Church of

Garden City, New York - Diocese of Rockville Centre 130 Fifth Street Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 747-3535 Fax: (516) 746-0719

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 8:30 am Vigil 5:00pm

SUNDAY Church 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:00pm, 5:30pm Auditorium 10:00am Family Mass (September – June)

MONDAY-FRIDAY Church 8:00am, 9:00am

Novena Mass - Convent Chapel Monday 8:00pm

RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 1:00 to 2:00 & 6:00 to 6:30pm. Also, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Saturdays of the month 9:00 to 9:30 am. Eves of the Holy Days and First Fridays: 4:00 to 5:00pm.

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

Reverend Msgr. James P. Swiader Pastor Reverend Prasanna W. Costa Associate Pastor Reverend Shibi Pappan Associate Pastor Reverend John Gouldrick, CM December 29, 2019 Reverend William Slater The of , Mary and Joseph John J. McKenna Deacon

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Feast of the Holy Family Church of Saint Joseph, Garden City, NY December 29, 2019 PARISH MEMBERSHIP SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE We welcome those who are new to our parish and Marriages should be arranged at least six months in ask them to call the Rectory for registration advance. Weddings may be celebrated Fridays: 5:00 PM, information. If you are moving, please notify the Saturdays: 11:00 AM, & 3:00 PM, Sundays: 3:45 PM Rectory. THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST RCIA is a process welcoming new members into the Saturday Evenings: In Church at 5:00 PM Roman . Any adult who is not baptized or Sundays: In Church at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 11:45 AM, is baptized in another Christian Church and wishes to 1:00 and 5:30 PM; in Auditorium at 10:00 AM become a Catholic, or is baptized in the Roman Catholic except July & August Church but seeks the Sacraments of Eucharist and Weekdays: 8:00, 9:00 AM Monday through Friday Confirmation, should call the Rectory at 747-3535. with 12:10 PM on First Fridays. Saturdays: 8:30 AM MUSIC AND LITURGY Holy Days: See printed announcements prior to the Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director 747-3535 Holy Day for the Mass Schedule. 130 Fifth Street Monday evenings: 8:00 PM with Miraculous Medal Novena in Convent Chapel, except legal holidays. PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

Anna Maria Sirianni, LMSW, Director 747-7120 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING THE SICK 120 Fifth Street The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick takes place on the first Saturday of the month immediately RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD following the 8:30 morning Mass. You may also call Mrs. Lisa Spohr, Director 741-7787 the Rectory to arrange for anointing and Holy 121 Fourth Street for the homebound.

SCHOOL SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Mr. Brian Colomban, Principal 747-2730 Saturdays: 1:00 to 2:00 and 6:00 to 6:30 PM Mrs. Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal Also, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month 9:00 to 450 Franklin Avenue 9:30 AM. Eves of Holy Days and First Fridays: 4:00 to 5:00 PM. STEWARDSHIP & FAMILY MINISTRY Deacon Jack McKenna, Director 741-5632 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 121 Fourth Street Baptism is celebrated on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM. Please note: there YOUTH MINISTRY are no baptisms on the fifth Sunday of the month. Msgr. James P. Swiader 747-3535 Registration is necessary prior to the date of Baptism. Instruction is required for parents of first children.

DECEASED

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/ Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 3:12-21 or Please pray for the deceased 3:12-17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 members of our parish

Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [11a]/Lk 2:36-40 Loretta G. Pellicane Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13 [11a]/Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16 -21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 1:19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 [3cd]/Jn 1:29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35-42

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St. Joseph Parish Directory

Rectory Office………………………………………………………………………………516-747-3535 Receptionist ...... Ext. 10 Pastor: Reverend Msgr. James P. Swiader ...... Ext. 13 Associate Pastor: Reverend Prasanna W. Costa ...... Ext. 20 Associate Pastor: Reverend Shibi Pappan…………………………………………………..Ext. 23 Deacon Jack McKenna...... 516-741-5632 Music and Liturgy: Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director ...... Ext. 29 Rectory Receptionist: Mrs. Maria Negron...... Ext. 10 Executive Secretary: Mrs. Barbara Stay …………………………………………………...Ext.16 Facilities’ Manager: Mr. Gerry Tangredi ...... Ext.18 St. Joseph School: Mr. Brian Colomban, Principal ...... 516-747-2730 Mrs. Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal Religious Education: Mrs. Lisa Spohr, Director ...... 516-741-7787 Parish Social Ministry: Anna Maria Sirianni, LMSW, Director ...... 516-747-7120 Stewardship & Family Ministry: Deacon Jack McKenna, Director ...... 516-741-5632

