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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church
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
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 eve-
ry man, woman, and child of our century. Our Lady of Fat-
ima 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.
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 pray-
er, 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 pru-
dence, 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.
Parish Office Hours
Thurs, & Friday (effective August 1, 2011)
9am to Noon; 1:15 to 5:00 PM; 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am to Noon; 1:15 to 5:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to Noon; 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Sunday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pray with the Parish
Rosary - Prayed daily after the 9 AM Mass
Eucharistic Adoration - Mondays (except holidays),
2:00 to 6:45 PM
Nocturnal Adoration & Devotion to the Sacred Heart -
7:30 to 8:30 PM on First Fridays.
Eucharist
The Lord’s Day: Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 10:30, 12 Noon & 5:00 PM
Weekdays 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM,
8:00 AM Saturday
Holy Days As announced in Bulletin
Exposition Monday 2:00 to 6:45 PM
First Friday 7:30 to 8:30 PM
Penance/Reconciliation
Mon., Wed., and Fri. after the 7:00 AM & the 9:00 AM Mass.
Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass and 4:00 to 4:45 and also upon
request
MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, March 31 (Easter)
7:00
9:00
10:30
11:00
12:00
12:30
NO 5 PM MASS
Monday, April 1
7:00 Lawrence Murdock req. by Mike Guariglia
7:00 MaryLou Lianzo req. by Charlie Schultz
9:00 Theresa DeFilippo req. by Marie DeFilippo
9:00 John Perdue req. by Loving Daughter
Tuesday, April 2
7:00 Catherine Placco req. by Nicholas Placco
7:00 Dec’d. Mbrs. of the Weber & Fox Families req. by Linda Weber
9:00 George J. Raab Jr. req. by Loving Family
9:00 John Petrone req. by Loving Family
Wednesday, April 3
7:00 Marc Jaycee Butiu req. by Loving Mom, Dad & Family
9:00 Patricia Blair req. by Eileen & Tom McManus
9:00 Clementine Wilga req. by Mr. & Mrs. V. Marino
Thursday, April 4
7:00 Mary Pecoraro req. by The Clarry Family
9:00 Frank J. Desensi req. by Loving Daughter
9:00 Agnes Salemi req. by Ann Festa
Friday, April 5
7:00 Mary Pecoraro req. by The CBP Chiefs & Supervisors
7:00 Dominick Poio req. by Dotty & Jerry Block
9:00 Anna Somma req. by Ann Festa & Maria Gillin
9:00 Agnes Szymczyk req. by Matthew Patkowski
Saturday, April 6
8:00 Angelo & Theresa DeFilippo req. by Marie DeFilippo
8:00 James Hughes req. by The Balestrieri Family
Anticipated Mass for Sunday
5:00 Paul Liguori req. by Loving Mom & Family
5:00 Angelina Maddaluno req. by Pat Peters & Gerri Liquori
Sunday, April 7 (Devine Mercy)
7:00 Cornelius J. Dunleavy req. by Loving Wife Anne
7:00 Frank James Dell’Aglio Jr. req. by Frank Dell’Aglio
9:00 John W & Mary T. Biglin req. by Loving Family
9:00 Frank Michael Bitonti req. by The Gallagher Family
10:30 Joseph S. Maffeo req. by Catherine & Norm West
10:30 Frank J. DeSensi req. by Rosemary Long & Frank P. DeSensi
12:00 Jim McQuillan req. by Clara Kirschner
12:00 Robert Satterly req. by Victoria Ryder & Family
5:00 Anne Bannon req. by Ken Staufenberg
5:00 Sophie Dlugokensky req. by The Balestrieri Family
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OUR LITURGY
In the first reading Peter proclaims Jesus as the anointed Son of God. The second reading urges all to seek what is above for it is there, with Christ, that our life will continue. In the Gospel, Mary Magdalene finds the stone removed from the tomb. She runs to tell the others; they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.
