Church of the Resurrection

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER​FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULEMondays: Grades 1, 2, 4 &
5February 5 – classesFebruary 12 – classesFebruary 19 – NO CLASSES – President’s
DayFebruary 26 – classesGrades 6 – 8: Sunday, February 25th – 10:30 Mass and
class after Mass until 12:30Confirmation Grade 9: Saturday, February 3rd –
Retreat from 11:00 – 3:00First Reconciliation – grade 2 on Wednesday, February
7th at 6:30pm.​​​​ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE​February 14, 2024​​Mass
with Distribution of Ashes: 7:00am​Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of
Ashes:12:10, 3:30 & 5:30​​​​​​LADIES GUILD MARDI GRAS PARTYThe
Ladies Guild Annual Mardi Gras Party will take place on Tuesday, February 13th
from 6:00pm – 8:30pm downstairs in the church meeting room. The cost will be
$10.00 per person. Cash and check are acceptable. Sign up sheets are located in
the vestibule of the church or you can call the rectory at 203-265-1694. There
will be appetizers, Muffelata Sandwiches, Desserts, Wine, Soda & Bingo with
prizes.​​​​​​HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING​​The
Health and Wellness quarterly blood pressure screening will take place after
Masses on Sunday, February 11th. New and repeat parishioners are
welcome!​​​FRIED DOUGH DRIVE-THROUGH EVENT​Back by popular demand……
Our Annual Fried Dough Drive-through will take place on Friday, March 15th from
5:00pm – 7:00pm. More information will be
forthcoming.​​​​​​​​LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSSThe Living
Stations of the Cross will once again take place on Friday, March 22nd at
7:30pm. ​​​​​​PARISH CARNIVAL – SAVE THE DATEOur parish carnival
will take place Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday 11.​

Mass Schedule for Monday, January 1st​8:00am​&​10:00 am​​​Happy
New Year!​​

Dear Parishioners and Friends, Merry Christmas!….Nollaig Shona Dhuit!….Buon
Natale!….Feliz Navidad!….Joyeux Noel!….Feliz Natal!….Eftihismena
Christougenna!….Wesolych Swiat!…Boas Festas!….Frohliche
Weihnachten!….Merii Kurisumasu!….Mele Kalikimaka!….Regardless of the
language that is spoken, the message is the same. Wishes of happiness, joy, love
and peace unite the one family of God as we celebrate the birth of our Savior,
Jesus Christ.​We find the wonderful meaning of Christmas summarized in St.
John’s Gospel (3:16). “For God so loved the world that he gave us His only Son,
that all who believe in Him shall not perish but may have eternal life.”
​Elsewhere in John’s Gospel Jesus proclaims that He is: “The Light of the
World” for all who live in spiritual darkness -“The Way” when we lose our sense
of direction in life and need guidance – “The Truth” when we question or doubt
our beliefs and need reassurance – “The Resurrection and the Life” when we
complete our earthly journey and need salvation. Yes, Jesus is our model and
guide in life, the priceless gift of the Father.Please accept my heartfelt
gratitude for all who worked so hard to make our “Giving Tree” so successful!!
You have made Christmas real for so many families. You are a true reflection of
Christ’s light and love! Your generosity is unsurpassed. Let us continue to
emulate Jesus in our daily living!! May Christ bless you with his finest
gifts!!! Merry Christmas!!Msgr. John GeorgiaWishing you and your families a
Merry Christmas.​​

All are invited to our Annual Parish Family Christmas Pageant.This Sunday,
December 17th at 7:00pm, we will hold our annual Parish Family Christmas
Celebration. This Christmas Celebration will last one hour. The program will
consist of re-enacting the Christmas Story through word and song. Our Adult
Choir, Bell Choir and Children’s Choir will provide the music. Members of our
Faith Formation Program and parishioners will act out the story.We are looking
forward to a wonderful evening celebrating the true meaning of this beautiful
Christmas Season. See you this Sunday, December 17th at 7:00pm.​

Immaculate Conception Friday, December 8th.​​Mass Schedule​7:00 am​12:10
pm​5:30 pm​

​DECEMBER NEWSLETTER​FAITH FORMATION DECEMBER SCHEDULEMondays: Grades 1, 2,
4 & 5December 4 – classesDecember 11 – classesDecember 18 – NO
CLASSES​December 25 – NO CLASSESJanuary 1 – NO CLASSESGrades 6 – 8: Sunday,
December 17 at 7:00pm attendance at the Christmas Pageant with a
parent.Confirmation Grade 9: Sunday, December 10th from 10:30am – 12:30pm – Mass
and Pie Making Session​​CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE​Christmas Eve: 4:00pm*
& 5:30 MassesMidnight Mass: 12:00am **Christmas Morning Mass: 10:00 **​*
The Bell Choir will provide music** The Adult Choir and Instrumental Ensemble
will provide music​​​​LADIES GUILD CHRISTMAS PARTY​​The Ladies
Guild’s annual Christmas Party will be held at the church on Wednesday, December
13th from 6:00 – 8:00pm. The cost is $25.00 per person and the food will be
catered by Serafino’s Restaurant. The buffet will consist of cheese/crackers,
fried mozzarella, raw veggies, stuffed breads, garden salad, penne all vodka,
chicken francese, eggplant rollatini, veggie medley bread, wine, coffee, tea,
fruit punch and dessert. Gluten Free options available by request. Deadline to
sign-up is December er 6th. Please contact Judy Tatta at 203-988-5345 for more
information.​​​​​CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALEThe Ladies Guild will hold their
annual Christmas Cookie Sale on the weekend of December 16/17. Help is needed
baking. Please see the sign up sheets in the vestibule of the church. For more
information, please call AnnMarie Bonvini at (203) 915-4053Your help is greatly
appreciated!​FAMILY CHRISTMAS PAGEANTOur annual parish Christmas Celebration
will take place on Sunday, December 17th at 7:00pm. All are invited to this
one-hour presentation of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Members
of our parish will re-enact the Christmas Story and the music will be provided
by our 3 choirs.Help is needed. Please see Joe if you would like to participate
or for more information. ​​​​​​​​​WALLINGFORD CHORUS CHRISTMAS
CONCERT​​The Wallingford Chorus will hold their annual Christmas Concert at
the Church of the Resurrection on Saturday, December 9th at 7:30pm.The program
includes a variety of festive pieces. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00
for seniors/students. Children under 12 are free. For more information, please
contact wallingfordchorus@gmail.com

Dear Parishioners,Each year, as Thanksgiving Day draws near, our Social Action
Ministry provides a Thanksgiving Dinner for families in our area who are in
need. This year we are planning on serving over 40 families.Parishioners and
friends of our parish have been most generous throughout the years in helping us
collect the food that is needed.Once again, we are asking for your help. We are
in need of the items below.jellycanned gravytomato saucecranberry saucecanned
veggies (peas & carrots, mixed veggies)canned soupsyamsboxed instant
potatoessalad dressingscanned pumpkinfruit cocktailcoffee ​Any help you can
give is much appreciated.Donations can be dropped off in the church
vestibule.Supermarket Gift Cards are always welcome.Thanksgiving Baskets will be
given out on Saturday, November 18th, Thank you for your continued support of
our Social Action Committee.

​All Saints Day – Wednesday, November 1st.Masses will be held at 7:00am, 12:10
& 5:30​​