OUR VISION The Resurrection Catholic Community sees itself as a family that derives its sense of communion from the joyful celebration of the Holy Eucharist and the Sacraments, and the commitment to care for one another s needs through faith sharing and the willingness to offer each one s time, talents and treasure in the spirit of true unity. 3201 S. Evergreen Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: (480) 838-0207 Fax: (480) 756-1501 Email: parishinfo@resurrectionaz.org Webpage: www.resurrectionaz.org WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS Those living in the area and regular participants in the liturgy are asked to register as members of the parish. Simply attending Mass does not make one a registered member. To register just contact the parish of ice or pick up a form in the church entry.
PARISH PRIESTS Rev. Romeo Dionisio, Parochial Administrator Ext.117 Rev. Jose Cornelia, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Krynen, In Residence PARISH DEACONS Deacon Bill Malatin Deacon Charlie Voss Deacon Andrew Gilliland PARISH STAFF Front Of ice Sr. Anne Marie Smith, O.S.F., Business Manager Ext. 112 Agnes Umuligirwa Ext. 110 F Tracey Siedinski-Seyler, Youth Ministry (Gr. 6-12) Ext. 122 Leota Roesch Adult, Children, RCIA Ext. 125 M C Deacon Andrew Gilliland Ext.126 L /M Penni Scott, Music Director Ext. 116 Shannon Nolan Sund 5:00 Mass Marie Hunter Liturgical Ministry Coordinator Ext. 113 Baptism Preparation Leota Roesch Ext. 125 Annulments; Marriage Preparation Deacon Bill Malatin November 29, 2015 MY DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST, (MY ROME TRIP PART V) t was my fourth d in Rome and up to this time, I have been having either pizza or pasta for meals. I believe you will forgive me for brightening up when I heard Msgr. Peter s we were going to a place where they serve rice. Yes, we had dinner at a Chinese restaurant in Italy! (It was no surprise that there was a group of Filipino pilgrims dining in there, too. It was funny that when they saw Msgr. Peter, they mistook him for a Filipino and thought I was Vietnamese!) It was a good evening of updating about Church matters, and although he enjoys his work in the Vatican, he still misses parish life especially Resurrection. The next morning, we celebrated Holy Mass again at St. Peter s Basilica. I remember celebrating the Mass a little bit slower than usual because it was my going to be my last Mass at St. Peter s (at least for this trip). I pred for you and your loved ones. After the Mass, Msgr. Peter gave us a more extensive and detailed tour of the Basilica. Then after a quick breakfast, Jne and I took the Metro train to see the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Wall. Why outside the wall? At the beginning of the 4 th century, Emperor Constantine put an end to persecution of Christians. He ordered the excavation of the place where St. Paul was venerated and believed to be buried. (St. Paul was beheaded in Rome sometime between 65 and 67 A.D. during the time of Emperor Nero.) Constantine had a church built on top of the grave of St. Paul which is located outside the wall built by Emperor Aurelian in 275 A.D. to protect Rome from the assault of the Barbarians. It had been the largest Basilica in Rome until St. Peter s Basilica was reconstructed and consecrated in the early 17 th century, and the latter became the biggest of all. I pred my rosary at the Chapel of Adoration on the left wing of the Basilica and sted there for a while. Then Jne sat beside me and whispered, Father, it s time to go now. (We often got separated as soon as we entered a church and would just meet again when it was time to leave.) At this point, we have visited all four major basilicas in Rome, have seen a few other places of worship and historical places-and we were ready to see other churches OUTSIDE of Rome. We packed up our things and took a taxi to get our rental car. It was a little 2013 VW Passat with stick shift and was very exciting to drive. (I was glad I still knew how to drive a stick shift car.) With the help of my Garmin GPS that I brought for this trip, we found our destination in Prato, Italy, which would be our home base as we visited other churches and historical places. It was a 4-hour drive from Rome and we arrived dead tired so we just rested the rest of the d. The following d, we set out to see the city of Pisa and its famous leaning tower, and of course the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (St. Mary of the Assumption) and the huge baptistery. Inside the cathedral is a beautiful painting of Mary as she was assumed into heaven (aside from many other beautiful frescoes) and the renowned Galileo s lamp. The main altar area was being reconstructed so we did not have access to it. I stopped in front of the Byzantine