The Church of St. Christopher

130 Midland Avenue

Staten Island, New York 10306

Parish Office: (718) 351-2452

Fax: (718) 351-1174

Office Hours: Monday - Friday,

9:30am - 4:00pm

Web: www.stcstmmsi.org

“Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than

all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed

from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty,

has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood."

- Mark 12: 43-44

The Parish of

St. Christopher -

St. Margaret Mary

NOVEMBER 8th

, 2015

32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Church of St. Margaret Mary

560 Lincoln Avenue

Staten Island, New York 10306

Church Office: (718) 351-2612

Fax: (718) 987-0446

Office Hours: Monday - Friday,

9:30am - 2:30pm

Web: www.stcstmmsi.org

Facebook: St. Margaret Mary

Staten Island NY

Rev. Joseph M. McLafferty, Pastor

Rev. Tomy Joseph, Parochial Vicar

Rev. John P. DeLora, SIUH Chaplain, in residence

Rev. John A. Boehning, Weekend Celebrant

Rev. Thomas J. Mullin, Weekend Celebrant

Deacon Patrick Graham

MASSES Monday - Friday: St. Christopher ……. 7:00am and 9:00am

St. Margaret Mary … 9:00am

Monday: Island Shores ……… 10:30am, Residents Mass

Saturday: St. Christopher …..… 9:00am and 4:30pm (Vigil)

St. Margaret Mary .… 9:00am and 5:00pm (Vigil)

Sunday: St. Christopher ….…. 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:15am,

11:30am and 7:30pm

St. Margaret Mary … 8:00am, 10:00am and

12:00pm

Holy Days of Obligation ………...…. As announced.

CONFESSION

Saturday: St. Christopher ……. 1:30pm - 2:30pm

St. Margaret Mary … 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Otherwise by appointment; (718) 351-2452

BAPTISMS

By appointment. Interviews of parents seeking baptism for their

children are arranged by calling the Parish Office; (718) 351-2452.

MARRIAGES

By appointment with one of the priests at least six months in

advance of the wedding date. Please contact the Parish Office

for further information; (718) 351-2452.

SICK CALLS

Please call the Parish Office; (718) 351-2452.

NEW PARISHIONERS

All new parishioners are invited to register at the Parish Office

and to participate in our parish life.

ST. CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL

15 Lisbon Place, 10306 (718) 351-0902

Mrs. Catherine Falabella, Principal

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION and RCIA

560 Lincoln Avenue, 10306 (718) 351-2119

Mrs. Barbara Regan, Coordinator

St. Christopher

Saturday, November 7th

9:00am All Souls Novena

4:30pm Jack, John & Mary Ruggirello

Sunday, November 8th

7:30am All Souls Novena

9:00am Holy Name Society

10:15am Antoinette & John Lattuga

11:30am For the Parishioners

7:30pm Russell Bellesi

Monday, November 9th

7:00am Stella Ryan

9:00am All Souls Novena

Tuesday, November 10th

7:00am All Souls Novena

9:00am Jimmy Conroy

Wednesday, November 11th

7:00am Frances Vasile

9:00am Deceased Members of the

Zirpoli & Manger Families

Thursday, November 12th

7:00am Dion Hart

9:00am Angelina Lovascio

Friday, November 13th

7:00am Kenneth Dockter

9:00am Tom Donovan & Loretta Coyne

Saturday, November 14th

9:00am Ester Geisler

4:30pm Deceased Members of the Vito Family

Sunday, November 15th

7:30am James Gormley

9:00am Bruno & Elio Giaccio

10:15am Deceased Members of the

Costango & Gillick Families

11:30am Patrick O’Connor

7:30pm For the Parishioners

St. Margaret Mary

Saturday, November 7th

9:00am For the Parishioners

5:00pm Bonaria Gabriele

Sunday, November 8th

8:00am Joan Keller Hayes

10:00am James Regan

12:00pm Flavia Latecza

Monday, November 9th

9:00am James Regan

Tuesday, November 10th

9:00am Elain McCloud

Wednesday, November 11th

9:00am Ricardo & Quentin Garcia

Thursday, November 12th

9:00am For the Parishioners

Friday, November 13th

9:00am For the Parishioners

Saturday, November 14th

9:00am For the Parishioners

5:00pm Lt. Philip Petti, FDNY & Tony Petti

Sunday, November 15th

8:00am James Daly

10:00am Margaret O’Connor

12:00pm Jean Lahey

OFFERTORY GIFTS If a Mass is being said for a member of your family, we invite

you to present the Offertory gifts to the altar. Please notify one of

the Ushers before Mass that you would like to present the gifts.

FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8th: The Bread & Wine are being offered in memory of:

St. Christopher ……. Thomas Tormey

St. Margaret Mary … John & Marie Boedecker

The Sanctuary Lamp is being offered in memory of:

St. Christopher ……. Connie Rader

St. Margaret Mary … Andrew Gambardella

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

St. Margaret Mary

Ann Basso Lester Garncarz

Janet Dennis Michael Leone

Domenick DiLella Stephen Murray

Edwina Dunne Robert Sabatino

St. Christopher

Agnes Bartunek Phil D’Angelo Richard Malanga

Baby Jake Bozzo Victoria Decker Otto Pampellonne

Julie Capdevielle Anissa Fiore Jim Quinn

Paul Cigliano Frank & Ann Gambino Eleanor Shielda

Tyler Collins Valerie Howard Lisa Simpson

Maria D’Amato Baby Nicolas Lombardi Louie Viola

MASS INTENTIONS

“… A TIME TO MOURN …” [Ecclesiastes 3:4] Pray for the soul of John Tiplady and his family.

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes

in me, even if he dies, will live” [John 11:25-26]

YOUR ENVELOPE COUNTS All Saints Day Collection 11/1/2015 11/2/2014 11/1/2015 11/2/2014

St. Christopher $4,676 1 $4,767 1 $1,988 -

St. Margaret Mary $2,755 $2,916 $310 $325

Thank you for your continuing generosity. 1 The 2nd “Operations” Collection is included in these amounts.

WHOEVER BELIEVES AND IS

BAPTIZED WILL BE SAVED" [Mark 16:16]

We welcome Addisonrose Grace Monforte who was

baptized in our Church last Sunday,

November 1st 2015.

OFFICES CLOSED This Wednesday, November 11th the offices of St. Christopher

and St. Margaret Mary will be closed for Veterans Day.

ON THE CALENDAR FAITH FORMATION … this Tuesday, November 10th at

7:00pm in the Dongan Hall Meeting Room (lower level of

St. Margaret Mary Church).

MIDLAND BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION … this

Wednesday, November 11th, 7:30pm in the OAC.

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED GROUP … this Wednesday,

November 11th, 8:00pm-9:30pm in the Community Center.

THANK YOU We would like to thank the Faith Formation

Committee for hosting the Halloween

themed “Family Night at the Movies” on

October 30th. A special thanks goes to all

the many volunteers that worked very hard

to make the evening a success and to those

who were so considerate in baking and

donating prizes and pizzas.

There were well over 200 people and the kids had a wonderful

time consuming over 500 pieces of candy, 150 hot dogs, 4 pizzas,

125 cupcakes, gallons of soda, water and juice and lots and lots of

popcorn The parade of costumes was fantastic and the kids loved

the raffles.

Hope to see you at the next movie on January 16th.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PROGRAM If anyone knows of a special needs child in the parish under 19

years of age who would benefit from the pilgrimage to the Shrine

of Our Lady of Lourdes, France, please contact Fr. Joe at the

rectory. The trip will be on June 26, 2016.

REFLECTION

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP St. Christopher-St. Margaret Mary holds a Bereavement Support

Group in the Rectory each Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm,

through December 1st. If you are interested in attending please

call the parish office at (718) 351-2452 with your name and

telephone number.

200 CLUB On Saturday, October 24th the Friends of St. Margaret Mary 200

Club celebrated its end of cycle luncheon at the Staaten. The

highlight of the event was the presentation to Father Joe of a

$20,000 donation.

Congratulations to all the winners.

October Winners:

#51 .… $750 and #111 .… $500.

End of Cycle Winners:

# 24 …. $1,000, # 69 .… $1,000, #94 .… $1,000

#125 …. $1,000, #137 .… $1,000.

and the Grand Prize of $10,000 to #182.

A new cycle will be starting shortly. Details to follow.

50/50 WINNER - ST. MARGARET MARY We are happy to announce that Jeanne deBerendey was the $110

winner of St. Margaret Mary’s October 50/50 Drawing.

You can participate in the drawing by depositing your

50/50 envelope with $5.00 in the Collection Basket anytime

during the month. If you don’t have a Church envelope, write

“50/50”, your name and telephone number on the front of a blank

envelope and include $5.00.

VETERANS DAY PRAYER Dear Lord,

Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave

their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their

country.

We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service

in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety,

and our country’s heritage, for all of us.

Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the

sacrifices they made for their many different contributions

to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression.

We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of

them, and we pray that you will watch over these special people

and bless them with peace and happiness. In Jesus’ name we

pray; Amen By Joanna Fuchs

"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the

other contributors to the treasury." Just two small coins, worth

only a few cents--this was the greatest contribution of the day?

Jesus explains that this widow's tiny sum was generous in a way

that the larger amounts people gave were not. Others made

noticeable, "impressive" donations to the Temple treasury, which

in fact cost them nothing. These were simply "from their surplus

wealth." But the poor widow "contributed all she had, her whole

livelihood." She was truly generous, giving what cost her dearly.

Her contribution was made out of love, not just out of obligation

or for the sake of show.

