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, February 3rd 9:00am Hanora Bridget Malley, req by Julie Infranco

Tuesday, February 4th 9:00am Peter Dolan, req by Sean and Phyllis McGonigle

Wednesday, February 5th 9:00am Jerry Sheehan, req by Irene

Thursday, February 6th 9:00am Vincent Sammon, req by Bridie Grogan and family

Friday, February 7th 9:00am First Friday Perpetual Mass Society

Saturday, February 8th 9:00am For the People of the Parish -Ray Scacalossi, req by his wife Carol and family -Ann Daly, req by Julie Infranco

5:00pm Thomas Rice, req by Peggy and Dino Scotti

Sunday, February 9th- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (73: Is 58:7-10 Ps 112:4-9 1Cor 2:1-5 Mt 5:13-16)

8:00am Vincent Sammon (ann), req by his wife Mary and family 9:30am Peter Chen and Maria Lin, req by their son 11:00am John and Bridget Dillon, req by Rita and Ed Geraghty 12:30pm Felipe Angarita, req by his wife and family

RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK

Today is the Presentation of the Lord (A). The readings may be

found at #1211 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, Joe Loughnane, Mary Loughnane, Saverio Lunetta, Mary Ellen Lustberg, Nora Lydon, Mary May, Brian McCabe, Patrick McCabe, Dolly Serna Ocampo, Brendan Phelan, Grace Radonicic, Frank Rahill, Maureen Rahill, Barbara Ravert, Susan Richards, Joel

Rivera, Madeline Silecchia, Rose and Carmela Tantillo.

Deceased: Joseph Carnesale

WINE & HOSTS AND MEMORIAL CANDLES

The Wine and Hosts will be used this week in loving memory of Arturo Salazer, requested by his wife and family.

ACADEMY SUPPORT

Next weekend we will be accepting donations to our

Academy Support Collection. Envelopes have been

provided in your collection packet. Thank you for your

generosity!

Contribution Statements

If you would like a statement of your 2019 Church

Contributions, please call the rectory at (718) 424-

5212, ext 12 (Heather Belon, Bookkeeper) or

email hbelonra@aol.com. Thank you.

FIRST FRIDAY

This Friday, February 7th is the First Friday of

the month. The following have been

enrolled in the Perpetual Mass Society:

Anthony Fusco Alphonsus Caramassima

Joseph Conte Doris Javier

Edward Gounterik Salvatore Bifulco

Hannah Lee George Mariano

James Creighton Agustina Jimenez

Eugene Sommerman Michael McGovern

John Nolan Aimalio Gabarza

Terry Cardone Reynaldo Ramirez

Arleen M. Faillace Robert White

Maria Christina Parafina Nera

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2019

Thank you to everyone that contributed and

made pledges. Since we have surpassed our

goal, we expect to receive back approximately

$5,000!

Presentation of the Lord -- February 2, 2020 - World Day for Consecrated Life

“She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all…” We are all called to bear witness to Christ in

our lives. Could you be called to do so as a priest, deacon, or consecrated religious? Contact the Vocation

Office at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org.

Monday, February 3rd is the Feast of St. Blaise. Throats will be blessed at the 9am Mass that day.

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Dear Friends,

The birth of any child brings about dramatic changes in a family’s life—schedules shift, store purchases change, roles change, planning for the future takes on new meaning. It’s not all easy, even when the child is welcomed with joy and expectation. The changes are necessary because this child, this new life, is so important to us. We could picture the dramatic scene of the Presen-tation of Jesus in the Temple in much the same way. This child, brought to the temple by Mary and Joseph (whose lives already have been radically changed), is welcomed by Simeon and Anna with joy. He is the promise of light to all the world—in him, the hoped-for salvation has come! But it will not all be easy.

As we celebrate this great feast—we proclaim Christ as light to the nations and light for our lives. We also recognize that Christ’s coming changes us! It gives us a direction for the future and it ought to inform our actions in the present. May Jesus always be the light that directs our path.

Please keep in your prayers the children who will be celebrating First Penance this coming weekend. May they always know the love and mercy of Jesus

Peace and blessings,

Father Tom

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Queridos amigos,

El nacimiento de un bebé trae consigo cambios dramáticos en la vida de la familia: los horarios cam-bian, los artículos de la compra cambian, los papeles cambian, la planificación futura adquiere un nuevo significado. No todo es fácil, aún cuando el bebé es recibido con alegría y expectativa. Los cambios son necesarios porque este niño, esta nueva vida, es muy importante para nosotros. Po-dríamos imaginar la dramática escena de la Presentación de Jesús en el Templo de la misma manera. Este niño, traído al templo por María y José (cuyas vidas ya han cambiado radicalmente), es bienvenido con alegría por Simeón y Ana. Él es la promesa de luz para todo el mundo, ¡En Él ha llegado la salvación tan esperada! Pero no todo será fácil.

