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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Moses instructs the people to show their gratitude to God by giving part of their material blessings as an offering. Paul reminds us that salvation comes to those who believe that Jesus is the Risen Lord. From Luke’s Gospel, we hear of Jesus being tempted in the desert. Jesus rejects all that the devil offers him.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
Offered In Thanksgiving
Requested by
A Child

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS
This Week End Mass Next Week
Fr Boyle 5:00 pm Fr Thomas
Fr Boyle 7:00 am Fr Thomas
Fr Maffeo 9:00 am Fr Rene
Fr Thomas 10:30 am Fr Boyle
Fr Tapel 12:00 pm Fr Maffeo
Fr Thomas 5:00 pm Fr Boyle
IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO BRIN G UP THE GIFTS AT THE MASSES ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS.

Recalling the Passion of Our Lord Jesus during Lent has become a tradition dating back to the early days of Christianity. One of the ways we recall Jesus’ way of the cross is by praying the Stations of the Cross. Join us each Friday during Lent at 7:30 PM in the Church as our Deacons lead us in praying the Stations.

My Lord and My God

MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, February 25, First Sunday of Lent
7:00 Cornelius J Dunleavy requested by Loving Wife Anne
7:00 William J Schaudel requested by Loving Wife & Daughters
9:00 For Deceased Members of the St Regis
Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes
10:30 Helen Butkiewicz requested by
Loving Daughter In Law, Children & Grandchildren
10:30 Elizabeth Mulligan requested by Marie & Arthur Kruse
12:00 Monica Bonagura requested by Ann & Mark Freedman
12:00 George Sullivan requested by
Jim, Agnes, Edward & Thomas McKenna
5:00 Michael A DuBritz requested by Emma DuBritz
5:00 James Thompson requested by
John & Paula Martire & Family
Monday, February 26
7:00 Justin Aragones (living) requested by Loving Family
7:00 Raymond Delodi requested by The Wimpelberg Family
9:00 Mary Dineen requested by Loving Family
12:10 Cathleen Gundlach requested by The Families of Troop 272
Tuesday, February 27
7:00 Jessica Milone requested by Loving Sister Josephine
7:00 Bridget Dunn requested by Louise & Bill
8:45 Roger Lamm requested by Loving Wife
8:45 Bridget Dunn requested by Louise & Bill
12:10 Frank Bulchellizzi requested by Lucretia Lucivero
Wednesday, February 28
7:00 William J Kelleher requested by The Kelleher Family
9:00 James Gibson requested by Patricia Brozinsky
9:00 Guy Dellecave requested by Loving Family
12:10 P.O. Michael Melchiona requested by Loving Family
Thursday, March 1
7:00 Henry Mullaney requested by Tom Caminiti
9:00 James Gibson requested by Patricia Brozinsky
9:00 Joseph Urcinoli requested by Loving Family
12:10 Peter Dillon
Friday, March 2, First Friday
7:00 William Murphy requested by Joseph & Jennifer Quinlan
9:00 John W Biglin requested by Loving Wife & Family
9:00 Mary Schretzman requested by The Libschik Family
12:10 Wilhelm Kirchner requested by Loving Family
Saturday, March 3, St Katherine Drexel
8:00 Theresa DeFilippo requested by Loving Daughter Marie
8:00 Lou Agnese requested by Joann Dice & Rick Udzinski
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Lester Seyffart requested by Norma & Arthur Owen
5:00 Betty Mulligan requested by The D’Agostino family
Sunday, March 4, Second Sunday of Lent
7:00 Angelo Iorio requested by Loving Wife
7:00 Julia Poy requested by Catherine & Jim
9:00 Joseph Onufrak requested by Loving Wife & Family
9:00 Rose Bianco requested by The Walsh Family
10:30 Margaret Gernstein requested by Terri & Ed Cronin
10:30 Richard Clarke requested by Joseph Briscoe
12:00 Victoria & Pasquale Pontieri requested by Elizabeth Seaman
12:00 Elizabeth DeMaio requested by Elizabeth Seaman
5:00 Stephen Salata requested by Loving Children
5:00 Rev Gregory Colucci requested by
Loving Niece Lisa & Kevin

