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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

S , J 8: T E L  

9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Those enrolled in the Purgatorial Society

M , J 9: T B L  8:30 a.m. - Stephen Stark

T , J 10: F W O T 8:30 a.m. - Margie Molloy (Anniversary)

W , J 11: 8:30 a.m. - Agnes & John LaPorte

(Anniversary Remembrance)

T , J 12:

8:30 a.m. - Elaine Stark

F , J 13: S . H  

8:30 a.m. - Bridie Carey (2nd Anniversary)

S , J 14: B V M  

8:30 a.m. - Jean Besterman (Anniversary)

5:00 p.m. - Thomas Schalk, Sr. & Oliver Schreiber, Sr.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrive looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). 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 Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017

They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

— Matthew 2:11b

The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for

the Weekend Liturgies have been offered for:

Charles & Marie Bridda

Requested by: Your loving family

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

Marie Lawson Requested by: Catherine Fish & Family

The Epiphany of the Lord The Star of Bethlehem

Almost every year at Christmas-time, you can find a newspaper article or TV documentary about the star of Bethlehem. Astrono-mers give various theories about whether the magi saw a superno-va, or a comet, or a conjunction of two or more planets. But for us, the star has a deeper meaning.

In Matthew’s Gospel, light is used as a symbol of the good news of Jesus coming into the world. That’s why verse 9 of the Gospel has the image of the star preceding the wise men and stopping over the house where Jesus was. By following the star, they become followers of Christ. So what do the magi show us about following Jesus? First, they take the initiative. They saw the star, figured out what it meant, and made their journey. As followers of Jesus, we can look for what needs to be done (in our family, parish, or community) and do it. Second, they expressed their faith in Jesus by the gifts they brought: gold—a gift for a king, who is worthy to be followed; frankincense—Jesus is worthy to be worshiped as Son of God; and myrrh—Jesus becomes king by dying for us all. We can express our faith in many ways. We can volunteer to help the poor, the elderly, or the disabled. We can teach our children how to pray and tell them about all that God has done for us. Third, they were not afraid to take risks for Jesus. How often do we take risks for the Lord, by openly speaking about our faith, or giving God credit for the good that we do? Let the star of Bethlehem remind us that Jesus is the star of our lives.

Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PURGATORIAL SOCIETY Those enrolled this past month

Rosalina Barros George Sustmann

Josephine Bottliergi

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,

Margaret (Peggy) McDonough, 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. Pablo Sans Monday: Bishop Guy A. Sansaricq Tuesday: Fr. Anthony J. Sansone Wednesday Msgr. Robert J. Sarno Thursday: Fr. Gerard J. Sauer Friday: Fr. Gaetano J. Sbordone Saturday: Fr. Raymond F. Schmidt

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

Lisa Antoniello

Marie K. Lawson

CROWN NURSING HOME VISITS

There are a small number of Eucharistic Ministers who have been committed to the ministry of visiting the sick at home and in Crown Nursing Home. They bring Our Lord Jesus Christ to the patients who cannot join us in the communal Celebration of the Mass. In the Gospel of Matthew 25:40, Jesus says,

“Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

“Would you answer Jesus’s call to visit the sick and home bound?”

Please call the Rectory and leave your name and phone number and Donna Byrnes will get in touch

with you. Thank you.

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

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!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th

Welcome

Come Join us

Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

at

Resurrection Church (in the School Hall)

Contact Frank Morale at fmorale.ym@gmail.com Mr. Frank Morale, our new Youth Minister will be developing youth ministry programs beginning with students in Grades 6-8. He will be managing youth ministry at Resurrection, Saint Columba & Good Shepherd Parishes, including Good Shepherd Catholic Academy.

We ask for your prayers & support as we minister to the needs of our youth.

PARISH CALENDAR

M , J 9: The Baptism of the Lord 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Religious Ed Grades 4-7

T , J 10: First Week in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 7:30 p.m.: Parish Pastoral Council

W , J 11: 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 12: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym)

F , J 13: St. Hilary 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-9:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym)

S , J 14: Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Resurrection Sports (gym) 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 , J 15: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Women’s Club (School Hall) 12:00 p.m.: 1250 Drawing 12:15 p.m.: Baptism (Church)

N M P C

T , J 10 , 2017 7:30 . .

R - 1250 CLUB

S , J 15, 2017 11:00 M $10 D

G $1,250 $125

For tickets please contact Theresa at the rectory. Sellers, please return tickets by January 13th

www.resurrection-brooklyn.org

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 8 Weekly Offering January 8 Monthly Offering January 8 Diocesan Mission

January 15 Weekly Offering January 15 Renovation & Repair

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

Resumes next week January 19, 2017

Music course Thursdays 7:30-8:00 PM

Rehearsals Thursday nights from 8:00-9:00 p.m.

in the Church

ALWAYS RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS Please see Vincent Lee after Mass or leave your name and number at the rectory to his attention.

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

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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

January Schedule Mon., January 16 No Religious Ed Mon., January 23 7:15pm - First Penance/ Eucharist Parent’s meeting (chapel) Mon., January 30 7:15pm - Confirmation Parent’s Meeting (chapel)

Jonah is a prophet- and a man on the run. From who? From God! After a series of wild adventures involving a seaport called Joppa, a huge boat and a terrible storm, Jonah finds himself in the belly of a giant fish! But this isn’t the end. It’s here that God teaches Jonah how to receive grace and extend mercy, even to his archenemy: Nineveh. Take your family deep into this Bible classic as it springs to life on stage in jaw-dropping scale by a world-class cast, spectacular special effects and live animals - on stage and in the aisles. This is not your average fish tale!

Date: March 25, 2017 - Saturday Departure time: 8:00 am Destination: Sight & Sound Theater Lancaster, PA Lunch: Good n’ Plenty Show: 2:45 - 5:30 p.m. Departure home: 5:45 pm

********************************************************** Cost: $150.00 pp – includes transportation, theater ticket, lunch at Good n’ Plenty restaurant (children under 13 - $100). Show time 2:45 p.m. (2 ½ hrs.) A $50.00 deposit is required by January 30th.

Make checks payable to Resurrection Church (non-refundable).

======================================= Name: ___________________________________

Tickets: _______Phone#_____________________

Please return form addressed to: Angela Parente

Resurrection Church 2331 Gerritsen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11229

Seats are limited - First come, First Serve.

RETROUVAILLE a Program for Marriages in Trouble

(Couples headed for unloving relationships, separation or divorce)

Next Weekend in Long Island, NY

February 17, 2017

Contact: John & Linda Pisano 516-427-5474 Questions via Email: 3028@retrouvaille.org or visit the website: www.retrouvaille.org

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER a Weekend to Enrich Good Marriages

Restore communication, Renew commitment and Rekindle the romance in your marriage.

2017 Weekends

February 10-12: Huntington, NY April 28-30: Huntington, NY

September 15-17: Huntington, NY November 3-5: Huntington, NY

To register call 1-877-NYS-WWME (877-697-9963) or visit the website: www.bq-wwme.org

Brooklyn Catholic Youth College Night March 19, 2017

St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway

Jamaica, NY Theme: The Greatest of These is Love

The night includes praise & worship music, Mass, confession & time for fellowship

To register: email Christine Georgi at cgeorgi@diobrook.org

For info visit: www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/bcyd

Bishop McDonnell MHS Reunion Saturday, April 22, 2017

260 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY Celebrating all classes ending in 2 or 7, but all

grads are welcome, with or without guests. Contact: Rita Monaghan-Maloney ‘59 at

718-857-2700, Ext. 2253

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