05/15/16 - St. Joseph`s Parish

Office Hours
Parish Phone – 269-6635
Parish Website – http:\\www.stjosephskp.org
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday:
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon,
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon,
l:00 to 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Saturday:
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon
l:00 to 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Emergency calls may be made at any time.
Parish Regional School – Holy Family Regional
School is located at 2 Indian Head Road, Commack, NY.
It offers a Catholic Education for Nursery School
through Eighth Grade. For more information, please
call:
Phone – 543-0202
Website – www.holyfamilyregional.com
To schedule a tour of the School please contact
[email protected].
Stewardship
OurSacraments
Way Of Life
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The Sacrament of Baptism
Registration: Parents are asked to register at the Parish
Center at least a month before the date of Baptism.
Preparation: The Pre-Baptism program is held in the
school at 7:30 PM on the third Tuesday of every month.
Ceremony: Baptism is celebrated on the first, second
and fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM.
Mass Intentions
May 16, 2016
Monday, May 16
7:00 Maureen Raab - Her Husband, George
and Family
8:45 Frank Daconta - Maryann and Charles
Coatney and Melanie Shoupes
Tuesday, May 17
7:00 Frank J. and Frances A. Lule
8:45 Mary Santoro - Michael Ryan
Wednesday, May 18
7:00 Justina Zito - Don and Carolyn
DeGolyer
8:45 Frank Daconta - Dorothy Konopka
Thursday, May 19
7:00 Anthony Portuallo - Jenny and Theresa
Portuallo
8:45 Deborah Story - Christopher Story
Friday, May 20
7:00 Rebecca and Joseph Sauer - The Shea’s
8:45 Charles Dolan - Rachel Dennihy
Saturday, May 21
8:45 Violet Sheehy - The Cotter Family
5PM Gregory Watson - Bill, Kathy, Sarah and
Kevin
6:15 Joseph Haller - The Hoffmann Family
The Sacrament of Matrimony
Arrangements for weddings should be made at least
eight months prior to the date of marriage.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
In the Nazareth Chapel in the Parish Center on:
Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 PM
Eve of Holy Days and of First Fridays: 4:00 to 4:45 PM
The Sacrament of the Sick
Arrangements for sacraments and visitation of the sick in
the home or hospital are arranged through the Parish
Center.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA is the current form of instruction for those who
wish to join the Catholic Church. If you have never been
baptized, confirmed or received First Holy Communion,
or are a member of another Christian Church and wish to
become a member of the Catholic Church, contact the
Parish Center at 269-6635.
Sunday, May 22
7:30 Veronica Randall - Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Honickman and Mr. and Mrs.
Jeffrey Honickman
9:00 Joseph Daly of Whitcomb Family - The
Meyer Family
9:30 Purgatorial Mass
10:30 For Mass Guild Members
11:00 Justina Zito - Kathy, Steve and Alex
Seltzer
12:00 For All Our Parishioners
5PM Mary Jo Tew - Kitty Borgess and Family
From the Desk of Fr. Seán
Stewardship Is Our Way Of Life
Second Collection
Bishop Murphy has authorized a voluntary collection to be
taken to assist the needs of those affected by the devastating earthquakes in
Ecuador. The collection will be taken up here at St. Joseph’s Church next
weekend, May 21st and May 22nd. Disaster relief envelopes are located in the
Church. Please place your envelope in the second collection next weekend.
The people of the Diocese of Rockville Centre have always been generous to
people in need. Your generosity in this effort is deeply appreciated.
Parish Stewardship
5/8/16
General Collection
$15,432.67
Catholic Communications
$2,870.22
Parish Events
St. Joseph’s Lucky Bucks
St. Joseph’s Lucky Bucks tickets are
being sold in the Parish Center
during normal business hours.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the
Basilica of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception
Tickets cost $1.00 each. A winner will be chosen
every three months and will win half the amount
that is collected. New tickets will be sold on
April 4, 2016.
World Apostolate of Fatima
With the approval of Bishop Murphy the Rockville
Centre Diocese Division of The World Apostolate of
Fatima is sponsoring the Fatima Centennial US Tour
for Peace. This U.S. tour of the historic International
Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is to commemorate the
Fatima Centenary in 2017, visiting more than 100 U.S.
dioceses in all 50 states.
