St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

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

Please come and spend some quiet

time with the Blessed Sacrament

Our Lady of Fatima Devotion

The 1st Saturday of each month will be

devoted to Our Lady of Fatima. The devotion

will include 8am Mass, Novena to Fatima / the

Rosary, Confessions after Mass and fellowship

in Carew Hall at 9am.

Our Lady came to Fatima with a message from God to eve-

ry man, woman, and child of our century. Our Lady of Fat-

ima promised that the whole world would be in peace, and

that many souls would go to Heaven if Her requests were

listened to and obeyed. Please join us in this devotion.

St Joseph’s Parish Monthly Recollection

On the First Friday of every month, at 7:30 PM, we hold our Monthly Parish Recollection. This is an hour of pray-

er, of recollection before our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament - whose Sacred Heart is the source of immense

charity and generous love. The foundation of this prayer is God’s presence in our souls as Creator, Preserver, and

Author of Graces (“in Him we live, and move, and are” Acts 17:28). God is our Father, and our Friend and is our

sweet Guest. We must acknowledge the realization of this great truth: God is in each of us, our soul is His Temple.

This prayer of recollection includes the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, Praying of the

Psalms, Silence, Gospel Reading and a Talk /Reflection on the following topics: The Cardinal Virtues of pru-

dence, justice, temperance and fortitude. The Theological Virtues of faith, hope and love. The gifts of the Holy

Spirit; wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.

Every soul, hungry & thirsty for God, is invited to this holy hour every First Friday of the month to

adore, venerate & contemplate the Sacred Heart of Jesus, & to have a quiet dialogue with God.

Parish Office Hours

Thurs, & Friday (effective August 1, 2011)

9am to Noon; 1:15 to 5:00 PM; 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am to Noon; 1:15 to 5:00 PM

Saturday - 9:00 AM to Noon; 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Sunday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Pray with the Parish

Rosary - Prayed daily after the 9 AM Mass

Eucharistic Adoration - Mondays (except holidays),

2:00 to 6:45 PM

Nocturnal Adoration & Devotion to the Sacred Heart -

7:30 to 8:30 PM on First Fridays.

Eucharist

The Lord’s Day: Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 10:30, 12 Noon & 5:00 PM

Weekdays 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM,

8:00 AM Saturday

Holy Days As announced in Bulletin

Exposition Monday 2:00 to 6:45 PM

First Friday 7:30 to 8:30 PM

Penance/Reconciliation

Mon., Wed., and Fri. after the 7:00 AM & the 9:00 AM Mass.

Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass and 4:00 to 4:45 and also upon

request

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MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, Jan. 12 (Baptism of the Lord)

7:00 Antonio Dias req. by John Dias & Family

7:00 Carol Walsh req. by Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ventola

9:00 Joseph J. Onufrak req. by Loving Mother & Family

9:00 Frank Yodice req. by Marilyn & Dom Pizzurro

9:00 For the Dec’d. Mbrs. of the St. Regis Columbiettes

10:30 Catherine Murray req. by Claire McQuillan

10:30 William Poulakis req. by The Prieter Family

12:00 Dennis Pietrowski req. by Robert & Melissa LaRocco

12:00 Justa Giambalvo-Welsh req. by Millie & Tom D-Agostino

5:00 Jim Byrne req. by Lou , Mary & Family

5:00 Frances Koch req. by The Dinger Family

Monday, Jan. 13

7:00 Maria LoBrutto req. by Anna & Salvatore LoBrutto

9:00 Diane Bergamino req. by Loving Family

9:00 Carol Walsh req. by Eileen Kelleher

Tuesday, Jan. 14

7:00 Raymond Kilanowski req. by The Kelly Family

9:00 Tony Petillo req. by Nancy & Tom Thompson

9:00 Michael Kelly req. by Anne & Charlie Fish & Family

Wednesday, Jan 15

7:00 Intention of the Celebrant

9:00 Gary Brucato req. by Danny Probst & Family

9:00 Anne Bulic req. by Danny Probst & Family

Thursday, Jan 16

7:00 For the People of the Parish

9:00 Carol Walsh req. by Dcn. Joseph Califano

9:00 Felix Llanes req. by Ann Festa & Joseph Gillin

Friday, Jan. 17

7:00 Intention of the Celebrant

9:00 Bud Thompson req. by Nancy & Tom Thompson

9:00 Richard Fahey req. by Loving Family

9:00 Ralph Kubicsko req. by Beloved Family

Saturday, Jan. 18

8:00 James Savage req. by Olga, Tom, David, Kissy & Sugar

8:00 Felix Llanes req. by Gerry & Rosemary McMenamin

Anticipated Mass for Sunday

5:00 Mary Ann Olivieri req. by Cecelia Curry

5:00 Tara Grootenboer req. by Sal & Debbie Maddaluno

Sunday, Jan. 19 (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)

7:00 Mary Going req. by Michael & Sonia Fischer

7:00 William & Rosemary Hughes req. by The Hughes Family

9:00 James J. Heiman req. by Loving Sister Helen

9:00 Charles Richardson req. by St. Joseph 9 AM Choir

10:30 Catherine Murray req. by Mr. & Mrs. Kelly

10:30 William Poulakis req. by The Webb Family

12:00 Mary Mendola req. by Robert & Joanne Koepper

12:00 Ferdinand Koepper req. by Rober & Joanne Koepper

5:00 Paul Shadlich req. by Mr. & Mrs. R. Hubbard

5:00 Marilyn Clemens req. by Brian & Elizabeth Dinger

OUR LITURGY

The first reading from Isaiah tells of the servant of God with whom God is pleased and upon whom God has put his spirit. God is well pleased with him, who, we know as Jesus. Acts tells the story of how God revealed that the good news as to be preached to all people, not just the Jews. Matthew tells of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

ARE YOU REGISTERED IN THE PARISH?

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 send us the following information

and we will send you a registration form.

Name:_____________________________

Address:___________________________

Town:_____________________________

State & Zip:________________________

Altar Bread & Wine In Loving Memory of

Louis DeLisio

Requested by

Loving Wife

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS Priest Schedule Subject to Change

This Week Next Week Fr. Leuthardt 5:00PM Fr. Kumar Fr. Leuthardt 7:00AM Fr. Kumar Fr. Maffeo 9:00AM Fr. Leuthardt Fr. Kumar 10:30AM Fr. Maffeo Fr. Maffeo 12:00PM Fr. Leuthardt Fr. Kumar 5:00PM Fr. Maffeo

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From the Pastor’s Desk “Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying ‘I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?’ Jesus said to him in reply, ‘Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.’”

As you may recall on the Second Sunday of Advent, we were told about John’s Baptism. We were told how the Pharisees and Sadducees were likewise coming to be baptized. They were trying to blend in with the rest of the people who were truly seeking repentance. The Pharisees and Sadducees were not seeking to repent from their sins, nor were they attempting to change their lives because they thought they were perfect. No, they were seeking to share in John’s popularity, but John called them out on it. Today John is faced with the fulfillment of his holy mission; the mission of the voice crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord. Now the Lord is present and John is certainly faced with the dilemma that we all might have faced if Christ came to us to be baptized.

We may ask the question, why does He who is without sin need or even want to be baptized? Or what am I, a sinner, supposed to do when I come face to face with perfection? The answer that Jesus gives is that it must be done to fulfill all righteousness: meaning Christ came into the world to save us in every aspect of life. So even though He is without sin, Jesus wants to join us in the depths of our darkness to lead us out of sin. What about the question as to what we should do when we come face to face with perfection. We, after the shock, should let perfection do what it wants. In this case (and in every case) perfection wants to help us advance in every way and wants to help us be truly born again in the Spirit.

This is what Christmas is all about, and why God became one of us in the first place. As we end this Christmas Season today, by remembering Christ’s Baptism and His desire to be one with us, and as we enter Ordinary Time we are invited to live out our desire to be one with Him. We also now begin our journey toward Lent and the great feast of Easter, when the Lord’s desires and our desires come together as

we celebrate His conquering of sin and death and His calling us to new life in the Resurrection.

On the last Sunday of this month (January 26th), we begin our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, and we are indeed very blessed to have our own St. Joseph’s School. Catholic Schools provide young people with an excellent education of the things of this world and it teaches them how to build the Kingdom of God. In Catholic Schools, your children or grandchildren learn about the Gospel, Catholic Teachings and Moral values. If you have a child in Nursery School, Pre-K, or from grades K-8, please consider St. Joseph’s School. Call our Principal Mrs. Leona Arpino at the school at (631) 588-4760 and arrange a tour of our beautiful school and all it has to offer. Visit our Web Page, which you can also connect to through our Parish Web Page.

We close with the following prayer;

Father your only Son revealed Himself to us by becoming one of us. May we who share His humanity come to share His divinity, for He

lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

And for the last time this year, Merry Christmas

Fr. Mike

PFC Eric Lange, USMC

SGT Deborah Alfieri

SGT Matthew Altonji

SPC Andrew Altonji

LCPL Matthew Balestrieri, USMC

TSGT Louis Barletta

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

SGT Stephen DiGirolamo

SSGT Tony Elliott

LT Kelly Fletcher

SPC Adam Franciosa

CPT Mark Gillman

CPL RJ Hartmann

SSGT J.R. Kay USAF

SGT John W Keohane

MAJ Sean P Kilkenny

CW2 Steven Knight

LCPL William Langdon

SPC Christopher Leone

SGT Wade Lynch

MAJ Kevin McCue

PVT Thomas B McGinn

SGT Patrick McNally

PFC William Meyer

CPL Brian G Meyer

CPO Gregory Migliore

SGT Glenn Miller

LT Heather Miras

SPC4 George Monica

SPC4 John Monica

SGT Daniel Montville

GYSGT Brian Moran, USMC

LTCOL Gregory Mueller, USMC

LCPL Thomas Napolitano

LCPL Michael Napolitano

PVT Todd Nelson

LCPL James Neubauer

SGT Brian Pacell

CPT Stephen Bartoszak

ENS3 Lucy Padro

PFC Matthew Pandolfi

LCPL Kevin J. Uffmann Marine

SFC James Munro Army

CPT Michael Parisi

2LT Anthony Parisi

MAJ Paul E Pinaud

CTR2 Matthew Pistritto

LT David A Rewkowski

SGT Edwin Rivera, II

SGT Anthony M Sbrocco, USMC

SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W. Mason Shehan

SSGT Timothy McGoyne

SPC James Stanek EO3 Taylor Taranto

MM3 Gregory Taranto

PFC Greg Terrish

SGT Jason Tulowitzki

SGT John Thomas Vogt

CPL Brandon Waldon

SGT Randolph Weaver

MSTR Robert Casey ILT Richard Lutz SPC Darian L. Clark/Army

SAMN Bill Ried

CPL Michael Casonova

SPEC4 David Cooper

ENS Michael Cristiano, USN

SGT Brian P. O’Leary

PFC Gregory Caplan

MPS Timothy Caplan

E6PO1 Gerard McGarrity

LT John Cox II

PFC Nicholas Barbieri

LCPL Jim A. Mock

SGT Maj. John A. Krumholz

LCPL Joseph R. DeGroot, USMC

RCT Dustin A. Whitton, USMC

SPC Peter Reilly

SMAN T.J. Waldhauser, US Navy

LCPL Brian Kolarik, USMC

PVT Chris Dorn, Army

SSGT Ray C. Sigman ll

N/Seal Paul Padro

LCPL Sean Rainone, USMC

SGT Thomas Lupo

SSGT Mike Hengerle, USMC

SPC Anthony Lupo US Army

Kelly R. Denimarck ENS Navy

SFC James Munro Army

Kristen M. Saporito USMC

Captain Sean Lavigne USAF

LCPL Daniel Pfeifer USMC

AB John Kelton USAF

MSGT Thomas J. Valentino USAF

CSM Lawrence Doughterty, USArmy

PFC Thomas Conran USArmy

SRA Matthew Maisano USAF

SPJonathan G. Romano USANG

PFC Daniel R. Hayes USMC

PFC Allecia N. Ahearn USMC

PRAY FOR THE SICK ___________________________________

Name of person who is ill

_____________________________ _________________________ Person making this request: Relationship to ill person

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

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

__________________________________

Name, Rank and Branch of Service

______________________________ ____________________ Person making this request Relationship to Soldier

(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

—REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED— Frank DeLeo, Joanne Fexas, Rita Lodato

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

Louise & Tom Alessandro

Nilo Alvarado

Michael Ambrosio

Richard Anderson

Gabrielle Aversano

Gil Balkam

Dolores Barbaro

Janet Belz

Dottie Bially

Ryan Blair

Nicholas Bohl

MaryAnn Bonitz

Steve Bratisax

Charles Brechter

Henry G. Brechter

Anthony Bruton

Elisabeth Burns

Donna Caligauri

Vivian Catuogno

Doreen Childs

Louise Cipolla

Martin Condit

Kathleen Connelly

Cathy Connolly

Ann Marie Cortina

Victor Crema

Kathy Dell’Aglio

Baptist Eichelsdorfer

Sharon T. Eichler

Lois & Michael Emma

Lucy Erraught

Priscilla Fagerlund

Ellen Fava & Louis Fava

Robert Filce

Loretta Gerstner

Roseanne Gabriel

Katherine Gebhard

Jeanne Hartman

Joe Hartman

Taylor Havlik

William Hughes

Viola Hynden

Margaret & Jasper Indelicato

Catherine Jankay

Thomas Jankay

Joann Keebler

Kevin Krivacsy

Mary Jo L’Ambrose

Janet LaGuarina

Marie Lamakos

Arlene Lang

Alfred LaRocca

Kevin Latini

Ida Lucivero

Vito Lucivero

Agnes Ludwigson

Felice McMillan & Family

Lucia Martinek

Carolyn Martins

Philip Mase

Marlene Meehan

Maureen Melchiona

Eugene Merkle

Liam Mitchell

Donna Marie Mujic

Diane Munsch

Joanora O’Donnell

Joan Ockovic

Joseph Olivieri

Helen Onufrak

G.R. Palladino

Anna Pepe

Barbara Petersen

Dorothy Pistritto

Mason & Gary Plouffe

Donnamarie Priolo

Nicole Ramaglia

Harry Reahl

Angela Russo

Joanne Sabella

Ann Sabourin

Dawn Saporito

Denise Savage Harper

Anthony Scardino

Maryann Schaudel

Ledicia-Salazar-Schild

Anthony Spinelli

Dennis Staufenberg

Angela Stoner

George Tizzard

Richard Troiano

Lloyd Turnier

Michael Urbano

Priscilla Vero

Margaret Villano

Briana Wilson

Pray for Our Troops Pray for the Sick

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Weekly Offering

Fiscal Year Beginning 9/1/2013 - 8/31/14 Sunday, Jan 5, 2014 Offering $20,701 (Includes Faith Direct ($1,850) Same collection last year $21,005 Christmas 2013 $61,257 2012 $68,291 Sol. Of Mary collection 2014 $6,107 2013 $6,180 Poor Box Last Week $307

*Pay Down Debt Donations This Month $ Total Funds 336,002 Less Payments made to RVC 315,000 Fund Balance $21,002

RVC Loan 605,000 Less Payment 315,000 Balance $290,000

*Includes Faith Direct Collections for Dec. (64 Participating Households)

If you missed last week , please try to make it up this week. Thank you.

Envelope users : Please enter the amount of your donation on the envelope in the space provided. This will be a big help to us when counting the collection. Also, it is not necessary to tape or staple the envelope closed. Your help is appreciated.

Thank you, Deacon Mike DeBellis

Thank you and God Bless You Always, Fr. Mike

Respect Life

“Open your hearts to life!”

has been a favorite theme of Pope Francis and one that has particular urgency today, as the “culture of death” is gaining an ever wider foothold.

Some may think the phrase “culture of death” is too grim or too exaggerated because, on the surface at least, ours looks like a culture of fun and pleasure. We live in a culture dedicated to maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain or inconvenience.

