Church of the Resurrection

Dear Parishioners and Friends,We find the wonderful meaning of Christmas
summarized in St. John’s Gospel 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he
gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but
might have eternal life.”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. Imagine what
your life would be like if Jesus has not come to earth!! The Babe of Bethlehem,
the Christ Child, is the most precious gift any of us can ever receive. The gift
of Jesus is one that can never be matched, only graciously and joyously
accepted. Our celebration of His birth is our promise to do all we can to live
as He lived and love as He loved. We are to be a reflection of his light and
love to others – so that all may come to know Him as their friend and savior.
​Once again, you have done this so well through your outstanding generosity
that has made Christmas so special, so real for so many families.With gratitude,
I wish you a Merry Christmas!!As ever,Msgr. John Georgia​​​Christmas Mass
Schedule​Christmas Eve*4:00pm & 5:30pm Masses​Midnight Mass** 12:00am.
(Christmas Concert will begin at 11:30pm)​Christmas Day** 10:00am(Christmas
Concert will begin at 9:30am.)​​* The Bell Choir will provide music** The
Adult Choir & Instrumental Ensemble will provide music.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION​All are invited to join us for a parish Family
Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 11th at 7:00pm. We will re-enact the
Christmas story through words and song. We hope you can join us for this
one-hour presentation of the true meaning of Christmas.

Family Christmas Celebration (Pageant)On Sunday December 11th at 7:00pm we will
hold a Family Christmas Pageant.All are invited to join us for a wonderful
evening of acting out the Christmas Story, music and decorating our parish
Christmas Tree. Faith Formation Schedule​Grades 1, 2, 5 & 6 –
MondaysDecember 5December 12December 19 – no classDecember 26 – no
class​Grades 3 & 4 – TuesdaysDecember 6December 13December 20 – no
classDecember 27 – no class​Grades 7 & 8Sunday, December 11 – 7:00pm –
Christmas Celebration​​Confirmation ClassThe next activity for the
Confirmation Class will be Saturday, December 10 from 10:00am – 11:00pm.
​Men’s League Monthly Meeting​​The Men’s League monthly meeting will take
place on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30.New men are always invited to join. The
meeting begins with dinner. ​​Ladies Guild Christmas Party & Cookie
Sale​CHRISTMAS PARTYThe Ladies Guild will be holding their Annual Christmas
Party on Tuesday, December 13th beginning at 6:30pm in the vestibule of the
church. The cost is $20.00 per person which includes Penne Ala Vodka, Chicken
Francese, Meatballs, Sausage and Peppers, Eggplant Parmigiana, Roasted Potatoes,
Tossed Salad, Bread, Wine, Tea, Soda, and Dessert. Gluten Free options available
upon request. Sign-up sheets are located in the vestibule. Deadline to sign-up
will be December 5th. Please make checks payable to the Church of the
Resurrection and put your phone number on the check.For more information, please
call Judy at 203-265-7958COOKIE SALKEThe Christmas Cookie Sale will be held the
weekend of December 17/18. ​Help will be needed baking and putting together
the cookie trays. Cookie Drop Off will be Thursday, December 15 from 7:00am –
7:00pm and Friday, December 16 from 7:00am – 2:00pm.Cookie Packing will be held
on Friday, December 16th from 2:00 – 4:00.For more information, please call
AnnMarie at 203-915-4053. Sign-up sheets are in the vestibule.Holy Day –
IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONThursday, December 8th.Masses will be held at 7:00am, 12:10
& 5:30​​​CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE​Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00pm &
5:30pm​Midnight Mass – 12:00am​Christmas Day – 10:00am​CONFESSIONS:
Christmas Eve from 11:00am – 12:00pm​​​​Children’s Liturgy of the Word –
9:00 Mass​The Children’s Liturgy continues each week at the 9:00 Mass. At the
beginning of Mass the children are invited to go downstairs to the church
meeting room. They will listen to the Scripture Readings proclaimed in an
age-appropriate manner. They will also learn some music in which they will sing
at Mass. All children are invited.​​​

Wishing you and your family a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. We are truly
grateful for all you do to make our parish a wonderful place.

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.jellypeanut buttercanned gravytomato saucecranberry
saucecanned veggies (corn, peas, carrots, mixed veggies, peas & carrots,
etc.)canned soupsyamsstuffingboxed instant potatoessalad dressingsbrownie &
cake mixpastafruit cocktailcoffee / teaAny help you can give is much
appreciated.Donations can be dropped off in the church vestibule.Supermarket
Gift Cards are always welcomed.Thanksgiving Baskets will be given out on
Saturday, November 19th, Thank you for your continued support of our Social
Action Committee.

