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

HOLY CHILD CHURCH

July 23, 2017

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 Jennifer Tutone

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 Phyllis Ballarino Prayerful Mantle

Joan Rochford Adoration Sally Robusto Rosary Makers

Lea Laccadito Bereavement Ministry Rosaria Incantalupo Rosary Ministry

Bob Mistretta Beyond Renew Faith Sharing James Amberger St. Vincent de Paul

Esther Pla Charismatic Prayer Group Peg Corney St. Vincent de Paul

Sabrina Lufrano Cheerleading Joanne McCourt Singles on the Go Social Club

Rita Martin Cub Scouts Nick Nocerino-Ray Doyle Usher Ministry

Michael Dontis

Nick & Janna Gaudiuso

Boy Scouts

Family Life/Respect Life

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.

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

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

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HOLY CHILD CHURCH

SATURDAY VIGIL, JULY 22, 2017 5:00 PM Vito Bottalico 7:00 PM Luigi & Letteria Vaselli SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2017 6:30 AM People of Holy Child 8:00 AM Janet Maturi 9:30 AM Hare & Pizzolo Families 11:00 AM Patricia Graulich 12:30 PM Catherine Kelly 5:30 PM Rose Servidios MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 9:00 AM Catherine Kelly TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 9:00 AM Frances & James Banker WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017 9:00 AM Irene Maturi & Florence Bonomi THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 9:00 AM Catherine Kelly FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017 9:00 AM Carl Van Orden SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 9:00 AM John Gilligan SATURDAY VIGIL, JULY 29, 2017 5:00 PM Angelina Cestaro & Alfred Parker 7:00 PM John Gilligan

Ordinary Time - Week 16 - 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 Fellow-ship 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.

Scripture/Faith Sharing Sessions

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

Domenica Votto Edward White

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.

The Gift Shop is featuring

St. Teresa of Calcutta statues

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St. Joseph Retreat Center Events for July 2017

July 26, 2017 7:30 PM Fee $10.00 Centering Prayer Group Facilitated by Anne Louise DePalo Come pray, be still, and rest in God’s presence. Each session stands alone. All are welcome to join at any point during the series.

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STATEN ISLAND, NY

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WEEK’S DONATIONS

NAMES ON THIS LIST WILL BE ON UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24 AND THEN WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS WE HEAR FROM

THE FAMILY TO CONTINUE.

Adoration Chapel Candles

In Loving Memory of the the Soul of Thomas McCafferty

Offered by His Loving Family

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.

Michael Buono

Adeline Buttacavoli

Jillian Cannon

Michael Capolongo

Anthony Del Re

Andre Esnault

Carol Flannery

Nicholas Foccillo

Teena Gamzon

Baby Guiliana Geller

Doris Gillis

Evelyn Gomez

Harold Kaminski

Stacy LaPenna

Michele Long

Veronica Mangieri

Theresa McNerney

William McNerney

Pauline Moakley

Lenny Moakley

Sanctuary Lamp

In Loving Memory of Carl Van Orden Offered by Ursla Van Orden

Bread & Wine

In Loving Memory of Carl Van Orden Offered by Ursla Van Orden

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

Elizabeth Ann Steele

Louis Palladino

Joseph Paolillo

Carole Passerini

John Passerini

Gayle Pickhart

George Plaitis

Sebastian Rao

Lisa Romano

Nicholas Romeo

Thomas Rosa

Bill Schroeder

Lucille Schuster

Billy Sherwood

Dorothy Sinatra

Pauline Siravo

Theresa Spezio

Yolanda Spezio

Ralph Varano

Joseph Zaza

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Monthly Prayer for Healing

The Healing Mass is celebrated on the last Wednesday for May and June. Fr. Willy will

preside at the next Healing Mass scheduled for July 26

th at 7:45 p.m. in the Church. It begins with praise and

worship music and songs. An invitation for personal testi-monies is made to those in the congregation wishing to thank the Lord for answered prayers and blessings re-ceived. Everyone desiring prayer is anointed with blessed oil by Fr. Willy and prayed with individually for their person-al intentions. The leadership members of the Charismatic Prayer Group will assist. The Charismatic Prayer Group meets weekly on Wednesdays in the Rectory Conference Room at 7:45 p.m. except for the last Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome.

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MINISTERS NEEDED

LECTORS are needed at the 7:00 p.m., 6:30 a.m. and the 5:30 p.m. masses. You will be required to serve once in a three or four week rotation. Do not let a fear of public speaking hold you back from experiencing the joy of serving in this capacity. I will gladly answer any questions and will work patiently with you at your convenience!

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS are needed at ALL masses. Please consider joining one of these very spiritually fulfilling ministries!

If interested, call the rectory (718) 356-5890 during regular office hours and leave your name and number. I will return your call.

