The Parish of Resurrection-Ascension 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374
(718) 424-5212 www.rachurch.net
Mass Schedule
Monday-Saturday: 9am
Saturday Vigil: 4pm
Sundays: 9:00am, 11:00am and 12:30pm (Spanish)
Masses are also livestreamed on our website and Facebook
Dear Friends, As we move into the month of November, the leaves already are changing color, and many have already fallen from the trees. It’s a season during which we reflect on loss and dying—we see it in nature, and we also see where it happens in our own lives. Because of Christ’s entry into our world, death does not overwhelm us as Christians—for we believe it does not have the final word! Christ’s resurrection offers us the hope of life everlasting—the promise of heaven. Life has the final word—life in Christ. This week has special days to remind us to reflect on our lives in relationship to eternity! Today is the Feast of All Saints (November 1st), when the Church honors all saints, both known and unknown, who are gathered together in Heaven, united in their praise of God! This is our call, our destiny as well. All Souls Day (November 2nd) is the Church’s annual invitation to reflect on the mystery in-volved in dying and letting go, as well as the hope we have to live forever! In a special way we pause on All Souls Day to remember our loved ones who have died—and we are given great reassurance that they are alive in the Spirit, and that we have hope to meet them again. Finally, please pray, discern and do not forget to vote this Tuesday, November 3rd. Peace and blessings, Father Tom ++++ Queridos amigos, Al empezar el mes de noviembre, las hojas de los árboles ya están cambiando de color y muchas ya se han caído. Es una temporada durante la cual reflexionamos sobre la pérdida y la muerte; lo vemos en la naturaleza y también lo vemos en nuestras propias vidas. Debido a la venida de Cristo a nuestro mundo, como cristianos, la muerte no nos abruma, ¡porque cree-mos que ella no tiene la última palabra! La resurrección de Cristo nos ofrece la esperanza de vida eterna: la promesa del cielo. La vida tiene la última palabra: vida en Cristo. ¡Esta semana tiene días especiales para ayudarnos a reflexionar sobre nuestras vidas en relación con la eternidad! ¡Hoy es la Fiesta de Todos los Santos (1ro de noviembre), cuando la Iglesia honra a todos los santos, conocidos y desconocidos, que están reunidos en el cielo, unidos en su alabanza a Dios! Este es nuestro llamado, nuestro destino también. El Día de los Difuntos (2 de noviembre) es la invitación anual de la iglesia a reflexionar sobre el misterio que implica morir, despedirse y dejar ir, ¡así como la esperan-za que tenemos de vivir para siempre! De manera especial, hacemos una pausa en el Día de los Santos Difuntos para recordar a nuestros seres queridos que han muerto—y nos da un gran alivio el saber que están vivos en el Espíritu y tenemos la esperanza de volver a encontrarlos de nuevo. Finalmente, les pido que recen, disciernan y no se olviden de votar este martes 3 de noviembre. Paz y bendiciones, Padre Tom
RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK
Religious Education If you have not registered your child yet, it isn’t too late! Stop by the rectory to fill out a regis-
tration form, or you may download it from our website– www.rachurch.net– under the Reli-
gious Education section of the Sacraments and Liturgy tab.
Interested in becoming a Catholic?
Are you interested in being baptized or completing your initiation by the reception of the Sac-
raments of Eucharist and Confirmation?
Our RCIA Program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) can help you explore all the Catho-
lic Faith has to offer. Come, learn, experience, believe!
Maybe you have been experiencing a call in your heart calling you to welcome God in your
life. Listen to that call. It’s our Heavenly Father reaching his arms out to welcome you; it is
the Holy Spirit whispering in your ear, hoping to draw you home.
The preparation process is different depending on your personal situation. We hope you al-
low us to be part of your journey to experiencing how wide and long and high and deep is the
love of Christ for all of us. Please contact us to discuss the options and begin your journey
into a life of love, hope and faith.
Classes are available in English and Spanish. Call our Religious Education office at 718-533-
7898 or send us a message to [email protected]
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Educación Religiosa Si aún no ha inscrito a su hijo(a), ¡no es demasiado tarde! Pase por la rectoría para completar
un formulario de registro, o puede descargarlo de nuestro sitio web, www.rachurch.net, en el
área de Educación Religiosa de la sección de Sacramentos y Liturgia.
¿Está interesado(a) en convertirse en católico?
Nuestro Programa RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) puede ayudarle a explorar
todo lo que la Fe Católica tiene para ofrecer. ¡Venga, aprenda, experimente, crea!
