1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 18, 2015
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.
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MONTH-AT-A-GLANCE
DAY DATE
TIME
INTENTION
REQUESTED BY
Sat
01/17
4:30 PM
Belinda Monahan
Final Vows for the
Benedictine Order
Her Auntie,
Mary Belinda
Sun
01/18
8:00 AM
John Killeen
Deacon John & Judy
Singler
9:30 AM
John Killeen
Greg & Linda Hauck
11:00 AM
Corrado Carrubba
Carrubba Family
12:30 PM
The People of Our Parish
4:00 PM
Spanish Mass
6:30 PM
Frank Kinkopf
Kinkopf Family
01/19
9:00 AM
The People of Our Parish
Tue
01/20
9:00 AM
Mary Baglino
Wed
01/21
9:00 AM
The People of Our Parish
Thu
01/22
Fri
01/23
9:00 AM
The People of Our Parish
Sat
01/24
9:00 AM
The People of Our Parish
4:30 PM
Roy Garofalo
Marie & Mike Esposito,
Elizabeth Orlando &
Peter Lauro
8:00 AM
Mary Brown
Michael Figuly
9:30 AM
Catherine Ishill
Esposito Family
Sun
01/25
CROSS ROAD FOUNDATION
COLLECTION
4th weekend after all Masses
Next Collection: January 24/25
FIRST FRIDAY
Mass-9:00 AM
Adoration/Benediction-9:30 AM
Mon
9:00 AM
FAMILY SUPPORT FOR LOVED
ONES ADDICTED TO DRUGS/
ALCOHOL
For more info, contact Gail Kross
@ 973-600-5301
AnnMarie Termine
SCRIPTURE SHARING
Thursdays-7:30 PM-Rectory
ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY
COLLECTION
1st weekend after all Masses
Next collection: Jan. 31/Feb. 1
THIRD ORDER OF MARY
3rd Sun. after 12:30 PM Mass-Gym
Next Meeting: January 18
The People of Our Parish
YOUTH GROUP (GRADES 6-12)
2nd & 4th Sun. after 6:30 PM Mass
Gym
Next Meeting: January 25
ZUMBA
Gym
For scheduling info, contact
Cathy Cataletto @ 917-829-1402 or
e-mail: [email protected]
THE SAINTS OF THE WEEK
11:00 AM Annual Memorial Mass of
Remembrance
12:30 PM
Anthony Galligano
4:00 PM
Spanish Mass
6:30 PM
James Campbell
Karen Vecchio & Family
Patricia Campbell
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
01/17 St. Anthony, Abbot
01/18
01/19
01/20 St. Fabian
01/21 St. Agnes
01/22
01/23 St. Vincent
01/24 St. Frances de Sales
01/25
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.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
The Poster at the entrance to the rectory depicts the various faces of men and women religious in their habits. Is there a place in today’s world for such people? Where do they come from? What is their task? Do we need
them? Do people opt such a way of life? These are some questions that need to be reflected upon and answered.
Certainly there are stories of celebrities who have given up their careers to follow Jesus and live a life of complete
dedication to God’s people. The two seminarians who were with us for the New Year’s Masses indeed witnessed
to it. They answered questions put to them quite plainly. They were very candid about their choice of life: they
chose a life of celibacy in order to completely give themselves to serve the Master and wish to be married to the
Church to be free to serve her whole-heartedly. The flip side: Let us look at the reality of life. How many of our
teens and young adults live and practice what they learn in class for years in their religious education?
THE CLUSTER ATTEMPT
This week the CREs and Pastors of Cluster III of Staten Island which includes St. Joseph-St. Thomas,
St. John Nuemann, Our Lady Star of the Sea and Our Lady Help of Christians, met to discuss and make plans to
better serve our Grade 8 students. We spoke of strategies to help students retain what they learn in class and to
appreciate and live what they learn. We also discussed how best to conduct Retreats, Seminars and Parish Missions with a view to raising awareness of adults to be in touch with their faith. We need to instill a sense of ongoing faith formation and we need to get the parish involved in the Parish Mission. The cluster will continue with
this ongoing evaluation and examination of our activities, liturgies and worship modes to get the maximum benefit. There is hard work ahead of us for 2015.
PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE –November 30, 2014 to February 2, 2016
O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the
evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you
thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to
make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and
daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through
our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen
All the best and blessings to all!
Fr. Frank
MINISTRY SCHEDULE JANUARY 24 & 25
MASS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
LECTOR
ALTAR SERVER
USHER
4:30 PM
Rosemarie A. Lois B.
Angela N. Cynthia O.
