J 10, 2016 R R C C Resurrection Parish Mission Statement WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? Rev. William A. With, Pastor Rev. Edwin Okey Nwabugwu, Parochial Vicar Mrs. Angela Parente, Director of Faith Formation: Phone 1-718-891-0888 Mr. Vincent Lee, Director of Music: Phone 1-718-743-7234 Mr. John Fox, Resurrection Sports Association Director: Phone 1-718-934-5003 Also Ministered by: The Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood 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 1-718-743-7234 Fax 1-718-743-0152 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.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 10, 2016 Christ Jesus... is the head of the body, the church. Colossians 1:15, 18 S : J 10 F S O T 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Those enrolled in the Purgatorial Society M, J 11: S. B 8:30 a.m. - Bernard Carlsen (Birthday) T, J 12: 8:30 a.m. - Francis McTague (Remembrance) W, J 13 S. H 8:30 a.m. - John Finnerty (61 st Anniversary) T, J 14: S. K T 8:30 a.m. - McDermott Family F, J 15: S. B 8:30 a.m. - Martin and Ann Lee S, J 16: O L M C ; B V M 8:30 a.m. - Terence & Eileen Rielly (Wedding Anniversary) 5:00 p.m. - Helen Palumbo (Birthday Remembrance) The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekend Liturgies have been offered for: No Intentions Requested The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekday Liturgies have been offered for: No Intentions Requested TODAY S READINGS First Reading Heed the voice of the L. It is something very near to you, already in your hearts; you only need to carry it out (Deuteronomy 30:10-14). Psalm Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live (Psalm 69) or Psalm 19. Second Reading All things were created through and for Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20). Gospel To be a neighbor, show love by treating others with mercy, as did the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). 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. Excuses, Excuses By the time of Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees had added many more laws. The scholar who questioned Jesus about eternal life knew what was important: loving God with all your being and loving your neighbor as yourself. If he had stopped there, he would have been all right. But by asking Who is my neighbor? he implied that there are limits to love. That s why Jesus used the parable of the good Samaritan to show that love is as simple as helping someone in need. Even today, we find people making excuses for not doing what God asks of us. We want someone else to interpret it for us, hoping they will find a loophole we can use to ignore God s commands. We judge people who need help, saying they choose to be poor or homeless. We say that between work and family obligations, we have no time to give to the community. We sign our kids up for so many sports that we don t even go to church on Sundays. We always have time to watch our favorite TV shows, but there s never enough time for daily prayers. Before you start beating yourself up with guilt, remember that God expects us to take care of our families, to spend time with our children, and even to take time to rest and relax. If we are willing to look at our lives and bring them to God, asking for guidance, we are making the first steps to keep God s law of love. If you wish to offer the Wine and Altar Breads for the Weekend or Weekday Masses, please call the Rectory.
The Sick of Our Parish Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney, Vinny Cavallero, Charles Comi, Anthony Crudo, Diana Hardy Cummings, Claire Denver, Anna DiMattei, JoAnn DiSarno, Genevieve Duffy, Natalie Ferber, Riley Ferguson, Christopher Gari, Thomas Goodheart, Jr., Billy Hensch, Mary Hose, Chester Irvin, Janet Jemec, Sophie Jemec, David Kennedy, Carmen Kokolus, Geraldine Kopp, Olivia LaSpina, Nancy Lawrence, Dominca Lombardi, Pasqualino Lombardi, Patricia Lombardi, Robert Magee, Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Mary McCormick, Carmen Delia Mejia, Thomas & Marilyn Meyer, Sr. Francesca Morelli, O.P., Carmela Naimoli, Megan Nally, Emily Grace Nevara, Jefferson Nieto, Laura O Brien, Sana Razzano, Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano, Theresa & Warren Samuelsen, Ann Serini, Anthony Siconolfi, Janet Springer, John Stilp, Summer Wagner, Jane Wallace, Mary Zajac Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates. Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Thomas John Donahue POWER OF PRAYER Please pray this week for the following Priests of our Diocese: Fr. Joseph M. Hoffman Fr. Joseph T. Holcomb Fr. William M. Hoppe Fr. Francis J. Hughes Fr. James A. Hughes Msgr. James A. Hunt Fr. August J. Iantosca 2016 Baptism Class Dates (1 st or 2 nd Saturday of the month at 10:30am) August 6, September 10, *October 8, November 5, December 3 (please note the change from Oct. 1 st to Oct. 8 th ) Please call the rectory to register 2016 Baptism Dates (2 nd Sunday of the month at 12:15pm) July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK F M P Are you thinking about volunteering for a parish ministry? Are you already in ministry or part of the Parish Pastoral Council but need an update on the teachings of the Catholic Church? This 10-week program, designed for adult learners, covers a different topic each week: Theology as a Field of Study Emerging Role of the Laity Structure and Mission of the Church Jesus: His Message, His Ministry Sacred Scripture Prayer Liturgy Moral Theology One Church, Many Faces Theological Reflection Classes begin mid September Thursdays at St. Matthew in Brooklyn Wednesdays at Resurrection-Ascension in Rego Park from 7:15-9:15 p.m. If interested, please see Fr. With for a copy of the registration information form. Space is limited! Please register no later than September 18, 2016. HOLY YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016 It is a favorable time to heal wounds, a time to offer everyone the way of Forgiveness and Reconciliation. - Pope Francis Corporal Works of Mercy To Feed the Hungry To Give Drink to the Thirsty To Clothe the Naked To Shelter the Homeless To Care for the Sick To Visit the Imprisoned To Bury the Dead Spiritual Works of Mercy To Convert Sinners To Instruct the Ignorant To Advise the Doubtful To Comfort the Sorrowful To Bear Wrongs Patiently To Forgive Injuries To Pray for the Living and Dead A Time to Heal, to Help, to Forgive.
