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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 18, 2025,
is the Fifth 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.

Last Sunday, we celebrated 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 05/15/25
Week 5: HYMNAL 608
Hymn: "Eternal Father, Strong to Save"

Did You Know?

Ancient Roman Toothpaste Was... Interesting

Forget your minty fresh gel! Ancient Romans, concerned with pearly whites just like us, had some rather peculiar ingredients in their toothpaste. Recipes could include things like crushed bones, oyster shells, and even powdered charcoal. Imagine the texture! And the breath? Let's just say social gatherings might have been a bit more... aromatic. One particularly delightful ingredient sometimes added was stale urine, believed to have whitening properties due to its ammonia content. So next time you squeeze out your toothpaste, be grateful for modern dental hygiene!

Medieval Lawyers Had a Unique Way of Proving Innocence (Sometimes)

Trial by ordeal was a common practice in medieval Europe, and some of these "tests" were truly bizarre. For example, in trial by hot iron, the accused would have to carry a red-hot piece of iron a certain distance. If their hand healed cleanly within a few days, God had deemed them innocent! Another charming method was trial by cold water, where the accused was thrown into a body of water. If they floated, they were guilty (the logic being that pure water would reject someone impure). If they sank (and hopefully were pulled out before drowning), they were innocent. It's safe to say the legal system has seen some significant improvements since then!

King Charles II of England Apologized to His Mistresses on His Deathbed

King Charles II was known for his many mistresses, and apparently, even on his deathbed in 1685, they were on his mind. According to historical accounts, his last words were an apology to his various lovers for taking so long to die. He reportedly said, "I am sorry for being so long a-dying." Now that's a commitment to charm, even in the face of the Grim Reaper! It offers a rather humorous glimpse into the priorities (and perhaps the guilt?) of a king known for his libertine lifestyle.

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, hosted by the Afterschool Music Program! Following Sunday worship, head over to the Guild Room for food, fellowship, and fun times. All are welcome!

VESTRY

The next Vestry meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Vestry packets will be available on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in the Parish office.

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.

Visit from Canon Alissa

We are delighted to welcome Canon Alissa Newton as our guest celebrant and preacher this Sunday, June 1st, 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. See you Sunday!

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 right here at Christ Church with our fellow Episcopalians from the other seven churches on Staten Island. More details about the picnic will be shared soon, so keep an eye out for updates! We can't wait to celebrate together.

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 the 10:00 am service. This Coordinator position would start on June 1, 2025.
Contact Sheila Hewitt at 718-447-8049 for more information about this position.

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Festive Eucharist featuring our 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, Jude Crewe, 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  Glendon "Steve" Gill 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 give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Natalie Wynter (22), Raquel Trujillo (22).
We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week: Kevin and Paige Gunther (22).
In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the shelter residents at the Church of St. Andrew.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East.
In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Sean, our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew, +Allen, and +Mary, our Bishops; Trevor+, our Rector.