St Teresa of Avila. Come, Pray, Belong. Sunday Reflection RCIA INFO INSIDE! Mass Schedule. 3 rd Sunday of Easter

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1 306 Morris Avenue, Summit NJ St Teresa of Avila April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter est. Mass Schedule Saturday Sunday 1863 (Memorial Mass) 8:30 AM 5:30 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM (Spanish) 1:30 PM 5:30 PM DAILY LITURGIES Monday Friday 7:00 AM g 8:30 AM PARISH OFFICE HOURS Sunday 9:00AM-1:00PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30AM-4:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday 8:30AM-7:00PM Come, Pray, Belong Sunday Reflection 3 rd Sunday of Easter Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. But they were startled and frightened -LUKE 24:36-37 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! RCIA INFO INSIDE! Throughout the day we have many opportunities to see the face of Jesus in others and to be the face of Jesus to others. Do we take that opportunity to provide peace to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength to live a God-centered life and not a self-centered life.

2 Parish info Pastoral Team PASTOR Monsignor Robert Sterling Meyer, STL, JCL, JD PRIEST WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Monsignor Joseph Reilly, STL,PhD Fr Christopher Ciccarino, SSL, STD Fr Linh Hoang, OFM, PhD Fr William McDonald, STL Fr Amilcar Benito Prado, MA, MDiv Fr Roberto Ortiz, STL Fr Gregory Salomone, OP Fr Gabriel J Curtis, MA, MDiv DEACON Kevin R Reina, JD deaconkevin@stteresachurch.org ASSOCIATE TO THE PASTOR Nick Leeper, MS nickl@stteresaavila.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Angela Intili MM angela@stteresachurch.org DIRECTOR OF PARISH MINISTRIES/ ENVIRONMENT & EVENT COORDINATOR Michele Williams mwilliams@stteresachurch.org DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC Matthew Still, BM matthews@stteresaavila.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Kristen Hoyt, BM kristenh@stteresaavila.org DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Karen Cocco, Ph D kcocco@stteresachurch.org PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR Christine Monaco, BEd cmonaco@stteresachurch.org Preparing and Receiving the Sacraments RECONCILIATION Saturdays 4:00pm sharp, Saturdays immediately after the 8:30 am mass. BAPTISMS Please see the website for details and then contact Lucy at Lucy@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 choly HOUR is offered the First Monday of each month at 7:30 pm 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. Administrative Team DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP/ CHIEF OF STAFF Karen Imbach kareni@stteresaavila.org EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Betty Bruno bettyb@stteresaavila.org 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 Erik van Nispen PARISH INTERNS Ella Ortiz - intern1@stteresaavila.org Gabriel Martinez - intern3@stteresaavila.org Contact Details 306 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ st-teresa.org St Teresa of Avila Summit 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. Mass Intentions Saturday, April 14 8:30 am Memorial Mass 5:30 pm Fred Eckert Sunday, April 15 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 am Ellen Keohane 9:00 am Anton Miller Jr 9:30 am Joan C Staunton 10:30 am Margaret Coolahan 12:00 pm Margaret Peg Reynolds 1:30 pm People of the Parish 5:30om Sarah Quinn Monday, April 16 7:00 am Jane Sauchelli 8:30 am Anita Gilmartin Tuesday, April 17 7:00 am Leoba Dempsey 8:30 am Luciano Pietrantuono Wednesday, April 18 7:00 am Rev Thomas C Roberts 8:30 am Joe McKenna Thursday, April 19 7:00 am Timothy Osborne 8:30 am Margaret Donnantuono Friday, April 20 7:00 am Ponze & Earl Ciampa 8:30 pm Doris Mignano Saturday, April 21 8:30 am Memorial Mass 5:30 pm Peggy Ledgerwood Sunday, April 22 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 am Fr Kevin Casey 9:00 am Melba and Angelo Basilon 9:30 am People of the Parish 10:30 am Lou Martini 12:00 pm Sarah Elizabeth Quinn 1:30 pm Mass of Thanksgiving for Rosa Minerva Duran 5:30om Connie Formichelli Diflorio "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, Thomas Intili Jr, 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: Barbara Ann Ryan

