St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

Parish Office Hours
Monday Through Friday (effective January 2, 2009)
9am to Noon; 1:15 to 5:00 PM; 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to Noon; 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Sunday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 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
In the first reading, we hear that God’s servant will be a light to the nations so that salvation might come to all. In the second reading, the faithful are reminded that they have been sanctified by Christ and are to be holy. In the Gospel, John the Baptist proclaims that Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

Altar Bread & Wine

In Loving Memory of
Peter & Neil Iglio
requested by
Loving Family

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

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, Jan 16
7:00 Pray for an end to Abortion
7:00 Pat Wunderle req. by Paul & Barbara Esposito
9:00 Joseph J. Onufrak req. by Loving Mother & Family
9:00 Pasquale Lucivero req. by Ann & Mike DeBellis
10:30 Linda Wengler req. by Dan & Antoinette Ventola
10:30 Linda Wengler req. by Kathy & Charlie Wiener
12:00 Andrew T. Rutherford req. by Ann & Gary Cisek
12:00 Annette Benedict req. by Gladys Knowles
5:00 Aurora Desensi req. by Mark Baranello
5:00 Jim Scarabino req. by Christina Michels & Family
Monday, Jan 17
7:00 Vincent Staffa req. by Mr. & Mrs. Caserma & Family
9:00 Richard Fahey req. by Loving Family
9:00 Perline Steele req. by Ron Sr. ,Annie & Ron Jr. Vitta
Tuesday, Jan 18
7:00 James Barrett req. by The Clarry Family
7:00 Intentions of the Celebrant
8:45 Ralph Kubicsko req. by Beloved Family
8:45 Elizabeth Denardo req. by Marie & James Torretta
Wednesday, Jan 19
7:00 Candida Martell req. by The Rasmussen Family
7:00 Chuck Adams req. by Nicholas Nawrocki Jr.
9:00 Robert Remhild req. by Louis & Mary Scotti
9:00 Bill & Rita Hubbard req. by Loving Family
Thursday, Jan 20
7:00 Salvator Baldi req. by Sonia Fischer & Family
9:00 In honor of the Infant of Praque req. by Eddite Jobouin
9:00 Paul Shadlich req. by Loving Family
Friday, Jan 21
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Mary (Pat) Walsh req. by The Jaconetti Family
9:00 Nikki Massi req. by Mom & Dad
Saturday, Jan 22
8:00 Jack Schultz req. by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bitonti
8:00 Mary Kelso req. by Uncle John, Aunt Joan & Cousins
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 James Erdman req. by Alice Wagner
5:00 Eileen Normile req. by Patty & Gerald Peters & Family
Sunday, Jan. 23
7:00 Josephine Scala (LIVING)
7:00 Mary Amoroso req. by Loving Family
9:00 Dec’d. Mbrs. of St. Regis K of C
9:00 Dec’d. Mbrs. of St Regis Columbiettes
10:30 Linda Wengler req. by Mike & Ann DeBellis
10:30 Matthew Prestigiacomo req. by Loving Son & Family
12:00 Antonio Marques Pereira req. by Al & Lori Das Santos
12:00 Francine Casey
5:00 Max Moreno req. by Jimmy & Vivian Murray
5:00 Gertrude Arbona req. by Elizabeth Dinger

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT THE GIFTS AT MASS ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS.

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Sunday, Jan 16, 2011

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Here we are in this 3rd Week of January and maybe you are already tired of winter. The days, while getting longer, are still too short and dank, and some of us would certainly like warmer weather. Those who are looking to get away for the winter (unless they love the snow, cold, and winter sports) usually go south or west where the weather is nicer. But we can have some light and warmth this month without leaving beautiful Lake Ronkonkoma. How? Well just listen to today’s readings as we enter totally into Ordinary Time.
God tells the people through the Prophet Isaiah that He is about to restore them back to the Holy Land. But God plans to do more, and we see this as we read: “It is too little…for you to be my servant, to raise us the tribes of Jacob, and restore the survivors of Israel; [no] I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” God is telling the people that they are to be the instrument through which His light will do more then just shine on them. Through them, and one of their own, His light will shine on all people and His love will transform all. We see this manifested in today’s Gospel as Jesus comes out of the desert after He was baptized by John and fasted 40 days and nights. “John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the son of the world.’ He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’” John is pointing out to his disciples, now His Apostles that God is present among us in Jesus (He existed before me) and now He is being made present to the whole world.
And so the message of the Lamb did not stay only in Israel, it has spread everywhere by the working of the Holy Spirit through the action of His Church, and we are a part of this. Just as John the Baptist pointed out Jesus to His first disciples, so you and I must do the same to others. Certainly we must do this for those who do not know, understand, or believe, but we also must do this, from time to time, for those who do believe. Each of us, no matter whom we are, need to be reminded about the working of Jesus in our lives.
Why, because sometimes we can become complacent in the practice of our faith, or we stop trying to see what God constantly does for us day in and day out. When we point Jesus out to others, we also begin to see how He is working more and more in our own lives so it pays for many reasons to point out to others; The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
On the last Sunday of this month, we begin our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, and we are very blessed here to have our own St. Joseph’s School. Catholic Schools provide our young people with an excellent education of the things of this world and how to build the Kingdom of Heaven. In Catholic Schools your children or grandchildren learn about the Gospel, Catholic Teachings and Moral Values. If you have a child or grandchild in Nursery School, Pre-K, and Grades K-8, please consider St. Joseph’s School. Please call our Principal Mrs. Leona Arpino at the school at (631) 588-4760 and arrange a tour of our beautiful school and all it has to offer. Visit our Web Page which you also can connect to through our parish web site. Do we have a school for you!
God bless you always,
Fr. Mike

