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St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
39 North Carll Avenue ~ Babylon, New York 11702
March 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Website ~ www.stjosephsbabylon.org
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Masses
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday-- 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM;
Tuesday & Friday-- 9:00 AM (only)
Saturday -- 9:00 AM
Saturday (Nolan Hall) -- 5:00 PM
Sunday (Church) -- 7:00 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM (Spanish)
(Nolan Hall) -- 9:15 AM & 10:45 AM
The following Masses will be Live Streamed on
www.stjosephsbabylon.org
9:00 AM Daily Mass (English) ; 10:30 AM Sunday (English);
12:00 PM Sunday (Spanish)
WEEKEND MASS
RESERVATION SYSTEM
Thank you for continuing to keep us healthy & able to
worship in person by using the
Reservation System and wearing a mask!
The system opens on Wednesdays at 10am and closes on Saturdays by Noon
so we can complete the administrative work.
If you have questions or do not have access to a computer, please give us a call and
let us know: 631-669-0068 ext. 100
Registration can be found here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054DACAA2CA5F94-holy
PLEASE NOTE :
We realize the Masses in the Church are filling quickly,
and walk ins may be directed to Nolan Hall.
If your preferred Mass is Filled, please use the Wait List and indicate your 1st choice Mass.
We are doing all we can to accommodate everyone—
and so far we have not turned anyone away.
If you have questions about the system please call 631-669-0068 ext 108
or email: bmcnulty@stjbabylon.org
Special thanks go to our Volunteers who are making this happen! Hospitality Ministers are
combining the roles of Greeter, Usher, and so much more, helping all feel welcome.
If you are able to join one of our Mass Teams of Volunteers, please let us know. THANK YOU!
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A Message from fr. Jason Grisafi
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In order to ensure that this update is received by as many parishioners as possible, I am reproducing
my announcement from Tuesday in the bulletin this week. However, I've added on two points to the
end.
We have some important news that we would like to share with you before the opening of Mass
registrations this week. Back in May we spoke about the forward movement of the parish taking
place in phases. A specific announcement dated May 23rd, 2020 outlined five phases. That was
soon upset by different announcements regarding capacity limits that moved things forward much
more quickly than originally anticipated (one may recall that at that time the governor had said in a
press conference that houses of worship would not be allowed to open until 2021. By the end of the
same week the decision was reversed and we became one of the first groups given permission to
open). Although we were not able to follow the specifics of the plan, we have been working with a
spirit of moving forward in steps.
I am happy to share with you that we are currently in the midst of moving to the next step. Starting
this weekend, motivated by professional recommendations and other factors, the church will begin
to seat in every other row instead of every third row. You will notice the change on this week's
registration system. In addition, after Easter we will begin to take steps to phase out Mass
registrations, starting with Masses in Msgr. Nolan Hall. From there, we will evaluate when and how
we may take further steps. I understand that some may still consider this a challenge, but please
note that the reservation system actually permits us to fit more people into the church and avoids a
situation where people would need to be turned away.
Finally, the staff is beginning our own internal process of looking at our various departments and
planning the next steps forward there, as well.
There is (much) more in the works, but I wanted to provide this information to you as soon as
possible.
I would like to also make a personal appeal to parishioners to join us on Tuesday nights, starting at
7:00pm, for our viewing and discussion of the TV series "Chosen." We began this Tuesday and I
believe that I can speak for all who were in attendance and say that the first episode was a riveting
experience, powerfully portraying the imagined daily life of the Apostles before their calling, and
the healing of Mary Magdalene. The conversation afterward, for which we broke into groups of
four people, lasted for an hour as the episode guided us into a deep discussion about Scripture and
faith. I truly believe that every parishioner would benefit tremendously from this experience, and so
I would like to highlight it in this space.
Also, as I did last year, I will be taking the option to have the religious statuary and the crucifix
covered in purple cloths during "Passiontide" which starts this Sunday. For those who did not pay a
visit to the church during those two weeks, it can initially be quite a jarring experience to see these
things covered. That is the point! We see briefly, but profoundly, life without Christ - and come to
appreciate more deeply all that we have because of Him. We see that life without Christ doesn't
even make sense, as He is life!
May God continue to grant you all a peaceful and blessed Lent. Remember that we enter Holy
Week next week.
Sincerely,
fr. Jason
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Palm Sunday,
Holy Week,
and Easter Sunday
Stations of the Cross Mass Reservations
Fridays will be open on
Wednesday, 3/24 at 10am.
