck requested by Janet Kramer
9:00 Gilbert McMannus requested by Joyce McGay
Tuesday, November 20
7:00 Michael Napoli requested by Loving Aunt Mary
7:00 Larry Basso requested by Gina McCarthy
8:45 Larry Basso requested by Lorraine Castro
8:45 John Villone requested by Al & Dottie Avisata
Wednesday, November 21, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:00 Jonathan Combes requested by Gill & Jane Aragones
7:00 Josephine Tousey requested by Joseph Feleppa
9:00 John Wallace requested by Ellie, Mike & Family
9:00 Minnetta W Kelly requested by Daughter Sharon
Thursday, November 22, St Cecilia, Thanksgiving Day
One Mass Only
9:00 For the People of the Parish
Friday, November 23, St Clement, St Columban & St Miguel Pro
7:00 Valerie Valentin (living) requested by Mary Ellen Nicoletti
7:00 Anna Crocco requested by The Camilliti Family
9:00 Marie Fertmann requested by Peter & Anne Ford
9:00 Josh Giggey requested by DeMauro & Grosso Family
Saturday, November 24, St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions
8:00 Augustine DiSalvo requested by Linda Marino
8:00 Catherine DeBellis requested by Anthony & Donnamarie Priolo
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Amida Trapani requested by Mary & Lori Italiano
5:00 Neil Vetter requested by Maureen Harkins
Sunday, November 25, Feast of Christ the King
7:00 Cornelius J Dunleavy requested by Loving Wife Anne
7:00 Debbie Arxer requested by David & Lisette Vilmenay
9:00 Deceased Members of the St Regis
Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes
10:30 Mr & Mrs LoBrutto & Lilly requested by Loving Family
10:30 Martha Knusch requested by Mr & Mrs Edward Cronin
12:00 Michael Ruggiero requested by Loving Family
12:00 John McHale requested by Katie & Irene Cox
5:00 Peter Cerullo requested by the Dinger Family
5:00 Joseph Strano requested by Gail Strano Hanson

