PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We are a Catholic faith community

who believes in God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit –

and who follows Christ’s teaching of love and service.

As a parish founded by immigrants, we recognize that we continue to be

a multi-ethnic parish. We welcome everyone

by ministering to their various needs and provide all with the opportunity

to grow intellectually in Christ. Through our sacramental life, we are empowered to build up

the Body of Christ and to become a more vibrant

and faith-filled community.

February 18, 2018 - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

St. Rosalia - Regina Pacis Parish Brooklyn, New York

St. Rosalia Church 6301 14th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Basilica of Regina Pacis

1230 65th Street Brooklyn, NY 11219

Regina Gift Shop Inside the Basilica Conference Center

(enter through the Church lobby) Phone: 718-234-0140 Fax: 347-492-0217

Website: www.reginagiftshop.net

Business Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Pastor Monsignor Ronald T. Marino, E.V. Email: ronaldmarino1234@gmail.com

Parochial Vicars Father Nicholas Apollonio Email: fr.nicholasapollonio@gmail.com Father Marco Brioschi, PIME Email: mabri10@icloud.com Father Nelson Cipollone Email: frnelson@gmx.com Deacon Mr. John Dolan Email: reginapacisdeacon@aol.com

Faith Formation Director Mrs. Jackie Tepedino Email: reginapacisfaith@gmail.com

Pastoral Ministry Sister M. Clara Wang, SMIC Email: wmyclara2017@gmail.com Phone: 347-249-6283

Pastoral Assistant—Dave Francis Ali Music Director—Mr. Jonathan Fields Email: ja.jonathan@gmail.com Facility Manager—Mr. Walter Astudillo Phone: 347-645-5750

Regina Pacis Rectory 1230 65th Street Brooklyn, NY 11219 Phone: 718-236-0909 Fax: 718-236-5357 Email: reginarectory@aol.com Website: www.basilicaofreginapacis.org

Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 12 noon

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

For an appointment with a priest, call the Rectory at any time.

Office of St. Joseph Chapel and Columbarium

(located in the Lower Basilica)

Office Hours: Monday—Friday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Call for an appointment with Theresa Landy

who will handle all requests. 718-236-0909 Ext. 1013

stjosephcolumbarium@gmail.com

MASS SCHEDULE

Basilica of Regina Pacis Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am

9:15 am (Spanish) 10:30 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm

St. Joseph Chapel [Lower Basilica] Monday - Friday: 7:30 am & 8:30 am Saturday: 8:30 am Sunday: 9:00 am (Italian) 11:30 am (Chinese) Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin.

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Are You New to the Parish? WELCOME! Please stop into the rectory office and register!

Sacramental Celebrations and Other Information

Confessions: Every weekday morning after Mass in the Basilica you may ask the Priest for confession. Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m. in the Basilica. Marriage: Couples must arrange their wedding ceremony at least 6 months beforehand. Every couple must attend a Pre-Cana meeting. Log on to: www.pre-cana.org for dates and registration. Sacrament of the Sick: If you know you are going to be hospitalized, consider receiving the Sacrament of Anointing beforehand at any weekday Mass. Ask the priest before Mass in the sacristy. Communion to the Homebound: Our Eucharistic Ministers are happy to bring Holy Communion to the homebound. To arrange this, please call the Rectory. Baptism: Parents wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with their children must attend a "Registration and Instruction Session" on the First Saturday of any month at 11 am in the Basilica Conference Center. At these sessions it will be necessary for both parents to attend, and to bring a copy of the baby's birth certificate. Necessary registration forms will be completed, the required instruction will take place, and the Baptism will be scheduled. Remember, both Godparents must be Catholic, 16 years old, and must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Godparents may attend these sessions but are not required to do so. Baptisms are celebrated in English on the third Saturday of each month at noon in the Basilica. Once this session is completed, you may schedule the ceremony for any month. Baptisms are celebrated in Spanish on the second Saturday of each month at noon in the Basilica. Spanish “Registration and Instructions” on the first Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica Conference Center. It is no longer necessary to come to the Rectory Office to set up a Baptism celebration. You may call the rectory for Chinese or Italian Baptisms.