2:00 PM
in the Church If you have any questions, please
give the office a call.
Español
Thank you for your
7:30 PM continued patience!
in the Church
Our Parish Mission Statement
The Parish of St. Joseph is a
Roman Catholic Community of Christ’s Disciples:
We Welcome. We Worship. We Witness.
We Celebrate the Sacraments
Baptism
Parents are requested to call the Parish Office at least two months
before child’s birth to make arrangements.
Contact: Toni at baptisms@stjbabylon.org
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Anyone who wishes to join the Catholic Church should call the Parish Office.
Matrimony
Couples are requested to call at least six months before the wedding for an
appointment with a Priest or Deacon to set the date and make arrangements.
No arrangements can be made by phone.
Contact Toni at weddings@stjbabylon.org
Anointing of the Sick
Call the Parish Office.
Reconciliation
Wednesday: 7pm-8pm in the Church and Saturday: 4pm-5pm in the Nolan Hall.
Sunday, March 21, 2021 Page 5
For Our Sick
Please remember the sick of our Parish
in your prayers:
Aidan Peña, Joseph Hovanec, Karen Laney,
Terrence McGoldrick, Michael Schauer, Michelle Diaz,
Christian Lavoie, Patty Orzano, Monica Restrepo, Sophie
Sanson, Norman Gomez, Silvio Gomez, Evelyn Scalise,
Madison Milio, Joe Scalise, Lisamarie Hulsen, Edward
Henry, Providence Colascione, Lori Senatore, Baby
Jonathan Cerniglia, Viola Plansker & Family, Bill Valentin, Monday, March 22
Donna Russo, Arianna Messina, William McDonald, Baby
Pablo Lecuna, Judy Jacques, Elke Grimm, Thomas Morton, Dn 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or
Lawrence Schoenfelder, Kathleen Wenk, Arlene 13:41c-62; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11
Aurcchione, Luca Gargiulo, Kathleen Elsner, Joseph Sharp,
Christina and George, Luca Ozgurengin, Diane Mahlstadt, Tuesday, March 23
Susan Hozanez & Walter Arnold. Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21;
Jn 8:21-30
Prayers for Our Military
Wednesday, March 24
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; (Ps) Dn 3:52-56;
We continue to pray for the following military Jn 8:31-42
personnel and their families:
Thursday, March 25
U.S. Navy: U.S. Army: The Annunciation of the Lord
Lt. Cdr. Michael Catalano LTC John Kallo Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11;
Lt. John T. Izzo LTC Jon J. Uebel Heb10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Lt. Caroline Mayer Capt. Stephen Scuderi
Lt. Dylan Kelly 1LT Mark Barbera
Lt. Christian Amelia 2LT Anthony C. DiBiasi Friday, March 26
PO1 Rasheen Tice LT Joseph A. Vanderveldt, III
PO2 Kristen Tice SSG Josuah Insull Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7;
PO3 Matthew Waldron SSG David C. Ray Jn 10:31-42
E2 Liam McKeown Sgt Edwin Zambrano
E3 Nicholas Ruf SPC Elliot Chodkowski Saturday, March 27
U.S.M.C.: SPC Alexandra Diaz
PFC Dominick Pititto Ez 37:21-28; (Ps) Jer 31:10-13;
Capt. Matthew Witcofsky PV2 Danny Bornschein
1stLt MarcAnthony Parrino Eric Stein Jn 11:45-56
1stLt R.J. Parrino U.S.A.F:
Sgt. Lauren Colantropo Sunday, March 28 ~
Cpl Alyssa E. Grimaldi MSGT John Hatzidakis
PFC Joshua J. Coughlin SSGT Brandon Ward
Malik Rodriguez AB Christopher Signoretti Palm Sunday of the
Nelson Sanchez, Jr. AB Eric Benzing
U.S. Coast Guard: AB Vincent E. Berger Passion of the Lord
Capt. Matthew W. Sibley Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16;
CPO Benjamin Flad
Is 50:4-7;
Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24;
Phil 2:6-11;
For Our Deceased Mk 14:1-15:47 or 15:1-39
Please pray for the families and
souls our deceased members
Margaret C. Samson.
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Sacrificial Giving
Thank you for your generosity in returning to God and God’s work some of what God has given to you.
March 14, 2021
Collection: $13,726 Faith Direct: $ 4,500 Total: $18,226
Weekly Budget: $19,615 Difference: ( - ) $1,389
Numbers are an approximate as Faith Direct updates us monthly and
mailed donations come in throughout the week.
