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

HOLY CHILD CHURCH

October 16, 2016

PASTOR & VICARS Rev. Travers Rev. Edwin H. Cipot Rev. Wilfred Y. Dodo DEACONS James V. Gallagher James P. Quadrino In Residence 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 Catherine McQuillen

718-356-5890 www.holychildsports.com

SOCCER

Tom DeLacy 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 Mon-Fri Mass 6:30 a.m.

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 Nick & Janna Gaudiuso Family Life/Respect Life

Sal Lavanco Adoration Rosaria Incantalupo Rosary Ministry

Lea Laccadito Bereavement Ministry James Amberger St. Vincent de Paul

Bob Mistretta Beyond Renew Faith Sharing Peggy Corney St. Vincent de Paul

Esther Pla Charismatic Prayer Group Eddie O’Connor Sons & Daughters of Mary

Sabrina Lufrano Cheerleading Nick Nocerino-Ray Doyle Usher Ministry

Rita Martin Cub Scouts Joanne McCourt Singles on the Go Social Club

Mark Kwapich Boy Scouts Kelly Carbonaro-Rich Passante 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.

Adult Confirmation www.nyfaithformation.org

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

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Divine Mercy Chapel 24/7

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

Charismatic Prayer Group Rectory Conference Room

Wed. 7:45 p.m.

WEEKEND MASSES WEEKDAY WORSHIP PARISH OFFICE HOURS

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HOLY CHILD CHURCH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 5:00 PM Ricardo, Lucrezia, George & Josie Russo 7:00 PM The Campanella & Macaluso Families

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 6:30 AM People of Holy Child 8:00 AM Eileen Horan 9:30 AM Rocco Vozzo 11:00 AM Ronald McCullough & Deceased Members of The McCullough Family 12:30 PM Rosemarie Russo 5:30 PM Alexa Anne Cioffi MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 6:30 AM Jonathan Leano 9:00 AM Joseph Basile TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 6:30 AM In Thanksgiving to The Blessed Mother 9:00 AM Filippa Lilly Maganza WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 6:30 AM Angelo Piccirillo 9:00 AM Anna & Bill Slezak THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 6:30 AM Doug Hahn 9:00 AM Anna Poli FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 6:30 AM Daniel Peter Senerchia 9:00 AM Daniel Senerchia SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 9:00 AM Thomas J. & Catherine V. Kelly SATURDAY VIGIL, OCTOBER 22, 2016 5:00 PM In Thanksgiving to The Sacred Heart 7:00 PM Lucille, Sam & Jennie Frigiano

Ordinary Time - Week 29 Psalter I

HOLY CHILD’S MORNING PRAYER MON-SAT 8:30 a.m.

also online

www.divineoffice.org www.universalis.com

Widows’ Conversation Group

meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. For more information please call the

Rectory or Maryann at 718-317-7901

Bereavement Ministry Mrs. Laccadito makes generous provision of time during

which the experience of bereavement may be expressed and shared on an individual basis. She may be called upon

for an appointment at 718-227-0449

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Scripture/Faith Sharing Sessions

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

Thomas Paul Heaning

THIRD TIME:

Martin Moog & Maria Angela Alaimo

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FIRST TIME:

Bryan Alzate & Jennifer Rocco

+ MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS +

November opens on the 2nd with the Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed.

All Souls Envelopes are included in the packet many receive by mail and are also on the pamphlet rack in the lobby for your convenience.

The envelopes with names listed will abide by the al-tar during the month in solemn remembrance.

The intention of the November Novena of Masses will

be for all who are so memorialized.

“The right to criticize: the right to hold unpopular beliefs; the right to protest; the right of independent thought. The

exercise of these rights should not cost one single American citizen his reputation

or his right to a livelihood… Otherwise none of us could call our souls our own.”

— Margaret Chase Smith —

SECOND TIME:

Salvatore Palmeri & Bryn Molloy

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STATEN ISLAND, NY

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEK’S DONATIONS

NAMES ON THIS LIST WILL BE ON UNTIL DECEMBER 26 AND THEN WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS WE HEAR FROM THE

FAMILY TO CONTINUE.

Adoration Chapel Candles

In Loving Memory of Diane Carducci Offered by Josephine Murphy

ARRANGEMENTS FOR BAPTISM

To preserve a more devout and reverent celebration of the Sacra-ment of Baptism, only four families will be accommodated each week. Please make arrangements with the Church at least a month beforehand.

Jillian Cannon

Michael Capolongo

Baby Guiliana Geller

Kim Giangregorio

Veronica Mangieri

Thomas O’Donnell

Jana Orellana

Lee Panno

Sanctuary Lamp

In Loving Memory of Annette de Tranaltes Offered by The Benjamin Family

Bread & Wine

In Loving Memory of Angelo Piccirillo Offered by Cookie & Sal Parisi

Ultreya

Ultreyas are held the third Thursday of each month in the School Building at 7:30 p.m. Ultreya is open to anyone who has made a Cursillo weekend. For information about up-coming weekends call Lisa & Tom Castaldo at 718-967-3473.

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Gayle Pickhart

Sebastian Rao

Lisa Romano

Lucille Schuster

Billy Sherwood

Dorothy Sinatra

Kristen Sherwood

Joseph Zaza

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CREATURE COTTILION

The annual gathering of parish pets took place on our church porch Tuesday 4 October, Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.

Receiving the benediction were many dogs, some of them quite big, cats, a bird, a turtle and a dragon lizard.

“All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord! Praise and exalt him above all forever!” - Daniel 3:81

CONFIRMATION CLASS 2016

Congratulations to the young ladies and gentlemen who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the hands of Bishop John J. O’Hara this weekend. We pray that they will continue to follow the Lord their whole life long, now equipped with the gifts of the Holy Spirit sacramentally received.

