June 3, 2018 — the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 3, 2018 — The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ — Corpus Christi

June 3, 2018 Page 3 Serving Your Sacramental Needs Mass Intentions for the Week

The Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, June 3 (Corpus Christi) The Sacrament is celebrated on Sundays at 1:30 PM and on 7:00 Nancy Padilla (The Yannone Family) the first Saturday of each month. Parents, please call the 9:00 Antonio Vitalino (Josephine & Jack McGarry) parish office to arrange a meeting with a priest. 10:30 James Cronin (Gerard & Laura Pray), Ricardo Cruz The Sacrament of Eucharist (The Roxas Family), Al Hornberger (Lou & Mary Scotti), Robert Troiano Jr. (The Gilde Family), Salvatore Foti See front cover for mass times. If you are sick for an (Loving Wife & Children), Antonio Vitalino (The extended period of time or are homebound, contact the Kedjierski Family) parish office to have someone bring Communion to you. 12:00 Godofredo Alcantara (Loving Wife, Son & Grandson) The Sacrament of Confirmation 5:00 Donna Richard (Anthony & Yvonne Punzone) School aged children can prepare for this Sacrament by Monday, June 4 contacting our Faith Formation Office. Adults who have 7:00 In Loving Memory of Teresa Stursberg (Nancy & Joette) yet to be Confirmed should contact the Parish Office 9:00 Dr. Frank C. Favazza (Loving Favazza Family) The Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday, June 5 As listed on front cover or call the office to see a priest. 7:00 Janet DeCecilia (The DiNero Family) 8:45 Rosemary D’Alessandro (The DiNero Family) The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Wednesday, June 6 This Sacrament is for the living. We celebrate this 7:00 Rita Pucci (Stella & Richard Gambardella) Sacrament each Spring and Fall for those who are 9:00 Robbie Gryzlo (Loving Aunt & Uncle) chronically ill, advanced in age, or who are about to Thursday, June 7 undergo surgery or hospitalization. We can arrange the 7:00 Paula Pasquarella (Loving Husband) Sacrament at other times by calling the Parish Office. 9:00 Rose Kalish & Connie Covert (Loving Son Norman, Jean Emergencies: Call the office to speak to a priest. & Family) Nighttime emergencies (631) 538-7219 Friday, June 8 The Sacrament of Matrimony 7:00 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Joseph Colletti (Norm, Jean, Kathy & Dan) Bride or Groom please call the office at least six months Saturday, June 9 before your desired wedding date to begin preparations for 8:00 For the People of the Parish marriage. Please make contact with the parish before 5:00 Lucy & Paul Shadlich (Jannine & Richard Hubbard), Philip making other wedding day plans! D’Antoni (Tony & Sue Sylvester), Janet DeCecilia The Sacrament of Holy Orders (Mary Ellen Bergin), Betty Ann Jaros (Stephen R. & If you feel called to serve in the church as a priest deacon Nicole Viccari), William Henry Grady (The Zilinskas or in consecrated religious life, call the office to speak to Family), MaryAnn Olivieri & Police Officer Joseph one of the priests or deacons for guidance. Olivieri Jr. (Joseph Olivieri Sr.) Interested in possibly becoming Catholic? Sunday, June 10 (Corpus Christi) Contact the rectory to arrange a meeting to discuss your 7:00 Edward Minogue (Margaret Poy) questions. We have classes to help people learn about our 9:00 Jose Vilmenay (Michelle Fernandez), Michael McHugh (Linda & The Savage Family), Arthur Peaslee (Lou & Clare faith and decide if becoming Catholic is best for you. This Antonucci), Jack Leslie (Sarah Sesar & Family/Just 4 Paws), whole process of inquiry and potential conversion is called For The People of the Parish RCIA—The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. 10:30 Kathleen Dodge (Mr. & Mrs. Otterstedt) We will respect your personal journey with God! 12:00 Mass of Thanksgiving (Keith Maczkiewicz) 5:00 Ann Rosato (The Scotti Family) 6:30 Spanish Mass 2019 Mass Book is now open

Altar Bread & Wine

OUR LITURGY

In Memory of In our reading from Exodus, Moses and the people commit Carol A. Walsh to the Lord and his covenant. In Hebrews, the author uses Requested by the image of a mediator in describing Jesus’ role in the Greg new covenant we have with the Father. The Gospel recalls the first Eucharistic meal. June 3, 2018 Page 4

