M 12, 2017 R R C C Resurrection Parish Mission Statement 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 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.
Second Sunday of Lent March 12, 2017 Christ Jesus destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 2 Timothy 1:10b S, M 12: S S L 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Those enrolled in the Purgatorial Society M, M 13: 8:30 a.m.-elizabeth McGrath (Birth Remembrance) T, M 14: 8:30 a.m. - Priest s Intentions W, M 15: 8:30 a.m. - Frank & Nicolena Redling T, M 16: 8:30 a.m. - Stephen Sheehan (2 nd Anniversary) F, M 17: S. P 8:30 a.m. - Hugh McEneaney (Remembrance) S, M 18: S. C J 8:30 a.m. - Confirmation Candidates attending today s Youth Conference 5:00 p.m. - Priest s Intentions 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: Ellyn Minks Requested by: Theresa Wiegand TODAY S READINGS First Reading The L said to Abram: All the families of the earth shall find blessing in you (Genesis 12:1-4a) Psalm Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading God has called us to a holy life, not because of our works but according to grace (2 Timothy 1:8b-10). Gospel Atop a high mountain, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John. (Matthew 17:1-9). 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. Transfiguration Manifestation It may seem odd to hear the Gospel of the Transfiguration of Jesus during Lent. Wouldn t it fit better after Easter? An answer is found a few verses after our Gospel selection. Jesus tells the disciples that he will suffer (Matthew 17:12). The vision of Jesus glory shared by Peter, James, and John was meant to help them not to become discouraged by Jesus death on the cross. Some of the details in the Gospel can help us understand how Lent leads to Easter. First, we hear about Jesus appearance, that his face shone like the sun (Matthew 17:2). If the disciples didn t believe that Jesus was the Son of God before, they surely did now. For us this can be a reminder that God is with us during this season of Lent, helping our faith to grow. Next, the three disciples see Moses and Elijah, symbols of the Old Testament. Peter wants them to stay, but the voice of God interrupts and tells them that now they should listen to Jesus. The Gospel tells us to keep our eyes on Jesus throughout Lent. Do I grumble about Lent, seeing it is as another set of laws to be obeyed? Perhaps I m forgetting that Lent is not about how much I do for God, but a time to reflect on what God has done for me. The last line of the Gospel has Jesus telling the three not to tell anyone about their vision until after his resurrection. Maybe the disciples were tempted to brag that they were better than the other followers of Jesus. This reminds us that the sacrifices of Lent don t just make us look holy; they lead us to the new life of Easter. Tom Schmidt, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. PURGATORIAL SOCIETY Those enrolled this past month George Briganti
The Sick of Our Parish Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney, Charles Comi, Anthony Crudo, Diana Hardy Cummings, Claire Denver, Anna DiMattei, JoAnn DiSarno, Genevieve Duffy, Kenny Farrell, Natalie Ferber, Riley Ferguson, Edward French, Christopher Gari, Billy Hensch, Mary Hose, Chester Irvin, Janet Jemec, Sophie Jemec, David Kennedy, Carmen Kokolus, Geraldine Kopp, Olivia LaSpina, Nancy Lawrence, Anne Lee, Dominca Lombardi, Pasqualino Lombardi, Patricia Lombardi, Juan Roberto Luciano, Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Mary McCormick, Margaret (Peggy) McDonough, Carmen Delia Mejia, Thomas & Marilyn Meyer, Carmela Naimoli, Emily Grace Nevara, Jefferson Nieto, Laura O Brien, Frank Prescia, Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano, Charles Sabatino, Theresa Samuelsen, Ann Serini, Anthony Siconolfi, Bernard Snyder, Janet Springer, John Stilp, Dennis Joseph Tikkinen, baby Vivian, Summer Wagner, Jane Wallace, Stephen Wiegand, Mary Zajac Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates. Msgr. John J. Brown (Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas) Stephen Lee (Father of Vincent Lee, our Music Director) POWER OF PRAYER Please pray this week for the following Priests of our Diocese: Sunday: Fr. Francisco J. Walker Monday: Fr. Gerard T. Walker Tuesday: Fr. Joseph J. Weber Wednesday: Fr. Luke Wei Thursday: Fr. Patrick J. West Friday: Msgr. Edward V. Wetterer Saturday: Fr. Robert J. Whelan 2017 Baptism Class Dates (1 st Saturday of the month at 10:30 am) April 1, May 13, June 3 Please call the rectory to register 2017 Baptism Dates (2 nd Sunday of the month at 12:15 pm) March 12, April 2 @ 12:30pm, May 14, June 11 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer ACA Theme for 2017 --- Live in Faith Give in Love God our Creator, Giver of all good gifts, we praise and glorify you. Teach us to acknowledge always, and with enduring gratitude, the many blessings your infinite love has showered upon us. Widen our vision and enliven our generosity, as we seek to support the pastoral and charitable works of our diocese in Brooklyn and Queens. All-loving Father, Fountain of Mercy, we honor and adore you. Open our hearts to welcome the Holy Spirit, who enables us to live in faith and give in love, so that the joy of the Gospel may penetrate every heart in our local communities. Open our eyes and stir up in us your compassion, so that all may come to know your Son, Jesus Christ, the way, the truth and the life, now and forever. Amen. Our Lenten Prayer Dear Lord, During this holy season of Lent, remind us these are the days of salvation. Help us to make it through our difficulties, and the trials and temptations of everyday life. Help keep us from evil and help us avoid the pain and hurt sin causes. Remind us to be prayerful and to reflect upon the great sacrifice Jesus made for each one of us. Amen
PARISH CALENDAR M, M 13: 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Religious Ed Grades 4-7 T, M 14: 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Lenten Program (Rectory bsmnt) W, M 15: 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 3:30-4:45 p.m.: Religious Ed Grades 1-3 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Scouts (Church basement) 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Yarns of Love (Rectory bsmnt) T, M 16: 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 7:00-7:30 p.m.: Alto Section Rehearsal (Church) 7:30-9:00 p.m.: Choir Rehearsal (Church) F, M 17: St. Patrick 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass - Stations of the Cross follows 9:30 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-9:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) S, M 18: St. Cyril of Jerusalem 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.: Youth Conference - for all Confirmation students (School Auditorium) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church) S, M 19: Third Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) - 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Women s Club (School hall) 12:15 p.m.: 1250 Drawing (Rectory basement) LENTEN SOFT PRETZEL SALE March 25 th & 26 th after each Mass The pretzel is an appropriate food symbol during Lent. It shows the form of arms crossed in prayer, reminding us that Lent is a time of prayer. It consists only of water and flour, thus proclaiming Lent as a time of fasting. www.resurrection-brooklyn.org A Six Week Lenten Program Every Tuesday beginning February 28 th and ending on April 4 th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Rectory Basement Facilitated by: Miss Sue Karcher CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a series by Bishop Robert Barron that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. We will be focusing on the following Saints St. Francis St. Thomas Aquinas St. Catherine of Siena The Reformer The Theologian The Mystic All are Welcome to Participate LENTEN REGULATIONS G F is a day of Fast and Abstinence from meat. There is a limit of one full meal on these days for all between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive. A F L D A All who have reached their 14 th year are bound to abstain totally from meat. Bishop DiMarzio has granted a dispensation from abstinence from meat on St. Patrick s Day E F, G F, 8:30.. C R - 1250 CLUB S, M 19, 2017 11:00 M $10 D G $1,250 $125 For tickets please contact Theresa at the rectory. Sellers, please return tickets by March 17 th
