THE PARISH OF RESURRECTION-ASCENSION 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374

(718) 424-5212 www.rachurch.net

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday Evening- 5:00pm

Sunday- 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am 12:30pm en español

Weekday Mass Schedule Monday-Saturdays 9:00am

Rectory Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-noon 1:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm (receptionist en Espanol)

Sunday Closed

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 Formation & Pastoral Outreach Mr. James Shearer, Youth Minister

Rectory Staff

Debbie Gross, Receptionist dlgrectory@aol.com, or ext 10

Heather Belon, Bookkeeper hbelonra@aol.com, or ext 12

Cathy Mesa, Tuition Officer/ Receptionist ratuition@aol.com, 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 raschool443@aol.com

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.

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

Director of Pastoral Outreach for information regarding Communion calls,

Food Pantry, Care of the Homebound, etc.

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____________________RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK

Today is the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C). The Readings are found at #1183 in the Parish Hymnal.

Monday, September 23rd 9:00am intentions of the Sisters of Charity Jubilarians

Tuesday, September 24th 9:00am Florence Heaney, req by Jo Ann Benini

Wednesday, September 25th 9:00am Bob Belon, req by John and Mary Waldron and family

Thursday, September 26th 9:00am Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy Levinson, req by Barbara Levinson

Friday, September 27th 9:00am Stephen Zwickert, req by Iris Zwickert

Saturday, September 28th 9:00am- For the People of the Parish -Anna Pagano -in gratitude to Very Rev. Thomas G. Pettei, req by Beth-Ellen Siegel 5:00pm for the health and intentions of Basil Briguglio and his mother, Virginia, req by Jane Donlon

Sunday, September 29th – Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

(138: Am 6:1a, 4-7 Ps 146:7-10 1Tm 6:11-16 Lk 16:19-31)

8:00am Maria Jiang and Paul Lin, req by Jinzhu Lin 9:30am Bertha Kosich, req by Walter and Mary Egan 11:00am Bob Belon, req by the Mancini-Menditto family

12:30pm in thanksgiving to St. Michael the Archangel, req by the Spanish Bible Group

A Glimpse at your contributions… September 14/15:

Sunday Collection: $6,327.50 Contributions made via Online Giving: $713 Total Sunday Collection: $7,040.50 Catholic Education / St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Collection: $664

Thank you for your continued support!

FOUR SEASONS PARISH RAFFLE

Our next drawing of the Four Seasons Parish Raffle will take place this Wednesday, September 25th. Tickets are available in the Rectory and at the doors of the church. Please return all ticket entries by Wednesday morning at 10am. At time of press, the winner will take home $453.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Sick and/or Hospitalized: Vahide Atlas, Colleen Breheny, Peggy Brennan, Stephanie Bojarski, Kurt Burger, Richard DeNardo, Kathleen Fallon, Ida Fernandes, Steve Ferrugio, Msgr. Vincent Fullam, Jackie Hanley, George J. Harms, George M. Harms, Pat Holahan, James Leung, Joe Loughnane, Mary Loughnane, Saverio Lunetta, Mary Ellen Lustberg, Nora Lydon, Dolly Serna Ocampo, Brendan Phelan, Grace Radonicic, Frank Rahill, Maureen Rahill, Barbara Ravert, Susan Richards, Joel Rivera, Madeline Silecchia, Rose and Carmela Tantillo, Chana Yadgarova.

Deceased: Patricia Anne Oettinger, Madeline Biondo

WINE & HOSTS AND MEMORIAL CANDLES

The Wine and Hosts will be used this week in loving memory of Richard Pribyl, as requested by Bridie Grogan and family.

The Candle at the Statue of the Blessed Mother will be lit this week in loving memory of Marie and Jacques Ponsolle, as requested by the Ponsolle family.

The Candle at the Statue of St. Joseph will be lit this week in loving memory of Michael and Camilla Pagano.

The Candle at the Statue of St. John Vianney will be lit this week in loving memory of Leonard and Rose Rella.

“Our Love of Mary Goes On”

The first meeting of the Marian Rosary Group will be held on Thursday morning, September 26th at 9:45am in the Garden Room of Fr. Feely Hall. We shall recite the rosary together bringing our prayers and hopes for this season to the loving heart of our Blessed Mother. We invite all to join this special group within our parish community and enjoy the faith and friendship shared. Morning refreshments are always served.