Al celebrar esta festividad, proclamamos a Cristo como luz para las naciones y luz para nuestras vidas. ¡También reconocemos que la venida de Cristo nos cambia! Nos da dirección para el futuro y debería orientar nuestras acciones en el presente. Ojalá que Jesús sea siempre la luz que dirige nuestro camino.

Por favor mantengan en sus oraciones a los niños que celebrarán su Primera Confesión el próximo fin de semana. Pidamos que conozcan el amor y la misericordia de Jesús siempre.

Paz y bendiciones,

Padre Tom

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 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, 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 (enter by Blessed Sacrament Chapel), 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. Upcoming Baptism Dates In English Saturday, February 22nd at 1pm Sunday, April 19 at 1:45pm Bautismos en español domingo, 23 de febrero @ 1:45pm 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- please contact the Director of Pastoral Out-

reach (ext. 28 at rectory) for information regarding Communion

calls, Food Pantry, Care of the Homebound, etc.

Religious Education & Faith Formation– kindly call Jason

Velazquez at (718) 424-5212, ext 28

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, February 3rd– St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop -Blessing of Throats at the 9am Mass -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -Yoga 6pm FFH Garden -NA 7:30pm PCC Tuesday, February 4th -Children’s Choir 3-4pm Church -Math Bee 4-6pm Gym -No Track Practice -Basketball Practice 6:30-9:30pm Gym -No English Classes -Spanish Prayer Group 7-9pm FFH Chapel Wednesday, February 5th– St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr -Toddler Time 9:30-10:30am CMR -Food Pantry 10-12noon PCC -English Choir 7:30pm Church -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym -NA 7:30pm PCC Thursday, February 6th– St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs -Spanish Support Group 9:30-11:30am FFH Garden -Diocesan Choir 7:30pm Church -No English Classes -Basketball Practice 5-9pm Gym Friday, February 7th - First Friday -Perpetual Mass Society 9:30am CMR -CODA 10am PCC -Spanish Bible Study 7-9pm FFH -School Sweetheart Dance 7-10pm Gym -Twirling 3:30-6:45pm FFH -Girl Scouts 7-8pm FFH Main -No Basketball Practice Saturday, February 8th– St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin; BVM -OCA 10am PCC -First Penance 12noon Church & Reception Gym -CYO Basketball 6:30-9:30pm Gym -Spanish Classes 3-5pm PCC -Spanish Service 5-7pm PCC -Divine Mercy 4:15pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Sunday, February 9th– Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time -Special Liturgy at the 9:30am Mass -Sunday School 10:45-12noon School -Youth Group 10:30-12noon FFH Garden -Indonesian Apostolate Mass 2pm Church and Reception 3-6pm FFH -CYO Basketball Gym -Alanon 12noon PCC

A Glimpse at your contributions… January 25/26: Sunday Collection: $6,065.50 Contributions made via Online Giving: $1,044 Academy Support Collection: $765

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY NEWS

The following students have received Scholarships to Catholic high school:

The total amount of scholarship money over four years is $322,100!

Rachele Bifulco Full Scholarship to St. Vincent Ferrer High School

Partial Scholarship to Archbishop Molloy High School

Adriana Chamulak Partial Scholarship to The Mary Louis Academy

Leslie Chiu Half Scholarship to Archbishop Molloy High School

Sierra Conroy Partial Scholarship to St. Agnes Academic High School

Partial Scholarship to Holy Cross High School

Rosemarie del Rosario Partial Scholarship to Christ the King High School

Sydney Ewald Partial Scholarship to St. Francis Preparatory School

Jeremy Fernandes Merit Scholarship to Xavier High School

Half Scholarship to Archbishop Molloy High School

Partial Scholarship to Christ the King High School

Emelie Fernandes Partial Scholarship to The Mary Louis Academy

Sophia Fernandez Partial Scholarship to Holy Cross High School

Noelle Imburgia Partial Scholarship to St. Agnes High School

Christina Johnson-Duroseau Partial Scholarship to Notre Dame High School

Partial Scholarship to St. Agnes High School

Luca Landa Partial Scholarship to Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School

Seraphina Ng Partial Scholarship to Notre Dame High School

Janelle-Stephanie Pascual Partial Scholarship to Notre Dame High School

Dylan Rosa Partial Scholarship to Archbishop Molloy High School

Erika Yick Partial Scholarship to St. Vincent Ferrer High School

Partial Scholarship to The Mary Louis Academy

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS!!!

JOIN US FOR OUR MARDI GRAS BRUCH!

Sunday, February 23rd after the 9:30am Mass in Fr. Feely Hall. Catered brunch including raffles,

masks and beads!$25 in advance, $30 at the door. Kindly RSVP by February 18th to Jason at (718)

424-5212 ext 28 or jvelazquezra@aol.com. Hurry and get your tickets. You can fill out this slip and

return it to the rectory with payment (payable to Resurrection-Ascension)

Name________________________________________________ Phone_________________________ # of tickets____________

Sitting with ________________________________________________ Amount enclosed:______________________