* Please note there are issues with the delivery of our mail from the Post Office which contributes to
the fluctuations in our weekly collections.*
Pastoral Team
Rev. Jason U. Grisafi, Pastor--- fr.jason@stjbabylon.org
Rev. Marcin Nabozny, Parochial Vicar--- fr.marcin@stjbabylon.org
Rev. David Atanasio, In Residence
Deacon Michael J. Leyden--- (631) 669-0068 ext.180
Deacon Julio Murillo
Deacon John F. Sullivan - Retired
Dr. Marie Drohan, Music Director--- musicdirector@stjbabylon.org
Mrs. Barbara McNulty, Pastoral Associate--- bmcnulty@stjbabylon.org
Ms. Claire Moulé, Faith Formation--- cmoule@stjbabylon.org
Mrs. Patricia Taggart, Nursery School--- nurseryschool@stjbabylon.org
Mrs. Sigrid Villalobos A., Parish Social Ministry--- svillalobos@stjbabylon.org
Contact us:
(631) 669-0068 Ext. 100
Parish Office Fax: (631) 669-9175
Email: receptionist@stjbabylon.org
Baptisms & Weddings: (631) 669-0068 ext.110
Email: baptisms@stjbabylon.org; weddings@stjbabylon.org
Bulletin- Email: bulletin@stjbabylon.org
Outreach Office: (631) 669-4544; svillalobos@stjbabylon.org
Food Pantry: (631) 669-0068 ext.201
Family Ministry: (631) 669--0068 ext. 108
Cemetery Office: (631) 669-0068 ext. 107
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Wedding Banns
First Time~ Noe Moran & Stephanie Salvadore
Second Time~ Matthew Kates & Alexandra Burden
Kevin Peter Cain & Kaitlyn Marie Roletter
Third Time~ No Banns
We are presently taking
Monday- March 22
7:30 AM Joseph & Mary Catania Mass Intentions,
9:00 AM George Rebecchi Altar Rose, Candles, and Bread/Wine
Tuesday- March 23 through June 2021.
9:00 AM Janet Mc Lean To have your loved one remembered in a
Wednesday- March 24 special way at Mass, please call
7:30 AM Ann Marie Franzese the Parish Office at (631) 669-0068 ext 100.
(Best time to call is between 2 - 5 PM Monday- Friday)
9:00 AM Lydia Bruno
Thursday- March 25 Leave your name, telephone number and the
7:30 AM Peter Luisi date/time of your Mass request and you will
9:00 AM William Leitch receive a call back to see if it is available.
Friday- March 26 Donations may be mailed in or dropped off in
9:00 AM For the Intentions of the Mailbox outside the Parish Office.
Regina & Kim Farrell Once payment is received your Mass card
will be mailed to you.
Saturday- March 27
9:00 AM Consuelo Saffioti Please be sure to clearly label your donation as
5:00 PM People of St. Joseph’s Mass Intention-Attention Theresa
on the envelope.
Sunday- March 28
7:00 AM People of St. Joseph’s The Weekday Mass schedule is available
9:00 AM Carol LoValvo-Joyce through March and is as follows:
9:15 AM Jeanne Tebbe
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:
10:30 AM People of St. Joseph’s
7:30am & 9:00am
10:45 AM Catherine Kennedy,
Tuesday & Friday: 9:00 am (only)
Martin Kennedy &
Saturday: 9:00am
JoAnn Kennedy Curry
12:00 PM -Español
Thank you for your patience.
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Jesus, remember me,
when you come into your kingdom
Mark your calendars:
Fridays in Lent:
March 26th
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
2pm in the Church in English
7pm in the Church en Español
Pre- Made Palm Crosses
Ordering is closed at this time. Thank you for your
order. Over 100 crosses were sold.
Palm Crosses will be
available for pick up
March 25 & 26
Between 10am- Noon and 6:30pm-7:30pm
You will receive a call or email to confirm
your pick-up time.
Sunday, March 21, 2021 Page 9
Deacon’s Column
The Paradox of the Cross
Our Gospel reading today confronts us with the paradox of the cross. Such is the nature of our
text. Jesus is speaking of His cross and in so doing presents us with some amazing paradoxes. He talks
about life through death, and about gaining by losing. He depicts the road to glory as the path of
humiliation. Few events in history are so packed with paradox as is the crucifixion of Christ.
One of the simplest of them is this; the cross is an ancient historical spectacle, and yet it is an
ultimate, personal matter that involved each of us.
The impact of that idea has been incalculable. When Christ dies for someone there must be something
in him that is worth dying for. Let that idea once get hold of a person, and something happens to them.
