Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10314 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 ~ 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday September 5, 2015 9:30am to 2:00pm Church of St. Rita You and your family are cordially invited to attend the Novena and the Feast in honor of Our Lady of Good Health (Vailankanni) and obtain many blessing through Her powerful maternal intercession. PROGRAM ON THE FEAST DAY 9:30 am ~ Rosary and Novena of 9 th day 10:15 am ~ Solemn concelebrated Mass presided over by Most Reverend Peter Byrne, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of New York 11:30am ~ Procession, carrying the statue of the Blessed Mother 12:15pm ~ Blessing of the sick with special prayers 12:45pm ~ Veneration of and Offering to the Blessed Mother. 1:00pm ~ Fellowship meal SPECIAL NOVENA in preparation for the solemn Feast • August 28 th at 7:30pm • August 29 th at 5:00pm • August 30 th , 31 st and September 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th at 7:30pm • September 5 th (Feast Day) at 9:30am NOVENA PROGRAM INCLUDES: Solemn Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture reading, short Homily, Novena Prayers, Holy Rosary, Litany to Our Lady and Eucharistic Benediction. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ORGANIZED BY THE KERALA CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION of STATEN ISLAND, P.O.BOX 463, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 PRESUDENTI FOR THE FEAST: Mr. Shaji Edward and Family (917-439-0563) For information: Joe Jacob: 408-219-5979, Joemon Antony: 917-716-6866, Vinu Menachery: 917-669-2600, Bejoy Varghese: 732-306-8419, Thomas George: 718-503-1940, Deepak G. Thomas: 718-530-3077, Fred Edward: 908-242- 7252, Jessy Joseph: 347-224-6675, Chinnamma Baby:718-913-6414, Mary Antony: 718-761-7693, Susan Thomas: 347-277-2858, Matthew T. Joseph: 646-285-2515, Jolly Mathew: 347-357-9571, Joseph Kunnakkattu: 347-249-4641.
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Church of Saint Rita
281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10314
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 ~ 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday September 5, 2015 9:30am to 2:00pm Church of St. Rita
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the Novena and the Feast in honor of Our Lady of Good Health (Vailankanni) and obtain many blessing through Her powerful maternal intercession.
PROGRAM ON THE FEAST DAY 9:30 am ~ Rosary and Novena of 9th day 10:15 am ~ Solemn concelebrated Mass presided over by Most Reverend Peter Byrne, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of New York 11:30am ~ Procession, carrying the statue of the Blessed Mother 12:15pm ~ Blessing of the sick with special prayers 12:45pm ~ Veneration of and Offering to the Blessed Mother. 1:00pm ~ Fellowship meal
SPECIAL NOVENA in preparation for the solemn Feast • August 28th at 7:30pm • August 29th at 5:00pm • August 30th, 31st and September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th at 7:30pm • September 5th (Feast Day) at 9:30am NOVENA PROGRAM INCLUDES: Solemn Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture reading, short Homily, Novena Prayers, Holy Rosary, Litany to Our Lady and Eucharistic Benediction. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
ORGANIZED BY THE KERALA CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION of STATEN ISLAND, P.O.BOX 463, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
PRESUDENTI FOR THE FEAST: Mr. Shaji Edward and Family (917-439-0563)
