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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 Pre-cana info visit www.bqonlineformation.org/precana

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 the Rectory and leave your name and phone number.

Devotions The Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary are recited after the 8:30 a.m. Mass every Monday. The Rosary is recited everyday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Holy Hour every First Friday following the 8:30 a.m. Mass

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.

Good Shepherd Catholic Academy 1943 Brown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 718-339-2745 Fax 718-645-4513

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 9:00a.m.–4:00p.m. or complete a

Rev. William A. With, Pastor Rev. Michael C. Gribbon, Parochial Vicar

Deacon John C. Hardy, Permanent Deacon Mrs. Margaret Foti, Director of Faith Formation:

718-891-0888 Fax: 347-875-1175 Mr. Jake Montagnino, Director of Music: 718-743-7234

Resurrection Sports Association: 718-743-7234 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

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Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Edna & George Weber and Brandon, Weber, & Katinas Families

9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Christmas Mass Intentions

M , D 30: 6 D O N

L 8:30 a.m. - Christmas Mass Intentions

T , D 31: 7 D O N

L ; S S I 8:30 a.m. - Christmas Mass Intentions

5:00 p.m. - Petrina D’Amico (1 year Anniversary in Heaven), Freddie D’Amico, Fred D’Amico &

Deceased Members of the D’Amico & Minafo Families

W , J 1: T O N L

M H M G 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish

T , J 2: S . B G G N

8:30 a.m. - Christmas Mass Intentions

F F , J 3: T M H N J

8:30 a.m. - James & Mary Lee

F S , J 4: S E A S 8:30 a.m. - Michael McGrath

(Birthday Remembrance)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

December 29, 2019 Over all [other virtues] put on love, that is, the bond of

perfection. — Colossians 3:14

The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekend Liturgies have been offered for:

Peter Lieto

Requested by: Laura & Bill Smith

The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekday Liturgies have been offered for:

Fr. With and Fr. Mike Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

From the Zwosta Family

LISTEN TO YOUR ANGEL Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads? One direction may be momentarily advantageous or easy, another more challenging but right or good. It is not always easy to know which direction to choose. Discerning our path of life necessarily involves prayer, the guidance of others whom we trust, and the promptings of the Holy Spirit within us. The example of the Holy Family is that they followed the will of God, trusting in God’s abiding presence even when they knew that doing so involved risk and uncertainty. Mary trusted the voice of the angel, although the message was beyond comprehension; Joseph listened to the voice of the Lord in dreams and proceeded, assured of God’s guiding spirit in the midst of troubling circumstances. This is what our families must do as well. Being Christian people in today’s world is not always easy, even when we know it is right. This is the meaning of holiness. This is what it means to be a holy family.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

The Sick of

Our Parish Margie Ahearn, Aniya Ardon, Efrain (Al) Arroyo, Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney,

Carol Cartmel, Ning Casatelli, Ellen Collins, Charles Comi, Patricia Cox, Carissa D’Alba, Sr. Ann Davette, OP (Kentucky Dominican),

Claire Denver, JoAnn DiSarno, Laura Durant, Justine Erikson, Natalie Ferber, Riley Ferguson,

Teresa Ferrier, Edward French, Judy French, Christopher Gari, Gerard Gribbon, Joan Hope, Mary Hose, Janet Jemec, Kevin Michael Kelly, David Kennedy, Ilene Klein, Geraldine Kopp,

Patricia Kopp, Stacey Lakiotes, Nancy Lawrence, Vivian Levesi, Lisa LoBosco, Kim Loccissano,

Dominca Lombardi, Pasqualino Lombardi, Patricia Lombardi, Michael Thomas Loughran,

Basha Mahajan, Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Mary McCormick, Kevin McDonough,

Margaret (Peggy) McDonough, Patty McDonough, Carmen Delia Mejia, Marilyn Meyer, Celia Mikos,

Ann Mollo, David Muncie, Carmela Naimoli, Emily Grace Nevara, Diane Ng, baby Nolan,

Laura O’Brien, Kimberly Palmo, Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano,

Jane Romo, Charles Sabatino, Robert Sansone, Rosa Maria Santos, Ann Serini, Moira Sharkey,

Anthony Siconolfi, William Smith, Ann Smith, Janet Springer, Barbara Stlip, baby Vivian,

Stephen Wiegand Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Our Goal for 2019: $42,312.00

Donors Pledges a/o 12/16/19 Total Paid

206 $52,589.00 $47,892.20 Balance remaining: $4,696.80

WE HAVE SURPASSED OUR GOAL!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU R 100%.

We are hoping to put some of these funds towards Refurbishing the outside

Blessed Mother Shrine. I ’ , P

F F P T A D 31, 2019.

