1 St. Thérèse of Lisieux, R.C. Church 4402 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Telephone #: 718-451-1500 Fax #: 718-451-1502 Email: stthereselis@gmail.com Sunday September 30, 2018 - Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1
2 Parish Office-Rectory Office Hours Monday/Lundi *Tuesday/Mardi *Thursday/Jeudi: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Please Note The Office Hours For Tuesday October 2nd 9:00am 12:00pm Wednesday/Mercredi 10:00 am 7:00 pm Friday/Vendredi: 9:00 am 3:00pm Saturday/Samedi: Sunday/Dimanche: Adoration Eucharistique Friday (Vendredi) 9:30am 12:00pm Closed Closed St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: 718-629-9330 Fax: 718-629- 6854 Website: www.scgstl.org Principal: Mrs. Jeannette Charles 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. Financial aid is available. Confession (Konfesyon) 4:00 4:45PM Confessions may be scheduled by appointment also. DEVOTIONS The Little Flower Novena is prayed every Monday after the 9:00am mass. Nou priye Nevènn St. Therèse Chak Lendi apre mès 9:00 nan aswè-a. The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed after the 9:00am mass every Tuesday. Nou priye Nevènn Meday Mirakilez-la chak jou apre mès 9:00 nan maten-a. Wednesday, October 3rd Legion of Mary 5:00pm, Convent Chapel English Choir Practice 7:30pm, Church Saturday, October 6th Haitian Legion of Mary 10:00am, Auditorium Stage 2
3 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE Sunday/Dimanche: 9:00am Jael Jones Tahjieri Chin Aleong 11:00am: In Memory of Francil Dorisca 1:00pm: In Memory of Monime Verius Richard Dominique Bien Aime Bread & Wine ++++++++ Sanctuary Lights Monday/Lundi: 9:00am: Alana Pearson In Memory of John McDonald 7:00pm: The Feast of St Therese of Lisieux Tuesday/Mardi: 9:00am: In Memory of Veda Sylvester Wednesday/Mercredi: 9:00am: For all Volunteers Thursday/ Jeudi: 9:00am: In Memory of Francis Mitchell Jones & Margaret Paul Friday/Vendredi: 9:00am: For All Ministries Saturday/Samedi: 5:00pm: In Memory of Ruby Joseph Readings for this Week/Lectures de la Semaine Sunday/Dimanche: TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ) Nm 11: 25-29 / Ps 19: 8, 10, 12-14 / Jas 5: 1-6 / Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 / Monday/Lundi: Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Jb 1: 6-22 / Ps 17: 1-3, 6-7 / Lk 9: 46-50 Tuesday/Mardi: The Holy Guardian Angels Jb 3: 1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Ps 88: 2-8 / Mt 18: 1-5, 10 Wednesday/Mercredi: Weekday Jb 9: 1-12, 14-16/ Ps 88:10-15 / Lk 9: 57-62 Thursday/Jeudi: Saint Francis of Assisi Jb 19: 21-27 / Ps 27: 7-9, 13-14 / Lk 10: 1-12 Friday/Vendredi: Weekday Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 / Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14 / Lk 10: 13-16 Saturday/Samedi: Weekday Feast Jb 42: 1-3, 5-6, 12-17 / Ps 119: 66, 71, 75,91, 125, 130 / Lk 10: 17-24 Next Sunday s Readings/ Lectures du Dimanche Prochain Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ) First Reading/1ere Lecture: Gn 2 : 18-24 Psalm/Psaume: Ps 128: 1-6 Second Reading/2eme Lecture: Heb 2: 9-11 Gospel / Evangile: Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 3
4 All of our many programs are offered in a faith-based, safe, nurturing environment 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 Mrs. Jeannette Charles at 718.629.9330 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Website: scgstl.org WORDS OF ST.THERESE OF LISIEUX To live in love is to sail forever, spreading seeds of joy and peace in hearts Thérèse de Lisieux The Little Way for Every Day: Thoughts from Therese of Lisieux 4