For information: Joe Jacob: 408-219-5979, Joemon Antony: 917-716-6866, Vinu Menachery: 917-669-2600, Bejoy Varghese: 732-306-8419, Thomas George: 718-503-1940, Deepak G. Thomas: 718-530-3077, Fred Edward: 908-242-7252, Jessy Joseph: 347-224-6675, Chinnamma Baby:718-913-6414, Mary Antony: 718-761-7693, Susan Thomas: 347-277-2858, Matthew T. Joseph: 646-285-2515, Jolly Mathew: 347-357-9571, Joseph Kunnakkattu: 347-249-4641.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 4:00 Margaret & Thomas Sinnott, Sr. SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 8:00 Rita Anzalone 9:30 Maria Espinal 11:00 Barbara Galletta 12:30 William & Genevieve Koerber 6:00 For the People of the Parish MONDAY, AUGUST 24 ~ St. Bartholomew 7:00 Arsenia Macatangay 9:00 Jean Ferramosca TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 7:00 Jojo Quevedo 9:00 John Turkovic WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 7:00 Mikol Family 9:00 Jennie Olonko THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 ~ St. Monica 7:00 Helen Avenoso 9:00 Jennie Olonko FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 ~ St. Augustine 7:00 Placida Edralin 9:00 Jennie Olonko SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 9:00 Ann Koetas 4:00 Nellie Parisi SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8:00 Joseph & Mary Morrone 9:30 Antonio Assenso 11:00 Carmine Cerrati 12:30 Dr. & Mrs. Dominic Rachiele (Living) 6:00 For the People of the Parish
Tree of Life—Call the Parish Office
SERVED BY Rev. Eugene J. Carrella, Pastor
Rev. Anthony Gonzales, Parochial Vicar Rev. Stephen Challman, In Residence
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Ms. Mary Grace Liss, Parish Manager
ST. RITA SCHOOL—S. I. REGION 30 Wellbrook Avenue ~ Phone: 718-761-2504
Mrs. Nicole C. Fresca, Principal
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: 718-982-6948
Mrs. Mary Gillespie, Coordinator
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 4:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, and 6:00pm Monday to Friday: 7:00am and 9:00am Saturday: 9:00am Holy Days: Please refer to the bulletin or website
CONFESSIONS Saturday from 3:00pm to 3:45pm, First Sunday of the month after the morning Masses and by appointment.
BAPTISMS Second & Fourth Sundays after the 12:30pm Mass. Baptism class for the parents is held on the Second Saturday of the month at 5:00pm by appt.
SICK CALLS Please call the Parish Office to arrange Communion Calls and Hospital Visits.
MARRIAGES Must be arranged six months in advance. Couples must see a priest to secure a date.
OUR LADY OF GOOD HEALTH NOVENA First Saturday of the month after the 4:00pm Mass, reception following in Church Hall.
SAINT RITA NOVENA Tuesdays after the 7:00am and 9:00am Masses
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Thursdays after the 7:00am and 9:00am Masses Groups not meeting in Summer, resume in Fall
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mondays 7:00pm in the Parish Center.
ADULT CHOIR Adults sing every Sunday at the 11:00am Mass. Rehearsal Wednesdays at 7:30pm in Church Hall.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR Children sing every Sunday at the 9:30am Mass. Rehearsal Wednesdays at 5:15pm in Church Hall.
LORD’S FLOCK First Friday Mass at 8:00pm in the Chapel. Third Friday Prayer Meeting at 8:00pm in Chapel.
ST. RITA’S LADIES GUILD First Tuesday of the month at the 9:00am Mass, meeting following in the Parish Center.
ST. RITA’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First Monday at 7:30pm in the School Café.
Fridays at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. ST. RITA’S GOLDEN AGE CLUB
Thursdays at 12:00 noon in the Church Hall.
Welcome to St. Rita’s Parish Community Please introduce yourself and register at the parish office. We welcome new parishioners to participate in the spiritual and social life of our church. Church Website: www.stritachurch.net School Website: www.stritaschoolsi.org
ST. RITA’S BASKETBALL REGISTRATION for the 2015-2016 Season for boys and girls will take place on August 26th, September 2nd and September 9th from 7-9pm in the gym. CYO is for boys and girls in grades 1 to 8 and Clinic is for boys and girls in Pre-K to 4. Email Anthony Giumenta: [email protected]
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Any adult wishing to become a Catholic, or wishing to receive the sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation, are asked to please call Mary Grace Liss at the parish office.