The dates for our Long Island Diocese are as follows:
Tuesday, May 24th
St. Matthew’s Church, Dix Hills
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, May 25th
St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, May 26th
Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Southampton
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Manorville
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
For information regarding this Tour for Peace, please
contact Debbie Taglialatela at 874-4138 or email
[email protected].
As part of the celebration of this Jubilee
Year of Mercy, please consider participating in the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC.
The date of the pilgrimage is Saturday,
September 24, 2016.
St. Joseph’s Church will be providing
transportation to and from the Basilica.
There will be a fee for the bus depending
on the number of attendees. Please contact
Cathy Cotter at the Parish Center (2696635 ext. 219) for more information on
this wonderful event and reserve a seat on
the bus. Please join us!
St. Patrick’s Singles Fellowship
Coffee and Conversation
Sunday, May 15th
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Patrick’s Parish ~ Smithtown
Widowed, single, divorced, separated ages 45 to 60+.
For information, call The Outreach Dept. at 265-2668.
~~ SAVE THE DATE ~~
St. Joseph’s
Parish Family Celebration
Sunday ~ May 29, 2016
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Outdoor Field Mass: 11:00 AM
(please bring a lawn chair)
Food Stations Open: 12:30 PM
An Opportunity
for You and Your Family
to come join in a day of fun,
food, rides, games, and more
Admission Tickets are available at the Parish Center
during office hours on weekdays and on the weekend.
Pre-Register:
Adults
Children
(5 - 15 years old)
$ 7.00
$ 5.00
Day of Picnic:
Adults
Children
(5 - 15 years old)
$14.00
$10.00
Children under 5
St. Joseph’s
Children’s and Teen Choirs
Presents
‘‘Let Freedom Ring’’
A delightful and entertaining
program featuring our talented youth.
Showtime begins at 2:00 PM
in Travis Hall.
Dessert Table
We will have a sharing dessert table
available for you to enjoy. We would like to
invite all families to bring a dessert to be
shared by everyone.
Free
Rain or Shine...it will be a great day.
Please Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tables, Tents, and
Picnic Baskets...
Prize and Cash Raffle Tickets... Take a chance to
win one of the great raffle prizes during the day.
Spring Raffle 2016
Limited Tickets
Only 300 Tickets will be Sold
$10,000 Grand Prize
9 Additional Cash Prizes
Come to the Parish Center
to purchase your
Spring 2016 Raffle Ticket
Raffle to be drawn at the Parish Family
Celebration, Sunday May 29 th
Parish Events
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus
is hosting a
MILITARY BRIDGE
No knowledge of bridge is necessary!!
Friday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM
Christ The King Family Center – Lower Level
Indian Head Road – Commack
Ticket $10.00
Please join us for an evening of fun & prizes
Including a Chinese Auction
Light refreshments will be served.
No tickets will be sold at the door.
For more information & tickets call:
Louise – (631) 499-4379
Mary – (631) 543-9460
St. Joseph Vacation Bible
and
Music Camp
July 11 - 15, 2016!
A Spring Concert featuring
Handel’s Messiah
Selections from Part 2 and 3
Bible Camp For Children
Ages 4 - 7
Music Camp for Children
Ages 8 and older
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
The great oratorio covers Christ’s passion,
resurrection, and glorification in heaven.
Presented by:
St. Joseph’s Chamber Choir and Soloists
Sunday, June 12, 2016
3:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Church
Thank You
The crown of flowers on the
Statue of the Blessed Mother
are In Honor of
Ann Carey.
Registration Forms available online.
Volunteers are needed.
Please contact
the Religious Education Office
for more information.
Parish Events
St. John the Baptist High School
Honor Roll
The following students from our Parish achieved Mid
Year Honor Roll status for the third quarter at St.