Altar Bread & Wine In loving memory of
Mickelson & Williams Families
Requested by
Barbara Mickelson
OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS Priest Schedule Subject to Change
This Week Next Week 5:00 PM Fr. Maffeo
7:00 AM Fr. Maffeo 9:00 AM Fr. Thomas
10:30 AM Fr. Leuthardt 12:00 PM Fr. Thomas
5:00 PM Fr. Leuthardt
2013
Easter Vigil 7:30 PM Fr. Maffeo
Easter Day 7:00 AM Fr. Thomas
9:00 AM Fr. Maffeo
10:30 AM Fr. Leuthardt
Carew Hall 11:00 AM Fr. Thomas
12:00 Noon Fr. Maffeo
Carew Hall 12:30 PM Fr. Leuthardt
2013
See
Schedule
Below
For the
People
of the
Parish
Sunday March 31, 2013 Page 4
From the Pastor’s Desk When I was a kid, and even now, my favorite cartoon character was Bugs Bunny. Why, well whom else but Bugs Bunny could get out of any trouble by using his charm, wits and brain, and also knowing when to run. I bring this up, because of one episode from 1947 when Bugs was asked by the Easter Rabbit to take his place, because he was so tired. Of course, the Easter Rabbit looks at the audience and says that he does this every year to some unsuspecting rabbit! So Bugs is happy to play the Easter Rabbit and he goes along with a basket of Easter Eggs singing his song (The Easter Rabbit hooray...). Then he comes along a house with a sign that reads the “Dead End Kid”. Bugs goes into the house and gives the kid an egg and the kid immediately starts going after Bugs, who knows when to run away. Bugs tries to give the job back to the Easter Rabbit who tells him he has to try harder and sends Bugs off on his way still singing but not happily. Next, he comes upon a house, which has signs all over it, welcoming the Easter Rabbit, so Bugs thinks things are changing. However, the house is owned by Elmer Fudd who wants the Easter Rabbit to come in so he can have him for Easter Dinner, what ever happened to Lamb? As usual Bugs has to use his talents and brains to get out of this new trouble, which he most certainly does.
While this cartoon can make you laugh, it totally misses what it is we are celebrating today. It is like most things in this secular society, which is only focusing on the pagan symbols (which the Church in the early days Christianized, only so they could go back to a new paganism). While hoping for the Easter Bunny to come and bring us Easter Eggs and candy is fun and we all enjoy it, let us not lose fact that this day marks the most important day in Human History, even more important than Creation. For on this day, a man who was dead has come back to life and not a returning to this life, but the new life of the Resurrection. On this day, Christ takes on the Glorified Body as so does the rest of humanity. On this day the Kingdom of God is more firmly established as the Gates of Heaven are opened again. This day marks the day when humanity becomes brand new and better than it ever was before (that is why this day is more important than Creation).
Death has been destroyed, darkness has been conquered, and we are no longer slaves to sin and the temptations of the world and the devil.
Easter is the greatest day on the Church’s Calendar, in fact all days move toward it and when we have completed the great 50 Days of Easter, we
begin to move toward it for next year.
Every Sunday is Easter in the Church; that is why the Church moved the Sabbath from Saturday. What better way to celebrate the new life of the Resurrection then to gather and celebrate the Eucharist and make that day holy.
How will you mark this day? I am sure you will spend it with family and friends and that is great, but will you let the Gospel Message of “Why are you looking for the living among the dead?” transform you? Will it just be a normal Sunday? Or will you strive to make it the best day of the year for you and yours? Will you allow the graces you received in Baptism and Confirmation renew you, or will you just let this day pass by? Please allow this day to change you, just as Jesus was changed in the tomb! Let us say the words that St. Thomas will say next week, when he saw the risen Lord, “My Lord and my God!” But let us not say that one day of the year or even the week, but every single day of our lives.
Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday and Our Lord through St. Faustina asked that we remember Him in the role of the Divine Mercy always there for us, to forgive us and lead us to the new life. We will observe this day with a Holy Hour before the Exposed Blessed Sacrament, praying the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy from 3-4 PM closing with Benediction. Please join us for this very special hour on this special day.
