May 8, 2016 - Church of the Holy Child

May 8, 2016
HOLY CHILD CHURCH
www.holychildsi.com
Weekend Masses
Saturday PM
5:00 7:00
Sunday AM
6:30 8:00
9:30 11:00
Sunday PM
12:30 5:30
Weekday Worship
M - F Mass
6:30 AM
M - S Morning Prayer
8:30 AM
M - S Mass
9:00 AM
Pastor and Vicars
Rev. Travers
Rev. Edwin H. Cipot
Rev. Wilfred Y. Dodo
Parish Office Hours
M-F
Joseph Longo, Maintenance Supervisor
Catherine McQuillen, Sports Council
718-356-5890
www.holychildbasketball.com
In Residence
Rev. Percy Joseph
Tom DeLacy, Soccer
www.holychildsoccer.org
Sandra Pace, Organist/Music Department Head
347-560-1793
JoAnn C. Gaal, Director of Preschool
718-356-5159
Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Email: [email protected]
Marie Ferro, Director of Religious Education
718-356-5277
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sacraments
Devotions
Marriages
2:00 PM on Sundays
Arrange in advance through the
Rectory. Pre-Baptismal classes 8:00 p.m. on certain Saturday
evenings. Call for schedule.
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 PM
Mary-Pat Schaefer
Sal Lavanco
Lea Laccadito
Bob Mistretta
Esther Pla
Sabrina Lufrano
Rita Martin
Mark Kwapich
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 8:00 PM
718-356-5890
Mary Kelly, Parish Manager
Deacon
James V. Gallagher
Baptisms
718-356-5890
4747 Amboy Road, Staten Island, N.Y. 10312
Perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration
Divine Mercy Chapel 24/7
Miraculous Medal Novena
Church
Mon. after 9:00 AM Mass
and at 7:00 PM
Charismatic Prayer Group
Rectory Conference Room
Wed. 7:45 PM
Parish Council President
Adoration
Bereavement Ministry
Beyond Renew Faith Sharing
Charismatic Prayer Group
Cheerleading
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Nick & Janna Gaudiuso
Rosaria Incantalupo
James Amberger
Peggy Corney
Eddie O’Connor
Ray Doyle - Nick Nocerino
Joanne McCourt
Kelly Carbonaro - Rich Passante
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Family Life/Respect Life
Rosary Ministry
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul
Sons & Daughters of Mary
Usher Ministry
Singles on the Go Social Club
Youth Group
HOLY CHILD CHURCH
THIRD TIME:
Psalter III
Easter Week VII
www.divineoffice.org
Anthony Sollitto & Jeanne Arcuri
Michael Cipriano & Allison Vispisiano
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SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016
5:00 PM For Mothers Living & Deceased
7:00 PM For Mothers Living & Deceased
CATHEDRAL GOLDEN JUBILEE
Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2016 are invited to attend the Annual Golden
Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Saturday, June 25th at 1:30 p.m. or Sunday, June 26th at 2:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Please contact your parish for registration. The closing
date to register for the Mass is Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
This event is sponsored by the Family Life / Respect Life
Office of the Archdiocese of New York.
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016
6:30 AM People of Holy Child
8:00 AM For Mothers Living & Deceased
9:30 AM For Mothers Living & Deceased
11:00 AM For Mothers Living & Deceased
12:30 PM For Mothers Living & Deceased
5:30 PM For Mothers Living & Deceased
HOLY CHILD GOLDEN & SILVER JUBILARIANS
Couples celebrating their 50th & 25th Wedding Anniversary
anytime during 2016 are eligible to receive the Anniversary
Scroll which will be conferred here at Holy Child on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Couples wishing to receive the Anniversary Scroll at Holy Child must
leave their name, address, phone number and anniversary
date at the Rectory office during the week - Monday to Friday 718-356-5890 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016
6:30 AM For Mothers Living & Deceased
9:00 AM Antonia Passarelli
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016
6:30 AM For Mothers Living & Deceased
9:00 AM Joseph T. Bonelli
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016
6:30 AM Stephanie Marie Hare
9:00 AM Souls in Purgatory
Widows’ Conversation Group
meets on Tuesday’s at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. For more information please call the
Rectory or Maryann at 718-317-7901
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
6:30 AM Salvatore Lacagnino
9:30 AM Anthony & James DeMeo
Bereavement Ministry
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016
6:30 AM John G. Crowley
9:00 AM Dennis Healy
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
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016
9:00 AM Michael Hebranko, Jr.
