The Parish of Resurrection-Ascension 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park, New York 11374

(718) 424-5212 www.rachurch.net

Sunday 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

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Letter from our Pastor- Carta de nuestro Párroco

Dear Friends,

We all know about the whale…but do we know the rest of the story?

Our Scriptures today relate the story of Jonah’s preaching to Nineveh. Although he is a reluctant proph-et (because of his own prejudice!), Jonah brings God’s word to the Ninevites, and the people heed the prophet’s words. His example makes us ask ourselves, when are we called to be prophets in today’s world—in our homes, at work, in the Church, in our society? Jonas challenges us to realize that we too need to be more prophetic in working for peace and justice in our world.

We need to reflect and ask ourselves if we hear God’s word and accept the challenge to share it with others. It is pretty clear that, when we start to come out of this pandemic, we will be challenged to motivate people to come back to the active practice of the faith. Each of us has the mission to share the Good news of God’s love with others. If we seek to be Christ’s disciples, we will also seek to be messengers of his word. And Christ’s word will always be effective and bear fruit, even though we be imperfect, sometimes reluctant prophets. Would we allow God to work through us?

Peace and blessings,

Father Tom

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Queridos amigos,

Todos estamos familiarizados con la historia de la ballena ... pero ¿conocemos el resto del pasaje bíblico?

Las lecturas de hoy relatan la historia de la predicación de Jonás a Nínive. Aunque es un profeta indeciso (¡debido a sus propios prejuicios!), Jonás lleva la palabra de Dios a los ninivitas, y la gente escucha las palabras del profeta. Su ejemplo nos hace preguntarnos, ¿cuándo estamos nosotros llamados a ser profetas en el mundo de hoy: en nuestros hogares, en el trabajo, en la Iglesia, en nuestra sociedad? Jonás nos reta a pensar si necesitamos ser más proféticos al trabajar por la paz y la justicia en nuestro mundo.

Debemos reflexionar y preguntarnos si nosotros escuchamos la palabra de Dios y aceptamos el desafío de compartirla con otros. Está bastante claro que, cuando comencemos a salir de esta pandemia, enfrentaremos el reto de motivar a las personas a reanudar la práctica activa de la fe. Cada uno de nosotros tenemos la misión de compartir la Buena Nueva del amor de Dios con los demás. Si buscamos ser discípulos de Cristo, buscamos también ser mensajeros de su palabra. Y la palabra de Cristo siempre será eficaz y dará frutos, aunque nosotros seamos profetas imperfectos, y quizás hasta indecisos. ¿Permitiremos que Dios actúe en nosotros?

Paz y bendiciones,

Padre Tom

ResurrectionAscensionChurch

VALENTINE’SDAYRAFFLE 

Drawing to be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021  

Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25

One winner will receive two Jet Blue Round Trip Travel Certificates to any city they fly, valid through September 1, 2021 (winner is responsible for any applicable taxes and fees).

If you wish to enter, simply fill out the ticket(s) below and return with the side containing your information. You keep the other half for your information. Please return to the rectory, or place it in the collection basket, in an envelope marked “Valentine’s Day Raffle”. All tickets must be received by Sunday, February 14th. Thank you and good luck!

RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH

VALENTINE’S DAY RAFFLE

Drawing to be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021

Winner need not be present to win.

$10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $25.

VALENTINE’S DAY RAFFLE

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RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH

VALENTINE’S DAY RAFFLE

Drawing to be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021

Winner need not be present to win.

$10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $25.

RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH

VALENTINE’S DAY RAFFLE

Drawing to be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021

Winner need not be present to win.

$10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $25.

VALENTINE’S DAY RAFFLE

Name_________________________________

Address________________________________

______________________________________

Phone:_________________________________

VALENTINE’S DAY RAFFLE

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Address________________________________

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RESURRECTION-ASCENSION CHURCH, REGO PARK  

VINCENTIAN CORNER

RA is partnering with the Diocese to help feed the homeless. We will be making sandwiches to be dis-tributed to a soup kitchen in the near future. We will meet in Fr. Feely Hall. If you wish to volunteer for this ministry, please call the rectory at (718) 424-5212, ext 10 and speak to Debbie Gross.

The RA Food Pantry, located at the Dry Harbor road entrance to the convent, is open each Wednesday from 10am-12noon.

ESQUINA VICENTINA

RA está colaborando con la Diócesis para ayudar a alimentar a las personas sin hogar. Vamos a preparar sándwiches en el P. Feely Hall para distribuirlos en un futuro próximo en un lugar que propor-ciona alimentos a los desamparados. Si desea ayudar en este ministerio, llame a la rectoría al (718) 424-5212, extensión 15 y hable con Ana Puente.

La despensa de alimentos de RA está abierta todos los miércoles de 10 am a 12 del mediodía. La entra-da está ubicada Dry Harbor Road al lado del convento. 

