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The Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel 68 Wanser Avenue Inwood, New York 11096 Phone: 516-239-0953 Fax: 516-239-0386 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM The Parish of Saint Joseph 1346 Broadway Hewlett, New York 11557 Phone 516-374-0290 Fax 516-374-2598 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - Noon 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM The Parish of Saint Joachim 614 Central Ave. Cedarhurst, New York 11516 Phone - 516-569-1845 Fax - 516-569-0117 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00PM + +SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE+ + Saint Joseph 5:00 PM (Saturday Vigil) Sunday - 8:30 - 10:30 - 12:00 PM Our Lady of Good Counsel 4:00 PM (Saturday Vigil) Sunday 9:15 AM (en Espanol) - 11:00 AM Saint Joachim Sunday - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM + + + + + + + + + + + WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE + Saint Joseph - 8:30 AM Tuesday - Wednesday Thursday - Saturday Our Lady of Good Counsel - 8:00 AM Monday - Tuesday - Thursday Saint Joachim - 9:00 AM Monday - Wednesday - Friday + + + + + + + + + + + + +CONFESSIONS+ + + Saint Joachim Friday - 9:30 AM Saint Joseph Saturday - 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM Our Lady of Good Counsel Saturday - 3:00 PM + + + + + + + + + + + + +HOLY DAYS+ + + To Be Announced + + + + + + + + + + + + +DEVOTIONS+ + + Saint Joseph Miraculous Medal Novena Saturday following 8:30 AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 9:00 AM through Thursday 9:00 AM Our Lady of Good Counsel Wednesday Prayer Service Wednesday - 6:15 PM Miraculous Medal Novena Immediately Following Fatima Devotions First Saturday 8:30 AM

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Page 1: + +SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE+ + Saint Joseph 5:00 PM (Saturday ... · 8:30-Marge & Jake Mis, James Metz, Melissa Stamile, Rosemary Taylor (living) 5:00PM-Pat Hynes (10th Anniversary) Sunday

The Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel 68 Wanser Avenue

Inwood, New York 11096 Phone: 516-239-0953 Fax: 516-239-0386

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Monday through Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Parish of Saint Joseph 1346 Broadway

Hewlett, New York 11557 Phone 516-374-0290 Fax 516-374-2598

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - Noon 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

The Parish of Saint Joachim 614 Central Ave.

Cedarhurst, New York 11516 Phone - 516-569-1845 Fax - 516-569-0117

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday

8:00 AM to 4:00PM

+ +SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE+ +

Saint Joseph

5:00 PM (Saturday Vigil) Sunday - 8:30 - 10:30 - 12:00 PM

Our Lady of Good Counsel

4:00 PM (Saturday Vigil) Sunday

9:15 AM (en Espanol) - 11:00 AM

Saint Joachim

Sunday - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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+ WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE +

Saint Joseph - 8:30 AM Tuesday - Wednesday Thursday - Saturday

Our Lady of Good Counsel - 8:00 AM Monday - Tuesday - Thursday

Saint Joachim - 9:00 AM Monday - Wednesday - Friday

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+ + +CONFESSIONS+ + +

Saint Joachim Friday - 9:30 AM

Saint Joseph Saturday - 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM

Our Lady of Good Counsel Saturday - 3:00 PM

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+ + +HOLY DAYS+ + + To Be Announced

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+ + +DEVOTIONS+ + +

Saint Joseph

Miraculous Medal Novena

Saturday following 8:30 AM Mass

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 9:00 AM through

Thursday 9:00 AM

Our Lady of Good Counsel

Wednesday Prayer Service Wednesday - 6:15 PM

Miraculous Medal Novena Immediately Following

Fatima Devotions First Saturday 8:30 AM

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Rev. Thomas M. Moriarty, Jr. Pastor - The Parishes of the Five Towns - 516-374-0290 Ex 111

Rev. Msgr. Paul F. Rahilly Pastor Emeritus - Parish of Saint Joachim

Rev. James F. Drew Associate Pastor - The Parishes of the Five Towns - 516-374-0290 Ex 116

Rev. Eric R. Fasano Assistant Judicial Vicar, Tribunal of Diocese of Rockville Center and

Resident Associate - The Parishes of the Five Towns-516-239-0953 Ex. 120 Fr. Fernando Echeverri

Associate for Spanish Ministry for Our Lady of Good Counsel and Holy Name of Mary Parish, 516-239-0953

In Residence

Rev. Nobert D'Souza OFM Cap Chaplain at Mercy Medical Center residing at St Joseph’s Rectory

Deacons Rev. Mr. Thomas Costello - 516-374-0290 Ex 119 Rev. Mr. Daniel Otton - 516-374-0290 Ex. 120

Rev. Mr. Charles Goldburg - 516-569-1845 Rev. Mr. Frank Bono - 516-569-1845

NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register at the appropriate Rectory. If you are moving within or outside the Parish, please inform the appropriate Parish office.

NUEVOS PARROQUIANOS: Los parroquianos, registran por favor en la parroquia que asiste.

Si mueve a o lejos de su parroquia, llama por favor la oficina de su parroquia a decirlos. Muchas Gracias.