Jesus, Savior of the world, sanctify Thy Priests and Sacred Ministers. Please pray for:

Sun. Dec. 29: Rev. Faustino Cordero Seminarian Nicholas Clemente Mon. Dec. 30: Rev. Coleman Costello Seminarian Paolo Quaglioni Tues. Dec. 31: Rev. John Costello Seminarian Patrice Legoute Wed. Jan. 1: Pray for All Priests & Seminarians Thurs. Jan. 2: Pray for All Priests & Seminarians Fri. Jan. 3: Pray for All Priests & Seminarians Sat. Jan. 4: Pray for All Priests & Seminarians

Marie Theresa Dunne

Dorothy Barone

ST. VINCENT de PAUL Car Program Gives Back

For every car, truck, or van (running or not) St. Vincent de Paul will give back to Resurrection

$75 to $200 per vehicle. Please call St. Vincent de Paul at 718-491-2525

to donate your old or neglected vehicle.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED?

Resurrection Parish is in need of people to serve as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion, and Ushers THE NEXT TRAINING WORKSHOP IS:

Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. in Brooklyn

Please contact Fr. With The Parish must register you for the workshop

Sister Elizabeth and Sister Virginia on behalf of the sisters of the Diocese wish to thank the parishioners of Resurrection for your generosity in giving to the collection for the Retirement Fund for the Retired Religious. God Bless You.

PARISH CALENDAR M , D 30: 6 D O N L 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary NO Rel Ed Classes Grades 4-7 (Resume Jan.6th)

T , D 31: 7 D O N L ; S . S I, N Y ’ E 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church)

Rectory closing at 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church)

W , J 1: T O N L ; M H M

G ; W D P ; N Y ’ D 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church)

NO 11:00 a.m. Mass NO Rel Ed Classes Grades 1-3 (Resume Jan. 8th)

Rectory Closed

T , J 2: S . B G G N 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church)

F F , J 3: T M H N J

8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church)

First S , J 4: S . E A S 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 10:30 a.m.: Baptism Class (Rectory) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church)

S , J 5: 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church)

www.resurrection-brooklyn.org

RESURRECTION CHURCH PRESENTS “RING in the NEW YEAR RAFFLE”

Sponsored by Resurrection Womens Club 1st Prize $1,000.00 2nd Prize $ 500.00 3rd Prize $ 250.00

Donation $10.00 Drawing held 12/29/2019 after the 11:00am Mass

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Last chance to get your tickets

2019/2020 Baptism Class Dates (1st or 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30a.m.

Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 7 Please call the rectory to register

2019/2020 Baptism Dates (2nd Sunday of the month at 12:15p.m.)

Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8

Solemnity of Mary The Holy Mother of God

(Holy Day of Obligation) Vigil - Tues., December 31st- 5:00 p.m. Wednesday., January 1st - 9:00 a.m.

(no 11:00 a.m. Mass)

RECTORY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE December 31st - Closing at 3:00 p.m.

January 1st - Closed

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2019 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please

register at the rectory.

December 29 Weekly Offering December 29 Fuel Offering January 1 New Year (Solemnity) January 5 Weekly Offering January 5 Diocesan Mission

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R - 1250 CLUB next drawing on

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$10 D / $1,250 T

Resurrection RC Church Statement of Income and Expenses

For the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2019 Ordinary Income Sunday/Holy Day Collections $ 186,597 Christmas and Easter Gifts 19,649 206,245 $ 206,245 Auxiliary Income Votive Shrines 22,261 Religious Education Programs 14,565 Adult Programs/Community Events 10,711 Fundraising Income (net expenses) 5,774 Clergy Fund (Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Etc.) 24,835 Other Auxiliary Receipts 5,353 St. Vincent de Paul/Poor Boxes 6,216 89,715 89,715 295,960 Ordinary Expenses Clergy - Salary & Expenses (includes Priests Medical & Pension) 102,625 Salaries (Organist, Musicians) 47,417 Employee Benefits & Taxes 67,800 Rectory Household Salary & Expenses 43,604 Fuel & Electricity (net collections for such) 22,416 Insurance - Parish Buildings 69,956 Diocesan Assessments (collection & rental income) 100,109 Ordinary Maintenance & Repairs - Salaries & Expense 104,549 Parish Office Administration Salaries & Expense 64,024 Altar Supplies 14,278 Religious Programs /Salaries & Expense 55,558 Community Events Expense 10,444 Miscellaneous 16,234 Donations/Charity 10,227 729,240 729,240 Income (Loss) From Ordinary Operation (433,280) Extraordinary Income Annual Stewardship Appeal* --- Donations & Bequests 46,856 Campaign Income (Generations of Faith) 60,270 Interest Income + Realized Gains (net expenses) 17,706 Unrealized Gains (Losses) (7,669) Rental Income (School Building) 493,486 610,649 610,649 Extraordinary Expense Major Repairs & Renovations 32,814 32,814 (32,814) Net Income $ 144,555 _

Diocesan Second & Special Collections & Payments $ 25,719 *Please note that the Parish did not meet the goal for the ACA

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