Sunday Bulletin - September 18, 2016

Church of Saint Joseph
Garden City, New York - Diocese of Rockville Centre
130 Fifth Street Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 747-3535 Fax: (516) 746-0719
Parish website www.stjosephchurchgc.org
Reverend Msgr. James P. Swiader
Pastor
Reverend Gregory F. Breen
Associate Pastor
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
8:30 am
Vigil Mass 5:00pm
Associate Pastor
SUNDAY
Church
Reverend Lee Descoteaux
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
11:45am, 1:00pm, 5:30pm
Reverend Joseph C. Scolaro
In Residence
Reverend John Kettelberger, CM
John J. McKenna
Deacon
Andrew Ciccaroni
Deacon
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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Auditorium
10:00am Family Mass
MONDAY-FRIDAY
Church
8:00am, 9:00am
Novena Mass - Convent Chapel
Monday 8:00pm
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PARISH MEMBERSHIP
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
We welcome those who are new to our parish and
ask them to call the Rectory for registration
information. If you are moving, please notify the
Rectory.
Marriages should be arranged at least six months in
advance. Weddings may be celebrated Fridays: 5:00 PM,
Saturdays: 11:00 AM, & 3:00 PM, Sundays: 3:45 PM
SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST
Saturday Evenings: In Church at 5:00 PM
Sundays: In Church at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 11:45 AM,
1:00 and 5:30 PM; in Auditorium at 10:00 AM
except July & August
Weekdays: 8:00, 9:00 AM Monday through Friday
with 12:10 PM on First Fridays.
Saturdays: 8:30 AM
Holy Days: See printed announcements prior to the
Holy Day for the Mass Schedule.
Monday evenings: 8:00 PM with Miraculous Medal
Novena in Convent Chapel, except legal holidays.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING THE SICK
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick takes
place on the first Saturday of the month immediately
following the 8:30 morning Mass. You may also call
the Rectory to arrange for anointing and Holy
Communion for the homebound.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays: 1:00 to 2:00 and 6:00 to 6:30 PM
Also, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month 9:00 to
9:30 AM. Eves of Holy Days and First Fridays: 4:00
to 5:00 PM.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM. Please note: there
are no baptisms on the fifth Sunday of the month.
Registration is necessary prior to the date of
Baptism. Instruction is required for parents of first
children.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday: Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2, 4-8/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or
16:10-13
Monday: Pr v 3:27-34/Ps 15:2-5/Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday: Pr v 21:1-6, 10-13/Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44/Lk
8:19-21
Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13
Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11/Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17/Lk 9:7-9
Friday: Eccl 3:1-11/Ps 144:1-4/Lk 9:18-22
Saturday: Eccl 11:9-12:8/Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17/Lk 9:43b-45
Next Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7-10/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk
16:19-31
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
RCIA is a process welcoming new members into the
Roman Catholic Church. Any adult who is not baptized or
is baptized in another Christian Church and wishes to
become a Catholic, or is baptized in the Roman Catholic
Church but seeks the Sacraments of Eucharist and
Confirmation, should call the Rectory at 747-3535.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Sister Kathleen Corr, O.P., Director
130 Fifth Street
747-3535
MUSIC AND LITURGY
Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director
130 Fifth Street
747-3535
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Anna Maria Sirianni, LMSW, Director 747-7120
120 Fifth Street
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Mrs. Susan Mirabella, Director
121 Fourth Street
741-7787
SCHOOL
Mrs. Christina Teisch, Principal
747-2730
Mrs. Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal
450 Franklin Avenue
