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Church of

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366 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY 10314 �

MASSES/SERVICES�

WEEKEND�

Saturday�

8:30 AM and 5PM�

Sunday�

7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, �

12:15 PM and 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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PARISH OFFICE INFO�

HOURS: �

Mon.�Fri. 8AM�4PM �

Sat. 9 AM �7 PM�

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CONTACT INFO:�

(718) 761�6663 �

holyfamilysi@gmail.com��

www.holyfamily�

statenisland.com�

�To register please call or

visit our website!�

PASTORAL STAFF�

Pastor�

Rev. Angelo J. Micciulla

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Joseph Takyi

Sunday Associate�

Rev. Steven Challman

In Residence�

Rev. Jeffrey Pomeisl

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Administrative Staff�

Office Manager�

Lisa Russo

Bookkeeper�

Alex Pagliuca

Religious Ed. Director �

Susan Ganschow

Sports Directors:�

(718) 477�0984�

Michael Morales &

Diane Fabozzi

Music Director�

William Richert

Music Coordinator�

Sally Kaelber

PARISH GROUPS �

HOLY NAME�

Every 2nd Sunday at 9:15 AM �

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ROSARY ALTAR�

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

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS�

Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno Council #16674�

1st and 3rd Thursday 7:30 PM kofcfvc16674@gmail.com�

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COLUMBIETTES �

4th Thursday 7:30 PM�

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PRAYER SHAWL GROUP �

Wednesdays 10:00 � 12:00 PM�

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DAUGHTERS IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY�

Fridays 3:30 � 5:00 PM Sept.�May�

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LEGION OF MARY�

Mondays 7:30 � 9 PM �

Every 3rd Sunday at 10:45AM Mass�

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SENIOR GROUP�

Tuesdays from 12:00�3:00 PM Except July and August �

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BEREAVEMENT GROUP�

Every First Monday 7:00 � 8:30 PM��

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EUCHARIST ADORATION�

Fridays in the Chapel from 9:30 � 3:30 PM�

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MOMMY AND ME�

Fridays 10:15�11:15 AM�

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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY GROUP�

Saturdays 8:30�10:30 AM�

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Sunday, March 8

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, 2020�

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�CANDLES�

Church: Craig Latchaw (living)�

Chapel: Salvatore Micciulla�

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IN LOVING MEMORY�

The bread and wine offered for all the

Masses this week are in loving memory

of Andy Licursi by: his loving family .�

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SICK LIST�

Maureen Ryan and Nathalie �

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RECENTLY DEPARTED�

Joseph Vincent Saccone Jr. and Alfred

Rotondo�

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION�

�Group Baptisms are offered on the 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. First time parents must meet with a

priest for instruction. All paperwork and payment (including

sponsor certificates) are due at least 1 full week before the bap-

tism. �

�Matrimony arrangements should be made at least 8 months

prior to wedding date. Couples must attend designated Mar-

riage Preparation Courses. Couples must meet with the parish

priest before a wedding date can be scheduled. We do not cele-

brate Weddings on Sundays. �

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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED JOINING:�

ADULT OR YOUTH CHOIR?�

The Holy Family Youth Choir is a group of talented young per-

formers who sing at the 12:15 mass every Sunday, with re-

hearsal at 11:45 (no weekday rehearsal).� Membership is open

to all, age 16 years or under. The Holy Family Adult Choir

sings at the 5 PM mass every Sunday, and meets for rehearsal

an hour before, at 4 PM.� We're always looking for new mem-

bers, and anyone who likes to sing is invited to come join

us.� Speak to Bill Richert, the organist, after mass to find out

more.�

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Saturday, March 07�

� 8:30 AM� � † The Purgatorial Society�

� 5:00 PM� � † Margaret Bald�

Sunday, March 08�

� 7:45 AM� � † Assunta & Frank Marrocca &

� � � Family�

� 9:15 AM� � † Joseph Gonzalez�

�10:45 AM� � † Edward O'Hare�

�12:15 PM� � † Martha Pappalardo�

� 5:00 PM� � † Incoranta & Pasquale Libertucci�

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Monday, March 09�

� 7:00 AM� � † Thomas Murphy�

� 9:00 AM� � † Benedict Catalano�

Tuesday, March 10�

� 9:00 AM� � † Richard Young�

Wednesday, March 11�

� 7:00 AM� � † Louis Parrotta Sr.�

� 9:00 AM� � † Carrie & George Gerahardt�

Thursday, March 12�

� 9:00 AM� � † Constance Portanova�

Friday, March 13�

� 7:00 AM� � † Irene Mazza�

� 9:00 AM� � Lusia Vega�

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Saturday, March 14�

� 8:30 AM� � † Marilyn Handerhan�

� 5:00 PM� � † Anna Pham & Paul Vu�

Sunday, March 15�

� 7:45 AM� � † Carol Rubio�

� 9:15 AM� � † Deceased Members of the �

� � � Sexton Family�

�10:45 AM� � † Madeline Dellegrazi�

�12:15 PM� � † Antoinette DiBona�

� 5:00 PM� � † Diana & Anthony Illiano�

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UPCOMING HOLY DAYS�

Holy Thursday Thursday, April 9, 2020 �

Good Friday Friday, April 10, 2020 �

Holy Saturday Saturday, April 11, 2020 �

Easter Sunday Sunday, April 12, 2020 �

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�After the 8:30 AM Mass on March 14th the

Rosary Altar Society will host a reception to

honor the memory of St. Patrick and St. Joseph

in the lower Church with refreshments.�

NO PARKING ZONES�

We have received multiple complaints about people

parking in the fire lanes, both in front of the Church

andthe gym. Please be aware that parking in the fire lane

is dangerous in case of and emergency, ad illegal (you

may be fined). �

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A LETTR FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE�

COVID�19�

We all continue to monitor with concern the ques-

tions that are arising about the spread of the corona-

virus (COVID�19) in China and the urging that we

should prepare for its spread in communities across

the country. If and when it becomes necessary to

take preventative steps with regard to the celebration

of the liturgy, we will communicate that to you. �

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STATUE ROOM AND SHRINES�

In an effort to keep the Statue Room and Shrine are-

as clean, we ask that you do not write personal mes-

sages, fold them up and place them in the crevices of

the statues, or leave novena pages or religious mail

that you do not want in these areas. At each of the

shrines there is a book for you to write your inten-

tions so that the community can pray for your and

their intentions as well.�

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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES�

Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Re-

lief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this

collection provide food to the hungry, support dis-

placed refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy

to all people here and abroad. Next week, please give

generously to the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise.

Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/

catholic�relief.�

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PARISH MISSION�

RETREAT�

� Have you been desiring a closer relationship

with God, a more heartfelt knowing of Jesus? He

desires to speak to your heart and you will meet

Him during this retreat in prayer in the Ignatian tra-

dition. �

� The 60 to 70 minute meetings will be of-

fered on five consecutive Monday evenings at

7:30 PM in the Church: March 23rd, March

30th, April 6th, April 13th, and April 20th. Con-

fession will be available on April 6th and there

will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament dur-

ing our last meeting on April 20th. The retreat is

designed to enhance your experience of Holy

Week, the Easter Vigil and Easter! �

� At each meeting we will listen to music,

pray scripture with the imagination, share prayer

moments, demonstrate ways of entering prayer, and

discuss topics in Ignatian spirituality. You will re-

ceive handouts on ways of praying and scripture

passages to pray with during the retreat days be-

tween the meetings. �

� The retreat will be led by Bob Giugliano,

Ph.D. psychologist and spiritual director and Rick

D’Aversa, a leader in the 12 steps of recovery and

the Ignatian spiritual exercises. �

CROSS ROAD FOUNDATION�

Members of the Cross Road Foundation are here

today to invite you to participate in their" Baby

Bottle Campaign." They will distribute baby bottles

as you leave the church and ask hat you take them

home and fill them with change. Please return them

in two weeks when you come to Mass. If you can-

not take a baby bottle home, they would be grateful�

for any donation you can make as you leave Mass

today. The funds collected from this campaign will

provide support to women facing unplanned preg-

nancies.�

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IGNATIAN PRAYER GOUP�

On Saturday, March 14th�the Ignatian Prayer

Group will have a meeting after the 8:30 AM

Mass. �

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� EAT DRINK AND BE IRISH!

