RESURRECTION CHURCH BULLETIN
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Gaudete Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent, and it's a joyful day! Gaudete is the Latin word for "Rejoice," which is the first word of the introit of the Mass for this day.
There are various traditions for Gaudete Sunday. Some Christians choose this day to pick out and set up their Christmas tree. Others make this a day of giving to those less fortunate by ‘adopting a family’ or bringing new toys to be donated as Christmas gifts for children in need.
Saturday, December 11th
8:00 am † Edward G. Pagano
5:00 pm † The Jackson Family
Sunday, December 12th
7:30 am † Sally Coash
8:45 am † Donohue & Lavelle Family
10:00 am † Patrick Kane
11:15 am † Ruth & George Prince
12:30 pm † Anna Coppola
Monday, December 13th
8:00 am † Gloria McCrave Humphreys
9:00 am † Stanley and Florence Brodowicz
Tuesday, December 14th
8:00 am † Charles Bertrand
9:00 am † Mireya Gandle
Wednesday, December 15th
8:00 am † Fe Marcaida
9:00 am † Colleen Quinn
Thursday, December 16th
8:00 am † The Dempsey & Halpin Families
9:00 am † Cathryn Depuy
Friday, December 17th
8:00 am † Pamela D'Andrea, Maria M. Garcia
9:00 am † John Wright
Saturday, December 18th
8:00 am † Harrigan / Balfe Families
5:00 pm † Deborah Edgar
TICKETS ARE NECESSARY FOR CHRISTMAS EVE ONLY
To properly prepare and keep everyone safe and comfortable, we are requiring TICKETS for entry at the 5 Christmas Eve Masses ONLY.
A Flocknote will go out on December 17th to sign up for Christmas Eve Masses ONLY.
There is no Sign-Up for Christmas Day or Sunday, December 26th Masses. Because of special circumstances, THERE IS THE OPTION TO FULFILL YOUR CHRISTMAS OBLIGATION ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26th when mass attendance will be lighter.
Please see the Christmas Mass 2021 schedule below:
1. We pray for the sick of our parish, especially:
FR. THOMAS LYNCH, SR. DANIELLE BARAN CR, FR. MORTY O'SHEA, EILEEN HARRIGAN and JOSEPH MORNINGSTAR.
2. We pray for the deceased of our parish.
3. Live stream masses will be:
Saturday, December 11th at 5:00 pm and
Sunday, December 12th at 10:00 am and 11:15 am.
OUR SECOND COLLECTION TODAY
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
8th GRADE RESURRECTION SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Please Support the Res 8th Grade Class and their Holiday Meal Raffle:
Take a holiday from preparing your Christmas meal (can be used for any other day as well). Simply purchase raffle tickets for a MEAL FOR 10 (main course, sides, and dessert) from Milton Point Provisions.
This year the Raffle will be VIRTUAL ONLY so please purchase your tickets at the links below. The cost is $20 per raffle ticket (quite a bargain for dinner for 10).
The drawing for the Raffle will be Friday, December 17th. The winner will be notified by email that day.
Confessions
In Our Lady’s Chapel Confessional
Saturday, December 11th 4 pm - 5 pm
Saturday, December 18th 4 pm - 5 pm
Monday, December 20th 11 am - 12 noon
Monday, December 20th 3 pm - 4 pm
Monday, December 20th 7 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday, December 22nd 9:30 am - 10:30 am
*No Confessions December 23rd and
December 24th*
The Christmas Giving Tree is located at St. Josephs’ Altar of the church and is beautifully decorated with hand-made ornaments. Please take an ornament (or two) and return a Christmas gift for a needy boy or girl. Gifts should be unwrapped with the ornament securely taped to the package.
Respect Life gifts of diapers, baby presents and blankets are also needed. Drop off Gift Cards to the rectory Mon- Fri 9 am - 4 pm. Do Not Leave Gift Cards in Church. Gifts can be placed under the tree now until December 20th.
