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Welcome to Christ Church New Brighton, Staten Island, New York

A Warm Welcome Awaits You

Our mission statement: FELLOWSHIP and COMMUNITY OUTREACH based on real need that encourages participation and a sense of belonging:

  • Traditional Anglican faith-based WORSHIP with an emphasis on music
  • Loving and compassionate PASTORAL CARE focussed on real need
  • Encouraging the participation and understanding of belonging for our CHILDREN & YOUTH

Service Times

Sundays
Morning Prayer Rite I at 7:30 am
Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:00 a.m.
YouTube link


Monday through Friday
6 AM Morning Prayer Rite I in the Chapel

175th Anniversary Celebration

This Sunday, May 11, 2025,
is the Fourth Sunday in Easter
There will be TWO services today:
8 am in the Chapel
10 am in the Church and online (via Youtube)
The liturgical color is WHITE.
Sunday School Classes will not meet this week.

The Rev. Trevor R. Babb, Rector, Christ Church New BrightonFrom the Rector's Desk

Dear Saints of God,

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Christ.

This Sunday, we celebrate our mothers truly as gifts from God! I am inviting all men in the parish to join me in presenting roses to each mother present at both worship services. I will purchase all the roses and ask that we lift up this prayer of gratitude for our mothers, living and departed:
Prayer of Gratitude for Mothers
"Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of motherhood. Today, we celebrate the loving sacrifice of mothers, both biological and spiritual, who nurture and guide us in Your ways. Bless them with joy, strength, and love to continue their selfless devotion.
All this we ask in the name of Jesus, Good Shepherd and Savior. Amen.

May God continue to be our peace and joy as resurrection faith more fully become our way of life.

Respectfully,
Fr. Trevor+

Noonday Prayer and Quiet Reflection

This week Fr. Trevor+ continues his 10-week series of reflections on the theme of 'Forgiveness'.
Facebook Live Noonday Prayer and Short Reflection.
Click the link below to watch the most recent broadcast.
Noonday Prayer 05/08/25
Week 4: Hymn- LEVAS 188
"It Is Well With My Soul"

Rite13 Celebration

This past weekend, our incredible Rite 13 members were celebrated by the entire congregation as they marked the completion of their passage from childhood and embarked on the exciting journey into adulthood.
We are proud of every one of these remarkable young men and women and are so excited to see all the amazing things the future holds for them.
A huge congratulations to all the Rite 13 candidates and their families! Your dedication and growth are truly inspiring. ❤️

New York Concert Opera Presents:

A Night at the Opera

What a glorious evening it was last Friday, May 2nd, at Christ Church New Brighton! ✨ New York Concert Opera's "A Night At The Opera" filled the church with beautiful music on a truly lovely night.
The evening was extra special as we celebrated several significant milestones: Fr. Trevor's retirement, the 175th Anniversary of Christ Church, and the 10th Anniversary of NYCO at Christ Church. What a perfect way to honor these occasions with the stunning sounds of operatic arias!
The celebration continued with a delightful champagne reception, where guests had the pleasure of mingling with the talented performers after their wonderful show.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and supported this amazing event, making it a truly unforgettable night!

 

Did You Know?

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's a perfect time to delve into some fascinating details about this special day dedicated to celebrating and recognizing moms. Here are some fun facts:
 From Peace Activism to Personal Tribute: The seeds of Mother's Day were sown in a blend of peace activism and personal devotion. In 1870, Julia Ward Howe, renowned for writing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," proposed a "Mother's Day for Peace" to unite women in promoting global harmony after the devastation of the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War. She envisioned international congresses of women advocating for peace. While her specific vision didn't fully materialize, the underlying sentiment of honoring women's roles in nurturing and fostering peace resonated. Later, Ann Reeves Jarvis organized "Mothers' Day Work Clubs" in the mid-19th century to improve sanitation and health conditions and, during the Civil War, worked to provide aid to soldiers on both sides, demonstrating a unifying maternal spirit. It was her daughter, Anna Jarvis, who, after her mother's death in 1905, spearheaded the campaign for an official day to honor all mothers, shifting the focus towards a more personal and familial tribute. This fascinating evolution highlights how the initial concept of a broader social and political role for mothers intertwined with the deeply personal desire to commemorate individual motherhood.
The Symbolic Power of Carnations and Their Shifting Meanings: The carnation holds a significant place in Mother's Day tradition, largely due to Anna Jarvis's initial choice of a white carnation to honor her deceased mother at the first official Mother's Day celebration in Grafton, West Virginia, in 1908. For Jarvis, the white carnation symbolized the purity, faith, love, and beauty of motherhood. As the holiday gained popularity, the symbolism expanded. Wearing a white carnation came to signify that one's mother was deceased, while wearing a red or pink carnation honored a living mother. This visual language allowed for a subtle yet profound way for individuals to express their sentiments on Mother's Day. However, even this seemingly simple tradition became a point of contention for Anna Jarvis as the commercial flower industry capitalized on the holiday, driving up prices and, in her view, detracting from the sincere personal expression she had intended. The carnation's journey from a personal symbol of remembrance to a widely marketed commodity reflects the very commercialization Jarvis vehemently opposed.
Global Celebrations, Diverse Dates, and Unique Customs: While the United States and many other countries observe Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May, the date and how mothers are celebrated vary significantly across the globe, reflecting diverse cultural histories and traditions. For example, in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mothering Sunday falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, a date tied to the Christian calendar and historically linked to visiting one's "mother church." In many Arab countries, Mother's Day is celebrated on March 21st, coinciding with the spring equinox, symbolizing new beginnings and the nurturing aspect of motherhood. In Thailand, Mother's Day is observed on August 12th, the birthday of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and is marked with public ceremonies and the giving of jasmine flowers. In Mexico, Día de las Madres is celebrated on May 10th with festive family gatherings, special meals, and often serenades by mariachi bands. These varied dates and customs underscore the universal appreciation for mothers while showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural expressions and historical influences that shape how different societies choose to honor motherhood.