On behalf of Fathers: Thomas, Henry and Peter Liu and Deacons: James Altonji, Joseph Dougherty, Joseph Califano, Michael DeBellis, Frank Dell’Aglio, Bill Dobbins, Michael Devenney, Sr. Anne Marie Dean, CSJ., Mrs. Leona Arpino, Mrs. Anne Kelley, Mr. Michael Keller, Mrs. Ann DeBellis, Mr. Jerry Peters, and the entire staff of Saint Joseph’s we wish you and your families a very Happy Easter
Fr. Mike
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
SSGT J.R. Kay USAF
SSGT Jessica Kay
SGT John W Keohane
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
MAJ Gregory Mueller
LCPL Thomas Napolitano
LCPL Michael Napolitano
PVT Todd Nelson
LCPL James Neubauer
SGT Brian Pacell
CPT Stephen Bartoszak
ENS3 Lucy Padro
PFC Matthew Pandolfi
LCPL Kevin J. Uffmann Marine
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
HN Frederick James Borsell
SPC Darian L. Clark/Army
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, US Navy
LCPL Brian Kolarik, USMC
LCPL Kevin Erb
PVT Chris Dorn, Army
SSGT Ray C. Sigman ll
N/Seal Paul Padro
LCPL Sean Rainone, USMC
SGT Thomas Lupo
SGT Mike Hengerle, USMC
SPC Anthony Lupo US Army
Kelly R. Denimarck ENS Navy
SFC James Munro Army
Kristen M. Saporito USMC
Captain Sean Lavigne USAF
LCPL Daniel Pfeifer USMC
AB John Kelton USAF
PRAY FOR 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
__________________________________
Name, Rank and Branch of Service
______________________________ ____________________ Person making this request Relationship to Soldier
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)
—REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED— Gary Kroll
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
Anthony
Lynn Abeze
Josie & Joe Alessandro
Tom & Louise Alessandro
Theresa Bennett
John Bertone
Dottie Bially
Ryan Blair
Emma Boine
Charles Brechter
Henry G. Brechter
Anthony Bruton
Kathryn Carroll
Vivian Catuogno
Doreen Childs
Anthony Chindamo
Martin Condit
Kathleen Connelly
Richard Delamater
Batist Eichelsdorfer
Sharon T. Eichler
Lucy Erraught
Priscilla Fagerlund
Ellen Fava
Louis Fava
S Fay
Robert Filce
Carl Freiermuth
Eileen Fuschi
Melissa G
Marie & Frank Guidice
Joe Hartman
Erica House
William Hughes
Margaret & Jasper Indelicato
Thomas Jankay
Mary Jo L’Ambrose
Agnes Lane
Kevin Latini
Ida Lucivero
Vito Lucivero
Agnes Ludwigson
Roseann McCormick
Claire McQuillan
Sharon Marchany
Carolyn Martins
Nichole Mignone
Catherine Mucha
Ray Nicchia
Peter Noel
Helen Onufrak
Baby Olivia Faith Penta
Anna Pepe
Barbara Petersen
Gary Plouffe
Donna Marie Priolo
Nicole Ramaglia
Baby Aidan Reichel
Anna Reynolds
Baby Emma Grace Riccio
Isabella Rochford
Ann Sabourin
Dawn Saporito
Denise Savage Harper
George Scotti
Angela Stoner
Richard Troiano
Lloyd Turnier
Priscilla Vero
Mary Yodice
Frank Yodice
Carol Walsh
Debra Wanglin
Briana Wilson
Pray for Our Troops Pray for the Sick
Sunday, March 31, 2013 Page 6
Weekly Offering
Fiscal Year Beginning 9/1/2012
Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013 Offering $25,648 Same collection last year 24,214 Education Collection YTD This year 3,865 Last year 3,770 Rvc Cath. Relief 2013 2,710 2012 1,687
Poor Box Last Week 292
Fuel Collection YTD $5,215 Same time last year 4,755 YTD Fuel Cost 14,401 Palm Sunday Wkly. Budget. Amt. $22,000 YTD Budget $632,950
Collection Sunday 25,648 Actual YTD 649,738
Weekly Overage +3,648 YTD Overage +16,788
*Pay Down Debt Donations This Month $ 7,983 Total Funds 276,589 Less Payments made to RVC 230,000 Fund Balance $46,589
RVC Loan 605,000 Less Payment 230,000 Balance $375,000
*Includes Faith Direct Collections for March (57 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
Respect Life Here and there….