John the Baptist High School:
9th Grade: Amber Epp
Leah Diminich
Nicholas Reid
Isabelle Rosado
10th Grade: Joseph Adamo
Joseph Cassidy
Catherine Endres
Jessica Ferrigno
Andrew Lee
Brittanie Pic
11th Grade: Alexander Greco
Christopher Reid
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12 Grade: James Clancy
Erin Endres
Connor Haggerty
Stephanie Pic
Alexandra Ramos
2 E. Main Street ~ Smithtown, NY 11787
631-724-3700 ~ www.smithtownpac.org
LAOH Missions and Charities Fund Raiser
Please reserve by mailing a check (payable to
LAOH) to Karen St. John, 326 Meadow Rd.,
Kings Park, NY 11754 by May 15, 2016. For
any questions, please call 269-5029.
Please Note
On Sunday, May 29th
there will be no
9:30 AM or 11:00 AM Mass
in Travis Hall.
However, the 11:00 AM Mass
will be held under the Tent.
Religion and Rock
Tune into ‘‘Religion and Rock’’ with Msgr.
Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00 to 8:00 AM
on WBAB 102.3 FM. Next Sunday’s theme is ‘Community’. Don’t forget to tune in!
‘‘Before and After Death’’
What you can do before your Death to make it easy
for your Family after your Death.
Join us for a Complimentary Seminar that will educate
you on what legally happens when you pass away with,
or without, a Will. The questions that will be explored
are:
– What is Probate vs. Administration?
– Should I avoid Probate?
– What are the duties of the Executor?
Date:
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Time:
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Location:
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
68 Hauppauge Road, Commack
The Seminar will be presented by Craig A. Andreoli,
Esq., an experienced attorney concentrating exclusively
on Elder Law and Estate Planning. Admission is free,
but seating is limited. For more information or to
reserve a seat call 686-6500.
Scripture Reflection
Pentecost Sunday
The picture painted in the gospel about Pentecost is a
colorful description of the spectacular beginnings of the
infant church as an active missionary community. The
Holy Spirit, like a roaring wind, descends with tongues
of fire on the heads of the apostles, and breathes new
life into this faint-hearted band. The immediate impact
on the apostles is radical and dramatic. Inspired by the
Spirit of God they boldly go out to the marketplace and
proclaim the resurrection of Christ and his conquest of
sin and death to those who had only recently crucified
their master. They are no longer the terrified and
cowardly collection of individuals locked away in the
upper room for fear of the Jews. Their world, which
had fallen apart with the crucifixion and death of
Jesus, was changed and transformed into a new creation. They emerge full of enthusiasm, gifted with
eloquence and with a very clear sense of their vocation.
The thought strikes us that the first Pentecost must
have been an exciting time to be alive in the church.
The atmosphere was joyful, change was in the air and
the outpouring of God’s love upon all of creation was
like a river in flood. However, the coming of the Holy
Spirit was not something that happened only at the
foundation of the church. The living breath of God is at
work in every age as a permanent feature renewing and
building up the body of the church. The gift of the Holy
Spirit, given at Pentecost, is available to the worshipping community gathered here, provided we are open
and willing to receive it. He acts through human
persons like ourselves but depends on our response to
his promptings. If we are prepared to live our lives
according to his guidance and inspiration, by always
doing what we sincerely believe is right, there will be
no limit to the support he will give us.
This feast, which celebrates the birthday of the church,
is an excellent opportunity for evaluating the use we are
making of our God-given gifts. The church is built up
when we use our individual talents, not for our own
personal benefit but for the good of all. We are all
laborers whom the Lord asks to go into the harvest.
How we love each other and care for each other is a
message to everyone we meet and is what outsiders
judge our Christian faith on. The fact that our gifts are
not of the spectacular type, which fascinated the onlookers on the first Pentecost, does not diminish their
importance. Being a patient father, a loving mother, a
good listener and having time for the elderly may not
attract the headlines but it witnesses to the fact that
God is to be found in the humdrum of a daily routine.
It is in the ordinary that we share most fully in the
greatest of God’s gifts. As we face the difficulties and
trials on our earthly journey we should rejoice that the
Holy Spirit is ever present, enlightening our mind with
hope and gradually forming Christ in us as we did in
the womb of Mary. ‘‘Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts
of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your
love.’’