No less than the Supreme Court of the United States has told us that it is our choice to live as we wish – letting nothing and no one stand in our way, including the child who may be growing in her mother’s womb. In upholding legal abortion for any reason or none, the Court declared in Planned Parenthood v. Casey: “At the heart of liberty is the right to define one’s own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life.”

But when “liberty” leads to the doorstep of Kermit Gosnell and other abortion practitioners who have been in the news, we are forced to confront our culture’s real views about human life.

The mystery of human life is that we –every one of us – are precious to God even as we are – weak and sinful. As Pope Francis has pointed out more than once, God our Father never stops loving us and never tires of forgiving us. At our least sign of remorse, he fills us with his consolation, peace and hope.

Opening our hearts to life means that we reject the killing of human beings from the moment of conception to their natural death – by abortifacient “contraceptives” and abortion, in destructive embryo research and IVF procedures, by denying life-saving treatment to those with disabilities, and by “hastening death” of the elderly and dying in assisted suicide and euthanasia. Opening our hearts to life means opposing the death penalty, as well as slavery, human trafficking, terrorism and unjust war, and that we work to eradicate the conditions that prevent our brothers and sisters from realizing their full human potential.

Adapted/Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities pamphlet

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Banns of Marriage (Third Time)

Nicole Hesse of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and

Fabian Rivas of St. John of God.

Religious Education E-mail: RelEd@StJoRonk.org

Website: RelEd.StJoRonk.org

981-1805

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday

9:00 Am - 3:00 PM

St. Joseph School e-mail: school@stjoronk.org

Today is a special day for our school families. Today after the 12 noon Mass we are having a special Mother/Daughter Tea in Carew Hall. Thank you to Mrs. Giordano and her committee who put this event together for us. It is sure to be a favorite for years to come.

Mark your calendar. Our Catholic Schools Week events begin on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Be sure to check the calendar for Open House events and times. Registration for the 2014 - 2015 school year will begin on this day.

Good luck to our Middle School basketball team as they begin the season. Our first home game is Tuesday, January 14th. Go St. Joseph's!

Students will be enriching the curriculum with workshops from the CAPS center. Their presentations will be on bullying awareness, drug and substance abuse, safety and many other vital presentations.

We hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas season and we wish everyone a blessed and peaceful New Year.

Sunday school takes place in Carew Hall during the 10:30 mass. Consider bringing your 3, 4 or 5 year old.

Level 1 Activity will take place on Monday, January 13th in the school gym. Please come at the time you chose.

Level 2 students will be viewing a video about Reconcilia-tion during this week’s class. Parents are welcome to join their children.

First Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, January 18th and 25th in the church. Please refer to your letters for your assigned date.

Level 5 will have the opportunity celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday, January 13th at 7:15 in the Church.

Level 7 “Lesson on the Mass” will take place on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:15 in the church.

“St. Joseph Evangelization Group Corner!”

Q. Why is Christmas on December 25?

A. Since the exact date of Christ's birth is not known, Dec. 25 was designated as the day to celebrate it

d u r i n g t h e 4 t h c e n t u r y i n R om e . One theory states that Romans declared Dec. 25

Christ's birthday to take attention away from a pagan sun god feast already on that day.

Another theory is theologians trying to calculate

Christ's birth date were not getting any help from the Scriptures, so they looked to the equinoxes and

solstices. It was widely believed that John the Baptist was conceived during the autumn equinox and born

during summer solstice (June 24). Luke 1:26 states

Christ was conceived six months after John, placing the date of his conception during the spring equinox

(March 25). If Christ were born exactly nine months

later, that would make his birthday December 25

(winter solstice).

MANY THANKS TO THE 406 PARISH

FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO THE

2013 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL

WE DID IT! WE REACHED THE GOAL!

Thank you so much to the 406 generous parishioners who contribut-

ed to the 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal. We finally reached the

goal and that means, in the near future, we will receive our parish

rebate. Also, later this month, we will have the special drawing from

those that donated $200 or more to the Appeal. Once we select the

names we will contact the winners. They and a guest will be invited

to have dinner with the parish priests, deacons and support staff as our way of saying

thank you. Again, I want to personally thank all who gave from their means and from

their heart. You have no idea how many will benefit from your generosity. May God

bless you in 2014 for sharing your gifts. Fr. Mike

Last year we received a donation of $779.98 from TD Bank based on the activity from you our Parishioners.

Thank you & TD Bank

St Joseph RC Church Code: A1245

Please contact our

Lake Ronkonkoma Store

At 631-588-1564

To become a member

Of the program

Plan to attend the March for Life, Washington, DC

Wed. January 22, 2014

Plan to have your family represented. The Long Island Catholic (Jan. 2013) estimated attendance

at the 2013 March for Life to have reached 500,000. This peaceful pro-life Rally and March is a

demonstration of opposition to the Roe v. Wade pro-abortion Supreme Court Decision of 1973.

Many pro-life elected officials as well as religious and organizations leaders will speak at the ral-

ly. Go to usabortionclock.org for constant updates on the number of abortions committed. As of

12/28/13 the number of US Abortions since 1973 is 56,963,818. Work and pray the Roe V Wade

decision will be overturned.

A bus will leave from St. Joseph at 5AM (following the 4:30AM Mass) and will return at approx-

imately 11PM. A reservation for each seat on the bus and a deposit of $10 dollars (refundable on

bus) is required. There will be a breakfast stop. Snacks and beverages will be supplied for the trip

home, as the bus will not be making a supper stop. Please bring a lunch and drink for yourself. A

tip for the bus drivers will be collected. Sign-up after Mass on Sat. Jan. 11 and Sun. Jan. 12 or

call Bus Captain Gerry Egan 631-988-5507 of St. Regis Knights of Columbus Council.

St Joseph

Catholic Seniors

Psst! The word is out! St. Joseph Catholic Seniors are seeking new members to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held at the St. Regis Knights of Columbus on Pond Rd. at 11 am. Stop by and be our guest for a cup of coffee or tea or call Arlene at 648-3582 if you have any questions.

Outreach Resources

St. Joseph Parish Outreach Center

e-mail — sjpo@verizon.net website — http://outreach.stjoronk.org

Through your generosity we were able to help more than 393 people throughout the month of November. In these tough economic times we are seeing people of increasing need. On their behalf, we thank you for sharing your own limited resources with your brothers and sisters. "Whenever you did it for the least of my people, you did it for me."

Parish Outreach

Emergency Resources

Response of Suffolk County

Crisis Hotline

631-751-7620 or 631-751-7500 (hotline 24 hrs./7 days)

Www.responsehotline.org

Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk—VIBS

Domestic/date violence, rape, sexual assault, & elder abuse

631-360-3730 or 631-360-3606 (24 hrs. hotline for domestic violence and rape)

Www.vibs.org or www.inforatvibs.org

Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

631-666-8833 (hotline)

Www.sccadv.org

The Retreat

Domestic Violence

631-329-2200 (hotline 24hrs/7 days shelter)

Www.theretreatinc.org

Brighter Tomorrows

Domestic Violence

Hotline (631)395-1800

Islip Hotline

Crisis Hotline: 631-277-4700

Runaway Hotline

631-549-8700, 1-800-621-4000

American Red Cross, Suffolk County Chapter

631-924-6700

Www.redcross.org/ny/suffolk

Child Abuse

1-800-342-3720 (24-Hr.)

HIV and Aids Teen Hotline

1-800-440-TEEN (fri./Sat. 6:30PM to Midnight)

Child Health Plus Information and Referral

1-800-522-5006 (24 Hr.)

