FIRST READING (Amos 8:4-7) - Amos criticizes those who take advantage of the less fortunate. All people are God’s children. The deeds of the wicked will not be forgotten by the Lord.

SECOND READING (1 Timothy 2:1-8) - Paul writes that those who wish to follow Christ Jesus should devote their lives to prayer and peace. We are encouraged to pray for everyone. Such prayer is pleasing to God who wills the salvation of all.

GOSPEL (Luke 16:1-31) - As disciples of Jesus, we cannot serve two masters. Jesus relates the parable of the unjust steward. He teaches His disciples to use possessions wisely.

(From Celebration, Mount Morris, IL; St. Anthony Press, Cincinnati, OH; Commentaries, Diocese of Lansing, MI)

6:30 Al Burns

8:00 Mary Spaccaforno (requested by Tony Oliva)

Soenne (Sonny) Volkerts (requested by Joe Cascio)

9:30 Deceased members of the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes

11:00 Kathy Rooney (requested by Judy Moone & family)

Howard Farrell, Sr. (requested by Kitty & Norm)

12:30 James Cassidy (requested by Maureen Cassidy)

Carl Giametta (requested by loving wife & family)

5:00 Kathleen Buckely (requested by Mrs. Manger)

Mary Manzella (requested by Debbie D’Anore)

7:00 Michael Aurecchione (requested by Mr. & Mrs. Catello)

7:00 Albert Jenkins (requested by Margaret Smith)

8:00 Anna Dezago (by Michael & Lynnanne Siscaretti)

8:00 Katherine Mammina (by Catherine & Frank Tesoriero)

9:00 Anthony Ilardi (requested by the Brennan family)

9:00 Angelo Ilardi (requested by the Brennan family)

7:00 Rosaria Bagattine (by Mr. & Mrs. Silvo Daguanno)

7:00 Mary Moran (requested by Michael Lawless)

8:00 Angelo Dell’Olio (by Craig & Helen Fleischer)

8:00 Vincent Ogle (requested by the Katsaros family

9:00 Caroline Casazza (requested by the Horn family)

9:00 Marilyn Eichinger (by Mr. & Mrs Morton Leif)

7:00 Eileen O’Donoghue (requested by Henry & Annette)

7:00 Mario Andres (requested by MaryAnn Morse)

8:00 Donald Smith (requested by Martin DeBobes)

8:00 Chester Kapica (requested by Louise & John Montuori)

9:00 James McInerney (by Timothy Moeller and family)

9:00 Edward Ludwigson (requested by Anna Kenny)

7:00 Nella Bonserio (requested by loving family)

7:00 Bryan Griesbeck (requested by Jennifer Fetherston)

8:00 Nick Tramacky (requested by Nicole & Mike Misuraca)

8:00 Chseter Wojtachaeski (by Joan & Angelo Trapeano)

9:00 Margaret O’Shaughnessey (by Mr. & Mrs. James Gracy)

9:00 Anna Neubert (requested by Jo Bradley)

7:00 Barbara Iandanza (requested by the Imbreale family)

7:00 Paul Bongiorno (living)(requested by all EM’s and lectors of St. Joseph)

8:00 Margaret Mary Power (by Fran & Dan Caggiano)

9:00 Anthony Apicella (requested by Janet & Chuck Leeb)

9:00 Michael Hughes (requested by loving family)

5:00 Santa Gennaro (requested by the Camarda family)

5:00 Connie Bruno (requested by Mr. & Mrs. Mo Maloney)

IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO BRING UP THE GIFTS AT THE 5PM MASSES ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS.

For this week’s Liturgy are offered in memory of

requested by Rose Mannina and Mary Merola

Ed Kash, William Maggipinto, Beth Condon, Karen Kolyer, Alec Winter, Victoria Sara, David Friedman, Gennaro, DiMartino, Gerry Gibbons, Bill Schaaf, Margaret Insigna, Linda Gryzlo, Catherine Ranzie, Mildred Messina, Emily Taylor, Kathleen Terrano, Louise Fucito, Kathy Healy, Regina Cohen, Joan Peirano, Robert Caranella, Anna Jabbonsky, Doris Bruun, Dominick Goglia, Richard Stein, Nicholas Gangone, Joseph Olivo, George Seidl, Arthur Sauer, Jean Urbanski, John Biglin, Barbara McNicholas, Anthony Mantia, Jennifer Speciati, Anna Esteves, Mary Ellen Flynn, Josephine Mattace, Elaine & Bill Reinertsen, Flora Ramos, Dorothy Sullivan, Tom McGrann, Joey D’Avanzo, Joseph DiMartino, Rosanne Muller, Antonina Sturiano, Joseph Horn, Richard Kiley, Judith Tenca, Robert Filce, Nora Cumiskey, Gerard DeSimone, Dominick Santanella, Eileen Tulowitski, Lois Emma, Paul Bongiorno, Lorraine Persson

