Church of St. Peter Catechetical Center Church of the Assumption 53 St. Mark’s Place 15 Webster Avenue 15 Webster Avenue Staten Island NY 10301 Staten Island NY 10301 Staten Island NY 10301 718 727-2672 718 447-1290 718 447-6362

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF

STS. PETER & PAUL & ASSUMPTION

December 25, 2016

The Nativity of the Lord

PARISH OFFICE 53 St. Mark’s Place

Staten Island, New York 10301

Voice: 718 727-2672 Voice: 718 447-6362 Fax: 718 720-9269

Email: assumptionstpaulsi@gmail.com Website: stpetersi.com or assumptionstpaulsi.com

Served by: Rev. Glendino Ragsag, Parochial Vicar Janet A. Kelly, Parish Manager Margaret Moschetto, Pastoral Associate Magdalena Centeno, Religious Education Coordinator and Pastoral Associate for Hispanic Ministry Mr. John Fodera, Principal, St. Peter’s Boys High School 718 447-1676 Mrs. Jennifer Olivera, Principal, St. Peter-St. Paul Elementary School 718 447-1796 St Peter’s Cemetery 718 442-2363 Religious Education Office 718 447-1290

Rev. Michael W. Cichon, Pastor

SCHEDULE OF MASSES CHURCH OF ST. PETER CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION Monday through Friday 7 a.m. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Saturday 4 p.m. Saturday 6 p.m. La Misa en Espanol Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday 12 Noon Sunday 5:30 p.m. La Misa en Espanol

CONFESSIONS CHURCH OF ST. PETER CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday 9:15 to 9:45

Holy Day Schedule To be announced prior to each holy day

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE OF OUR FAITH COMMUNITY WHO ARE SICK, ESPECIALLY: Janette Aguilar, James Lawlor, Juanita Santiago, Marga-ret Barry, Margaret Ennis, Shirley Brockmeyer, Judy & Sal Trancucci, Joseph Albano, John Santore, Francine Rispoli, Frank Marrano, Jake Beurkle, Owen Harrison, Deacon James Stahlnecker, Zack Zayachek, Beatrice Perera, Kenneth Courtney, Dianne Kinsella, Elba Espi-nosa, Baby Joey Gonzalez, John Perry, Jackie Gugliee-limini, Bob Kozlowski, John Ruggiero, Donna Young, Carol Maria, Michelle Wehner, Yvette Harrison, Marie Mastrangelo, Lewis Provenzano, Jose Larios, Rocco Turco, Bienvenida Estevez, Tommaso Vergata, Robert de la Pena, Katheryn Capofari, Connie Philhower, Mary Carroll, Deborah Stewart, Charles H. Drew, Michael Sherman, Samantha Centeno.

Saturday, December 24, 2016 4 p.m. Assumption People of our Par ish 7 p.m. Assumption (Spanish) People of our Parish Midnight St. Peter People of our Par ish Sunday, December 25, 2016 10 a.m. Assumption People of our Par ish 12 Noon St. Peter People of our Par ish Monday, December 26, 2016 7 a.m. St. Peter Rev. Ildefonse Madrano 9 a.m. Assumption Rev. William Delany Tuesday, December 27, 2016 7 a.m. St. Peter Rev. Bernard McDonald 9 a.m. Assumption Char les Picciocco Wednesday, December 28, 2016 7 a.m. St. Peter Rev. John Shanahan 9 a.m. Assumption John Cichon Thursday, December 29, 2016 7 a.m. St. Peter Rev. J . Roosevelt Bayley 9 a.m. Assumption Rev. Raphael Lombardi Friday, December 30, 2016 7 a.m. St. Peter Rev. Patr ick Murphy 9 a.m. Assumption John Santore Saturday, December 31, 2016 4 p.m. Assumption People of our Par ish 5 p.m. St. Peter People of our Par ish Sunday, January 1, 2017 10 a.m. Assumption People of our Par ish 12 Noon St. Peter People of our Par ish 5:30 p.m. Assumption (Spanish) People of our Parish

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Martes: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Miércoles: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:36-40 Viernes: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Domingo: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gál 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 The sympathy of the parish is extended to the families of Rev. William Delaney and Rev. Ber-nard McDonald.