The Rev. Kirstin SwansonThe Rev. Kirstin Swanson

The Rev. Kirstin E. Swanson is a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of New York, serving as the Area Missioner for Staten Island Collaborations. In this capacity, she supports collaborative work across parishes on Staten Island, with a particular focus on cultivating lay leadership. Mo. Kirstin holds an M.Div. from The General Theological Seminary, as well as an M.P.A. in Policy Analysis and Evaluation from the Baruch College School of Public Affairs. As a student at General, she was awarded the Jenny Mann McGinnis Scholarship and the Winnifred H. Clark Prize in Anglican Mission and Social Justice, and participated in the 2022 Preaching Excellence Program, an offering of the Episcopal Preaching Foundation. Recently appointed to serve on Diocesan Council, Mo. Kirstin co-chaired the working group that organized Staten Island's regional Many Threads, One Fabric event in October 2023 and helped represent The Episcopal Diocese of New York at the 2024 General Convention.
Previous to her ordination as a priest in September 2023, Mo. Kirstin had a career in nonprofit fundraising and administration, leading fundraising operations at Kingsborough Community College, Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, and Friends of Alice Austen House. She also worked as a non-profit consultant, helping organizations access new funding sources. Her work provided scholarships to students, opened new on-campus childcare slots, supported the creation of new artistic works, and enabled organizations to thrive through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online 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.

Announcements

Coffee Hour

Join us for a special coffee hour this Sunday immediately following the service in the Guild Room! We'll be celebrating all of our wonderful May birthdays and showering our amazing mothers of the church with love and appreciation in honor of Mother's Day. Come enjoy some treats, good company, and celebrate these special occasions with us. All are welcome to be a part of the joy!

UPDATE

Please note that our Spring Flea Market event, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 31st, 2025, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

SAVE THE DATE and WELCOME

This is just a friendly reminder that we are delighted to welcome Canon Alissa Newton as our guest celebrant and preacher on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, at both our 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services. We're very much looking forward to having Canon Newton with us and hope you will all be there to offer her a warm welcome and support.

FYI

Mark your calendars! We're excited to announce that Christ Church will be hosting the IPC picnic on Sunday, June 1st, 2025.
Get ready for some fun, fellowship, and good times with our fellow Episcopalians, right here at Christ Church. More details about the picnic will be shared soon, so keep an eye out for updates! We can't wait to celebrate together.

VESTRY

The next Vestry meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Vestry packets will be available on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, in the Parish office.

175th Anniversary 50-50 Raffle

Join us in commemorating our momentous 175th anniversary by participating in our 50/50 raffle! We're halfway to our goal of selling 500 tickets! The lucky winner will be drawn in July, as we conclude our year-long celebration. Don't miss your chance to win big while supporting our historic church. Tickets are available! Contact Sheila Hewitt to secure yours today. Thank you for helping us celebrate this incredible milestone.

WANTED

Coffee Hour Coordinator.  Christ Church is looking for a Coordinator to coordinate the Coffee Hour every Sunday after 10:00 am service. This Coordinator position would start on June 1, 2025.
Feel free to contact Sheila Hewitt at 718- 447-8049 for more information about this position.

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Festive Eucharist feat. the youth musical programs
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Veranda Service.
Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Canon Alissa Newton visit.
Sunday, June 1, 2025 - IPC Picnic at Christ Church.

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, Richard Biada, Linda Blanchette, Chris Broderick, Deborah Broome, Frank Cangemi, Irvin Celestine, Eva Charney, David Clark, Wayne Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Lisa Colli-Hogan, Carmen Conrado, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Athelridge Cumberbatch, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, The Right Reverend Michael Curry, Wayne Dupuis, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Julio Gambuto, Marcella Goodridge, Sebastian Gattullo, Sandra Giambalvo, The Right Reverend Drexel Gomez, Melonie Griffiths, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Anne Heather, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Michael Kelly, Chloe Lee, Gloria Levine, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan, Michael & Lois Moschella, Louise Nygard, T. Rauch, Ann Reilly, Olivia Rey, Leila Rollock, Willie, Marcus & Dylan Schumaker, Barnett Shepherd, Daphne Smith, Joyce Smith, Thomas Sox, David Lloyd Stephens, Christopher Still, George Sullivan, Fred Tucher, Rob Tucher, Linda Tuell, Deborah Vurckio, Lucille Williams, Roger Williams, Doreen Wood, Marsha Wynter, Jan & Joan Yearwood, Teresa Brown-Zapken, Patrick Zapken, and the people at The Girls & Boys of Heartshare St. Vincent's Services.
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  Pope Francis, Ainsley Evans, Kevin Thompson, Glynis Eonette McBean, and all the faithful departed. May their souls rest in peace.
We pray for Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
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 hopes that they can move towards peace and diplomacy.
We pray for all those negatively impacted by climate, environmental, and naturally occurring 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 our young people and all those who have started a new academic year.
We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. John Gunther (12), Chloe Lee (13), Constance Black (16), Vincent Edwards (16).
We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week: Hugo & Andrea McIntosh(12).
In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the New Brighton Civic Committee.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Nippon Sei Ko Kai.
In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Sean, our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew, +Allen, and +Mary, our Bishops; Trevor+, our Rector.