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. 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 19, 2014 Pg. 2 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. 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 19, 2014 Pg. 3 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 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 19, 2014 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... Pg. 4 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.” 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 19, 2014 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. Pg. 5 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 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 19, 2014 Pg. 6 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.