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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

Parish Office Hours
Monday, Thurs, & Friday (effective August 1, 2011)
9am to Noon; 1:15 to 5:00 PM; 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday 9am to Noon; 1:15 to 5:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to Noon; 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Sunday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pray with the Parish
Rosary - Prayed daily after the 9 AM Mass
Eucharistic Adoration - Mondays (except holidays),
2:00 to 6:45 PM
Nocturnal Adoration & Devotion to the Sacred Heart - 7:30 to 8:30 PM on First Fridays.
Eucharist
The Lord’s Day: Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 10:30, 12 Noon & 5:00 PM
Weekdays 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM,
8:00 AM Saturday
Holy Days As announced in Bulletin
Exposition Monday 2:00 to 6:45 PM
First Friday 7:30 to 8:30 PM
Penance/Reconciliation
Mon., Wed., and Fri. after the 7:00 AM & the 9:00 AM Mass.
Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass and 4:00 to 4:45 and also upon request

Our Lady of Fatima Devotion
The 1st Saturday of each month will be devoted to Our Lady of Fatima. The devotion will include 8am Mass, Novena to Fatima / the Rosary, Confessions after Mass and fellowship in Carew Hall at 9am.
Our Lady came to Fatima with a message from God to every man, woman, and child of our century. Our Lady of Fatima promised that the whole world would be in peace, and that many souls would go to Heaven if Her requests were listened to and obeyed. Please join us in this devotion.

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

St Joseph’s Parish Monthly Recollection
On the First Friday of every month, at 7:30 PM, we hold our Monthly Parish Recollection. This is an hour of prayer, of recollection before our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament - whose Sacred Heart is the source of immense charity and generous love. The foundation of this prayer is God’s presence in our souls as Creator, Preserver, and Author of Graces (“in Him we live, and move, and are” Acts 17:28). God is our Father, and our Friend and is our sweet Guest. We must acknowledge the realization of this great truth: God is in each of us, our soul is His Temple.
This prayer of recollection includes the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, Praying of the Psalms, Silence, Gospel Reading and a Talk /Reflection on the following topics: The Cardinal Virtues of prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude. The Theological Virtues of faith, hope and love. The gifts of the Holy Spirit; wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.
Every soul, hungry & thirsty for God, is invited to this holy hour every First Friday of the month to
adore, venerate & contemplate the Sacred Heart of Jesus, & to have a quiet dialogue with God.

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OUR LITURGY
Today’s first reading speaks of God preparing a great feast for His people and wiping away their tears. In the second reading, Paul claims he can do all things with God as his strength. In the Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a king whose invited guests refuse to come to his feast. He then opens the feast to others.

Altar Bread & Wine

In Loving Memory of
Frank Fusco
Requested by
Loving Friends

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS
Priest Schedule Subject to Change
This Week Next Week
Fr. Boyle 5:00PM Fr. Maffeo
Fr. Boyle 7:00AM Fr. Maffeo
Fr. Leuthardt 9:00AM Fr. Leuthardt
Fr. Thomas 10:30AM Fr. Boyle
Fr. Maffeo 12:00PM Fr. Thomas
Fr. Thomas 5:00PM Fr. Boyle

Are You A Registered Parishioner?
Many parishioners support St Joseph’s in the weekly collection and we do not have them listed in our census. We would like to make sure you are given proper credit for your donations. If you do not receive mail from us then you are not on our census.
Please fill in the bottom of this page and we will send you a registration form.
Name:_____________________________
Address:___________________________
Town:_____________________________
City & Zip:_________________________

