MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, June 8, Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:00 Diana L & Joseph Ferrara requested by Loving Family 7:00 Anne Morogiello requested by The Binger Family 9:00 Concetta Castelli requested by The Reilly Family 9:00 Catherine DeBellis requested by Doreen & Arthur Owen 10:30 Roberta DiBartolo requested by Chris & Karen Volkman 10:30 Catherine DeBellis requested by Jim & Arlene Altonji 12:00 Renato Alzona requested by Valisano, Morgan & Aldaba Families

12:00 Margaret Gregorek requested by Dr & Mrs R Miranda & Family

5:00 William Hughes requested by Loving Family 5:00 Anita Russo requested by Mr & Mrs Daniel Ventora Monday, June 9, St Ephrem 7:00 Gregory Goldstein requested by The Thorsen Family 9:00 Frank & Marie Mooney requested by Mooney Children 9:00 Marie Minto requested by Mr & Mrs Jack McGarry Tuesday, June 10 7:00 Emil Lohen requested by Rose Deleon, Colleen Mazzara & Danielle Glowacki 8:45 Marie Minto requested by Doris Peterson 8:45 Catherine DeBellis requested by Doris Peterson Wednesday, June 11, St Barnabas 7:00 People of the Parish 9:00 Jesus Tapel requested by Doris Peterson 9:00 Michael Boyle requested by Doris Peterson Thursday, June 12 7:00 Intentions of the Celebrant 9:00 Catherine Gracey requested by Loving Husband 9:00 Diane Hardenfelder requested by Andrew & Ellie Aspris Friday, June 13, St Anthony of Padua 7:00 Fr Douglas Arcoleo (living) requested by Addiss Family 7:00 Joseph J Onufrak requested by Loving Mother 9:00 Robert Miller requested by Bonnie & Jim Brady 9:00 Josephine & Joseph Golden requested by Loving Family Saturday, June 14 8:00 Mary Dougherty requested by The Kunze Family 8:00 Domenica Castelli requested by Linda & Frank Rapisardi Anticipated Mass for Sunday 5:00 James Gibson requested by Patricia Brozinsky 5:00 Anthony Bravata requested by Patricia Brozinsky Sunday, June 15, Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions 9:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions 10:30 Father’s Day Novena Intentions 12:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions 5:00 Father’s Day Novena Intentions

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ALTAR BREAD & WINE In Memory of Buster Grizzard Requested by

Patty & Jerry Peters

OUR LITURGY

Hosea admonishes the people to strive to know the Lord, who prefers love over sacrifice. In our second reading,

Paul speaks of Abraham’s faith, whereby he trusted God to keep his promises. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the

Pharisees that they need to learn the meaning of the Scripture that says God desires mercy, not sacrifice.

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS

This Week Next Week 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon 5:00 PM

IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO BRING UP THE GIFTS AT THE MASSES ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS.

Fr Tapel Fr Tapel Fr Thomas Fr Boyle Fr Maffeo Fr Boyle

Fr Thomas Fr Thomas Fr Boyle Fr Maffeo Fr Tapel Fr Maffeo

Are You A Registered Parishioner?

Many parishioners support St Joseph’s in the weekly collection and we do not

have them listed in our census. We would like to make sure you are given proper

credit for your donations.

If you do not receive mail from us then you are not on our census.

Please fill in the bottom of this page and we will send you a registration form.

Name:_____________________________ Address:___________________________ Town:_____________________________ City & Zip:_________________________

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

Remember to keep in your prayers Deacon Lachlan Cameron and his classmates who will be ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Rockville Centre this coming Saturday at St. Agnes Cathedral. Next Sunday he will celebrate his Mass of Thanksgiving at his home parish of Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park. The following Sunday June 22nd Fr. Lachlan will celebrate the 12 Noon Mass here at St. Joseph’s with a parish reception to follow; all are invited! To have your Fathers, living or deceased, remembered at our Father’s Day Masses and for the remainder of the month of June, please use the envelopes found in your packets or on the window sills of the church. Also remember to mark your calendars for the Summer Family Festival July 16-20th. Come join your parish family for all of the fun, great food, rides, the entertainment, and so much more. And don’t forget the Grand Prize Raffle, the Nightly Basket Raffles, and the Nightly 50/50 Raffles. The Family Festival a great way to have some fun, support our beautiful parish and not have to spend a fortune on Gas. Let us close this week with the opening prayer for

the Mass for Vocations, and we ask that we all pray for vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate,

and the Religious Life.

Father, in your plan for our salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers for your altars and ardent but gentle

servants of the gospel. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen

God Bless you always! Fr. Mike

Each time I read this Gospel story I am always filled with awe! All Jesus has to do is walk through an area, and Matthew sitting at his customs post leaves everything behind and follows Jesus. Wow, I wish I could do that, follow Jesus just like one of the Apostles, to just leave every-thing behind, and be totally devoted to Christ. How easy it must have been for Matthew and the other Apostles to follow Jesus? But was it really that easy or was it that Jesus knew the real person Mathew was (deep inside) and knew that he was looking for true meaning in his life. Think of what Matthew did, he left every-thing behind: his way of life, his job that made him a great deal of money, and even made himself subject to arrest, because he left his post and left Rome without its tax money. Obviously something was at work in Matthew that made him ready to follow Jesus and stay with Him even until the end and beyond. Keep in mind that despite what is written in the text, Matthew’s conversion was not so easy, even if it happened on the spot as we see in today’s Gospel. It still took a lot for Matthew to respond and leave it all behind. As it was for Matthew, Peter, James, John and so many others, so it is with us. As we saw in last week’s Gospel we are to follow Jesus from our heart and soul, not just in our heads or merely on our lips. To do so, takes a lot of work on our part and on the part of the Holy Spirit, who constantly calls us to Christ, who constantly calls us to the Father. So don’t lose heart (or soul) and do know we can and do follow Jesus like an Apostle. Wow, isn’t that great! And this means that we should not let anything stand in our way from fol-lowing Jesus and giving our all to Him. Especially if you think you are not perfect. Remember what Jesus says to the Pharisees; “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words; ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Also as a warning to us, we must not act like the Pharisees when it comes to those who are truly seeking Jesus, maybe after leading an unholy or sinful life. We must not stand in their way or judge them. We must never forget that Jesus counts on us to act like Him and help bring those who are sick (spiritually sick that is) to health and the spiritual Doctor: JESUS CHRIST!

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

REMEMBER OUR SICK Al Barone Harold Bayer Jean Bice Eileen Bouchard Oliver Bouchard Kathy Cunningham Stephanie D'Agostino Michael DePinto Brian Devereux Anthony DeVito Robert Filce Deborah Heckman Kyle Heffron Jasper Indelicato Margaret Indelicato Linda Kempel Krystyna Kuras Kevin Latini Bill Mangan Marie Mangan Anthony Martinez Michelle McKeon Howard Meeks Jean Morin Joseph Olivieri Judith Pacifico-Larkin Marion Pedroli Sylvia Persico Grace C Peshkur Theresa Ryan Dawn Saporito Denis Sheehan Darryll Smith Ken Stokes Stacie Tizzard Lloyd Turnier

PLEASE NOTE: To keep our prayer list current, we will keep names on the sick list for two months. Please return cut-out if you wish to include those who are ill for another two months.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS SGT Deborah Alfieri PFC Matthew Altonji LCPL Justin Aragones TSGT Louis Barletta 2LT Stephen Bartoszak LT Michael-Jon Bonacorsa LCPL John Brown PFC Justin Browne LTCOL James Cersosimo CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran SPC Jason Crawford CPT Edward Cuevas PFC John B Cuneo CPT Ryan Delaney TSGT Timothy Dermody LTCOL Kurt Diehl SGT Stephen Gene DiGirolamo SSGT Tony Elliott LT Kelly Fletcher SPC Adam Franciosa CPT Mark Gillman CPT Evan Gotkin PFC RJ Hartmann AB J.R. Kay SGT John W Keohane SSGT Steven Knight CPL Andrew Kochman LCPL William Langdon PFC Thomas J Lupo SGT Wade Lynch LCPL Marshall MAJ Kevin McCue PVT Thomas B McGinn SGT Patrick McNally PFC William Meyer CPL Brian G Meyer CPO Gregory Migliore SGT Glenn Miller 1LT Heather Miras SGT Daniel Montville SSGT Brian Moran MAJ Gregory Mueller LCPL Thomas Napolitano LCPL Michael Napolitano PVT Todd Nelson LCPL James Neubauer LCPL Anthony Notaroberta PVT James Notaroberta SGT Brian Pacella N/Seal Paul Padro ENS3 Lucy Padro CPT Michael Parisi 2LT Anthony Parisi MAJ Paul E Pinaud CTR2 Matthew Pistritto LT David A Rewkowski SGT Edwin Rivera, II LCPL William R Rodgers LCPL Anthony M Sbrocco SSGT Jason Schiavo CPL Brian Schildt LCPL W.Mason Shehan SPC James Stanek PVT Erica Sweeney EO3 Taylor Taranto MM3 Gregory Taranto PFC Greg Terrish CPL Jason Tulowitzki SSGT Nick Vicale SGT John Thomas Vogt LCPL Brandon Waldon SGT Randolph Weaver 2LT John Wolven

REMEMBERING THE SICK Please include the following in the bulletin sick list:

______________________________ Name of person who is ill:

_____________________________ ____________________ Person making this request: Relationship to ill person Your Phone #: _____________________

(Please place in collection basket or return to Church Office) (Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS ______________________________

Name, Rank and Branch of Service

_____________________________ ____________________ Person making this request: Relationship to Soldier

Your Phone #: _____________________ (Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

REMEMBER OUR DEAD Vincent Keaveny, Pietro Arciuolo, Angela Cedrone, 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

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St Joseph’s School school@stjoronk.org

Plans for our Golf Outing are going well. Please see the ad in the bulletin for hole sponsorships, raffles, dinner or a day of golf. This year we are holding this event on Monday, July 21st. It adds to a relaxing day during the summer and an opportunity for parish and school fellowship without the rush of school schedules. Please make plans to become a part of this day. We look forward to seeing you either on the golf course or at a relaxing dinner with many raffles. Our Parent's Association is sponsoring two nights of baseball at Ducks Stadium in Central Islip. Tickets are available through the school office. They are for either evening June 16th or 17th. This is our last event for this school year. Bring your family to the first event of the summer vacation! Tickets are $10 each on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is on-going for the 2008-2009 school year. Please call the school office for a tour daily between the hours of 8:30 and 3:00.

V O L U N T E E R S NEEDED

If you would like to volunteer to help at the Vacation Bible School please plan to attend an

orientation meeting on Tuesday, June 10th in Carew Hall at 7:30PM. Please call the Religious Education office at 981-1805 and let us know that you are inter-ested!

Abbey Rose DeGorter Nicholas Masi, III Jayden McCabe Ryan Thomas Monahan Grant Alexander Morreale Kayanna Lynn Puleo Madeline Nicole Vitale Kae-Lee Rose Yannotto

Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday

(except holidays) from 2-6:45 PM

And on each First Friday from

7:30- 8:30PM

Religious Education reled@stjoronk.org

Office Hours are: Monday thru Thursday 9AM-4PM

Religious Ed classes for the 2008/09 school year are filling up quickly. If you have not sent your registration forms in please do so. All children entering grade 1 in September should be regis-tered in our level 1 program to prepare for First Holy Com-munion. This is a 2 year program beginning in grade 1. Registration is also underway for our Summer Vacation Bi-ble School for ages 3 to 10 years. It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on July 7th through July 11th. Please call our office for forms. Registration is also underway for our Sunday School Program which will begin in the Fall for ages to 3 to 5. Please call our office for forms.

Confirmation Corner Any Confirmation candidate who did not have an interview or get measured for a Confirma-tion robe is to call the Religious Ed office by June 12 to make an appointment.

We have a wonderful selection of spirit- based, inspirational CDs for sale after each mass. They’re only $3 each, and cover a variety of topics from parenthood, to finding God amidst the chaos of life, to leading a fulfilled life, to coping with suffering and learning to forgive.

PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering

Sunday, June 1, 2008 Offerings $17,656 Same collection last year 16,385

Poor Box last weekend $346

Fuel Collection $13,534 Same time last year 13,846

Weekly Budget Amount $18,125 Collection 17,656 Shortage $ - 469

Still of our weekly goal. If you were away, we ask you to try and make up for any missed weeks offerings.

Envelopes 540

RVC Religious Retirement this year $1430 Same collection last year 1506

Thank you and God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

Banns of Marriage (Second Time)

Kristen Schuettinger of St Joseph’s and Kenneth Lake of Middle Island

Stephanie Gordon of Patchogue and Michael Pilz of St Joseph’s

Stephanie Mazzuchelli of St Joseph’s and Jonathan Mentzel of Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Jennifer Sinatra and Brian Calamia both of St Joseph’s

Kerri Carruthers of Church of the Resurrection and Kevin Przybylowski of St Joseph

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RESPECT LIFE Dear Readers: According to Kathleen Galla-gher, Editor, NYS Pro-Life Reporter, this is the latest on RHAPP. The 2008 New York State legislative session is now winding down & will

recess at the end of June. The RHAPP (Reproductive Health & Privacy Protection) bill was never introduced in the Assem-bly & has not moved in the Senate. It is unknown how much priority Governor David Paterson will give to this issue in the coming months & into the 2009 legislative session. The work that has been done this year in opposition to the RHAPP bill has been unprecedented. Petitions, postcards, face-to-face meetings with elected officials – the pressure has been consistent & legislators have taken notice. More than 31,000 electronic messages of opposition were sent through the Catholic Advocacy Network to state lawmakers. Letters to newspaper editors were seen all over the state. Many thou-sands of petitions were brought up to Albany by local right-to-life groups on the John R Mawn Memorial Right-to-Life bus, sponsored by St Regis K of C. Pro-life advocates should take pride in the work that has been accomplished on this issue over the past year. While it appears that the bill will not come to a vote before the session recesses in late June, the issue will be back and pro-life efforts will need to be strengthened & increased in the future, & we will alert you at that time. Now, here’s update on another abortion-related activity in the 2007-2008 New York State Legislative session – The sec-ond round of stem cell research funding has been announced. The Empire State’s Stem Cell Board (ESSCB which was cre-ated in the NYS 2007-2008 state budget) has a plan for how it will commit the state’s $600 million investment in stem cell research The plan may be viewed by going to www.stemcell.ny.gov, & then clicking on the link that says “ESCCB Strategic Plan under “Program updates.” Among the specifics of this plan: >Permits NYS funding for the creation of new human embry-onic stem cell lines, going beyond federal policy in encourag-ing the destruction of human embryos for research; >Aggressively pursues human embryo research, both with IVF-created frozen embryos & with embryos created solely for research; > Encourages researchers to engage in human embryonic stem cell research by funding infrastructure, facili-ties & resources specifically dedicated to this purpose. The deadline to make comments on this plan is June 13. Visit www.stemcell.ny.gov & follow the links as mentioned above. We as taxpayers have every right & duty to object to the spending of taxpayer dollars in this fashion. Your letters, e-mails, & calls to your state legislators are needed again. SOME GOOD NEWS! Our seminarian, Deacon Lachlan Cameron will, on June 14, be ordained a priest for the Rockville Centre Diocese. Father Lachlan will celebrate Mass here at St. Joseph’s on June 22nd at 12 noon. All are invited to Fr Carew Hall afterwards. He is quoted in the LI Catholic as saying that he looks forward to the opportunity to be in a par-ish as a priest “to be around God’s people, leading them closer to God.” Well said, Father Lachlan!

Mark Your Calendars

June 9 Baptism Class 8-9PM Rectory Basement June 13 St Joseph School Graduation June 20 Mass & Fellowship for Recently Deceased 7:30-9 PM June 22 Fr Lachlan’s 1st Mass at St Joseph’s 12:00 reception to follow in Carew Hall July 4 Rectory Closed for Holiday July 4 First Friday Devotion 7:30PM July 5 First Saturday Fatima Devotion 8AM July 7-11 Vacation Bible School 9:30-12Noon

Please consider what you can do to make this campaign successful.

Please make your check payable to: Pledge: $_________ Catholic Ministries Appeal Down Payment: $_________ Balance: $_________ Parish: _______

Payment Plan: Name: ________________________ □Monthly □ Quarterly Address: ______________________ _ □Annually □ Other City, State, Zip: ______________________ Phone:___________________ Donor Signature: ______________________ Date __________

** Pledges of $200 or more will be entered into a drawing. Five winners will

2008 Catholic Ministries Appeal The Hands of Christ-Supporting the Community Around Us

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Ministries Appeal Update The Diocese of Rockville Centre would like to thank all those who have made a sacrifice by

making a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. If you have not had an opportunity to make a gift to the appeal or have been waiting to make a pledge, please complete the pledge envelope in the back of the church and place

it in the collection basket

Can you help those in need?

One of our goals is to have every family participate in this Appeal by responding with a YES or a NO. We are hopeful that every family in our parish & diocese has responded to this call for sacrifice. Our goal has been based on every family making an equal sacrifice, not an equal gift. Look at what God has given to you and your family and consider the gift you can give to help those in need here on Long Island. Only you can decide what that gift will be. If you have not yet responded, please consider what you can do to the best of your ability to help our parish reach those in need.

Our Goal Is $89,616

Pledges as of June 1, 2008 $84,000

A LOOK AT OUR PROGRESS

2008 TO DATE

Number of Pledges: 450

Only $5,600 away from our goal!!!

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP

OUR GOAL: $200,000 We Still Need: 69,000

One project in particular that has been completed is the restoration of the stained glass windows from the original church. This endeavor alone cost about $20,000. The windows have been installed in the elevator lobby and they are breathtaking! Please take the time to visit the lobby and experience the beauty of these windows. We encourage everyone to please consider supporting this very important piece of our history. We are still awaiting the permits in order to complete the move of the Religious Education Office. Patience has become our middle name!!

If you have not yet done so, please make a pledge or one time donation. During these tough times, we are all struggling financially, yet it is important to continue to support the parish of St. Joseph as best we can. If you have not been able to do so, perhaps you will be in a better position to help us when you receive your Economic Stimulus Check. We thank you for all that you do for St. Joseph’s.

Yes Fr. Mike, I would like to help finish the St. Joseph’s Restoration Projects and Build for the Future!

NAME: ___________________________________ PHONE:__________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________ ID#________________ PLEDGE AMOUNT $_____________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED $____________ I would like to make payments of $ _________ Monthly Quarterly (circle one) I would like to have this amount charged to my credit card till paid in full. Credit Card Type: MC Visa Am Ex Other ____________

CC# ______-______-______-______ Security Code _______ Exp. Date_______

Signature__________________________________________

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The Calendar Club Everyday for the next year we will draw one number. The owner of that number will win the prize for that day. Then the number is put back into the mix for the next day’s drawing, giving you another opportunity to WIN! A donation of only $25 buys you 1 number and 362 chances to win.

A donation of $100 will buy you 1,810 chances to win!!!!!! Your donation must accompany this form. The calendars will be mailed to you. . Thank you and Good Luck! MAIL TO: St Joseph Church, 45 CHURCH STREET, RONKONKOMA, NY 11779-3301

MEMBERS NAME: ____________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________

AND THE WINNERS ARE….

June 2008 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 $50 Mary Jane Finnegan # 718

2 $25 Sue Scott # 863

3 $25 John White # 828

4 $25 Lillian & Deirdre Kirwin # 545

5 $25 Mr & Mrs William Dement # 443

6 $25 Michael Devenney # 27

7 $25 Deirdre Kirwin # 474

8 $50 9 $25 10 $25 11 $25 12 $25 13 $25 14 $25

15 $75 Father’s Day

16 $25 17 $25 18 $25 19 $25 20 $25 21 $25

22 $50 23 $25 24 $25 25 $25 26 $25 27 $25 28 $25

29 $50 30 $25

A forum for young adults in their 20s & 30s, of straight talk and honest answers to questions of faith and

morals. The last session will be on Monday, June 23 at 7:00pm at the Wantagh Inn - across from the

Wantagh RR Station. There will be a special presentation on “The Image from the Shroud of

Turin”, given by Donald Nohs, Assoc. Director of the Confraternity of the Passion. An authentic replica of

the Holy Shroud will be on display. Admission is free, for more check out:

www.faithontap.org or call 516-678-5800, ext 616.

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Tune in to “Religion & Rock” with Msgr Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7-8AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. The show is also available on Sirius Radio, Channel 159 at 11PM on Saturday nights. This Sunday’s theme is Thingdom versus Kingdom and ext Sunday’s theme is Parents and Commitment, don’t miss it! To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com. Don’t forget to tune into Telecare, Cablevision 29 or FIOS 271 for the best in Catholic Television!

St. Joseph’s SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 7th to 11th --------------- 9:30 A.M. – 12 Noon

3 to 10 years old

NAME OF STUDENT: ___________________________________________________ AGE: __________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________ TOWN: ________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE : __________________________________________

Fee: $50.00 one child / $70.00 family of 2 / $90 family of 3 or more Adult to be contacted if necessary:_____________________________________________ Parents Name: ____________________________________________________________ PHONE ______________________________________ Cell Phone # ____________________________________________ Relation to child: ____________________________________________________ Any food allergies: __________________________________________________ Parish: ____________________________________________________________ Name of a special friend your child might like to be with: _______________________________________________________________ Would you like to volunteer to help: ___________________________________ Please drop off the registration at the Religious Ed office or Rectory

Attention: VBS

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Sport for all Seasons ST. JOSEPH CYO

For the Young at Heart YOUTH IN MINISTRY

Every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Joseph’s Parish offers a modern, upbeat, worship experience designed especially for youth and their families.

Everyone in grades 7-12 is invited to participate. We’re looking for: Lectors Ushers Musicians/Singers Altar Servers

Eucharistic Ministers (Eucharistic ministers must be over 18)

For more information about joining Youth in Ministry, contact YIM@StJoRonk.org

Venturing Events

In Carew Hall after 5:00 PM Mass

ATTENTION ! 8th GRADERS - as of June you will be eligible to come and

join us - have some fun this summer—join our Venturing Crew! Visit our next meeting ---

Sundays, June 29th E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org

Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

Baseball: Intramural (Coed, ages 5-16): Gene 588-1879 Travel * (Boys) : Vinny 467-3651 or Tony 737-8136

Basketball: Girls Intramural / Lower Division: Debbie 467-6174 Girls Intramural / Upper Division: Dave 981-5513 Clinic Division (Coed Grades K-2) Henry 467-6091 Boys Intramural(Grades 3-12) : Henry 467-6091 Travel* (Boys): Vinny 467-3651

Track: Boys & Girls, Grades K-8 Karen 588-8636 or Gina 676-6208

Soccer : Intramural Boys & Girls(ages 4-12): Joe 737-6299 Travel (LIJSL): Tony B 737-5159

Chairman: Henry Melchiona 467-6091 *Must register for the intramural program as well

St Joseph's Play Group

Calling all babies, toddlers and pre schoolers - Come meet new friends at the St Joseph’s Playgroup! Bring your Mom, Dad, Grandpar-ents or caregiver to Fr. Carew Hall on Thursday’s at 10:00 AM. There you’ll meet other St Joseph’s families and spend an hour of fun with other children from birth to age 5. For more information please call Sally Miller at 737-5120. Hope to see you there!

