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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, April 13, 2025,
is the Sunday of the Passion
Palm Sunday
There will be TWO services today:
8 am in the Chapel
10 am in the Church and online (via Youtube)
The liturgical color is RED.
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.

Our Lenten journey is almost at the end. This Sunday we will be in full celebration of Holy Week and Easter. I pray that you have found a way to engage more fully with God during the days of Lent. If you gave up something or took on something I pray that it has caused you to pause and to look forward to Easter with its life and vibrancy.
On this Palm Sunday, we will have our two liturgies - Liturgy of the Palms, and Liturgy of the Passion! Because this involves a more lengthy ritual engagement, please be prepared that our services may be a little longer. I invite you to fully participate in the exuberant Liturgy of the Palms which includes our indoor procession. The distinction between the Liturgy of the Palms and the Liturgy of the Passion is a dynamic shift in tempo and solemnity. This will culminate in total silence after our dismissal as we enter the full drama of the final hours of Jesus to Calvary's Cross.
As Christians, we are strongly invited to share in the liturgies of this week in particular the services that comprise the Tridium that is, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. Invite friends and family to be part of this renewing experience in celebrating Easter.
Please note that our Gratitude Breakfast conversations on April 12 have been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will attempt to host the breakfast on Saturday, April 19!
As we live in gratitude may we find all we do in love as a gift to God for His Son's loving sacrifice on Calvary's Cross.

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 04/10/25
Week 2: Hymn 167 "There is a Green Hill Far Away"

Rite 13/J2A

The Rite 13 and J2A class stuffed candy eggs last week for the upcoming Easter egg hunt.

Meet the Rite 13 Candidates

Leela ThompsonLeela Thompson

Leela Thompson is 14 and her birthday is March 22. She attends IS 61, William A. Morris Junior High School, and is in the 8th grade. Her favorite subject is Science. She likes Science because they are currently learning about different parts of the body, genetics and genes from parents, and how DNA works.
Leela has one brother, Chase. She has attended Christ Church New Brighton since she was a baby and was even baptized there. She attends church with her brother and her mother, Sanga Doe. Her grandfather, Sam Doe, was a member of Christ Church until he passed away. Leela loves attending her Rite 13 Sunday school classes. She also likes attending Christ Church because she feels welcomed.
Leela enjoys running track and playing basketball. She was on the basketball team at her school, but now mostly runs track. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, chatting with friends, and occasionally reading a good book. Her favorite food is seafood, especially shrimp. Leela doesn't have a favorite genre of music; she likes to listen to whatever music sounds good. Even soft music at times. Her favorite artist is Jhené Aiko.

Leela has plans to go to college and go into the medical field, maybe to become an ultrasound technician or a midwife. As an adult, Leela is looking forward to living a good life, making a lot of money, and helping her family.

CCNB Holy Week Schedule

Joint Holy Week Services

Good Friday
Island-wide Good Friday Service at St. Mary's, from Noon – 3:00 PM. Solemn Liturgy and Meditations offered by Bishop Mary Glasspool and Staten Island Episcopal Clergy. Come for all or part of the service. All are Welcome!

The Great Easter Vigil, (Saturday, April 19th)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 7:00 p.m., jointly with St. Mary's, Ascension, Christ Church, and St John's. A reception will follow. All are welcome!
Church of St. Andrew, 7:00 PM. All are welcome!

Easter Day Sunrise Service
Sunrise Service, 6:00 a.m. at Richmond County Yacht Club. Offered by Fr. Terrance Buckley, Church of St. Andrew. A light breakfast will follow.

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 Coffee Hour this Sunday immediately following the service. This week's gathering is hosted by Beth McLean in loving memory of her mother. We'll also be enjoying Hot Cross Buns, a tradition started by Nancy Beveridge on Palm Sunday. All are welcome to join us for fellowship and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!

Vestry Meeting

Our next vestry meeting is Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. Vestry packets will be available for pick up in the parish office on Sunday, April 13th, 2025.

Easter ALtar Flowers

Donation envelopes for Easter flower orders are now available! Please see the ushers at church for envelopes or pick them up at the Parish Office. Reminder: All envelopes MUST be turned in by Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025. No additional orders will be accepted after this date.

