RESURRECTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. William A. With, Pastor

Rev. Michael C. Gribbon, Parochial Vicar Deacon John C. Hardy, Permanent Deacon

Mrs. Margaret Foti, Director of Faith Formation Mr. Jake Montagnino, Director of Music

Resurrection Sports Association Also Ministered by The Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood

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

Fr. With & Fr. Mike

Requested by: Patricia Lombardi

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

Jerry Sullivan

Requested by: His Loving Grandchildren

S A 11: S S E (S D M )

Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Phyllis & Joseph Palumbo Sunday 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - All those enrolled in the Purgatorial Society, especially those enrolled

this month: Tara St. Ellen Stilp

M , A 12: 8:30 a.m. - Gene Gleeson (3rd Anniversary)

T , A 13: S M I

8:30 a.m. - Patrick Sheehan (Birthday)

W , A 14: 8:30 a.m. - Mary O’Reilly (Anniversary)

T , A 15: 8:30 a.m. - Ester Finnerty (47th Anniversary)

F , A 16: 8:30 a.m. - Louis DiChiara

(36 year Anniversary)

S , A 17: 8:30 a.m. - Helen Zwosta

(Birthday in Heaven)

RESURRECTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2331 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Phone: 718-743-7234 Fax: 718-743-0152 Email: resurrectionbrooklyn@gmail.com

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.

Confession Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (in crying room in the vestibule of Church) Other times: By arrangement with Priest.

Rectory Office Hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on Saturday & Sunday) Administrative Assistant: Kaitlyn Hardy ACA/Bulletin Editor: Mary Jane Young

Resurrection Office of Faith Formation Phone: 718-891-0888 Fax: 347-875-1175 Mrs. Margaret Foti, Director Mrs. Teresa Zwosta, Secretary

Good Shepherd Catholic Academy 1943 Brown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Phone: 718-339-2745 Fax: 718-645-4513

Parish Membership: Every parishioner should be formally registered. Like-wise, parishioners are encouraged to use the Sunday collection envelopes. We invite you to register at the Rectory or complete a registration form, found in Church, and drop off at the Rectory or register online.

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 Pre-Cana visit: www.bqonlineformation.org/precana

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For those wishing to become Catholic or wish to receive 1st Communion or Confirmation. Please call the 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.

Devotions: The Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary are recited after the 8:30 a.m. Mass every Monday. The Rosary is recited everyday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

R. C. Diocese of Brooklyn Catholic Cemeteries: Please contact 718-894-4888 for more information.

Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

April 11, 2021 Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who be-lieves that Jesus is the Son of God? — 1 John 5:5

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

LIVING FAITH The journey of faith often ebbs and flows, with times when our relationship with the Lord is the guiding force in our lives, and times when we are tempted to turn away from all we know to be true, good, and beautiful. In those moments when we find ourselves struggling with doubt or temptation, we can follow Thomas’ lead and turn to trusted companions, faithful and faith-filled family and friends, who will support us and show us the way from doubt to living faith. Like the disciples who were in the room when Jesus came among them, we too have received the Holy Spirit. Today, let us consider where we are on the journey of faith, turn to trusted companions and the Holy Spirit to strengthen us on the way, and know that the Lord is with us as we live and grow in relationship with Christ.

Today’s Readings: Acts 4:32–35; Ps 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24; 1 Jn 5:1–6; Jn 20:19–31

The Sick of Our Parish Aniya Ardon, Efrain (Al) Arroyo, Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone,

Carol Cartmel, Marisol CharemSook, Jacob Chung, Ellen Collins,

Charles Comi, Patricia Cox, Carissa D’Alba, Danielle DelDuca, Lori DeMario, Claire Denver, Laura Durant, Justine Erikson, Natalie Ferber,

Riley Ferguson, Teresa Ferrier, Edward French, Judy French, Bernadette Gallagher,

Christopher Gari, Gerard Gribbon, Roger Hanson, Joan Hope, Mary Hose, Janet Jemec, Kevin

Michael Kelly, David Kennedy, Ilene Klein, Sr. Helen Kearney, Kristie Klegges,

Geraldine Kopp, Patricia Kopp, Stacey Lakiotes, Nancy Lawrence, Vivian Levesi, Cathy Lisk,

Lisa LoBosco, Kim Loccissano, Patricia Lombardi, Michael Thomas Loughran, Basha Mahajan,

Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Kevin McDonough, Patty McDonough, Tom McQuillen, Carmen Delia Mejia,

Marilyn Meyer, Celia Mikos, John E. Mueller, David Muncie, Helen Murray, Carmela Naimoli,

Diane Ng, baby Nolan, Laura O’Brien, John O’Connor, Kimberly Palmo,

Caridad Del Pozo, Jose Ramirez, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano, Jane Romo,

Charles Sabatino, Robert Sansone, Rosa Maria Santos, Moira Sharkey,

Anthony Siconolfi, William Smith, Angel Soto, Geraldine Spellman, Barbara Stilp, baby Vivian,

Stephen Wiegand, Amelia Young Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates.

Jesus, Savior of the world, sanctify Thy Priests and Sacred Ministers.

Please pray for:

Sun. April 11: Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello Seminarian Brendon Harfmann Mon. April 12: Msgr. John Gildea Seminarian Caetano Moura Tues. April 13: Rev. Ilyas Gill Seminarian Cairo Lopez III Wed. April 14: Rev. Peter Gillen Seminarian Callistus Ibeh Thurs. April 15: Pray for All Priests & Seminarians Fri. April 16: Rev. Stephen Giulietti Seminarian Christian Orellana Sat. April 17: Rev. Antonius Gopaul Seminarian David Rodriguez

Jennie T. Rizzuto

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK 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

2021 Baptism Class Dates (1st or 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30a.m.)

May 1, June 5 Please call the rectory to register

2021 Baptism Dates (2nd Sunday of the month at 12:15p.m.)

April 11, May 9, June 13

What does RCIA mean? RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. RCIA is the process through which non-baptized adults prepare for their Sacraments of Ini-tiation (Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist), & through which those baptized in other Christian faiths join into full communion with the Catholic Church. How Does One Become a Catholic? The Catholic Church warmly welcomes new members and the RCIA process tries to provide an appropriate spiritual formation according to each person's need. Therefore, the best way to determine HOW you can become a Catholic is to meet with the RCIA Coordi-nator to discuss your specific needs and discern where you are on your individual spiritual journey.

For more information or for help call Fr. Mike Gribbon at the Rectory 718-743-7234.

Please pray for Vocations “As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.” Do you have a growing interest in sharing the Lord’s saving mission as a priest, deacon, or in the consecrated life

inspire you? Contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook. org.

You are all in our prayers during this trying time.

Praying that you and your loved ones are well & stay safe.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR Instruction on the Reverent Reception of Holy

Communion during the Time of Pandemic

As you approach the Priest, Deacon or Extraordinary Minister maintain six feet of distance from the person before you.

As the person before you receives, you are asked to make a sign of reverence. This sign is a simple bow of the head.

Receiving in the hand is the preferred method of receiving Holy Communion during this time of pandemic. Why? When one receives on the tongue, there is a greater chance of the minister inadvertently touching your tongue. It is simply easier to avoid inadvertent contact when one receives in the hand.

As you approach the minister, extend your hands, the left palm open over the right. If you are left-handed the placement of your hands can be reversed.

When you come before the minister after bowing, do not move. Wait until the Sacred Host is placed on your palm. Then, move to the side, at least six feet away, lower your mask and place the Host into your mouth immediately. Then replace your mask before returning to your place.

Do not hold anything in your hand. Do not reach out and take or grab the Host from the minister. Allow the Host to be placed reverently into your palm. Do not extend just one hand to receive.

Hold your hands high enough so that the minster can place the Sacred Host into your hand with reverence.

PARISH NEWS

2021 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please

register at the rectory.

April 11 Weekly Offering April 11 Monthly Offering April 18 Weekly Offering April 18 Catholic Home Mission

Catholic Home Missions - April 18, 2021

This appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. The revenue from this collection funds a wide range of pastoral services including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups.

2020 Tax Contribution Statements If you wish to receive a statement of your donations to Resurrection for the year 2020, please complete the following form and place it in the collection basket or return it to the parish rectory during office hours. Thank you. Name: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________________

Address:_________________________________

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

Mass Updates Our Church doors are open up to a 50% capacity.

Weekday Mass: Monday - Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Weekend Mass: Saturday - Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. & Sunday - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place, including the requirement that all who enter a

church must bring and MUST WEAR their own mask during the entire Mass and maintain

proper social distancing.

View video at: https://vimeo.com/430806908 The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass remains in effect until further notice. As such, the Diocese urges anyone who feels sick in any way to stay home. Mass will continue to be broadcast live on the Diocesan cable channel, NET-TV, on Spectrum channel 97; Optimum channel 30; and Fios by Verizon channel 48.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL Car Program Gives Back

For every car, truck, or van (running or not) St. Vincent de Paul will give back to Resurrection

$75 to $200 per vehicle. Please call St. Vincent de Paul at 718-491-2525

to donate your old or neglected vehicle.

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Give Central.

Visit www.givecentral.org to make paperless donations to our church. Type

Resurrection in the search box. Choose an event, enter the amount of your donation, start

date & frequency, then click Add to my Gift Basket. Checkout, hit continue, then complete

profile. You can give using a credit or debit card, or electronic checks, for either one-time

or recurring donations. GiveCentral is a secure, online system that

allows you to give whenever and however you like - from home or on the go with your phone.

PLEASE HELP KEEP YOUR PARISH UP TO DATE If you are new to our parish,

please register. If you have a new address, phone # or have an email address to add or

are moving out of the Parish, please contact the Rectory at 718-743-7234. or Email resurrectionbrooklyn@gmail.com

On April 24th and 25th

(or May 1st and 2nd)

we will ask everyone to consider making a gift to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal at all of our Masses.

You can also make a pledge today by texting ACA to 917-336-1255

If 150 parishioners pledge $140 each to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal, we will exceed our goal.

ACA 2021 Parish Goal = $40,196.00 a/o 3/29/2021

Donors: 67 Amount Pledged: $19,195.00 Received: $14,813.00

Our most grateful thank you to those who have already made a pledge.

GREAT NEWS - Worldwide Marriage

Encounter has gone Virtual!

To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is

sponsoring a Virtual Marriage Experience (a program for good marriages)

April 23-25 begins Fri. 8pm, ends Sun. 3pm May 3-24 meeting every Mon. & Thurs.

Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and communication skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn

how to keep their relationship a priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee

is required.

For more information please contact Chuck & Mary Jane Young at 718-646-4435

or to register visit our website at www.wwme.org

Visit www.foryourmarriage.org Full of resources for engaged & married couples

What are you doing to enrich your Marriage?

RETROUVAILLE (pronounced re-tro-vī)

(a program for married couples facing difficult challenges in their relationship)

A marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship.

A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend.

Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect.

Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love.

The next Weekend is May 14-16, 2021 Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington

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