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

On Wednesday of this week we again entered into the Penitential and Prayerful Season of Lent, and today we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent. We are in this season from Ash Wednesday to Wednesday of Holy Week. The color for Lent is Purple or Violet which reminds us of the need to do Penance and like Advent tells us we are waiting-in this case waiting for the Lord of Lords to Rise from the Dead at Easter. This all goes along with the focus of this season which is Penance, the Passion of Christ, and to pray for and help prepare those who will be Baptized and brought into full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday Night.
Contrary to popular belief, Lent is not a time of sadness or gloom. While it is penitential we should rejoice that God and the Church gives us this time to look at our lives and see where we can improve or where we need to change and get rid of all the road blocks we have set between ourselves and God. We do works of Penance so we won’t be distracted by the things of this world which usually get in the way of looking honestly at our lives. We also do acts of Penance to make up for our sins (sins we have recently committed or the sins of our past life). In making up for them, we are seeking to fully change our lives and make the world a better place, as we in changing our lives for the better change the world for the better.
On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (which is not a part of Lent but the Paschal Triduum) we are to fast and abstain from eating meat-we are also to abstain from eating meat on the Fridays of Lent these are also acts of penance to keep us from being distracted. During this season we will have other types of prayer including Stations of the Cross on Friday Evenings, Mass at 12:10 PM Monday-Fridays until the Wednesday of Holy Week, Confessions at our usual time and Monday of Holy Week. We will also have a Mission-Renewal conducted by Fr. Thomas Griffiths of the Passionist Fathers. The Mission will be introduced on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th and held on the evenings of March 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th. See you all there!
Also mark your calendars for Saturday March 17th following the 5 PM Mass for our annual celebration of our Parish’s Patron Saint-Saint Joseph the Husband of Mary. We have only room for 250 people in Carew Hall and while admission is free, one needs a ticket so we can plan for seating and food. Tickets are available in the Rectory and are on a first come first serve basis. Also on Monday March 19th at 7:30 PM we will have
a special Mass celebrating St. Joseph and we will have the blessing of St. Joseph’s Bread.
Make the most out of this holy season, and use everyday to get closer and closer to the Risen Lord when we celebrate the great day of Easter. We close with these words from the 1st Preface of Lent of the Eucharistic Prayer-
The Spiritual Meaning of Lent.
Father, all-powerful and ever living God,…Each year you give us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the Paschal Mystery with mind and heart renewed. You give us a spirit of loving reverence for you, our Father and of willing service to our neighbor. As we recall the great events that gave us new life in Christ, you bring the image of your Son to perfection within us.
Happy Lent!
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Michelle Altonji Florio Barello
William Barry Oliver Bouchard
Hazel Boyce Mr Michael Boyle Sr
Cynthia Caesar Joan DeCicco
Ryan Delaney Michael DePinto
Angelina DeSimone Msgr Donald Desmond
Pricilla DeStanfo Nancy DiTrapani
Mary Dougherty Debra Esposito
Richard Fahey Robert Filce
Vincent Fortunato Flavio Gabrielli
Frank Gaeta Sonny Grosso
Raymond Harold Philip Heilig
Mary Hickey Eugene Hornef
Thomas Horvath Frank E Kammerer
Jack Kelleher Cecelia Keller
Georgiana Lopez Marie Mangan
Donna R Martinez John J McCullagh, Sr
Howard Meeks Irene Meeks
Sam Monteleone Baby Aiden Muschter
Joanora O'Donnell Christopher Owen
Grace C Peshkur Baby Rebecca Petrellese
Anna Petrone Joseph Poirot
Nicole Ramaglia Ralph Raymond
Dawn Saporito Louise Schaaf
Sharon Schneider Marie Scott
Lucielle Shaver Darryll Smith
Lloyd Turnier Joseph Vereline Jr
Annette Vitalino Theresa Vlahos
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.

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)