Their whole life is affected. They begin to see themselves in a different light; just maybe, he really is
worth something after all. And with that possibility in view, they begin to live with a growing degree of
dignity and self respect. The cross, where humanity is at its worst, has enabled humanity to believe in
its best.
The cross was a crushing defeat of righteousness, and yet it was the greatest victory that
righteousness ever won. Jesus said, “Expect a grain of wheat fall onto the ground and die it abides
alone, but if it dies it brings forth much fruit”.
In church and throughout Christendom a mystery is present: Nearly two thousand years after the
event, we meet week after week to celebrate a colossal failure. Next week is Palm Sunday. On that day
Jesus rode into Jerusalem amid the hosannas of the crowd, but by Friday they were crying, “Crucify
Him”. He had failed. In the sacred city of His faith, He appealed for a reform of religion, but they
rejected Him. He had failed. He trusted His disciples to be the nucleus of the coming Kingdom of God,
but one betrayed Him, another denied Him, the rest fled. He had failed. He opposed violent revolt but
was accused of trying to make Himself a king against Caesar, and Rome crucified Him. It was a
complete and colossal failure. That Friday night Pilate and the leaders of the Jewish nation and all the
people, and the disciples too, thought that Jesus was finished forever.
This is the paradox of the failure of the cross. There is something in this world deeper and
stronger than the things that succeed, the things that fail, the things that are everlastingly right. So we
witness that failure hanging on the cross, and we know that His pierced hands still hold the future in
their grasp.
Carry Your Cross with Pride
Deacon Mike
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Diocesan Day of
Reconciliation
Monday, March 22
3pm-9pm
In the Church
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
Wednesdays: 7 - 8 PM
In the Church
Saturdays: starts at 4 PM
In the Nolan Hall
On Wednesday evenings from 4 - 8pm
the Church will be open for those who wish to spend some quiet time
in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
All who wish to stop by for some silent individual prayer are welcome to do so.
It is not necessary to stay for the full hour.
Please be mindful of the limited capacity of our Church.
Masks must be worn at all times and social distance maintained.
There will be wipes and sanitizer available in the Church—please be courteous of others and
wipe down your seat as you leave.
Thank you for praying with us.Sunday, March 21, 2021 Page 11
Visit our website www.stjosephsbabylon.org
for parish news.
(631) 587-4717
Faith Formation Office hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. The office is not open to the public
yet. Please call the office when you arrive and let us know what you need. The phone number is on the
front door to the Parish Center (631-587-4717). Someone will meet you at the front door wearing a
mask and we ask that you also wear a mask.
Level 7 & 8 March Reviews were sent out via email this week. This is the last of the
monthly reviews for the year.
Level 8 requirements – monthly reviews for November, January, February and March
are due by the beginning of April. The Community Service Pledges were due at the end
of January. The Petition to the Pastor and the Sponsor forms are due by the end of
March. We need to order the Confirmation robes so please send me your child’s height if you have not
done so already.
Level 8 Confirmation – we have our dates! Confirmation will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 25th
& Thursday, May 27th @ 10am and 2pm in Nolan Hall. An email went out to the families asking
them to choose the day and time that works best for them. Due to COVID-19
restrictions we have to limit the number of families at each celebration. The dates are
based on a first come, first serve basis. We will reserve 4 seats for each family, which
includes the child celebrating Confirmation and their sponsor. Please keep these
families in your prayers.
Level 8 Confirmation Retreat – will take place on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-
8:30pm in Nolan Hall. For those with last names beginning with the letters A-F come
on April 14th, those with last names beginning with the letters G-N come on April 21st and those with
last names beginning with the letters O-Z come on April 28th. Every Confirmation Candidate must
go to confession before celebrating Confirmation. Confessions will be offered at the end of the
retreat. You may also go to confession when the parish offers the sacrament – but you will need to
complete a Reconciliation form if you decide to do this. Please contact the office for a form if you
would rather go on a Wednesday evening or a Saturday afternoon.
First Communions will be celebrated in April, May & June. There are still families
that need to choose a Communion date and time for their child/children. Please send
Claire an email with your request if you haven’t done so already: cmoule@stjbabylon.org.
Unit Reviews – there are 5 unit reviews for levels 1-6. Students need to answer the questions and return
them to the Faith Formation Office either by emailing them to cmoule@stjbabylon.org or sending them
via mail. You may also drop them off in the mailbox located outside the front door to the Parish Center.
