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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Let us build the City of God! Our Mission: We strive daily to be a community of believers, alive in Christ. In our diversity and in a spirit of reconciliation, we journey toward God. Our faith finds expression in worship. Our live is the center of care for all people. Our hope is the longed for promise of union with God, and with each other, as we continue the mission of proclaiming the Kingdom at St Joseph’s in Ronkonkoma. Come pray with us! Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30, Noon, & 5:00 PM Weekdays: 7:00 & 9:00 AM* Saturday 8:00AM *During School year Tuesday mass is at 8:45AM Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays 2:00 - 6:45 PM (except holidays) First Friday 7:30—8:30 PM (Sacred Heart Devotion) Rosary: Daily after 9:00 Mass Reconciliation: Mon, Wed, Fri: after morning mass Sat: after morning mass and 4:00 - 4:45 PM St Joseph Rectory Office 45 Church Street 588-8456 Fax 471-2569 Religious Education 35 Church Street 981-1805 Director: Mrs. Maryanne Trezza Parish Outreach 2855 Pond Rd 981-6888 Director: Mrs. Anne Kelly St Joseph School 25 Church Street 588-4760 Principal: Mr. Richard Kuntzler December 7, 2014 - Second Sunday of Advent Priests Rev. Michael J Rieder, Pastor Rev. Juniper J. Thomas Rev. Henry Leuthardt Rev. Peter T. Liu (retired) Deacons Dcn. James Altonji Dcn. Joseph Califano Dcn. Michael DeBellis Dcn. Frank Dell’Aglio Dcn. Michael Devenney Dcn. William Dobbins Dcn. Joseph Dougherty (retired)
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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Let us build the City of God!

Our Mission:

We strive daily to be a community of believers, alive in

Christ. In our diversity and in a spirit of

reconciliation, we journey toward God. Our faith

finds expression in worship. Our live is the center of

care for all people. Our hope is the longed for

promise of union with God, and with each other, as we

continue the mission of proclaiming the Kingdom at St

Joseph’s in Ronkonkoma.

Come pray with us!

Masses

Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30, Noon, & 5:00 PM

Weekdays: 7:00 & 9:00 AM* Saturday 8:00AM

*During School year Tuesday mass is at 8:45AM

Eucharistic Adoration:

Mondays 2:00 - 6:45 PM (except holidays)

First Friday 7:30—8:30 PM (Sacred Heart Devotion)

Rosary: Daily after 9:00 Mass

Reconciliation: Mon, Wed, Fri: after morning mass

Sat: after morning mass and 4:00 - 4:45 PM

St Joseph Rectory Office

45 Church Street 588-8456 Fax 471-2569

Religious Education

35 Church Street 981-1805

Director: Mrs. Maryanne Trezza

Parish Outreach

2855 Pond Rd 981-6888

Director: Mrs. Anne Kelly

St Joseph School

25 Church Street 588-4760

Principal: Mr. Richard Kuntzler

December 7, 2014 - Second Sunday of Advent

Priests

Rev. Michael J Rieder, Pastor

Rev. Juniper J. Thomas Rev. Henry Leuthardt

Rev. Peter T. Liu (retired)

Deacons

Dcn. James Altonji Dcn. Joseph Califano

Dcn. Michael DeBellis Dcn. Frank Dell’Aglio

Dcn. Michael Devenney Dcn. William Dobbins

Dcn. Joseph Dougherty (retired)

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Serving Your Sacramental Needs

The Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament is celebrated on Sundays at 1:30 PM.

Parents, please call the parish office to arrange a

meeting with one of our priests or deacons to begin to

make arrangements.

The Sacrament of Eucharist See front cover for mass times. If you are sick for an

extended period of time or are homebound, please

contact the parish office to arrange to have someone

bring Communion to you.

The Sacrament of Confirmation School aged children can prepare for this Sacrament

by contacting our religious Education office. Adults

or older teens who have yet to be Confirmed should

contact the Parish Office

The Sacrament of Reconciliation As listed on front cover or call rectory for an

appointment with one of our priests.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick This Sacrament is for the living. We celebrate this

Sacrament each Spring and Fall for those who are

chronically ill, advanced in age, or who are about to

undergo surgery or hospitalization. We can arrange

the Sacrament at other times by calling the Parish

Office..

Emergencies: call the office to arrange a visit from a

priest.

Nighttime emergencies (631) 585-1130

The Sacrament of Matrimony Bride or Groom please call the office at least six

months before your desired wedding date to begin

preparations for marriage. Please make contact with

the parish before making other wedding day plans!

The Sacrament of Holy Orders Anyone who is feeling called to service in the church

as a priest deacon or in consecrated religious life

should contact the parish office to speak to one of the

priests or deacons for guidance.

Interested in possibly becoming Catholic? Please contact the rectory to arrange a meeting to

discuss your questions. We have regular classes to

help people learn about the faith and decide if

becoming Catholic is what you and God want for you

right now. This whole process of inquiry and

potential conversion is called RCIA—The Rite of

Christian Initiation of Adults.

We will respect your personal journey with God!

Prayer and Devotion Opportunities Our Lady of Fatima Devotion

Our Lady came to Fatima with a message from God to

every man, woman and child. She promised that the

whole world would be at peace, and that many souls

would go to heaven if her requests were listened to

and obeyed.

In response to her requests, the First Saturday of each

month is devoted to Our Lady of Fatima. This

devotion includes 8:00 AM mass, a novena to Our

Lady of Fatima, the Rosary, the opportunity to

celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and

fellowship in Carew hall at 9:00 AM.

All are welcome at this devotion.

St Joseph Parish Monthly Recollection

On the First Friday of every month, at 7:30 PM we

hold our Monthly Parish Recollection. This is an hour

of prayer (recollection) before our Lord present in the

Blessed Sacrament—whose heart is the source of

immense charity and generous love.

The foundation of this prayer is God’s presence in

our souls as Creator, Preserver, and Author of all

Graces (“In Him we live and move and have our

being.” Acts 17:28). God is our Father and our

Friend and is our sweet Guest.

We are called to acknowledge this great truth: God is

in each of us, our soul is His Temple.

This evening of recollection includes Exposition of

the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Psalms, Silence, a

Gospel reading and a reflection on many topics

including: the Cardinal Virtues of prudence, justice,

temperance, and fortitude; The Theological Virtues of

faith, hope and love; The gifts of the Holy Spirit:

wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude,

knowledge, piety and awe & wonder in God’s

presence. The evening ends with Benediction.

Every soul, hungry and thirsty for God, is invited to

this holy hour every First Friday of the month to

adore, venerate and contemplate the Sacred Heart of

Jesus and to have a quiet dialogue with God.

St Joseph Men’s Prayer Group

We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM in the

Church where we pray the Rosary.

Afterward we move to the main vestibule for coffee,

donuts and fellowship.

This is a great opportunity to be strengthened in your

commitment as a Catholic man just by spending time

with others like you!

See you Tuesday!

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OUR LITURGY

Isaiah challenges us to be heralds of the good news and prepare the way of the Lord. In the second reading, Peter reminds us to prepare for the right things and to be at peace, and without spot or blemish. Saint Mark’s Gospel begins today with people going out to hear and be baptized by John the Baptist. He tells them of one mightier than he who is coming.

Altar Bread & Wine In Loving Memory of

Carol A. Walsh

Requested by

Greg

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, December 6

5pm Nydia Ramirez (The Messina Family), Mary

Tantone (Estelle Rigney)

Sunday, December 7

7:00 Cornelius J. Dunleavy (Loving Wife Anne), Pray

to end Abortion

9:00 Joseph Michael Cosentino (Loving Parents),

John & Mary Biglin (Loving Family)

10:30 Arthur Keller (Michael & Diane O’Leary & Family),

Philip Lombardi (1st Anniversary Loving Family),

Daniel Pellicano (Sandy Susco)

12:00 Brian McGee (Loving Friends), Mary & Jack

D’Agostino (Loving Family)

5:00 Ava Cervini (LIVING) (Grandma & Grandpa),

Maureen Byrne (Louis & Mary Scotti & Family)

Monday, December 8, Immaculate Conception

7:00 For the People of the Parish

9:00 For the People of the Parish

12:10 For the People of the Parish

7:30 For the People of the Parish

Tuesday, December 9

7:00 Darian Clark (Fred & Ron Pedersen, Jean

Prestigiacomo (Phyllis & Lee Baumach)

8:45 John H. Burnett (Loving Family), Richard F. Pugh

(Tony & Cindy Prisco)

Wednesday, December 10

7:00 Claire Naughton (Nancy Stursberg), Dr. Jeff J.

Coletti (Loving Wife)

9:00 Catherine Kelleher (Loving Family), Margaret Long

(Mary Hoever)

Thursday, December 11

7:00 Anthony Regan Brown (The Machany Family),

Claire Naughton (Joan Laskoff)

9:00 Diane Bergamino , Fred Profit (Susan Milligan)

Friday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe

7:00 Anna & Francis Bosack (Jane & Jim), Fr. Douglas

Arcoleo (The Addiss Family

9:00 Philip Lombardi, (Danielle Serra), George J. Raab

(Loving Family)

Saturday, December 13

8:00 Fr. Michael Maffeo (LIVING) (American Legion

Post 155), Sr. Elizabeth Stringer (Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

Matera)

5PM Dr. Glenn T. Ogg (Laurie Ferrara). Justin Harney

Carlo (James Quaranto)

December 7, 2014 - Second Sunday of Advent

Additional Parish and School Contact

Information

Parish Website: stjoronk.org

School Website: stjoeronkelem.org

E-mail addresses

General: [email protected]

Pastor: [email protected]

Religious Ed: [email protected]

School: [email protected]

Parish Trustees

Robert Koepper Walter Poggi

Business Manager

Deacon Michael DeBellis

Music Ministry

Michael Keller, Director

Ann DeBellis, 9:00 Choir

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Beginning in January 2015, we will no

longer accept deposit bottles and cans!

Thank you to everyone who has donated them in the

past and to the men who faithfully prepare them for

recycling, but we are moving away from that.

Our collection of deposit bottles has had some

negative side effects - desperate people have broken

into the bottle trailer, dirty bottles attract vermin, so

there are feral cats around the property to take care

of that problem, and it is an eyesore which is not

inviting for anyone new coming to the parish or

school.

Mostly, for the sake of our spiritual growth, we need

to move from “last fruits” in the direction of first

fruits when it comes to building the City of God.

If you would like, feel free to return your own

bottles and donate the change but we will no longer

accept deposit bottles beginning in the new year!

Christmas Mass Intentions In every parish, many people want to have their

loved ones remembered at Christmas Mass. The

difficulty is that there are more intentions than there

are scheduled masses so many parishes do what St

Joseph Parish has done for years - we do not give

any individual the opportunity to have a mass

intention and instead we celebrate all the Christmas

Masses for the people of the parish.

This year we are going to try something different

I have learned from other parishes that another way

to respond to the great desire for Christmas Mass

intentions is to do what we do with All Souls Day.

Beginning this year we will have Multiple Mass

Intentions for Christmas (Easter too). The request

for an intention is simple. There will be green

Christmas Mass Intentions envelopes available in

the church during the season of Advent. All you

have to do is write the names of the loved ones you

want remembered on the envelope and drop it in the

basket or at the parish office. The priests will

privately read the names and the intention envelopes

will be placed on the altar during all of our

Christmas Masses. Since there will most likely be

too many names to read individually, the Prayer of

the Faithful will read, “For those remembered in our

Christmas Mass Intentions…”

I hope this gives many of you the opportunity to

have your loved ones brought to the altar during our

Christmas masses.

Know that you are in our prayers always!

A Christmas gift anyone can give - a hug! Hugging is healthy. It helps the immune system,

cures depression, reduces stress and induces sleep.

It’s invigorating, rejuvenating, and has no

unpleasant side effects. Hugging is nothing less

than a miracle drug.

Hugging is all natural. It is organic, naturally

sweet, no artificial ingredients, non-polluting,

environmentally friendly and 100% wholesome.

Hugging is the ideal gift. Great for any occasion,

fun to give and receive, shows you care, comes with

its own wrapping and, of course, fully returnable.

Hugging is practically perfect. NO batteries to

wear out, inflation-proof, non-fattening, no monthly

payments, theft proof and non-taxable.

Hugging is an underutilized resource with magical

powers. When we open our hearts and arms, we

encourage others to do the same.

Think of the people in your life. Are there any

words you’d like to say? Are there any hugs you

want to share? Are you waiting and hoping

someone else will ask first? Don’t wait! Initiate!

By Joie Lake in The Irish Get up and Go Diary (2009 edition)

Enjoy time with God

It is work to find moments of heavenly peace in our

hectic world. But the work really is worth it.

About this time last year right stuff before mass I saw

two kids (around 10 and 12 years old) playing hand

held video games. I asked them to turn them off in

church and they did. Then I saw a man texting. I

didn’t have the guts to ask him to stop.

I shared this with a priest friend who asked, “Did you

tell him it is a sacrilege?” Wow, that is strong!!

But I would like to say that, when we have the gift of

a moment for quiet in church, we really should take

advantage of it because in our busy world, we may not

get another like it for a while.

A moment of heavenly peace in the presence of God

involves work of quieting ourselves and our devices

but it is definitely worth the work! Here is some food

for prayer during Advent:

The Virgin shall be with child and bear a son and they

shall name him Emmanuel for God is with us! Isaiah 7:14

They shall name him Wonder Counselor, God Hero,

Father Forever, Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:5

The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of

the Most High will overshadow you; hence your child

shall be called Son of God...for nothing is impossible

with God. Luke 1: 35,37

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Christmas Wishes

In “Silent Night” we sing to Mary and Jesus, “Sleep

in heavenly peace.” My prayer during this Advent

and Christmas season is that all of us may find some

moments of heavenly peace.

For those who have lost a loved one this past year

and for any who find this holiday season a little

difficult because of missed loved ones, my prayer is

that you can see in the Christ child the promise of

the doors to heaven opening to all of us and that this

promise gives you a moment of peace even as you

continue to mourn.

For those whose financial burdens make it difficult

to have the kind of Christmas you would like for

your family, I pray that you can see in the Christ

child the ultimate gift of God being with us. I pray

that you will also see in one another the gift of love

and will enjoy each other’s presence.

For those whose lives are so busy, I pray that you

will be able to sit quietly on Christmas morning or

night in front of your nativity scene or lighted tree

and just breathe in some of the peace we sing of

during this season.

For those who struggle to “get into the spirit” I pray

that you will remember that Christmas is not so

much about us getting into the spirit as it is about

Him getting into the flesh of our lives. I pray that

even when the struggles of our lives get in the way

of being merry, we can all find ways to choose to

live in the joy that comes from knowing we are

loved by God.

For young couples in the early years of marriage I

pray that you, like the Holy Family, will be able to

endure the challenges life brings you and that you

will turn to God in times of need.

For all the adults who long for the days of childhood

when Christmas was magic and when it was so easy

to believe, I pray that we all remember that seeing

isn’t believing, believing is seeing. I pray that we

can all look at the world through the eyes of faith

and see the presence of Christ in our daily lives.

For the children I pray that just as Jesus grew in

wisdom and grace before God and people so will

you grow using all the gifts and talents that God has

given you from the moment of your creation in

God’s image and likeness.

For all who will travel this holiday season, I pray

that, like the wise men, you may always follow the

guidance given by God and that your travels will

bring you into Christ’s presence.

Something I learned about Advent from a

Military Chaplain In June of 2009 I began my assignment as pastor of

St Therese Church in Montauk. Because Fr.

Charles Ehrhart, the previous pastor was retiring I

got a bonus: he stayed for a few days and gave me

some on the job training

As we walked the grounds so I could find out what

key goes where and begin to get a sense of things

like boilers and circuit breakers we had lots of time

to talk. He told me about his time in the military.

As a chaplain any time there was any maintenance

that needed to be taken care of all he had to do was

complete the appropriate requisition forms and it

would be done. This was all in the military budget.

But if he got transferred and there was maintenance

that had been neglected during his term, he was

financially responsible for it! He reminded me that

military transfers do not work on a schedule that

you can predict. You could be transferred at any

time. He told me, “You better believe I stayed on

top of the maintenance of things.”

“But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither

the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the

Father.”

Mk 13:32.

It seems that our life is kind of like Fr. Charles’

assignments in the military. If there is ever any

maintenance that has to be done on our heart or soul

as we live, we can get it done free of charge because

Jesus paid the price for our sins. But if our transfer

from this life to eternity comes and we have left any

of that maintenance unattended, we will have to

answer for it before God.

Advent is a time for us to recall that , since we do

not know the day or hour when God will call any

one of us home, maybe we should not put off any

maintenance to our hearts and souls.

When was the last time you celebrated God’s

unconditional love for you in the Sacrament of

Reconciliation? This sacrament is how we allow

Christ to pay for the maintenance of our hearts and

souls while we are alive. He died to forgive our sins

and he is waiting to share his loving embrace in this

sacrament.

In addition to our regular schedule of Confessions

(see front cover) we are having an Advent Penance

service on Tuesday December 23 at 7:00 PM in the

church. Why not come and celebrate the healing

loving embrace of Jesus in this wonderful sacrament

this Advent Season?

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A Note from St. Joseph Parish Bulletin “Editorial Staff”

The parish bulletin is probably the best way to communicate with the community of St. Joseph Parish. It is our pleasure and pride to serve to this end. Please help us to do our job in the following ways…

The deadline for weekly bulletin submissions is usually Monday at 4:00 PM. In the case of a Monday holiday, please submit your copy by the Friday before at 4:00 PM.

Submit all copy as an “attached file” to an e-mail, including column submissions. Our address is [email protected].

Please use a “partial page” or a column article, rather than “full page flyers” for your event whenever possible.

Please do not ask us to “scan” your material for you. Most everything produced today is produced on a computer. Send us that file.

Your cooperation in these ways will help us produce the best quality results with the most

responsible stewardship of human resources and natural resources.

SJMPG IS CALLING ALL MEN!

Come Pray with the

The St. Joseph’s Men’s Prayer Group!

We meet every Tuesday evening in The Church at 7:30pm and pray The Rosary followed in the Vestibule by Coffee, Donuts and a lot of

fellowship. Join with fellow Catholic men and pray, relax and talk. It’s new, It’s Fun and It’s exciting. Come give it a try! No Commitment! No pressure! Plenty of Camaraderie! See

You Tuesday!

“St. Joseph Evangelization Group Corner!”

What is the symbolism of the four candles of Advent?

Traditionally, each of the four candles on an Advent wreath has their own meaning. The first Sunday of Advent symbolizes Hope with the Prophet's candle reminding us that Jesus is coming. The second Sunday of Advent symbolizes Faith with the Bethlehem Candle reminding us of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. the third Sunday of Advent symbolizes Joy with the Shepherd's Candle reminding us of the Joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus. The fourth Sunday symbolizes Peace with the Angel's Candle reminding us of the message of the angels: "Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men."

When Advent Wreaths are decorated the materials often have symbolic meaning. The use of evergreens reminds us of our eternal life with Christ, holly represents the crown of thorns from the Passion of Jesus, and pine cones symbolize Christ's Resurrection. They are all a constant reminder of what we are preparing for. (the Catholic Company).

Immaculate Conception Mass Schedule

December 8 7:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:10 PM

7:30 PM

Note: NO 5PM MASS

Holy Hour for Life & Benediction

December 8 8:30PM

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2014 Backward Drawing

Thank You ! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

First: let us say “Thank you” our Sponsors whose donations helped to

defray the cost of the dinner, beverages and dessert for this year’s

Backward Drawing:

Commercial Air, Island Propane, Lake Auto Service,

Marty Hirschfield Driver Education Consultant,

Moloney Family Funeral Home

Next: let us thank our local businesses for their donations for the bas-

ket raffles & door prizes. The best way to show them our appreciation

is to patronize their business.

Aunt Mary’s Cookies, Victoria Ryder-Pampered Chef Consultant, Rockwell’s

Bar & Grill, Island 16 Cinema De Lux, IHOP, Adventureland, Prestano’s Bak-

ery, Countryside Wine & Liquor, Olympic Den, Starlight Nail & Spa, Nescon-

set Liquors, Strathmore Bagels, Island Emanada, towers Flowers, Gino’s of

Nesconset, Colonial Flower Shop, Stacie’s Bagels, Groomella’s Dog Salon,

Perry’s Florist, Albert’s Pizza, Mama Mia’s, Relaxation Day Spa, Chocolate by

Design, Slater’s Pharmacy, Kelly Soto-Tastefully Simple Consultant

Now we want to thank Jerry Peters and the Maintenance Staff for their tire-

less efforts to get the hall ready for the Backward Drawing. We also need to

thank all the volunteers who helped in so many ways before, during and after

the event. Your dedication and service is truly remarkable!

Lastly, a great big Thank You to all who bought a ticket! Your continued sup-

port of our Parish Fund Raisers helps to Build the City of God.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Thank you for your support!

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“Let us build the City of God. May our tears be turned into dancing!”

Well... If there’s gonna be dancing, there ought to be music!

Here’s why Karen McCurry expresses her discipleship in song...

“He who sings, prays twice.” - St. Augustine… This quote made me stop and think about what being in choir means to me. It has afforded me the opportunity to worship the Lord through song and become a more active member of the parish community. I can honestly say that one’s prayer life can increase through song. Singing has worked wonders in my prayer life — it can do the same for yours.

(Karen is a chorister in our 10:30 choir.)

To join any of our groups, just speak to any musician or chorister after Mass.

Attention all boys and girls, 4th grade and up!

Do you want to grow in your relationship with God? Do you have a desire to assist the parish community at prayer? You should consider being an Altar Server. The qualities of a good altar server are the ability to follow directions and to think on your feet.

What is required to be an altar server?

1. You must be in 4th grade or above.

2. You must behave in a prayerful and attentive manner.

If you are interested in becoming a server, please have your parent complete the information form below and return it to the Rectory. You will be notified of dates and times for the training sessions.

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St. Joseph Altar Server Candidate Information

Parent Name: ____________________ Name of Youth: ________________

Parent Phone Number:_____________ Parent Email: ____________________

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PFC Eric Lange, USMC

SGT Deborah Alfieri

SGT Matthew Altonji

SPC Andrew Altonji

LCPL Matthew Balestrieri, USMC

TSGT Louis Barletta

LT Michael-Jon Bonacorsa

LCPL John Brown

PFC Justin Browne

LTCOL James Cersosimo CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran

SPC Jason Crawford

CPT Edward Cuevas

PFC John B Cuneo

CPT Ryan Delaney

TSGT Timothy Dermody

SGT Stephen DiGirolamo

SSGT Tony Elliott

LT Kelly Fletcher

SPC Adam Franciosa

CPT Mark Gillman

CPL RJ Hartmann

MAJ Sean P Kilkenny

CW2 Steven Knight

LCPL William Langdon

SPC Christopher Leone

SGT Wade Lynch

MAJ Kevin McCue

PVT Thomas B McGinn

SGT Patrick McNally

PFC William Meyer

CPL Brian G Meyer

CPO Gregory Migliore

SGT Glenn Miller

LT Heather Miras

SPC4 George Monica

SPC4 John Monica

SGT Daniel Montville

GYSGT Brian Moran, USMC

LTCOL Gregory Mueller, USMC

LCPL Thomas Napolitano

LCPL Michael Napolitano

LCPL James Neubauer

SGT Brian Pacell

CPT Stephen Bartoszak

PFC Matthew Pandolfi

SFC James Munro Army

CPT Michael Parisi

2LT Anthony Parisi

MAJ Paul E Pinaud

CTR2 Matthew Pistritto

LT David A Rewkowski

SGT Edwin Rivera, II

SGT Anthony M Sbrocco, USMC

SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W. Mason Shehan

SSGT Timothy McGoyne

SPC James Stanek EO3 Taylor Taranto

MM3 Gregory Taranto

PFC Greg Terrish

SGT Jason Tulowitzki

SGT John Thomas Vogt

CPL Brandon Waldon

SGT Randolph Weaver

MSTR Robert Casey ILT Richard Lutz SPC Darian L. Clark/Army

SAMN Bill Ried

CPL Michael Casonova

SPEC4 David Cooper

ENS Michael Cristiano, USN

SGT Brian P. O’Leary

PFC Gregory Caplan

MPS Timothy Caplan

E6PO1 Gerard McGarrity

LT John Cox II

PFC Nicholas Barbieri

LCPL Jim A. Mock

SGT Maj. John A. Krumholz

LCPL Joseph R. DeGroot, USMC

RCT Dustin A. Whitton, USMC

SPC Peter Reilly

SMAN T.J. Waldhauser, US Navy

LCPL Brian Kolarik, USMC

PVT Chris Dorn, Army

SSGT Ray C. Sigman ll

CPL Sean Rainone, USMC

SGT Thomas Lupo

SSGT Mike Hengerle, USMC

Kelly R. Denimarck ENS Navy

SFC James Munro Army

CPL Kristen M. Saporito USMC

Captain Sean Lavigne USAF

LCPL Daniel Pfeifer USMC

MSGT Thomas J. Valentino USAF

CSM Lawrence Doughterty, USArmy

PFC Thomas Conran USArmy

SRA Matthew Maisano USAF

SPJonathan G. Romano USANG

PFC Daniel R. Hayes USMC

PFC Allecia N. Ahearn USMC

Lt. James Ciccarello US ARMY

Sal Evangelista, US ARMY

Nick Vicale SFC ARMY

PFC. Michael A. Davison USMC

CAPT. Glenn Miller

PRAY FOR THE SICK ___________________________________

Name of person who is ill

_____________________________ _________________________ Person making this request: Relationship to ill person

(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

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— Carmine Cambria, Brian Haggerty

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

Lynn Abe-Zaid

Frank Ambrosio

Philip Ambrosio

Robert Aglialoro

Jeffrey Bratisax

Janet Belz

MaryAnn Bonitz

Louise Cipolla

Martin Condit

Cathy Conolly

Eileen Cross

Michael D’Orio

Michael DePinto

Gina DiCanio

Joanne DiGiorgio

Barbara DiGirolomo

Rita Diubaldo

Baptist Eichelsdorfer

Sharon T. Eichler

Lois & Michael Emma

Philip & Sally Enright

Donna Evers

Philip Fava

Amelia Fava

Mary & Frank Ferrigno

Robert Filce

Stu Fishkin

Pastrick Flynn

Roseanne Gabriel

Patricia Geiser

Loretta Gerstner

Kim Hanson

David Hoffman Sr.

Jasper Indelicato

Margaret Indelicato

Richard Jankay

Thomas Jankay

Emily Jensen

Kevin Krivacsy

MaryJo L’Ambrose

Alfred LaRocca

Kevin Latini

Ida Lucivero

Vito Lucivero

Agnes Ludwigson

Carolyn Martins

Andrea Maloney

Philip Masi

Josephine McGrath

Maureen Melchiona

Eugene Merkle

Dana Monteanu

Olsin O’Donnell

Joanora O’Donnell

Joseph Olivieri

Helen Onufrak

Anna Pepe

Barbara Petersen

Dorothy Pistritto

Joan Plouffe

Donna Marie Priolo

Kathy Purcaro

Nicole Ramaglia

Evelyn Rosario

Victoria Rosenblum

Angela Russo

Mary Ann Russo

Ann Sabourin

Norma Salazar

Franciso Sanchez

Dawn Saporito

Linda Savage

Denise Savage Harper

Joan Scanlon

Ben Scannella

Krista Schramm

Nancy Schramm

Maryann Schaudel

Janrt Shapiro

Jamie Smith

Michele Smith

Reno Staffa

Dennis Staufenberg

Abe Stegman

Angela Stoner

Richard Stroup

Matthew Swenson

George Tizzard

Robert Torres

Richard Troiano

LLoyd Turnier

Regina Turnier

James Waldner Sr.

Peter Wrins

Joseph Yasso

Pray for Our Troops Pray for the Sick

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Sunday, December 7, 2014 Page 6

Weekly Offering

Fiscal Year Beginning 9/1/2013 - 8/31/14

Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 Offering (Includes Faith Direct ($1,541)

Last Year Drvc. Campaign Human Dev. 2014 2013 Poor Box Last Week

*Pay Down Debt Donations This Month $ 7,156 Total Funds 418,071 Less Payments made to RVC 400,000 Fund Balance $18,071

RVC Loan 605,000 Less Payment 400,000 Balance $205,000

*Includes Faith Direct Collections for September (65 Participating Households)

If you missed last week , please try to make it up this week. Thank you.

Envelope users : Please enter the amount of your donation on the envelope in the space provided. This will be a big help to us when counting the collection. Also, it is not necessary to tape or staple the envelope closed. Your help is appreciated.

Thank you, Deacon Mike DeBellis

Thank you and God Bless You Always, Fr. Mike

Respect Life

Arya Elizabeth Bove

Nicholas Maximus Bove

\Leianna Jade Rivera

New York State Election results:

Thank you for all of your efforts that lead to this week’s

election results. The post-election update from The New York

State Catholic Conference: Election results indicate that the

Republicans will take control of the State Senate, having won a

clear 32 majority (of the 63 seats). If Senator Felder (D)

continues to caucus with the Republicans (highly likely), that

makes it 33 GOP seats. And with Senator Ruben Diaz (D) certain

to vote pro-life, that makes a strong 34 votes against abortion

expansion.

If you wish to receive, via e-mail, the monthly DRVC Respect

Life Office newsletter containing updated information on respect

life programs and events, send a request to Diana Tellis

[email protected] Adopted from DRVC Respect Life Office e-

mail 11/7/2014.

Pope: Euthanasia, in vitro fertilization sins against God.

Vatican City – Pope Francis denounced the right to die

movement yesterday, saying it’s a “false sense of compassion” to

consider euthanasia as an act of dignity when in fact it’s a sin

against God and creation.

[Pope]Francis made the comments to the Association of

Italian Catholic Doctors.

Earlier this month, the Vatican’s top bioethics official

condemned as “reprehensible” the assisted suicide of an

American woman, Brittany Maynard, who was suffering terminal

brain cancer and said she wanted to die with dignity.

[Pope]Francis didn’t refer to the Maynard case specifically.

While denouncing euthanasia in general, he also condemned

abortion, in vitro fertilization (or “the scientific production of a

child”) and embryonic stem cell research (or “using human

beings as laboratory experiments to presumable save others.”)

Source: AP/Newsday 11/16/2014.

Reminder: Holy Hour for Life, Mon. Dec. 8 at 8:30 pm after

the 7:30 pm Mass. All welcome.

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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Page 7

RESPECT LIFE YOUTH CONTEST THEME 2015

“Each of us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation” The Diocesan Respect Life Office is excited to announce the 13th Annual Youth Respect Life Contest for grades 7-8

Level ONE, and grades 9-12 Level TWO. We welcome all Catholic youth in the Rockville Centre Diocese attending

Catholic Elementary, High Schools or parish programs including religious education, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, youth groups, youth choirs. We encourage children with special needs to also participate. Students from St. Joseph’s parish may go to the web at www.respect life contest 2015 for all information including entry forms. Next, submit your entries to Mrs. Janet Lamm (631-588-4437) of St. Joseph Respect Life Committee. Please leave your entry, with your name and phone on the envelope, to be placed in the Respect Life box at the Rectory by January 15. All entries must be judged locally and the winning entry in each level, in each category, forwarded to the DRVC Respect Life Office by January 27, 2015. Please note: the registration form must be signed by a parent or guardian. The awards ceremony will be on March 26, 2015 Kellenberg Memorial High School – Auditorium at 7 PM. Categories and Program Guidelines: 1. Essay- Must be typed and limited to 400 words 2. Poetry- Must be typed and limited to 21 lines 3. Music- see website for details 4. Photography- see website for details 5. Art-Book Mark Design-see website for details 6. Video Clip Design – see website for 7. Pin-it/ Photomontage Board – see website for details

All contest materials will be available at www.respectlifecontest 2015 Prizes to winners in each category: 1st place - $400; 2nd place; and $250 and 3rd place $150.

The Giving is up in the lobby of the

church

Once again we are asking that you please donate gift cards rather than wrapped

gifts. When we give our clients gift cards they are able to experience the same joy of

selecting gifts for their family as we do in selecting gifts for ours. Many of our

generous parishioners have told us how much they enjoy purchasing gifts for the

Giving Tree.

For those of you who would still like to purchase a gift rather than give a gift

card, please know that a toy for children from ages 2–8 would be truly appreciated.

Please take an angel from the tree and return you gifts by December 15th to the

Outreach office or the Rectory.

your generosity allows others to

share in the spirit of the season.

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ATTENTION GRADE 7 CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: Many thanks to the Confirmation

Candidates that have volunteered their help (shared their gifts) at various St. Joseph Parish activi-

ties. Your presence and service means so much to our community. Each week, we look forward to

reading the “Works of Mercy” deeds that are faithfully being placed in the Offertory basket.

Hopefully everyone has chosen their Confirmation saint and has begun the Saint Report. Remember

that the chosen saint becomes a spiritual companion and guide. So… remember to pray with your

saint. Basically, all of the saints are part of our Christian extended family. They are those wonder-

ful relatives who are pray for you!

RELGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS…

During the season of Advent, most of our attention is focused, quite rightly, on the story of Jesus,

Mary, and Joseph. This wonderful liturgical season also offers other stories, ones that often go

overlooked: the stories of the saints.

For many people, the lives of the saints seem, frankly, boring or irrelevant. That's not surprising

given the way they're often depicted in churches: either as bland plaster statues that make them

look dull or as figures in dramatic stained-glass windows that make them look superhuman. The

saints were neither. In reading about the saints we quickly discover that they were truly human

people who led fascinating lives.

Other wonderful Advent saints include St. Francis Xavier (December 3), St. Nicholas,

(December 6), St. Ambrose (December 7), Blessed Virgin Mary, Immaculate Conception,

(December 8) St. Juan Diego (December 9), Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12), St. Lucy

(December 13), St. John of the Cross (December 14), and St. Peter Canisius (December 21), St.

Stephen (December 26), St. John the Apostle (December 27), St. Thomas Becket (December 29),

and St. Sylvester (December 31).

Level One Parent & Child Advent Prayer Service

Monday, December 15, 2014, 7:00pm, Church

Level One Parent & Child Advent Prayer Service

Saturday, December 20, 2014, 12:00pm, Church

For more information on the saints, check out these websites:

www.Saints&angels.com

www.saints.sqpn.com

www.catholic.org/saints

www.Saints&angels.com

www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/byname.asp

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Congratulations to our Winners.

Thank you for your generous support!

Calendar Club 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

11/2

#621

Thomas & Marie

O’Connell

$50

11/3

#913

Robin Benick

$25

11/4

#337

Chris & Ron

Firestone

$25

11/5

#398

Barbara

Mickelson

$25

11/6

#70

Renee & Jason

Vodopija

$25

11/7

#548

Tom Fawcett

$25

11/8

#618

Rich & Leslie

Maynard

$25

11/9

#482

Reno Staffa

$50

11/10

#92

Catherine Anello

$25

11/11

#938

Douglas Savage

$25

11/12

#730

Peter Borneman

$25

11/13

#965

Sue Keller

$25

11/14

#284

Anne Weber

$25

11/15

#984

John White

$25

11/16

#564

Fr. Mike Maffeo

$50

11/17

#907

The Grieb

Family

$25

11/18

#500

Mr. & Mrs. A.

LaRocca

$25

11/19

#694

Roseanne Frank

$25

11/20

#766

Annette DeLeo

$25

11/21

#646

Mike Keller

$25

11/22

#192

Francis Nemeth

$25

11/23

#436

Fr. Mike Maffeo

$50

11/24

#179

Rich & Leslie

Maynard

$25

11/25

#476

The Grieb Family

$25

11/26

#893

Debra Dziedzic

$25

11/27

#163

Janet & Donald

Belz

$75

11/28

#152

Susan Vultaggio

Vita O’Keefe

$25

11/29

#930

Lillian Hackett

$25

A Journey Through Advent: Liturgical Cycle C

Get the most out of Advent and Christmas by following along with Fr. Robert Barron's homilies as he unpacks the profound Scripture readings for Liturgical

Cycle C.

The readings that correspond to the homilies on this CD were last heard in

Advent 2012.

Parishioner Comments

I loved this talk. I listened to all of them at once (at Epiphany) but learned so

much and was called yet again to reflect on myself and if I am truly preparing

myself as best I can for the 2nd Coming for Christ. I loved the Christmas homily too which really made me think about the Nativity story not just as 'Oh

the Christmas story of Christ's birth' but this is what this story shows of God's wonder and mystery! Michelle - Derby, KS

I really enjoyed that it was reflections on the readings from Mass. I suggest offering more CD's on this topic. Also Fr. Barron was excellent, so I suggest more of him too. Scott - Loveland, OH

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Calendar Club 2009 Prizes

Weekdays* and Saturdays*---$25(*no prize is awarded for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday)

Sundays---$50larger prizes on the following special days...

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God---$50St. Joseph's Day---$50Easter Sunday---$200April Fools Day---$50

Ascension Thursday---$50Mothers Day---$75Fathers Day---$75

Independence Day---$75Feast of the Assumption of Mary---$75

All Saints Day---$75Thanksgiving Day---$75

Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary---$75Christmas Day---$200

New Years Eve---special drawing,

drawn from those who have not won throughout the year---$250

Calendar Club 2015

Calendar Club 2015 Prizes

2015

Parish ID #, if known: sourcecode: BULLETIN

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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 197 people throughout the month of Sept. 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

631-689-6262

Life Center of L.I. - Pregnancy Care

631-243-0066

Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk

516-785-4070

Al-Anon Suffolk County

631-669-2827

[email protected]

St Joseph

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.

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Holy Hour for Life

December 8th at 8:30 pm

after the 7:30 pm Mass

Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

The Rosary

Prayer for the Respect of all Life

This holy hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary, Reading from Scripture and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, praying for an end to abortion, for all victims of abortion, and for the respect and sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. This event is part of the National Night of Prayer for Life, held in churches across the nation on this night.

2014 Catholic Ministry Appeal

Goal: $107,800

# of Pledges: 378 (7,260 reg. families)

Pledged: $92,151 (as of 10/30/2014)

Thanksgiving and Christmas. . .

When these two holidays come around each year, people become very charitable. It is truly wonderful to

see such an outpouring generosity and kindness with donations of food and gifts for those in need. Howev-

er, it is sad that we wait till this time of year to share what we have with others. There are people who need

help and assistance throughout the year. When a crisis, job loss or illness strikes a family, those who find

themselves in need often turn to Parish Outreach and Catholic Charities and your contributions to the

Catholic Ministries Appeal help to fund both. That in turn means that you are Building the City of God by

helping to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the sick and aging, providing assistance with utility

bills, housing, medical expenses and so much more. Please, let us remember those who are in need not only

during the holidays, but throughout the year as well. Give a gift to support the Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Fr. Mike

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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 meeting: Sunday, Dec. 7th Tonight

Sunday, Dec. 14th

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 4-16): Gene 588-1879

Travel * (Boys) Vinny 543-4100

Basketball:

Girls Debbie 467-6174

Clinic Division (Coed Grades K-2) Henry 467-6091

Boys Grades 3-12) Vinny 543-4100

Travel* Vinny 543-4100

Track:

Boys & Girls, Grades K-8 Jerry 585-4048

Soccer :

Intramural Boys & Girls(ages 3-13 ) Joe 585-0748 Travel (LIJSL): Rob 721-8831

Softball: Dennis 467-6174

*Must register for the intramural program as well

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, and Eucharistic Ministers

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

2014-15 Basketball season now accepting

ON-LINE registrations

www.stjoecyosports.com

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Courtesy Announcements

Charismatic Prayer Meeting - at Our Lady of the Island Shrine the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7- 9PM. Praise, worship & teaching. Contact the Shrine at 631-325-0661 for info.

Free Food for NY Seniors - The C.S.F.P. funded by USDA NYSDOH, and administered by Catholic Charities is offering free food for 6 to 12 months post partum women, children from the age of 5 up to their sixth birthday, and seniors age 60 and over, who are income-eligible. Gross monthly income for seniors: Single Senior $1,174 or less or Senior Couple $1,579 or less. For further information, and income guidelines for women & children in Nassau or Suffolk, please call 631-491-4166 or 631-491-4156.

Professional Therapy - provided by NYS licensed therapists, are available to our parish & 148 other parishes. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center which is independent of & not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies are honored. For information & appointment, call Dr. Giuliani at 243-2503 or visit our website at http://thecatholiccouncelingcenter.net

Interested in joining Venturing?

Want to enroll your son in

Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting?

Send an e-mail from your

Smartphone or Blackberry

while it’s on your mind to

[email protected]

You can scan us!

ARE YOU REGISTERED IN THE PARISH?

Many parishioners support St Joseph’s

in the weekly collection and in other ways

but are not listed in our census. We would

like to serve you better and make sure that

you are given proper credit for your

donations. If you do not receive mail from us,

you are probably not in our census.

Please send us the following information

and we will send you a census card.

Name:____________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

City, State, Zip:____________________________________

Phone:_________________ Cellphone:_________________

E-Mail:___________________________________________

Would you like to receive contribution envelopes? _______

Would you like to contribute weekly or monthly? _______

Can you share your time or talent with our parish? ______

What would you like to do? _________________________

When is the best time to contact you? _________________

Please drop in the collection basket or bring to the office or mail to

St. Joseph R.C. Church, 45 Church St, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back

St. Joseph’s Church should share in the profits.!! For each car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give

back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at (718)

491-2525. Thank you for your participation.


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