2016-2017 RESURRECTION OFFICE FAITH FORMATION 718-891-0888 M. 9-12 & 7-8:15, T. 9-12 & 1-3 W. 9-12 & 1-5, T. 9-12 NO OFFICE HOURS FRIDAY ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monday Grades 4-7, & SSM 7:00-8:15 pm Wednesday Grades 1-3 & SSW 3:30-4:45 pm +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Grade Mass Schedule March 12, 2017 Grade 6 11:00 a.m. April 2, 2017 Grade 7 11:00 a.m. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ February/March Schedule Saturday, March 18: Youth Conference Mandatory for all Confirmation Candidates 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (School Auditorium) Around the DEANERY Lenten Programs: Our Lady Help of Christians: Ave. M & E.28 th St.- Wed. March 8, 15, 22 & 29-after 8:30am Mass & at 7:30pm-A retreat in Daily Life in the Spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Call 718-338-5242. St. Thomas Aquinas: Multi-Sensory Prayer Room Spend an hour/30 min. of your time to listen, reflect, pray. Friday, March 24 12:30-7:00pm - Saturday, March 25 9:00am-7:00pm - Sunday, March 26 9:00am-2:00pm at the Aquinas Center, 2000 Flatbush Ave. For more info call 718-253-4404 x16. St. Bernard: Parish Mission presented by the Montfort Missionaries. Mon., March 27 - Tues., March 28 - Wed., March 29 - Thurs., March 30 Morning Mission Mass 8:30am, Evening Hour 7 pm Midwood Catholic Academy: Card Party - Friday, March 31 st 7:00pm in the gym 1501 Flatlands Ave. $25 p/p ($30 at door) Call 718-377-1800 for tickets. St. Mark Catholic Academy: Card Party April 1 st at 11:00am. Tickets $25 (includes luncheon). For more info call 718-332-9304 or 718-574-1828. St. Columba: Card Party-Friday, April 21 st 6:30pm For more info call Rose at 718-627-4247 Tickets to the Good Shepherd Academy Card Party are now available for purchase. The event is May 19 th & will be held at St Columba. $30 p/p (includes entrance, water, soda, chips, cookies, coffee & tea) Tickets are sold on a first come basis. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! Please drop your money off at the Good Shepherd Catholic Academy (1943 Brown St) with your name & phone #. Each table holds 10 people. Checks need to be made out to GSCA. Interested in volunteering or donating? Donations (cash, gift cards, or items) can be dropped at the school office or you can contact Cathy Oliveri @ 646-321-5476 or Kathleen Tomassetti @917-848-7565.Thank you for supporting the Students of GSCA! RE: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES Dear Family: I attended a meeting with Bishop DiMarzio regarding the availability of seats in Catholic Schools and Academies in the Brooklyn diocese. The Bishop has asked us to reach out to the Religious Education families to see if they are interested in attending Catholic Schools. There are various scholarships and financial aid package available to help with tuition. If you are interested in sending your child to Catholic School and applying for these scholarships, please contact me at 718-891-0888. Deadline for application is April 20. Thank You Mrs. Angela Parente, Director Faith Formation REGISTRATION FOR 2017-18 IS NOW OPEN AT GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC ACADEMY To learn about the benefits of a Catholic education, please contact Principal John O Brien at 718-339-2745 Don t miss out on valuable scholarship opportunities! Families who received scholarships last year should apply again by March 31. The deadline for first-time scholarship applicants is April 21 www.futuresineducation.org We re saving a seat for you! 1943 Brown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 www.goodshepherdbklyn.org ONE WOMAN ART SHOW Sunday, April 2, 2017 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ARLY ART One of a kind creative designs by ARLENE COSGROVE at the Carmine Carro Community Center 3000 Fillmore Avenue, Marine Park, Brooklyn 2016 Tax Contribution Statements Please include a self-addressed, legal sized, stamped envelope & drop off form at the Rectory Name: Phone: Address: Envelope # (a # followed by a letter) 2017 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please register at the rectory. March 12 Weekly Offering March 12 Renovation & Repair March 19 Weekly Offering March 19 Fuel Offering
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