Church of St. Theresa Mass Schedule SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday at 5:00pm Saturday at 6:30pm (Spanish) Sunday at 7:30, 9:00 (Italian), 10:30 (Family Mass) & 12:15pm WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday thru Friday: 8:00 & 9:00am Saturday: 8:00 & 9:00am DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal & St. Theresa after Monday morning Masses. St. Anthony after Tuesday morning Masses. Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 1:15pm to 2:00pm, 7:00pm to 8:00pm, as well as every First Friday from 7:30 to 8:30pm with silent adoration until 10:00pm. Recitation of the Rosary every Saturday at 4:30 (before the 5:00pm Mass) A Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ CONFESSION Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00pm and by appointment BAPTISMS Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of every month at 1:30pm. Please call the Rectory at least one month before to make arrangements. Baptismal instruction class 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. Thomas D Angelo, In Residence Rev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate Deacon Anthony P. Cassaneto Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor 2855 St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, New York Mrs. Josephine Fanelli, Principal Mrs. Marie McCarrick, Dir. of Religious Education Dr. Liya Petrides, Music Director RECTORY: 718-892-1900/1901 WEBSITE: www.sttheresaschoolbronx.org SCHOOL: 718-792-3688 FAX: 718-892-1146 E-MAIL: sttheresaparishny@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 718-792-8434
CHURCH OF ST. THERESA, BRONX APRIL 13, 2014 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD One of the most obvious facts about our world today is fragmentation, separation, people, as it were, divided into separate, warring, and competing groups. This tragic condition prevails at almost every level of life. We can observe it on a national and international scale. How many borders are there in our world that are watched on both sides by guards carrying guns? A carefully watched border can mean only one thing: the nations on either side are divided. They do not trust each other. Today our own nation is fighting the war on terrorism. Hundreds of thousands of our young men and women are defending our nation on foreign soil. They are putting their lives on the line for our safety and freedom. Hundreds of thousands more are risking their lives to provide homeland security. But of course division among people does not end at the borders of nations. Walk into the heart of any nation and one will find all kinds of divisions going on: racial, economic, religious, and social. This holds true even within homes, the basic unit of every social order; there too divisions prevail. Husbands and wives hardly speaking with one another. Parents and children with virtually no lines of communication between them. People were created by God to be in one another s arms and yet at times they are at one another s throats! Often people speak of this as a crazy world. That is an apt description in light of what goes one. What our world needs today is someone who can teach us how to live together. St. Paul recognized this same need centuries ago and he wrote about it in his letter to the Ephesians. He reminded them of the enmity that once existed between the Jews and Gentiles. He called it the barrier of hostility. It seems that, that wall still exists as a psychological and spiritual reality in the lives of many men and women and nations. We desperately need St. Paul s reminder that Jesus has broken it down. In the heart of the message of Jesus are some basic principles which, if properly understood and followed, would bridge all the gaps and break down all the walls that separate people from people. Sometimes it seems that it would be a good idea to preach nothing but that until, hopefully it sinks into and saturates the minds and hearts of us all. Most of the world believes in one God in theory. But in practice it is another matter altogether. How is it possible for two nations to go to war, both of them praying to the same God for the protection of their people and victory of their cause? Or how is it that people in the same family or community can hate one another? Listen to St. Paul s: In His flesh Jesus abolished the law to create in Himself one new man from us who have been two, and to make peace, reconciling both of us to God in one body through His cross which put that enmity to death. You and I are blood brothers; and by that I do not mean the blood of a common parentage. I mean we are all brothers in the blood of Christ. He died for us all. How then could we stand in the shadow of His cross during Lent with a dying Jesus nailed to it, and hate each other and hurt each other, and even kill each other? During this Holy Week I urge you to pray each day for peace within our hearts, within our family, within our nation and within our world. Remember the power of prayer can and will move mountains! Full of Grace: the Second Greatest Story (N)ever Told This multi-media presentation by renowned speaker Tony Bellizi is an exploration of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary and the messages she has brought to mankind. Join us on Monday Evening, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa School auditorium. Honor Mary during the month of May by coming our for this inspiring evening. Please call to let us know if you will attend: 718-792-8434 (St. Theresa Religious Education Office) ST. ANTHONY NOVENA The St. Anthony Novena is Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00PM. Come join the other devotees for the 13 week Novena as they petition, praise and thank God for all the blessings received through the intercession of St. Anthony. Please continue to share the peace and joy of our faith with others. There are so many out there that are in the need of Jesus. Can you be for all of us a living sign to all our parishioners and neighbors, and tell them for us we need them and love them. Someone may hear and accept the invitation from you and return home to worship the Lord with us. So please invite a friend, relative, or neighbor to come with you to Church next Sunday. God will do the rest. Let us share our treasure of faith with others.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD ST. THERESA S ANNUAL CARD PARTY IT S MY PARTY! MAY 8, 2014-7:00PM MAESTRO S CATERERS 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 - It s My Party. The Card Party will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 7:00PM at Maestro s Caterers. The price of a ticket is $50.00 per person which includes an Open Bar, Cocktail Hour, Full Dinner with a choice of three Entrees, Dessert & Coffee. Their will be wonderful prizes so bring lots of friends and relatives for a truly fun-filled night out! Tickets will be on sale in the rectory and in the school starting on April 8th. 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. Keep the following Catechumen and Candidates in your prayers as they are beginning their final period of Preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation to be received on April 19th at the Easter Vigil: Nicole Irizarry Antoinette Fussner Edith Gourdine Jessica Moreira Hector Mercado Melanie Sanchez Angel Chicayza Luis Chicaiza Segundo Manuel Guasco Rosa Loja Lidia Gonzalez Juan R. de la Cruz We would like to thank one of our parishioners Anthony Mancini who was instrumental in providing the Altar Society with the lovely Palm Crosses that they are selling at the Saturday and Sunday masses. HOMEBOUND If any member of your family or if any of your neighbors are Homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please call the Rectory so that a Priest or Eucharistic Minister might visit them.
