St Teresa of Avila. Mass Schedule. Traveling this summer? The Nativity of St John the Baptist. DAILY LITURGIES Monday Friday 7:00 AM g 8:30 AM

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1 St Teresa of Avila 306 Morris Avenue, Summit NJ June 24, 2018 e s t Mass Schedule *SUMMER HOURS* EFFECTIVE JUNE 30 - SEPTEMBER 2 Saturday (Memorial Mass) 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM (Bi-lingual) 12:00 PM 5:00 PM DAILY LITURGIES Monday Friday 7:00 AM g 8:30 AM PARISH OFFICE HOURS *SUMMER HOURS* EFFECTIVE MAY 27 - SEPTEMBER 3 MON WED THURS 8:30 am - 4:30 pm TUESDAY 8:30 am - 7:00 pm FRIDAY 8:30 am - 1:00 pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY closed DO WE HAVE YOUR ? GETTING THE BULLETIN ONLINE WEEKLY? RECEIVING PARISH MESSAGES AND S? If not, please call the office and give us your . Thanks! Traveling this summer? Check out the LINK for MASS TIMES! masstimes.org The Nativity of St John the Baptist

2 Parish info Pastoral Team PASTOR Monsignor Robert Sterling Meyer PRIEST WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Monsignor Joseph Reilly Fr Christopher Ciccarino Fr Linh Hoang, OFM Fr William McDonald Fr Amilcar Benito Prado Fr Roberto Ortiz Fr Gregory Salomone, OP Fr Gabriel J Curtis DEACON Kevin R Reina deaconkevin@stteresachurch.org ASSOCIATE TO THE PASTOR Nick Leeper nickl@stteresaavila.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Angela Intili angela@stteresachurch.org DIRECTOR OF PARISH MINISTRIES/ ENVIRONMENT & EVENT COORDINATOR Michele Williams mwilliams@stteresachurch.org DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC Matthew Still matthews@stteresaavila.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Kristen Hoyt kristenh@stteresaavila.org DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Karen Cocco kcocco@stteresachurch.org PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR Christine Monaco cmonaco@stteresachurch.org DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP/ CHIEF OF STAFF Karen Imbach kareni@stteresaavila.org EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Betty Bruno bettyb@stteresaavila.org Preparing and Receiving the Sacraments Administrative Team PARISH SECRETARY/OFFICE MANAGER Lucy Diaz lucy@stteresachurch.org DIRECTOR OF PARISH FINANCES George Klacik george@stteresachurch.org ASSISTANT TO THE FINANCE MANAGER Ryan Plate ryan@stteresachurch.org DIRECTOR OF PARISH PLANT/ MAINTENANCE Michael Tenten mtenten@stteresachurch.org TRUSTEES Joseph Oakes g Dolly Donahue FINANCE COUNCIL Thomas Conniff g Thomas Garvey Robert McKeon g Peter Pardo Nancy Piraneo g Jeff Schroeder Claire Toth g Erik van Nispen PARISH INTERN Gabriel Martinez - intern3@stteresaavila.org Contact Details 306 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ st-teresa.org St Teresa of Avila Summit Mass Intentions Saturday, June 23 8:30 am Memorial Mass 5:30 pm Philip Doyle Sunday, June 24 THE NATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST 7:30 am Andrew Saccodato 9:00 am Luigi & Cosmo Costa 9:30 am Frank Thursdton Taryla 10:30 am Anthony Natale 12:00 pm Robert Brenner 1:30 pm People of the Parish 5:30pm Grace Doveala Monday, June 25 7:00 am Dr John K Donahue 8:30 am Robert Brenner Tuesday, June 26 7:00 am Joan S Burke 8:30 am Elizabeth Piascik Wednesday, June 27 SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA 7:00 am Bernard Kennedy 8:30 am Cleonice & Antonio Iandiorio Thursday, June 28 ST IRENAEUS 7:00 am Mary Resca 8:30 am Cologero Lombardo Friday, June 29 STS PETER AND PAUL 7:00 am Noranne Mulderig 8:30 pm William Perndergast Saturday, June 30 8:30 am Memorial Mass 5:30 pm Patricia Boloko Sunday, July 1 7:30 am Hugo Parotte 9:00 am Charles Mallon 10:30 am Kenny O Connell 12:00 pm People of the Parish 5:00 pm Constantine Bob Scerbo RECONCILIATION Saturdays 4:00pm sharp, Saturdays immediately after the 8:30 am mass. BAPTISMS Please see the website for details and then contact Angela at angela@stteresachurch.org. ADULT INITIATION The RCIA is a process for Catholics who haven t received all their sacraments and wish to do so, or for non-catholics who wish to become Catholic. Contact Nick Leeper nickl@stteresaavila.org for more information. MINISTRY FOR and SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please notify the Rectory when a member of the parish is in the hospital or is unable to attend Church and wishes to receive Holy Communion or should be anointed. MARRIAGE Please see the website for details and then contact Angela at the parish office. Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the marriage date. RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS Women and men who feel called to Religious Life, and men who feel called to Holy Orders, should contact the Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall. Matthew Higgins at matthew.higgins1@shu.edu or at DEVOTIONS crosary is recited after 8:30 am Weekday Mass cnovena to the Miraculous Medal of our Blessed Mother Mary every Monday following the 8:30 am mass. EUCARISTÍA Cada domingo a la una y media de la tarde. BAUTISMO Padres quienes quisieran bautizar a sus hijos tienen que llamar a Lucy Diaz ( ) para más información y para inscribirse. PRIMERA COMUNIÓN/ CONFIRMACIÓN Para los niños tienen que in- scribirse en el programa de educación religiosa. Llame a Karen Cocco a la oficina de educación religiosa, Lunes a Miercoles entre las horas 9 en la mañana a 1 de la tarde, para más información ( x 204). EL MATRIMONIO Para más información por favor de contactar a Angela Intili a (908) x 216 SACRAMENTO DE LA UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: Si udsted o un miembro de su familia está en el hospital, o en casa, enfermo o incapacitado, y quiere recibir el Sacramento de Sanación favor de llamar la rectoría ( ) para el sacerdote. EL RITO INICIAL CRISTIANO PARA ADULTOS: Si tienes más de 18 años de edad y quisieras recibir uno de los Sacramen- tos Iniciales; el Bautismo, la Confirmación, o la Primera Co- munión; o si deseas convertirte a la fe católica, por favor lla- mar a la rectoria para más información del programa de RICA. Ritos Iniciales Cristianos para Adultos. "To Everything there is a Season, and a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:11 A Time to be Healed Parish sick: Rose Bariexca, Lucy Bustillos, Edgardo Castillo, Charlie Close, Joseph Cunningham, Joe Deluca, Brendan Duane, Carol Filbernagel, Jeanne Flynn, George C Gross, Carolyn & David Harvis, Judy Koziatek, Ryan LaPoff, Jinovan Longa, Josephine Mancuso, Ellen Marlowe, Vincent Marotta, Art McCann, Brenda Nobil, Mary O Cello, Ally Riedling, William Witfield A Time to Mourn Recently deceased: May all the faithful departed rest in peace

3 est MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR - DIVINE RENOVATION - This past Monday and Tuesday I had the privilege with some of our staff to attend a conference on parish renewal under the title of DIVINE RENOVATION. Fr James Mallon and his associates at St Benedict s in Halifax have really made their mark on the world by challenging parishes to transform from maintenance to mission. Mallon notes that there is much talk in our Church today about crises. We are told that we have a vocations crisis, a family crisis, a marriage crisis, a financial crisis, a faith crisis, a sexual abuse crisis, a leadership crisis, and a (insert your own) crisis. While there may be much valuable discussion around these issues, Mallon contends that our deepest crisis is an identity crisis, and that these other crises are but symptoms of this deepest crisis of all, we have forgotten who we are and what we are called to do as a Church. He notes that when this happens, we soon forget not only what our buildings are for, but why we exist as a Church to begin with. He suggests that the identity crisis in our Church today is not unlike the one that existed in the time of Jesus. It is said that it s not so much that the Church of Christ has a mission, as that mission of Jesus Christ has a Church. Mallon believes that we have so forgotten our essential missionary calling that we have contented ourselves with maintenance and serving ourselves. That the Church exists for the sake of mission has been asserted by popes and theologians continuously for the last 50 years, but most Catholics perceive mission as something that a select few carry out in far away places. Mallon describes the Church s mission as one of seeking and saving those who might otherwise perish, as on the night of the Titanic. Perhaps in these summer months we might all think and pray about how we can be more mission oriented and less focused on maintenance. We will be discussing these themes in greater detail the Fall. If you are interested in learning more, please consider reading his book entitled Divine Renovation: Bringing your parish from maintenance to mission. Blessings! Fr Bob Some have inquired as to what is the position of the Church on the stories in the news regarding immigration. We reprint here the information provided to parishes from the United Conference of Catholic Bishops: News from our nation's shared border with Mexico is disturbing largely because of the US Government's insistence on enforcing a "zero tolerance policy," announced in May, which calls for prosecuting all those who cross the border illegally and separating children immigrating with parents from their families. "At its core, asylum is an instrument to preserve the right to life. The Attorney General's recent decision elicits deep concern because it potentially strips asylum from many women who lack adequate protection. These vulnerable women will now face return to the extreme dangers of domestic violence in their home country. This decision negates decades of precedents that have provided protection to women fleeing domestic violence. Unless overturned, the