SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Resurrection-Ascension Church is a diverse community that gathers together to celebrate the Eucharist. We

recognize that the Lord is the source of all that we have and all that we do. We hope that through our sharing of the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and our belonging to the parish – we may obtain a deeper relationship with the Lord.

As a people of faith, we are striving to grow in our ability to live out our understanding of “Stewardship” through the sharing of our Time, Talent and Treasure. We trust that, through God’s grace we may reach out to others, welcoming them, while respecting and supporting one another.

Pastoral Staff Rev. Salvatore J. Amato, Pastor Mr. Emanuel Bologna, Director of Music Mrs. Joann Heppt, School Principal Ms. Joyce Mennona, Dir. of Religious Education Rev. Basilio Monteiro, Weekend Presider Deacon Julio Murillo, Permanent Deacon

Church 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374

Rectory 61-11 85 Street, Rego Park, N.Y. 11374 Phone: (718) 424-5212 FAX: (718) 639-8679 General E-Mail: rachsch@aol.com Sacramental Certificate Requests: rarectory@aol.com Website: www.rachurch.net

Rectory Staff Debbie Gross (Receptionist)- dlgrectory@aol.com Carmen Chang -espanolatra@aol.com (Receptionist en Español- Saturdays 9am -1pm) Heather Belon (Bookkeeper)- hbelonra@aol.com Cathy Mesa- ratuition@aol.com (Tuition Officer/Rectory Receptionist)

Rectory Hours Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 12 NOON 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12 NOON-1:00 PM) Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, CLOSED SUNDAY

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (Spanish)

Weekday Mass Schedule Monday – Friday 9:00AM Saturday 9:00 AM

Rite of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

School: 85-25 61st Road Phone: (718) 426-4963 FAX: (718) 426-0940 E-Mail: raschool443@aol.com Website: www.raschool.org

Faith Formation Office & Pastoral Care Center: 85-18 61st Road Phone: (718) 533-7898 E-Mail: jmennona@hotmail.com

Music Office: Phone: (718) 651-6359 E-Mail: rachurchmusic@aol.com

Youth Ministry Jim and Torey Shearer Phone (917) 597-8807 E-Mail: milkit4@yahoo.com

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Stewardship Our Way of Life

____________________RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK

Today is the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B). The Readings are found at #1170 in the Parish Hymnal.

Monday, August 24th 9:00am Salvatore Frustaglia, req by Grace Radonicic and Carmela Tantillo

Tuesday, August 25th 9:00am Timothy Dillon, req by the St. Vincent Parish Outreach Society

Wednesday, August 26th 9:00am Theresa Zhou, req by her daughter

Thursday, August 27th 9:00am Cesar Rivera (anniv), req by Elsa Rivera

Friday, August 28th 9:00am Arcangelo and Carmela Barone, req by the Barone family

Saturday, August 29th 9:00am For the People of the Parish

5:00pm Rosa Pollina, req by the Tantillo family

Sunday, August 30th- Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (125: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8 Ps 15:2-5 Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 )

7:30am Michael Lavin, req by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Dea 9:30am Kathleen Dolan, req by the Mitchell family 11:00am Nancy Rabold, req by Clare Johnson 12:30pm Cesar Rivera (12th anniv), req by his wife Elsa

RA FOOD PANTRY – SUMMER HOURS

The Food Pantry will NOT be open in August. The pantry will re-open on

Wednesday, September 2nd.

MAINTENANCE FUND Next weekend, you will have the opportunity to make

a donation to our Parish Maintenance Fund. Your contributions will help to offset the rising costs of both building and ground

maintenance in our parish. Envelopes have been provided in your tithing packet.

Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL SUMMER HOURS

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will close at 1:30pm during the summer. The regular hours will resume in the fall and

the date will be announced in the bulletin.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS The Sick and/or Hospitalized: Joseph Arigo, Stephanie Bojarski, Eileen Boyle, Rosaria Cali, Richard DeNardo, Agnes Finegan, Msgr. Vincent Fullam, Patricia Hutzel, Rita Mascarenhas, Rosaleen McCabe, Jovina Rios, Madeline Silecchia, Rose Tantillo, Aleksa Santos Yaiciunas, Alicia Witherby, Roy Witherby

Deceased: Clara Coli, Anthony Neville

WINE & HOSTS AND MEMORIAL CANDLES

The Wine and Hosts will be used at all the Masses this week in loving memory of Ellen Galligano (birthday), as requested by Bridie Grogan and family. The Altar Candles will be used at all the Masses this week in loving memory of Bill and Nancy Rabold, as requested by their children and grandchildren. The Candle at the Statue of the Blessed Mother will be lit this week in loving memory of Ellen Galligano (birthday), as requested by Judy, Bob, Heather and Sean Belon. The Candle at the Statue of St. Patrick will be lit this week in loving memory of John Donoghue, Sr., as requested by Judy, Bob, Heather and Sean Belon. The Flowers at the Blessed Mother will be placed this week in loving memory of Ellen Galligano (birthday), as requested by her sister, Judy Belon.

THE NARTHEX… did you know?? This is the gathering space inside the front doors of the church. It is a versatile space since it provides, not only

a gathering space before and after Mass, but also a wonderful space for parents to utilize when children

need a “time out”. It is also a gesture of consideration for fellow worshippers. For those applicable, please cooperate and feel free to do so.

IT’S TIME TO RE-REGISTER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!!

Registration for Sunday School for the 2015-2016 School Year.

Faith formation is an ongoing, continuing process. Children need to re-register each year.

The classroom environment allows children to ask questions and have discussions about the

Catholic faith with their peers. Please stop by or call our office in Father Feely Hall: (718) 533-7898.

Registration forms are available online at www.rachurch.net.

AUGUST WEDDING

Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 3pm Eloyssa Maria Lopez and Jeremiah John Deveras

AUGUST 23, 2015

“Trusting Our Intuition”

As we conclude the “Bread of Life” discourse, (which we have heard from John’s Gospel for the past five weeks), today’s Gospel informs us about those disciples who have chosen to remain with Christ, and others who have found His words too difficult to understand, and to accept. The ones who have been overwhelmed could not comprehend the meaning of the words: “Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood, you have no life in you.” The cumulative effect on these words of Jesus during the “Bread of Life” discourse appeared to be too outrageous, too shocking, or just too confusing. As a result, some “turned back” to their former lives and no longer followed Jesus.

The above scenario helps us to wonder also: when something happens that destroys our way of understanding life—where do we go??? Some examples overwhelming us may be: a particular loss, an illness, a betrayal from someone we love and admire deeply…Notably, should these, and other experiences, occur, the “carpet (as the saying goes) seems to get pulled out from under us” and, then, “nothing begins to make sense.”

Fortunately, in today’s Gospel, St. Peter gives us an example to follow. He did not understand (rationally) all that Jesus had stated in reference to those words He used concerning “Spirit and Life” but, Peter followed his intuition when he said: “Where else are we going to go?.....We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God………”. Similarly, this Gospel account may serve as a reminder that we, too, have “come to believe” through parents, the Church, our life experience……. that HE is the Only One we can truly rely on and, our faith helps to foster, and support, that conviction-- which emanates, also, from our hearts.

CATHOLIC APPEAL YEAR-TO-DATE COMPARISON 2014 2015 Goal: $63,130 Goal: $63,130 Registered members: 840 Registered members: 818 Number of Donors: 211 Number of Donors: 183 Amount Pledged to Date: $74,513 Amount Pledged to Date: $70,348 Amount Paid to Date: $61,474 Amount Paid to Date: $62,425

A GLIMPSE AT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS…. YEAR-TO-DATE COMPARISON

2014 Sunday Collection for August 16/17: 2015 Sunday Collection for August 15/16: Cash Checks Total Cash Checks Total Saturday-5:00pm (English) $ 357 $1,963 $2,320 Saturday 5:00pm (English) $ 274 $1,226 $1,500 Sunday 7:30am (English) $ 308 $ 765 $1,073 Sunday 7:30am (English) $ 412 $ 955 $1,367 9:30am (English) $ 485 $1,057 $1,542 9:30am (English) $ 327 $2,188 $2,515 11:00am (English) $ 591 $ 630 $1,221 11:00am (English) $ 535 $ 663 $1,198 12:30 pm (Spanish) $ 440 $ 107 $ 547 12:30 pm (Spanish) $ 397 $ 187 $ 584 $2,181 $4,522 $6,703 $1,945 $5,219 $7,164

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY!!!