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Perhaps in your study of World History you might have heard of the Great Wall of China, the Wall of Hadrian, and more recently the infamous Maginot Line. All of these were constructed so they could offer some sort of protection against an enemy. The Emperor of China built the Great Wall (which parts of still exist today) to keep out invaders who tried to take over his Empire. The Wall of Hadrian, built by the Roman Emperor of that name, was erected in England to keep all non-Romans out the occupied area. And finally the Maginot Line was built by the French after World War I to keep out any invaders that might try to pass through the low lands. The line was the strongest fixed fortifications in the world when it was made in 1939. All of these fortifications for a time would be successful in keeping out the enemy, but in time invaders found a way to break them down or get around them. This, however, it not true of the Maginot Line, for it never succeeded in keeping the enemy out of France. In 1940 the German Tank Corps under the leadership of General Rommel simply went around the Line and came into France through the Arden Forest (which everybody of the day thought was impossible for tanks to come through). Since the Line had fixed guns facing the lowlands they could not be used against the German Invaders and soon France fell.
And now we come to the Temple in Jerusalem which was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings. The Great Temple which the people of Israel 2000 years ago believed would be their salvation and strength. After all, the Temple was God’s special dwelling place on Earth and God would never allow anything to destroy it or the nation that supported it! Many believed that it had some magic, yet what does the Son of God say about the Temple; “All you see here-the day will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” The Temple would not be able to prevent nor escape the approaching danger, and as we see in 70 AD when the Temple was destroyed by the Roman General Titus son of the Emperor Vespasian.
No, Jesus tells us, this structure, no matter how holy, will not protect you, there is only one that can protect us and that is God alone. Walls can not keep out the enemy, and even holy buildings cannot keep the death and destruction that will be seen throughout the years and at the end time from coming. Nor can they protect us from the death and destruction that comes from Sin. Only God, who sends His only Son, can protect us from all death and destruction of the soul and lead us to eternal life. Only Christ will truly protect us and tells us what to say when we are forced to face a world that will not listen to the Gospel and places its trust in walls and
fortifications and ideas that produce hate, terror and evil. Even when family members put us to the test, God will be there to help us with what to say and what to do. As we see: “You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” Even the Prophet Malcahi suggests this, with the closing line from today’s first reading; “But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.”
Keep this in mind anytime life seems too hard to bear. Keep this in mind anytime you read the papers or watch the news and hear about destruction, wars, and natural disasters and think that nothing can be done or God has abandoned us. He has not and with His help we can try to change some of the terrible things that are happening (especially the ones that are caused totally by humanity).
Mark your calendars for the events of this coming Advent Season: The Tree Lighting, Lessons and Carols, Advent Evenings of Prayer and Penance Service and Confessions, Breakfast with St. Nicolas, and Confessions during the week before Christmas. Please see the Bulletin and the Parish Mailing for days and times of these important prayer opportunities and events.
Also please do not forget the Solemnity Of The Immaculate Conception on Saturday December 8th. This is a holy day and we will have masses on the eve at 7:30 PM and during the day at 8 AM, 10 AM and 12 Noon. Please note that the 5 PM Mass on Saturday Night is the vigil Mass for Sunday December 9th the 2nd Sunday of Advent. However, following the 5 PM Mass on Dec. 8th we will have a Holy Hour for Life before the Exposed Blessed Sacrament to pray for an end of Abortion, Euthanasia, and the taking of all Innocent Human Life.
On behalf of all of the Priests, Deacons, and Staff Members of St. Joseph’s we wish you and your family a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.
God bless you always.
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Dcn Jim Altonji Michael Ambrosio
William Barry Edmond Blinn
Oliver Bouchard Robert Burns
Lu Clifford Cathy Cunningham
Ann DeMaio Michael DePinto
Paul Feldman Robert Filce
Edward Forsythe Ann Fortunato
Vincent Fortunato Flavio Gabrielli
Raymond Harold Kyle Heffron
Thomas Horvath Peggy Igilio
Georgann Jenulis Jane Keaveny
Vincent Keaveny Krystyna Kuras
Donna Lipari Georgiana Lopez
Mary A Mahon Marie Mangan
Fred Martinek Sr Msgr Midura
Mike O'Leary Marion Pedroli
Lorraine Persson Grace C Peshkur
Charles Powell Betty Reddington
Joan Reilly William Reinertsen
John Reynolds Linda Savage
Bill Schaaf Louise Schaaf
Darryll Smith Ken Stokes
Lloyd Turnier Fr Peter Wang
Deana Zoeller Kevin Latini
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
SGT Deborah Alfieri PFC Matthew Altonji
LCPL Justin Aragones TSGT Louis Barletta
2LT Stephen Bartoszak LT Michael-Jon Bonacorsa
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
SSGT Tony Elliott LT Kelly Fletcher
SPC 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
CPO Gregory Migliore 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, please fill out the cut out below & 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
Charles Kreeb, James F Kelly, Joseph Lovelock, Sr. Kathleen Francis Taylor, OP, Joseph Fortier,
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 Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Our Early Childhood Students participated in a demonstration provided by LIRR on railroad safety. Excellent information was given to our students.
Thank you to all who participated in our “Applebee’s Eat Out Day” . We had a delicious lunch in school and for dinner.
Save the date for our Family Advent Prayer Service Monday, November 26th at 7PM in Carew Hall.
Please note information will be coming home in regard to changes in the school Christmas Concert.

The 2008
Entertainment Books
are in!
They can be purchased in the back of Church beginning next Sunday, in the Religious Ed Office and in the Rectory. For only $20 they make GREAT holiday gifts! Get yours before they sell out.

Countdown to Christmas
If you would like to help the youngsters in your life count the days until Christmas in a meaningful way, consider giving them Advent Calendars. Each day of December, as the children open numbered doors, they find reminders of the true meaning of the holiday.
Advent Calendars can be purchased at our parish bookrack, along with seasonal coloring books and storybooks, which make excellent stocking stuffers.