Parish Trustees: Mr. Michael White • Mr. Thomas O’Brien

Pastoral Council: Mrs. Maria Franco • Mr. John Grymes • Mr. Patrick McCormack • Mr. Michael Milone • Mrs. Loretta Nugent • Mr. Thomas Scaturro Mrs. Yvonne Varano • Mr. John Villanella • Mrs. Peggy York

Emergency Anointing number (when Rectory Office is closed): 516-434-1516

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

The Parish of St. Joseph celebrates the good news of Jesus Christ by giving witness to His real presence in our midst;

 We express our faith through prayer, especially in the celebration of the Eucharist and Sacraments.

 We continually form and strengthen our faith by embracing and teaching the word of God and trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

 We comfort and give hope to the sick and the grieving and reach out to those in spiritual or material need with compassion and love.

 We offer hospitality and warmly welcome all people to share the joy and peace of Jesus.

Founded on Faith Growing in Hope Serving in Love

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

“If anyone is sick among you, ask the community to pray” Sunday, December 29 ~ The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:30 AM Gertrude Kelly Please pray for: 9:00 AM Donald Bennetter Tracy Abamont, Marilyn Bloch, Richard Burns, Rose Cangialosi, Joan Cashman, Greg Daly, 10:00 AM (Aud) Lawrence H. “Skip” Prybylski Daniel Dempsey, Margaret Delahunt, Dorothy DiMino, 10:30 AM Marguerite Swiader James Dollard, Sheila Dollard, John Fucigna, 11:45 AM Parishioners of St. Joseph Michael Gallagher, Sophia Gaynor, Jack Gearns, 1:00 PM Bridget Cronin, Maria Folchetti, Wanda Gecewicz, John Gilsenan, Joseph Honerkamp, James Boyle, William Robert Cole, William Hyde, Cynthia Jenkins, Robert G. Kallem, Rose Battista, Mary Louise Brooke Al Krug, Gloria Lanzarone, Josiefe Ang Lim, William & Mary Rita O’Brien Donald Lindsay, Frank Lisboa , Sr., Mary Lee Maloy, Margaret McCarthy, Mary Messmer, Antonio Moreno, 5:30 PM Alexandra DeMoura Mary Norman, Josephine Paccione, Sister Mary Palanson, Monday, December 30 Charles Park, Kathy Ratner, Mary Ann Rothenbiller, 8:00 AM Michael Butler Jim Ryan, Dr. James Sarno, Joseph Schillero, Thomas Shea, Jackie Umowski, Aiden Wetterhan 9:00 AM Giovanna Bianco 8:00 PM Novena Mass *Please note: only family members may request a person be placed on the sick list. Subsequently, they will be removed after Tuesday, December 31 6 weeks. Please call the rectory if additional prayers are 8:00 AM Nicholas Cinque required. Thank you. 9:00 AM Joseph Johnson, Fred Rieger 5:00 PM Christopher Crafa

Wednesday, January 1 ~ The of Mary January 1, 2020 7:30 AM Alexander Almeida The Solemnity of Mary 9:00 AM Michael Moran

10:30 AM John Tamandl Tuesday, December 31st ~ 5:00 PM 11:45 AM Christopher James Crafa Wednesday, January 1st ~ 7:30, 9:00, 10:30

Thursday, January 2 & 11:45 AM

8:00 AM Brian L. Gray (11th Anniv) All Masses are in the Church 9:00 AM Robert Nesi Please note that there will be No Auditorium Friday, January 3 Mass, No 1:00 PM Mass and No evening Mass 8:00 AM Alexandra DeMoura on January 1, 2020 9:00 AM Patricia Olvany 12:10 PM William Hamilton