Family Resources/Support Groups

Child Care Council of Suffolk

631-362-0303

Www.childcaresuffolk.org

Family Service League of Suffolk County

631-427-3700

Www.fsl.li.org

Hope House Ministries

631-928-2377

Www.hhm.org

Islip Town Teen Parent Resource Center

631-224-9766

Suffolk County Department of Health Services

Project Hope Mothers’ Group

631-853-3035 (call for locations)

Www.co.suffolk.ny.us/health

Haven House/Bridges

631-231-3619

Www.tsli-hhb.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

631-669-1124

Gamblers Anonymous

631-586-7171

Narcotics Anonymous

631-689-6262

Life Center of L.I. - Pregnancy Care

631-243-0066

Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk

516-785-4070

Al-Anon Suffolk County

631-669-2827

info@AL-Anon-Suffolk-NY.org

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Our Youth

In Action

Venturing Events In Carew Hall after 5:00 PM Mass

Venturing is open to men and women

age 14 through 20 who have graduated

from 8th Grade. This year's crew plan

is jam packed with interesting and fun activities here

at St. Joseph's and "off-campus" as well.

Come down to our meeting and check it out.

Visit our next meeting: Sunday, January 12th Tonight

Sunday, January 19th

e-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org

phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

What did you do this weekend?

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 pro-

grams 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 JoinScouting@StJoRonk.org.

Pack, Troop, and Crew 272 have

a YEAR-ROUND scouting program.

CYO Sport Programs

http://stjoecyosports.com

Baseball:

Intramural (Coed, ages 5-16): Gene 588-1879

Travel * (Boys & Girls): Vinny 467-3651

Basketball:

Girls Intramural Debbie 467-6174

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 Jerry 585-4048

Soccer :

Intramural Boys & Girls(ages 3-13 ) Joe 737-6299 Travel (LIJSL): Rob 721-8831

*Must register for the intramural program as well

YOUTH IN MINISTRY Every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Joseph’s Parish offers an up-

beat experience of celebrating Mass 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, con-

tact YIM@StJoRonk.org or call the rectory.

My salvation and my honor depend on God;

He is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Psalm 62:7

D.O.G.

DEPEND On

GOD

Interested in joining Venturing?

Want to enroll your son in

Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting?

Send an e-mail from your

Smartphone or Blackberry

while it’s on your mind to

JoinScouting@StJoRonk.org

You can scan us!

Courtesy Announcements

Charismatic Prayer Meeting - at Our Lady of the Island Shrine the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7- 9PM. Praise, worship & teaching. Contact the Shrine at 631-325-0661 for info.

Free Food for NY Seniors - The C.S.F.P. funded by USDA NYSDOH, and administered by Catholic Charities is offering free food for 6 to 12 months post partum women, children from the age of 5 up to their sixth birthday, and seniors age 60 and over, who are income-eligible. Gross monthly income for seniors: Single Senior $1,174 or less or Senior Couple $1,579 or less. For further information, and income guidelines for women & children in Nassau or Suffolk, please call 631-491-4166 or 631-491-4156.

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.

Professional Therapy - provided by NYS licensed therapists, are available to our parish & 148 other parishes. It is provided 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 or visit our website at http://thecatholiccouncelingcenter.net

Good Shepherd in Holbrook - needs a part-time rectory cook to prepare dinner and do weekly grocery shopping . Monday thru Thursday. If interested, please call Annemarie at the Church office at 631-588-7689.

St. Mary’s Church - Have you suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or infancy? We invite you to join us for a time of sharing & mutual support with others of similar losses. The Bereavement Ministry of St Mary R.C. Church will begin an open support group every second Monday of the month, beginning Monday, January 13th, 2014 from 7:30 PM – 9 PM For information/registration, please call 581-4266, x100. Grandparents welcome!

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LOOK WHO’S NEW TO SCRIPl

Please use parish-purchased gift cards for all your shopping needs. Not only will you take advantage of the gas-saving convenience of one-stop shopping here, at St. Joseph’s, but our church will benefit from the profit of selling the cards. God bless you for using your time, talent, and treasure to support the ministries of this parish.

ATTENTION

Catholic Daughters

Court St. Joseph #975

The January meeting has been can-celled. The next meeting will be Tuesday. March 11th at 7 PM in Carew Hall. (The March meeting was changed from Wednesday, March 12th to Tuesday March 11th). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Terri @ 615-2181.

To all who generously donated gifts & food to our Parish Outreach. This helped a lot of families have a Merry Christmas.