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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
We strive daily to be a community of believers, alive
in Christ. In our diversity and in a spirit of
reconciliation, we journey toward God. Our faith
finds expression in worship. Our live is the center of
care for all people. Our hope is the longed for
promise of union with God, and with each other, as
we continue the mission of proclaiming the Kingdom
at St Joseph’s in Ronkonkoma.
Priests
Rev. Michael J Rieder, Pastor
Rev. Juniper J. Thomas
Rev. Henry Leuthardt
Rev. Peter T. Liu (retired)
Deacons
Dcn. James Altonji
Dcn. Joseph Califano
Dcn. Michael DeBellis Dcn. Frank Dell’Aglio
Dcn. Michael Devenney
Dcn. William Dobbins
Dcn. Joseph Dougherty (retired)
Come pray with us!
St Joseph Rectory Office
Our Mission:
Masses
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday:
7:00, 9:00, 10:30, Noon, & 5:00 PM
Weekdays: 7:00 & 9:00 AM* Saturday 8:00AM
*During School year Tuesday mass is at 8:45AM
Eucharistic Adoration:
Mondays 2:00 - 6:45 PM (except holidays)
First Friday 7:30—8:30 PM (Sacred Heart Devotion)
Rosary: Daily after 9:00 Mass
Reconciliation: Mon, Wed, Fri: after morning mass
Sat: after morning mass and 4:00 - 4:45 PM
45 Church Street 588-8456
Fax 471-2569
Religious Education
35 Church Street 981-1805
Director: Mrs. Maryanne Trezza
Parish Outreach
2855 Pond Rd
981-6888
Director: Mrs. Anne Kelly
St Joseph School
25 Church Street 588-4760
Principal: Mr. Richard Kuntzler
February 15, 2015 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015 — Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Serving Your Sacramental Needs
Prayer and Devotion Opportunities
The Sacrament of Baptism
Our Lady of Fatima Devotion
The Sacrament is celebrated on Sundays at 1:30 PM.
Parents, please call the parish office to arrange a
meeting with one of our priests or deacons to begin to
make arrangements.
Our Lady came to Fatima with a message from God
to every man, woman and child. She promised that
the whole world would be at peace, and that many
souls would go to heaven if her requests were
listened to and obeyed.
In response to her requests, the First Saturday of each
month is devoted to Our Lady of Fatima. This
devotion includes 8:00 AM mass, a novena to Our
Lady of Fatima, the Rosary, the opportunity to
celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and
fellowship in Carew hall at 9:00 AM.
All are welcome at this devotion.
The Sacrament of Eucharist
See front cover for mass times. If you are sick for an
extended period of time or are homebound, please
contact the parish office to arrange to have someone
bring Communion to you.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
School aged children can prepare for this Sacrament
by contacting our religious Education office. Adults
or older teens who have yet to be Confirmed should
contact the Parish Office
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
As listed on front cover or call rectory for an
appointment with one of our priests.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
This Sacrament is for the living. We celebrate this
Sacrament each Spring and Fall for those who are
chronically ill, advanced in age, or who are about to
undergo surgery or hospitalization. We can arrange
the Sacrament at other times by calling the Parish
Office..
Emergencies: call the office to arrange a visit from a
priest.
Nighttime emergencies
(631) 585-1130
The Sacrament of Matrimony
Bride or Groom please call the office at least six
months before your desired wedding date to begin
preparations for marriage. Please make contact with
the parish before making other wedding day plans!
The Sacrament of Holy Orders
Anyone who is feeling called to service in the church
as a priest deacon or in consecrated religious life
should contact the parish office to speak to one of the
priests or deacons for guidance.
Interested in possibly becoming Catholic?
Please contact the rectory to arrange a meeting to
discuss your questions. We have regular classes to
help people learn about the faith and decide if
becoming Catholic is what you and God want for you
right now. This whole process of inquiry and
potential conversion is called RCIA—The Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults.
St Joseph 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 (recollection) before our Lord present
in the Blessed Sacrament—whose 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 all
Graces (“In Him we live and move and have our
being.” Acts 17:28). God is our Father and our
Friend and is our sweet Guest.
We are called to acknowledge this great truth: God is
in each of us, our soul is His Temple.
This evening of recollection includes Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Psalms, Silence,
a Gospel reading and a reflection on many topics
including: 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 awe & wonder in God’s
presence. The evening ends with Benediction.