Saturday, January 4 8:30 AM Alexandra DeMoura 5:00 PM Bill Doyle, Edgar Van Riper, William C. Brooks, Carol DeSimone, William & Mary Rita O’Brien, WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS

George & Rita Alexander, Saturday, January 4 Michael & Bernard Redmond 5:00 PM Father William Slater Sunday, January 5 ~ of the Lord 7:30 AM Robert Gorman Sunday, January 5 9:00 AM Willian Judge 7:30 AM Father William Slater 10:00 AM (Aud) Parishioners of St. Joseph 9:00 AM Father Shibi Pappan 10:30 AM Richard Olkusz 10:00 AM(Aud) Father Prasanna Costa 11:45 AM Henry Zuber 10:30 AM Father Shibi Pappan 1:00 PM Joseph Monje, Jennifer Diaz, Joan Mangels 11:45 AM Father John Gouldrick Dr. John Soscia, Nicholac Chiara, 1:00 PM Father John Gouldrick John Almeida, Lucy Falcone Almeida 5:30 PM Msgr. James Swiader 5:30 PM Ellen Marie Nieman 4 Feast of the Holy Family Church of Saint Joseph, Garden City, NY December 29, 2019

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Dear Parishioners:

We are about to see the year 2019 slip into the Ring out the want, the care, the sin, pages of history as we begin the calendar year 2020 The faithless coldness of the times; this Wednesday. The entrance into a new year is Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes accompanied by traditions that evoke many memories But ring the fuller minstrel in. and much nostalgia. The crystal ball descending above Times Square. The throngs of revelers in the Ring out false pride in place and blood, streets below cheering, ringing bells, and blowing The civic slander and the spite; noise-makers. Or just gathering with neighbors and Ring in the love of truth and right, friends in our homes. Singing Auld Lang Syne, even Ring in the common love of good. if we do not know what the words mean. (And speaking of Auld Lang Syne, what ever became of Ring out old shapes of foul disease; Guy Lombardo? Gone with Dick Clark, I guess. Yes, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; the years are passing!) Ring out the thousand wars of old, My own tradition for New Year’s Eve is to Ring in the thousand years of peace. take some quiet time alone (I am not a party animal) and read again Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem, Ring Ring in the valiant man and free, Out, Wild Bells. Wild Bells is actually part of a The larger heart, the kindlier hand; much longer composition, In Memoriam: A.H.H., Ring out the darkness of the land, which Tennyson wrote after the sudden death of a Ring in the Christ that is to be. Cambridge friend, Arthur Henry Hallam, at the age of 22. The poet reminisces on their friendship, the In the quoted passage, the poet urges us to ring apparent cruelty of nature in taking so young a man, out the past, arrogant pride in social position, the wars and traces Tennyson’s course through his grief to an of centuries, and the darkness of the land; to let the affirmation of life. I share it with you, to read slowly year go, and to ring in a new year of hope, peace, and catch the feeling. justice. We should ring out our grief for those that Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, here we see no more, loved ones we might have lost in The flying cloud, the frosty light: the year gone by; ring out party strife and the feud of The year is dying in the night; rich and poor, of which we have seen and heard too Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. much these past months, and ring in nobler modes of life, civility in our halls of government, a common love Ring out the old, ring in the new, of good and truth and right. Ring, happy bells, across the snow: In the final stanza, he caps it all off as he The year is going, let him go; appeals for a commitment to be valiant in freedom, Ring out the false, ring in the true. kindlier in heart, finally calling for the reader to Ring in the Christ that is to be. [Note: I have noticed in Ring out the grief that saps the mind anthologies used in public schools, this final stanza is For those that here we see no more; often omitted. Is it offensive in these intolerant times Ring out the feud of rich and poor, to fragile ears? It is where the verse is intended to Ring in redress to all mankind. bring the reader, the climax toward which the poet builds; and to edit the text and excise the stanza is to Ring out a slowly dying cause, bowdlerize the poem indefensibly.] What better wish And ancient forms of party strife; for the New Year than To ring in the Christ that is to Ring in the nobler modes of life, be!