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Please continue to remember them in your prayers.
CPL Deborah Alfieri
PFC Matthew Altonji Tech SGT Louis Barletta
2LT Stephen Bartoszak PFC Justin Browne
SGT Michael Bruno LTCOL James Cersosimo
CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran
SPC Jason Crawford SGT Ryan Delaney
TSGT Timothy Dermody LTCOL Kurt Diehl
SGT Stephen DiGirolamo LT John Kenneth DiNero
SSGT Tony Elliott LT Kelly Fletcher
PFC Adam Franciosa CPT Evan Gotkin
PVT2 Edward Johnston SGT John W Keohane
SSGT Steven Knight CPL Andrew Kochman
LCPL David Lindsey PVT Thomas B McGinn
SGT Patrick McNally PFC William Meyer
SGT Glenn Miller 2LT Heather Miras
SGT Daniel Montville SSGT Brian Moran
CPT Gregory Mueller LCPL Thomas Napolitano
LCPL Michael Napolitano Pvt Todd Nelson
LCPL James Neubauer LCPL Anthony Notaroberta
PVT James Notaroberta SGT Brian O'Leary
SGT Brian Pacella N/Seal Paul Padro
ENS3 Lucy Padro CPT Michael Parisi
2LT Anthony Parisi MAJ Paul E Pinaud
CTR2 Matthew Pistritto SGT Edwin Rivera, II
PFC William R Rodgers LCPL Anthony M Sbrocco
SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W.Mason Shehan
SPC James Stanek PVT Erica Sweeney
SSGT Nick Vicale SGT John Thomas Vogt
LCPL Brandon Waldon SGT Randolph Weaver
2LT John Wolven
If you would like to include a soldier from your family who is serving, place their name and rank and branch of service on the cut -out and put it in the collection basket.

REMEMBERING 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
Armand Pasquariello, Angus McCollum, Antoinetta Giangrasso, Margaret Lombardo, Donald Ryan, for our deceased soldiers and all of our deceased relatives and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

Sunday, February 25, 2007

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St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Dear Parishioners,
Community, cooperation, and mutual respect are the hallmarks of St. Joseph School. These attributes are part of the daily atmosphere that enable us to fulfill our mission as Christian educators. Because we are recognized as professionals, we are able to communicate the value of education to our students who in turn are empowered academically and morally. Additionally, the long term working relationships shared by our faculty attest to the dedication of our staff and teachers. Supported by our principal, pastor, priests, and staff, we are able to move ahead to provide an academic program that is "one step above."
God bless,
The Faculty of St. Joseph School
School News!
Representatives from the Diocesan Office for Tomorrow's Hope will be here on Tuesday, evening Feb.27th at 7:30PM and Wednesday, afternoon Feb.28 at 4:00PM to train anyone who would be interested in assisting people complete the application for Financial Aide to our school. This would be a great opportunity for someone who is retired in the accounting field and available to assist families completing financial aid forms. We would offer this service to anyone who is interested in our school and applying for assistance.
Our school will host Unity Sunday on March 4th. Please plan to share Our hospitality in Carew Hall. We will also have our students display their Science Fair projects at this time. Come join us!
Registration is open for students in grades Nursery thru grade 8 for the 2007 - 2008 school year. Please call the school office for a tour and more information, 588-4760.
Fashion Show Tickets are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased after The Masses or thru the school office Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00.

Looking at Lent
Our parish bookrack now includes new and informative booklets for the young and not so very young concerning these forty days of lent. Take a look at what is available - we never know when the Spirit will move us!

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
Monday & Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
10 am to 3:30 pm
The office is closed on Fridays.
Reminder for Level 6 students, Reconciliation will be held on Monday, February 26. Tuesday students should arrive at Church at 7:15 pm. And Wednesday and Thursday students arrive at 7:45 p.m.
Banns of Marriage
(Third Time)
Andrea DeNezzo of Lake Grove and
Matthew Meehan of St Joseph’s
Kathy Matthews of Holtsville and
Kevin Gierloffe of St Joseph’s
Gina Capodieci of St Joseph’s and
John James DeFlumeri Jr

St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel, Jesus overcomes the temptations to wealth, power and esteem. As we begin Lent, may we open our hearts to the grace of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Abigail Hope Azzarone
Olivia Brianna Cardinuto
Emily Patricia Houston
Emory Greer Iorio Maiyer
Danielle Patricia Matthews
Asher Connor Tabigue
Emma Sarah Iorio Torinese