Guild Mass Intentions
The following members will be included in the
Mass Guild Intentions at the 10:30 Mass beginning May 22nd, May 29th, June 5th and June 12,
2016. (*indicates Mass is for the living)
For:
John Brooks, Jr.
Dolores Sharley
Rosemarie Carroll
Christopher Ohm
William F. Ahern, Jr.
James Knott
Salvatore Grilli
Salvatore Grilli
William Kenneth Treco
Michael Monckton
Gerard Ziegler
From:
The Mauer Family
The Germano Family
Jo and Jim Cheplic
Missy Bonner
Peter Tabone and Family
His Family
Irv and Diane Apgar
Scott Apgar and
Kelly Piazza
George and Pat Ziegler
Judy and Marty Mullarkey
Judy and Marty Mullarkey
Learn to be Tobacco Free
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and
Suffolk County Department of Health will host
a free smoking cessation program, beginning
Thursday, June 9th at 6:00 PM. This 6 week
program is open to the public and will be held
in the St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and
Rehabilitation Care Center, 52 Route 25A,
Smithtown, lower level Fr. Fred Hill Room. For
more information and to register, please call
(631) 870-3444.
Pastoral Care
Religious Education
Minister to the Sick and Homebound
Office Hours
If you have a family member who is
homebound and would like to
receive the Eucharist, please call
the Parish Center at 269-6635 to
make arrangements.
Monday ~ Wednesday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fridays ~ Closed
Additional Times Available by Request
If you or a loved one are in one
of our local hospitals, please
call the Parish Center so that
a Pastoral visit can be made.
Class Times
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Dignity of Life Issues
‘‘A reflection of God’s own reality shines out in
the human person, in every person, whatever
the stage or condition of his life.’’
‘‘Pope Benedict XVI, Address of February 27, 2006
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© 2006 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
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1 – 6 Grade:
7th & 8th Grade:
5:00 to 6:00 PM
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Grade 1
First Grade Registration has begun for children
entering first grade in September. Please call
the office for information.
Holy Hour
Holy Hour will be Friday, May 20th, from 9:30
to 10:30 AM in the Nazareth Chapel.
Sisters of St. Dominic
Homecoming Farm
Annual Garden Party
Friday, June 17, 2016
Dominican Village
565 Albany Avenue
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Helen Butler Hall
Amityville, NY 11701
An opportunity to learn about our
Mission, Supporters, and the
Partnership of Homecoming Farm and
The INN.
Delicious wine, beautiful appetizers,
raffles, live music and more!
$40 Donation per Guest
Congratulations to all our students and
their families who received First Communion and Confirmation.
We are so grateful for all those who made
the day for them so wonderful ~ The
Music Ministry, the Ushers, the Altar
Servers, Adult Altar Servers and, of
course, our dedicated Teachers.
Community Service
Anyone looking for community service hours,
please contact the School of Religion office.
Life Center of Long Island
OUR MISSION
To register:
www.homecomingfarmgardenparty.eventbrite.com
To promote, encourage and foster public sentiment
and respect for the dignity of human life.
Info: Susan Mac Donald 516-643-5286
[email protected]
(516) 798-9100 or (631) 243-2373
www.lifecenterli.org
Memorials
Remembering Loved Ones
Many parishioners have expressed an interest in
making a monetary donation to cover the cost of
flowers or the cost of bread and wine or Sanctuary
Lamp for a period of one week, usually in memory of
a loved one, living or deceased. If at any time you are
interested in making such a donation, please call the
Receptionist at the Parish Center (269-6635) or stop
in to make arrangements. An acknowledgement of
your offering will appear in the bulletin.
Main Altar Flowers ............................$75.00 each
or two pieces for $125.00
Blessed Mother’s Altar Flowers ................. $75.00
St. Joseph’s Altar Flowers ........................ $40.00
Bread and Wine ....................................... $25.00
Sanctuary Lamp ...................................... $25.00
Respect Life Rose ..................................... $10.00
Those Who Were Baptized
This past week the following children
were welcomed into the Church:
Cameron Anderson
Cassidy Anderson
Preston Cuvilly
Charlotte Howe
Avery Page
Declan Roby
Respect Life Rose
This week’s Respect Life Rose is In Loving
Memory of Susan J. Argiento ~ Always In Our
Hearts ~ Her Husband and Family.