Pennsylvania – Prosecutors yesterday opened the murder trial of a Philadelphia abortion provider by telling jurors he routinely forced women who came to him into labor and killed their babies. Dr. Kermit Gosnell faces the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of seven infants allegedly born alive at his clinic. Gosnell has pleaded not guilty.
Newsday, March 19, 2 013
Umbilical cord blood, or cord blood for short, can be powerful in saving people who need bone marrow transplants for diseases such as leukemia. If a family doesn’t want to bank a newborn’s cord blood for its own potential future use, which involves annual storage fees and a collection fee, it can donate the cord blood to the public registry available to others. Otherwise, the cord is thrown away as medical waste after the birth.
The New York Blood Center’s National Cord Blood Program collects only from births at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, says Michael Zdanowski, director of operations.
However, the “Be a Match” National Marrow Donor Program has a wider network of participating hospitals, or can send par-ents a kit the hospital can use to save and deliver the blood re-motely, says Mary Halet, director of recruitment and community development for “Be the Match”. Visit marrow.org/cord to see if you are eligible; for instance, women expecting twins are not be-cause each baby has a separate immune system, Halet says. You’ll then be able to see a list of participating hospitals or how to get a remote kit. Moms-to-be also get answers to frequently asked questions.
According to Zdanowski and Halet there is no cost to donate. (It’s important that you realize, though it’s not mentioned in the article above, that umbilical cord blood contains stem cells- stem cells which could ultimately save a person’s life, and no child had to be aborted to retrieve them.) [email protected]
Good News: Bishop Murphy reports in the LI Catholic of March 2013 that the federal Second Circuit Court in New York has up-held the legitimacy of the request of the Archdiocese of New York as well as Catholic Health Services of LI to proceed with their case that the HHS mandate violates our religious freedom as indi-viduals and as institutions. A federal court in Washington has done the same. Some other courts have denied this; this howev-er, sets the stage for an eventual U.S. Supreme Court decision.
“We bishops”, he says, “will continue to press for legislation and always are open to discussions with the Obama administration. This must be a concern not just for bishops, but for all of us.” For updates, go to www.drvc.org and www.nyscatholic.org.
Happy and Joyous Easter to you all!
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Religious Education E-mail: [email protected]
Website: RelEd.StJoRonk.org
981-1805
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 Am - 3:00 PM
St. Joseph School e-mail: [email protected]
On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff of St. Joseph School we wish everyone a Happy and Blessed Easter.
This week the students prayerfully remembered Holy Week. Students in grades 2 - 8 received the sacrament of reconciliation on Monday, March 25th along with the parish
and Diocesan Day of forgiveness. Students in grades K - 8 celebrated Mass on Tuesday. All students Nursery thru Grade 8 kept Wednesday, March 27th as a very reverent day with classroom activities such as seder services, mak-ing pretzels for symbols of prayer, using the colors of jelly-beans to remind us of the many symbols of Jesus. The chil-dren had a very meaningful experiences remember this special week of our faith.
Registration for religious education classes, which begin in October, will start this month. To register a child for the first time, you can find all the forms on line at [email protected] or call us at 981-1805 to have them sent to you. All others please return the re-registration form your child will brought home. Please register as soon as possible to be assured of the time and day that is the most convenient for you.
May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you!
Happy Easter!