Richard B.
Carl H.
Christopher M.
Emilia L.
Dennis C. Frank C.
Larry N.
8:00 AM
Joanne F. Ralph P.
Andrea A. Ann Marie H.
Darlene A.
Joanne F.
Jeffrey A.
Jeffrey M.
Peter V. Steve P.
Tony D.
9:30 AM
Jim P. Joan B.
Gloria F. Anna R.
Greg H.
Brynne H.
Rian H.
Peter R.
Angelo A. Rich E.
Connor C.
11:00 PM
John R. Judy S.
Kathleen P. Nino D.
Ann L.
Devin R.
Joseph N.
Jeffrey N. Brandon R.
Sergio L. Bill N.
12:00 PM
Marie P. Maryellen E.
Maureen T. Ruth P.
Frances L.
Kathy P.
Joseph D.
Julia F.
Martin E. Michael I.
Nick Q.
6:30 PM
John G. Dalia S.
Frances L. Michael J.
Alexa O.
Nicolette O.
Edmund M
Vanessa M.
Jack A. Jamie A.
Dennis A.
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Pray for the deceased
Let us remember all the faithful departed.
MEMORIAL OFFERINGS
BREAD & WINE
The People of Our Parish
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WEEKLY SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
January 12, 2014
$9,808
January 11, 2015
$7,952
Number of Envelopes
364
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, protect them
as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
PRAYER LIST FOR OUR SERVICE
MEN & WOMAN
SANCTUARY LAMP
The People of Our Parish
ALTAR CANDLE
The People of Our Parish
ALTAR FLOWERS
Cresoncio & Natividad Ponpon
Req. by Nilda & Gary Peterson & Family
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH
Aubrey
George Kerber
Nilda Peterson
Joan Bartenhagen
Rafael Laskowski
John Placente
Ronnie Benitez
Maria LaSorsa
Anna Marie Reinthaler
Valerie Bertan
Mei Foo Liao
Robin Rodolfo
Chris Bessi
Joseph Liotine
Barbara Rotunno
Dennis Castelli
Anthony Lodareo
Frances Rotunno
Scott Conniff
Ralph Lucchese
Hayley Rusciano
Rita Cowan
Scuoto Maisco
Philip Russo
Joseph D’Angelo
Ed Malley
Patricia Savino
Ellen Derowski
Joseph Manfredi
Anna Socci
George Day
Joseph Mariconda
Shelia Sullivan
Josie Doty
Peter Marsh
Edward Svenningsen
Dennis Emperor
Ken McCall
Paul Taravella
Norene Emperor
Terence McGowan
Justin Too
Leopold Fleming
Laura Murillo
Aiden Truscelli
Nancy Flynn
Georgianna O’ Connor Josephine Winters
Ramona Fogelstrom Joan Orena
Dominick Yanchunas
Laura Grzeskowiak
Raymond Perry Jr.
Gail Yanchunas
Larry Hartnett
SPC Sean Pesce
Joseph Yasso
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
MONDAY-JANUARY 19th
RECTORY & EDUCATION OFFICES
WILL BE CLOSED
Andrew S. Aswad SC
Michael Ievolo Afghanistan
David Baggs NY
Anthony Manetta Africa
Thomas Brown LA
Mark Philip Martino US Army
Raquel Caramanno CA
Mason Morgante NC
Ronald McNair Afghanistan
Robert Chiusano GA
Raymond Conde Afghanistan
Cody Robinson CA
Cassandra Facciponti West Point Shawn Robinson WA
Brian P. Fleming Germany
Nicholas Singler NC
Greg Tegan IL
50/50 CLUB
The January 50/50 is now in progress.
Donation to enter: $5
REMEMBER….YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
This powerful story describes Samuel, who at the time
was the servant of the high priest. The Lord called out to
Samuel, who twice thought Eli had called him. They gradually realized that it was the Lord who called for him. So
the third time Samuel answered and the Lord remained
with Samuel as he grew.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
Paul explains to the Corinthians that their body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. He tells them to avoid lewd conduct,
and glorify God by keeping their bodies pure.
Gospel: John 1:35-42
John told two of his disciples that Jesus is the Lamb of
God. They turned and followed him, immediately curious
and attracted to him. Andrew told his brother Simon about
Jesus. Simon also came to meet Jesus, who renamed
him Cephas, or Peter.
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Special Memorial Mass
Sunday, January 25, 2015 @ 11:00 AM
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06/01/14
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06/04/14
06/05/14
06/07/14
06/12/14
06/23/14
06/29/14
06/30/14
Deborah Lee Napoli
Edward Martin Johnson, Sr.