BAPTISMS - BAUTISMO: Parents are advised to call the appropriate Rectory for a preliminary interview. Saint Joseph Parishioners must attend a preparation class on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:45 PM prior to the Baptism.

Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Our Lady of Good Counsel Parishioners are required to attend a preparation class. To arrange a date call Lena Artusa.

Baptisms are celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Saint Joachim Parishioners: All arrangements are to be made through parish.

Baptism class will be organized at time of arrangements.

Los padres necesitan llamar Padre Fernando por una fecha y por una clase.

WEDDINGS - MATRIMONIO: The Sacrament of Marriage celebrates the union of a man and a woman within the Church Community. We encourage those planning a marriage to contact the appropriate Parish before booking the Reception Hall. All plans with the Par-ish should be made at least 6 months prior to anticipated date so proper preparations, including Pre-Cana and FOCCUS can be made.

The bride or groom must be members of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish or St. Joseph’s Parish.

Por favor, llama la oficina siete meses antes de hacer una fecha. Necesita tomar clases de “Pre-Cana.” y “FOCCUS”.

Saint Joseph Parish Staff Phone: 516-374-0290

Grace Coyne - Parish Secretary - Ex. 110

Jean Brophy - Director of Music - Ex. 112

Bob Ryan - Plant Manager

Elizabeth McCaffrey - Director of Rel. Ed.

Phone: 569-6080 Fax: 374-3664

Rae DeMarsico - Assistant to Religious Ed. Directors

Saint Joseph's and OLGC

Ryan Murphy Bookkeeper St. Joseph and OLGC-Ex. 113

Carol Poole

St. Vincent DePaul Society 516-569-0834

OLGC Parish Staff Phone 516-239-0953

Vanessa Quiros - Joanne Mejia

Parish Secretaries - Ex. 110

Mr. Timothy Remsen - Director of Music

Maureen O’Loughlin Director of Rel. Ed. 516-239-0662

Eleanor Levy

Assistant to Religious Ed. Director - 516-239-0662

Lena Artusa

Pastoral Assistant / Outreach 516-239-7025

Saint Joachim Parish Staff Phone: 516-569-1845

Mireya Jacobs - Parish Secretary

Richard Jacobs - Sexton

Timothy Remsen - Director of Music

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Altar Bread

and Wine In memory

of: Saverio Bosco

Sanctuary Candles In memory of:

John Cusumano Requested by:

Preziosi Family

PRAY FOR THE SICK

For the week of April 10th to April 16th

Bread and Wine

In Memory of: Frank DeCicco Requested by:

Carol DeCicco & DeCicco Grandchildren

Altar Candles In Memory of:

Mother Angelica Requested by: Rita Chapple

St. Joachim Willie Glowacki Mary Capolonga Ampara Upegui Josephine Albanese Yolie Rainone Jodie Maine Robert Hicks Sr Carol Kenney Diane Barba Carolyn Benenati Baby Oliver Filardo

Catherine Grace

Christoff

St. Joseph’s Thomas Farrell Mary Higgins Ronnie Gross Anthony Sourras Ray Hummel Judy Georgia Steve Sabatelli Loretta Stanisz Sarah & Fred Rubino Evelyn Surry Rosario Mantione Kay Merritt Dom DiDomenico

Sunday—April 10 8:30-Bob Doud 10:30-Anna M. Tedesco Garone, Saverio Bosco, AnnaVenezia, Marilyn Petrillo, Nikon Vouyiouklis. 12:00-Parishioners of the Roman Catholic Parishes of the Five Towns Tuesday– April 12 8:30-Francesco Anzelmo Wednesday– April 13 8:30-The Mullen & Galvin Family and Friends Thursday-April 14 8:30-Rita Bowker (living) Saturday-April 16 8:30-Marge & Jake Mis, James Metz, Melissa Stamile, Rosemary Taylor (living) 5:00PM-Pat Hynes (10th Anniversary) Sunday –April 17 8:30-The Farrelly, Callan & Grant Families 10:30-Saverio Bosco, Goffredo & Lena Ricci, John Cusumano, Robert Drysielski, Bob Cimino. 12:00-Parishioners of the Roman Catholic Parishes of the Five Towns

SUNDAY - April 10th 9:15 AM - Easter Novena 11:00 AM –Antonio Mazzeo/ Frank DeCicco/ Vincent Spinelli MONDAY - April 11th 8:00 AM - Horden Family TUESDAY - April 12th 8:00 AM - Mary Murello & Family THURSDAY - April 14th 8 :00 AM - Maureen Kirwan SATURDAY - April 15th 4:00 PM - James Boyle SUNDAY - April 16th 9:15 AM - Maria Rodriquez 11:00 AM – Easter Novena

Sunday – April 10th 8:00 AM Dec Mem Inwood VFW 11:30 AM Angelita Rosales, Vit-

toria Rinaldi, Elvira & Eugenio Frangella, Nancy, Mary & John LaRosa, Martin Kerins

Monday – April 11th St. Stanislaus 9:00 AM David McCabe Wednesday – April 13th St. Martin I 9:00 AM Easter Novena Friday – April 15th 9:00 AM Easter Novena Sunday – April 17th 8:00 AM Helen & Jack Valenti 11:30 AM Maria & Peter Musac-

chio, Luisa Maralanda, Elvira Frangella, Vito & Rose Maranzano, Dino Rinaldi, Donato Mancini

