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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
The reading from Deuteronomy recalls that God provided the Israelites with manna to sustain them during their journey through the desert. The second reading reminds us that Jesus is truly and really present in the Eucharist. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that eating his body and drinking his blood are necessary for entering eternal life.

Altar Bread & Wine

In memory of
MaryAnn Muller
Requested by
Loving Brother

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

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, June 26
7:00 Karin Batjer req. by Felicia Heraghty
7:00 Donna Gallagher req. by Tommy & Ginny Doner
9:00 Dec’d Mbrs. of St. Regis K of C and Columbiettes
9:00 Dina Passalacqua req. by St. Regis Columbiettes
10:30 Linda Wengler req. by Geri & Mike Devenney
10:30 Jim Lambros req. by The Terrano Family
12:00 Pasquale Lucivero req. by Patty & Jerry Peters
12:00 Greg Geshan req. by The Romano Family
5:00 Jose Herrera req. by The Brady Family
5:00 Stella Assante req. by Laura Timpone
Monday, June 27
7:00 Matthew Goff req. by Brandon Barresi
7:00 Regina Cohen (LIVING) req. by Loving Sister
9:00 MaryAnn Marino req. by Loving Family
9:00 James Higgins req. by The Imperato Family
Tuesday, June 28
7:00 Ruth Maczkewicz req. by Donnamarie Priolo
7:00 John McCabe req. by Peter Conlon
9:00 Maryellen Liebhaber req. by Mike & Geri Devenney
9:00 Gloria Mooney req. by Deborah Slinkosky
Wednesday, June 29
7:00 Augusto Gega req. by Evelyn Gega
9:00 Maryellen
9:00 Ann Vogt req. by Barbara & Gaspare Brucculeri
Thursday, June 30
7:00 Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Norma Owen req. by Loving Family
9:00 Ralph Kubicsko req. by Beloved Family
Friday, July 1
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Arthur & Norma Owen req. by Loving Children
9:00 Angelo DeFilippo ($th Anniversary) req. by Marie DeFilippo
Saturday, July 2
8:00 Theresa & Angelo DeFilippo req. by Marie DeFilippo
8:00 Darlene Brown req. by Sharon Penny & Michael Marchany
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Joseph Ryan Giese req. by Sal & Debbie Maddaluno
5:00 Loretta Buhler req. by Robert Buhler
Sunday, July 3
7:00 Howard Meeks req. by Loving Family
9:00 John W. Biglin req. by Loving Wife & Family
9:00 Charles Cascio req. by The DeBellis Family
10:30 Pray to End Abortion req. by The St. Regis K of C
10:30 Michael Schinler req. by Loving Mom & Dad
12:00 Cecelia Keller req. by Millie & Tom D’Agostino
12:00 All Souls in Pergatory req. by Dcn. Frank Dell’Aglio
5:00 Rose Covar req. by The Loving Bishop Family
5:00 Stanley Bruno req. by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Page