CALLING ALL WOMEN The Ladies of Charity will gather for Mass on Saturday, August 29th at 9am followed by a meeting in the Church Hall. If you would like to become a member, contact Joanne Pastore at 718-494-2024.
From September to November of this year the major relics of St. Maria Goretti will make a pilgrimage to the United States. It is the first time that her body travels to the USA and only the second time that it has left Italy. While St. Maria is universally known as the Patroness of Purity, her greatest virtue was her unyielding forgiveness of her attacker even in the midst of horrendous physical suffering, a forgiveness that would com-pletely convert him and set him on a path to personal holiness. In March His Holiness, Pope Francis, an-nounced an Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy beginning December 8th. This visit of the major relics of St. Maria Goretti is an effort on the part of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and Treasures of the Church (www.TreasuresOfTheChurch.com) to prepare and catechize the United States for this great cele-bration in the life of the Church. St. Maria’s body is not incorrupt. It experienced natural degradation when it was interred in the cem-etery of Nettuno, Italy, following her murder. Thus, making this pilgrimage is not her flesh but simply her skeletal remains, which are contained inside a wax statue that was made in her likeness.
Our parish will host St. Maria on: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Public veneration of St. Maria will begin at: 7:00am The time of the Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:30pm Main Celebrant: Bishop John J. O’Hara The time public veneration ends: 11:00pm More information can be found at: ♦ Official Webpage: www.MariaGoretti.com ♦ Facebook: www.facebook.com/MariaGorettiUSA ♦ Twitter: @GorettiUsa
HONOR GUARDS FOR ST. MARIA GORETTI We are looking for parishioners to serve as honor guards as we host the relics of St. Maria Goretti. If you can volunteer for a half hour interval from 10am until 6:30pm, call Mary Liss at 718-698-3746.
CCD REGISTRATION KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 8
Registration for current students, new students or for children transferring from other schools or programs will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in the Parish Office, 61 Wellbrook Avenue, driveway entrance, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm and from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate is re-quired along with proof of any other sacraments that have been received.
CCD Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 16th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for students in grades Kindergarten to 5 and from 6:30pm to 8:00pm for students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Private school students, who are parishioners at St. Rita’s and wish to receive Communion or Con-firmation in 2016, are asked to please contact Mrs. Mary Gillespie at 718-982-6948 or email [email protected]. Families are to be active and registered parishioners of our parish.
St. Rita School's Parent Organization Proudly Invites You to Our 2nd Annual
Saturday, September 26, 2015 in the St. Rita School Gym
Doors open at 6:00pm
Come taste the dishes from select countries, do a country craft, dance, and win country themed baskets
Cost Adults: $30, Children: $15, Children under 3 are free ****************************************************************************************************************
Please return this bottom portion to the St. Rita School Office, Attn. Melissa Iraci or to the Parish Office, Attn. Mary Grace Liss by Tuesday, September 15, 2015.
Make all checks payable to the St. Rita Parent Organization.
Name:__________________________________________________________________ Student & Grade:________________________________________________________ # Adults: _______ x $30 = ________ # Children (3-14) _______ x $15 = ________ # Children (under 3) _______ x $ 0 = ________ Total Due: $____________
PRIZES OF $100 AWARDED WEEKLY ! Only 300 Memberships will be sold at $60.
The drawings will be held every Monday until November 9th.
A free “300 CLUB GALA” with food, music, beverages and drawings for 300 Club super prizes will be held in the auditorium for the members only on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Please note that one membership allows one admission to the gala.
Grand Prize of $1,000 ~ 2nd Prize of $250 ~ 3rd Prize of $250
To become a member of the “300 Club” and be eligible for the drawings and “300 Club Gala” please cut off the bottom coupon and return it with payment of $60 to the Parish Office. Checks should be made payable to the Church of St. Rita.
Congratulations to this week’s 300 Club winner, Linda Hellow, Membership #129 for $100.
***************************************************************************************************************** 300 CLUB APPLICATION FORM FOR 2015