Sunday, April 3, 2016

5:00PM 257 8:30 AM 163 10:30AM 242 12:00 PM 237 Total 899

Collection $6278.00

Sunday, April 3, 2016 4:00 PM 130

9:15 AM 282 11:00 AM 136

Total 548 Collection $2798.00

Sunday, April 3, 2016

8:00 AM 70 11:30 AM 103

Total 173 Collection $3049.00

+ + OLGC + + Matthew Mulherin Elizabeth Broderick Edward Broderick

Darlene DiIorio Marie Super Robert Hicks

Nunzio Olivieri Carmela Stamile Stella Pescatore Theresa Oliveri

Andrew Mulherin Terri Pearsall Alice DeLuca Laura Iacovetti Patty Inghrim Ray Baylish Mary Phelan

Makenzie Grace

Montgomery

Luisa Ignacia Castellon

The Rose for Life

this week:

PJ & Nancy O’Rourke

2016 Rose for Life: We still have memorials available for the Rose for Life. Anyone wish-ing to sponsor a Rose may stop in or call the Rectory 516-569-1845.

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Sunday-April 10

Pre Cana 12-4PM-AH Monday-April 11 RCIA 7-8PM-AH Tuesday-April 12 AA 12-1PM-CB

Yoga 9-11AM-CB Cub Scouts 7:30PM-CAFÉ

Wednesday-April 13 AA 7:30PM-CAFÉ

Yarn Group 1-3PM-MTG.ROOM SVDP 9:30-11AM: 7-8:30PM-AH

AOH 8PM-CB Thursday– April 14

AA 12-1PM-CB Yoga 9-11AM-CB Friday-April 15

AA 7:30PM-CAFÉ Yoga 9-11AM-CB Saturday-April 16

Altar Server Mtg. 10AM-CHURCH Sunday-April 17

First Holy Communion @12PM Mass Pre Cana 12-4PM-AH

Sunday April 10th

Monday April 11th Rel. Ed. 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm LOM - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Altar server training 7:30 pm

Tuesday April 12th Rel. Ed. 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm ESL 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Wednesday April 13th

SVDP BAGGING Prayer Service 6:15 pm Spanish mass 7:30 pm

Thursday April 14th SVDP DISTRIBUTION

Charismatic Group 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Altar server training 7:30 pm

Friday April 15th

Emaus Group 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday April 16th

Sunday April 17th Spanish/ English Baptisms

Third Sunday of Easter How appropriate today’s Gospel for this Jubilee Year of Mercy, both because of the “breakfast” Jesus provides (“a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread”) and the number of fish in Peter’s net (“one hundred fifty-three”) (John 21:11–12). Of the fish, Saint Augustine suggests that the roasted fish is the suffering Christ. Saint Gregory the Great adds that Christ lowered himself to swim in the “water” of our humanity; to be caught in the “net” of our death; to be “roasted” in his Passion on the fire of suffering. Saint Jerome claims that “one hundred fifty-three” represents the full number of known spe-cies of fish, signifying that the Church’s “net” has room for all our widely diverse humanity, securing our unity-in-diversity in the hands of Peter and his successors. Having received God’s mercy as “the beating heart of the Gospel,” may the Church—we—“pattern [our] behavior after the Son of God who went out to everyone without ex-ception” (Misericordiae Vultus, 12).

Tercer Domingo de Pascua Que tan oportuno el Evangelio de hoy para este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, esos detalles que hay en esta historia: “el desayuno” que Jesús prepara (asa unos pes-cados en el fuego) y el número de peces en la red de Pedro (“ciento cincuenta y tres”) (Juan 21:11-12). Acerca de los pescados, san Agustín dice “los pes-cados asados son símbolo de Cristo sufriente”. San Gregorio el Grande también dice: Cristo mismo bajo a las “aguas” de nuestra humanidad; para ser atrapado en la ‘red’ de nuestra muerte; para ser ‘asados’ en su Pa-sión del fuego del sufrimiento”. San Jerónimo clama que los “ciento cincuenta y tres” representan el número de especies conocidas de peces, significando que la “red” de la Iglesia tiene espacio para todas las perso-nas, reafirmando nuestra unidad en la diversidad en las manos de Pedro y sus sucesores. Habiendo recibido la misericordia de Dios como el “corazón palpitante del Evangelio”, que la Iglesia —nosotros— hagamos

“suyo el comportamiento del Hijo de Dios que sale a encontrar a todos, sin excluir nin-guno” (Misericordiae Vultus, 12).