Every soul, hungry and thirsty for God, is invited to
this holy hour every First Friday of the month to
adore, venerate and contemplate the Sacred Heart
of Jesus and to have a quiet dialogue with God.
St Joseph Men’s Prayer Group
We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM in the
Church where we pray the Rosary.
Afterward we move to the main vestibule for coffee,
donuts and fellowship.
This is a great opportunity to be strengthened in your
commitment as a Catholic man just by spending time
with others like you!
February 15, 2015
Additional Parish and School Contact
Information
Parish Website:
stjoronk.org
School Website:
stjoeronkelem.org
E-mail addresses
General:
[email protected]
Pastor:
[email protected]
Religious Ed: [email protected]
School:
[email protected]
Parish Trustees
Robert Koepper
Walter Poggi
Business Manager
Deacon Michael DeBellis
Music Ministry
Michael Keller, Director
Ann DeBellis, 9:00 Choir
Rectory Hours
Monday thru Friday 9:00 - 5:00 (closed for lunch
12:00 - 1:15)
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 (closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15)
Sunday 9:00 - 12:00
Altar Bread & Wine
In Loving Memory of
Nancy Smith
Requested by
Janet Lamm
OUR LITURGY
In the first reading, we hear about the Mosaic Law
concerning leprosy. This reading provides the
background for our Gospel in which Jesus heals a
leper who comes to him for help. Saint Paul exhorts
us to be imitators of Christ, leading others to him by
our actions.
PRAY FOR THE SICK
___________________________________
Name of person who is ill
_____________________________
_________________________
Person making this request:
Relationship to ill person
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, February 14
5pm Millicent (Penny) ManCaruso & Dorothy DeNicola
(Sal & Debbie Maddaluno), Franklin M. Duarte
(Loving Wife Joan)
Sunday, February 15 (Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
7:00
Bridie, Jack & Patrick McWeeney (Daughters Mary
& Anne), Madelyn Castania (Montefusco Family)
9:00
Joseph J. Onufrak (Loving Mother & Family),
Dino Prestigiacomo (Robert & Marta Rivera
& Family)
10:30 Pray to End Abortion (Right to Life), George
Pappas (Laura & Ed Mitchell)
12:00 Frances & John Panleea (Loving Family), Veronica
Kelly (Loving Family)
5:00 Patricia Smyth (Betsy & Brian Dinger & Family),
Peter Biegen (Loving Family)
Monday, February 16 (President’s Day)
7:00 Teresa Smith (LIVING) (Adrianne O’Brien),
Michelle Rosamond (LIVING) (Elizabeth Madrazo)
9:00 Emanuele Quarantino (Loving Wife & Family),
Francis Murphy (The O’Brien Family)
Tuesday, February 17
7:00 Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Rosalie Hoffman (Loving Family), Richard Fahey
(Loving Family)
Wednesday, February 18 (Ash Wednesday)
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 For the People of the Parish
12:10
Prayer
5:00
Service
7:30
Thursday, February 19
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Victor Orgera (Ann Festa & Family), Joan Nolan
(Stephen Kelleher)
Friday, February 20
7:00 Intention of the Celebrant
9:00 Raymundo Vilarente (Carolyn Masangya), Norma
Salazar (LIVING) Loving Family
Saturday, February 21
8:00 Kathleen Pagliucca (Loving Family)
5PM Maria Picinic (The Mansur Family), Louise
DiPaola (Danny & Kathy Stingo)
PRAY FOR 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)
Mardi-Gras Dine-Around
St. Joseph’s Parish
invites you to an evening of
Fine Food Tasting
and
Fun Fellowship
February 17, 2015 at 6:30 pm in Carew Hall
(That’s Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.)
Get tickets in advance
for only $25 per person.
Tickets at the door are $30.
Enjoy Delicious Offerings from the Menus of
Acropolis
Miller’s Ale House
Popeyes
Mama Mia’s
Flannigan’s
Ragazzi
Shenanigan’s
Prestano
Windows on the Lake
Sundried Tomato
Panico’s Country Market
Lake Liquor
Crazy Crepe
Meatballs
The New Eddie’s Pizza
BBQ Stew’s
Florie’s Finales
and many others
Please return this reservation request with your check made payable to St. Joseph Church in the collection basket
or to the Rectory Office, or mail it to Mardi Gras, St. Joseph Church, 45 Church St, Ronkonkoma ,NY 11779-3301
Name: _____________________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Parish ID, if known: _____________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number of Reservations: _________ @ $25 each = amount enclosed: $______________
Thank You!
