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 Prasanna W. Costa Associate Pastor Reverend Shibi Pappan Associate Pastor Reverend John Gouldrick, CM Reverend William Slater March 17, 2019 John J. McKenna Second Sunday of Lent Deacon Andrew Ciccaroni Deacon 1
Second Sunday of Lent Church of Saint Joseph, Garden City, NY March 17, 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 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 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 Communion 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. Mr. Philip Malloy, Director 747-3535 Registration is necessary prior to the date of 130 Fifth Street Baptism. Instruction is required for parents of first children. READINGS FOR THE WEEK DECEASED Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14[1a]/Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1/Lk 9:28b-36 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk Please pray for the deceased 6:36-38 members of our parish Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [37]/ Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17 Thomas Donovan -28 Caryl Donovan Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19- Gerard McGee, Sr. 31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20- 21 [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/ Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 2
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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 Deacon Andy Ciccaroni ...... 516-747-3535 Music and Liturgy: Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director ...... Ext. 29 Youth Ministry: Mr. Philip Malloy, Director ...... Ext. 30 Rectory Receptionist: Mrs. Maria Negron...... Ext. 10 Executive Secretary: Mrs. Barbara Stay …………………………………………………...Ext.16 Facilities’ Manager: Mr. Jerry 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. Patrick McCormack • Mr. Thomas Scaturro Mrs. Dorry Tompsett • 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, March 17 ~ Second Sunday of Lent Please pray for: 7:30 AM Joan O’Reilly 9:00 AM Daniel Shuhet Tracy Abamont, Frank Biel, Rose Cangialosi, 10:00 AM Rose Casey Joan Cashman, Greg Daly, Maureen Delany, Dorothy DiMino, Michael Duffy, Jack Gearns, 10:30 AM James G. Morrell John Gilsenan, Jane Heinssen, Joseph Honerkamp, 11:45 AM Parishioners of St. Joseph Cynthia Jenkins, Robert G.Kallem, Josiefe Ang Lim, 1:00 PM Intentions of Mary Madden, Jack Fitzgerald, Frank Lisboa Sr., Kara McGovern, Mary Norman, John Scanimanico, Stephen J. Jones, Josephine Paccione, Charles Park, Tony Panzera, Gerald F. McGann, In Thanksgiving Jim Pramann, Kathy Ratner, Mary Ann Rothenbiller, 5:30 PM Joan O’Reilly Jim Ryan, Thomas Shea, Carla Shields, Josephine Vanderwater,
Monday, March 18 *Please note: only family members may request a person 8:00 AM Richard Kuczwaj be placed on the sick list. Subsequently, they will be 9:00 AM John M. Fitzgerald removed after 6 weeks. Please call the rectory if 12:10 PM Robert Cunningham additional prayers are required. Thank you. 8:00 PM Novena Mass
Tuesday, March 19 8:00 AM John O’Toole Lenten booklets for adults, families and 9:00 AM David Hegarty, Sr. children are available on the bookrack in 12:10 PM Ed Carney the main vestibule of the Church.
