D 24, 2017 R R C C The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. Luke 1:35 4 th Sunday of Advent Rev. William A. With, Pastor Rev. Michael C. Gribbon, Parochial Vicar Mrs. Angela Parente, Director of Faith Formation: 1-718-891-0888 Mr. Vincent Lee, Director of Music: Phone 1-718-743-7234 Mr. John Fox, Resurrection Sports Association Director: 1-718-934-5003 Also Ministered by: The Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood Resurrection Parish Mission Statement We, the Body of Christ of Resurrection Parish in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, proclaim our service to God, our Church, and our Community. We celebrate the sacramental life of the Church to serve the needs of our parishioners and neighbors always with faith, hope and charity to grow in love and service to God and one another. As a community of believers we will build up our parish as Jesus proclaimed that He is The Resurrection and the Life. I am the Resurrection and the Life Rectory 2331 Gerritsen Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11229 Phone: 718-743-7234 Fax: 718-743-0152 Website: resurrection-brooklyn.org Masses Weekday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rectory Office Hours Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Closed on Saturday & Sunday) Confession Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Other times: By arrangement with Priest at Rectory. Anointing of the Sick Anyone scheduled to enter the hospital or is sick should be anointed. The anointing of the sick is held every Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Just ask the Priest and he will pray with you and administer the Sacrament of the Sick. Parish Membership Every parishioner should be formally registered with the parish. Likewise, parishioners are encouraged to use the Sunday collection envelopes. We invite you to register at the Rectory Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. or complete a registration form, found in Church, and drop off at the Rectory. Vocations Are you being called to the Priesthood or Religious Life? Speak with a Priest or Religious or contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or vocations@diobrook.org. Baptisms Usually, on the second Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m. Parents wishing to have their child baptized must attend a class prior to the Baptism. Classes are usually held the first Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.. Please call the Rectory to register. Marriages Arrangements must be made with the Priest at least 6 months prior to the wedding. One party should be a parishioner. For information on pre-cana, visit www.pre-cana.org Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Instructions for non-catholic adults interested in becoming Catholics are held during the year. Instructions for Catholics who have not received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation are also given. Anybody interested is asked to call Jim Giorgio at 718-648-6234. Devotions Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet recited after 8:30 a.m. Mass Mondays. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited on Thursdays after 8:30 a.m. Mass. The Rosary is recited after the 11:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn Catholic Cemeteries Please contact 718-894-4888 for more information.
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 S, D 24: F S A Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Palumbo & Baden Families (Remembrance) 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Louis & Mary Ellen Krems Charlie McQuinness Philip Snyder Patricia Walsh Snyder M, D 25 T N L (C) Sunday 5:00 p.m.: Priest s Intentions 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Christmas Novena Intentions T, D 26: S S Wednesday, D 27: S J T, D 28: T H I F, D 29: F D O N L ; S. T B S, D 30: S D O N L The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekend Liturgies have been offered for: Edna and George Weber Requested by: Mary Ann Weber The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekday Liturgies have been offered for: Robert Cartmel, Jr. - Remembrance Requested by: Robert and Carol Cartmel TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Pray Before You Speak Have you ever been told to think before