8:00 AM - Our Lady Help of Christians Parish

Church of
Our Lady Help of Christians
Parish Website: www.olhcparish.org
A Roman Catholic Faith Community in Tottenville Since 1898
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - DECEMBER 20, 2015
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CHRISTMAS MASSES 2015
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Friday, December 25, 2015
4:00 PM - Christmas Carols
4:30 PM - Family Vigil Mass
(OLHC Children’s Choir, Guitar)
8:00 PM - Vigil Mass
(Organ and Cantor)
11:30 PM - Festival of Carols
12:00 AM - Midnight Mass
(OLHC Adult Choir, Organ)
8:00 AM - Christmas Mass
(Guitar)
9:30 AM - Family Christmas Mass
(Guitar)
11:00 AM - Christmas Mass
(Organ and Cantor)
12:30 PM - Christmas Mass
(Organ and Cantor)
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 20, 2015
MONTH-AT-A-GLANCE
DAY DATE
TIME
INTENTION
REQUESTED BY
BEREAVEMENT
Please call Carol Seaman
@ 718-967-4985
CROSS ROAD FOUNDATION
COLLECTION
4th Sunday after all Masses
Next Collection: Dec. 27
FIRST FRIDAY
Mass-9:00 AM
Adoration/Benediction-9:30 AM
Sat
12/19
4:30 PM
Gina Cesiro
Joseph & Carmela
Richerme
Sun
12/20
8:00 AM
Richard, Martin Jr.
& Tommy
Dorothy Calkins
9:30 AM
William & Margaret
Norris
Norris Family
11:00 AM
The Lynch & Gallagher
Families, Living & Deceased
Ann Lynch
12:30 PM
Andrew Calabrisotto
Joan Calabrisotto
4:00 PM
Spanish Mass
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
Daily after the 9:00 AM Mass
All are invited to pray for the world
6:30 PM
Carmelo Schiavone
Vincenzo & Angela
Ianarelli
ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY
COLLECTION
1st weekend after all Masses
Next Collection: January 3rd
Mon
12/21
9:00 AM
Robert Strawbridge
Mary & Bill Marsh
Tue
12/22
9:00 AM
Vincent Carone
Beni & Maria Gambino
THIRD ORDER OF MARY
3 Sun. after 12:30 PM Mass-Gym
Next Meeting: Dec. 20th
rd
Wed
Thu
12/23
9:00 AM
12/24
9:00 AM
4:30 PM
8:00 PM
12:00 AM
The People of our Parish
Family Vigil Mass
Vigil Mass
Midnight Mass
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
Christmas Mass
Family Christmas Mass
Christmas Mass
Christmas Mass
NO EVENING MASS
9:00 AM
Ann & Anthony
Martino
Chris & Rich Bessi
4:30 PM
Kyle Miller
Happy Birthday in Heaven
Mom & Dad
8:00 AM
Barbara & Anthony
Cascardo
Russel Cascardo
9:30 AM
Celia & Tom Wilson
Dorothy Calkins
11:00 AM
Fr. Victor Buebendorf
Deacon John & Judy
Singler
12:30 PM
Guiseppa Geloso
Guiseppe Geloso
4:00 PM
Spanish Mass
6:30 PM
Ann Kovach
Christmas
Eve
Fri
12/25
Christmas
Day
Sat
Sun
12/26
12/27
Jim Lynch &
Maureen Elkins
Ann Lynch
YOUTH GROUP (GRADES 6-12)
2nd & 4th Sun. after 6:30 PM Mass
Gym
Next Meeting: Dec. 27
ZUMBA
Gym will resume Jan. 6th
For scheduling info, contact
Cathy Cataletto @ 917-829-1402 or
e-mail: cathyzumba@aol.com
THE SAINTS OF THE WEEK
Sat .
Sun .
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Friday
Sat.
12/19
12/20
12/21 St. Peter Canisius
12/22
12/23 St. John of Kanty
12/24
12/25 The Nativity of the Lord
Christmas
12/26 St. Stephen, First Martyr
Jaclyn Lurker
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 Sisters and Brothers,
Use of Social Media
I am happy to share with you that many of you visit our website regularly and make use of the information provided
therein; on an average of 200 visit the parish website. In fact, I had people calling us by Friday to remind us that the regular
features had not been posted. As a rule, on normal working days, we must submit the bulletin by Tuesday and you can expect to read the following Sunday bulletin by previous Friday evening or latest the Saturday morning. But this week and the
next, the schedule is different. We have to submit them in advance because of the holidays. Maria Byrnes is the editor and
Fr. Sylvester is on top of it. They try to make the bulletin as attractive as possible and I thank them for their time and interest.