Sanctuary Lamp Memorial
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week In
Honor of our newly Confirmed from Fr. Seán.
Bread and Wine Memorial
The Eucharistic Bread and Wine for this
week are In Honor of The Connick Family
from Margie.
Flower Memorial
The Flowers on St Joseph’s Altar are for our
dear Grandson, Joseph Ryan Stephen
Hoffmann, who received the Holy Spirit in
Confirmation ~ Love and Prayers, Grandma
Jo and Grandpa Jim.
Wedding Banns
Please pray for the following couple
who is preparing for the Sacrament
of Matrimony: (*St. Joseph’s, K.P.)
Daniel Herbert * and Michelle Ricciardi *
Please Remember In Your Prayers
Those Who Are Sick
Jane Przonek, Baby Abby Rose Iapoce, Maria
Magdalen, Mildred Ingram, Helen Williams,
Helen McDowell, Richard Belardo, Thomas
Mooney, Nuala Gillearn, Judy Natour, Nina
Finerman, Al Snolis, Anthony Ferrara, Sandi
Ferrara, Michael Ferrara, Theresa Ferrara,
Josephine Ferrara, Joseph Ferrara, Peter Ferrara,
Bernadette Cicero, Gabriella Richter, Steven
Richter, Sal Marinello Jr., Joan Blom, Sharon
Biasi, Toni Ingenito, Anne Bernardi, Brianna
Ferrara, Maryann Lerro, Fr. Manly, Pauline
McDonnell, Eric Kobus, Gabe, Jaen, Catherine
Healy, Victoria Rahn, Robert Schuster, Lena
Spongberg, Michael John Ryan, Leah Langsam,
Lorraine Grippi, Doris Terlaga, Sal Conigliaro,
Michael Riordan, Herbert Haubeil, Dora
Goldring, Robert Vencak, Jessica Allen, Dominick
Laudato, Anna Sexton, Dorothy Konopka, Loretta
Commins, Marianne Banks, Helen McDowell,
Michael DiPippo, Frank Genna, Jimmy Kash, Sr.,
Anthony J. DiDonato, Joseph Montemurro,
Silvestri Triplets, Debbie Ferrante, Arlene
Caporaso, John DiPippo, Rosemarie Carroll,
Peter Villar, Vincent Palmieri, Jessica Wolin, Evan
Wolin, Maxine Ryan, Lisa Sayas, Debbie Neri,
John Weber, Nicole Mallas, Henry Heedles,
Phyllis Stabile, George Mueller, Daniel Salmon,
Arthur Paoloni, Julie McDowell Scott, Thomas
Mooney, Ann Carey, Kathleen Evans, Caitlin
Zambito, Scott Frease, Susan Bennardo, Muriel
Stoddard, Barbara Troiano, Kim Tortorella,
Stephen Tucker, Patrick Dugan, Michael Leili, Jr.
