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4747 Amboy Road, Staten Island, N.Y. 10312 www.holychildsi.com 718-356-5890

HOLY CHILD CHURCH

January 12, 2020

PASTOR & VICARS Rev. Travers Rev. Edwin H. Cipot Rev. Wenceslaus Rodrigues DEACON James V. Gallagher Weekend Associate Rev. Percy Joseph ORGANIST/MUSIC DEPT. HEAD Sandra Pace 347-560-1793 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Marie Ferro 718-356-5277 Office Hours: M-Th. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

PARISH MANAGER Mary Kelly

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Joseph Longo

SPORTS COUNCIL Loren Gutzler

Pamela Molloy 718-356-5890

www.holychildsports.com

SOCCER Jennifer Tutone Arnold Gottlieb

www.holychildsoccer.org

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR JoAnn C. Gaal

718-356-5159 Office Hours: M-Th. 9 a.m.-3p.m.

Email: holychildprek@gmail.com

Saturday p.m. 5:00 7:00

Sunday a.m. 6:30 8:00 Mon -Sat

Morning Prayer

8:30 a.m.

Mon - Fri

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

9:30 11:00 Mon-Sat Mass 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday p.m. 12:30 5:30

Mary-Pat Schaefer Parish Council President Robert Finelli Saturday Men’s Group

John Vincent Scalia Archdiocese Vicariate Representative Paul Brophy Padre Pio Prayer Group

Sal Lavanco Adoration Phyllis Ballarino Prayerful Mantle

Esther Pla Charismatic Prayer Group Angela DiBenedetto Pro-Life

Linda Malone Cheerleading Sally Robusto Rosary Makers

Robert Morganstern Cub Scouts Rosaria Incantalupo Rosary Ministry

Michael Dontis-Rita Martin Boy Scouts James Amberger-Peg Corney St. Vincent de Paul

Linda Di Marco

Louise Morano

Angela DiBenedetto

Lectors-Communion Ministers

Junior Lectors

Legion of Mary

John & Josephine Schirripa

Nick Nocerino-Ray Doyle

Kelly Carbonaro-Rich Passante

Scripture/Faith Sharing

Usher Ministry

Youth Group

Sacraments Devotions

Baptisms 2:00 p.m. on Sundays Arrange in advance through the parish office. Pre-Baptismal clas-ses 8:00 p.m. on certain Saturday evenings. Call for schedule.

Marriages Please contact priests of the parish at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.

Legion of Mary Church Monday 7:15 p.m. Rectory Conference Room Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena Church Mon. after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 7:00 p.m.

WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY WORSHIP PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Padre Pio Prayer Group Church & Fellowship Room 2nd Thursday of month

Charismatic Prayer Group Rectory Conference Room Wednesday 7:45 p.m.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Divine Mercy Chapel 24/7

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HOLY CHILD CHURCH

SATURDAY VIGIL, JANUARY 11, 2020 5:00 PM Joseph Eppolito 7:00 PM Calogera & Vincenzo Dimino SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 6:30 AM People of Holy Child 8:00 AM Rae & William Roe and Cecelia Downer 9:30 AM Katherine M. Stetson 11:00 AM Frank Balice 12:30 PM Anthony & Doris Esposito 5:30 PM Mary Grace D’Alliegro MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020

9:00 AM Jim Ursillo TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020

9:00 AM Thomas Agalio WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 9:00 AM Nettie & Joe Griggas THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 9:00 AM Jennifer, Anna & Jason Thalken (Living) FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020 9:00 AM John Sr. & Stephen Kubinski

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 9:00 AM Theresa Portela SATURDAY VIGIL, JANUARY 18, 2020 5:00 PM Lillian Ebhardt 7:00 PM Alfred & Gloria Frezzo

ORDINARY TIME - PSALTER I

MORNING PRAYER MON-SAT 8:30 a.m.

AUDIO ON THE WEB

1. Podbean.com 2. (search): Liturgy of the Hours 3. Click: Divine Office

Widows’ Conversation Group

meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room. For more information

please call the Rectory or Maryann at 718-317-7901.

Scripture/Faith Sharing Sessions

Mondays in the FORUM after the 9 a.m. Mass

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The Ave Maria Gift Shop

HOURS

Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

1st Sunday of the month: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

new card selection, Baptism gifts, many new items available.

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Pietra Fontana

Thomas J. Malagreca, Sr.

Vincent Maligno, Jr.

John M. Milea

Madeline Pascale

Melinda Scarpati

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STATEN ISLAND, NY

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEK’S DONATIONS

THE NAMES ON THIS LIST WILL BE ON UNTIL APRIL 5 AND

THEN WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS WE HEAR FROM THE

FAMILY TO CONTINUE.

Adoration Chapel Candles

Deceased members of the Connolly Family Offered by Elaine Fisher

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.

Sanctuary Lamp

In Loving Memory of Ronald Killen Offered by Rosa & Dominick Gaudiuso & Family

Bread & Wine

In Loving Memory of Geraldine Armstrong Offered by Cursillo - small group

CURSILLO

Cursillo is a lay movement in the Catholic Church helping Catholics bring about changes in themselves and in the world around them for more than 60 years. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m., in the downstairs of the School Building. Meetings are open to all who would like to find out about Cursillo. For information please contact Lisa or Tom Castaldo at 718-967-3473.