3 LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD PANTRY has MOVED! With the volunteer efforts of Boy Scout Troop 67, Faith Formation Students, Families, Loaves and Fishes Ministry Team, and Saint Teresa Staff, the entire Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry was moved form the Church Basement to Lower Memorial Hall. ARE YOU A COLLEGE STUDENT OR A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR LOOKING TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN YOUR FAITH AND SERVICE? THANK YOU FOR THE TREMENDOUS EFFORT AND SMOOTH TRANSITION. Apply today to become a PEER MINISTER at St Teresa of Avila's to lead our young people to grow in their faith. Contact Nick Leeper nickl@stteresaavila.org to apply. MAY CROWNING SUNDAY, MAY 6 9AM Fr Fred Miller, will be the main celebrant and preacher at our MAY CROWNING on Sunday, May 6 at 9:00am, as well as the homilist at the 10:30 am mass. Fr Fred Miller, a native of Hoboken, was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark on May 27, He attended Seton Hall University, where he earned his BA, and continued his studies at St John's University in Jamaica, NY, where he received his MA. From there, he went on to Rome to study at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) where he earned both his STL & STD degrees. Fr Miller spent a number of years teaching systematic theology and spiritual theology at St Charles Borromeo Seminary in Overbrook, PA, St Joseph s Seminary in Yonkers, and Mount St Mary s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He has served several Archdiocesan parishes which include St Agnes in Clark, St Anne s in Jersey City, and St Thomas More in Fairfield. Aside from his work within the Archdiocese, Fr Miller has served as director of several institutions, including Executive Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima in Washington, a post which he held for 6 years, and the Spiritual Director at the Pontifical North American College, in Rome. Currently, Fr Miller is the Spiritual Director at the College Seminary of the Immaculate Conception at Seton Hall University, where is also an adjunct professor of systematic theology. Fr Miller has published over 50 articles and 2 books, which include The Trial of Faith of St Therese of Lisieux (Alba House) and The Grace of Ars (Ignatius Press).

4 HERE'S HOW TO HELP FIX THE 4 BIG MISTAKES WE'VE MADE WITH CATECHESIS A Catechetical Response to the Flawed Catechetical Practices of the Past In last week's post ( 4 Big Mistakes We've Made With Catechesis ), we reflected on some of the historical problems related to catechesis and how they have negatively impacted us in the aftermath of the cultural revolution that swept through beginning in the late 1960s. Even prior to that time, some of the strategies and pedagogical philosophies common were problematic in that they tended to remove catechesis entirely from the home, and also focused almost exclusively on the education of children. This left adults (including parents) little opportunity to deepen their own understanding and move to a more mature experience of the faith. In this second part I present a model for parishes that includes the parents indeed the whole family in the catechetical process. I do not propose here an entire curriculum or program. Rather, I suggest a general model that can be adapted as necessary. My proposal is not original and has been presented by others in various forms, generally termed whole-family catechesis. I have applied this model in two parishes where I have pastored. In terms of content, the curriculum emphasizes a back-to-basics approach that focuses on the fundamental kerygma and its message of sin, redemption, and grace. Perhaps it is best to begin with a story to serve as background. About eight years ago, when I was speaking to sixth-grade Sunday school students, I mentioned Adam and Eve. Within a few minutes, it became evident that they didn t really know who Adam and Eve were. One of the students was able to say that he thought they were in the Bible or something, but couldn t provide any details. It became clear to me in that moment that we could no longer do business as usual when it came to catechesis. Luckily, my Director of Religious Education (DRE) had similar concerns and did not resist my insistence we had to try something new, something radically different. That something new was really something old and amounted to a back-to-basics approach that taught of sin, redemption, and grace in that order. Clearly, if God s people have lost touch with the awful disaster of Original Sin and of all our personal sins, then the gift of redemption and the glory of grace are underappreciated even dismissed as being of no value. Further, how can people experience Jesus as their Savior if they don t even think that they need to be saved? So we have to go back to basics and tell the old, old stories again: the stories of mankind, lost in sin, living in the dark shadows of death, and ensnared in the mystery iniquity. Yes, it was time to re-read the Genesis account of Original Sin and all the old stories. In order to avoid the pitfalls discussed in the first part of this article, we chose in my parishes to structure the Sunday school curriculum around the whole family. Sunday Carl Heinrich Bloch ( ), The Sermon on the Mount school would include the parents as well as the children and any other adults who wished to come. Frankly, the main goal was to teach the parents, who should be the chief educators of their children in the ways of faith. To that end, I drew from a number of home-school curricula such as the Seton Program, since they already have a curriculum and