St. Rosalia - Regina Pacis Parish Brooklyn, New York

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1 St. Rosalia - Regina Pacis Parish Brooklyn, New York February 25, SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT St. Rosalia Church th Avenue Brooklyn, NY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We are a Catholic faith community who believes in God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and who follows Christ s teaching of love and service. As a parish founded by immigrants, we recognize that we continue to be a multi-ethnic parish. We welcome everyone by ministering to their various needs and provide all with the opportunity to grow intellectually in Christ. Through our sacramental life, we are empowered to build up the Body of Christ and to become a more vibrant and faith-filled community. Basilica of Regina Pacis th Street Brooklyn, NY Pastor Monsignor Ronald T. Marino, E.V. ronaldmarino1234@gmail.com Parochial Vicars Father Nicholas Apollonio fr.nicholasapollonio@gmail.com Father Marco Brioschi, PIME mabri10@icloud.com Father Nelson Cipollone frnelson@gmx.com Deacon Mr. John Dolan reginapacisdeacon@aol.com Faith Formation Director Mrs. Jackie Tepedino reginapacisfaith@gmail.com Pastoral Ministry Sister M. Clara Wang, SMIC wmyclara2017@gmail.com Phone: Pastoral Assistant Dave Francis Ali Music Director Mr. Jonathan Fields ja.jonathan@gmail.com Facility Manager Mr. Walter Astudillo Phone: MASS SCHEDULE Basilica of Regina Pacis Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am 9:15 am (Spanish) 10:30 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm St. Joseph Chapel [Lower Basilica] Monday - Friday: 7:30 am & 8:30 am Saturday: 8:30 am Sunday: 9:00 am (Italian) 11:30 am (Chinese) Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin. Regina Gift Shop Inside the Basilica Conference Center (enter through the Church lobby) Phone: Fax: Website: Business Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Regina Pacis Rectory th Street Brooklyn, NY Phone: Fax: reginarectory@aol.com Website: Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 12 noon 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed For an appointment with a priest, call the Rectory at any time. Office of St. Joseph Chapel and Columbarium (located in the Lower Basilica) Office Hours: Monday Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Call for an appointment with Theresa Landy who will handle all requests Ext stjosephcolumbarium@gmail.com

2 Page Two February 25, 2018 Are You New to the Parish? WELCOME! Sacramental Celebrations and Other Information Please stop into the rectory office and register! Devotions, Prayer Groups & Meetings Confessions: Every weekday morning after Mass in the Basilica you may ask the Priest for confession. Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m. in the Basilica. Marriage: Couples must arrange their wedding ceremony at least 6 months beforehand. Every couple must attend a Pre-Cana meeting. Log on to: for dates and registration. Sacrament of the Sick: If you know you are going to be hospitalized, consider receiving the Sacrament of Anointing beforehand at any weekday Mass. Ask the priest before Mass in the sacristy. Communion to the Homebound: Our Eucharistic Ministers are happy to bring Holy Communion to the homebound. To arrange this, please call the Rectory. Baptism: Parents wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with their children must attend a "Registration and Instruction Session" on the First Saturday of any month at 11 am in the Basilica Conference Center. At these sessions it will be necessary for both parents to attend, and to bring a copy of the baby's birth certificate. Necessary registration forms will be completed, the required instruction will take place, and the Baptism will be scheduled. Remember, both Godparents must be Catholic, 16 years old, and must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Godparents may attend these sessions but are not required to do so. Baptisms are celebrated in English on the third Saturday of each month at noon in the Basilica. Once this session is completed, you may schedule the ceremony for any month. Baptisms are celebrated in Spanish on the second Saturday of each month at noon in the Basilica. Spanish Registration and Instructions on the first Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica Conference Center. It is no longer necessary to come to the Rectory Office to set up a Baptism celebration. You may call the rectory for Chinese or Italian Baptisms. Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Mondays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Novena in honor of St. Anthony: Tuesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. In Jesus Name Prayer Group: Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Basilica of Regina Pacis. Divine Mercy Devotions: every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. in the Basilica of Regina Pacis. Prayers for Peace to Our Lady Queen of Peace: Wednesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. The Legion of Mary: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica Conference Center. Prayers for Vocations: Thursdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Prayers to St. Peregrine-Patron Saint of Cancer Patients: Fridays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel. St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: First Saturdays 8:30 a.m. Mass and novena prayers in St. Joseph Chapel. Profession of Faith We will recite the Apostles Creed at Sunday Masses found on page 10 of the Missalette booklet. CELEBRACIONES SACRAMENTAL Y OTRA INFORMACION PARA LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA Confesiones: Sábado a las 4:00 4:45 de la noche en la Basilica. Matrimonios: Favor de contactar la rectoría por lo menos 6 meses antes del Matrimonio. Bautismos: Se celebran el Segundo Sábado de cada mes. Favor de contactar Fr. Nelson ó Fr. Nicholas. Instrucción Religiosa para los Niños: Los padres que quieren inscribir sus niños a las clases de catecismo, contactar la rectoría. Hora Santa Lectio Divina: Todos los Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica. Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos: Los que necesitan recibir el Bautismo, Comunión y Confirmación por favor de contactar Jackie Tepedino reginapacisfaith@gmail.com X1020. Clases de Iniciación Cristiana: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche Centro de Basilica th Street. Divina Misericordia: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica. Arise Grupo de Levantate: Todos los Jueves a las 7:30 de la noche en Centro de Basilica th Street. Centro Familiar: Todos los Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en Centro de Basilica th Street.