Opportunities for Prayer this Lent
“What are you doing for Lent?” is better
than “What are you giving up?” Here are
some things you can do to grow with God
this Lent
Eucharistic Adoration every Monday - why
not make an appointment to spend some
time with Jesus every
Monday afternoon in Lent?
“Journey Cross and Crucifixion” presented
by Creative Ministries Friday February 27 at
8:00 PM Stations of the Cross on other
Fridays in Lent at 7:00 PM
Parish Retreat
“Life is the Song God is Singing”
Mon March 9 - Thurs March 12 at 7:00 PM
A little more on the Synod on the Family
Last week’s bulletin had information about how you
can put your two cents in on the upcoming Synod
on the Family (part 2). A few people have said to
me, “Fr. Mike I don’t understand the questions.
How can I answer?” Here’s my suggestion for now:
Since you have to have a question number for your
response, put down “question 1” and then respond
explaining that the questions are incomprehensible
to the ordinary Catholic and so do not invite
participation in the process.
One person suggested that I give some explanation
of the questions to you. I will try in one of the next
two weeks but I am having trouble understanding
them myself! Here is the general info again:
1.Only E-mail responses sent to [email protected] will be
accepted.
2.Only E-mail responses that include the respondent’s name and
parish will be accepted.
3.Responses will be accepted in the following languages: English,
Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese.
4.Thank you in advance for not sending faxes, mailed, printed or
handwritten documents. They will not be accepted.
5.The questions to address upon reflection are those found in the
Preparatory Document and may be found on the Vatican website:
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/synod/documents/
rc_synod_doc_20141209_lineamenta-xiv-assembly_en.html
6.When responding, specific reference must be given to the question
number. So, for instance, if one is responding to question 3 in the
Preparatory Document, that fact should be clearly indicated in the
response.
All responses must be received by
March 13, 2015.
Praying as a Welcoming Family
I am sure many of you noticed over the past two
weekends that I have brought children up around the
altar during the Eucharistic Prayers. There have
been a range of responses to this: “That was
adorable!” Definitely not the response we’re
looking for. “I’m uncomfortable with this and I’m
not sure you should be doing it!” Also not the
response we’re looking for. But in between these
two responses were some that were closer to the
goal of celebrating this way with children: “I’m
very happy to see the children learning reverence
up at the altar.” “I was amazed to see a few older
kids up at the altar and to watch the way they paid
attention during the Eucharistic Prayer.”
The purpose of bringing children around the altar is
to help them to enter our liturgical prayer so that
they can do the same thing when they are sitting
with their family. It is a tool for their ongoing
formation because “...words and signs have not been
sufficiently adapted to the capacity of
children.” (Directory for Masses with Children 2).
Because of the wide range of responses I have
received, I reread the Directory for Masses with
Children. I have found that the adaptation that I
have been using for the past two weeks, while not
specifically mentioned in the Directory, is definitely
within the scope, spirit, and intention of the
Directory.
As in many parishes, we have a large population of
young families who are not participating in the
liturgical life of the parish with regularity. It is time
for us to recommit to the apostolic mission given to
us by Jesus: “Go therefore and make disciples of all
the nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to obey all that I have commanded
you…” (Mt 28: 19-20).
We do a great job of Baptizing (about 200 a year)
but we have work to do on teaching.
So I have created a committee comprised of the
Religious Education Staff and our second grade
teacher in our school. We will spend a lot of time
with the Directory for Masses with Children and we
will work on appropriate adaptations for masses so
that all of our children who attend will have
opportunities to be formed in their faith by the
liturgy. Bringing children around the altar is one
step in this formation. It will continue to happen
from time to time along with other efforts to engage
our children and young families in our liturgical life.
Let's do Lent different this time
What did you do (or should I say give up) for Lent
last year? How about the year before that? And the
year before that? I know so many adults who would
give the same answer to that question for every year
as far back as they can remember. As children we
were taught to give something up for Lent. I’m not
sure what the purpose of it was - I know now that it
was not to please God but I think that is what I
thought I was doing way back when. It was as if,
accomplishing this task of giving something up
would score us points in God’s book on our life.