Come join us next Saturday, March 14

th

, from 6

to 11 P.M., in the Monsignor Glynn Center for

Holy Family’s 4

th

Annual St Patrick’s Day Dinner

Dance, sponsored by our Holy Name Society.

Featured this year will be the Tuesday @ Eight

band, Live Vocalist DJ’s and a special appear-

ance by the Staten Island Celtic Cross Pipes and

Drums. �A memorable evening is guaranteed for

all. The cost is $50 per person and includes hot

catered food, incl. corned beef & cabbage, beer,

wine, soda, coffee, tea, Irish soda bread and des-

sert. 50/50 and raffle tickets will be sold at the

event. Tickets for the dance are on sale in the lob-

by before and after each Mass and

in the rectory. Last year’s event

was a huge success. Don’t wait till

the last minute to buy tickets and

get shut out. Thank you for your

continued support. �

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REGISTRATION �

For The Class of 2020�2021�

Parents can register for the 2020�2021

School year on Thursday: March 12,

19, and 26th from 7�8 P.M. in the low-

er Church. For all parents who need to

register, please bring your child’s:�

1) Baptismal certificate� � ����

2) Your Adult Sunday Envelope�

3) Registration/tuition� fee of $200�

(each additional child is $25)�

*Your child can not be registered with-

out all of the above items.�

1

st

GRADE PARENTS�

If this is the first year that your child

will be joining the Holy Family Reli-

gious Ed Program please bring all of

the above materials on the dates of-

fered.�

2

nd

AND 8

th

GRADE PARENTS�

If your child is attending:�

�St. Dorothy’s Academy�

�Notre Dame Academy�

�St Joseph Hill Academy�

...and is going to receive the sacraments

of Penance, 1st Holy Communion and/

or Confirmation at Holy Family during

the Spring of 2021, you also need to

register on one of the above listed dates

with the same materials (1�3).� Because

seating is limited, registration is on a

first come first serve basis.�

�Thank you for your cooperation.�

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MARCH CALENDAR�

WESTERLEIGH LITTLE LEAGUE �

SPRING REGISTRATION�

Registration Dates:�

Tuesday� March 10, 2020 7:00pm � 9:00pm�

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Location:� Msgr. Glynn Parish Center

(Holy Family Gym)�

BOYS: Ages 5 � 13��

GIRLS: Grade K � 8

th

Grade��

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*For information and fees Please take an information sheet

in the back of the church���

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*All games at Northerleigh Field North Ave Staten Island,

NY��

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*Any questions about the league please e�mail Mike Mo-

rales at Yankees2026@aol.com�����

Or Please see our Facebook Page “Westereleigh Little

Guys and Gals”�

*Do Not call the rectory�

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Thursday�

March �

12,19 &

26�

1st Grade Registra-

tion 7�8 PM (Lower

Level of the Church)�

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THE PURGATORIAL SOCIETY�

The “Holy Family Purgatorial Society” is an opportunity for

you to have your loved one(s) remembered at the monthly

First Saturday 8:30am Mass throughout the year. Names

enrolled for the year are remembered at Mass each month for

12 consecutive months (one full year).�

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Lenore & Frank S.Piazza, Frank W. Piazza,

