THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD. Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, JANUARY 8 th, 2017 PARISH MISSION/ MISYON PAWAS LA

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1 1 St. Thérèse of Lisieux, R.C. Church Church Address: 4402 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY Rectory Office Address: 1281 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Telephone#: / Fax: stthereselis@gmail.com Website: Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, JANUARY 8 th, 2017 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD PARISH MISSION/ MISYON PAWAS LA 1

2 2 Parish Fall/Winter Office Hours Monday/Lundi: 10AM-3PM Tuesday/Mardi Thursday/Jeudi: 10AM-8:30PM 10AM-6:00PM Saturday/Samedi: Closed (Tentative) Sunday/Dimanche: Closed The Rectory Office is closed each day from 12:30PM-1:30PM. Fall/Winter Mass Schedule/Horaire des Messes Monday/Lundi: 9AM; 7PM (Little Flower Novena after 7PM Mass on Monday/ Neuvaine de Petite Fleur après la Messede 7PM) Tuesdays (Miraculous Mèdal Novena/ Neuvaine du Medal Miraculeux): After 9AM Mass Wednesday/Mercredi (Rosary after 9AM Mass/ Rosaire après la Messe) Saturday/Samedi: 5PM (Vigil Mass for Sunday/Veillée pour le Dimanche) Sunday/Dimanch: 9:00AM(English) 11:00AM(English) 1:00PM(Creole) Adoration and Confession/Adoration et Confession Friday/Vendredi (Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration Eucharistique) (Adoration du Saint Sacrament) 9:30AM 12NOON Saturday /Samedi (Confession) 3:30PM 4:30PM Confession can also be scheduled by appointment. Confession peut également être prévue sur rendez-vous. Parish Staff Pastor Parochial Vicar Music Ministry Religious Ed. Coordinator Parish Nurses: Rev. Fr. Michael Gribbon Rev. Fr. Michél Pierre -Louis Mr. Edsen-Samy Renaud Music Director Ms. Frances McCormick ( ) Bernadine Noel, RN Carnice Modeste, RN St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY Phone: Fax: Website: Principal: Sister Paulette Pollina Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kathleen McManus-Trainor Business Administrator: Sister Pat McGrath The Academy offers a welcoming, safe, faith-filled environment where children from grades Pre-K to 8th can learn and grow to their potential. Call us at for additional information. Financial aid is available. Readings for this Week/Lectures de la Semaine Sunday/Dimanche:((THE EPIPHANY OF THEIN LORD/EPIFANI Sunday/Dimanche: ELEVENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY): Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-13; Eph 3:2-3a,5-6; Mt 2:1-12 TIME/ONZYÈM NAN SENP ): 2 Sm 12:7 Monday/Lundi: (THEDIMANCH BAPTISM OF THETAN LORD): Is 42:1-4,6-7; -10,13; Ps 32:1-2,5,7,11; Gal 2:16,19-21; Lk 7:36 8:3 Ps 29:1-2,3,4,9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Monday/Lundi: Anthony Padua,PsPr8:2ab,5-9; iest, Doctor the Tuesday/Mardi:(Saint (Weekday): Hebof2:5-12; Mkof1:21-28 Church): 1Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3b,4b-7; Ps2:14-18; 5:2-3b,4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Wednesday/Mercredi: (Weekday): Heb Ps 105:1-4,6-9; Tuesday/Mardi: (Weekday): 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5,7b-8; Mt 5:13Mk 1: : Thursday/Jeudi: (Weekday): Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95: 6-7c,8-11; Wednesday/Mercredi: (Weekday): 1Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2b,4Mk 1: b,8,11;Mt 5:17-19 ( Weekday; Saint Hilar y, Bishop, Doctor of the Thursday/Jeudi: (Weekday; Saint Ephr em, Deacon, Doctor of the Church): Heb 4:1-5,11; Ps 78:3,4bc,6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Church ):1Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13;Mt Saturday/Samedi: ( Weekday; BVM on5:20-26 Sunday): Heb 4:12-16; (Weekday): 1Kgs 19:9a,11-16; Ps 27:7-9c,13-14; Ps 19:8-0,15; Mk 2:13-17 Mt 5:27-32 Next Sunday s Readings/ Lectures du Dimanche Prochain Sunday/Dimanche: (SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ Dezyèm Dimanch nan Tan Senp ): First Reading/1ere Lecture: Is 49:3,5-6 Psalm/Psaume: Ps 40:2,4,7-10 Second Reading/2e Lecture: 1 Cor 1:13 Gospel/Evangile: Jn 1:29-34 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE Sunday/Dimanche: 9:00AM In memory of Jessica Evelyn In memory of Annella Clouden In memory of John Eustache Sr. 11:00AM In memory of Monica Coppin 1:00PM Adler, Arielle, Rena, Rodney, Tiffany and Malia Pierre-In Thanksgiving Bread & Wine In memory of Andrea, Mrs. Roland and all the members of the Charismatic DCD ++++ Sanctuary Lights In memory of Chesley Alexander Monday/Lundi: 9:00AM Blessings for wonder school year 7:00PM Blessings for Charismatic Prayer Groups Tuesday/Mardi: 9:00AM For the Homebound Wednesday/Mercredi: 9:00AM For all parents and grandparents Thursday/Jeudi : 9:00AM In memory of Chesley Alexander 9:00AM In memory of Christopher Butler on his Birthday Saturday/Samedi: 5:00PM For the people of the Parish *If those who have requested SundayMasses above wish to bring gifts at the offertory, please see one of Ushers before Mass. 2

