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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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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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PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Our parish bereavement support group have begun their weekly Tuesday
meetings from 7pm to 8:30pm in the St. Christopher Rectory.
Please call the parish office, (718) 351-2452, for more information or
if you would like a member of the bereavement team to call you back.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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 information about our Catholic Faith please (1) click here,
(2) call Mrs. Barbara Regan, CRE at (718) 351-2119 or
3) Email Mrs. Regan at: mmaryrectoryreled1@verizon.net.
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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 and 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 Wednesdays 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
Scripture Study sessions are held on:
An announcement will be made when it is restarted.
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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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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:
- 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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PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Our parish bereavement support group have begun their weekly Tuesday
meetings from 7pm to 8:30pm in the St. Christopher Rectory.
Please call the parish office, (718) 351-2452, for more information or
if you would like a member of the bereavement team to call you back.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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 information about our Catholic Faith please (1) click here,
(2) call Mrs. Barbara Regan, CRE at (718) 351-2119 or
3) Email Mrs. Regan at: mmaryrectoryreled1@verizon.net.
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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 and 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 Wednesdays 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
Scripture Study sessions are held on:
- Tuesdays, 10:00am in the St. Margaret Mary Rectory.
- Please call the St. Margaret Mary Office at (718) 351-2612
to confirm session.
An announcement will be made when it is restarted.
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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 first 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
OPEN HOUSE TOURS, ...
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
OPEN HOUSE TOURS, ...
| 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 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 |
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: June 14, 2017 10:02am |
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4:30pm; Saturday Vigil
9:15am, 12:00Noon and 7:00pm
8:00am and 10:30am
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: |
| 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. |
Parish Town Hall Meetings Meeting slide shows, presentations, Forms and the new Parish Handbook are available by clicking here. The October 16, 2016 Parish Breakfast If you missed the Parish Breakfast or if you attended and would like to revisit it click here to view a multi-media presentation of the Breakfast.
Advent Retreat For those who would like to view our December 3rd Advent Retreat’s presentation, please click onto the desired Handbook. You will find it a rewarding read:
"Print on Both Sides - Flip pages on short edge" The December 17th, 2016 Christmas Concert If you missed the Concert and would like to view the Concert Program, click here. April 14th, 2017 Outdoor Way of the Cross Procession |
| REVISIT |
| PARISH HANDBOOK AND FORMS |
| WHAT'S ON THE CALENDAR |
- FORMED
- The Catholic Faith. On Demand.
We are excited to announce that our parish
has subscribed to an exciting new online
program – FORMED.
- FORMED is a multi-media website that
provides the people within the boundaries of
St. Christopher and St. Margaret Mary
unlimited access to the best movies, video
programs, audios and eBooks in the Church
today. It is 24/7 access to the truth, beauty
and meaning of the Catholic Faith anytime,
anywhere.
Use it on your computer, tablet or smart phone.
Some people refer to FORMED as the
Net flex for Catholics.
- FORMED has been made available by the
Archdiocese of New York. There is no charge
to the parish nor its parishioners.
- It’s easy to get access. Please follow the
instructions below:
- Go to www.formed.org
- Click on the “Register, Sign up free
using your parish code” Command Button - Enter the Parish Code: GDTTQQ and
your email address. - Click “GO”.
- Enter requested information and then
- click “SUBMIT”.
- From there, just follow instructions.
For Help: send an email to
parishcare@formed.org.
IMPORTANT: Do not sign up as an
individual. Our parish access code
provides more content than an
individual subscription.
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| RE-REGISTRATION DRIVE CONTINUES With the merger of St. Christopher and St. Margaret Mary it provided us an opportunity to review our parish’s Register of Parishioners. It was quickly discovered that both church’s Register was substantially out-of-date. Both had not been updated in decades. Many in our Register of Parishioners have moved and some are deceased. A number of new parishioners have joined our church family and family sizes have changed. To understand who is in our parish and most importantly insure we provide the appropriate support, programs, services and events, we need to have a current Register of Parishioners. To this end, we are conducting a parish-wide RE-REGISTRATION DRIVE. We would like to thank all those parishioners who have already registered. There’s still a long way to go to register all our parishioners. We ask those who have not yet registered to PLEASE REGISTER NOW, even those who have been in the parish a long time. It’s essential to the lifeblood of our parish to insure we provide the appropriate support, programs, services and events for you. Stage 1 of the Drive, registration at church, will continue. Stage 2, which is an outreach to our school, religious education, and our groups and ministries will begin shortly. Registration Cards are available in the rear of the churches as well as in the pews. Online registration is available 24/7 just click here to register. |
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| The Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal - 2017 Sharing God's Gifts Our goal this year is $64,000. As of June 2nd, we are at 86% ($54,903) of our goal. Thanks to all of you who have already contributed. For the Appeal to be truly successful, we need support from all our families. Your generosity is greatly appreciated YOU CAN MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT TODAY www.cardinalsappeal.org Take a moment to watch this informative video from Cardinal Dolan - Click here THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY |
FREE SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
The American Red Cross and the New York City Fire Department
have teamed up to provide and install, free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
detectors to:
Those that are interested, should call (212) 875-2285, tell
them you want to sign up for the free Smoke Detectors.
The individual should take your name, address and phone number and
a vetted Red Cross volunteers will call you to set up a mutually
convenient time for installation.
The American Red Cross and the New York City Fire Department
have teamed up to provide and install, free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
detectors to:
- the handicapped
- seniors and
- those unable to afford these detectors.
Those that are interested, should call (212) 875-2285, tell
them you want to sign up for the free Smoke Detectors.
The individual should take your name, address and phone number and
a vetted Red Cross volunteers will call you to set up a mutually
convenient time for installation.
| RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2017-2018 REGISTRATION Registration for the 2017-2018 Religious Education Program is open. Click here for details, and Registration Forms. |
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