you speak? Nathan seems to have spoken too soon when he told David to do whatever he wanted about building a house for the L. But later that night the God gave him a message for David: the L did not need anyone to build him a house; God would make David s house (in the sense of family or descendants) last forever. That can be a lesson to us. Instead of just thinking before we speak, it could be a good idea to pray before we speak. How many times have we said something in anger (or selfishness, fear, any strong feeling) that we wished we could take back? If we just think before we speak, we might just rationalize what we wanted to say in the first place. But if you take a little more time to bring our feelings to God, ask for guidance and listen for what God would have us say, things might turn out a lot better. We pray before meals; why not pray before going to work? We can pray before making decisions about our family, getting engaged, taking a new job, buying a new house/car/hd-tv, etc. When a friend or relative needs someone to talk to, we can pray that we listen well and say what God wants our friend to hear. If we have enough faith to let God guide our lives, let s take the time in prayer to listen for that guidance. Tom Schmidt, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
The Sick of Our Parish Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney, Agnes O Neill Catalano, Charles Comi, Mary Cook, Anthony Crudo, Diana Hardy Cummings, Claire Denver, Carissa D Alba, Anna DiMattei, JoAnn DiSarno, Genevieve Duffy, Natalie Ferber, Riley Ferguson, Edward French, Judy French, Christopher Gari, Billy Hensch, Mary Hose, Chester Irvin, Janet Jemec, Sophie Jemec, Kevin Michael Kelly, David Kennedy, Carmen Kokolus, Geraldine Kopp, Jennifer Kopp, Olivia LaSpina, Nancy Lawrence, Kim Loccissano, Dominca Lombardi, Pasqualino Lombardi, Patricia Lombardi, Juan Roberto Luciano, Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Mary McCormick, Margaret (Peggy) McDonough, Carmen Delia Mejia, Thomas & Marilyn Meyer, Bill Minze, Carmela Naimoli, Emily Grace Nevara, Jefferson Nieto, Laura O Brien, Kimberly Palmo, Joseph Quaranta, Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano, Charles Sabatino, Rosa Maria Santos, Ann Serini, Moira Sharkey, Anthony Siconolfi, Bernard Snyder, Janet Springer, John Stilp, baby Vivian, Summer Wagner, Jane Wallace, Stephen Wiegand Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates. Ernie Meng Jose Alvarado Deacon Jerome Krebs POWER OF PRAYER Please pray this week for the following Priests of our Diocese: Sunday, Dec. 24: Fr. Edward Mason Monday, Dec. 25: Bishop James Massa Tuesday, Dec. 26: Msgr. Guy A. Massie Wednesday, Dec. 27: Fr. Abraham P. Mathew Thursday, Dec. 28: Fr. Charles J. Matonti Friday, Dec. 29: Fr. Mark A. Matthias Saturday, Dec. 30: Fr. Lewis H. Maynard 2018 Baptism Class Dates (1 st or 2 nd Sat. of the month at 10:30am) January 6, February 3, March 10 Please call the rectory to register 2018 Baptism Dates (2 nd Sunday of the month at 12:15pm) January 14, February 11, March 11 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK The Parish Priests, Mrs. Angela Parente and the Office of Faith Formation, and the entire staff of Resurrection wish you and your family a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year! May this Christmas season fill each of your hearts with love, joy and peace. May God Bless you. Fr. With, Fr. Mike, Mrs. Parente, & the Parish Staff Annual Catholic Appeal Live in Faith, Give in Love a/o 12/12/17 Resurrection s Goal: $44,539.00 Total Pledged: $33,987.00 Total Paid: $32,582.00 Total Donors: 167 The figures above do not yet include the pledges made during the in-pew appeal, which totaled $6,975.00. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We only have $3,677.00 to go to meet our goal. The ACA ends December 31, 2017. You can still make a pledge either online: www.rcdobdonate.org or fill out an envelope found in Church. Generations of Faith a/o 11/16/17 Total Pledged: $648,360.00 Total Paid: $200,248.00 Total Donors: 188 Please be faithful in fulfilling your pledges. PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Is Christ calling you to serve Him as a sister, brother, deacon or priest? Contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email vocations@diobrook.org.
