St. Adalbert-St. Roch Parish

    ST.  ADALBERT

ST. ROCH



Prayer to Saint Roch
(The Patron Saint for the
Epidemic Diseases)

 O Blessed St Roch,
Patron of the sick, Have pity on those
Who lie upon a bed of suffering.
Your power was so great
When you were in this world,
That by the sign of the Cross,
Many were healed of their diseases.
Now that you are in heaven,
Your power is not less. Offer, then, to God
Our sighs and tears.
And obtain for us that health we seek
Through Christ Our Lord      Amen.

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means of support for 
St. Adalbert- St. Roch Parish instead of using envelopes.

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Thank you for your generosity
and support of our parish.

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gracias por tu generosidad y apoyo de nuestra parroquia.

2020 Cardinal's Stewardship Appeal

La Campaña Anual de Corresponsabilidad del Cardenal 2020

Novena Prayer for Protection



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Adapted from the prayer of Pope Francis 11036A 3/20 The ancient fresco of Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help) in St. Peter’s Basilica was restored with the support of the Knights of Columbus to mark the Year of Faith (2012-2013). KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

O Mary, you always brighten our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, took part in Jesus’ pain while remaining steadfast in faith. O loving Mother, you know what we need, and we are confident you will provide for us as at Cana in Galilee. Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, the Divine Physician, for those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died. Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure. Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who took upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows, so as to lead us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection. Amen. Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God. In our needs, despise not our petitions, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.  Amen.

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ST. ADALBERT-ST. ROCH PARISH

The Church of St. Adalbert and the Church of St. Roch merged into one parish as of August 01, 2015 under the archdiocese’s pastoral-reorganizational plan known as “Making All Things New.”  Both the churches are used for the celebration of Masses and sacraments on a regular basis under one administration. The parish office is located at 602 Port Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY. The parish offers religious education for all ages on Wednesdays at St. Adalbert School, 355 Morningstar Road, Staten Island, NY.

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We will be streaming Mass live on our facebook page.
Click the icon'f' in the upper right hand corner to view us on facebook.
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Estaremos transmitiendo misa en vivo en nuestra página de Facebook. Haga clic en el ícono f 'en la esquina superior derecha para vernos en Facebook.

Merry Christmas!

It was in 1818 when Stille Nacht  - "Silent Night" was first heard by Austrian villagers attending Christmas Eve mass in St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, Austria. The organist of St. Nicholas Church discovered the organ couldn’t be used for the Christmas Eve services. Mice had eaten the leather bellows and destroyed it. When the message was brought to the attention of the Vicar Joseph Mohr, he wrote the song and worked with Franz Xaver Gruber, the choir director who composed the melody, one that didn’t need the organ but could be played on a guitar.

That simple melody, with its words of comfort, became the most beloved hymn of peace throughout the world. This simple composition evolved, and was translated into over 300 languages with many different arrangements for various voices and ensembles.

It’s ironic that St. Nicholas church that was supposed to celebrate Christmas without music, gave birth to the most beautiful, beloved and lasting song. This reminds us of the scripture, “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Jn 1:4)

As we look into our present situation of this Pandemic, we try to understand a powerful message from this simple story of “Silent Night”. The most difficult and unfortunate situations are often the very circumstances that God uses to shine His Light into our lives.

Wishing you all A Blessed Christmas!

Thank You! for Celebrating Safely

We thank everyone for their cooperation in wearing face masks in our churches and rectory. We also thank you for sanitizing your hands before you receive the Eucharist. We truly appreciate your commitment to keeping everyone in our parish safe.

Please continue to:
- wear a mask at all times in church.

- adhere to our social distance seating.
(Leave the family seating for families.)

- refrain from shaking hands at the Sign of Peace;
instead wave to one another.

- use hand sanitizer prior to receiving the Eucharist

Once the church is 25% full our ushers will instruct you to go down to the Parish Hall where you may watch a live stream of the mass.

Those who are at a greater risk of COVID-19 (those older than 65 or who have underlying health conditions) are cautioned not to come to church for Mass. You may join us only when you feel safe and comfortable to do so.
 
His Eminence has granted dispensation from an obligation to attend Sunday Mass at this time.
 
As an alternative, Mass may we viewed on line or on TV, and the act of spiritual communion may be used instead of receiving the Eucharist. 

I would like to thank you for your uncondtioanl support for our parish and your incredible patience in this challenging time. 

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¡Gracias! para celebrar de forma segura

Agradecemos a todos por su cooperación al usar máscaras faciales en nuestras iglesias y rectoría. También le agradecemos por desinfectar sus manos antes de recibir la Eucaristía. Realmente apreciamos su compromiso de mantener seguros a todos en nuestra parroquia.

Continúe con:
- Use una máscara en todo momento en la iglesia.
- adherirse a nuestros asientos sociales a distancia. (Deje los asientos familiares para las familias).
- abstenerse de dar la mano al Signo de la Paz; en lugar de eso, saludan a otros.
- use desinfectante para manos antes de recibir la Eucaristía

Una vez que la iglesia esté llena al 25%, nuestros acomodadores le indicarán que baje al Salón Parroquial donde podrá ver una transmisión en vivo de la misa.

 
Su Eminencia ha otorgado la dispensa de la obligación de asistir a la misa dominical en este momento.
 
Como alternativa, se puede ver la Misa en línea o por televisión, y se puede usar el acto de comunión espiritual en lugar de recibir la Eucaristía.
 
Me gustaría agradecerle por su apoyo incondicional a nuestra parroquia y su increíble paciencia en este momento desafiante.  

¡Espero verlos a todos!

Reminder

Reopening Our Churches
 

Phases II & III began on June 22.  It will include weekday and weekend mass with distribution of Holy Communion (in the hand).  For your safety the church will be limited to 75 people maximum.  This Phase will also include baptisms, funerals, weddings and memorial masses (limited to 75 people in the church at one time).

Everyone who enters the church must first sanitize their hands and wear a face mask or face covering until you exit the building.   We will have Social distance seating with everyone sitting 6 feet apart.  Families and couples may sit together.  
 
The rectory office opened June 22.   One person at a time will be admitted into the office.   We ask that you please wear a face covering in the rectory.

For the safety of yourself and others, if you are not feeling well or exhibit any symptoms of COVID 19 please stay home. 

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Recordatorio

Abrir Nuestras Iglesias

Las fases II y III comenzaron el 22 de junio. Incluirá misa entre semana con distribución de la Sagrada Comunión (en la mano). Para su seguridad, la iglesia estará limitada a un máximo de 75 personas. Esta fase también incluirá bautizos, funerales, bodas y misas conmemorativas (limitado a 75 personas en la iglesia al mismo tiempo).

Todos los que ingresen a la iglesia primero deben desinfectar sus manos y usar una máscara facial o una máscara facial hasta que salgan del edificio. Tendremos asientos a distancia social con todos sentados a 6 pies de distancia. Las familias y las parejas pueden sentarse juntas. 

La oficina de la rectoría abrió el 22 de junio. Una persona a la vez será admitida en la oficina. Le pedimos que use una cubierta facial en la rectoría. 

Para su seguridad y la de los demás, si no se siente bien o presenta algún síntoma de COVID 19, quédese en casa.

An Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace
can be said during communion when one cannot receive Jesus
in sacramental Communion, or attend Mass. 

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you. 
Never permit me to be separated from you.    Amen.

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo Jesus:

En este momento tan dificil por el que estamos pasando, unamonos en oracion y cuidemonos mutuamente.  La Santa Misa se va a transmitir en vivo en Facebook.  Encuentranos Coro Luz de Amor.

Cordialmente,
Padre Diego