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 979-0060

or e-mail JoinScouting@StJoRonk.org.

Thanks to all for helping me fundraise for my Eagle Project. I have

raised the money needed to purchase the play set for the school. It would not have been possible without your help. Sincerely, Steve Scotti, Eagle Scout Candidate

Courtesy Announcements Sts Philip & James School– St James, NY is having an “All Years’ Reunion” on Sunday, June 8 at 12:00 PM. We will begin with Mass at 12:00 followed by a reception in the school auditorium and tours of the school. Please call Mary (McGunnigle) Specht at 631-751-8577 or Mary Monte 9retired principal) at 631-981-3155.

St Patrick’s Singles Fellowship - Main Street in Smithtown. Sunday, June 15 from 10am to 1pm. Coffee & Conversation for widowed, single, divorced, separated from ages 30-60 years. Coffee, tea, cake $2.00.

St Nicholas of Tolentine School in Jamaica NY is updating it’s Alumni directory. Please send your name, year of graduation, address, phone # and email to: www.Lucia@SNTschool.org.

Hauppauge High School - Class of 1978 30th Reunion on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 8PM-Midnight. To see details and to make reservations, please see Reunion website:www.hauppauge1978.myevent.com.

Coordinator of Youth Ministry– Our Lady of Perpetual in Lindenhurst is seeking a full- time Minister whose qualifications include a college degree or equivalent in Youth Ministry; 2-3 years experience. Ideal candidate will be dynamic in reaching out to teens and have a solid background in Catholic faith. Organization and good communication skills are impor-tant. Music/Liturgy background is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Medical benefits included. Send resume with cover letter to Rev James Stachacz at jtstack@gmail.com.

Charismatic Prayer Meeting - at Our Lady of the Island Shrine the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7- 9PM.

Free Food for NY Seniors - the FAN is offering free food for Seniors age 60 & over who are in-come eligible. New eligible include a single senior whose gross monthly is $1,107 or less, & a senior whose gross monthly income is $1,484 or less. Call 631-491-4166 or 516-623-4568.

Free Food for NYS Women & Children -the FAN (Food and Nutrition Program) is offering FREE ENFAMIL Formula (both regular & Soy), also nutrition food for income eligible children under six

years of age (not on WIC) plus pregnant & up to one year postpartum women. The INCOME guidelines are: A family of two with a weekly gross income of $488 is eligible. For each additional member add $124. Call: 491-4166 or 516-623-4568.

Meals-On-Wheels - Lake Nutrition Meals-on-Wheels provides food to elderly & homebound Monday thru Friday, two meals a day. Hot meals & cold meals are available for a charge of $6 for both meals. Call 467-8948 for information. Wanted- Volunteers - 1 hour of your time, 1 day a week to deliver meals to the homebound, Monday - Friday, 10:45-12:00 Noon. Please call Suzette at 467-8948 if you are able to help Meals on Wheels.

Professional Therapy provided by NYS licensed therapists, are available to our parish & 80 other parishes. It is pro-vided by the Catholic Counseling Center which is independent of & not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies are honored. For information & appointment, call Dr Giuliani at 243-2503.

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We’re Looking For…

BOX TOPS - from cereals for Educational purposes are always welcomed. Please drop them in the collection.

DEPOSIT BOTTLES AND CANS- Please place them in the baskets that are located on the school side of the Church on weekends or behind the rectory during the week.

CELL PHONES - Please bring your no longer used or needed cell phones and deposit them at the Scrip table in the Church lobby.

INKJET CARTRIDGES - Drop them off (in a plastic baggie) when you come to mass. We will send them to a com-pany who reuses them and gives the parish a bounty for each. One note, to clear confusion, if it is larger than a fist, it is not an inkjet cartridge!!!