WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 6:00am The Church opens 7:00am Mass in honor of St. Maria Goretti 9:00am Mass in honor of St. Maria Goretti 10:15am Presentation in the Auditorium for Catholic Schools Grades 6-8 followed by veneration of the relic in the Church Public veneration of the relic of St. Maria Goretti 4:00pm Presentation in the Auditorium for CCD children Grade 5 followed by veneration of the relic in the Church Public veneration of the relic of St. Maria Goretti 6:45pm CCD children Grades 6-8 for veneration of the relic in the Church 7:30pm Con-celebrated Mass in honor of St. Maria Goretti celebrated by Bishop John O Hara; homily/catechesis delivered by Fr. Carlos Martins CC Public veneration of the relic until 11pm 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. We are expecting a large number of visitors to St. Rita s that day. If you reside nearby and are able, please walk to the Church, especially for the 7:30pm Mass. Thank you for your kind consideration. FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS Fr. Eugene Carrella will bless the animals on Saturday, October 3rd at 12 noon in front of the Church. All are welcome to bring their pets, large and small. Join the GORETTI GROUP on Friday, October 2nd from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Holy Family Church as Dr. Constance Salhany presents on the topic of "Self-Forgiveness" for the upcoming Year of Mercy. Music will begin at 7:00pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm and a talk at 8:00pm. Afterward, the fellowship will be held at Jimmy Max bar/restaurant. FLU SHOTS GIVEN BY WALGREENS on Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 10am to 1pm in St. Rita s Church Hall Please have your insurance card or speak to the pharmacist.
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 SERVED BY Rev. Eugene J. Carrella, Pastor Rev. Anthony Gonzales, Parochial Vicar Rev. Stephen Challman, In Residence PARISH OFFICES 61 Wellbrook Avenue ~ Phone: 718-698-3746 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 INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 4:00 Petrina & Salvatore Provenzano SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:00 Reynaldo Cacaos 9:30 Mary Sarcone (Living) 11:00 Ralph Brech 12:30 Francesco Picca 6:00 For the People of the Parish MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 Antonio Montanez 9:00 Joby John Vazhakattu TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00 Fr. Michael Sepp 9:00 Christopher, Thomas & James Jarema WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 7:00 Patsy Collopy 9:00 Antonio Assenso THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 7:00 Teresa Galbo 9:00 Bill Kutney FRIDAY, OCTOBR 2 7:00 Louis & Vincent Rossi 9:00 Anita Hansen SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 9:00 John Turkovic 4:00 Rosaria Lauria SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 8:00 Mary & Stephen Jarema 9:30 Dorothy Frew 11:00 Veith & Bellezza Families 12:30 Sr. Mary Marcotte 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.
You are cordially invited to attend the Installation Mass of our new Pastor Father Eugene J. Carrella on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Church of St. Rita 281 Bradley Avenue A Reception will follow in the Auditorium. Please return the tear-off below to the Parish Office, 61 Wellbrook Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, Attn: Mary Grace Liss or place in the Offertory Collection, by Friday, October 9, if you are attending the Reception. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RECEPTION FOR FATHER EUGENE CARRELLA Name: Address: Phone #: # of Adults: # of Children:
PRE-NATAL BLESSING FOR EXPECTANT FAMILIES Expecting the birth of a baby is a time of joyful waiting. To rejoice with you, we invite you to receive a special Pre -Natal Blessing during our celebration of the Mass on Sunday, October 18th at 11:00am. A prayer and blessing will be offered for the whole family along with a special one for the mothers-to-be and their unborn children. Each mother in waiting will receive a special blessed medal. To register, call Mary Grace Liss at the parish office by Tuesday, October 9th. 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. 300 CLUB Congratulations to this week s 300 Club winner, Connie Salvo, Membership #126. PRIZES OF $100. AWARDED WEEKLY! Only 300 Memberships will be sold at $60. The drawings are held every Monday. 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 on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Grand Prize of $1,000. 2nd Prize of $250. ~ 3rd Prize of $250. If you wish to become a 300 Club member, please call the Parish Office. Please note that one membership allows one admission to the gala. So far, 280 memberships have been sold. PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life. 3) Brian Cyriacks & Brittany Elmendorf 2) Samson Sebastian & Cynthia Varghese St. Rita School Seats are still available for our Pre-K-For-All program. This is a 4 year old program. Please call the school office at 718-761-2504, if interested. 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 STATEN ISLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION FAIR Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 12pm to 2pm South Fin Grill ~ 300 Fr. Capodanno Blvd & Dolphin Fountain Considering a Catholic high School for your child? Are you interested in learning more about Staten Island Catholic high Schools? Join them for their information day where they will be available to share TACHS information, Academic programs, The Road to College Success, Open House dates and a showcase of their students and their Catholic High Schools. Visit www.adny-soi.org and click on the High School Information Fair tab to view lecture schedule, search for a school, and directions. To RSVP call 718-667-5350, ext. 1007.
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