Church of St. Theresa

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. Niranjan Rodrigo, Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas D Angelo, In Residence Rev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate Rev. Edmundo Gomez, Weekend Associate Spanish Mass 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.sttheresaparishny.com SCHOOL: 792-3688 FAX: 892-1146 E-MAIL: contact@sttheresaparishny.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 792-8434

CHURCH OF ST. THERESA, BRONX MARCH 27, 2011 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT St. Augustine once said, Dig deep enough in any person, and you will find something divine. That is a perfect description of the working method of Jesus. Put Him one-on-one with any person and He would dig until He found that something divine. Then He would seek to draw out that quality and make it the dominant theme of that person s life. He did this with the woman who was caught in adultery. He saw something inside of her, deeper than her sinfulness. And He made His appeal to that. Underneath her worst, He never doubted there was something better. That woman must have left His presence that day with a new vision of who she was. Inside each of us is the person, we were meant to be. Those good qualities are already there. Those personality traits are already there those skills and talents are already there. We do not need to import or transplant anything from the outside. We just need to become the person we were always meant to be, to get out of ourselves the best that is in us. In recent years, a great deal has been said and written about self-expression. And most of it has been wide of the truth. Proponents of the Playboy philosophy have exhorted people to cast off all sexual restraint and express themselves. Advocates of the me generation have exhorted people to forget social responsibilities and express themselves. Self-expression is not a bad term. It is a good term. The problem is that we have turned it over to the wrong people. Jesus believed in self-expression. In a sense, that is what He was saying to Simon Peter You are Rock. That is who you are; now go out and express yourself. The only solution to a false self-expression is a true self-expression. You and I cannot be who or what we are not. We must be ourselves. The challenge is to be our best selves. And that is where Jesus comes in. He has provided the means that will enable us to do that. Jesus has taught us to think of God as a heavenly Father, who loves every one of us. He is not our enemy; He is our friend. He wants for us the very best. He is concerned for our every need. Jesus has given to the world the highest concept of God that human mind has ever conceived. It is, in fact, so high that we have a hard time believing it. But if, somehow, we could believe that the best about God, it would aid us in the struggle to believe the best about ourselves. Also Jesus not only taught the truth He lived the truth. He taught His disciples to love even their enemies. Then by example, He showed them how. In His own life, He has painted graphic, vivid, unforgettable pictures of truth. He has given us an example to follow. Tomorrow, we will all go out to face a difficult world. In that world are many things that appeal to our worst. That is why it is so important for us to hear Jesus, who appeals to our best. Listen to Him. And then tomorrow, in that difficult world, try to remember who Jesus says you are. ST. THERESA SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Join us for our Open House on Tuesday, April 5 th 5:30 7:00 PM Meet our teachers and principal; receive a guided tour by our students. Hear what we have to offer to your child from our children. We have openings in most grades for September 2011. If you would like more information or would like to arrange an appointment please call our Principal Mrs. Fanelli 718-792-3688 Every Friday during Lent we will be praying the Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM. EVENING OF RETREAT Our retreat evening for Confirmation candidates, parents and sponsors will take place on Thursday, March 31 st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the school auditorium. There will be a First Communion meeting on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 PM in the school auditorium. FIRST FRIDAY This Friday April 1 st is First Friday we will pray the Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM followed by the Holy Hour and the church will remain open until 10:00PM for private adoration. WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT Every Wednesday night during Lent there will be a 7:30 PM Mass.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 50 TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Couples celebrating their 50 th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2011 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Archbishop Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the parish for registration. The deadline for Registration is: Saturday, May 5, 2011. This event is sponsored by the Family Life/Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York. THEODORE DUBOIS S THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST Palm Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 PM St. Theresa Church, 2855 St. Theresa Ave, Bronx, NY 10461 and Good Friday, April 22 at 7:30 PM St. Frances de Chantal Church, 190 Hollywood Ave, Bronx, NY 10465. Theodore Dubois s Seven Last Words of Christ will be performed by the combined choirs of St. Frances de Chantal, St. Frances of Rome and St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus. All are welcome to join us this season for a service of prayerful remembrance and reflection of Christ s passion and death through music. Admission is Free! For further information please call St. Theresa s parish rectory at 718-892-1900 or the rectory at St. Frances de Chantal at 718-792-5500. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30PM in the Church. Please come and taste how good the Lord is! Please visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. URSULINE CHEER CLINIC Young ladies between the ages of 5-12 are invited to join us on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. The Cheer Clinic is a fun day with learning to cheer, t-shirts, arts n crafts, and pizza for lunch. The cost is $60.00 per girl if groups of ten or more register they receive a $10.00 discount per girl. Same day registration is available. For more information contact: jjsj4@optonlin.net Ursuline High School 1354 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804 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. HANDICAP ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH The side entrance to the Church on Pilgrim Avenue will be open every Sunday for anyone who is handicapped or in a wheelchair. Also, this same entrance will be opened every weekday until 9:30AM. ST. ANTHONY NOVENA A Novena to St. Anthony will be held every Tuesday from now until June 7 at 7:00PM in the Church. 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. INTERNATIONAL CATERERS OF DISTINCTION AT GUIDING STAR Presents Easter Brunch beginning at 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM, $27.00 for adults, $12.00 for kids (5 to 12 years old), free for 4 years old and under. Easter Buffet Dinner, buffet dinner and dancing will begin at 3:00PM until 7:00PM. The price is $32.00 for adults, $14.00 for kids (5 to 12 Years old), free for 4 years old and under. Bring your cameras the Easter Bunny will be present at both seatings. Please make your reservations now, seating is limited. For more information call 718-892-2989. LENTEN REGULATIONS Lent is a spiritual preparation for the celebration of Easter. Both catechumens (those preparing for Baptism) and the faithful prepare for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery at Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday continuing until the Mass of the Lord s supper on Holy Thursday. The practices of Lent involve prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Lent originated in the first three centuries A.D. and, over the centuries, developed from a one or two day observance to forty days (recalling the 40 day fast of Christ, Matthew 4:2;, Moses, Exodus 34:28; and Elijah, 1 Kings 19:8). During the Season of Lent, the Church urges all the Faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily life through performing acts of fast and abstinence. FASTING requires that only one full meal be taken per day. Two other smaller meals may be taken during the day to maintain physical strength, but these two meals together should not equal a full meal in quantity. Fasting obliges all those who have reached the age of 18 and continues to oblige until age 59. Those not specifically obliged to fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent that they are able. ABSTINENCE prohibits individuals from eating meat on a particular day. Abstinence obliges all those who have reached the age of 14 and continues to oblige throughout their entire life. Those not specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are encouraged to join in this discipline to the extent that they are able. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence.

