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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 Jim Giorgio at 718-648-6234. 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

I was blind and now I see

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9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Collective Intentions:

Pat Ferrara Fr. Dennis J. Farrell

M , M 27: 8:30 a.m.- Ellen, Ellyn, & Kevin Minks, Jr.

T , M 28: 8:30 a.m. - Thomas Olsen

W , M 29: 8:30 a.m. - Ray White (Anniversary Remembrance)

T , M 30: 8:30 a.m. - Anthony & Cecilia Caruso

F , M 31: 8:30 a.m. - Robert Cartmel, Jr.

(Birthday Remembrance)

F S , A 1:  8:30 a.m. - Patrick Sheehan

(Birthday Remembrance)

5:00 p.m. - Anthony Fiore (Easter Remembrance)

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — As the prophet Samuel anointed David with oil, the spirit of the L rushed upon David and remained with him from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — You who were once darkness are now light in the Lord. Live as children of light (Ephesians 5:8-14). Gospel — The man who was blind from birth proclaimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash. When I washed, I was able to see! (John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]) 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.

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2017

The L is my shepherd; I shall not want.

— Psalm 23:1

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

Stephen Lee

Requested by: Chuck & Mary Jane Young

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

Robert Cartmel, Jr. (Birthday Remembrance)

Requested by: Bob & Carol Cartmel

SEEING AS GOD SEES Today’s readings encourage us to set aside our own assumptions and ask God to help us see as God sees. While our sights are set on happiness and success, God’s vision of these blessings often differs greatly from ours. Though we are instinctively uncomfortable with the “losers” in our midst, God chooses them as our guides. In God’s eyes, blindness becomes strength, misfits become champions, and dying with Christ becomes the path to everlasting life. We profess faith in Jesus not because doing so will enhance our prestige or increase our wealth, but simply because following Christ pleases God. God’s vision for the Kingdom challenges us to seek humility. With God’s help, we can resist the temptation to seek preferential treat-ment and live as children of light, servants to God’s people.

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LIGHT AND SHADOW In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t.

—Blaise Pascal

The Sick of Our Parish

Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney, Charles Comi,

Anthony Crudo, Diana Hardy Cummings, Claire Denver, Anna DiMattei, JoAnn DiSarno, Genevieve Duffy, Kenny Farrell, Natalie Ferber,

Riley Ferguson, Edward French, Christopher Gari, Billy Hensch, Mary Hose, Chester Irvin,

Janet Jemec, Sophie Jemec, Kevin Michael Kelly, David Kennedy, Carmen Kokolus, Geraldine Kopp,

Olivia LaSpina, Nancy Lawrence, Anne Lee, Dominca Lombardi, Pasqualino Lombardi, Patricia Lombardi, Juan Roberto Luciano,

Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Mary McCormick, Margaret (Peggy) McDonough, Carmen Delia Mejia, Thomas & Marilyn Meyer,

Carmela Naimoli, Emily Grace Nevara, Jefferson Nieto, Laura O’Brien,

Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano, Charles Sabatino, Theresa Samuelsen, Ann Serini,

Anthony Siconolfi, Bernard Snyder, Janet Springer, John Stilp, Dennis Joseph Tikkinen, baby Vivian,

Summer Wagner, Jane Wallace, Stephen Wiegand, Mary Zajac

Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates.

POWER OF PRAYER

Please pray this week for the following Priests of our Diocese:

Sunday: Fr. John S. Wtulich Monday: Fr. Stanley F. Wulinski Tuesday: Fr. Raffaele Zaccagnino Wednesday: Fr. Romano A. Zanon Thursday: Fr. Richard Zuk Friday: Fr. Joseph M. Zwosta Saturday: Fr. Kevin P. Abels

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

2017 Baptism Class Dates (1st Saturday of the month at 10:30 am)

April 1, May 13, June 3

Please call the rectory to register

2017 Baptism Dates (2nd Sunday of the month at 12:15 pm)

April 2 @ 12:30pm, May 14, June 11

Msgr. Charles J. Nosser

Rev. Thomas P. Maloney

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer ACA Theme for 2017 --- Live in Faith – Give in Love

God our Creator, Giver of all good gifts, we praise and glorify you.

Teach us to acknowledge always, and with enduring gratitude, the many blessings your infinite love has showered upon us. Widen our vision and enliven our generosity, as we seek to support the

pastoral and charitable works of our diocese in Brooklyn and Queens.

All-loving Father, Fountain of Mercy, we honor and adore you.

Open our hearts to welcome the Holy Spirit, who enables us to live in faith and give in love, so that the joy of the Gospel may penetrate every heart in

our local communities.

Open our eyes and stir up in us your compassion, so that all may come to know your Son, Jesus

Christ, the way, the truth and the life, now and forever. Amen.

Our Lenten Prayer

Dear Lord, During this holy season of Lent, remind us these are the days of

salvation. Help us to make it through our difficulties, and the trials and

temptations of everyday life.

