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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Parish Membership
In order to keep our census records up to date, please call the rectory when you are moving, or if there are any other changes that need to be made such as a new telephone number. Thank you for assisting us in this matter.
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Music Department Summer Information
Youth Ensemble - This ensemble of young musicians is comprised of students who are proficient on ANY and ALL types of musical instruments. For both current and potentially new members of the Youth Ensemble - Sandra will be holding several summer workshops.
July 23 - 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - woodwinds, strings
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - guitar, piano, percussion
July 24 - 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - saxophone and all brass
July 25 - 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - all instrumentalists who attended prior workshops
Please sign up by July 5th either by email (holychildmusic@yahoo.com) or by phone (347-560-1793).
Youth Cantor - if you are interested in becoming a cantor at any of the Children's Masses during the school year, please contact Sandra for information regarding training. Youth Cantors must be entering the 6th - 12th grades in the Fall.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
The meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be next Sunday, June 23 after the 9:30 a.m. Mass, in the rectory.
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St. Edward Food Pantry
The collection for the Food Pantry will be next weekend June 22 - 23rd. Thank you for your support.
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Hold Onto Your Baby Items
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Child will be hosting a "Baby Needs" Drive on September 29th. Most infant and toddler items are needed (No toys please!)
More information to follow
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Summer Bible Camp
Vacation Bible Camp will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 9-11 and July 16-18
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Religious Articles at Ave Maria Gift Shop
Saturday: 4pm - 7pm
Sunday: 8am - 2 pm
1st Sunday of month:
5 pm - 6:30 pm
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back
Holy Child should share in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don't have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525.
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The Sacrament of the Sick
Quarterly Communal Celebrations at Holy Child
The Sacrament of the Sick is administered quarterly during the 9 o'clock Saturday Mass on the last Saturday of March, June, September, December.
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Ultreya
Ultreya is held on the third Thursday of the month downstairs in the School Building at 7:30 p.m. Ultreya is open to anyone who has made a Cursillo weekend. For more information about upcoming weekends call Lisa & Tom at 718-967-3473.
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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.
Scripture/Faith Sharing Sessions: Mondays in the Forum after the 9 A.M. Mass.
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 Third Thursday of each month in the School Building at 8:00 p.m. Ultreya is open to anyone who has made a Cursillo Weekend. For more information about upcoming weekends call Lisa &Tom Castaldo at 718-967-3473.
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.
Charismatic Prayer Group - Rectory Conference Room,
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.