Sunday, August 23, 2020 Resurrection Church Bulletin
Click on the attachment for an interesting exercise on today's scripture for children.
On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Msgr. O'Donnell celebrates his 92nd Birthday!
We extend best wishes and hearty congrats on this major milestone.
Msgr. O'Donnell's address is:
Rev. Msgr. Edward O'Donnell
Cardinal O'Connor Clergy Residence
5657 Arlington Ave.
Riverdale, NY 10471
We hope to have a mass and reception in Msgr.'s honor when things settle down. We are sure he would be happy to hear from our parishioners.
When Jesus asks his disciples,
“Who do you say that I am?” Peter exclaims, “You are the Messiah!” Christ then declares that Peter is the “Rock” upon which he will build his Church.
Matthew 16
Parishioners who attend daily mass, can sign up to receive an email each day for the readings of the day.
For THIS SUNDAY'S Readings, August 22/23, 2020, 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Click HERE.
Please be advised that you can print them out at home or you can use your phone or tablet to follow along with the readings in church or at home.
REGISTRATION FOR THE PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTINUES
The early bird phase of Registration for the 2020-2021 PREP year has ended. If you wish to register for PREP, please go to www.ryeprep.org and sign up.
Please consider volunteering to be a catechist, co-catechist or hallway volunteer. Tuition discounts will apply. Sharing your faith with the children of our parish is a rewarding and faith enriching experience.
If you know of a family that is new to the parish or has an incoming first grader, please share this important information.
Please see attached letter for PREP families.
Every year, on Good Friday, there is a second collection
for the shrines in the Holy Land.
This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, this collection was postponed.
It will be rescheduled to the weekend of September 12-13.
Please read the letter below from Cardinal Dolan about this important Collection. Thank you for your anticipated generosity.
The 8:45 AM mass will be temporarily discontinued for the rest of August and the entire month of September.
Please take note that there is no 8:45 AM mass in August and September.
The 8:45 AM mass will resume on Sunday,
October 4, 2020.
The rest of the schedule is as usual.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
The 2020 Annual Cardinal's Appeal
is winding down in our parish. The results so far are excellent.
Thank you most sincerely for your participation in this very important Archdiocesan Appeal.
Last year - 2019 - our parish had exceptional results exceeding our goal with 425 gifts.
This year, so far we have 300 gifts. If you haven't had a chance to make your gift yet, please do so.
Help your parish reach our goal and receive a rebate.
The internationally acclaimed speaker and author Chris Stefanick speaks about the importance of living a life of authenticity with a courageous commitment to love. He walks us through seven habits that we can use as modern-day apostles to effectively spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Following these lessons will help us to fulfill our calling to be fearlessly, joyfully Catholic, with a faith that is attractive, life-giving, and truly contagious.
To learn more about the book:
Contagious Catholicism: The 7 Habits of Modern-Day Apostles
By: Chris Stefanick
Click HERE.
The 2021 Mass Book is open. This year we are offering the option of reserving Mass Intentions online. Click HERE to reserve an announced mass intention online.
There is an opportunity to reserve masses using a paper form. The green form can be found at the back of the church and should be returned to the rectory during business hours.
Earlier this month, volunteers from our parish and Rye met to put together 2,000 backpacks for needy children in Westchester. We are grateful to all the volunteers for their service and the great organization - Helping Hands of Rye.
The Resurrection Playground - adjacent to the Grammar School - is
OPEN!
All children of our parish, school and community are WELCOME.
A private school in Westchester County is looking for a part-time temporary registered nurse. Interested candidates should email:
