Church of Saint Joseph

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

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 8:30 am Vigil Mass 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 Joseph C. Scolaro Associate Pastor Reverend Prasanna W. Costa Associate Pastor Reverend John Gouldrick, CM John J. McKenna Deacon April 22, 2018 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter Andrew Ciccaroni 1 Deacon

Fourth Sunday of Easter Church of Saint Joseph, Garden City, NY April 22, 2018 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 Catholic Church. 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 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Holy Days: See printed announcements prior to the Sister Kathleen Corr, O.P., 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. MUSIC AND LITURGY

Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director 747-3535 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING THE SICK 130 Fifth Street The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick takes place on the first Saturday of the month immediately PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY following the 8:30 morning Mass. You may also call Anna Maria Sirianni, LMSW, Director 747-7120 the Rectory to arrange for anointing and Holy 120 Fifth Street Communion for the homebound.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Mrs. Lisa Spohr, Director 741-7787 Saturdays: 1:00 to 2:00 and 6:00 to 6:30 PM 121 Fourth Street Also, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month 9:00 to 9:30 AM. Eves of Holy Days and First Fridays: 4:00 SCHOOL to 5:00 PM. Mr. Brian Colomban, Principal 747-2730

Mrs. Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 450 Franklin Avenue Baptism is celebrated on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM. Please note: there STEWARDSHIP & FAMILY MINISTRY are no baptisms on the fifth Sunday of the month. Deacon Jack McKenna, Director 741-5632 Registration is necessary prior to the date of 121 Fourth Street Baptism. Instruction is required for parents of first children. YOUTH MINISTRY READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mr. Philip Malloy, Director 747-3535 130 Fifth Street Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 DECEASED Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/Jn Please pray for the deceased 10:22-30 members of our parish Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 [2]/Mk

16:15-20 Alfonso A. DiMeo Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn Anthony Earley 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7 -14

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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, April 22 - Fourth Sunday of Easter

7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Joseph Please pray for:

9:00 AM Antonio Nigro 10:00 AM James Davis Robert Auricchio, Theresa Camoia, Rose Cangialosi, 10:30 AM Richard E. Stier Joan Cashman, Greg Daly, Jack Gearns, John Gilsenan, 11:45 AM John Palumbo Barry M. Green, Joseph Honerkamp, Maria Kokiadis, 1:00 PM Catherine Patricia O’Connor, Kevin Boyle, Patricia Lavalle, Luce Lona, Gerard McGee Sr., Joan Moran, Vito Acquafredda, Larry Reynolds, John Ormond, Josephine Paccione, Tony Panzera, Mercedes Bernard Kennedy, Martina Henry, Perez, Chuck Parks, Kathy Ratner, Thomas Shea, Josephine Vanderwater, Richard Wenzel, Dorothy Mary White Elizabeth O’Neill 5:30 PM James Purcell *Please note: only family members may request a person be placed on the sick list. Subsequently, they will be removed Monday, April 23 after 6 weeks. Please call the rectory if additional prayers 8:00 AM Shannon O’Leary 9:00 AM Mary Pascale

8:00 PM Novena Mass SACRIFICAL GIVING Tuesday, April 24 8:00 AM Robert Stefano April 15, 2018 9:00 AM William E. Coleman $19, 359

Wednesday, April 25 8:00 AM Madlyn Campbell 9:00 AM Paul Murphy Please note: on Sunday, April 29th, May 6th Thursday, April 26 and May 20th First Holy Communions will take 8:00 AM Celeste Cutron place at the 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM Masses in 9:00 AM Dr. John Bonasera the Church.

Friday, April 27 The 11:45 AM Masses on those days will be 8:00 AM Donal & Peggy O’Sullivan held in the Auditorium. 9:00 AM Ray Carew

Saturday, April 28 8:30 AM Carmen Rojas WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS 5:00 PM Beatrice O’Neill, Bobby Grippo, Joan Mannion, Bernard Kennedy Saturday, April 28 Brendan C. Cullen, Ruth Skarren, 5:00 PM Father Prasanna Costa Margaret Wallerstein Sunday, April 29 Sunday, April 29 - Fifth Sunday of Easter 7:30 AM Father Joseph Scolaro 7:30 AM Intentions of Sr. Chiara Cirenza 9:00 AM Father Prasanna Costa 9:00 AM Raymond Coyne 10:00 AM Edward Cannon 10:00AM (Aud) Father John Gouldrick 10:30 AM Maureen Michel 10:30 AM Father Joseph Scolaro 11:45 AM Belle Leonard 11:45 AM (Aud) Father John Gouldrick 1:00 PM Denise Bonomi, Thomas Eschmann, 1:00 PM Msgr. James Swiader Nancy Craig, Annie Graham, 5:30 PM Msgr. James Swiader Paul Benevento, Daniel Williams, Sr., In Thanksgiving of St. Joseph Adult Choir ~ 10:30 AM Mass 5:30 PM Helen Donato Girls Choir ~ 9:00 AM Mass on 4/29 & 5/13

