| TOWN HALL MEETING "Come Build Our Parish Together" Father Joe and the Parish Council invite and encourage all parishioners to a CRITICALLY IMPORTANT “Open Forum” Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 5, both at 7:00pm in St. Christopher Church. Both meetings will be the same, so you can choose either one. Many issues will be addressed including: + Merger: Perception & Reality + our Mass and liturgy schedule + our Financial State + Communication and Evangelization + Plus much, much more There will be a Question and Answer period to allow all parishioners to have their questions answered and/or express their feelings and comments. Click here for printable flier announcement. |
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| TIME TO REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER OF ST. CHRISTOPHER - ST. MARGARET MARY If you aren't a registered parishioners of either Church, now's the time to register and participate in our parish life. registered to have a child baptized, or have a First Communion, Confirmation or Wedding? Also, if you are asked to be a sponsor, you need a letter from your registered parish. You can Register at the Parish Rectory (130 Midland Avenue), Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4:00pm, or by completing and submitting the online Registration Form. |
| Important Information Regarding the Staten Island Substance Abuse Epidemic At a March 27, 2014 meeting of the Staten Island Vicariate, the subject of substance abuse on Staten Island was the principle topic. Congressman Michael Grimm, Adrienne Abbate (Project Director, Tackling Youth Substance Abuse) and Luke Nosta (Director, Camelot) made presentations on the serious abuse problem on Staten Island. Additional information was added on March 17, 2016 Click here for details. |
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HELPING OTHERS - THANK YOU
A big thank you to all the parishioners of St. Christopher - St. Margaret Mary for saving
your empty medicine bottles. Some were sent to Ghana, Africa and the remaining to our
missions (Srs. of St. John the Baptist), in Zambia,, Africa. Our Sisters have a clinic and
the bottles will truly be useful.
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OTHER HAPPENINGS ...
We are sorry we can't fit all the exciting Other
Happenings into our weekly Bulletin -
just not enough space.
Check out these happenings by clicking here.
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PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Every worshiping community is called to pray for the very ill or elderly among them.
The Prayer List in our weekly Bulletin is a way of reaching out to our parishioners who have
received a critical diagnosis and are unable to go about the routine of life. Each person will be
kept on this list for up to 3 months. Please call the Office if you know of someone to be added -
please provide:
Sr. Madeleine, CSJB
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
2016-2017 Registration
Our Religious Education Program Registration is now open for the 2016 - 2017 semester.
Click here for information and Registration Forms.
It is important to remember that the curriculum of the Levels are built upon the previous years.
Adult Information
Any adult seeking more information about the Catholic Faith please join us on Mondays
at 7:00pin the Dongan Hall Meeting Room (lower level of the church). Please use the rear
door, via the parking lot.
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Are you being called to something more …
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for:
At St. Christopher - St. Margaret Mary Parish our RCIA process is a year round journey of
faith taken at your own pace. We are aware that life happens and everyone is an individual
with their own agenda and responsibilities to accomplish.
Our meetings are held in a friendly, stress free, relaxed, no pressure, comfortable atmosphere.
So bring your questions and concerns and the Team will be happy to guide you on a faith
journey with the Lord. [Source: Notre Dame de la Mer Parish, North Wildwood, NJ.]
Big journeys begin with small steps! Please contact Mrs. Barbara Regan at:
Please join us on Mondays at 7:00pin the Dongan Hall Meeting Room (lower level of the
church). Please use the rear door, via the parking lot.
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SCRIPTURE STUDY
The Monday, evening and Tuesday, morning Scripture Study sessions
are being discontinued for the summer.
See you September.
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NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
We are developing a Facebook Page for St. Christopher and St. Margaret Mary.
If you have any interest in helping to develop this page, please let us know by sending
us a note. Click here to Contact Us.
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HELPING OTHERS - THANK YOU
A big thank you to all the parishioners of St. Christopher - St. Margaret Mary for saving
your empty medicine bottles. Some were sent to Ghana, Africa and the remaining to our
missions (Srs. of St. John the Baptist), in Zambia,, Africa. Our Sisters have a clinic and
the bottles will truly be useful.
- Blessings & Prayers, Sr. Madelene
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OTHER HAPPENINGS ...
We are sorry we can't fit all the exciting Other
Happenings into our weekly Bulletin -
just not enough space.
Check out these happenings by clicking here.
====================================================================
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Every worshiping community is called to pray for the very ill or elderly among them.
The Prayer List in our weekly Bulletin is a way of reaching out to our parishioners who have
received a critical diagnosis and are unable to go about the routine of life. Each person will be
kept on this list for up to 3 months. Please call the Office if you know of someone to be added -
please provide:
- name of person to Pray for,
- is this person a parishioner,
- your contact # and
- if Holy Communion is desired to be brought
Sr. Madeleine, CSJB
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
2016-2017 Registration
Our Religious Education Program Registration is now open for the 2016 - 2017 semester.
Click here for information and Registration Forms.
It is important to remember that the curriculum of the Levels are built upon the previous years.
Adult Information
Any adult seeking more information about the Catholic Faith please join us on Mondays
at 7:00pin the Dongan Hall Meeting Room (lower level of the church). Please use the rear
door, via the parking lot.
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Are you being called to something more …
- Are you restless and want more out of life?
- Has your life’s journey had some ups and downs?