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE NEXT SESSION OF OUR “FOUR SEASONS--PARISH 50/50”!!!

The Summer Drawing will be held on Monday, September 28th. Tickets can be purchased at the rectory during normal business hours beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 24th, and are also be included in this weekend’s bulletin for your convenience. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.

Since its inception, our Parish Four Seasons 50/50 has raised $8,344 that is being used for our ongoing maintenance expenses! That means we have also given away $8,344 in prizes!! Maybe YOU will be the next lucky winner!

Remember, “You have to be in it to win it! “

THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

LATE REGISTRATION We will have late registration for the 2015-2016 school year on Tuesday, August 25th from 10am-12pm. Please call the school office for an appointment. If this date is not convenient for you, an alternate registration date can be made. Visit our website www.raschool.org for more information about our school.

For registration, please bring the following: -Birth certificate -Baptismal certificate -Immunization records -Social Security card -Recent report card -Standardized testing (Grades 3-8) -$150 nonrefundable registration fee BOOKCASES Our school can always use gently used bookcases. If you have a bookcase that you no longer need and would like to donate, please contact the school office at 718-426-4963.

RA BASKETBALL PROGRAMS INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL 2015

-Classes for PreK-Kindergarten take place on Saturdays from 9-10am and Sundays from 2-3pm -Classes for 1st - 2nd grade take place on Saturdays from 10-11am and Sundays from 3-4pm

The program dates are: Sept. 12, 19, 26, 27; Oct. 3, 10, 11, 17.

This is an 8 week program. The cost is $60 for the entire course, and includes a t-shirt. Please stop by the rectory

for a registration form or email Lou at loulou22@nyc.rr.com with any questions.

CYO BASKETBALL 2014-2015 Grades 3-8. $115 registration fee, $70 uniform fee.

Registration will take place on: Fri. 9/11 from 6-8pm,

Sat. 9/12 from 12-2pm and Sun. 9/13 from 10-2pm in the Gym.

Practice starts the third week of September. Please stop by the rectory for a registration form or email Lou at

loulou22@nyc.rr.com with any questions.

BOOSTER WINNERS 1st Prize $100 Patricia Nevin, RP 2nd Prize $50 Mrs. Mary Murphy, RP 3rd Prize $25 William & Joan Morrissey, RP

Congratulations to all our winners! New subscribers are always welcome and, “YOU NEED TO BE IN IT –

TO WIN IT”! For further info, kindly call the rectory 718-424-5212, ext. 16.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, August 24th- St. Bartholomew, Apostle -Food Pantry Closed -Golden Age 12:30pm FFH -NA 7:30pm PCC Tuesday, August 25th- St.Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest -Spanish Prayer Group 7-9:30pm FFH Chapel Wednesday, August 26th -Food Pantry Closed -NA 7:30pm PCC Thursday, August 27th- St. Monica No Meetings Friday, August 28th- St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church -CODA 10am PCC Saturday, August 29th- The Passion of Saint John the Baptist -OCA 10am PCC -Divine Mercy 4:15pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Sunday, August 30th- Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time -Alanon 12noon PCC -Wedding 3pm Church

This September, the School Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Center will offer classes to prepare

students to take the high school equivalency diploma test (formerly called GED). Classes for women

19 years o ld and older and are held Monday through Friday, 8:45am-1:30pm. The Educational Center is

located at 87-04 88th Ave., Woodhaven. (718) 738-0588. To register, come to the Educational

Center on Wednesday, September 9th, Thursday, September 10th, or Friday, September 11th, between 9am and 2pm. Classes will begin on September 16th.

Visit us at http://www.ssndecwomens.com.