Nicholas Vito Buccellato
Sienna Marie-Angela Castelli
Camryn Ann Connor
Kevin James Osher

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
Office Hours are:
9 - 4 on Monday & Thursday 10 - 4 on Tuesday & Wednesday
On Monday, Nov. 19 there is a Level 1 Activity in the school auditorium. Please come at either 4:30pm or 6:30 pm.
To allow families to prepare for Thanksgiving religious education classes will not meet this week.
There are two Parent Meetings scheduled for parents of all children preparing to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion this year. We will meet in Carew Hall at 7:30 pm on Monday the 26th or at 10 am on Tues the 27th. The meeting will last no longer then 1 hour.
May all enjoy a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
Catholic Ministries Appeal Update
The Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal has surpassed last year’s numbers. We here at Saint Joseph’s passed our goal in pledges. However, it is very important that we complete the task by receiving that goal in paid pledges. If you have paid your pledge or are still making payments, we thank you.. If you have not yet made a pledge or donation & you are able to do so at this time, please help us. It’s not to late & no gift is too small. Every little bit helps & it all goes a long way to help so many in need. Once we reach the full payment of pledges toward our goal, our parish will receive the rebate portion of the appeal, which is very important to help sustain the ministries right here at home. I ask that you prayerfully consider making a pledge or donation today. Thank you & God bless you for your generosity.

St. Vincent de Paul
The Gospel predicts end times; our challenge though is to live faithfully now. St Vincent often asked this simple question: “What would Jesus Christ do, if he were in my place now?
Ask yourself “What would Jesus Christ do?” and then put your gift in the Society of St Vincent de Paul poor box so that those who are suffering will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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Sunday, November 18, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
We ended last week with mention of the “Fetal Pain Prevention Act”, sponsored by a NYS senator and assemblyman; the idea behind it being to anesthetize the unborn child about to be aborted. The bill is numbered S.3264/.4430 and has been referred to the respective Health Committees. Let’s try to be aware of this bill; we might also get in touch with our State Senators and Assemblypersons about this.
We also recounted four characteristics distinguishing abortion from related social phenomena. Here are numbers 5 & 6:
If human dignity depends on anything other than simple membership in the human race – be it intelligence, athletic ability, social status, race, age, or health – we immediately find ourselves having to distinguish between persons who count & those who do not.
5. Abortion even distinguishes itself from related questions of medical ethics, such as euthanasia & assisted suicide, by the absence of any possibility of informed consent. The status of the unborn as voiceless & most vulnerable adds a further dimension to discussions of the morality & gravity of abortion. Here the bioethical category of “autonomy” cannot be applied, since unborn children have no way of speaking for themselves.
6. Finally, abortion differs from other major social ills such as unemployment & divorce because of its relative invisibility. Abortion takes place behind closed doors & is hushed in public.
As John Paul so clearly taught, this issue of abortion is the number one priority for Catholic social thought today – which must inevitably be expressed not only as social thought, but as social action.
Fr. Thomas D. Williams, Dean of Theology, Regina Apostolorum University, Rome
Speaking of social action – come stand for one hour 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month, witnessing in front of an abortion facility. Join a small group of people from St. Joseph’s and from neighboring parishes at 200 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge. For more information call 472-0033. We carpool from St. Joseph’s (parking lot opposite Church) at 10:00 a.m.
On Saturday, November 24th, the Respect Life community of St. Joseph’s will meet in Room A of the rectory basement, at 9. a.m. There will be refreshments –coffee/tea, rolls and bagels. All interested persons are welcome.
On Monday evening at 8 p.m. Laura Gianuzzi, a Diocese of Rockville Centre college campus minister serving at Hofstra & Nassau Community College, will speak at the St. Regis K of C Hall, corner of Pond Road & Rosevale Ave. Laura’s topic will be “Presenting the Pro-Life Message to Students and Faculty”. All are invited. There is an elevator in the hall.
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, November 11, 2007 Offerings $16,693
Same collection last year 16,145
Number of envelopes 572
Poor Box last weekend $291
Fuel Collection $4,919
Same time last year $5,571
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

Mark Your Calendars !!
We will begin decorating the Church for Advent on Friday, November 30th at 6:30PM. Your help would be greatly appreciated. What a wonderful way to start the season.