Respect Life Our Prayer and Action In An Important, But Unnoticed Development Building the City of God

Friday, May 25th, was an extremely sad day for both the Catholic Our Prayer for Financial Well Being is $23,700 in our Sunday Church, and for the Right to Life cause. The citizens of the Re- Offerings (which will be a $5,000 increase over our 2017 Weekly public of Ireland voted approximately 67% to 33% to repeal the Average):

8th amendment of their constitution. This amendment granted the Sunday May 27, 2018 Collections: same rights to pre-born citizens as are enjoyed by post-born citizens. This amendment inherently made abortion illegal. Ironical- Same Week from Last Year: ly, this amendment was passed in 1983 by the same margin, 67% 2018 Weekly Average ((to-date) to 33%, as was experienced on Friday in repealing it. Forty-five Our 2017 Weekly Average Was: ______years ago, two thirds of the Irish people knew that abortion was Our Prayer for Evangelization is an increase of 500 new people wrong, and now that number has reversed itself, and two thirds think it is a woman’s right. All of the same faulty language and at Sunday Mass (which will be 2,043 people at Sunday Mass): logic was used in convincing folks that this was absolutely neces- Mass Attendance on Sun. May 27th sary. Entertainment elites like Bono, and the rest of U2, and Liam 2018 Average Mass Attendance: Neeson recorded public service announcements decrying the an- 2017 Average Mass Attendance: cient, outdated perspective that human life starts at conception. ______There is an interesting correlation to this reversal, and that is the Our Prayer for our St Joseph School Enrollment apparent death of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The Republic of Is 245 Students (which is an increase of 50 Students): Ireland is 84% Catholic. In 1984, approximately 90% of the Cath- olics in Ireland were practicing Catholics. During the last forty- 2017/18 Enrollment is currently: 196 five years or so, while the attitudes towards abortion were chang- 2018/19 Enrollment: 140 ing, the attitudes towards the Church, and towards faith in general, were changing, with the result being a drop in practicing Catholics down to 18%. The evil of the Church scandals in Ireland created a Our Prayer for Parish Vocations is 5 new vocations void were faith used to be. As we have discussed before, voids are from within St. Joseph Parish always filled, and in this case the void has been filled with None as yet, but this is always in process Modernism, Secularism, and an extremely alarming loss of faith.

When Roe vs. Wade was decided in 1972, the United States Bish- Repair & Maintenance of Our Parish Building: ops immediately realized that the Catholic Church had a responsi- May Repair & Maintenance Collection bility to protect life, that there was an enormous potential for fur- ther erosion for this respect of life, and that practicing Catholics Balance toward $17,000 Goal would be the bulwark against that erosion, and so they immediate- Balance of Over-Spending yet to be repaid = ly started the National Right to Life Committee. This group has ______been a leader in our fight since the beginning. This has been lost Catholic Ministries Appeal in Ireland, and that loss will result in the loss of many, many lives. 2018 Goal: $75,000 As time moves on, and our technical advances and social advances Pledged - to - Date 58,230 make life easier, it is easy for humans to become arrogant, and to Percentage of Goal 78% forget two things. They need God, and that God, not man, made all of these advances possible. There is a saying that has been around for years. It is a seemingly simple saying; Know Jesus, MAY 27TH FIGURES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN NEXT Know Peace, No Jesus, No Peace. If we contemplate the meaning WEEK’S BULLETIN of the saying, its simplicity starts to fade, and all the ramifications start to come into focus, and we find that it is remarkably true! Please consider coming to the next Respect Life Ministry meeting. We need your help!

The Respect Life Committee wishes you a safe and blessed week!

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you…” Jeremiah 1:5 Liam Maxwell Feehan

—REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED— 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 Repair And Maintenance Update Catholic Ministries Appeal

