Church of Saint Rita 281 Bradley Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10314 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
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.saintritas.net 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: 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 13 4:00 Stephen & Mary Jarema SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 8:00 Stephen & Bernice Push 9:30 William Brady 11:00 Toni Spedale 12:30 Joseph Turkovic (Living) 6:00 For the People of the Parish MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 7:00 William Sepulveda 9:00 Salvatore Desiderato TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16-Sts. Cornelius, Cyprian 7:00 Noel Byrne 9:00 Chummar and Mary WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMPBER 17 7:00 Frankie Ottomanelli 9:00 Flugger Family THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 Anna May Zupo 9:00 Ada Sigona FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19-St. Januarius 7:00 Andrew Piazza (Living) 9:00 Christopher, Thomas & James Jarema SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20-St. Andrew Kim 9:00 Chummar & Miriam 4:00 Mary & Joseph Romano SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:00 Rosalia & Alfonso Tornabene 9:30 Lecrezia Pagnotta 11:00 Jose Gomez & James Leahy 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 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. COMMUNION & LIBERATION FOR TEENS Most Fridays 7pm in the Church Hall. Go to gsnewyork on facebook for meetings and 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.
Dear Parishioners: I would like to thank the Staff and Societies of St. Rita's Parish and School for sponsoring last Sunday's "Meet and Greet" for me and our new Principal, Mrs. Nicole Fresca. I would also like to thank our parishioners for making me and Mrs. Fresca feel so welcomed and at home here. May God bless all of our parishioners with continued faithfulness to the Gospel message. May St. Rita continue to shower us with her many spiritual graces. I would like to thank the Kerala Catholic Association for a very spiritually uplifting Novena and Feast Day in honor of Our Lady of Good Health. I was so impressed by the piety and devotion of those who attended the nine nights of prayer. It was beautiful to see so many families and young people so devoted to our Blessed Mother! The music and singing, flowers, Altar Servers and Prayer Leaders added to the solemnity of the celebration. It was my privilege to participate in the festivities. The Parish of St. Rita is also thankful for the generous donation of $4,000 which the Kerala Catholic Association made to our Parish. May Our Lady of Good Health bestow her graces upon all who participated in these great days of prayer! In Christ, Fr. Eugene Carrella Adults who would like to enrich their knowledge of the faith, as well as those adults of our parish who would like to complete their sacraments and enter fully into the Church are welcome to attend the classes. Sessions will be held on Mondays at 7pm in the Parish Center, beginning September 22nd. Please bring a bible to class. At the first meeting we will discuss topics of interest that we would like studied. CCD NEWS The CCD Parent s meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th at 7pm in the gym. Representatives from our parish organizations (choir, scouts, and sports) will also address the parents. The Annual St. Joseph s Seminary Collection will be taken up next weekend at all the Masses. Thank you for your prayers and generous support. 2) Jack SanFelice & Danielle Lombardo CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Sunday, September 21st at 9:30am Catechetical Sunday is a day in which those who are called to the vocation of catechist in parish faith formation for Catholics recommit themselves to their ministry. We will thank God for the great treasure we have in our catechists at this special Mass and ask God to continue to bless them and guide them. Do you like to sing? Why not think about joining the Adult or Children s Choir? St. Rita s Adult Choir will rehearse every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the Church Hall Music Room and sing on Sundays for the 11:00AM Mass each week. The first rehearsal will begin on September 17, 2014. St. Rita s Children s Choir will rehearse every Wednesday from 5:15pm to 6:15pm in the Church Hall Music Room. Any child in 3rd grade and older is welcome to join. The first rehearsal will start September 17, 2014. For more information regarding the Adult Choir or the Children s Choir, please contact Deborah Williams, our Music Director, at the parish office or speak with her after Mass.
Congratulations to this week s 300 Club winner, Melissa Iraci, Membership #141, for $100. If you wish to become a 300 Club member, please sign-up at the parish office or mail the application form which can be obtained at the entrance of the church. 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 8, 2014. Grand Prize of $1,000. 2nd Prize of $250. ~ 3rd Prize of $250. DAY OF RECOLLECTION Holy Family Church Presented by Fr. Anthony Enyinful Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9am-3pm Mini Breakfast and Lunch Adults-$20, Teens-$10 RSVP 718-761-6663 by September 16th Mass, Confession, Rosary, Discussion, etc. CHILD PROTECTION Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 212-371-1000, ext. 2949, or Deacon George J. Coppola at 917-861-1762. Both may also be reached via e-mail at victimassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure. Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) To qualify for entrance to almost all of our Catholic High Schools, eighth grade pupils must take the TACHS Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools. The examination will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014. Students may register seven days a week Internet: www.tachsinfo.com; Telephone: 866-618-2247. The phone hours are Monday to Friday from 8am-7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 2pm. Paper/U.S. mail A registration form may be obtained by calling Mrs. Mary Gillespie at 718-982-6948. All paper registration forms must be received at the TACHS Exam Office by October 8th. STATEN ISLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES Sunday, October 5, 2014 Moore Catholic ~ 1pm-4pm Saturday, October 18, 2014 St. John Villa Academy ~ 1pm-4pm Sunday, October 19, 2014 St. Joseph by-the-sea ~ 12pm-3pm (Girls) Saturday, October 25, 2014 St. Joseph Hill Academy ~ 1pm-4pm Saturday, October 26, 2014 Notre Dame Academy ~ 1-4pm St. Joseph by-the-sea ~ 12pm-3pm (Boys) St. Peter s Boys High School ~ 1pm-4pm Sunday, November 2, 2014 Monsignor Farrell ~ 12 noon--3pm TREE OF LIFE Several parishioners have requested to purchase a leaf or foundation stone 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. For more information, please call the parish office.
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