decision will erode the capacity of asylum to save lives, particularly in cases that involve asylum seekers who are persecuted by private actors. We urge courts and policy makers to respect and enhance, not erode, the potential of our asylum system to preserve and protect the right to life. Additionally, I join Bishop Joe Vásquez, Chairman of USCCB's Committee on Migration, in condemning the continued use of family separation at the US/Mexico border as an implementation of the Administration's zero tolerance policy. Our government has the discretion in our laws to ensure that young children are not separated from their parents and exposed to irreparable harm and trauma. Families are the foundational element of our society and they must be able to stay together. While protecting our borders is important, we can and must do better as a government, and as a society, to find other ways to ensure that safety. Separating babies from their mothers is not the answer and is immoral." - Cardinal Daniel DiNardo

4 How can I Pray A great way to pray is to look for God s presence in your life. More than 400 years ago St Ignatius Loyola encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness by proposing what has been called the Daily Examen. The Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God s presence and to discern his direction for us. Try this version of St Ignatius s prayer. 1. Become aware of God s presence. Look back on the events of the day in the company of the Holy Spirit. The day may seem confusing to you a blur, a jumble, a muddle. Ask God to bring clarity and understanding. 2. Review the day with gratitude. Gratitude is the foundation of our relationship with God. Walk through your day in the presence of God and note its joys and delights. Focus on the day s gifts. Look at the work you did, the people you interacted with. What did you receive from these people? What did you give them? Pay attention to small things the food you ate, the sights you saw, and other seemingly small pleasures. God is in the details. 3. Pay attention to your emotions. One of St Ignatius s great insights was that we detect the presence of the Spirit of God in the movements of our emotions. Reflect on the feelings you experienced during the day. Boredom? Elation? Resentment? Compassion? Anger? Confidence? What is God saying through these feelings? God will most likely show you some ways that you fell short. Make note of these sins and faults. But look deeply for other implications. Does a feeling of frustration perhaps mean that God wants you consider a new direction in some area of your work? Are you concerned about a friend? Perhaps you should reach out to her in some way. 4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to something during the day that God thinks is particularly important. It may involve a feeling positive or negative. It may be a significant encounter with another person or a vivid moment of pleasure or peace. Or it may be something that seems rather insignificant. Look at it. Pray about it. Allow the prayer to arise spontaneously from your heart whether intercession, praise, repentance, or gratitude. 5. Look toward tomorrow. Ask God to give you light for tomorrow s challenges. Pay attention to the feelings that surface as you survey what s coming up. Are you doubtful? Cheerful? Apprehensive? Full of delighted anticipation? Allow these feelings to turn into prayer. Seek God s guidance. Ask him for help and understanding. Pray for hope. St Ignatius encouraged people to talk to Jesus like a friend. End the Daily Examen with a conversation with Jesus. Ask forgiveness for your sins. Ask for his protection and help. Ask for his wisdom about the questions you have and the problems you face. Do all this in the spirit of gratitude. Your life is a gift, and it is adorned with gifts from God. End the Daily Examen with the Our Father. PRAYER/THE-EXAMEN/HOW-CAN-I-PRAY MORE WAYS TO GIVE LEGACY FUND Aiming to secure the sustainability of parish ministries and outreach programs, the Legacy Fund provides funding for parish specific endeavors such as outreach programs, maintaining our buildings and enhancing ministries. The Legacy Fund is a restricted fund, meaning that 100% of the contributions received directly support St Teresa of Avila and are not subject to an Archdiocesan or any other assessment or tax. We ask ALL parishioners to consider supporting the Fund. There are no minimum donations or bequests. Methods of support include: (1) gifts of cash or stock; (2) land or buildings; (3) modification of wills and trusts to include the Legacy Fund in estate documents; (4) beneficiary designation of life insurance or IRA accounts; (5) advanced planning strategies, including charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts. The Finance Council, in conjunction with the Pastor annually determines what restricted projects are the beneficiaries