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The Parish of Resurrection-Ascension
85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374
(718) 424-5212 www.rachurch.net
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2019
Monday, November 4th 9:00am Maria Muot-Ta, req by the Lam family
Tuesday, November 5th 9:00am Stanislaus Shen, req by his son Alhanatius Shen
Wednesday, November 6th 9:00am Nora Carolan (ann), req by her sister Mary Sammon and family
Thursday, November 7th 9:00am Paul Reilly, req by his wife Kathleen and family
Friday, November 8th 9:00am Rose Ann Shalvey, req by her daughter Kath-leen and family
Saturday, November 9th 9:00am For the People of the Parish -Leonard and Rose Rella -Kathleen Zwickert, req by Iris Zwickert -for the health and intentions of Tony Chang, Jr., req by his parents -for the health and intentions of Suitem Yarleque Palma, req by Patricia -for the health and intentions of Fr. Robert Mema, req by Joan Franco -in thanksgiving for Charlie, req by the Grogans -Mark Crehan (bday), req by his daughter Bridie
5:00pm Albert Rangel, req by Aida and Dan Coffey Sunday, November 10th – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
(156: 2Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15 2Thes 2:16-3:5 Lk 20:27-38 )
8:00am Anne O’Dea, req by Andi Geloo 9:30am Sheila Conlon, req by Art and Rose DiFiore 11:00am Bob Belon, req by Jane Donlon
RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK
Today is the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The readings may be found at #1201 in the parish
hymnal.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick and/or Hospitalized: Vahide Atlas, Colleen Breheny, Peggy Brennan, Stephanie Bojarski, Kurt Burg-er, 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, Bren-dan Phelan, Grace Radonicic, Frank Rahill, Maureen Rahill, Barbara Ravert, Susan Richards, Joel Rivera, Madeline Silecchia, Rose and Carmela Tantillo, Chana
Yadgarova.
Deceased: Patricia Fisher
WINE & HOSTS AND MEMORIAL CANDLES
The Wine and Hosts will be used this week for the intentions of Robert and Catherine Burke on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, as re-quested by Maureen and Donald Kelly.
The Altar Candles will be lit this week in loving memory of Leonard and Rose Rella.
The Candle at the Statue of St. Joseph will be lit this week in loving memory of Anna Pagano.
The Candle at the Statue of St. John Vianney will be lit this week in loving memory of Leonard and Rose Rella.
The Flowers the Statue of The Blessed Mother will be placed this week in loving memory of Pat and Bill Oettinger, as requested by the Moriarty family.
2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Parish Goal: $62,027 Pledged to date: $63,380
Paid to date: $59,466
A Glimpse at your contributions… October 26/27: Sunday Collection: $5,583 Contributions made via Online Giving: $788 Total Sunday Collection: $6,371 Academy Support Collection: $1,189
A Special Thank You
The family of Hanora Bridget Malley wish to thank
friends, neighbors and parishioners of RA for their gener-
ous donations of Masses and memorial gifts in her name.
In thanksgiving, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is being
offered for your intentions on January 15, 2020 at 9am.
Next weekend we will be accepting your donations to the National Collection for the
Archdiocese for the Military Services. An envelope has been provided in your tithing packet.
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
Dear Friends,
Well, the parking lot is done…a big thank you goes to all our parishioners, especially those who have made con-
tributions to the Generations of Faith. Of course, we are just finishing what Father Amato started—and because
of his efforts and your support, the church air conditioning was updated, and both the convent boiler and the
Woodhaven Blvd. lot have been replaced. Thanks again, and I encourage all to continue their payments to the
G.O.F. campaign.
Other things have been happening in the parish too. The parish youth group had a trip to Great Adventure this
past Saturday. We held a small pizza party to thank our altar servers for their faithful ministry in the parish—
they really are an impressive and dependable group! Of course, our Sports program is going strong, and bas-
ketball season is now underway, because of so many volunteers. And you have probably seen the signs for the
Academy’s upcoming event: Pocketbook Bingo—I hear that will be a fun night out.
The big challenge of today’s Gospel is examining our attitudes. Zaccheus is a gospel character that tends to get
our attention because this little guy climbs a tree to get a better look at Jesus. We have to admire his initiative
and his eagerness, despite the likely ridicule he would receive. These characteristics of Zaccheus could well
bear imitation. But more than anything, Jesus is once again challenging us to reconsider the labels and atti-
tudes we have towards others in our society, especially the fringe people, those who are on the margins—which
may be exactly the place where the Gospel is hitting home!
Peace and blessings,
Father Tom
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Queridos amigos,
El trabajo en el estacionamiento está terminado... nuestro agradecimiento a todos nuestros feligreses, especial-
mente a aquellos que han contribuido a la campaña de Generaciones de Fe. Por supuesto, estamos terminando
lo que el Padre Amato empezó, y debido a sus esfuerzos y su apoyo, hemos reemplazado el aire acondicionado
de la iglesia, así como el generador de calefacción del convento y también el parqueo de Woodhaven Blvd. Mu-
chas gracias de nuevo, y pido que por favor continúen haciendo sus contribuciones a la campaña G.D.F.
También hay algunas otras cosas que han tenido lugar en la parroquia. El grupo juvenil hizo un viaje al parque
de diversiones Great Adventure el sábado pasado. Tuvimos un pequeño almuerzo con pizza en agradecimiento
a nuestros monaguillos(as) por su fiel dedicación a este ministerio en la parroquia, ¡realmente son un grupo
impresionante y confiable! Por supuesto, nuestro programa de deportes también va muy bien, la temporada de
baloncesto ya está en marcha, esto gracias a muchos voluntarios. Y probablemente ya hayan visto los anuncios
del próximo evento de la academia escolar: el Pocketbook Bingo. Creo que será una actividad amena.
El gran desafío del Evangelio de hoy es examinar nuestras propias actitudes. Zaqueo es un personaje del Evan-
gelio que tiende a llamar nuestra atención; este pequeño individuo se trepa en un árbol para ver mejor a Jesús.
Tenemos que admirar su iniciativa y su entusiasmo, a pesar del probable ridículo que va a recibir. Estas caracte-
rísticas de Zaqueo podrían ser dignas de imitación. Pero más que nada, Jesús nos está desafiando una vez más a
reconsiderar las etiquetas y actitudes que tenemos hacia los demás en nuestra sociedad, especialmente con las
personas rechazadas, aquellas que están al margen, ¡y ese puede ser exactamente el lugar donde el Evangelio
está llegándonos de manera personal!
Paz y bendiciones,
Padre Tom
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 For-mation & Pastoral Outreach Mr. James Shearer, Youth Minister
Rectory Staff
Debbie Gross, Receptionist [email protected], or ext 10
Heather Belon, Bookkeeper [email protected], or ext 12 Cathy Mesa, Tuition Officer/ Receptionist [email protected], 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 [email protected]
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.
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 diciembre @ 2:00pm domingo, 23 de febrero @ 2:00pm
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 Direc-
tor of Pastoral Outreach (ext. 28 at rectory) for
information regarding Communion calls, Food
Pantry, Care of the Homebound, etc.
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
DESIGNER HANDBAG BINGO!
VERSACE ~ DOONEY BURKE ~ COACH KATE SPADE
MICHAEL KORS & MORE!
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Doors open at 6:30pm, games begin at 7pm.
Adults only please- $30 in advance, $35 at the door
(admission includes 10 bingo games)
Bring your own snacks and drinks.
Bingo daubers and additional bingo cards will be available
for purchase. For tickets, visit the rectory.
RESURRECTION-ASCENSION
CATHOLIC ACADEMY NEWS Student Council News
Congratulations to our Student Council on their first
project for our school. They sponsored a Dress Down
Day for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Thanks
to the generosity of our families, we are sending a dona-
tion of $950 to this worthy organization!
Guardian Angels
Our students created their own guardian angels for the
month of October. They could use any materials or de-
sign they liked. We have two tables filled with angels!
Visit our website at www.racatholicacademy.org, or
visit our Facebook page to see these heavenly creations.
Toddler Time
The group meets on Wednesdays from 9:30am-
10:30am. Our program includes music, art, storytelling
and playtime. A snack is included for each child. The
cost is $2 per session, and registration is ongoing. If you
would like further information, please call the school at
718-426-4963. We look forward to seeing you!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, November 4th– St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -Yoga 6pm FFH Garden
-NA 7:30pm PCC Tuesday, November 5th -Children’s Choir 3pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -English Classes 6-8pm PCC -Pastoral Council Meeting 7pm CMR -Spanish Prayer Group 7-9pm FFH Chapel Wednesday, November 6th -Toddler Time 9:30-10:30am CMR -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Spanish Choir 6pm, English Choir 7:30pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -NA 7:30pm PCC Thursday, November 7th -Spanish Support Group 9:30-11:30am FFH Garden -Diocesan Choir Practice 7:30pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -English Classes 6-8pm PCC Friday, November 8th -School Closed (Except Nursery and Pre-K) -Teachers Professional Day Gym -CODA 10am PCC -Twirling 3:30-6:45pm Gym -Basketball Practice 7-9pm Gym -Girl Scouts 7pm FFH Main -Spanish Bible Study 7-9pm FFH Garden Saturday, November 9th– The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica -OCA 10am PCC -Spanish Classes 3-5pm PCC -Spanish Service 5-7pm PCC -CYO Basketball 10-3pm Gym -Divine Mercy 4:15pm Blessed Sacrament Sunday, November 10th - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time -Children’s Liturgy at the 9:30am Mass -No Sunday School -Youth Group 10:30-12noon FFH Garden -Catechists Meeting 11am FFH -Indonesian Apostolate Mass 2pm & Recep. 3pm FFH -CYO Basketball 2:30pm Gym -Alanon 12noon PCC
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults) program will begin on Sunday,
November 3rd. Those interested in receiv-
ing information on becoming Catholic and
receiving the sacraments of Baptism,
First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
can contact Jason Velazquez at (718) 424-
5212, extension 28 or you can email him at
Around the neighborhood…
LAUGHTER SAVES LIVES
Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
Comedy Night Fundraiser
Saturday, November 30th. Doors open 6:30pm, show starts at
7pm. Advanced tickets $50 and includes 4foot hero at each
table, salad, beer, wine, soda, BYOB. For tickets and more
info, call (718) 326-2236 or email [email protected].
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Rectory Basement– 110-06 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills
Faith Based Estate and Lecture Planning Seminar
Saturday, November 16th at 10am.
Join us for this free seminar to learn how to protect your assets, help
your heirs, and promote the legarcy of your Cathollic faith for future
generations. Please call the OLQM rectory at (718) 268-6251 to
RSVP. Sponsored by Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens
(no solicitations will be made at this presentation.)
Poverty in Our City and the Response of Catholic Charities
Sunday, November 17th at 10am
Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, Vicar for Human Services, Diocese of Brooklyn
and Queens, will give a presentation on how Catholic Charities is
contributing to the solution of poverty in our neighborhoods. Light
YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group will not meet this
Sunday, November 3rd. It will meet
next Sunday, November 10th.