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 June 26, 2011

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Today we mark another of the Solemnities of Our Lord during Ordinary Time: The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. As you recall, last week we celebrated the Solemnity of the Blessed Trinity and later on we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (followed by the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary). Last weekend we focused on the Mystery of how God is One in Three Divine Persons, and today we focus of the Mystery of how Christ is present in the Bread and Wine (His Body and Blood) in the Blessed Sacrament.
How do the elements of bread and wine change into the Body and Blood of Christ, we don’t know! But what we do know in this Mystery of our Faith is that this happens through the power and the working of the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit comes upon the gifts of bread and wine during the Eucharistic Prayer, at the Words of Consecration, they are no longer bread and wine; they are now Jesus’ True Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity. In fact as you pay attention to the any of the Eucharistic Prayers you will hear the Bishop or the Priest call down the Holy Spirit upon the gifts and that they will be changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. This is called the Epiclesis, and it is followed by the Words of Institution: the words spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper when He instituted the Eucharist.
Jesus gives us His very self in the Eucharist, it is not a symbol for Christ, nor is it just something to remind us of Christ: it truly is the Real Presence of Christ. The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection are all joined together as one sanctifying act through the Eucharist and through the Power of the Holy Spirit and thanks to the timelessness of God (yet another Mystery for us to think about). So when we gather to celebrate the Mass we are brought to the very moment of the Last Supper, Good Friday, and to the Empty Tomb of Easter Sunday. Through our receiving the Blessed Sacrament we gain forgiveness of our sins and the ability to gain Eternal Life. As Jesus tells us in John’s Gospel; “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me, and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. This is the bread that comes down from heaven. Unlike you’re ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” In the Old Testament, God gives the Law to Moses who tells the people that God gave them this Law so that they can live and live well, and Moses recommends that they follow the Law and actively choose life!
Jesus now gives us something much greater than the Law of Moses, He gives us His very self so that we may have life, so please choose Life!
As we mentioned on Pentecost, the New Roman Missal will come into use the 1st Sunday Advent and we will have some new ways of saying the familiar parts of the Mass. This is true for the words of Institution as we read: “…he took bread and, giving thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice and, one more giving thanks, he gave it to his disciples, saying: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.”
We close now with the opening prayer from today’s Mass: Lord Jesus Christ, we worship you living among us in the sacrament of your Body and Blood. My we offer to you our Father in Heaven a solemn pledge of undivided love. May we offer to our brothers and sisters a life poured out in loving service of that kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen
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
Gabrielle Aversano
Anne Bannon
John Bertone
Sara Bertone
Mary Biglin
Nicklas Bohl
Stephan Bonansinga
Maryann Bonitz
Josephine Bradley
Les Brown
Bill Cairns
Marie Califano
Louis Cassini
Denio Castagna
Christine Ryan Coffee
Regina Cohen
Shaun Cohen
Martin Condit
Antoinette Cosomano
Kathleen Costello
Victor Crema
Denise DeLise
Michael DePinto
Sharon T. Eichler
Lois Emma
Michael Emma
Lucy Erraught
Anthony Falese
Frank Ferrigno
Robert Filce
Joann Friederich
James Gill
John Hanson
Denise Savage Harper
David Hoffman
Deborah Hoffman
Jannet Hoffman
Jasper Indelicato
Margaret Indelicato
Luke James Infanzon
Edward Kash
Daniel Kellaher
Eileen Kennedy
Alfred LaRocca Jr.
Nicole Laudadio
Vito Lucivero
Msgr Ken McAteer
Mary McGee
Sheila McGovern
Eugene Merkle
Anne Murtha
Anna Pepe
Richard Pepe
Mason Plouffe
Anthony Prestigiacomo
Nicole Ramaglia
Ralph A. Redo
Baby Emma Grace Riccio
Angela Rose Russo
Louis Russo
Ann Sabourin
Joseph Sabourin
Dawn Saporito
Joseph C. Savage
Michael Supakoff
Kristi Sweetman Giles
Matthew Swenson
Conchito Talaboc
Mary Thron
Pam Trenary
Orazio Troiano
Richard Troiano
LLoyd Turnier
Anne Valentine
Larry Walsh
Susan Weldon
Norm West
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
Anthony Romano, John Buckley, Jaime Taccetta
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
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 Pacell
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 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
PFC Brian Kolarik, USMC
LCPL Kevin Erb
PVT Chris Dorn, Army
SSGT Ray C. Sigman ll
N/Seal Paul Padro
RCT Sean Rainsone USMC
Thomas Lupo SGT

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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
Classes are being set up for the fall so please send in your registration forms as soon as possible.
Summer Vacation Bible School will take place July 11th to 15th from 9:30am to12 noon; for ages 4-11 years old. Registration form can be found in back of bulletin.

Gemma Grace Bordges

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

Congratulations to all students at our school for doing such a great job this year! Have a wonderful summer! Can't wait to see everyone in September! Be sure to read this summer and make wonderful memories happen with your family.
Summer Office Hours: The school office will be on summer hours for the months of July and August. If you need to contact the school office during the summer, the office will be open on Wednesday mornings from 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon). At all other times call the office and leave a message at 588-4760 someone will get back to you. Thank you.

Banns of Marriage
(First Time)
Tara Lathan of St Joseph’s and
Paul Abbatiello
Kathryn Smith of St. Joseph’s and
Thomas Mercurio of St. Joseph’s
Nadine DePaul of St. Joseph’s and
Robert Fitzmaurice of St. Joseph’s
Lucia Papalia of St. Joseph’s and
Joseph Romano of St. Joseph’s