resources in place to assist parents. At the heart of our whole-family catechesis approach is a structure in which every grade level is studying the same subject, reading the same Bible stories, and following the same curriculum. While the kids are in Sunday school class, I am out in the cafeteria teaching the same material to the parents. I teach the parents both method and material. For source material I use the old classic, My Catholic Faith, which provides a great summary and curriculum of the faith in a kind of flyer format that is both handy and properly detailed. I give the teachers of the children the Religion 5 for Young Catholics book (Seton Press), in order to help them review the material for each class and make it relevant to younger children. I also teach and review the curriculum with the Sunday school teachers before the beginning of each segment of study, so that they will know what and how I will be teaching the parents. Each Sunday all the families gather in the school cafeteria for prayer. The children then go to their classrooms while I remain with the parents and other adults in the cafeteria. Once again, at every level (including the adult level), the same subject matter is taught. The only brief exception to this is that the second-grade students spend time after January focusing on

5 preparation for First Confession and First Holy Communion. In each session we not only cover the subject for that day (eg, the Sacraments or the Ten Commandments) but we also read a Bible story. One of the great losses in modern times is the loss of storytelling and the Bible has great stories! Frankly, standing instruction # 1 for parents is READ THE BIBLE TO YOUR CHILDREN every day if possible! And I model that with the parents. In each class we spend the first 20 minutes or so reading a Bible story, usually from the Catholic Children s Bible, which does a good job presenting the whole Bible in story form. Then, having read a story (eg, the Tower of Babel, or David s Battle with Goliath), we discuss its teaching and I link it to the catechetical material we are covering in the curriculum. In modeling this, I hope to show the parents how they can do the same with their children at home. Bible stories are memorable and they teach fundamental truths in ways that reach deeper than merely the intellect. They touch the heart and draw the children into the world and mind of God. Bible stories don t just teach, they imbue. To imbue means to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality; to saturate, suffuse, or steep one in what is taught or presented. Thus Bible stories are essential if we want to communicate the culture and world of the Bible to our children and help them to make sense of our glorious faith. In terms of an overall curriculum, our backto-basics approach is broken into three main sections. The sections are based on the words of an old hymn that says, I once was lost in sin, but Jesus took me in, and then a little light from heaven filled my soul! Part 1: Sin - September to January - I once was lost in sin We start with the story of Original Sin and read the early chapters that show how God made all things to be very good. But through Original Sin and all the other sins committed and described in the early chapters of Genesis, both creation and man were devastated. Sin and our conniving with the devil are responsible for most of the suffering in the world. Through Bible stories and about forty pages of the My Catholic Faith catechism, we learn of sin s devastating effects. We distinguish between Original Sin, actual sin, mortal sin, venial sin, the seven deadly sins, and so forth. In so doing, we paint of picture of how we are lost in sin. But we always begin with a review of the story of Original Sin. In some years we then go on to review the Ten Commandments. In other years we use notes from the My Catholic Faith material that explain specific sins (eg, Original, personal, actual, mortal, and venial). Part 2: Redemption - Pre-Lent through early Easter - But Jesus took me in Having welcomed Jesus as savior of the world at Christmas, we now look to the paschal mystery, wherein Jesus undertakes to save us from our wretched condition. Here, too, we read Bible stories and connect to the elements of Jesus ministry to heal, drive out demons, and ultimately ascend the hill of Calvary to engage Satan in battle, suffer, die, rise, and ascend for us. The goal here is to instill a sense of gratitude rather than just to provide information. We strive to remember, that is, to have so present in our mind and heart what Jesus has done for us that we are grateful and different because of it. In this module, depending on the year, we study the Sacraments, the public ministry of Jesus, and/or the four pillars of the Christian life (Scripture, active Church life, Sacraments, and prayer) from Acts 2:42 (They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer). And thus we meditate on how the Lord Jesus takes us in and ministers to us. Part 3: Grace - Early Easter through Pentecost - And then a little light from heaven filled my soul! In saving us, Jesus gives us a new mind and heart, a whole new life. The graces of the Christian life are explored: faith, hope, charity, patience, joy, chastity, forgiveness, mercy, and so many other virtues and gifts. We reflect on the whole new life that Jesus has given us and encourage testimony about the transformation brought about by God s grace working through Scripture, Sacraments, fellowship, and prayer. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. It s a back-to-basics approach, rooted in the basic kerygma. It is meant to draw people into the great drama of life: sin, redemption, and grace. Its strength is that the entire family is asked to participate. As noted, the real goal is to equip parents to teach their children further at home. In this way the parish acts as a partner rather than seeking to replace the parents in teaching the faith to the children. As pastor I have an obligation to present the truth faith to all. This includes equipping parishioners to hand on the faith and to reach a full, adult (mature) faith. Having every age group present for Sunday school is the fundamental way I seek to accomplish this. The drawback to this approach is clear: the program is very pastor-driven and pastorcentric. While my director of religious education is very much on board and supportive, who is to say that the next pastor will be willing or able to do the work each year of assembling a curriculum and teaching in the program each Sunday? Further, I have a parish whose size and Mass schedule permit this sort of Sunday morning approach. Not every parish has a sufficient gap between Masses to enable the pastor to be present and teach at that time or to that extent. Thus this basic model needs to be adapted in different settings based on time and skill sets. Also, I am unaware of a spiral curriculum that currently exists to meet our needs. Thus I have needed to assemble it and find resources working with my DRE. A spiral curriculum refers to one that has all grades studying the same material and centers on the three themes of sin, redemption, and grace in a repeating three-year cycle. Three-year cycle for sin: the story of Original Sin and its aftermath, the Ten Commandments, and the species of sin. Three-year cycle for redemption: the paschal mystery, liturgy and sacraments, and the ministry and miracles of Jesus. Three-year cycle for grace: the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the fruits of the Holy Spirit, and the species of grace (sanctifying, actual, personal, the charisms, and so forth). Perhaps another pastor would structure the program differently. But this is my approach and I have tried to teach it to other pastors and DREs. Many have been receptive and have adapted elements of it for their own use. The key is that the whole family is educated and that parents and other adults must be assisted in their teaching of children. So, back to basics! No more handing over catechesis to a professional class. Religious education must also take place in the home. Parents, are you reading Bible stories to your children? How are you growing in your own faith? And don t be anxious. The basic curriculum is not that hard. It s easily memorized in the words of an old song: I once was lost in sin, but Jesus took me in, and then a little light from heaven filled my soul! Sin, redemption, and grace. Keep it simple; don t complicate it. The details may vary each year after the mastery of the basic elements. Don t wait for your parish to get on board. If you re not already a homeschooler, get a children s Bible and start reading the Genesis stories to your children (and to yourself)! - Msgr Charles Pope MAR 21, EWTN News, Inc. Reprinted with permission from the National Catholic Register.

6 Parish Happenings CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY BAPTISED! RYAN MICHAEL MODESTO Archdiocese Annual Appeal Parish Goal 2018: Pledged to Date in 2018: Average Gift Number of Donors: $135,692 $55,807 $ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SEMINAR April 17th, pm Memorial Hall Beacon UU Fellowship and Saint Teresa of Avila Church in Summit are partnering to provide this free seminar covering what to do if you encounter immigration officials. This informative seminar helps educate members of our society so that they can know their rights and enable them to create an emergency plan. The seminar, presented in English, takes place on April 17th, 7pm in the Memorial Hall of Saint Teresa's at 306 Morris Ave in Summit. Please direct your questions to Gabriel Martinez at intern3@stteresaavila.org MICHAEL & QUINN MADISON CONCANNON Living Stones Original Goal: Total Pledges: Amount Received: Balance Due: Number of Donors: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER Every Last Wednesday of the 7:30 PM Trinity House 1292 Long Hill Road, Stirling $ 1,480,631 $1,128,645 $881,676 $400, SNOW