The Parish of Resurrection-Ascension 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374

(718) 424-5212 www.rachurch.net

Mass Schedule

9:00am Monday-Saturday

Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm (Spanish)

Monday, March 9th 9:00am James Creighton, req by the Phelan family

Tuesday, March 10th 9:00am Jack Borkowski, req by Ailin Borkowski

Wednesday, March 11th 9:00am James Creighton, req by Angie McCarthy and family

Thursday, March 12th 9:00am James Creighton, req by the Ruebenacker family

Friday, March 13th 9:00am Maria and Luis Taveras, req by their daughter Griselda

Saturday, March 14th 9:00am-For the People of the Parish -Sister Maureen Bernius SC, req by Maureen and Donald Kelly -Peter Donellan, req by Maureen and Donald Kelly -deceased members of the Franco and Borzell families, req by Joan Franco -health and intentions of Fr. Richard Conlon, req by Joan Franco -Barbara Jendroska (ann), req by her friend Gosia and family -for the health and intentions of Richard Conlon, req by the Chang family -Alfleda Grudzinska, req by Gosia and family -Ryszard Jwanczenko (ann), req by his daughter Renata and family 5:00pm William Morrissey, req by his wife Joan & family

Sunday, March 15th– Third Sunday of Lent (28: Ex 17:3-7 Ps 95:1-2, 6-9 Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 Jn 4:5-42)

8:00am Anne O’Dea, sons Patrick and Joseph, req by the O’Dea family 9:30am Peter Dolan, req by Anne and John Curran 11:00am William Morrissey (ann), req by the Daly family 12:30pm Manuel Cruz (ann), req by Miguel Cruz and family

RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK

Today is the Second Sunday of Lent (A). The readings may

be found at #1030 in the parish hymnal.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Sick and/or Hospitalized: Vahide Atlas, Colleen Brehe-ny, 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, James Leung, Mary Loughnane, Saverio Lunetta, Mary Ellen Lustberg, Nora Lydon, Mary May, Brian McCabe, Patrick McCabe, Paula Narva, Dolly Serna Ocampo, Brendan Phelan, Grace Radonicic, Frank Rahill, Maureen Rahill, Barbara Ravert, Susan Richards, Joel Rivera, Madeline

Silecchia, Jason Swinburne, Rose and Carmela Tantillo.

Deceased: Marion Martini , Maureen Sawey, Eileen Dillon,

Joan Webber Schwarz, Alfleda Grudzinska

WINE & HOSTS AND MEMORIAL CANDLES

The Wine and Hosts will be used this week for the intentions of our faithful parishioners.

The Sanctuary Lamp will be lit this week for the health and intentions of Jane Donlon, requested by Joan Franco.

The Candle at the Statue of the Blessed Mother will be lit this week for Christ’s blessings on my RA fam-ily, as requested by Jane Donlon.

The Candle at the Statue of St. Patrick will be lit this week for God’s blessings on the Donlon, Briguglio, Follar, Trondsen and Castner families, requested by Jane Donlon.

A Glimpse at your contributions… Feb 29/ March 1: Sunday Collection: $6,991.50 Contributions made via Online Giving: $1,578 Total Sunday Collection: $8,569.50 Black & Indian Mission Collection: $890 Ash Wednesday: $2,351

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND:

Academy Support

When Jesus fed the 5,000, he said, "Give

them some food yourselves." Reflect on

the challenge of global hunger. How can

you contribute to support the hungry in

your community? Catholic Relief Ser-

vices Rice Bowls will be available at all the entrances to the

church beginning this weekend. Feel free to take one home

and fill with your offerings during this Lenten season. For

more information, visit crsricebowl.org.

THANK YOU to all that attended our Mardi Gras Brunch

on Sunday, February 23rd. Over 50 people were in at-

tendance. A special thank you to Joan Franco, who orga-

nized the event, and all the volunteers that made the

brunch possible.

MARCH 8, 2020

Dear Friends,

Abraham is called by God to leave his homeland and go off “to a land I will show you.” We admire Abraham’s great faith and trust in God. The Scriptures tell us he made this journey when he was seventy-five years old. This was no easy journey. But, at God’s call, he went. And he set out only because he trusted God’s promises.

