Welcome to Holy Child Church's Website
The Mission of Holy Child Church is one with the Mission of the Universal Church, which is to:
PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST,
BUILD UP THE BODY OF CHRIST
CELEBRATE THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD IN WORD AND
SACRAMENT
SERVE OTHERS IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST,
ENABLING ALL TO GROW IN
LOVE WITH GOD AND WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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A NATION AT WAR...May these men and women have the honor of our prayers...
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The Stewardship Appeal
Our Parish Goal is $129,500
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of 497 parishoners - we have meet our goal!
Holy Child has 5,016 registered parishioners.
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Advisory
The main entrance from our church and stairwell will be the next phase of our construction project. Please be advised that this entrance will be closed for the next three weeks.
THANK YOU for your cooperation in this matter!!
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Join Fr. Ed and the Holy Child Scripure Scholars:
-- Summer Scripture Study --
THE GOSPEL OF MARK
10 Mondays beginning Monday, May 21st and ending Monday, August 13th
(no class on three Mondays: 5/28, 6/11 and 7/2)
Meeting on all other Mondays are 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Rectory Small Meeting Room - $10 Donation to cover the cost of books, various handouts and treats.
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ASCENSION THURSDAY - MAY 17, 2012
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - Wednesday, May 16th @ 7:00 p.m.
Thurday Masses - May 17th
6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Events:
St. Vincent de Paul Society: The meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be next Sunday, May 20th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the rectory.
St. Edward Food Pantry: The collection for the Food Pantry will be the last weekend of May 26th-27th. We are grateful for your support.
Beyond Renew - End of Season Mass - Wednesday, May 16th - 7:00 p.m. - Coffee and cake to follow in the Forum.
Preschool Used Clothing Drive - The Preschool will be sponsoring a used clothing drive on May 23. Please see the bulletin for details.
Beyond Renew Bus Trip: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - $99.00 - trip includes Ketchen Kettle Village shopping, show - Jonah, dinner at Hershey Farms--leaving by bus 7:30 a.m. with a return of @ 8:30 p.m. Please contact Bob Mistretta at 718-702-4216 for additional details.
Gift Shop News: Gift Certificates are now available to patrons of our gift shop. They are currently having a book sale - a wide selection of book 50% off please stop in and browse.
School of Religion -2nd Annual Music,Dinner and Dancing Doo Wop Fund Raiser - Featuring the RB Express and the Del Angels - Saturday, May 19, 2012 - $40.00 per person. Tickets on sale now.
SchoolofReligion@Holy-Child.org
Scripture/Faith Sharing Sessions: Mondays in the Fourm
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass
Bell Choir Upcoming Schedule: May 20 - 11:00 a.m., May 27 - 9:30 a.m., June 3 - 11:00 & June 10 - 12:30.
Cursillo: Originated in Spain, Cursillo means "short course" in Christian living. The Cursillo Weekend consists of a series of talks given by lay people and clergy. For additional information please contact www.nycursillo.org or call our parishioner, Lisa Castaldo @ 718-967-3473.
Ultreyas are held the Second Thrusday of each month in the Rectory at 8:00 p.m. Ultreya is open to anyone who has made a Cursillo Weekend. For more information about upcoming weekends call Carol at 718-356-4742.
Marriage Encounter: Come to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and recharge your marriage. For more information go to www.wwmearchny.org or call - 1-877-NYS-WWWE x3
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Devotions
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration - Divine Mercy Chapel 24/7
Miraculous Medal Novena - Church, Monday after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 7:00 p.m.
Sons and Daughters of Mary - Divine Mercy Chapel, Tuesday 8:00 p.m.
Fatima Children's Prayer Group - Divine Mercy Chapel, Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Charismatic Prayer Group - Rectory Conference Room, Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.