The Parish of Resurrection-Ascension 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374
(718) 424-5212 www.rachurch.net
Mass Schedule– Livestreamed on our website and Facebook page until further notice
9:00am Monday-Saturday
11:00am English 12:30pm Spanish
RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK
Dear Friends,
Well, for months now we have focused on the Coronavirus
and its effects on all our lives. Then, it seems that almost in
an instant, the death of George Floyd and the subsequent
aftermath has shifted our attention. At his papal audience
this past Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed our country.
He said, “I have witnessed with great concern the disturbing
social unrest in your nation in these past days, following the
tragic death of Mr. George Floyd. We cannot tolerate or turn
a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of
every human life.” At the same time, we have to recognize that “the violence of recent nights
is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is
lost.” Pope Francis went on to pray for the repose of the soul of George Floyd, and to pray
for peace and reconciliation.
Indeed, we know that racism and bias is an evil that has plagued us for many years. We
can acknowledge both the progress made, as well as the distance we still need to go, to be
able to judge people “not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their charac-
ter.” The unrest in our own city can raise fears in all of us. But, as we pray for healing, can
we also take an honest look at our own consciences, and ask for forgiveness wherever we
find attitudes of bias and racism in ourselves? It could be racial or ethnic bias, or anything
that leads us to look at someone else and see them first as a threat, and not as a brother or
sister, created in the image and likeness of God.
Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Trinity. In many ways, this feast is about the
overwhelming love of God, known to us in the love of the Father, Son and Holy Spir-
it. Drawn into relationship with the Trinity, may we live a life of mercy, sacrifice and service,
as we bear witness to the life of the Trinity in our world today.
Finally, we offer special congratulations to the RACA graduating class of 2020. The last
few months have been different for them, but as they graduate this coming Friday, we ask
God’s blessings on them and their families. We pray that they have the courage to listen to
God’s call and bear witness to God’s love for all people!
Peace and blessings,
Father Tom
Queridos amigos,
Durante varios meses nos hemos concentrando en el Corona-
virus y sus efectos en nuestras vidas. Pero, parece que la
muerte de George Floyd y las secuelas posteriores han movi-
do el foco de nuestra atención. En su audiencia papal el
miércoles pasado, el Papa Francisco se dirigió a nuestro país.
Él dijo: “He sido testigo con gran preocupación de los inquie-
tantes disturbios sociales en su país en los últimos días, lue-
go de la trágica muerte del señor George Floyd. No podemos
tolerar, ni hacernos de la vista gorda ante el racismo y la ex-
clusión en ninguna de sus formas y, luego pretender que de-
fendemos toda vida humana como sagrada". Además, debemos reconocer que “la violencia de
las noches recientes es autodestructiva y no tiene ningún propósito. La violencia no gana na-
da y si pierde mucho”. El papa Francisco rezó por el descanso del alma de George Floyd y re-
zó por la paz y la reconciliación.
De hecho, sabemos que el racismo y el prejuicio es un mal que nos ha acosado durante mu-
chos años. Podemos reconocer el progreso logrado en esta área, pero también debemos estar
conscientes de lo mucho que queda por hacer para poder apreciar a las personas "no por el
color de su piel, sino por el contenido de su carácter". Los disturbios en nuestra propia ciu-
dad pueden generar temores en todos nosotros. Sin embargo, al orar por la sanación,
¿podemos también mirar honestamente nuestras propias conciencias y pedir perdón donde
sea que encontremos actitudes de prejuicio y racismo en nosotros mismos? Podría ser un
prejuicio racial o étnico, o cualquier cosa que nos lleve a mirar a otra persona y verla primero
como una amenaza, y no como un hermano o hermana, creado a imagen y semejanza de
Dios.
Hoy celebramos la fiesta de la Santísima Trinidad. En muchos sentidos, esta fiesta festeja el
amor rebosante de Dios, dado a conocer a nosotros por el amor del Padre, del Hijo y del Espí-
ritu Santo. Inspirados a una relación con la Trinidad, podemos vivir una vida de misericordia,
sacrificio y servicio, como testigos de la vida de la Santísima Trinidad en nuestro mundo de
hoy.
