RESURRECTION CHURCH BULLETIN
December 17, 2023
Don't let all the hustle & bustle distract you from the true reason for the season. Give glory to God for the gift of His Son!
Saturday, December 16th
5:00 pm † Mireya and Vincent Gandle
Sunday, December 17th
7:30 am † Parishioners of Resurrection
8:45 am † Nadia Bardwil Gerrity
10:00 am † Margaret Funck
11:15 am † Guiseppe & Marianna Tavano
12:30 pm † The Kuta and Shannon Families
Monday, December 18th
8:00 am † Peggy & Patrick Lynn
9:00 am † WillIam Draddy
Tuesday, December 19th
8:00 am † Frances Whelan
9:00 am † John McDougall & Dan McDougall
Wednesday, December 20th
8:00 am † All Souls
9:00 am† Fr. Louis Gigante
Thursday, December 21st
8:00 am † Joseph O’Connor
9:00 am Mary C Seitz
Friday, December 22nd
8:00 am † John & Christine Donohue
9:00 am † Eileen Kirk
Saturday, December 23rd
8:00 am † Patricia Campbell
5:00 pm † Antonio Sarmiento
1. We pray for the sick of our parish, especially HAMISH FENTON, and CHRISTINA PONCE.
2. We pray for the deceased of our parish, especially, KAREN HOLLOMAN and JOHN BUTLER.
3. Live stream Masses will be:
Saturday, December 16th at 5 pm.
Sunday, December 17th at 10:00 am.
The recorded Masses can be watched anytime. For example, if you miss Mass at Resurrection and you'd like to listen to the homily, the 5 pm, and 10 am Masses are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 3 months.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
We appreciate the dedication of our Ministers at Sunday weekend masses at Resurrection.
We appreciate your time and your talents at the service of the people of God at Resurrection.
LECTORS
USHERS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, ALTAR SERVERS
ADULT CHOIR
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Thank you for your volunteering to enhance the liturgies at Resurrection Parish.
As a small token of our appreciation, we invite you to stop at the sacristy to receive a CHRISTMAS GIFT from your parish.
Please stop by TODAY. May God bless you for all that you do.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23rd - 5 PM Mass
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th-Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mass Times
7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm-(Regular Sunday Schedule)
CHRISTMAS EVE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH - CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE
4:00 pm - Church
4:05 pm - Lower Church Hall
6:00 pm - Church
10:00 pm - Church
(Carols with the choir at 6:00 pm)
(Note: No 7:30 pm & Midnight Mass)
CHRISTMAS DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25th - CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE
7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm
Please give yourselves extra time coming to Mass for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Note: Church opens at 3:15 pm on Christmas Eve, NO saving seats.
There will be a second beautiful Christmas Eve Mass with music at 4:05 pm for the overflow in the Lower Church Hall.
Please follow the directions of the Ushers who will direct the overflow crowd downstairs.
We also recommend attending the 6:00 pm, or 10:00 pm Masses where seating and parking are guaranteed. (Note: No 7:30 pm & No Midnight Mass) Extra parking is available at 88 Milton Road (Two-Year-Old Center Res Chapel)
AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER
Our parish has installed a new automatic door opener at the handicapped entrance of the church. This will assist our parishioners and visitors who need assistance opening the heavy outside church door. There is a button on both sides for entering and leaving.
With the push of the button, the automatic door opener will allow persons in wheelchairs and walkers to enter the Church with a minimum of difficulty. It will improve accessibility to the Church for your loved ones or guests.
Thank you to the Parish Council for making this recommendation to us.
Saturday, December 16th, - 4 pm - 5 pm
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Reconciliation Monday, December 18th,
3 pm - 5 pm & 7 pm – 8 pm
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Friday, December 22nd, - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Saturday, December 23rd, - 4 pm – 5 pm
*No Confessions Christmas Eve*
Accompanist needed for Christmas Eve.
We are currently looking for someone to help us out with the additional Masses on Christmas Eve. If you play piano, can read music well, have fairly good sight reading skills, and you are available for the 4: 05 p.m. mass in the lower Church Hall on Christmas Eve please contact Mr Viserta at jviserta@resmusic.org.
If you yourself don't play but know someone who you think might be interested in this and has the skills necessary, please let them know about this opportunity and have them contact Mr Viserta.
Dear Resurrection Parishioners,
As the holidays approach, we are reminded of sharing our blessings with those in need. This year, as for the last 40-plus years, we have the opportunity to bring joy and warmth to our Bronx neighbors through our annual Christmas luncheon at Part of the Solution (POTS).
We are still in DIRE need of most of the items needed for the luncheon. Please consider donating one or more of the following items:
Turkey (too busy, order from Crisfields!)
Canned Cranberry sauce
Canned corn
Pies(apple,.pecan, and apple)
Cases of Apple juice.
Snacks such as Little Bites for the to-go bags
Cases of Water (16-ounce bottles)
In addition to food donations, we welcome volunteers to help prepare and serve the luncheon. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up by clicking the below link.
Together, we can make this Christmas a season of love and generosity for our needy neighbors. Let us share the holiday spirit and bring joy to those who need it most.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to making this Christmas a special one for all!
Sincerely,
The POTS Leadership Committee
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS
Please use the envelope provided in your envelope packets for our Christmas Flowers. Your donation can be made in memory of a deceased loved one. Please print clearly.
Additional envelopes are available at the doors of the Church and should be returned before December 24th.
To make a Christmas Donation online please click the link below.
BAPTISM CLASS
December Baptism Class will be held on Monday, December 18th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm in the Grammar School. Parents are required to attend this class.
Today's Gospel
John 1:6-8, 19-28
John explains that he is only a messenger to the people for one more powerful than himself. John stresses to them that they must make a path for the one so powerful that he is not fit to unfasten the strap of his sandal.
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