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.

Christ Church New Brighton

Holy Week Service Schedule

Sunday, March 29
Palm Sunday service at Christ Church, 10 am, with Rev. Mark Brown

Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday service and Lamb Supper at Christ Church, 6:30 pm, with Rev. Kirstin Swanson

Friday, April 3
Islandwide Good Friday Service at St. Mary's, 12 - 3 pm

Saturday, April 4
Great Vigil of Easter at St. Paul's, 7 pm

Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday service at Christ Church, 10 am, with Rev. Mark Brown

Riverside Opera Company - Black Voices Concert

On Saturday, February 28th, Christ Church, New Brighton, had the distinct pleasure of hosting the Riverside Opera Company's Black Voices. The concert featured a masterful selection of popular favorites, jazz, and spirituals centered around the themes of community and resilience.

The Sanctuary Halls provided a stunning backdrop for an evening of music that was both inspirational and uplifting. We want to extend our sincere thanks to Dorian Lake and all the performers for a truly memorable event. Thank you to everyone in the community who joined us to make the evening so special.

IPC IMMIGRATION FUND

"When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God." – Leviticus 19:33-34

The Episcopal Church on Staten Island supports our immigrant neighbors. In light of the difficulties faced by many immigrant communities in the current climate, we have established an Immigrant Support Fund to assist detained immigrants and their families.

If you know someone who needs help, you can request a grant of up to $150 to assist with the payment of a bill (groceries, utility payments, medication, toiletries, cell phone, transportation) or $30 towards commissary and/or phone calls for people in immigration detention. Referrals must be made by an IPC delegate (clergy or lay) or warden.

Please send these requests to info@ipcsi.org with the subject line "Immigration Fund Request."

To make a donation to this fund, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, please mail a check payable to "Richmond Inter-Parish Council" to Richmond Inter-Parish Council; attn: ISF; 1333 Bay Street; Staten Island, NY 10305.

Lenten Offerings

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• Daily text meditations
• A witness at 26 Federal Plaza on Ash Wednesday at 3 pm. (in person)
• A weekly thirty minute online book study of An Emergency Devotional on Thursdays at noon.
• A book study on The False White Gospel.

Christ Church-

• Chicken and Fish Fry dinners: Fridays, March 6, March 11 and March 27th; 12 - 7 pm takeout, 5-8 pm dine in. $15

St. Alban's –

• Stations of the Cross: Tuesday evenings, February 24th at 7:00 pm through Tuesday March 24th.

Church of the Ascension -

• Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12:00 PM Mass followed by Adult Formation with Soup and bread (all are encouraged to bring a soup to share)
• Fridays, beginning February 27th: Confession available from 2:00 - 2:45 PM (or by appointment), followed by Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PM.
• Fridays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by discussion and fellowship.

St. Paul's –

• Wednesdays in Lent: Stations of the Cross & study group.

March 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1:00 PM

The Episcopal Church on Staten Island – Lenten Series, held at Church of St. Andrew

• A Weekly Lenten Journey with C.S. Lewis through his book, "A Grief Observed"
• Prayer, Soup Supper, Talk from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Wednesdays, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 & 18
• Saturday, March 28 From 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Church of St. Andrew
• Movie: Shadowlands, Requiem Mass, and Lunch .

St. Mary's –

Friday, March 27, Lenten Exercise: "Speak to God for me." (Time TBD)

Women's History Month: Women in The Episcopal Church

As we celebrate Women's History Month, The Episcopal Church gives thanks for the faith, leadership, scholarship, and pastoral care women have offered from the church's earliest days to the present. Women have long sustained congregational life as teachers, missionaries, musicians, administrators, and advocates for justice—and in the last half-century their leadership has been increasingly recognized in ordained ministry and in the councils of the Church. Women's History Month is a fitting time to honor those contributions and to recommit ourselves to the baptismal promise to "respect the dignity of every human being" (Book of Common Prayer, Baptismal Covenant).