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As many of you know, I had to un-dergo emergency surgery to have my appendix removed. This occurred at the most inconvenient time for a priest….Tuesday of Holy Week. There was nothing I could do. I began to

make arrangements for my absence as I was being taken to the hospital late Monday night of Holy Week. I contacted Father Fasano and Deacon Costello. Both assured me that everything would be taken care of, and it was. Their concern for me, and their awareness of what needed to be done in the parishes, assured me that there was nothing to worry about. I was able to fully enter into the process, addressing the de-cisions that would need to be made in a matter of a couple of hours regarding my health. I want to thank Father Fasano, Deacon Tom, and Deacon Dan for making sure Holy Week and Easter was a faithful encounter of the Pascal Mystery. Also, I am thankful to Father Norbert and Father Drew for their support, and willingness to lend a hand to make sure that the Liturgical schedule was covered. Also, I need to thank Father Norbert’s friend, Father Augustine. At the last minute, he made himself available to help out, coming in from Bay Shore. I am very grateful to Bishop Robert Brennan for his celebration of the Easter Vigil at Saint Joseph’s. Bish-op Brennan has a very intense schedule. In spite of that, he made sure he would be able to celebrate the vigil that evening. Last, but certainly not least, I must point out the un-believable staff members of the three parishes of the Five Towns. Every one of them stepped up, and did what needed to be done to make sure that day to day obligations were attended to. Thank you!!! A lot of what you do for our parishes goes unseen. We would not be the vibrant Community of Faith we are, if it wasn’t for your dedication and service to God’s people. To those of you who sent cards, and prayers, thank you. You have no idea how they helped me through a very difficult situation. May God Bless you for your goodness. God Bless us all.

The Second Graders of the Parishes of the Five Towns will be receiving their First Holy Communion in the next few weeks. In past years, the reception of First Holy Communion took place separate from the Community at a Mass celebrated on the First Saturday of May. In consultation with the priests, deacons, Religious Education personnel and the Liturgy Committee, it has been decided that these celebrations should be a part of Sunday Mass in the presence of the Community. With this in mind please note the following:

FIRST COMMUNION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE FOLLOWING PARISH SUNDAY MASSES.

Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 12:00 Noon - Saint Joseph Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 12:00 Noon Mass - Saint Joseph Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 9:15 AM Mass - OLGC Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 11:00 AM Mass - OLGC

Please pray for those who will receive The Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.

May God continue to bless them and their families.

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Knights of Columbus 

Father John Farrell Council #5962 

 

 

8th Annual Golf Outing 

 Benefitting 

St. Joseph’s RC Church 

Repair Stained Glass Windows   

Thursday May 12, 2016 

12 Noon Shotgun Start $275 before May 1st 

$300 after May 1st   

Dinner only – 6:00 pm 

$100 per person 

 Woodmere Country Club 

99 Meadow Drive Woodmere, NY 11598 

 Ticket sellers outside church after

Sunday mass Or contact 

  Bobby Russo 

[email protected]

 Peter Chiofolo 516-238-3930 

Knights of Columbus Father Farrell Council # 5962 

 The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Golf Outing to help raise funds to repair the damage to the large round stained glass windows in St. Joseph’s church.   While the Knights are sponsoring this fund-

raising event it is truly a parish function.   

As a parishioner, can we do more to help?   Hopefully, you are planning to attend the golf outing as a golfer or join us at 6:00 pm for cocktails and dinner.  You can really help by getting sponsors for hole flags or tee signs. We all patronize local businesses, and it’s easy to ask if they are in-terested and willing to sponsor a hole or hav-ing a tee sign.    Hole Flag………..$250.  Tee Sign………....$100.   Simply have them provide what information they want on the flag or tee-sign (a business card will suffice). Collect the appropriate fee payable to: 

Charity Inc. or 

St. Joseph Church   

Give all the information to one of the ticket sellers outside mass on Sunday morning or

contact   

Richard Breen 516-569-6317 

 Working together we can make this event a success and will soon see the repairs of the beautiful stained glass windows begin. 

 

   

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¿Le gustaría aprender el inglés? Las clases de inglés han sido muy

exitosas y van a continuar.

CUANDO: Cada Martes Comenzando

5 de Abril – 21 de Junio HORA: 7:00- 8:15 p.m.

LUGAR: El sótano de la Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo

68 Wanser Avenue Inwood, NY 11096

¡Venga y aprenda el idioma!

Would you like to learn English? English classes have been very

successful and will continue

WHEN: Every Tuesday Starting April 5th – June 21st

TIME: 7:00- 8:15 p.m. PLACE: Church Hall

Our Lady of Good Counsel 68 Wanser Avenue Inwood, NY 11096

COME AND LEARN ENGLISH!

A reminder to one and all to vote on April 19. In addition to the presidential race, there is a special election to the State Senate in parts of Nassau. This is an important vote for us because there are significant issues that effect the Church and the family such as the Education Tax Credit for religiously based schools; religious freedom and freedom of conscience for our schools and hospitals; and legitimate efforts to limit abortion as a form of contraception. Make your decision for the next state senator from Nassau based on a conscience based on the truths of the Church and of natural law.

Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of the Bishop

Over fifty years ago, actress Dolores Hart shocked Holly-wood when she made a momentous announcement: She was leaving Hollywood to join a contemplative Benedictine monastery! In six years, starring with the biggest names in the industry, she had 10 very successful feature films to her credit, plus TV roles and a Tony Award nomination for her debut on Broadway. And, she was engaged to a Los Angeles architect. But in 1963, she entered the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, CT. Today, Mother Dolores Hart is prioress of the abbey! Mother Dolores has been granted the rare privilege of traveling outside the cloister to talk about her book, “The Ear of the Heart: An Actress’ Journey From Hollywood to Holy Vows”

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Statement on Political Responsibility by Cardinal Dolan and the Catholic Bishops of New York State

The good of a democratic republic like ours depends on the participation of its citizens. This may seem obvious but it needs to be insisted upon in today’s American society. The most fundamen-tal action of a good citizen is to vote. All other activities in the political sphere depend on the ex-ercise of this most fundamental right – which is equally a solemn responsibility. Regrettably, in our country today an alarming percentage of citizens do not exercise this right. In New York State, on average over the past four years, only 40% of eligible voters carried out their civic duty. As the Catholic Bishops of New York State, we urge every eligible adult Catholic, without ex-ception, to be sure that he or she is registered to vote and that all EXERCISE THEIR SOLEMN REPONSIBILITY OF VOTING in this year’s elections. If you are not registered to vote, or not sure you are registered, please go to the website www.elections.ny.gov or call 1-800-FOR-VOTE. You may also go to our own New York State Catholic Conference website at www.nyscatholic.org and select “Register to Vote.” We thank you for doing that. Now we want to invite you to prepare to vote by becoming familiar with both the candidates and the issues. Just voting for a name you recognize or a party you be-long to does not fulfill your responsibility to build up a good society where human dignity, per-sonal freedom, care for one another – especially the vulnerable – and the common good prevail as values which should be cherished in our democracy. Sadly, determining who to vote for is not always easy. Pressure groups, especially the loudest ones, seek to shout down anyone who disagrees with them. Calm and thoughtful responses to is-sues are often drowned out. That makes the challenge to choose good candidates and support good programs even more difficult than in the past. But it makes these decisions even more im-portant. We do have resources to help you. One trustworthy resource is the booklet published this year by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. To locate this resource, go to www.usccb.org, click on issues and actions and select faithful citizenship. Based on four of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching – human dignity, subsidiarity, solidarity and the common good – this document will help you evaluate the candidates and the programs they support on the basis of our shared Catholic vision of the good society. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citi-zenship can also help you in supporting candidates who are Pro-Life, pro-family and supportive of those policies that promote the common good of our society. If we want to have a good, healthy and virtuous society, we ourselves need to be good citizens, dedicated to the truth and promoters of the common good. We can contribute significantly to a positive political process and reverse the negative spiral of today’s politics. But that means we must all be one in promoting human life and dignity; families that care for the vulnerable of any age or condition; and freedom and security for all our fellow citizens, as well as for all men and women every nation throughout the world.

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OLGC 300 Club Winners

APRIL 2016 #96 SUSANA BRIZZI $100 #185 JAMES MANCUSO $75 #162 ANDREW REILLY $50 #178 JIM CESTARO $25 #210 JENNY ZARRO $25

BUS TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY The Ancient Order of Hibernians

Division #3 of the 5 Towns is sponsoring a bus trip to the Caesars in Atlantic City NY

on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Tickets are available on a first come basis at $40.00. Light refreshments

will be served on bus.

Please call Pat Kerins 5166334012 or Sean O'Rourke 516-316-5249 for

reservations and further information.

Bus will leave St. Joseph's Church 1346 Broadway Hewlett NY at 9:00 A.M. sharp.

Honoring

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 18th, AT 7PM IN THE RECTORY. Call Saint Joachim’s Rectory for more information

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BAPTISMS Saint Joseph’s

Griffin Wesley Fox Tucker George Fox

The Liturgy and Influenza

With Flu season right around the corner, we offer the following suggestions.

Durante este tiempo del año es donde muchas personas tienen gripe y nosotros

queremos hacer alguna segurencias:

Holy Communion: Priests, Deacons and Eucharistic Ministers should be especially encouraged to wash

their hands before Mass begins.

Communion from the Cup: The faithful should refrain from drinking from the cup when one has a cold.

Greeting of Peace: The faithful should use good judgment and limit contact with others when sick.

Mass Attendance: If one is sick, there in no obligation to attend Mass, personal prayer

and reflection is encouraged

La Santa Comunión: Los sacerdotes, los Diáconos y Ministros eucarísticos deben especialmente lavar las

manos antes que Masa empiece.

La Comunión de la Taza: El fiel no debe tomar de la taza cuando tiene un gripe.

El Saludo de la Paz: El fiel debe pensar de si deben tocar otros cuando están enfermos.

Asistir la Misa: Si está enfermo, no hay obligación de venir a la Misa, oración personales y reflejo pueden

ser hechas en esta situación Secretariat for the Liturgy; USCCB

+ + REST IN PEACE + +

Saint Joachim

Ralph Luciere Tony O’Donnell

MILITARY PRAYER LIST

Please pray for the following members of the

United States Military serving throughout the world.