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Sunday, February 25, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
It was so very disappointing when the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act, in the final days of the 2006 session, failed. It failed because it was short of the two-thirds necessary to move it to the Senate. This bill was the last pro-life legislation considered by the 109th Congress; however, it became the first of the 110th Congress when Senator Sam Brownback, R-Kan reintroduced it on January 22nd, 2007, which was, incidentally, the 34th annual March For Life Day.
This legislation if passed would require that a woman undergoing an abortion at least 20 weeks into her pregnancy be informed that an abortion causes pain to the fetus.
“It’s a scientific, medical fact that unborn children feel pain,” said Brownback as he reintroduced the bill. “We know that unborn children can experience pain based upon anatomical, functional, psychological and behavioral indicators that are correlated with pain in children and adults. Mothers seeking an abortion have the right to know that their unborn children can feel pain.”
The bill would also give women the option of choosing anesthesia for their unborn child to lessen his/her pain during the abortion. Isn’t there something terrible about having to anesthetize the baby you are about to abort? Does that action imply caring? If you care enough to not cause it pain, why would you go ahead and kill the baby?
And then there is the Pregnant Women’s Support Act, to be introduced sometime soon by Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn. This legislation will provide resources “to help women make life-affirming choices for themselves and their children,” Deirdre McQuade said, speaking for the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities. This particular bill will expand eligibility for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program and for the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, and provide assistance to victims of domestic violence. It is a fact that pregnant and postpartum women are among those most likely to experience domestic violence.
There are other legislation that will be mentioned here next week. The Long Island Catholic, 2.14.07
Keep open the date of March 11th – the date for the Lake Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Come walk with our Respect Life group, behind the big beautiful banner. We will gather at 1:30 p.m. on Patchogue-Holbrook Road, alongside of Taco Bell. Dress warmly and walk down Portion Road and through the Village, up to St. Joseph’s Church, and past the Town of Brookhaven reviewing stand. Have your friends and neighbors cheer you on! Look for St. Patrick – he’ll be there – you can’t miss him! For more information, call 588-4437 or 588-0168.
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, February 25, 2007 Offerings $14,822
Same collection last year 18,182
Number of envelopes 599
Poor Box last weekend $350
Fuel Oil Collection YTD $8528
Same time last year 2006 9207
Snow Removal $1580
Same time last year 2006 2015
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike
Pascal Candle
Memorials
If you would like to memorialize
the Pascal Candle for the upcoming year please fill out
and return this tab with your
payment of $100 to the Rectory.
In Memory of:_____________________________
From:______________________________
Telephone:___________________

Mark Your Calendars
Feb 27 Bible Study 10 AM & 7:30 PM Carew Hall
Mar 2 Parish Recollection & Stations of the Cross
7:30 PM in the Church
Mar 5 - 8 Parish Lenten Retreat 8PM in the Church Mar 6 Bible Study 10 AM & 7:30 PM Carew Hall
Mar 9 Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM
Mar 11 K of C St Patrick’s Day Parade
Mar 13 Bible Study 10 AM & 7:30 PM Carew Hall
Mar 16 Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM
Mar 17 St Joseph Day Dinner 6:30 Carew Hall

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The Feast of Saint Joseph

On Saturday, March 17th we will be celebrating the Feast of St Joseph - our parish’s patron saint - with a dinner in Carew Hall following the 5PM Mass. While there is no charge, reservations are necessary so please call the Rectory and leave your name, the number of people attending and your phone number.
On Monday, March 19th, the Feast of St Joseph, we will celebrate Mass in his honor at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us.

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2007

Ashes, Prayers & Stations

Rules of Fast and Abstinence
During the season of Lent the Church calls us to fast and abstain. The days of fast are Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday. Fast means that those between the ages of 18 and 59 limit themselves to one full meal and eat nothing between meals. The other meals on a fast day are light meals. All the Fridays of Lent, as well as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, are also days of abstinence, which means that those 14 years of age and older are to abstain from eating meat.

Daily Mass—A Lenten Tradition
Monday through Friday 7AM, 9AM and 12:10 PM.
Saturday at 8AM
Sunday Masses remain the same at 5PM on Saturday, 7, 9 & 10:30 AM, 12 Noon and 5PM on Sunday

The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Daily as we pray the “Our Father “ we petition our God to “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” These simple words recall the basic need that each of us has to experience forgiveness and to share it with others. As a faith community the Sacrament of Reconciliation has long served to seek forgiveness of God and to be reconciled with one another. Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation provides us with an encounter with our Compassionate God. Lent is an especially opportune time to experience God’s mercy in this sacramental way.
The parish offers weekly celebrations of the sacrament each Monday, Wednesday & Friday after the 7 & 9 AM Masses and on Saturday after the 8AM Mass and from 4-4:45 PM.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be celebrated at the following times:
During one night of the Parish Mission
Monday of Holy Week - April 2 - after the 7 & 9 AM masses , 4-5PM and 7-8:30PM
Wednesday of Holy Week - April 4 - after the 7 & 9AM masses
Holy Saturday - April 7 - 10-12 Noon for those unable to attend other services.

