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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. 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

S , A 20: T S O T

9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Collective Intentions for:

Catherine Domingues (Birthday Remembrance) Roger Sheredos

M , A 21: S P X

8:30 a.m. - Hugh McEneaney

T , A 22: T Q B V M

8:30 a.m. - Catherine Domingues (Birthday Remembrance)

Wednesday, A 23: S R L

8:30 a.m. - No intention requested

T , A 24: S B  

8:30 a.m. - No intention requested

F , A 25: S L ; S J C

8:30 a.m. - Mary Wright Searle (40th Anniversary)

S , A 26: Blessed Virgin Mary

8:30 a.m. - No intention requested

5:00 p.m. - Joan Donnelly (Remembrance)

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Thus says the L : “Stand firm in justice; do what is right” (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading — The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). Gospel — Jesus told the Canaanite woman of great faith, “It shall be done as you wish” (Matthew 15:21-28). 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.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

Observe what is right, do what is just; for my salvation is about to come, my justice,

about to be revealed. — Isaiah 56:1

A Clever Woman of Faith Why is Jesus being so difficult with the Canaanite woman? At first he seems to be putting her off. He does this not to discourage her, but to draw a re-sponse of faith. He wants to see how persistent she is in her request. We can tell ourselves that we are people of faith, but how easily are we discouraged? Do we think God has forgotten us when we experience trouble? The woman’s clever reply to Jesus reminds us that she trusted in Jesus’ power and willingness to help. She refused to give up and stop asking. Jesus was also teaching his disciples that faith is more important than nationality. Long after Jesus’ resurrection, the church struggled with the question of non-Jewish believers. Today, we may be doing the same thing in reverse. Some people think that only Catholics can be saved and that there is no hope for Protestants, much less for Jews. But though some rejected Jesus, God never rejected the Jews. Finally, Jesus responded to her persistence. He shows us that we can keep praying till we get an answer to our prayer. The more time we spend in prayer, the more likely we are to listen to God’s an-swer. Prayer can help us come to the peaceful ac-ceptance that God only does what is best for us. Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co..

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

Michael Leo Duffy Requested by: Chuck & Mary Jane Young

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

No Intentions Requested

If you wish to have a Mass said for a Special Intention Living or Deceased ($15)

or

Offer the Wine and Altar Breads for the Weekend or Weekday Masses ($35)

Please Stop By or Call the Rectory

The Sick of Our Parish

Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney,

Agnes O’Neill Catalano, Charles Comi, Anthony Crudo, Diana Hardy Cummings,

Claire Denver, Carissa D’Alba, Anna DiMattei, JoAnn DiSarno, Genevieve Duffy, Mike Duffy,

Natalie Ferber, Riley Ferguson, Edward French, Judy French, Christopher Gari, Joseph Giardina,

Billy Hensch, Mary Hose, Chester Irvin, Janet Jemec, Sophie Jemec, Kevin Michael Kelly, David Kennedy, Carmen Kokolus, Geraldine 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,

Michael Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, Carmela Naimoli, Emily Grace Nevara,

Jefferson Nieto, Laura O’Brien, Kimberly Palmo, Joseph Quaranta, Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes,

Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano, Charles Sabatino, Theresa Samuelsen, Ann Serini, Moira Sharkey,

Anthony Siconolfi, Bernard Snyder, Janet Springer, John Stilp, baby Vivian, Summer Wagner,

Jane Wallace, Stephen Wiegand, Mary Zajac

Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

2017 Baptism Class Dates (1st or 2nd Sat. of the month at 10:30am)

September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2

Please call the rectory to register

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

September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10

POWER OF PRAYER

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

Sunday: Msgr. Matthew F. Foley Monday: Fr. Joseph G. Fonti Tuesday: Fr. John Francis Wednesday: Fr. Jean-Augustin Francois Thursday: Fr. James F. Fraser Friday: Fr. Patrick J. Frawley Saturday: Fr. James I.J. Frost

Michael Leo Duffy John Lynch

Fr. Manuel Ros

PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

“Woman, you have great faith.” It takes faith to hear God’s call in our lives. And His call takes us on unexpected paths of deeper trust and

love. Is God calling you to life as sister, brother, deacon or priest? Contact the Vocation Office

at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org

Please welcome back Fr. Aloysius Mensah who will be with us until September.

WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY

Abigail Jean DeWitt Vincenzo Anthony Interdonati

Jaxson Francis Wren

2017 CATHOLIC DAY Join the METS and The Diocese of

Brooklyn at CITI FIELD for Catholic Day on SEPTEMBER 9, 2017.

The Diocese will be hosting a morning Mass at Citi Field from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Following Mass - Fun, Food & Games provided by DeSales Media Group in Marina East Parking Lot.

Met Fans are invited back at 7:10 p.m. for the game against the Reds.

Prior to the game, beginning at 4:00 p.m., entertainment will be provided on Mets Plaza.

