Church of Our Lady Help of Christians 29

29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 19, 2014
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)
ninfa.chiarello@olhcparish.org
Parish Secretary Mrs. Mary C. Zammit (T-W-TH)
mary.zammit@olhcparish.org
Parish Secretary Mrs. Maria B. Byrnes (W-TH-F)
maria.byrnes@olhcparish.org
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
10/18
4:30 PM
Nora, Frank & William
Dorney
Joan Dorney
Sun
10/19
8:00 AM
Robert W. Cullen, Jr.
Mary Cullen
9:30 AM
Frank & Anna Ungaro
Carmela Richerme
11:00 AM
Scott Winkworth
(2nd Anniversary)
Pamela & Robert
Winkworth
12:30 PM
Ernest Della Donna
(24th Anniversary)
Pagano Family
4:00 PM
Spanish Mass
6:30 PM
Ann Kovach
(11th Anniversary)
Jaclyn Lurker
10/20
9:00 AM
Rudy Dilillo &
Bertha Mack
Marie Dilillo
Tue
10/21
9:00 AM
Giuseppa & Alfonso
Verruso
Fiorica & Olivo
Families
Wed
10/22
9:00 AM The People of Our Parish
Thu
10/23
9:00 AM
In Thanksgiving to
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Fri
10/24
9:00 AM
The People of Our Parish
Sat
10/25
9:00 AM The People of Our Parish
10/26
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
For more info, contact
Carol Seaman @ 718-967-4985
CROSS ROAD FOUNDATION
COLLECTION
4th weekend after all Masses
Next Collection: October 25/26
FIRST FRIDAY
Mass-9:00 AM
Adoration/Benediction-9:30 AM
Mon
Sun
ADDICTION SUPPORT
For more info, contact Gail Kross
@ 973-600-5301
Angela Di Marco
SCRIPTURE SHARING
Thursdays-7:30 PM-Rectory
ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY
COLLECTION
1st weekend after all Masses
Next collection: November 1/2
THIRD ORDER OF MARY
3rd Sun. after 12:30 PM Mass-Gym
Next Meeting: October 19
YOUTH GROUP (GRADES 6-12)
2nd & 4th Sun. after 6:30 PM Mass
Gym
Next Meeting: October 26
4:30 PM
Phyllis & Frank
Raccuglia
Carollo Family
8:00 AM
John Ruffino
Susan, Robert, &
Vivienne Randazzo
ZUMBA
Gym
For scheduling info, contact
Cathy Cataletto @ 917-829-1402 or
e-mail: cathyzumba@aol.com
9:30 AM The People of Our Parish
11:00 AM
Theresa Andriany
Your Loving Daughters
12:30 PM
Scott Winkworth
(2nd Anniversary)
Pamela, Robert & Kevin
Winkworth
4:00 PM
Spanish Mass
6:30 PM
Narda Modzelewski
Joe & Joanne Williams &
Family
THE SAINTS OF THE WEEK
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
10/18 St. Luke
10/19
10/20 St. Paul of the Cross
10/21
10/22 Pope St. John Paul II
10/23 St. John of Capistrano
10/24 St. Anthony Mary Claret
10/25 BVM
10/26
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,
FIRST PPC MEETING
Our first PPC Meeting for this year was held last Monday, October 13th. A Big Thank You to all who accepted
the invitation to be in the PPC for the last three years; thanks to all who did the same for the current year. I made an
attempt to represent parishioners from all walks of life. Ex officio members include the clergy, principal, CRE and two
trustees; others are nominated by the pastor. The PPC is a consultative and an advisory body to the pastor; its term limits is three years. When office bearers are elected by the members, the pastor is the president, the chairperson runs the
meeting and the recording secretary keeps the minutes. The Pastor must be present at all meetings. The agenda is set by
all three; members may communicate their suggestions via secretary at least one week prior to the meeting. Meetings
are held every first Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the lower church; it should last not more than one hour. At
least once per year an open meeting is held. The next meeting will be one; such topics to be discussed include the
Thanksgiving Outreach Program, the possibility of keeping the Summer Mass schedule throughout the year and the
enhancement of the Spanish Mass.
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
The last two Sundays, the Liturgy of the Word accented on the same thing: Jesus' invitation to come to the feast;
a joyful and happy occasion. There is a need for preparation and to approach this celebration not out of obligation, but
as something to gain and enjoy. You get what you give: with this in mind, we are planning our liturgies for all students.
