April 19, 2020~ Second Sunday of Easter ( Sunday of Divine Mercy)

St. Joseph R. C. Church

39 North Carll Avenue, Babylon N. Y. 11702

Parish Phone (631) 669-0068 - Parish Fax (631) 669-9175

Website - www.stjosephsbabylon.org

We Celebrate the Sacraments Baptism Parents are requested to call the Parish Office at least two months before child’s birth to make arrangements. New Parents’ Instruction Class will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in Room 257. Baptism is celebrated every Sunday of the month at 1:45pm.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Anyone who wishes to join the Catholic Church should call the Parish Office.

Matrimony Couples are requested to call at least six months before the wedding for an appointment with a Priest or Deacon to set the date and make arrangements. No arrangements can be made by phone.

Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office.

Our Parish Mission Statement

The Parish of St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic Community of Christ’s Disciples:

We Welcome. We Worship. We Witness.

Pastoral Team

Rev. Jason U. Grisafi,

Pastor

Rev. Ethel Anarado,

Associate Pastor

Rev. David Atanasio,

In Residence

Rev. Francis A. Samuel, O.I.C.

Resident/Associate

Deacon Michael J. Leyden

Deacon Julio Murillo Deacon John F. Sullivan- Retired

Dr. Marie Drohan, Music Director

Mrs. Barbara McNulty, Pastoral Associate Ms. Claire Moulé, Faith Formation

Mrs. Patricia Taggart, Nursery School Mrs. Sigrid Villalobos A., Parish Social Ministry

The Church will be open weekdays from approximately 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Mass will be televised on Catholic Faith Network

St. Agnes

Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM; 12:30 PM

Sunday: 11AM; 7 PM

La Santa Misa

Domingo: 6 PM

The Rosary

Sunday: 9:15 AM

Monday-Saturday: 12 PM; 6 PM

Domingo en Español: 5:30 PM

Catholic Faith Network

Optimum Channel 29/137

Verizon FiOs Tv Channel 296

Charter Spectrum Channel 162/471

Smart Phone Users can download the App for CFN

www.CFNtv.org

For latest information from the Diocese of Rockville Centre

DRVC.org

LICatholic.org

For Our Deceased

Please pray for the families and souls of our deceased members.

Readings For The Coming Week:

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For Our Sick

Please remember the sick of our

Parish in your prayers: Aidan Peña, Joseph Hovanec, Karen Laney, Martin Kennedy, Terrence McGoldrick, Michael Schauer, Michelle Diaz, Christian Lavoie, Patty Orzano, Monica Restrepo, Sophie Sanson, Norman Gomez, Silvio Gomez, Evelyn Scalise, Madison Milio, Lisamarie Hulsen, Edward Henry, Providence Colascione, Sandra Lakotta, Lori Senatore, Baby Jonathan Cerniglia, Viola Plansker & Family, Bill Valentin, James Drohan, Donna Russo, Arianna Messina, William McDonald, Baby Pablo Lecuna, Judy Jacques, Elke Grimm, Thomas Morton, John Shine, Lawrence Schoenfelder, Bob Burrows & Kathleen Wenk.

Altar Rose

In Memory of William G. Swanson

U.S. Navy:

Lt. Cdr. Michael Catalano Lt. John T. Izzo

Lt. Caroline Mayer Lt. Dylan Kelly

Lt. Christian Amelia PO1 Rasheen Tice PO2 Kristen Tice

PO3 Matthew Waldron E2 Liam McKeown

E3 Nicholas Ruf

U.S.M.C.:

Capt. Matthew Witcofsky 1stLt MarcAnthony Parrino

1stLt R.J. Parrino Sgt. Lauren Colantropo Cpl Alyssa E. Grimaldi PFC Joshua J. Coughlin

Malik Rodriguez Nelson Sanchez, Jr.

U.S. Coast Guard:

Capt. Matthew W. Sibley CPO Benjamin Flad

U.S. Army:

LTC John Kallo LTC Jon J. Uebel

Capt. Stephen Scuderi 1LT Mark Barbera

2LT Anthony C. DiBiasi LT Joseph A. Vanderveldt, III

SSG Josuah Insull SSG David C. Ray

Sgt Edwin Zambrano SPC Elliot Chodkowski

SPC Alexandra Diaz PFC Dominick Pititto

PV2 Danny Bornschein Eric Stein

U.S.A.F:

MSGT John Hatzidakis SSGT Brandon Ward

AB Christopher Signoretti AB Eric Benzing

AB Vincent E. Berger

We continue to pray for the following military personnel and their families:

Prayers for Our Military

Prayers for our ill parishioners

Masses

Weekday and Sunday Masses will be said privately by the Priest for the Mass intentions listed in the Mass Book.