I hope you all noticed last week that we reached our goal Thank you to everyone who has already made a pledge to of $17,000 to repair the lower level of the sanctuary. We eh Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The CMA are now arranging time for the work to be done. supports works of the church that are too large to be done We were told it should take one full week (Monday to on a parish level - things like Catholic Charities, Catholic Friday) but since unexpected challenges are always a Hospitals, and formation for priests and deacons. possibility, we need to arrange this when there are no The CMA also helps us back in the parish. IF we reach weddings scheduled for the weekend. The work should our goal, we get a rebate of 20% which is $15,000 to use begin (and end) by late July. in our parish work. We currently have 78% of our goal Thank you all for your generosity and patience as this pledged. work is done. Please think and pray about the possibility of making a I hope you have noticed that some repairs have already pledge to the CMA. It helps the larger church and our been done in the parking lot behind the church. This was parish. Every pledge counts - large or small. actually your highest priority in terms of repairs. This -Fr Mike work will remain patchwork because of the very high cost of completely repaving the lot. We appreciate your input The next thing on your priority list is the lot behind the rectory and making a two way entry to the lot behind the Why We Share Mercy church. We are looking into this now. On Memorial Day I sat looking at the crowds of children and -Fr Mike adults at our Village Memorial Day Service at the end of the parade. As I looked out at Veterans, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Scout Leaders, CYO Leaders, the Knights of Columbus, and many more, all of the service that was represented there reminded me of a story: Unfinished Business In WWII Soldiers came across a bombed church. Inside they saw a crucifix that was damaged by the bombing - Jesus’ hands One of our maintenance projects was the dream to make were blown off. Before they left the church, they made a sign closets in Carew Hall. This got off to a great start but and placed it on the crucifix that said, “Lord, let us be your schedule conflicts and then injuries got in the way of the hands!” finishing of them. This is what I saw in our community - hundreds of people who So now we are calling for help with finishing the task. This are being the hands of Christ for others through their service - will help us to organize our space better and it will give us especially those who are working with our children. another room on the other side of Carew Hall for meetings. My Good friend, Pope Francis, says “The future has a name If you can help, please contact Deacon Ed. and it is HOPE.” When I saw a community of service, I saw [email protected]. hope for the future. This is a great opportunity to create a work party, maybe make When we do a work of mercy we are bringing hope to a new friend, and help the parish at the same time. someone’s future and when we share that work with another we are building the Body of Christ! Guide Dog Votes

Here are the results so far for the naming of the Guide Dog A Different New Priest Puppy we are sponsoring. The number before each name is the amount of votes they have received so far. Vocations to the priesthood are an issue in the Catholic 402 Gil 184 Joseph 54 Guardian 53 Daisy Church in America. But we at St. Joseph Parish are 51 Mercy 48 Faith 29 Oreo 26 Oakley doing our part to help the situation. On June 9, Keith 26 Rosie 23 Roxy 19 Charlie 10 King 7 Rex Maczkiewicz, SJ will be ordained at Fordham University. 7 Galaxy 6 Bingo 5 Lucky 5 Sunny 3 Benji Keith grew up here at St Joseph Parish and has been in 2 Angel formation with the Jesuits for a long time. He will The following write in votes all got one vote so far: celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving here on Sunday June Lizzy Scooby Doo Tim Cody Charity Nigee 10 at the noon mass. This will be followed by a little (Friend) Fluffy Bella Barkley reception in Carew Hall. All are invited to be part of this So far we have raised $4,628.99 of our goal of $6,000 to mass and all are invited to come and greet Fr. Keith after sponsor a Guide Dog. Ballots are in the parish office. mass. Interested in being a puppy walker? Please keep Keith in your prayers as he begins his life of Contact The Guide Dog Foundation: 1-631-930-9000 ordained ministry. [email protected]

To Parents of young children: May we suggest…RELAX! God put the wiggle in children. Don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! Sit towards the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what is going on at the altar. They tire of seeing the backs of others! Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, choir, and other ministries. If you don’t know the answers, ask someone. We’ll be happy to help you and your family grow! Help them find the hymns and prayers in the hymnal. Sing the hymns, participate in the liturgy and pray. Children learn about worship and liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back! As Jesus said, Let the children come to me… Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in His house of worship. To Members of our parish The presence of children is a gift to the church and a reminder that our parish is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents!

