28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 12, 2014 Church of Our Lady Help of Christians A Roman Catholic Faith Community in Tottenville Since 1898 We extend a WARM WELCOME to families and individuals who are new to our Parish. Please register at the Rectory so that we can be of service to you. We encourage you to fully participate in our parish life. PARISH 7396 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307 RECTORY OFFICE 718-317-9772 FAX NO. 718-317-0038 Pastor Fr. D. Francis Dias Parochial Vicar Fr. R. D. J. Sylvester Ranasinghe Deacons Deacon Richard Salhany Deacon John Singler Part-Time Employees Parish Secretary Mrs. Ninfa Chiarello (M-T-F) [email protected] Parish Secretary Mrs. Mary C. Zammit (T-W-TH) [email protected] Parish Secretary Mrs. Maria B. Byrnes (W-TH-F) [email protected] MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Anointing of the Sick Call the Rectory at any time. Communion to the Homebound Please call the Rectory to make arrangements for those homebound or hospitalized. Sick List Please update us monthly. SCHOOL 23 Summit Street, Staten Island, NY 10307 718-984-1360 FAX NO. 718-966-9356 Principal Mr. Michael J. Saldarelli Admin. Assistant Mrs. Jamie L. McCue School Secretary Mrs. Maria Geloso RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 23 Summit Street, Staten Island, NY 10307 718-227-2441 FAX NO. 718-966-9356 CRE Mrs. Marie T. Dunigan Part-Time Administrative Support Staff Mrs. Patricia M. Dresch MASS SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER-JUNE SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL 4:30 PM Family Mass SUNDAY 8:00 AM 9:30 AM Family Mass 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:30 PM SPONSOR CERTIFICATES Individuals must come in person to see priest on duty. JULY-AUGUST SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL 4:30 PM SUNDAY 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Website: www.olhcparish.org WEEKDAYS (ALL YEAR) 9:00 AM PRIVATE PRAYER The Church is open weekdays until 7:00 PM in the evening, for personal prayer and meditation. SACRAMENTS Reconciliation Saturdays at 9:30 AM as well as twentyfive minutes before every weekday and weekend Masses. Baptisms Every Sunday at 2:00 PM. Please call the Rectory to make an appointment to speak with a priest. Baptism instruction classes for parents are held on the first Saturday of the month, in the lower church, at 11:00 AM. Marriage Couples should call the Rectory to arrange a meeting with a priest or deacon at least six months in advance of their wedding. RCIA A series of classes presenting a deeper exploration of Catholic faith for adults which prepares them to make a conscious choice to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please call the rectory. 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 12, 2014 Pg. 2 MONTH-AT-A-GLANCE DAY DATE TIME INTENTION REQUESTED BY Sat 10/11 4:30 PM Anna & Frank Ungaro Daughter, Carmela Richerme Sun 10/12 8:00 AM Kathleen Morrison Jim & Ethel Buebendorf 9:30 AM Sebastian Chiaramonte Your sister, Lina 11:00 AM Shanna King Nancy & Jack King 12:30 PM Living/Deceased Members of Rosary/Altar Society 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Frank Kinkopf Kinkopf Family Martin Marnett Ginny & John Buonviaggio 10/13 9:00 AM Tue 10/14 9:00 AM The People of Our Parish Wed 10/15 9:00 AM Rose Marie Ferro Frank & Mary Walton Thu 10/16 9:00 AM Frank Savarese Emily Savarese Fri 10/17 9:00 AM The People of Our Parish Sat 10/18 9:00 AM The People of Our Parish 10/19 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT For more info, contact Carol Seaman @ 718-967-4985 CROSS ROAD FOUNDATION COLLECTION 4th weekend after all Masses Next Collection: October 25/26 FIRST FRIDAY Mass-9:00 AM Adoration/Benediction-9:30 AM Mon Sun ADDICTION SUPPORT For more info, contact Gail Kross @ 973-600-5301 SCRIPTURE SHARING Thursdays-7:30 PM-Rectory ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION 1st weekend after all Masses Next collection: November 1/2 THIRD ORDER OF MARY 3rd Sun. after 12:30 PM Mass-Gym Next Meeting: October 19 YOUTH GROUP (GRADES 6-12) 2nd & 4th Sun. after 6:30 PM Mass Gym Next Meeting: October 12 4:30 PM Nora, Frank & William Dorney Joan Dorney 8:00 AM Robert W. Cullen, Jr. Mary Cullen 9:30 AM Frank & Anna Ungaro Carmela Richerme 11:00 AM Scott Winkworth (2nd Anniversary) Pamela & Robert Winkworth 12:30 PM Ernest Della Donna (24th Anniversary) Pagano Family 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Ann Kovach (11th Anniversary) Jaclyn Lurker ZUMBA Gym For scheduling info, contact Cathy Cataletto @ 917-829-1402 or e-mail: [email protected] THE SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 10/11 Pope St. John XXIII 10/12 10/13 10/14 St. Callistus I 10/15 St. Teresa of Jesus 10/16 St. Hedwig 10/17 St. Ignatius of Antioch 10/18 St. Luke 10/19 If a weekend Mass is being offered for a family member, please let a priest or usher know if you wish to bring up the gifts. 