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Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10314 SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 ~ 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Feast Day:

Pure Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help and protect me! Show me that thou art my Mother.

Patroness of all who wear the Scapular, Pray for us! Hope of all who die wearing the Scapular, Pray for us! St.

Since the tree we have was recently completed, we installed a second tree on the wall on the right side of the church.

1 Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 ~ 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Feast Day: July 16th O beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a Pure Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help and protect me! Show me that thou art my Mother. O Mary, Conceived without sin, Pray for us who have recourse to thee! Mother and Ornament of Carmel, Pray for us! Virgin, Flower of Carmel, Pray for us! Patroness of all who wear the Scapular, Pray for us! Hope of all who die wearing the Scapular, Pray for us! St. Joseph, Friend of the Sacred Heart, Pray for us! St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of Mary, Pray for us! St. Joseph, Our Patron, Pray for us! O sweet Heart of Mary, be my Salvation! Blessed Scapulars will be distributed on her Feast Day at the 9:00am Mass Several parishioners have requested to purchase a leaf on the Tree of Life. Since the tree we have was recently completed, we installed a second tree on the wall on the right side of the church. We invite you to participate in our Tree of Life by donating a leaf or stone to be engraved with your special message of remembrance of a loved one, dedicated to a family, or congratulations for a special occasion. You can choose: You may select up to twenty letters and spaces on each line and up to four lines. If you are interested in purchasing a Leaf or Foundation Stone or for information, please call the parish office.

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.

2 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: School Website: Served By Rev. Eugene J. Carrella, Administrator Rev. Anthony Gonzales, Parochial Vicar Rev. Stephen Challman, In Residence Rev. John DeLora, Director of Pastoral Care, SIUH PARISH OFFICES 61 Wellbrook Avenue ~ Phone: Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Ms. Mary Grace Liss, Parish Manager ST. RITA SCHOOL S. I. REGION 30 Wellbrook Avenue ~ Phone: Ms. Adele Kosinski, Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: Mrs. Mary Gillespie, Coordinator Mass Intentions For The Week SATURDAY, JULY 12 4:00 Erik Worobey (Living) SUNDAY, JULY 13 8:00 Gerardo Sacco 9:30 Joy Musumarra 11:00 Letitia Farajiani 12:30 Vincent Toa Nguyen 6:00 For the People of the Parish MONDAY, JULY 14 (St. Kateri Tekakwitha) 7:00 Letitia Farajiani 9:00 Josephine Srsic TUESDAY, JULY 15 7:00 Verne Bruzzese 9:00 Jack Arena WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel) 7:00 Albert Zarr 9:00 Clement Siclare THURSDAY, JULY 17 7:00 Phong Phonghiou 9:00 Rosalia & Alfonso Tornabene FRIDAY, JULY 18 7:00 Vivian Bement 9:00 Francine Basuino SATURDAY, JULY 19 9:00 Amelia Tragale 4:00 Louis & Vincent Rossi SUNDAY, JULY 20 8:00 Reynaldo Cacaos 9:30 Joseph & Rose Webster 11:00 Anthony Buono 12:30 Tommaso Vitale 6:00 For the People of the Parish Tree of Life Call the Parish Office 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 9:00am Mass 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. COMMUNION & LIBERATION FOR TEENS Most Fridays 7pm in the Church Hall. Go to gsnewyork on facebook for summer activities. 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. ST. RITA S BOY SCOUTS/ CUB SCOUTS Fridays at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. ST. RITA S GOLDEN AGE CLUB Thursdays at 12:00 noon in the Church Hall.

On behalf of St. Rita s Parish and School, we wish Ms. Adele Kosinski much joy and happiness on her retirement as the Principal of St. Rita School. We are truly grateful to Ms.

Rita School and CCD students in the 6th, 7th or 8th grades wishing to become Altar Servers, are asked to call Mary Grace Liss at the parish office. The St.

The SRAA Board of Directors serves as the governing body for all of the athletic programs administered for the Parish of St. Rita s.

Board members must be active registered parishioners of St. Rita s Parish. Thank you to our parishioners who have already made a pledge to the Cardinal s Annual Stewardship Appeal. So far, $70,376.

Now that summer is here, we should be mindful of our attire for Church and show our respect for the Lord s House. Our Church is airconditioned, so when attending Mass, please dress appropriately. ST.

Join them for a summer evening in the beer garden for drinks and live entertainment from the classic rock cover band, Rotary Dials. RSVP by emailing info@sgspsi.org by Wednesday, July 16th.

3 On behalf of St. Rita s Parish and School, we wish Ms. Adele Kosinski much joy and happiness on her retirement as the Principal of St. Rita School. We are truly grateful to Ms. Kosinski for her faithful service and dedication to the children of our school over the past five years. May God bless her and watch over her always. St. Rita School and CCD students in the 6th, 7th or 8th grades wishing to become Altar Servers, are asked to call Mary Grace Liss at the parish office. The St. Rita s Athletic Association (SRAA) has one vacancy beginning in September 2014 on the Board of Directors. The SRAA Board of Directors serves as the governing body for all of the athletic programs administered for the Parish of St. Rita s. If you are interested in serving a two year term as the 2nd Vice President and Treasurer, please Anthony Iraci at stritasports@gmail.com. Board members must be active registered parishioners of St. Rita s Parish. Thank you to our parishioners who have already made a pledge to the Cardinal s Annual Stewardship Appeal. So far, $70,376. has been pledged by 249 parishioners. This is 93% of our goal of $75,500. If you wish to contribute, you can make your gift online at Now that summer is here, we should be mindful of our attire for Church and show our respect for the Lord s House. Our Church is airconditioned, so when attending Mass, please dress appropriately. ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SINGLES The next event for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s is Saturday, July 19th at 8:15pm at Killmeyer s Beer Garden Social. Join them for a summer evening in the beer garden for drinks and live entertainment from the classic rock cover band, Rotary Dials. RSVP by ing info@sgspsi.org by Wednesday, July 16th. There is a $5. cover charge. They ll meet in front of Killmeyer s Old Bavaria Inn located at 4254 Arthur Kill Road, SI, NY Check their website at Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back St. Rita s Church will share in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50-$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Thank you to an anonymous parishioner who donated a vehicle to St. Vincent de Paul. St. Rita s Parish received $75.

4 CHURCH OF ST. RITA PRIZES OF $100 AWARDED WEEKLY! Only 300 Memberships will be sold at $60 per membership. The drawings will be held every Monday from May 19th to November 3rd. The 300 CLUB GALA with food, music, beverages and drawings for 300 Club super prizes will be held in the auditorium for the members on Saturday, November 8, Grand Prize of $1,000 ~ 2nd Prize of $250 ~ 3rd Prize of $250 The $60 Membership includes: Eligibility in the weekly drawings. Even if you win, you remain eligible for subsequent drawings. Eligibility in the final drawing at the 300 Club Gala. This club will be limited to the first 300 paid responses. ONE free admission to the 300 Club Gala. Members may request a number from 1 to 300. If duplicate requests are received, numbers will be assigned by the 300 Club Committee. To become a member of the 300 Club and 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 Church of Saint Rita. Name # Payment Received By Congratulations to this week s $100 winner, John Farley, Membership # 137. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 300 CLUB APPLICATION FORM FOR 2014 Please Print Name: Address: Address: Telephone: (day) Ticket Number Requested: (evening) Alternate number :

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