By GerritsenBeach.net, on October 24th, 2011%
Dear Parishioner,
I Invite you to a painless, workless and timeless paint party. Our Church ceilings haven’t seen a coat of paint since the church was built in 1953 with the first Mass in the new building on Easter Sunday.
To have this paint party, I ask your help in accomplishing this task. Enclosed is a donation envelope to help cover the cost of this endeavor. We have already recieved an anonymous gift of $5,000 for which I am very grateful, but we still need your help and I ask for your generosity.
Very truly yours,
Rev. Dennis J Farrell
Send your donations to: 2331 Gerritsen Avenue Brooklyn Ny 11229
Any questions 718-743-7234
By GerritsenBeach.net, on October 17th, 2011%
Resurrection Church is looking for Vendors for their Christmas boutique.
Christmas Boutique
Sunday – December 4, 2011
10:00am – 6:00pm
Table space 30$ per table
For reservations please call
Phyllis 917-385-5735
By GerritsenBeach.net, on October 4th, 2010%
No new news as of now with the brooklyn church reorganization. This is all news we already knew but it is a good reminder that Resurrection Church and every church is on the table.
Basically the church may have to close some locations due to lack of attendance and some financial woes.
Read more: NY Daily News
By GerritsenBeach.net, on September 13th, 2010%
By GerritsenBeach.net, on September 13th, 2010%
 Tribute in Light - From Gerritsen Beach Gerritsen Beach paid their respects to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 yesterday at Larry Veling Field. The memorial went well into the dark with everyone sharing stories, tears, and prayers.
Continue reading Gerritsen Beach 9/11 Memorial
By GerritsenBeach.net, on June 3rd, 2010%
Please remember to register for CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), Resurrection Religious Education program for the 2010-2011 term. Here are the dates and times you can register in the religious education office:
- Tuesday, June 1st
- 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:15-2:45 p.m
- Wednesday, June 2nd
- 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:15-2:45 p.m.
- Thursday, June 3rd
- Monday, June 7th
For more information or for any questions please contact the Religious Education Office at (718)891-0888
By GerritsenBeach.net, on May 2nd, 2010%
Bob Rossi, a long-time pillar of Resurrection Church and the Knights of Columbus passed away on May 1st as a result of an apparent heart attack.
I regret to inform you that Mr. Bob Rossi passed away today. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, Usher, and Sacristan at Resurrection Parish. Bob will be greatly missed at Resurrection in many ways. His wake will be Monday and Tuesday at Byrnes funeral home. The funeral is Wednesday 9:30 am at Resurrection.
Interested members of the community may attend a wake at Byrnes funeral home (2384 Gerritsen Ave) on Monday, May 3rd, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, May 4th, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be given Wednesday at Resurrection Church at 9:30 a.m.
By GerritsenBeach.net, on April 29th, 2010%
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Again, let me state this very clearly: Resurrection Church is not closing – but lets be real it’s “on the table”.
Every parish in the diocese is currently engaged in a strategic planning process with the bishop. The “Christ Jesus, Our Hope – Diocesan Strategic Planning for Parishes” plan is to evaluate the current status of local parishes for the long term stability of the church. Meaning… closings of churches are “on the table” – across the board – across the diocese.
All churches have very low attendance, and there seems to be a lot of different reasons for the low attendance, but according to the report some factors include “demographic shifts, small and large from the migration of many Catholics away from the Northeast to changes in ethnic groups within certain neighborhoods.”
The Bishop does not want what happened to schools in their decision of closing to happen to churches. To that end, he is making everyone alert to what is going on.
Some churches cannot support themselves because they are either in poor areas and are not being supported by parishioners, so the diocese has been subsidizing them. Some are receiving up to 40%. Selling church property is not an option, Real estate will probably go back up. Some churches are very close in proximity and some have very high maintenance costs and falling apart.
The bishop has appointed a committee to go to the churches and evaluate buildings, structure, cost efficiency, maintenance. They are also looking at the “sacramental life” of the church e.g. baptisms, weddings, communions, confirmations etc.
As far as Resurrection goes, the buildings are in very good condition, and they do have the leasing of the school building as a steady source of income.
Continue reading Update: Resurrection May Be In Danger of Closing
By GerritsenBeach.net, on April 27th, 2010%
Nobody freak out and read what I am writing clearly: Resurrection Church – is not closing - at least not just yet.
Apparently, there was a meeting last week held by Father Farrell and it came out that Resurrection Church (constructed in 1953) may have to close their doors because of low attendance.
Ironically, this highly publicized meeting was not very well attended since they only publicized it in their bulletin.
At the meeting attendees discussed openly the problems with the parish and tried to figure out ways to possibly save the parish. A handout was passed around for people to submitted written answers to questions like “What are the greatest signs of vibrancy and life that you see in our parish?”. These questions and questions like it are to try to figure out a way to keep the church together. One of the main reasons why people felt was the cause of the lack of attendance was was the closing of Resurrection School. Many feel as though the decision “ripped the heart” out of the church and may be the eventual downfall of the church.
Ultimately the decision for Resurrection to close is up to the diocese and a decision is expected to be made sometime around September. The diocese will be looking at many factors like the solvency of the church, attendance, the building conditions, monies. Resurrection has all of those things going for them except for the attendance.
There are some things you can do to prevent this from happening: Resurrection is not asking for your money (although I’m sure they wouldn’t turn down your donation). However they are asking for your participation and attendance in your community church.
By GerritsenBeach.net, on March 16th, 2010%
State Senator Martin J. Golden honored local leaders in conjunction with the celebration of Irish Heritage Month on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Knights of Columbus on Nostrand Avenue.
The honorees included:
- Mark Cranston, Retired from NYC Department of Corrections and Current Chief of Staff of New Jersey State Department of Corrections
- Father Dennis J. Farrell, Pastor, Resurrection Church
- Ellen McHugh, Lead Coordinator, New York City Office, Parent to Parent New York State
- Larry Morrish, Community Activist, Founding Member, Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Continue reading Golden Honors those of Irish Heritage
By GerritsenBeach.net, on February 10th, 2010%
A few weeks ago, someone stole the Brooklyn Blue Feather School mascot, a 5 foot stuffed giraffe. The giraffe is was placed outside the office on the first floor. The giraffe is especially import ant for these kids because it was a welcoming sight when the kids come in first thing in the morning. The giraffe is loved by all of the kids at the school. When the staff left for home it was there and the next morning it was gone.
The kids are very upset and want their giraffe back. If someone knows anything or wants to bring the giraffe back, please bring it back no questions asked.
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