Vestry Transition Prayer

O God, You are our gracious and loving Father.
We ask for your guidance and presence so that we may have the wisdom and unity to make decisions and discern your will during our period of transition. Through your son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, Amen.

Online Diocesan Morning Prayer

Online Morning Prayer with Bishop Heyd Every Weekday at 8 a.m.

Please note that you'll need to register before you join.
Click here https://dioceseny.org/online-morning-prayer to register.

Celebrating the life of Sheila Swigert

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Sheila Swigert, a long-time and cherished member of Christ Church New Brighton and the Staten Island community.
A Memorial Service in honor of Sheila's life will be held at:
Christ Church New Brighton
76 Franklin Ave
Saturday, October 11, 2025
12:00 PM (noon)
A reception will immediately follow the service in the Parish Hall.
We look forward to gathering with all who knew and loved Sheila to remember her legacy and share fond memories.
Please continue to keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Youth Update

Our young people have been busy over the past few weeks.
On September 28, Christ Church joined Episcopal youth from Staten Island and beyond for a Game Day at St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

Did You Know?

Did You Know that The Book of Common Prayer is considered one of the most influential books in the history of the English language? Many common phrases and expressions, like "all sorts and conditions of men," "peace in our time," "till death us do part," and "ashes to ashes, dust to dust" entered popular English usage because of their inclusion in the Prayer Book!

Did you know that For decades, the official date of Columbus Day was October 12th? The exact anniversary of Christopher Columbus's 1492 landing. However, in 1971, the U.S.Congress moved the federal holiday to the second Monday in October to create a consistent three-day weekend.

Did you know that Pentecost is the Start of the Longest Season? Pentecost not only ends the Easter season but immediately kicks off the longest season of the church year—the Season after Pentecost (sometimes called Ordinary Time). On the Sunday after Pentecost, the liturgical color changes from the fiery red to green, symbolizing the growth and life of the Church as it goes about its ministry in the world.

Announcements

Coffee Hour

Please join us for a sponsored coffee hour, hosted by Bill Sherman & Noah Maggett, following Sunday worship. We invite you to the Guild Room for small bites and fellowship. All are welcome!
All Saints Necrology: During the All Saints service on November 2, we will offer prayers for those who have died in the past year (October 2024 - October 2025). Please submit the names of your loved ones to the parish office by Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

In Loving Memory of Bill Keck

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Keck. Bill was a beloved member of the Christ Church New Brighton community, and his loss is deeply felt by all who knew him. We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Details on final arrangements have not yet been made. We will share that information as soon as it becomes available. Please check back for updates.

Pilgrimage Presentation

On Sunday, October 19, join us for a special coffee hour where the pilgrims will share their experiences on their journey to Assisi, Italy.

Volunteers Needed

Trunk or Treat: Our Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Sunday, October 26. We need your help to make this event a success! Please get in touch with Catherine Barnett (718-974-8197) and let her know if you will decorate your car, donate candy, or help with the Halloween-themed refreshments!

Pumpkin Patch Setup!: It's almost time for our annual community pumpkin patch, and we need your muscle and smiles to help us get ready! We're looking for volunteers on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, to help with the "Great Pumpkin Drop-off" and set up the patch. Your main tasks will include:
Unloading the truck filled with pumpkins, arranging the pumpkins in the patch, and setting up the various displays and decorations.
Your support is truly the magic that makes this beloved community event a success! The patch officially opens on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, so let's make sure everything looks fantastic for opening day! Please reach out to Alleida Mitchell with any questions you may have. Thank you in advance for giving your time! Let us know if you can make it! Every helping hand makes a difference.

Christ Church Coming Events

Monday, Oct 13 – 30 – Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, Oct 18 – Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, Nov 15 – Bingo Night
Wednesday, Nov 19 – Packing Holiday Food Baskets
Thursday, Nov 20 – Distribution of Holiday Food Baskets
Friday, Nov 28 – Saturday, Dec6 – Sale of Christmas Wreaths and Tags for Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 6 – Reception and Tree Lighting
Wednesday, Dec 17 – Packing Holiday Food Baskets
Thursday, Dec 18 – Distribution of Holiday Food Baskets
Wednesday, Dec 21 – Decorating the Church and Parish Hall

IPC Coming Events

Christ Church Parish Prayer List

The following individuals have requested our prayers:
Fred Allen, Ricia Augusty, Betty Babb, Elma Babb, Erma Babb, Marcella Babb, Jenny Badger, Joseph Bonner, Mary Boyce, Deborah Broome, Frank Cangemi, Merle Carrington, Irvin Celestine, Eva Charney, Matthew Cileli, David Clark, Wayne Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Lisa Colli-Hogan, Theodore R. Coletti, Carmen Conrado, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, Wayne Dupuis, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Julio Gambuto, Ann Gardner, Sandra Giambalvo, Peter Gilchrist, The Most Rev. Drexel Gomez, Melonie Griffiths, Suzanne Guglielmi, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Anne Heather, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Aretha Jadusingh, Lindsey Kaufman, Michael Kelly, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan, Julie Murphy, T. Rauch and Teri Murray, Minister Robert Perkins, Ann Reilly, Olivia Rey, Leila Rollock, Willie, Marcus & Dylan Schumaker, Daphne Smith, Joyce Smith, David Lloyd Stephens, George Sullivan, Fred Tucher, Linda Tuell, John Tuohey, Lucille Williams, Doreen Wood, Marsha Wynter, Teresa Brown-Zapken, Patrick Zapken.

Please Note: The Prayer List is intended to uphold and encourage those who need healing prayers. If persons have been fully recovered and no longer need to be lifted up in this way, please let us know so that we can make room for others. This list will be updated every three months unless otherwise notified. If you need a loved one or friend to remain on the list, please call the parish office. Thank you!

We pray for the repose of the souls of William (Bill) Keck, Sadie Dixon, and all the faithful departed. May their souls rest in peace.

We pray for all the frontline and essential workers in our parish, and around S.I. and the world.

We pray for the hundreds of asylum seekers in New York City, particularly on Staten Island, and ask God's Holy Spirit to help us as citizens, civic organizations, and religious institutions respond with love and compassion.

We pray for comfort to the families and communities impacted by gun violence, and for the will and determination to enact appropriate gun control legislation and promote a culture of safety.

We pray for an end to armed conflict and lift up the people of Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, Russia, and Sudan in the hope that they can move towards peace and diplomacy.

We pray for all those negatively affected by climate, environmental, and natural disasters.

We pray for those who are suffering from the impacts of systemic racism, and for those who are committed and working towards change, unity, and equality for all peoples.

We pray for all those who have started a new academic year.

Memorial Candles:

Columbarium candle: Lit in loving memory of Teresa Lettiere. From Nick Lettiere.

Sanctuary Candle: Sanctuary Candle: Lit in loving memory of Barnett Shepherd. From Nick Dowen.
We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Charles McLean Jr. (12), Olisha James (12), Andrea Raff (12), Katherine Schneider(12), Utopia Mennoh (14), Danielle Robinson (15), Jude Crewe (16), Carol Bratton (17).

We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week. Kevin Burke & Miguel Pedraza-Cumba (15).

In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Hunger Task Force of Staten Island.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of the Province of Uganda.

In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Sean, our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew and +Allen, our Bishops.

The Rev. Kirstin Swanson