PRAY FOR THE SICK ______Name of person who is ill Defensive Driving ______Person making this request: Relationship to ill person

(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only) The defensive driving course will be offered at St. Joseph Church on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Carew Hall from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Fee is $45. PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Please call the rectory at 588-8456 to ______reserve your place. Make checks payable to St. Name, Rank and Branch of Service Joseph Church. ______Person making this request Relationship to Soldier (Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

St. Joseph Garden Ministry

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IT’S SPRING! THANK YOU GOD

Let’s roll up our sleeves, put on our gloves and knee pads and go to work in our Lord’s gardens. Bring your garden tools and your love for the earth and the beauty it produces. Please join us - we need your help. We have a lot of “Ground” to cover. There are more than 20 gardens that need your TLC. Please know that you can tend your adopted garden at your convenience, morning, noon or evening. If you are interested and want more information, please leave your name and phone number at the rectory and I’ll get back to you ASAP. Thank you, Fran

Pray for the Sick If you have a sick family member who you would like included in this list, please contact the rectory (631) 588-8456). Otherwise, just write their name on a page in this book to have them included in our prayer.

Chet & Michael Alongi Helen Fenyak Dean Pace Christine Alongi Mary Ferrigno Anna Pepe Greta & Philip Ambrosio John Finnegan Barbara Petersen Lisa Ansaldi Joseph Forte William Pfister Alfonso Aversano Louise Gagliardi Dorothy Pistritto Baby Rocco Caracciola Kevin Gallagher Joan Plouffe Baby Edison Gerry Gibbons Jackson Poelker Baby Marianna Soto Madeline Gilvey Mary Frances Puccio Donald Baglivi Angela Gordon Kathy Purcaro Karen Balezos Rodee Hansen Joyce Purcell Anthony Bernardo Annabelle Harkins Nicole Ramaglia Don Begley Raymond Harold Regina Reilly Janet Belz Catherine Loughlin Hickey Ronald Rivellese Robert Paul Benson John Higgins Emma Rivera Jeff Berg Thomas Jankay Joel Rivera Antionette Bianco Sam Jiommetti Ruby Rivera Provy Bonica Julie Johnson Michelle Robinson MaryAnn Bonitz Norman Kalish Lucy Ronga Mark Bosack Eugene F. Keenan, Jr. Carolyn Rouse Eileen Bouchard Linda Keller Mary Ann Russo Elsie Bratisax Jimmy Kimberling Theresa Ryan Lucy Brancaccio Matt Klein Ann Sabourin Cassie Bulmer Veronica Koenig Norma Salazar Barbara Burnett John Koopmann Dawn Saporito Caroline C. Burke Alice Zoas-Kubicsko Denise Savage Harper Richard Busick Jane Lacey Ralph Sabatino Javier Cadena Anthony Lakaris Ben Scannella Christopher Callahan Laurie Lap Edward Schmidt Laura Capuano Alfred LaRocca Krista & Nancy Schramm Michael & Moises Carbuccia Rachel Laskowski Brian Shaffer Priscilla Castelano Irene Lodrini Janet & David Shapiro Antoinette Cichetti Jill Lombardi Bob Sheehan Louise Cipolla Ida Lucivero Daniel Smith Madeline Ciullo Kathleen Lucivero Robert Smith Stella Coan Mike Lucivero Jamie Smith Martin Condit Baby Dominic Madaris Michele & Kayla Smith Cathy Connolly Danny Mansch Abe Stegman Mark Crain Andrea Maloney Angela Stoner Liam Patrick Crane Danielle Markicvia Susie Stursberg Rick Crotta Sal Maraviglia Matthew Swenson Joann Curley Susan Marotta James Teligabes Valerie D’Alessandro Rita Marra Bob Torres Francine Davis Carolyn Martins Orazio & Theresa Troiano Richard Delamater Nicole Martins Richard Tizzard Joanne DeBellis Loretta McCurry Richard Troiano Michael DePinto Louise McManus Regina & Lloyd Turnier Mary Anne Diamante John Merkle Ashley Tyler Jennifer Diomede Danielle Michels Elizabeth Valentino Barbara DiGirolomo Ann Muller Steven Valinski Rita Diubaldo Michael C. Murphy Teresita Valisno Joseph Donnan Joseph Nicosia William Vallar Wally Donor Ray Niccia Philip Varca Jr. Bobby Eck Laura Noto Margaret Villano Sharon T. Eichler Alphonse Nunziata Catherine Wagner Lois & Michael Emma John O’Connor Ellen Walsh Donna Evers Joanora O’Donnell Richard White Jason Falco Roseann O’Mara Nancy Wilken Nick Farrell Anne Oginz Nicholas Wittreich Louis & Amelia Fava Joseph Olivieri Karl Wuttke Julia Fenger Antonio Pateroti Richard Zwirblis