STEWARDSHIP & FAMILY MINISTRY
Deacon Jack McKenna, Director
121 Fourth Street
741-5632
YOUTH MINISTRY
Mr. Philip Malloy, Director
130 Fifth Street
747-3535
DECEASED
Please pray for the deceased members
of our parish
Edward Brennan
Anna Celantano
Mary Ann Fitzsimons
Josephine LaGreca
Margaret Wiegel
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, September 18 ~ 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
5:30 PM
Domenica Perrino
Petronila Cepeda
David Hegarty
James Maloney
Frances. X. McGoldrick
Grace Sanders, Peter Pleinas,
Richard M. Frankel, Margaret Worstell,
Professor Grace Cantone
Parishioners of St. Joseph
Monday, September 19
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
8:00 PM
Sister Claire
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Mulvanerty
Novena Mass
Tuesday, September 20
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
George Marley
Sister Marie Callahan, OP
Wednesday, September 21
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
William J. Demaria
Adeline Sair
Thursday, September 22
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Emily Muscat
John Walsh
Friday, September 23
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Ronald Hildreth
Gustavo & Orlaida Mirabal
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
“If anyone is sick among you, ask the community to pray”
Please pray for:
Ann Altman, Ana M. Alvarez, Vladimir Alvarez,
Felicitia Alvarez, James J. Ashe, Deborah Auricchio,
Joanne Auricchio, Robert Auricchio, Teagan Baralo,
Adelina Bera, Lauren Dittrich Bilyeu, Shannon & Aidan Biel,
Jennifer Blake, Marilyn Bloch, Anthony Boccia,
Baby Alexa Boylan, David Cahill, Victoria Bunone,
Kathy Burns, Lorraine Cagliostro, Theresa Camoia,
Rose Cangialosi, Patrick Cancroft, Joan Cashman,
Vincent Cashman, Gina Corleto, Frank Cirona,
Joseph Clements, Roberta Coleman, Frances Dempsey,
John Doherty, James Dollard, Sheila Dollard, John Donahue,
Rosemary Fitzpatrick, Jack Gearns, Baby Michael Finger,
Michele George, John Gilsenan, Joseph Gottlieb,
Jane Heinssen, Edward Johnson, Josephine Juliano,
Michael Karshbaum, Carroll Kyser, Thomas Kehoe,
Carlin Kenny, Chris Lamendola, Vincent Lodato,
Olivia Macchio, Teresa Maguire, Joseph Martens,
John Joseph McCarthy, Robert McCarthy, Marie Martin,
Jayne McGratty, Bob McGuire, Vinko Mender, Bobby Menges,
Mary Messmer, Maureen Michel, Rudy Montego,
Kathleen Morris, James Mulhearn, Pat O’Carroll, Joe Oliva,
Rose Occhini, Cecelia Ortiz, John Ormond, Marilou Pfeiffer,
Robert Pirraman, Barney Rinaldi, Brian Rey, Hope Riccobono,
Joseph Riccaridella, Lisa Russo, Jo Ann Russo,
Maria Pashayan, Cathy Serrantonio, Thomas Shea,
Fran Skinner, Rita Scaglione, A.J. Scalice, Alan Sorrentino,
Emma Tynan Quinn, Lisa Russo, Stephanie Ryan,
Joseph Riccaridella, Liz Sarno, Julia Schwartz, Carol Schwinn,
Catherine Vogt
Saturday, September 24
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
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SACRIFICAL GIVING
September 11, 2016
Thomas Moringiello (75th Anniversary)
Mary & Ed Brennan, Robert Noble,
Harold Madden, Joseph & Vincenza Durante,
Ines Balzafiore, Emanuel Zugal, Sal Blanco &
Sally Richards
$22,916
Sunday, September 25 ~ 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
5:30 PM
Soheir Antonious
Christina Macchio
Paul Russo
Victoria Berthet
Edward Blatz, Jr.
Parishioners of St. Joseph, Mary Bailey,
Grace Sanders, Intentions of Kevin and Steffiana
Knipfing
Rosemary McGinn
ST. JOSEPH’S MUSIC MINISTRY
Its time to join: The Adult Choir, or the
Contemporary Music Ministry or the Girls Choir!
Please consider joining us. For more information
please see Joseph Cangialosi in the Choir Loft after
any of the Masses or call the rectory at 747-3535.
WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS
Saturday, September 24
5:00 PM
Father Gregory Breen
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Sunday, September 25
7:30 AM
Father Joseph Scolaro
9:00 AM
Father John Kettelberger
10:00 AM
Father Joseph Scolaro
10: 30 AM
Father John Kettelberger
11:45 AM
Father Emmanuel
1:00 PM
Father Lee Descoteaux
5:30 PM
Father Gregory Breen
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Dear Parishioners,
“We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes
we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics.