Noah John Cardone
Gavin Michael Connelly
Angelina Capri Fiorentino
Anthony Christopher Fiorentino
Christopher Thomas Licari
Zoe Ann Percoco
Outreach Ministry
Feinstein Matching Grant - This foundation will match all donations made to the Outreach Program during the months of March and April. The more of a donation you send the more Feinstein money Out-reach will get. Dear Friend: My name is Alan Shawn Feinstein. For the past 12 years, I have been giving away $1 million each year to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country. This year, I am doing it again...whatever you do-nate to OUTREACH, I will add money to it. The more you give, the more of my $1 MILLION they’ll get – thanks to you! Why am I doing this? Because I believe each of us was put here on earth to do what we can to help those in need. This letter is written because we feel that YOU believe that, too. This has become the greatest grass roots campaign ever to fight hunger in our country. Your donation makes you a partner in it with me! I’m only here to give you some support and to remind you of this: That all that will matter to us someday is what we did while we were here to help those who needed us. Please give whatever you can– I will gladly add some of my money to yours. Thank you for sharing my heart, and the hope that-someday-no one will ever go hungry. Sincerely Yours, Alan Shawn Feinstein
Divine Mercy Sunday 3 PM Holy Hour — April 7, 2013
During the course of Jesus' revelations to Saint Faustina, He asked that a feast day be dedicated to the Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter Sunday. The liturgical texts of that day center around the Sacrament of Penance, the Tribunal of Divine Mercy, were well suited to the request of Our Lord. This feast was granted to the Universal Church by Pope John Paul II at the canonization of Saint Faustina. In a decree dated 23 May 2000, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments stated, “Throughout the world the Second Sunday of Easter will receive the name Divine Mercy Sunday, a perennial
invitation to the Christian world to face, with confidence in divine benevolence, the difficulties and trials that mankind will experience in the years to come.”
Anointing of the Sick Mass
April 13, 2013 — 11:00 AM This Mass is celebrated twice a year for those who are preparing to undergo surgery, those who are homebound, and those who are suffering from long term illness or the effects of old age. If this applies
to you or someone you know, please plan to join us at this Mass. If you are unable to attend this Mass, please call the Rectory so that one of the priests can arrange to visit you at home.
First Friday of Easter 7:30 PM - This Friday, April 5, 2013
Holy Hour - in the Church
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sung Evening Prayer
Benediction
In Thanksgiving for the Divine Mercy of Jesus
Join us in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament for Solemn Sung Evening Prayer, with music led by Chris Catalano and Voices of Faith, a Homily by Fr. Mike Maffeo, Quiet Reflection, and Benediction.
“Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness.”
Easter Sunday 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus:
Why do you seek the living one among the dead? Those startling words caused the puzzled women at the empty tomb to
return from the tomb and announce all these things to the eleven and to all the others. And in one extraordinary moment,
this great truth upended all human life and all human history. Peter and John ran to the tomb. Thomas could not believe
what the other disciples told him. But it is true! He is risen as He said. Nailed to a cross Jesus nailed sin and death to that
tree which by that great act became the tree of life, a bridge over death to bring us into a share in his divine life. Hail O
cross, our only hope! Hail, O Savior Divine! Your death destroyed our death. On this Easter Sunday, we proclaim you as
Lord and rejoice because your life gives us the sure promise of immortality. Let all the world rejoice. May all humankind
recognize their Savior and proclaim His resurrection. Let Alleluia be our song. Let every heart be renewed and every life
transformed. He is risen as He said!
In a particular way, Peter becomes the model for us today. Once he grasped the truth of the resurrection, he went forth to
tell the good news and to witness that God had raised this Jesus up. That transformation from a frightened man with no
hope to a witness to the resurrection became the permanent mark of the apostolic preaching of Peter. Every one of his suc-
cessors down to our new Holy Father, Pope Francis, have been steadfast in their Easter witness to the resurrection of Christ
from the dead.
Their witness reminds you and me that we too are called to be witnesses to the same truth, the same good news, the same
radical transformation that is offered to every man and woman who believes and professes that Jesus is the Lord. In this
Year of Faith, I offer you an Easter call to be witnesses of the Risen Christ. I call you to join the Holy Father, me and all my
brother bishops in communion with Francis, in being witnesses to the Resurrection by holiness of life and active love of our
neighbor, especially the poor, the marginalized, and the vulnerable whether in the womb or the nursing home. Ours is a
faith that leads to action. We are called to belong more deeply to Him and to His Church so that we can be effective serv-
ants to one another, effective bearers of Christ’s love. May that love that burst forth from the tomb that first Easter live in
your hearts and be expressed daily in your lives and the life of His Holy Church.
