Church of St. Theresa

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1 Church of St. Theresa A Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ SUNDAY MASSES Saturday at 5:00pm, Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am(Italian), 10:30am(Family Mass) 12:15pm, 1:30PM(Spanish) & 5:00pm WEEKDAY MASSES Monday thru Saturday 8:00am & 9:00am DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal & St. Theresa Novenas after Monday morning Masses St. Anthony Novena after Tuesday morning Masses. Thursday 12 Noon Mass & Eucharistic Adoration Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday 7:30pm to 8:30pm followed by silent adoration until 9:00pm St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, New York CONFESSION Saturdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and by appointment BAPTISMS Baptisms take place most Sundays after the 1:30pm Mass. We ask parents to attend the Baptism preparation meeting. Register at the Rectory for the meeting. The date of the Baptism will be discussed at the Baptism meeting. MARRIAGES Call the Rectory at least six months in advance of the wedding date to make an appointment with parish clergy. Rev. Msgr. Thomas Derivan, Pastor Rev. Joseph Ligory, Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas D Angelo, In Residence Msgr. Neil Graham, Retired, Spanish Mass Rev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate Rev. Charles Szivos, Parochial Vicar Mrs. Josephine Fanelli, Principal Mrs. Marie McCarrick, Dir. of Religious Education Helena Kim, Dir. of Music RECTORY: /1901 WEBSITE: SCHOOL: FAX: rectorystc@aol.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

2 C S. T, B FROM THE DESK OF FATHER DERIVAN: PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Last week I presented the Pastoral Report for our parish. The Pastoral Report is the report sent to the Cardinal s Office every year by the pastor of every church. It is called, in Latin, status animarum, which means the state of souls. Obviously that refers to the spiritual aspects of the parish which are always most important. We are not a business. We are not even just another nonprofit organization. We are the Church and we exist for the sacraments and the spiritual welfare of our people, particularly our children. I hope you read last week s Pastoral Report. I was proud to send it on you behalf to the Cardinal and proud to present it to you. Likewise today I am proud to present to you the Financial Report for our parish, likewise sent to the Cardinal s Office. Our fiscal years runs from September 1, 2015 through August 31, I think it is important for you to see how your support is helping our parish to fulfill our mission to be God s family of faith in our community. Without your generous help, nothing that we do would be possible. You deserve a great deal of credit for your support of our church. It shows your love for the Lord Himself and your love for the Catholic Church. As you can see, we depend very much on your Sunday contributions which amount to over 50% of our annual income. Thank you for your faithful use of the Sunday envelopes. I am particularly edified when older parishioners (and some younger ones) come into the rectory with their church envelopes because they were away on vacation or even homebound or in the hospital. What a beautiful testimony of love for St. Theresa Church! One item which I wish to encourage this year is the expansion our Alumni Association. We want to reach out to alumni and former parishioners (even if they did not attend our school) to keep them informed about our parish and to invite them to help us with their support. Please encourage alumni and former parishioners to update their information. Information about this is found below. Let me thank you once again for your faithful help. Father Grippo always told me about the generosity and faithfulness of St. Theresa s parishioners. I shall tell him how right he is. Father Thomas B. Derivan ST. THERESA PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT REPORT ON FINANCES FOR FISCAL YEAR SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 TO AUGUST 31, 2016 RECEIPTS Sunday Collections $361,074 Christmas, Easter, Holy Days 36,368 Votive Candle Offerings 32,315 Poor Box, Books, Catholic NY 1,976 Net Parish Fundraisers 104,160 Special Donations 300 Investment Interest & Earnings 3,788 Religious Education Program 18,734 Rental/Domicile Income 98,025 TOTAL RECEIPTS $656,750 EXPENSES Rectory Living Expenses $29,099 Clergy Salaries & Benefits 110,543 Lay Salaries & Benefits 181,534 Religious Education Program 65,273 Altar & Liturgy Supplies 14,298 Utilities 40,591 Printing & Office Supplies 14,298 Property & Liability Insurance Archdiocesan Assessment & Regional School Tax 45,655 Building Maintenance & Repairs 39,196 TOTAL EXPENSES $624,201 SURPLUS 32,549* *This amount will be put on reserve for future extraordinary expenses.