Theresa, Karlsen, Raymond Stalzer, Anna Heim, Barbara Greene, all those killed in the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, and our deceased relatives and friends

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER in your prayers all those who involved in the recovery efforts at the three disaster sites. Please remember all the families and friends affected by these tragedies.

NOCTURNAL ADORATION ANNUAL RALLY will be Friday, October 19, 8pm, at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre.

GOLDEN WEDDING COUPLES—On Sunday, December 9, we invite couple married 50 years or more, (who have not already been honored by the Bishop) to receive a special blessing and a scroll from Bishop William Murphy, following the celebration of the Eucharist at 3pm in St. Kilian’s Church in Farmingdale.

Please pick up a registration card at the rectory, fill it out, and return it to the Church Office so that it can be forwarded to the Diocese. Deadline is October 24.

KNIGHTS C & B RAFFLE BOOKS—You are invited to purchase the C&B Raffle Book. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the parish by St. Regis Council. Please make the check payable to either: St. Joseph’s Church or St. Regis Knights of Columbus. You can place the return envelope in the collection or mail it to the parish. Cost is $12 per book.

FOOD DRIVE for our parish Outreach and St. Vincent de Paul Society is on-going in our parish. Whatever items you use in the course of daily living are always needed. Please bring them to Mass with you and place them in the sanctuary area by Mary’s statue. Your support is appreciated.

PARISH RESTORATION FUND— To date, the fund stands at a little over $960,000 in pledges and $573,440 in payments. We need everyone’s help to help us continue the work of refurbishing our parish facilities. If you have not yet joined the effort with your fellow parishioners, please consider doing so. There is a pledge form in this bulletin. We thank all those who have been making regular payments to the Fund.

DEPOSIT BOTTLES/CANS are accepted at all times. On weekends, place your cans and bottles in the blue pick-up in front of the Church. During the week, it is located in the rear of the rectory. Please rinse them out to cut down on bees and bugs.

BLESSING OF PETS in honor of St. Francis of Assist will take place on Saturday, October 6, at Noon on the front lawn of the rectory.

Religious Ed. Classes are starting this week. All who are registered should have received their classroom time and room number.

Diocesan Basic Course begins October 1^st. It will be held in rectory room B starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in attending please call the Religious Ed at 981-1805 to register

The first day of Sunday School is fast approaching. Class begins Sunday, October 7th, just before the 9:30 am Mass. If you have not yet registered your 3, 4 or 5 year old for this great program, please pick up a registration form in the Religious Ed Office. The fee is $35.00 for the entire year.

If you have any questions about this program, feel free to call either of the Program Directors (Gloria @ 732-2814 or Michaela @ 585-2087). We look forward to seeing you and the children on the 7th.

Cub Scout Pack 272 (sponsored by St Joseph Parish) will have a Popcorn Sale after the 8am, 9:30am, 11am and 12:30pm Sunday Masses on October 7. The popcorn is of the un-popped variety!

All nourishing God, your children cry for help against the violence of our world:

Where children starve for bread and feed on weapons;

Starve for vision and feed on drugs;

Starve for love and feed on videos;

Starve for peace and die murdered in our streets.

Creator God, timeless preserver of resources,

Forgive us for the gifts that we have wasted.

Renew for us what seems beyond redemption;

Call order and beauty to emerge again from chaos.

Convert our destructive power into creative service;

Help us to heal the woundedness of our world.

Liberating God, release us from the demons of violence.

Free us today from the disguised demon of deterrence that puts guns by our pillows and missiles in our skies.

Free us from all demons that blind and blunt our spirits;

Cleanse us from all justifications for violence and war;

Open our narrowed hearts to the suffering and the poor.

