MASS SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER-JUNE JULY

SACRAMENTS
Baptisms
Every Sunday at 2:00 PM. Baptism classes, for firsttime parents and parents not married in the Catholic
Church, are held on the first Saturday of the month, in
the lower church, at 11:00 AM.
Reconciliation
Saturdays at 9:30 AM and 25 minutes before every
weekday and weekend Masses.
Communion to the Homebound
Please call the Rectory to make arrangements for those
homebound or hospitalized.
Marriage
Couples should call the Rectory to arrange a meeting
with a priest or deacon at least six months in advance of
their wedding.
Anointing of the Sick
Call the Rectory at any time.
RCIA
A series of classes presenting a deeper exploration of
the Catholic faith for adults which prepares them to
make a conscious choice to receive the SACRAMENT
OF BAPTISM, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND
CONFIRMATION. Please call the Rectory.
SICK LIST
Please update us monthly.
PRIVATE PRAYER
The Church is open weekdays until 7:00 PM in the
evening, for personal prayer and meditation.
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
Individuals must come in person to see priest on duty.
MASS SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER-JUNE
JULY-AUGUST
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening Vigil Saturday Evening Vigil
SEPTEMBER-JUNE
JULY-AUGUST
4:30 PM Family Mass
4:30
PM Family Mass
Saturday Evening Vigil Sunday
Saturday Evening Vigil
Sunday
4:30
4:30
8:00 PM
AM Family Mass
8:00 PM
AM Family Mass
Sunday
9:30 AM Family Mass Sunday
10:00 AM Family Mass
8:00 AM
8:00 PM
AM
11:00
12:00
9:30 PM
AM Family Mass 10:00
Family Mass
12:30
4:00 AM
PM Spanish
Mass
11:00
AM Spanish Mass 12:00
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
12:30
4:00 PM Spanish Mass
6:30 PM
4:00 PM Spanish
Mass
6:30
WEEKDAYS
9:00PM
AM
6:30
PM
WEEKDAYS DURING LENT 7:30 PM
WEEKDAYS 9:00 AM
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 3, 2016
Jesus said to Thomas, “Have you come to believe
because you have seen me?”
RECTORY
7396 Amboy road, Staten Island, NY 10307
Rectory Office 718-317-9772 Fax No. 718-317-0038
WEBSITE : www.olhcparish.org.
PASTOR: FR. D. FRANCIS DIAS
PAROCHIAL VICAR: FR. SYLVESTER RANASINGHE
DEACONS: DEACON R. SALHANY
DEACON J. SINGLER
SECRETARIES : MRS. NINFA CHIARELLO (M T F)
MRS. MARIA BYRNES
(T W TH)
SCHOOL
23 Summit Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
School Office 718-984-1360 Fax No. 718-966-9356
PRINCIPAL: MR. NICHOLAS FARGIONE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
23 Summit Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Office 718-227-2441
Fax No. 718-966-9356
C.R.E. MRS. JOAN BAGGS
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 3, 2016
Pg. 2
MONTH-AT-A-GLANCE
DAY DATE
TIME
INTENTION
REQUESTED BY
CROSS ROAD FOUNDATION
COLLECTION
4th Sunday after all Masses
Next Collection: April 23/24
Sat
04/02
4:30 PM
Ann LoVerde
Her Family
Sun
04/03
8:00 AM
Bill Marsh
The Zarrella Family
9:30 AM
Sebastiano Croce
(5th Anniversary)
Wife & Children
11:00 AM
Scotty Conniff
The Zarrella Family
12:30 PM
Mary & John
Weingartner
(3rd Anniversary)
Nancy & Carolyn
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
Daily after the 9:00 AM Mass
All are invited to pray for the world
3:00 PM
DIVINE MERCY
SERVICE
6:30 PM
Donald MacDonald
Our Lady Help of
Christians School
ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY
COLLECTION
1st weekend after all Masses
Next Collection: April 3rd
THIRD ORDER OF MARY
3rd Sun. after 12:30 PM Mass-Gym
Next Meeting: April 17th
at 1:30 pm
Mon
04/04
9:00 AM The People of Our Parish
FIRST FRIDAY
Mass-9:00 AM
Adoration/Benediction-9:30 AM
Tue
04/05
9:00 AM
Cresencio Gallares
Ponpon
(1st Anniversary)
Ponpon Familoy
Wed
04/06
9:00 AM
Special Intentions
Cecylia Laskowska
Thu
04/07
9:00 AM
Fortune Esposito
Jordan’s healing
Martin & Maryellen
Esposito
Fri
04/08
9:00 AM
William & Mildred
Johnston’s healing
Martin & Maryellen
Esposito
Sat
04/09
9:00 AM
Guiseppa Geloso
Guiseppe Geloso
4:30 PM
Bill Eisengrein
Betty Eisengrein
Divine Mercy Prayer
8:00 AM Deceased members of the
D’Esposito family
Mr. & Mrs. A.
