Church of St. Theresa A Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ Mass Schedule SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday at 5:00 pm Saturday at 6:30 pm (Spanish) Sunday at 7:30, 9:00 (Italian), 10:30 (Family Mass) & 12:15 PM WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday thru Friday: 8:00 & 9:00 am Saturday: 8:00 & 9:00 am Devotions Miraculous Medal & St. Theresa after Monday morning Masses. St. Anthony after Tuesday morning Masses. Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, as well as every First Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 PM with silent adoration until 10:00 PM. Recitation of the Rosary every Saturday at 4:30 (before the 5:00 PM Mass) Confessions Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 and by appointment Baptisms Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of every month at 1:30 PM. Please call the Rectory at least one month before to make arrangements. Baptismal instructions for parents and Godparents are required. Marriages Call the Rectory at least six months in advance of the wedding date to make an appointment with a deacon or priest. Rev. Gilberto Angel-Neri, Parochial Vicar Rev. Emmanuel Udoh, Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas D Angelo, In Residence Rev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor Deacon Anthony P. Cassaneto Mrs. Josephine Fanelli, Principal Mrs. Marie McCarrick, Dir. of Religious Education Dr. Liya Petrides, Music Director 2855 St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, New York RECTORY: 892-1900/1901 WEBSITE: www.sttheresaschoolbronx.org SCHOOL: 792-3688 FAX: 892-1146 E-MAIL: contact@sttheresaparishny@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 792-8434
CHURCH OF ST. THERESA, BRONX APRIL 21, 2013 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER It seems to me that our present generation is an age in which so many people feel lonely and filled with great fears. In the midst of a revolutionary communications technology there appears to be more lonely people around now than at any other age. We are filling our nursing homes and senior citizen apartments with millions of lonely people we leave them with their T.V. s and their cats to fend for themselves; as if T.V. s and pets can fill the gaping void of the human heart. More people commit suicide now than at any other age; more people are mentally sick now as well. And think of the fears we have! We are living in fear of drunken drivers, street muggers and terrorists. We are living in fear that our children will end up junkies or alcoholics; we are afraid of recessions and economic depressions and a million other real or imagined fears. And yet, Our Lord is with us, waiting to lead us out of these forests of fear, these dungeons of darkness and these deserts of loneliness into the paths of joy and peace. Do you remember the woman in the crowd who touched the hem of the Lords garment and was instantly healed? Do you remember Zacchaeus who changed from being a tyrant to a generous philanthropist because Jesus entered his home for a visit? Do you remember Mary Magdalene who sat for a while by the Lord s feet and listened to His words: how she received the gift of peace and forgiveness after years of sin and selfishness? We need to re-read these gospel stories and think once again of the blessedness of these encounters of human beings like us with the Lord. But also take time out of your busy lifestyle to think of the blessedness that has been granted us when we have Jesus present with us, accessible to us, near us, all the time especially as we encounter Him in the Eucharist. At every Mass, in every tabernacle, on the altar, bread is broken again, and Jesus is made present once again. The question remains: do you recognize that it is Jesus? Or are we so preoccupied with our own concerns and problems, or worse, have become so indifferent to the miracle of the Eucharist that we do not even recognize Him among us? How often do we find an excuse to remain at home or busy ourselves on the ball field or shopping rather than meet the Lord at Mass? Can anyone touch our brokenness and heal, or touch our sinfulness and forgive, or touch our guilt and atone, or touch our fears and reassure, or touch our loneliness and console, or touch our despair and redeem? This is exactly what Jesus in the Eucharist can do for you!! Do you believe it? Is your faith providing the necessary vision to recognize Jesus in the Eucharist? Every Sunday or for that matter every day when we come to Mass can be that day for us to celebrate the great miracle and loving mystery of God become visible for us in the Eucharist. It can also be that moment for us to turn to Jesus with a deep faith and He, we can be sure, will wipe away our tears, bind our wounds, call each of us by name, and take our hands and heart and lead us to joy, peace and happiness. We are truly blessed because we are truly loved by God! Believe it and ponder this truth in your heart. You will see it for yourself. GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY THANK YOU Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. As we continue our Easter celebration we thank God for the gift of the many good shepherds he has given to lead our parish over the years. Today we offer thanks to God for Father Grippo who guides our parish with strength and love, always caring for the sheep God has placed in his care. We pray that God will continue to bless Father Grippo with wisdom and grace. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30PM and on First Friday from 7:30 to 10PM. Please consider a visit with Jesus before the Blessed Sacrament. ST. THERESA S FEAST COMMITTEE There will be a meeting of the Feast Committee on Tuesday April 30 th at 7:30PM in the large rectory meeting room. As always our meetings are open to all parishioners and local residents. Feel free to join us if you d like to see how this committee works, bring up any ideas or get involved. We are always looking for suggestions and good help. CERTIFICATES OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SPONSORS To act as a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation you must obtain a sponsor certificate which means: YOU ARE A REGISTERED CHURCH GOING PARISHIONER. The certificate will only be given if you are registered for at least 3 months and longer. Please no exceptions. Thank you.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. THERESA CHURCH ANNUAL CARD PARTY MAY 23, 2013 VILLA BARONE GOING BACK TO THE 80 S It s that time again for us to come together as a parish family to celebrate and enjoy one another s company at our Annual Card Party Going Back to the 80 s. The Card Party will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:00PM in the Villa Barone Manor. The price of a ticket is $50.00 per person which includes an Open Bar, Dinner, Dessert and Coffee. There will be wonderful prizes so bring lots of relatives and friends for a truly fun-filled night out! Tickets will go on sale soon so check our bulletin for more information. Please remember that the success of our Card Party rests largely upon the support of all our wonderful school parents and dedicated parishioners. You are always there when we need you. Come and enjoy a night of friends, food and fun and maybe take home a few prizes. ST. THERESA & ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHOIRS Please join the combined choirs of St. Theresa and St. Frances de Chantal for an inspiring and solemn choral work, The Easter Procession: Encounters with the Risen Christ Sunday, April 28, at 3:00PM at St. Theresa Church, Pelham Bay An encore presentation will be held on Sunday, May 5, 4:00PM at church of the Epiphany 22 nd Street and 2 nd Avenue. CROWNING OF THE BLESSED MOTHER & COMMUNION BREAKFAST MAY 5, 2013 St. Theresa s Altar Society is sponsoring a Family Communion Breakfast after the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, May 5 th. All St. Theresa s First Communicants will be their guests. Tickets can be purchased through the school or Rectory. The ticket price is $4.00 per person, ages 5 to adult. Children under 4 are free. NO tickets will be sold at the door. CONGRATULATIONS Cardinal Dolan conferred the sacrament of Confirmation upon a group of students with special needs last Sunday at St. Patrick s Cathedral. We congratulate Anthony Russo, a young man from the St. Theresa Religious Education program who was one of those who received Confirmation. ST. THERESA S CHURCH 25 TH AND 50 TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES All Couples who will be celebrating their 25 th or 50 th wedding anniversaries any time in 2013 are invited to attend a special Mass here at our Church on June 2 nd at 12:15PM. All couples will receive a scroll commemorating this special occasion signed by Cardinal Dolan. A small reception will follow in the Rectory Meeting Room. If you would like to attend this celebration please call the Rectory week days between 9:00AM & 5:00PM. ST. ANTHONY NOVENA THE THIRTEEN TUESDAYS IN PREPARATION FOR THE FEAST DAY OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA Thank you for being a faithful follower of St. Anthony of Padua. During this Year of Faith, remember to ask St. Anthony for the special graces that will assist you to live the Gospel in word and in deed. Each week we will petition St. Anthony to be our advocate as we journey to the Kingdom. Please extend an invitation to a loved one, to a neighbor, to a special person or group that we will be praying for on a particular evening. Let them know that this community of faith is here to support them with our prayers. Let us place our trust in the Lord and seek His assistance as we ask St. Anthony to be our advocate. ST. THERESA S SPANISH MINISTRY RAFFLE The Spanish Ministry of St. Theresa Church is sponsoring a Jewelry Raffle to raise money for the Anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The tickets are $5.00 per ticket and the prizes are as follows. First Prize 14 Karat Gold Necklace Second Prize 14 Karat Gold Ring Third Prize 14 Karat Gold Bracelet The raffle will be held on May 18, 2013. The tickets will be sold in the Rectory. St. Theresa s Parish is proud to announce that Deacon Sandro Leyton will be ordained a Priest with the Archdiocese of New York on Saturday, May 25, 2013 and will be celebrating his first Mass on Sunday, May 26 at 2:30PM here at St. Theresa Church. All are invited. A First Blessing to follow in school Auditorium. Also we are proud to announce that our parish seminarian Richard Marrano will be ordained a Deacon on September 2, 2013 and with God s help he will be ordained a priest in May 2014.