SATURDAY VIGIL, MAY 14, 2016
5:00 PM Holy Child Parishioners
Living & Deceased
7:00 PM David Mulia
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Scripture/Faith Sharing Sessions
Mondays in the FORUM after the 9 a.m.
Mass
Next Sunday 15th May
Bell Choir at 12:30 p.m.
AT THE JUBILEE MASS
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STATEN ISLAND, NY
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEK’S DONATIONS
CARDINAL’S APPEAL
To Date: $137,081.00
Goal:
$114,500.00
# of Gifts : 440
Remember that Holy Child
receives 60% back of
gifts over goal!
Donor names to appear in
future bulletins.
“Thank you, Holy Child!”
Sanctuary Lamp
In Honor of Annette Ferraro (Living)
Offered by Lucille, Lorraine & Diane
Adoration Chapel Candles
For Stephanie Marie Hare
Offered by Raymond & Rosemary Hare
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SAVE THE DATE
HOLY CHILD ROSARY MAKERS
Vacation Bible Camp
Makers meet every Thursday in the Rectory
after the 9 a.m. Mass. All are welcome.
Join us in the fun and excitement at Holy Child Vacation Bible
Camp. Children who will be in Pre-K (potty trained) through
grade six are eligible. Camp will be in session
July 5th - July 8th and July 12th - July 15th
From 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
in the School of Religion Building.
HOLY CHILD
YOUTH GROUP MEETING
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Holy Child School of Religion
Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Rectory - Conference Room
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Re-registration forms for current families were mailed out in
April, all forms and tuition must be submitted before June
1st to avoid the additional late fee of $75.00.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR BAPTISM
To preserve a more devout and reverent celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism, only four families will be accommodated each
week. Please make arrangements with the Church at least a month
beforehand.
Registration for Holy Child School of Religion, new parish
families, will take place in the school on Friday, June 3rdfrom 10.00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and on Monday, June 6th
from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
At the time of registration, new families must:
We are happy to welcome the following newly baptized members
into our Holy Child Family:
1. Be registered in the parish, proof of Parish registration is required (envelope #).
2. Bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate.
3. Bring a transcript of prior Religious Education if the
child is not entering the first grade.
Nicholas James Avena
Emma Rose O’Connor
Joseph Dominic Romero
Vienna Grace Schirripa
Fees for new families are: 1 child $230, 2 children $370,
3 or more children $475. All fees must be paid by check.
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Jillian Cannon
Veronica Mangieri
If you have any questions, please call us at (718) 356-5277
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Michael Capolongo
Joseph Marciniak
Pasqual Cassano
Joanne Marino
RICHMOND CHORAL SOCIETY
Colleen Cerzosie
Lee Panno
Lenny Cerzosie
Thomas O’Donnell
Diane DiPilato
Jana Orellana
Baby Guiliana Geller
Sebastian Rao
Karen Gilsenan
Lisa Romano
Robert Imparato
Camille Scarpelli
Catherine Kelly
Billy Sherwood
Bill Kuhens
Dawn Verdi
Presents
65th Anniversary Celebration
Mainly Mozart
Solemn Vespers by W.A. Mozart
Featuring works by Gabriel Faure, Giuseppe
Verdi, Ola Gjeilo and Chris DeBlasio
Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:00 p.m.
St. Clare’s Church
110 Nelson Avenue ~ Staten Island, NY
Tickets: General Admission $20 ~ Seniors $15
Students with ID $10, Children under 12: FREE
Your fellow parishioners, Mary-Pat Schaefer,
Richard Larkin and Carmine Tripo
Joseph Zaza
NAMES ON THIS LIST WILL BE ON UNTIL JUNE 26 AND
THEN WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS WE HEAR FROM THE
FAMILY TO CONTINUE.
sing with Richmond Choral and appreciate
your support.