John & Lucy Plescia, Augustus Nuzzela, Jeffrey

Cea,Veronica & William Sheridan, Mary & John

Fitzsimmons, Hedi & John Hobar, Libby Guardiani,

Brian Schiels, Ann Schiels, Josephine & John

Modzelewski, Carol & Immaculate Artemisio, Thomas

& Angela DiGiulio, Christine DiGiulio, Patricia Parisi,

John Cottone, Diane H. Whalen, Reverend Philip

Blaine, Pedro Rivera, Alfonso Morrone, Shirley

Stoddard, AnneMarie Bagha, Augustus Waters,

Jeannine Cammarata, Anthony & Cesidia Guardiani,

Susan & Ellwood Donaghy, Josephine & Ralph

Sarcone, Camielle & Frank Intartaglio, Mary &

Robert Breglio, Concetta & Anthony Severino, Gloria

& Louis D’Angiolillo, Josephine & John Milesh, Bob

Milesh, Dominick Cantasano, Assunta Casciano,

Rosemary Jane Rizzo, Tess & Tony Geanette, Irwin

Budson, Nicholas & Alda Carabetta, Frank

Carabetta, Charles & Marion Haskovec, James Burns,

Thomas Saccone, Victorio Ata, Felicidad Cajigas,

Ralph Altieri, Teresa Nargi, Clara & John Sexton,

Josephine & Joseph Bruno, Rudy Wenzel, James

King, Anna & Michael Lombardi, Consuela Gloznek,

Joseph Gloznek,Salvatore Micciulla, �

Terry Van der Werff, Joseph & Norma F. Puleo, �

Angelo & Antoinette Micciulla, Gerard Burke,�

Alfonso DeFrancesco, Francesco Sciarrillo,�

Joseph Guardiani,Charles R. Sorrentino, �

Felicia Sorrentino, Dana Lizak, Andrea Dacquel,

Evelyn & John Muzzy Sr., Steve Barnett, Venturino

Stefanucci, John & Winifred Young, Richard Young,

Virginia & Esteban Garcia, John & Genevieve

Guardiani, Tiffany DeVito, �

George Joseph Manassa, Christine Watson,�

Thomas Britton, Vincent Cavalieri,�

Vera & Lou Francis, James P. White, �

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On Prayer �

� See, my children, we are poor people who have

been taught to beg spiritually, and we do not beg. We

are sick people, to whom a cure has been promised, and

we do not ask for it. The good God does not require of

us fine prayers, but prayers which come from the bot-

tom of our heart.

� St. Ignatius was once travelling with several of

his companions; they each carried on their shoulders a

little bag, containing what was most necessary for them

on the journey. A good Christian, seeing that they were

fatigued, was interiorly excited to relieve them; he

asked them as a favor to let him help them to carry their

burdens. They yielded to his entreaties. When they had

arrived at the inn, this man who had followed them,

seeing that the Fathers knelt down at a little distance

from each other to pray, knelt down also. When the Fa-

thers rose again, they were astonished to see that this

man had remained prostrate all the time they were pray-

ing: they expressed to him their surprise, and asked him

what he had been doing. His answer edified them very

much, for he said: “I did nothing but say, Those who

pray so devoutly are saints: I am their beast of burden:

O Lord! I have the intention of doing what they do: I

say to You whatever they say.” These were afterwards

his ordinary words, and he arrived by means of this at a

sublime degree of prayer. Thus, my children, you see

that there is no one who cannot pray � and pray at all

times, and in all places; by night or by day; amid the

most severe labors, or in repose; in the country, at

home, in travelling. The good God is everywhere ready

to hear your prayers, provided you address them to Him

with faith and humility.

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On the Love of God

� “If you love Me, keep My Commandments.”

� Nothing is so common among Christians as to say,

“O my God; I love You,” and nothing more rare, perhaps,

than the love of the good God. Satisfied with making out-

ward acts of love, in which our poor heart often has no share,

we think we have fulfilled the whole of the

precept. An error, an illusion; for see, my

children, St. John says that we must not

love the good God in word, but in deed.

Our Lord Jesus Christ also says, “If anyone

love Me he will keep My Word.” If we

judge by this rule, there are very few Chris-

tians who truly love God, since there are so

few who keep His Commandments. Yet

nothing is more essential than the love of

God. It is the first of all virtues, a virtue so

necessary, that without it we shall never get

to Heaven; and it is in order to love God

that we are on the earth. Even if the good

God�did not command it, this feeling is so

natural to us, that our heart should be

drawn to it of its own accord.� TBC...�

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