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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 Joseph C. Scolaro ...... Ext. 20 Associate Pastor: Reverend Prasanna W. Costa ...... Ext. 19 Deacon Jack McKenna...... 516-741-5632 Deacon Andy Ciccaroni ...... 516-747-3535 Adult Faith Formation: Sr. Kathleen Corr, OP, Director ...... Ext. 12 Music and Liturgy: Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director ...... Ext. 29 Youth Ministry: Mr. Philip Malloy, Director ...... Ext. 30 Bulletin / Parish Registration: Mrs. Adrienne Kuczwaj ...... Ext. 10 Executive Secretary: Mrs. Barbara Stay …………………………………………………...Ext.16 Facilities’ Manager: Mr. Frank Mondo ...... 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. Richard Russell • Mr. Thomas Scaturro • Mrs. Dorry Tompsett • Mrs. Yvonne Varano • Mr. John Villanella

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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22 April 2018

Dear Parishioners, traditional date of his martyrdom is April 23, 303 – Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once hence, the date of his feast. Devotion can be traced more; Or close the wall up with our English dead. to the 5th c. (However, the legend of St. George rescuing the princess from the dragon is medieval Familiar words, perhaps, to high school and largely allegorical.) students from their study of William Shakespeare. There is nothing antithetical between the call They are the first verses from the great call to arms in to military service and the call to personal holiness of Act III of the Bard’s Henry V. The drama is set life. I think of soldier saints such as Longinus (the during the Hundred Years War. King Harry has centurion who stood beneath the cross on Calvary), assembled his army and is besieging the French city Alexander, Sebastian, Maurice, Martin of Tours, of Harfleur. The climax of the play will be the Joan of Arc, Ignatius of Loyola, Camillus de Lellis, stunning English victory at Agincourt. along with George, and most recently the Servant The speech was the centerpiece of Laurence of God Emil Kapuan, of whom I have written in Olivier’s 1944 film, Henry V, and became a rallying this column. Fr. Kapuan was an Army chaplain in cry to a beleaguered Britain in the midst of the blitz the Korean War, who stayed with his captured of World War II. Kenneth Branagh, that other great comrades that he might continue to minister to Shakespearean film director, made his own version in them in body and soul. He was interred in a 1989. The appeal is timeless; the language Communist prisoner of war camp and eventually compelling and stirring: died of disease and maltreatment. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously in When the blast of war blows in our ears, 2013. He had already been awarded the Then imitate the action of the tiger; Distinguished Service Cross, also posthumously, in Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, 1951. The Medal of Honor was the well-deserved Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage. . . tribute to a great American soldier as well as a saintly priest. His cause for canonization I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips, progresses. Straining upon the start. The game's afoot: St. Paul uses the language of military Follow your spirit, and upon this charge preparedness with no apology when he speaks of Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!' our spiritual battle against evil: Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of That the battle cry includes St. George is His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you quintessentially English. St. George has been the will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the acclaimed saint of England for centuries, and it is no devil. . . Our struggle is against the spiritual forces surprise that Shakespeare should include his name in of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, that Act III speech. I think of St. George because this take up the full armor of God, so that you will be Monday, April 23, is his feast day. (It is also, able to resist in the evil day. . . Stand firm therefore, coincidentally, the traditional date of Shakespeare’s having girded your loins with truth, and having put birth, 1584, as well as of his death, 1616. You can’t on the breastplate of righteousness, and having find a more English day than that!) shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of English devotion to St. George goes back to peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of legend. He is mentioned by the Venerable Bede. faith with which you will be able to extinguish all Edward III invoked him in the creation of the Order the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the of the Garter in 1348 as England’s patron saint. The helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, chapel of the Garter at Windsor is dedicated to St. which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6, 10-18.) George. The feast of St. George this week reminds us The cult of St. George is ancient. He is of the noble calling of our men and women in claimed to have been a soldier in the Roman army uniform. We should pray for them as we remember who was martyred for refusing to apostasize. The St. George. 5

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STEWARDSHIP ~ A Way of Life RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Attention First-Grade Families!!

