CHURCH OF OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

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WEEKLY SACRAFICIAL OFFERING:

SEPT. 3 2017 $ 7,207 INCL. PARISH

PAY NO. OF ENVELOPES : 237

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MONTH-AT-A-GLANCE

CROSS ROAD FOUNDATION

COLLECTION

4th Sunday after all Masses

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FIRST FRIDAY

Mass-9:00 AM

Adoration/Benediction-9:30 AM

________________________________ RECITATION OF THE ROSARY

Daily after the 9:00 AM Mass

All are invited to pray for the world _____________ ST. EDWARD FOOD PANTRY

COLLECTION

1st weekend after all Masses

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THIRD ORDER OF MARY

3rd Sun. after 12:00 PM Mass-Gym

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YOUTH GROUP (GRADES 6-12) 2nd & 4th Sunday after 6:30 PM Mass

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IN HONOR OF THE 100TH

ANNIVERSARY OF THE LADY

OF FATIMA

every 13th of the month: Benediction

and the praying of the Rosary.

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50/50 Club Congratulations!!

PAUL AND LINDA DRENNAN

OUR 5O/50 WINNER $240.

Ministry Schedule for September 16 and September 17, 2017

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS USHERS

4:30 PM A. Nusser

S. Rams

M. Castellane

R. Bessi

J. Matthews

G. Petagaro

F. Candelaria

L. Nusser

8:00 AM R. Perricone A. Albanese

A. Hutton C. Carletto

J. Frustaci

R. Perricone

AJ Montana A. Marafolio

C. Marabello

P. Voss S. Pantaleone

T. D’Espopsito

10:00 AM G. Fenga G. Hauck

H. Carstens R. Carstens

J. Baggs

K. Postler

A. Maddalena

C. Zglejc

A. Desio

R. Ekelund

S. Lombardo

A. Alberga B. Ross

12:00 PM

G. Kross M. Petito

M. Esposito G. Moran

F. Lagana

M. Esposito

L. Rapaglia N. Hans

S. Lanza

M. Esposito M. Illuzzi

N. Questel M. Vuolo

6:30 PM F. Lagana M. Joyce

C. Carvano L. Carvano

J. Eskenazi

M. Leide

J. Finnegan James Finnegan

S. Attarian D. Adesso D. Kinkopf

DAY DATE TIME INTENTION REQUESTED BY

Sat. 09/09 9:00 am For all Souls living and deceased Andrea & Nilda

4:30 pm Phyllis & Frank Raccuglia Priscilla Carollo & Family

Sun. 09/10 8:00 am Giuseppa Geloso Giuseppe Geloso

10:00 am Mary M. Huntzinger Mary Mac Donald & Family

12:00 pm Lillian & Hugh Sr., & Hugh Jr. Cruickshank

Joan Dorney

4:00 pm The Spanish Mass

6:30 pm Grace Vaccaro Mr. & Mrs. Vincent D’Esposito & Family

Mon.

09/11

9:00 am 7:30 pm

The People of our Parish Mass of Remembrance

9/11

Tues. 09/12 9:00 am

Grace Vaccaro Mr. & Mrs. Vincent D’Esposito & Family

Wed. 09/13 9:00 am 7:30 pm

Edwin Van Time Ben/Rosary Our Lady of Fatima

His Family

Thur. 09/14 9:00 am

Helen Amodio The Corso Family

Fri. 09/15 9:00 am

Matilda Mazurek Jeannette & Bert

Sat. 09/16 9:00 am John J. Moran Geri Moran

4:30 pm Joseph & Ida Cracchiolo Your Loving Family

Sun. 09/17 8:00 am Mary Metz Robert Viggiano

10:00 am Frank J. Seddo, Sr. His Daughter

12:00 pm Lawrence De Bianchi (1st Anniversary)

The Byrnes Family

4:00 pm The Spanish Mass

6:30 pm Paul Furtaw DeSimone & Bosek Family

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Dear Brothers and Sisters;

First and foremost I hope that all of you had a restful summer and enjoyed a

peaceful Labor Day celebration with family and friends.

