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4747 Amboy Road, Staten Island, N.Y. 10312 www.holychildsi.com 718-356-5890
HOLY CHILD CHURCH
November 13, 2016
PASTOR & VICARS Rev. Travers Rev. Edwin H. Cipot Rev. Wilfred Y. Dodo DEACONS James V. Gallagher James P. Quadrino In Residence Rev. Percy Joseph ORGANIST/MUSIC DEPT. HEAD Sandra Pace 347-560-1793 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Marie Ferro 718-356-5277 Office Hours: M-Th. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
PARISH MANAGER Mary Kelly
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Joseph Longo
SPORTS COUNCIL Catherine McQuillen
718-356-5890 www.holychildsports.com
SOCCER
Tom DeLacy www.holychildsoccer.org
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
JoAnn C. Gaal 718-356-5159
Office Hours: M-Th. 9 a.m.-3p.m. Email: [email protected]
Saturday p.m. 5:00 7:00 Mon-Fri Mass 6:30 a.m.
Sunday a.m. 6:30 8:00 Mon -Sat Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
9:30 11:00 Mon-Sat Mass 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday p.m. 12:30 5:30
Mary-Pat Schaefer Parish Council President Nick & Janna Gaudiuso Family Life/Respect Life
Sal Lavanco Adoration Rosaria Incantalupo Rosary Ministry
Lea Laccadito Bereavement Ministry James Amberger St. Vincent de Paul
Bob Mistretta Beyond Renew Faith Sharing Peggy Corney St. Vincent de Paul
Esther Pla Charismatic Prayer Group Eddie O’Connor Sons & Daughters of Mary
Sabrina Lufrano Cheerleading Nick Nocerino-Ray Doyle Usher Ministry
Rita Martin Cub Scouts Joanne McCourt Singles on the Go Social Club
Mark Kwapich Boy Scouts Kelly Carbonaro-Rich Passante Youth Group
Sacraments Devotions
Baptisms 2:00 p.m. on Sundays Arrange in advance through the parish office. Pre-Baptismal clas-ses 8:00 p.m. on certain Saturday evenings. Call for schedule.
Marriages Please contact priests of the parish at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.
Adult Confirmation www.nyfaithformation.org
Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Divine Mercy Chapel 24/7
Miraculous Medal Novena Church Mon. after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 7:00 p.m.
Charismatic Prayer Group Rectory Conference Room
Wed. 7:45 p.m.
WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY WORSHIP PARISH OFFICE HOURS
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HOLY CHILD CHURCH
SATURDAY VIGIL, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 5:00 PM Lucy & Jack Grillo 7:00 PM Felice & Natalie Sarnella SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 6:30 AM People of Holy Child 8:00 AM All Souls Novena 9:30 AM All Souls Novena 11:00 AM Celia & Anthony DeVito 12:30 PM Ferdinando & Maria Marrocco 5:30 PM William Manchester MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 6:30 AM Tessie & Frank Russo 9:00 AM John Kubinski TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 6:30 AM Rose Giangrande 9:00 AM Msgr. Francis M. Brennan WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 6:30 AM Judy Hahn 9:00 AM The Polsunas Family THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 6:30 AM Salvatore DiBella 9:00 AM Vincenzo Reina
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 6:30 AM Josephine DiGennaro 9:00 AM Donna Marie Votta-Vella SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 9:00 AM Pat & Anna Cesare SATURDAY VIGIL, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 5:00 PM James Romanelli 7:00 PM Dorothy Williams
Ordinary Time - Week 33 Psalter I
MORNING PRAYER IN THE CHURCH
MON-SAT 8:30 a.m.
www.divineoffice.org/www.universalis.com
Widows’ Conversation Group
meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. For more information please call the
Rectory or Maryann at 718-317-7901
Bereavement Ministry Mrs. Laccadito makes generous provision of time during
which the experience of bereavement may be expressed and shared on an individual basis. She may be called upon
for an appointment at 718-227-0449
7:45 PM Monthly Healing Mass Fr. Willy– Celebrant
Catherine Jiannetto Marie Spinosa
Donna Maresca
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FIRST TIME:
Anthony Rotola & Antonella Trapani
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Acts of the Apostles Scripture Study with Fr. Ed
Every Monday from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
in the Small Conference Room - Rectory All are welcome.
THIRD TIME:
Steven Larsen & Samantha Florio
Next Sunday 20th
November
Bell Choir at 12:30 p.m.
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Today’s main article is in keeping with the spirit of the Month of the Holy Souls. During November appropriate decoration em-bellishes the church to keep us in mind of our mortal nature.
ADVISORY: Do not leave valuables unattended during Mass.