If your child will be a first-grader for the 2018/2019 school year and you would like to “I am the Good Shepherd...and I lay down my life for the register him/her for Religious Education, a sheep…and they will heed my voice.” schedule for registration of first - graders will be JOHN 10:14-16 published in the coming weeks. Please read the In today’s Gospel reading we hear Jesus referring bulletin for further details. to himself as “the Good Shepherd.” His sheep know him, trust him, listen to him and follow him; A Call to Join Our Ministry!! having faith that no harm will come to them as long “A generous person will prosper; whoever as they stay close to him. We reaffirmed our faith refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs in Christ when we renewed our baptismal promises 11:25 Have you thought about sharing your at Easter. As stewards of our relationship with talents and your faith with our Religious Ed Jesus Christ, are we, like the sheep, willing to listen students? Consider joining our ministry of to Jesus, trust him, follow him no matter the cost to Religious Education. Contact the office for our comfort? details on becoming a teacher, sub, teacher aide, But the loving care of the shepherd is not simply hall monitor or parking lot attendant. meant to comfort us; it also challenges our own shepherding. Whether we are parents or Final Week of Classes grandparents, politicians or pastors, we are called to This week was the final week for Religious leadership as modeled in Christ. The Franciscan Education classes. Thank you for sharing your author Richard Rohr said it well: “To be a leader is children with us. The office will be open during to author life in others.” Isn’t this what Jesus regular business hours (9:30 to 4:30 Monday- proclaimed and lived? With courage and Thursday). compassion, listening to the voice of his Father, He named reality and called people to God’s vision of Registration for Next Year life and their best selves in God. He was authentic Paperwork regarding registration for next year as a leader in that people trusted that He had their will be sent home in the coming weeks. best interests at heart as he guided and challenged them. First Holy Communion We might ask ourselves: How is Christ Risen in the way we lead——in the language we use; the Our second-grade students attitudes we convey; the judgments we make; the will be receiving First Holy regard or disregard we show for others? When you Communion on the weekends pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you of April 29th, May 6th and want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from May 20th. God bless them! you? How do Stewards listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in “quiet whispers”, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His Please note: on Sunday, April 29th, May 6th response. Let us pray that as Christian Stewards we and May 20th First Holy Communions will take take time in silent daily prayer to talk and listen to place at the 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM Masses in God. the Church. Deacon Jack McKenna This week we give thanks for our 33 new Altar The 11:45 AM Masses on those days will be held Servers who were installed at our 5:00pm Mass in the Auditorium. last Saturday. We thank them for their ministry and look forward to their service to our parish. 6

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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH DONATIONS REQUEST Troop 243

Hi everyone, my name is Aidan Creeron, and I am Open House!! both an altar server and parishioner here at St. Joseph's. I am also a member of Boy Scout Troop nd When: Sunday, April 22 243, which is sponsored by St. Joseph's. I am 7 PM – 8 PM currently working on my Eagle Scout Project, which takes place right here on the Church grounds. Where: St. Joseph School Auditorium My project entails leading my fellow troops in the For: All current Webelos I & II Cub Scouts re-beautification of the plants, bushes, and shrubs adjacent to the recent elevator installation next to Join the Troop for a sample of scouting! our convent. Mock campsite, parent session, scout skill stations and light refreshments! One step in the process is to raise funds for my project. If you would like to donate, you may send *If your scout has an allergy, please send a your tax deductible donation to me at my home special “campfire” snack!* address, 116 Salisbury Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. Checks should be made payable to Troop For more information on our Open House, please 243. An electronic donation can also be made at contact Marie Ilardi at [email protected] http:// www.shop.troop243stjosephchurch.com/ EagleProject-for-Aidan-Creeron_c17.htm .