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 12, 2014 Pg. 3 Dear Brothers and Sisters, YOUTH FEST Last Saturday, the long-awaited Youth Fest took place at Mount Loretto. There were three youngsters from OLHC and six adults in a team which consisted of both priests and deacon and three mothers. It was a great success! Approximately two hundred youth attended throughout the day. There was adoration throughout, sacred songs, talks and a Eucharistic Celebration. BLESSING OF PETS The Feast of St. Francis Assisi took place on October 4th. It rained, but we went ahead with the blessing of animals at 10 AM as planned. A good number of pets were there in spite of the inclement weather. SCHOOL FUND RAISER October Fest also took place last Saturday. There were plants, mums, Halloween decorations, bouncy rides, some entertainment, etc. It was a success; the parents and children enjoyed themselves-the rain did not stop them. MASS AND VENERATION OF ST. JOHN PAUL II RELIC Last Monday evening, Mass was concelebrated with Fr. Frank Pavone. He spoke and distributed flyers of the Pro Life Movement and Missionaries of the Gospel. One hundred and fifty people attended. Light refreshments were served afterwards. Our heartfelt thanks to Vinny Costagliola and Jackie Jacknow. MASSES: 4:30 PM AND 9:30 AM: FAMILY AND CHILDREN MASS Thanks to teachers and catechists who promote these Masses and are making sure the students take home their cards and bring it to church on Saturday or Sunday. The procedure is simple: priest or deacon initials it and returns it to the teachers/catechists to give back to the students. To achieve the parish goal, we need maximum cooperation from all: if students come to Mass it is our obligation to make it as meaningful as possible to them. Hence, the ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, musicians, priests and deacons all must do their best to help make this happen. Ushers, please get students involved. The teachers and catechists assign six students; two for each aisle. It is up to you to direct and guide them. Children are the gift-bearers as well. One student from each class grades 1-4 will be assigned by the teachers and catechists to partake in the entrance and exit processions with the priest or deacon. Parents, please encourage your children. Adult lectors will accompany students. Once again, the teachers and catechists will assign the lectors. If chosen, you can go on-line to both read and listen to the readings. It is easy; just google Sunday Readings. I ask the musicians to select simple, children friendly hymns; I will e-mail you some every week. There is a need to rehearse before Mass; even the ones we sing regularly such as Holy Holy Holy, etc. I know that it is all new to some, but music makes a big part of the celebration. I also recommend that all stay in the church until the recessional hymn is over. Last Sunday, a Serious Remark by a concerned parishioner was brought to my attention after the 9:30 AM Mass. A father remarked: ‘Two adults were talking during the entire Mass: even through readings, homily and consecration”. They were a great disturbance to all nearby. I could not believe my ears! I will not tolerate such behavior in church! If anybody feels that way, please bring it to my attention. PPC MEETING The first PPC meeting of the year will be held on Monday, October 13th at 7:30 PM in the lower church. I ask that all former members and new ones whom I have appointed to attend. It is not a walk-in council meeting. BOXED SETS OF OFFERING ENVELOPES: The 2015 envelopes have arrived. They will be made available in the beginning of November. Please consult the bulletin as to the exact date. There are no more 2014 envelopes available. If you do not have any, please put your name, amount and envelope number on a plain white envelope. MYSTERIOUS ENVELOPE For several