3 Page Three February 25, 2018 BASILICA OF REGINA PACIS and ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL (lower Basilica) Monday, February 26 7:30 am Angelo & Angela Chiarelli [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Bruno Codispoti [St.Joseph Chapel] Tuesday, February 27 7:30 am Antonio Greco [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Vito, Gianna, Antonina, Carmela, Vincenzo, & Sarina Salimeni & Alberto DiLuca [St.Joseph Chapel] Wednesday, February 28 7:30 am Michele Pallante [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Members of Regina Pacis Perpetual Mass Assoc. [St.Joseph Chapel] Thursday, March 1 7:30 am Caterina Fabrizio [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Lina & Francesco Palazzolo [St.Joseph Chapel] Friday, March 2-FIRST FRIDAY 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Members of Sacred Heart League [St.Joseph Chapel] Saturday, March 3-St. Katherine Drexel-FIRST SATURDAY 8:30 am In Honor of St. Pio [St. Joseph Chapel] 5:00 PM Rolando Sanfratello and Frank Paul Caldarella Sunday, March 4-THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 am Our Lady of Cisne 9:00 am Lidia & Oreste Costantino (Italian) [St.Joseph Chapel] 9:15 am (Spanish) 10:30 am Baby Eldin 11:30 am (Chinese) [St. Joseph Chapel] 12:00 PM Nicholas, Robert & Susan Maldarelli and Angelina & Charles Tirrito 7:00 PM Giuseppe LaRocca and Calogera Basile Steven Anderson, Vincent A. Aurigemma, Baby John Paul Munoz, Baby Arthur William Norris, Baby Jayden Alfredo Tlatenchi, Maria Concetta Conte Bedessi, Erlinda Borg, Julia Bruzzese, Grace Marie Campo, Nick Castagna, Vincent & Isabel Castaldo, Patricia Caterina, Judy Cragnolin, James Essman, Mary Essman, Rose Essman, Fortunata Frangella, Vincent Giordano, John Grillo, James Grundy, John Ilardo, Benjamin Iorio, Angelina Jose, Carmencita Jose, Zenaida Jose, Frank & John Lacarrubba, Mary LaManna, Anna Lanza, The Sick of the Parish Lelle Lazarek, Accursia LoMonaco, Mark Mallay, Angelo Mariano, Elizabeth Mariano, Florentino Mariano, Patricia Mayo, McBride Family, Eric McDonald, Chloe Melina, Jean Menna, Eva Meza, Catherine Mary Moncello, James Carlos Moncello, Vincent Moncello, Vito Moncello, Howard Passman, Francisco Pastor, Juan Riollano, Joel Rivera, Ivan Rodriguez, Marisa Schiavello, Rita Schiavello, Jennifer Selasi, Rosemarie & Ira Silverman, Michael John Staubitz, Valerie Ann Staubitz, Achille Tafuri, Rosa Tenuto, Richie Joseph Weinstein FIRST FRIDAY March 2nd is First Friday. Every First Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, special devotions to the Sacred Heart are prayed followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome. Some extra moments of Eucharistic Adoration might just be what you need. FIRST SATURDAY March 3rd is First Saturday. Every First Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Regina Pacis there is the celebration of the Mass in honor of St. Pio. After Mass we pray the Rosary and Venerate the Relic of St. Pio. All are welcome to honor our Padre Pio. What is Lent? The Church has given us regulations on abstinence and fasting from food during Lent, but there are also many other things we can, and should fast and feast on. Think about: Fasting from judging others & Feasting on the Christ within them. Fasting from discontent & Feasting on gratitude. Fasting from anger & Feasting on patience. Fasting from worry & Feasting on trust in God. Fasting from complaining & Feasting on appreciation. Fasting from bitterness & Feasting on forgiveness. Fasting from gossip & Feasting on silence. This week begins the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. We thank all who have participated with a gift to the 2017 Appeal and ask that everyone prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2018 Appeal. The work and services made possible through your donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal help people in Brooklyn and Queens in ways that no one parish can alone. We encourage all to watch the brief 2018 ACA Video online at: CFBQ.org/ACAVideo