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES COLLECTION Next weekend, you will have the opportunity to make a donation to our Thanks for the Memories Collection, which benefits our parish academy. Envelopes have been provided in your tithing packet. Thank you for your consideration, and generosity.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Dear Friends,

This past week, I met with the parish pastoral council for the first time. For me, it was mostly a chance to listen.

I heard how proud they are of this parish! They value the warmth of the people, the sense of teamwork, many people willing to volunteer their time, the diverse nature of RA, the RA Catholic Academy, and the vitality of the Sports program, the sense of “home” they find here, among many other aspects of parish life. I heard of the many challenges we face as well: like the drop in Mass attendance and financial struggles, the need for greater connection between the English-speaking and the Spanish-speaking of our parish, and the need to deepen our understanding of the faith. I also heard some dreams. They dream to attract more people to join our parish (especially those who have drifted from the faith), to offer more training for our parish ministers, and to do more to involve our young people in various parish ministries. I was really impressed with the council, and I am eager to work with them, and all of you, as we seek to listen to God’s Spirit speaking to us.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus praises the shrewdness of the steward—who sees how his situation has changed, and makes changes to assure his material security in the future. Of course, Jesus’ point is not that we should ever cheat anyone, but that we should have the same concern for our spiritual future. How are we using our time, talent and treasure, to build up our church and to prepare for the Kingdom?

Peace, Father Tom

Queridos amigos,

Esta semana me reuní con el consejo pastoral de la parroquia por primera vez. Para mí, fue principalmente una oportunidad de escucharlos. ¡Escuché lo orgullosos que están de nuestra parroquia! Valoran la calidez de la gente, el sentido de trabajar en equipo, las muchas personas dispuestas a ofrecer su tiempo como voluntarios, la naturaleza diversa de RA, la Academia Católica de RA y la vitalidad del programa de deportes, la sensación de "sentirse en casa" que encuentran aquí, así como muchos otros aspectos de la vida parroquial. También escuché acerca de los diferentes desafíos que enfrentamos: como la disminución de feligreses que asisten a misa, las dificultades financieras, la necesidad de una mejor integración entre los angloparlantes y los hispanoparlantes de nuestra parroquia, y también de la necesidad de profundizar nuestra comprensión de la fe. También escuché algunos de sus sueños. Aspiran con atraer a más personas para unirse a nuestra parroquia (especialmente aquellos que se han alejado de la fe), a ofrecer más capacitación para nuestros ministros parroquiales y a trabajar duro para involucrar a nuestros jóvenes en los distintos ministerios parroquiales. Yo estoy realmente impresionado con el consejo parroquial y estoy entusiasmado de trabajar con ellos y con todos ustedes, mientras juntos escuchamos al Espíritu de Dios que nos habla.

En el Evangelio de este domingo, Jesús elogia la astucia del mayordomo, quien ve cómo ha cambiado su situación y hace cambios para garantizar su propia seguridad material en el futuro. Por supuesto, el punto de Jesús no es que debamos engañar a nadie, sino que debemos tener la misma preocupación por nuestro futuro espiritual. ¿Cómo estamos utilizando nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro para edificar nuestra iglesia y prepararnos para el Reino?

Paz y Bendiciónes, Padre Tom

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY NEWS Pre-K For All Due to some last minute cancellations, there are some seats available in our Pre-K For All program. If you are interested in this free program for your four-year-old, please contact the school office at 718-426-4963. Back to School Catholic Identity Goals This year our school is focused on two Catholic Identity goals. First, we are working to enhance the prayer life of our students and their families. We began by giving all of our families a “Prayer for Families” prayer card at our Back to School Night. Our second goal is to work on a service project throughout the year. We have chosen our theme to be “Stewardship of Creation,” and will be working towards that goal. More information will follow in the weeks to come.

YOUTH GROUP BEGINS

Our parish Youth Group will resume today Sunday, September 22nd.

NEW HOURS! 10:30-12noon.

2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Parish Goal: $62,027 Pledged to date: $63,072 Paid to date: $57,630

Free English Classes

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm in the Pastoral Care Center.