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, Oct 9
7:00 Mike Peshkur req. by Timothy Moeller
7:00 Charles Holt Sr. (LIVING) req. by Katie Rivera
9:00 William Forsamano req. by Pat & Ray
9:00 Richard Silva req. by Paul & Chris Balkam
10:30 Pray to End Abortion req. by St. Regis K of C
10:30 Kerry Migliaro req. by Cathy & Norm West
12:00 Marie Redican req. by The Mangiacapre Family
12:00 Carol Pavone req. by Mrs. Frank Duarte
5:00 Dr. Doreen M. Johnston req. by Lisette & David Vilmenay
5:00 Aldina Malvagno req. by Rita Fernandez
Monday, Oct 10
7:00 Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Edward & Margaret Ryan req. by The Hughes Family
9:00 Ernesto Roxas req. by The Roxas Family
Tuesday, Oct 11
7:00 Ria Sullivan req. by Mary Ellen Bergin & Family
8:45 Lena Ward req. by The Sabourin Family
8:45 Ronald Perillo req. by The Ambrosio Family
Wednesday, Oct 12
7:00 Irene Jankelwich req. by Felicia Heraghty
9:00 Vincent Festa req. by Mr. & Mrs Turkovich
9:00 Vincent Festa req. by Joyce McGay & Court 975
Thursday, Oct. 13
7:00 Blanche Chiarmonte req. by Donna DelVecchio
9:00 Franklin Duarte req. by Loving Wife
9:00 Ester Madrazo req. by The Madrazo Family
Friday, Oct 14
7:00 Lillian A. Morgan req. by Danielle Digiose
9:00 Billy Cronin req. by Loving Mom
9:00 Vincent Festa req. by Joe & Marie Califano
Saturday, Oct 15
8:00 For the People of the Parish
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Eleanor Duplessis req. by Loving Family
5:00 Kerry Migliaro req. by Joyce McGay
Sunday, Oct 16
7:00 Bernard Schumacher req. by Chrissy & Joe McHale
7:00 Mary Wolfert req. by The Baldassano Family
9:00 Joseph J. Onufrak req. by Loving Mother & Family
9:00 Mario P. Vitale req. by Joyce DeMauro
10:30 Kevin Kolarik req. by The Kaufman Family
10:30 Christopher Stockmeyer req. by The Terrano Family
12:00 Gerard B. Greek req. by The Greek Family
12:00 Kerry Migliaro req. by Pat Blinn
5:00 Innocenzo Paolucci req. by Loving Wife Vincenziha
5:00 Bambina Tenaglia req. by S. Maraviglia & Family

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Sunday October 9, 2011

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Today’s readings are inviting us to a party; a great banquet which will have rich food and choice wine (juicy, rich food and pure choice wines). Isn’t this great; think of it a great party and many people are invited, but as we see in the today’s Gospel we have to actively say yes, to the invitation and we have to be properly dressed! The party or the Wedding Banquet that we have been invited to is the Great Eschatological Banquet in the Kingdom of Heaven, and it is the wedding between Christ and His Bride the Church. At the banquet, or just before the seating begins, God will destroy the veil that covers all nations and people: namely death. As Isaiah tells us; “Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us…let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!” The last enemy to be destroyed is death and now will come eternal life, but we are told that life in the Kingdom is not a sure thing for everyone. Why, because few are chosen and those who are not, have actively refused the invitation.
We see this is the beginning of the account when those who were originally invited made excuses why they were not able to attend the King’s Son’s Wedding. So the King revoked their invitation and decided to go out and invite any one his servants found. However, we are told, one of those who came off the street, good and bad alike, was not properly dressed, and he was thrown out. He is not just thrown out, he is bound hand and foot and we are left with the question as to why is the King being so mean and cruel? After all, he was invited when the original guest refused to come; surely he wasn’t expecting to come before the King. Would Jesus suggest that someone be thrown out just because he was not wearing the right clothes? The man might have been poor and as Jesus tells us in Luke’s Gospel that the poor are blessed. But Jesus it indeed telling us he would be thrown out of the party and be bound! But there is more here than meets the eye. The man, who shows up at the banquet without the proper clothes, is just like the people who originally refused to come to the banquet. Why, because he refused to properly prepare himself for the banquet, he refused to put on the wedding clothes that were provided for him by the King and so he was not ready for the banquet.
Jesus is telling us that many will be invited to the banquet, and those who come must clothe themselves with the proper garments of the Gospel, and Baptism. He is also telling us that we have been invited to the Wedding Feast, and the question comes to us; how will we answer the invite? How will we as a Church and as a Parish answer? Will we tell our Lord that we are too busy with the world’s affairs, so we don’t have time for God?
Or will we answer the invitation by mistreating those sent out by the King (the Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Religious Men and Women, and Lay Ministers) to plead with us to say yes? Or will we come just for the Cocktail Hour and forget the rest by not coming fully dressed? Jesus invites us everyday to come to His banquet here on Earth in the celebration of Mass and this in turns clothes us and properly prepares us for the Wedding Banquet in Heaven. Please say yes, and please ask God to help you to always say yes to life, and not to sin and death.
On the weekend of October 22nd and 23rd, our Episcopal Vicar Bishop John Dunne will visit us and see how things are going here at St. Joseph’s. He will meet with parish groups and ministries and speak at the Masses on this weekend. Please give him a warm welcome as he works so hard for our Vicariate, for the Diocese, and the Church as a whole.
God Bless you always
Fr. Mike

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We regularly update our SICK LIST and our TROOPS LIST. Please notify the Rectory Office if you would like to renew your relative’s posting in either list. Each week we remove entries older than two months on the sick and six months on the troops.