Monday, April 20

Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8

Tuesday, April 21 Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15

Wednesday, April 22 Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21

Thursday, April 23 Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36

Friday, April 24 Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15

Saturday, April 25 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20

Sunday, April 26 ~

Third Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-23; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11;

1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

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Office Hours/Parish Office: (631) 669-0068

E-mail: secretary@stjosephsbabylon.org

Cemetery Office: (631) 669-0068 Ext. 107

Faith Formation Office: (631) 587-4717

Hispanic Office: (631) 669-0068 x131

Outreach Office: (631) 669-4544

Food Pantry: (631-669-0068 x 201)

Thrift Shop: (631-669-5574)

Nursery School: (631) 661-4559

Youth Ministry: (631) 669-0068 x 108

Parish Office Fax: (631) 669-9175

WebSite: www.stjosephsbabylon.org

HOTLINE NUMBERS

Crisis Pregnancy Center (631) 243-2373

Post-Abortion Counseling

(Project Rachel) 1-888-456 HOPE (4673)

National Human Trafficking 1-(888) 373-7888

Domestic Violence (Nassau

County) Safe Housing (516) 542-0404 (24/7)

Domestic Violence (Suffolk

County) Hotline & Shelter (631) 666-8833 (24/7)

Victims Information Bureau

of Suffolk County (631) 360-3730

Office for Protecting Children/Young

Adults-Diocese of Rockville Centre (516) 594-9063

Suicide Prevention (Nassau County) (516) 679-1111

Suicide Prevention (Suffolk County) (631) 751-7500

Talbot House: Chemical Dependence Help (631) 589-4144

Porn Addiction www.reclaimsexualhealth.com

CDC 1-800-232-4636

Appearance to the Disciples {Jn 20:19-31}

How do I find out about what’s going on in the Parish?

1 – Parish Website: www.stjosephsbabylon.org

2 – Facebook: St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

fr. Jason will be uploading video and Live Stream

which will be on the Parish Facebook Page and

our website:

https://stjosephsbabylon.org/news-events

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Well, we are still home – we are adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Our domestic Church is growing strong -- Please let’s continue to pray for one another.

How to stay involved in your faith at home: Talk about it! Now is a great time to have open discussions within our family about our Catholic Beliefs. Read your child’s textbook – do some of the family activities, pray before meals, acknowledge Christ in each day. Most of all ……….

Take this time of quarantine and social distance to appreciate the special time we now have together.

Have an example of Faith in your home? --- send in a picture to bmcnulty@stjosephsbabylon.org

And we will post it on the website. Let’s share our successes!

Moms - looking to be connected to other Moms trying to keep faith alive at home… send an email and we will send you a link to a Monday Night Zoom Meeting!

Looking for something special? On Line Classes – On Line prayer groups and support groups? All Ages!

We have resources, but do not want anyone to feel overwhelmed, so please continue to check the Parish Website – and FB page – Email us with any questions or concerns.

Special thanks to Jack for his Eagle Scout Project and supplying our Social Ministry with bicycles for those in need.

And thank you to Jen, Gabby & Sofia for sending wonderful notes of encouragement to our Nursing Home heroes! We know there are many more helping others –

Outreach continues to get donations, seniors have others help with their grocery shopping, and so much more!

The Church truly is alive in our Community!

TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS: Check this out:

Log in on Sunday night at 8pm to: https://live.projectym.com/ Enjoy National Speakers – Fun Games, Music, and Faith!

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Faith Formation

Visit our website @ www.stjosephsbabylon.org for information regarding upcoming meetings, events and other parish news. Faith Formation Handbook is also on the website!

Changes to First Communions

The April 25th date has been moved to Saturday, May 30th & the May 2nd has been moved to Saturday, June 13th. For those who were scheduled for the April 25th @ 11am-- your new Mass will be on May 30th @ 2:30pm and rehearsal will be on Wednesday, May 27th @ 5pm. For those who were scheduled for the April 25th @ 1pm-- your new Mass will be on May 30th @ 1pm and rehearsal will be on Wednesday, May 27th @ 4pm. For those who were scheduled for May 2nd @ 11am-- your new Mass will be on June 13th @ 11am and the rehearsal will be on June 10th @ 4pm. For those who were scheduled for May 2nd @1pm-- your new Mass will be on June 13th @ 1pm and the rehearsal will be on June 10th @ 5pm. The May 9th Masses are tentatively still on, pending further social distancing mandates. The above dates are also subject to change for the same reason. If any of these dates do not work for your family, please send a written request to Claire via email-cmoule@stjosephsbabylon.org or mail requests to the Faith Formation Office. Let’s hope and pray for a quick end to this pandemic!