The Sanctuary Candle, burns at Assumption this week, in memory of Joseph Pistilli, lovingly of-fered by Colomba and John Forlenza. The bread and wine, used at Assumption Church this week, in memory of Joseph Pistilli, lovingly offered by Lisa Basile & JoAnn Sangiovanni and families.

Separated & Divorced Support Group This Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Fri-days of each month. The next meeting will be on Friday, Jan. 17th, at 7:30 p.m. at 15 Webster Ave-nue. Please call 718 447-6362 should you wish to join the group.

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Dear Friends: The Feast of Christmas offers convincing proof of God’s infinite love for us. For Jesus is God’s great-est gift to all mankind in a long line of precious blessings bestowed on each of us. Indeed, we have much to be thankful for, even in these trying times. We who serve you, thank you for your talents freely given, your cooperation, your financial sacri-fices and most of all your prayers. It is our hope that Christ will be born anew in your minds and hearts on Christmas Day. May the Infant bring you His peace, joy and love. Fr. Michael and Staff

Queridos Amigos: La Fiesta de la Navidad ofrece una prueba con-vincente del amor infinito de Dios por nosotros. Porque Jesús es el mayor regalo de Dios para toda la humanidad en una larga lista de preciosas bendi-ciones otorgadas a cada uno de nosotros. De hecho, tenemos mucho que agradecer, incluso en estos tiempos difíciles. Nosotros que los servimos, le agradecemos por su talento libremente dado, su cooperación, sus sacrificios financieros y sobre to-do sus oraciones. Es nuestra esperanza que Cristo nazca de nuevo en sus mentes y corazones el día de Navidad. Que el Niño les traiga Su paz, alegría y amor. Fr. Michael & Personal

Hospitality at St. Peter’s Church There will be no coffee after the Noon Mass be-cause of Fr. Glenn’s Farewell, the Christmas and New Year’s feasts and the parish wine & cheese celebration. Coffee will resume at St. Peter’s after the Noon Mass on January 15.

Hospitality at Assumption Church There will be no coffee after then 10 a.m. Mass on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Coffee will re-sume on January 8th.

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Parish Christmas Celebration Please join us as we celebrate the Christmas season as a parish community, on January 8th after the Noon Mass in Farrell Hall.

Celebración de Navidad de la parroquia

Acompañenos para celebrar la temporada navideña como comunidad parroquial, el 8 de enero después de la Misa del mediodía en el Farrell Hall.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 1ST

SOLEMNITY OF MARY (Holyday of Obligation)

December 31

4:00 p.m. Mass Assumption Church 5:00 p.m. Mass St. Peter Church

January 1

10:00 a.m. Mass Assumption Church 12 Noon Mass St. Peter Church 5:30 p.m. (Spanish) Mass Assumption Church

31 de Diciembre 4:00 p.m. Misa Iglesia de Asunción 5:00 p.m. Misa Iglesia de San Pedro

Primero de Enero 10:00 a.m. Misa Iglesia de Asunción 12 de la tarde Misa Iglesia de San Pedro 5:30 p.m. (Español) Misa Iglesia de Asunción

Project Hospitality offers a meal ever Sunday evening after Mass, at 6:30 p.m. in Assumption Hall at Assumption Church. All are welcome. Proyecto de Hospitalidad ofrece una comida los Domingos despues de la Misa a las 6:30 pm en el salon de Asuncion. Todos son bienvenidos.

Food Pantries

The Mobile Food Pantry will now serve the following locations from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. First Tuesday: St. Peter , 53 St. Mark’s Place Second Tuesday: St. Stanislaus, 109 York Ave. Third Tuesday: Assumption, 15 Webster Ave. Fourth Tuesday and Fifth Tuesday, when nec-essary: St. Peter-St. Paul School, 145 Clinton Ave. Please bring photo I.D. For yourself and any other family members. One service per household per month. You must be 18 years of age to receive food.

Despensa de Alimentos

La despensa de alimentos móvil servirá ahora en las siguientes ubicaciones desde las 10:15- 11:15 a.m.

Primer Martes: St. Peter , 53 St. Mark’s Place Segundo Martes: St. Stanislaus 109 York Ave. Tercer Martes: Asuncion 15 Webster Ave. Cuarto Qunito Martes (as appropr iate) St. Peter-St. Paul School 145 Clinton Ave. Favor de traer una identificación con foto para us-ted y otros miembros de la familia. Solo un servi-cio por familia cada mes estará disponible. Usted debe tener 18 años de edad para recibir alimentos.

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