On Thursday, Sept. 7th we began our first day of School. This year I began the

year by Blessing the whole school! I blessed the building and it’s new repairs, the new

teachers who we were welcomed by our Parish a few weekends ago as well as the existing

teachers, the custodian, the Principal and it’s staff, the Religious Education staff and of

course all the children of both school and the Religious Ed Program. Everyone and every-

thing in the school has been blessed. May this year be a very successful academic year for

all.

In keeping with the beginning of the school year, very soon we will be having the

Blessing of the backpacks, the time and date will be given soon.

On Monday, September 11th, in honor of those who perished on 9/11 we will be having

a Mass of Remembrance at 7:30 pm. This is the day that we recognize our own parishioners

who fell victim to that terrible day. The names will be called and bells tolled in remembrance

of them.

On Sunday, Sept. 17th at the 10:00 am Mass we are celebrating Catechetical Sunday.

We invite all Catechists and parishioners to join us in acknowledging and commissioning all

Catechists in our Religious Education program.

In the wake of the terrible Hurricane that hit Texas. I would like to thank all of who

donated in any way to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Your heartfelt concern for others

has not gone unnoticed. I am sure the Lord will reward you by putting your needs for others

before your own. Also please continue praying for all those who were affected by hurri-

canes and most recently affected by Hurricane Irma here in the U.S. and elsewhere.

As mentioned to you in last week’s letter, we have recently changed the Votive candle

stands to electric ones. We apologize for some of them not working properly . We are

addressing the situation and hopefully the problems will be rectified. Also, we are in the

process of changing the locks on the candle donation boxes. This will help to secure the do-

nations and prevent any possible criminal activity from taking place.

On Sunday September 17th at 10:00 am, there will be a free bus from the Amboy

Road parking lot of Our Lady Help of Christians to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City

to venerate throughout the day the relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. The bus will also take

you back free of charge. Please call the rectory if you are interested in attending.

May God Bless you, Fr. Frank

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WEEKLY SACRIFICIAL OFFERING

PLEASE PRAY

FOR THE

PEOPLE OF OUR

PARISH PLEASE LET THE

RECTORY KNOW IF

YOU WOULD LIKE TO

REMOVE ANYONE

FROM THIS SICK LIST.

THANK YOU

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Aubrey Ellen Astarita Chris Bessi Joseph Burzo Theresa Cardinale Dennis Carollo Dennis Castelli Denise Chiarello Stacey Cohen Sylvia Cohen Joseph D’Angelo Neal DeLuzio Elvira DeLuzio Ellen Derowki Evelyn Timothy Dicks John Dilgen Ramona Fogelstrom Nancy Flynn Michael French Laura Grzeskowiak Kian Griffiths Larry Hartnett

Jeremy Vivian Jerrick Kenneth Kilgannon Helen Kosinski Robert Kilsby Gianna Kovacs Rafael Laskowski Maria LaSorsa Mei Foo Liao Ralph Lucchese Joseph Liotine Anthony Lodareo Richard Magnussen Scuoto Maisco Ed Malley Jean Marshal Ken Mc Call Joseph Mariconda Peter Marsh Vincent Merola Georgianna O’Connor

Joan Orena Barry Paduani SPC Sean Pesce John Placente Raymond Perry, Jr. Robin Rodolfo Barbara Rotunno Frances Rotunno Hayley Rusciano Philip Russo Edward Svennigsen Jordan S. Patricia Savino

Matthew Sr. Mary Michael French

Stephanie Shelia Sullivan Justin Too Aiden Truscelli Kenneth Whitehurst Joseph Yasso

Let us Pray for all the Deceased

of our Parish especially, Louise R. Scotti

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE

Andrew S. Aswad SC Mason Morgante NC

David Baggs NY Ronald McNair Afghanistan

Thomas Brown LA Cody Robinson CA

Raquel Caramanno CA Shawn Robinson WA

Brian P. Fleming Germany Nicholas Singler NC

Mark Philip Martino US Army Greg Tegano Italy

Our Lady Help of Christians Welcomes

all newly baptized to our Parish especially,

Mia Rose Afflitto, James Anthony Romano,

Joseph Anthony Umbra and

Madison Ann Fontana MEMORIAL OFFERINGS BREAD AND WINE

THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH

SANCTUARY LAMP

THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH

ALTAR CANDLES

THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH

ALTAR FLOWERS

THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms

Every Sunday at 2:00 PM. Baptism classes, for first-

time parents and parents not married in the Catholic

Church, are held on the first Saturday of the month, in

the lower church, at 11:00 AM.

