1 St. Thérèse of Lisieux, R.C. Church Church Address: 4402 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Rectory Office Address: 1281 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Telephone#: 718-451-1500 / Fax: 718-451-1502 E-mail: stthereselis@gmail.com Website: www.stthereseoflisieuxchurch.org Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, July 2 ND 2017 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH MISSION/ MISYON PAWAS LA 1
Parish Summer Office Hours 2 Readings for this Week/Lectures de la Semaine Monday/Lundi: 9AM-3PM Tuesday/Mardi Thursday/Jeudi: 9AM-8:30PM Friday/Vendredi: 9AM-6:00PM Saturday/Samedi: Closed Sunday/Dimanche: Closed The Rectory Office is closed each day from 12:30PM-1:30PM. Summer 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: 10:00AM(English) 12Noon (Creole) Adoration and Confession/Adoration et Confession Friday/Vendredi (Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration Eucharistique) (Adoration du Saint Sacrament) 9:30AM 12NOON Saturday /Samedi (Confession) Pastor Administrator Parochial Vicar Music Ministry Religious Ed. Coordinator Parish Nurses: Parish Staff 4:00PM 4:45PM Confession can also be scheduled by appointment. Confession peut également être prévue sur rendez-vous. Jesus Christ Rev. Fr. Rony Mendes Rev. Fr. Michél Pierre -Louis Mr. Edsen-Samy Renaud Music Director Ms. Frances McCormick (718-451-1671) Bernadine Noel, RN Carnice Modeste, RN St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203-5726 Phone: 718-629-0738 Fax: 718-629-6854 Website: www.scgstl.org 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 8 th can learn and grow to their potential. Call us at 718-629-9330 for additional information. Financial aid is available. Sunday/Dimanche: (THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ TREZYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP):2 Kgs 4:8-11,14-16a; Ps 89:2-3,16-19;Rom 6:3-4,8-11; Mt 10:37-42 Monday/Lundi: (SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE): Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1b-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday/Mardi: (Weekday): Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3,9-12; Mt 8:23-27; Wednesday/Mercredi: (Weekday; Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; Saint Elizabeth of Portugal): Gn 21:5,8-20a; Ps 34:7-8,10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday/Jeudi: (Weekday; Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr): Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Friday/Vendredi: (Weekday): Gn 23:1-4,19; 24:1-8,62-67; Ps 106:1-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday/Samedi: (Weekday; BVM on Saturday: Gn 27:1-5,15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday s Readings/ Lectures du Dimanche Prochain Sunday/Dimanche: (FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ KATÒZYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP ) First Reading/1ere Lecture: Zec 9:9-10 Psalm/Psaume: Ps 154:1-2,8-11, 13-14 Second Reading/2e Lecture: Rom 8:9,11-13 Gospel/Evangile: Mt 11:25-30 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE Sunday/Dimanche: 10:00AM Shanice Wharton-Birthday/Thanksgiving Thanksgiving for Enna International Travel 20th Anniversary Jordan Pearson-Exil-Birthday/ Thanksgiving 12:00Noon Special Blessing for Sister Bernadine Therese Constant Action de grace pour le jiond Marie Martine Anjou & Athalia Anjou-Birthday/ Thanksgiving Pierre Louis & Jean Louis Family In Thanksgiving Bread & Wine Thanksgiving for Enna International Travel 20 th Anniversary ++++ Sanctuary Lights Thanksgiving for Enna International Travel 20 th Anniversary Monday/Lundi: 9:00AM In memory of Maria Charles & Luke Faure 7:00PM Blessing for both Charismatic prayer groups Tuesday/Mardi: 9:00AM For the Men and Women who fight for our nation Wednesday/Mercredi: 9:00AM In memory of Olga, Caremon and Margret Daniels Ronald & Katia Noel-Wedding Anniversary Thursday/Jeudi 9:00AM Cedric Guadeloupe-Birthday/ Thanksgiving Friday/Vendredi: 9:00AM Jennifer & Bernadine Noel-Birthday/ Thanksgiving Saturday/Samedi: 5:00PM People of the Parish +++ *If those who have requested Sunday Masses above wish to bring gifts at the offertory, please see one of Ushers before Mass. 2