3 3 VOCATION MINISTRY The Epiphany God chose us before the world began to be holy. God has chosen each person in Christ for a particular vocation. If He may be calling you to be holy through a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, contact the Vocation Office at (718) or vocations@diobrook.org. INTERCESSION OF VENERABLE PIERRE TOUSSAINT ON BEHALF OF THE SICK Maxine Campbell Reid, Bienvena Houenou, John Zozzaro, Constance Paul, Lucinda Thorton, Danielle Beckford, Debora Corren, Marie Edwige Moise, Heather Joseph, Dcn. Rodney Beckford, Magdalin James, Marlene Alphonso, Marcia Pitter, Errol Albert, Yvette Cardenas-Joseph, Lenora Whittle-Gomas, Doreen Alexander, Ella Hunte, Bertram & Dolores Lovell, Patrice Layne, Phyllis Joseph, Sandra McKessey, Cai Henry, Julian Johnson, Guy Dupeoux, Francesca Francis, Isaac Koeing, Chrissy Buttigieg, John Napolillo, Guytaud Leandre, Sybil Carmichael, Joe Roberti, Shelia Bowen, Sylvia Marshall, Lucy Rose Roberts, Marcia Clifton, Michel Caliber, Kevin Cubero, Edmar Hopkinson, Dara Abraham, Rene Charles, Mona, Jean Jacques, Ann Walker, Jennifer Abraham, Nyamarie Abraham, Sharon Jones St. Therese of Lisieux Upcoming Events/Fundraisers for At-A-Glance Keep checking the bulletin for more information on each event. DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION 2017 Sunday, January 14 th Know Your Right Workshop Sunday, January 15 th Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 15th Saturday, February 18 th, 2017 Black History Month Art. Poetry and Essay Competition Haitian Fellowship Dinner Party Gym Church Church/ Rectory Office Auditorium ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS If you would like to advertise your upcoming events in the bulletin, please bring it to the Rectory Office or send an or fax with your information by 12noon on Tuesday of each week. ATTENTION PARISHIONER Please note that the Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, January 16 th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mass will be held 9am but not at 7pm. We ask that you please make a difference as Martin Luther King Jr. did. ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY In Partnership with Faith in New York Are you worried about your immigration status? Get answers to your questions about your rights as an immigrant, where to find free, low cost and trustworthy legal services, and answers to any questions you might have about proposed changes to the country s immigration policies. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP at St. Therese of Lisieux, RCC School Gym 4410 Avenue D, Brookly, NY on Saturday, January 14, 2017 (Time (s) to be announced) ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX, SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY Ak Kolaborasyon Faith in New York Eske ou gen anpil enkyetid sou estati imigrasyon w? Ou ta renmen jwenn kèk repons sou dwa ke-w genyen kòm imigran? Ou ta renmen konnen ki kote ou ka jwenn sèvis legal gratis, oubyen ki bon mache e ke-w ka fè konfyans?ou bezwen jwenn repons sou chanjman ki ka fèt nan peyi a sou zafè imigrasyon? Nou envite-w vinn patisipe nan yon atelye diskisyon ki gen pou tèm: KONNEN KI SA DWA W YE Nan Jimnazyòm Lekòl St. Therese of Lisieux, RCC 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY Samdi 14 Janvye 2017 (Time(s) to be announced) Visit our website at to see bulletins, event pictures, registration forms, ministries and more. 3

4 4 IN COOPERATION WITH NORTHEAST ROAD SAFETY St. Therese of Lisieux Parish Presents The 6 Hour NYSDMV-Approved Point and Insurance Reduction Course (Defensive Driving Course) Sponsored by American Safety, Inc. (#028) on Saturday, January 14 from 10am-4pm In the school auditorium (4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203) Class includes several movies and breaks. The fee for the Course is $50.0. To pay and reserves a seat for the class please complete forms in the back of the church and submit the form and registration payment to the Rectory Office ( ) Same-day registration allowed of opening are available. Please arrive by 9:45am on January 14. All licensed New York drivers are welcomed. PARISH NURSES: Phone #: REGISTERED NURSES 824 E. 45 th St. between Avenue. D and Foster Avenue Parish Nurses Office Open Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10AM-12Noon FOOD PANTRY: Phone #: The Food Pantry will be open on Tuesdays from 10:30AM 12:30PM. PLEASE DONATE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Canned tuna fish, rice, beans, pasta, canned soups, other vegetables, oatmeal, hot & cold cereals, shelf/ table milk, powdered milk, pasta sauce, etc. You may drop off your donations at the Rectory Office or at the Food Pantry during Rectory and Pantry hours. **PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES.** Clean plastic shopping bags and monetary donations are welcome. COMMEMORATION OF THE EAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD The Baptism Team invites all families of children who were baptized between ( ) to a Mass commemorating the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord on Sunday, January 15 th,, 2017 at the 11AM Mass A Fellowship Brunch will follow after the Mass in the school Gymnasium Please call the Rectory Office at by Monday, January 9 th, 2017 to confirm your attendance. 4

5 5 Number of Parishioners and Friends present for December 24 th &December 25 th 5pm Mass: 93 11:00am Mass: 180 1:00pm Mass: 138 Total: 411 Number of Parishioners and Friends present for December 31 st &January 1 st 5pm Mass: 80 9:00am Mass: :00am Mass: 122 1:00pm Mass: 209 Total: 594 Currently we have 1,400 registered parishioners BAPTISM SCHEDULE To have your children receive the Sacrament of Baptism, at least one parent and one godparent must be Catholic. For registration, parents must bring a copy of the child s Birth Certificate. Godparents must bring to registration a signed and stamped sponsor letter from the church they attend BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2017 JANUARY/FEBRUARY Registration : Wednesday, January 25 th at 7:30PM First Baptism Class : Wednesday, February 8 th at 7:30PM Second Baptism Class : Wednesday, February 15 th at 7:30PM Baptism Ceremony : Saturday, February 18 th at 1:00PM (English) Saturday, February 25 th at 1:00PM (Creole) Collections received for December 24 th & December 25 h Tithing Envelopes: 5pm: $1, Creole Midnight Mass: $ English Midnight Mass: $ :00am Mass: $3, :00pm Mass: $ Total = $6, Collections received for December 31 st & January 1 st Tithing Envelopes: 5pm: $.00 9:00am: $.00 11:00am: $.00 1:00pm: $.00 Total = $.00 Collection will be updated next week The Collection for Dec. 31 &Jan. 1 will be updated next week. Thank you! MASS BOOK FOR 2017/MÈS 2017 Take advantage of the privilege and blessing the church offers us to request a Mass for our Intentions (In Memory of a Loved One, In Thanksgiving, for healing, for achievement, etc). Stop by the Rectory Office window to submit your Mass intentions. Donations include: Weekday Masses $15, Weekend Masses $15. Bread and Wine, or Sanctuary Lamp Candles $30. Parishioners are encouraged to request the regular Mass for their intentions. There is no special Mass offered outside of the regular parish Mass. Profite avantaj legliz la ba nou pou rekòmande yon mès nan entansyon nou-ke se an memwa de yon fanmiy, zanmi nou ki mouri ou byen nap di Bondye mèsi pou benediksyon, gerizon, nou resevwa. Tanpri pase nan presbitè-a pou bay entansyon nou. Donasyon pou: Mès Lasemèn $15, Mes weekend: $15. Pen ak Diven, ou bouji pou lanp sanktuèr: $30. Nou ankouraje-w rekòmande mès ki deja etabli nan pawas la, paske pa gen mès espesyal an deyò mès regilye yo. ART, POETRY AND ESSAY COMPETITION Read and or listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s What Is Your Life's Blueprint? speech. According to your age group draw a picture, draft a poem and write an essay explaining how this speech has affected you or your plans? What opportunities do you need to accomplish your plans? Best Artwork - Ages 5-8, prize $50 Best Poetry - Ages 9-12, prize $100 Best Essay - Ages 13-17, prize $150 For more details see application package Located on the Social Justice Resource Table in the vestibule. 5

6 6 YOUTH SUNDAY We invite all the youth of the parish to a special Liturgy on Sunday, January 29 th at the 9am Mass. Youth Sunday is an effort to encourage and develop in young people a growing awareness of their value and importance in the life of the church, especially in Liturgy. They can be active participants in the liturgy, as altar servers, ushers, lectors and choir members. THE HAITIAN FELLOWSHIP Presents Little Things with Great Love (Mother Theresa) Fundraiser A Full Length Musical, Choreography Dance, love songs, poems and lots more! St. Therese of Lisieux 4410 Avenue D and East 45th Street Brooklyn, Saturday, February 18th, 2017 from 8pm-2am in the auditorium Tickets :$40.00 per person Contact: Rectory Office: Magguy Simon Marie Andre Joseph Charles Valdimir Alberte Vincent See Also: Pierre Toussaint, Men s Ministry Motion Fellowship, English Fellowship, Haitian Choir, usher and Charismatic Members. DRESS TO IMPRESS ATTENTION PARISHIONERS If you are using a welcome envelope or a plain envelope for your tithes, we ask that you please print your first and last name clearly, along with your address, telephone number, envelope number and amount enclosed. Thank you for your cooperation! PARISH INITIATIVE Brothers and Sisters, During this 90 th year of our parish, we are conducting an important initiative. GENERATIONS OF FAITH Our participation in Generations of Faith is critical because 50% of our contributions that are above our parish goal, will be returned to the parish. With that, we will be able to take care of big ticket repairs such as the boiler and the ceiling in the church. ATTENTION ALL Starting immediately our St. Therese facilities namely, the Auditorium and the Gymnasium, will no longer be available for parties, e.g. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Baby showers, Fundraisers, etc. Only Parish events will be allowed. The cost of repasts for funerals held in the church will be as follows: Auditorium $ Gymnasium: $ PROTOCOL IS FINAL. Thank You The Finance Committee 6

7 7 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD PRAYER Let us pray [that we may be guided by the light of faith.] Father, you revealed your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star. Lead us to your glory in heaven by the light of faith. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. CHILDREN S WORSHIP BULLETIN The Baptism of Jesus And a voice from heaven said, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17 (NIV) Based on Matthew 3:13-17 LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary meets every Wednesday at 5pm in the Convent Chapel. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the rectory office The Haitian Legion of Mary meets every Saturday at 10am on the Auditor ium Stage or Confer ence Room. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the rectory office. Answers: Sunday, January 1st, 2017 Copyright Sermons4Kids, Inc. PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY Meets every Sunday from 2:00PM-5:00PM in the school Gym. Boys and Girls ages 6 and up are welcome. Minors should be accompanied by parent/guardian. HOME BOUND Please contact the Rectory Office if you know of a home bound person or anyone going for medical procedures who would like to see a priest or receive the Eucharist. ZUMBA ANNOUNCEMENTS: Classes will resume in January 2017.Please check the bulletin and the parish website for updated regarding Zumba. AVAILABLE AT THE RECTORY OFFICE The 2017 At Home with the Word Book Large Print Edition: $