Significant roles women hold in The Episcopal Church
Women serve across the full breadth of church life, including:

• Lay leadership: vestries, parish leadership teams, chancellors, diocesan convention deputies, and leaders of outreach ministries.
• Formation and scholarship: theologians, seminary professors, spiritual directors, and authors shaping Anglican/Episcopal thought.
• Ordained ministry: deacons, priests, and bishops, including diocesan bishops and bishops serving in senior leadership roles in the wider Anglican Communion.

A few key milestones in the Episcopal Church

• 1974: The "Philadelphia Eleven" were the first women ordained as Episcopal priests—an important, controversial moment that accelerated change.
• 1976: The Episcopal Church's General Convention authorized the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate.
• 1989: Barbara C. Harris became the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion when she was consecrated as Suffragan Bishop of Massachusetts.

First female Archbishop of Canterbury: Sarah Mullally Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally became the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on January 28, 2026, making history as the first woman to lead the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Formerly the Bishop of London and a nurse, she succeeded Justin Welby. Her appointment marks a major milestone in the 500-year history of the position. She will be installed on March 24.

Announcements

Coffee Hour

This March, as we celebrate Women's History Month, we invite you to a very special event that honors the past, present, and future of the incredible women in our community and beyond. Each Sunday of the month, we will feature a guest speaker who ties in with the theme of WHM. On Sunday, March 8, we are marking International Women's Day with a dedicated Coffee Hour immediately following the Sunday service.
We welcome our own Christina Martin as our guest speaker. Christina will lead us in a meaningful reflection on the contributions of women and help us dive deeper into this year's powerful global theme: "Give To Gain". The International Women's Day 2026 campaign, "Give To Gain," calls on us to adopt a mindset of generosity and collaboration. By investing our time, resources, and mentorship into one another, we accelerate the journey toward true equality. Let's talk about how generosity, mentorship, and investment can accelerate equality for women everywhere. All are welcome!

Episcopal Diocese

Stay connected with everything happening in the Episcopal Diocese of New York! Whether you're looking for upcoming community events, soulful prayer resources, Morning Prayer w/Bishop Heyd, or the latest diocesan news, the website is your go-to hub. Discover new ways to engage with your faith and your neighbors—visit at dioceseny.org.

Financial Wellness Presentation

Join us during Coffee Hour on Sunday, March 22, for a brief presentation by Community Good Episcopal Federal Credit Union (formerly NY Episcopal FCU). A representative will share information on fair-rate loans, savings programs, and credit-building tools tailored for our community. Whether you're planning for a milestone or just want to improve your financial health, all are welcome to attend!

Free seeds for Gardeners!

Are you ready for planting season? Thanks to a generous donation from a nursery in Virginia Beach, a basket of seeds is available for our "green thumbs" in the Guild Room. Please stop by during Coffee Hour and feel free to take what you need to start your garden. Happy planting!

Goodwill Donations

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pancake Supper! Because of your generosity, we raised $200 in goodwill donations. We have a heart to do even more. We would like to contribute a total of $300 to support the Episcopal Diocese's Legal Fund, which provides vital humanitarian efforts and legal assistance to those in need.
How You Can Help: To reach our desired goal, we are looking for donations to help us bridge the remaining $100 gap. Every little bit helps us support this important diocesan mission! Please make checks payable to Christ Church and write "Diocese Legal Fund" in the memo line. Thank you for your continued generosity, your time, and for being a community that gives back!

Christ Church Coming Events

Lenten Fish & Chicken Fry

Fridays, March 6, 13, & 27. Choice of Fish or Chicken. See below for more details. CLick HERE to make reservations.

10:00 AM SERVICE SCHEDULE

• March 8 - Morning Prayer Rite II - John Edwards
• March 15 - Fr. Johnson Mathew
• March 22 - Mo. Kirstin Swanson
• March 29 - Palm Sunday - Fr. Mark Brown
• April 5 - Easter - Fr. Mark Brown
• April 12 - TBD
• April 19 - Fr. Johnson Mathew
• April 26 - Fr. Mark Brown

IPC Coming Events

Shine Your Light Ministries

Worship service at All Saints Church, 2329 Victory Blvd.