PARISH CALENDAR M, D 25: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) No Religious Ed - Classes resume Jan. 8, 2018 T, D 26: St. Stephen 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) W, D 27: St. John 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) No Religious Ed - Classes resume Jan. 3, 2018 No Yarns of Love - Resumes Jan. 3, 2018 No Scouts - Resumes Jan. 3, 2018 T, D 28: The Holy Innocents 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) No JP2 Youth Group - Resumes Jan. 4, 2018 No Bible Study - Resumes Jan. 4, 2018 No Choir Rehearsal - Resumes F, D 29: Fifth day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Church) S, D 30: Sixth day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church) S, D 31: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DEPAUL GIVES BACK For each car, truck, van (running or not) the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will give back to Resurrection $50 to $100. To donate call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 718-491-2525. Visit us at svdpauto-brooklynqueens.org RECTORY CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Monday, December 25, 2017 - Closed Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - Closed Merry Christmas Monday, January 1, 2018 - Closed Happy & Healthy New Year www.resurrection-brooklyn.org There will be a Christmas music presentation performed by the Choir at Resurrection Church 4:15-5:00 p.m. December 24 th Preceding the Christmas Eve Mass PLEASE JOIN US Christmas Eve Christmas Music Presentation 4:15-5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass December 24 th - 5:00 p.m. Christmas Nativity The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass) December 25 th - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Mass for the Solemnity of Mary (not a Holy Day of Obligation this year) January 1 st - 9:00 a.m. YARNS OF LOVE Do you like to knit and/or crochet or want to learn? Come Join Us! New members always welcome Call Phyllis at 1-917-385-5735 Next Meeting will be held on January 3, 2018 7:00pm in the Rectory basement Parish Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 7:00pm in the rectory. All are invited. Please join us!
2017-2018 RESURRECTION OFFICE FAITH FORMATION 718-891-0888 Resurrection-Brooklyn.org M. 9-12 7-8:15, T. 9-12 1-3 W. 9-12 1-5, T. 9-12 NO OFFICE HOURS FRIDAY +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Faith Formation Schedule Grades 4-7 Mondays 7:00-8:15 p.m. Grades 1-3 Wednesdays 3:30-4:45 p.m. Wednesday Classes resume January 3, 2018 Monday Classes resume January 8, 2018 Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year Resurrection would like to invite Catholic boys and girls, 4th grade and up, to become a Parish Altar Server. Training Provided Flexible Schedule Friendly Environment Please contact: Theresa Naimoli 917-626-2961 RETROUVAILLE a Program for Marriages in Trouble (Couples headed for unloving relationships, separation or divorce) Next Weekend in Huntington Long Island January 19, 2018 Contact: John & Linda Pisano 516-427-5474 Questions via Email: 3028@retrouvaille.org or visit the website: www.retrouvaille.org CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION (the second collection at all Christmas Masses) The revenue from this collection supports many programs & services provided by Catholic Charities for adults & seniors, the developmentally disabled, the mentally ill, the hungry, and the homeless. Bishop DiMarzio urges all to join in sharing God s love with families & children in need by giving generously. 2017 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please register at the rectory. December 24 Weekly Offering December 25 Christmas Holy Day December 25 Catholic Charities December 31 Weekly Offering December 31 Fuel Offering ATTENTION ALL 6 TH, 7 TH, & 8 TH GRADERS YOU RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR JP2 YOUTH MINISTRY Why come to youth ministry? A place to learn more about your Catholic Faith An opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation A chance to make new friends An opportunity for service Upcoming Dates in 2018: Resurrection - 2331 Gerritsen Avenue Rectory Basement Thursday, January 4 th, 11 th, 18 th & 25 th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A V 18+ G N Frank Morale, Youth Minister fmorale.ym@gmail.com www.jp2youth.org Facebook: jp2 youth Vincent Lee - Music Studies Piano Lessons - Classical training for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Music theory included. Vocal Coaching - Basic theory, breathing and coaching. Classical and contemporary music. Sight singing and ear training. Group vocal lessons - Limit 3 per class. Discounted rates. Basic theory, vocal coaching and ear training and sight singing. For more information and rates: Email: Sonata55635@gmail.com or Call: 917-608-4074 What are you doing to enrich your marriage? Visit www.foryourmarriage.org How about the Perfect Gift! Start looking for the perfect gift for your spouse this season, one that will not go unused or unappreciated. Take your spouse on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, and re-discover the love God has planned for your marriage. From Friday night to Sunday afternoon, you will learn communication techniques that can enhance your relationship. Upcoming weekends in the area are February 9-11 & April 27-29, 2018. Other nearby weekends can be found on our website www.wwme.org. For more information, please call Chuck & Mary Jane at 718-646-4435.
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