PARISH CALENDAR M, J 11: St. Benedict 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) T, J 12: W, J 13: St. Henry T, J 14: St. Kateri Tekakwitha 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) F, J 15: St. Bonaventure S, J 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church) S, J 17: S S O T 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) 1250 Drawing after 11:00 Mass HELP KEEP YOUR PARISH UP TO DATE If you are new to our parish, please register at the Rectory. If you have a new address or phone # or are moving out of the Parish, please contact the Rectory as well. We would greatly appreciate it! July 10 July 10 July 17 July 17 LOST & FOUND D &? I,. 2016 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please register at the rectory. Weekly Offering Renovation & Repair Weekly Offering Monthly Offering RESURRECTION HAS A NEW WEBSITE www.resurrection-brooklyn.org R - - 1250 CLUB S, J 17, 2016 11:00 M $10 D G $1,250 $125 F T P C R S, F, J 15. 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 or Michael Zwosta 646-506-5316 GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC ACADEMY Registration of New Students 2016-2017 Applications for Jr. Pre-K and K - 8th Grade are available in the School Main Office. Registration is ongoing. Jr. Pre-K: Must be 3 by 12/31 and toilet trained. Universal Pre-K 5-Full Day Program: 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. This Program is free. Children must be 4 years old by 12/31/2016. Kindergarten - 8th Grade: 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kindergarten children must be 5 years old by 12/31/2016. Visit the website goodshepherdbklyn.org Or call 718-339-2745 for more information
2015-2016 RESURRECTION FAITH FORMATION 718-891-0888 M. 9-12 T. 9-12 W. 9-12 T. 9-12 Early Re-Registration NOW OPEN for 2016-2017 Re-registration forms were distributed to students After June 30 th : 1 child - $165, 2 - $175, 3 - $185 ******************************************************** NEW REGISTRATIONS will need original baptismal certificates and if transferring from another school, proof of attendance and/or dates of sacraments received. Registration Fee: 1 child - $115, 2 children - $125, 3 or more children - $135 If you have any questions, please call the Office of Faith Formation at 718-891-0888 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 or $100 per vehicle. To donate call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 718-491-2525 St. Thomas Aquinas Bereavement Ministry Please note there will be no Bereavement sessions during the months of July, August and September, however if you need to meet and talk on an individual basis, please do not hesitate to call 718-253-4404, ext.16 Around the diocese St. Columba - BINGO Monday mornings doors open at 8:00 a.m.. Games begin at 10:00 a.m. For information please call 718-338-6265. Mary Queen of Heaven - Gift Shop open after 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturdays & after 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Sundays. St. Thomas Aquinas: Atlantic City Trips - First Thursday of every month to Resorts Casino. Bus leaves in front of St. Thomas at 8:30 a.m. Cost $40 includes breakfast & $25 bonus from Casino. Call Noreen at 718-253-7824. - Third Tuesday of every month to Bally s. Bus leaves in front of St. Thomas at 8:30 a.m. Cost $40 includes breakfast & $30 bonus from Casino. Call Mark at 917-517-1903. Our Lady of Angels Church: Bay Ridge Singles Club invites you to join them for dinners, brunches, BBQ s, socials and walks ages 45 to 70. Contact Mike 718-833-1257 or email mikericio4@gmail.com Our Lady Help of Christians: Class of 1966 50th Reunion takes place on Saturday, October 15th beginning with Mass at 5:00 pm in the Church, followed by Reception at Buckley s Restaurant. Call Barbara Ricciardi-Cabe at 718-687-7489 for info or if you have contact with class members. Saint Bernard: July 1 st - August 13 th there will be a collection box at the back of the Church to collect unused eyeglasses. Donations will be given to developing countries. Sunday, August 14, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our Lady Help of Christians Church in the Church Hall (Avenue M & East 28th Street) For more information call 718-338-5242 WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER A WEEKEND TO ENRICH GOOD MARRIAGES Restore Communication, Renew Commitment, Rekindle Romance We are offering a 2 DAY (no overnight) weekend at The Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston, NY October 15-16, 2016 Now you can experience the WWME weekend without needing to plan for overnight sitters for children, elderly parents, or pets. To sign up, find out more info, or find alternate dates, visit: www.bq-wwme.org or wwme.org or call 1-877-NYS-WWME (1-877-697-9963) RETROUVAILLE a Program for Marriages in Trouble (Couples headed for unloving relationships, separation or divorce) 2016 Weekends, Long Island, NY September 2 nd, November 4 th Contact: Steve & Patty Manella 516-427-5474 Questions via Email: 3028@retrouvaille.org or visit the website: www.retrouvaille.org
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