"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 candidates. 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
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Ciudadanos Fieles

"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 conciencia 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 importantes para nuestras decisiones sobre los asuntos y los candidatos.  Los exhortamos a que se informen 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

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. 

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!
 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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