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O f A d v e n t

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: reginarectory@aol.com Website: www.basilicaofreginapacis.org

Pastor Monsignor Ronald T. Marino Email: ronaldmarino1234@gmail.com

Parochial Vicars Father Nicholas Apollonio Email: fr.nicholasapollonio@gmail.com Father Marco Brioschi, PIME Email: mabri10@icloud.com Deacon Mr. John Dolan Email: reginapacisdeacon@aol.com

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: reginapacisfaith@gmail.com

Pastoral Ministry Sister M. Clara Wang, SMIC Email: wmyclara2017@gmail.com Phone: 347-249-6283

Pastoral Assistant—Mr. Dave Francis Ali Email: dfaborp1@gmail.com Music Director—Mr. Jonathan Fields Email: ja.jonathan@gmail.com 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: reginarectory@aol.com Website: www.basilicaofreginapacis.org OFFICE MANAGER: Elizabeth Pastor Email: epastor@diobrook.org 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

stjosephcolumbarium@gmail.com

Regina Gift Shop Inside the Basilica Conference Center

(enter through the Church lobby) Phone: 718-234-0140 Fax: 347-492-0217

Email: fran@reginagiftshop.org 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. Divine Mercy Devotions: every Wednesday at 8:00 a.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.

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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 reginapacisfaith@gmail.com 718-236-0909 X1020. Clases de Iniciación Cristiana: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche Centro de Basilica - 1201 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 - 1201 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 - 1201 65th Street.

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ADVENT

CONFESSIONS

On Monday, December 17th

we will be hearing Confessions from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Basilica.

We urge everyone to come to receive this beautiful Sacrament as the proper way to

prepare ourselves for Christmas.

LAS POSADAS –una celebracion Navideña para niños y adultos

Diciembre 18, 19, 20 @ 7:30 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose

Refrigerio en el centro de conferencias

LAS POSADAS—a Christmas celebration for children and adults

December 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph Chapel Refreshments to follow in the Conference Center

Las Posadas is a tradition that is part of the

celebration of Christmas, but specifically celebrates the journey of Mary and Joseph as

they travel house to house to find shelter in Bethlehem for Jesus to be born.

Nativity Scenes are a classic tradition and are great to display during the Advent

season. To make the display especially poignant, wait until

Christmas Eve to place the Baby Jesus into the scene.

We invite you to bring the statues of the Baby Jesus which will adorn your

home Nativity Scenes to the sacristy after Mass to have them blessed.

NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 and

DECEMBER 30.

CLASSES WILL RESUME ON

JANUARY 6, 2019.

Sunday, December 16th OPEN HOUSE

St. Joseph Chapel and Columbarium 9 am to 2 pm

You will have an

opportunity to speak with Theresa Landy, the

Columbarium manager, to take a tour and to discuss

pre-need planning.

Our parish shines brightly for the birth of Jesus who is the Light of the World!

THANK YOU TO ALL

who donated a Christmas Tree or Wreath. The trees will be lit every night until the

Epiphany in January.

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Christmas Giving This year we are requesting your help in providing for

families and children who can use some assistance with Christmas gifts. Instead of collecting toys or clothes for

strangers, we are asking you to donate GIFT CARDS which we will give to families in need.

In this way we preserve their dignity and allow them to buy what they really need, when they really need it.

This is totally anonymous giving. No one knows who gave what to whom.

If you are willing to help us, just drop the gift cards in the collection basket on the

weekends, and we will distribute hem. Anonymous generosity is the best

kind! Thanks for thinking of others.

IN OBSERVANCE OF

CHRISTMAS, THE RECTORY,

FAITH FORMATION, ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL

OFFICES AND

THE REGINA GIFT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE

and CHRISTMAS DAY

Each home should have a

Nativity scene to celebrate the Birth of Christ!

VISIT THE REGINA GIFT SHOP

Nativity sets, statues, rosaries, religious books for children and adults, stocking stuffers and

many inspirational gifts are available.