Donations will be used to fund my project, and any excess will be given to St. Joseph's. Your support, generosity, and kindness is greatly appreciated. Without your assistance, this project could not be possible. Thank you! We Welcome the Newly Baptized

Charlotte Grace Araujo Colin Murphy Joost Owen Daniel Kraner Last week we learned from Jack Patrick Lehmann his family that Steve Karamis died unexpectedly but peacefully during Easter week. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE Many of our St. Joseph’s parishioners have ENCOUNTER

known Steve for years, and he was a regular visitor here during Sunday Masses, most often Jesus is the good shepherd and laid down his life sitting on the bench across from the 5th Street for us that we may have new life. Give your entrance to the church. marriage new life by attending a Worldwide

The Karamis family wanted St. Joseph’s to know Marriage Encounter Weekend. how grateful they were for all of the care and concern that was shown towards Steve and The next WeekendsSACRIFICAL are Apr 27 GIVING-29, 2018 in appreciated the generosity extended to him. Huntington, NY and Nov 16 -18, 2018 in Rest in peace, Steve Huntington, NY. ForJune more 26, information, 2016 call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org 7

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ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL BOARD RETROUVAILLE PROGRAM

Dear Parishioners and School Families, The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Difficult Challenges in their Relationship The St. Joseph School Board currently has four (4)

positions that are open for the 2018-2019 school * A Marriage program that helps couples

year. All four positions will run for a three-year restore their marriage and rebuild a loving term. relationship. * A Christian marriage program, Catholic in The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith who are eager to join the School Board and make a background are encouraged to attend.

significant and meaningful contribution to the * Primarily a practical program to improve School. The School Board is an advisory board to communication, build stronger marriages, and the School’s Administration and Pastor. The help couples reconnect. School Board routinely meets once a month to * Presenters are not trained marriage discuss relevant issues impacting St. Joseph counselors, but rather couples sharing their

School. If you are interested in becoming a personal stories of marital struggles and the tools School Board member or know someone who is, they used to rediscover their love. please advise a member of the Nominating Committee. Candidates must submit an The next Retrouvaille Weekend is: May 4-6th application consisting of a short biography and a 2018 starting on Friday May 4th at 7pm. picture. Applications must be received by the Nominating Committee on or before Saturday May 5, 2018. ST. JOSEPH YOUTH GROUP

If you have any questions, please feel free to On Sunday, April 15th the Youth Group went contact any member of the Nominating Committee to New York City to see the Broadway Show, listed below. School of Rock.

Sincerely,

Nominating Committee

Kristen Kapoor 516-650-4060 [email protected]

Peter Doherty 973-223-9249 [email protected]

Fred Haffner 917-301-9171 [email protected]

Kim Pawlowski 917-501-9974 [email protected] Thanks to our Chaperones Mrs. Verano and Robert York 516-742-9580 Mrs. Gambino.SACRIFICAL GIVING [email protected] June 26, 2016 Phil Malloy, Youth Minister Director

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FOCUS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM From Catholics For Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org

The following are headlines about schools that don't know “The Big Secret” The U.S. Dept. of Education Guidelines make it clear… It's OK for students to Pray in Public Schools!

* California Deputy Sheriff Visits Home of First -Grade Student to Warn Him Against Sharing His Faith with Classmates * Sixth-Grade Student Prohibited from Mentioning Her Faith in "All About Me" Presentation * New York Middle School Students Told to Turn Their T-Shirts Inside-out Because They Have Religious Symbols

Public Schools are not "God-Free Zones." The courts have declared that students and teachers do not "shed their Constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gates ..."

"Catholics For Freedom of Religion," together with "Americans For Freedom of Religion," have produced a 9 minute educational video titled: It’s OK to Pray.

You can see the video at www.youtube.com Type the words It's OK to Pray in Public Schools in the

search bar, and watch Long Island students explain BANNS OF MARRIAGE denials of religious expression and act out protected rights to live their faith in public

schools. Arthur DeLalla~ Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park (First Liberty Institute; Undeniable: The Survey of Taylor Lawrence ~ St. Joseph, Garden City Hostility to Religion in America)

******************************** "A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good David Imparato ~ St. Martin dePorres, Amityville Monica Mary O’Brien ~ St. Joseph, Garden City school in every district ... are the principle support of virtue, morality, and civil SACRIFICAL GIVING liberty." Benjamin Franklin June 26, 2016

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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY THANK YOU

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 parishioner Neil McGoldrick and I were invited to a luncheon with the food pantry volunteers, staff and pastor at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary parish in Roosevelt. It was their way of thanking all of you for your generosity and concern which you demonstrate through your ongoing support of our monthly parish food drives. More than one person at the luncheon commented that it seems to be that Neil and his truckload of donations always arrive when the shelves are almost bare and many items are not on hand.

The heartfelt connection between the Queen and St. Joseph’s is remarkable. We want to help and our assistance enables the Queen to serve those in need. Please know that your loving concern is deeply appreciated by all. I am humbled to play a small part in this wonderful example of Christian discipleship.

Thank you. Anna Sirianni, Director, Parish Social Ministry

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