EXPENSES BUDGETED WE HAVE ALREADY SPENT WE HAVE COLLECTED This week to Budget weekly budgeted amount $25,500 collected last weekend $25,398 budgeted year to date $1,020,000 collected year to date $916,812 DEFICIT RECOVERY MASS 2nd Saturday Each Month 12:00 NOON The Shrine of Saint Joseph 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling Monthly Recovery Mass and Prayer Session In the chapel, pray in community for loved ones still enslaved by addictions, and give thanks for those who have found recovery! ALL RECOVERY BIBLE STUDY OPEN INVITATION- Every Thursday at 7:30 PM Trinity House 1292 Long Hill Road, Stirling Spiritual principles of the 12 Steps, as they emerge in Scripture For Info: Keaton Douglas DRUG (3784) shrinerecovery@gmail.com $60,000 $53,471 $4,525 WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY! Stewardship of Treasury ($103,188) CALLING ALL PARISH TEENS... JOIN FR BOB AT THE Steubenville NYC July 20-22, 2018 St John s University Hosted by LifeTeen IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT FR BOB Deposit: $100 Visit us online at st-teresa.org Saint Teresa of Avila Parish TIRED of CCD? IS YOUR FAMILY READY FOR SOME NEW & EXCITING WAYS TO LEARN ABOUT FAITH? COME AND LEARN WHAT THE BEST PARISHES ARE DOING: PRESENTATION IN MEMORIAL HALL THURSDAY, APRIL PM Dennis is currently the Managing Director for Corcoran Consulting, LLC with primary responsibilities with The Successful Pastor initiative and Family Based Religious Education. He is a faculty member for the Pastor s Toolbox sponsored by the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management (NLRCM) as well as the author of two chapters in books by the same name Pastor s Toolbox. Previously, Dennis served as Pastoral Associate for Church of Christ the King in New Vernon, and Director of Operations/Administrator for Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. He holds a BA in Religious Studies from Caldwell Dominican College and an MA in Pastoral Ministry/ Church Leadership from Boston College. Dennis is married and lives in Basking Ridge with his wife, Laura and freshman in college daughter. They also have 3 grown sons. Dennis believes in integrated Christianity. What we believe and profess about our faith needs to be lived out and reflected in our actions to the best of our ability - with ongoing support from other s on this journey called life.

7 Presentación GRATIS: Conocer sus Derechos 17 de abril (que hacer si se enfrenta con los oficiales de inmigración) y Crear un Plan de Seguridad. El presentacion se consigue en el Memorial Hall de Saint Teresa el 17 de abril a las 7 de la noche. Si tiene preguntas, contáctese con Gabriel Martinez a intern3@stteresaavila.org. 15 de Abril del er domingo de Pascua "Jesús mismo se paró entre ellos y les dijo: 'La paz esté con vosotros'. Pero se sobresaltaron y se asustaron... - LUCAS 24:36-37 Durante todo el día, tenemos muchas oportunidades para "ver el rostro de Jesús" en los demás y "ser el rostro de Jesús" para los demás. Aprovechamos esa oportunidad para brindar "paz" a las personas con las que nos encontramos o tenemos miedo de lo que otros piensen de nosotros y no hacemos nada? Ora por la fortaleza para vivir una vida "centrada en Dios" y no una vida "egocéntrica". MINISTERIOS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA EL CORO: De la misa en español esta solicitando la colaboracion de personas mayores de 14 años para acompanar la misa de 1:30 los domingos. El horario es flexible y participacion puede ser intermitente. Interesados comunicarse al CLASES BAUTISMALES: Los programas efectivos de preparación para el bautismo ofrecen a los padres una oportunidad para continuar su formación en la fe católica e incluye una catequesis más desarrollada sobre el sacramento del bautismo y sobre las enseñanzas de la Iglesia con respecto al matrimonio y la vida en familia. La preparación es una portunidad para llevarlos a una unión más intima con Cristo y la Iglesia. Para mayor información contactar a José Ramírez Tel LEGIÓN DE MARÍA: Se darán los lunes en el Salón de Juan de la Cruz de 7:30-9:30pm. También tendrán a su disposición la Imagen de la Virgen para que visite semanalmente nuestros hogares. Infórmese con Maria Cecelia Fernandez a o inscribirse en el libro que ésta disponible después de cada Eucaristía. Todos quedan invitados. Tambien, si usted o algunos de los suyos tuviera una, situación especial, emergencia, necesidad etc., no deje de llamarnos y la Legión de María le visitara. GRUPO DE ORACION: El grupo de oración de nuestra comunidad les invita a unirse con ellos los sábados a las 7pm en el Memorial Hall. Para más información, contactar a Marcos Vásquez al MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA Y EUCARISTIA: Los que desean servirle al Señor en como ministros de la Palabra (lector) o de la Eucaristía (Comunión) favor de hablar con la Sra. Fanny Vásquez: MONAGUILLOS/AS: Niños y niñas de 3er grado en adelante, que desean servir en la misa, favor de hablar con