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

HOLY CHILD CHURCH

August 19, 2018

PASTOR & VICARS Rev. Travers Rev. Edwin H. Cipot Rev. Wilfred Y. Dodo 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 Vito Cangelosi

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 Mens’ Group-Saturday

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

Joan Rochford Adoration Phyllis Ballarino Prayerful Mantle

Bob Mistretta Beyond Renew Faith Sharing Sally Robusto Rosary Makers

Esther Pla Charismatic Prayer Group Rosaria Incantalupo Rosary Ministry

Linda Malone Cheerleading James Amberger-Peg Corney St. Vincent de Paul

Robert Morganstern Cub Scouts John & Josephine Schirripa Scripture/Faith Sharing

Michael Dontis-Rita Martin

Linda Di Marco

Louise Morano

Boy Scouts

Lectors-Communion Ministers

Junior Lectors

Joanne McCourt

Nick Nocerino-Ray Doyle

Kelly Carbonaro-Rich Passante

Singles on the Go Social Club

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.

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.

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.

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HOLY CHILD CHURCH

SATURDAY VIGIL, AUGUST 18, 2018 5:00 PM Jean & Anthony Cacace 7:00 PM Assunta & Vincenzo DeFrancesco SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018 6:30 AM People of Holy Child 8:00 AM Joe Buro 9:30 AM William C. Leverock 11:00 AM Tobio & Teresa Milo & Milo Family 12:30 PM Carmela Rossi & Virginia Cafiero 5:30 PM Nicoletta Regina MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018 9:00 AM Zilli/Fogolin Family TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018 9:00 AM Sister Ellen Marie Mulloy WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 9:00 AM Jean Mullee THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 9:00 AM Ann E. Doyle FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 9:00 AM Joseph Recker SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 9:00 AM Thomas Fazzalaro SATURDAY VIGIL, AUGUST 25, 2018 5:00 PM Father Carboy CSSR 7:00 PM Antoniette Sorgi

ORDINARY TIME - PSALTER IV

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

www.divineoffice.org/www.universalis.com

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

FIRST TIME:

Anthony Graziano & Daniela Fusco

Theresa Chila

Maria Rinaldi

Thomas Smith

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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.

THIRD TIME:

Ted Sarmiento & Brittany Carnevale

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STATEN ISLAND, NY

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEK’S DONATIONS

THE NAMES ON THIS LIST WILL BE ON UNTIL OCTOBER 7 AND THEN WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS WE HEAR FROM

THE FAMILY TO CONTINUE.

Adoration Chapel Candles

In Loving Memory of the Deceased Members of the Connolly Family

Offered by Elaine Fisher

Sanctuary Lamp

In Honor of Uncle Jackie & Aunt Arlene Keane (Living)

Offered by Sissy Tabeek & Family

Bread & Wine

In Loving Memory of Carmela Cotugno Offered by Joann Kelly & Tony Antonucci

St. Edward Food Pantry

The collection for the food pantry will be next weekend, August 25

th & 26

th. Please do not donate any

expired food, open packages or perishable items. Thank you for your continued support of the food pantry.

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

Christy Taylor Desiano

Vincent Amadeo Fred Assenza Millie Badalucco Laura Bengelsdorf Albert Brestle Adaline Buttacavole Michael Capolongo Jillian Cannon Robert Cosumano Virginia Cuccurullo Anthony Del Re Ronald Dick Annmarie DiDio Carol Flannery Nicholas Foccillo Baby Forlenzo Emil Galante Baby Guiliana Geller Doris Gillis Evelyn Gomez Illions Family Jackie Keane Arlene Keane Alfia Kranepool

Stacey LaPenna Ginnie Ledwon Vicky Lionti Trudy Lipke Tony Lodico Natalia Lupia Theresa Major Brianna Mantellino Lenny Moakley Pauline Moakley Frank Morano, Jr. Lauretta Paradiso Gayle Pickhart Sebastian Rao Lisa Romano Nicholas Romeo Billy Sherwood Dorothy Sinatra Frank Sinatra Katie Sullivan Stacey Tierno Stephanie Traicoff Vincent Urkonis Nancy Walters Linda Wasserman

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* * *FATHER WILLY* * *

Father Willy has received a new assignment. Holy Child will bid him a fond farewell at a party in his honor:

Date: Sunday 26 August

Time: After the 12:30 Mass

Please submit this tear-off to the Rectory by

Wednesday 22 August . -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

I will attend ______ Fr. Willy’s Farewell

# of persons in my party _________

The RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM office opens on Monday, August 27

th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

LATE REGISTRATION for Religious Education will be held on Thursday, August 30

th - This will be the last time you

can register. Registration will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Re-Registration is for anyone who attended last year and did not register by mail in the spring.

Fees for Re-Registration as of 6/8/18 are: 1 child $305, 2 children $445, 3 or more children $550.

New Registration will also be accepted at this time for any family registering for Religious Education for the first time.

All families coming for Religious Education for the first time need: a) To be registered in the parish prior to registering in the

Religious Education Program. Proof of Parish registration is required (envelope #).

b) Copy of Baptismal Certificate c) A Statement (transcript) of all prior Religious Education,

if the student is beyond first grade in Public School. d) First Holy Communion and Penance, records, if the

sacrament has already been received.