Monthly Mass Reflections and/or Mass attendance – the Mass reflection form can be
found on the website: stjosephsbabylon.org, Faith Formation, Monthly Mass Reflection
Form. Parents should be talking with their children about the Mass and what they learned
from it and parents should fill out the reflection and submit it. If you wish to attend
Mass in person, you can hand in a Mass attendance envelope in the collection basket
instead of doing a Mass reflection. Attendance envelopes can be found in the back of
the Church and Hall. You will need to register to attend Mass in person. Register for the weekend
Mass on the website anytime after 10am on Wednesday prior to the weekend.Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 12
Bulletin Reflection:
Although a seemingly minor scene in today’s Gospel, Philip and Andrew bring the
Greek visitors to see Jesus. We should be like the Apostles and bring others to
Jesus through our way of life.
Let’s stay connected, Register Now for Constant Contact
Go to https://stjosephsbabylon.org
On right side,
Let’s Stay in Touch!
Register for Constant Contact,
Click on Sign Up Now button
If you wish to make a donation toward an Easter Lily plant in memory
of a loved one, or in honor of a living person,
please fill out the form below and return it to either the mailbox outside the
Parish Office or place it in the Sunday collection basket.
The suggested donation fee is $20 per plant.
Our deadline for collecting donations is March 24, 2021.
Checks can be made payable to St. Joseph’s Church.
Thank you for your generosity during this Easter season.
Please Print
Name__________________________________________________________________
Phone______________________________________
Name of person(s) to be remembered:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
# of Plants: ____________________ Amount enclosed : _________________Sunday, March 21, 2021 Page 13
Congratulations to the following St. Joseph parishioners who received Honors from
Chaminade High School, St. Dominic High School &
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School for 2020-2021 School Year.
Chaminade High School
First Trimester
Dylan G. Resch
Nathaniel P. Butler
Evan M. Dunford St. Dominic High School
Timothy A. Haskell Second Quarter
Joseph J. Busweiler
Alexander G. Dolce
Nicholas A. Donarumma Mary Napolitano
Michael W. Kelleher Logan Gersbeck
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
Second Quarter
Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
Marissa Di Vita
Lucy Carnese Megan McGuinness
Olivia Cosentino Rori Nugent
Molly Dale Kevin Pilewski
Riley Dee Kiara Rodas Cum Laude
Samantha Cannetti Daniel Baldauf Ava Fasano
Alyssa Cosentino Delaney Baldauf Addison Hickey
Christen Vota Olivia Kolman Daniela Baloga
Ainsley Berrin Peyton McMillan Michelle Arroyo
Owen Boxer Joseph Pena Jayden Acosta Amaro
Lindsey Gaare Jason White Dominick LaSorsa
Ella Hickey Matthew Inzirillo
Matthew McGuinness Jack Smith
Nicholas Olejnik Jake Stauder
Kate O’Malley Julia Lanza
Vanessa Rosero Liam Lavin
Nicole MartinoFifth Sunday of Lent Page 14
Join Family Life Ministry in Virtual Prayer—
Wednesdays at 7pm via ZOOM
Join us as we pray the Rosary together—ALL AGES WELCOME!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78942305700?pwd=Zm5TOVVIK0dYVzBUbStIQmgydUNIdz09
Meeting ID: 789 4230 5700 Passcode: Rosary
Time: 7:00 pm Wednesdays
Some have expressed concern about not being able to drop off their Offertory envelope.
First—thank you for that concern! Your donations are appreciated, and very much needed.
Envelopes can be mailed to the
Parish Office at 39 N Carll Ave, Babylon, NY 11702.
Our Parish also has the ability to accept on-line donations through a
program known as FAITH DIRECT.
It is a secure on line program which allows donations to electronically go to the Parish.
You have the ability to adjust your settings for any amount or frequency.
All details and even a video explaining FAITH DIRECT are on the website at:
https://stjosephsbabylon.org/faith-direct
If you have any questions, please give the office a call. Thank you for your generosity.Sunday, March 21, 2021 Page 15
Parish Social Ministry
Parish Social Ministry (PSM) Outreach by phone (631) 669-4544
E-mail: svillalobos@stjosephsbabylon.org Fax Number: (631) 620-3267
Parish Social Ministry’s News
Thrift Shop Shelves: So far, we have collected $2,520, enough to purchase
18 shelves. Thank you, St. Joseph Parishioners.
