THE PARISH OF RESURRECTION-ASCENSION 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374

(718) 424-5212 www.rachurch.net

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening- 5:00pm Sunday- 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:0am 12:30pm en español Weekday Mass Schedule Monday-Saturdays 9:00am

Rectory Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-noon 1:00pm-5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm (receptionist en Espanol) Sunday Closed

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Today is the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C). The Readings are found at #1198 in the Parish Hymnal.

Monday, October 28th 9:00am in thanksgiving to St. Joseph, req by

M. Prado

Tuesday, October 29th 9:00am for the intentions of Elni Mari and Eunica Mendoza, req by the family

Wednesday, October 30th 9:00am Giuseppa Augello

Thursday, October 31st 9:00am Easha Reddy, req by the RA Volunteers 7:30pm Vigil Alba Stevenson, req by Rita and

Ed Geraghty

Friday, November 1st 9:30am First Friday Perpetual Mass Society

Saturday, November 2nd 9:00am All Souls Day Intentions

5:00pm All Souls Day Intentions

Sunday, November 3rd – Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

(153: Wis 11:22—12:2 Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14 2Thes 1:11—2:2 Lk 19:1-10)

8:00am Eileen McMahon and Nora Carolan, req by their sister Mary Sammon and family

9:30am Bertha Kosich, req by Jim and Roseanne Rosenthal

11:00am Mary Goldbach (ann) and John Mannion (ann), req by Nancy and Alana 12:30pm Mercedes Martinez, Jose Martinez and Apollo Martinez, req by their family

2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Parish Goal: $62,027 Pledged to date: $63,330 Paid to date: $59,266

ST. VINCENT PARISH OUTREACH COLLECTION Next weekend, you will have the opportunity to make a

donation to the St. Vincent Parish Outreach of Resurrection Ascension. Your contributions help us

reach out to our parish family and neighbors experiencing difficult times. An envelope has been included in

your regular tithing packet. Thank you.

A Glimpse at your contributions… October 19/20: Sunday Collection: $6,014 Contributions made via Online Giving: $884 Total Sunday Collection: $6,898 World Mission Sunday Collection: $921

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Sick and/or Hospitalized: Vahide Atlas, Colleen Breheny, Peggy Brennan, Stephanie Bojarski, Kurt Burger, Richard DeNardo, Kathleen Fallon, Ida Fernandes, Steve Ferrugio, Msgr. Vincent Fullam, Jackie Hanley, George J. Harms, George M. Harms, James Leung, Joe Loughnane, Mary Loughnane, Saverio Lunetta, Mary Ellen Lustberg, Nora Lydon, Dolly Serna Ocampo, Brendan Phelan, Grace Radonicic, Frank Rahill, Maureen Rahill, Barbara Ravert, Susan Richards, Joel Rivera, Madeline Silecchia, Rose and Carmela Tantillo, Chana Yadgarova.

WINE & HOSTS AND MEMORIAL CANDLES

The Wine and Hosts will be used this week in loving memory of Al Grogan (anniversary), as requested by his wife, Bridie.

The Altar Candles will be lit this week in loving memory of Patricia Anne Oettinger, as requested by Julie Infranco.

The Candle at the Statue of St. Patrick will be lit this week in loving memory of Tony Galligano, as requested by Judy, Heather and Sean Belon.

The Candle at the Statue of St. Joseph will be lit this week in loving memory of Anne O’Dea and sons Patrick and Joseph, as requested by their family.

The Candle at the Statue of St. John Vianney will be lit this week in loving memory of Michael and Camilla Pagano.

“Pray the Rosary Every Day” The Marian Rosary Group invites all parishioners to our October meeting. We shall pray the rosary in honor of Mary and then welcome our Associate Pastor, Fr. Conlon, who will share a brief reflection. Please be with us for this very special meeting on Thursday morning, October 31st at 9:45am in the Garden Room of Fr. Feely Hall. You will enjoy the faith and friendship shared. Morning refreshments will be served.

If anyone is interested in a gently used, FREE Customatic Wireless Adjustable Twin Bed (model “The Privia”), please call Fr. Conlon at the rectory.