Those Who Have Died
Hilda Fighera
Gerard Ferrara
Please Remember In Your Prayers
Those In The Service
LTC Aaron Allgeyer, US Airforce
PFC Kiersten Armstrong, US Army
Sgt. Michael J. Bang, US Army
CPO Louis Barani, US Navy
Lt. Timothy Barnikel, US Navy
Airman James Tyler Bartram, US Airforce
Ensign Barbara K. Beal, US Navy
A1C Byron S. Beal, US Airforce
Sgt. William Beisler, US Army
Cpl. Ken Boss, USMC
LCpl. Ronnie Brandafino, USMC
Airman Nicholas Buttgereit, 106th Air Rescue, Air Guard
1st Lt. James Byler, USMC
Cpl. Jesse Callahan, USMC
PFC Ryan Canedo, USMC
Sgt. Paul Canedo, USMC
Pvt. 1st Class Frank Capozzoli, III, USMC
PFC David Caulfield, US Army
Staff Sgt. Michael Cavezza, 82nd Airborne
1st Lt. Adam Cecil, 82nd Airborne
1st Lt. Robert Cilla, US Airforce
Cpl. Robert Conaghan, US Army
Pvt. Joseph Covello, USMC
Specialist Jason Dennington, US Army
Sgt. Mark Dennington, US Army
Sgt. Patrick Doherty, US Army
PFC Chris Digangi, USMC
Staff Sgt. James T. Drew, US Army
LCpl. Peter Dudek, USMC
PFC Robert Elsmore, US Army
PFC Patrick. Fagan, USMC
Captain Michael Farrell, USMC
PFC Steaven Flannery, US Army
Lt. Lauren O’Neill Fleming, US Navy
Commander Edward Galvin, US Navy
Captain Peter Gerboth, US Army
Pvt. John Giacalone, US Army
Staff Sgt. Laura Ann Hagmeyer, US Airforce
LTC Jim Halloran, US Army
Col. Brian Hand, US Airforce
Major Emily Harris, US Airforce
Sgt. Cory Holdorf, USMC
1st Lt. Brian Holleran, US Army
Major Sean Hood, US Army
LCDR Diane Howell, USNR
Lt. J.G. Michael Hyne, US Coast Guard
Major Lucian Icardi, US Army
LCpl. Michael Johanidesz, USMC
Pvt. Brendan Johnston, US Navy
Lt. Brian K. Johnston, US Airforce
Lt. Kevin W.F. Johnston, US Army
Col. Corey Keppler, US Airforce
Pvt. Daniel Kuhlmann, US Army
Lt. Keith M. Laffman, US Navy
Seaman Joseph Leahy, US Coast Guard
Commander Steve Marty, US Navy
Spc. Scott Michael Molloy, US Army
CWO2 Frank E. Marano, III, US Navy
T. Sgt. Michael R. Marotta, US Airforce
Ranger Brian McGuire, US Army
Sgt. Michelle Meyers, US Army
2nd Lt. Matthew F. Moore, US Army
CPO Cole Norman, US Navy Seals
Sgt. Donald Norton, US Army National Guard
Sgt. Robert A. O’Connell, USMC
Lt. Commander Patrick O’Reilly, US Navy
Lt. Timothy O’Reilly, US Navy
Cpl. August R. Oetting, III, USMC
Lt. Alexandra Ostebo, US Army
Lt. Denali Ostebo, US Army
Captain Donald Pagel, Jr., USNR
LCpl. Cory Paradine, USMC
FM Henry J. Perez, US Navy
Captain Carl Petersen, US Navy
Col. Chris Reimer, US Army
Airman Dylan Revere, Airforce
Pvt. Joey Rinaldo, USMC
LCpl. Edward F. Salmon, IV, USMC
Captain Shaun Salmon, US Army
FC2(SW) Nicholas Scott, US Navy
Staff Sgt. Frank Segreto, US Airforce
PFC Rick Silecchio, US Army
1st Lt. Douglas M. Sparacio, US Airforce
Lt. Christian Stanco, US Coast Guard
Captain Marc Stanco, US Airforce
LTC Jeffrey Starke, US Army
Airman Michael Strombelline, US Airforce
Commander Edward J. Sullivan, US Navy
Lt. Commander Colleen Symansky, US Coast Guard
Pvt. 1st Class Michael Richard Theiss, US Army
Commander Michael Tutoro, US Coast Guard
SRA Brendan Johnson, US Airforce
LCpl. Brian Weiyler, USMC
ET, SS Thomas Wiese, US Navy
Sr. Airman Matthew Winkeleer, US Airforce
Cpl. Tyler Winterfield, USMC
Spc. Daniel Wiwczar, National Guard
Please Note:
We are currently updating this list. Reviewing it would be appreciated. If you know anyone who
no longer needs to be on this list, please notify the Parish Center (269-6635) so that our list can
remain current. Thank you.
Altar Servers
If you are looking for a more meaningful experience at Mass,
become an altar server. It is a great way to learn more about
the Mass and to take an active role in the Church community.
Altar serving is a privilege and a very special responsibility.
It provides you the opportunity to become more
involved in your faith and the Church.
Altar servers learn responsibility and organization.
Altar serving is a great community service opportunity.
Anyone in 4th grade or older can become an altar server.
Training classes are offered at different times
throughout the year.