Free Spanish Classes Registration will take place for Spanish

classes on September 28th from 3-5pm in the Pastoral Care Center.

RESPECT LIFE BRUNCH 2019 Sunday, October 13th following the

9:30am Sunday Mass $25 per person. Catered brunch in Fr. Feely Hall. For reservations or more info, please call

Jason at (718) 424-5212, ext 28.

MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE APPEAL 2019 Next weekend, we welcome Sister Godeliva Subyeki, from the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary-Tabora in Tanzania. Sister will speak at the Masses regarding their work.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, September 23rd- St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym

-Yoga 6pm FFH Garden -NA 7:30pm PCC

Tuesday, September 24th -Virtus Training 9:30am FFH Main

-Children’s Choir 3pm Church -Regis Night 7pm Gym

-No Basketball Practice -English Classes 6-8pm PCC -Spanish Prayer Group 7-9pm FFH Chapel

Wednesday, September 25th -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Spanish Choir 6pm, English Choir 7:30pm -Academy Board Meeting 6:30pm CMR -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -NA 7:30pm PCC

Thursday, September 26th- Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs -Student of the Month Assembly 8:15am Gym -Marian Rosary Group 9:45am FFH Garden -No Spanish Support Group -Diocesan Choir Practice 7:30pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -English Classes 6-8pm PCC

Friday, September 27th- St. Vincent DePaul, Priest -CODA 10am PCC -Twirling Registration 3:30-6:45pm Gym -Basketball Practice 7-9pm Gym -Girl Scouts 7-8pm FFH Main -Spanish Bible Study 7-9pm FFH Garden

Saturday, September 28th- St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs, BVM -Instructional Basketball 10-12noon Gym -OCA 10am PCC -Registration for Spanish Classes 3-5pm PCC -Divine Mercy 4:15pm Blessed Sacrament

Sunday, September 29th- Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time -Children’s Liturgy at the 9:30am Mass -Sunday School 10:45-12noon School -First Holy Communion Parent Mtgs. After 9:30am & 12:30pm Masses -Instructional Basketball 2-4pm Gym -Alanon 12noon PCC

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Sunday, Sep 22, 2019 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Who’s the boss? A parish secretary worked at an urban church with five resident priests. One priest was retired, two had ministries elsewhere, and two were actively engaged in the parish itself. The secretary worked for all five men, handling incoming calls and written correspondence, crafting bulletins, running errands, even sewing the occasional loose button or laundering a stained sweater. No matter whose task she performed first, she never escaped the charge of favoritism, because anything more than one boss doesn’t work. If Jesus is our Lord, everything and everybody else takes a backseat.

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13 (135). “No servant can serve two masters.”

Domingo, Sep 22, 2019 VIGÉSIMO QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO ¿Quién es el jefe? Una secretaria parroquial trabajaba en una iglesia urbana con cinco sacerdotes residentes. Un sacerdote estaba retirado, dos tenían ministerios en otros lugares, y dos estaban activamente ocupados en la parroquia misma. La secretaria trabajaba para todos los cinco, administrando llamadas entrantes y correspondencia escrita, diseñando boletines, haciendo trámites, hasta cosiendo el ocasional botón suelto o lavando un suéter manchado. Sin importar de quién fuese la tarea que hiciera primero, nunca escapaba al cargo de favoritismo, porque con más de un jefe las cosas nunca salen bien. Si Jesús es nuestro Señor, todo y todos quedan relegados a un segundo plano.

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Amós 8:4-7; 1 Timoteo 2:1-8; Lucas 16:1-13 (135). “Un siervo no puede servir a dos amos.”

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Free Towing Any Condition

We are looking for new choir members for

the Adult English and Adult Spanish

Choirs. If interested, please see Emanuel

Bologna, the Director of Music, after

Mass.

Our Lady of Hope Senior Goal Group is sponsoring Sunday Fun-Day BINGO on

Sunday, October 13th from 2-6pm. Adults 21+ are welcome. Admission is $10 and includes 10 bingo games, coffee and

cake. Please bring your own marker. For tickets or more info, please call Liz at

(917) 864-8964 or Mary at (718) 446-1554.