Help keep us from evil and help us avoid the pain and hurt sin causes. Remind us to be prayerful and to re-

flect upon the great sacrifice Jesus made for each one of us. Amen

March 25th & 26th - In Pew Commitment W/E See Bishop DiMarzio’s video on our website

www.resurrection-brooklyn.org click on parish news

If anyone would like to donate this year’s Paschal Candle, please contact Fr. With

PARISH CALENDAR

M , M 27: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Religious Ed Grades 4-7

T , M 28: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Lenten Program (Rectory bsmnt)

W , M 29: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 3:30-4:45 p.m.: Religious Ed Grades 1-3 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Scouts (Church basement) 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Yarns of Love (Rectory bsmnt)

T , M 30: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 7:00-7:30 p.m.: Soprano section Rehearsal (Church) 7:30-9:00 p.m.: Choir Rehearsal (Church)

F , M 31: 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass - Stations of the Cross follows 9:30 a.m.: Rosary (Church)

F S , A 1 8:30 a.m.: Daily Mass (Church) 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 10:30 a.m.: Baptism class (Rectory basement) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church)

S , A 2: Fifth Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) - Grade 7 Attending

*Religious Article Sale after the 11:00 Mass* 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) 12:30 p.m.: Baptism (Church)

www.resurrection-brooklyn.org

A Six Week Lenten Program Every Tuesday beginning February 28th

and ending on April 4th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Rectory Basement

Facilitated by: Miss Sue Karcher CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a series by Bishop Robert Barron that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization.

We will be focusing on the following Saints

St. Francis St. Thomas Aquinas St. Catherine of Siena The Reformer The Theologian The Mystic

All are Welcome to Participate

LENTEN SOFT PRETZEL SALE

March 25th & 26th, 2017 after each Mass

Meaning behind the Pretzel’s connection to the Lenten season: (taken from www.catholicculture.org)

“The pretzel has a deep spiritual meaning for Lent. In fact, it was the ancient Christian Lenten bread as far back as the 4th century. In the old Roman Empire, the faithful kept a very strict fast all through Lent: no milk, no butter, no cheese, no eggs, no cream & no meat. They made small breads of water, flour & salt, to remind themselves that Lent was a time of prayer. They shaped these breads in the form of crossed arms for in those days they crossed their arms over the breast while praying. Therefore they called the breads “little arms” (bracellae). From this Latin word, the Germanic people later coined the term “pretzel”. Thus the pretzel is the most appropriate food symbol in Lent. It still shows the form of arms crossed in prayer, reminding us that Lent is a time of prayer. It consists only of water & flour, thus proclaiming Lent as a time of fasting.”

LENTEN REGULATIONS

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All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SALE SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 following the 11:00 Mass

in the vestibule of the Church Sponsored by the Vocation Committee

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April Schedule

April 10 & 12: Public School Closed-No Classes April 17 & 19: Easter Recess - No Classes

Classes resume Mon. 4/24 & Wed. 4/26

Lenten Programs: St. Bernard: Parish Mission presented by the Montfort Missionaries. Mon., March 27 - Tues., March 28 - Wed., March 29 - Thurs., March 30 Morning Mission Mass 8:30am, Evening Hour 7 pm Midwood Catholic Academy: Card Party - Friday, March 31st 7:00pm in the gym 1501 Flatlands Ave. $25 p/p ($30 at door) Call 718-377-1800 for tickets. St. Mark Catholic Academy: Card Party April 1st at 11:00am. Tickets $25 (includes luncheon). For more info call 718-332-9304 or 718-574-1828. St. Columba: Card Party-Friday, April 21st 6:30pm For more info call Rose at 718-627-4247

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RE: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES

Dear Family: I attended a meeting with Bishop DiMarzio regarding the availability of seats in Catholic Schools and Academies in the Brooklyn diocese. The Bishop has asked us to reach out to the Religious Education families to see if they are interested in attending Catholic Schools. There are various scholarships and financial aid package available to help with tuition. If you are interested in sending your child to Catholic School and applying for these scholarships, please contact me at 718-891-0888.

Deadline for application is April 20. Thank You Mrs. Angela Parente, Director Faith Formation

REGISTRATION FOR 2017-18 IS NOW OPEN AT GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC ACADEMY

To learn about the benefits of a Catholic education, please contact Principal John O’Brien

at 718-339-2745 Don’t miss out on valuable scholarship

opportunities! Families who received scholarships last year should apply again by March 31. The deadline for first-time

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“ONE WOMAN ART SHOW” Sunday, April 2, 2017 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

“ARLY ART” One of a kind creative designs by

ARLENE COSGROVE at the Carmine Carro Community Center

3000 Fillmore Avenue, Marine Park, Brooklyn

Tickets to the Good Shepherd Academy Card Party are now available for purchase. The event is May 19th & will be held at St Columba. $30 p/p (includes entrance, water, soda, chips, cookies, coffee & tea) Tickets are sold on a first come basis. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! Please drop your money off at the Good Shepherd Catholic Academy (1943 Brown St) with your name & phone #. Each table holds 10 peo-ple. Checks need to be made out to GSCA. Interested in volunteering or donating? Donations (cash, gift cards, or items) can be dropped at the school office or you can contact Cathy Oliveri @ 646-321-5476 or Kathleen Tomassetti @917-848-7565. Thank you.

2016 Tax Contribution Statements Please include a self-addressed, legal sized,

stamped envelope & drop off form at the Rectory

Name: ___________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

Address:_________________________________

_________________________________________ Envelope # (a # followed by a letter) _____________

2017 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please

register at the rectory.

March 26 Weekly Offering March 26 Easter Mass April 2 Weekly Offering April 2 Monthly Offering April 2 Easter Flowers

St. Edmund Preparatory High School 2474 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

is hosting an All Alumni Reunion Saturday, April 8th at 2:00 p.m.

Honoring our anniversary classes ending in 2’s & 7’s.

For more info contact Grace Carey, Alumni Director 718-743-6100 x5080 or gcarey@stedmundprep.org

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