style chapel that had the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help where I started my rosary-up to the third mystery but then we had to check out the baptistery, the biggest one I have ever seen in my life. The baptistery looked like a circular chapel with its own altar and pulpit. It was so beautiful and certainly speaks about how important the Sacrament of Initiation is to every Christian. As we walked out, we took pictures of the Leaning Tower of Pisa (with us pretending to catch it from falling to its side). Jne asked me if I wanted to take a tour of the tower and I said, No, I am not going up there. She asked, Why not? I said, Because it is LEANING! (TO BE CONCLUDED) GOD LOVES YOU ALL VERY DEARLY. In Christ, FR. ROMY
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First Sund of Advent ntt November 29 9, Tracey Siedinski-Seyler 480-838-0207 Ext. 122 lroesch@resurrectionaz.org or 480-838-0207 ext. 125 ADULT FAITH FORMATION B +.! # & ' - C $ % J! Q &. During his general audience, Pope Francis devoted his re!lections to the sacrament of baptism, stating that it opens the door to a journey of faith and helps to sustain us along the w. This sacrament constitutes a true immersion in the death of Christ, to rise with him in a new life. It is a bath of regeneration by water and the Spirit and that illuminates us with the grace of Christ, the Pope expressed in his Nov. 13 address. P$%'*% +/'< =>/ >@/ C'Q%X[@\%]* ^[> '/% Q> _% _'+Q`{% '] Q[>*% X>\`]} `]Q> F@$$ C>\\@]`>] ^`Q[ Q[% C'Q[>$`X C[@/X[. Take time this week to consider your own baptism how are you proceeding on your journey of faith? December 4 th -6 th : Edge Retreat!! December 6 th &7 th : OFF! Make sure to come to The Edge tomorrow night! Samantha Barr, one of our amazing college students, will be giving a great talk on Easter!! You don t want to miss this night! A7,Q% F$&%J F!"#$%&!' W+2[$-+ + Random Fact: Polar bears can eat as many as 86 Register for our Advent Mini-series on The Psalms of Advent and Christmas on the AFF web at http:// bit.ly/1y7qqwu. Our "irst session is Mond Nov. 30th, 6:30 pm and Thursd morning, December 3rd, 8:40 am penguins in a single sitting.!! Our last catechetical night is upon us, and as we close our semester theme of Spiritual Warfare, we ll be F!QQ!\ U(!' T\&%%+" @R+(,""+.%&!'$^ focusing on the fact that LOVE WINS!! How do you evangelize the truth of the Gospel? CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Y!,%J ($."$#+'%( X *!,'7$%&!'( Mond Nov. 30th, 6pm, Rm. 8 & 9. PRE-K 5th Tuesd Dec. 1st, 6 pm Be here tonight to talk all about it! Permission forms and fees for the retreat are due by TOMORROW!! Family Discussion Starters CJ"&(% %J+ K&'- G&1+' %J+ `&'-7!# Reading I-Daniel 7:13 14 (Daniel s vision of one like the Son of man). Key Passage: To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (Revelation: 1:5b 6) A7,Q%(: In what ws is Jesus the ruler of your life? CJ&Q7"+' & Y!,%J: How can you show that you honor Jesus as the king of your life? I ' * $ ' % B $ [ % & ( # Our next celebration of the sacrament of Baptism is Holy Family Sund Dec. 27th. Parents with children younger than seven who seek baptism for these children must speak with Leota before Dec. 10th. If you have questions, or wish to set up an appointment to talk about your child s baptism, please contact the Faith Formation Of"ice. N O ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY, so if you need a scholarship, please let me know!! Remember! There are no classes on December 6th & 7th! Siedinski_Seyler@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/resurrectionym www.instagram.com/resurrectionym Twitter: @YMResurrection www.lifeteen.com www.instagram.com/lifeteen
H Tough economic times weigh on everyone. While some people seem to be able to afford everything, go everywhere, and enjoy what they want, there are so many people that have come to a point in their lives where every penny is pinched and every purchase scrutinized. Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that consumers are spending less on big-ticket items to afford basics. Households hit by loffs, the tight job market, and heavy debt burdens are holding back on spending. The savings rate has dropped, indicating that consumers are using up scant resources to st a loat. Even people who might be able to spend a little more are being cautious, because the economic mood is so gloomy. The words of Jesus in tod's Gospel could well characterize the overall global experience, "on earth nations will be in dism." It might seem a bit odd that we begin Advent, which is a season of hope, with a rather dismal and disturbing Gospel. The end of time is not something that we usually think about to any great extent. We are often more concerned with the anxieties of daily life, as the Gospel puts