ParishGoal:$76,106 Pledged:$69,524 Paid:$69,154

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Metaparroquial:$76,106 Ofrecido:$69,524 Pagado:$69,154

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The Blessing of Throats for the Memorial of Saint Blaise

February 3rd is the Memorial of Saint Blaise. Traditionally, throats are individually blessed on that day using crossed candles with an accompanying prayer of blessing. Because of your safety and following Covid protocols, this year the priest will do one general blessing over the whole congregation at Mass. Thank you for your understanding.

Bendición de Gargantas para el Memorial de San Blas

El 3 de febrero es el Memorial de San Blas. Tradicionalmente, las gargantas se bendicen individualmente ese día usando velas cruzadas con una oración de bendición. Por su seguridad y siguiendo los protocolos de Covid, este año el sacerdote hará una bendición general sobre toda la congregación durante la Santa Misa. Gracias por su comprensión.

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rectory: 61-11 85th Street, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 424-5212 / (718) 639-8679 FAX

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 dlgrectory@aol.com, or ext 10 Heather Belon, Bookkeeper hbelonra@aol.com, or ext 12 Cathy Mesa, Tuition Officer/ Receptionist ratuition@aol.com, or ext 16 Andrea Martinez, Sunday receptionist

Resurrection-Ascension Catholic Academy (718) 426-4963 raschool443@aol.com www.racatholicacademy.org

Confessions: 11-11:30am Saturdays in the rectory

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 rareled238@gmail.com.

School News

Due to the pandemic we are unable to welcome fam-ilies to take an in person tour of our school. Howev-er, we would love to tell you all about Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy! Join us for a Zoom information session to learn more about us.

Pre-K Information Session

Wednesday, January 27th at 10am OR 7pm. Chil-dren entering the Pre-K For All Program must be 4 years old by December 31, 2021.

To register for this session visit the link below and complete the form. We will email you the Zoom link on the day of the session.

https://forms.gle/BopJa1KhEb9WmTbo8

Kindergarten Information Session

Wednesday, February 3rd at 10am OR 7pm. Chil-dren entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old by December 31, 2021.

To register for this session visit the the link below and complete the form. We will email you the Zoom link on the day of the session.

https://forms.gle/6boQ6bphz2w6QcMi7

Grade 1-8 Information Session:

Wednesday, February 10th at 10am OR 7pm.

To register for this session click on the link below and complete the form. We will email you the Zoom link on the day of the session.

https://forms.gle/s9btmeRCtqFJiLYx8

A Glimpse at your contributions… January 16/17:

Sunday Collection: $4,559

Contributions made via Online Giving: $1,900

Churches in Need Collection: $513

Thank you for your generosity!!!

JANUARUARY 24, 2021

Today is the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Please remember in your prayers those who are sick:

Sunday, January 24th

9:00am Ann Powers, req by Nancy Goldbach and Alana McKeon

11:00am John and Bridget Dillon, req by Rita and Ed Geraghty

12:30pm for the intentions of our parishioners ——————————————————————–——————————————————————————————--—————–

Monday, January 25th 9:00am Thomas Flynn, req by his wife and family

Tuesday, January 26th 9:00am Robert E. Lee, req by the neighbors of 83rd Place

Wednesday, January 27th 9:00am Patrick and Annie Hargadon (ann), req by her sister Mary Harrington and family

Thursday, January 28th 9:00am Marcelo Aizaga, req by his sister Gladys and family

Friday, January 29th 9:00am Edward McCabe, req by his sister Ann Tully

Saturday, January 30th 9:00am For the people of the parish -Ann and Jim Brennan, req by their daughter Carol

4:00pm Bernard and Nora Brady, req by Kathleen Fitzpatrick

Sunday, January 31st- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jon 3:1-5, 10 1 Cor 7:29-31 Mk 1:14-20)

9:00am Brian Traynor, req by Bridie Grogan and family

11:00am Danny Guez and Will McInerney, req by Dan and Peggy Guez

12:30pm for the intentions of our parishioners

MEMORIALS

The Wine and Hosts will used this week for the intentions of our parishioners.

The Altar Candles will be lit this week for the intentions of our parishioners.

The Statue at the Statue of the Blessed Mother will be lit this week in loving memory of Patrick and Annie Hargadon (anniversary), requested by her sister Mary Harrington and family.

Vahide Atlas Kurt Burger

Richard DeNardo Jane Donlon

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

 Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place on Thursdays, following the 9am Mass until noon in church. Please join us. Tenemos Exposición del Santísimo en la iglesia los jueves, después de la misa de las 9 am hasta el mediodía. También tenemos Hora Santa en español el primer sábado del mes –normalmente- a las 11 AM. ¡Vengan a adorarle!