Celebrating 100 Years of Service

The Mother Church of the Ronkonkomas

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

Thomas Altomare
John Amato Sr.
Gabrielle Aversano
Anne Bannon
Michael Barbieri
John Bertone
Sara Bertone
Mary Biglin
Pat Blinn
Maryann Bonitz
Michael Bottega
Les Brown
Marie Califano
Florence Castagna
Christine Ryan Coffee
Regina Cohen
Shaun Cohen
Michael Costanza
Victor Crema
Susan Cronin
Helen Crupi
Kathy Cunningham
Raffaela Daniele
Joan DeCicco
Janice DeLalia
Michael DePinto
Ann Doherty
Sharon T. Eichler
Lois Emma
Robert Filce
Margie Galabert
Carolina Gaudio
James Gill
Brian Ginsberg
Katie Grace Hanson
Barbara Grecky
Carolyn Hillenbrand
Jasper Indelicato
Margaret Indelicato
Luke James Infanzon
Thomas Jankay
Jerry Kalish
Jim Keebler
Cecelia Keller
Frances Kern
Kathleen Kern
George Labriola
Al LaRocca Jr.
Rosemary Larotonda
Kevin Latini (7yr. Old)
Nicole Laudadio
Mae Liebhaber
Vito Lucivero
Rosalia Manzella
Michele Marotta
Msgr. Ken McAteer
Edna McGreevy
Janet Bonawandt
Mary McGee
Sheila McGovern
Martin McNeill
Michael A. Medico
Eugene Merkle
Kerry Migliaro
Lorraine Milano
Toby Monti
Anthony Morena
Anne Murtha
3 year old Nathan
Lucas Oliver
Anna Pepe
Richard Pepe
Mason Plouffe
Lisa Polis
Anthony Prestigiacomo
Gina Purcaro
Nicole Ramaglia
Toni Rand
Lisa Rapp
Ralph A. Redo
Baby Emma Grace Riccio
Emma Rivera
Andrew Rosa
Louis Russo
Ann Sabourin
Joseph Sabourin
Dawn Saporito
Anna Schramm
Krista Schramm
Marie V Scott
Darlene Smith
Darryll Smith
Robin Smith
Richard Stapleton
Cynthia M. Stewert
Matthew Swenson ( 7yr. Old)
Michael Supakoff
Michael Tenore
Mary Thron
Richard Troiano
Lloyd Turnier
Larry Walsh
Norm West
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)

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
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
RCT Tiffany LiCausi 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
SSGT Brian Moran MAJ Gregory Mueller
LCPL Thomas Napolitano LCPL Michael Napolitano
PVT Todd Nelson LCPL James Neubauer
SGT Brian Pacella N/Seal Paul Padro
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 LCPL Anthony M Sbrocco
SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W. Mason Shehan SGT Jennifer Tomaneng SSGT Timothy McGoyne
SPC James Stanek SPC 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
SPCPeter Reilly
SMAN T.J. Waldhauser Navy

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

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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
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
.
Level 1 Activity will take place on Monday, January 24th in the school auditorium at 4:30 and again at 6:30 PM. Please come at your assigned time.
Level 2 will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, January 22nd and 29th. Please be in the Church by 10:20 AM.

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.

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

Plans are underway for our Annual Chinese Auction. Please contact the school office for ticket information. Baskets will be on display at the upcoming Sunday Masses watch for raffle tickets.
Plan to join us! Sunday, January 30th from 11:30 - 1:00. Our school will have an Open House to begin our celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Come and see the wonderful things that go on in our school. See the new computer lab!
Thank you to all who participated in our Kidstuff book sale. Get ready for a delicious sale - Joe Corbi pizza and goodies!