D’Esposito
9:30 AM
John S. Eckert &
Rose McGovern
Your Loving
Family
11:00 AM
Margaret Barone
Carl & Ann Marie
Termine
12:30 PM
Joan Croteau
(5th Anniversary)
Jim & Colleen
Meehan
4:00 PM
Spanish Mass
6:30 PM
John Chirico, Sr.
Eternal God, in whom mercy is
endless and the treasury of
compassion - inexhaustible, look
kindly upon us, that in difficult
moments we might not despair
not become dependent, but with
great confidence submit ourselves to Your Holy will, which is
Love and Mercy itself.
Amen.
Sun
04/10
Joyce Trabulsi
& Herb
YOUTH GROUP (GRADES 6-12)
2nd & 4th Sun. after 6:30 PM Mass
April 10th and April 24th
ZUMBA
Classes will resume at OLHC on
April 6th for contact information
call Cathy Cataletto
@ 917-829-1402 or e-mail:
[email protected]
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.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 3, 2016
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
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From the Pastor’s Desk
It was like a dream! The Easter came and is gone! But the most important thing of all are the days preceding it, days
of spiritual preparation offered to us by the church by reminding us of the need for the reception of the Sacraments, fonts of
Divine Grace and Mercy.
The participation at the Holy Week liturgies were a little low. However, Easter Sunday Masses were standing room
only! We were able to install the TV screens in the church (used strictly for liturgical purposes only) just in time before the
Holy Week . They were very helpful to all of us to follow the readings with appropriate pictures, and upon returning home,
to reflect on the messages presented to us.
Yes, I wish to say a Big Thank You to all those who chipped in to do the necessary work in and around church, in
preparation for all the Lenten Programs: “The Living Stations”, “Through the Eyes of Mary”, etc. The participation of the
choirs and the manual help in setting up for the liturgies are much appreciated. My special thanks to the two Deacons, the
rectory office staff and Fr. Sylvester for their generosity in carrying out their duties and doing all that was to be done seeing
to all the minute details. Also I would like to say a word of special thanks to Dana Montana of Grape Vine Garden & Floral
Company for the discounted price of flowers, delivery and arranging them beautifully. I also wish to express my heartfelt
thanks for your Holy Week and Easter donations to the Church. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and much needed.
I would like to invite all hard working volunteers for an appreciation reception on Saturday, April 23rd after
the 4:30 Mass. Please save the date. If you came only once or come many times, please remember your service meant a
lot to me. Please call the rectory, 718-317-9772 and let us know of your attendance so we can prepare adequately. On another note, we are calling for proposals from Landscapers, as well as Lawn Sprinkler Maintenance system companies.
Please send your proposals in a sealed envelope, attention Pastor, OLHC. We are also looking for a retired maintenance
person to work an hour or two daily in the Church and Rectory.
As we celebrate the risen Lord, let us continue to think of the sacrifice that He made for us. Your sacrifice to help
others across the Archdiocese will not go unnoticed. Lastly, during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, let us all be merciful to one
another as Jesus is for all of us. In doing so, let us continue to support The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal in any
way we can.
May God Bless you. Fr. Frank
MINISTRY SCHEDULE APRIL 9 AND APRIL 10, 2016
MASS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
LECTOR
ALTAR SERVER
USHER
4:30 PM
Cynthia O. Janet S.
John A.
Angela N.
Alyssa C.