Remember Our Sick

Frank Ambrosio
Michael Ambrosio
Anne Bannon
John Bertone
Sara Bertone
Mary Biglin
Nicklas Bohl
Stephen Bonansinga
Janet Bonawandt
Maryann Bonitz
Josephine Bradley
Mathew Brennan
Les Brown
Bill Cairns
Marie Califano
Denio Castagna
Christine Ryan Coffee
Regina Cohen
Shaun Cohen
Martin Condit
Antoinette Cosomano
Kathleen Costello
Victor Crema
Jolan Csaszar
Michael DePinto
Ann Doherty
Sharon T. Eichler
Lucy Erraught
Anthony Falese
Frank Ferrigno
Jim Ferriolo
Robert Filce
Joann Friederich
James Gill
John Hanson
Denise Savage Harper
Gregory Heraghty
Jannet Hoffman
Jasper Indelicato
Margaret Indelicato
Luke James Infanzon
Edward Kash
Daniel Kellaher
Eileen Kennedy
Nicole Laudadio
Angelina Longo
Rosalie Longo
Vito Lucivero
Angelina Maddaluno
Dominick Mariano
Ryan Mistretta
Msgr Ken McAteer
Mary McGee
Sheila McGovern
Eugene Merkle
Anne Murtha
Irmgard Nostro
Anna Pepe
Richard Pepe
Mason Plouffe
Anthony Prestigiacomo
Thomas Purcaro
Nicole Ramaglia
Ralph A. Redo
Joan Reilly
Pasquale Ricciardi
Baby Emma Grace Riccio
Angela Rose Russo
Louis Russo
Theresa Ryan
Ann Sabourin
Joseph Sabourin
Dawn Saporito
Joseph C. Savage
George Scotti
Michael Supakoff
Matthew Swenson
Conchito Talaboc
Michael Tenore
Mary Thron
Dan Totten
Jennie & Mike Turner
Lloyd Turnier
Larry Walsh
Debra Wangelin
Brandon Wangelin
Susan Weldon
Christopher Wilmott
Steven Wilmott
Diane Zimmerman

REMEMBERING THE SICK
___________________________________
Name of person who is ill
_____________________________ _________________________
Person making this request: Relationship to ill person
Your Phone #: ________________________
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS
__________________________________
Name, Rank and Branch of Service
______________________________ ____________________
Person making this request Relationship to Soldier
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

REMEMBER OUR DEAD
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

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
PFC Eric Lange USMC
SGT Deborah Alfieri SPC Matthew Altonji
PRVT Andrew Altonji Paul Donato
TSGT Louis Barletta
LT Michael-Jon Bonacorsa
LCPL John Brown PFC Justin Browne
LTCOL James Cersosimo CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran SPC Jason Crawford
CPT Edward Cuevas PFC John B Cuneo
CPT Ryan Delaney TSGT Timothy Dermody
SGT Stephen DiGirolamo SSGT Tony Elliott
LT Kelly Fletcher
SPC Adam Franciosa CPT Mark Gillman
CPT Evan Gotkin CPL RJ Hartmann
SRA J.R. Kay SSGT Jessica Kay
SGT John W Keohane MAJ Sean P Kilkenny
CW2 Steven Knight CPL Andrew Kochman
LCPL William Langdon SPC Christopher Leone
SPC Thomas J Lupo
SGT Wade Lynch MAJ Kevin McCue
PVT Thomas B McGinn SGT Patrick McNally
PFC William Meyer CPL Brian G Meyer
CPO Gregory Migliore SGT Glenn Miller
LT Heather Miras SPC4 George Monica
SPC4 John Monica SGT Daniel Montville
GYSGT Brian Moran USMC
MAJ Gregory Mueller
LCPL Thomas Napolitano LCPL Michael Napolitano
PVT Todd Nelson LCPL James Neubauer
SGT Brian Pacell
CPT Stephen Bartoszak
ENS3 Lucy Padro PFC Matthew Pandolfi
CPT Michael Parisi
2LT Anthony Parisi
MAJ Paul E Pinaud CTR2 Matthew Pistritto
LT David A Rewkowski SGT Edwin Rivera, II
LCPL William R Rodgers SGT Anthony M Sbrocco USMC
SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W. Mason Shehan SGT Jennifer Tomaneng SSGT Timothy McGoyne
SPC James Stanek SGT Erica Sweeney
EO3 Taylor Taranto MM3 Gregory Taranto
PFC Greg Terrish SGT Jason Tulowitzki
SSGT Nick Vicale SGT John Thomas Vogt
CPL Brandon Waldon SGT Randolph Weaver
MSTR Robert Casey MAJ Jennifer Kochman-Gotkin
ILT Richard Lutz HN Frederick James Borsell PFC Darian L. Clark SAMN Bill Ried
CPL Michael Casonova SPEC4 David Cooper
MIDN Michael Cristiano SGT Brian P. O’Leary
PFC Gregory Caplan MPS Timothy Caplan
E6PO1 Gerard McGarrity LT John Cox II
PFC Nicholas Barbieri LCPL Jim A. Mock
SGT Maj. John A. Krumholz
LCPL Joseph R. DeGroot, USMC
RCT Dustin A. Whitton, USMC
SPC Peter Reilly
SMAN T.J. Waldhauser, Navy
LCP Brian Kolarik, USMC
LCPL Kevin Erb
PVT Chris Dorn, Army
SSGT Ray C. Sigman ll
N/Seal Paul Padro
PFC Sean Rainone USMC
Thomas Lupo SGT
SGT Mike Hengerle USMC