All Saints Day – Holy Day​Tuesday, November 1st is a Holy Day – All Saints
Day. Masses will be held at 7:00am, 12:10 & 5:30.November – The Month of All
SoulsPicture Display ​Each year, during the month of November, the Church
remembers all our loved ones who have passed on from this earthy life and have
gone home to the Lord. There will be a table set up in the church near the
tabernacle for all to display photographs of deceased loved ones. The table will
be up for the entire month of November. We ask that pictures be brought in a
frame that can stand up on its own. Also, please put your name and phone number
on the back so we can return the picture to you at the end of the
month.​​Faith Formation Schedule​Grades 1, 2, 5 & 6 – MondaysNovember
7November 14November 21November 28​Grades 3 & 4 – TuesdaysNovember
1November 8 – NO CLASS – ELECTION DAYNovember 15November 22November 29​Grades
7 & 8Sunday, November 6 – 6:00pm – 7:00pm​​Confirmation ClassThe next
activity for the Confirmation Class will be Sunday, November 20th from 10:30am –
1:00pm. The day will start with attendance at the 10:30 Mass. After Mass the
students will make Apple Pies which will be included in the Social Action
Committee’s Thanksgiving Baskets. ​Children’s Liturgy of the Word – 9:00
Mass​The Children’s Liturgy continues each week at the 9:00 Mass. At the
beginning of Mass the children are invited to go downstairs to the church
meeting room. They will listen to the Scripture Readings proclaimed in an
age-appropriate manner. They will also learn some music in which they will sing
at Mass. All children are invited.​Men’s League Monthly Meeting​​The Men’s
League monthly meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30.New men
are always invited to join. The meeting begins with dinner. Help will be needed
building the new Christmas creche. Family Christmas Celebration (Pageant)On
Sunday December 11th at 7:00pm we will hold a Family Christmas Pageant.All are
invited to join us for a wonderful evening of acting out the Christmas Story,
music and decorating our parish Christmas Tree. All are invited.Ladies Guild
Christmas Party & Cookie Sale​​​The Ladies Guild will be holding their
Annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 13th beginning at 6:30pm. More
information will be forthcoming.The Christmas Cookie Sale will be held the
weekend of December 17/18. Help will be needed baking and putting together the
cookie trays. More information will also be forthcoming.Music Ministry Christmas
Flower Sale​Once again, the Music Ministry is holding a Christmas Flower Sale.
Orders will be taken through Sunday, November 20th. Pick-ups will be on
Saturday, November 26th. ​Please click here to download an order form. Sacred
Heart Academy’s Christmas Concert​​​​Sacred Heart Academy will hold its
Annual Christmas Concert at our church on Friday, December 9th at
7:00pm.​​​​

Saturday, October 15th from 1:00 – 5:00Drive Through Flu Clinic​No appointment
necessary – we will once again be having a drive through flu clinic with
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care on Saturday, October 15 from 1 – 5 pm in
the church parking lot (by the garage like last year). Regular and high dose
(for those over 65) will be available. (Unfortunately we are unable to give the
shot to children under 18.)​Click here for the Consent Form Most insurances
accepted & are listed on the consent form. (Cigna & Care Partners are
not accepted and United Healthcare non-medicare not accepted.)If you do not have
insurance, but would like the vaccine the regular dose is $40.00 and high dose
is $70.00Any questions, text or call Kerry Marrone at 203-213-8403.Thank you.

​PARISH NEWSLETTER​​​Blessing of Pets​​The Annual Blessing of Pets
will take place on Saturday, October 1st at 10:00am. The Blessing will take
place in front of the church. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held
in the vestibule. ​​Internet Safety Program For Parents​Wednesday, October
5th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.All parents and any adult are invited to attend this
very important program on Internet Safety. Topics that will be covered
include:Today’s apps and programs targeted at childrenCyber
bullyingSexting/TextingSocial NetworkingOnline GamingHow to Protect Children
From Becoming VictimsTips for Parents to Keep Their Families
Safe​​​​​Flu Clinic​Once again, the Health and Wellness Committee
will be hosting a drive-through Flu Clinic in the church parking lot on
Saturday, October 15th from 1:00 – 5:00. More information will be
forthcoming.​​​​​Children’s Liturgy of the Word – 9:00
Mass​Beginning of Sunday, October 2nd the Children’s Liturgy of the Word and
choir will resume at the 9:00 Mass. At the beginning of Mass the children will
be invited to go downstairs to the church meeting room. They will listen to the
Scripture Readings proclaimed in an age-appropriate manner. They will also learn
some music in which they will sing at Mass. ​​​​​Faith Formation
Schedule​Grades 1, 2, 5 & 6 – MondaysSeptember 26October 3October 10 – NO
CLASSOctober 17October 24October 31 – NO CLASS​​Grades 3 & 4 –
TuesdaysSeptember 27October 4October 11 – No ClassOctober 18October 25November
1​Grades 7 & 8Sunday, October 2 – 6:00pm – 7:00pmSunday, November 6 –
6:00pm – 7:00pmSunday, December 4 – 6:00pm – 7:00pm​​​​​

Parish PicnicOur annual Parish Picnic will take place on Sunday, September 18th
from 11:30am – 2:00pm. All are invited to attend. There is no cost to attend,
but for planning purposes we ask that you sign up. Forms are located on the
bulletin tables in the church or you can click here to download a form. We hope
you can join us for a day of great food, fellowship and fun!​Faith
FormationRegistration for Faith Formation classes are currently taking place. If
you have not registered your child(ren), please click here to be redirected to
our parish website where you can find the information. Classes will begin
mid-September.​Health and Wellness Nutrition SeriesAll are invited to a
Nutrition Series – Healthy Eating event that will take place at the church on
September 7th and 14th from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Join dietitian, Marissa, from
ShopRite in a two- week series on healthy cooking, shopping and eating.
Pre-registration is required. Sign-up sheets are available in the vestibule of
the church or you can call the rectory (203) 265-1694.​​BE SMART ON THE
INTERNETOn Wednesday, October 5th at 7:00pm the Health and Wellness Committee
will sponsor an Internet Safety Presentation for parents. Please note that this
is for parents and guardians only. More information will be forthcoming. Please
mark your calendars.​​