Ch. Col. Mark P. Rowan, Chaplain USAF, Ellen Gorman Porter, Air Nat’l Guard; PFC Peter Jon Sormilic

Jennifer Gorman, USAF; Jeremy Cohen, US Army, Major Susan A. Romano, USAF, Airnan Brian N. Legrow USAF

Lt. Christopher Healy, USMC; Frank Sabella, Jr. USAF; Sgt. Joseph Meyer, US Army; Alex Park, USMC

Sgt 1st Class Jean E. Michaud, US Army; Trevor Nordin, USAF; Kevin Sanchez, USAF;

Lcpl. Ryan Carriddi USMC, Cpl. William Andrejack, USMC; Michael Lembo; Cpl. Keith M Flick, USMC;

Lcpl. Edward J. Vinogroski, USMC; John Burns: Christopher Vardaro, US Army; PFC Joshua Hernandez;

Thomas Curran USMC; Adam J. Moreau, US Army SPL Ernie Mari, US Army; PO Robert McNeill, USN;

Sgt. Jennifer Riddle, US Army; Bryan A. DiPrima USN; Gerald Acosto, US Army; Matthew Redden;

William Kearney, USMC; PO Andrew L. DeMarsico, USN 2Lt. Paul S. Conrad, US Army; Lt. Matthew Lipsky, USN

James Yeager, USMC Rct. ; Lcpl Anthony J. Martin, USMC; Sgt. Gerard Sweet, US Army; Lcpl Andrew Michels, USMC,

Cpl. Francis J. LaBarbera US Army, Patrick Kelly, USMC PVT Richard Andersen US ARMY; Captain Daniel Vacchio USMC,

1st Lt. Josef Kaplan US Army, Anthony D. Boe, USAF Pvt, Michael J. Agunzo, US Army; PFC Ryan Burkett, USMC Shaun Cullen, USAF, SFC Frederick M. Haslett, US Army,

Mark A. Geraldi LTC.-US Army; Airman John Daniel US Navy 1st Lt. John Runco, USAF, Major Paul Pultorak,

Lt. Tom Acerno, US Army; PO Andrew DeMarsico US Navy Pvt. Kevin Doherty US Army - Sgt. Fausto Olivo US Air Force;

Specialist Christopher Smith If you, or a loved one, would like to be included on this list, please

E-mail Father Tom Moriarty at [email protected].

Lord, hold our troops In your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families

For the selfless acts they perform For us in our time of need.

And give us peace. I ask this in the name of Jesus,

Our Lord and Savior. Amen. HEALING MASS Tuesday, April 12, 2016

St. Anastasia Church 45-14 245 Street / Douglaston,

Little Neck NY 11362 7:00PM-Rosary,

Mass & Healing Service Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernan-

do / Music: Tony Owen Call 718-631-4454

for more information.

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St. Joseph Church Conference

Angela’s House 569-0834

Hours: Wed 9:15-11:00 a.m. Wed 7:00-8:30 p.m. [email protected]

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Parish Outreach 516-239-0953

Hours Monday - Thursday

9:30 -11:30 Email: [email protected]

Lord Jesus, you rose from the dead that we might live, fill us with faith and trust! Help us to do the little things well and so reflect your life, fill us with your compassion! And, in all circumstances of our life give us the grace to say, “It is the Lord.” Amen Señor Jesus, que te levantastes de entre los muertos, para darnos vida eterna, llenamos de fe y confianza! Ayúdanos hacer nuestras pequeñas cosas bien y que re-flejen tu vida,llénanos de tu compasión! Y en todas las circunstancias de nuestra vida danos la gracia de poder decir. 'Es el Señor'. Amen God Bless Everyone Our Lady of Good Counsel’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul & Outreach

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

Mac & Cheese, Cereal, Soup, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Rice, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly We are very thankful for all the donations received throughout the year; it is very much appreciated. Estamos muy agradecidos por todas las donaciones reci-bidas durante este ano; son ustedes muy apreciados.

Saint Joachim Parish Outreach

The pantry needs donations of the following items:

Assorted Pasta Apple Juice Cereal Canned Fruit

Mac & Cheese 1lb. White Rice bag

Canned Mixed Vegetable We cannot distribute any item that has expired

(check expiration date)

Third Sunday of Easter In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples

in their struggle finally recognize Jesus and proclaim “It is the Lord!”

Pantry Wish List Week of April 10th

Coffee/tea Cooking Oil Tuna White rice Cereal Jello/Pudding Mac/Cheese Spaghetti Jelly

Peanut Butter Spaghetti Sauce Canned Fruit Toilet Tissue Canned Beans/Vegetables Supermarket Gift Cards

REMINDER…

Please do not leave donations by the garage doors at Angela’s House. Donations of clothing should be placed in the SVDP bins in the drive-way by the gym. Thank you for your cooperation.

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CARDINAL DOLAN AND ARCHBISHOP LORI TO CONGRESS: SUPPORT THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT On March 31, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Arch-bishop William Lori, chairing the U.S. Bishops’ Com-mittee on Pro-Life Activities and Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty respectively, wrote to House