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe we are near the end of October! This coming week, we look forward to celebrating the feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. As the colors of the leaves change, and they continue to fall from the trees, the Church reminds us that we are destined for eternity, and that our faith is meant to drive how we live in the world each day! On Saturday evening, November 2nd, we will take time to remember in a special way all parishioners who have died and been buried from our parish during the past year. All are welcome! Our Gospel today is another Lucan teaching on prayer—and this one really challenges the stereotypes. We are called to be humble in the presence of God. And we are called to move beyond labels: whether of reputation, or race, or sex or status. That’s not always easy in a world where prejudice can subtly infect the human heart. May we approach God, conscious of our sinfulness and conscious of a Love that knows no bounds.

Peace, Father Tom

+++++ Queridos amigos, ¡Es difícil creer que ya estamos casi a finales de octubre! La próxima semana, celebraremos las festividades del Día de Todos los Santos y del Día de los Santos Difuntos. A medida que continúan cambiando los colores de las hojas y se siguen cayendo de los árboles, la Iglesia nos recuerda que nosotros estamos destinados a la eternidad, ¡y que nuestra fe debe guiar la manera en que vivimos nuestra vida en el mundo cada día! El sábado, 2 de noviembre, por la noche, nos tomaremos el tiempo para recordar de manera especial a todos los feligreses que fallecieron y fueron enterrados de nuestra parroquia durante el año pasado. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Nuestro Evangelio de hoy es otra enseñanza de San Lucas sobre la oración, y ésta realmente desafía los estereotipos. Estamos llamados a ser humildes en la presencia de Dios. Y estamos llamados a ir más allá de las etiquetas: ya sea la reputación o la raza, el sexo o el estatus social. Seguir esta enseñanza no siempre es fácil en un mundo donde los prejuicios pueden infectar sutilmente el corazón humano. Ojalá nos acerquemos a Dios, conscientes de nuestros pecados y conscientes de Su Amor que no conoce límites.

Paz y bendiciones, Padre Tom

ALL SAINTS DAY – NOVEMBER 1st

This Friday, November 1st is All Saints Day- a Holy Day of Obligation.

Masses are as follows: Thursday, October 31st, at 7:30pm,

Friday, November 1st at 9:30am

ALL SOULS DAY – NOVEMBER 2nd

On All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2nd, we will have our regularly scheduled Mass at 9am. At our 5:00pm Mass, we will remember in a special way all the deceased of our parish

from this past year. A light reception will follow in the auditorium.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

RESURRECTION-ASCENSION

CATHOLIC ACADEMY NEWS _____________________________________________________________________________________

For the month of October our students focused on the virtue of fairness, and learned about the life of St. Therese of Liesieux. These students were recognized as our Students of the Month: Kindergarten A Kenneth Jara Alas Kindergarten B Noah Tirado Grade 1 Violeta Mejia Castano Grade 2 Melody Ramirez Grade 3 Calista Lauron Grade 4 Luna Lanas Grade 5 Catherine Valiente Grade 6 Brian Lancea Grade 7 Luca Zacco Grade 8 Steven Morocho

BEREAVEMENT GROUP Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village, Widow/Widower Bereavement Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 1:30-3pm in the rectory. If you have experienced the loss of a spouse, come join us and see if our group could be helpful during your grieving process. For questions, please call Barbara Reilly at (718) 440-2439.

FIRST FRIDAY This Friday, November 1st, is the First Friday of the Month. The following have been enrolled in

the Perpetual Mass Society:

Vedasto Santos Julius Catelli Maryann Bruno Siobhan Mulroy Jose Virgilio Rodriguesz Prena Gjoni Shtjefen Gjoni Gerald Salvador Francisco Agulto Colleen DePhilippo Stella Klampfer Bernard McGann Hanora Bridget Malley Joseph Vivinetto

THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, October 28th-Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles

-Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -Yoga 6pm FFH Garden

-NA 7:30pm PCC

Tuesday, October 29th -Children’s Choir 3pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -English Classes 6-8pm PCC -Spanish Prayer Group 7-9pm FFH Chapel

Wednesday, October 30th -Toddler Time 9:30-10:30am CMR -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -New Board of Directors Meeting 6:30pm CMR -English Choir 7:30pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -NA 7:30pm PCC

Thursday, October 31st -Marian Rosary Group 9:45am FFH Garden -Vigil Mass 7:30pm Church -No Spanish Support Group -No Diocesan Choir Practice; No Basketball Practice -English Classes 6-8pm PCC

Friday, November 1st- All Saints Day -Perpetual Mass Society 9:30am CMR -CODA 10am PCC -Twirling 3:30-6:45pm Gym -Basketball Practice 7-9pm Gym -Spanish Bible Study 7-9pm FFH Garden

Saturday, November 2nd- The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)

-OCA 10am PCC -Spanish Adoration 11am Church -Spanish Classes 3-5pm PCC -Spanish Service 5-7pm PCC -Basketball 10-3pm Gym -Divine Mercy 4:15pm Blessed Sacrament

Sunday, November 3rd- Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time -Children’s Liturgy at the 9:30am Mass -Sunday School 10:30-12noon -Youth Group 10:30-12noon FFH Garden -Divino Nino 1:30pm Church & Reception 2pm FFH -Baptism Instruction 1pm FFH -CYO Basketball 2:30pm Gym -Alanon 12noon PCC

OCTOBER 27, 2019

DID YOU KNOW???

We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism MONTHLY here at

Resurrection-Ascension in English and every other month en español.

If you are interested in having your child baptized, please call the rectory at (718) 424-5212 to make an appointment. We look forward to welcoming your child into our church family!

Upcoming Baptism Dates: In English Sunday, November 17th at 1:45pm Saturday, December 14th at 1:00pm Sunday, January 26th at 1:45pm

en español sabado, 14 de dicembre @ 1:00pm domingo, 23 de febrero @ 1:45pm -------------------------------------------------------- Are you an adult that would like to complete your sacraments? Call Jason Velazquez at (718) 424-5212, ext 28 for more information.

Would you like to be married in the church? Perhaps you’re married civilly and would like to be married in the church? In each case, please call the rectory to make an appointment with a priest.

ALL SOULS BOOK OF OUR CHERISHED DECEASED We remind you that the Book of Our Cherished

Deceased will be in the Narthex of the church beginning Friday, November 1st and will remain there throughout

the month of November. You are invited to inscribe the names of those whom you would like to remember

and commend to the Lord in a special way.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS! Don’t forget to set your clocks

BACK one hour this weekend! You wouldn’t want to be late to Mass

Parish Staff Very Rev. Thomas G. Pettei, Pastor Rev. Richard Conlon, Parochial Vicar Msgr. Robert J. Thelen, Parochial Vicar Rev. Basilio Monteiro, Weekend Presider Mr. Emanuel Bologna, Director of Music Mrs. Joann Heppt, Academy Principal Mr. Jason Velazquez, Director of Faith Formation & Pastoral Outreach Mr. James Shearer, Youth Minister

Rectory Staff Debbie Gross, Receptionist dlgrectory@aol.com, or ext 10 Heather Belon, Bookkeeper hbelonra@aol.com, or ext 12 Cathy Mesa, Tuition Officer/ Receptionist ratuition@aol.com, or ext 16 Carmen Chang, Receptionist en español

Rite of Reconciliation Saturday 11:00-11:30am or by appointment

Resurrection-Ascension Catholic Academy (718) 426-4963 raschool443@aol.com www.racatholicacademy.org

To register with the parish, please visit the Rectory office.

The Sacrament of Baptism takes place once a month. Please call the Rectory for schedules and information on registration.

The Sacrament of Marriage- please call the Rectory for scheduling. According to Diocesan policy, arrangements must be made six months in advance.

Pastoral Outreach- please contact the Director of Pastoral Outreach (ext. 28 at rectory) for information regarding Communion calls, Food Pantry, Care of the

Homebound, etc.