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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

Religious Education
e-mail: RelEd@StJoRonk.org
website: RelEd.StJoRonk.org
981-1805
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday school takes place in Carew Hall during the 10:30 mass. Consider bringing your 3, 4 or 5 year old. You may register with Maureen if this meets your family needs.
Religious Education classes began October 4th, 5th and 6th for those who have registered. Please call the office if you wish to register.
Level 1 parents who have not received the book, please come to pick it up in the office.
Level 7 will meet in the church at 7:10 on Tuesday, October 11th for instruction on the Mass
Confirmation retreats will take place on Monday,
October 10th and Saturday, October 15th. Please come on the day you chose.

Confirmation Corner

NATIONWIDE PUBLIC ROSARY RALLY
America needs Fatima’s annual Nationwide Public Rosary Rally will be held this year on Sat., Oct. 15, 2011 at 12 PM in front of St. Patrick’s Church. 280 East Main St., Smithtown (near the road). If you have any questions please contact Carol Gabriellini at 981-7337. I will be organizing the Rally this year.

St. Joseph School
e-mail: school@stjoronk.org
website: www.stjoeronkelem.org

Congratulations to St. Joseph's Middle School Soccer team. Students in grades 6 -8 are a part of our entry team into the Catholic Middle School Athletic Association. Thank you to Mr. Kutch for getting the program off the ground for us. Good luck to all our students participating.
Congratulations to Joseph and Timothy Wozny who participated in the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth program. Both boys attended a program this summer at the college campus and participated in many wonderful courses. Joseph also was a recipient of a High Honors recognition awards ceremony held at C.W. Post college. Great job for both boys. Good luck as you work on your acceptance for next summer!
Thank you to all parishioners who participated in our Yankee Candle fundraiser. We will contact you when the items arrive.
Thank you to all who participated in our California
Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser! Delicious idea!

ST. REGIS COLUMBETTES
CHINESE
AUCTION
St. Regis Columbiettes will be holding a Chinese Auction on Thurs., Oct. 13th at St Joseph Hall, located at 25 Church St., Ronk. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Admission $7, includes 25 tickets, cake, coffee & tea. Extra tickets $2 per card. Hot dogs, soda and water sold. No strollers or baby carriers please. For more information call 736-2099 or 648-3090.

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Respect Life

Now that Primary Day is past, we can look forward to Election Day—right? Of course Election Day will be on Tuesday, November 8, but the reason for the early reminder is so you and your family can be registered – in order to vote on November 8 you must register with the Suffolk County Board of Elections by October 14 – which is this coming Friday. You will be able to pick up a Mail-in-Voter Registration form at a Post Office or Public Library, or call Suffolk County Board of Elections 631-852-4500.
When you do vote, voting pro-life is a plus for life.
Another “plus for life” are these two things: newborn stem cells, and cord blood. What are newborn stem cells? They are the stem cells found in your newborn baby’s umbilical cord, which can potentially treat nearly 80 life-threatening diseases. These include genetic disorders, such as sickle-cell anemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which would be treated using cells from a sibling. New treatments utilizing a baby’s own stem cells focus on regenerative medicine – revolutionary therapies that have the potential to treat previously untreatable diseases and conditions such as cerebral palsy, diabetes, and brain injury. Lately, cord tissue, as well as cord blood, also can provide stem cells with great potential. If you are expecting a baby, perhaps your physician can explain more and guide you in this matter.
It must be mentioned that during the month of October, which is Respect Life Month, friends and family may be asking you to contribute to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research, or to UNICEF to support relief efforts for children world-wide. But do you know what that money may be funding? One hundred twenty-two Komen affiliates contributed over seven hundred thousand dollars to Planned Parenthood affiliates in 2009. (You all know that PP is America’s largest abortion provider and also supports and distributes numerous forms of contraceptives/abortifacients.) In February of this year, the House of Representatives voted to adopt the Pence Amendment to eliminate federal funding to Planned Parenthood and 102 affiliates. National Right to Life Legislative Director Douglas Johnson stated that the vote “demonstrates that most House members now recognize Planned Parenthood is a hyper-political, under-regulated, out-of-control mega-marketer of abortion as a method of birth control.”
UNICEF was founded in 1946 to help starving children after World War II; however, over the past couple of decades, it has evolved into promoting population control and children’s sexual and reproductive rights (read that abortion and contraception). In fact, in 1996 the Vatican withdrew its symbolic contribution to UNICEF stating the above facts as reason. Vatican support has not been reinstated.
Adapted from Life News, 9/11
“It is the most powerful creation for you to be able to have a life growing inside of you. There is no bigger gift, nothing more empowering.”
Singer Beyonce, Newsday, 9/23/11

