Sunday, May 2, 2021
Resurrection Church Bulletin
Saturday, May 1st
5:00 pm ~ George Miller
Sunday, May 2nd
7:30 am ~ Janet & Edward Matthews
8:45 am ~ Nadia Bardwill Gerrity
10:00 am ~ Veta & Daniel Summa
11:15 am ~ Francis X. Dineen
12:30 pm ~ Sally Nolan Schwarz
Monday, May 3rd
8:00 am ~ Rose Collins
9:00 am ~ William V. O'Connor
Tuesday, May 4th
8:00 am ~ Maxine Cather
9:00 am ~ Joan Ferry
Wednesday, May 5th
8:00 am ~ Ronald Johnston
9:00 am ~ Colin Molloy
Thursday, May 6th
8:00 am ~ Mary Pryor
9:00 am ~ Winifred O'Brien
Friday, May 7th
8:00 am ~ Elizabeth Coakley
9:00 am ~ DiFiore Family
Saturday, May 8th
8:00 am ~ The Barberio Family
5:00 pm ~ Hajdar Xhema
VIEW THIS 5 MINUTE VIDEO OF A YOUNG GIRL FROM OUR PARISH SINGING A BEAUTIFUL EASTER HYMN.
HER NAME IS MIA FONTANA ~ ALSO THANKS TO JOE VISERTA OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR.
Mother's Day Spiritual Bouquet
Mass Remembrance
Please submit the Mothers Day Remembrance envelopes in the first collection today. A novena of Masses will be celebrated for the names submitted. Please list names of Mothers on the top front of the envelopes. The suggested donation is $20.It is important to remember and honor our Mothers at Mass.
TODAY'S GOSPEL
May 2, 2021
Gospel: John 15:1-8
Jesus compares himself to a vine, and compares his father to the vine-grower. He explains how God prunes the barren branches so that the rest might yield more fruit. He reminds them that apart from Himself, His followers could not bear fruit.
TRAINING FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS
A NEW CLASS OF ALTAR SERVERS HAS BEGUN. ANY BOY OR GIRL IN GRADES 4 - 8 WHO IS INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ALTAR SERVER WILL NEED TO ATTEND TWO ONE-HOUR TRAINING SESSIONS.
PLEASE INDICATE WHICH DATES YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, IN THE COMMENT SECTION.
DIAPER AND BABY ITEMS COLLECTION
May is the month of Mary and this year we are celebrating the Blessed Mother Mary and all mothers by reaching out to young mothers in need.
For two weekends, May 1st and 2nd, and Mother’s Day weekend, May 8th and 9th, the Outreach Committee will be collecting boxes of diapers, baby wipes, and new baby clothes/blankets, etc. in
St. Joseph’s chapel at the front
of the church.
These much-needed items will be distributed to families through our sister parish Holy Rosary, and Good Counsel Daystar home.
Please donate diapers of all sizes, baby wipes, and new layette items for these young mothers.
Share the joy of Motherhood and thank you for your continued generosity and support.
MAY BAPTISM CLASS IS MAY 24th
May's Baptism Class will be held on Monday, May 24th at 7:30 - 8:30 pm in the
Lower Church Hall.
Parents are required to attend this class.
POTS’ Virtual Benefit, Open Door, Open Heart
On Wednesday, May 26th at 7 pm, Part of the Solution (POTS) will hold its Spring Gala virtually and honor Chris Bean and Maureen Gomez for their dedication to service, community, and our neighbors most in need.
The POTS Founders Award for Distinguished Service will be presented to:
Chris Bean, who as POTS Executive Director, oversaw tremendous growth in the number and quality of POTS services to the community.
Maureen Gomez, who over many years has been the driver and spirit behind the POTS Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, will be presented with
The POTS Heart of Gold Award.
3 MINUTE RETREATS ~ MARY YES !
3-Minute Retreats invite you to take a short prayer break right at your computer. Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage.
Knowing that not everyone prays at the same pace, you have control over the pace of the retreat. After each screen, a Continue button will appear. Click it when you are ready to move on. If you are new to online prayer, the basic timing of the screens will guide you through the experience.
Registration for the 2021-2022 Parish Religious Education Program is underway!!
• Regular Registration- April 17- May 14
• Late Registration- May 14 - June 11 (a $50.00 late fee will apply)
Catechists and other volunteers are needed! If you would like to be a catechist or a hallway volunteer please indicate so on your registration. Catechists will receive a full-tuition discount. Co-catechists and other volunteers will receive a 50% discount. Please consider this a meaningful and spiritually fulfilling way to serve our Resurrection Parish.
BOOK CLUB
All are invited to discuss our next book by phone conference 05/20/21 Thursday evening 7:30 PM.The book is: “Mary’s Voice In The Gospel According to John: A New Translation With Commentary” by Michael Pakaluk 2021 Regnery Publishing 256 pages.
It’s a phone call, not a zoom meeting. The phone is (385) 318-8463.People are responsible to get their own book. Good news, Rye Library has the E-book and a hard copy book. The discussion 05/20/21 lasts about an hour. For more information go to resrye.org/book-club, and if you have questions contact me at edwardmatthews@optonline.net.
TWO-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM 2021-2022.
Applications are being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. We offer classes from 2 to 5 days a week with three different times offered (8-10 am and 10:15 - 12:15 pm). If you have any questions please call 914-921-2801 or email us at resurrectiontwos@gmail.com
Are you looking for a day of recollection? Maybe an opportunity for your family to attend a retreat? Check out this family friendly event below!
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