This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in
politics by offering the best of themselves so that the
leader can govern.” - Pope Francis, 9/16/13
In this election year, I would like to return to a
topic I presented in this space four years ago, then also in
the context of a national election. I will devote a number
of columns to this subject because I believe it bears
repeating.
My words will be drawn from a document
originally published by the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops in 2008: Forming Consciences for
Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility
from the Catholic Bishops of the United States. It was
proposed as a teaching document on the political
responsibility of Catholics. Certainly, the bishops affirm,
Catholics are not exempt from participating in the political
forum, and the Holy Father in the quote above, reiterates
the obligation to be politically involved not just as citizens,
but specifically as Catholics. We cannot leave our Catholic
identity aside as we mark our ballots. We must form our
consciences guided by the truths and values of our faith if
Catholics are to, in the words of the bishops, contribute to
civil and respectful public dialogue. We must therefore
shape [our] choices in the coming election in the light of
Catholic teaching. Our contribution to political dialogue
and decision-making should be a Catholic contribution.
(The entire text can be accessed at www.usccb.org, and
searching Faithful Citizenship.)
The bishops begin by recognizing that we are both
faithful Catholics and American citizens, and that there
should never be any conflict between the two identities.
Indeed, one should inform and enrich the other. The bishops
acknowledge that as A mericans, we are also blessed with
religious liberty which safeguards our right to bring our
principles and moral convictions into the public arena.
These Constitutional freedoms need to be both exercised
and protected, as some seek to mute the voices or limit the
freedoms of religious believers and religious institutions.
Catholics have the same rights and duties as others to
participate fully in public life. The Church through its
institutions must be free to carry out its mission and
contribute to the common good without being pressured
to sacrifice fundamental teachings and moral principles.
Give that a second reading, because the values of
religious freedom and the commitment to a correctly
formed conscience are challenged today. Catholics, and
all believers, cannot be second-class citizens in an ever
more aggressively secular society. Our values about the
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sanctity of the family, the essential nature of marriage,
the dignity of every human person, especially the poor,
and the sacredness of each human life might be
unwelcome in some quarters or politically inconvenient
for some in public office, but these values are not
granted by the state and do not derive their authority
from the prevailing winds of popular sentiment. They
originate in our Creator, who wrote them into the very
fabric of our humanity in Natural Law, and as such are
non-negotiable. They are needed now as never before.
The document goes on The Church's obligation
to participate in shaping the moral character of society
is a requirement of our faith. It is a basic part of the
mission we have received from Jesus Christ, who offers
a vision of life revealed to us in Sacred Scripture and
Tradition.
That is worthy of note when social
commentators or political pundits relegate our Catholic
faith and its values, and our voices as concerned
citizens, to the status of the bystander, an observer of
the political process but not a participant in what is at
the heart of our American democracy: our political
dialogue. Essential to our Baptismal call is the mission
to bring Christ’s gospel to the world. “Y ou are to be
my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts, 1:8)
America, from sea to shining sea and beyond, qualifies.
The bishops candidly acknowledge the
controversy: Some question whether it is appropriate
for the Church to play a role in political life. However,
the obligation to teach about moral values that should
shape our lives, including our public lives, is central to
the mission given to the Church by Jesus Christ.
Moreover, the United States Constitution protects the
right of individual believers and religious bodies to
participate and speak out without government
interference, favoritism, or discrimination. Civil law
should fully recognize and protect the Church's right,
obligation, and opportunities to participate in society
without being forced to abandon or ignore its central
moral convictions. Our nation's tradition of pluralism is
enhanced, not threatened, when religious groups and
people of faith bring their convictions and concerns
into public life. Indeed, our Church's teaching is in
accord with the foundational values that have shaped
our nation's history: ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.’
I ask you to give serious consideration to the
words of our bishops. I will pursue this subject in
future columns. I do so not out of any personal agenda,
but out of my fundamental commitment as your pastor
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to pass on to you
the teachings of our
bishops, who
guide us to know more fully the truths of our Catholic
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2016for the benefit of
faith and how to put them
into
practice
all in our American society.