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Stations of the Cross
Recalling the Passion of our Lord Jesus during the season of Lent has nourished Catholics from the earliest days of Christianity. One of the traditional ways in which we recall Jesus’ way of the cross is the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Join us for the Stations on each of the following Fridays: February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 6th.

The Lenten Retreat
Our Lenten Retreat is a time for spiritual renewal and growth and will be conducted by Fr. Thomas Griffiths, C.P. Fr. Griffiths will be speaking at all the Masses on March 3rd & 4th and will begin the Mission on Monday, March 5th at 8:00 PM continuing on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the same time. During the mission we will be celebrating the Sacrament of reconciliation. Fr. Griffiths is an outstanding missionary and a man of prayer. We invite you to set aside this time of prayer. May the retreat be a truly meaningful experience for you.

Lenten Feast Days
Celebrate with us two of our favorite patron saints - St Patrick & St Joseph. There will be a St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 11th sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. On Saturday, March 17th we will be celebrating the Feast of St Joseph with a dinner in Carew Hall following the 5PM Mass.

Seven Last Words
Good Friday is a time of deep recollection and prayer. For centuries Christians have prayed over the Passion of the Lord in many ways. As a parish community, On Good Friday at 12 Noon, our prayer service will be structured around “The Seven Last Words” a very powerful and moving reflection presented by members of our parish family. Come pray with us.

Palm Sunday
Distribution of Palm at all Masses
Saturday, March 31
5:00
Sunday April 1st
7,9,10:30 AM
12 Noon
5:00PM

Holy Thursday
April 5th
9:00
Morning Prayer
7:30 PM
Mass of the Lord’s
Supper followed by
Solemn Procession with the Blessed Sacrament to the Repository
11:00 PM
Closing of Repository

Good Friday
April 6th
9:00
Morning Prayer
Noon
Reflection on the Seven Last Words
3:00
Commemoration of the Passion and Death of the Lord Jesus
7:30PM
Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday
April 7th
9:00
Morning Prayer and Blessing of Easter food
10-12 Noon
Confessions for those unable to attend other services.
7:30
Easter Vigil Liturgy

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Spring Fling Fashion Show
Sponsored by
St. Joseph’s Parents Association

Thursday, March 29, 2007
At Villa Lombardi’s Holbrook
7PM to 11PM

*Raffle Baskets* Door Prizes* Grand Raffle Baskets*
**Grand 50/50 CASH Prize

$50.00 per person includes:
Salad, dinner, dessert, coffee/tea/beer/wine/soda. Valet parking available.

To purchase show tickets please remit your name, return address, number of tickets requested and names of all attendees. If you are a school parent, please note your child’s name and grade.
Checks are made payable to St. Joseph’s School.

Credit Cards
Are Accepted:

Remit the above information with your
Name, Phone Number, Zip Code, Credit Card #, Expiration Date & Security Code (if you need assistance, please call the School at (631) 588-4760 and ask for Mrs. Ambrosio

Please mail your ticket request to:
St. Joseph School
25 Church Street
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Attn: Ann Ambrosio, PA Treasurer

**If there is a specific group you would like to sit with, please
request. Our best efforts will be made to accommodate you.

***Show Tickets Must Be Purchased In Advance****

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“Spring Ahead”
…with the Grand 50/50

Drawing will be held
At the St. Joseph’s Fashion Show
Thursday, March 29, 2007

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The more tickets sold,
The bigger the CASH prize.

$

WATCH THE POT GROW…

Signs will be posted in the school and church lobbies
for the current prize amount.

Last year’s winner
Took home over
$3,000.00 CASH!

Donation: $5.00/each or 6 for $25.00
(YOU NEED NOT ATTEND THE FASHION SHOW TO WIN!!!)

To purchase tickets please remit payment and form below to:
St. Joseph School, 25 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Attn: Ann Ambrosio, PA Treasurer

Name:_____________________________ Phone___________
Address:____________________________________________
# of Tickets:__________ Amount Enclosed________________
Child’s Name & Grade: (St. Joseph School Only)______________________________________________

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Catholic Ministries Appeal 2007

GOAL $83,700
PLEDGES TO DATE $13,885
The 2007 Catholic Ministries Appeal is underway. Fr. Mike spoke at all the Masses a couple of weeks ago and as a result we are off to a good start. But as you can see, we have quite a way to go to reach this years goal of $83,700. Please make your pledge today!
As we enter Lent, let us consider giving more rather than giving up!

