November 22, 2015 - Church of the Holy Child

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HOLY CHILD CHURCH
SECOND TIME:
Paul Sheirer and Dana Meister
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Week 34
Psalter II
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SATURDAY VIGIL, NOVEMBER 21, 2015
5:00 PM August Rossi and Frank Cardaci
7:00 PM Rosaria Cangialosi
The School of Religion, the Rectory and the Pre School will
be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday,
November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015
6:30 AM People of Holy Child
8:00 AM The Connelie and Rams Families
9:30 AM Patrick and Thomas Bogan
11:00 AM Celia and Anthony DeVito
12:30 PM Patricia Lavanco
5:30 PM Vito and Nicolette Pesce
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Mrs. Laccadito ministers to your bereavement needs. Call
upon her to make an appointment at your convenience –
718-227-0449.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015
6:30 AM Irene Agalio
9:00 AM John Petrucci
...Or join….Ladies in Bereavement …
… to weekly gatherings in the Fellowship Room on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 pm for shared conversation about the widowed experience.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015
6:30 AM Benedict Jacobellis
9:00 AM Nicholas Bubanj
“Friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief.”
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015
6:30 AM Sebastiano Barbagallo
9:00 AM Margaret Dunn
University Hospice
University Hospice Bereavement Support Groups
2nd and 4th Mondays at 1pm and 7 pm (year round)
at the Church of St. Andrew, Church Hall,
4 Arthur Kill Road, Richmondtown, SI
Children’s Group coinciding with the adult group 7pm - 8 pm
Pre-Registration Required
Contact: Karen Goldman, LMHC, BCPC at
718-226-6451
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015
6:30 AM No Mass
10:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Mass
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015
6:30 AM James and Rosalie Ursillo
9:00 AM Joseph Raiola/Paul Mango
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015
9:00 AM Marcella and Angelo Emmanuele
SATURDAY VIGIL, NOVEMBER 28, 2015
5:00 PM Lucy and Jack Grillo
7:00 PM Elaine Caccavale
Msgr. Joseph C. Ansaldi
Salvatore Dattolo
Daniel Dragonetti
Concetta ‘Connie’ Magnani
Madeline Pantaleo
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Scripture/Faith Sharing Sessions
Mondays in the FORUM after the 9 A.M. Mass
The Rosary Ministry is in need of Rosary
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Leaders for the pre-Sunday Masses. If you feel
that you would want to lead the congregation
in this beautiful prayer of the Rosary, please
contact Rosaria Incantalupo at (718) 948-0128.
FAMILY MASS - Next Sunday,
November 29th, there will be a Family Mass
at 12:30 a.m. All are welcome.
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HOLY CHILD
YOUTH GROUP MEETING
This Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Rectory - Conference Room
Grades 6-12 welcome
Thanksgiving Mass, November 26, 2015
Bell Choir at 10:00 a.m.
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STATEN ISLAND, NY
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEK’S DONATIONS:
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Bread & Wine
In Memory of Stephanie Marie Hare
Offered by Mom and Dad & Family
CONFIRMATION WORKSHOP I
Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of Louis Cammarosano
Offered by the Benjamin Family
This is a workshop reminder to the families of those students in seventh grade who are eligible to be prepared for
Confirmation. The Workshop will be held on Monday, November 23, at 7:30 PM in the school building. Attendance at
this meeting is MANDATORY for the parent or family representative. The Confirmation fee of $200 will be collected at
Workshop II on February 22, 2016.
Adoration Chapel Candles
In Thanksgiving to Padre Pio
Offered by Irene Vislocky
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The Ave Maria Gift Shop
The gift shop is taking orders for His and Hers Religious
Medical Bracelets. They are also having a Christmas Tree
raffle. The gift shop is offering 10% off Children’s Table
Religious items for the month of November.
Holy Child Varsity Cheerleaders will be holding a Bake Sale
on December 13th in the back of the church. They will be
at the 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 A.M., 12:30 and 5:30 P.M. masses
to sell homemade baked goods! Help our cheerleaders get
to the Nationals!
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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.
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Monthly Prayer for Healing
There will be no healing mass in November due to the
Thanksgiving holiday. The next healing mass will be
held on December 16th.
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We are happy to welcome the following newly baptized
members into our Holy Child Family:
Come and See! A Vocation Retreat
The Daughters of St. Paul will be hosting a vocation discernment retreat at their convent in Alexandria, VA - Friday,
Nov. 27, 6pm – Sunday, Nov. 29, 6pm. Single women,
ages 18-35 years old who would like to learn more about
religious life are invited. Contact Sr. Margaret Michael at
703-549-3806 or email vocations@paulinemedia.com.
Miguel Angel Cruz
Gianna Sophia Giarratano
Jenna Maria Racioppi
Ryan Patrick White
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PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL
Jillian Cannon
Michael Capolongo
Colleen Cerzosie
Lenny Cerzosie
Louise Cesarano
Douglas Crawford
Theresa Cuchel
Anthony Dimesa
Diane Dipilato
Baby Giuliana Geller
Rosalie Giangrande
Could you not spend one hour with me?
Rosaria Incantalupo
Richard Leone
Veronica Mangieri
Tom O’Donnell
Sebastian Rao
Lisa Romano
Camille Scarpelli
Billy Sherwood
Dawn Verdi
Joseph Zaza
Joseph Zissel
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.