Weekly Offering
Fiscal Year Begins 9/1/2011
Sunday, Oct 2, 2011, Offerings $17,116 Same collection last year 16,950
Poor Box last weekend $496
Education Collection 1360
RVC Retired Priests Collection 2011 $3897
2010 3963
Fuel Collection YTD $585
Same time last year 1262
YTD Fuel Cost 1027
Weekly Budget Amount $17,900 Budget YTD $89,500
Collection 17,116 Actual YTD 88,505
Shortage -784 YTD -995
*Pay Down Debt Donations
This Month $ 185
Total Funds 151,871
Less Payment made to RVC 125,000
Fund Balance $26,871
RVC Loan 604,000
Less Payment 125,000
Balance $479,000
*Includes Faith Direct Collections for Oct.
50 Participating Households
If you missed last week, please make it up this week. Thank you.
Envelope users : Please enter the amount of your donation in the envelope in the space provided. This will be a big help to us when counting the collection. Also, it is not necessary to tape or staple the envelope closed. Your help is appreciated. Thank you, Deacon Mike DeBellis
Thank you and God Bless You Always,
Fr. Mike

USING SCRIP
MAKES
DOLLARS
and SENSE !
Please use parish-purchased gift cards for all your shopping needs. Not only will you take advantage of the gas-saving convenience of one-stop shopping here, at St. Joseph’s, but our church will benefit from the profit of selling the cards. God bless you for using your time, talent, and treasure to support the ministries of this parish.

Outreach Resources

Emergency Resources
Response of Suffolk County
Crisis Hotline
631-751-7620 or 631-751-7500 (hotline 24 hrs./7 days)
Www.responsehotline.org
Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk—VIBS
Domestic/date violence, rape, sexual assault, & elder abuse
631-360-3730 or 631-360-3606 (24 hrs. hotline for domestic violence and rape)
Www.vibs.org or www.inforatvibs.org
Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
631-666-8833 (hotline)
Www.sccadv.org
The Retreat
Domestic Violence
631-329-2200 (hotline 24hrs/7 days shelter)
Www.theretreatinc.org
Brighter Tomorrows
Domestic Violence
Hotline (631)395-1800
Islip Hotline
Crisis Hotline: 631-277-4700
Runaway Hotline
631-549-8700, 1-800-621-4000
American Red Cross, Suffolk County Chapter
631-924-6700
Www.redcross.org/ny/suffolk
Child Abuse
1-800-342-3720 (24-Hr.)
HIV and Aids Teen Hotline
1-800-440-TEEN (fri./Sat. 6:30PM to Midnight)
Child Health Plus Information and Referral
1-800-522-5006 (24 Hr.)
Family Resources/Support Groups
Child Care Council of Suffolk
631-362-0303
Www.childcaresuffolk.org
Family Service League of Suffolk County
631-427-3700
Www.fsl.li.org
Hope House Ministries
631-928-2377
Www.hhm.org
Islip Town Teen Parent Resource Center
631-224-9766
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Project Hope Mothers’ Group
631-853-3035 (call for locations)
Www.co.suffolk.ny.us/health
Haven House/Bridges
631-231-3619
Www.tsli-hhb.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
631-669-1124
Gamblers Anonymous
631-586-7171
Narcotics Anonymous
631-827-9500
Life Center of L.I. - Pregnancy Care
631-243-0066
Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk
516-785-4070

St. Joseph’s Seniors
Psst!. The word is out. St. Joseph Seniors are seeking new members to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the St. Regis Knights of Columbus on Pond Rd. at 11 am. Stop by and be our guest for a cup of coffee or tea or call Arlene at 648-3582 if you have any questions.