of the Legacy Fund. Please contact Finance Manager George Klacik for more information. MATCHING GIFTS Many employers offer employees the opportunity to make contributions to charitable organizations such as St Teresa's through: 1. Payroll withholding deposited into the employer controlled trust account(s) 2. Credit card donations deposited into the employer's controlled trust account(s) 3. Personal checks paid to the employer's controlled trust account(s) 4. Matching gifts 5. Paid work days to serve as a volunteer SECURITIES By giving appreciated securities that you have owned for more than a year, your charitable deduction is the fair market value of the securities on the day of the gift. Such gifts provide income tax savings and eliminate your capital gains tax liability. WILLS & ESTATES The parish can be remembered in your Will while still providing for your loved ones. Suggested wording for such bequests is: I give the sum of $ (or % of my estate) to the Church of, for its general purposes (or something more specific of your choosing). LIFE INSURANCE Consider naming St Teresa Church as the beneficiary or owner of a new life insurance policy or the beneficiary of an existing policy. For a young adult, the premium for purchasing a new policy is minimal, yet the lasting benefits to the parish are significant. RETIREMENT PLANS Consider naming the Church as the beneficiary or contingent beneficiary on your Beneficiary Designation of your retirement plan, IRA or 401(k). It s easy, requires no attorney or fee, and is tax advantageous. FINANCIAL INFORMATION The parish publishes the amount of the previous month s collection in The Handbook as well as on the website as the cumulated amount tallied against budgeted expenses. If you would like to discuss the financial situation of the parish in more details, please contact the Finance Council through the Parish Secretary.

5 This Week at a Glance Monday, June 25 Boy Scouts 7:00pm - 9:30pm Lower Memorial Hall Legion of Mary 7:00pm - 9:30pm St John of the Cross Parish Ministries ministry of the week: Mexico Mission Tuesday, June 26 Bereavement Group 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sacristy Wednesday, June 27 Loaves and Fishes 7:30am - 9:00am Upper Memorial Hall Thursday, June 28 Charismatic Prayer Group 7:30pm - 9:00pm School Friday, June 29 Spanish Leaders Prayer Group 7:30pm - 9:30pm Lower Memorial Hall Saturday, June 30 Spanish Prayer Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Upper Memorial Hall Please pray, Blessed are you Lord God, We ask your blessing upon these Pilgrims from our Mexico Mission Ministry who will be traveling to our Sister Parish in Ixtapalapa Mexico. Be their ever near companion spreading the road before them with a heart wrapped in wonder and to see all that happens as a sign of your divine compassionate love, keeping them always in safety and peace. Sunday, June 31 VISIT US ONLINE st-teresa.org Saint Teresa of Avila Parish community VBS July 30 Aug 3 8:30am - Noon At Central Presbyterian Church, 70 Maple Street, Summit Register at centralpres.org PARTICIPATING CHURCHES: Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church, St Theresa of Avila, St John's Lutheran Church, Fountain Baptist Church, Charisma Ministries, Central Presbyterian Church Faith and Life Through prayer, apostolic activity and education, the mission of the faith and Life Society is to serve as a resource to the parish community of Saint Teresa of Avila and our neighbors on the moral issues of faith and life. Guided by the doctrine and wisdom of the Catholic Church and our religious leaders, we draw from the talents and energy of our parish community of Saint Teresa. We offer a parish wide variety of programs that inform and support a pro-life family centered lifestyle. Our events include: Eucharistic Adoration, Respect Life Sunday, Annual March for Life in Washington DC, pro-life speakers, Divine Mercy Sunday, crisis pregnancy support, catholic books and videos, and pro-life articles. For more information, contact Louise Biunno at lgbiunno@verizon.net Bereavement Group Our next meeting is June 26 from 7-9 in the Sacristy. If you, or someone you know, is grieving now, no matter how long ago the loss occurred, you might find deeper peace through the Journey. For more information, contact Ann Marasco: or Susan Angelo: Loaves & Fishes is a long-standing outreach at St Teresa s to help the local needy. We maintain a food pantry in the basement of Memorial Hall and stock non-perishable food items for weekly distribution to approximately 50 local families. The food comes from donations from our parishioners as well as the many local food drives that take place throughout the year. Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to pack the bags of food, distribute the bags, oversee the pantry, stock the pantry, and qualify the patrons. We also run two large food drives at Thanksgiving and Christmas to feed over 400 area families. Volunteers are needed to pack and distribute turkeys and bags of food. Volunteers needed on a weekly basis. Contact Gery McKenna for more information gsmrun86@aol.com St Teresa of Avila Apostolate of Mary Invites the parish community to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with a HOLY HOUR and Investiture and Blessing of the Brown Scapular on Monday, July 16 from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. We will participate in a recitation of the Rosary and have the blessing and investiture of the brown scapular.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS JOB POSITION: HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL, EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (Pre-K and Kindergarten), in Mountainside is seeking a visionary and experienced Catholic Educator/ Director to lead this vibrant school community in excellence and child-centered education. The Director is a visible and accessible leader responsible for curriculum development, teacher development as well as planning, budgeting, and parent & broad relations. The candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with parents and parish communities. NJ State Certification and experience in early childhood education is required; Master s preferred or Bachelor s with managerial experience. School info can be found at resume/cover letter to: htismc@comcast.net, attention Leslie Lewis, by June 30. LIBERIA'S 171ST INDEPENDENCE DAY "Celebrating our Faith and Heritage" Mass, Come and meet with three Catholic Bishops of Liberia! Eucharist Celebration, briefing on the Catholic Church of Liberia, African Arts Museum Tour. Festival of food, music and culture. Saturday, July 29, 12:30pm at the SMA Headquarters, 23 Bliss Ave, Tenafly. SOULCORE: A MOVEMENT TO NOURISH BODY, MIND, AND SOUL This is an invitation to integrate body and soul in prayer combined with Pilates-based exercises, fully orienting the heart and mind toward Christ while discovering the beauty of the Rosary. Join us on Wednesdays, at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm in the Retreat Room at the Shrine of St. Joseph. The end result is a feeling of relaxation, strength, and renewal of body, mind, and soul. The donation is $10 per session. Comfortable clothing is suggested. For information or to RSVP visit stshrine.org or cstpierre@stshrine.org or call FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOULCORE MOVEMENT VISIT SOULCORE.COM PART-TIME JOB: ST THERESE OF LISIEUX CHURCH CRESSKILL is seeking a part-time parish secretary to work 25 hours per week reporting directly to the Pastor. Some of the responsibilities for this position include: general office duties like answering phones, greeting and referring visitors, distributing mail, and typing correspondence. In addition, this individual will also be responsible for: handling Mass Card requests, accurately recording and filing existing parishioner and sacramental records and coordinating funeral arrangements. Hours M-F 9:00 AM- 2:00PM Qualifications for this position include: a minimum of 3 to 5 years of previous secretarial experience. The ideal candidate will need to be welcoming and must have a helpful and pleasant demeanor with all callers and visitors; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient computer skills and able to work with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Adobe. Please send resume to: srabbitt@sttheresecresskill.org 7TH GRADE PROGRAM AT THE SUMMIT YMCA that includes a free membership The Summit Area YMCA 7th grade initiative is designed for all 7th grade students, for the school year, in our service area. The intention of this initiative is to promote the well-being of young adolescents at a time that is most crucial to their development giving them many choices for healthy living. This program began on June 18, 2018 and will be available until June 30, Participants may join at any point during the 7th grade. For information about this free program please contact Sue Fieseler at the Summit Y at ext or just stop by. What's NEW: Summer Camp! WE ARE LIVING STONES Capital Campaign is a historic initiative that will ensure that we, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, will remain a strong, vibrant and faithful Church for years to come. This campaign is primarily focused on the spiritual growth and development of the people of this great Archdiocese. Original Goal: $ 1,480,631 Total Pledges: $1,282,645 Amount Received: $927,658 Balance Due: $354,987 Number of Donors 364 Planning to be away this summer? Please sign up for our E-giving program or arrange with your financial institution to automatically debit your account to support us. While everyone deserves a vacation, St Teresa s is open year round and relies on your support 52 weeks of the year. Enroll online today at ST-TERESA.ORG Thank you!!