4 Page Four February 25, 2018 From the Pastor's Desk... I wish to update you again on the status of St. Rosalia Church. As you know it hasn't been used for the celebration of Mass or the Sacraments since June of The Bishop asked that we remove the Blessed Sacrament from the tabernacle to remove the religious value of the building. This was done, and the Bishop decreed that the Church should be officially closed forever. He did this because the nearest Catholic church (Regina Pacis) is only 3 blocks away and the expenses involved in carrying two churches were prohibitive. It is now the intention of the Diocese to sell the property. In the meantime, we have offered the contents of the church to other parishes and religious institutions which may need these items. The rules are that things can only be given to other churches or Catholic entities but may not be given to individuals. Thus, we have given items to: St. Agatha, Our Lady of Grace, St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Rose of Lima, St. Kevin and St. Mary's High School. We also have taken many things to Regina like the main altar, the main statue of St. Rosalia, memorial plaques, a piano, vestments, vessels, chairs, etc. In the meantime, the Diocese has hired a broker to receive offers to buy the property. It will be sold without the church building on it. The property is not zoned for residential use. The Diocese is handling the sale of the property and the knock down of the church building. I myself do not have any information on this other than that which I have already written about today and in other messages. It is a sad moment in the history of our parish, but we will move forward as usual. Rev. Msgr. Ronald T. Marino DAILY EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN LENT Beginning Monday, February 26th, the Holy Eucharist will be exposed for private prayer EVERY MORNING after the 8:30am Mass in St. Joseph Chapel until 12 noon. We encourage you to come and pray on the mornings of Lent.