3 ATTENTION ALUMNI AND FORMER PARISHIONERS! We are in the process of updating our list of alumni of St. Theresa s School and former parishioners of our parish. We want them to know about the good things that are going on at our parish and our school. We ask you to contact family members or friends to ask them to help us update our list. They may do so in any of the following Ways: *Filling out the form and sending it to the Rectory (or asking you to drop it by for them); *Calling the Rectory to your information. * ing the information found below. *Entering this information on our Facebook page: St. Theresa Parish (Official) Thank you for your help with this. SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS We are making this appeal to parishioners (past and present), alumni and friends of St. Theresa s Parish. We have a School Sponsorship Program in our school. In this, the sponsor offers to help pay a needy student s tuition in whole or in part. Students are selected by the pastor and the principal particularly because of some unforeseen circumstance that has happened to the family where the child would otherwise not be able to continue in our school. The sponsorship makes it possible for a child to continue to benefit from a good Catholic education at St. Theresa s School. We ask you to consider becoming a School Sponsor. Full Sponsorship is $5,200 and partial is $2,600. If you are interested, please contact our principal Mrs. Fanelli at or Father Derivan at or drop into our School Office. Your sponsorship makes a difference in a child s life. UPDATE OF INFORMATION FOR ALUMNI & FORMER PARISHIONERS Name If alumnus, year Address Telephone Comments or other Information: St. Theresa School will hold an Open House on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 12:002:00PM. Come visit our school, meet with our students, teachers and parents. Come see what St. Theresa can offer your child. Grades K t0 7 and PreK 3year old registration takes place in our school, PreK for All 4 year old program must follow guidelines and register online. For more information about our school please call our office: A special Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Bushati parents of Evan (Gr. 2) and Ethan (PreK) for renovating our bathrooms on the second floor. GAELIC (IRISH) FOOTBALL Today from 2:00PM 4:00PM there will be tryouts for Irish Football and again on Sunday, January 22nd from 3:00PM5:00PM. For more information or if you have any questions please contact Dave Kilkenny at SPECIAL THANKS During Advent, our parishioners and our children helped the needy through their gifts to the Giving Tree. We have received the following messages from two of the organizations whom you helped to enjoy Christmas: From Hope for Us: During the Holiday season, Hope for Us was able to give over 200 toys to children in Help Morris Homeless Shelter, and BronxLebanon s Sickle Cell Program. We were also able to give away over 400 pieces of clothing to individuals living in homeless shelters. Hope for Us would like to thank everyone at St. Theresa s Church who made this possible. It is greatly appreciated. Also pictures of Hope for Us 2nd Annual Toy Giveaway are available on our website: trusthope.org. Wishing you all the best and a Happy New year. From Our Children: To the wonderful people at St. Theresa Church and School: You did it again! Your beautiful gifts were welcomed and appreciated by all in our Christmas celebrations because they represented the heartfelt giving of so many. The gifts were used for needy families, for children who visited mothers at Taconic and Bedford Hills state prisons, and for children who attended our festive Christmas party. You have helped us express the deeper meaning of Christmas for our families. Know how grateful we are!