St. Regis Knights
of Columbus
Bingo Night
To Support
Club Scout Pack 272
&
Boy Scout Troop 272
Friday, January 28, 2011 at 7:00PM
Bohemia Bingo Hall
1644 Locust Ave., Bohemia
(Just South of Veterans Highway)
(16 or older please)

Attention all Babies,
Toddlers and Preschoolers:
Need to get your mom, dad, grandparent, or caregiver out of the house? Then join us on Friday mornings for an hour of fun and friends. St. Joseph’s Playgroup is open to all children and their caregivers. We meet at 10 AM in Father Carew Hall (church basement) on all Fridays that school is in session. Our first session this year will be Friday, October 8th.. Come join us. No registration necessary. For information, call Sally Miller 737-5120. Hope to see you soon.

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Respect Life

TEST YOUR LIFE ISSUES IQ – TRUE OR FALSE
The U.S. Supreme Court decisions Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton legalized abortion through all 9 months of pregnancy, for any reason – T or F
Up to 60% of abortions are coerced – T or F
In New York State, a minor does not need a parent’s permission or knowledge to have an abortion. She does need a parent’s ok to get body piercing, a tattoo, or to get an aspirin from the school nurse – T or F
Among women who had been pregnant at least once, the risk of breast cancer in those who had experienced an induced abortion was 50% higher than among other women (Nat’l Cancer Inst. 1994) – T or F
There were approximately 7,600 induced abortions committed in Nassau and Suffolk counties in 2005 – T or F
(All of the above statements are true).
LIFE BEFORE BIRTH
Day 1 – fertilization; my life begins. I have unique DNA and am called a zygote.
Week 1 I’m an embryo seeking nourishment in my mother’s womb.
Week 3 My heart begins to beat Week 6 My liver makes blood cells
Week 7 My brain waves can be detected Week 8 I now have fingerprints
Week 10 I’m sensitive to touch; I swallow Week 11 Now 3 inches long, I move
Week 12 All systems are working
Month 4 My heart pumps 6 gallons of blood a day Month 5 I react to outside noise
Month 6 Fine hair is on my head Month 7 I recognize Mom’s voice
Month 8 My weight increases 2 more pounds Month 9 Ready for birth, I trigger labor
If you get to Florida this winter and can visit St. Augustine’s Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, you’re in for a treat. (This shrine has no connection with or association with La Leche League). However, some people believe that without the intercession of Our Lady de La Leche y Buen Parto (Spanish for Our Lady of the Milk and Happy Delivery) they might not have been born. At this shrine, the first parish Mass in what is now the United States was celebrated on September 8, 1565 – the Nativity of Mary.
To learn more about this Shrine, visit www.missionandshrine.org or call 800-342-6529.
Respect for Life & Medical Profession
This will be the topic when Dr. Michael Egnor speaks Mon, Jan 31st at 7:45 pm prior to the meeting of the L.I. Coalition for Life. Dr. Egnor is Vice-Chairman in the Dept. of Neurological Surgery at Stony Brook University. He was profiled in New York Magazine’s Best Doctor issue. The meeting will be held at the St. Regis K of C Hall, Pond Rd & Rosevale Ave, Ronkonkoma. Light refreshments and all are welcome. For further info call 631-243-1435.

Weekly Offering
Fiscal Year Begins 9/1/2010
*Sunday, Jan. 9, 2010, Offerings $16,487
Same collection last year 17,299
Poor Box last weekend $337
Fuel Collection YTD $4,864
Same time last year 6,684
YTD Fuel Cost 7,422
Weekly Budget Amount 18,500 YTD $414,360
Weekly Collection 16,487
Solemnity of Mary 244
Add’l Christmas 589
Weeks Total 17,320 YTD $400,573
Shortage -1,180 Shortfall -13,787
Christmas 2010 $65,681
2009 59,860
Christmas Flower 2010 $5,653
2009 5,027
*Pay Down Debt Donations
This Month $ 355
Total Funds 89,659
*Includes Faith Direct Collections for Jan.
Average weekly shortage is $4,202 based on last year’s figures.
An increase of only $5 a week in the Sunday Collection would cover this shortage.
If you missed last week, please make it up this week. Thank you.
Envelopes 442
Envelope users: Please enter the amount of your donation in the envelope on 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

Calendar Club 2011

THE WINNERS ARE!!!