FAMILY MASS at St. Joseph Next Mass: Sunday June 10, 10:30AM HOW CHILDREN CAN GET INVOLVED

Children’s Choir Members Altar Servers Contact: Mike Keller Contact Ed Grieb [email protected] [email protected] M

Lectors Welcome Greeters Contact: Anne DiNero Contact:Michele Nappi [email protected] [email protected]

Gift Bearers Please speak to the Ushers at Mass

St Joseph Church Vacation Bible School 2018 45 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 June 25-29, Carew Hall (lower church) , 9:30am-

Ages 4 to 11 years Fee: One child: $60.00 2 children: $90.00 3 or more: $120 family

Confirmation Canddate:$10.00 Daily snack is provided *

Child’s Name ______

Grade entering in September2018______Age:______

Home Address: ______Please check one: City: ______Participant—4-11 yrs. ______

Email address: (print clearly Volunteer—under 18 yrs. ______

Telephone: Home# ______Cell #______

Mother’s Name: ______Father’s Name: ______

Adult to be contacted in case of emergency: ______

Relation to child: ______Phone #:______

List information concerning your child’s medical history, medications taken, and any physical impairments which a physician should be alerted in case of emergency. ______

Food allergies: ______If applicable, complete the “Students with Special Needs/Medical Issues” form found at : stjosephronkonkoma.org and click the Faith Formation tab/religious education tab

*Please note: We are unable to guarantee that the snacks provided are free of allergens. If your child needs an alternative to our snack (e.g., severe allergy), please bring a labeled snack for your child .

Photo Release for Participants: We take photos at Vacation Bible School (VBS) that we may wish to use in our parish bulletin or program publicity. Please indicate if we may do so with photos of your child . I hereby give my permission for photos of my child to be used. Yes______No______Parent Signature______Date______Parent Signature ______

Many Volunteers are needed to make VBS a success. We need teachers, teachers’ aides, crafters, musicians and more! Please consider sharing your talents with our children. Junior High and High School students have always been a vital part of making VBS a hit and they are encouraged to volunteer. It is a fun way to complete Service Hours for Confirmation Candidates. Please phone the office if interested in volunteering. Thank you.

Please mail or drop off the form to the Faith Formation Office at Rectory: Attention: VBS Please direct any questions you may have to the Faith Formation Office at 981-1805. Page 10

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 programs 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 Venturing Events In Carew Hall after 5:00 PM Mass Baseball: Venturing is open to men and women age 14 Intramural (Coed, ages 4-16): Gene 588-1879 through 20 who have graduated from 8th Grade. This year's crew plan is jam packed Travel * (Boys) Vinny 543-4100 with interesting and fun activities here at St. Basketball: Joseph's and "off-campus" as well.

Girls ([email protected]) Debbie 467-6174 Come to our meeting and check it out.

Clinic Division (Coed Grades K-2) Nick 585-7723 Visit our next meeting: Boys Grades 3-12) Vinny 543-4100 June 3, 2018 Tonight Travel* Vinny 543-4100 e-mail: [email protected] Track: phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 872-7675 Boys & Girls, Grades K-8 Jerry 585-4048 What did you do this weekend? Soccer : Intramural Boys & Girls(ages 3-13) Joe 585-0748 [email protected] LECTORS WANTED! Travel (LIJSL): Rob 721-8831 Softball: Dennis 467-6174 To parishioners of Confirmation age or older:

Are you reasonably comfortable addressing large groups?

Do you speak and read clearly – with confidence, strength, pas- sion, and certain knowledge of what you speak or say?

Do you feel a calling – yes, a vocation – to become God's instru- ment to proclaim His Word to His people?

Faced with a Drinking Problem? Do you believe you can truly bring Scripture alive to the listener; Perhaps and are you willing to spend a half-hour or more of practice Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. (before each assignment) to assure a smooth, effective, and “Heart of the Lake” - AA Group vibrant proclamation? Meets here at St. Josephs R.C. Church If your answer to all of the above is "Yes," then your parish In the basement of the Rectory (entrance in rear) needs you! Wednesday Evening @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm And On an evening in mid-June, a two-hour Lector Training session Saturday Afternoon @ 2:00 - 3:15 pm will be held in the rectory.

“The Only Requirement for Membership Is a desire to stop drinking.” Interested? Call Greg Walsh at 585-4524.