TOY DRIVE WISH LIST
Toddlers: Books, Educational Toys, Dolls, Cars/Trucks, Action Figures, Balls, Musical Toys, Clothing
Ages 5-11: Art Supplies, Books, Board Games, Puzzles, Hand Held Video Games, Dolls, Dress-Up Costumes, Action Figures, Legos, Building Blocks, Remote Control Cars, Clothing
Ages 12-18: Books, Board Games, Puzzles, Hand Held Video Games, Personal DVD Players, Movies, Jewelry, Watches, iPods, Crafts/Art Supplies, Science Kits, Sporting Equipment, Make-up Sets, Clothing/Accessories (Hoodies are always popular) If you purchase a gift that requires batteries, including the batteries with the gift is greatly appreciated.
Our Thanks to Alyson Walsh, chairlady, for overseeing this worthy cause.
Dear Parishioners,
Thank you so much for your continued support of the POTS Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheons. With such a short window between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, we need your help more urgently than ever!
Thank you so much for your continued support of the POTS Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheons. With such a short window between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, we need your help more urgently than ever!
The POTS Christmas Luncheon will be occurring on Christmas Day at Our Lady of Refuge Church in the Bronx! With COVID and the new Omicron variant rearing its ugly head, both volunteers and guests will need to show proof of vaccination. ALL Volunteers will need to show proof of vaccination at the door. Children under the age of 12 who are NOT FULLY vaccinated cannot volunteer!
Since we will be serving far more guests hotboxed meals instead of sit-down meals this year we will encourage our turkey donors (if they feel comfortable) to slice their turkeys at home and bring the meat for drop off at the front of Resurrection on Christmas Eve morning between the hours of 8 am and 12 pm. If you don’t feel comfortable carving your turkey, NO WORRIES! Please drop it off tightly wrapped in aluminum foil and place it in a leak-proof bag.
We are happy to announce that the new owner of Crisfield’s Prime Meats in Rye has offered to roast extremely large turkey breasts (over 20 lbs.) for those parishioners who would like to donate a turkey but simply do not have the time or refrigerator space to do so. They are presently taking orders and can be reached at: (914) 967-0152. If you call and they have reached capacity, please feel free to call Jerry’s Post Rd. Market (914) 967-7033.
See the Signup link for volunteers and donations below. Or, should you have questions, please feel free to use the contact form below to contact Maureen Gomez.
Thank you so much for your support and anticipated generosity!
Sincerely,
The POTS Leadership Committee
See the Signup link for volunteers and donations below. Or, should you have questions, please feel free to use the contact form below to contact Maureen Gomez.
Thank you so much for your support and anticipated generosity!
Sincerely,
The POTS Leadership Committee
Today's Gospel
Gospel: Luke 3:10-18
John the Baptist answers people who ask him what they should do, leading some to believe he was the Messiah. John clearly states that he will be followed by one so powerful that "I am not fit to loosen his sandal strap."
TWO-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM
2022-2023
Applications are being accepted for the 2022-23 school year. We offer classes from 2 to 5 days a week with two 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
There’s nothing that brings the family together quite like food. This is especially true as we get closer to Christmas! Candy canes, sugar cookies, eggnog… YUM!
We’ve got an Advent recipe that not only tastes amazing but is the perfect opportunity to talk a little more about the reason for the season.
So call the kids into the kitchen, put on some Advent music (Click HERE), and work together on this easy-to-make, yet delicious, Advent Hot Chocolate.
Purple and Pink
While the rest of the world is focusing on red and green, we focus on purple and pink during Advent. Purple is the color of penance and preparation while pink is the color of rejoicing.
During Advent, we wait and prepare for both Christ’s first coming (at Christmas) and second coming (at the end of the world). As you are drinking your Advent Hot Chocolate with your family, take a moment to discuss why this is so important.
RESURRECTION TREE LIGHTING DEC 5TH
Over 100 children joined in the lighting of our two beautiful Christmas Trees, singing Christmas Carols and welcoming a visitor from the North Pole.
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on December 1, 2021, about the Dobbs v. Jackson case that could overturn Roe v. Wade permitting the killing of unborn babies and possibly returning this issue over to individual states to decide.
It is encouraging and hopeful! We pray that the nine justices of the Supreme Court will have the wisdom and fortitude to do the right thing.
Ed Mechmann Is an attorney who works for the Respect Life office in the Archdiocese of New York.
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR LOYAL ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE BEEN SO GENEROUS DURING THIS PAST YEAR OF THE PANDEMIC.