Finalmente, ofrecemos felicitaciones especiales a la clase que se gradúa en el 2020 de RA-
CA, nuestra Academia Católica. Los últimos meses han sido diferentes para ellos, pero a
medida que se gradúan el próximo viernes, ¡pedimos las bendiciones de Dios sobre ellos y su
familia. Pedimos que ellos tengan el valor de escuchar el llama-
do de Dios y dar testimonio al amor de Dios por todas las gentes!
Paz y bendiciones,
Padre Tom
RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK
JUNE 7, 2020
MASS BOOKNG
The remainder of the 2020 Mass book is open for your intention requests. To reserve your Mass intentions, kindly call the
rectory (718) 424-5212 to speak with Debbie Gross.
Please note, the summer Sunday Mass schedule (8am, 11am, 12:30pm) runs from July5 through September 6th (Labor Day
weekend). Our regular Sunday schedule resumes on September 13th.
MEMORIALS
The Wine & Hosts and Altar Candles are available for your intention requests from July through December.
The Sanctuary Lamp, Candles at the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Patrick, St. John Vianney, and Flowers at the
Blessed Mother are only available from September through December at this time.
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APERTURA DE LIBRO DE MISAS
El resto del libro de Intenciones para Misa del 2020 está abierto para que ya hagan sus solicitudes de Misas. Para reservar
sus intenciones de misa, por favor llamen a la rectoría (718) 424-5212 para hablar con Debbie Gross. Recuerden que el ho-
rario de misa dominical de verano (8am, 11am, 12:30 pm) es del 5 de julio al 6 de septiembre (fin de semana del Día del
Trabajo). Nuestro horario regular de Misas dominicales se reanuda el 13 de septiembre.
MEMORIALES
El Vino y las Hostias así como las Velas del Altar están disponibles para sus intenciones de julio a diciembre. Sin embargo,
la lámpara del santuario, las velas de la Santísima Virgen María, San José, San Patricio, San Juan Vianney y las Flores de la
Santísima Virgen solo están disponibles de septiembre a diciembre en este momento.
OUR FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Many of you may not know, but our Parish Food Pantry has been open during the pandemic. Now more than ever our
neighbors are in need of assistance. We are asking our parishioners to please contribute whatever you can financially to
the pantry at this time. If you are not able to, please pray for our volunteers and those in need.
Any donations can be mailed or dropped off at the rectory. Please make checks payable to RA Church, and indicate “Food
Pantry” on the memo line.
For anyone in need, our Pantry is open Wednesdays from 10am-noon.
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¡NUESTRA DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS NECESITA SU AYUDA!
Puede que muchos de ustedes no lo sepan, pero la despensa de alimentos de la parroquia ha estado abierta durante la
pandemia. Ahora más que nunca nuestros vecinos necesitan ayuda. Estamos pidiendo a nuestros feligreses que por favor
contribuyan lo que puedan financieramente a la despensa en este momento. Si no puede contribuir ahora, por favor ofrezca
sus oraciones por nuestros voluntarios y por los necesitados en nuestra comunidad.
Cualquier donación monetaria puede ser enviada por correo o entregarse directamente en la rectoría. Haga sus cheques
pagaderos a nombre de Resurrection Ascension Church e indique "food pantry" en la línea de memo.
Si conoce a alguien que necesite ayuda, nuestra despensa está abierta los miércoles de 10 am hasta el mediodía, todos
son bienvenidos. Muchas gracias por su ayuda en estos momentos difíciles. Bendiciones.
RA CATHOLIC ACADEMY NEWS
This Friday our 8th graders will be graduating virtually. Over half of the graduates
received scholarships to Catholic high schools, totaling over $300,000. Many of
them were accepted to specialized high schools and schools for the arts. A third of
the class is graduating as an honor graduate. They are an extremely bright group of
young men and women! But what I will remember most about them is their joy in
learning and giving, their kindness to one another, and their service to our school.
