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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 , F 25: S S L

Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Frederic Colley 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish

11:00 a.m. - Mario Nuzzi Anna Voce Anna C. Girardot Lawrence E. Ryan, Jr. (5th

Anniversary)

M , F 26: 8:30 a.m. - Mary & Lucy Mangino

T , F 27: 8:30 a.m. - Evelyn King (Remembrance)

Wednesday, F 28: 8:30 a.m. - Robert Kelly

T , M 1: 8:30 a.m. - Theresa Anastasio

F F , M 2: W D P

8:30 a.m. - Maryann, Frances, & Andrew Terzuoli

F S , M 3: S K D  

8:30 a.m. - McDermott Family

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith (Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18). Psalm — I walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading — God did not spare his own Son (Romans 8:31b-34). Gospel — This is my beloved Son (Mark 9:2-10). 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.

Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018

If God is for us, who can be against us?

— Romans 8:31b

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

Michael Joseph Zwosta Requested by: Chuck and Mary Jane Young

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

Claire Girardot Requested by: Mattison Family

THE OBEDIENCE OF ABRAHAM AND JESUS God tested Abraham by asking not for an ordinary sacrifice, which would have been a partial burning with the meat divided between God and the people and eaten by those who sacrificed, but for a holocaust, a total burning of the sacrificial animal. This type of sacrifice consecrated the entire offering to God alone. This is what God was asking of Abraham in offering his only son, Isaac. When Abraham demonstrated his obedience, that was enough. This story from today’s scriptures foretells the completion of the blood sacrifices of the old covenant in the new covenant: the blood of God’s own Son, offered to us on the cross and in the Eucharist. Abraham’s obedience foreshadows the obedience of Jesus to God’s promise of salvation. The obedience of Abraham is rewarded in the birth to him, through Isaac, of many nations. The obedience of Jesus is rewarded in the salvation of all people for all time.

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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

Lenten Regulations 2018 Fasting: All the faithful between the ages of 18 & 59 inclusive are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday & Good Friday. This practice involves limit-

ing oneself to a single full meal & avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may also be taken on two other occasions during the day.

Abstinence: All the faithful who have reached 14 years of age are required to abstain totally from meat on Ash Wednesday & the Fridays of Lent.

Easter Duty: After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter Season, unless fulfilled at another time.

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, Sophie Jemec, Kevin Michael Kelly,

David Kennedy, Carmen Kokolus, 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, Jefferson Nieto, 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: 25 Sunday: Fr. Cuong M. Pham 26 Monday: Fr. Josephtan Tri Pham 27 Tuesday: Msgr. Michael J. Phillips 28 Wednesday: Fr. Krystian Piasta 1 Thursday: Fr. Jean Y. Pierre 2 Friday: Fr. Michel Pierre-Louis 3 Saturday: Fr. Robert Pierre-Louis

Barbara A. Haugland Mary Cook

Jane Wallace Msgr. John E. Mahoney

LENT AT RESURRECTION PARISH The Holy season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 14th. This 40-day time of preparation for the celebra-tion of Easter is marked as a time of penance reflection and prayer. We in-

vite all of our parish members to enter deeply into this special time both in your personal spiritual practices as well as by participating in the opportunities we will be offering throughout the season.

There are three traditions in the spiritual life that Catholics emphasize in Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Charity (Almsgiving):

Fasting: Traditionally, we fast from certain foods and from meat on the Fridays of Lent. However, we can expand our understanding of this practice by fasting from other things and even from things like anger, selfishness etc. Choose a way that will bring you closer to the Lord and help you on your spiritual journey. Charity: The practice of giving to others during Lent is a beautiful practice. Mite boxes, soup suppers and other opportunities to sacrifice for others unites us deeply with Jesus, who sacrificed all for us. Choose a charity or project that expresses your concern for others and offer some help (time, treasure or talent) in support of those in need. Prayer: The strengthening of our relationship with God is a central part of Lent. Setting aside a time and place to draw close to the Lord is at the heart of this sacred season. The rosary, bible reading, Divine Mercy devotions, frequent meditation and daily Mass are some of the common practices that can make Lent a fruitful time for us. 3 Resurrection Parish offers the following opportunities to help you have a prayer-filled Lent: Daily Mass is offered Monday through Saturday at 8:30 am - Recitation of the Holy Rosary following. Stations of the Cross after 8:30 Mass & 2/28&3/14 Sacrament of Penance 4:00pm Saturdays and on Reconciliation Monday, March 26th (tba)

2018 Annual Catholic Appeal

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

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Due to Maria Chauca’s recent move, Joe Buono, one of our Sacristans, has been washing and ironing our Church altar linens, especially the purificators used to purify and cleanse

the sacred vessels (chalices and ciboria). We are in need of a few volunteers to help in this ministry. Please see or call Fr. With for more information. Thank you and God Bless.

2018 PARISH CALENDAR

M , F 26: 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 5 (Chapel)

T , F 27: 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 , F 28: 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) 7:30 p.m.: Stations of the Cross (Church)

T , M 1: 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 F , M 2: World Day of Prayer 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) Stations of the Cross following Mass Rosary Society Meeting following 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Basketball (School gym)

F S , M 3: St. Katherine Drexel 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Basketball (School gym) 11:00 a.m.: First Penance (Church) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church)

S , M 4: Third Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (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.

February 25 Weekly Offering February 25 Fuel Offering March 4 Weekly Offering March 4 Monthly Offering March 4 Easter Mass

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)

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*

The Stations of the Cross is a Lenten devotion which is prayed in Church on the Fridays of Lent following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, to call to mind the Passion of Christ (the journey Jesus took from his condemnation to his death).

For those of you who are unable to join us in the morning, we have scheduled two

special evenings during Lent: this Wednesday, February 28th

and Wednesday, March 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the Church

***All are welcome - Please join us***

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 5 - Monday, February 26th-7:00 pm Chapel

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.

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Sat., March 3rd - First Penance - 11:00am Church 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 1st

St. Columba - 2245 Kimball Street Monsignor Jolley Hall

Tuesday, February 27th from 6:00-8:00p.m.

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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

to benefit Scholarship Fund of Rev. E. J. Matthews Council #5989

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Is Christ calling you to serve Him as a sister, brother, deacon or priest? Contact the Vocation Office at 718-

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