Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY November 8, 2020 Page ST. ROSE OF LIMA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTORAL STAFF During Fr. James Rodriguez, Pastor November Fr. Robert W. Czok (Contact information is on Page 7) We Remember Deacon Juan M. Carattini | Deacon Gilberto Laboy May we always Mrs. Bridget Murphy, Director of Religious Education keep those who Ms. Sally Flores, Youth Minister have gone before us Mrs. Erin Romain, Administrative Assistant in our thoughts Ms. Luz Rivera, Business Manager and prayers. MASS SCHEDULE 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) 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 (except on Federal Holidays: 8am to 2pm). See Page 2 for Additional Information about Mass Guidelines RECTORY PHONE: 718-634-7394 (IF NO ANSWER, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE) CLOSED: SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY OFFICE OPEN: TUESDAY, FRIDAY -- 9AM TO 5PM HOURS 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 November 8, 2020 Page 2 Current Guidelines for Mass and Church Visits 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. • Holy Water remains unavailable at this time. 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 on 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) SUNDAY: 8AM TO 2PM MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 8AM TO 6PM EXCEPT ON WEEKDAY FEDERAL HOLIDAYS -- 8AM TO 2PM Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY November 8, 2020 Page 3 Today's Readings Take a few quiet minutes First ~ Wisdom is easily discerned by those who love her (Wisdom 6:12-16). each day with the readings. As you reflect on a Scripture passage, ask yourself: Psalm ~ My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my What does the Scripture passage say? God (Psalm 63). What does the Scripture passage mean? Second ~ Since we believe that Jesus died and rose What does the Scripture passage mean to me? again, through Jesus, God will bring with him What am I going to do about it? those who have died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 What is the challenge of today's Scripture Passage? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [13-14]). Prayerfully Reflect on the Mass Readings Gospel ~ Stay awake! You know neither the day nor Downloadable Resources: the hour (Matthew 25:1-13). • Scripture texts: The English translation of 1981, 1997, International Commission US Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. • Scripture texts, reflections, articles and more: The Word Among Us: www.wau.org NOTE: Due to Covid-19 WAU is currently Readings For The Week making their entire site available for free Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Monday: Emmaus Journey: www.emmausjourney.org 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Free downloadable items Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, Tuesday: 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Expecting the Unexpected Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; If it ever crossed your mind that Jesus was Friday: Lk 17:26-37 somewhat lacking in a sense of humor, today’s Gospel should belie any such notion. Jesus’ story of Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 the five wise and five foolish bridesmaids is Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; downright hilarious. The circumstances of the story Sunday: 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19- were surely familiar to Jesus’ listeners, just as they 21] are—if we think about it—to us. Weddings never, ever start on time. There’s always a delay. Buttons Thoughts for the Week pop off at the last minute. Flowers wilt. Cars full of wedding guests get caught in traffic. Soloists THE FOUNDATION contract laryngitis. Brides or grooms or priests show Wisdom is the foundation, and justice the up late! So the only reasonable way to approach a work without which a foundation cannot stand. wedding is with a sense of humor, to realize that —St. Ambrose something probably will go awry, and, when that GOD’S WILL happens, to smile about it. Lord, if your people need me, I will not re- Jesus tells this funny story to encourage us to fuse the work. Your will be done. be watchful, yes; to be ready, yes. But he doesn’t —St. Martin of Tours tell it to make us dour and somber. The heavy- hearted tremble, waver, lose sight of their place and EVANGELIZATION purpose, and fall asleep. The lighthearted know that I will go anywhere and do anything in order the unexpected will happen—is bound to happen— to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do so they are awake in their place and ready in their not know him or have forgotten him. —St. Frances Xavier Cabrini purpose when it comes. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY November 8, 2020 Page 4 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] ================================================================ VIRTUAL Religious Education Classes BEGAN on Sunday, October 4th at 9:15am. • Please check your email for log-in information. Sometimes it goes to spam. • Children in Grades 1-5 should see a login for Christ In Us. • Children in Grades 7 and 8 should log in to Sadlier Connect. • There is NO grade 6 this year. • It is very important that children attend every class. • We will be virtual for the entire year. • If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Murphy at the Rectory on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9am and 1pm. You can also send an email to her at: [email protected] • Please do not call her at home. A link to the Registration Form has been posted on the HOME PAGE of the Parish Website: stroseoflima-queens.org ================================================================ Available for Pickup at the Rectory during Office Hours Tuesday and Friday: 9am to 5pm Wednesday and Thursday: 9am to 1pm To avoid disappointment, call first to confirm the office is open: 718-634-7394. ! ! 1st Communion Certificates and Banners ! ! =========================================================== ! ! Confirmation Pictures and Certificates ! ! Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Rockaway Beach, NY November 8, 2020 Page 5 Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Academy Mrs. Satti Marchan, Principal To find out the latest Academy information, contact the Academy Office: Phone: 718-474-7079 /// Email: [email protected] ! ! ! ! ! Check out their Facebook Page ! ! ! ! ! https://www.facebook.com/St-Rose-of-Lima-Catholic-Academy-282997298171/ Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars, and Veterans Day 2020 occurs on Wednesday, November 11.