Banns of Marriage
(Third Time)
Lisa Anne Cinque and Andrew F Figalora
both of St Joseph’s
Jennifer Marie Selleck of St Joseph’s and
Charles H Santo of Glen Cove
Angela Taglione of St Joseph’s and
Michael Sincinski of St Francis /Holy Family

Mark Your Calendars
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Day
Nov 24 Backward Drawing Carew Hall
Nov 30 Gospel Study 10-11 AM Carew Hall
Nov 30 Advent Decorating 6:30PM Church
Dec 1 Tree Lighting after 5PM Mass
Dec 2 Unity Sunday
Dec 3 Baptism Class 8-9 PM Rectory
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 8 Prayer Service for Life 6-7PM in Church
Dec 9 Lessons & Carols 2:30-4:00 Church

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You’re Invited to
St Joseph’s
Advent Evenings of Prayer
Please Join Us on
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday
December 11th, 12th & 13th
7:30 - 8:30
In the Church
Thursday there will be a
Penance service followed by
individual confessions

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Dear Parishioners,
Thank you for your attentiveness on the weekend of November 11th as we spoke about the spiritual and financial condition of our Beautiful Parish. Please see on the following page the Parish Financial Report for the Last Fiscal Year we spoke about. As you can see on the bottom of the sheet, we are short approximately $3,000 each week.
As we asked last weekend, please consider raising your weekly contribution by $2 or more and support our fundraisers in order for us to meet this average shortage.
God Bless You Always,
Fr. Mike

Parish Financial Report
Fiscal Year 9-1-06 thru 8-31-07
Income
Ordinary
Sundays, Holydays, Christmas & Easter $981,155
Fuel, Snow, Ciboria Refinishing, Memorial Bricks $58,323
Fund Raising
Festival, Backwards Drawing, Catholic Ministries
Appeal Rebate, Calendar Club $102,954
Parish Programs
Religious Education, Outreach, St. Vincent de Paul,
Youth Programs $200,876
Auxiliary Income
Liturgical, Candles, Poor Box, Book Rack, Parish Societies
Donations, LI Catholic Collection, Interest Income,
Bulletin Rebate, Flowers at Easter & Christmas $158,356
Total Ordinary Income $1,501,664
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits $854,435
Parish Programs
Religious Education, School, Outreach,
St. Vincent de Paul, Youth Ministry $431,911
Printing & Office Expense $55,235
Auxiliary Expense
Liturgical, Book Rack, Missalette/Hymnals, Choir,
L I Catholic subscriptions, Diocesan Assessments
Charity $141,084
Rectory Household $21,562
Buildings Utilities & Maintenance $190,443
Total Ordinary Expenses $1,694,670
Less Income -1,501,664
Shortfall $193,006
Average weekly shortage $3,712

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$10,000.00 Grand Prize
(Last ticket drawn)
PRIZES
TICKET DRAWN PRIZE AMOUNT
1 $200.00 Time is Running Out!
50 $200.00
100 $200.00
150 $200.00
200 $200.00
Tickets available 250 $250.00
300 $200.00 Get your tickets !!
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.

Tickets!
Get Your
Tickets!

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Building for
the Future

It’s Time

Goal: $200,000
To Date: $109,375

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 ______________________________________________________

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Understand and Deepen Your Faith
The Evangelization Group proudly presents a new educational opportunity: A practical and effective program to help Catholics to know and deepen their Faith.
We all live busy, busy lives and finding the time to learn about our faith is difficult; even to read a book on faith is difficult. We have an exciting program starting here at St. Joseph’s Church. In the back of the Church you will see a display offering inspiring and educational Catholic CDs and Brochures. These CDs include explanations of our catholic faith, accounts of God’s incredible mercy in the personal lives of Catholics, and practical information for living your faith. This program has been started in many parishes all over the country and in our neighborhood at St Mathew’s Church in Dix Hills.
Those who greatly benefited from this program, who rediscovered their faith share their experience:
“ These CDs helped make the Mass come alive and left me with a hunger to learn more”
Russ, Dayton, OH.
“I found these CDs very enlightening for myself and for my wife’s conversion”
Matthew, Nashua, NH
“With these CDs I hope to bring my husband back to the Faith and be able to guide our two sons”
Kathleen, Edwardsville, IL
Where you have a CD player, at home or in the car, by listening, you can deepen your understanding and love for the catholic Faith. Listen as you drive or even as you exercise.
These CDs are free but a donation of $3.00 per CD and $0.50 per Brochure is gratefully appreciated so that we could continue with this program.
Once you listen, please share the CDs and Brochures with your family and friends. All that you spend per CD is $3.00 and besides deepening your Faith and you become an agent of spreading the Faith. We will add new titles once the present set of CDs are made use of.
The list of the CDs and Brochures available:
Which came First: The Bible or the Church? By Mathew Arnold
The Holy Eucharist By Fr. Bill Casey
The Sacrament of Penance By Fr. Bill Casey
Why a Protestant Pastor became a Catholic? By Dr. Scot Hahn
How to Bring Fallen Away Catholic Back By Dr. Scot Hahn
Prayer is Dialogue By Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Making Sense of Our Suffering By Dr. Scot Hahn
Anger and Forgiveness By Deacon Bob MacDonald
The Joy of Stewardship By Fr. John Lanzrath
How to Make a Good Confession
How to Pray the Rosary
Eucharistic Adoration

