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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 the Rectory and leave your name and phone number. 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 , M 4: T S L

Saturday 5:00 p.m. - John Sweeney, deceased 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish

11:00 a.m. - Claire Girardot Jeffrey Robert Zoboroski Nicholas Baglivi Willis Bishop

M , M 5: 8:30 a.m. - Jamie Pierson

T , M 6: 8:30 a.m. - James F. Wagner

(Birth Remembrance)

Wednesday, M 7: S P F

8:30 a.m. - Margaret and James Scott

T , M 8: S J G

8:30 a.m. - Eddie Francis Wagner

F , M 9: S F R

8:30 a.m. - Patricia Vallone (Birthday)

S , M 10: 8:30 a.m. - In Thanksgiving

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God gives the law through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95. Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. Gospel — Many began to believe in Jesus’ name when they saw the signs he was doing (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]. 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.

Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018

I, the L , am your God . . . You shall not have other gods besides me.

— Exodus 20:2a, 3

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

Sister Maureen McDermott, C.S.J. (in recognition of 70th Anniversary)

Requested by: Parishioners of Resurrection

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

Maria Cortijo-Alvarez (5 year Anniversary) Requested by: Lucy Alvarez

As we are now well into Lent, we can take a look at what it means to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. A good place to start would be the Ten Commandments. The reading from Exodus presents us with one of the first listings of the Commandments. In this passage, God explains some of the laws to show how serious they are. For the first one, God

includes making images to be used for worship. In the days of Moses, people of other cultures made images of their gods and declared that the image was the god, and so should be worshipped. The L wanted his people to remember that God cannot be limited to an image or idea. That is still true today. Our images and statues are meant to help us pray to God, not to that work of art. On the other hand, some people give a superstitious meaning to religious articles. Burying a statue to help sell your house could be one example. If you want to ask for a favor from God, just ask Him. God is much more likely to listen to a sincere prayer than a superstitious action. God also emphasizes some commands by duplicating them. He tells us not to steal from others, and also not to plan to steal from our neighbor. The same with adultery: Planning it is just as bad as doing it. Jesus simplified all these commands when he reminds us to love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Let’s remember that as we turn away from sin to serving God better during Lent. Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co..

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

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

Purchase a Memorial Votive Candle for either a living or deceased person

($75—Candle will remain lit for 1 year)

Please Call or Stop By the Rectory

The Sick of Our Parish

Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney, Charles Comi,

Anthony Crudo, Diana Hardy Cummings, Claire Denver, Carissa D’Alba, Anna DiMattei,

JoAnn DiSarno, Laura Dorant, Genevieve Duffy, Natalie Ferber, Riley Ferguson, Teresa Ferrier, Edward French, Judy French, Christopher Gari,

Billy Hensch, Mary Hose, Janet Jemec, Kevin Michael Kelly, David Kennedy,

Geraldine Kopp, Olivia LaSpina, Nancy Lawrence, Lisa LoBosco, 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, baby Nolan, Laura O’Brien, Kimberly Palmo,

Joseph Quaranta, Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick, Danny Rogers, Evan Romano,

Charles Sabatino, Rosa Maria Santos, Ann Serini, Moira Sharkey, Anthony Siconolfi, Bernard Snyder,

Janet Springer, John Stilp, baby Vivian, Summer Wagner, Stephen Wiegand

Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates.

POWER OF PRAYER Please pray this week for the

following Priests of our Diocese: 4 Sunday: Fr. Killick Pierrilus 5 Monday: Fr. Alexander Piñacue 6 Tuesday: Fr. Philip J. Pizzo 7 Wednesday: Fr. Robert M. Powers 8 Thursday: Msgr. John J. Powis 9 Friday: Fr. Arthur D. Purcell 10 Saturday: Fr. Peter J. Purpura

Alfred G. Girardot, Jr. Carol Murphy Sophie Jemec

Christopher Nelson Patricia Bradley

LENT AT RESURRECTION PARISH

Resurrection Parish offers the following opportunities to help you have a prayer-filled Lent:

Daily Mass is offered Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary Monday - Saturday following 8:30 a.m. Mass and Sunday after 11:00 a.m. Mass. Lenten Bible Study Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Fridays after 8:30 a.m. Mass and on Wednesday, March 14th at 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 4:00 p.m. and on Reconciliation Monday, March 26th (tba)

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

2018 Annual Catholic Appeal

We wish to thank all who have participated with a gift to the 2017 Appeal and ask that everyone prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal.

The work and services made possible through your donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal help people in Brooklyn and Queens in ways that no one parish can alone.

We encourage all to watch the brief 2018 ACA Video online at:

CFBQ.org/ACA Video

2018 Baptism Class Dates (1st or 2nd Sat. of the month at 10:30am) March 10, April 7, May 12, June 2

Please call the rectory to register

2018 Baptism Dates (2nd Sunday of the month at 12:15pm)March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10

WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY

Kenneth Nardo

Lenten Bible Study Resurrection Parish invites you to enter the journey of Lent by joining us in exploring some of the key moments in the life and

ministry of Jesus. Through understanding, reflection and sharing we can deepen our love and response to the great gift of Jesus in our lives.

TUESDAY EVENINGS - 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Resurrection Rectory Basement

All are invited (If you are unable to attend all sessions, we

welcome you whenever you can attend)

2018 PARISH CALENDAR

M , M 5: 9:00 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) After Mass - Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Religious Ed - Grades 4-7 7:00 p.m.: Penance for Grade 6 (Chapel)

T , M 6: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Basketball (School gym) 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Lenten Bible Study (Rectory)

W , M 7: Ss. Perpetua & Felicity 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 3:30-4:45 p.m.: Religious Ed grades 1-3 & SSW 5:00-8:00 p.m.: Basketball (School gym) 7:00 p.m.: Scouts (Church basement) 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Yarns of Love (Rectory bsmnt)

T , M 8: St. John of God 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 5:00-8:00 p.m.: Basketball (School gym) 6:00-8:00 p.m.: JP2 Youth Group (Rectory bsmnt) 7:00-9:00 p.m.: Choir Rehearsal (Church)

F , M 9: St. Frances of Rome 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) Stations of the Cross following Mass 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Basketball (School gym)

S , M 10: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Youth Conference (School hall) 10:30 a.m.: Baptism Class (Rectory basement) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church)

S , M 11: Fourth Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) 12:15 p.m.: Baptism (Church)

PLEASE VIST OUR WEBSITE www.resurrection-brooklyn.org

2018 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please

register at the rectory.

March 4 Weekly Offering March 4 Monthly Offering March 4 Easter Mass

March 11 Weekly Offering March 11 Renovation & Repair March 11 Easter Flowers

ARE YOU BEING CALLED?

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

Communion (especially for the Nursing Home), and Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers

THE NEXT TRAINING WORKSHOP IS: Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Brooklyn

All workshops are held from 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. If you would like to serve, contact Fr. With *The Parish must register you for the workshop*

D S T S , M 11

2:00 . .

LENTEN SOFT PRETZEL SALE

March 10th & 11th, 2018 after each Mass

Meaning behind the Pretzel’s connection to the Lenten season: (taken from www.catholicculture.org)

“The pretzel has a deep spiritual meaning for Lent. In fact, it was the ancient Christian Lenten bread as far back as the fourth century. In the old Roman Empire, the faithful kept a very strict fast all through Lent: no milk, no butter, no cheese, no eggs, no cream and no meat. They made small breads of water, flour and salt, to remind themselves that Lent was a time of prayer. They shaped these breads in the form of crossed arms for in those days they crossed their arms over the breast while praying. Therefore they called the breads “little arms” (bracellae). From this Latin word, the Germanic people later coined the term “pretzel”. Thus the pretzel is the most appropriate food symbol in Lent. It still shows the form of arms crossed in prayer, reminding us that Lent is a time of prayer. It consists only of water and flour, thus proclaiming Lent as a time of fasting.”

Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Athanasius 2154 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Friday, March 9th - 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Special Guest Speaker: Sr. Shirlee Tremont, MPF of The Shrine Church of St. Bernadette

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.

Lent Penance Schedule for Students Grade 6 - Monday, March 5th - 7:00 pm Chapel Grade 7 - Monday, March 12th - 7:00 pm Chapel

Come directly to the Rectory Chapel and dismissal will be from the Chapel.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sat., March 10th - Youth Conference (Confirmation Students) 10:00am to 3:00pm School Auditorium March 28th-April 6th - Easter Recess - No classes

ATTENTION ALL 6TH, 7TH, & 8TH GRADERS

YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR

JP2 YOUTH MINISTRY

Resurrection - 2331 Gerritsen Avenue Rectory Basement

Every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Next Meeting March 8th

A V 18+ G N

Frank Morale, Youth Minister fmorale.ym@gmail.com www.jp2youth.org Facebook: jp2 youth

2017 Tax Contribution Statements Contribution Statements of donations given to Resurrection Church during 2017 are available through the Rectory Office. If you wish to receive a copy of your statement, please complete the following form and place it in the collection basket or return it to the parish office during office hours. No phone requests will be accepted. Thank you.

Please include a self-addressed, legal sized, stamped envelope.

Name: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Address:_________________________________

_________________________________________

Envelope # (a # followed by a letter) _____________

2018 Tuition Assistance Award Application

The Rev. E. J. Matthews Council of the Knights of Columbus will award four tuition assistance awards to students attending a Catholic High School in the fall of 2018. Each award will consist of a onetime payment of $500. The payment will be made payable to the student with the school as co-payee.

The applicant must be a child, grandchild or legal ward of a member in good standing of the Rev. E.J. Matthews Council and/or our Ladies Auxiliary.

The winners of the award will be selected at a random drawing of all the applications received. The Recipients will be notified by June 15, 2018.

ALL Entries Must Be Postmarked No Later Than May 15, 2018.

Student’s Name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________ Address:______________________________________ Home phone: __________________________________ Parent’s name: ________________________________ Member’s name: _______________________________ Relationship: __________________________________ H.S. applicant attending: _________________________ Student’s signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature:_______________________ Mail to:John Naimoli,Grand Knight,c/o Rev.E.J.Matthews

Council, 2882 Gerritsen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229

Knights of Columbus Rev. Edward J. Matthews Council # 5989 2882 Gerritsen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229

St. Patrick’s Day Raffle 2018 Only 300 tickets being sold-50 pts per chance

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Knights of Columbus Drawing to take place at the Council on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

(winners need not be present) Tickets on sale at the Council or contact

John Naimoli, PGK at 917-697-6686 Prizes: 1st-5,000pts, 2nd-1,000pts, 3rd-1,000pts,

4th-1,000pts, - 5th-1,000pts, 6th-1,000pts Total 10,000pts - 5,000pts to fund

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