We are having weekly Class Masses with closer and active participation; students prepare readings and hymns, etc. in
class. Teachers/catechists are expected to be animators: we have given the schedule for the Family Mass and the Children’s Mass. Unfortunately, we are having conflicts with regular lectors: understanding and cooperation is required.
Adult lectors must accompany the young lectors and stand beside them. They must also train them for the general intercessions as well. Ushers need to do the same for the Gift-Bearers and those accompanying the celebrant. Parents,
teachers and catechists must be animators. The Card System is going well. When there is no class, keep the card after
we initial it.
ENVELOPES
All Souls Day Mass Remembrance envelopes are available in each vestibule. They are also included in your
boxed set of envelopes. The 2015 envelopes have arrived. They will be made available in the beginning of November.
Please consult the bulletin as to the exact date. There are no more 2014 envelopes available. If you do not have any,
please put your name, amount and envelope number on a plain white envelope. If you are unsure of your envelope
number, please call the rectory for it so we can credit your account correctly.
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PROJECT HOSPITALITY OUTREACH
OLHC continues to coordinate our Parish outreach programs with Project Hospitality. Our tradition of serving
lunch, the last Saturday of every month, at the walk-in shelter on the North Shore has enabled us to provide warm
meals for the needy for many years. We have an amazing group of volunteers who serve and/or provide us with food
monthly. Once again we would like to make sure all Parishioners are aware of this opportunity to serve the less fortunate of Staten Island. If you would like to participate, please contact the rectory and we will have somebody contact
you. We will once again be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner at the CYO Center on Anderson Avenue. Details will be
posted in the bulletin shortly. This is one of our major outreach programs and your participation is welcomed.
OLHC ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT
The OLHC Women’s Retreat took place last weekend at San Alfonso Retreat House in New Jersey. It was a
time to get away to de-stress and to spend some time with the Lord. The theme for this year was “Living in Hope”.
"Participants of the 2014 OLHC Women's Retreat October 10-12 2014 held at San Alfonso's Retreat House,
Long Branch, NJ."
Have a blessed week! Fr. Frank
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Pray for the deceased
Let us remember all the faithful departed
especially…Amelia Chiarello & Anthony Yandoli
MEMORIAL OFFERINGS
BREAD & WINE
Scott Winkworth (2nd Anniversary)
Req. by Robert & Pamela Winkworth
SANCTUARY LAMP
Pat Dilillo
Req. by his mom, Marie Dilillo
ALTAR CANDLE
Pat Dilillo
Req. by his mom, Marie Dilillo
ALTAR FLOWERS
The People of Our Parish
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH
Aubrey
George Kerber
Nilda Peterson
Joan Bartenhagen
John Killeen
John Placente
Ronnie Benitez
Rafael Laskowski
Anna Marie Reinthaler
Valerie Bertan
Maria La Sorsa
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 Mc Call
Paul Taravella
Norene Emperor
Terence Mc Gowan
Justin Too
Leopold Fleming
Rita Moog
Aiden Truscelli
Nancy Flynn
Laura Murillo
Josephine Winters
Ramona Fogelstrom Joan Orena
Dominick Yanchunas
Laura Grzeskowiak
Raymond Perry Jr.
Gail Yanchunas
Larry Hartnett
SPC Sean Pesce
Joseph Yasso
PETITION
For wisdom and grace to come for all Catholic people, from
the Synod happening in Rome to help families with the challenges facing life and faith, let us pray to the Lord...
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WEEKLY SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
October 13, 2013
$7,971
October 12, 2014
$8,081
Number of Envelopes
339
2014 MONTHLY CARDINAL’S APPEAL UPDATE
Our Goal: $70,000
To Date:
$58,510
Donors:
208
Have you made your pledge yet? It’s not too late.
PRAYER LIST FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMAN
Andrew S. Aswad (South Carolina)
David Baggs (New York)
Thomas Brown (Louisiana)
Raquel Caramanno (California)
Raymond Conde (Afghanistan)
Cassandra Facciponti (West Point)
Brian P. Fleming (Germany)
Michael Ievolo (Afghanistan)
Anthony Manetta (Africa)
Mark Philip Martino (US Army)
Mason Morgante (North Carolina)
Ronald Mc Nair (Afghanistan)
Cody Robinson (California)
Shawn Robinson (Washington)
Nicholas Singler (North Carolina)
Greg Tegan (Illinois)
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Cyrus, King of Persia and friend to the Jewish people, becomes the Lord’s anointed one, and through God’s intervention, returns the Jews to their own country.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
Paul rejoices that the Thessalonians, newly converted to
Christianity, are displaying remarkable constancy in their
new-found faith.