In the joy of Easter, I am
Your Brother in Christ,
Bishop of Rockville Centre
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.
Outreach Resources
St. Joseph Parish Outreach Center
e-mail — [email protected] website — http://outreach.stjoronk.org
Through your generosity we were able to help more than 128 people throughout the month of February. Financial assistance for the month of February was $858.19 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
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
Al-Anon Suffolk County
631-669-2827
Congratulations to our Winners.
Thank you for your generous support!
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Holy Thursday
No Drawing
Good Friday
No Drawing
Holy Saturday
No Drawing
Golden Wedding Jubilee
On Sunday, April 14, 2013, couples married 50 years or more are invited to a special mass to be celebrated by Bishop William Murphy at the Church of Saint Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday, May 5 at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Please pick up your registration card at the rectory, fill it out and return it to the rectory in time to reach the Diocese of Rockville Centre no later than March 28th and by April 18th for
the May 5th liturgy. Approximately one week before the ceremony, information regarding the day will be mailed to you. There will be another celebration in the fall for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, extension 207.
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 in the school library.
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.
CYO: Baseball, Basketball and Track program which helps to promote sportsmanship for children, their parents and coaches through Catholic Christian ideals.
Columbiettes & Squirettes: 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.
Evangelization: To become aware of our Christian Calling. To be a Christian means to be a Proclaimer and an Evangelizer. We proclaim the Good News with our lives. “Each One Reach One”
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Formal Diocesan training required to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the homebound.
Gardening: Anyone with a green thumb is welcome to join us as we maintain the beauty of our parish grounds.
Knights of Columbus & Squires: 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.
Mailing Ministry: We meet several times a year to assist in the preparation of parish mailings.
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.
Pre Cana: Married couples who share their faith and experience with engaged couples as they prepare for marriage.
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.
St. Joseph’s Seniors: We welcome any seniors to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at the K of C Hall Pond Rd.
Servants of the Lord: A prayerful group meeting the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.
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.
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.
Vacation Bible School: A one week program in the summer to help young children learn about the Love of Jesus through fun crafts and activities. Junior counselors are needed as well as adult volunteers.
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 fundraising events throughout the year such as, St. Joseph’s Feast Day in March, Annual Golf Outing, St. Joseph’s Parish Family Party in July, the Backward Drawing with a $10,000 Grand Prize in November, Breakfast with St. Nicholas in December and much more.
We invite you and encourage you to become involved in what ever facet of the 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.
St. Joseph’s Parish
Take a Closer Look:
Celebrating Over 100 Years of Service
The Mother Church of the Ronkonkomas
Place in collection basket. —or— Drop off at the Rectory. —or—
Mail to St. Joseph Church, 45 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-3301
St Joseph Church Ronkonkoma NY 11779 Parish #146
2013 Catholic Ministries Year to Date Comparison:
This Year Last Year
Parish Goal: $105,600 $100,500
Pledged to date: $ 62,110 $ 70,777
Number of Pledges: 268 303
Percent of Goal: 62% 70%
Rebate to Parish * * * * * * * * $ 22,000
We are doing well but we are behind the pace of last year. This year our Goal is $105,600.00.
We hope that everyone will do their part to help us reach the goal so we are ‘Serving God by
Serving Others’. In doing so, we will also be helping our own parish. Last year we received a
rebate of $22,000 and we would love to be able to achieve that again this year. When we sup-
port the Catholic Ministries Appeal we are in fact, helping ourselves by helping others (it is in
giving that we receive). What a wonderful way to live our faith through sharing our gifts with
those around us and our own Parish family as well . Please give whatever you can; the only gift
too small is when you give no gift at all! Thank you for your generous support.