members urging them to support and co-sponsor H.R. 4828, The Con-science Protection Act. The Conscience Protection Act, they wrote, is "essential legislation pro-tecting the fundamental rights of health care providers…to ensure that those providing much-needed health care and health coverage can contin-ue to do so without being forced by government to help destroy innocent unborn children." Most health care providers do not perform abortions and choose to re-spect vulnerable life at its earliest stages. The government must not force them from the healing profession. HR 4828 has a "modest scope," they noted. "While existing federal laws already protect conscientious objection to abortion in theory, this protec-tion has not proved effective in practice… The Conscience Protection Act will address the deficiencies that block effective enforcement of existing laws, most notably by establishing a private right of action allowing vic-tims of discrimination to defend their own rights in court." Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori recalled the Hippocratic oath's rejection of abortion in the profession of medicine, indicating that the Act will benefit not only Catholic medical professionals but "the great majori-ty of ob/gyns [who] remain unwilling to perform abortions." Finally, they explained that conscience protection facilitates access to life-affirming health care: "When government…mandates involvement in abortion as a condition for being allowed to provide life-affirming health care services, it not only undermines the widely acknowledged civil rights of health care providers but also limits access to good health care for American women and men." For more on the bishops' promotion of conscience rights, including a recent video about a nurse who was coerced to take part in a late-term abortion, visit: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/conscience-protection. CARDENAL DOLAN y ARZOBISPO LORI TO CONGRESO: APOYAR LA CONCIENCIA Y PROTECCION AL ACTO el 31 de marzo, cardenal Timothy Dolan arzobispo William Lori, pre-sidiendo a Comité los obispos de Estados Unidos de actividades pro-vida y Comité Ad Hoc de libertad religiosa respectivamente, escribieron a los miembros de casa instándolos a apoyar y copatrocinar H.R. 4828, Ley de protección de la conciencia. La ley de protección de la conciencia, escribieron, es "legislación esencial proteger los derechos fundamentales de los médicos... para asegurar que los que proporcionan atención médica muy necesaria y la cobertura de salud pueden seguir no siendo obligada por el gobierno para ayudar a destruir a inocentes niños no nacidos." Más prestadores de salud no realizan abortos y decide respetar la vida vulnerable en sus primeras etapas. El gobierno no debe forzarlos de la profesión de sanación. H 4828 tiene un "alcance modesto", señalaron. "Mientras que las leyes federales existentes ya protegen la objeción de conciencia al aborto en teoría, esta protección no ha probado eficaz en la práctica... La ley de protección de conciencia abordará las deficiencias que bloquean la aplica-ción efectiva de las leyes vigentes, en particular mediante el establecimien-to de un derecho privado de acción permitiendo que a las víctimas de discriminación para defender sus propios derechos en la corte." Cardenal Dolan y Lori arzobispo recordaron rechazo del juramento hipocrático del aborto en la profesión de la medicina, lo que indica que la ley beneficiará no sólo a profesionales médicos católicos sino a "la gran mayoría de obstetras/ginecólogos que siguen dispuestos a realizar abor-tos". Finalmente, explicaron que protección de conciencia facilita el acceso a la salud de afirmación de la vida: "al gobierno... mandatos de participación en el aborto como una condición para ser permitido para proporcionar servicios de salud de afirmación de la vida, no sólo socava los derechos civiles ampliamente reconocidos de los médicos pero también limita el acceso a buena atención de salud para mujeres y hombres." Para más información sobre la promoción de los obispos de los derechos de la conciencia, incluyendo un video reciente sobre una enfermera que fue coaccionado a participar en un aborto inducido, visite: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/conscience-protection.

Fill out form below and mail to rectory, or drop in collection basket on Sunday,

with your check ($100 per ticket). You will receive your ticket in the mail.

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Address_______________________________________

City ___________________________________________

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29- 30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Sal 116 (115):12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Domingo: Hch 13:14, 43-52; Sal 100 (99):1-3, 5; Ap 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

To be merciful means to grow in a love which is courageous, generous and real.

Twitter - April 2, 2016

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain

to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.”

— Revelation 5:12

“Digno es el Cordero, que fue inmolado, de reci-bir el poder y la riqueza, la sabiduría y la fuerza,

el honor, la gloria y la alabanza”. — Apocalipsis 5:12

If you would like to have something printed in the bulletin, please email your

announcement to [email protected].

Please have your message sent by Tuesday at Noon for the following Sunday.

May God continue to bless us as we continue to bring the Love of Christ

to our beloved Five Towns.

2016 DAILY MASS BOOK FOR

FOR THE THREE PARISHES OF THE

FIVE TOWNS. Masses for 2016 are now

available in Saint Joseph’s, Saint Joachim’s and Our Lady of Good

Counsel for anyone wishing to make Mass arrangements

for their loved one. Please come to the Rectory

DURING OFFICE HOURS ONLY. The offering for announced Masses remain at $20 and

unannounced masses are still $10.

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Time And Celebrant

SAT

5:00 PM

SUN

8:30 AM

SUN 10:30 AM

SUN

12:00NOON

SERVERS

J. DeMarsico

R. DeMarsico

J. Mollo **

Z. Eayres

L. Eayres

A. Tourneux **

G. Papini

P. Papini

Y. Bolante

To Be

Announced

Saint Joseph - April 16 - 17

Lector L.S.

EM Cup Cup Cup Cup Deacon

Lector L.S. EM Cup Cup Cup Cup Deacon

EM’s / LECTORS

Lector L.S. EM Cup Cup Cup Cup Deacon

H.R./N.H.