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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Fr. Ed’s 2nd Annual Trip
to Citi Field
AMVETS John R. Tamburri
Memorial Post 917
Presents their 8th Annual
Staten Island Welcomes Our Heroes
Mets game vs White Sox
Saturday May 21, 2016
Monday, May 30th - 1:10 p.m.
Come and watch more than 200 bikers from various biker
organizations escort a group of wounded troops from Walter Reed National Medical Center to Staten Island for a VIP
weekend. Bring your friends, flags, signs, and come out to
cheer.
Seats for Citi Field game are in Section 143, located in
front of the Shea Bridge in right field. This 72 seat section
directly overlooks the Mets bullpen. It is an enclosed private section with movable chairs around half-moon tables,
4 chairs to a table. It’s like sitting in your back yard. Each
ticket is 85 dollars which includes 30 dollars for food or
souvenirs as a credit built into the ticket. The food court
and children’s play area is about 100 feet from the section.
Section 143 is wheel chair accessible. If you want to ride
on the bus, add another 20 dollars. Buy your tickets from
Fr. Ed by calling the rectory at (718)356-5890 and set up
an appointment with Fr. Ed to buy tickets. Cash only. Only
a few tickets remain.
Go Mets!
Cost:
$85.00 - Gets 1 ticket for seat on the Shea Bridge Porch
which includes $30.00 for food. No transportation.
Escorted by the NYPD, the motorcade will exit the Korean
War Veterans Memorial Parkway at approximately 1:30
p.m. and ride north on Richmond Avenue passing the Staten Island Mall and continuing to Victory Boulevard. The
best viewing area will be between Platinum Avenue and
Richmond Hill Road. Look for the AMVETS Post 917 Information tables.
For more information visit
www.post917.com
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Or:
Beyond Renew
Bus Trip to see the Bible Story “Samson”
Sight and Sound Theater, Lancaster, PA
$105.00 - Gets 1 ticket for seat on the Shea Bridge Porch
which includes $30.00 for food/souvenir, and 1 seat on the
bus from Holy Child parking lot on the day, leaving around
10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 29th, 2016
LAST CHANCE!
Itinerary: 11:30 a.m. Bus departs Holy Child Parking Lot
2:45 p.m. Curtains Up
(lunch on your own at the Theater)
6:00 p.m. Dinner - Shady Maples Smorgasbord
11:30 p.m. Bus returns to Holy Child Parking Lot
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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 immediately,
please pray and ask Our Lord for guidance and give us a call.
Cost: $109 - Show, Dinner, Bus and Tip
If interested please fill out tear-off and bring to rectory
along with a check payable to Bob Mistretta.
Monday
3:00 AM URGENT
Monday
11:00 PM URGENT
Tuesday
2:00 AM URGENT
Wednesday
2:00 AM URGENT
Wednesday
3:00 AM URGENT
Friday
4:00 AM URGENT
Name: _______________________________________
Saturday
6:00 AM URGENT
Address: _____________________________________
For more information please contact Bob at 718-702-4216
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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 or
Diane Conzo at 718-605-6112
Telephone #: __________________________________
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MAY 8, 2016
You are cordially invited to
The Jubilee Luncheon
Sunday 15 May 1:30 – 5 p.m.
Holy Child Forum
So that there will be sufficient food on the
buffet, we ask you to …
make your “reservation” for the free luncheon
by filling out the tear off.
From the Pastor’s Desk
You need only indicate the
I received a letter from the Vicar General
number in your party.
informing me that Cardinal Dolan has as-
Drop the tear off
signed Deacon James V. Gallagher to
IN the collection basket
Holy Child Church.
OR at the rectory
We are blessed to have the assistance of a
OR by mail
new cleric in our parish who will undoubt-
OR if you prefer,
edly bolster our ministerial efforts in your
you may call the office and simply tell us the
number in your party.
regard.
I have given him a warm welcome and I
Thank you for your cooperation! 
trust that you, too, upon meeting him in
due course, will do the same.
Father Travers
************* tear here ****************
I will be attending the Jubilee Luncheon
_____ will be coming along with me.
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Church:
Holy Child Church
City:
Staten Island
Account: 03-00612
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