Venturing Crew 777
Chinese Auction
Venturing Crew 777 (Sponsored by MacArthur Busi-ness Alliance) will hold their 10th Annual Chinese Auc-tion on Saturday April 13th from 6-9pm in Fr. Carew Hall. Dessert will be served, and as always, there will be plenty of fantastic items. Please come out to support the scouts. For tickets ($5), or if you would like to make a donation, or have any questions, please call 631-981-1399.
The Boy Scouts of America's Good Turn traces back to
American businessman William D. Boyce who was lost in a
London fog. A boy offered to take Boyce to the address he
wanted and refused a tip, saying he was a Boy Scout. Boyce's
curiosity was aroused. He later had the boy take him to
Scouting's British founder, Lord Baden-Powell. From this
chance meeting, the Boy Scouts of America was born.
Among many references to the Good Turn in BSA literature is this comment
from the Boy Scout Handbook: "To people who know about Scouting, the daily
Good Turn is one of the finest features of our movement. The record of Good Turns,
small and large, that have been done by Scouts since the day Scouting was founded
is truly impressive."Scouting for Food collection began in 1988. One million Scouts
nationwide that year collected an estimated 65 million cans of nonperishable food
for people in need.
This year more than ever we need your help, due to high unemployment many
of our neighbors are in need. Please take a look at some specials on items extremely
low in Outreach pantry, of course you may donate whatever else you like.
All Food collected will go to St. Joseph’s Parish outreach Thanks.
Cub Scout Pack 272.
Stop and Shop
Please join us at our
Catholic Daughters of the
A m e r i c a s m e e t i n g
scheduled for Monday,
April 1st at 7:00 pm in
Carew Hall. We have a lot
of activities planned for
the upcoming months. Look forward to
seeing you there! Light refreshments will be
served.
St. Joseph R.C. School
Invites you to join us at the
19th Annual Dinner and Chinese Auction
Thursday, April 11, 2013 The Watermill Inn, Smithtown, NY
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Featuring: Grand Raffle Baskets, Exclusive Grand Raffle Baskets
(for attending guests) Regular Raffle Baskets and Mega 50/50
Ticket Price: $50.00
Includes: Hors d'oeuvres, Choice of Entree, Dessert, Soda, Cash Bar, Coffee, Tea & DJ
Reservations are limited and must be received by March 22, 2013
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Our Youth
In Action
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, April 7
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468
What did you do this weekend?
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 pro-
grams 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 5-16): Gene 588-1879
Travel * (Boys & Girls): 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): Rob 721-8831
*Must register for the intramural program as well
YOUTH IN MINISTRY Every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Joseph’s Parish offers an up-
beat 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, con-
tact [email protected] or call the rectory.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
He is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Psalm 62:7
D.O.G.
DEPEND On
GOD
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
You can scan us!
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.
Faith & Light Mass - Friday, April 5th at 7 PM. Parish of the Holy Cross, 95 Old Nichols Rd, Nesconset. (Faith and Light is an international faith-sharing organization for people with developmental challenges and their families and care-givers.)
Diocesan Annual Bereavement Conference - Friday, April 19, 2013 (St. Joseph, Babylon) or Saturday, April 20, 2013 (St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh) from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Keynote - Allen Siegel - MA,SFO,RN - A Catholic/Interfaith Chaplain at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside. Workshop presentations include-Grief through the Eyes of an Adolescent, Re-creating My World Steps Towards Healing a Broken Heart, Songs for the Heart, What to Do After Everyone Goes Home - Making Peace with the Loneliness/Emptiness that Comes with Grief. To register please go to www.drvc-faiyh.org (bereavement ministry) or call 516-678-5800 Ext 236 or 204.
Help Wanted - The Ronkonkoma Cenacle is looking for a person to letter prayer cards and folders and to enter phone and mail orders into our database. You must have neat lettering skills, be computer literate and have good phone skills. Hours are 9am to 4:30pm. Monday to Wednesday. Please call Marilyn at 631-588-8366, ext. 137.
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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: