St. Joseph Joseph--St. Thomas St. John Neumann Parish www.sjstsjn.org WELCOME TO ALL Our Parish Family invites all to be active and participating members in every aspect of parish life! Every family moving into the parish is invited to register at the Parish Office. If you change your address, please notify us.
Welcome! April 29, 2018 REV. ROBERT W. DILLON, Pastor REV. EVANGELIO R. SUAYBAGUIO, Parochial Vicar REV. NEIL A. KELLY, Parochial Vicar REV. RIZALINO P. GARCIA, Parochial Vicar DEACON E. GARY VILLANUEVA, M.D. MRS. MARY ELLEN CILENTO, Principal MRS. ELIZABETH A. BRIM, Director of Religious Education MRS. NANCY GALLO, Coordinator of Religious Education MR. GREGORY M. HAUCK, Coordinator of Religious Education DR. CHARLES P. TALLEY, Director of Music MR. FRANK DeCANDIDO, Sports Council President MASSES Saturday Evening: St. Joseph: 5:00 P.M. St. Thomas: 6:00 P.M. Sunday: St. Joseph: 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon St. Thomas: 9:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. Italian Mass 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 6:00 P.M. HOLY DAYS: Due to the variable nature of Holy Days, the schedule of Masses for these special celebrations will be printed in the bulletin prior to the feasts Weekdays: St. Joseph: Monday—Saturday 9:00 A.M. St. Thomas: Monday—Friday 7:00 A.M., 8:00 A.M. Saturday 8:00 A.M. DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal: Mondays after the 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. Masses at St. Thomas Church and after the 9:00 A.M. Mass at St. Joseph Church Our Lady of the Community (Virgin of the Barangay): 1st Saturday of the month—Rosary 6:00 P.M., Mass at 7:15 P.M. at St. Thomas Church.
Fifth Sunday of Easter SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is administered on every Sunday of the month at 2:30P.M. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for the sacrament. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE The Sacrament of Matrimony is an image of God’s love and commitment to us. Couples should make arrangements with a priest at least six months prior to the ceremony. The date of the ceremony should be finalized with the church prior to making any other arrangements ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Sick comforts and strengthens the seriously ill and the elderly. It is a help for the living. We should not wait until there is a danger of death. In case of emergency call the Rectory. COMMUNION OF THE SICK Regular administration of the Sacraments should be arranged for shutins by calling the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 4:00—4:45 P.M. at St. Joseph 5:00—5:45 P.M. at St. Thomas On the last weekend of each month, confessions are heard before, during and after all Masses. Confessions can always be scheduled individually by calling the parish office.
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ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH 16 POPLAR AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10309
Saturday, April 28, 2018
5:00pm(Vigil) Totten Family Sunday, April 29, 2018 8:00am Ernest Secchini 10:00am Loreti & Ungarelli Family 12Noon Lucas & Yasosky Family WEEKDAYS
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
People of the Parish Edward J. Hollywood, Sr. Leonardo Ognibene Edward J. Hollywood, Sr. Luis Adaniel (Living)
Saturday, May 5, 2018 9:00pm Frances A. Salas 5:00pm(Vigil) Wenceslao Orellana Sunday, May 6, 2018 8:00am Angelina & Nick Oppedisano 10:00am Avidano & Tedeschi Family Walter Rokicki 12Noon MEMORIALS . Our Bread and Wine this week is offered : At St. Thomas Church In Loving Memory of Grazia Martinelli
requested by Pietro & Isabella Deleonardis.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 6123 AMBOY ROAD STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10309
Saturday, April 28, 2018 6:00pm(Vigil) Joseph D’Argenio Sunday, April 29, 2018 9:00am Norman & Virginia Anderson 10:00am Anthony Scandaglia 11:00am Margaret & Michael Clarke 1:00pm Ralph Valente 6:00pm Filippelli Family WEEKDAYS Monday: 7:00am Susan Ciraolo 8:00am Francis Buddy Murnane Tuesday: 7:00am Josephine Osterman 8:00am Christopher Ohleth Wednesday: 7:00am Helene Calvanico 8:00am John J. Ryan Thursday: 7:00am Maria Grace Colacino (Living) 8:00am Angelina Jabaily Friday: 7:00am Joseph R. Speciale 8:00am Michele Polizzi Saturday, May 5, 2018 8:00am Joseph R. Speciale 6:00pm(Vigil) John Wakie Sunday, May 6, 2018 9:00am Giovanna Bambina & Rosaria Crociata 10:00am Vincenzo & Bellina Demetrio Rocco & Mary Toto 11:00am 1:00pm John Ellis 6:00pm Liwayway Clemente FIRST HOLY COMMUNION May 5 th & May 12th
St. Thomas Church
1st Banns - Gregory Lombardi & Toni Mincieli 1st Banns - Paul Licciardi & Yuka Kodama 3rd Banns - Billy Heinz & Johanna Legaspi
On Sunday May 13th , we will celebrate Mother’s Day and honor our mothers, living and deceased. Special Mother’s Day Mass remembrance cards are available in the Church vestibule as well as in the parish office.
May we ask our Parish Family to pray for and remember our children on this very important day in their lives. Parish Celebration of First Holy Communion 1pm Mass May 13th – May Crowning First Holy Communicants, their parents and family are invited to come to the 1:00pm Mass on May 13th, to celebrate this great moment in their lives and those of their family with their parish family.
BAPTISM SEMINAR SATURDAY, May 26, 2018 Immediately following the 6:00pm Mass at St. Thomas Church there will be a meeting for expectant parents and parents of newborn babies. Parents are expected to be at Mass as well as the meeting. We urge parents to attend before the baby is born. We also urge Godparents to participate by attending this meeting. This is a requirement for all parents prior to the Baptism of their child. SCHEDULED PARISH MEETINGS HOLY NAME SOCIETY/MEN’S CLUB
Tuesday, May 8– 8pm Msgr. Finn Hall – St. Thomas Room All men 18 yrs. of age and older are invited. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Wednesday, May 16 -7:30pm Msgr. Finn Hall - Infant of Prague Room ST. THOMAS ADULT CHOIR
Rehearsal every Wednesday at 8pm in St. Thomas Church JUNIOR CHOIR
Rehersal every Tuesday in St. Thomas Church 4:00pm-5:15pm BIBLE STUDY
Every Thursday– 7:30pm – Msgr. Finn Hall
SICK & HOMEBOUND If someone is homebound or in the hospital, please notify us. Arrangements can be easily made for the Sacrament of Anointing. Holy Communion is brought to the sick by the Priests and Eucharistic Ministers weekly or monthly as requested. Please let us know your needs by calling the parish office. Ethel Ducey, Frank DeJulio, Carol Kopczynski, Ed Kopczynski, Peter Cruciata, John Anthony Benedetto, Christina Greco, Joseph Roesch, Stacy Wolski, Brian Orlick, Joseph Piazza, Thomas Ambrosole, Harriet Cummings, Anthony Bambina, Mary Metzger, Louis Amatrudo, Vincent Ippolito, Dominic Aiello, Peter Fiorella, Lucy George, Joseph George, James Brady, Danielle Cameron, Edward Joyce, Matthew Taylor, Christina Rodriguez, Albert DeJohn, Dominick Battinelli, Dolores Blake, Dr. Danielle Cavallo, Carol Cincotta, Steven Daquieno, Steve Imbemba, Father John Steven Kostek, Joan La Chance, Lillian Maniscalco, Robert Muscaro, Diana Mazzelli, Steven Mazzelli, Josephine Pellegrino, Carmen Pulizotto, Joseph A. Pulizotto, Joseph John Pulizotto, Maribel Sansone, Vita Stabile, Josephine Marchiano, Patricia Mackey, Catherina Bonomo, Carmine Panico, Kathleen Crowley, William & Kate Cameron, Meg Shultz, Noreen Canavan Cody, Emma Lamorgese, Alfred Greco, Juanita Huttar, Edward Patterson, Jr., Kathleen Laughlin, Marilyn Azzopardi, Msgr. Charles Coen.
In your sympathy, Please pray for: Joan Moretti and Marie Pandolfini.
SPORTS COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 1 – 7:30pm Msgr. Finn Hall / St. Joseph’s Room ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Thursday, May 10, 2018 – 7:15pm Msgr. Finn Hall
“Our Jewish Roots” Father Neil Kelly – Program Presenter Joseph Delaney—Program Coordinator
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
Daily recitation of the Rosary takes place 7:40am in St. Thomas Church and 8:30am at St. Joseph’s Church. CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING Monday at 8:00 P.M. at the receiving room of St. JosephSt. Thomas St. John Neumann Parish Center (Blue House). VIRGIN OF THE BARANGAY MASS Saturday, May 5 – St. Thomas Church Rosary at 6pm – Mass in the English language at 7:15PM
MASS FOR COUPLES MARRIED 50 YEARS DURING 2018
Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Sunday June 3rd at 2:15pm. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Phyllis Catania at the Parish Office for registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 14th, 2018. This event is sponsored by the Family Life † Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York.
ROSARY & HEALING MASS Tuesday, May 29th – 8pm – St. Joseph Church All are welcome.