it. Those daily worries seem like enough for most of us. We don't need to add the end of the world on top of it. But for many people tod, in this economic environment, daily anxieties can seem like the end of the world. Bills mount up, tensions grow, jobs or homes are lost. We need this season of hope to renew our own longings and expectations. The prophet Isaiah reminds us that God ful ills his promises. God's mercy endures in every generation, including ours. The actions we take to assist others become an expression of God's mercy and a sign of God's renewing hope. In the weeks to come even a small kindness to someone could help to ease anxiety, and help that person believe that redemption is at hand. Queen of Peace Resurrection St. Anne ne St. Timothy 12/1 1 st 7 pm nd 12/2 2 nd 7pm 12/7 th 7pm 12/9 th 7pm Christ the King 12/10 th 7pm Holy Cross All Saints 12/14 th 2pm & 7pm 12/15 th 2pm & 7pm Parents of Altar Servers please mark your calendar for this important meeting and training session Thursd 12/19 starting at 6pm in the Church. Please contact Marie Hunter 480-838-0207 ext. 113 if your child cannot attend. Sylvia Elizabeth Tilton, Stephen Eldridge, Jim P., So ia Flocco, Rebecca Gross, Roz Jennett, Robert E. Grainer Jr., Romel Gonzales, Anthony Wehle, Stephen Damon, Michael Moses, Ruben Prado, Heather Rasmussen, Jane Carrasco, Stephanie Balestrieri, Judy Greene, Marylyn Kindzin, Constance VanWormer, Pat Jackson, John Williams, Dr. William Reese, Sharon Wetzel, Jerry Reeves, Virginia Ayala, George Meegan, Aaron Haring, Mary G. Logan, James Arellano, Roni Voss, Judy Steele, Anne M. Trimingham, Lola Smith, Amy Zwerneman, Ann Rodriguez, Francisco Acosta, Rosa Maria Santos, Jesus (Chuy) Apodaca, Sharon Noe, Bill Saunders, Robert Bruce, Josephina Rangel, Alphonce,
Page 5 First Sund of Advent November 29, 2015 L i t u r g i c a l M i n i s t r y S c h e d u l e f o r D e c e m b e r 5 & 6, Sat Altar Servers EM Hospitality Lectors 5:00 PM Corey Cates Matthew Bafaro Marilyn Kozak Gary Neely Jack White Bill F Don Kozak Denice Morales Un illed Marie F Madeline Morris Sun 7:30 AM Annie Dang Paul Sant Catherine Oplaski Dennis Kavanaugh Austin Dang Karen Santa Cruz Ramona Kiesecker Sal Salazar Un illed Earlene Flener Marge Conrow Christine Starr Chester Starr Alice Harris 9:00 AM Nadia Fernando Judy Cirou David Goris Denise Yunker Alan Grif ieth Jerry Cirou Mary Mariscal Yolanda Garza Megan Rziha Gloria Herrera Anneke VandenBroeck Mary Bradley Eric Seeger As we begin Advent we are called to in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Wherever you live in our parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are, in effect, ringing your doorbell. Your gift to St. Vincent de Paul and your participation in the Christmas Angel Tree program will help the poor celebrate the grace of God s love this Christmas. 10:30 AM Catherine Surat Richard Riley John Davila Sissy Riley Serenity Linares John Hornak Elizabeth Barnes Gary Golka Katie Tellez Keith Jones Narcizo Keeme Christina Chavez Juanita Benson Myrna Linares 5:00 PM Matthew Nolan Joel Steele Jan Johnson Bridgett Barr Casey Barr Heidi Grunden-Steele Bob Johnson Tracey S-Seyler Daniel Kovach Dan Desmond Geri Desmond Delta White Tirscha Gomez K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S St. John Paul the Great Council #13836 Monthly Meeting 1 st Tuesd 7pm McCarthy Hall Officers Meeting 3 rd Tuesd 7pm Shepherds Den For more info contact: Grand Knight Nick Nebelsky 480-273-8855 or nicknebelsky@yahoo.com SK Robert A. Kiesecker Assembly #2742 Meeting 4 th Tues. 7 pm, McCarthy Hall Bill Conley Faithful Navigator For Info call 480-540-3820 Help us welcome and support those coming into the Church through the RCIA by providing hospitality for our Thursd evening gatherings. We are looking for folks to provide a little nourishment at the beginning of our meetings something more than a snack but less than a meal! We begin at 6:30, so if the food was brought to John XXIII hall by 6:15, that would be wonderful. It will give you an opportunity to meet those who are discerning coming into the Church! You can also bring it earlier in the d if that is more convenient for you! Please go to http://bit.ly/ NFToim to sign up for a night or two to share with those on the RCIA journey! Thank you in advance! N Y E Hands across the ocean our parish Tongan mission group is planning to celebrate New Years Eve here at Resurrection Church. So save the date. Dec. 31, 2015, For more info call Susan Mone 480-969-0447 Knights of Columbus Corporate Sund November 29th, 10:30 am Mass 12:00 pm Brunch at Village Inn (Southern & Dobson) Monthly meeting 1 st Wednesd 7pn. McCarthy Hall. Rosary 6:15 in Chapel. All Resurrection ladies are invited. For info call Cathy Oplaski (480-345-7220) or Bernadette Labat (602-565-6429)