RESURRECTION CHURCH BULLETIN

December 13, 2025

Saturday, December 13th

5:00 pm † Rocca Della Posta

Sunday, December 14th

7:30 am † Roberto B. Gonzalez

8:45 am † The Watson and Fox Family members

10:00 am † Frances & Joseph Sinopoli

11:15 am † Ernestina Llanos

12:30 pm † Anna Coppola

Monday, December 15th

8:00 am † Gloria Humphreys

9:00 am † Nadia B Gerrity

Tuesday, December 16th

8:00 am † Mireya Gandle

9:00 am † Shirley A. Carroll

Wednesday, December 17th

8:00 am † Helen and Carlton Fishel

9:00 am † The Frank and MacAulay Family

Thursday, December 18th

8:00 am † Ann Dunn Coulam

9:00 am † Ignatius & Elizabeth Burke

Friday, December 19th

8:00 am † Carol Rose Riether

9:00 am † Terri Fariello

Saturday, December 20th

8:00 am † John & Christine Donohue

5:00 pm † O'Leary & Hughes Family

1. We pray for the sick of our parish especially,

SR. SIJATHA THUMMA, and SOPHIA AMBROSINI.

2. We pray for the deceased of our parish especially MONICA CANNON.

3. Livestream Masses will be:

Saturday, December 13th at 5 pm.

Sunday, December 14th at 10:00 am

The recorded Masses can be viewed at any time. For example, if you miss Mass at Resurrection and want 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.

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SPECIAL COLLECTION TODAY

POTS Christmas Luncheon 2025 – Volunteer & Donation Information

We are excited to begin preparations for the 2025 POTS Christmas Luncheon, and we are once again grateful for the generosity and dedication of our Resurrection community. We have just over two weeks to secure all necessary donations and volunteers!

This year, we have four separate sign-ups to help organize volunteers and donations:

Moving Donations
Food Donations
Christmas Eve Volunteers
Christmas Day Volunteers

Please click here to access the four sign-ups: Food Donations – Important Notes

We will NOT be accepting donations of roasted turkeys this year.
Crisfield’s Prime Meats will once again offer trays of turkey and ham for purchase.
PLEASE call Crisfield’s first to place your order before signing up on the food-donation form.
Crisfield’s Phone Number: (914) 967-0152
Whenever possible, please purchase Costco-sized pies. Their size and value allow us to serve significantly more guests — a tremendous help on Christmas Day.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!The POTS Leadership Committee

Maureen Gomez

(914) 309-7699

Click Here to Sign Up

CARDINAL DOLAN BLESSES OUR NEW STATUE OF ST. CARLO ACUTIS

His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, visited our Parish on December 6 to bless the new statue of Saint Carlo Acutis, the “Patron Saint of the Internet.”

St. Carlo of Milan, Italy, is the first Saint of the new millennium. He was canonized by our Holy Father Pope Leo on September 7, 2025, in Rome.

It was one of the rare moments in the history of the Catholic Church, where the Mother of the newly blessed Saint was present at a canonization ceremony.

Young Carlo died of a rare blood disease at the age of 15. He had great devotion to the Eucharist and the rosary and loved his dog and soccer. He is buried in Assisi, Italy.

The statue was donated by:

Joan L. and Richard A. Weller

May St. Carlo Acutis watch over and guide all young people of our parish as they grow closer to God and to one another.

Amen.

Christmas Coffee Hour

There will be a Christmas Coffee Hour TODAY Sunday, December 14th, after the 8:45 a.m. Family Mass.

Refreshments will follow in the Lower Church Hall, featuring Santa and Frosty, who will distribute religious gifts to all children.

All Welcome!

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Last Saturday, December 6th, we held the annual lighting of the two gigantic spruce Christmas trees

(20 feet high) In front of the church after the 5 PM mass.

Two visitors from the North Pole joined in our festivities.

Everyone had a great time. We are especially grateful to Dan Greto Landscaping for decorating our trees. Thanks to James Doherty and Declan Russo.

50^th & 25^th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Our parish will host a Mass on TODAY, Sunday, December 14th, at 11:15 a.m. for couples who celebrated their 50th and 25th Wedding Anniversary in 2025.

Any couple celebrating their 50^th Wedding Anniversary (1975) or 25^th Wedding Anniversary (2000) in 2025 is most welcome. There will be a renewal of vows and a special Blessing during Mass.

Gift Cards are recommended. Please deposit all gift cards in the Sunday Collection or drop off at the Rectory.

* Do not leave gift cards at the Giving Tree.*

Join us for our Annual Presentation of Lessons and Carols.

Enjoy an afternoon with our Church choirs, celebrating the Christmas story through scripture and song. Experience hope, love and joy with Carols as we wait for the birth of Our Lord and Savior. Be part of this inspiring event as we honor the birth of Christ.

TODAY Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:30 pm

AGING GRACEFULLY CONFERENCE

CONFESSION ADVENT

Confessions In Our Lady’s Chapel Confessional

Reconciliation Monday, December 15th 3 pm - 5 pm & 7 – 8 pm
Saturday, December 20th, 4 pm - 5 pm
Monday, December 22nd, 7 pm - 8 pm

* No Confessions Christmas Eve *

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Are you interested in being an altar server?

The Church of the Resurrection will be offering training to become an altar server for those in Grades 4 - 8.

Training and the Masses you would choose to serve are flexibly scheduled.
A certain amount of service hours would be credited for your service

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS EVE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

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)

Note: The 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 & Midnight Mass) Extra parking is available at 88 Milton Road (Two-Year-Old Center Res Chapel)

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

CHRISTMAS DAY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25th

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.

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.