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STEWARDSHIP ~ A Way of Life
Today we are celebrating Catechetical Sunday!
URGENTLY NEEDED! Volunteer s for the
ministry of Catechesis - please share your faith
with the next generation .
GRADE
DAY
NUMBER NEEDED
1st
Wed.
1
Also needed are aides for special needs children in
all grades. We are in need of two to three aides on
each grade level. Also Needed - Parking Lot helpers
on Tuesday from 3:30 to 4pm.
Confirmation Retreats - will begin this week on
September 19th please check your schedule.
Sixth Grade Teachers Meeting will take place on
Tuesday, September 20th at 7:30pm in the Office.
SPONSOR/CANDIDATE NIGHT
There will be a Sponsor/Candidate Night next
Sunday, September 25th at 7:30pm in the Church.
All 9th graders who are preparing to receive the
sacrament of Confirmation in October are expected
to attend with their Sponsors or a Parent if their
Sponsor is unavailable.
Stewardship Reflection
In Jesus’ parable of the Unjust Steward, we encounter a
financial manager who has wasted his master’s wealth
and faces dismissal from his position. To overcome the
crisis confronting him, the steward reduces some very
considerable debts owed by poor neighbors to his master
in order to help them out. Though the steward has sinned
against God and his master by squandering what belongs
to someone else, both the prudent way in which he goes
about resolving the crisis coupled with relieving people
who are in need can be seen as a way to better steward
the gifts entrusted to us by God. Although good stewards
today acknowledge that they may never use their God
given gifts in a way that completely conforms to the
demands of the Gospel, a commitment to using their gifts
with prudence and for the purpose of helping their
neighbors wins God’s favor.
The dishonest manager in today’s parable knew how to
manipulate money to his own advantage. But the
Gospel warns that no one can serve both God and
money. Which do I serve? Is my stewardship such that
anyone can tell?
Deacon Jack McKenna
A Special Thank You to the Picnic Planning
Committee and VolunteersThanks to Barbara Danks, Evelyn Fasano, Mary and
Bob McGill, Jane Grant, Connie and Tom
McManus, Lucy Nigro, Mary Beth Polke, and
Barbara Seubert for their hard work in making our
Parish Picnic such a huge success.
The month of October is the month for Liturgical
Ministry Training. A concrete way to share your
gifts with your parish is as a Lector or Extraordinary
Minister of the Eucharist.
Also, thank you to volunteers: Tom Davis, Cathy
O’Sullivan, Debbie Hayden, the 8th graders who did
cotton candy and tattoos and the 7th grade helpers
who worked tirelessly in setting-up, serving and
clean-up. A special thank you to our Knights of
Columbus Council who helped with set-up and clean
-up.
Thanks!
Sacred Heart Academy 5K! Join us through the
streets of Garden City and Hempstead and support the
Alumnae Association! To register please log onto the website
below.
http://www.sacredheartacademyhempstead.org/main/
search.html?q=5k
Please call or E-mail Deacon Jack at 516-741-5632
or [email protected] for further information.
A sincere Thank Y ou to our Director of
Religious Education, Susan Mirabella, and her team of
coordinators and youth volunteers for the success of the
Parish Picnic last weekend. The worrisome weather,
the possibility of rain and the strong winds could not
dampen the spirits
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and families who
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attended the evening. Great fun, great friendship was
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shared.
Bravo! for a job well done!
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PARISH PARTY
The evening is an opportunity for our parish to come together and
celebrate our greatest treasures and blessings:
Our Families, Our Friendships, and Our Faith
Friday, November 18th ~ Garden City Hotel
Cocktail Hour and Dinner
Music and Dancing
Featuring the
Original Faze 4 Band
More information to follow
Volunteers are needed!
If you would like to volunteer for this years party please call the
Rectory and leave your name and phone number. Or call
Sue Larkin 516-697-5052 or Tara Manning 516-448-5833.
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BLOOD DRIVE NEXT SUNDAY!
Annual Blood Drive—Sunday, September 25th
7:45 AM—1:45 PM
St. Joseph School Gym
Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives.