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STATEN ISLAND, NY
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEK’S DONATIONS
NAMES ON THIS LIST WILL BE ON UNTIL DECEMBER 26 AND THEN WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS WE HEAR FROM THE
FAMILY TO CONTINUE.
Adoration Chapel Candles
Intentions for The Morano & LaCirasella Families Offered by Louise & Frank Morano
ARRANGEMENTS FOR BAPTISM
To preserve a more devout and reverent celebration of the Sacra-ment of Baptism, only four families will be accommodated each week. Please make arrangements with the Church at least a month beforehand.
The Ave Maria Gift Shop
The Gift Shop is open
Saturday: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1st Sunday of the month: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Gift Shop is offering 10% off Children’s Table Items
They also have Holy Child 50th Anniversary
glass Christmas ornaments, necklaces, bracelets and car rosary beads.
Jillian Cannon
Michael Capolongo
Teresa Cardieri
Colleen Cerzosie
Lenny Cerzosie
Philip DeFonte
Imke Geldenhuys
Baby Guiliana Geller
Kim Giangregorio
Michele Long
Veronica Mangieri
Sanctuary Lamp
In Loving Memory of Adrienne Regis Perry Offered by Mom, Jeannine, Vanessa & Family
Flowers at the Altar
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth LaMassa Offered by Christina Porazzo & Family
Bread & Wine
In Loving Memory of Rita & Nick DeMonte and Domenick Scandaglia
Offered by The Scandaglia Family
Ultreya
Ultreyas are held the third Thursday of each month in the School Building at 7:30 p.m. Ultreya is open to anyone who has made a Cursillo weekend. For information about up-coming weekends call Lisa & Tom Castaldo at 718-967-3473.
We are happy to welcome the following newly baptized members into our Holy Child Family:
Angelina Nicole Costanzo Alexander Nicholas Giglio
Annalise Marino Joseph Richard Pugni
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Thomas O’Donnell
Jana Orellana
Lee Panno
Gayle Pickhart
Sebastian Rao
Lisa Romano
Lucille Schuster
Billy Sherwood
Kristen Sherwood
Dorothy Sinatra
Joseph Zaza
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL
Could you not spend one hour with me?
If you think you might be able to answer the call and fill one of the following hours which are in need of coverage imme-diately, please pray and ask Our Lord for guidance and give us a call.
We also need coverage for other hours.
Of course, you are welcome to sign up for any one hour in the week that would suit your needs.
If you are able to sign up in either capacity, please call
Sal Lavanco at 718-948-6048
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
CONFIRMATION WORKSHOP I This is a workshop reminder to the families of those stu-dents in seventh grade who are eligible to be prepared for Confirmation. The Workshop will be held on Monday, No-vember 21, at 7:30 PM in the school building. Attendance at this meeting is MANDATORY for the parent or family repre-sentative. The Confirmation fee of $200, paid by check to Holy Child School of Religion, will be collected at this work-shop.
Wednesday 4:00 AM URGENT
Thursday 4:00 AM URGENT
Thursday 11:00 PM URGENT
Friday 9:00 AM URGENT
Saturday 1:00 AM URGENT
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THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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* * * * * LEGENDS PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
A Holiday Tribute to Motown Featuring
So Good For The Soul
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 @ 8:00 P.M.
UNION COUNTY PERFOMING ARTS CENTER 1601 Irving Street
Rahway, New Jersey 07065
You’ll Be Dancing In Your Seat!
Gold Service: $50.00 Orchestra: $40.00 Loge: $30.00 Balcony: $22.50
Visit www.ucpac.com or call (732) 499-8226
www.facebook.com/legendspromotionsinc
Troop 132 Frozen Turkey Drive
We will be collecting Frozen Turkeys in the school building
Friday, November 18th
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
&
Saturday, November 19th
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Please do not leave any donations in the rectory.
Thank you for all your support. Any questions, please call Rita Martin at (917) 922-8613.
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Advent Giving Tree
Our Giving Tree will be displayed in the church vestibule starting on Tuesday, No-vember 22
nd.
The tree, as in past years, is decorated with gift tags. Each tag lists an item for a needy
child or adult. Please select a tag, purchase the item listed and return it gift-wrapped and the tag attached, to the Forum (NOT THE SCHOOL) the weekend of December 10
th & 11
th only so that gifts can be delivered in time for
Christmas.
No gifts can be left in the Forum before, or after that week-end because there is no room to store them.
Thank you for your cooperation and for making Christmas brighter for others.
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Holy Child Hawks Varsity Cheerleaders
BAKE SALE Come support your cheerleaders and enjoy some fabulous
treats. Cookies, cupcakes, muffins, cakes, and so much more!!!