With sweeter manners, purer laws. Msgr. Swiader

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STEWARDSHIP ~ A Way of Life As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, let us remember to give thanks every day for all the blessings in our lives.

The Religious Education Office will be closed for the holiday and will reopen on “Husbands, love your wives…Children, obey your parents in everything…Fathers, do not provoke your children…” COLOSSIANS Monday, January 6, 2020. 3:18-21

We wish all our students and their families and all Pope Francis said that Stewardship families, through their our parishioners a Blessed Christmas and a Happy life of prayer and love, become “schools of true human Healthy New Year. growth.” Being credible witnesses of Christian love, especially that of family members, exerts the most positive influence on our children. We are all children of God, let us pray and love each other as God, Our Father, SACRIFICIAL GIVING does for us. Our prayer should be that by living Stewardship through prayer and love, our family December 15, 2019 relationships put us on the path to holiness. $22,084.94 In today’s second reading we listen to one of the most compelling exhortations for Christian living: “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through DOMINICAN VILLAGE him” (Col 3:17). “Whatever you do”---that means the Independent Retirement Community whole of our lives is to be related to Christ Jesus. Assisted Living Residence Everything in life, every activity, can become an act of Respite Care & Short Term Stay glorifying the Lord. Good stewards commit even their daily routine to Christ: doing everything “in the name of Offering outstanding programs, all-inclusive the Lord.” Perhaps it would be a good idea this week services and bountiful amenities. Conveniently to memorize this marvelous verse and repeat it to yourself located on a sprawling, 13 acre campus at frequently. Make it part of your morning prayer each day 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, New York. In today’s , we hear about St. Joseph’s obedience Tours are available seven days a week by to the will of God. He is constantly open to the will of appointment-schedule a tour at your convenience, God and he knows that is what is best for him and his or for more information, contact us today at family. Once again, we can learn a lot from St. Joseph. As (631)842-6091 or [email protected]. he cared for his family, let us remember those in our family who may need our love and prayers this week. We pray that all young families in our parish may look to God for guidance and protection. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE

We are all brothers and sisters in Christ and we are called ENCOUNTER to love one another, as God loves us. In a truly holy "Put on, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, family all members are respected and cherished, nurtured heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, and supported, united through the bond of love. Let us ask gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another God, as we continue this Christmas Eucharist, to help us and forgiving one another." Work to live in your live like the Holy Family, united in love and respect. Let us ask for Mary and Joseph’s prayers that God will unite marriage as God desires by attending a our families in peace and love. And let us thank God for Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The the gifts of Christ Jesus, Mary and Joseph, our families next Weekends are Jan 31-Feb 2, 2020 in and our Church. Huntington, NY and May 1-3, 2020 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John We wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and Holy New & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at Year. https://wwmenyli.org/. Deacon Jack McKenna 6

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NOCTURNAL ADORATION Focus on Religious Freedom www.cffor.org Friday, January 3, 2020

Reducing Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

During a Hanukkah reception on

Dec. 12, 2019, the president signed an executive order aimed to reduce incidents of anti-Semitism on

college campuses. The executive order classified the Jewish people as a nationality in the U.S., rather than just a religious group. Under this new classification, universities respond to anti-Semitic discrimination or risk losing federal funding under Friday, January 3rd the First Friday of January, is a Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act: "No person in day of prayer for peace and for the people of our the U.S. shall, on the basis of race, color, or national parish. origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination Masses for First Friday are at 8:00 & 9:00 AM & under any program or activity receiving Federal 12:10 PM. Confessions will be heard on Thursday, financial assistance." (1) January 2nd from 4 to 5 PM. Anti-Semitism on campus has been a problem throughout U.S. history, prompting groups such as