5 Page Five February 25, 2018 GROW IN THE FAITH Beginning Tuesday, February 27th and EVERY TUESDAY evening in Lent at 7:30pm we will gather in the Basilica Conference Center for small group discussions of topics pertaining to our faith and practice. These groups will be conducted by our priests in our different language groups. Doing something positive like this is what we should be doing in Lent. PROFESSION OF FAITH We will recite the Apostles Creed at our Sunday Masses. This Creed can be found on page 10 of the Missalette booklet. The Apostles Creed is familiar to us, especially to those who pray the Rosary. The Holy Season of Lent is a time of special graces for those who are sincere. It calls for extra prayer, fasting at times, giving to the poor or some charity and performing acts of charity. These activities of our parish are simple suggestions and opportunities for anyone who wants to join in our efforts as a parish community. You are also encouraged to plan your own personal activities along with these to make this Lent a time of spiritual growth and enrichment. Giornata di Preghiera per la Quaresima marzo 2018 Al Centro dell Immacolata Concezione, Douglaston, Queens 7200 Douglaston Parkway Arrivo e registrazione alle 9:30 am $20.00 Via Crucis S. Rosario Conferenze Spirituali S. Messa celebrata da S. E. Nicholas DiMarzio, Vescovo di Brooklyn (incluso pranzo caldo) Chiamare a per prenotazione e registrazione per individui e gruppi Day of Prayer for Lent 2018 in Italian MARCH 17, 2018 At the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston (7200 Douglaston Parkway) Arrival and registration at 9:30 am / $20.00 per person CALL to reserve and register individuals and groups RADIO MARIA N.Y. Siete Tutti Invitati Ad Una Giornata di Spiritualita Sabato 10 Marzo, 2018 Dalle ore 10:00 a.m. alle 4:00 p.m. Sara una giornata di preghiera e riflessione in preparazione alla Santa Pasqua. BASILICA OF REGINA PACIS Programma: 10:00 Rosario 11:00 Santa Messa 12:00 Lunch al sacco 1:00 Meditazione 1:30 Adorazione Eucaristica 2:30 Via Crucis e Benedizione Finale *Durante la celebrazione ci saranno sacerdoti a disposizione per le confessioni. *Per Informazioni chiamare Radio Maria: (718)

6 Page Six February 25, 2018 Cuaresma 2018 Vengan a mí todos los que están Cansados y agobiados y Yo los aliviaré Mateo 11,28 Te invitamos a un ciclo de catequesis Los Sábados a las 7.30 Hrs. en la Capilla San José a partir del 17 Febrero Están todos invitados - (No requiere inscripción) Temas de reflexión: 2/17 - PERSEVERANCIA en la PALABRA DE DIOS. 2/24 - OBEDIENCIA. 3/3 - MODESTIA y HUMILDAD. 3/10 - CONFIANZA. 3/17 - PERDÓN. 3/25 -VIGILIA ANIMADA POR NIÑOS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA. Fr. Nelson - Pastoral Hispana Basílica Regina Pacis Brooklyn NY Info. Tel What can I do as a Parishioner to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life? Say thank you. We all know that it feels good to be thanked for a job well done. Say thanks to a priest or religious. It is encouraging for them to feel that the generosity of their lives is appreciated. This appreciation sheds a positive light on priestly and religious vocations. Your show of gratitude may lead others to do the same. Come pray the Stations of the Cross with our Faith Formation Program on Sunday, March 18 at 9:00am in the Pre-K Gym ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND The Holy Father speaks His Message for Lent 2018 Jesus foretells a great tribulation and describes a situation in which the community of believers might well find itself: amid great trials, false prophets would lead people astray and the love that is the core of the Gospel would grow cold in the hearts of many. False Prophets They can appear as snake charmers who manipulate human emotions in order to enslave others and lead them where they would have them go. How many of God s children are mesmerized by momentary pleasures, mistaking them for true happiness! "REGINA PACIS VOLUN TEENS" This group is lead by Msgr. Marino and Fr. Nicholas. We meet every two weeks on Sunday after the 12 noon Mass in the Conference Center. The next meeting is February 25th. To join simply send an to Msgr. Marino at ronaldmarino1234@gmail.com or Father Nicholas at fr.nicholasapollonio@gmail.com. It should contain your name, address, cell # and address. JOIN THE FUN!!!

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