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.

December 31, 2017 - FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

St. Rosalia - Regina Pacis Parish Brooklyn, New York

St. Rosalia Church 6301 14th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Basilica of Regina Pacis

1230 65th Street Brooklyn, NY 11219

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

Pastor Monsignor Ronald T. Marino, E.V. 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

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—Dave Francis Ali Music Director—Mr. Jonathan Fields Email: ja.jonathan@gmail.com Facility Manager—Mr. Walter Astudillo Phone: 347-645-5750

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

Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 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

MASS SCHEDULE

Basilica of Regina Pacis Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am & 8:30 am Friday: 7:30 am Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am

9:15 am (Spanish) 10:30 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm

St. Joseph Chapel [Lower Basilica] Friday: 8:30 am Saturday: 8:30 am Sunday: 9:00 am (Italian) 11:30 am (Chinese) Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin.

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Are You New to the Parish? WELCOME! Please stop into the rectory office and register!

Sacramental Celebrations and Other Information

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.

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.

Devotions, Prayer Groups & Meetings

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 Rectory basement. 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 8:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel. St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: First Saturdays 8:30 a.m. Mass and novena prayers in St. Joseph Chapel.

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. Nelson ó Fr. Nicholas.

Instrucción Religiosa para los Niños: Los padres que quieren inscribir sus niños a las clases de catecismo, contactar la rectoría.

Hora Santa Lectio Divina: Todos los Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica.

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.

Divina Misericordia: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica.

Arise Grupo de Levantate: Todos los Jueves a las 7:30 de la noche en Centro de Basilica - 1201 65th Street.

Centro Familiar: Todos los Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en Centro de Basilica - 1201 65th Street.

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

Monday, January 1-Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 10:30 am For the People of the Parish (English) 12:00 PM For the People of the Parish (Multi-lingual) Tuesday, January 2-St.Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen 7:30 am All Souls in Purgatory 8:30 am Francesco & Yvette Russo Wednesday, January 3-The Most Holy Name of Jesus 7:30 am Forgotten Souls in Purgatory 8:30 am Members of Regina Pacis Perpetual Mass Assoc. Thursday, January 4-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 7:30 am Relatives of Shu Fang Chen 8:30 am Gina Orlando

Friday, January 5-St. John Neumann-FIRST FRIDAY 7:30 am Carmine Tomasulo 8:30 am Members of Sacred Heart League [St. Joseph Chapel] Saturday, January 6-St. Andre Bessette-FIRST SATURDAY 8:30 am In Honor of St. Pio [St. Joseph Chapel]

5:00 PM Br. Michael Bettigole, OSF Sunday, January 7-THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 8:00 am Intention Available 9:00 am Angela Modena (Italian) [St.Joseph Chapel]

9:15 am (Spanish) 10:30 am Nicola Logozzo and Nicola Candido 11:30 am (Chinese) [St. Joseph Chapel] 12:00 PM John Dolan Sr. & Bridget Dolan and Francesco & Yvette Russo 7:00 PM Lawrence V. Marra

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, Frances Caridi, Nick Castagna,

Vincent Castaldo, Patricia Caterina, Judy

Cragnolin, James Essman, Mary Essman, Rose Essman, Fortunata Frangella, Vincent Giordano, John Grillo, James

Grundy, John Ilardo, Benjamin Iorio, Angelina Jose,

Carmencita Jose, Zenaida Jose, Frank & John Lacarrubba,

Mary LaManna, Anna Lanza, Lelle Lazarek, Accursia LoMonaco, Mark Mallay,

Angelo Mariano, Elizabeth Mariano, Florentino Mariano, Patricia Mayo, Kevin McBride,

Chloe Melina, Jean Menna, Eva Meza, Catherine Mary Moncello, James Carlos Moncello, Vincent

Moncello, Vito Moncello, Howard Passman, Francisco

Pastor, Juan Riollano, Ivan Rodriguez, Marisa

Schiavello, Rita Schiavello, Rosemarie & Ira Silverman,

Michael John Staubitz, Valerie Ann Staubitz,

Achille Tafuri, Rose Tenuto, Richie Joseph Weinstein

New Year Schedule FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

Sunday, December 31, 2017

8:00 a.m. (English)

9:00 a.m. (Italian) [in St. Joseph Chapel]

9:15 a.m. (Spanish)

10:30 a.m. (English)

11:30 a.m. (Chinese) [in St. Joseph Chapel]

12:00 noon (English)

7:00 p.m. (English)

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Monday, January 1, 2018

10:30 a.m. (English) [in Basilica]

12:00 noon (Multi-lingual) [in Basilica]

January 1, 2018

When the fullness of time had come,

God sent his Son,

born of a woman, born under the law,

to ransom those under the law,

so that we might receive

adoption as sons.