And the Winners Are….

November 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 $75 / All Saints Day / Pat Blinn # 8 / # 8	2 $25 / Dianna Dunbar / # 729 / # 729	3 $25 / Michael & Blanche Kubik / # 440
4 $50 / Margaret Hanley / # 463	$25 / Barbara Mickelson / # 439	$25 / Msgr. Midura / # 654	$25 / Charles M Siebert / # 422	$25 / Clare & Lou Antonucci / # 138	$25 / Marilyn Crisham / # 246	$25 / Joe & Marie Califano / # 341
11 $50	12	13	14	15	16	17
18 $50	19	20	21	$75 / Thanksgiving	23	24
25 $50	26	27	28	29	30

The Calendar Club
Everyday for the next year we will draw one number. The owner of that number will win the prize for that day. Then the number is put back into the mix for the next day’s drawing, giving you another opportunity to WIN! $25 buys you 1 number & 362 chances to win. $100 will buy you 1,810 chances to win !!!!
Your donation must accompany this form. We ask you to return your request as soon as possible so you can get in on the winning. Thank you and Good Luck!
MAIL TO: St Joseph Church, 45 CHURCH STREET, RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
MEMBERS NAME: ____________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________
NUMBER OF CALENDARS: X $25 = $ ______ 5 FOR $100 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ __________

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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

Lessons and Carols
Sunday
December 9th
2:30 PM
in the Church
Readings and Music to Celebrate the Season

A Brief History of THE FESTIVAL OF LESSONS and CAROLS
The tradition of the “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” was established in England on Christmas Eve, 1918, in the chapel of Kings College, Cambridge University. The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols usually consists of nine
lessons (beginning with the Old Testament and working through to the beginning of the Gospel of Saint John) each followed by a carol. The custom of performing Lessons and Carols on the first Sunday in December, began as a festival in thanksgiving for the impending Incarnation.

Join us for an Advent Celebration

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Did you know there are only 365 days in a year to shop ??
And did do you know that St. Joseph’s has a scrip program that can not only make
shopping easier but can also help your parish ??
Here’s how it works….Before you go shopping you can buy gift cards at face value through St. Joseph’s scrip program. Each time you purchase a gift card the retailer gives St. Joseph’s a small percentage of the sale as a discount.
St Joseph’s scrip program stocks all the local grocery stores - King Kullen (Wild By Nature), Stop & Shop,
Waldbaums, Pathmark & Shoprite as well as Produce Warehouse and Meat Farms.
Hate to cook but love to make reservations - stop by and pick up gift cards to an assortment of restaurants - Olive
Garden, Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory, Chili’s, Applebee’s, Outback and TGI Fridays.
Maybe you find yourself going to the Drive Thru window in between soccer practice and dance lessons - we have
certificates for Wendy’s, Burger King, Boston Market, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Starbuck’s.
Children receive invitations to so many Birthday parties throughout the year - Toys-R-Us, Borders, Blockbuster and Sports Authority are always in stock to help with that task.
When you’re invited to an Anniversary, House Warming or Engagement Party and don’t know what to give - stop by the rectory and choose from an assortment of gift cards that will always be the right size and color - try Kohl’s,
JC Penny, Sears or Macy’s.
Are you a do-it-yourself type of person ? Then we have the scrip for you ! Home Depot, Lowes, JoAnne Fabrics and
Staples are kept in stock.
We have a list of gift cards that are not kept in stock but that can be special ordered through the rectory. These orders are paid in advance and are placed on Monday so that we will have them by Thursday for you.
Did you know that you can also use Kohl’s and JC Penny gift cards to pay your bill ! Just pick up the scrip before going to the store to pay your monthly bill and you’ll be helping out St Joseph’s at the same time.
NEW RETAILERS >>>> Rite Aid, Nine West, Subway, Cooking.Com, Fashion Bug, Ticketmaster, Michaels Craft Store, Steve & Barry’s and the Hard Rock Café. These are special order items and can be ordered through the rectory.