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
Diocese of Rockville Centre - PO Box 4000, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000
P 516-379-5210 ext. 2 F 516-379-5043
e-mail catholicministries@drvc.org
Thank you for your support. Please make checks payable to:
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Pledge $_____________Payment $______________Balance $___________
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
City:_________________________State:_________Zip:_______________
Telephone:________________________Parish:146-St Joseph
Every Gift Counts!

2007

Touching the lives of many through
Diocesan & Parish
ministries and
services.

A GUIDE TO GIVING
OTHER $_______
Other $_______

Pledge
$5000
2500
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1000
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300
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100

10 Payments $500
250
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100
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And the Winners Are….

February 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 $25 / Elaine Mazziotti / # 660	2 $25 / Anthony Misa / # 503	3 $25 / Ron & Christine / Firestone / # 806
4 $50 / Alfonse / Nunziata / # 55	$25 / Kathleen Schmidt / # 401	$25 / William & Joan Mangan / # 35	$25 / Anne / DiGregorio / # 749	$25 / Carol Fischer / # 709	$25 / Anne Kelly / # 695	$25 / Anne / DiGregorio / # 768
$50 / Mary Ann / Mullahey / # 636	$25 / Elio & Gilda Zanoni / # 785	$25 / Clare & Lou Antonucci / # 154	$25 / Sheila Straface / # 280	$25 / Theresa Weik / # 835	$25 / Diane Bonserio / # 842	$25 / Frances / Romagnuolo / # 80
$50 / Fred Amerino / #224	$25 / Phil & Geraldine LePage / # 205	$25 / Michael & Blanche Kubik / # 440	$25 / Karen Mulligan / # 369	$25 / Ed & Doris Straub / # 531	$25 / Joseph P Ryan / # 594	$25 / Marilyn Reed / # 312
25	26	27	28

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! A donation of only $25 buys you 1 number and 362 chances to win.
A donation of $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 ALL DONATIONS 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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PARISH MISSION - RENEWAL
Your Life Renewed
In Christ
In Faith
In the Liturgy
In the Word of God
March 3 thru 8th
Preached by the Passionists
Prayer for the Success of Our Parish Mission
Loving Father, you sent your Son Jesus into the world to tell us of your love and mercy. Open our hearts so that
Jesus’ message might come to us in a special way during our mission. Stir our hearts in eager expectation. Come in your gentle power to heal our wounds and unite us in hope. Give us your Holy Spirit and we shall be wonderfully
renewed. We ask this through Jesus Christ your Son and our Lord. Amen.

OUTREACH
sjpo@verizon.net
Feinstein Matching Grant - This foundation will match all donations made to the Outreach Program during the months of March and April. The more of a donation you send the more Feinstein money Outreach will get. This is a great way to make your contribution dollar go farther.
Here’s the letter we received from Mr. Feinstein:
Dear Friend: Please use MY money to help your neighbors in need!
My name is Alan Shawn Feinstein. For the past 9 years, I have been giving away $1 million each year to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country.
This year, I am doing it again...WHATEVER YOU DONATE TO OUTREACH, I WILL ADD MONEY TO IT. THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE OF MY $1 MILLION THEY’LL GET– THANKS TO YOU!
Why am I doing this? Because I believe each of us was put here on earth to do what we can to help those in need. This letter is written because we feel that YOU believe that, too.
This has become the greatest grass roots campaign ever to fight hunger in our country. Your donation makes you a partner in it with me!
My money started this campaign but it is YOU who will help decide how many needy people in your city or town will be fed this year. I’m only here to give you some support and to remind you of this: That all that will matter to us someday is what we did while we were here to help those who needed us.
We Are Needed Now!
Please give whatever you can– I will gladly add some of my money to yours. My $1 million will be divided in full proportionately among the agencies receiving donations toward my offer.
Thank you for sharing my heart, and the hope that-someday-no one will ever go hungry.
Sincerely Yours,
Alan Shawn Feinstein

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St. Regis’ Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Henry Melchiona, Grand Marshal
Sunday, March 11, 2007
2 PM
Beginning with a blessing from Fr.Michael Maffeo, the parade will step off from the corner of Portion Rd & Patchogue-Holbrook Rd
Ending at St Joseph’s Church
For more information contact parade chairman
Martin P. Gaughan,PGK at 981-4887

On Sunday
March 25th
Canadian Catholic singer/ songwriter Mark Mallett will be giving a concert at
St Joseph’s Parish as part of a 2-month US Concert Tour.
Mark tours extensively throughout North America and recently sang at the Vatican and presented his
ministry to Pope Benedict XVI. His music and message appeals to ALL ages, so please show your support for a very gifted Catholic musician & plan to go on March 25th !
We Hope to see you all there!

