Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY September 13, 2020 Page ST. ROSE OF LIMA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTORAL STAFF At Masses This Weekend: Special Second Collection Fr. James Rodriguez, Pastor for the Holy Land Fr. Slawomir Sobiech, Parochial Vicar The Christian sites in the Holy Land rely on Fr. Robert W. Czok, In Residence donations from this Collection which Deacon Juan M. Carattini | Deacon Gilberto Laboy normally takes place on Good Friday. If you have already given for that collection it Mrs. Bridget Murphy, Director of Religious Education was counted. If you would like to give at this Ms. Sally Flores, Youth Minister time there will be a second basket available. Mrs. Erin Romain, Administrative Assistant Ms. Luz Rivera, Business Manager In case you missed this information last weekend... On Sunday, August 30th, Fr. Czok took a fall and suffered a broken hip. It was replaced the next day and he is currently going through rehab. He is unable to receive visitors but Fr. Rodriguez has been in contact with him almost every day and he is in good spirits. Please keep him in your prayers. Fr. Rodriguez will keep us updated on his progress. Fr. Slawomir Sobiech who has been assisting us in this parish for the past four years has been reassigned and will be moving to his new parish effective September 15th. We thank Fr. Slawomir for his service at St. Rose and wish him the best in the next chapter of his priesthood. Because of continued restrictions and health precautions we cannot have a formal farewell for him, but will have a simple gathering in the school parking lot TODAY after the 12:30 Mass. Sunday Church Visits--Time Change: Because of the reduction in available priests, the Sunday hours will be: 8am to 2pm. Monday-Saturday remain the same: 8am to 6pm. RECTORY PHONE: 718-634-7394 (IF NO ANSWER, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE) CLOSED: SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY OFFICE HOURS OPEN: TUESDAY, FRIDAY -- 9AM TO 5PM OPEN: WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY -- 9AM TO 1PM Spiritual Communion Prayer 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 sacramentally, 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. Amen. Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY September 13, 2020 Page 2 Guidelines for Masses and Adoration Due to the Coronavirus, safety precautions need to be followed. • Social distancing will be strictly enforced. (Note: It will be okay for couples and families to sit together.) • Everyone who enters church MUST wear a face mask covering both nose and mouth. • There will be no entrance procession for any Masses. • There will be no holy water in the fonts. Please do not touch the statues or other devotional objects. There will be no missalettes, worship aids or other types of reading materials in the pews. You CAN bring your own worship aid, but must take it with you after Mass. • There will be no Handshake of Peace during the Mass. • Catholics at Mass should receive Holy Communion in the hand, not the tongue. There will be no distribution of the Precious Blood. • Observe a social distance when processing up to receive Communion. • Wear your mask when you receive the Sacred Host in your hand. Then use social distancing to move to the side, lift your mask and consume the Sacred Host before returning to your seat. • Before and after Mass it is suggested that there be no gathering in groups to talk. • Please do not come to church if you do not feel well. It is encouraged that our elderly and other high-risk parishioners remain at home. ================================================= For those who are not able to participate in person, the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass remains in effect until further notice. Diocesan Masses will continue to be broadcast live on the Diocesan cable channel, NET-TV, and streamed online. NET-TV is available in the New York City market on Spectrum: channel 97; Optimum: channel 30; and Fios by Verizon: channel 48. MASS SCHEDULE/ ALL MASSES ARE CELEBRATED IN THE CHURCH ENTER THE CHURCH USING BEACH 84TH STREET DOORS FOR MASS AND VISITS MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS AT EACH MASS: 75 DAILY - Monday-Saturday - 8:30am SUNDAY MASSES - Vigil / Saturday - 5:00pm (English) Sunday: 8:00am (English), 9:30am (Spanish), 11:00am (English), 12:30pm (Polish) Masses Live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StRoseRBNY (Note Facebook Change: Sunday Masses and Special Occasions Only. (Daily Masses will not be on Facebook. YouTube: NO Masses.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VISITS TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (IN CHURCH) (NOTE: SUNDAY CHANGE) SUNDAY: 8AM TO 2PM; MONDAY-SATURDAY: 8:00AM TO 6:00PM Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY September 13, 2020 Page 3 Take a few quiet minutes each day with the readings. As you reflect on a Scripture passage, ask yourself: What does the Scripture passage say? What does the Scripture passage mean? What does the Scripture passage mean to me? What am I going to do about it? What is the challenge of today's Scripture Passage? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prayerfully Reflect on the Mass Readings Downloadable Resources: Today's Readings • Scripture texts: US Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org First ~ Remember the commandments and hate not • Scripture texts, reflections, articles and more: your neighbor (Sirach 27:30 — 28:7). The Word Among Us: www.wau.org Psalm ~ The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, NOTE: Due to Covid-19 WAU is currently and rich in compassion (Psalm 103). making their entire site available for free Emmaus Journey: www.emmausjourney.org Second ~ Whether we live, or whether we die, we do Free downloadable items so for the Lord (Romans 14:7-9). Gospel ~ Forgive one another from your heart Readings For The Week (Matthew 18:21-35). The English translation of 1981, 1997, International Commission Monday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Forgiveness Lk 7:31-35 Nearly ten years before, a son and father had parted Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 ways when the business they shared went bankrupt. The son blamed the father. They did not speak to each Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; other again. Lk 8:1-3 Then the father became seriously ill. The mother called the son and told him he had better come soon. The Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; son walked sheepishly into the hospital room. The father Lk 8:4-15 motioned his son to him and whispered: “Did you ever think you could do anything that would keep me from Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; loving you?” Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a Resentment and anger are foul things, the first reading from Sirach tells us. Remember the last things. Stop hating. Live by the commandments. As St. Paul MERCY writes to the Romans, we are to live for the Lord and die Dost thou wish to receive mercy? for the Lord. Show mercy to thy neighbor. Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel reminds us of —St. John Chrysostom God’s compassion. The immense sin of humanity has FAITH been forgiven and stricken from the record. We are to Faith is the union of God with the soul. forgive others in the same way. © J. S. Paluch Co. —St. John of the Cross Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY September 13, 2020 Page 4 Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Academy 2020-2021 School Year Mrs. Satti Marchan, Principal To find out the latest Academy information, contact the Academy Office: Phone: 718-474-7079 /// Email: [email protected] APPLICATION: Download at our Website: Stroseoflimacatholicacademy.org ! ! ! ! ! Check out our Facebook Page to see who we are ! ! ! ! ! https://www.facebook.com/St-Rose-of-Lima-Catholic-Academy-282997298171/ Saint Rose of Lima YOUTH Group GRADES 7 - 12 Interested in being part of this group? Have any questions? Contact Sally Flores, our Youth Minister Email: [email protected] Supporting the Parish with a ONE-TIME Donation If you are able and wish to make a special donation, please use the DONATE tab on the Parish Website Home Page. The link will take you to the WeShare site where you can make a one-time donation. No recurring donations required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We appreciate all who are continuing to make their monthly donations electronically, leaving at Rectory and/or by mail. May God bless you all for your faithful support. Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY September 13, 2020 Page 5 Religious Education News The Religious Education Office is keeping in touch with our families by email. If the office does NOT already have your email address, please send it to: [email protected] CONFIRMATION: IMPORTANT! Mrs. Murphy has sent an email to the Confirmation class. Please check to see if it went to your Spam folder.