We are holding a training class for new altar servers on
Tuesday, May 24th
in the Church from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
If you are interested in becoming an altar server,
please email or call Diane Nally in our School of Religion office.
[email protected]
631-269-4383
VIRTUS Articles...
We Are Chosen! We are Blessed!
By Paul Ashton, Psy.D., D.Min.
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every
creature.”
—Mark 16:15
With fond memories of Pope Francis’ wonderful visit to the
United States, we recall here the inspiring words of his homily
at the vespers service at Saint Patrick Cathedral, New York,
“There is a cause for rejoicing here …” although “… you may
for a time have to suffer the distress of many trials.” (1 Peter
1:6) These words of the Apostle remind us of something
essential. Our vocation is to be lived in joy. Pope Francis
continued, “Remembrance of the amazement which our
encounter with Jesus Christ awakens in our hearts. To seek
the grace of remembrance so as to grow in the spirit of
gratitude. Perhaps we need to ask ourselves: are we good at
counting our blessings?”
his words of support and affirmation and reminds us that
when we are challenged, we need to keep our focus and move
forward. Pope Francis stated, “We can get caught up measuring the value of our apostolic works by the standards of
efficiency, good management and outward success which
govern the business world. Not that these things are unimportant! We have been entrusted with a great responsibility,
and God’s people rightly expect accountability from us. But
the true worth of our apostolate is measured by the value it
has in God’s eyes. To see and evaluate things from God’s
perspective calls for constant conversion in the first days and
years of our vocation and, need I say, great humility. The
cross shows us a different way of measuring success. Ours is
to plant the seeds: God sees to the fruits of our labors.”
Our work these past 13 years to educate, inform and prevent
child and vulnerable adult sexual abuse has been blessed. We
know of these blessings through the countless stories of
healing we have heard from those on the front lines. We have
listened to the pain, and shared in the suffering of many
victims who have come forth in hopes of healing. We stand in
solidarity through prayer and perseverance with those whose
voices have been silenced and are unable to come forward.
They know we are there with them.
Many have affirmed us; many encourage us and support us;
many pray for us and for the success of our work. We hear
many challenge us and say we are not doing enough, that we
are dishonest and that they will never let us forget the
horrible tragedies that have occurred. We count all as
blessings. We know that we have not done enough, and that
is why we continue in our work. We listen and we develop
new programs and evaluate and improve the existing programs. We listen to victims and respond to their needs, and
we support those who serve and assist them, and we respond
as best we can. We know our program is but a mere steppingstone and a paradigm for empowerment and healing to take
place. We honor and respect that.
We are present in many arch/dioceses spreading the good
news of our prevention programs near and far. We have
trained thousands of facilitators from the pews of each of
these arch/dioceses to go forth and bring our prevention
programs to every church, school, hospital, orphanage,
nursing home, hospice, rectory, monastery, friary, convent,
soup kitchen, and into the hands of thousands of Catholic
Charities outreach workers throughout the country.
We take great comfort in the presence of our Holy Father
Francis and in his words of encouragement to the workers in
the vineyard, which we take for ourselves, “I know that many
of you are in the front lines in meeting the challenges of
adapting to an evolving pastoral landscape. Whatever
difficulties and trials you face, I ask you, like Saint Peter, to be
at peace and to respond to them as Christ did: he thanked the
Father, took up his cross and looked forward!”
We have educated children, teens and adults through our
children’s programs in schools and religious education
programs. We have sat with and listened to the anger, despair
and outrage of hundreds of people who have been affected by
this horror show and nightmare. We have been cursed at,
called names, challenged, derided and demeaned. The arrows
aimed at us have flown by day, and darkness covered many of
our nights. Yet nothing has stopped us from perfecting the
effectiveness our program. We have clung to it with fervor,
and although many have politicized our work, message and
effectiveness, we are not deterred. Why? Because we feel
called and missioned to do so. We, as coordinators, directors,
facilitators, volunteers, employees and administrators have
answered this call with joy and great energy and commit
ourselves to its mission to protect and heal. We count this
entire blessing.
We have been chosen for this ministry, and we recall our
blessings no matter the cost. We count it all joy and blessing.