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21
Seeking to entrap Jesus in his speech, the hostile and hypocritical Pharisees ask him this dangerous question, “Is it
lawful to pay tax to the emperor or not?” Realizing their
treacherous motives, Jesus asks for a Roman coin, and
pointing to the inscription of Caesar’s, he answers, “Give
to Caesar what is Caesar’s, but give to God what is
God’s.”
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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY-OCTOBER 19, 2014
This Sunday, there will be a second collection for World Missions. As described
by Pope John Paul II, World Mission
Sunday is "an important day in the life of
the Church because it teaches how to
give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the world”. Please
be as generous as your blessings allow.
Next weekend, representatives from the Seton
Foundation will be speaking at all Masses.
Please assist them in their cause by buying raffle
tickets. Your generosity is most appreciated.
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
FAMILY LIFE/RESPECT LIFE OFFICE
This fall’s “40 Days for Life” campaign will be held
September 24-November 2, 2014.
“40 Days for Life” is a peaceful, highly-focused,
non-denominational initiative that focuses on 40 days
of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. At least
8,973 unborn children have been saved from abortion
during 40 Days for Life campaigns, and 56 abortion facilities have closed. To learn more about the 40 Days
for Life campaign, visit: www.40daysforlife.com.
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50/50 CLUB
The October 50/50 is now in progress.
Donation to enter: $5
REMEMBER….YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SINGLES
A contemporary circle of men and women, in their 30s,
40s and 50s who are single or single again and wish to
lead more fulfilled, empowered lives by deepening their
Catholic spirituality and building community with like
minded peers. New and returning members are always
welcome.
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 23 @ 7:15 PM
Holy Family Church-366 Watchogue Road
For more information, check our website
www.sgspsi.org, or email sfcssi@gmail.com or call
718-761-666 .
Join the Archdiocese of New York
Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.
Led By Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Experience a Day of Prayer At the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception & The St. John Paul II National Shrine
For more information, please visit
www.NYCatholicFaith.org
R.C.I.A. CLASS FORMING: 18 YEARS AND OLDER
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“…give us new life, and we will call upon
your name.” Bring new life to your marriage
or Holy Orders on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend November 1st and 2nd. For
more information go to www.wwme.org or call toll
free: 877-NYS-WWME ext. 3.
YARD SALE
WHEN: Saturday - October 25th
TIME: 9 AM - 2 PM
WHERE: 200 Butler Avenue, Tottenville
All Proceeds benefit Good Counsel Home (to reopen early
2015) and Pregnancy Care Center in NY (in New Dorp).
Help is needed to set up from 8 AM-9 AM and for closing
at 1 PM. Donations can only be accepted that morning.
No clothing please.
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
For each of us to treat others as we would want to be treated,
and especially for the protection of babies from acts of violence, beginning at the moment of conception, let us pray to
the Lord...
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is the process by which adults become members of the Roman Catholic Faith.
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 (Baptism, Communion or Confirmation) are administered. The Classes are offered weekly beginning
in December and continue through the Easter Season. If
you would like further information, please leave a message for Deacon Richard or Dr. Constance Salhany at
the Rectory (718) 317-9772.
AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE
October 21st, 9 AM - 4 PM
Church of St. Clare-Murphy Center
Anyone wishing to register please call
1-888-227-7669.
AARP members pay $20;
Non- member $25
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S. I. Catholic High School Open House Dates 2014
Sunday, October 19
St. Joseph by-the-Sea (Girls Only), 12 – 3 PM
Saturday, October 25
St. Joseph Hill Academy, 1 - 4 PM
Sunday, October 26
Notre Dame Academy, 1 - 4 PM
St. Peter’s H.S. for Boys, 1 - 4 PM
St. Joseph by-the-Sea (Boys only), 12 - 3 PM
Sunday, November 2
Monsignor Farrell, 12 - 3 PM
TEST FOR ADMISSION INTO CATHOLIC
HIGH SCHOOLS-NOVEMBER 7, 2014
You may register via the Internet at ww.tachsinfo.com
or by telephone from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET Monday-Friday and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET SaturdaySunday at 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247). You
may also obtain a Registration Form and Student
Handbook from a high school. Student handbooks are
available at www.tachsinfo.com. Internet/phone
deadline is Oct 20th .
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday Is 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21
Monday Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53
Friday Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9
XAVERIAN HIGH SCHOOL-OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 19th 10 AM-2 PM
For more information, call 718-836-7100 x127.
FONTBONNE HALL ACADEMY-OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 25th 12:30-3:30 PM
For more information, call 718-748-2244.