Vincenzo P.
Jesse A.
Dennis C. Frank C.
Larry N.
8:00 AM
Charles C. Frank D.
Ralph P. Joanne F.
Virginia B.
Ann Marie H.
Joseph N.
Julia F.
Peter V. Steve P.
Tony D.
9:30 AM
Joan B. Anna R.
Greg H.
Jim P.
Brynne H.
Rian H.
Peter R.
Angelo A. Rich E.
11:00 AM
David F. Henry C.
Rosa C. Gloria F.
Donna F.
Kathleen P.
Bavly G.
Vanessa M.
Michael F. Pat L.
Jeffrey N.
12:30 PM
Mayellen E. Geri M.
Maureen T. Ruth P.
Dominick Y.
Gail Y.
Vincent A.
Ryan N.
Martin E. Michael I.
Nick Q. Michael V.
6:30 PM
Frances L. Michael J.
Christopher C.
Lisa C.
Monica L.
Luke S.
Erin T.
Jack A. Jamie A.
Connor C. Carol J.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Let us pray for all the
deceased of our Parish
WEEKLY SACRIFICIAL
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
WEEKLY
OFFERING
December 14, 2014 - $7,821.
MEMORIAL OFFERINGS
BREAD & WINE
ANN KOVACH
REQUESTED BY JACLYN LURKER
SANCTUARY LAMP
VALERIE H. LAVIN
REQUESTED BY THE LAVIN FAMILY
ALTAR CANDLE
THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH
ALTAR FLOWERS
THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH
Aubrey
Joseph Gabriel
Kenneth Kilgannon
Nilda Peterson
Mary Pizzillo
SPC Sean Pesce
Jill Accardo
Larry Hartnett
Fortune Jordan
John Placente
Ellen Astarita
Dave, Amy & Baby
Gianna Kovacs
Paul Quevedo
Joan Bartenhagen
Helen Kosinski
Rafael Laskowski
Frances Ruggiero
Ronnie Benitez
Maria LaSorsa
Robin Rodolfo
Chris Bessi
Mei Foo Liao
Barbara Rotunno
Joseph Burzo
Joseph Liotine
Frances Rotunno
Carla Buonviaggio
Anthony Lodareo
Hayley Rusciano
Patricia Calabrese
Dennis Castelli
Ralph Lucchese
Scuoto Maisco
Richard Magnussen
Philip Russo
Jordan S.
Stacey Cohen
Rita Cowan
Ed Malley
Patricia Savino
Joseph D’Angelo
Joseph Mariconda
Shelia Sullivan
Ellen Derowkis
Mary Marsh
Edward Svennigsen
John Dilgen
Peter Marsh
Justin Too
George Day
Ken Mc Call
Aiden Truscelli
Josie Doty
Terence McGowan
Josephine Winters
Leopold Fleming
Laura Murillo
Gail Yanchunas
Nancy Flynn
Georgianna O’Connor
Joseph Yasso
Ramona Fogelstrom Joan Orena
Laura Grzeskowiak
Raymond Perry Jr.
APRIL 3, 2016 Pg. 4
Holy Thursday : $750.00
Good Friday:
$920.00
Easter Sunday Mass Collection: $8,532.
No. of Envelopes: 264
My Easter Gift to the Parish: $12,466.00
PRAYER LIST FOR THOSE IN SERVICE
Andrew S. Aswad SC
Mason Morgante NC
David Baggs NY
Ronald McNair Afghanistan
Thomas Brown LA
Raquel Caramanno CA
Cody Robinson CA
Shawn Robinson WA
Brian P. Fleming Germany
Nicholas Singler NC
Anthony Manetta Africa
Greg Tegano Greece
Mark Philip Martino US Army
Martin Moog Afghanistan
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
TODAY AT 3:00 PM
The feast of Divine Mercy is a feast that
represents Jesus’ special love for us and
how we need to learn to trust in him.
