Entries for August 2016

IT’S TIME TO JOIN THE ADULT CHOIR! The Adult Choir is just starting up again after the Summer break and we will soon be in the midst of preparing music for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas along with the weekly Sunday Mass music. This is the perfect time for anyone who has been thinking about joining the choir to get in gear and do so. Singing God’s praises can be a wonderful experience for both the choir member and congregation. We’re made up of people of all ages and are always ready to welcome new members into our choir family. While musical training and experience are helpful, the desire to sing i...

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Attention All High School Grads, Parents and Grandparents Our Teens are becoming Young Adults—starting college with a lifetime of opportunities in front of them. There will be many choices that they will make during the next 4 years, let’s help them to stay connected to their faith while they are making those choices! Let’s help our young people keep a faith connection while they are in college. Many will be away from home and out on their own, what better way to help them stay grounded and give them a safe place to meet new friends than through their University’s Newman Center. Newman Centers are...

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Annual Blood Drive—Sunday, September 25th 7:45 AM—1:45 PM St. Joseph School Gym Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! Eligibility Criteria: Bring ID with signature or photo. Minimum weight 110 lbs. Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need doctor’s note) Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids No tattoos for past 12 months For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call: Arthur Anderson 516-319...

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Therese: The Story of a Soul, an original one-woman live drama performed by actress Audrey Ahern of Saint Luke Productions will be presented in Franklin Square at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish Auditorium on Sunday, September 25th at 6:00 PM. All are welcome to attend. Admission $15.00 Adults/ $10.00 Youth Ages 12 and under. Suitable for all ages. Tickets and information: Contact Morning Star Youth Ministry 516-352-0146 or parishoffice@,stcatherineofsienna.org

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Please click on the file below for more information on the canonization of Mother Teresa

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Parish Party 2016 St. Joseph’s: Our Families, Our Friendships, Our Faith We are enthused to announce that St. Joseph’s annual Parish Party Dinner/Dance will be returning on Friday, November 18, at the Garden City Hotel. We look forward to this opportunity to enjoy a festive evening together with friends and neighbors. This year chairing the Dinner/Dance Committee will be Sue & Raymond Larkin and Tara & Michael Manning. Chairing the Journal Committee will be Bob Franz. The theme this year reminds us of who we are and what we are all about: St. Joseph’s: Our Families, Our Friendships, Our Faith. ...

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Have you registered with FORMED?Last March we announced that St. Joseph Parish has taken a parish membership with FORMED, an on-line service that makes available programs of liturgical, theological, and spiritual formation, faith-oriented films for the entire family, e-books, and audios. Many parishioners have told us how very pleased they are with the offerings they have found on FORMED. This is a parish membership; there is no charge for individual parishioners to register and receive free access to all of these resources. To register:1. Go to www.formed.org – the opening page comes up 2. Where asked for the Parish C...

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