VOCATION MINISTRY Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Could God be calling you to follow after Him in this life and into the next? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org. INTERCESSION OF VENERABLE PIERRE TOUSSAINT ON BEHALF OF THE SICK Adelaide Harrop-Williams, Alvin Richard, Hunter Jimenez, Donna Nappi, Rose Romano, Majorie Joseph, Mona Lisa Hilaire, Anthony Lagano, Grace Lagano, Audrey English, Nadine Graham, Karon Osson, Marva McNeil, Amos Ozell Thornton, Carrie Norman, Emmaline Holmes, Amanda Hall, Marie Salomon, Eileen Boyke, Elaine St. Bernard, Maxine Campbell Reid, Bienvena Houenou, John Zozzaro, Constance Paul, Lucinda Thorton, Debora Corren, Marie Edwige Moise, Magdalin James, Marlene Alphonso, 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,, Jean Jacques, Ann Walker, Jennifer Abraham, Nyamarie Abraham, Sharon Jones, Martinez, Marie France Badin Kindly notify the rectory with any updates. Lucy Rose Roberts Vanessa Scipio St. Therese of Lisieux Upcoming Events/Fundraisers for 2017 2018 At-A-Glance Keep checking the bulletin for more information on each event. DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION 2017 There are more events planned for 2017, so please continue to watch this space. 2018 Stay tuned for information regarding our fundraising pilgrimage to the Holy Land in October 2018. 3 St. Therese of Lisieux Parish Invites all to Honor our dear Sisters of Mercy Sister Lynn Johnson, Sister Paulette Pollina and Sister Pat McGrath for their years of service to the community at a celebration on Saturday, July 8 th, 2017 at the 5PM mass. Light refreshments will be served in the school auditorium after mass. Please contact the rectory office at 718-451-1500 to RSVP. SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE Begins Sunday, July 2 nd and ends Sunday, September 3 rd is as follows: Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM(English) Sundays: 10AM (English) 12Noon (Creole) Please note: The Rectory Office will be closed in observance of Fourth of July on Tuesday, July 4 th, 2017. St. Therese of Lisieux Parish welcomes Fr. John Vakulskas Jr. from the Haiti Parish Twinning Program, Visitation Clinic. He needs our help. Fr. John will be speaking regarding his mission at the 5pm mass on Saturday, July 8 th and on Sunday, July 9 th at all of the masses. We ask that you be generous. 3
4 Be Generous Envelopes are available from our Ushers at church doors. Please return your envelope on Sunday, October 1st, 2017 4
5 Number of Parishioners and Friends present for June 17 th & June 18 th 5pm Mass: 98 9:00am Mass: 275 12Noon Mass: 390 Total: 763 Collections received for June 17 th & June 18 th Tithing Envelopes: 5pm Mass: $0.00 9:00am Mass: $0.00 12Noon Mass: $0.00 Total = $0.00 Number of Parishioners and Friends present for June 24 th & June 25 th 5pm Mass: 95 9:00am Mass: 237 11:00am Mass: 98 1:00pm Mass: 207 Total: 637 Currently we have 1,400 registered parishioners July 2 July 9 July 16 Collections received for June 24 th & June 25 th Tithing Envelopes: 5pm: $0.00 9:00am Mass: $0.00 11:00am Mass: $0.00 1:00pm Mass: $0.00 Total = $0.00 Will be updated next week. SUNDAY OFFERINGS Weekly Offering Weekly Offering Weekly Offering ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX PIERRE TOUSSAINT SOCIETY THANK YOU NOTE We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Pierre Toussaint Society Feast this past weekend. It was such a wonderful celebration. I hope to see you all next year. REGISTERED NURSES 824 E. 45 th St. between Avenue. D and Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203 Parish Nurses Office Open: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10AM-12Noon +++++ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL: For the FREE Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, please call the American Red Cross at 1-877-733-2767 FOOD PANTRY: Phone #: 718-451-1500 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. 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. 2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Diocese of Brooklyn! Annual Catholic Appeal 2017 Live in Faith Give in Love Our Parish Goal: $54,704.00 Amount Pledged: $47,361.00 Received: $28,433.00 Donors: 151 Amount of Goal Received 51.98% ATTENTION PARISHIONERS Thank you to those who have already contributed and to those who are still contributing to the Annual Catholic Appeal and the Generations of Faith, continue in your generosity. At this time, the contributions we have received for Annual Catholic Appeal and the Generations of Faith are below the goals that the diocese has set for us. As a parish, we are not even half way to our goals. Please follow through on your pledges that you promises for the Annual Catholic Appeal and Generations of Faith. Remember that the funds we collect over our goals will be returned to the parish for repairs and other necessities. Thank you! 5