Thank you! Linda Di Marco

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PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

“Come and spend some time with me”

Please consider committing to one of the much needed hours below. Ask for God’s guidance and see where he leads you.

We also have many hours that have only one adorer but know that you are welcome to sign up for any hour. 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.

Sunday 3:00 AM URGENT

Wednesday 3:00 PM URGENT

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There will be no meetings held for the Charismatic Prayer Group in July and August. The meetings will resume September 13

th. There will be no Healing Mass in August.

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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VENDORS NEEDED!

Flea Market

August 19, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Holy Child Gym

$25.00 A Table

For more information call Marjorie Pugliese (347) 600-6237

The St. Clare’s Employment Group provides job search assistance and career advisement to the unemployed and their families as well as anyone who is concerned about a layoff or career advancement. We also provide one on one employment advisement by appointment. To make an appointment or for general information, please call the Rec-tory at (718) 984-7873 and a member of the group will return your call.

August 17, 2017 - “Overcoming Obstacles and Making Adjustments - Key Elements in a Successful Job Search” Lou Maresca - Director Financial Business Group, Canon Business Process Services

FIVE FLAGS

ADOPTION

Children in China need homes. More boys available than girls. Older parents and single women welcome. For more information call Barbara Salvesen at (845) 623-5277.

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Holy CHild’s Fifth

Family Fun Fair Saturday 16, September

In preparation

Holy Child Parish SUPER 50/50 SWEEPSTAKES

Drawing Held at 5th Annual Family Fun Fair

September 16, 2017 1 Ticket for $10.00 - 3 Tickets for $20.00

WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT

You can purchase tickets after all masses August 5/6, 19/20 and September 9/10, as well as in the Rectory of-fice during the week.

Plans are underway for our fifth 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 interest-ed in being involved in one of the aspects of this event may inquire by calling the Rectory at 718-356-5890 or by email-ing 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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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back For each car, truck or van, running or not, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our parish $75/$200 per vehicle. If you, a family member, or friend have an old or neglected vehicle that is not being used, please call

(718) 491-2525

svdpauto-brooklynqueens.org svdpauto@gmail.com

IRS Tax Deduction Free Towing

Any Condition

Thank you for your participation!

* * * * * The Goretti Group New York Chapter

The Masculine Genius by Nicholas Gaudiuso

Friday, August 4

th 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Holy Family Church

366 Watchogue Road Staten Island, NY 10314

6:30 p.m. - Music & Confession 7:00 p.m. - Mass

Dinner and talk will follow

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JULY 23, 2017

Holy Child is beholden to the following parishioners who made the Renew & Rebuild Capital Campaign

such a great success this year.

Ms. Cyril M. Agatep

Mr. and Mrs. James Ahrens

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Albanese

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Amberger

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Amodeo

Mr. and Mrs. Umberto Angelillo

Mr. Jerry Arma

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Attarian

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Avallone

Mrs. AnneMarie Backlund

Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Ballarino

Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Barbera

Mr. Robert Barberio

Mrs. Helen Barry

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bartolotta

Mrs. Emmie Battcock

Mr. John F. Bauerlein

Mr. and Mrs. Leo O. Beggan

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Bianchi

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Biviano

Mr. Christopher Bolella

Mr. Salvatore Bonanno

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Borchman

Mr. Anthony Borowiec

Mrs. Rosemarie A. Bosek

Mr. Andrew Bovery

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Brennan

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brestle

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bulcroft

Mrs. Joseph Buro

Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Campagna

Mrs. Anthony Campanella

Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Campanelli

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campitiello

Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore A. Candilora

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Capek

Mr. Salvatore Cappello

Mr. and Mrs. Carmelo Capuana

Ms. Barbara Cardone

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Carrillo

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Caruso

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Caselli

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Castaldo

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cataldi

Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Caterina

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Celenza

Mrs. Norma Cerrito

Mr. James Cioffi

Mrs. Petrina Cohen

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Colacino

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cole

Mrs. John Coleman

Mr. and Mrs. John Competiello

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Conroy

Ms. Diane Conzo

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Corney

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crefin

Mrs. Margaret Crowley

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D'Agosta

Mr. and Mrs. James Dacey

Mr. Michael Dacierno

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. De Leo

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DeGrado

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DeMaio

Mrs. Diane Denmark

Mr. and Mrs. John Denmark

Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. DeRose

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DeSantis

Ms. Patricia Dey

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Di Buono

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dick

Mr. and Mrs. Edward DiMarco

Mr. Michael Dimesa

Ms. Lynda Dines

Mr. and Mrs. Leo DiPilato

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dluzniewski

The Archdiocese has furnished Holy Child with this list of the 306 contributors to the Renew & Rebuild Campaign.

To be continued...

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