J 17, 2016 R R C C Resurrection Parish Mission Statement Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me Luke 10:40 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.
16 th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 It is [Christ] whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28b S : J 17 S S O T 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Captain Bill Lind Mary Wernersbach (Remembrance) M, J 18: S. C L 8:30 a.m. - Carol Finnerty (Birthday Remembrance) T, J 19: 8:30 a.m. - Jude T. O Brien W, J 20 S. A 8:30 a.m. - Phyllis DiLorenzo (Anniversary) T, J 21: S. L B 8:30 a.m. - Lawrence E. Ryan, Sr. and Jr. (Remembrance) F, J 22: S. M M 8:30 a.m. - John P. Feenan (Remembrance) S, J 23: S. B ; B V M 8:30 a.m. - no intention requested 5:00 p.m. - Bruno Durso The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekend Liturgies have been offered for: Edgar Family and Sorrelli Family Requested by: Mr. & Mrs. Sorrelli The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekday Liturgies have been offered for: No Intentions Requested TODAY S READINGS First Reading Abraham and Sarah show hospitality to messengers of the L (Genesis 18:1-10a). Psalm He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15). Second Reading Paul speaks of the stewardship given to him to complete the word of God, the mystery hidden from ages past (Colossians 1:24-28). Gospel Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. Mary has chosen the better part (Luke 10:38-42). 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. THE BETTER PART The Gospel for this Sunday can sometimes give the impression that Jesus favored Mary over Martha. But if they had both sat down to listen, there would have been no dinner to serve to Jesus. He wasn t just saying, Sit down and listen. He meant that just as Mary was content to listen to him, so Martha could have been content to prepare the meal for him. Instead of thinking of her work as a gift to Jesus, she was more concerned with why Mary was not helping her. Remember the first reading, in which Abraham insisted on serving the visitors, whom he came to recognize as the Lord and two angels. He was rewarded with the assurance that he would soon have a son. So simple acts of hospitality can also be how people can welcome the Lord into their homes. Paul reminds us in the second reading that Christ is in us; the church is the body of Christ. When we welcome someone into our homes as a visitor, or into our lives as a friend, we are also welcoming Christ. When we get to know someone better, we are also getting to know Christ. When we are respectful to people who help us, like the maintenance staff, the mail carrier, the waiter, we are also showing respect for the Lord. And what about that better part that Mary had chosen? Are we sometimes like Martha, with too many things on our minds to be aware of the Lord? Sometimes we can t avoid the distractions that are part of life. But if we keep the Lord on our minds, we may be able to see which are distractions to be put aside and which are opportunities to serve the Lord in a different way. Sometimes kids interrupt when we re fixing dinner maybe they need to be taught how to take care of things by themselves, or maybe they just need a few moments of attention. We can certainly ask the Lord to help us handle distractions. And as we spend more time with the Lord in prayer, we begin to experience God s peace, which gives us the ability to choose the better part. Tom Schmidt, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
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., Lilly Beth Hanson. 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: POWER OF PRAYER Please pray this week for the following Priests of our Diocese: Fr. Cezariusz W. Jastrzebski Fr. Nixon Jean-Francois Fr. Jerome T. Jecewiz Msgr. Paul W. Jervis Fr. Evans Julce Fr. Edward M. Kachurka Msgr. Peter V. Kain WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY Jade Lucille Olsen 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) August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING Every day during the week of July 3 rd we found Church property vandalized: Lampposts around the Church were disassembled Drainage covers in the parking lot between the Church and school were removed and relocated, leaving a hazardous condition. The Church belongs to you. We ask you to be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior direct to the Police, as well as to the Rectory. I thank you for your help in rectifying this matter. 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. If you wish to have a Mass said for a Special Intention (Living or Deceased) or Offer the Wine and Altar Breads for the Weekend or Weekday Masses, please call the Rectory. Masses in July and August, and Sunday Collective Masses, are available. Also the Wine and Altar Breads for the weekend and weekday Masses are available through December.
PARISH CALENDAR M, J 18: St. Camillus de Lellis 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) T, J 19: W, J 20: St. Apollinaris T, J 21: St. Lawrence of Brindisi 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 7:30 p.m.: PPC meeting (Rectory basement) F, J 22: St. Mary Magdalene S, J 23: St. Bridget; Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church) S, J 24: S S O T 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) 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! S M P C T, J 21, 2016 7:30.. RESURRECTION HAS A NEW WEBSITE www.resurrection-brooklyn.org R - - 1250 CLUB S, J 17, 2016 11:00 M 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 July 17 July 17 July 24 July 24 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 Monthly Offering Weekly Offering Catch-up 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 A Diocesan Pilgrimage with Bishop DiMarzio The Holy Doors of Rome, Assisi and the Holy Land in the Jubilee Year of Mercy Italy Portion September 15 th - 23 rd, 2016 Optional Holy Land Extension September 23 rd - 29 th, 2016 Rome & Israel portions may be booked together or as separate pilgrimages. For a brochure call Susan at 1-800-842-4842 10 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land - Departing Toronto Pearson International Airport on 11/6/16-11/15/16 & 2/7/17-2/16/17 - $2,699 in November - $2,669 in February for twin accomodations. Visiting Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Acre, Nazareth, Cana, Tiberius, Sea of Galilee, Tagba, Capernaum, Mt. Tabor, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, & more. For brochures & reservations call Catholic Tours at 877-627-4268 or e-mail llmadalr@thecatholictour.com 7 Day Pilgrimage to Fatima Portugal will be offered from 3 Airline Gateways of Newark, NJ New York, JFK Boston, MA. $1599 p/p includes airfare, 4 star hotel, 2 meals per day, tour guide, deluxe bus, & more. November 14 th - 20 th, 2016. Brochures and reservation forms are available at the Catholic Tour 1-877-627-4268 or email llmadair@thecatholictour.com PRAY DAILY Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy; then we need an hour. St. Francis de Sales Mary has chosen the better part. Does a life of prayer and service as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life attract you? Contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org. 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 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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