Lector L.S. EM Cup Cup Cup Cup

Deacon

Good Counsel - April 16 - 17

Celebrant Father

Eric Fasano

Celebrant Father

Eric Fasano

Celebrant Father

Eric Fasano

Celebrant Father

Eric Fasano

SERVERS     Jece Abuan Brian Guevarra Chris an Guevarra Max Bardales Kerin Guzman Miguel Hernandez Madaline Bishop Jacqueline Por llo Stacy Por llo Brianna Vargas

SAT 4:00 PM

SUN 9:30 AM SUN 11:00 AM

EM’s / LECTORS

LECTOR

MINISTER

LECTOR

MINISTER

Celebrant - Father Norbert D’Souza

Celebrant - Father Fernando Echeverri

Celebrant - Father Fernando Echeverri

SERVERS

Shannon Ehlers Valen na Jaco

Ashley Cifuentes Sydney Cifuentes

Marisol Garcia Samantha Puzio

SUN 8:00 AM SUN 11:30 AM

EM’s / LECTORS

LECTOR

MINISTER

LECTOR

MINISTER

Celebrant - Visiting Priest

Saint Joachim - April 16 - 17

Fran Galante Deacon Frank

Bonnie Goldburg Deacon Frank

Celebrant - Visiting Priest

M.Stamile P.Doud D. Otton J. Mastanduono J. Mastanduono E. McCaffrey

D. Otton

A. Yenna A.Zafonte C.Quaranto C.Simmons J. Ostrin T. Molinaro

Teams 3

K. Amato C.Faust T. Costello M. Fontaine A. Giannotti O.Giannotti

T.Costello

T.Anthony E. Metz R. Offerman P.Raphael F. Ruta M.Ruta

P. VACCHIO

D.CARROLL

I.MEYER

E.LEVY

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Muchas primeras comuniones se celebran en el Tiempo de Pascua. Además de recibir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesús por primera vez en su vida los co-mulgantes reciben un libro de oraciones, un rosario y un escapulario. Como recuerdo del evento, mu-chos comulgantes regalan a sus amigos y parientes alguna estampita religiosa. Las estampitas llevan imágenes de Jesucristo, la Virgen, los ángeles o los santos y son muy populares entre los latinos. Las ponemos en nuestros autos, en libros como la Biblia o libros de oración. Las tene-mos en altarcitos domésticos o metidos en los mar-cos de las fotos de nuestros seres queridos. Muchos critican esta práctica recordando que en Éxodo 20:3-5, Dios prohibió el uso de ídolos. Esto la Iglesia católica nunca lo ha negado, pero recuerda que Dios también pidió imágenes de ángeles para la arca de la alianza (Éxodo 25: 17). En Números 21:8 mandó hacer una imagen milagrosa de una serpiente. Ninguna de esas imágenes es considerada un ídolo porque son imágenes al servicio de Dios y recuerdo de su presencia igual que las estampitas e imágenes religiosas.

Third Sunday of Easter April 10, 2016

Tercer Domingo de Pascua 10 de abril de 2016

REDEMPTION Do you remember Peter on the night Jesus was arrested? He claimed he had never heard of Jesus. Today we are called to join Peter in testifying to the name of Jesus as he does in the first read-ing, and in proclaiming our love for him as Peter does in the Gospel passage. The pow-erful imagery of John’s vision in the second reading from the book of Revelation shows us the company we keep when we have faith in the name of Jesus. We join all liv-ing creatures, “countless in number” from “heaven, earth, under the earth, in the sea; everything in the universe” (Revelation 5:11, 13). The dignity and majesty described in each reading are in stark contrast to the dark and pitiful image of Peter and the other apostles at the time of Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion. What a relief that we can all be redeemed so completely!

REDIMIDOS ¿Recuerdas a Pedro la noche que arrestaron a Je-sús? Insistía en que nunca había oído de Jesús. Hoy estamos llamados a unirnos a Pedro en dar testimonio

del nombre de Jesús como lo hace en la pri-mera lectura, y a proclamar nuestro amor a él tal como lo hace Pedro en el pasaje del Evangelio. La poderosa imagen de la visión de san Juan en la segunda lectura del libro del Apocalipsis nos enseña la comunidad a la que pertenecemos cuando tenemos fe en el nombre de Jesús. Nos unimos a todos los seres vivientes “miles y millones” en “el cielo, sobre la tierra, debajo de ella y en el

mar, y todo lo que hay en ellos” (Apocalipsis 5:11, 13). La majestad y dignidad expresadas en cada lectura es-tán en profundo contraste con la oscura y miserable imagen de Pedro y los otros apóstoles en los momentos en que Jesús era arrestado, juzgado y crucificado. ¡Qué alivio que todos podemos ser tan totalmente redimidos!

TODAY’S READINGS - LECTURAS DE HOY

From the earliest centuries, we know that some Christian women desired to vow themselves to a cel-ibate life to pray and serve. Some, but by no means everyone, wanted a kind of monastic life. Others wanted to stay in the family home. By the fourth century, the church was celebrating the “Consecration of Virgins,” a rite performed by the bishop, and involving a “veiling” of the woman. It was looked upon as a form of marriage with Christ, partly because in the culture of the day a woman’s status in society was linked to a man. The prayers and ritual for the consecration of virgins were exact-ly the same as the prayers and ritual for the conse-cration of a bride on her wedding day. The public character of the rite gave the bishop the opportunity to commend the virgin to the faithful, and to threaten with punishment anyone who tried to turn her from her commitment. Eventually, the rite fell into disuse for women living in the world, and was reserved for nuns. The Second Vatican Council directed that it be revived and restored, and in nearly every diocese, single women have embraced this form of consecrat-ed life.