No ask was ever met with anything but a yes. We wish them all of the best as they
enter this new chapter in their lives!
Rachele Bifulco Adriana Chamulak Leslie Chiu
Sierra Conroy Rose Marie Del Rosario Sydney Ewald
Jeremy Fernandes Emelie Fernandez Sophia Fernandez
Micah Gagarin David Giraldo Renzo Hernandez
Kenny Huaracallo Noelle Imburgia Christina Johnson-Duroseau
Luca Landa John Lopez Steven Morocho
Chloe Nam Seraphina Ng Janelle-Stephanie Pascual
Keilyn Paulino Jasmyn Pico Dylan Rosa
Adrian Ruiz Yessenia Seminario Venia Sipalay
Zander Theodoropoulos Carlos Urena Richard Werner
Erika Yick Erica Yu
RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK
Welcome back home
The church will open for silent, individual prayer. It will be open Sundays to Fridays from 8
Am to 12 noon. It will be closed on Saturdays.
For everyone’s safety:
-Please do not enter the church if you are sick or have been in contact with someone
who is sick
-Do not enter the church if you have a compromised immune system
-Masks are required for ages 3 and above at all times
-Keep social distancing –at least 6’ apart
-No more than 10 people present in the church at any given time
-Only one person at a time allowed in the bathroom
Please Note:
-At this time, please enter through the handicap ramp on Eliot Avenue
-The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be closed
-Masses will continue to be offered on-line only, no public Masses as of yet
-No gatherings of any kind are allowed at this time
-No groups or ministry meetings at this time
-Updates will continue to be posted on our website and Facebook page
-Any questions, please call the rectory
We are very happy to welcome you back home at our parish, your spiritual home!
Bienvenidos a casa
La iglesia estará abierta para oración individual en silencio. Estará abierta de Domingo a
Viernes de las 8 AM hasta el medio día. Estará cerrada los días sábados.
Para la seguridad de todos:
No entre a la iglesia si está enfermo o si ha estado en contacto con alguien que está
enfermo
No entre si tiene un sistema inmunológico de alto riesgo
Mascarillas son requeridas para todos los mayores de 3 años en todo momento
Mantenga distancia social – 6 pies aparte
No más de 10 personas presentes en la iglesia en ningún momento
Solamente se permite una persona a la vez en el baño
Por favor tome nota:
Por ahora, por favor entren por la puerta de la rampa en Eliot Avenue
La Capilla del Santísimo Sacramento estará cerrada
La Santa Misa continuara por internet solamente, no has Misas con feligreses todavía.
No se permiten reuniones en grupo en este momento
No habrán sesiones o reuniones de ningún ministerio por ahora
Avisos serán publicados en nuestro sitio web y pagina de Facebook
Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor llamen a la rectoría
Estamos muy contentos de darles la bienvenida a nuestra parroquia, su hogar espiritual!
JUNE 7, 2020
Rectory Hours: office closed to the public until further notice, receptionist available remotely Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm Rectory: (718) 424-5212 61-11 85th Street, Rego Park, NY 11374
Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas G. Pettei, Pastor Rev. Richard Conlon, Parochial Vicar Msgr. Robert J. Thelen, Parochial Vicar Rev. Basilio Monteiro, Weekend Presider Mr. Emanuel Bologna, Director of Music Mrs. Joann Heppt, Academy Principal Mr. Jason Velazquez, Faith Formation/Pastoral Out-reach Mrs. Ana Puente, Pastoral Associate 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
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 in-
formation on registration.
The Sacrament of Marriage- please call the Rectory
for scheduling*. According to Diocesan policy, ar-
rangements must be made six months in advance.
*Baptisms, Weddings, Confirmations and First Com-
munion are postposed. New dates will be published
when they become available.
Pastoral Outreach/ Religious Education/Faith For-
mation please kindly call Jason Velazquez at (929)
274-1627, or email [email protected].
TRINITY SUNDAY
Parish Goal: $76,106 Pledged: $41,729 Paid: $35,288
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the
Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive
You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacra-
mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and
unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Oración para la Comunión Espiritual
Creo, Jesús mío, que estás real
y verdaderamente en el cielo
y en el Santísimo Sacramento del Altar.