APRIL 13, 2014 THIS WEEK S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSE SCHOLZ LOVE, FRANK ORRICO & FAMILY 50 TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Couples celebrating their 50 th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2014 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Saturday, June 14 th or Sunday, June 15 th at 2:00PM. Preregistration is required. Please contact your parish for registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Tuesday, May 13 th, 2014. 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. VOCATION AWARENESS Thinking of the priesthood? If you are a young man interested in the priesthood, please contact Fr. Enrique Salvo at the Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of New York at 914-968-1340. PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Joseph & Marie Albano, Nicholas Bambina, Maryann Cali-Bannan, Judy Berardione, Richard J. Colesanti, Anthony Cardone, Phyllis Caruso, Peter Corbo, Ana Edith Castillo, Mana & Eric Dallacqua, Dennis Deandrea, Rosemary Davis, Donna-Lou Fennema, Anthony DeFranco, Rose & Carlo Dente, Michael DaNucci, Thomas DeSimone, MaryAnn DiBattista, Ernie DiGiaccomo, Massimiliano D Onofrio, Sal Duscio & Family, Nat Ettinger, Joseph Fazon, Josie Frisina, Sal Greco, Jeanine Iovino, William Keenan, Christine Kerbe, Patricia Kiernan, Stella Kim, Joseph Klucines, Lena Kocovic, Jon Lanaro, Salvatore Lanza, Angie Lox, James Magrino, Jennie Maiorca, 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 Brian, Frances Olivio, Marisol Pagan, Lucille Perito, Flora Pisano, Irene Piscitelli, Vera Pozzuoli, Angela Piccinni. Louis Quattrucci, Diana Raffa, Marie Russillo, Nilda Samday, Carmen Torrellas, Francisco Torres, Florence Valentine, Irene Vesely, Madeline Volpe, Theresa Wagner. SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2014 5:00PM Patsy Aurrichio 6: 30PM Honor A La Virgen De Guadalupe SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2014 7:30AM Jeanette, Robert & Frank Scone 9:00AM John Pagnotta 10:30AM Ann Marie Bottari 12:15PM John Remeny MONDAY APRIL 14, 2014 8:00AM Ann Marie Bottari 9:00AM Charles & Frances DeClemente TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2014 8:00AM Francesco & Antonia Cipollone 9:00AM Carlo Porco & Carmine Malito WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2014 8:00AM Biase & Rosina Barone 9:00AM Edward Griffin 7:30PM Margaret Davey THURSDAY APRIL17, 2014 9:00AM Tenebrae 7:30PM Mass of the Lord s Supper FRIDAY APRIL18, 2014 9:00AM Tenebrae 3:00PM Commemoration of the Passion of Our Lord 7:30PM Stations of the Cross Veneration of the Cross SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2014 9:00AM Tenebrae 3:00-5:00PM Confession 7:30PM GREAT EASTER VIGIL SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2014 7:30AM Easter Intention 9:00AM Easter Intention 10:30AM Easter Intention 12:15PM Easter Intention ST. THERESA S CABARET It s that time again for the St. Theresa Cabaret. This year s theme is Flipping Through The Yearbook and will take a look back at the history of our parish community and the amazing music that served as the soundtrack to our lives over that time. Please join us for the Cabaret on April 26th. Tickets are $40.00 and include a pasta dinner, wine, soda, dessert, coffee, dancing, and an evening of unforgettable entertainment. Dinner will be served at 6:30PM and the show starts promptly at 8:00PM. Tickets are on sale in the rectory.
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