Wednesday, March 20 8:00 AM Stephen Jones 9:00 AM Laura Buckley-Cordera 12:10 PM Joseph Canzoneri CONFESSIONS Thursday, March 21 8:00 AM Frank & Caroline Schmidt Saturday, March 23 9:00 AM John J. O’Grady 9:00 AM ~ Father Shibi Pappan 12:10 PM James Tormey 1:00 PM ~ Msgr. James Swiader 6:00 PM ~ Father Prasanna Costa Friday, March 22 8:00 AM Polaris Celi 9:00 AM James & John Clark 9:30 AM Stations of the Cross 12:10 PM Conrad M. Sair 1-3:00 PM Eucharist Adoration 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross/Benediction WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS
Saturday, March 23 Saturday, March 23 8:30 AM Charles J. Heinzelmann 5:00 PM Father Prasanna Costa 5:00 PM Catherine P. O’Connor, John Dell 'Olio, Anton G. Kovary, Jr., Sister Marie Sullivan Sunday, March 24
Sunday, March 24 ~ Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 AM Father Shibi Pappan 7:30 AM Christopher Crafa 9:00 AM Father Prasanna Costa 9:00 AM Mathilda Madelmayer 10:00 AM Father John Gouldrick 10:00 AM Nancy Kennelly 10:30 AM Father William Slater 10:30 AM James G. Morrell 11:45AM Father Shibi Pappan 11:45 AM Msgr. James McDonald 1:00 PM Msgr. James Swiader 1:00 PM Rita Scandalios, Mary Madden, 5:30 PM Msgr. James Swiader Vito Quagliara, William Coyne 5:30 PM Parishioners of St. Joseph 4 Second Sunday of Lent Church of Saint Joseph, Garden City, NY March 17, 2019 March 17, 2019
Dear Parishioners,
for Christ. (Barluzzi had great respect for history In the ten days that the pilgrims from St. and made it a point in his designs to incorporate Joseph travelled in the Holy Land last month, the foundations or stonework from previous structures. name Antonio Barluzzi quickly became familiar. I His aim was always to preserve and build upon the have made no secret of my admiration for this past.) The interior of Tabor is dominated by a great remarkable man who used his skill as an architect and mosaic over the sanctuary depicting Christ in glory his faith as a devout Catholic to build eight shrine with Moses and Elijah. Originally, the roof was churches in the lands where Jesus lived, suffered, constructed of alabaster, which glowed golden in the died, and rose. I have written about Barluzzi in the sunlight. The edifice truly reflects the glory of the past. I return to him today because of the gospel, the Transfiguration. account of the Transfiguration according to St. Luke. In the Basilica of the Agony in the Garden First some personal background: Antonio of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, Barluzzi Barluzzi was born in Rome in 1884 into a middle again uses light – or more accurately, darkness to class family who had worked for the Vatican for present the event of the Agony. The windows are generations. The young Antonio considered entering glazed in deep blues, purples, and grey tones, to the seminary, but on the advice of his spiritual create a perpetual semi-darkness, evoking the night director, and at the urging of his older brother Giulio, of Christ’s spiritual struggle. In that church, the he undertook a degree in civil engineering. He centerpiece is the Stone of the Agony, on which, by graduated university in 1908 and entered the army to tradition, Christ prayed on the night before he died fulfill his requirement for military service. for the strength to accept his Father’s will. When Giulio was approached to design and This year we pilgrims were fortunate to build a missionary hospital in Jerusalem, he celebrate Mass at both sites, Tabor and Gethsemane. suggested Antonio instead. That began Antonio’s Both were moving and inspiring experiences, each association with the Holy Land. However, he had with its own special grace. still not dismissed the possibility of the priesthood. Through the years, I have always associated His family arranged for an interview with the Holy Tabor and Gethsemane with each other, not just Father, Pope Benedict XV, who encouraged him to because they were built at the same time by the pursue his devotion to the Holy Land as a lay man, to same architect, but because in the gospel accounts of use his architect’s skills to restore the sacred shrines both the Transfiguration and the Agony, we are told so close to the heart of the Catholic faith. that Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him, and His first commission from the Franciscans of they went off by themselves. The two experiences, I the Holy Land was twofold: to build a church on the believe, are complementary; one is incomplete top of Mt. Tabor to commemorate the without the other. The glory can be dazzling but Transfiguration and another in the Garden of ultimately shallow unless it prepares us for the Gethsemane, the site of Jesus’ Agony the night moments of darkness and doubt. The struggle in the before he was crucified. Work on both proceeded night is meaningless without the hope of eventual simultaneously, with Barluzzi commuting between exaltation and victory. I believe Peter, James, and the Tabor site overlooking the Jezreel Valley in John were privileged to witness the awesome Galilee and Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, Transfiguration on Tabor to strengthen them for the overlooking the Kidron Valley just outside rigors of the Agony in Gethsemane. Jerusalem. Both churches were completed and In our own lives we are no strangers to both consecrated in 1924. experiences: great joy and intense sorrow. Moments Barluzzi’s plan for the basilica on Tabor of exultation sustain us through the sufferings that fulfilled Peter’s suggestion that he erect three tents are part of every individual’s and every family’s on the mountain. The façade of the church is life. During Lent especially, let us draw closer to divided into three sections, the two towers on either Christ in his acceptance of the Father’s will in end built upon underground chapels that survived Gethsemane so we may share with him the triumph from an earlier Crusader building were dedicated to Moses and Elijah, with the central section reserved of Easter. Msgr. Swiader 5
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MASS OF INSTALLATION OF STEWARDSHIP ~ A Way of Life BISHOP ROBERT J. BRENNAN
The Catholic Faith Network (CFN) will be airing the Mass of Installation of Bishop Robert J. Brennan as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Abram put his faith in the LORD, who credited it to him as an act of righteousness.” Genesis 15:6 Columbus, Ohio. The Mass will air live on Friday, March 29, 2019 from St. Joseph Cathedral In today’s second reading we learn that one of Saint Paul’s beginning at 1:30PM ET and will rebroadcast later principles of Christian living is to watch and imitate other that evening at 8PM ET. The Catholic Faith followers of Christ. There is a pattern for Christian living Network (CFN) is available on Optimum channel that Saint Paul wants others to discover and then imitate. 29/137, Verizon FiOS TV channel 296, and This pattern includes a life of prayer, selflessness, Charter Spectrum channel 162/471 throughout the sacrifice, and caring for others, including our family of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area. faith. Good stewards choose their friends wisely. They cultivate friendships with other Christian stewards, spend The Catholic Faith Network (CFN) is also time with them, observe how they live, ask questions about available on selected cable and satellite systems their faith and learn from them. Who are your friends? Are nationwide, along with a vast on-demand library they good stewards of their faith? Are they those who can of original programming and a high quality 24/7 help you on your own journey of faith? live stream at www.CFNtv.org
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LENTEN SERVICES PARISH LENTEN PROJECT
12:10 PM Mass Monday through Friday This Lent, our Parish Project will promote the during Lent. work of RotaCare, a program located in donated Stations of the Cross will be prayed space at A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility communally on Fridays during Lent: Friday in Uniondale, NY. RotaCare provides primary mornings at 9:30 AM (after the 9 AM Mass) and medical care to indigent Long Islanders and the again at 7:30 PM. Benediction of the Blessed working poor who are ineligible for or unable to Sacrament will follow the evening Stations of afford health insurance. the Cross. RotaCare began in 1992 through the efforts of the Eucharistic Adoration every Friday during Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club members who Lent from 1:00 -3:00 PM in the logietta. teamed with the Interfaith Nutrition Network, local hospitals and other community minded people. It is operated by an all-volunteer staff of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, administrative personnel and translators who are committed to providing quality health care to those in
need. Every year, over 100 volunteers, many from our parish, handle over 1,200 patient visits. Without RotaCare, these individuals would not receive preventive care but would only be seen in crisis at a hospital emergency room. PARISH LENTEN SERIES Contributions from individuals and other non-
Tuesday, March 19: Msgr. Peter Pflomm, governmental sources provide the means to obtain lifesaving medications to treat hypertension, former Vicar for Clergy Personnel in the Diocese: “Joseph – The Quiet Man Whose Life Speaks cardiovascular issues and diabetes – diseases that Loudly.” A reflection on the life and the are so prevalent among those in need. RotaCare message of our parish patron. provides its patients with quality care management
and educational information to gain control over
Tuesday, March 26: Fr. Lee Descoteaux, their chronic conditions and live healthier lives.
former resident at St. Joseph, currently Adjutant St. Joseph’s is pleased to present RotaCare as this Judicial Vicar and Vice Chancellor; “Not My year’s Lenten Project. We appreciate your Will but Your Will Be Done: A Reflection on anticipated generous response. Gethsemane.” Jesus’ unconditional acceptance of his Father’s will on the night Please visit www.rotacareny.org to learn more! before he died.
Tuesday, April 2: Fr. Malcolm Burns, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, Mineola: “Jesus Healing in the Sacrament of the Anointing.” Lent is a time for healing – in body and soul. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered after each conference.
Tuesday, April 9: Fr. Jason Grisafi, administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Babylon: SACRIFICAL GIVING March 10, 2019 “Unconquerable Fortitude and the Cross of Christ.” The strength we each can find in the $20,339.00 Cross we venerate on Good Friday. 8
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Attention 6th Grade Students and Their Families: The Penance Services for our 6th Grade students have been rescheduled. Students in Sections 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 should report directly to church on Monday, March 18, at 5:00 pm. Students will be dismissed from the church at 6:15 pm. The other sections of 6th grade will be notified as to when they are scheduled to attend their Penance Service.
Attention 4th Grade Students and Their Families: All 4th graders will attend Stations of the Cross this week in church. Please bring your 4th grader directly to church on his/her assigned day. Dismissal will also be from the church.
Attention 8th Grade Students and Their Families: All 8th graders in Sections 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4 and 8 -5 will attend Stations of the Cross this week in church. Your child should report to the church at 7:30 pm on Wednesday. Dismissal will also be from the church.
During the Lenten season we must all remember the importance of faith:
BANNS OF MARRIAGE F – Forwarding A – All Dean Anthony Trerotola ~ St. Joseph, I – Issues Garden City T – To Amanda Schnopp ~ St. Joseph, Garden City H – Heaven
Make this Lent a prayerful and faith-filled experience.
END OF THE YEAR STATEMENTS
If you would like a copy of your 2018 SACRIFICAL GIVING We Welcome the Newly Baptized donations please call the Rectory and we will be happy to sendJune it to you.10, 2018 516- 747-3535. Michael Angelo Carroll SACRIFICAL GIVING Michael Joseph Giambroni GaryJune John 26, Wall 2016
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FORMED: The Catholic Faith On Demand SAVE THE DATE Blood Drive Sponsored by
Bishop Baldwin Council #15809 Knights of Columbus Sunday, April 7, 2019 7:45 am – 1:45 pm St. Joseph Church – school gym
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Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental
permission. Age 76 and It’s EASY and FREE to Register! over need doctor’s note) 1. Go to stjosephchurchgc.formed.org Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids 2. Click “Register” and enter your name, email No tattoos for past 12 months address and desired password. For questions concerning medical eligibility call 3. You’re all ready to access the inspiring and 1-800-688-0900. engaging content on FORMED! For more information or to schedule an 4. Enjoy and share with other in our local appointment, please call: community. Arthur Anderson, 516-319-2459 Walk – ins welcome Every parishioner has 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including smartphone and tablet with internet access. With FORMED you’ll find video programs that The Stephen K. Tompsett Memorial explain the Faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible Studies on a variety of Fund for Technology in Education topics and includes inspiring audio talks.
Encourages all high school seniors who are residents of Garden City to apply for the 2019 Award for Excellence in Math, GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Science or Technology. Instructions and LITURGY forms under “Awards and Grants” at www.stevetompsettmemorialfund.org “This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be The Trustees grant at least one award to a honored at a Mass on Sunday, May 5, GCHS senior and at least one award to a 2019 at the Church of St. Rose of senior attending any private school. Lima in Massapequa. Mass will begin at 2:30 pm. In 2018, the Trustees granted awards to nine students. Applications must be emailed to Registration forms and complete [email protected] to be instructions can be obtained at the rectory. considered. RegistrationSACRIFICAL must be received byGIVING the Office of Faith Formation by April 15, 2019. If you have Deadline: midnight March 31, 2019 any questions you Junemay call 26, 516 2016-678 - 5800, extension 506.”
Second Sunday of Lent Church of Saint Joseph, Garden City, NY March 17, 2019
Second Sunday of Lent Church of Saint Joseph, Garden City, NY March 17, 2019
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