Sunday, December 3rd Church of The Holy Family · Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 Church of The Holy Family 366 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to our Parish.

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366 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY

NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to our Parish. Please contact the Rectory Office to register, or you may register online at www.holyfamilystatenisland.com��SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First and Third Sundays of each month. Arrangements must be made by contacting the Rectory. Godparents are required to be practicing Catholics attending Mass regularly. 1st time parents must meet with a priest for instruction �

PASTORAL STAFF�Pastor�

Rev. Angelo J.

Micciulla �

Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Takyi

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Sunday Associates:�Rev. Steven Challman

Rev. Jim Mayzik, S.J. �

Administrative Staff��Parish Secretary�Lisa Russo Bookkeeper�Alex Pagliuca

Religious Educator�

Susan Ganschow�Music Director�

Barnaby Miles Music Coordinator�Sally Kaelber

Masses�WEEKEND�

Saturday�8:30 AM and 5PM�

�Sunday�

7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, 12:15 PM �

(Children’s Mass) �5 PM�

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WEEKDAY�Mon., Wed., Fri.�

7am & 9am �Tues. & Thurs. �

9am�

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CONFESSIONS�Sat., 3:30�4:30 PM �Or by appointment�

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SICK CALLS �Anytime�

PROGRAMS & GROUPS�ROSARY ALTAR�

Every 1st Wednesday �Beginning with 12:00 PM Mass�

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HOLY NAME�Every 2nd Sunday at 9:15 AM �

�DAUGHTERS IMMACULATE�

HEART OF MARY�Fridays 3:30 � 5 PM Sept.�May�

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LEGION OF MARY�Mondays 7:30 � 9 PM�

Every 3rd Sunday at 10:45am Mass��

EUCHARIST ADORATION�Fridays in the Chapel from 9:30 � 3:30�

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SENIOR GROUP�Tuesdays from 12:00�3:00 PM�

Not on December 5th�

�HEALING SERVICES�

Every 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 PM �Except July and August�

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PROGRAMS & GROUPS�KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS�

Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno �Council #16674�

1st and 3rd Thursday 7:30 PM�

https://sites.google.com/view/kofcfvc16674/�

[email protected]�

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PRAYER SHAWL GROUP�Wednesdays 10:00 � 12:00 PM�

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BEREAVEMENT GROUP�Every First Monday 7:00 � 8:30 PM��

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THE GORETTI GROUP�1st Friday of each month 7:30 PM�

��LAMB OF GOD PRAYER GROUP�

Wednesdays 7:30 PM ���

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC �SINGLES�

[email protected]�

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OFFICE INFORMATION��

SECRETARY HOURS: �Mon.�Fri. 8AM�4PM�

�TELEPHONE/EMAIL: �

(718) 761�6663/[email protected]���

CALENDAR:�http://si.mhsoftware.com�

�PARISH WEBSITE:�

www.holyfamilystatenisland.com�

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SCHOOL OF RELIGION: �(718) 761�6671�

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SPORTS PROGRAM: �(718) 807�9019�

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We have well developed courses for our children. Families are required to participate at Mass weekly.

Please contact our Religious Education Office for information. ��SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements should be made at least 12 months prior to wedding date. Couples must attend desig-nated Marriage Preparation Conferences. Couples must meet with the parish priest before a wedding date can be scheduled. �

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Sunday, December 3rd, 2017��

IN LOVING MEMORY�

The bread and wine offered for all the Masses this week is in loving memory of Francesco & Eleonora Schiavone, requested by their daughter.�

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CHANGES TO OUR SICKLIST �Please pray for our sick each day. Our recurring sick list is located at Our Lady’s Shrine adjacent to the Statue room. �

Additions: � Don Boyd �Deaths: � Josephine DiDonna, Dominick J. Caputo �� � and Pia Battan ��

CANDLES�Church: Billy Mulrooney�Chapel: Thomas O’Connor � �ADVENT TRADITIONS AT HOLY FAMILY�

Each week in Advent we will have special blessings. Next Sunday, Dec. 10th, we will have the blessing and lighting of the Parish Christmas tree (the Blessing will take place after the 5PM Mass on Sunday � and will include a band, candy, hot chocolate and a visit from SANTA). ��

IGNATIAN PRAYER GATHERING�

Please join us in growing closer to God through prayer, scripture and conversation with our Parish’s Ignatian Prayer Group next Saturday, December 9th. We will celebrate Mass at 8:30 AM and then engage in prayer and our meeting at 9:30 in the lower level of the Church. �

�ROSARY ALTER SOCIETY NEWS�

Dec. 7th�Meeting after mass at noon.�

Dec. 8th�Living Rosary after 9 AM mass�Dec. 20th

� Christmas luncheon 12 noon at Casa Nova.��

SENIORS GROUP NEWS�There will not be a Seniors meeting on December 5th. �There will be a Christmas luncheon Dec. 18th at 12 (noon) at the Staaten.��

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR�

December�Mon.�Thur. �� 11�14 � NO CLASSES/Parent Teacher �� � � Conference/Report Card Distribution�Mon. � �������� 25 �������Christmas Day (NO CLASSES)�Tues.�Thurs. �26�28���CHRISTMAS RECESS��

BANNS OF MARRIAGE�III. Robert William Forster and Christina Lynn Siliato��

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�Mass Intentions�

Saturday, December 02�

�8:30 AM� � The Purgatorial Society�

�5:00 PM� � In Honor of the Blessed �� � � Trinity�

Sunday, December 03�

�7:45 AM� � † John & Rose Garritano�

�9:15 AM� � † Gloria Milne�

�10:45 AM�� † Mark, Lisa, Anthony & �� � � Concetta Esposito�

�12:15 PM�� † John Betso�

�5:00 PM� � † Joseph Leonardelli�

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Monday, December 04�

�7:00 AM� � † Kim & Ella Tropiano�

�9:00 AM� � † Margaret Galloway�

Tuesday, December 05�

�9:00 AM� � † Deborah Alpert�

Wednesday, December 06�

�7:00 AM� � † Sandra Gargaloni�

�9:00 AM� � † Billy Mulrooney�

Thursday, December 07�

�9:00 AM� � † Helen & Alfonso Celotto�

�7:30 PM� � † Christine Manzo�

Friday, December 08�

�7:00 AM� � † Concetta & Vincenzo Barone�

�9:00 AM� � † Dec. mem. Of the Di Mare � � � Family�

�7:30 PM� � † Paul Vu�

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Saturday, December 09�

�8:30 AM� � † Helen Sautner�

�5:00 PM� � † Enrico Albarano�

Sunday, December 10�

�7:45 AM� � † Phyllis Minichino�

�9:15 AM� � † Joe Schiavone�

�10:45 AM�� † Josephine & Joseph Bruno�

�12:15 PM�� † Vincent Cavalieri�

�5:00 PM� � † Josephine Flenda��

Biblical Quotes:�Proverbs 17:9�

Whoever would foster love covers over an of-fense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.���

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Sunday, December 3rd, 2017��

�HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION�

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION�

We will celebrate the Mass to remember that God preserved the Virgin Mary from the taint of original sin from the moment she was conceived on:�

Thursday December 7th�7:30 PM �

Friday December 8th�7:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM �

�SLEEVES�

Knowing that we are entering the cold winter months and that long sleeve shirts and sweaters will be worn, we ask that you please remember to lift your sleeves over your wrist before re-ceiving Holy Communion. ��

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED�The Cross Roads Foundation is in need of vol-unteers in all areas of our pro�life ministry in-cluding advisory clients, assisting in our “Mommy Store,” picking up donations and pre-paring mailings. Volunteer weekly, monthly or on an occasional basis. For more information, please call Kimberly Carbonaro at 718�556�3474 or email [email protected]. ��

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SINGLES�SFCS will have their�17th

�annual�Christmas Dinner�on�Friday, December, 15th�at�7:30 pm�at Café Bella Vita located at 1919 Hylan Blvd., S.I., NY 10305. The price is $40.00 per person and includes a four course meal.�All pay-ments must be postmarked by Monday Decem-ber 11th, 2017. Please mail a CHECK made out to CASH (with SFCS Christmas Party in the memo line) with your name, phone number and email to: Holy Family Parish, Attn: Singles Christmas Party.���

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS �KIDS COAT DRIVE�

The Knights of Columbus Fr. Vincent R. Capo-danno council is running a Coats for Kids drive. They are asking for donations of new or gently used children's coats. Please try to help them provide this essential need for our community’s children. All donations can be dropped off in the box in the vestibule with the Knights flyer on it.����

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HOLY NAME SOCIETY NEWS:�2017 MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS TREES�

The Holy Name Society is sponsoring the placing of Christmas trees for the upcoming season. Parishioners wishing to honor the memory of a loved one can pur-chase these trees which will be placed in the island in front of the entrance of the Church, along the side of the Church and in the grassy area along Watchogue Rd. �The trees will be decorated with lights ONLY to maintain a neat and uniform appearance. �A laminated sign with the name of the loved one will be displayed on the tree. �A nativity scene will also be displayed in front of the Church. �The cost of each tree will be $200 and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. �Forms are available in the lobby. �Parishioners wishing to pur-chase a tree should complete the form and submit it with their payment to the rectory. �Checks should be made payable to the Holy Name Society.�

4TH ANNUAL DOO�WOP DINNER DANCE � �DECEMBER 9TH�

Come join us Saturday, December 9th, from 6 to 11pm, in the Monsignor Glynn Center for Holy Family’s 4th Annual Doo�Wop Dinner Dance sponsored by the Holy Name Society. �Featured this year will be the Tuesday @ Eight band, the 360 Entertainment DJ and Jenna Esposito & Her Band singing the songs of Connie Francis. �A memorable evening is guaranteed for all. �The cost is $50 per person and includes hot catered food, beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea and dessert. �50/50 tickets and raffle tickets will be sold at the event. �Admission tickets can be purchased at the Rec-tory during business hours or in the lobby of the Church before and after each Mass. �Don’t wait untill the last minute to buy tickets and get shut out. �Last year’s dance was sold out with over 300 attendees.�Thank you for your continued support!�

� ANNUAL TOY DRIVE�Once again it’s time to share the joy of Christmas with children who are less fortunate.�Please donate a new unwrapped toy so that their Christ-mas will be a happy one too.�Donations are accepted in the boxes marked in the Church foyer until December 19th. ��

SING TO THE LORD�

The Adult and Children's Choir are looking for volun-teers. Rehearsals will be held before�and�after the 12:15 p.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday Masses.�Please speak with Bar-naby, our Music Director, or leave your contact info at the rectory.�If you can only help out for Christmas, that's ok.�There are three special rehearsals for the Adult Choir on December 14th, 18th and 21st at 7:30 P.M. Come one, come all! ��

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Catholicism 101�The 7 Sorrows (Dolours) and 7 Joys of Our Lady �

The 7 Sorrows and 7 Joys of St. Joseph �

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THE PURGATORIAL SOCIETY�The names of our Purgatorial Society, (in no special order) are listed below:��

Susan & Ellwood Donaghy, Josephine & Ralph Sarcone, Frank Pellegrino, Helen DeGuglielmis, Charlene Hayden, Frank & Florence Ciluffo, Deborah Alpert, William Hartweg, Richard Hartweg, Lorraine Lipert, Vincent Cavalieri, Thomas E. & Maria P. Pirrello, Jon R. Pirrello, Jacqueline Vento, Veronica & William Sheridan, Mary Fitzsimmons, Felicidad Pinugu Taylan, Nelly Romero Valdellon, Santiago & Catalina Maramag, Sadoca Prudencio Maramag, Leonore & Frank S. Piazza, Frank W. Piazza, Vera & Lou Francis, James P. White, Thomas Saccone, Carmine Orcuilo, Ernest Owen, Dominga & Mariano Bariso, Nenita Barbara Bariso, John Santore, John Michael Surck Jr., Joseph & Norma F. Puleo, Angelo & Antoinette Micciulla, George & Phyllis Nerlino, Jean & Tony Carlucci, Pedro & Teofila de Leon, Danilo Siason, Armando Dasalla, Cayetano & Matilde Dasalla, Carlo & Immaculate Artemisio, Thomas, Angela & Christine DiGiulio, Eileen Keegan, Ann Schiels, Josephine & John Modzelewski, Rev. William Dulaney, Larry & Frank Polli, Esteban & Virginia Garcia, Richard Young, John & Winifred Young, Michael Amato, Evelyn & John Muzzy, the Pedalino Family, the Cunniff Family, the Connolly Family, the Boyle Family, the Murphy Family, the Teeling Family, the Carabetta & Haskovec Families, Michael Amato, Sandra Gargaloni, Arlene Brice & John Sammut, Ann & Tom Kiley, Victoria & John Grabowski, Jean &Tom Butler, Joel Calvarido, Peter Miluk III, Elba Jimenez, Tony & Tess Geanette, Justine Marie Aliotta, Joseph Gloznek, Vincent Gattullo and Doris N. Montella, Peter T. Montella and Doris A. Montella�Romano.��� �

Sorrows (Dolours):� Joys:�

The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:33�35)�

The Annunciation (Luke 1:27�38)�

The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 3: 13�15)�

The Visitation (Luke 1:39�58)�

The Loss of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41�52)�

The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:7)�

The Meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross (John 19:17)�

The Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2:7�11)�

The Crucifixion (John 19:25�30)� The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:46)�

The Taking Down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross (John 19: 31�37)�

The Resurrection of Our Lord (John 20:1�9)�

Jesus laid in the Tomb (John 19:38�42)�

The Assumption and Coronation of the Blessed Virgin (Apocalypse 12)�

Sorrows:� Joys:�

The doubt of Saint Joseph (Matthew 1:19)�

The Message of the Angel (Matthew 1:20)�

The poverty of Jesus' birth (Luke 2:7)� Jesus' Birth itself (Luke 2:7)�

The Circumcision (Luke 2:21)� The Holy Name of Jesus (Matthew 1:25)�

Simeon's prophecy that many would be lost (Luke 2:34)�

Simeon's prophecy that many would rise (Luke 2:34)�

The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13�14)�

The Overthrow of Idols (Isaias 19:1)�

The return from Egypt (Matthew 2:22)�

Life with Mary and Jesus (Luke 2:39)�

The loss of the Child Jesus (Luke 2:45)�

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:46)�

Joyful:� Sorrowful:�Annunciation� Agony in the Garden�Visitation� The Scourging�Nativity� Crowning with thorns�Presentation� Carrying of the Cross�

Finding Jesus in the Temple� Crucifixion�� �

Glorious:� Luminous:�Resurrection� The Baptism of the Lord�Ascension� The Wedding of Cana�

Pentecost� The Proclimation of the Kingdom�

Assumption� The Transfiguration�

Crowning of Mary� The Institution of the Eucharist�� �

Mondays:� Joyful�Tuesdays: � Sorrowful�Wednesdays:� Glorious�Thursdays: � Joyful�Fridays: � Sorrowful�Saturdays: � Glorious�

Sundays in Advent, �Christmastide & Epiphany: � Joyful�Sundays in Eastertide �& Time After Pentecost:� Glorious�

All of Septuagesima & Lent: � Sorrowful