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St. Joseph-St. Thomas/St. John Neumann Sports Corner – w/e April 28-29, 2018 Spring 2018 Sports Registration Please continue to check the SI Play signup website for the opening of the Spring 2018 Registrations for the status for each sport:
https://sjstsports.siplay.com/site/ Parents will need to set up an online account and then sign up their child for currently open sports.
Contacts: Below is a listing of contact for each of the sports: Sport Contact Sports Council President Frank DeCandido Soccer Anthony Mauriello Tennis (Kids and Adults) Sue Campagna Bowling (Kids-CYO and Adults) Frank DeCandido Track and Field/Cross Country Bob Smith Swimming Eva Cusick/ Christine Singer Basketball Jamie Landau/ Jeff Walter Cheerleading Stacy Benvenuto
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Joseph-St. Thomas St. John Neumann Track & Field Team – 4/2/18 The team competed in the first indoor CYO meet at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Center. Joseph Falcone (8th grade) was 4th in the 55 meters and 8th in the long jump. Joey Giuffre (7th) was 2nd in the 55 & 1st in the jump; Nicholas Grimaldi (7th) was 4th in the 55 & 5th in the jump; Joseph Wilson (7th) was 3rd in the 55 & 4th in the jump. Joseph Burzumato (6) was 5th in the 55 and 8th in the 200 meters; Johnathan Williams (6) was 1st in the Shot Put & 9th in the 200. Colin Bennett (5) was 7th in the 55 & 8th in 200th; Nicholas Cisak (5) was 2nd in the shot put & 8th in the 55; Aidan Kurt (5) was 3rd in shot put & 11th in the 55; John Simpson (5) was 9th in the 55. Alex Cisak (4th) was 4th in shot put & 11th in 55; Thomas Moore (4) was 2nd in the 55 & shot put; Michael O’Rourke (4th) 5th in the jump & 10th in 55; Michael Signeavsky (4) was 1st in shot put & 5th in 55. Matthew Attardo (3rd) was7th in shot put and 8th in 200 meters; Jason Burzumato (3rd) was 5th in the 55 and 6th in the 200; Christopher Giamportene (3rd) was 7th in the 200 and 5th in shot put; Joseph Giamportene (3) was 6th in shot put & 11th in the 200; John Kurt (3) was 3rd on shot put; Vincent LaBella (3) was 3rd in long jump & 10th in the 55. Michael Curich (2nd) was 4th in 200 meters; Anthony Siddiolo (2nd) was 3rd in 200 meters; Mason Figueroa (1st) was 4th in both the 55 and 200 meters; Joseph McNamara (1st) was 7th in the 200 & 8th in the 55. Lucca Signeavsky (K) was 5th in the 55 and John Giamportone (PK) was 8th. In the girls’ events, Jacqueline Accardi (8th grade) was 2nd in the shot put & 6th in the 55 meters; Giavanna Marino (8th) 4th in both the 55 and 200. Lola Dinneen (7th) was 1st in the 800 and 5th in the 200 meters; Paige Jerrahian (7th) was 2nd in the 200 meters and 4th in the 55; Mary Moore (7th) was 2nd in the 55 and 4th in the 200; Skylar Scalabrino (7th) was 6th in the 55 and 7th in the long jump. Mikaela Dukes-D’Adamo (6th) was 2nd in the shot put & 7th in the 200 meters; Olivia Piscopo (6th) was 6th in the 200. Giavonna DeCicco (5th) was 7th in the 55: Lilly Wilson (5th) was 3rd in shot put & 6th in the 55. Isabella DiGiacomo (4th) was 2nd in the long jump & 4th in the 55; Ariana McNamara (4th) was 4th in long jump & 5th in 55 meters. Gianna Cracchiolo (3rd) was 1st in the 55 and the 200 meters; Alyssa Correa (3) was 13th in the 55 meters; Ellana Falcone (3) was 3rd in the 200; Maria Lucia LaRosa (3) was 12th in 55; Angelina Lombardo (3) was 6th in the long jump & 10th in the 200; Isabella TorresLock (3) was 8th in the 55 and 7th in the 200. Gabriella Cracchiolo (2nd) was 9th in the 55 meters and 7th in the long jump; Giulianna LaRosa (1st) was 5th in the 55 meters; Ava Sartini (1st) was 3rd in the 55 meters; Lauryn Sullivan (1st) was 2nd in the 200 and 6th in the 55 meters. In the K race, Kate Buccheri was 8th, Kaitlyn Lombardo was 6th, Adriana Perrette was 2nd. Giuliana Cracchiolo. Gianna D’Adamo, Olivia LaBella, and Lauren LaCroce were in the PK 55 meters.
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