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY

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

Drivers Needed
Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers to deliver meals one day a week for 1 hour. If you can help please call Suzette at 467-8948.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING
The defensive driving course will be offered at St. Josephs Church on Saturday, February 19, 2010 in Carew Hall at 8:30-3:00. Fee is $45. Please call the rectory at 588-8456 to reserve a seat. Checks are made payable to St. Joseph Church.

St. Joseph’s Parish
Take a Closer Look:

Celebrating 100 Years of Service

The Mother Church of the Ronkonkomas

Altar Servers: Boys and girls 4th grade and older are trained to assist the priest in the celebration of the sacred mysteries.
Baptismal Assistants: Some assist priest or deacon during the baptism ceremony. Others cut and sew bibs given to the babies being baptized.
Baptism Prep: Trained leaders facilitate the class to remind parents of the significance of the role they play in guiding their children in the faith.
Bereavement: This ministry meets every Thursday at 7:30 in Carew Hall.
Boy & Girl Scouts: Adult scout leaders help to develop qualities of leadership as well as strong moral and social values.
Catholic Daughters: The main purpose of this organization is charity work mostly within the parish.
Catholic Seniors: We welcome any seniors to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at the K of C hall, Pond Rd.
CYO: Baseball, Basketball and Track program which helps to promote sportsmanship for children, their parents and coaches through Catholic Christian ideals.
Columbiettes: An integral part of the Knights of Columbus raising money for charitable organizations.
Consolation: Compassionate volunteers help families in making arrangements for the funeral mass of a loved one.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Formal Diocesan training required to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the home bound.
Knights of Columbus: Members live principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism and are strong volunteers in the parish and the community.
Lectors: Parishioners who read well may feel called to proclaim The Word of the Lord.
Music: We have many choirs. So if you like to sing, we invite you to join us. Anyone who plays a musical instrument may be interested in providing accompaniment.
Parish Outreach: We have food & clothing to share as well as instructions on how to attain help with medical & everyday needs.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process to receive people seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church,
Religious Education: Faith formation of young people ages 3-17 taught by volunteer catechists.
Right to Life: An Organization that educates people about Pro Life issues. Meetings held quarterly at St. Joseph’s.
St. Joseph’s School: Co-educational school, Nursery through Grade 8. Our mission is to educate our children through a love of learning and strength of character while contributing to the Church and the community.
Servants of the Lord: A prayerful group meeting the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Serving the poor and needy in our community.
Sunday School: A pre school religious education program that teaches 3, 4 & 5 year olds about our Catholic Faith. We meet during the 10:30 mass.
Unity Sunday: First Sunday of each month in the lower church, we meet after the 9, 10:30 and 12:00 mass. Come enjoy coffee, tea and baked goods while you have a chance to socialize with fellow parishioners. Each month is hosted by one of our many ministries which will share more information about what they do and how to participate and become an active volunteer.
Ushers: They are the men and women who greet and help seat our parishioners and visitors and assist by taking the collection of your donations at mass.
Venturing Crew: Venturing is a youth development program for young men and women 14- 20. The dynamic relationship of the youth, adult leaders and the parish is what helps our youth peruse their special interests and grow and develop leadership skills for life.
Mass Schedule and Prayer Opportunities listed inside the front cover of the bulletin along with information of the sacraments.
Plus, we have many celebrations and fund raising events throughout the year such as, St. Joseph’s Feast Day in March, Annual Golf Outing, St. Joseph’s Family Festival in July, the Backward Drawing for $10,000 Grand Prize, Breakfast with St. Nicholas and much more.
We invite you and encourage you to become involved in what ever facet of our Parish that you feel called to and please know that whatever you do, it is greatly appreciated. If you are interested and would like more information, please call the rectory, 588-8456 for contact phone numbers of selected ministries.

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

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.

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
416 people throughout the month of Dec. Financial assistance for the month of Dec. was $24,465.82. 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

All are Invited to Attend the
March for Life
in Washington, D.C.
Monday, January 24, 2011
A bus will leave from St. Joseph’s Church for the one-day trip. Sign up will take place after all masses on Saturday, January 15th and on Sunday, January 16th. Sign up at church or call bus captain Brian Wimpelberg at 631-428-1271. In addition, donations will be accepted to support the March for Life since the Roses to Congress Project has been discontinued.
This is the 38th Annual March for Life. Members of St. Joseph’s Parish, St. Regis Council Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes, and Court St. Joseph Catholic Daughters have attended the March for Life each year. Please plan to use this event to make your commitment to the sanctity of all human life and toward reversal of Roe v Wade with your attendance at the March for Life Rally. The Rally is followed by a walk up Capitol Hill ending at the Supreme Court Building. In 2009, 300,000 pro-life people including clergy and religious, men, women, college groups, teens, and families from all 50 states attended.
A Mass will be celebrated at 4:30AM Friday, January 24th for those making the trip and for those wishing to offer the Mass for the success of the March.
For further information call St. Joseph Respect Life at 588-0168 or 724-8586.

Automated Contributions with Faith Direct!
Do you often find yourself without your checkbook or envelope on Sundaty morning? Join the many parishioners who have already enrolled in Faith Direct for automated giving to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Faith Direct is secure and convenient, and will provide you with an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.
Make the change today by picking up an enrollment form at the parish office or sign up online at www.FaithDirect.net, our Parish code is NY252.
I pray you realize how important your gifts of treasure to St. Joseph are, and will continue to be, and how much I appreciate your generosity.

God bless you!

Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers of Children come and be part of a group that would enjoy and benefit from discussing and telling stories about the children in your life.
WHEN: Friday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 AM beginning January 21st
WHERE: Carew Hall – the auditorium below the church.
Access the hall from the lobby of the church or use the elevator on the west (school) side of the church.
For more information call the
Religious Education Office
at 981-1805

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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

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, Jan 16th (Tonight) Sunday, Jan. 23rd
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.
Host Families Needed - Rotary District 7260 is looking for 2 Host Families located in Connetquot School District to host a foreign exchange student attending 12th grade in Connetquot H.S. Hosting dates are January-April 2011 and April-July 20
11. For more information please contact Arnie & Rose Quaranta at 631-467-8226 or Roseq40@aol.com
College Scholarships - At Thomas More College, in Merrimack, NH, you will find an academic community dedicated to providing a comprehensive Liberal Arts education in the Catholic tradition. The students, faculty, and staff invite all high school seniors to join us through the 2011 Faith & Reason Essay Contest in pondering how the rich heritage of the Church’s culture can offer hope to the world today. Over $100,000 in scholarship money will be awarded this year to incoming freshmen. To learn more, visit us online at www.ThomasMoreCollege.edu or contact the Director of Admissions, Mark Schwerdt, at (800) 880-8308.
Dominican Village—Independent and Assisted Living Residence Rental Retirement Community Open House. Saturday, Jan 22nd, & Thursday, Jan 27th from 1-3 pm. For more information or to schedule a tour contact us today at 631-842-6091 or info@dominicanvillage.org.
St John the Baptist D.H.S. - located in West Islip, is proud to announce their 12th Annual Service & Goods Auction which will be held on Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 7 pm in the Cougar Café. Many items to bid on, door prizes (a month’s tuition) and raffles!! Vacations, camps and dinners are just a few items to bid on. Please join us for a fun evening where the proceeds will benefit all the students at St. John’s!.
Cleary School for the Deaf - Is offering evening Adult Education classes in American Sign Language, levels 1,2,3, & Intermediate/Advanced. Spring session is February 2 - May 4, 2011 (age 12 & up). For more info call Carolyn Kelly at (631) 588-0530 or e-mail ClearyASL@hotmail.com.
Position Available - Hertlin House, 675 Portion Rd., Lk. Ronkonkoma. P/T Security Guard. Must have Valid Security License. Retirees Welcome. Call Hertlin House at 631-981-1880 and ask for Dennis.
Face the Truth - On Sunday, Jan. 16th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm the Long Island Coalition for Life’s annual Roe v Wade Memorial Anniversary event, FACE THE TRUTH , will take place in front of the Nassau University Medfical Center, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike (Rt. 24), East Meadow. Please join in this pro-life event of silent, peaceful, public witness for life as part of the ongoing effort toward reversal of Roe v Wade. Signs provided. All welcome. For more information call 631-243-1435
Marriage Encounter Weekend - February 11-13. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call (toll free) 1-888-499-6354. Please visit our local web site at http://www.wwmeli.org or email Ron and Chris Morasse ron@morassefamily.com for more information.

Pledges as of 11/29/10 $89,974

same time last year
$93,632
Our Goal
$92,000.00

100% of our goal / Our parish / receives:	$18,400
$5000 over our goal / Our parish / receives:	$22,400
$10,000 over our goal / Our parish / receives:	$26,400
$25,000 over our goal / Our parish / receives:	$38,400

CMA UPDATE
We are close to reaching our goal but we still need your help. If you haven’t made a pledge you can still do so. Thank you to everyone who has already made a pledge and gotten us this far. We are very grateful to all of you for your generosity.

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

Banns of Marriage
(Third Time)

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

Confirmation Corner

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)