Corrado Carrubba
Grace Killeen
Kelli A. Rock
Margherita Battista
Larry Giove
Douglas D. Davison
Joseph Baffi
Patsy J. Petito
Theresa Lanaia
Josephine M. Matejka
Olga Dasaro
Shirley Dzwonkowski
Emma Lucanto
Frances M. Spinosa
Anna Parascandolo
Patricia Fernandez
Carol Spoto
Michael R. Morrelli
Richard Merone
Lawrence Jensen
Frances Alfonso
Susan O’Neill
Eleanor Sinski
Elyse Marie Lopez
Patrick Agoglia
Lewis Falco
Achilles Sacchi
William L. Quirk
Anthony Palmieri
Robert Grant
Kimberly Ann Busacca
John V. Mattera
Harold J. Schultz
Sebastian Siracusa
John Bartenhagen
Fanny D’Orazio
Gary Zmigrodski
Ethel VanPelt
07/02/14
07/04/14
07/06/14
07/11/14
07/12/14
07/13/14
07/19/14
07/25/14
07/28/14
07/31/14
08/01/14
08/02/14
08/30/14
09/01/14
09/02/14
09/06/14
09/18/14
09/20/14
10/03/14
10/06/14
10/10/14
10/18/14
10/24/14
10/28/14
10/29/14
10/29/14
10/30/14
11/07/14
11/07/14
11/18/14
11/22/14
11/27/14
11/27/14
11/28/14
12/06/14
12/16/14
12/16/14
12/20/14
12/26/14
Ralph Warner
Vincenza Piecora
Raymond J. Mazurek
Gerard J. Dalcamo
Gloria McGowan
Domenico Sansalone
MaryAnn Cashman
Concetta M. Spataro
Laura Travers
Ann-Hall MacMahon
Luigi Gennari
Margaret E. Six
Anthony Fischetti
Anna Berardi
Jeanette Pisacreta
Josephine Imsho
Maritza Polanco
Rose Marie Ferro
Michael Angelo Castellano
Damian P. Ciacciarelli
Anthony Yandoli
John J. Killeen
Lawrence DiCristina
Salvatore Potestivo
Anthony R. Galligano
Thomas J. Orefice
George. W. MacDonald
Anna Rose Yandoli
Joseph W. Lennox
Catherine Miller
Roy J. Garofalo
Matteo Milo
Peter Gallarello
Catherine Barrett
Vincent J. Lubrano
Helene Calvanico
Rose Ebro
Robert Soriano
Vincent Antonucci
Each person’s name will be announced and the bells tolled for the souls of those who were buried from
Our Lady Help of Christians during the calendar year 2014.
2015 BOXED SETS OF ENVELOPES & CALENDARS
are available in the Church lobbies.
Please be sure to write your envelope
number. If you do not know the
number, call the rectory and we will provide it to you.
TOURING TUESDAY
Visit OLHC School from 9-11 AM
on our next Touring Tuesday,
January 27th or call to schedule a
tour at 718-984-1360.
2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 18, 2015
THE 42nd ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE
The Annual March for Life in Washington, DC will
take place on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Buses will
be travelling to DC from all over the Archdiocese. If
you are not able to make the trip, please consider making a donation so others can attend. For a complete listing of locations and further information, go to
www.nyfamilylife.org or call Elisa Di Simone of the S.I.
Right to Life Committee at 347-874-3346.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEKS
Sunday 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Monday Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday Heb 7:25—8:6; Mk 3:7-12
Friday Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19
Saturday Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Mk 3:20-21
PRAYER TO END ABORTION
Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, and
for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there
is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, yet I
rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending
abortion. Today I commit myself never to be silent, never to be passive, never to be forgetful of the unborn. I
commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
and never to stop defending life until all my brothers and
sisters are protected, and our nation once again becomes
a nation with liberty and justice not just for some, but
for all. Through Christ our Lord. Amen!
FEEDING OUR NEIGHBORS
An Archdiocesan-Wide Drive to Replenish Food Pantries
Sunday, January 25, to Sunday, February 1, 2015
Nearly 325,000 children have difficulty affording
food, that’s 22% of children in the 10 counties of
the Archdiocese. Do your part to make sure no
hungry neighbor is turned away from Sunday,
January 25th through Sunday, February 1st for the Feeding
Our Neighbors Campaign. The three simple ways to participate and contribute to the Campaign are: Donate to a collection of money to support emergency food programs, Participate in the Food Drive at your Parish, Volunteer at a Food
Pantry. For more information, call 646-794-2010 or contact
Dianne at [email protected].