MARCH 27, 2011 THIS WEEK S ALTAR BREAD IS IN MEMORY OF IRMA ORRICO LOVE, FRANK & FAMILY "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth." The woman said to him, "I know that the Messiah is coming, the one called the Christ; when he comes, he will tell us everything." Jesus said to her, "I am he, the one who is speaking with you." - Jn 4:24-26 THE SANCTUARY LAMP BURNING NEAR THE TABERNACLE THIS WEEK IS IN LOVING MEMORY OF RYAN MALONEY FROM, MARIE ROMEO & MR & MRS. MONTI Readings for the Week of March 27, 2011 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b- 26, 39a, 40-42 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 SATURDAY MARCH 26, 2011 5:00PM Anthony Rubuano & Bellitto Family 6: 30PM Jose S. Gazquez SUNDAY MARCH 27, 2011 7:30AM Pro-Populo 9:00AM Sabatino & Marianna Melisi 10:30AM Irma Orrico 12:15PM Florence Calderella MONDAY MARCH 28, 2011 8:00AM Sal Taibi 9:00AM Filadelfio & Benedetta Marino TUESDAY MARCH 29, 2011 8:00AM Marie Assunta Leszcz 9:00AM Stefano Misciagna WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 2011 8:00AM Salvatore Taibi 9:00AM Lucille Porco 7:30PM Special Intention THURSDAY MARCH 31, 2011 8:00AM Irma Orrico 9:00AM Phil Carrado FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2011 8:00AM Maria Antolino 9:00AM Salvatore & Martina Palma SATURDAY APRIL 2, 2011 8:00AM Anne Careccia 9:00AM Frances, Peter, Mary & John Falcetti & Lena Longo 5:00PM Frances & Charles DeClemente 6:30PM Alex Diaz SUNDAY APRIL 3, 2011 7:30AM Amelia Fiedorowicz 9:00AM Alessandrina Cipollone 10:30AM Maureen Pozzuto 12:15PM Ida DeGennaro PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH AND THEIR FAMILIES MARIA TURCO, SADIE AMOROSO & JOSEPH J. ZUCKER OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION Our Lady of the Assumption will hold its annual card party at the Villa Barone Manor on Thursday, March 31 st at 6:30 PM. The cost is $45 per person which includes four course meal and open bar. Tickets are now being sold at the Rectory or School. For more information call 718-824-5454. 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. THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Joseph Albano, Marie Albano, Nicholas Bambina, Debbie Beers, Marguerite Bianco, Philip Carone, Richard John Colesanti, Peter Corbo, Raymond Dandrea, Dennis Dandrea, Rosemary Davis, Thomas DeSimone, Mary Ann Dibattista, Robert Dipaula, Sal Duscio & Family, Nat Ettinger, Joseph Fazon, Josie Frisina, Edward Griffin, Jeanine Iovino, Jacquelyn Joy, Patricia Kiernan, Stella Kim, Nettie Iemma, Joseph Klucinec, Theresa Lando, Salvatore Lanza, Annie Leicht, James Magrino, Maryann Maiorana, Theresa Marcellino, Jeanette Martone, Vincent Mastrogiovanni, Raymond Matta, John Matta, Angelo Megaro, Sharon Frankel-Mormoyale, John Motts, Joseph & Marie Motts, Theresa Neglia, Lucille Perito, Vera Pozzuoli, Angela Piccinni, Louis Quattrucci, Rita Rinaldi, Nilda Samday, Rose Tanzi, Theresa Wagner CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM or by appointment in the rectory.

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