Outreach News: We are getting ready for the Easter food distribution, which
will be on March 30th. For this event the Pantry is in need of the following
donations:
a. Precooked Hams
b. Food card
c. Reusable grocery bags
Resources:
COVID-19 Vaccine Location Sites
1-Long Island Select Health, Central Islip
To find out if you are eligible use the site below:
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine#phase-1a---phase-1b
If you meet the eligibility requirements, please make sure your email contains all of the
following information: your name, date of birth, phone number, your eligibility category (not 1a
or 1b, but why you qualify) and LISH site you prefer (Central Islip, Hauppauge or Riverhead).
Send an email to covidvaccine@lishcare.org to be added to our waitlist.
2-Stony Brook University
· Appointment required
· Limited to certain patients
Instructions: Check who can get vaccinated on New York State website: ny.gov.
Click on Box COVID-19 Vaccine. Go to article Get the Facts. In the article click on blue link
eligible.
Address: 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 632-6000
3-To get help getting a vaccine appointment if you are unable to us a computer,
please call, 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
For more resources regarding the COVID -19 Vaccine please see
www.stjosephsbabylon.org/SocialMinistry/NewsFifth Sunday of Lent Page 16
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
GROUP
FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS
8 Week Program for Age 50 and Over
Starting Wednesday, March 24, 2021
3:00 – 5:00 pm
St. Joseph Parish Center
39 N. Carll Ave., Babylon, NY 11702
For more information and registration, please call:
Terry Hoffmann 631-669-0198 or
Geri Olson 631-661-8994
Reflections
FORGIVING AND (N0T) FORGETTING
Though it is more often heard during Advent, repenting is also
an activity to consider during Lent. Clearly, while doing so for our
sinful ways is of primary concern, there are other aspects of repentance
which to ponder. One of them is a firm purpose of amendment, which is
the honest intention to make a serious, sustained effort not to sin again.
And that intention must include determination to begin the effort here
and now, not to delay until some point in the future when it may be
easier, nor to proceed a little at a time no more, rather we will do our best
to sin no more. This assures us God’s forgiveness.
God, in His infinite mercy, awaits us to seek His forgiveness so the abundance of Grace which
He has for us can be released. Likewise, there is the concept of our own forgiveness where we absolve
someone who injured us and, at other times, pardoning ourselves as well. Like taking the step to enter
the confessional, approaching someone whom we have wronged takes reflection, prayer, and a certain
amount of courage. Once done, however, the wave of relief makes us whole again.
What happens, however, when, after taking that step to make amends, our apology is not
accepted and the chasm with the other party remains. Unlike God’s forgiveness, pardon from others is
not automatically guaranteed, and while our immediate temptation is to backtrack on the apology, this
only places us where we were before: on an island. We should instead accept the person’s need to heal.
Should things not return to normal, we should be grateful for the time when things were good and
respect the right of the other party to keep a distance.
How blessed are we, then, that our Loving God guarantees forgiveness and immediate
companionship once the priest grants us absolution!!!!!! As we approach Holy Week, let us take
advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation to be back in the good Graces of our Loving Father and to
benefit from His boundless Goodness.Sunday, March 21, 2021 Page 17
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Dia - Diocesano
De Reconciliación
Monday, March 22
3pm-9pm
In the Church Via Crucis
Viernes
7:30 PM
en el Church
Celebremos los Sacramentos
Bautizo
Llamar a la oficina (631) 669-0068 para mayor información
RICA
Los invitamos a una preparación spiritual de conversión a la Fe Católica.
Llamar al telefono: (631) 741-4373 (Ada Gonzales)
Matrimonio
Se solicita a las parejas que llamar a la oficina al menos seis meses antes de la boda para
una cita con un sacerdote o diácono y para fijar la fecha y hacer
los arreglos.
Uncion de las Enfermos
Llamar a la oficina (631) 669-0068
Confesiones
Llamar a la oficina (631) 669-0068 par mas informaciónSunday, March 21, 2021 Page 19
Le damos la Bienvenida a
Jose Maldonado
Marzo
Viernes
7 - 9 pmFifth Sunday of Lent Page 20
Outside the Parish
Busqueda de Huevos de Pascua
Sabado - 3 de Abril 2021
El Sabado 3 de Abril a las 11:00 AM La Funeraria
Claude R. Boyd-Spencer organizará una búsqueda de huevos de Pascua
y una oportunidad fotográfica con el Conejo de Pascua para niños de 3
a 11 años en su cede de Babylon, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon
Village. Para mas informacion por favor llamar al 631-6692400.
Por favor traer su canasta para los huevos y la Camara para la foto!You can also read