Te amo sobre todas las cosas
y deseo vivamente recibirte
dentro de mi alma,
pero no pudiendo hacerlo
ahora sacramentalmente, ven al menos
espiritualmente a mi corazón.
Y como si ya te hubiera recibido,
te acojo y me uno del todo a Ti.
Señor, no permitas que jamás me aparte de Ti.
Amén.
JUNE 7, 2020
Today is Trinity Sunday (A) REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick and/or Hospitalized: Vahide Atlas, Colleen Breheny, Peggy Brennan, Stephanie Bojarski, Kurt Burger, Richard DeNardo, Ida Fer-nandes, Steve Ferrugio, Msgr. Vincent Fullam, Jackie Hanley, George J. Harms, George M. Harms, James Leung, Mary Loughnane, Mary El-len Lustberg, Nora Lydon, Mary May, Brian McCa-be, Jr, Patrick McCabe, Paula Narva, Dolly Serna Ocampo, Brendan Phelan, Grace Radonicic, Frank Rahill, Maureen Rahill, Barbara Ravert, Joel Rive-ra, Mary Sammon, Madeline Silecchia, Jason Swinburne, Rose and Carmela Tantillo.
Monday, June 8th -John Joe Conlan, req by Ann and Fred Reubenacker
Tuesday, June 9th -Anna and William Gordon, req by the Chi family
Wednesday, June 10th -James Creighton, req by Eileen Moran
Thursday, June 11th -Ann Daly, req by RA St. Vincent DePaul Society
Friday, June 12th -Rose Terrebessy Samson, req by Trellies Crum Sanchez
Saturday, June 13th -For the people of the parish -deceased members of theKelly family, req by Donald and Maureen Kelly -Mary Franco (bday), req by her daughter, Joan Franco -Walter and Zita Panas, req by Tina and Marie Panas -Luis Alzaga, req by his daughter Gladys Estrella -in thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the health and happiness of Flip Estrella, req by Gladys and Bill Estrella Sunday, June 14th – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Dt 8: 2-3, 14b-16a 1 Cor 1-:16-17 Jn 6:51-58) -Anthony Pappalardo, req by his wife Renee and family -Thomas J. Neville, Jr, req by John and Monica Murphy -in thanksgiving to God for our country, req by Jane Donlon -Mercedes Marie Martinez, Jose Martinez, and Apollo Martinez, req by their family
WINE & HOSTS AND MEMORIAL CANDLES
The Wine and Hosts will be used this week in
loving memory of the victims of the pandemic.
The Altar Candles will be lit this week for the
health and intentions of all those affected by
the pandemic.
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: As always, you are in our prayers! CONTRIBUTIONS MADE VIA ONLINE GIVING THIS WEEK: $2,384. THANK YOU!
Para hacer una donación a nuestra iglesia, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "Sunday" al 517-500-5212 para hacer fácilmente su donación También puede enfocar su cámara hacia este código QR para un enlace rápido: Como siempre, oramos por usted! CONTRIBUCIONES REALIZADAS A TRAVÉS DE LA DONACIÓN EN LÍNEA ESTA SEMANA: $2,384. ¡Gracias!
We would like to thank our pa-
rishioners that have either
mailed or dropped off their tith-
ing envelopes. Thanks to your
dedication and generosity we
deposited $5,455 last week!
God bless you!
Resurrection-Ascension R.C.Church 61-11 85th St, Rego Park, New York 11374
Loss During This
Pandemic
Many of us have experienced some type of loss during
these past months – loss of family members, friends, co-
workers, jobs, homes, lack of human contact.
Loss can be an overwhelming and disturbing feeling.
To help heal this pain we invite you to TALK about your
experience with a trained grief counselor.
Contact:
Please email Sister Aileen Halleran, SC, MSW.
at [email protected] to set up a time to meet
using Zoom.
All consultations are confidential and
free of charge.
You don’t have to deal with this alone,
we are here for you.