Reconciliation

Saturdays at 9:30 AM and 25 minutes before every

weekday and weekend Masses.

Communion to the Homebound

Please call the Rectory to make arrangements for those

homebound or hospitalized.

Marriage

Couples should call the Rectory to arrange a meeting

with a priest or deacon at least six months in advance

of their wedding.

Anointing of the Sick Call the Rectory at any time.

RCIA

A series of classes presenting a deeper exploration of

the Catholic faith for adults which prepares them to

make a conscious choice to receive the SACRAMENT

OF BAPTISM, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND

CONFIRMATION. Please call the Rectory.

SICK LIST

Please update us monthly.

PRIVATE PRAYER

The Church is open weekdays until 7:00 PM in the

evening, for personal prayer and meditation.

SPONSOR CERTIFICATES

Individuals must come in person to see priest on duty.

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SUMMER CLUSTER PARISH MASS SCHEDULES Our Lady Star of the Sea

Monday - Saturday 9 am

Saturday - 4 pm and 5:30 pm

Sunday - 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am,

12:30 pm and 7 pm

St. Joseph St. Thomas

Saturday- St. Joseph -5 pm

St. Thomas-6 pm

Sunday - St. Joseph -8 am, 10 am, 12 pm St. Thomas - 9 am, 10 am Italian Mass, 11 am, 1 pm and 6 pm __________________________________________

CLUSTER PARISH EVENT

Our Lady Star of the Sea Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy

Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Tues. Oct. 3, 2017

Bus leaves from OLSS Athletic center at 6 am and

departs from the Shrine at 3:30 pm. The day will

consist of a tour to several places for prayer on

Eden Hill:

.Lourdes Grotto

.Immaculate Conception Candle Shrine

.St. Joseph/Holy Family Candle Shrine

.Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine

.St. Peregrine’s Knoll

.Shrine of Holy Innocents

.Confession, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration

.The Divine Mercy Book Store and Gift Shop

The cost of the trip is $40 per person. Please bring

your own lunch and refreshments. You can regis-

ter and pay for Pilgrimage in the OLSS Rectory.

Please make check payable to

O. L. Star of the Sea Church.

For further information, please call Maria &

Deacon James Quadrino at 917-417-5728

or e-mail maria.quadrino@gmail.com

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SPORTS

SOCCER Registration for Fall 2017 is underway. We

have teams for Pre-K 4 through 8th Grade. For more

information, go to OLHCSports.com BASKETBALL Registration dates for the upcoming

2017-2018 CYO Basketball Season held in the lower

church on Sept. 13th from 7 - 9 pm. Cost: Cost: $350

for 1st Player, $150 for 2nd Player, $100 for 3rd

Player. Cash or money orders mandatory for registra-

tion fees. New Players welcome. For more information,

go to olhcball@gmail.com

OLHC SCHOOL NEWS Hello OLHC Parish Families!

I want to open my door to anyone that is considering giving

the gift of Catholic Education to your children. We offer Pre-

K 3 through 8th Grade Programs, and offer many extracur-

ricular activities as well. Kindergarten through 8th Grade all

have instructional technologies in the classroom as we are a

Blended Learning School. We offer Physical Education,

Italian, and Music as special subjects as we look to prepare

students for both the Italian and Algebra I Regents heading

into High School. We continue to strengthen our STEM

curriculum and Robotics Program K-8 as well! Additionally,

we have afterschool (latchkey), and extracurricular programs

like Gym Club, Science Club, Fine Arts Club, and an incredible

Performing Arts Program that works with Kristen Dalto

(Theater Director, Moore Catholic)

We are continuing to grow our offerings and programs, and

hope you will join us as we do. There is Financial Assistance

available for new families! We are also offering special in-

centive programs for incoming 7th Grade Families! Apply

now at www.applycatholicschoolsny.org, or call/e-mail to

schedule a tour!