God has given us all different "livelihoods." Some of us have

more money, more talents, more resources. Some of us have less.

But of course we know that God's love for us is not based on this

external data. He loves the rich and the poor alike. The question is

whether this external data affects our love for God. Sometimes,

those who are poor are more aware of God's providence and

protection. Sometimes, they are bitter. As for those who are rich,

it can be tempting to feel so comfortable and complacent that they

don't recognize their need for God or his action in their lives. But

Jesus' message challenges us all today to gratefully give back to

God in thanks for whatever he has given us, be it small or great.

We are called not to give from our surplus but to share from our

very livelihood. That is to say, we are called to acknowledge that

our livelihood itself, no matter the details, is a gift from God. Let

us follow the wisdom of the widow who showed gratitude for

what she had and was truly generous in spite of what she lacked.

© Liturgical Publications Inc.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Father Joe’s Installation Mass

Put it on your Calendar: Sunday, November 22nd, 12:00 noon

Mass at St. Christopher Church - Father Joe’s Installation Mass.

The Mass of Installation will involve parish-

ioners from both communities and all are

invited. Msgr. Peter Finn, as Dean of Staten

Island, will install Fr. Joe as our pastor.

Details will be available next week.

WEEKLY READINGS The daily Readings & Saints for the week of November 8th:

Sunday, November 8th …....... 1 Kings 17: 10-16

St. Castorius Hebrews 9: 24-28

Mark 12: 38-44

Monday, November 9th ..….... Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12

St. Benignus John 2: 13-22

Tuesday, November 10th……. Wisdom 2: 23-3: 9

St. Leo the Great Luke 17: 7-10

Wednesday, November 11th… Wisdom 6: 1-11

St. Martin of Tours Luke 17: 11-19

Thursday, November 12th ….. Wisdom 7: 22b-8:1

St. Josaphat Luke 17: 20-25

Friday, November 13th…........ Wisdom 13: 1-9

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Luke 17: 26-37

Saturday, November 14th ....... Wisdom 18: 14-16; 19: 6-9

St. Lawrence O’Toole Luke 18: 1-8

Sunday, November 15th …....... Daniel 12: 1-3

St. Albert the Great Hebrews 10: 11-14, 18

Mark 13: 24-32 [Source for Readings: Today’s Missal; Volume 82, Number 4

Saints: www.catholic.org/saints]

FRIDAY THE 13TH This Friday, Friday the 13th, also known as Black Friday, is

considered an unlucky day. The fear of the number 13 has been

given a scientific name: "triskaidekaphobia”.

The superstition surrounding this day may have

arisen in the Middle Ages, "originating from the

story of Jesus' last supper and crucifixion" in

which there were 13 individuals present in the

Upper Room on the 13th of Nisan Maundy

Thursday, the night before his death on Good

Friday.

While there is evidence of both Friday and the number 13 being

considered unlucky, there is no record of the two items being

referred to as especially unlucky in conjunction before the 19th

century. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia

Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, an estimated 17 to 21

million people in the United States are affected by a fear of this

day, making it the most feared day and date in history. Some

people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal rou-

tines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed. [Source www.wikipedia.com]

INSPIRITUAL

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

MASS ATTENDANCE Here’s the weekend Mass attendance for the month of October,

2015 at St. Margaret Mary Church:

This represents an increase of 256 worshipers for the month of

October over September.

TODAY’S READINGS - A SYNOPSIS First Reading: I Kings 17:10-16

Elijah asked a widow for a cup of water and a piece of bread. She

told him she was almost out of flour, and that she and her son

would soon starve. Elijah told her not to be afraid, as God had

told him the jar of flour would not go empty. So she did as he had

asked and prepared bread from the last of her flour. As God had

said, her jar did not go empty, and she and her son had plenty to

eat.

Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28

The high priests entered the sanctuary each year and offered a

sacrifice, but not a sacrifice of their own blood. Just as people die

once and are judged, Christ was offered up once for the sins of

many.

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44

Jesus expressed disgust over the hypocrisy of some of the scribes

for wanting special treatment from the people. He watched the

wealthy put large contributions into the collection box, but

explained that what they gave was surplus wealth, and not a real

sacrifice. He told them the biggest donation was a small amount

from a widow, because she had given up the only money that she

had to live on. ©1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc.

Masses

Saturday,

October 3rd

Saturday,

October 10th

Saturday,

October 17th

Saturday,

October 24th Total Ave. %

5:00 pm 47 48 54 48 197 49 13%

Masses

Sunday,

October 4th

Sunday,

October 11th

Sunday,

October 18th

Sunday,

October 25th Total Ave. %

8:00am 77 52 52 72 253 63 16%

10:00am 210 193 220 204 827 207 53%

12:00pm 85 61 62 66 274 69 18%

Total 419 354 388 390 1,551 388

KID’S CORNER

Find the matching pair.