Our community hospitals need your help. Please share
this lifesaving gift!
Eligibility Criteria:
Bring ID with signature or photo.
Minimum weight 110 lbs.
Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental
permission. Age 76 and over need doctor’s note)
Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
No tattoos for past 12 months
For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1800-688-0900.
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ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU
KNOW SOMEONE WHO…
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Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
Has a child over the age of seven who has not
been baptized?
 Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not
celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and
Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small
group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus
on the teachings and experience of Church and
prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the
Easter season. There are separate sessions for
children or youth. You are welcome to participate in
the process with your questions, your insights and
your faith story in a warm accepting setting. Sessions
will begin in October. For information please contact
Deacon Andy at [email protected] or leave a
message in the rectory.
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please call: Arthur Anderson 516-319-2459
Walk – ins welcome
CYO NEWS
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS
On Tuesday September 20th , there will be a CYO Tryout/
workout for 4th grade girls at 7:15-8:15 and for 5th grade girls
from 8:15-9:15 in St. Joseph’s gym. Registrations will be
accepted at this time.
High School Information Night is Monday,
September 19th in the School Auditorium from
7pm to 8pm. All parish 7th & 8th graders are
welcome to come and meet representatives and
students from area Catholic High Schools.
There will be a VIRTUS training session on
Tuesday, September 20th in the Auditorium at
9:30am. Please register online at
www.virtus.org before attending.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Andrew Spindler ~ St. John Newman, Irvine, Ca
Caroline Seery ~ St. Joseph, Garden City, NY
Derrek Aucone ~ St. Dominick, Oyster Bay, NY
Christine Canore ~ St. Joseph, Garden City, NY
Announcements for CYO boys registration and tryouts will
be made in the next few weeks.
Should you have any questions, please Contact Marian
Mancusi at [email protected].
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Our first meeting will be
held on Tuesday,
September 20th at
7:30 PM in the
Convent Center.
ALL men of the parish are invited.
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Come and
learn more aboutGIVING
your faith and its
challenges in the world today.
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WHAT DO THE SCRIPTURES SAY TO
US EACH WEEK?
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WHAT DO THE SCRIPTURES SAY TO
US EACH WEEK?
You are invited to discuss, learn, pray with Sunday
Scriptures.
You are invited to discuss, learn, pray with Sunday
Scriptures.
Tuesday 9:45 to 10:45 AM in the St. Agnes Room
Tuesday 9:45 to 10:45 AM in the St. Agnes Room
Bring your questions, ideas, to our introductory
meeting on September 20th
For more information please call Sister Kathleen 7473535 ext. 12
Bring your questions, ideas, to our introductory
meeting on September 20th
For more information please call Sister Kathleen 7473535 ext. 12
Attention Teens in grades 8 through 12
St. Joseph’s Youth Group
is for YOU!!!
Don’t miss out on joining the great Events and
Programs we have planned for the upcoming
year.
50th Anniversary Celebration of
Maria Regina High School
Please join us Saturday, November 5, 2016 for Mass
and a cocktail party celebrating the 50th Anniversary
of the opening of Maria Regina High School (19701984).
Mass will begin at 4:00 PM, followed by a cocktail
party from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Mass will be
concelebrated by Msgr. James Lisante ’70.
Admission is free, but registration is requested for
preparations to be made. Register online at
www.kellenberg.org/mariaregina
For more information, please contact Mrs. Denise
Miles at (516) 292-0200 ext. 245 or email
[email protected].
Socials, Carnival, Car Wash, Holiday parties,
Sports Tournaments, Cruise to Nowhere,
clothing drive, Midnight Run and Themed
Lock-In are just a few of the great things we
have planned.
Be a part of something big. Have fun, make
new friends and serve the community!
Registration begins on Tuesday, September 20th
and September 27th in the St. Agnes Room
which is located in the Basement of the Church.
Use the 5th or 4th street entrance and go down
stairs. The cost is only $10 for the entire year.
Our regular meetings will begin
Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30pm
So Come on Down and give us a try
Come down and check us out and all the
events we have planned for the year.
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