APRIL 21, 2013 3 RD TIME: Thomas Klimowich & Andrea Marotta "My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one." - Jn 10:27-30 THIS WEEK S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY OF TONY MARRA FROM, CARLA & MICHAEL MATHIAS Readings for the Week of April 21, 2013 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 ST. PATRICK S CATHEDRAL 50 TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Couples celebrating their 50 th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2013 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Preregistration is required. Please contact your parish for registration. The deadline for Registration is: June 4 2013. This event is sponsored by the Family Life/Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York. REMINDER TO ALTAR SERVERS Please be sure to check your schedules each week for the Mass you are assigned to serve. If you cannot serve the Mass you have been assigned please make sure you find a replacement. When you are at Mass on Saturday or Sunday please check in the sacristy to see if we need your help serving Mass. CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM- 5:00PM or by appointment in the Rectory. SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2013 5:00PM Malvisi & Tiramani Families 6: 30PM Fernando & William Santiago & Ernesto Cadiz SUNDAY APRIL 21, 2013 7:30AM Concetta Lombardi 9:00AM John Pagnotta 10:30AM Frances Vanacore 12:15PM Antonio Scasserro MONDAY APRIL 22, 2013 8:00AM Antonia, Francesca, Giovanni Cipollone 9:00AM Mark McKay TUESDAY APRIL 23, 2013 8:00AM Antonia, Francesco, Pietro & Giovanni Cipollone 9:00AM Teresa & Alfio Morello WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2013 8:00AM Giovanni Pirraglia 9:00AM Blanche & Jack Bilancia THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2013 8:00AM George Jack 9:00AM Angela & Maria Artierie FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2013 8:00AM Asadulla Kasim 9:00AM Irma Orrico SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2013 8:00AM Antonia, Francesco, Pietro & Giovanni Cipollone 9:00AM Lillian Marro 5:00PM George Molieharek 6:30PM Oscar Berrios SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2013 7:30AM George & Mary Miele 9:00AM Dominic Pirraglia 10:30AM Francesca Giaquinta 12:15PM Irma Orrico PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Joseph & Marie Albano, Nicholas Bambina, Maryann Cali- Bannan, Judy Berardione, Marguerite Bianco, Richard J. Colesanti, Nicholas Cappa, Anthony Cardone, Sara Corrado, Peter Corbo, AnaEdith Castillo, Dennis Deandrea, Rosemary Davis, Rose & Carlo Dente, Thomas DeSimone, MaryAnn DiBattista, Massimiliano D Onofrio, Sal Duscio & Family, Nat Ettinger, Joseph Fazon, Josie Frisina, Jeanine Iovino, Jacquelyn Joy, Patricia Kiernan, Stella Kim, Joseph Klucinec, Lena Kocovic, Salvatore Lanza, Angie Lox, James Magrino, Vita Marino, Maryann Maiorana, Frank Maiorana, Angelo Megaro, Jessie Megaro, Raymond & John Matta, Vincent Mastrogiovanni, Dolores Miriglia, Michael Montalto, Sharon Frankel-Mormoyale, John Motts, Joseph & Marie Motts, Theresa Negli, Isabelle O Brien, Francis Olivio, Marisol Pagan, Lucille Perito, Irene Piscitelli, Vera Pozzuoli, Angela Piccinni, Louis Quattrucci, Diana Raffa, Nilda Samday, Rose Tanzi, Carmen Torrellas, Irene Vesely, Madeline Volpe, Theresa Wagner.
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