Parish Social Ministry Parish Social Ministry (PSM) Outreach by phone (631) 669-4544

E-mail: svillalobos@stjosephsbabylon.org Fax Number: (631) 620-3267

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No one should go hungry during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Following the regulations of the Department of Health

the Outreach Center has been open supporting the most vulnerable people

affected by the pandemic.

New Operation Days & Hours:

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Hours: 10am-12pm.

Please help us help others. People in your community need your help. Your financial support can make a difference.

Outreach is in need of:

Please remember the homeless clients who stop in for help at our Outreach Center. We are happy to provide them with small “emergency kits” of

ready-to-eat food, that is, food that doesn’t need to be heated or refrigerated. Unfortunately, our stock is running low.

Please help us by donating the following items:

Bottled water Canned soda or juice Granola or cereal bars

Tuna packets Liquid Instant Breakfast

Small bags of chips, trail mix, pretzels, cookies, etc. Cheese and cracker packages Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste.

Cleansing wipes, Razors.

Thank you in advance for your ongoing help, Your support is truly appreciated.

Volunteers Gratitude

Volunteers have the most amazing superpower of all. When they touch one person, They touch them all.

The most sincere thanks to all Parish Outreach workers for their dedication and courage, putting their own health at risk to provide the basic necessities to those in need during this difficult time that we face throughout this COVID-19 pandemic.

Likewise, thanks to the Thrift shop ladies, the members of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Knights of Columbus for all the cleaning they did when we had the flood..

Thanks to all of you for always responding to our emergency requests. Your help allows us to offer a ‘safe haven’ in this difficult time. Without a doubt, we are very blessed.

“A volunteer is a little pencil in the hand of God, who is writing a love letter for the world.” ~Mother Teresa

Reflections

Some have expressed concern about not being able to drop off their

Offertory envelope. First—thank you for that concern! Your donations are

appreciated, and very much needed. Envelopes can be mailed to the

Parish Office at 39 N Carll Ave, Babylon, NY 11702.

Our Parish also has the ability to accept on-line donations through a

program known as FAITH DIRECT.

It is a secure on line program which allows donations to electronically go to the Parish.

You have the ability to adjust your settings for any amount or frequency.

All details and even a video explaining FAITH DIRECT are on the website at:

https://stjosephsbabylon.org/faith-direct

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THE NEW NORMAL—VOLUME IV

We all acknowledge the real heroes in the current battle are the medical staffs, first responders, and any person who is dealing with those compromised by the COVID-19 virus. It should not come as any real surprise, however, as these caregivers, especially those who deal with the elderly, possess the critical skills, the perfect temperament, and the compassionate ear for those whose lives are in the late innings. Warm feelings often develop which stay with these trained professionals long after their service is completed.

Such was the case with Maggie, a visiting nurse who weekly examined my friend, Fr. Tom. Well into his 80s when he passed away in November 2018, Tom spent his final months in the care of his two nieces on the Jersey Shore, where Maggie would stop by to monitor his health. As a sign of her affection for Fr. Tom and his family, Maggie brought an orchid to the family home after the burial. While Tom’s nieces were exceptional in the daily care they gave him, such could not be said for their treatment of the orchid. It slowly withered, the victim of far too generous watering. Because of its sentimental value, however, the nieces could not get rid of it. They found a Campus Ministry sticker Tom had in his desk, a holdover from his days as a college chaplain, and stuck it on the pot, thinking, perhaps, his spirit might do better.

Soon after Ash Wednesday, well over a year since it withered and still without attention, the orchid bloomed.

Some of us are feeling quite abandoned these days. The lack of interaction with others, the elevated sense of uncertainty, the frustration of being collectively helpless…all these and many more scenarios have prompted many to look to where God is in all of this and have yet to see Him.

In Scriptures, we are repeatedly promised our loving God is always with us. This is a time when we must trust in this knowledge and ask to feel His presence and for His Grace to see us through this pandemic. Like the apparently ignored orchid, we too shall bloom very soon.