5 1. When was St. Therese of Lisieux born? a) 2 January 1873 b) 9 April 1871 c) 28 September 1869 d) 5 November 1870 2. Where was St. Therese of Lisieux born? a) Alencon b) Nevers c) Calais d) Rouen 3. Which convent did St. Therese of Lisieux join? a) Dominican b) Carmelite c) Poor Clares d) Medical Mission 4. When did St. Therese of Lisieux die? a) 5 March 1900 b) 6 May 1902 c) 30 September 1897 d) 9 October 1898 5. Where did St. Therese of Lisieux die? a) Valens b) Privas c) Gap d) Lisieux 6. What is the name of the book in which essays of St. Therese of Lisieux were published? a) Journey of a mind b) Story of a soul c) Beatific vision d) God is love The feast of our patroness St. Therese brings us together in a family festival, and makes it possible for us this week to celebrate our unit diversity. What a grace it is for us to express our appreciation for God s love, for St. Therese and for us, and to renew our commitment to return that love, as did St. Therese to our fidelity to God s will. May we always live up to our calling as members of St. Therese s family, as sons and daughters of God, and brothers and sisters of Jesus, the Lord. 5
6 Church Attendance Number of Parishioners and Friends present for September 15th September 16th 5pm Mass 69 Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 177 11:00am Mass: 77 12:00pm Mass: 163 Number of Parishioners and Friends present for September 22nd September 23rd 5pm Mass 93 Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 187 11:00am Mass: 75 12:00pm Mass: 154 Total: 486 Total: 509 Collections received for September 15th September 16th Tithing Envelopes: Collections received for September 22nd September 23rd Tithing Envelopes: Biography St Therese of Lisieux St Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) was a French Catholic who became a Carmelite nun at an early age. She died in obscurity at the age of 24. However, after her death, her autobiography Story of a Soul was published and became a best-seller around the world. Her books explained her spiritual path of love and selflessness, and she became one of only three females to be considered a doctor of the Catholic Church. 5pm: $ 642 Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: $ 2550 11:00am Mass $985 12:00pm Mass $ 788 Total: $ 4,965 5pm: $ 963 Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: $ 2526 11:00am Mass $ 858 12:00pm Mass $ 1083 Total: $ 5, 430 Overall collection Increased by $ 465 across the weeks above. SUNDAY OFFERINGS Thank you to all who have made a pledge to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish. Pledged: $ 70, 863.00 Received: $46,739.50 Diocesan Goal: $54,704.00 We will receive 100% of all the funds raised over the goal. Thank you for contributing to the 2018 ACA. October 7th October 14th October 21st October 28th Regular Offering Maintenance Fund World Mission Sunday Regular Offering 6
7 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 2018 August/September: Baptism Registration Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 First Baptism Class: Wednesday, November 7th at 7:30PM Second Baptism Class: Wednesday, November14th at 7:30PM English Baptism Ceremony: Saturday, November 17th at 1:00PM Creole Baptism Ceremony: TRIDUUM THREE DAYS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP FRIDAY-SATURDAY October 12, 13, 2018 @6:30PM Tuesday, October 16, 2018 @6:30PM - UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 Mobile Mammography (FREE) starting at 9:30am. For women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All Insurance Plans Accepted. FREE for uninsured women 40 and older The Mammogram Scan Van will be outside the Church on Women must call to make appointment 800 564 6868 The Parish Nurses will be checking Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol on Sunday October 7th after each Mass on the auditorium stage Father Mendes would like to meet with each ministry with their binders. Please send an email to stthereselis@gmail.com indicating when is the next meeting so that Father Mendes may join you. Feast of St Gerard Majella TROIS JOURS DE PRIÈRE VENDREDI-SAMEDI 12 ET 13 octobre 2018 @6:30PM La messe pour la célébration de la Fête de St. Gerard Majella Mardi 16 octobre 2018 @6:30PM At St Therese of Lisieux Church Troy Avenue and Avenue D Thank you. St. Therese of Lisieux Rosary Society Invites You to Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Rally on October 13, 2018 at 12:00pm in the Church 7