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Christmas Cash
The Sky’s the Limit
50/50 Raffle
Tickets are $10 each; 3 for $25
Drawing to be held on Dec. 15th At Breakfast with St. Nicholas
(Winner need not be present)
Grand Prize... Determined by ticket sales Half of total proceeds goes to St. Joseph’s church & Half to one lucky winner
Could you use some extra
Christmas cash???
Watch for tickets in your parish mailing Or you may purchase tickets at the rectory

St Joseph’s celebrates
Breakfast with St. Nicholas
Please join us on Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 9 to 11 in Carew Hall
Adults: $ 5.00 and Children: $ 3.00
Seniors and children under 3 yrs.: Free
Children’s Craft Table Photographs Available
Christmas Carols & More!

Breakfast w/ St. Nicholas St Joseph R C Church
45 Church St, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Number of Adults _____ # of Children _______ # Seniors & Children under 3: _______
Thank you for your support. Please make checks payable to: St Joseph RC Church
Name:
Address:
City State Zip
Please return with payment to Rectory or Place in Collection Basket by December 9th. Thank You.

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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
November 18
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

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 979-0060 or e-mail JoinScouting@StJoRonk.org.

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

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 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!

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Courtesy Announcements
THANKSGIVING BLOOD DRIVE Monday, November 19th from 4-9PM a community blood drive will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Rosevale Avenue & Pond Road. Babysitting provided by the Girl Scouts. On Thanksgiving week, persons 18 and older are asked to please donate a special gift, a pint of blood, to save a life. To schedule an appointment call Karl Sundquist at 631-265-2691 or just stop by to donate.
“Forever Plaid - Plaid Tidings” - St Regis Columbiettes Present this Christmas musical at Airport Playhouse Sunday, December 16th at 2PM. Tickets are $20 and include wine & cheese. Call Millie for more information at 585-2753.
St Patrick’s Singles Fellowship - Sunday, November 18 from 10AM to 1PM. At St Patrick’s Church in Smithtown.
Coffee, tea, cake and Conversation. Widowed, single, divorced, separated ages 30-60 plus. $2.00 Admission
Infant Jesus Christmas Fair - Saturday, December 1st from 10Am to 5PM in the Parish Center. Vendors Wanted - $50.00 Reservation includes indoor setting , table & chairs. For more information call 631-473-0165.
Andy Cooney’s “Classic Irish Christmas Show” to benefit Hope House Ministries on Saturday, December 8th at 2:00PM at St Joseph’s College in Patchogue. Reserved seat admission tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased by calling Hope House Ministries at 631-928-2377 ext 22.
Wanted- Volunteers - 1 hour of your time, 1 day a week to deliver meals to the homebound, Monday thru Friday, 10:45-12:00 Noon. Please call Suzette at 467-8948 if you are able to help Meals on Wheels.
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.
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.
Retrouvaille is a peer ministry. Couples who have had problems in their own marriage & have recovered from those problems, share their experiences with troubled couples in the hope that they too will see that their marriage can be saved. A Retrouvialle weekend is a deeply personal & private experience between a husband & wife that can help a couple to reconnect & go on to lead a happy & fulfilling life together. For more information call 1-800-470-2230.
St Vincent’s Famous Model Train & Toy Show - Sunday, December 2, between the hours of 10AM and 3PM. We are located at 1500 de Paul St in Elmont. $5.00 at the door for adults, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult and seniors $4.00. $8.00 for 9:00 early admission. For more information call 516-352-2127.
S this fall
ONE TREE
9 original songs based on faith & hope.
ROCK...BLUES…POP...influences.

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!!!

Backwards Money Drawing Ticket Order

St. Joseph’s Church
45 Church Street
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Backwards Money Drawing
SATURDAY, November 24, 2007 7:00 PM
Carew Hall