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Before and after all Masses in the back of the Church.
St. Ann’s Chinese Auction
125 Cromwell Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10304
Friday, November 18th
Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Admission $7.00
For more information, please call (718) 351-4343
Columbiettes Fr. John C. Drumgoole Council #5917
397 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 698-0673
Get A “jump” on your Christmas gift shopping! Come to our annual indoor fair on
Sunday, November 20th
9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tables will feature dolls, ceramics, Avon, jewelry and more! Refreshments and fresh baked goods will be available too!
Don’t miss the fun! For more information, please call Dot (718) 698-0673
This is a true story about an event involving Matthew Davila of Troop 132 at Holy Child Church
by Adrian Davila
I have never been happier that Matt is in scouts. One day in May my wife, Gabriella, took the two younger kids, Christopher and Giuliana, to pizza. Matt and I were not supposed to go but decided to meet them there.
When we were all done, Giuliana insisted on having one of those red and white hard mint candies. Giuliana started to choke on it and couldn’t talk. She was just holding her throat. She started to turn slightly purple.
Matt did not panic and very calmly and instantly went into action and started the Heimlich maneuver and saved his sister’s life. He did not panic and freak out yet took control and handled the situation like a true hero.
He must’ve really listened to the First Aid lessons he learned in Scouts.
This October, Matthew was awarded the “Medal of Merit for Life Saving Actions” from the BSA National Court of Honor.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2016
Say It Loud God is with us
By Peg Ekerdt
My brother is a newspaper journalist by day and a novelist by night. I texted him the other day to ask if he had received any feedback about his new manuscript. He said it was moving along in the review process but he had been warned not to expect quick results. I responded, “Talk to Mom. I am serious. She’s helping me with a couple of things.”
That might seem like a fairly routine suggestion for one sibling to make to another. Except for the fact that Mom died nine months ago. Nonetheless, in the last several months, I have expressed my heart’s concerns to her and asked her to intercede. I have asked. And help has come. My brother’s response: “I’ll let you know what she says.”
Fifteen minutes later another text arrived on this string between my brother and me. It read: “Now I’m in the office gym on lunch break and the first thing I see is “Days of Our Lives” credits on the TV screen, so I’m thinking you are right.” Older sister that I am, I shot back: “I know I am right.” My mother watched the soap opera “Days of our Lives” for over 50 years and was so intent on the storyline that she once prayed at Mass for a cast character who had died — in the show. It was clear to me that our mother was assuring my brother that she is with God — and thus she remains with us from within God’s communion of saints. And he got the message. My brother, skeptical journalist that he is, recognized God in the moment.
I have been in church ministry nearly my entire adult life. Like many of you, I have known times of frus-tration or even moments of panic that no matter how late I stay at work or how many hours I log, the list of things I want to do remains long. There doesn’t seem to be enough time to return phone calls, send emails, be present to individuals in times of crisis or illness, accompany families at the time of the death of a loved one, meet with en-gaged couples, help plan meaningful liturgies, or give proper due to the people who are the interruptions — and ministry — of my days. And the desire to read, to think and to pray often remains more desire than reality.
When I am most overwhelmed, or afraid of failing to meet the needs of the many, I am much more in-clined to hand the worries, the unmet needs and the questions to God if I remember that I am not in charge but God is. I literally have said aloud on many occasions, “This is yours, Lord — if you want it to happen, make it happen. I am doing my part. You have to do more.” I think the Jesuits would call this surrender: All I know is that God helps get it done. Invariably, peace comes. And I know in my heart of hearts, God is with each and every one of us.
God does make the connections in our lives. God does help us. In the seeming coincidences of our days, or in the insights that come in the silence of night and the dawn of day, God is with us. When problems are solved, or fresh ideas emerge to provide new direction, God is with us. And when we receive the assistance of those who now live among the communion of saints, God is with us.
I don’t know about you, but for many years, talking about God’s action in my life did not come naturally to me. I felt no need, was perhaps embarrassed to say so, and in fact did not have the language to acknowledge my real sense that God was helping me. I did not give credit to God even though it was dawning on me that I did not labor alone. It is a weird feeling to think God cares enough about the comparatively insignificant challenges of my life to lift a hand and make the connection for me or for those I hold in prayer. But I know God does. And I have come around to what many have known for a long time. Saying it aloud strengthens my belief.
And this insight that I think is mine? Well it isn’t, really. As the letter to Timothy reminds us this first Sunday in October: “God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love...so do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord” (2 Timothy 1:7,8). Celebration Publications Reprinted with permission
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