We are happy to welcome the following newly baptized members into our Holy Child Family:

Aurora Naimo

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

“Come and spend some time with me”

Is God calling you to spend some time to love and adore Jesus, Truly present in the Blessed

Sacrament? Please consider committing to one of these URGENT hours:

We welcome everyone to be an Adorer; your presence before the Blessed Sacrament makes you just that!

If you are able to commit to an hour, please contact Joan Rochford at (718) 541-9532.

HOLY CHILD YOUTH GROUP MEETING

There will be Movie Night Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. in the Upper Level of the School Building. Everyone is welcome!

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Get Well Soon!

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St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society has consistently emphasized both the internal movement of faith and the external action of charity. In our Holy Child conference we help at St. Edward’s Food Pantry, help the needy of the parish as well as others who require our assistance. We bring the Eucharist to residents in Eger and Seaview Nursing Homes, work on the Christmas Giving Tree, a coat drive, provide Thanksgiving and Easter baskets and go and do whatever is needed to accomplish our goal of service. We also were able to provide transportation for children to attend camp one week during the summer.

We are always open to new members who would like to assist us. Please contact the Rectory at (718) 356-5890 and leave a message for Peg Corney.

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Thursday Saturday Saturday

3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 PM

URGENT URGENT URGENT

Kathy Amadeo

Caitlyn Buthorn

Jillian Cannon

Howard Capek

Michael Capolongo

Richard Castagna

Michael Cipriani

Anthony Del Re

Anthony Dimesa

Jenna Esposito

Carol Flannery

Baby Guiliana Geller

Dominick Gentile

Doris Gillis

Erik Lipke

Natalia Lupia

Theresa Major

Vicki Mazzella

Nick Mazzella

Mary Theresa Morrell

Lauretta Paradiso

Gayle Pickhart

Myra Rao

Sebastian Rao

Lisa Romano

Ann Ronan

Camille Scarpelli

Billy Sherwood

William Sherwood, Sr.

Barbara Sherwood

Samantha Snyder

Kati Sullivan

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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Associated Vincentian Charities of Brooklyn

Money goes back to your local parish

My Car Went To Heaven

DONATE YOUR AUTO Running or Not

IRS Tax Deduction / Free Towing Any Condition / Any Model

718-491-2525

Visit us at svdpauto-brooklynqueens.org

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The January to April, 2020 Schedule for the St. Clare’s Employment Group is as follows:

January 16, 2020 - “Looking for a Job was my Full-Time Job” - Edie Coniglione, Legal Assistant, Staten Island University Hospital and “What Worked in my Job Search” - John Donnelly, Vice President, JP Morgan Chase (Retired).

February 20, 2020 - “The Six Step Approach to Re-employment: - Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio, Career Expert and Coach, www.sixfigurestart.com

March 19, 2020 - “The Dynamics of the Interview Process” - Holly Block, Assistant Director of Recruitment, College of Staten Island Admissions Office.

April 16, 2020 - “How the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation Can Help You Find a Job on Staten Island” - Jay Anderson, Industrial Business Manager, and Jennifer Yacca, Program Manager.

All meetings take place in the Presentation Center Dining Room, 169 Lindenwood Road, Staten Island 10308. The meetings begin at 7:30 PM. Please bring a copy of your resume to all meetings. If you have any questions about the Employment Group or you are interested in one on one advisement, please call the Rectory at 718-984-7873 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM).

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STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE?

RETROUVAILLE

A Lifeline for Married Couples

21-23 Feb Somerset, NJ

Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help

you learn the tools of communication and intimacy.

Info: 3024@RETROUVAILLE.ORG

Rich: 732-236-0671 Annette: 732-672-0748

ARCHDIOCESAN ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

WINTER/SPRING 2020

The Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program is designed for practicing adult (18+) Catholics seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, who have been baptized, have received their first Holy Communion and have been educated in the Catholic faith through Catholic Schools or religious education programs. The Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program will present an overview of the essentials of the Catholic Faith. Through presentations, group discussion, reflection and prayer, the sessions will cover Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Creed, prayer and spirituality, the Church, Catholic social teaching and the meaning of the sacrament of Confirmation.

For more information contact, RCIA@archny.org or 646-794-2574

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

Please send the following by email or mail:

Pastor’s Letter of Permission

Copy of Baptismal Certificate

Copy of First Communion Certificate

If married: Copy of Catholic Marriage Certificate

Registration Fee of $80 per person or $120 per engaged/married couple

Register at: nycatholicfaith.org/adult-confirmation

Registration deadline: first day of class

Mail required documents to: Liliana Cruz

Office of Adult Faith Formation 1011 First Avenue

New York, NY 10022 rcia@archny.org

STATEN ISLAND LOCATION

St. Patrick Parish School

3560 Richmond Road

MONDAYS 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Eight sessions: FEBRUARY 3, 10, 24 MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 APRIL 6

Confirmation Mass:

Monday, April 20 at St. Patrick Church

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Church: Holy Child Church City: Staten Island Account: 03-00612