We thank all the teachers in the Religious Education Program who invested themselves over the years in the formation of their faith life in Christ.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Communion Workshops

Sacrament Preparation Program for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion began September 20, 2016.This is a parent involvement program and it is mandatory that at least one parent (or representative selected by the family) attend each workshop, scheduled as follows:

Workshop I MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 AT 7:30 p.m. Workshop II MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017 AT 7:30 p.m. The Communion fee is $150, paid by check to Holy Child School of Religion.

No child will be registered if he or she is not represented at each of the workshops. These meetings are mandated by the Archdiocese of New York. The requirements for a child to enter the First Holy Com-munion program are as follows:

MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE GENERAL RELIGIOUS PROGRAM

MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED TWO YEARS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRIOR TO MAY 2017.

Family Catechesis

“YEAR OF MERCY: ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA”

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6th

AFTER THE 12:30 PM MASS

Religious Education Department is inviting the families of the parish for a light meal, a short film, children’s arts & crafts and family prayer.

Family Name: _________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________ Number of people attending: ______________________ Grades of the children: __________________________ Special seating needs: __________________________

Please return to the school or rectory by October 26th

For more information, call School of Religion at 718-356-5277.

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TWENTY–NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Edward Food Pantry

The collection for the food pantry will be next weekend, October 22

nd & 23

rd. Thank you for your continued support

of the food pantry.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The next meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held in the rectory on Sunday, October 23

rd after the 9:30

a.m. mass.

* * * * * DON’T TRASH IT! DONATE IT!

TO OUR

USED CLOTHING & SHOE DRIVE TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE

HOLY CHILD HAWKS VARSITY CHEERLEADER S

All Men’s, Women’s, Children’s Clothing

Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Vests

Blouses, Dresses, Sneakers, Boots

Construction Boots, Work Gear

Jackets, Coats, Rain Gear

Belts, Ties

Hats, Scarves, Gloves

Robes, Undergarments

WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

Household Items & Hard Toys Please Place Folded Items in Well Tied 13-Gallon Kitchen Bags

We will be accepting donations on Sunday, October 23, 2016 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

HOLY CHILD PARKING LOT (RAIN OR SHINE) 4747 AMBOY ROAD

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10312

We thank you all for your support!

Curtains, Sheets, Pillowcases

Bedspreads, Blankets

Towels, Linens, Tablecloths

Handbags, Purses, Wallets

Jewelry, Watches

Uniforms, Jerseys, Back-

packs

New Diapers, Swimwear

Stuffed Animals, Dolls

CLUSTER CORNER

A Step Beyond

A course in Bereavement Counseling and Ministry

The Course began October 10th

at 7:30 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Rectory and will continue until November 7

th.

All are welcome!

Youth Leadership Meeting

All Public and private high school students are invited to attend a meeting at St. Charles School Auditorium from

6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26th

. All students will gain service hours and leadership experi-

ence in planning SI Catholic Youth Fest which will be locat-ed at Moore Catholic High School from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00

p.m. on Saturday, March 11. 2017. Contact Deacon Steve cyminsi@gmail.com

for more information

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HOLY CHILD

YOUTH GROUP MEETING

There will be a Youth Group meeting this Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the school building-downstairs. All youth ages 6

th grade - 12

th grade are welcome! Come join

us for fun, community service and to meet new friends!

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St. Clare’s Employment Group Presentation Center

168 Lindenwood Road Staten Island, NY 10308

The St. Clare’s Employment Group meets the third Thurs-day of each month at 7:30 p.m. The October to December schedule is as follows:

October 20, 2016 - “Six Steps to Reemployment” ...Connie Thanasoulis, Professional Job Coach, Six Figure Start. November 17, 2016 - “Using Linkedin and the Social Me-dia to Build Your Network” ...Peggy Freda, Labor Service Representative, New York State Department of Labor. December 15, 2016 - “Preparing for the Interview, Behavior-Based Responses, and Follow-up after the Interview”...Holly Block, Assistant Director of Recruitment, CSI

The St. Clare’s Employment Group provides job search

assistance and career advisement to the unemployed and their families, and anyone who is concerned about a layoff or career advancement. For further information, please go

to our website, www.stclaresi.com or contact the Parish office at (718) 984-7873

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION BABY SHOWER

SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER 2016 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FORUM AFTER THE 12:30 MASS

October is Respect Life Month, and the completion of our Spiritual Adoption Campaign here at Holy Child. We will hold a Baby Shower to celebrate.

Come celebrate the life of the baby you’ve been praying for!

Please bring much needed baby items such as diapers, baby wipes, baby shampoos, and new clothing - size new-born to 24 months. Monetary donations to Cross Road Foundation will also be gratefully accepted.

Donations will go to benefit the Cross Road Foundation, a pregnancy resource center located on Staten Island. Your support enables mothers to make life-affirming decisions for their unborn children.

Nick & Janna Gaudiuso Respect Life Chairs

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OCTOBER 16, 2016

IS THE COSTUMER ALWAYS RIGHT ANYMORE?

With the hyper sensitivity in all quarters over every issue these days — even in the costume department - I would suggest that we, as Catholics, harmonize with the tenor of the times by objecting strenu-ously to the donning of the following Hallowe’en get ups: priests, nuns, prelates and popes – especially those with risqué or disgraceful overtones.

Current society has made it clear that the age of being good sports about such things is over and so, taking a cue from “the signs of the times”, we too should be vocal if not vociferous in defending the dig-nity of our Catholic culture.

How can we purport to champion respect for others, defending their dignity, if we have so little self esteem as to allow ourselves to be de-meaned?

It is said that “People will treat you the way you let them.” The trick is to insist on the highest regard.

Father Travers

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