Tal vez usted ha estado experimentando un llamado en su corazón que lo incita a recibir a
Dios en su vida. Escuche ese llamado. Es nuestro Padre Celestial extendiendo sus brazos pa-
ra darle la bienvenida; es el Espíritu Santo susurrándole al oído, esperando llevarle a casa.
El proceso de preparación es diferente según su situación personal. Esperamos que nos per-
mita ser parte de su jornada espiritual para experimentar cuán amplio, largo, alto y profundo
es el amor de Cristo por todos nosotros. Por favor contáctenos para discutir las opciones y
comenzar su camino hacia una vida de amor, esperanza y fe.
Clases disponibles en inglés y español. Por favor llame a la oficina de Educación Religiosa de
Nuestra Señora del Ángelus al 718-896-4388 o envíenos un mensaje a ourladyoftheange-
RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK
School News
Congratulations to the following students who
are Student of the Month for demonstrating the
quality of fairness. This month it is based on
the life of Saint Therese of Lisieux.
Kindergarten A Jesus Flores
Kindergarten B Marsella Cotto-Alama
Grade 1 Evelyn Li
Grade 2 Xavier Baratau
Grade 3 Anna Lee
Grade 4 Angelica Zbytniewski
Grade 5 Eileen Garcia
Grade 6 Frank Hurst
Grade 7 William-Franz Pascual
Grade 8 Ava Aruci
Faithful Citizenship— Ciudadanos Fieles
"In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation," according to the U.S. Catholic bishops (Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, No. 13). We urge all eligible parishioners to participate in the election next Tuesday. The insights of the Scriptures and Catholic social teaching are important guides for our decisions about issues and candi-dates. We urge you to become informed about the issues and how Catholic teaching guides us, and to examine the positions of candidates in light of Catholic teaching. If you would like information about Catholic teaching on our civic responsibilities, please visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org
"En la tradición católica, el ser ciudadano fiel es una virtud; la participación en el proceso político es una obligación moral", según nos dicen los obispos católicos de Estados Unidos (Formando la concien-cia para ser ciudadanos fieles, no. 13). Exhortamos a todos los feligreses calificados a que participen en las elecciones el próximo martes. Las Escrituras y la enseñanza social católica son unas guías im-portantes para nuestras decisiones sobre los asuntos y los candidatos. Los exhortamos a que se infor-men bien sobre los asuntos y cómo nos guía la enseñanza católica, y a analizar las posiciones de los candidatos a la luz de la enseñanza católica. Si desean mayor información sobre la enseñanza católica respecto a nuestras responsabilidades cívicas, visiten www.ciudadanosfieles.org
A Glimpse at your contributions…
October 24/25:
Sunday Collection: $4,490
Contributions made via Online Giving: $982
Total Sunday Collection: $5,472
Academy Support: $702
Thank you for your generosity!!!
To make a donation to our church, just text the word ‘Sunday’ to 517-500-5212 to easily make your gift. You can also just point your camera at this QR code for a quick link:
Para hacer una donación a nuestra igle-sia, envíe un mensaje de texto con la pa-labra "Sunday" al 517-500-5212 para hacer fácilmente su donación. También puede enfocar su cámara hacia este códi-go QR para un enlace rápido:
ALL SAINTS DAY
Rectory: 61-11 85th Street, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 424-5212
Rectory Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-noon & 1-5pm Sunday: 9:30am-12:30pm
Inquiries can also be submitted through our website https://rachurch.net/contact-us
Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas G. Pettei, Pastor Rev. Richard Conlon, Parochial Vicar Msgr. Robert J. Thelen, Parochial Vicar Rev. Basilio Monteiro, Weekend Presider Msgr. Denis Herron, In Residence Mr. Emanuel Bologna, Director of Music Mrs. Joann Heppt, Academy Principal Mrs. Ana Puente, Business Manager/Pastoral Associate Sr. Xaveriana Ngene, SSpS, Religious Education Mr. James Shearer, Youth Minister
Rectory Staff Debbie Gross, Receptionist [email protected], or ext 10 Heather Belon, Bookkeeper [email protected], or ext 12 Cathy Mesa, Tuition Officer/ Receptionist [email protected], or ext 16 Andrea Martinez, Sunday receptionist
Resurrection-Ascension Catholic Academy (718) 426-4963 [email protected] www.racatholicacademy.org
The Sacrament of Baptism takes place once a month*. Please call the Rectory for schedules and infor-mation on registration.
The Sacrament of Marriage- please call the Rectory for scheduling*. According to Diocesan policy, arrange-ments must be made six months in advance.
Religious Education/Faith Formation please kindly
call 718-533-7898 or email [email protected].
Parish Goal: $76,106 Pledged: $62,964 Paid: $61,493
We are getting closer to our goal! You can still donate. Text ACA to 917-336-1255. Thank you! Make your
gift today at Annualcatholicappeal.org
Meta parroquial: $ 76,106 Ofrecido: $ 62,964 Pagado: $ 61,493 ¡Nos estamos acercando a nuestro objetivo! Todaví a pueden donar. Enví en el mensaje de texto con las let-ras ACA al 917-336-1255. ¡Gracias! Hagan su donacio n hoy en Annualcatholicappeal.org
In these social distancing times…
These past months have been difficult for every-
one. Those who are homebound have been espe-
cially affected. RA would like to expand its outreach
to these women and men.
Should you know a family member, friend, or
neighbor who would appreciate a friendly weekly
call, please let us know. Please contact the rectory,
leaving your name and number
and the person’s information
too.
En estos momentos de dis-
tanciamiento social:
Estos últimos meses han sido
dificiles para todos. Los que están confinados en
casa se han visto especialmente afectados. A
nuestra parroquia le gustaría ayudar a estas per-
sonas.
Si algún miembro de su familia, un amigo o vercino
le gustaría recibir una amigable llamada seminal
de alguien de la parroquia, solo para saludarles y
ver como están, háganoslo saber. Comuníquese
con la rectoría, dejando su nombre y número, y
también la información de la persona interesada.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Today is All Saints Day. Please remember in your prayers those who are sick:
Monday, November 2nd– All Souls Day 9:00am All Souls Intentions 7:30pm (Vigil) All Souls Intentions Tuesday, November 3rd 9:00am pray for the souls of Purgatory, req by Athanatius Shen
Wednesday, November 4th 9:00am Kathleen Fallon, req by Irene Sheehan
Thursday, November 5th 9:00am Nora Carolan (ann), req by Mary Sammon
Friday,November 6th 9:00am First Friday Perpetual Mass Society
Saturday, November 7th 9:00am For the people of the parish -Kathleen Zwickert, req by Iris Zwickert
-Carmen Chang, req by Donald and Maureen Kelly
-Carol Veracoechea, req by Donald and Maureen Kelly
-Patricia Holahan, req by Donald and Maureen Kelly
-Patricia Oettinger, req by Donald and Maureen Kelly
-Stephanie Bojarski, req by Donald and Maureen Kelly
-Joseph Vu, req by Mai Vu
-Peter Diogo Gonsalves, req by Sandra Gonsalves
-Elzbieta Fassa, req by Gosia and family
4:00pm Brian McCabe, req by Brian and Mary McMahon
and family
Sunday, November 8th– Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
(667: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Pd 24:1b-4b, 5-6 1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a)
9:00am Carmen Chang, req by her family
11:00am Lawrence J. Flynn, req by Ed and Rita Geraghty
12:30pm victims of the pandemic
MEMORIALS
The Wine and Hosts will be used this week
in loving memory of Stephanie Bojarski, re-
quested by Julie Infranco.
The Altar Candles will be lit this week in lov-
ing memory of Mary Ellen and Mark Crehan
(birthday), requested by their daughter Bri-
die Grogan and family.
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We will be taking your requests for memori-
als for 2021 beginning Tuesday, November
10th. The donation remains at $25.
Aceptaremos sus solicitudes de conmem-
orativos y memoriales para el año 2021 a
partir del martes 10 de noviembre. La
donación se mantiene en $25. Muchas gra-
cias y bendiciones.
Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes
place on Thursdays, following the
9am Mass until noon in church.
Please join us.
Vahide Atlas
Kurt Burger
Richard DeNardo
Ida Fernandes
Msgr. Vincent Fullam
George J. Harms
George M. Harms
James Leung
Gerry Liberatore
Mary Loughnane
Mary Ellen Lustberg
Nora Lydon
Patrick McCabe
Paula Narva
Grace Radonicic
Frank Rahill
Maureen Rahill
Barbara Ravert
Mary Sammon
Madeline Silecchia
Rose Tantillo
Carmela Tantillo
FIRST FRIDAY
This Friday, November 6th, is the First Friday
of the Month. The following have been en-
rolled in the Perpetual Mass Society:
Stephanie Bojarski Mildred Andrezzi
Robert E. Lee Ulpiano Guico, Jr.
Vichurl Wood Reynaldo Q. Santiago
Helen Habacon Mario Acosta
Alberto Beltrano Richard V. Young