Pastors Desk
PASTOR’S MESSAGE FOR EASTER 2024 / MENSAJE DEL PASTOR PARA PASCUA 2024
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/30/24
Download Do we still need to hear about the Resurrection of Jesus? What does it change in our lives?—Each Easter we should ask ourselves these questions, for on them we will build our faith in Jesus Christ. In the First Letter to the Corinthians Saint Paul wrote, "If there ... Read More »
Blessing of our Parochial School and Convent
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/30/24
fig. Blessing of new parochial school and convent of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in East Patchogue took place Sunday. Pictured from left to right are the Rev. Jere J. Dineen, pastor of the church; the Rev. F. Leo Cunningham, pastor of St. Francis de Sales R. C. Church, ... Read More »
Palm Sunday 2024
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/23/24
This Sunday we enter the most sacred time of the year. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, which holds a twofold meaning. First, the readings focus on the triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem and then we immediately proceed with the reading of the Passion of our Lord. The ... Read More »
A Lenten Reflection through the Franciscan Lens
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/01/24
In preparing for Lent, I went to the writings of St. Francis in the early Rule. I wanted to ponder his choice of poverty as a way to imitate Christ and to guide his life and in turn to influence my own. In the Rule St. Francis writes to the ... Read More »
Preparing the Heart: Insights from the Pastor's Desk on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 12/19/23
From pastor’s desk on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, year B
On the third Sunday of Advent we are reminded again about the need of preparation and reparation for the coming of the Lord. It is again the voice of God’s messenger, Saint John the Baptist, “I am the ... Read More »
Navigating Life's Fragility and Embracing Spiritual Preparedness
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 12/03/23
From pastor’s desk on the First Sunday of Advent, year A
It was exactly one year ago, on Friday night, December 2nd, 2022, I went to the emergencyroom for not feeling well. Then that night in the emergency room suddenly I started feeling numbin my legs and I was ... Read More »
The Priest's Sacred Calling: A Reflection on Faith and Vocation
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 11/05/23
From pastor’s desk on the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A
This Sunday’s readings remind us of the importance of the role of priests, who are supposed to be the men of God. The role of the priest in the Old Testament was to offer a sacrifice on ... Read More »
Reflections on the Gospel: Paying to Caesar and Paying to God
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 10/22/23
In this Sunday’s gospel we hear how the Pharisees are trying to set a trap for Jesus. Since they do not want to confront our Blessed Lord directly, they send their disciples to pose an apparently very tricky question: “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar ... Read More »
A Letter From Our Beloved Pastor Fr. Janusz
Posted by Karen Pepe on 2/05/23
From the pastor’s desk, a long-delayed letter…
Dear Parishioners,
It has been over two months since I have been struck with a mysterious disease that caused an inflammation in my spinal cord and a subsequent paralysis of my lower body. Yes, currently I am fully paralyzed from the waist ... Read More »
The Solemnity of Christ and Thanksgiving Blessings
Posted by Karen Pepe on 11/17/22
From pastor’s desk on the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C
There are two themes for this week: the Solemnity of Christ the King, and the celebration of Thanksgiving. The first theme pertains to the celebration that occurs on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, which is ... Read More »