Sunday, June 26 2011

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Respect Life

The issue before us at the present time is this: Maintain society’s traditional understanding of marriage.
However, as you read this it may already be a moot point; it seems that our NYS Legislature is close to voting for same-sex marriage, and our Governor will sign that bill and make it law.
Here are some points to help with understanding the Church’s position:
Marriage is not merely a private arrangement between two individuals, but is of vital concern to all members of our society. Throughout recorded history, marriage between a man and a woman has been humanity’s way of assuring the procreation, education and stable rearing of children.
Redefining marriage to change its very essence removes entirely the link between marriage and procreation. In effect, heterosexual marriage would become simply one more lifestyle choice, such as cohabitation, single parenting or same-sex relationships.
While it is true that homosexual persons at times face unjust discrimination, the state need not overturn the very nature of marriage as it has always been understood, to address such practices. Clearly, the state can review whatever benefits or privileges that it has through the years conferred on married couples, and, in cases where true discrimination may be at play, fashion legislative remedies.
Remember to always be charitable and civil in making our argument in favor of the traditional understanding of marriage and family. Empirical evidence tells us clearly that children do better in nearly all aspects of life when they are raised in a family with a married mother and father. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that homosexual men and women “must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.” The Church does not oppose legislative remedies to stop unjust discrimination against homosexual persons.
Adapted from NYS Catholic Conference publication
FACE the TRUTH, a Pre-Independence Day Event
Why? Because everyone has an inherent right to life, including the unborn.
Where? LIE exit 70S and County Road 111, Manorville
When? Friday, July 1st, 1 pm-2:30 pm (rain or shine)
Who? Sponsored by the Long Island Coalition for Life and Peconic Respect Life Association. Signs will be provided.
Come join the crowd of pro-lifers – let all the Hamptons and Montauk-bound persons see our devotion to LIFE, FOR THE BORN AND UNBORN.
Face the Truth - A pre-independence day event on Friday, July 1st, 2011 from 1-2:30pm to show that everyone has an inherent right to life, including the unborn. We stand on the sidewalk beginning at the Long Island Expressway, Exit 70S and extend south along County Rd. 111, Manorville. Rain or Shine. Signs provided. All welcome. Event is sponsored by the L.I. Coalition for Life 631-243-1435 & Peconic Respect Life Association at 631-288-3263.

Weekly Offering
Fiscal Year Begins 9/1/2010
Sunday, June 19, 2011, Offerings $18,542 Same collection last year 17,047
Poor Box last weekend $436
Fuel Collection YTD $7,942
Same time last year 10,940
YTD Fuel Cost 21,089
Weekly Budget Amount 18,500 Budget YTD $881,860
Collection 18,542 Actual YTD $851,070
Overage +42 YTD Shortfall -30,790
*Pay Down Debt Donations
This Month $ 5,825
Total Funds 131,738
Less Payment made to RVC 75,000
Fund Balance $56,738
RVC Loan 604,729
Less Payment 75,000
Balance $529,729
*Includes Faith Direct Collections for June
53 Participating Households
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 468
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

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
109 people throughout the month of May. Financial assistance for the month of May was $3,058.35 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

Calendar Club 2011

THE WINNERS ARE!!!

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
6/5 / #1272 / R & T Powers / $50	6/6 / #828 / The Rigoroso / Family / $25	6/7 / #180 / John & Maria / Fausone / $25	6/8 / #701 / Michael DeBellis / $25	6/9 / #537 / Grace Palladino / $25	6/10 / #538 / Marie & Tom / O’Connell / $25	6/11 / #10 / Evelyn Batt / $25
6/12 / #1079 / Ronald & Catherine / Anello / $50	6/13 / #113 / Anthony & Bari / Evola / $25	6/14 / #552 / The Benick Family / $25	6/15 / #666 / Christina & Victor / San Filippo / $25	6/16 / #556 / Mike Devenney / $25	6/17 / #962 / Sisters of St. Dominick / $25	6/18 / #12 / Michael Mercer / $25
6/19 / #1011 / Rose Jauregui / $75	6/20 / #976 / Rosemary McMenamin / $25	6/21 / #971 / Robert Lingner / $25	6/22 / #1376 / Rosemarie Loria / $25	6/23 / #1267 / Jack Buckley / $25	6/24 / #902 / Eileen Hill / $25	6/25 / #1367 / Debbie Ambrico / $25

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

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.

Festival Baskets
We are inviting all Ministries along with any Parish Families to donate a raffle basket for this year’s St. Joseph’s Family Festival. Each basket should be approximately $50 in value. Be creative, think of a theme, and list the contents and the name of the family or ministry donating the basket. All donations should be brought to the rectory by June 30th. We thank you for your generosity and support.

Our Goal
$96,236

Pledges as of 6/21/2011 $ 77,617

100% of our goal / Our parish / receives:	$19,247
$5000 over our goal / Our parish / receives:	$23,247
$10,000 over our goal / Our parish / receives:	$27,247
$25,000 over our goal / Our parish / receives:	$39,247

“VOICE OF OUR YOUTH”
CONTEST
How do you see the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) at work in your community, your school, your Parish?
We want to hear from you!
►Send your essay and our judging panel will select a winning essay from all entries.
►The winning essay will be printed in the CMA Newsletter, The Long Island Catholic and posted on our Web Site.
►You and your family will also be invited to a special CMA “thank you” event at the end of the year, where you will be given the opportunity to read your essay aloud.
Did you know? Every year because of the Catholic Ministries Appeal we are able to serve more than 500,000 people in our Long Island community.
Contest Rules:
► Essay entries should be no longer than 1,000 words.
►Contest is open to all youth ages 12-17.
►All entries must be received by November 1, 2010.
Essays can be submitted via email to:
bkilarjian@drvc.org
or mail to:
Barbara Kilarjian, Director Marketing & Development, Office of Institutional Advancement, Diocese of Rockville Centre
PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023

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

Two-$2,000 scholarships are awarded to 2 Seniors at
Connetquot High School.