Galatians 4:4-5

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The Holy Father speaks… Joy multiplies when you share it! If we are faithful to Christ and do good works, we can spread the light of God’s hope. The Gospel invites us first of all to answer to God, who loves us and saves us, and to recognize Him in our neighbor. Hope is the virtue of a heart that does not close itself in darkness or remain locked in the past, but looks toward the future. Let us work together to find concrete solutions to help the poor, refugees, victims of modern forms of slavery, in order to promote peace. Let us find the courage to purify our hearts by removing the rocks and thorns which choke the Word of God. The more Jesus occupies the centre of our lives, the more He allows us to come out of ourselves and brings us closer to others.

But why can’t priests get married? That must be difficult.

Catholic priests do not get married so as to dedicate themselves completely to Jesus and to His people. The sacrifice of celibacy is a sign to the world that only Jesus can give us the happiness that we all crave. Giving up something as important as marriage and family is a powerful sign to the world that Jesus Christ is real! He is worth living for and sacrificing for. No, it is not easy, but neither is marriage. The fact is, every vocation requires great personal sacrifice. And there is great joy in sacrifice when it is done for Jesus and for others!

MORE TIME FOR PRAYER

Our Friday prayer time before the Blessed Sacrament in Saint Joseph Chapel begins at 9:00 am until 8:30 pm. People are encouraged to gather in prayer groups or as individuals to pray before the Eucharist. This kind of prayer is most fruitful and powerful. Can you find even ten minutes on a Friday to pray before the Lord in the Eucharist?

FIRST FRIDAY January 5th is First Friday.

Every First Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, special devotions are

prayed followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

Some extra moments of Eucharistic Adoration might

just be what you need.

FIRST SATURDAY January 6th is First Saturday.

Every First Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Regina Pacis there is

the celebration of the Mass in honor of St. Pio. After Mass we pray the

Rosary and Venerate of the Relic of St. Pio. All are welcome to honor our

Padre Pio.

FEAST OF THE

HOLY FAMILY Saturday, December 30

at 5:00 Mass

and Sunday,

December 31, 2017

at all Masses

we will celebrate

the feast of

the Holy Family

with a special blessing for

entire families

who attend Mass together

on those days.

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From the Pastor's Desk..... What a great Christmas this was!! At the Masses and services we had together I could feel the positive and joyful spirit of our people in Church. The attendance at everything was larger than usual, the singing was louder, the Choir and the Children's Bell Choir made everything more beautiful. All their rehearsals paid off greatly. For this we have to offer special thanks to Mr. Jonathan Fields, our parish Director of Music. The Ushers did a fine job of organizing our large crowds. The Lectors prepared well and proclaimed the Word of God beautifully and carefully. Our Altar Servers served our Masses with precision. The Altar and the whole Basilica were so beautifully decorated thanks to Barbara Nagy, Walter Astudillo and his Children, Sammy Gonzalez, Theresa Landy and many more people. And then there is the beautiful Presepio. This was a true gift from our Priests to all of us. Months of tedious work went into building it, carving the figures, building the houses, making the moving parts and the flowing water, crafting the little town of Bethlehem, the lighting, etc. Believe me, they did it themselves and worked VERY hard to get it ready in time. We are so fortunate to have such WONDERFUL PRIESTS! In the rectory we are still reading the many Christmas cards we receive from our parishioners and we are eating through the pounds of cookies which people baked for us. I wouldn't be able to write this if I even attempted to drink the dozens of bottles of wine which we got. I guess people figured out that the way to our hearts is through our stomachs! Let me conclude this message by saying that it is truly our privilege and pleasure to serve you. No matter what challenges we face: linguistically, culturally, financially, etc. we never hesitate to do what God has asked of us. In our prayers and reflections we always try to determine what the Holy Spirit wants our parish community to become. Please be assured that we will continue to pray for you in the new year and we ask you to pray for us daily. Msgr. Ronald T. Marino Pastor

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REGINA GIFT SHOP

CLOSED Dec 31 and Jan 1

will reopen Jan 2

from 10 am to 4 pm

2018 CALENDARS

Calendars are available at the Church entrances.

They are printed in English/Spanish for your convenience.

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.

Special Security Announcement

Beginning on January 1, 2018, everyone must only use the main entrance to the Basilica on 65th Street when entering. The side doors

on 12th Avenue and on 66th Street will only be used for exiting. From the main entrance one can easily access the handicap ramp and

the elevator entrance. This is being done to have more secure control over who is entering the Basilica. The NYPD has asked all the churches to make this change.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TO CELEBRATE the NEW YEAR

THE RECTORY, FAITH

FORMATION and

ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL OFFICES

WILL BE CLOSED

Monday, January 1, 2018

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Schedule for Faith Formation Classes: 1/01/18 Holy Day of Obligation, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1/07/18 Classes resume. COME ON TIME!

FEAST OF

THE HOLY FAMILY

JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH

We all come from a family, but do you know who the Holy Family is?

It is Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary (His

mother) and St. Joseph (His foster father).

Together, this little family helps show us how to be good and obedient.

God wants us to know about

the Holy Family.

On behalf of the Faith Formation

Program, we hope all your

families had a very Merry Christmas,

blessed with joy!

Hoping your hearts are full of the promise that was born that holy night! We wish you all many blessings for a happy and healthy New Year 2018!