Resurrection-Ascension Parish

We begin a new Liturgical Year on November 29th, with the First Sunday of Advent.  This is a time of preparation for the birth of our Lord Jesus. As with most birthdays, there is excitement, hope, and our looking forward to the joyful day.  Let us experience this hopeful expectation by spending time in prayer, by participating in the celebration of Mass, if possible receiving communion, and going to confession. Let us receive Jesus in our hearts and our homes filled with joy, hope, peace and love!
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Comenzamos un nuevo año litúrgico el 29 de noviembre con el primer domingo de Adviento. Este es un tiempo de preparación para el nacimiento de nuestro Señor Jesús. Como ocurre con la mayoría de los cumpleaños, hay entusiasmo, esperanza y nuestra expectativa por el feliz acontecimiento. Experimentemos esta esperanzada espera dedicando tiempo a la oración, participando en la celebración de la Santa Misa, recibiendo la comunión si nos es posible y yendo a confesión. ¡Recibamos a Jesús en nuestros corazones y nuestros hogares llenos de alegría, esperanza, paz y amor!  

These past months have been difficult for everyone.  Those who are homebound have been especially 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. 

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En estos momentos de distanciamiento social: 
Estos últimos meses han sido difíciles para todos. Los que están confinados en casa se han visto especialmente afectados. A nuestra parroquia  le gustaría ayudar a estas personas.
 Si algún miembro de su familia, un amigo o vecino le gustaría recibir una amigable llamada semanal 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.

 Returning to Mass at Resurrection Ascension
We miss you and are ready to welcome you back!
 

For everyone’s safety please follow the following safety protocols:
 
 Who can come to Mass?

• Anyone who is not sick or has not been in contact with someone who is sick.
• Anyone whose immune system is not compromised or vulnerable.
• Please know that the obligation to attend Mass has been lifted until further notice.
• Masses will continue to be offered on-line via this website or Facebook.

 
Before Mass:

• Please bring your own mask. Masks are required for ages 3 and above at all times. Your nose and mouth must be covered as you enter the church, while at Mass and remain covered until you leave the building.
• If possible, please bring your own hand sanitizer.
• Arrive early so we have time to seat each household individually.
• Seating will be facilitated by the ushers, please follow their instructions.
• Seating spaces are marked appropriately, seating is limited to 25% capacity.
• If we reach capacity in the church, there will be additional seating in the gym.    We will project the Mass on a screen and distribute Communion there.

 
During Mass:

• Keep your mask on, covering your nose and mouth at all times.
• Keep social distancing –at least 6’ apart- throughout the celebration of Mass.
• No hymnals or worship aids will be used.
• No physical contact with anyone who is not in your family. No sign of peace.
• Communion should be received in the hand, without wearing gloves.
• When forming the line to receive, follow the markings on the floor and stay 6’ apart.
• Keep your nose and mouth covered as you approach the priest or Communion minister. Answer “AMEN” with your mask on. Then move to the side -to the next floor marking, gently lift your mask and consume the host. Put the mask on again and return to your seat, maintaining social distancing.
• There will be no distribution of the Precious Blood.

 
Leaving Mass:

• Unfortunately, at this time priests will not be able to greet parishioners after Mass.
• Please maintain social distancing as you leave the church.
• Please do not congregate; once dismissed proceed to your car or exit the premises.
• Ushers will desinfect the church before the next Mass.

 
Please Note:

• The Mass itself and homilies will be shortened where possible to allow time to clean the church in between Masses.

• There will be only one offertory collection drop box, please deposit your offering there. No collection will be taken during Mass.
• The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will continue to be closed.
•  No in-person group gatherings or ministry meetings as of yet.
• Updates will continue to be posted on our website and Facebook page

 
Any questions, please call the rectory at 718-424-5212.  We are very happy to welcome you back home at our parish, your spiritual home!

We miss you and we hope to see you soon!

 

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