St. Joseph’s Church
Mini Retreat
Come to the water!!! We are holding a mini retreat in the middle of your week; for four consecutive weeks beginning June 23rd and ending July 13th. The time will be 7:30pm ending by 8:30pm on Thursday evenings.
The definition of a retreat is a time for withdrawal for prayer, meditation and or study. We will begin with some uplifting music; a period of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, listen to a brief reflection by either Dcn. Mike Devenney or Mrs. Janine Lehat. A period of quiet reflection will follow and lastly a closing word with Benediction. Please come aside for yourself!!

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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, June 26th Tonight Sunday, July 3rd
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.
Sts. Philip & James Parish - will be observing the 10th Anniversary of 9/11/01. Our 2nd Annual 4k run and 2k walk/fun run will be held on June 11, 2011, at Flowerfield Fairgrounds in St. James. Half of the proceeds raised at this event will benefit the 9-1-1 Veterans organization. Please visit our website www.sspj4k.com for a registration and sponsor form. Also, visit www.9-1veterans.com for information about their organization. Any questions please e-mail, info@sspj4k.com.
Cleary School for the Deaf - Is offering evening Adult Education classes in American Sign Language, levels 1,2,3 & Intermediate/Advanced. Summer Session is July 6th - August 3rd, 2011 (age 10 & up). Call Carolyn Kelly at (631) 588-0530. or E-Mail ClearyASL@hotmail.com for more info.
Faith & Light Pilgrimage - July 10, 2011, 10:30am to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport Manor Rd., Manorville, NY. Includes Mass, prayer walk and picnic lunch. Please RSVP to jgaudet@optonline.net or phone Marcia at 631-439-9724 or Ann at 631-473-2181. (Faith & Light is an international organization which ministers spiritually to our friends with special needs, their families and caregivers.)
Vendors Wanted - St. Regis Squirettes 1st Annual Vendor Blender, July 30th, 2011 9am - 1pm. St. Regis K of C, Pond Rd., Ronk., NY. For more information and applications contact Marguerite at 631-445-8536 or e-mail Marguerite.garguilo@yahoo.com. Application deadline is July 15, 2011.
Face the Truth - A pre-independence day event on Friday, July 1st, 2011 from 1-2:30pm to show that everyone has an inherent right to life, including the unborn. We stand on the sidewalk beginning at the Long Island Expressway, Exit 70S and extend south along County Rd. 111, Manorville. Rain or Shine. Signs provided. All welcome. Event is sponsored by the L.I. Coalition for Life 631-243-1435 & Peconic Respect Life Association at 631-288-3263.
Divorced, Widowed, Separated - The Beginning Experience weekend August 19-21, 2011 at the Monfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. The program helps grieving single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning, and move into the future with renewed hope. Turn the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth. Contact: John 516-822-0635, Jim 718-474-3779, and Karen 201-736-8200.
Porch Chats - with Sister Pat Duffy, OP , July 7,14,21,28 from 7-8pm. We will gather on the lawn at Mary Immaculate Church, Brown’s Lane, Bellport. Please bring your own chair. All are welcome - women, men and babies! Free will offering.
Dominican Village - Cordially invites you to be their Guest at a Complimentary Sit Down Luncheon in their beautiful dining room on Thursday, July 28th at 11:30am and Thursday, August 25th at 11:30am. Reservations required. RSVP by Friday, July 22 or Friday, August 19th. For more information please call 842-6618. Tour of their facility to follow.

Celebrating 100 Years of Service

The Mother Church of the Ronkonkomas

St. Joseph’s Parish
Take a Closer Look:

Celebrating 100 Years of Service

The Mother Church of the Ronkonkomas

Automated Contributions with Faith Direct!
Your generosity to St. Joseph Catholic Church truly helps our parish extend God’s loving presence to those among us who are most in need. During this Easter season , I pray you will enroll with Faith Direct.
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.
There is no cost to you to enroll. Please enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net, our parish code is NY252.

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.

God bless you!

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.

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

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.

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)
*****WALDBAUMS GIFT CARDS CAN BE USED FOR PATHMARK

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 7:00 - 9:00 in the library of the new school. Pre registration is required. Please call the rectory at 588-8456.
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.