Certainly, immigrants can have a sense of that faith and trust which Abraham shows us. For most, it is not easy to leave home, even if you have family in the new land who may be encouraging you to make the move. Abraham went on faith—and that faith was rewarded.

As we seek to follow the call of God, we need that same faith and trust. Lent challenges us to hear God’s call to grow in love, to rededicate ourselves to service, to sacrifice on behalf of others, to deepen our prayer. As we pray, God may speak to us too. Do not hesitate when God calls you! May God use us as he transfigures the world into the image of his Son.

Peace and blessings,

Father Tom

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Queridos amigos, Dios llama a Abraham a abandonar su tierra natal, "para ir a la tierra que yo te mostraré." Admira-mos la gran fe y confianza de Abraham en Dios. Las Escrituras nos dicen que Abraham emprendió ésta jornada cuando tenía setenta y cinco años. Está no fue una jornada fácil. Pero, al escuchar la llamada de Dios, él fue. Y partió solamente porque confiaba en las promesas de Dios. Ciertamente, los inmigrantes comprenden el sentido de esa fe y esa confianza que Abraham nos muestra. Para la mayoría de ellos, no fue fácil dejar su tierra natal, incluso si tienen familia en la tie-rra nueva que podría alentarlos a mudarse. Abraham se dejó llevar por la fe, y esa fe fue recompen-sada.

Al intentar seguir el llamado de Dios, necesitamos de esa misma fe y confianza. La Cuaresma nos reta a escuchar el llamado de Dios a crecer en el amor verdadero, a volver a dedicarnos al servicio, a sacrificarnos por los demás, a profundizar en nuestra oración. Dios nos habla por medio de la ora-ción. ¡No lo pienses dos veces cuando Dios te llame, anda! Ojalá que permitamos que Dios nos use al transfigurar el mundo a la imagen de su Hijo. Paz y bendiciones, Padre Tom

Join us next Sunday at the 9:30am Mass.

Rectory Hours: Weekdays 9am-noon & 1-5pm Saturday 9am-1pm Rectory Address: 61-11 85th Street, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 424-5212 Pastoral Staff 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, 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

Resurrection-Ascension Catholic Academy (718) 426-4963 raschool443@aol.com www.racatholicacademy.org

The Sacrament of Baptism takes place once a month. Please call

the Rectory for schedules and information on registration.

Upcoming Baptism Dates

In English- Sunday, April 19 at 1:45pm

Bautismos en español -sábado 18 de abril @ 1:00pm

The Sacrament of Marriage- please call the Rectory for schedul-

ing. According to Diocesan policy, arrangements must be made six

months in advance.

Pastoral Outreach/ Religious Education/Faith Formationplease

kindly call Jason Velazquez at (718) 424-5212, ext 28 or email

jvelazquezra@aol.com.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, March 9th– St. Frances of Rome, Religious -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -Yoga 6pm FFH Garden -NA 7:30pm PCC Tuesday, March 10th -Lenten Scriptures 10-11am FFH Main -Children’s Choir 3-4pm Church -Track Practice 4-5pm, -Basketball 5-9pm Gym -English Classes 6-8pm PCC -Catholicism 7:30pm CMR -Spanish Stations of the Cross 6:30pm FFH Chapel -Spanish Prayer Group 7-9pm FFH Chapel Wednesday, March 11th -Lenten Morning Reflection 8:45am Church -Toddler Time 9:30-10:30am CMR -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Spanish Choir 6:30pm -English Choir 7:30pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -NA 7:30pm PCC Thursday, March 12th -Spanish Support Group 9:30-11am FFH Garden -Diocesan Choir 7:30pm Church -English Classes Resume 6-8pm PCC -Catholicismo 7:30pm CMR -Knights of Columbus Meeting 8pm FFH Main -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym Friday, March 13th -Stations of the Cross (English) 9:30am Church -CODA 10am PCC -Spanish Bible Study 7-9pm FFH -Gym Closed, No Basketball Practice -Twirling 3:30-6:45pm Saturday, March 14th -OCA 10am PCC -Gym Closed, No Basketball -Spanish Classes 3-5pm PCC -Spanish Service 5-7pm PCC -Divine Mercy 4:15pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Sunday, March 15th– Third Sunday of Lent -Special Liturgy at the 9:30am Mass -Sunday School 10:45-12noon School -Youth Group 10:30-12noon FFH Garden -Book Fair after 9:30, 11 and 12:30 Masses CMR -School Art Show after 9:30, 11 and 12:30 Masses -No Basketball -Alanon 12noon PCC Youth Group will not meet next Sunday, March 15th.