IRISH MUSIC
BENEFIT
Sunday, March 4,2007
3:00-6:00 PM
Our Lady of the
Miraculous Medal Church
Wyandanch, NY
By popular demand, The Bob Morris Irish Band will return for an eighth annual benefit concert at our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church,
1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch.
Also featured will be Fr. Bill’s Banjo Group and Mise Eire step-dancing school troupe from Babylon.
Admission is free. Voluntary donations will be gratefully received. All proceeds go to the parish outreach programs. For more information contact Peter
Murphy at 631-547-0466

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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 2007 !!
February 25th
Pius XII Discussion Group
Spring Planning & Assessment
Following the 5PM Mass
March 16, 17 & 18th
Venturing Leadership Skills Course at Clear Lake
Reservation in Putnam Valley , NY
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

Sport for all Seasons
ST. JOSEPH CYO CYO

Travel Soccer:
Gene (467-0541
Intramural Soccer:
Beth (737-6299
Track
Karen (588-8636
Chairman: Henry
Baseball:
Gene (588-1879
Girls Basketball:
Christine (275-8321
Boys Basketball:
Frank (585-6921
Melchiona (467-6091

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 Father 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
Lake Nutrition Meals on Wheels provides food to elderly and homebound Monday thru Friday two meals a day. Hot meals & cold meals for a charge of $6 for both meals. Call 467-8948 for more information.
Spaghetti Dinner & Chinese Auction - Saturday, March 24th from 6PM - 9PM at St Joseph’s Church. Venturing Crew 777, BSA will be holding their 4th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Funds raised go directly to the youth in order to subsidize their yearly activities. For tickets ($6), call 631-981-1399.
Forever Irish Concert featuring Andy Cooney - Sunday, March 18th at 3:00 PM at the North Fork Theatre to benefit The Pilgrimage Miracle Fund. For reservations call Susan or Peter Bies at 516-804-6196.
American Sign Language Classes - Cleary School for the Deaf is offering evening Adult Education classes in American Sign Language, levels 1-5. The Spring Sessions begin on March 12 thru May 14. Adults only (age 16 & up). Call Carolyn Kelly at 588-0530 for more information.
Life In Christ, an Adult Education Course, will be presented at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Hall, Crown Acres Rd, Centereach by Msgr Joseph Curley, Pastor, on Tuesdays starting February 27th to April 3 at 9:30 AM & 7:30 PM. All are welcome to attend. For more information please call 631-585-8760.
Siol na hEireann Pipe Band is starting a new student class for those who are interested in learning to play the bag pipes. Lessons are provided free every Wednesday night at 7:30 at the AOH hall located on Magnolia Dr. and Washington Heights St in Selden. We look forward to seeing you. For more info contact Band Mgr. Phil Sullivan at 467-0629.
Irish Tenor Concert - the world famous Irish Tenors will perform a concert at St Michael’s Church, (4th Ave Brooklyn) on Sunday, March 4th at 3:30 PM. Donation $50. Includes concert and cocktail reception. Honorees are Sr Lorna Colin CSJ and Cpt John McKenna IV (posthumously). All seats reserved. For more information please call 718-768-6065.
Smithtown Central School District Adult Basic Education Program–Free Classes ! All Welcome! 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
St John’s Bohemian Singles - 55 & Up meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month in the lower level of our church. Coffee & cake is served. If you are interested in a very active group that offers a full calendar of social events every month. Please call Mary Ann at 563-8982. Admission is $4.00. (St John Nepomocene Church)
Professional Therapy & Counseling provided by NYS licensed psychologists are available to our parish. You may be seen at any of the other 70 participating parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 34 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a propriety professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies are honored. For confidential information and appointment, call Dr Giuliani at 243-1550.

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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Prayer:
Saint Joseph, patron of the universal Church, watch over the Church as carefully as you watched over Jesus, help protect it and guide it as you did with your adopted son. Amen