I’m not too sure God has a book on our life and
even if there is one, I’m not sure that keeping score
on what I gave up for Lent is part of it.
So why were we told to give something up for Lent?
 To make more room for God in our life
 To turn away from a habit that had too much
control of our life
 To remind us to focus our attention more on
God and His Kingdom
 To enter the sacred space of the desert
 To symbolically walk the Way of the Cross
If you notice, all of these motivations are about
Turning and walking with God (repenting)!
Have you noticed that many times during Lent our
focus was more on getting through this season so we
could get back to the thing we gave up? Another
side effect of doing Lent this way was minimalism Can I skip the fast on Sundays? When exactly does
Lent end (so I can eat my chocolate)?
Maybe it is time to enter Lent a little bit differently.
Instead of “giving up and getting through it” try
making a goal of growth for Lent and Easter
together. Make Lent and Easter a “spring training”
time to help us get back on track with God.
Here’s a simple example - are sweets too big a
temptation in your life? Ask God to help you to
replace them with something healthier, like fruit.
Don’t just give up and leave a hole to be filled.
Replace a not so good habit with a better one.
Are you too selfish? Try doing one good thing for
someone every day in the first week of Lent (keep a
journal). Then in the second week, go for two a
day. Who knows, by Pentecost you may have
created a whole new pattern of Christian living!
Lent and Easter together form a great opportunity
for us to grow as disciples. Whatever you do, invite
God in.
Let’s pray for each other during this time!
Wednesday February 18 is
Ash Wednesday!
Marking ourselves with ashes goes all the way back
to the days of people like Jonah? He was the most
reluctant but most successful prophet in the bible.
God wanted Jonah to call the people of Nineveh to
conversion but Jonah was not thrilled about that
plan. So instead of going to Nineveh, he went the
other way, but God got him there eventually (We all
know the story of the big fish!)
When Jonah got to Nineveh, he walked through the
city and announced God’s plan to destroy the city if
the people did not repent.
Everyone in Nineveh repented! They dressed in
sack cloth and sat in ashes as a sign of repentance
and the city was saved.
What do we have in common with this story? We
all can always walk more closely with God so we do
need to repent (Turn and walk with God). But
sometimes we, like Jonah, can be a little reluctant
when it comes to this season of Lent. I often hear
people speak of it almost as if it is to be survived.
Maybe if we look at Lent as an opportunity to walk
more closely with God rather than a mandate to give
something up, we will get more from the season and
even enjoy it! For now, remember when Ashes are
being distributed:
Wed February 18 after the 7:00 and 9:00 masses
There will also be a prayer service with
distribution of ashes at 12:10 PM, 5:00 PM and
7:30 PM
Let’s all say Thank You!
Every winter Fr. Thomas goes home to India to
have his soul fed by family and friends - it is a time
of renewal for him. If the weather cooperates he
should be back by Ash Wednesday.
While Fr. Thomas has been away we have had the
pleasure of having Fr. Dominic here to help with
our liturgical celebrations. I have heard very
positive things about Fr. Dominic and I have also
enjoyed his company.
Fr. Dominic is a missionary with The Society of
African Missions. As a way of saying thank you to
him for his service, we will take a special collection
next weekend (February 21 - 22) to help with his
work in Africa.
Thank you all for the welcome you gave Fr.
Dominic and for your generosity as he leaves us.
Fr. Mike
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Respect Life
Weekly Offering
PAIN CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION
ACT
This bill, sponsored by Congressman Trent Franks (R
-AZ) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) was previously
introduced in 2013 and passed by the House of
Representatives in June of 2013 by a vote of 228 to 196,
BUT was not released for a vote by the Senate. The bill,
HR-36, must be voted on by both the House of
Representatives and the Senate again. The new Senate
Majority leader, Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has promised
that he would release the bill to a vote in the Senate this
time around.
Ten states have already passed this Act into law and
bravo! This crucial law is based on babies’ ability to feel
pain and prohibits abortion of an unborn baby once he or
she reaches that point in development. This federal bill
would prevent abortions past 20 weeks after fertilization,
at which time there is substantial evidence that the
unborn children can feel excruciating pain.
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
may not be able to save all of New York’s unborn
children, but in the abortion capital of the country, New
York, we must seize every opportunity to save as many
lives as possible. Remember the struggle to ban Partial
Birth Abortion – the original bill was first introduced in
both the House of Representatives and the Senate in
June, 1995 and passed in both Houses. BUT – t hen
President Bill Clinton vetoed the bill twice; once in 1996
and once in 1997. If you recall, President George W.