St. Joseph Parish Outreach Center
e-mail — sjpo@verizon.net website — http://outreach.stjoronk.org
Through your generosity we were able to help more than 162 people throughout the month of August. Financial assistance for the month of August was $2,181.92 In these tough economic times we are seeing people of increasing need. On their behalf, we thank you for sharing your own limited resources with your brothers and sisters. "Whenever you did it for the least of my people, you did it for me."

Parish Outreach

St. Joseph School - Easy Fundraising Programs
Dear St. Joseph’s Parishioners,
The St. Joseph School community would like to ask you to consider participating in one or more of the very easy fund raising programs that the school participates in. These programs provide money or goods to St. Joseph’s School with very little effort on your part. We invite you to explore them further by visiting the links below. Don’t forget to invite your family and friends to participate as well!
Box Tops for Education – Clip box tops from hundreds of participating products, shop online through the Box Tops Marketplace or the Reading Room to earn cash for our school. Find more information, including a list of participating products, and sign up to support our school at www.BTFE.com . Clipped box tops may be placed in the Sunday collection basket.
Target Take Charge of Education – When you use your Target REDcard (Target Visa Credit Card, Target Credit Card, or Target Check Card), Target will donate up to 1% of your purchase to our school. Visit www.Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-36-6142 to designate St. Joseph’s School and to find more information.
Campbell’s Labels for Education - Save UPC’s and beverage caps from participating Campbell’s products. They can be redeemed for Arts, Athletic and Academic equipment for our school. Visit www.labelsforeducation.com for a list of participating products and more information. Labels may be placed in the Sunday collection basket.
Stop and Shop A+ Bonus Bucks - Register your Stop and Shop card at www.stopandshop.com (click on A+ under the Our Stores link), or dial 1-877-275-2758 and use school code #07640. Then swipe your card each time you shop and earn one point for every dollar spent, which then earns cash for St Joseph’s School.
If you have any questions, please call the school at 588-4760. Thank you for your consideration.

Share Your Favorite Recipes
St Joseph’s Church is preparing a “Custom Cookbook” featuring your family’s favorite recipes. Get ready to gather your culinary treasures and share them with your fellow parishioners.
At this time recipes may be dropped off at the rectory. Please include your name and phone # in case we have any questions. Further details to follow. This is sure to be a great fun fund-raiser for our Parish.

What Is Scrip?
Scrip is a term that means, "Substitute Money".
When you purchase scrip, you're purchasing negotiable gift cards that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by national and local retailers where you probably already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for our parish.
How scrip generates revenue for the parish
A Scrip clearance center acts on behalf of many churches, schools and other non-profit organizations to purchase large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers. Because the scrip is purchased with cash-up-front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount. We buy the scrip from a scrip clearance center at a discount, and re-sell the cards to you for full face value. The bulk of the discount - from two to fifteen percent or more - is retained by our parish as revenue.
Scrip is "shopping cart fundraising”.
The reason for the effectiveness of scrip is simple: families generate revenue through purchases they would make anyway. Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts; even gasoline can be purchased with scrip. It is estimated that a group of 150 families will spend between one and two million dollars per year on food, clothing and other essentials. If these families use scrip for these purchases, they can raise as much as $40,000 to $80,000 per year for the parish -- without spending an additional penny.
Retailers like Scrip, too.
Families who purchase scrip cards actively support the retailers who participate in this program. The reason is simple… they know that buying from a scrip participating retailer provides a steady source of revenue for their parish community.
Can I use the scrip cards anywhere?
Yes, the cards are accepted at all participating retailer locations.
Does it cost a family anything to participate? Do I have to sell anything?
There are no membership fees or application fees. You simply pay face value for the cards you purchase through the parish. The beauty of the scrip concept lies in the fact that you raise money for your parish by using your existing household shopping budget. Some families may enlist relatives, friends and neighbors to buy scrip. But, unlike other fundraising programs, scrip families do not have to "sell" anything to help our parish raise money.

USING SCRIP MAKES
DOLLARS AND SENSE!

Scrip gift cards are available in the Rectory Office during regular office hours and in the Church vestibule after most Sunday Masses.

New!