- Do you feel joy is missing in your life?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for:
- People who have never been Baptized and are considering the Catholic faith
- and teachings.
- People who have been Baptized in other Christian denominations but are interested
- in Catholic beliefs.
- People who have been Baptized in the Catholic faith but have not received the other
- Sacraments of Initiation, namely Confirmation and Communion.
- Catholics who would like to be part of the RCIA Team.
At St. Christopher - St. Margaret Mary Parish our RCIA process is a year round journey of
faith taken at your own pace. We are aware that life happens and everyone is an individual
with their own agenda and responsibilities to accomplish.
Our meetings are held in a friendly, stress free, relaxed, no pressure, comfortable atmosphere.
So bring your questions and concerns and the Team will be happy to guide you on a faith
journey with the Lord. [Source: Notre Dame de la Mer Parish, North Wildwood, NJ.]
Big journeys begin with small steps! Please contact Mrs. Barbara Regan at:
- (718) 351-2119 or
- mmaryrectoryreled1@verizon.net or
- click here to send us a note.
Please join us on Mondays at 7:00pin the Dongan Hall Meeting Room (lower level of the
church). Please use the rear door, via the parking lot.
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SCRIPTURE STUDY
The Monday, evening and Tuesday, morning Scripture Study sessions
are being discontinued for the summer.
See you September.
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NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
We are developing a Facebook Page for St. Christopher and St. Margaret Mary.
If you have any interest in helping to develop this page, please let us know by sending
us a note. Click here to Contact Us.
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FAITH FORMATION Our Faith Formation Committee meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm, alternating between the Dongan Hall Meeting Room (lower level of the St. Margaret Mary Church) and the St. Christopher Community Center Classroom. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, click here. |
| From the Desk of Father Joe Latest: Bulletin, It's Official and Town Hall Meeting ..... September 4, 2016 |
| Child Protection Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a 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 x2949 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 web site, 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. |
The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Christopher and St. Margaret Mary Staten Island, New York 10306 |
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
ST. CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL
15 Lisbon Place, 10306 (718) 351-0902
Mrs. Catherine Falabella, Principal
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
ST. CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL
15 Lisbon Place, 10306 (718) 351-0902
Mrs. Catherine Falabella, Principal
| 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 |
| Rev. Joseph M. McLafferty, Pastor Rev. John P. DeLora, SIUH Chaplain, in residence Rev. John A. Boehning, Weekend Celebrant Rev. Deo, Weekend Celebrant Rev. Ed Devina, Weekday Celebrant Rev. Thomas J. Mullin, Weekend Celebrant Deacon Patrick Graham |
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| NYPriest Could God be calling you to be a priest? “The faithful expect only one thing from priests: that they be specialists in promoting the encounter between man and God. The priest is not asked to be an expert in economics, construction or politics. He is expected to be an expert in the spiritual life.” – Pope Benedict XVI God made you for a unique purpose. Even before you were born, he knew your vocation, your mission in life. And if you are a faithful Catholic man, God may be calling you for a higher purpose - to become a Catholic priest. If you would like to know more, please click here for NYPriest.com |
| Eucharistic Adoration St. Christopher Church Monday-Friday 12:00noon-4:30pm Click here for details |
| NYPD SAFETY TIPS The New York Police Department offers a number of pamphlets which outline specific things you can do to protect:
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| Last Updated: September 6, 2016 4:22pm |
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9:00am; Monday-Saturday
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4:30pm; Saturday Vigil
9:15am, 12:00Noon and 7:00pm
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LEGION OF MARY Our Legion of Mary Praesidium meets weekly on Tuesday: - Cenacle of Life Prayer at 2:00pm in St. Christopher Church - Legion of Mary 3:00pm in the Community Center. New members welcome. For more information, click here. |
| PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Join us Monday - Friday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in St. Christopher Church to pray for vocations. For information or questions contact Ms. Ellie Keane at (718) 987-3059 |
| RX DANGERS INFORMATION In 2013 the Mayo Clinic found that nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug each month. The majority of medications are safe for consumption, but RX Dangers believe in educating the public about thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications, many of which have the potential to cause serious side effects. RX Dangers easy to navigate online database is constantly being updated with drug recall news, and provides comprehensive, unbiased information about serious side effects, complications, and interactions of commonly prescribed drugs. The purpose of RX Dangers is to educate the American public on current pharmaceutical drugs and devices commonly being used within the United States. While prescription painkillers and other drugs are being abused by addicts, other life-saving drugs, and devices that the general public has presumed safe are causing just as much harm to people’s health and even death in some cases. Click here to visit the RX Dangers website: www.rxdangers.com. |
| IT’S OFFICIAL As of September 1, 2016 all checks and donations are to be made out to: “CHURCH OF ST. CHRISTOPHER AND ST MARGARET MARY”. Thank you for your cooperation. |
| GRANT CITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION The kick off meeting of the Grant City Civic Association will be held on September 6 in the Community Center. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Guest speaker will be Dr. Anne Fitzpatrick, Chiropractor. SPORT'S PROGRAMS REGISTRATION Basketball - Friday, September 23 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the St. Christopher School Gym followed by a mandatory Prent Meeting in the Gym from 8:00pm to 8:30pm. Click here for details. Cross Country - Monday, September 12 at 7:15pm in the St. Christopher School Library. Click here for details. |