Sunday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
1:00 AM
2:00 AM
3:00 AM
4:00 AM
URGENT
URGENT
URGENT
URGENT
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.
NAMES ON THIS LIST WILL BE ON UNTIL DECEMBER 27TH
AND THEN WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS WE HEAR FROM
THE FAMILY TO CONTINUE.
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
HOLY CHILD
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Mrs. Eugene Cassidy
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ciccone
Mrs. Roy Drews
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Heaning
Mr. and Mrs. John Reale
Mrs. Joni Santamaria
Mr. Alexander Sliwa
CELEBRATION CALENDAR
“Save the date!”
Sunday 13 December
Nostalgic Christmas Party
Throughout the afternoon
following 12:30 Mass.
for your gift to the 2015 Cardinal’s Appeal.
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MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR
Advent Giving Tree
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Our Giving Tree will be displayed in the church vestibule
starting on Thursday, November 26th.
Thursday 26 November @ 10 a.m.
The tree, as in past years, is decorated with gift
tags. Each tag lists an item for a needy child or
adult. Please select a tag, purchase the item
listed and return it gift-wrapped and the tag
attached, to the school basement the weekend
of December 12th & 13th only so that gifts can
be delivered in time for Christmas.
This year we have an added reason for gratitude.
During the course of the service we will salute Father
Willy’s new status as an American for Father was
sworn in as a Citizen of the United States of America
on September 30, 2015.
It will be a happy event for us to celebrate together as
fellow patriots and to express congratulations and
best wishes to Father Willy on this wonderful milestone in his life.
No gifts can be left in the school before, or after that weekend because there is no room to store them.
Thank you for your cooperation and for making Christmas
brighter for others.
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Franciscan Handmaids of Mary are holding a fundraising
raffle to benefit St. Edward Food Pantry. The food Pantry
has been feeding those in need since 1928 from across
Staten Island. Today, St. Edward feeds an average of over
1,800 adults, children and elderly per month who come from
across Staten Island in order to feed their families.
TOYS FOR TOTS
Boy Scouts Pack 132 along with the U.S. Marine Corps will
be holding it’s annual Toys for Tots program.
All toys can be brought to the school building Monday Thursday 9-5 pm and Fridays 7-9 pm until December 11th.
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society, a supporter of the pantry,
will aid the Sisters in offering raffle tickets on November
28th and 29th in the Lobby.
Please donate a new, unwrapped toy to children who are
less fortunate than ours. Lets give them something to smile
about this Christmas season.
Please do not leave any toys in the back of the church.
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NAR-ANON
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The Nar-Anon Family Group is primarily for
you who know or have known a feeling of
desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We have
traveled that unhappy road too, and have found the answer
with serenity and peace of mind. When you come into the
family group you are no longer alone, but among true
friends who understand your problem as few others could.
St. Mary’s Cleaning Service
A cleaning service based out of the St. Mary of the Assumption
Parish, offers home or office cleaning services performed by trustworthy, qualified, responsible, hardworking members of the
“Ladies of St. Mary”, (servicing the community for over 15 years).
Services include: deep, thorough cleaning of bathroom, kitchen,
floors, including dusting, vacuuming, polishing, tidying and much
more, all for a reasonable price. Makes a great gift! They also offer
adult home care. For service or information contact Mrs. Contreras
at 718-273-6934 or 718-442-3411.
For further information, call Chris at 718-967-2608.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
You are cordially invited to
An Old Fashioned Christmas Party
Sunday 13 December 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Holy Child Forum
Our Golden Jubilee Festivity for the month of December will take the form of a Christmas
Party immediately following the 12:30 Mass on Sunday 13 December.
Light Luncheon will be served. Refreshments will include wine and other beverages.
Admission, Luncheon and Refreshments are “on the house”.
During the course of the afternoon The Bell Choir will perform Christmas selections from
their newly released CD, Golden Bells, copies of which will be available for purchase.
Also on sale will be two editions of Holy Child 50th Anniversary Commemorative Christmas
Ornaments, in blown glass and pewter.
Christmas Carol booklets will be taken up periodically by all as we join together in seasonal
song with the keyboard accompaniment of Sandra Pace.
On display throughout the hall will be photo exhibits carefully prepared by:
Peg McGoff, Lidia Larkin, Richard Larkin, Betty Schiebel, John Schirripa, Jo Schirripa, Lorraine
St. John and Lucy Zilli. Also on display will be artifacts from Holy Child’s past, one of which is
sure to fascinate the children.
Guests are encouraged to bring along any photos, albums or artifacts that feature Holy Child
Church. These may be spread upon the tables where they are seated to provide stimulus for
table hopping conversations.
An Open Mic will stand for anyone who wishes to come forward to reminisce about Holy
Child in nostalgic verbal sharing and interchange.
Cookies will be served up later on for those who had lunch and for those who choose to drop
in after lunch. All are welcomed to come and go between 1:30 and 5 at their convenience.
This parish party promises to be a remarkable affair which may very well be honored with
fond remembrance come the next anniversary celebration of Holy Child’s establishment.
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Church:
Holy Child Church
City:
Staten Island
Account: 03-00612
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