Regina Gift Shop Inside the Basilica Conference Center

(enter through the Church lobby) Phone: 718-234-0140

Fax: 347-492-0217 Website: www.reginagiftshop.net

Business Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

“¿Se ha fijado en las dos pancartas que se encuentran en ambos lados de los Santuarios de la Basílica y de la Capilla San José? Ellas sustituyen La Corona de Adviento para ayudarnos a entender mejor el significado de la Liturgia de Adviento. La primera pancarta con la frase “Ven Señor Jesús” representa a Cristo Pantocatror = (Dios Omnipotente), que corresponde a la primera parte de Adviento (primer Domingo de Adviento hasta el 16 de Diciembre), que se enfoca en la segunda y última venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. La segunda pancarta con la frase “Preparen el camino del Señor” muestra a José y a María buscando un lugar para que Jesús nazca, y corresponde a la segunda parte de Adviento (del 17 al 24 de Diciembre), que se enfoca en la primera venida o la Encarnación de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Las dos pancartas también hacen referencia a las dos Prefacios de las Plegarías Eucarísticas de Adviento. Uno se utiliza en la primera parte de Adviento y se titula “Las dos Venidas de Cristo”, y el otro se utiliza en la segunda parte de Adviento que se titula “Esperando las Dos Venidas de Cristo”. Por favor tome tiempo para contemplar los dos imágenes de las pancartas y medite en las dos frases, para percibir mejor y sentir la Venida del Señor en su vida y en su corazón”.

Have you noticed the two banners on both sides of the Sanctuaries of the upper Basilica and in St. Joseph Chapel? These are reminders to help us better understand the meaning of the Advent Liturgy. The first banner with the sentence “Come Lord Jesus” represents Christ Pantokrator (= God Almighty) and matches the first part of Advent (first Sunday of Advent to Dec. 16th), which focuses on the second and last coming of the Lord Jesus. The second banner with the sentence “Make room for the Lord” shows Joseph and Mary looking for a place for Jesus to be born and matches the second part of Advent (Dec. 17th to 24th), which focuses on the first coming or incarnation of the Lord Jesus. The two banners refer also to the two Advent Prefaces of the Eucharistic Prayers, one used during the first part of Advent and titled “The Two Comings of Christ”, and the other used during the second part of Advent and titled “Waiting for the Two Comings of Christ”. Please take time to contemplate on the images and meditate on the two sentences to better perceive and feel the Coming of the Lord in your heart and life.

BASILICA OF REGINA PACIS and ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL (lower Basilica)

Monday, December 17 7:30 am Teresa & Luigi Piscioneri [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Caterina & Vito Asard and Giuseppa Biundo [St.Joseph Chapel] Tuesday, December 18 7:30 am Angelo & Alma DeVincenzi [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Rosina DiBerardino [St.Joseph Chapel] Wednesday, December 19 7:30 am Bruno Codispoti [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Members of Regina Pacis Perpetual Mass Assoc. [St.Joseph Chapel] Thursday, December 20 7:30 am Erminia Maselli Fabrizio [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Rosario Rizzo [St.Joseph Chapel] Friday, December 21-St. Peter Canisius 7:30 am Mariantonia & Vincenzo Dominianni [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Giuseppe Domingo [St.Joseph Chapel] Saturday, December 22 8:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 5:00 PM John Enella, Anna Enella & Dora Grosso Sunday, December 23-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9:00 am Nunzia Gianvecchio (Italian) [St.Joseph Chapel] 9:00 am Christopher Cordero [Living] (Spanish) Veronica Lazo, Francisca Suquinaqua & Nicolasa Suquinaqua (Spanish) In Honor of Our Lady of Cisne (Spanish) 10:30 am Ethel Quinley 12:00 PM (Chinese) [St.Joseph Chapel] 12:00 PM John Dolan Sr. & Bridget Dolan and Francesco & Yvette Russo 7:00 PM Joseph Barbera

The Sick of the Parish

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Parish Celebration Calendar

Sunday, December 23rd FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Christmas Schedule

CHRISTMAS EVE Monday, December 24

4:00 pm FAMILY MASS (English) MIDNIGHT MASS (all Languages)

CHRISTMAS DAY

Tuesday, December 25 9:00 am (Italian) [in St. Joseph Chapel]

9:00 am (Spanish) 10:30 am (English)

12:00 noon (Chinese) [in St. Joseph Chapel] 12 noon (English) NO 7:00 pm Mass

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

Sunday, December 30, 2018

New Year Schedule

NEW YEAR’S EVE Monday, December 31

5:00 pm Vigil Mass

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 10:30 am (English)

12:00 noon (Multi-lingual)

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, Mary Cannuci, 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, Jean Macaluso,

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, 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

The Gifts Of Bread and Wine Dec 16 to 22

This week the Eucharistic Gifts of Bread and Wine have been given in memory of Rosina DiBerardino by Angela & Mario Frangella.

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