We stand together to meet the needs of all of God’s Children
with joy in our hearts and on our lips. Thank you for all you
do, for all you are and for all you bring to the great table of
our shared blessings and gifts.
We are encouraged greatly by our leader Pope Francis who
reminds us to count our blessings. He propels us forward with
Thank you Pope Francis for all that you do for us and for the
ways in which you show us God’s love. Thank you for
making us proud to be who we are in the fullness of our
history and in the present day in which we work. Thank you
for reminding us to count our blessings and to be joyful.
Thank you for leading us to Hope and Mercy and for teaching us not to be afraid. We heed well your words, and promise
to follow your example, “Let us commend to Our Lady the
work we have been entrusted to do; let us join her in thanking
God for the great things he has done, and for the great things
he will continue to do in us and in those whom we have the
privilege to serve.” And we all say Amen!
2016
Summer Basketball Camp
Sponsored By:
St. Joseph’s Summer Sports Program
We are happy to announce that Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset has agreed to
allow us to add the August 8th to August 12th week at their air-conditioned gymnasium so that we can honor our commitment to all those who want to attend camp.
Although the school district’s bond issue has eliminated the use of any Kings Park
facility, the special reduced fee for all St. Joseph’s parishioners will be honored for
all who attend the All-American Basketball Camp in Syosset under the direction of
Gus Alfieri.
The one-week session for boys and girls from Grades 3 through 11 (as of September
2016) Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:50 PM, from August 8th to August 12th.
(Free early morning drop-off is also available)
The camp’s special offer is open to all Parish CYO team participants, children of
parishioners, residents of Kings Park school district.
For further information, please contact Camp Director Gus Alfieri at
(631) 265-7142, or email him at [email protected] and a flyer will be sent to you.
May 15 – May 28, 2015
Parish Calendar
Palm Sunday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
AA 2PM
Rm 107
AA 10AM Rm 106
NA 7PM Rm 106
Mother’s Club
9:30AM Rms
101, 103, 108
Children’s Choir
5:30PM CR
Teen Choir 7PM
CH
AOH (Joint) Mtg.
7:300PM TH
Pre-Baptism
7:30PM Rm 106
AA 10AM Rm 106
St. Joseph’s
Ensemble 6PM
TH
Bereavement
Ministry 7PM PC
Icon Painting
Class 10AM
Rm 101
Saturday
May 21
AA 10AM
Rm 106
Chamber Choir
7:30PM CH
Kings Park Irish
Dancers 7PM Rm
108
Exposition
of the
Blessed Sacrament
in the
Nazareth Chapel
9:30 to 10:30 AM
AA 7:30PM
Rm 107
Contemporary
Music Group
7:30PM CH
NA 8PM Rm 106
CYO ~~ Ball Fields 1, 2 & 4 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
May 22
AA 2PM
Rm 107
Eagle Scout
Award
Ceremony
2PM TH
May 23
AA 10AM Rm 106
CDA, Jr.
6:30PM CR
NA 7PM Rm 106
CDA 7PM TH
May 24
Mother’s Club
9:30AM Rms
101, 103, 108
Children’s Choir
5:30PM CR
Teen Choir 7PM
CH
May 25
May 26
AA 10AM Rm 106
Chamber Choir
7:30PM CH
St. Joseph’s
Ensemble 6PM
TH
May 27
May 28
AA 10AM
Rm 106
Bereavement
Ministry 7PM PC
Martha’s Hands
7PM Rm 103
Exposition
of the
Blessed Sacrament
in the
Nazareth Chapel
9:30 to 10:30 AM
Kings Park Irish
Dancers 7PM Rm
108
AA 7:30PM
Rm 107
Contemporary
Music Group
7:30PM CH
NA 8PM Rm 106
CYO ~~ Ball Fields 1, 2 & 4 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
St. Philip Neri
Please call the Parish Center with schedule changes.
Key for location of activities: TH = Travis Hall, CH = Church, PC = Parish Center, NC = Nazareth Chapel, LH = Lighthouse
SC = School Chapel, CR = Centennial Room and Room Numbers are for classrooms in the School of Religion Building