Flocknotes
A word about the Flocknotes: it is the fastest and most convenient way to communicate among ourselves. The information in our database is very important to us as they are to you. Under no circumstance shall we compromise them. It is our
sacred duty to safeguard them. Last week, we used Flocknotes to notify you of certain events that took place. We are certain
that it worked.
Of course, the website carries all the information that you need to be aware of during these days of festivities including the times of Festive Masses, confessions and other activities. The website also carries the pictures of events that take
place in and around the parish. It saves you time: instead of calling to find out the time of Masses etc. you can visit
www.olhcparish.org and all the news is at your fingertips.
Sponsors and Parents
Every year, we face the dilemma of explaining to parents who can be SPONSORS for the Confirmation of their
children. A sponsor is a person that supports and aids the candidate by being a faith filled role model. It is not so much an
honor or a privilege, but a huge responsibility of following that person all life- long. I would like to call a sponsor a
“defender of faith” one who is able to defend his own faith by example, word and action and be bold enough to instill the
same in the candidate all throughout his/her life.
Then what is the role of the parents? Parents are the first teachers of faith to their children; the immediate role models of faith and virtue. The Church requires parents to assert their rightful place and not take an auxiliary role as that of a
sponsor. Hence, neither father nor mother can be a sponsor. Further discussion of this shall continue in the coming weeks.
Thank you
It is an honor and a privilege to serve God and His people and we must do it willingly. I am blessed to say that many of
our parishioners are a true example of this and I wish to thank all who volunteered to help in any way during this Christmas Season . Last but not least, I want to wish you and your families a very Blessed Christmas filled with joyful moments, happiness and
peace.
Merry Christmas! Fr. Frank
MINISTRY SCHEDULE DECEMBER 26, 2015 & DECEMBER 27, 2015
MASS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
LECTOR
ALTAR SERVER
USHER
4:30 PM
Janet S. John A.
Rosemarie A.
Richard Bessi
Julia F.
Dennis C. Frank C.
Larry N.
8:00 AM
Charles C. Dalia S.
Frank D. Joanne F.
AnnMarie H.
Frank D.
Vanessa M.
Peter V. Steve P.
Tony D.
9:30 AM
Greg H. Jim P.
Joan B.
Greg H.
Joan B.
Rian H.
Ryan N.
Angelo A.
Rich E. Connor C.
11:00 AM
David F. Henry C.
Rosa C. Judy S.
Donna F.
Devin R.
Daniel D.
Brandon R. Sergio L.
Bill N. Pat L.
12:30 PM
Maryellen E. Geri M.
Maureen t. Ruth P.
Frances L.
Dominick Y.
Luke S.
Bavly G.
Martin E. Michael I.
Nick Q. Michael V.
6:30 PM
John G. Frances L.
Connie S.
Monica L.
Chris M.
Emile L.
Jack A. Jamie A.
Dennis A.
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 20, 2015
Let us pray for the deceased especially
Joseph Bosch
MEMORIAL OFFERINGS
BREAD & WINE
Ann Kovach
Requested by Mary & Howard Lurker
SANCTUARY LAMP
Carl Tursi
Requested by Chris & Rich Bessi
ALTAR CANDLE
Andrew Calabrisotto
Requested by Joan Calabrisotto
ALTAR FLOWERS
The People of Our Parish
ADVENT WREATH
Helene & Sons, Richard and Robert
Requested by Alphonse Calvanico
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH
Aubrey
Clayton Johnson
Mary Pizzillo
Jill Accardo
Larry Hartnett
John Placente
Ellen Astarita
Dave, Amy & Baby
Gianna Kovacs
Paul Quevedo
Joan Bartenhagen
Rafael Laskowski
Anna Marie Reinthaler
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
Ralph Lucchese
Philip Russo
Dennis Castelli
Stacey Cohen
Scuoto Maisco
Ed Malley
Jordan S.
Patricia Savino
Scott Conniff
Rita Cowan
Joseph Mariconda
Bill & Mary Marsh
Shelia Sullivan
Edward Svennigsen
Joseph D’Angelo
Peter Marsh
Justin Too
Ellen Derowski
Ken Mc Call
Aiden Truscelli
John H. Dilgen
Terence McGowan
Josephine Winters
George Day
Laura Murillo
Gail Yanchunas
Josie Doty
Georgianna O’Connor
Joseph Yasso
Leopold Fleming
Joan Orena
Nancy Flynn
Raymond Perry Jr.
WEEKLY SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
December 14, 2014 - $7,821.
December 13, 2015 - $8,021.