WE NOW CARRY IN STOCK, TARGET, AÉROPOSTALE, AMERICAN EAGLE,
WALGREENS, DAVE & BUSTERS (ALL $25 DENOMINATIONS)
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On November 27th, the First Sunday of Advent, we will begin using the newly translated Third Edition of the Roman Missal to celebrate the Liturgy. The form of Mass will be the same as we are used to, but some of what we say and sing will be changed slightly.
The Celebration of the Holy Mass is at the summit and source of our identity and practice as Roman Catholics. Preparation for this historic day is very important to us as a parish community.
There is an insert page in this bulletin each week about how we worship together and the new translation for Mass to help us prepare.
If you would like to be more prepared for the changes, a Parish Information Workshop will be offered twice for your convenience, first on Thursday, October 6th, at 7 pm and then on Saturday, November 5th, at 1 pm. It will be held in Carew Hall. The presentation will include instruction from our pastor, Father Mike Maffeo, an informative video from our American Catholic Bishops, and an opportunity for questions and discussion.
For an even deeper study, Father Mike Boyle will present a class on Tuesdays in October. Check the bulletin to find out more.
For reminders and ongoing information about everything, check the bulletin each week, especially the pastor’s weekly column.

Pray the Rosary
Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Month of October is dedicated to praying the Rosary. The Evangelization Group will pray the Rosary in your home with a Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Invite your family, friends and the neighbors to pray the Rosary. Praying the Rosary will conclude with the blessing of the house. Please call the rectory at 588-8456 if you wish to have the Rosary prayed in your home.

We’re Stuck and We Need Your Help!
We are still trying to reach our goal for this year which is $96,236. To date we have received $79,127. As you can see, we still have quite a way to go. We really need everyone’s participation to succeed in reaching the goal. By donating, your generosity is helping so many people. By helping others through Catholic Charities, Pastoral Outreach, Religious Formation and Education, we help our own parish as well. Last year we received a rebate of $20,775. That money which we received became part of our annual operating income and this year we are in danger of not receiving a rebate. Therefore we are asking again if anyone who has not yet done so to please consider making a contribution. Large or small, it doesn’t matter. We are grateful for whatever amount you can give. It will all add up, it will help those in need and in turn it will help us right here in our own parish. Please, consider making your donation to this year’s Catholic Ministry Appeal.

Pledges as of 10/04/2011 $ 79,527

Place in collection basket. —or— Drop off at the Rectory. —or—
Mail to St. Joseph Church, 45 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-3301

source code: bulletin

Calendar Club 2011

THE WINNERS ARE!!!

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
10/2 / #905 / Elizabeth & Joseph / Cosentino / $50	10/3 / #161 / Emma Bruno / $25	10/4 / #17 / Mike Drum / $25	10/5 / #283 / Florence Graeber / $25	10/6 / #845 / Agnes M. Lane / $25	10//7 / #522 / Janet & Bill / Wrobleski / $25	10/8 / #1045 / Dolores Lingner / $25

Congratulations to our Winners. Thank you for your generous support!

Fr. Boyle’s Class
“Liturgy of the Eucharist”
Fr. Boyle will be holding a class on the Liturgy of the Eucharist (The Mass) on Tuesdays in October. The morning session will be from 10 to 11:30 am, the evening session from 7:30 to 9 pm. It will be held in Carew Hall. The class will address the changes in the language starting this Advent.
All are welcome. Please join us.

Kailey Marie Favaruylo
Samantha Tricia Kmiotek
Ralph John Cooper
Sarah Catherine Schwalbach

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Our Youth

In Action

YOUTH IN MINISTRY
Every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Joseph’s Parish offers an upbeat experience of celebrating Mass 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 or call the rectory.

CYO Sport Programs
http://stjoecyosports.com

Baseball:
Intramural (Coed, ages 5-16): Gene (588-1879
Travel * (Boys): Vinny (467-3651
Basketball:
Girls Intramural Debbie (467-6174
Clinic Division (Coed Grades K-2) Henry (467-6091
Boys Intramural(Grades 3-12) Henry (467-6091
Travel* (Boys): Vinny (467-3651
Track:
Boys & Girls, Grades K-8 Jerry 585-4048
Soccer :
Intramural Boys & Girls(ages 3-13 ) Joe (737-6299 Travel (LIJSL): Tony B (737-5159
*Must register for the intramural program as well

Interested in joining Venturing?
Want to enroll your son in
Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting?
Send an e-mail from your Smartphone or Blackberry
while it’s on your mind to JoinScouting@StJoRonk.org
You can scan us!

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

Venturing Events
In Carew Hall after 5:00 PM Mass
Venturing is open to men and women age 14 through 20 who have graduated from 8th Grade. This year's crew plan is jam packed with interesting and fun activities here at St. Joseph's and "off-campus" as well.
Come down to our meeting and check it out.
Visit our next meetings —
Sunday, Oct. 9th Tonight Sunday, Oct. 16th
e-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org
phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468
What did you do this weekend?