4 JANUARY 15, 2017 A MESSAGE FOR PARENTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA: Dear Parents: As we begin a new year, I thought it would be good to share with parents some thoughts about being alert to problems that may be affecting our children through the use of Internet, text messaging, social media, etc. We live in an instant communications age. That is both good and bad. Obviously parents want to be able to contact their children, especially in case of emergency. But the bad side features the many dangers that our children are now exposed to. Among these dangers are the following (which I have seen myself): * Some youngsters foolishly put information on social media sites, including personal informationeven cellphone numberswhich is accessible to predators. Obviously parents have a rightand a dutyto monitor their children s use of social media. Better to be safe then sorry! * Home computers should be in family space, not secluded in the child s bedroom. You should be able to see what your child is seeing on the Internet. * Some children are using phones and social media too often and too late, even well past bedtime. Parents should set rules on this and also on the amount of time allowed for video games. * Parents should be alert to the improper use of text messages. Some messages are simply crude, unacceptable, and often morally offensive. You should look at the messages on your child s phone. If he or she has a problem with this, probably there is a problem with the messages. Much of this text messaging can create many problems now and in years to come (when these messages can come back to haunt them). The danger here is immense and can lead to serious legal problems, as well as personal danger. * Parents should insist that the cell phone is not an entertainment instrument, but an instrument of communication when necessary. It is advisable to you to have a cellphone with limited numbers availablejust parents and emergency contacts. Why are children calling one another, sometimes for hours at a time, when they have just seen one another school? They need your direction on what the cellphone is for. * Some children are foolish in giving out their cellphone numbers to others indiscriminately. The parent should know who has the child s number. You should check the phone regularly. * Many children are simply careless in handling their cellphones and other devices. Parents spend hundreds of dollars on these items, only to have the child misplace them. The child should be trained in the proper care of cellphones and other devices. In our school these items are checked upon the child s arrival in school. Both children and parents must be alert to potential problems in the use of technology. It is one of the most serious issues facing families today. And correspondingly children must learn that their parents concern about this is for their own good. Good communication between parent and child is the key. Our late Cardinal Egan used to say that there are three words that adults must keep in mind in raising children Alert, alert, alert. May the Lord give you the wisdom you need always to be an alert parent. Sincerely in Our Lord, Father Thomas B. Derivan JANUARY 20 ST. FABIAN POPE AND MARTYR (C.250) Fabian was a Roman layman who came into the city from his farm one day as clergy and people were preparing to elect a new pope. Eusebius, a church historian, says a dove flew in and settled on the head of Fabian. This sign united the votes of clergy and laity, and he was chosen unanimously. He led the church for fourteen years and died a martyr s death during the persecution of Decius in AD 250. Saint Cyprian wrote to his successor that Fabian was an incomparable man whose glory in death matched the holiness and purity of his life. In the catacombs of Saint Callistus, the stone that covered Fabian s grave may still be seen, broken into four pieces, bearing the Greek words, Fabian, bishop, Martyr. We can go confidently into the future and accept the change that growth demands only if we have firm roots in the past, in a living tradition. A few pieces of stone in Rome are a reminder to us that we are bearers of more than twenty centuries of a living tradition of faith and courage in living the life of Christ and showing it to the world. We have brothers and sisters who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, as the First Eucharist Prayer puts it, to light the way for us.

5 PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY As we prepare for the Inauguration of our new President this week, let us offer this prayer which is based on the prayer of our country s first bishop, Archbishop John Carroll, written in 1791: We pray, thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Thy Name. We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice, through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the president of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty. We pray for the governor of this state, for the members of the assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability. We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Thy most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of Thy servants departed who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents relatives, and friends;, of those who, when living, were members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen ORDINARY TIME OF THE CHURCH YEAR: Today we begin the Ordinary Time of the Church s Liturgical Year, a time which extends from now until Lent and then resumes after Pentecost until the end of the Church Year on the Feast of Christ the King. Why Is Ordinary Time Called Ordinary? Ordinary Time is called ordinary not because it is common but simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word ordinalis, which refers to numbers in a series, stems from the Latin word ordo, from which we get the English word order. Thus, the numbered weeks of Ordinary time in fact represent the ordered life of the Churchthe period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons) or in more severe penance (as in Advent and Lent), but in watchfulness and expectation of the Second Coming of Christ. It s appropriate, therefore, that the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (which is actually the first Sunday celebrated in Ordinary Time) always features either John the Baptist s acknowledgment of Christ as the Lamb of God or Christ s first miraclethe transformation of water into wine at the wedding at Cana. Thus for Catholics, Ordinary Time is the part of the year in which Christ, the Lamb of God, walks among us and transforms our lives. There s nothing ordinary about that! WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHURCH UNITY The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Wednesday, January 18, and concludes Wednesday, January 25. The Week of Prayer (formerly called the Church Unity Octave) was begun by the Graymoor Fathers to encourage Christian Churches to emphasize their unity in Christ. The theme of the Week of Prayer this year is: Reconciliation The Love of Christ Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5:1420). Please make it your special intention in your prayers this week that Christian ChurchesCatholic, Protestant, Episcopalian and Orthodox may work towards reconciliation so that, in Jesus words, all may be one, as you Father are in me and I in you (Jn 17:21). Prayer For the Christian Unity Eternal Father, we praise you for sending your Son to be one of us and to save us. Look upon your people with mercy, For we are divided in so many ways, And give us the Spirit of Jesus to make us one in love. We ask this gift, loving Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY: This Monday we observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We celebrate Dr. King s commitment to the advancement of human rights and dignity and his commitment to nonviolence. How much we need to remember the legacy of Dr. King who prayed that his children would be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. We as Catholics must continually be reminded of our commitment to racial harmony and mutual respect. Likewise we must remember Dr. King s legacy of nonviolence. Even though crime statistics have gone down in our city, we are well aware of crime stalking our own neighborhood where the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Pray that violence will be overcome by human respect. Pray that even those who turn to violence will have a change of heart and a change of their violent ways. May the example of Dr. King help us all to live in respect for one another as God s children.

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH AND THEIR FAMILIES LOUIS ZINGARELLI & JOHN BONFIGLIO THIS WEEK S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY OF NICHOLAS IULIANO LOVE, YOUR WIFE & FAMILY CHILD PROTECTION: Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious, or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at extension 2949 or Deacon George J. Coppola at Both may also be reached via at: victimassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure. Cualquier persona que necesite reporter algún incidente de abuso sexual de un menor por un sacerdote, diacono, religioso/a, o laico sirviendo en la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York, se le pide que por favor contacte Hermana Eileen Clifford, O.P. al (212) extensión 2949 o Deacon George Coppola at Ambos también pueden ser contactados vía correo electrónico: victimassistance@archny.org. Para más información pueden visitor la página en la red de la Arquidiócesis: De acuerdo con las mormas de la Arquidiócesis respeto al abuso sexual de menores, esta información se prove para asegurar que nuestros niños permanezcan seguros. ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER All new or unregistered parishioners are asked to please register by phone or in person at the Rectory or fill out the information below. Many items of importance will be mailed home in the course of the year. NAME ADDRESS PHONE# CELL# PLEASE RETURN TO THE RECTORY OFFICE. SATURDAY JANUARY 14, :00PM Maria Perricone SUNDAY JANUARY 15, :30AM Luigi D Aloia 9:00AM Maria & Angelo Pozzuto 10:30AM Helen Prial Evancie 12:15PM Nina & Cleo Rosi 1:30PM Mario Antonio Vascorcellos 5:00PM Mary Cea MONDAY JANUARY 16, :00AM Felicia & Anna Serpico 9:00AM Fred Carlantone TUESDAY JANUARY 17, :00AM Marianna & Frank Sansalone 9:00AM Parishioners of St. Theresa WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, :00AM Evelyn DiStefano 9:00AM Mary Ann DiBattista THURSDAY JANUARY 19, :00AM Maria Bruno 9:00AM Mary Cea 12:00PM Dominga Aquino FRIDAY JANUARY 20, :00AM Giacomo & Anna Perrino 9:00AM Huldah Gordon SATURDAY JANUARY 21, :00AM Mary Cea 9:00AM Ana Romero Pernas 5:00PM Parishioners of St. Theresa SUNDAY JANUARY 22, :30AM Vincent Mastorgiovanni 9:00AM Orazio Sr. & Giovanna LaPietra 10:30AM Benedetto Salanito 12:15PM Anthony Grippo 1:30PM Huldah Gordon 5:00PM Gjergj Loci PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Phyllis Amitrano, Maryann Cale Bannan, Nancy Cardone, Elaine Reiss Cina, Joseph Cina, Phyllis Caruso, Anna & Frank Conti, Peter Corbo, Marie DiPolo, Daley Gribbon, Sean Howell, William Keenan, Sal Lanza, Frank Maiorana, Maryann Maiorana, Diane Martino, Joe Martino,Theresa Martino, Tina Maskara, Vincent Mastrogiovanni, Jeannete Montalbano, Isabelle O Brien, Joan Ricci, Marie Russillo, William Scanno, Mario Simeone, Toni Spahr, Bina Trerotola, Florence Valentine, Nicholas Vasti,

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