• Third Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM
• Third Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM

Wednesday, February 25 (and every Wednesday during Lent)

12:00 PM Mass followed by Adult Formation with Soup and bread (all are encouraged to bring a soup to share)

Friday, February 27th (and every Friday before Holy Week)

Confession available from 2:00 - 2:45 PM (or by appointment), followed by Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PM.  From 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by discussion and fellowship.
St. Paul's – Wednesdays in Lent: Stations of the Cross & study group. 

March 11, 18, 25 at 1:00 PM

The Episcopal Church on Staten Island – Lenten Series, held at Church of St. Andrew
A Weekly Lenten Journey with C.S. Lewis through his book, "A Grief Observed" 
Prayer, Soup Supper, Talk from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Wednesdays, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 & 18

Saturday, Saturday, March 28

From 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Church of St. Andrew
Movie: Shadowlands, Requiem Mass, and Lunch

IPC Youth Lock-in, Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15

This year's Youth Lock-in, for those in grades 6 – 12, will be held at St. John's, 1333 Bay Street.  The event begins on Saturday at 6:00 PM and ends after the 10:00 AM service at St. John's.
Join us for Food, Formation and Fun!  – Please RSVP

Sunday, March 15

Church of the Ascension, St. Patrick's Corned Beef Dinner, 1:30 PM.  Reservations requested by March 1.

Wednesday, March 25

Watch party for this historic event in the life of the Anglican Communion
The installation of Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury on March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation). Dame Mullally will be the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury, a move that is not without controversy in some parts of the world.
The Episcopal Church on Staten Island is proposing a Collaborative Event on March 25th, location TBD. At 5pm we gather for Evening Prayer and at 6pm we share a potluck soup supper and watch the installation.

Curious about Congregational Development?

Come read some books from the College for Congregational Development Reading List!
Thursdays at 10:30 AM, at All Saints Church 2329 Victory Blvd.

Contact The Rev. Kirstin Swanson to RSVP
kswanson@dioceseny.org | (347) 446-4870

March 12, 26
Seeking God, the Way of St. Benedict

April 16, 30, May 14
A Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making

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, Willie Black, III, Joseph Bonner, Mary Boyce, Deborah Broome, Irvin Celestine, Eva Charney, Matthew Cileli, David Clark, Wayne Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Theodore R. Coletti, Carmen Conrado, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, Wayne Dupuis, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Julio Gambuto, Mary Gannon, Ann Gardner, Sandra Giambalvo, Peter Gilchrist, Suzanne Guglielmi, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Anne Heather, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Aretha Jadusingh, Michael Kelly, Nicholas Lettiere, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan, Julie Murphy, T. Rauch and Teri Murray, Minister Robert Perkins, Ann Reilly, Leila Rollock, Tiffany Ruperti, Willie Marcus & Dylan Schumaker, Lorelei Shull, Daphne Smith, Joyce Smith, David Lloyd Stephens, George Sullivan, Fred Tucher, Linda Tuell, John Tuohey, Lucille Williams, Doreen Wood, Leighton Wynter, 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 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 pray that world leaders 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 preparing for confirmation and reception in the Episcopal Church.

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Memorial Candles

Memorial Candles are available in honor of your loved ones. Donation envelopes are available at the Ushers' station.

Columbarium candle

Lit in loving memory of Merle Carrington from Suzanne Guglielmi.

Sanctuary Candle

Lit in loving memory of Merle Carrington from Kathy Galvez.

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We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Alice Wood Green (12), Gianni Colucci (12), Kenneth McLean (13).

We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week.

In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East.

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 and +Allen, our Bishops. Parish Wardens and Vestry Members; Diocesan Latinx Ministries; The Rt. Rev. Andrew ML Dietsche, XVI Bishop of New York on the anniversary of his consecration; Deputies to General Convention and Provincial Synod; Grace Church 
(West Farms), Bronx; College for Congregational Development; and Christ Church, Poughkeepsie.