Patricia Chacón al tel y/o al correo electrónico patriciamchacon@hotmail.com. This Week at a Glance Monday, April 16 è Religious Ed Classes 3:45pm-5:00pm School è Boy Scouts 7:00pm-9:30pm Lower Memorial Hall è Legion of Mary 7:00pm-9:30pm St John the Cross è Home School Parent Meeting 7:00pm-8:30pm Upper Memorial Hall Tuesday, April 17 è Tuesday Scripture Sharing 9:30am-11:00am St John the Cross è Prayer Shawl 1:00pm-3:00pm St John the Cross è Religious Ed Classes 3:45pm-5:00pm School è Bereavement Group 7:00pm-9:00pm Sacristy è Know Your Rights Training 7:00pm-8:00pm Upper Memorial Hall Wednesday, April 18 è Loaves and Fishes 7:30am- 9:00am Upper Memorial Hall è Walking with Purpose 9:15am-11:15am Lower Memorial Hal Thursday, April 19 è CCS Baby Shower 9:00am-3:00pm Upper Memorial Hall è Dennis Corcoran - Speaker 7:00pm-9:00pm Upper Memorial Hall è Boy Scouts Troop Committee7:30pm-9:30pm Lower Memorial Hall è Citizenship Class 7:00pm-8:30pm Avila Room B è Choir 7:30pm-9:30 pm Sacristy è Charismatic Prayer Group 7:30pm-9:30 pm School è Catholic Community Bible Study 9:15am-11:30am Memorial Hall Friday, April 20 è Spanish Leaders Prayer Group 7:30pm-9:30pm Lower Memorial Hall Saturday, April 21 è Spanish Prayer Group 6:3pam-9:30pm Upper Memorial Hall Sunday, April 22 è Religious Ed Classes 8:45am-11:45am School è Boy Scout Court of Honor 3:00pm-6:00pm Upper Memorial Hall Confirmation Kids Pizza Party 6:30am-7:30am Upper Memorial Hall ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTA KNIGHT AT THE KNIGHTS hosted by the Springfield Knight of Columbus April 16, 6pm - 8pm Rudolfo Reino, PGK - Chef of the Knight Buffet Menu: Rigatoni Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert, Coffee, Tea Live Music Adults $12, Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $6 Call for Table Reservations. FAMILY SUMMER RETREAT Come to a fun filled week for all ages, newborn to adults, where your family can experience joy and community as you explore your faith together. Place: Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, MA July 1 6, 2018 Contact Josephine Pastena at or download our application on our website Website: starofsearetreat@gmail.com PRO-LIFE YOUTH RALLY hosted by the Respect life Office, will address the epidemic of opioid addiction that is destroying lives and families. Last year 1,901 people died in New Jersey alone from opioid addiction. The rally will take place on April 25 at the ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT CENTER, 499 BELGROVE DRIVE, KEARNY from 8:30am-1:00pm. The cost is $10 per student. For more information, please contact Cheryl Riley - rileyche@rcan.org OR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR INNER-CITY CHILDREN (SFIC) ANNUAL GALA will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at The Venetian in Garfield. This year s honorees Hugh Weber, President of the Prudential Center and NJ Devils, will receive the Vitae Discimus Award, and Polly and Terry O Toole and will receive the Archbishop Gerety Award. Proceeds from the dinner will provide partial-tuition scholarships to low income students, in grades K-12, attending Catholic Schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. For more information about the SFIC Gala, to order tickets or place a journal ad, please visit or call SFIC at SAINT PETER'S PREP SPRING OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the school's campus in historic downtown Jersey City. Faculty and staff as well as coaches, students and parents, will be present to answer questions about the school, and tours of the campus will be provided. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter's Prep is an independent, college preparatory school for boys and it remains New Jersey's only Jesuit high school. For more information on the Spring Open House, please call

8 Save the Date! Fr Roger J Landry will be at St Teresa's on Sunday, May 20, celebrating the 10:30am mass. He will be signing books after the 10:30 mass and before the 12 noon mass. Want to become a Catholic? Or are you already Catholic but missing Sacraments? est Then RCIA is for you! Faith is a journey: walk with us! Where do you begin? You begin from where you are now! Many adults entering the Catholic Church, or those just thinking about it, follow a process known as the RCIA the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA process has several distinct stages, but the time to sign up is NOW! Please consider joining us on this important journey in your life. Contact Nick Leeper nickl@stteresaavila.org PLEASE DON T READ ME DURING MASS. TAKE ME HOME AND SHARE ME. Parish Ministries Mexico Mission Annual Pilgrimage Please consider joining us on our Summer Pilgrimage to our sister parish, San Martin Caballero, in Iztapalapa, Mexico. The pilgrimage includes the visitation of our sponsored children, catechism activities with the children, a trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a work activity on the church grounds, and general fellowship with our Mexican brothers and sisters. The trip dates are June 26 through July 2. The cost is $ and includes airfare, food, and accommodations. High school students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Space is limited so please contact Vinny Candela as soon as possible if you are interested. (vcandela@singletreetech.com or ) Bereavement Group We have upcoming meetings on the following dates: April 17, and April 24. The meetings are on Tuesdays from 7-9 in the Sacristy. No one should grieve alone. Being with others who are experiencing a similar pain and loss can be helpful. Participants in a Support Group are in mourning and their ways of dealing with the process can be helpful and encouraging. 