Bush eventually signed the ban into law in November of
2003.
Naturally, Planned Parenthood and other pro-abortion
groups sued, asserting that banning the partial birth
abortion procedure was unconstitutional. Finally, in April
of 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision,
reversing lower court decisions, and upheld the ban on
partial birth abortion. It took 11 years from the time the
bill was introduced to the time when the PBA ban
went into effect.
When all this controversy happened, it seemed it put the
spotlight on the term ‘abortion’ and forced the ordinary
person to confront its meaning. And when people are
faced with the truth about what abortion does to the
unborn child, they are repulsed. Perhaps the passing of
the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act might
be just the common goal the pro-life movement needs to
take another giant step forward.
Adapted from LifeNet, www.lifeneteducation.org
Fiscal Year Beginning 9/1/2014 - 8/31/15
Sunday, Feb. 15 , 2015 Offering
(Includes Faith Direct ($1,682)
$19,163
Last Year
$17,202
Snow Removal
2015
2014
$2,326
$2,447
Fuel Collection 2015
2014
$8,969
$4,645
Poor Box Last Week
$619
*Pay Down Debt Donations
This Month $ ——
Total Funds
430,046
Less Payments made to RVC 417,500
Fund Balance $12,546
RVC Loan
Less Payment
Balance
605,000
417,500
$187,500
*Includes Faith Direct Collections for February
(65 Participating Households)
If you missed last week , please try to make it up this
week. Thank you.
Envelope users : Please enter the amount of your donation on
the envelope in the space provided. This will be a big help to
us when counting the collection. Also, it is not necessary to
tape or staple the envelope closed. Your help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Deacon Mike DeBellis
Thank you and God Bless You Always,
Fr. Mike
Kaylee Ann Gaffney
Trinity Ann Guardino
Mia Bella Sperazza
Pray for the Sick
Lynn Abe-Zaid
Louise Alessandro
Frank Ambrosio
Philip Ambrosio
Robert Aglialoro
Anthony Bernardo
Jeffrey Bratisax
Janet Belz
Mary Ann Bonitz
Elaine Catenaccio
Louise Cipolla
Martin Condit
Cathy Connolly
Eileen Cross
Rick Crotta
Csaba Csaszar
Michael D’Orio
Joanne DeBellis
Michael DePinto
Rita Diubaldo
Joseph Dobbins
Eva Dayton
Baptist Eichelsdorfer
Sharon T. Eichler
Lois & Michael Emma
Sally & Phil Enright
Donna Evers
Philip Fava
Amelia Fava
Helen Fenyak
Mary & Frank Ferrigno
Robert Filce
Patrick Flynn
Roseanne Gabriel
Patricia Geiser
Loretta Gerstner
Michael Heuler
Edward Hoffman
David Hoffman Sr.
Jasper & Margaret Indelicato
Richard & Thomas Jankay
Emily Jensen
Kevin Krivacsy
MaryJo L’Ambrose
Alfred LaRocca
Kevin Latini
Grace Loud
Louis Lopez
Ida Lucivero
Vito Lucivero
Agnes Ludwigson
Carolyn Martins
Pamela Makely
Andrea Maloney
Philip Masi
Isabel McAdams
Maureen Melchiona
Dana Monteanu
Joseph Nicosea
Joanora O’Donnell
Joseph Olivieri
Helen Onufrak
Anna Pepe
Eileen Perrino
Barbara Petersen
Dorothy Pistritto
Joan Plouffe
Donna Marie Priolo
Kathy Purcaro
Nicole Ramaglia
Evelyn Rosario
Victoria Rosenblum
Mary Ann Rossi
Angela Russo
Mary Ann Russo
Ann Sabourin
Norma Salazar
Franciso Sanchez
Dawn Saporito
Linda Savage
Denise Savage Harper
Joan Scanlon
Ben Scannella
Krista & Nancy Schramm
Nancy Schramm
Maryann Schaudel
Janet Shapiro
Jamie Smith
Michele Smith
Reno Staffa
Dennis Staufenberg
Abe Stegman
Angela Stoner
Richard Stroup
Matthew Swenson
Richard Tizzard
George Tizzard
Analea Torborg
Richard Troiano
Lloyd Turnier
Regina Turnier
Anna Urizzo
James Waldner Sr.