Parking for the day will be the standard game day rate of $25. Select from the following seats:

Baseline Box-$66, Bud Light Landing-$45, Prom Reserved-$34

For Tickets please visit: Mets.com/CatholicNight (Those purchasing tickets online, please pick up your

Mass voucher at Will Call at the Ballpark prior to Mass) For more info please call Young Choi at

718-559-3027 or email YCHOI@NYMETS.COM

ATTENTION ALL BASEBALL FANS

If ordered through the Rectory, Game tickets are only $15.00 & tickets for the Mass are free.

There is a guarantee of only 30 tickets per Parish, so please call ASAP 718-743-7234

PARISH CALENDAR

M , A 21: St. Pius X 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church)

T , A 22: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church)

W , A 23: St. Rose of Lima 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church)

T , A 24: St. Bartholomew 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church)

F , A 25: St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Church)

S , A 26: Blessed Virgin Mary 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 , A 27: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church)

www.resurrection-brooklyn.org

PLEASE 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 at 718-743-7234. Thank you.

2017 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please

register at the rectory.

August 20 Weekly Offering August 20 Air Conditioning

August 27 Weekly Offering August 27 Welcome Back

Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Brooklyn

Friday, August 25th at 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Church

1550 Hendrickson Street HOLY MASS

Celebrant: Fr. Anthony Ozele Fr. Anthony is from Nigeria. He has traveled internation-ally sharing his gifts of teaching, preaching, & healing.

Be open to the Healing Power of Jesus Music Ministry: Revelation 23

Sponsored by: Charismatic Renewal Diocese of Brooklyn Hosted by: St. Thomas Aquinas Church

For further information call 718-377-4101

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REGISTRATIONS FOR 2017-2018

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

Registration forms may be found in the vestibule of the Church, picked up in the Rectory or on the

website at Resurrection-Brooklyn.org Mrs. Angela Parente, Director

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

RETROUVAILLE (pronounced re-tro-vī)

(a program for marriages in trouble)

Thousands of couples headed for unloving relationships, separation or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage

problems by attending the program. It consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6 -12 post-weekend sessions over 3 months.

The Next Weekend on Long Island is September 8-10, 2017

Contact: John & Linda Pisano 516-427-5474 Email: 3028@retrouvaille.org Website: www.retrouvaille.org

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PASSION ♥ PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE Featuring Dr. Allen Hunt & George Lower

September 8, 2017 Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral

113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

To reserve your tickets call 859-980-7900 or visit the website: DynamicCatholic.com

(for all couples - married, engaged, dating, even single people can benefit from it)

Come join Our Lady of Lebanon for a great evening of listening, learning, scripture, and prayer. This is an

opportunity to learn and grow as a person of faith who strives to love in all their relationships.

********************************************************** WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

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by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is:

September 15-17, 2017, Huntington, NY

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What are you doing to enrich your marriage?

Lifeline for Marriages

This overnight weekend experience provides help for individuals suffering the heartache of divorce, separation and widowhood. For information and reservations, call Jim at 718-474-3779 or visit

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THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE

GB GAMES & CAR SHOW 2017 Saturday, August 26th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

On Gerritsen Avenue between Cyrus & Lois

Face painting, Free Mini Golf, Carnival Games, Dunk Tank, Prizes, Live Music by DJ Todd,

Burgers & Hot Dogs, Inflatable Rides

Car Show hosted by Antique Automobile Association of Brooklyn

Car Show Participant Entry Fee $20 per car For more info call Evans at 917-417-3118

Brooklyn’s Annual Senior Idol Contest Auditions: Thursday, September 14th 3:30 p.m.

Xaverian HS Auditorium, 7100 Shore Road Entry open to Brooklyn residents 50 years of age +

For more info or to register to audition, please contact Senator Golden’s office at 718-238-6044

Come & Venerate the official relics of SAINT PADRE PIO of PIETRELCINA

Sunday, September 17th and Monday, September 18th

From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

5th Avenue btw 50th & 51st Street, NY, NY On Sunday, September 17th at 10:15 a.m. a Mass will be celebrated in honor of Saint Padre Pio by

H.E. Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of NY

For more info call 646-537-7830 ext.828 www.SaintPatricksCathedral.org/PadrePio

St. Bernard Academy - Defensive Driving course - Saturday, September 9, 2017. 718-763-5533 St. Bernard - Bereavement Ministry - 4 Saturday Sessions: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 - 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Rectory. For more info call Barbara at 917-686-5444 or Maureen at 347-436-5192. St. Brendan Parish - 110th Anniversary - Sept. 29, 2017 7pm-12am - Gargiulo’s Restaurant - 2911 W. 15th St, Coney Island - $100p/p - Call 718-339-2828 for more info. Our Lady Help of Christians R.C. Church - 90th Anniversary - Sunday, Oct. 15th 11:00am Mass, followed by luncheon from 1-5pm at Buckley’s Restaurant, Ave. S & Nostrand Ave. For more info call Mary Dory at 718-338-8149 or Peggy Fiorella at 718-258-3143. Good Shepherd - School Reunion - Graduates of all years invited, Saturday, October 21, 2017, 5:00pm Mass followed by a tour of the School & Reception.

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