All are welcome.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
CLUSTER CORNER
CLUSTER PARISH MASS
SCHEDULE
Mass Schedule for all Masses in
our Cluster:
Our Lady Star of the Sea:
Sat. 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Sun. 8:00 am , 9:15 am , 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm , 7:00
pm
St. John Neumann:
Sat. 5:00 pm
Sun. 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm
St. Joseph St. Thomas:
St. Joseph:
Sat. 5:00 pm
Sun. 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
St. Thomas:
Sat. 6:00 pm
Sun. 9:00 am, 10:00 am (Italian Mass), 11:00 am,
1:00 pm , 6:00 pm
CLUSTER PARISH EVENTS
St. John Neumann
Every Thurs. evening: Rectory Basement
6:00 pm- AA Meeting
7:30 pm- Rosary - Divine Mercy Chaplet-Rectory
Chapel 8:00 pm- Prayer Group , Holy Bible
Readings
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Our Lady Star of the Sea
Prayer Group - meets the 2nd , 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month: 7:30 pm in the Damato Room
Athletic Center.
Bereavement Group - Wednesday evenings at 7:30
pm in the Rectory. If you would like to join please
call the Rectory (718) 984-0593
Summer Camp– if interested call Linda Fusillo at the
rectory.
50’s Plus Club – Meets in the Damato Athletic Room
on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 1-3
pm. More info. Call Terry 718-317-1801
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St. Joseph St. Thomas
Please check their - web-site for any current events
APRIL 3, 2016
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Our Lady Help of Christians would like to welcome
all children and adults
Newly baptized into our Parish Family
Congratulations also to all RCIA Recipients
who received their sacraments at the Easter Vigil.
50/50 CLUB - Donation $5.00
REMEMBER YOU CAN’T WIN IT IF
YOU’RE NOT IN IT !
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A note of thanks……
On behalf of the OLHC Youth Group
and the Religious Education program
we wish to thank everyone that participated in our 1st Annual Easter Egg hunt. The Easter
bunny made an appearance and the children had a fun
time. A special thank you to Anna Rapaglia for all
her help and support and to all who volunteered in
any way! Thank you also to our local Tottenville
businesses: Loon Chuan Restaurant,
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Reggiano’s Pizzeria,
Q’Doba, Towne Deli & Pizzeria, Villagio’s Pizzeria
and Belli Baci Bakery who donated cookies for the
refreshments. Thank you and we hope you will all
come back and support this event next year!
PLEASE MARK
YOUR CALENDARS!
If you have volunteered in any
way , you are invited to
Volunteer Appreciation Day,
Saturday, April 23rd after the
4:30 pm Mass in the Gym.
Please call the rectory if you will be attending.
Thank you. Fr. Frank
PARISH COUNCIL
MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 4TH
AT 7:30 PM
IN THE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 3, 2016
TOTAL CONSECRATION
TO JESUS THROUGH MARY
Mass celebrated on
The Feast of Our Lady Of Our Lady of
Fatima
May 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH
FAMILY IN THE
CELEBRATION OF
OUR OLHC FEAST
DAY ON SUNDAY
MAY 22, 2016.
MEET AND GREET
YOUR FELLOW
PARISHIONERS !
RAFFLES, GIFT BASKETS, DJ,
GAMES FOR CHILDREN,
BEVERAGES AND FOOD WILL
BE PROVIDED.
WHO: Any individual who chooses to be united perfectly with Jesus serving him more faithfully and loving him more tenderly.
WHAT: The devotion practiced for centuries in the
Church involves 33 days of preparation through prayer
with the Total Consecration, a renewal of our baptismal promises, made on the 34th day.
THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP
SHEETS IN THE CHURCH
LOBBIES. KEEP A LOOK-OUT.
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WHY: St. Louis De Montfort described the devotion
as the “quickest, easiest, surest, and most perfect” path
to becoming a Saint!
WHERE AND WHEN: Individuals will begin private prayer and devotion starting on April 10th in
preparation for the community celebration on May
13th.
Booklets with prayers and devotions cost around
$2.00 and need to be purchased in advance.
If interested in books, kindly call the rectory.
718-317-9772. or put your name on the sign up sheets
in the lobbies. Thank you. Deacon Richard and Dr.
Connie Salhany and Dr. Gail Beldia
On the morning of our Feast Day
the children of our Parish who
recently received the Sacrament of
Communion will be participating in
the May Crowning of our Blessed
Mother. Details to follow.