(718) 984-1360 or nicholas.fargione@archny.org

God Bless, Nicholas Fargione, Principal

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS OFFICE HOURS

BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPT. 11, 2017

RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Monday and Tuesday: 9 AM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

FIRST GRADE PARENT MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 7:00 PM

STARTING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th

Sunday: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 AM to 5pm

Postcards were mailed out regarding class times and days.

If you do not receive yours by September 8th and you have

paid your tuition and filled out registration forms please

contact us.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017- 2018 SCHOOL YEAR RE-REGISTRATION FOR EXISTING STUDENTS IS

ONGOING DURING OUR OFFICE HOURS.

IF YOU DID NOT RE-REGISTER, PLEASE DO SO AS SOON AS

POSSIBLE.

REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMILIES: CHILDREN WITH

SPECIAL NEEDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN OUR PRO-

GRAM. FAMILIES MUST BE REGISTERED IN OLHC PARISH.

BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE IS

REQUIRED. TRANSCRIPT FROM FORMER PARISH IS RE-

QUIRED FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR FAITH FILLED VOLUNTEERS IN

OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM . PLEASE CON-

TACT : MRS. JOAN BAGGS CRE AT 718-227-2441.

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral News

The Saint Padre Pio Foundation in collaboration with

the Capuchin Friars have organized a first time tour in the

US of official relics of Padre Pio. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is

blessed to welcome these beautiful holy relics for full ven-

eration throughout the day on Sunday, Sept. 17th at

10:00am, we invite all faithful for this moving experience.

Free bus to and from will meet in Parking lot Amboy Rd.

side. Contact rectory if interested.

The Pope’s choir is also coming to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

on Sept. 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm. There is a suggested donation

of $50.

Cardinal Dolan invites us to join him in the 40th Annual

Columbus Day Mass and parade on Monday,

October 9, 2017 at the 9:30 am Mass at St. Patrick’s

Cathedral in New York City.

______________________________________ Mass of Remembrance

16th Anniversary of September 11th

Monday 7:30 pm

We Remember our Beloved Deceased

Jane Ellen Baeszler

Paul Beyer

Scott Cahill

Louis Caporicci

John Chipura

Peter Ganci

Jeff Giordano

Mary Lou Langley

Michele Lanza

Scott McGovern

Timothy McSweeney

Carl Molinaro

Mario Nardone, Jr.

Jeffrey J. Olsen

Paul Ortiz

Kenneth White

Mark Whitford

OLHC WELCOMES YOU

TO JOIN OUR 20TH ANNUAL

PARISH GOLF OUTING OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER

WED. SEPT. 20, 2017 AT THE GRAND OAKS GOLF COURSE ,

HUGUENOT AVE. FOLLOWED BY

LUNCHEON AT NUCCI’S SOUTH ,

ARTHUR KILL RD.

GOLF PACKAGE INCLUDES:

BREAKFAST, ROUND OF GOLF

WITH CART,

SNACKS AT TURN,

LUNCHEON WITH

OPEN BAR,

GIFT BASKETS/ PRIZES/

50/50 CASH PRIZES

AND MUCH MORE.

REMEMBER YOU DO NOT HAVE TO

GOLF. YOU MAY COME TO THE

LUNCHEON ONLY AND ENJOY

DELICIOUS FOOD AND AN OPEN BAR

WITH CHANCES TO WIN GIFTS, BASKETS

AND 50/50 CHANCES.

PLEASE TAKE HOME FLIERS IN LOBBIES

WITH MORE DETAILS.

PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A

HOLE OR DONATING A GIFT BASKET

AND /OR GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM

LOCAL BUSINESSES.

SPECIAL GIFTS TO BE RAFFLED OFF

AT THE GOLF OUTING.

YOUR DONATIONS ARE GREATLY

APPRECIATED. PLEASE BRING ALL DONATIONS TO THE

RECTORY.

THANK YOU,

THE GOLF COMMITTEE