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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 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.

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. 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

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

Mary , Mother of God

and Our Mother

S , J 1: S M , H M G

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

M , J 2: S . B G & G N

8:30 a.m. - Christmas Mass Intentions

T , J 3: T M H N J  

8:30 a.m. - Mary McSheffrey (38th Anniversary)

W , J 4: S . E A S  

8:30 a.m. - Michael McGrath (Birth Remembrance)

T , J 5: S . J N

8:30 a.m. - Nicoletta Neglia (27th Anniversary)

F F , J 6: B A B  

8:30 a.m. - Carmella Lombardo (17th Anniversary)

F S , J 7: S . R P

8:30 a.m. - Daniel Palumbo, Sr.(Birth Remembrance) 5:00 p.m. - William Byrnes (13th yr. Anniversary)

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading - The L bless you and keep you! The L look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:22-27). Psalm - May God bless us in his mercy (Psalm 67). Second Reading - God sent the Spirit of the Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but an heir, through God (Galatians 4:4-7). Gospel - The shepherds glorified and praised God for all they had heard and seen (Luke 2:16-21). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017

Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.

— Luke 2:19

The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for

the Weekend Liturgies have been offered for:

Michael Ferrara

Requested by: Mrs. Jane Wallace

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

Deceased Members of the Ryan & Young Family Requested by: Chuck & Mary Jane Young

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Remember, Reflect, Respond

This feast has had several names through history. Strangely, the title that is most confusing to non-Catholics is the official one. When we call Mary the Mother of God, we are not saying that she some-how preceded God or is equal to God. We are simply recognizing that her human son Jesus is also the divine Son of God. Today’s Gospel records one simple action of Mary: to keep these things in her heart. Even in

this simple sentence we are given a good example of being a disciple. Like Mary, we need to both keep, or remember, what God has done, and to reflect on what we remember. First, how much do we remember about what God has done for us? How well do we know the stories of salvation found in the scriptures? Do we recall the prayers God has answered, the guidance given, the love of God that others have shown us, the times God has forgiven us? Second, how much do we reflect on what God has done? Even if we have many memories of God’s goodness to us, we also need to pray over them and ask ourselves how we have changed because of what God has done. Do I forgive hurts more readily? Do I share my faith with my family or friends? Do I support my parish with my time or offerings? Let us ask God’s help to imitate Mary by remembering and reflecting.

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TIME Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. —Benjamin Franklin

PASSIONS We should employ our passions in the service of life, not spend life in the service of our passions.

—Richard Steele

The Sick of Our Parish

Lyndon Balter, Janet Behrens, 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, Robert Magee, Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Mary McCormick,

Carmen Delia Mejia, Thomas & Marilyn Meyer, Carmela Naimoli, Emily Grace Nevara,

Jefferson Nieto, Laura O’Brien, Patricia Ortulano, Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick,

Evan Romano, Charles Sabatino, Theresa & Warren Samuelsen, Ann Serini,

Anthony Siconolfi, Bernard Snyder, Janet Springer, John Stilp, Summer Wagner, Jane Wallace,

Stephen Wiegand, Mary Zajac

Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates.

POWER OF PRAYER

Please pray this week for the following Priests of our Diocese:

Sunday: Fr. James W. Ryan Monday: Fr. Lawrence D. Ryan Tuesday: Fr. Daniel C. Sabatos Wednesday Fr. Robert J. Sadlack Thursday: Fr. Stephen A. Saffron Friday: Fr. Michael J. Salamone Saturday: Fr. Emilio J. Salerno

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

2017 Baptism Class Dates (1st Saturday of the month at 10:30 am)

January 7, February 4

Please call the rectory to register

2017 Baptism Dates (2nd Sunday of the month at 12:15 pm)

January 15, February 12

Elizabeth Kornienko

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

As 2016 comes to an end, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parishioners of Resurrection Parish. We greatly appreciate all you do for our Parish family and wish each and every one of you health, happiness and joy in the New Year.

May God Bless You,

Fr. With and Fr. Edwin

2016 - 2017 RESURRECTION 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

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2017 SCHEDULE

Monday Grades 4-7, & SSM 7:00 - 8:15 pm

Wednesday Grades 1-3 & SSW 3:30 - 4:45 pm

Wednesday classes resume January 4th

Monday classes resume January 9th

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Grade Mass Schedule

January 22, 2017 Grade 4 11:00 a.m. February 12, 2017 Grade 5 11:00 a.m. March 12, 2017 Grade 6 11:00 a.m. April 2, 2017 Grade 7 11:00 a.m.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th

Welcome

Come Join us for the Kick-off/Welcome

Wednesday, January 4, 2017 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

St. Columba Church 2245 Kimball Street Msgr. Jolley Hall

Contact Frank Morale at fmorale.ym@gmail.com

PARISH CALENDAR

M , J 2: Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) ** NO Religious Ed Grades 4-7 **

T , J 3: The Most Holy Name of Jesus 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Bible Study (Rectory Basement)

W , J 4: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 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 , J 5: St. John Neumann 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:30 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym)

F F , J 6: Blessed André Bessette 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) Rosary Society Meeting following (rectory bsmnt) 4:00-9:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym)

F S , J 7: St. Raymond of Peñafort; 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 10:30 a.m.: Baptism Class (Rectory Basement) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church)

S , J 8: The Epiphany of the Lord 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church)

Mass for the Solemnity of Mary

December 31st - 5:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)

January 1st - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

RECTORY NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE

Monday, January 2, 2017 Closed

Happy & Healthy New Year

Resurrection Rosary Society is an organization for men and women of our Deanery who are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Grounded in love for Our Blessed Mother, our primary purpose is to promote aware-ness and devotion to the Rosary.

We pray the Rosary every day after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and after all the weekend Masses. Meetings generally take place once a month on the first Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and Rosary. Afterwards we meet in the Rectory basement for refreshments. Dues are $20.00 per year.

Next meeting Friday, January 6, 2017 If you would like to find out more on how to

become a member, please contact our Secretary, Lorraine O’Connor at 917-584-6043.

YARNS OF LOVE Meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm

in the Rectory Basement If you enjoy knitting or would like to learn - New members always

welcome-Call Phyllis at 917-385-5735 for more info

Resurrection Women’s Club

Meetings held usually the 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass

in the School Hall

Next Meeting January 15, 2017

New members are always welcome Call Rose at 347-866-1848

2016/17 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please

register at the rectory.

January 1 Weekly Offering January 1 New Year (Solemnity) January 8 Weekly Offering January 8 Monthly Offering January 8 Diocesan Mission

Resurrection RC Church Statement of Income and Expenses

For the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2016 Ordinary Income Sunday/Holy Day Collections $ 219,695 Christmas and Easter Gifts 19,457 239,152 $ 239,152 Auxiliary Income Votive Shrines 26,922 Religious Ed Programs 24,465 Community Events/Programs 1,400 Fund-Raising Income (net of expenses) 22,596 Poor Boxes/St. Vincent de Paul 3,290 Clergy Fund (Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Etc.) 27,045 Other Auxiliary Receipts 8,214 113,932 113,932 353,084 Ordinary Expenses Salary & Expense Clergy 114,472 Organist/Singers Salaries 47,722 Employee Benefits & Taxes 74,389 Rectory Household Salary & Expenses 49,339 Fuel & Electricity 11,068 Insurance - Parish Buildings 45,106 Diocesan Assessment 96,558 Ordinary Maintenance & Repairs - Salaries & Expense 115,459 Office Salary & Expense 43,508 Altar Supplies (includes the Tablet) 14,952 Religious Programs - Salaries & Expense 67,350 Community Events & Programs 6,516 Miscellaneous 6,540 Donations/Charity 5,612 698,590 698,590 Deficit From Ordinary Operation (345,506) Extraordinary Income Annual Stewardship Appeal 1,864 Donations 49,415 Bequests 10,000 Interest & Realized Gains (Losses) net expenses 18,990 Unrealized Gains (Losses) 29,330 Rental Income (School Building) 451,610 561,209 561,209 Extraordinary Expense Major Repairs & Renovations 87,378 87,378 (87,378) Net Income $ 128,325 _

Diocesan Second & Special Collections & Payments $ 31,151 _

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