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. Sometimes it is harder to talk with a family member because they are also in pain. If you cannot attend the entire series, drop in when you can. For more information, contact Ann Marasco: or Susan Angelo: Christ Child Society of Summit Please join us for the Christ Child Society of Summit s 12th Annual Baby Shower & Luncheon in Memorial Hall this Thursday, April 19th Mass- 11:30AM Lunch-12:15AM All attendees are asked to make a monetary donation of $40 or to donate new Layette items of equal value including hooded baby towels (which are much needed) or boy/girl clothing items in size 0-3 months: onesies, footed pajamas and outfits. Walk-ins welcome but an RSVP would be appreciated. RSVP by going to or call Margaret Strong at (908) All donations will help benefit our Layette program which provides local mother inneed with a bundle of beautiful new items for her baby! Christ Child Society of Summit is a qualified 501c3. Loaves and Fishes Good Morning Summit! Did you know that one in six of Summit s students faces food insecurity and 22% of Summit s families are working poor? We need your help to make sure all Summit families have access to fresh, local produce and food items! Please take a moment to learn about how YOU can get involved and help our community thrive! Summit Downtown Inc (SDI) manages Summit Farmers Market to promote local producers and bring Jersey Fresh food to our community. In attempts to assist local families, SDI initiated The Give It Fresh Today (GIFT) table, which accepts donations of food items and monies to help provide access to nutrient dense food to Summit s most vulnerable. These donated food items are then dispersed via weekly food pantry settings by Loaves and Fishes (St Teresa of Avila food pantry) and GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Communities Essentials). SHIP (Summit Helping It s People) also uses the food while serving breakfast and lunch on weekdays and dinner on weekends to Summit s neediest. CAN YOU HELP US? GIFT is looking for Sunday volunteers! Volunteer for a 2-hour shift just once or once-a-month. Volunteer as an individual, as a family, through your church or organization. Looking for an easy volunteer commitment for your family, need service hours? GIFT is a wonderful way to get involved. Below is the link to our Sign Up Genius with open dates and shifts. Contact information is also available for any questions or concerns. grace2 Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Help Summit support Summit! Prayer Shawl Ministry A Prayer Shawl is a Gift of Love. If you know of someone who is lonely, ill, grieving or going through a difficult situation, your presence, your kind words, listening or lending a shoulder to lean on are all wonderful ways to show that you care. Another way to show your love and concern is to give them a blessed, hand-made prayer shawl or lap blanket. A prayer shawl serves as a tangible reminder of the mercy, peace, and compassion found in the Lord's loving embrace, as a person wraps him or herself in its warmth and comfort. Through this gift, we learn to trust that God works through us when we care for friends and strangers alike. To request a prayer shawl or lap blanket, call Delma Puttress at Catholic Community Bible Study Then He said to them, These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about Me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. (Luke 24:44)This year s in depth, informative, practical and inspirational study covers the third book in the New Testament: the Gospel account of the life and works of Jesus, the Compassionate Savior, according to the evangelist St Luke. It is also the Gospel of the Holy Spirit, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Women, and Prayer and Praise. Make new friends while committing a few hours a week to studying God s Word, or invite a friend or neighbor to join you. No background is required. All the answers are in the Catholic Bible (RSVCE) and Catechism of the Catholic Church which we share in small groups after viewing a brief DVD lecture by a Scripture scholar. We enjoy monthly socials for fellowship and breaks at Christmas and Easter. Join us! Dates: September 27, 2018 to May 16, :15 am 11:30 am. For information: