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MASS SCHEDULE
Basilica of Regina Pacis Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (Spanish) 10:30 am
12:00 pm 7:00 pm
St. Joseph Chapel [Lower Basilica] Monday - Friday: 7:30 am & 8:30 am Saturday: 8:30 am Sunday: 9:00 am (Italian) 12:00 pm (Chinese) Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin.
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1230 65th Street - Brooklyn, NY 11219 Phone: 718-236-0909 Fax: 718-236-5357 Email: [email protected] Website: www.basilicaofreginapacis.org
Pastor Monsignor Ronald T. Marino Email: [email protected]
Parochial Vicars Father Nicholas Apollonio Email: [email protected] Father Marco Brioschi, PIME Email: [email protected] Deacon Mr. John Dolan Email: [email protected]
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We are a Catholic faith community who believes in God
– Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and who follows Christ’s teaching
of love and service. As a parish founded by immigrants, we recognize that we continue to be
a multi-ethnic parish. We welcome everyone
by ministering to their various needs and provide all with the opportunity
to grow intellectually in Christ. Through our sacramental life, we are empowered to build up
the Body of Christ and to become a more vibrant
and faith-filled community.
Faith Formation Director Mrs. Jackie Tepedino Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Ministry Sister M. Clara Wang, SMIC Email: [email protected] Phone: 347-249-6283
Pastoral Assistant—Mr. Dave Francis Ali Email: [email protected] Music Director—Mr. Jonathan Fields Email: [email protected] Facility Manager—Mr. Walter Astudillo Phone: 347-645-5750
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Are You New to the Parish? WELCOME! Please stop into the rectory office and register!
Regina Pacis Rectory 1230 65th Street Brooklyn, NY 11219 Phone: 718-236-0909 Fax: 718-236-5357 Email: [email protected] Website: www.basilicaofreginapacis.org OFFICE MANAGER: Elizabeth Pastor Email: [email protected] Administrative Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am to 12 noon
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
For an appointment with a priest, call the Rectory at any time.
Office of St. Joseph Chapel and Columbarium
(located in the Lower Basilica)
Office Hours: Monday—Friday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Call for an appointment with Theresa Landy
who will handle all requests. 718-236-0909 Ext. 1013
Regina Gift Shop Inside the Basilica Conference Center
(enter through the Church lobby) Phone: 718-234-0140 Fax: 347-492-0217
Email: [email protected] Business Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Mondays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Novena in honor of St. Anthony: Tuesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
In Jesus Name Prayer Group: Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Basilica of Regina Pacis.
Prayers for Peace to Our Lady Queen of Peace: Wednesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
The Legion of Mary: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica Conference Center.
Prayers for Vocations: Thursdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Prayers to St. Peregrine-Patron Saint of Cancer Patients: Fridays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel.
Sacred Heart League: First Fridays 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by devotions to the Sacred Heart.
St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: First Saturdays 8:30 a.m. Mass and novena prayers in St. Joseph Chapel.
S C O I
Confessions: Every weekday morning after Mass in the Basilica you may ask the Priest for confession. Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m. in the Basilica. Marriage: Couples must arrange their wedding ceremony at least 6 months beforehand. Every couple must attend a Pre-Cana meeting. Log on to: www.pre-cana.org for dates and registration or call 718-281-9540. Sacrament of the Sick: If you know you are going to be hospitalized, consider receiving the Sacrament of Anointing beforehand at any weekday Mass. Ask the priest before Mass in the sacristy. Communion to the Homebound: Our Eucharistic Ministers are happy to bring Holy Communion to the homebound. To arrange this, please call the Rectory. Baptism: Parents wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with their children must attend a "Registration and Instruction Session" on the First Saturday of any month at 11 am in the Basilica Conference Center. At these sessions it will be necessary for both parents to attend, and to bring a copy of the baby's birth certificate. Necessary registration forms will be completed, the required instruction will take place, and the Baptism will be scheduled. Remember, both Godparents must be Catholic, 16 years old, and must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Godparents may attend these sessions but are not required to do so. Baptisms are celebrated in English on the third Saturday of each month at noon in the Basilica. Once this session is completed, you may schedule the ceremony for any month. Baptisms are celebrated in Spanish on the second Saturday of each month at noon in the Basilica. Spanish “Registration and Instructions” on the first Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica Conference Center. It is no longer necessary to come to the Rectory Office to set up a Baptism celebration. You may call the rectory for Chinese or Italian Baptisms.
CELEBRACIONES SACRAMENTAL Y OTRA INFORMACION PARA LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Confesiones: Sábado a las 4:00—4:45 de la noche en la Basilica. Matrimonios: Favor de contactar la rectoría por lo menos 6 meses antes del Matrimonio. Bautismos: Se celebran el Segundo Sábado de cada mes. Favor de contactar Fr. Nicholas. Instrucción Religiosa para los Niños: Los padres que quieren inscribir sus niños a las clases de catecismo, contactar la rectoría. Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos: Los que necesitan recibir el Bautismo, Comunión y Confirmación por favor de contactar Jackie Tepedino [email protected] 718-236-0909 X1020. Clases de Iniciación Cristiana: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche Centro de Basilica - 1210 65th Street. Grupo de Oracion Regina Pacis: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica. Lectio Divina: Todos los Jueves a las 7:30 de la noche en el Centro de Basilica - 1210 65th Street. Hora Santa: Todos los Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica. Centro Familiar: Cada otro Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en el Centro de Basilica - 1210 65th Street.
BASILICA OF REGINA PACIS and ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL (lower Basilica)
Monday, January 21-St. Agnes—Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Vincenza Iole Petrone [St.Joseph Chapel] Tuesday, January 22-Day of Prayer for Protection of Unborn Children 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Victoria Bodolato [St.Joseph Chapel] Wednesday, January 23-St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Members of Regina Pacis Perpetual Mass Association [St.Joseph Chapel] Thursday, January 24-St. Francis de Sales 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Deceased of Salimeni Family [St.Joseph Chapel] Friday, January 25-Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Peter Marione [St.Joseph Chapel] Saturday, January 26-St. Timothy and St. Titus 8:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 5:00 PM Angelo & Angela Chiarelli Lorenzo & Nancy Guarinello Camillo & Antoinette DeCrescente Sunday, January 27-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 am Santa Limone (Italian) [St.Joseph Chapel] 9:00 am (Spanish) 10:30 am Joseph Yondola Bruno Codispoti 12:00 PM (Chinese) [St.Joseph Chapel] 12:00 PM Msgr. Mario Piombini, Msgr. Dino Zeni, Fr. Felix Miritello, and Fr. Vincent Attanasio Andrew Jordan 7:00 PM Rocco Cutroneo
The Sick of the Parish
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Steven Anderson, Vincent A. Aurigemma, Baby John Paul Munoz,
Baby Arthur William Norris, Baby Jayden Alfredo Tlatenchi, Maria Concetta Conte Bedessi, Erlinda Borg, Julia Bruzzese,
Grace Marie Campo, Vincente Carpio,
Nick Castagna, Vincent & Isabel Castaldo, Judy Cragnolin,
James Essman, Mary Essman, Rose Essman, Vincent Giordano,
John Grillo, James Grundy, John Ilardo, Benjamin Iorio,
Ida Iorio-Vitulli, Angelina Jose, Carmencita Jose, Zenaida Jose,
Frank & John Lacarrubba, Mary LaManna, Anna Lanza,
Lelle Lazarek, Accursia LoMonaco, Angelo Mariano, Elizabeth Mariano, Florentino Mariano,
Patricia Mayo, McBride Family, Eric McDonald, Chloe Melina,
Jean Menna, Eva Meza, Catherine Mary Moncello, James Carlos Moncello,
Vincent Moncello, Vito Moncello, Howard Passman, Laura Palermo,
Anna & Francisco Pastor, Juan Riollano, Joel Rivera, Ivan Rodriguez,
Marisa Schiavello, Rita Schiavello, Jennifer Selasi,
Rosemarie & Ira Silverman, John Solinsky, Michael John Staubitz, Valerie Ann Staubitz, Achille Tafuri,
Connie Utano, Amelia Vera, Richie Joseph Weinstein
TEN COMMANDMENTS
for CHURCH ETIQUETTE
I. Thou shall dress with dignity for church: No one
would wear shorts and t‐shirts to meet the Queen or the President. How much more should we dress up to meet the Lord?
II. Thou shall not arrive late or leave early: Coming late is disruptive and leaving early is disrespectful. Some theaters have strict timeline for when people can come and leave. Must we make one for church?
III. Thou shall fast from food and drink: In the old me, the fast was from the night before. Now, it’s only an hour before Mass. Still, we find all kinds of food and drink in church. Only the infirmed and infants are exempt from this fast.
IV. Thou shall not chew gum in church: Nothing is more distracting and disrespectful than the chewing of gum in church. There must be a special place in purgatory for those who stick gum under the pews.
V. Thou shall cross thyself and genuflect: Crossing ourselves with holy water upon entering and leaving the church is a reminder of our baptism. Genuflecting to the tabernacle acknowledges our belief in Jesus’ Real Presence.
VI. Thou shall silence electronic devices in church: This includes cell phones and anything that rings, beeps or buzzes. Using cell phones to follow the readings is good, but to make or receive phone calls is not. Don’t text and pray either.
VII. Thou shall not bring toys or balloons to church: It is God’s house and a place of worship, not a dance hall or children’s playground.
VIII. Thou shall not be an indifferent spectator: Active participation is required. Pick up the missalette and follow along. Also, when done, kindly put the books back where they belong.
IX. Thou shall not chitchat before, during, or after Mass: The church is a holy place and the Mass is a sacred act, not a social gathering. Other people come to church to worship and pray, not to hear your conversations.
X. Thou shall supervise thy children: Nothing is more adorable than little children in church, but nothing is more disturbing when they run amok. Good manners are taught early on.
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From the Pastor's Desk... At the beginning of this new year I believe it is my obligation to inform you of some financial matters in the hope that when you realize our true situation, you will be more generous in your collection donations. Actually, $5 per family each week would do the trick. Take a look at our debts at present: Now take a look at our Christmas collection which is usually one of the best: So, comparing the income and expenses (which are real and current) how do you think we can continue without more help from our Parishioners? Everyone loves the beautiful things we do and people are very proud of our parish. Please try your best to give $5 each week (or more) if you can. Thank you for your generosity. Msgr. Marino
OUTSTANDING BILLS - DECEMBER 2018 Century Restoration - repairs Pre-K 464,200.00 Convent 7,950.00 Rectory 6,950.00 Basilica 43,900.00 TOTAL REPAIRS 523,000.00 Dynamic Sheetmetal Pre-K cooling tower 9,992.00 balance Parish Service Ins 69,336.00 balance Parish Service Ins 15,648.00 balance Assessment 2018-2019 30,100.00 due Aug 2019 Elizabeth Seton 7,500.00 (adjusted from $284,172) TOTAL OPERATING 655,576.00 Compostela Loan 1,577,293.00 balance Interparochial payments monthly until 2022 SPECIAL PROJECTS Rocklyn – St. Rosalia Demolition – Nordest 317,925.00 balance
Rocklyn mgmt fees 3,030.00 balance Rocklyn - Pre-K boilers Marlande Heating 161,000.00 balance TOTAL SPECIAL PROJECTS 481,955.00 GRAND TOTAL $3,237,824.00
Christmas Eve at 4 pm : $ 1,196. Christmas Midnight Mass: $ 1,712. Christmas Day Spanish Mass: $ 510. Christmas Day Italian Mass: $ 136. Christmas Day Chinese Mass: $ 441. Christmas Day English Masses: $ 1,260. Christmas 2018 Collection Total: $ 5,255. Trees and Poinsettia plants - Income: $23,135. Expenditures: $11,451. Total Profit: $11,684.
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The Holy Father speaks… Each one of us should think: In my life, how many times have I felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to do a work of charity, to encounter Jesus in that work of charity, to go to pray, to change your life in this area, in this area that is not going well? And I have always found a reason to excuse myself, to refuse. “Jesus is so good, in the end He forgives everything”:
Yes, He is good, He is merciful – He is merciful, but He is also just. And if you close the door of your heart from within, He cannot open it, because He is very respectful of our heart. Refusing Jesus is closing the door from within, and He cannot enter.
PRO VITA MASS
Saturday, January 26, 2019 5:00 pm Mass
St. James Cathedral-Basilica Brooklyn
All are invited to join the Knights of
Columbus of Brooklyn and Queens to celebrate the gift of life and pray for
respect for life at all stages.
For information call 718-236-3312
In observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
the Rectory, St. Joseph Chapel
and Faith Formation Offices
will be CLOSED on Monday, January 21, 2019
MORE FINANCIAL BAD NEWS This past week we received a report from the Diocese on the status of our Diocesan Fund Raising campaigns. The ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL for 2018 ended in December. Our goal for this campaign was $52,698. Unfortunately, we did not reach our goal and were approximately $2500 short. We were asked to send in a check for the $2500 to the Diocese to make up the difference. So........instead of getting money back from this campaign, we LOST money because not everyone who pledged had paid their pledge. The GENERATIONS OF FAITH CAMPAIGN which is the 5-year pledge campaign is still going on. Our goal is $470,000. Pledges amounting to $734,330 were made by 289 people. If they are all paid, we will get back $264,330 for the parish. However, up until now only $277,411 has been paid. IF you are behind in your payments, please try to catch up or even finish paying. The parish counts on your generosity for our operations. Please help.
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On Sunday, February 3, 2019 our Parish will celebrate the Chinese New Year. It is a way of appreciating and sharing the beauty of different cultures. The event will start with the 12 noon multi-language Mass in the Basilica of Regina Pacis. The Holy Mass will end with the veneration of the ancestors according to the Chinese Catholic tradition. It is an opportunity to pray for the souls of all the departed, including those who are not Chinese. The celebration will continue in the Pre-K Gym with an entertainment program and refreshments. All are invited. Domenica 3 febbraio 2019, la nostra parrocchia celebra il capodanno cinese. E’ un modo per apprezzare e condividere la bellezza delle diverse culture. La celebrazione iniziera’ alle ore 12:00 nella Basilica Regina Pacis con una Santa Messa in quattro lingue. A conclusione della Santa Messa ci sara’ il rito della preghiera per gli antenati, secondo la tradizione cattolica cinese. E’ una opportunita’ per pregare per tutte le anime dei defunti, anche quelle di coloro che non sono cinesi. La celebrazione continuera’ nel Pre-K Gym con un programma di intrattenimento e un rinfresco. Tutti sono invitati. El día Domingo, 3 de Febrero del 2019, nuestra Parroquia estará celebrando el Año Nuevo Chino. Es una manera de apreciar y compartir la belleza de las diferentes culturas. Este evento iniciará con una Misa en varios idiomas a las 12:00 PM en La Basílica de Regina Pacis. La Santa Misa terminará con una oración de los Ancestros de acuerdo a La Tradición Católica China. Es una oportunidad para orar por las almas de todos los difuntos, incluyendo a aquellos que no son de descendencia China. La celebración continuará en El Gimnasio con un programa de entretenimiento y refrigerio. ¡Todos están invitados!
2019 年 2 月 3 日，也就是主日。我们堂区四种语言一起庆祝中
国新年，藉此庆祝我们欣赏不同文化的美。新年弥撒在和平之
后大殿中午十二点举行。在弥撒即将结束之前，中国教友以自
己的传统文化习俗敬拜天主及自己的祖先，同时也是一个机会
为已故的灵魂祈祷，也包括各种肤色，种族，语言的灵魂。
新年联欢会在圣堂隔壁幼稚园的体育室内举行，有不同文化的
饮食，也有丰富多彩的节目。邀请大家来参加！
Misa de la Candelaria El día 1 de Febrero se celebrará la misa de la candelaria recordando la presentación de Jesús al Templo por parte de José y María. La misa en español empezará a las 7:30 pm en la capilla de San José. Vengan y par cipen con sus familias y sus niños.
Candlemas
On the 1st of February we will celebrate Candlemas that commemorates the Presenta on of the child Jesus to the temple by Joseph and Mary. The Mass in Spanish will begin at 7:30 pm in the Chapel of St. Joseph. Come and par cipate with your own families and children.
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What Ordinary Time Means in the Catholic Church Because the term ordinary in English most often means something that's not special or distinctive, many people think that Ordinary Time refers to parts of the calendar of the Catholic Church that are unimportant. Yet Ordinary Time is far from unimportant or uninteresting. Why Is Ordinary Time Called Ordinary?
Ordinary Time is called "ordinary" not because it is common but simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word ordinalis, which refers to numbers in a series, stems from the Latin word ordo, from which we get the English word order. Thus, the numbered weeks of Ordinary Time, in fact, represent the ordered life of the Church—the period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons) or in more severe penance (as in Advent and Lent), but in watchfulness and expectation of the Second Coming of Christ.
Thus for Catholics, Ordinary Time is the part of the year in which Christ, the Lamb of God, walks among us and transforms our lives. There's nothing "ordinary" about that!
When Is Ordinary Time?
Ordinary Time refers to all of those parts of the Catholic Church's liturgical year that aren't included in the major seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
The Church year begins with Advent, followed immediately by the Christmas season. Ordinary Time begins on the Monday after the first Sunday after January 6, the traditional date of the Feast of the Epiphany and the end of the liturgical season of Christmas. This first period of Ordinary Time runs until Ash Wednesday when the liturgical season of Lent begins. Both Lent and the Easter season fall outside of Ordinary Time, which resumes again on the Monday after Pentecost Sunday, the end of the Easter season. This second period of Ordinary Time runs until the First Sunday of Advent when the liturgical year begins again.
Why Is There No First Sunday in Ordinary Time?
In most years, the Sunday after January 6 is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. As feasts of our Lord, both the Baptism of the Lord and Epiphany displace a Sunday in Ordinary Time. Thus the first Sunday in the period of Ordinary Time is the Sunday that falls after the first week of Ordinary Time, which makes it the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.
How Many Sundays Are There in Ordinary Time?
In any given year, there are either 33 or 34 Sundays in Ordinary Time. Because Easter is a moveable feast, and thus the Lent and Easter seasons "float" from year to year, the number of Sundays in each period of Ordinary Time vary from the other period as well as from year to year.