D.O.G.
DEPEND On GOD

My salvation and my honor depend on God;
He is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Psalm 62:7

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Courtesy Announcements
Charismatic Prayer Meeting - at Our Lady of the Island Shrine the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7- 9PM. Praise, worship & teaching. Contact the Shrine at 631-325-0661 for info.
Free Food for NY Seniors - The C.S.F.P. funded by USDA NYSDOH, and administered by Catholic Charities is offering free food for 6 to 12 months post partum women, children from the age of 5 up to their sixth birthday, and seniors age 60 and over, who are income-eligible. Gross monthly income for seniors: Single Senior $1,174 or less or Senior Couple $1,579 or less. For further information, and income guidelines for women & children in Nassau or Suffolk, please call
631-491-4166 or 631-491-4156.
Meals-On-Wheels - Lake Nutrition Meals-on-Wheels provides food to elderly & 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.
Professional Therapy - provided by NYS licensed therapists, are available to our parish & 80 other parishes. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center which is independent of & not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies are honored. For information & appointment, call Dr. Giuliani at 243-2503 or visit our website at http://thecatholiccouncelingcenter.net.
Donate Your Old Car - Help Needy - Receive tax deduction of $500+ Cars for Help, a 501 © not-for-profit charity, is working to strengthen individual churches and various Catholic charities through vehicle donations. The process is fast, easy, and requires just a phone call or visit to our website. If you would like to donate a vehicle in any condition, even severely broken or crashed, or just have questions, please call us directly at 630-595-9272. You can also donate your vehicle at www.CarsForHelp.com. With mention of this bulletin, 25% of your vehicle donation proceeds will go directly to St. Joseph R. C. Church.
Marriage Encounter Weekend - November 4-6, 2011. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call (toll free) 1-866-499-6354. Please visit our local web site at http://www.wwmeli.org or email Ron and Chris Morasse at
ron@morassefamily.com for more information.
St Elizabeth Ann Seton - Lake Ronkonkoma is seeking to hire a person to direct a Children’s/Young Person’s Choir and Musicians. The Choir and Musicians would assist the Congregation at the 12 noon Mass each wee. One rehearsal per week would be required. Email your resume to Fr. Dan at steas@optonline.net or Fax to 631-737-4389.
America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally Crusade - Sayville, Montauk Highway Sidewalk Corner of Railroad Ave. 12-2 PM Saturday, 10-15-11. We will be one of 6000 public square Rosary Rally crusades across America. All scheduled to take place at exactly the same time coast to coast Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. The Saturday closest to Oct. 13, 1917. The Day our Lady performed the miracle of the sun witnessed by 70,000 people some 20 miles away, 94 years ago. We start exactly at noon in sync with all 6000 across USA. There is no rain date.
Dominican Gala - The Sisters of St. Dominic in Amityville, invite you to participate in their 2011 Dominican Gala being held on Friday evening, Oct. 28, 2011 at the Garden City Hotel. Cocktails start at 6 PM followed with dinner and dancing in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $250 each. Raffle tickets are $50 each/5 for $200 ($12,000 + being given away). For further information regarding tickets, sponsorship opportunities and raffle tickets, please call our Development Office: 631-842-6000 ext. 238.
Murder Mystery Night - performance by “Drop Dead Comedy” sponsored by Catholic Daughters Court St. Gerard 1920 on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 7 PM. Assumption Parish Center, Crown Acres Rd., Centereach. Food, fun and prizes for everyone. Cost $35 per person. Come and enjoy a night of entertainment. For info and tickets call Louise at 631-648-8396.

BOOKRACK NEWS — If you haven’t visited our parish bookrack recently you are missing the latest display which includes: Communion Rosaries for girls and boys, Communion Booklets, Mini Prayer Books, Easter Coloring Books, a new supply of green scapulars and an expanded selection of tote bags. Come browse.
Should you chose to buy, please deposit your money in the votive candle box.

Scan
“From the Pastor’s Desk”
PastorsDesk.StJoRonk.org to your Smartphone
or Blackberry.

Automated Contributions with Faith Direct!
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This commitment to recurring electronic giving will not only provide our parish with the consistent resources that help us with the operating needs of St. Joseph Catholic Church but in turn provide you with the convenience of automatic debit from your specified checking account or credit card.
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God bless you!

You may donate the cost of the bread and wine used at Mass in memory of a loved one.
Call 588-8456
for information.

Celebrating 100 Years of Service

The Mother Church of the Ronkonkomas

Baptismal Bibs
We are in need of volunteers to embroider Baptismal Bibs for the infants Baptized here at St. Joseph. If you can help us, please call the rectory at 588-8456.

Win Dinner-for-Two
Make a pledge for $200 or more and you will be entered in our special drawing. Ten lucky winners will receive dinner-for-two with our Priests, Deacons and staff.

Banns of Marriage
(Third Time)