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Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10314 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 ~ 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Please come to our

headdress and will participate in the offertory procession.

Pre-Order a delicious Holtermann s Pie or Specialty Bread! Please see Page 3 for the Order Form, which is due by November 18th. The St.

Rita School Gymnasium (entrance on Bradley Avenue) Saturday, November 21st from 12:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, November 22nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm Come

1 Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 ~ 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Please come to our Parish Celebration of Thanksgiving Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:30pm Parish children in grades 1 and 2 will wear pilgrim and Native American headdress and will participate in the offertory procession. Light refreshments will be served after the Mass in the Auditorium which will be hosted by the 8th grade students. Pre-Order a delicious Holtermann s Pie or Specialty Bread! Please see Page 3 for the Order Form, which is due by November 18th. The St. Rita School Parent Organization Presents our ST. RITA SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR 2015 St. Rita School Gymnasium (entrance on Bradley Avenue) Saturday, November 21st from 12:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, November 22nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm Come for a one-stop shopping experience with our vendors. There will be crafts, jewelry, cosmetics, novelty items, toys, home goods, baked goods, food and so much more! Children will enjoy crafts and pictures with Santa. Raffle baskets and 50/50 chances will also be sold. Interested vendors please contact Leslie Andes at leslie.andes@gmail.com

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, NOVEMBER 14 4:00 Robert McCarthy SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 8:00 Lee Marino 9:30 Rose Lauria 11:00 Jennie, Dominic & Felice Innamorato 12:30 Vincent & Maria Nguyen 6:00 For the People of the Parish MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 ~ St. Margaret of Scotland 7:00 Mary Tranchina 9:00 Antonio & Emma Salaris TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 ~ St. Elizabeth of Hungary 7:00 Reynaldo Cacaos 9:00 John Gertz & Ed Lunney WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 7:00 Mary A. Dulski 9:00 Lillian Califano THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 7:00 Marianne DiStefano (Living) 9:00 Paulino Albano FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 7:00 Lillian Califano 9:00 Margaret Guastavino SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9:00 Rose & Benny Lamantia 4:00 Bruno & Maria Codispoti SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 8:00 Nicholas & Theodore, Ann Yarema 9:30 Concetta LoPinto 11:00 Ruth & Thomas Leahy 12:30 James & Frances Lombardo 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.

Thank you to St. Rita s Athletic Association for their most generous donation, which was used toward the new and much needed cafeteria roof.

Rita School is collecting nonperishable boxed and canned food for Holy Family s Food Pantry from November 2-20, 2015.

), pancake mix, Chef Boy R Dee, tuna, Mac and Cheese, jar sauce, syrup, oatmeal, jelly, peanut butter, coffee, and tea. Please bring your donations to the school from 8:00am until 12:00pm.

3 Thank you to St. Rita s Athletic Association for their most generous donation, which was used toward the new and much needed cafeteria roof. We are truly grateful to you for all your hard work and dedication to our wonderful parish. 3) Gabriel Ponterio & Nicole Provenzano St. Rita School is collecting nonperishable boxed and canned food for Holy Family s Food Pantry from November 2-20, Some suggested items are: rice, soup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, stuffing, gravy, juice (apple, cranberry, etc.), pancake mix, Chef Boy R Dee, tuna, Mac and Cheese, jar sauce, syrup, oatmeal, jelly, peanut butter, coffee, and tea. Please bring your donations to the school from 8:00am until 12:00pm. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Greater New York Councils Cub Scout Pack 7 Saint Rita s Church Fridays at 7:30pm in the Parish Center Registration: Friday, November 20th Come Join Our New Pack or Boys Grades 1-5 For more information please contact Monica Rodriguez Saint Rita School Parent Organization is sponsoring a Pre-Order a delicious Holtermann s Pie or Specialty Bread! Pies range from $ $17.00 each ~ Breads - $ $8.00 each Pick up your order on Tuesday, November 24th between 2:00pm and 4:00pm in the school lobby (Wellbrook Avenue entrance). Please return the tear-off and payment (make checks payable to St. Rita Parent Organization) to the school office to the attention of Maryann Infantino c/o Grade 6 or to the parish office to Mary Grace Liss by Wednesday, November 18, **************************************************************************************************************** NAME PHONE BREAD: QUANTITY TOTAL Pumpkin x $8.00 Apple Cinnamon x $7.00 Corn x $6.00 PIES: Apple x $16.00 Pumpkin x $16.00 Apple Crumb x $16.00 Dutch Apple (Vanilla Icing) x $16.00 Coconut Custard x $17.00 Custard Pie (No Coconut) x $17.00 Blueberry x $17.00 Blueberry Crumb x $17.00 TOTAL AMOUNT $

You are cordially invited to the Ladies of Charity CHRISTMAS PARTY December 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon Island Chateau 900 Fingerboard Road ~ SI, NY 10305 $50.

4 You are cordially invited to the Ladies of Charity CHRISTMAS PARTY December 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon Island Chateau 900 Fingerboard Road ~ SI, NY $50.00 per person Live Entertainment ~ Cash Bar available RSVP by November 23, Please make check payable to Ladies of Charity and mail to: Mrs. Pat Brady, 367 Westwood Avenue, Staten Island, NY For more information call Pat at ********************************************************************************************* CHRISTMAS PARTY Name: Phone: Number of $50.00 each Amount of Check Enclosed: I wish to sit with: 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 November 24th. Saint Francis Catholic Singles, for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, will meet at Holy Family Church,366 Watchogue Road, on Thursday, November 19th, at 7:15pm. The presentation will be, Understanding the Mass: How It Unites Us with Christ s Sacrifice. The Church teaches that the Mass is the source and summit of Christian life. Father Brendan Gormley will discuss the Church s understanding of why the Eucharist is so vital to Christian living. (A canned food collection will be taken this night to benefit the Holy Family Food Pantry; please be generous.) sfcssi@gmail, check the website: or call OFFERTORY PROCESSION If a Mass is being offered for a member of your family on Saturday evening or Sunday, and if you would like to bring up the gifts at the Offertory Procession, please notify one of the ushers before the Mass. 300 CLUB Congratulations to this week s 300 Club winner, Carolyn Harper, Membership # 199 for $100. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR November 18, 2015 from 9:00am 12:00pm Golden Gate Rehab & Healthcare 191 Bradley Avenue Find out how you or your loved one may be eligible to receive additional dedicated care. Elderplan is a health plan with a Medicare contract. A salesperson will be present with information about Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans and applications. Call Elderplan at

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