Our Nocturnal Adoration Society invites all the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to produce guidelines for what Jewish students should do when parishioners to visit the church anytime between the they are mistreated. hours of 9:00 PM on Friday and 8:00 AM on Only 2% of the population is Jewish with the ADL Saturday. recording close to 2,000 anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. in 2018 and they are rising. "We've worked The will be exposed for hard to push back against anti-Semitism, and adoration throughout the night, and Benediction succeeded in improving hate crime laws, and yet we will take place just before the 8:30 AM Mass on continue to experience an alarmingly high number of Saturday. anti-Semitic acts," said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL's CEO and national director. (2) For more information contact either: The executive order comes at a time of strong anti- Terry Tener at 747-5713 Israel sentiments on many college campuses and amid the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Jack McGowan at 741-8420 movement against Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East. Could You Not Watch One Hour With Me? "We are grateful ... for this important action that (Mt 26:40) not only recognizes but also provides a course of

legal action against the scourge of anti-Semitism that EUCHARISTIC ADORATION has for far too long been festering on our nation's college campuses," said Orthodox Union President Mark Bane. "Those who seek to use our academic We also want to give parishioners the opportunity to institutions as places to stoke anti-Jewish sentiment pray before our Eucharistic Lord during the day. are now on notice: There will be consequences for The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the their racism." (3) “loggietta” (crying room) 1-3 PM. (1)washingtonexaminer.com, 12/11/19; (2) abcnews.go.com, 4/30/19; (3)washingtonpost.com, 12/11/19; latimes.com, 2/1/19; wreg.com, 12/11/19; 1.cbn.com, 12/11/19) "I thought the memory of the Holocaust would shame those boasting anti-Semitic opinions. I was wrong." Elie Wiesel, Holocaust Survivor & Writer 7

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

January 2020 through March 2020 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR SUNDAY FAMILY MASS Register Online WWW.DRVC- FAITH.ORG We are looking for volunteers to assist at our RCIA Level I Family Mass in the School Auditorium on Sunday Our Lady of Grace, West Babylon mornings at 10am.

Wednesday, January 15 22, 29 We are looking for a few teams of 2 people to greet and February 19, 2020 parishioners as they enter for Mass and to shepherd 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the children as they sit around the for the Or . St Martin of Tours, Bethpage Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30, Training will be provided. A willingness to serve February 6, and 13, 2020 and a love of the children are the main requirements. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please contact Deacon Jack for further details. Ministry of Consolation Level I [email protected] or 516-741-5632 St. Aidan, Williston Park Wednesdays, January 22, 29; February 5, and 12, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Building Intercultural Competences in Ministry St. Frances Cabrini, Coram Thursdays, February 6, 13, 27; March 12, and 19, 2020 NEW MOLLOY COLLEGE MENTAL 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Or (MHWC) Queen of the Most Holy , Roose- velt The MHWC operates on an affordable fee Mondays, February 10, 24; structure to meet every client’s counseling needs. March 2, 9, and 16, 2020 Most services are $20. The clinic is equipped to 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. provide individual counseling to children, Catechist Training Level II adolescents, and adults. We also offer couples St. James, Setauket counseling and family counseling. Group Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2020 counseling is also available on a variable schedule. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bereavement Conference We are located at 30 Hempstead Ave., Suite 248, St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh Rockville Centre, NY. Call us at (516)323-3854. Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bereavement Ministry Facilitator END-OF-LIFE DECISION MAKING

Training Catholic teaching on end-of-life decisions; Level I & II nutrition and hydration; palliative and hospice St. Mary’s, East Islip care; assisted suicide, euthanasia; healthcare Saturday, March 28; April 4, 18, 25; proxies and living wills. For information visit May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; and June 6, 2020 www.catholicendoflife.org. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 8

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MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION

As we have just celebrated All Souls Day and remembered our deceased loved ones at Mass, this is an appropriate time to thank those parishioners who are part of our Ministry of Consolation. Ministers of Consolation assist families who have just lost a loved one in the process of planning the funeral liturgy. This is a sensitive time, and many families can feel overwhelmed by the liturgical preparations, selecting the Scripture readings and the liturgical music for the funeral Mass. Ministers of Consolation guide families through these preparations.