6 PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS Do you need help paying back rent? Are you about to be evicted? Are you in Housing Court? Home Base may be able to help. Join us for information, and see if you are eligible for HomeBase Services at St. Therese of Lisieux Food Pantry visit. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 10:30am-12:30pm 4402 Avenue D Brooklyn, NY 11203 Please Contact our HomeBase Office if you have any questions: 718-622-7323 St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church Legions of Mary Our Lady of Fatima 100 th Anniversary Celebration Let s Do What Our Lady Asks! During this special 100 th anniversary celebration, consider making a commitment to one or more of these requests made by Our Lady during her apparitions in Fatima: Pray the Rosary Daily Offer Sacrifice for Sinners Consecration and Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary First Five Saturdays Devotion Starting June 13 th, 2017 through October 13 th, 2017, we will gather by the Statue of Mary to pray at 7pm. Please see dates below: Thursday, July 13 th, 2017 Sunday, August 13 th, 2017 at 5pm Wednesday, September 13 th, 2017 Friday, October 13 th, 2017 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 JULY/AUGUST Registration : Wednesday, July19 th, 2017 at 7:30PM First Baptism Class : Wednesday, August 2 nd at 7:30PM Second Baptism Class : Wednesday, August 9 th at 7:30PM Baptism Ceremony : Saturday, August 12 th at 1:00PM (English) Saturday, August 19 th at 1:00PM (Creole) 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 $30. 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 esevwa. Tanpri pase nan presbitè-a pou bay entansyon nou. Donasyon pou: Mès Lasemèn $15, Mes weekend: $30. 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. 6
7 SCHOOL NEWS Universal Pre-K Seats available ~ in a Catholic School Environment here at St. Catherine of Genoa~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone:# 718-629-9330 Visit our Website: Scgstl.org St. Catherine of Genoa~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy Forming a Lens for Learning, Living and Leading 2017-2018 Registration is Open Take Another Look! All of our many programs are offered in a faith-based, safe, nurturing environment DISCOVER AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE FREE Morning Care and Breakfast After School Program Latin and Greek Root Challenge Music, Fine Arts and Honors Programs We re saving a seat for you! Schedule a personal tour of St Catherine of Genoa ~ St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy with Principal Sr. Paulette Pollina at 718.629.9330 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Email: scgstl.org St. Catherine of Genoa~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy 6 Weeks of Summer Fun June 26 th to August 4 th Computers, Art & Crafts, Outdoor Activities Dance, Pool time, Drama, Reading, Math WiiU, STEM project, Bowling trips, FREE Department of Education Lunch and much more. Ages: 4-14 Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm Registration Fee: $50.00 per child Register by June 12 and the fee is only $ 40.00 One Week $ 225.00 6 Weeks $1150 1st child $ 950 each sibling For more information contact the Camp Director Mrs. Lucas at 347-746-9330 Clucas@gmail.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Sunday school classes have ended for this term. Thank you for sending your children to us. Classes will resume on September 17, 2017. +++++ We are always looking for new Catechists, please think about joining us. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPS Christ is Risen, Alleluia! The English Prayer Group gathers on Monday evenings at 7:45 p.m. in the school gymnasium. +++++++ The Haitian Prayer Group gathers on Monday evenings at 7:45 p.m. in the Convent Chapel. We welcome you to join us in praise, worship, a little fellowship and encouragement. ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS If you would like to advertise your upcoming events in the parish bulletin, please bring a hard copy to the Rectory Office or by email and fax. Deadline is Tuesday by 12noon. If you are sending by email or fax, please call to make sure that we have received your information. Email: stthereselis@gmail.com ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX SUMMER YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAM Stop being content and come explore the summer fun at St. Therese. Activities will consist of Movie Nights, Gardening, Paint Night, Painting, Youth and Adult Bible Study, Trips and so much more. Please note that these activities are subject to change. Stay tuned for more information. Let us work together as a community for a better tomorrow. Visit our website at www.stthereselisieuxchurch.org to see bulletins, event pictures, registration forms, ministries and more. 7