Mary Webb
Linda Weber
Peter Wrins
Joseph Yasso
Richard Zwirblis
Pray for Our Troops
PFC Eric Lange, USMC
SGT Deborah Alfieri
SGT Matthew Altonji
SPC Andrew Altonji
LCPL Matthew Balestrieri, USMC
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
CPL RJ Hartmann
MAJ Sean P Kilkenny
CW2 Steven Knight
LCPL William Langdon
SPC Christopher Leone
SGT Wade Lynch
MAJ Kevin McCue
PVT Thomas B McGinn
SGT Patrick McNally
PFC William Meyer
CPL Brian G Meyer
CPO Gregory Migliore
SGT Glenn Miller
LT Heather Miras
SPC4 George Monica
SPC4 John Monica
SGT Daniel Montville
GYSGT Brian Moran, USMC
LTCOL Gregory Mueller, USMC
LCPL Thomas Napolitano
LCPL Michael Napolitano
LCPL James Neubauer
SGT Brian Pacell
CPT Stephen Bartoszak
PFC Matthew Pandolfi
SFC James Munro Army
CPT Michael Parisi
2LT Anthony Parisi
MAJ Paul E Pinaud
CTR2 Matthew Pistritto
LT David A Rewkowski
SGT Edwin Rivera, II
SGT Anthony M Sbrocco, USMC
SSGT Jason Schiavo
LCPL W. Mason Shehan
SSGT Timothy McGoyne
SPC James Stanek
EO3 Taylor Taranto
MM3 Gregory Taranto
PFC Greg Terrish
SGT Jason Tulowitzki
SGT John Thomas Vogt
CPL Brandon Waldon
SGT Randolph Weaver
MSTR Robert Casey
ILT Richard Lutz
SPC Darian L. Clark/Army
SAMN Bill Ried
CPL Michael Casonova
SPEC4 David Cooper
ENS Michael Cristiano, USN
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, US Navy
LCPL Brian Kolarik, USMC
PVT Chris Dorn, Army
SSGT Ray C. Sigman ll
CPL Sean Rainone, USMC
SGT Thomas Lupo
SSGT Mike Hengerle, USMC
Kelly R. Denimarck ENS Navy
SFC James Munro Army
CPL Kristen M. Saporito USMC
Captain Sean Lavigne USAF
LCPL Daniel Pfeifer USMC
MSGT Thomas J. Valentino USAF
CSM Lawrence Doughterty, USArmy
PFC Thomas Conran USArmy
SRA Matthew Maisano USAF
SPJonathan G. Romano USANG
PFC Daniel R. Hayes USMC
PFC Allecia N. Ahearn USMC
Lt. James Ciccarello US ARMY
Sal Evangelista, US ARMY
Nick Vicale SFC ARMY
PFC. Michael A. Davison USMC
CAPT. Glenn Miller
—REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED—
our deceased soldiers and all of our deceased relatives and friends.
Daniel Elias, Robert Bajadek
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
Celebrating 50 Years
Troop, Pack, and Crew 272 Commemorate
50 Years of Continuous Scouting
Chartered by St. Joseph Church.
February 21, 2015 at 1 p.m.
St. Joseph Church in Fr. Carew Hall
45 Church Street
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
RSVP by January 20, 2015
50th Anniversary
Reply to: [email protected]
or by U.S. Mail to the above address, attention of Mary Scotti
Anyone who has been involved in our Scouting Units in our proud history is invited. Please spread the word among your scouting friends and relatives
to “hook-up” with us. The best thing would be to join us at the dinner. The cost of the event will be $20 for adults. (youth prices slightly lower)
Whether you can join us or not, share your St. Joseph Scouting Memories with us. Send stories and photos and share your scouting biography and part
in our history to help us build an anniversary book or CD to be available for order during the celebration dinner.
RELGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS…
LEVEL TWO PARENT MEETING
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 7:30PM with Deacon Bill Dobbins OR
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 10:00AM with Fr. Mike Rieder
This meeting is for parents of students preparing for the sacraments
of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist enrolled in St. Joseph
Parish Religious Education Program and students enrolled in
St. Joseph Catholic School.
Parents will receive the First Eucharist Family Activity Booklet at this
meeting which is to be completed at home with their child. If you are unable to attend
this meeting, please call Maryanne Trezza to arrange an alternate meeting time.