Volunteers Needed for Easter Decorations

Nick Lettiere is looking for volunteers to help decorate the church for Easter on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated in making our church beautiful for the Easter celebration. Please consider lending a hand!

Donations for the Easter Egg Hunt

Please contact Catherine Barnett if you would like to donate candy or funds to support the children's egg hunt on Easter Sunday.

Lamb Supper

Please Let Us Know You're Coming! Join us for our Lamb Supper on Thursday, April 17th, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
We're looking forward to a delicious meal together. To help us get an idea of how much food to prepare, we kindly ask that if you plan on attending, please sign up using the signup sheet on the bulletin board.
We can't wait to see you there!

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 500 Tickets sold! 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.

Christ Church Book of Wisdom for Rite 13 Participants

In the spirit of such books as "Life's Little Instruction Book",we are compiling advice from people at Christ Church. Please offer a small bit ofadvice (one sentence or less) to our young teenagers who will be celebrating animportant rite of passage ("Rite-13") on Sunday, May 4th.
Your advice can be somethingpractical (like "Don't go to bed with gum in your mouth.") or something more profound(like "Be content to seem who you really are.") Both are important to know!!
Please identify yourself by your first name and your age or stagein life. (For example, Bob – Age 41, Susan – mother of toddler, Charles – grandfather,etc.)
Please return your contribution to the church office or to CatherineBarnett by Friday, April 25. Thanks for your help!

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, April 13th, 2025 – Veranda Service
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 – Lamb Supper, 5-7 P.M.
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 - Gratitude Breakfast

Did You Know?

Holy Week Begins: From Palms to Passion

On Palm Sunday, we embark on Holy Week, the most solemn and sacred week in the Christian calendar. It's a journey that begins with exuberant joy and descends into profound sorrow, ultimately culminating in the glorious triumph of Easter Sunday.
Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant yet humble entry into Jerusalem. Imagine the scene: crowds lining the streets, waving palm branches, and shouting "Hosanna!" recognizing him as the Messiah. This joyous welcome, however, foreshadows the dramatic shift in events that will unfold throughout the week. We remember the King who came not on a warhorse, but on a donkey, a symbol of peace and humility, setting the stage for his ultimate sacrifice.
As we hold our palm branches, let us reflect on the full spectrum of Holy Week – the Last Supper, the betrayal, the crucifixion, and the promise of resurrection. This week invites us to deeply contemplate the love of God and the immense sacrifice made for humanity.

Here are some facts about each of the key days leading up to Easter:

  • Palm Sunday: The waving of palm branches by the crowds welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem was a significant act of symbolic recognition. In Jewish tradition, palm branches were associated with victory, triumph, and royalty. By spreading them on the road and waving them, the people were acknowledging Jesus as a kingly figure and the Messiah, fulfilling prophecies from the Old Testament.
  • Maundy Thursday: The term "Maundy" comes from the Latin word "mandatum," meaning "commandment." This day commemorates the Last Supper, during which Jesus gave his disciples a new commandment: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another" (John 13:34). It also marks the institution of the Eucharist (Holy Communion) and Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet, an act of profound humility and service.
  • Good Friday: Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is a day of deep mourning and reflection on the immense suffering Jesus endured for the sins of humanity. Services on this day often include readings from the Passion narratives, prayers, and periods of silence to contemplate the sacrifice made on the cross. The term "Good" in Good Friday is believed by some to be a historical corruption of "God's Friday," signifying the day God's plan for salvation was fulfilled through Christ's death.

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 Most Rt. Rev. 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, The Rev. Dr. Sandye Wilson, 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 Karen Greenidge, Lionel Salomon, 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 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 pray for Ian Basso, Onuora Browne, Jonas Delvalle, Leah Gunther, Noah Maggett, Lurlean McKinney, Athene Robinson, and Leela Thompson, as they prepare for their Rite 13 ceremony.
We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Siaber Zayzay (17), Celestine Zayzay Robinson (18).
We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of England.
In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Sean our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew, +Allen, and +Mary, our Bishops; Trevor+ our Rector.