Abiding God, loving renewer of the human spirit,

Unfold our violent fists into peaceful hands:

Stretch our sense of family to include our neighbors;

Stretch our sense of neighbor to include our enemies until our response to you finally respects and embraces all creation as precious sacraments of your presence.

Hear the prayers of all your children. Amen.

Pax Christi, USA

This Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Parish Social Ministry will be showing the film Pay It Forward(PG-13). This is the heartwarming story of one boy’s novel idea to make the world a better place by changing it one person and one act of kindness at a time. Please join us for an evening of good company, good entertainment and free refreshments. You’ll be glad you did!!

We are here to help you. Please call 948-0463 or 981-6888.

CRISIS AND GRIEF COUNSELING is being afforded at our Parish Outreach. A Professional Social Worker will provide FREE counseling to anyone affected by the World Trade Center tragedy. Call 516-364-8130 for an appointment in Ronkonkoma.

The October issue of LIFE NEWS is now being mailed out to the thousands of people who subscribe to it. If you would like to have a copy mailed to you each month, please call 631-243-1435 and leave your name and address.

There are some complimentary copies available and they can be found in the Book Rack in the Church lobby.

In order to celebrate the great gift of life, we are planning a “baby shower” on October 7, Respect Life Sunday. That weekend, there will be a bassinet in the lobby of the Church. We ask that you bring unwrapped new items of baby clothes, diapers, layette items, Pampers, etc., and put them inside the bassinet. All items will then be taken over to our Parish Outreach where they will be given to needy mothers and their babies.

“Whatever you do for one of the least of my sisters and brothers, you did it for me.” Matthew 25.

Also happening on Respect Life Sunday:

UNITY SUNDAY—hosted by the Catholic Daughters and the Right to Life community in Carew Hall. Come and have a donut and a cup of coffee and talk to someone you have not yet met and make him/her a friend!

STAND UP FOR LIFE—After the 12:30pm Mass, there will be a bus outside the Church to take all those who wish to Stand Up For Life at the intersection of Route 110 and Route 25 in Huntington. This will be a peaceful, prayerful presence, affirming our faith and the belief that every baby deserves to be born. The bus is donated by St. Regis Knights of Columbus and all are encouraged and welcome to come. The thousands of people there will silently stand with placards that say: “Love Them Both” (picture of mother and child). Time will be from 2pm to 3:30pm.

If you intend to drive yourself, use the LIE exit for Route 110 North up to the Walt Whitman Mall.

Registration for “Rainbows” is now in progress for our Fall semester. “Rainbows” is a program for children whose lives have been disrupted by divorce or separation of their parents, or the death of a loved one.

Children grieve as much as adults, but because of their age, they are silent mourners and have a much harder time expressing their hurt feelings.

“Rainbows” provides the guidance and nurturing of trained caring adult facilitators, peer support and a secure place to grieve so healing and acceptance may take place.

Sessions will be held in the evenings from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, starting later this month. To register, call Mary Dougherty, “Rainbows” coordinator at 631-588-5517 or leave a message at the Church Office.

Reflection: The dishonest manager in today’s parable knew how to manipulate money to his own advantage. But the Gospel warns that no one can serve both God and money. Which do I serve? Is my stewardship such that anyone can tell?

9/16/01 $ 22,471

Same week last year $ 16,444

WTC Disaster collection $ 9,278

We thank you for your generous support!

As of 9/16/01 the fund stands at $ 99,969

Remaining indebtedness to the Diocese—$21,600

Sept 16th $50 # 669—Tom & Peg McGrann

Sept 17th $25 # 940—Elena Steeneck

Sept 18th $25 # 146—Salvatore Cento

Sept 19th $25 # 985—Anna Testa

Sept 20th $25 # 654—John & Angela Martin

Sept 21st $25 # 736—Anthony Misa

Sept 22nd $25 # 48—The Assande Family

Scrip sales last week $ 32,430

Same period last year $ 22,910

Our Parish realized a gain of $ 1,628

Kenneth Wright, St. Joseph’s

Tracey Strein, St. Margaret of Scotland, Selden

Our parish community recently welcomed new members through Baptism:

