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.

March 11, 2018 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

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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!

S C O I

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.

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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: Cada otro Viernes a las 7:30 de la noche en Centro de Basilica - 1201 65th Street.

BEGINS SUNDAY

MARCH 11

Turn clocks ahead one hour

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

Monday, March 12 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Pat Pizzuto [St.Joseph Chapel] Tuesday, March 13 7:30 am Intention Available [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Pat Pizzuto [St.Joseph Chapel] Wednesday, March 14 7:30 am Rosa Rizzo [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Members of Regina Pacis Perpetual Mass Assoc. [St.Joseph Chapel] Thursday, March 15 7:30 am Mario & Carmela Gramano [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Antonio, Lucia & Maria DiRocco [St.Joseph Chapel] Friday, March 16 7:30 am Liboria & Girolamo Galante [St.Joseph Chapel] 8:30 am Emily Feliciano [St.Joseph Chapel] Saturday, March 17 8:30 am Giuseppe Giordani (Memorial Mass) [St. Joseph Chapel] 11:00 am FIRST PENANCE—Faith Formation Students 5:00 PM Patrick & Julia Esposito Sunday, March 18-FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 am Intention Available 9:00 am Joseph Amico & Giuseppe Sanfilippo (Italian) [St.Joseph Chapel] 9:15 am (Spanish) 10:30 am Petrina Scotti 11:30 am (Chinese) [St. Joseph Chapel] 12:00 PM Joseph Lubrano 7:00 PM Maria & Giovanna DiLuca

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

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

Sunday, March 18 at 9:00am in the Pre-K Gym

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

PARISH

CELEBRATION FOR THE FEAST OF

ST. JOSEPH

MONDAY, MARCH 19

at 8:30am MASS in ST. JOSEPH

CHAPEL

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Coffee and Cookies to follow in the Basilica Conference Center

Reconciliation Monday March 26

Confessions at the Basilica of Regina Pacis will be available from 7:00pm—9:00pm on that day.

Our neighboring parishes, as well as, parishes in

Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens and the Bronx, will be offering the Sacrament of

Reconciliation. Since it falls about one week before Easter, mark your own schedule so you can

participate in this effort to prepare for our Holy Week celebrations.

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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

THE WAY OF THE CROSS Traditional Procession of

Good Friday March 30, 2018 - 7:30 pm

Main Celebrant and Homilist Most Rev. Nicholas Di Marzio,

Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn with Priests, Deacons and Parishioners of the Cluster

Closing Ceremony at St. Athanasius Church Bay Parkway & 61st Street, Brooklyn

Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross

All participants are requested to carry a candle.

Procession will begin at St. Dominic Church on 20th Ave. and 75th St. Proceed to 18th Avenue.

Right on 18th Ave. to 60th St. Right on 60th St. to Bay Parkway to St. Athanasius Church.

ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL DEVOTION.

LA VIA DELLA CROCE Tradizionale Processione del

Venerdi’ Santo 30 marzo 2018 - 7:30 PM

Sara’ presente

S.E. REV.MA NICHOLAS DI MARZIO VESCOVO della Diocesi di Brooklyn con Sacerdoti, Diaconi e Parrocchiani

di tutte le Parrocchie La Processione Quest’anno termina a

St. Athanasius Church Bay Parkway & 61 Street, Brooklyn

BENEDIZIONE DELLA RELICA SANTA CROCE

Tutti i partecipanti sono pregati di portare una candela

La processione avra’ inizio a St. Dominic Church a 20 Ave. e 75 St. per 18 Ave. Destra a 18 Ave per 60 St. Destra a 60 St. per Bay Parkway fino alla

Chiesa di St. Athanasius. UNIAMOCI NUMEROSI A QUESTA

BELLISSIMA DEVOZIONE

PROCESSION FOR

DIVINE MERCY

ON SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018

Procession for Divine Mercy will begin at St. Frances de Chantal

Church (57th Street and 13th Avenue) and end at Regina Pacis Basilica with

Prayers and Benediction. (details will follow)

All are invited to participate in this

beautiful celebration.

