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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 [email protected]. 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.
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.
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
4th Sunday of Advent
The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.—Luke 1:35
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
8:30 a.m. - Christmas Novena Intentions
Wednesday, D 27: S J
8:30 a.m. - Christmas Novena Intentions
T , D 28: T H I
8:30 a.m. - Christmas Novena Intentions
F , D 29: F D O N
L ; S . T B 8:30 a.m. - Christmas Novena Intentions
S , D 30: S D O N
L 8:30 a.m. - Christmas Novena Intentions
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.
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017
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
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.
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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.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
2018 Baptism Class Dates (1st or 2nd Sat. of the month at 10:30am)
January 6, February 3, March 10
Please call the rectory to register
2018 Baptism Dates (2nd Sunday of the month at 12:15pm)
January 14, February 11, March 11
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
Ernie Meng Jose Alvarado
Deacon Jerome Krebs
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 [email protected].
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.
PARISH CALENDAR
M , D 25: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 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 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church)
W , D 27: St. John 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 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 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 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 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Church)
S , D 30: Sixth day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 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)
www.resurrection-brooklyn.org
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
There will be a Christmas music presentation
performed by the Choir at Resurrection Church
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. December 24th
Preceding the Christmas Eve Mass
PLEASE JOIN US
Parish Bible Study
will resume on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 7:00pm
in the rectory.
All are invited. Please join us!
Christmas Eve Christmas Music Presentation 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Mass December 24th - 5:00 p.m.
“Christmas Nativity”
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass) December 25th - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Mass for the Solemnity of Mary (not a Holy Day of Obligation this year)
January 1st - 9:00 a.m.
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
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
ATTENTION ALL 6TH, 7TH, & 8TH 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 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A V 18+ G N
Frank Morale, Youth Minister [email protected] www.jp2youth.org Facebook: jp2 youth
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
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Resurrection would like to invite Catholic boys and girls, 4th grade and up,
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Please contact: Theresa Naimoli 917-626-2961
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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.
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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.
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