Fees for new families ONLY are: 1 child $230, 2 children $370, 3 or more children $475. All fees must be paid by check.

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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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The St. Clare’s Employment Group is open to jobseekers and their family members. In addition to monthly meetings, we offer one on one advisement on an appointment basis. Please call the Rectory at (718) 984-7873 for further information.

September 20, 2018 - “My Perspective on a Successful Job Search” - John Donnelly, Vice President Operations, J.P. Morgan Chase

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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Holy CHild’s

sixth

Family Fun Fair

Saturday 15 September

In preparation

Holy Child Parish

SUPER 50/50 SWEEPSTAKES

Drawing Held at 6

th Annual Family Fun Fair September 15, 2018 1 Ticket for $10.00 3 Tickets for $20.00

WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT

You can purchase tickets after all masses this weekend and September 8/9, as well as in the Rectory office during the week.

Plans are underway for our sixth annual Family Fun Fair. Between now and then we are enlisting the aid of those who would care to pitch in to “make it happen.” Anyone interested in being involved in one of the aspects of this event may inquire by calling the Rectory at 718-356-5890 or by emailing the Preschool at holychildprek@gmail.com.

There is plenty of opportunity for cooperation to make this activity a real success.

If you have new items, gift cards, or lottery tickets you wish to donate for raffles, please drop them off at the Rectory.

We are in need of cases of bottled water and soda (cans - diet and regular). All donations of water and soda can be brought to the Parish office.

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“The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School of Brooklyn, Class of 1968,“ is hosting a 50

th reunion to be

held on October 20th, in Notre Dame. Cost is $25 per

person and includes pizza, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Family and friends of the Class of ‘68 are welcome. If interested, contact:

Gerri Fanelli Nobile at 908-256-5000 or at

gerri.nobile@comcast.net

or Anne Lauros McLaughlin at anniemac5@msn.com, or

Robert Patterson at bingob9@verizon.net.

Join us for

Brunch

August 26, 2018 - 1:30 PM

Z-Two Lounge

2925 Veterans Rd W

A Catholic Fellowship Event

Ages 18-30’s

Please RSVP to

SICatholicYoungAdults@gmail.com

By August 21st

https://sicatholicyoungadult.wixsite.com/sicya

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AUGUST 19, 2018

Holy Child is beholden to the following parishioners who made the Annual Stewardship Appeal such a great success this year.

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence M. Ronan Ms. Susan V. Rosati Mrs. Theresa J. Rossi Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rotondo Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Roveccio Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Runfola Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Russo Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sacco Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saggese Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Sainato Ms. Barbara A. Salerno Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Salerno Mr. and Mrs. James J. Salerno Mrs. Benjamin H. Salvione Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sanzo Mr. Vincente D. Sarmiento Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Savino Ms. Marietta T. Scaltrito Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Scarano Mrs. Mary R. Scarpati Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schettino Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schiebel Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schirripa Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Schneider Mr. Gerard Schultz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Sciacca Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scire Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sclafani Ms. Margaret Scott Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Scotto Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sefershayan Mr. and Mrs. Cesar S. Seguritan Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Semian Ms. Elvira N. Seminara Mr. and Mrs. John Servidio Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Shanahan Mr. and Mrs. Stewart J. Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. James E. Sherlock Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shirley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Short Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Silva Mr. and Mrs. Vincent V. Simineri Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Skowronski Mr. and Mrs. William Slattery Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Slezak Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Smedburg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Socolick Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Soderstrom Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Somma Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sperrazza Mr. Donald M. Sperruzzi Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Springstead

Mrs. Nicoletta Squeo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas St. John Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Stendardo Mrs. Katherine E. Stetson Mr. and Mrs. William R. Stiegler Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Stockman Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore J. Sutera Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. James J. Sweeney Mrs. Rosaria Terranova Mr. Dominick A. Tesoriero Mr. Edward M. Thompson Ms. Marie Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Thorsen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Timpone Mr. and Mrs. Andrew V. Tortoriello Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Trachte Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse J. Trapanese Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Trezza Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trimarchi Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Tripo Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tumambing, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Werner J. Tuppatsch Ms. Erika Tutone Ms. Jeanette G. Uhll Mr. and Mrs. Domenico Ungaro Mrs. Rosalie L. Ursillo Mr. and Mrs. Tristan P. Uy Ms. Pamela L. Valenti Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Valeros Mrs. Ursla A. Van Orden Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Vanalphen Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Varano The Velleca-Parisi Family Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Vernieri Mr. and Mrs. Bill Viars Ms. Anne M. Viggiano Mr. and Mrs. Cornel Vitiello Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Volpe Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Voto Mr. and Mrs. John M. Walczyk Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Walters Mr. and Mrs. John Whitty Mr. Robert A. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William G. Williams Mrs. Walter C. Wright Mrs. Medardo N. Yap Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Yuknek Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Zanelotti Mr. and Mrs. Carmine S. Zappola Ms. Elaine A. Zarkewicz Mrs. Joseph Zaza Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Zazzera Miss Lucy Zilli

Names of any upcoming donors will appear in future bulletins as will those of any who have inadvertently been omitted during the publication of the alphabetical lists. Should your name not have appeared, please let the office know so that we can rectify any mistake and give credit where credit is due.

Thank you for your faith filled exercise of charity during this campaign. You should be proud as you are blessed.

Father Travers

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