Number of Envelopes - 318
2015 MONTHLY CARDINAL’S APPEAL UPDATE
Our Goal: $76,500
To Date:
$58,670
Donors:
208
Thank you for your continued support.
PRAYER LIST FOR THOSE IN SERVICE
Andrew S. Aswad SC
Mark Philip Martino US Army
David Baggs NY
Martin Moog Afghanistan
Thomas Brown LA
Raquel Caramanno CA
Mason Morgante NC
Ronald McNair Afghanistan
Brian P. Fleming Germany
Cody Robinson CA
Anthony Manetta Africa
Shawn Robinson WA
Nicholas Singler NC
Greg Tegano IL
50/50 Club
The December 50/50 is now in progress.
Congratulations to November’s Winner,
Thomas Kilgannon who won $294.00
Remember …..you have to be in it to win it!
Donation - $5.00
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Valerie Bertan
Ramona Fogelstrom SPC Sean Pesce
Laura Grzeskowiak Nilda Peterson
THE YEAR OF MERCY
Pope Francis has dedicated this year to be the
“JUBILLE YEAR OF MERCY”.
We would like to form a committee for
planning events for this very important year.
If you would like to join the committee, please
contact Dr. Connie Salhany or
Deacon Richard Salhany at the rectory.
We will let you know when the first meeting will
take place.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DEC 20, 2015
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
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Our Lady Help of Christians would like
to welcome to our Parish Family
Ava Izzo, Christian Salvatore Barbato
and
Alianny Rodriguez
Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA Classes Forming: 18
years and older
The Rite of Christian Initiation is the process by which adults
become members of the Roman Catholic Church. 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 are administered.
If interested please note the following important dates:
Classes begin: First Sunday in December—Easter 2016
Please contact Deacon Richard or Constance Salhany or call
the Rectory for further information: at (718)317-9772
CLUSTER PARISH EVENTS
St. John Neumann
Cub Scouts welcome -if you would like to join contact Snazzy Panepinto –646-644-9421
PLEASE JOIN THE CHILDREN OF OUR
Our Lady Star of the Sea
PARISH FOR
Prayer Group—meets the 2nd , 3rd and 4th Tuesdays
of the month, 7:30 pm in the Damato Room Athletic
THE 26th ANNUAL
Center.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT.
Bereavement Group -Join us in grief healing on
TODAY
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Rectory. If you
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20th
would like to join please call the Rectory (718) 984AT 2:00 PM
0593
50’s Plus Club –Meets in the Damato Athletic Room
IN THE CHURCH.
on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 1-3pm.
An afternoon filled with special Christmas readMore info.
ings and hymns sung by our Children’s choir.
Call Terry 718-317-1801
St. Joseph St. Thomas
Please check their - web-site for any recent Events
The afternoon will be a wonderful way to start
the 4th and final week of Advent.
HE IS COMING,
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CHRISTMAS OUTREACH
GIVING TREE
OUR LADY HELP
OF
CHRISTIANS
“TOURING TUESDAYS”
Your continued support of Catholic
Education on Staten Island is very much
appreciated!
With your support over 300 families toured
our schools during the TOURING
TUESDAY open house events.
We would like ALL Staten Island
Parishioners, who might be interested in
sending their children to a Catholic
Elementary School to come and visit us on
the upcoming “Touring Tuesday” dates
they are as follows: Jan. 12th, Feb. 2nd,
Feb. 23rd, March 8th and April 12th from
9:00 am -2:00 pm.
These open houses are a great way to
introduce those individuals who are
interested in a faith filled education for
their children and/or grandchildren.
Please stop by and choose a gift tag
from the GIVING TREE located in
the Amboy side entrance of the
Church. Gifts will be given to families in need as
well as the Crossroads Foundation. Gifts are to be returned wrapped with tag secured to the gift. All Gifts
are to be returned by Sun. Dec. 20th. SORTING &
GIFT DELIVERY will be Mon. Dec. 21st. Volunteers are needed for the
sorting and delivery of the gifts.
2016 BOXED SETS OF ENVELOPES
& CALENDARS are
available in the
Church Lobbies. Please be sure to write your envelope number when giving your offering.
If you do not know the number please call the rectory
and we will provide it to you.___________________
CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING
Envelopes are available in the lobbies as
well as your boxed set. Please help to
defray the cost of the flowers. Your generosity is
greatly appreciated.
ADVENT PRAYER
Father, in the wilderness of the Jordan you
sent a messenger to prepare people’s hearts
for the coming of your Son. Help me to hear
His words and repent of my sins, so that I may
clearly see the way to walk, the truth to speak,
and the life to live for Him,
our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.