We would like to expand our Consolation Ministry for funeral Masses by offering printed programs for the liturgy. To do so, we are seeking parishioners who have experience with computers to assist in setting up these programs. Anyone who has such experience (or who would like to be trained) should contact Msgr. Swiader at the rectory.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be consoled.

CMA Goal for 2019= $170,300.00

Totals as of 12/16/2019:

Pledges=$109,510.00 Payments=$108,955.00 Donors= 261 Average Gift= $419.50

Thank you to all of our families who have already made a sacrificial gift. Please consider a yearly offering. Thank you.

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To the Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish –

In my own name, and on behalf of Fr. Prasanna, Fr. Shibi,

Fr. Gouldrick, and Fr. Slater, Deacon Jack, McKenna,

the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent, and the entire Pastoral Staff of St. Joseph Parish, I extend to you and to all your loved ones

our hopes that your Christmas was Blessed with Joy & Grace, and that the New Year will bring Peace and Health.

We thank you for the greetings, cards, gifts,

and good wishes you shared with us this Christmastide – and most especially for all the gifts and graces

you bring to our parish community throughout the year.

A special word of thanks to all who made our

Church and our Christmas liturgies so reverent and so beautiful:

Mr. Joseph Cangialosi , Our Cantors and Choirs,

Our Liturgical Ministers,

Our Maintenance Staff, the Volunteers,

and all who contributed time and energy

to our Christmas celebrations.

May the Divine Child of bless you abundantly.

Msgr. James Swiader

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DEEPENING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF GOD

Centering prayer is a silent, wordless prayer coming out of the Christian Contemplative OPEN HOUSETradition .

Like to hear more? Speak with others who Sunday, Januaryexperience 26th this prayer?

Presentation: Tuesday, September 24th Following9:45-10:45 theam in9:00 the Convent Chapel AM Mass until 12:30 ****************************** Weekly Centering Prayer resumes on: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:45—10:45 AM in the Convent Chapel ALL ARE INVITED!!

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ST. JOSEPH ROSARY RELIGION AND ROCK

ALTAR SOCIETY Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim 2019/2020 MEMBERSHIP Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on FORM Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel The purpose of the Rosary Altar Society is to praise and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117. and honor the Blessed Virgin and to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary for the The remaining themes for December are: 8 The Best Presents 15 Being Prepared 22 Christmas mutual spiritual benefit of all members throughout the world. Special 29 New Beginnings To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and We invite all women of the parish to join our Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com or at Society. Our meetings will be held on the First “Religion & Rock” on ITUNES. Don’t forget to Saturday of each month. ALL are welcome to join tune into CATHOLIC FAITH NETWORK, us at 8:00 AM in the Church for recitation of the Cablevision Channel 29/137 or Verizon FIOS Holy Rosary and Benediction before Mass. We will 296 or visit www.cfntv.org! gather in the St. Agnes Room at 9:30 AM to begin our meeting. Light refreshments will be served. There will be no meeting for the month of January. Meetings will resume again on February 1, 2020. DEEPENING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF GOD If you are interested in becoming a new member or Centering prayer is a silent, wordless prayer wish to renew your membership, please send in your coming out of the annual donation of $25.00 to ensure you are listed on Christian Contemplative Tradition. our active membership list. The dues collected allow us to make needed donations to the Church, School Tuesdays 9:45-10:45 AM in the Convent Chapel and worthy charities. It will also keep you informed of the many activities we have planned for the upcoming year.

Please make your check for $25.00 payable to St. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society and mail it along with the form below to our Membership Chairman: Sunday Gospel Review and Discussion Group

Mary Catalano Tuesday mornings 82 Whitehall Blvd. 9:45 to 10:45 AM Garden City, New York 11530 St. Agnes Room

Fr. Shibi Pappan will be facilitating our meetings ****************************

Name:______YOUR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS Address:______Your Widows & Widowers meet every third City: ______State: ______Zip:______Wednesday of the month in the St. Agnes Room at 7:00 PM. You are invited to come and enjoy lively Email Address:______conversation and light refreshments.

ALL are welcome. For more information Phone:______please call Margaret at 516-248-7786.

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