months, we have been receiving a mysterious envelope with no name, just the number 5-2-58 which is invalid. I ask that the person who is submitting these envelopes please call the rectory so you can be assigned a legitimate number and your account can be credited correctly. GOLF OUTING I am pleased to report that the 2014 Golf Outing netted a profit of $14,300. Once again, I thank all involved for your hard work and dedication. Have a blessed week! Fr. Frank 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 12, 2014 Pray for the deceased Let us remember all the faithful departed especially….Michael Angelo Castellano and Damian Ciacciarelli MEMORIAL OFFERINGS BREAD & WINE The People of Our Parish Pg. 4 WEEKLY SACRIFICIAL OFFERING October 6, 2013 $9,769 October 5, 2014 $9,382 Number of Envelopes 292 2014 MONTHLY CARDINAL’S APPEAL UPDATE Our Goal: $70,000 To Date: $60,870 Donors: 216 Have you made your pledge yet? It’s not too late. PRAYER LIST FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMAN SANCTUARY LAMP The People of Our Parish ALTAR CANDLE The People of Our Parish ALTAR FLOWERS The People of Our Parish PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Aubrey George Kerber John Placente Joan Bartenhagen John Killeen Anna Marie Reinthaler Ronnie Benitez Rafael Laskowski Robin Rodolfo Valerie Bertan Maria La Sorsa Barbara Rotunno Chris Bessi Joseph Liotine Frances Rotunno Dennis Castelli Anthony Lodareo Hayley Rusciano Scott Conniff Ralph Lucchese Philip Russo Rita Cowan Scuoto Maisco Patricia Savino Joseph D’Angelo Ed Malley Anna Socci Ellen Derowski Joseph Manfredi Shelia Sullivan George Day Peter Marsh Edward Svenningsen Josie Doty Ken Mc Call Paul Taravella Dennis Emperor Terence Mc Gowan Maria Theresa Norene Emperor Rita Moog Justin Too Leopold Fleming Laura Murillo Aiden Truscelli Nancy Flynn Joan Orena Josephine Winters Ramona Fogelstrom Raymond Perry Jr. Dominick Yanchunas Laura Grzeskowiak SPC Sean Pesce Gail Yanchunas Larry Hartnett Nilda Peterson Joseph Yasso COLUMBUS DAY - MONDAY- OCT. 13th RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED Andrew S. Aswad (South Carolina) David Baggs (New York) Thomas Brown (Louisiana) Raquel Caramanno (California) Raymond Conde (Afghanistan) Cassandra Facciponti (West Point) Brian P. Fleming (Germany) Michael Ievolo (Afghanistan) Anthony Manetta (Africa) Mark Philip Martino (US Army) Mason Morgante (North Carolina) Ronald Mc Nair (Afghanistan) Cody Robinson (California) Shawn Robinson (Washington) Nicholas Singler (North Carolina) Greg Tegan (Illinois) TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a This passage describes the new Jerusalem as a heavenly banquet on the mountain with the Lord God wiping away all tears. Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 In simple, direct words, Paul thanks the Philippians for alleviating his hardships. He stresses, though, that he is as accustomed to poverty as to abundance and finds all his strength in Christ. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Once more speaking to the chief priests and the elders, Jesus relates the parable of the wedding banquet. A King, preparing a wedding banquet for his son, summons all the invited guests. When, after several invitations, no guests arrive, the King commands his servants to “go out into the byroads and invite anyone you come upon.” Again, Jesus warns the elders, “the invited are many, the elect are few.” 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 12, 2014 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY-OCTOBER 19, 2014 Next Sunday, there will be a second collection for World Missions. As described by Pope St. John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is "an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the world”. Please be as generous as your blessings allow. ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK FAMILY LIFE/RESPECT LIFE OFFICE This fall’s “40 Days for Life” campaign will be held September 24-November 2, 2014. “40 Days for Life” is a peaceful, highly-focused, non-denominational initiative that focuses on 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. At least 8,973 unborn children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns, and 56 abortion facilities have closed. To learn more about the 40 Days for Life campaign, visit: www.40daysforlife.com. SAVE THE DATE Making Strides Walk for Breast Cancer Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Clove Lakes Park 9 AM Registration Opens 11 AM Walk Begins For more information or to sign up to be a Team Leader, contact Erin Wiley at [email protected] or 1-800-227-2345. Also register online at MakingStridesWalk.org/StatenIsland We would like to thank the golfers, those who purchased raffle tickets, the business contributors and the volunteers for their generosity and your part in making the Church of OLHC 17th Annual Golf Outing a success. Whether grand or small, this could not have been accomplishment or prospered without your support & dedication. We appreciate you spending time with us, and hope you enjoyed the day. Sincerely, The Church of OLHC Golf Outing Committee We welcome into the Christian Community of OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Christina Roma Caruso Brianna Emily Weingard Joseph Vincent Weingard Pg. 5 50/50 CLUB The October 50/50 is now in progress. Donation to enter: $5 Congratulations to September’s winner, Helene De Monte, who won $282.50. REMEMBER….YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT! October is RESPECT LIFE Month For each of us to treat others as we would want to be treated, and especially for the protection of babies from acts of violence, beginning at the moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord... THE HOLY WHITE MASS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS including “BLESSING OF THE HEALING HANDS” WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Blessed Sacrament Parish 30 Manor Road (Off Forest Avenue) PRESIDER: Msgr. Peter Finn Msgr. James Dorney Deacon Richard Salhany HONOREES: Theodore Strange MD Thomas Forlenza MD Reception to follow in parish school hall Sponsored by the Catholic Mental Health Professionals of Staten Island. For further information, contact Dr. Constance Salhany at [email protected] or call 347-273-1290. R.C.I.A. CLASS FORMING: 18 YEARS AND OLDER The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults become members of the Roman Catholic Faith. The formation process is directed at those adults who have missed a Sacrament along the way or those from other faiths that have a calling to the Roman Catholic Faith. The culmination of the formation process takes place at the Easter Vigil where the Rites of the Sacraments (Baptism, Communion or Confirmation) are administered. The Classes are offered weekly beginning in December and continue through the Easter Season. If you would like further information, please leave a message for Deacon Richard or Dr. Constance Salhany at the Rectory (718) 317-9772. AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE October 21st, 9 AM - 4 PM Church of St. Clare-Murphy Center Anyone wishing to register please call 1-888-227-7669. AARP members pay $20; Non- member $25. 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 12, 2014 Pg. 6 S. I. Catholic High School Open House Dates 2014 Saturday, October 18 St. John Villa Academy, 1 - 4 PM Sunday, October 19 St. Joseph by-the-Sea (Girls Only), 12 – 3 PM Saturday, October 25 St. Joseph Hill Academy, 1 - 4 PM Sunday, October 26 Notre Dame Academy, 1 - 4 PM St. Peter’s H.S. for Boys, 1 - 4 PM St. Joseph by-the-Sea (Boys only), 12 - 3 PM Sunday, November 2 Monsignor Farrell, 12 - 3 PM READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday Is 25:6-10a; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Monday Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54 Friday Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 TEST FOR ADMISSION INTO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-NOVEMBER 7, 2014 You may register via the Internet at ww.tachsinfo.com or by telephone from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET Monday-Friday and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET SaturdaySunday at 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247). You may also obtain a Registration Form and Student Handbook from a high school. Student handbooks are available at www.tachsinfo.com. Internet/phone deadline is Oct 20th . Saturday 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 XAVERIAN HIGH SCHOOL-OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 19th 10 AM-2 PM For more information, call 718-836-7100 x127. REGIS HIGH SCHOOL –OPEN HOUSE Monday, October 13th 1-4 PM For information, contact Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions, at (212) 288-1100 Ext. 2057.