Devotions, Prayer Groups & Meetings

Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Mondays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Novena in honor of St. Anthony: Tuesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. In Jesus Name Prayer Group: Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Basilica of Regina Pacis. Divine Mercy Devotions: every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. in the Basilica of Regina Pacis. Prayers for Peace to Our Lady Queen of Peace: Wednesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

The Legion of Mary: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica Conference Center. Prayers for Vocations: Thursdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Prayers to St. Peregrine-Patron Saint of Cancer Patients: Fridays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel. St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: First Saturdays 8:30 a.m. Mass and novena prayers in St. Joseph Chapel.

CELEBRACIONES SACRAMENTAL Y OTRA INFORMACION PARA LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA

Confesiones: Sábado a las 4:00—4:45 de la noche en la Basilica.

Matrimonios: Favor de contactar la rectoría por lo menos 6 meses antes del Matrimonio.

Bautismos: Se celebran el Segundo Sábado de cada mes. Favor de contactar Fr. Nelson ó Fr. Nicholas.

Instrucción Religiosa para los Niños: Los padres que quieren inscribir sus niños a las clases de catecismo, contactar la rectoría.

Hora Santa Lectio Divina: Todos los Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos: Los que necesitan recibir el Bautismo, Comunión y Confirmación por favor de contactar Jackie Tepedino reginapacisfaith@gmail.com 718-236-0909 X1020.

Clases de Iniciación Cristiana: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche Centro de Basilica - 1201 65th Street.

Divina Misericordia: Todos los Miercoles a las 7:00 de la noche en la capilla de San Jose en la Basilica.

Arise Grupo de Levantate: Todos los Jueves a las 7:30 de la noche en Centro de Basilica - 1201 65th Street.

Centro Familiar: Todos los Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en Centro de Basilica - 1201 65th Street.

Parish 40 Hours Devotion—February 19th to 23rd Come Home And Experience God's Love For You Again

BASILICA OF REGINA PACIS and ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL (lower Basilica)

Monday, February 19-PRESIDENTS’ DAY 7:30 am Giuseppe Fabrizio 8:30 am Antonio Brucculeri Tuesday, February 20 7:30 am Domenico Parrelli, Rocco & Josephine Crimeni and Salvatore Crimeni 8:30 am Mary Seifert Wednesday, February 21-St. Peter Damian 7:30 am Anna Enella 8:30 am Members of Regina Pacis Perpetual Mass Assoc.

Thursday, February 22-CHAIR OF ST. PETER, APOSTLE 7:30 am Deceased Members of Palmieri Family

8:30 am Francesco & Yvette Russo Friday, February 23-St. Polycarp 7:30 am Gaspare Galante 8:30 am Joseph Lipari Saturday, February 24 8:30 am Intention Available [St. Joseph Chapel]

5:00 PM Carlo & Giovanna Esposito Sunday, February 25-SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 am Francesco Sgroi & Antonio Sgroi 9:00 am Giuseppe & Maria Papandrea (Italian) [St.Joseph Chapel]

9:15 am Para la Virgen Cisne (Spanish) 10:30 am Josephine Pirano, John Chiaia, Joseph Pirano, Key Ya Ya & Sal Frustaci 11:30 am (Chinese) [St. Joseph Chapel] 12:00 PM Italia Loffreda 7:00 PM Antonio Cartolano

The Sick of the Parish

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Steven Anderson, Vincent A. Aurigemma, Baby John Paul Munoz,

Baby Arthur William Norris, Baby Jayden Alfredo Tlatenchi, Maria Concetta Conte Bedessi, Erlinda Borg, Julia Bruzzese,

Grace Marie Campo, Nick Castagna, Vincent & Isabel

Castaldo, Patricia Caterina, Judy Cragnolin, James

Essman, Mary Essman, Rose Essman, Fortunata Frangella, Vincent Giordano, John Grillo,

James Grundy, John Ilardo, Benjamin Iorio, Angelina Jose,

Carmencita Jose, Zenaida Jose, Frank & John Lacarrubba,

Mary LaManna, Anna Lanza,

Lelle Lazarek, Accursia LoMonaco, Mark Mallay,

Angelo Mariano, Elizabeth Mariano, Florentino Mariano,

Patricia Mayo, McBride Family, Eric McDonald, Chloe Melina,

Jean Menna, Eva Meza, Catherine Mary Moncello, James

Carlos Moncello, Vincent Moncello, Vito Moncello, Howard

Passman, Francisco Pastor, Juan Riollano, Joel Rivera, Ivan Rodriguez, Marisa Schiavello,

Rita Schiavello, Jennifer Selasi, Rosemarie & Ira Silverman,

Michael John Staubitz, Valerie Ann Staubitz,

Achille Tafuri, Rosa Tenuto, Richie Joseph Weinstein

The Holy Father speaks…

His Message for Lent 2018 Once again, the Pasch of the

Lord draws near! In our preparation for Easter, God in his providence offers us each year the season of Lent as a “sacramental sign of our conversion”. Lent summons us, and enables us, to come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in every aspect of our life. With this message, I would like again this year to help the entire Church experience this time of grace anew, with joy and in truth.

"REGINA PACIS VOLUN TEENS"

This group is lead by Msgr. Marino and Fr. Nicholas. We meet every two weeks on

Sunday after the 12 noon Mass in the Conference Center.

The next meeting is February 25th. To join simply send an e-mail to

Msgr. Marino at ronaldmarino1234@gmail.com or Father Nicholas at fr.nicholasapollonio@gmail.com.

It should contain your name, address, cell # and email address.

JOIN THE FUN !!!

What can I do as a

Parishioner to promote vocations to the priesthood and

religious life?

Support parish functions. Your participation in parish functions is important. Not only will you benefit in terms of your own spiritual growth, you will be setting a fine example for your friends and neighbors. Having the parish as a focal point in your life can be an impetus for others to do the same. Such an atmosphere gives rise to church vocations.

IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY

THE RECTORY, FAITH FORMATION AND ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY,

FEBRUARY 19, 2018.

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From the Pastor..... A Personal Note.

On Friday, February 23rd I will be having surgery for the full knee replacement on my right leg. As you may have witnessed, I have been having trouble walking and standing for a while. The surgery should remedy this. As is necessary, I will then have on-going physical therapy for some weeks after until I can walk properly again. Therefore, you may not be seeing me at Mass for a while. Every time you notice that I am missing, please say a prayer that I am obeying the instructions of the physical therapist! Msgr. Ronald Marino

Cuaresma 2018 “Vengan a mí todos los que están Cansados y agobiados y Yo los aliviaré” Mateo 11,28

Te invitamos a un ciclo de catequesis Los Sábados a las 7.30 Hrs. en la

Capilla San José a partir del 17 Febrero 2018. Están todos invitados - (No requiere inscripción)

Temas de reflexión:

2/17 - PERSEVERANCIA en la PALABRA DE DIOS. 2/24 - OBEDIENCIA. 3/3 - MODESTIA y HUMILDAD. 3/ 10 - CONFIANZA. 3/17 - PERDÓN. 3/24 -VIGILIA ANIMADA POR NIÑOS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA.

Fr. Nelson - Pastoral Hispana

Basílica Regina Pacis – Brooklyn NY

Info. Tel. 718-236-0909

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LENT 2018 AT WEEKEND MASSES

• We will be reciting the Apostles’ Creed found on page 10 of the Missal

40 Hours Devotion in the Upper Basilica • Opening Ceremony Sunday, February 18th after the 12 noon Mass

• February 19th to 23rd—all morning Masses will be in the

Upper Basilica

• Monday, February 19th to Thursday, February 22nd

from11:00 am—7:30 pm Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament with Benediction [Guest Speakers daily at

7:30 pm]

• Friday, February 23rd All day Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament

• Closing Mass on Friday, February 23rd at 7:30 pm

Silent Prayers before the Blessed Sacrament in St. Joseph Chapel

• Mondays to Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12 NOON

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Joseph Chapel

• Every Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM [except February 23rd]

GROW IN FAITH [in the Conference Center] • Lenten preparation in English Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm beginning

February 27 through March 20

PARISH SPANISH LENTEN REFLECTION [Saint Joseph Chapel]

• Five Christian Values from the Word of God & Pope Francis’ Message for Lent

2018 every Saturday from 7:30 pm

2/17 - PERSEVERANCE in the WORD OF GOD

2/24 - OBEDIENCE

3/3 - MODESTY and HUMILITY

3/10 - TRUST

3/17 - FORGIVENESS

3/24 - Community Prayer Vigil animated by the children of the Parish

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Lenten Regulations 2018

ABSTINENCE—All the faithful who have reached 14 years of age are required to abstain totally from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. FASTING—All the faithful between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may also be taken on two other occasions during the day. EASTER DUTY—After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season beginning with the First Sunday of Lent (Feb. 18) to the celebration of Pentecost (May 20). The following should also be noted: Music—The “Alleluia” is not sung or said from the beginning of Lent until the Easter Vigil. Musical instruments may be used during Lent and the Paschal Triduum to give necessary support to the singing. Decorations— The church should not be decorated with flowers during Lent. Holy Water—Holy Water is not removed from the fonts during the season of Lent. Holy Water is removed from all fonts immediately before the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. They are refilled with water blessed at the Easter Vigil. Funeral Masses—Funeral Masses are not permitted during the Sacred Triduum. Funeral Rites during these days may make use of a Liturgy of the Word, concluding with the Rite of Farewell.

Giornata di Preghiera per la Quaresima 2018

17 marzo 2018 Al Centro dell’Immacolata Concezione,

Douglaston, Queens 7200 Douglaston Parkway

Arrivo e registrazione alle 9:30 am $20.00

Via Crucis S. Rosario

Conferenze Spirituali S. Messa celebrata da S. E. Nicholas DiMarzio,

Vescovo di Brooklyn (incluso pranzo caldo)

Chiamare a 718.649.0324 per prenotazione e registrazione per individui e gruppi

-------------------------------- Day of Prayer for Lent 2018 in Italian

MARCH 17, 2018 At the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston

(7200 Douglaston Parkway)

Arrival and registration at 9:30 am / $20.00 per person CALL 718.649.0324 to reserve and register

individuals and groups

RADIO MARIA N.Y.

Siete Tutti Invitati Ad Una Giornata di Spiritualita’

Sabato 10 Marzo, 2018 Dalle ore 10:00 a.m. alle 4:00 p.m.

Sara’ una giornata di preghiera e riflessione in

preparazione alla Santa Pasqua.

BASILICA OF REGINA PACIS

*Durante la celebrazione ci saranno sacerdoti a

disposizione per le confessioni.

*Per Informazioni chiamare Radio Maria: (718) 417-0550

Programma: 10:00—Rosario

11:00—Santa Messa 12:00—Lunch al sacco 1:00—Meditazione

1:30—Adorazione Eucaristica 2:30—Via Crucis e Benedizione Finale

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Activities for Catholic Families During Lent and Holy Week

Come pray the Stations of the Cross with the Faith Formation Program on

Sunday, March 18 at 9:00am.

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

40 HOURS DEVOTION ADORATION TIME FOR FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WILL BE AT 4:00 PM OR 5:00 PM. COME FOR MEDITATION AND ROSARY WITH

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.