SAVE THE DATE! Knights of Columbus Juniper Valley Council

14578 and Our Lady of Hope Holy Name Society present Radio

Bingo on March 21, 2020 at 7pm in Our Lady of Hope Gym.

Tickets are $35 each and include Bingo games, beer, wine, soda

and snacks. Proceeds go to the Council’s charitable fund, so

come join us for an evening of fun. For more information, please

contact Tom at (718) 779-26923

Congratulations to Aurey Tong for winning the Queens County

round of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. She

now advances to the Long Island Chapter competition. Good luck

in the next round!

MARCH 8, 2020

Maggie’s Little Theater at St. Margaret Parish Hall at 66-05 79th Place, Middle Village, presents “The Envelope,

Please– A Musical Revue of Academy Award-Winning Songs (plus a few that SHOULD have won)”. Tickets are

$20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children 11 and under. Performances: 8pm on March 14, 20, 21; 2:30pm

on March 15, 22. For more info and to reserve tickets, visit wwwmaggieslittletheater.org or call (917) 579-5389.

There will be an Anointing of the Sick Mass at Our Lady of

Hope Church in Middle Village (61-27 71st Street) on Satur-

day, March 14th at 1pm. The Senior Goal Group will provide

some light refreshments in the cafeteria after the Mass. For

more info, call (718) 429-5438.

RA CATHOLIC ACADEMY NEWS For the month of September our students focused on the virtue of responsibility, and learned about the

life of St. Josephine Bakhita. These students were recognized as our Students of the Month:

Kindergarten A Emma Jonke

Kindergarten B Matthew Vidra

Grade 1 Ardi Marku

Grade 2 Ethan Tirado

Grade 3 Savanna Conroy

Grade 4 Andrea Angeles

Grade 5 Alexandra Szczerbinski

Grade 6 Kayla Gomez

Grade 7 Joseph Werner

Grade 8 Luca Landa

Lenten Morning Reflection Wednesdays during

Lent at 8:45am in Church

Stations of the Cross - Fridays at 9:30am in the

Church.

Reading, discussion, and prayer about the Scrip-

tures -Tuesdays from 10-11am in Fr. Feely Hall.

(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7)

First four parts of the "Catholicism" Series (video

and group discussion): Tuesdays: March 10, 24, 31

and April 7th at 7:30 pm in the church meeting room

PARISH LENTEN RETREAT- LOVING GOD

GLADLY Conducted by Fr. Kevin Cronin, OFM

March 16, 17, 18

9am Mini Mission at Mass and 7:30pm Retreat Talk

Reflexión Cuaresmal: Chequeo de Medio Camino

Domingo, 22 de Marzo, 2020– Charla breve al termi-

nar la misa de las 12:30 PM– seguida de Convivio.

Cuatro Presentaciones de la Serie “Catolicismo”

Jueves: 12, 19 y 26 de Marzo y 2 de Abril de 7:30

PM a 9 PM en el salón de reuniones en la entrada

de la Iglesia.

Vía Crucis- Los martes de cuaresma: 3, 10, 17, 24,

31, y 7 de Abril a las 6:30 PM -Seguido del Grupo

de Oración en la Capilla del Father Feely Hall.

Día de reflexión en cuaresma patrocinado por la oficina de asuntos hispanos de la Diócesis. El Sábado, 4 de abril del 2020 de 8:00am – 4:00pm en el Centro de la Inmaculada Concepción, Douglaston. La ofrenda será $30. Para inscribirse con el grupo de nuestra parroquia: contactar Jewsin Munoz 646-619-7137

The Sisters of Charity at RA and at Mount St. Vincent,

Wellesley want to thank the parishioners here for the

prayers, Masses and donations made to Mount St.

Vincent in memory of Sister Maureen Bernius.

Please stop in to the Church Meeting Room next

weekend after Mass for the Scholastic Book Fair,

run by our Home Academy Association. Books

for children of all ages are available for purchase,

and porcees benefit oru parish academy!