SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. PRAYER TO ST. GERARD Patron of Expectant Mothers

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Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10314 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015 29TH SUNDAY IN

Carrella as the Pastor of the Church of Rita on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

GERARD Patron of Expectant Mothers Mass and Pre-Natal Blessing ~ October 18, 2015 at 11am O good St.

You who are on earthy always fulfilled God s design, help me to do the Holy Will of God.

1 Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Msgr. Dorney, Dean of Staten Island, installed Father Eugene J. Carrella as the Pastor of the Church of Rita on Saturday, October 17, May God bless him and watch over him as he leads our parish. PRAYER TO ST. GERARD Patron of Expectant Mothers Mass and Pre-Natal Blessing ~ October 18, 2015 at 11am O good St. Gerard, powerful intercessor before God and wonder-worker of our day, I call upon you and seek your aid. You who are on earthy always fulfilled God s design, help me to do the Holy Will of God. Beseech the Master of Life, from whom all maternity and paternity flows, to render me fruitful in offspring, that I may raise up children of God in this life and heirs to the kingdom of his glory in the world to come. Amen.

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, Pastor Rev. Anthony Gonzales, Parochial Vicar Rev. Stephen Challman, In Residence 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: Mrs. Nicole C. Fresca, Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: Mrs. Mary Gillespie, Coordinator MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 4:00 Michael Hannon SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 8:00 Johanna & Albert Jaccard 9:30 Anthony Gatto 11:00 Ralph Brech 12:30 Cologero Giambino 6:00 For the People of the Parish MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 9:00 Gilda & Francesco Gallaro TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 9:00 Katherine Markowski WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 9:00 Clement Siclare THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 9:00 Bernice & Stephen Push FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 7:00 Benjamin Nieves (Living) 9:00 Josephine LaForgia (Living) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 9:00 Jennie Olonko 4:00 Teresa Emanuele SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 8:00 Olonko & Olenik Families 9:30 Betty Gault 11:00 Anthony Buono 12:30 Mieczyslaw Zawadzki 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 7:00am and 9:00am Masses 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. stritasports@gmail.com ST. RITA S BOY SCOUTS Fridays at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. ST. RITA S GOLDEN AGE CLUB Thursdays at 12:00 noon in the Church Hall.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES On Monday, October 19th, Fr.

Church (Baptism, Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation). Classes will be from 7-8:30pm each Monday in the Parish Center at 61 Wellbrook Avenue, side entrance.

If you wish to have your deceased family and friends remembered at Mass, please return this envelope with their names listed, in the Offertory Collection or to the Parish Office.

The donation is $5.00 per envelope, and 50% goes to the winner and 50% to the parish. The pink envelopes can be found at the entrance of the church or at the parish office.

3 ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES On Monday, October 19th, Fr. Eugene Carrella will begin Adult Faith Formation classes for any adults wanting to learn more about our Catholic faith, as well as those adults who are in need of making any of the sacraments of the Church (Baptism, Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation). Classes will be from 7-8:30pm each Monday in the Parish Center at 61 Wellbrook Avenue, side entrance. ALL SOULS ENVELOPES Included in your envelope packet this month is an All Souls Envelope. If you wish to have your deceased family and friends remembered at Mass, please return this envelope with their names listed, in the Offertory Collection or to the Parish Office. These envelopes will be placed on the Altar in memory of your loved ones for All Souls Day. Envelopes can also be obtained at the entrance of the Church CLUB Why not try your luck? The donation is $5.00 per envelope, and 50% goes to the winner and 50% to the parish. The pink envelopes can be found at the entrance of the church or at the parish office. The next drawing will be held on October 22nd. ST. RITA S GOLDEN AGE CLUB St. Rita s Golden Age Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Golden Nougat in Atlantic City on Wednesday, October 28, Call Marie Iraci at for more information. OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY The rosary is prayed Monday through Friday before the 9:00am Mass, beginning at 8:30am and after the 9:00am Mass. All are most welcome. FRANCIS, OUR POPE Pope Francis has left New York but there are still commemorative items for sale, go to the website: PopeFrancisNYC.org to see the Custom Rosary Beads, Limited Edition Christmas Ornaments and other items available to purchase. Do your Fall Cleaning and Help Support St. Rita School! Date: Wednesday, October 28 th Time: 8:00am 11:00am We are collecting: Wearable & Usable Clothing (Men s, Women s, & Children s) Shoes, Belts, Handbag Home Linens (Bedding, Curtains, Towels) Stuffed Animals and Toys PLEASE NO: Books, Furniture, Glassware St. Rita School will receive.10 cents for every pound we collect. Please put all that you are donating into tightly tied plastic bags. St. Rita s Ladies Guild is sponsoring a Sunday, October 25, 2015 after the 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm Masses in St. Rita School Gym Selling home-made cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies & more FREE coffee for adults, FREE Halloween treat for each child Raffles will be sold for a beautiful Quilt and Lotto Scratch-Off Tickets. Raffles will also be sold for Gift Certificates & Gift Cards. Quilters Table will have hand-made Christmas & Various Gifts for purchase.

Several parishioners have requested to purchase a leaf on the Tree of Life. Since the tree we have was completed, we installed a second tree on the wall on the right side of the church.

special occasion. You can choose: You may select up to twenty letters and spaces on each line and up to four lines.

Rita School CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held on Friday, November 20, 2015 Saturday, November 21, 2015 Sunday, November 22, 2015 Interested vendors please contact Leslie Andes at leslie.andes@gmail.

4 Several parishioners have requested to purchase a leaf on the Tree of Life. Since the tree we have was 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. The 2015 St. Rita School CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held on Friday, November 20, 2015 Saturday, November 21, 2015 Sunday, November 22, 2015 Interested vendors please contact Leslie Andes at leslie.andes@gmail.com Saint Francis Catholic Singles, for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, will meet at Holy Family Church, 366 Watchogue Road on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:15pm. Margaret Freda, a Workforce Professional for the Department of Labor, will discuss how social media, especially sites like LinkedIn, can help you articulate your goals. Cost: $10 appreciated. See ww.linkedin.com/in/mfreda. 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, 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. To date, 280 tickets have been sold. Congratulations to this week s 300 Club winner Aurora Nazareno Ocampo, Membership # 146. ***************************************************************************************************************** 300 CLUB APPLICATION FORM FOR 2015 Please Print Name: Address: Address: Telephone: (day) Ticket Number Requested: (evening) Alternate number :

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