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Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10314 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015 ~ 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Rita s Church The evening will consist of: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Praying of the Rosary one decade in English, Italian,

Bernadette Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament It is also celebrated by the Church as the World Day for the Sick since Lourdes is a place

1 Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015 ~ 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR LADY OF LOURDES Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 7:00pm St. Rita s Church The evening will consist of: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Praying of the Rosary one decade in English, Italian, Tagalog, Malayalam and Spanish Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, Veneration of a first class relic of St. Bernadette Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament It is also celebrated by the Church as the World Day for the Sick since Lourdes is a place of healing. Dinner Dance Saturday, March 14, :00 11:00pm Details to follow! SEVENTH ANNUAL LENT SERIES A series of lectures and performances presented each Friday of Lent at 7:30pm in St. Rita s Church. Free and open to the public. Please refer to page 3 in the bulletin.

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 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, FEBRUARY 7 4:00 Innamorato & Consoli Families (Living) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8:00 Rita Nucero 9:30 Michael Pitoscia 11:00 Victor Colon 12:30 Msgr. Paul M. Andrews 6:00 For the People of the Parish MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00 Joseph Scottorosano 9:00 Cindy LaForgia & Family (Living) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10-St. Scholastica 7:00 Reynaldo Cacaos 9:00 John & Fran Basuino WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11-Our Lady of Lourdes 7:00 Dr. Elpidio Marcelo 9:00 Joseph Mannucci THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:00 Telesforo Guillermo 9:00 Antonio & Emma Salaris FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 7:00 Joseph Guillermo 9:00 George Wonica, Jr. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9:00 Franka & Nicola Mrakovcic 4:00 Anna Pham SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:00 John & Angelina Hertman 9:30 Jean & Thomas Butler 11:00 John C. Marshall 12:30 Vincent Toa & Maria Quan Nguyen 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/ 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.

3 2015 LENT SERIES AT ST. RITA S A series of free lectures and performances presented each Friday of Lent at 7:30pm in St. Rita s Church FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 7:30PM God-Powered Art The artwork of Peter De Monte will be displayed in the church. Peter, at the age of 70, was divinely inspired to paint religious scenes inside seashells and use them as a way to evangelize about God. His work has been featured in the Staten Island Advance. Come and witness God s work. MEETING CHRIST IN EVERY DAY LIFE A LENTEN RETREAT OFFERED BY THE JESUIT COLLABORATIVE MANRESA COMPANIONS IN IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Join us on four Fridays in Lent for prayer, music, and reflection on Gospel passages, faith sharing and an introduction to Ignatian spirituality. The program will be presented by Bob Giugliano, Ph.D., a psychologist and spiritual director in the Ignatian tradition and Rick D Aversa who has given days of recollection and talks on Ignatian spirituality and the spirituality of the 12 steps. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 7:30PM A Day in the Life of Jesus - Prayer: Personal Relationship with God FRIDAY, MARCH 6 AT 7:30PM Jesus the Healer - Noticing and Paying Attention FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AT 7:30PM Who do you say that I am? The Examen Prayer FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AT 7:30PM Being with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane- Prayer and Suffering Leading to Resurrection and Joy FRIDAY, MARCH 27 AT 7:30PM A Lenten Choral Meditation (Choir of Communion and Liberation) The Choir of Communion and Liberation, directed by Christopher Vath, is composed of high school and university students and adults. Their repertoire extends from Gregorian chant to the 20th century. The choir performs throughout the New York area and was chosen to sing for Pope Benedict XVI at St. Joseph s Seminary. They sing each year for the Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge on Good Friday. Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall after each presentation, offering an opportunity to meet the presenters.

4 OUR LADY OF THE EUCHARIST ADORATION CHAPEL 2187 Victory Blvd. On the grounds of the Society of St. Paul (Alba House) What is Eucharistic Adoration? Eucharistic Adoration is spending time and adoring the presence of Our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Guardians hold weekly obligations called Holy Hours. The obligation is for one hour, the same hour each week. What Do I Do? Adorers spend time in silent contemplation and prayer. You may pray the Rosary, Stations of the Cross or some other form of prayer. Some adorers choose to read the Bible or other spiritual materials. Or, you can sit there silently, gazing at the Real Presence of the Lord, gazing as the Angels do, knowing that Christ is present. What If I Cannot Commit an Hour? If you are not able to hold an hourly obligation each week, you may want to consider becoming a Substitute Guardian. Substitute Guardians are very important and vital to the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. KEEP GOD S HOUSE NEAT AND CLEAN Before you leave the church, please place the missals back neatly in the racks. Please dispose of any garbage (tissues, papers, etc.). Thank you for your cooperation. Find out more about electronic giving! 866-PARISH1 ( ) ParishPay.com WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE Date: February 8, 2015 Time: 3:00pm Place: St. Peter s Church 53 St. Mark s Place S. I., NY Celebrant & Homilist: Most Rev. John J. O Hara, Vicar of S. I. Concelebrants: Rev. Msgr. James Dorney, Co-Dean Rev. Msgr. Peter G. Finn, Co-Dean Rev. Michael Cichon, Administrator Reception & Collation: Farrell Hall Parking: A van will transport those who park on Carroll Place in the school parking lot to and from the church. All are cordially invited! Young Adult Mass February 11th The next Young Adult Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 11th at 7:30pm. Mass will be held at he main altar at Saint Patrick s Cathedral, (51st Street between 5th and Madison Avenue). Fr. Matthew McDonald will be the main celebrant. Confessions will be heard from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Adoration and Praise and Worship will be led by Christy Torres from the Young Adult Office. The post Mass social will be at Connolly's Pub and Restaurant, (47th Street between 5th and Madison Avenue). There will be drink specials. colin.nykaza@archny.org. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS Holy Family Church is hosting a Defensive Driving Class on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 9am to 3:30pm. This DMV approved course entitles New York drivers to a 10% auto insurance discount for three years, and as much as 4 violation points reduced from your NY driving record. The cost is $39.00 for those who register by February 19, $44.00 afterward. Seats limited. Catered lunch and refreshments included free. Please make check payable to Holy Name Society. To register send your name, phone number and payment to: Defensive Driving, 174 Woolley Avenue, Staten Island, NY Call WE D LIKE TO CONNECT WITH YOU! We want to communicate with you and we are using a new, simple service called FLOCK- NOTE. The Archdiocese has provided us with this tool so you can receive important updates from them, especially regarding Making All Things New as well as parish information via text message or . It is totally free and your information is safe and secure. You can unsubscribe from updates at any time. To subscribe for updates, visit our parish at: or text stritachurch to from your mobile phone. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply. View full terms and conditions at

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