Entries for 2013

Dear Parishioners, Your Dominican Sisters living here at St. Joseph are so grateful for all your expressions of sympathy at the death of our beloved Sister Ginny. She was a valued member of our congregation and a wonderful example of a generous, committed woman. We know she loved joining you in the ...

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There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving On Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM to celebrate our beloved Sister Ginny. Please join us as we gather together in prayer. ALL are welcome! Friendship and light refreshments will follow the Mass.

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It is with great sadness we inform you that our beloved Sister Ginny entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, December 5th. Her Wake and Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Albert Chapel in the Dominican Mother House, 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville, New York 11710. The Wake hours are Sunday, December ...

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You are invited to view 2 DVD's by Father Michael Himes: Wednesday, December 4th in the St. Agnes Room 9:45-10:45 am OR 7:30-8:30 pm Prophets: John, Mary, Joseph Wednesday, December 11th in the St. Agnes Room 9:45-10-45 am OR 7:30-8:30 pm Christmas: The Eternal Giving of God

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The lighting of the Christmas Creche will take place on Sunday, December 8th following the 5:30 PM Mass. All are invited!

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If you would like to remember your loved ones, living or deceased, you may make a contribution for the Altar Flowers at Christmas time. The name of the person to be remembered will be placed on the altar during the Christmas season. Please use the envelopes that were mailed to you or use the envelop...

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This year we are asking our Parishioners to donate Gift Cards instead of buying specific gifts. You may purchase gift cards from Walmart, Target, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Toys R Us, and Babies R Us, just to name a few. This will enable each parent to purchase gifts for their families. Please bring the ...

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If you are able to participate in this wonderful program of giving, please fill out the bottom portion of the form attached and return it to one of the "Sponsor a Family" boxes at the Church entrances or fax it to Lita Reilly at 873-9084 or mail to Human Services, 120 Fifth Street, Garden ...

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Thank you for your generous response to our collection last week for the victims of the disaster in the Philippines. Your generous support and prayers are greatly appreciated. Many of our parishioners have called and expressed concern over Father Andy. Word has reached us that Father Andy is safe an...

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Bishop Murphy is asking to continue our prayers at all Masses this weekend for the people of the Philippines and all those affected by typhoon Haiyan. We are also united in prayer with our brothers and sisters in the diocese who are awaiting word from their families and loved ones from the deva...

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Our Annual Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, December 15th at 3:30 PM in the Church. Please plan on attending. This is a beautiful way to prepare yourself for the Christmas Season. ALL are welcome!  

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Please join us on Thanksgiving morning for Mass at 8 and 9 AM in the Church. ALL are welcome!

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Friday, November 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Masses are as follows: Thursday night, October 31st 7:30 pm. Friday, 8 am, 9 am, 12:10 pm and 7:30 pm.

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There will be a meeting for all 2nd grade parents at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium on Tuesday, October 29th. Parents are expected to attend this meeting if they didn't attend the last session.

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Thank you to all of the parishioners who generously purchased Christmas Wreaths and other Christmas decor with the SJS PTA this year! Your contribution helps support the wonderful tradition of excellence in Catholic education St. Joseph School maintains. All purchases will be available for pick up o...

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HOW CAN WE FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS? Please join us on Wednesday, November 6th 7:30 pm St. Agnes Room. Speakers will be Diana O'Neill, Executive Director Long Island Volunteer Center and Sister Virginia Maguire, Director St. Joseph's Human Services 

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St. Joseph School which is devoted to integrating the teachings of the Catholic Faith within a creative and stimulating learning environment, is hosting an Open House Guided Tour on Monday, November 4th from 9:30 to 11:00 am for Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten. This very personal tour will enab...

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On Tuesday, October 29th please join us at 7:30 pm in the Church to pray the Rosary for Life. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. ALL are invited to attend.

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Please join us on Friday, November 1st after the 9 am First Friday Mass in the St. Agnes Room. Our guest speaker is Mr. Ron Hildreth, husband of our President Joan Hildreth. Mr. Hildreth is a practicing patent attorney and adjunct professor at St. John's University. He has authored a book entitl...

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If you or a member of your family would like a Eucharistic Minister to bring Communion to the home, please call Anna Maria Sirianni (747-7120) and arrangements will be made.

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There will be a special Mass on All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2nd at 11:00 am to remember all those who have died. Our parishioners who have had a loved one die between October 2012 and October 2013 will receive a letter of invitation since their loved ones' name will be inscribed in the Boo...

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On Sunday, October 20th all new parishioners are invited to a "Welcome Gathering" after the 10:30 am Mass in the St. Agnes Room. Please call Sister Louise Cullen for more information, 741-5632.

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At Home with the Word gives you the opportunity to read the Sunday Scriptures with a short explanation of the readings. If you are interested please send in $5.00 in an envelope with your name and phone number to the Rectory, attention Sister Louise.

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Golf Outing (Make-up date) Monday, October 21st.  The Cherry Valley Club, Garden City, New York. ALL Registered Golfers are Welcome Back! Registration and Continental Breakfast begin at 10:30 AM.  12 Noon shotgun start. Cocktail Hour and Awards Ceremony at 5:00 PM. The $10K Finalist w...

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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING? LEARN MORE! Please join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:30 pm in the St. Agnes Room. Father Patrick Flanagan, CM, Professor at St. John's University will be our guest speaker. No reservations are necessary.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013 the St. Joseph's Parish Adult Faith Formation Board presents the first of the 2013-2014 series Movies for a Sunday Afternoon ~ 2PM in the St. Agnes Room   The first film presented will be VISION:HILDEGARD OF BINGEN, a film about the life of a 12th Century nun...

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2nd Annual HUNGER BANQUET - Sunday, October 20th 4-8:30 pm (doors open at 3:30 pm). St. Agnes in Rockville Centre. Evening includes Mass and dinner. Join us for some Faith, Food, and Fun! To reserve your seat or get more information please contact: Phillip Malloy, 516-315-7002 or email xcheef46@opto...

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Annual Parish Party Garden City Hotel, Grand Ballroom Friday, November 22, 2013 LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE TICKETS!   Cocktails at 7 PM & Dinner at 8:30 PM We have so much to be thankful for! Grab a few friends and join us! Please reserve your tickets now! YOU are the Parish, YOUR presence mean...

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