ATTENTION TO ALL PARENTS: ALL Classes are canceled on March 10, 11, &12
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Parish Lenten Retreat:
“Life Is the Song God Is Singing” on March 9 - 12, 2015 7PM
Retreat Preacher: Our Pastor, Fr. Mike Rieder
LEVELS 7 & ST2 CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
All Level 7 & ST2 students attend the presentation of
“The Journey, Cross and Crucifixion”
on Friday, February 27, 2015, 8PM
REMINDER: Confirmation Workbooks are due the last week of February.
LEVEL 5 MASS originally scheduled for February 28 , 2015 has been rescheduled.
New Date: to Saturday, March 7, 2015, 5:00pm
Remember to place your Works of Mercy card in the Offertory (collection) basket at Mass.
Calendar Club 2015
Congratulations to our Winners.
Thank you for your generous support!
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1/1
#743
Eileen Kelleher
$50
1/2
#471
Barbara Mickelson
$25
1/3
#371
Renee & Jay
Vodopija
$25
1/4
#185
Fran & Al Yoli
$50
1/5
#5
Sharon Marchany
$25
1/6
#141
John & Maria
Fausone
$25
1/7
#331
Anne Weber
$25
1/8
#456
Janet & Bill
Wrobleski
$25
1/9
#309
Mike Keller
$25
1/10
#643
Gail Flood
$25
1/11
#666
Carol & Tom
Gillin
$50
1/12
#742
Judy & Al LaRocca
$25
1/13
#663
Valerie Kniesser
$25
1/14
#132
Susan Eilers
$25
1/15
#685
Maureen & Kevin
Delaney
$25
1/16
#166
Mr. & Mrs. D.
Castagna
$25
1/17
#723
Rick & Pat Alvanos
$25
1/18
#81
Marjorie Cecere
$50
1/19
#311
Dolores Lingner
$25
1/20
#529
Mary Greek
$25
1/21
#614
Linda Gryzlo
$25
1/22
#696
The Jarymiszyn
Family
$25
1/23
#15
Thomas & Rita
Booras
$25
1/24
#213
Jane Aragones
$25
1/25
#743
Eileen Kelleher
$50
1/26
#452
Margaret Walsh
$25
1/27
#662
Fr. Mike Maffeo
$25
1/28
#463
Carolyn Weggeland
$25
1/29
#685
Maureen & Kevin
Delaney
$25
1/30
#703
Mary Gericke
$25
1/31
#252
Peter Borneman
$25
2/1
#774
Michael Lawlor
$50
2/2
#772
Jacqueline
Scannella
$25
2/3
#413
Madeline Sicoli
$25
2/4
#259
Anthony & Lina
DeLouisa
$25
2/5
#471
Barbara Mickelson
$25
2/6
#529
Mary Greek
$25
2/7
#673
Gail Flood
$25
SJMPG IS CALLING ALL
MEN!
Come Pray with the
The St. Joseph’s Men’s Prayer
Group!
We meet every Tuesday evening in
The Church at 7:30pm and pray The Rosary
followed in the Vestibule by Coffee, Donuts and
a lot of fellowship. Join with fellow Catholic men
and pray, relax and talk. It’s new, It’s Fun and
It’s exciting. Come give it a try! No
Commitment!
No pressure! Plenty of
Camaraderie! See You Tuesday!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back
St. Joseph’s Church can
share in the profits! For each
car, truck, or van, running or
not, the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul will give back to our
Church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a
vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an
old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would
like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul at (718) 491-2525. Thank you for your participation.
Paschal Candle Memorials
If you would like to memorialize the Paschal Candle for the upcoming year
please fill out and return this form with your donation of $100 to the Rectory.
Paschal Candle Memorial
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Parishioner ID#
In Memory Of:
JOURNEY, CROSS AND CRUCIFIXION
On Friday, February 27th , our church is sponsoring “The Journey,
Cross and Crucifixion”, a dramatic presentation of the Stations of the
Cross. The service is being offered by Creative Ministries, a troupe of
Christian actors, musicians, and dancers. All are invited to relive the
Passion of our Lord as we follow the Stations of the Cross
throughout St. Joseph’s. The service will be at 8:00 pm. For more
information please visit the website at www.cmpac.com or
[email protected].