Angelo John & Samantha Siena, children of John & Debra

David Richard Egloff, Jr., son of David and Cindy

Patrick William Miller, son of Donald and Dorothea

Payton Anthony Tomaiko, son of Thomas and Denise

Makayla Frances Locklin, daughter of James and Carol

Matthew James Mitchell, son of William and Mary Anne

Madison Skylar Smith, daughter of Shawn and Jeanette

Christopher Brett Carlson, son of Ted and Denise

Gianna Marie Campagna, daughter of Anthony and Pietra

Ralph John Clemente, son of John and Elida

Abby Kate Conklin, daughter of Robert and Alice

Jennifer Natalie and Miguel Angelo Espinal, children of Elida

Tyler John Gray, son of Patrick and Valerie

Scott William Greig, Jr., son of Scott and Elena

Shaun Christopher Kenney, Jr., son of Shaun and Grace

Matthew Thomas Yopp, son of Frederick and Jillian

Danielle Ann Bustamante, daughter of Christian and Wendy

Kyra Elizabeth Delaney, daughter of Ryan and Christine

Kathrina Rose Pastore, daughter of Jane and Laurie Ann

Brian Keith Blakely, Jr., son of Brian and Lorraine

Nicholas Joseph Gambino, son of Charles and Rosalie

Emily Ann Grauer, daughter of Jay and Joanne

Dylan Matthew Macejko, son of Andrew and Denise

Emily Rose Brooks, daughter of Joseph and Marissa

Kayla Nicole Schneider, daughter of Dennis and Ann Marie

Michael Joseph Roos, son of Michael and Janeen

Diana Marie Danielsson, daughter of Ralph and Theresa

Michael Patrick Bruetsch, son of Michael and Claudine

Brian Martin Paris, son of Martin and Roseann

Layla Marian Foss, daughter of David and Rachael

Alex Walter Baer, son of Walter and Eileen

Liana Derelioglu, daughter of Muzaffer and Maria

Jonathan Anthony La Rosa, son of Steven and Janine

How do we care? We visit. We give advice, money, food and clothes to those in need. We reach out to the lonely and alienated. We are members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

7:15 PM – Level 1 – parents & children – Carew Hall

7:30 PM – School Board meeting – members only

7:30pm – Catechists meeting – School Gym

7:00 PM – Movie Night by Social Ministry – School Gym

7:30 PM – RCIA – Meeting rooms – Rectory

7:30 PM – Pre-Cana – Carew Hall

7:45 PM – Prayer Meeting – Meeting room – Rectory

DIVORCE AND BEYOND—Diocesan Ministry with Separated and Divorced Catholics will present this popular support program at Holy

Family Parish, Hicksville, Wednesdays, September 26 through November 7, 7:30pm to 9:30pm. $25 for registration and materials. For information, call 516-796-6442.

VENDORS sought for Fall Fair being held October 20th, by Holy Mother Mary Columbiettes, at the Byzantine Church of the

Resurrection, Smithtown. For information, call Mary 631-979-6650 or Rose 631-724-0074.

BLOOD DRIVE—Resurrection Church, 50 Granny Road, Farmingville, will have a Blood Drive THIS SUNDAY, September 23, from 8:30am to 2pm. Donors are needed.

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE—Mercy High School, Riverhead, will host and Open House for Grade 7,8,9 on Sunday, September 30, from 10am to 12:30pm. For information, call 727-5900.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER—What can we do? Hope House Ministries will present the program of Dr. Russell Barkley, beginning Thursday, October 11, 7:30pm to 9pm. Place is: 1 High Street, Port Jefferson.. Call sr. Jean at 928-2377.

PARENTING CLASSES will offered at Hope House Ministries beginning Wednesday, October 10 from 7:30pm to 9pm. Call Sr. Jean at 928-2377.

I/we would like to register in the parish of St. Joseph’s.

NAME(s):

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

I/we would like to make a pledge to
St. Joseph’s Parish Restoration Campaign.

Pledge Amount

___ $10,000 ___ $5,000 ___ $4,000
___ $3,000 ___ $2,000 ___ $1,500 Other $________

Pledge will be paid: (check one)

__ over 24 months __ over 36 months __ over 40 months

Send me a reminder:
__ monthly __ quarterly __ annually Other ____

AMOUNT ENCLOSED NOW: $ ________

I/we would like to help the parish through

___ Preparing parish mailings

___ Being a lector

___ Being an Altar Server

___ Helping the Restoration Fund Drive