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GROW IN THE FAITH

EVERY TUESDAY evening in Lent at 7:30pm we will gather in the Basilica Conference Center for small group discussions of topics pertaining to our faith and practice. These groups will be conducted by our priests

in our different language groups. Doing something positive like this is what we should be doing in Lent.

The Holy Season of Lent is a time of special graces for those who are sincere. It calls for extra prayer, fasting at times, giving to the poor or some charity and performing acts of charity. These activities of our parish are simple suggestions and opportunities for anyone who wants to join in our efforts as a parish community. You are also encouraged to plan your own personal activities along with these to make this Lent a time of spiritual growth and enrichment.

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 Temas de reflexión: 3/17 - PERDÓN. 3/25 -VIGILIA ANIMADA POR NIÑOS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA.

Fr. Nelson - Pastoral Hispana Basílica Regina Pacis – Brooklyn NY

Info. Tel. 718-236-0909

DAILY EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN LENT

The Holy Eucharist will be exposed for private prayer EVERY MORNING after the 8:30am Mass in

St. Joseph Chapel until 12 noon. We encourage you to come and pray on the

mornings of Lent.

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The Holy Father speaks… His Message for Lent 2018 A cold heart

In his description of hell, Dante Alighieri pictures the devil seated on a throne of ice, in frozen and loveless isolation. We might well ask ourselves how it happens that charity can turn cold within us. What are the signs that indicate that our love is beginning to cool?

More than anything else, what destroys charity is greed for money, “the root of all evil” (1 Tim 6:10). The rejection of God and his peace soon follows; we prefer our own desolation rather than the comfort found in his word and the sacraments. All this leads to violence against anyone we think is a threat to our own “certainties”: the unborn child, the elderly and infirm, the migrant, the alien among us, or our neighbour who does not live up to our expectations.

Creation itself becomes a silent witness to this cooling of charity. The earth is poisoned by refuse, discarded out of carelessness or for self-interest. The seas, themselves polluted, engulf the remains of countless shipwrecked victims of forced migration. The heavens, which in God’s plan, were created to sing his praises, are rent by engines raining down implements of death.

Love can also grow cold in our own communities. In the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, I sought to describe the most evident signs of this lack of love: selfishness and spiritual sloth, sterile pessimism, the temptation to self-absorption, constant warring among ourselves, and the worldly mentality that makes us concerned only for appearances, and thus lessens our missionary zeal.

"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 March 18th.

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?

Serve in the parish ministry. In the Gospels Jesus directs each of us to a life of service. Your service in the activities of your parish will help create the life-giving environment necessary for nurturing of religious and priestly vocations. Let us fulfill this Gospel message by sharing our gifts. Pray. Of all the ways we can work toward the increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, prayer is undoubtedly the most essential. Make a commitment to pray for this intention everyday. Also consider praying for a particular priest or religious in your parish. Participation in Vocation Awareness Week. Take part in the events of Vocation Awareness Week by praying with others throughout the diocese for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Check the bulletin for details regarding vocation activities. Your presence and support will enhance the effectiveness of these events.

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).

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Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent. In our Gospel reading from John 3:14-21, Jesus spoke with a man named Nicodemus, telling him that everyone who believes in Jesus will have everlasting life. God loves us so very much that He sent his only son, who was both human and divine to give his life so that we might have life forever with God in heaven. Jesus told Nicodemus that, “Whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.” If we are honest and good, we are not afraid to let others see our actions. This week, focus on letting all of your actions shine with the love you feel for your family, for God and for others! Be a light for Christ to all you meet!

Hoy celebramos el Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma. En la lectura del Evangelio de Juan 3:14-21, Jesús hablo con un hombre llamado Nicodemo, diciéndole que todo el que crea en Él tendrá vida eterna. Dios nos ama tanto que envío a su Hijo único, que siendo verdadero Dios y hombre, dio su vida por nosotros para que podamos vivir para siempre con Dios en el cielo. Jesus le dijo a Nicodemo lo siguiente: “Quien obra conforme a la verdad se acerca a la luz para que se vea claramente que todo lo hace de acuerdo a la voluntad de Dios”. Si nosotros somos buenos y honestos, no tendremos miedo de dejar a otros que vean nuestras acciones.