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
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
Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
631-666-8833 (hotline)
Www.sccadv.org
Islip Town Teen Parent Resource Center
631-224-9766
The Retreat
Domestic Violence
631-329-2200 (hotline 24hrs/7 days shelter)
Www.theretreatinc.org
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Project Hope Mothers’ Group
631-853-3035 (call for locations)
Www.co.suffolk.ny.us/health
Brighter Tomorrows
Domestic Violence
Hotline (631)395-1800
Haven House/Bridges
631-231-3619
Www.tsli-hhb.org
Islip Hotline
Crisis Hotline: 631-277-4700
Alcoholics Anonymous
631-669-1124
Runaway Hotline
631-549-8700, 1-800-621-4000
Gamblers Anonymous
631-586-7171
American Red Cross, Suffolk County Chapter
631-924-6700
Www.redcross.org/ny/suffolk
Narcotics Anonymous
631-689-6262
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.)
St Joseph
Catholic Seniors
Psst! The word is out! St.
Joseph Catholic 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.
Life Center of L.I. - Pregnancy Care
631-243-0066
Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk
516-785-4070
Al-Anon Suffolk County
631-669-2827
[email protected]
St. Joseph Parish Outreach Center
e-mail — [email protected]
Parish Outreach
website — http://outreach.stjoronk.org
Through your generosity we
were able to help more than
392 people throughout the
month of December. 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."
Cub Scout Pack 272
Boy Scout Troop 272
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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 [email protected].
Pack, Troop, and Crew 272 have
a YEAR-ROUND scouting program.
CYO Sport Programs
http://stjoecyosports.com
Baseball:
Intramural (Coed, ages 4-16):
Gene 588-1879
Travel * (Boys)
Vinny 543-4100
Basketball:
Girls
Debbie 467-6174
Clinic Division (Coed Grades K-2) Henry 467-6091
Boys Grades 3-12)
Vinny 543-4100
Travel*
Vinny 543-4100
Track:
Boys & Girls, Grades K-8
Jerry
585-4048
Soccer :
Intramural Boys & Girls(ages 3-13 ) Joe 585-0748
Travel (LIJSL):
Rob 721-8831
Softball:
Dennis 467-6174
*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
[email protected]
You can scan us!
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 meeting:
February 15 Tonight
February 22nd
e-mail: [email protected]
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
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.
Professional Therapy - provided by NYS licensed therapists, are available to our parish & 148 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
Spiritual Care Companion - Would you like to lean to become a Spiritual Care Companion sharing your time and
presence for hose hospitalized, living in nursing homes, homebound or adults with special needs? Catholic Health Services
of Long Island sponsors this free three-weekend training. Trainings: Saturday, March 14th, 28th and April 11th from 9:15 3:30. (Bring bag lunch). To register, please contact Carol Cella at (631) 465-6307 or Christine Torns at (631) 465-6306 or
Jo-Andrew D’Alessandro Accary at (631) 465-6308.
ARE YOU REGISTERED IN THE PARISH?
President’s Day Blood Drive
Many parishioners support St Joseph’s
in the weekly collection and in other ways
but are not listed in our census. We would
like to serve you better and make sure that
you are given proper credit for your
donations. If you do not receive mail from us,
you are probably not in our census.
Monday, February 16, 2015 from 4-8:30 PM, a blood drive
will be held at St. Regis Council, Knights of Columbus hall,
Rosevale Ave and Pond Rd., Ronkonkoma. Help meet the
challenge of maintaining Long Island’s emergency blood
supply. Persons 17 and older (16 years with permission, ID
& D.O.B.) needed to donate. Free buffet and raffle for
donors. For an appointment call Karl Sundquist at 631-2652691 or just stop in.
Please send us the following information
and we will send you a census card.
Name:____________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________
SAVE THE DATE!
Phone:_________________ Cellphone:_________________
March 7, 2015
E-Mail:___________________________________________
Would you like to receive contribution envelopes? _______
Would you like to contribute weekly or monthly? _______
Can you share your time or talent with our parish? ______
What would you like to do? _________________________
When is the best time to contact you? _________________
Please drop in the collection basket or bring to the office or mail to
St. Joseph R.C. Church, 45 Church St, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Please join Troop 272 for an evening of fun at our
Annual Chinese Auction/Pasta Dinner. $5 entry
includes dinner/dessert. Doors open at 6pm. Multitier baskets, value bundle tickets. For questions,
call Joanne @ 631-235-8416