CHURCH NAME: ST TERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS 358 Newport Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02861 PHONE: 401-722-4470 CHURCH # 500037 SUNDAY: DECEMBER 10, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES: 5 CONTACT: MARIE LOMBARDI SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
St Teresa of The Child Jesus Church Pawtucket, RI PASTOR Rev. David G. Thurber, Jr. Deacon Rev. Deacon N. David Bouley Minister To The Sick: Denise Pereira SPRED Coordinator: Gloria Courtois 722-5431 OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Church is an open and inviting Roman Catholic community dedicated to discern and accept God s call to faith and service. Our mission is to foster spiritual growth and to celebrate in community our shared faith at God s altar. Our mission is to preach, teach, and give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this mindful of our Catholic heritage and the ever-pressing needs of humanity. We are a people inspired by the lived faith of the apostles and a people who remain open to the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to fulfill our sacred mission. Rectory: 358 Newport Ave.... 722-4470 Fax 722-2958 Web Site: www.stteresari.com School: 140 Woodhaven Road... 726-1414 Principal: Allison M. Amodie Parish Council President: Alfred Hervieux 722-1351 Janice Murray 724-3092 Patricia Germani 724-0036 PJ Shea 475-6626 Don Curran 374-5597 Todd Sisson 727-3481 Martha McNeile 724-4354 Kelly Smith 860-428-5737 Parish Trustees: Donald Sowa Madeline Glaude Parish Auditors: Raymond Ricard Ralph Tucci Religious Education Sue Levesque......722-8650 Organist: Al Papino..949-4507 Business Manager: Maria Sherman... 722-4470 Parish Secretary: Marie Lombardi.......722-4470 MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND DAILY MASS Saturday 4:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 7:15AM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 5:00 PM CONFESSIONS Saturdays - 3:00 to 3:45 PM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Third Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM Arrangements required in advance Please call Sue Levesque for an appointment 722-8650 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples should contact Parish Priest at least one year in advance HOLY COMMUNION TO SICK AND SHUT-INS Please call the Rectory if you would like communion at home regularly
ST. TERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS PAWTUCKET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 4:00 PM Annita & Raymond Duquette, Birthday Remem., By Josephine Gamba For The Deceased Members of The Czerwonka Christine Couto, 10th Anniv. Remem., By Gallagher & Piette Families Remembrance, By SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 7:30 AM Doris Baris, 9th Anniv. Remem., By Raymond & Estelle Hebert, Birthday Remem., By 9:00 AM For This Faith Community 10:30 AM Gloria DelPapa, Remembrance, By Ronald Cravenho, 10th Anniv. Remem., By Wife & Edward & Lorraine Creamer & Son Kris, Remembrance, By Their Loving Ilene Farrell, Remembrance, By 5:00 PM Maria Cortes, Remembrance, By Daughter & Kevin Kane, 2nd Anniv. Remem., By MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 7:15 AM For This Faith Community TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 7:15 AM For This Faith Community THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:15 AM For This Faith Community FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:15 AM Tina, Maurice, Elaine Roberge & Marty O Brien, Christmas Remem., By SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 4:00 PM For The Deceased Members of The Czerwonka Gloria Lucchesi, Birthday Remem., By Husband, Children & Grandchildren Antonio & Florinda Barreira & Jose Rosa, Remembrance, By Peter, Marylou & Granddaughter Gina Marie DiCienzo, Remembrance Flornell M. Williams, Remembrance, By Don & Kathy Sowa SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 7:30 AM Charles E. & Anne E., & Charlie Kelley, Christmas Remem., By Judy 9:00 AM Maria & Eduardo Santos, Gustavo Martins, Remembrance, By Christine Couto, Joao & Joaquina Barros & Jose Couto, Remembrance, By Monica R. Fitzpatrick, 1st Anniv. Remem., By Jose & Adelino Simoes & Deceased Members of The, Adelino, Maria & Gertrudes Christmas Remem., By 10:30 AM John Pacheco, Birthday & Anniv. Remem., By Sister 5:00 PM Robert Reetz III, Christmas Remem., By Mom & Dad Julio Dossantos, Christmas Remem., By Wife & Daughters The Oil for the Sanctuary Lamp which burns in honor of our Lord s presence among us in the Eucharist Is For Vincent Spadea Christmas Remembrance By His Loving Wife Joanne &
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 10, 2017 DECEMBER 3 Budget $ 8,711.00 Fuel $ 803.00 Christmas Flowers $ 945.00 Immaculate Conception $ 12.00 MEMORIAL BRICKS STILL AVAILABLE What a wonderful way to remember deceased & living members of your family and friends, or a business that is involved with St. Teresa s Parish! Forms are available at the doors of the church or by calling the rectory 722-4470 SENIORS December 21, 12:30PM Christmas Party, Donation & Entertainment New members, 55 or older, are welcome and may sign up at any meeting. Annual dues are $10. If school is closed because of inclement weather, the meetings are canceled. Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3 READINGS FOR THE WEEK ST. TERESA SCHOOL Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 December 13: Christmas Concert, Gr. 4-8 6:30PM in Church December 22: Ugly Sweater Dress Down Day December 23 - January 1: Christmas Break January 2: Back to School! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent; International Human Rights Day Monday: St. Damasus I Tuesday: Our Lady of Guadalupe; Hanukkah begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Lucy Thursday: St. John of the Cross Saturday: Las Posadas begins
Religious Education Office phone number: 722-8650 Email: religiouseducation@stteresa.necoxmail.com Religious Education Office Hours Monday 10am-5pm Tuesday 8am-2pm Wednesday - Closed Thursday 8am-2pm Friday Closed & by appointment Closed 12-12:30 daily for lunch ALWAYS follow the schedule in the Religious Education Handbook! Weather cancellation of Classes or activities can be found on local TV station websites Closings and Delays in Religious Services section. Upcoming Class Dates Grade 1-5 Sunday, December 10 following 9:00am Mass 11:00am Confirmation I & II, December 10 following 10:30am Mass 12:30pm Grade 1-5 Sunday, December 17 following 9:00am Mass 11:00am Grade 6-8 December 18 from 6:15-7:30pm Please arrive on time and return promptly for dismissal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM THE GIFT OF SHARING Once again it is time to think of the Adopt-A- Program If you wish to be one of those wonderful families who make someone s dream come true, please notify Ms. Amodie, Mrs. Pontes, (726-1414), or Fr. Thurber (722-4470) A Form will be sent to you with the Sex, Age, Size, and a Wish List for each member of your. When all of the information is completed, please send back to the School Office. Thank you, Adopt-A- Program Name Yes, I would like to have An- Adopt-A- One Child in the Two Children in the Three Children in the Four Children in the Five Children in the Christmas Socks for the Homeless The Religious education classes are collecting NEW socks for the homeless during the month of December. A container can be found at the side entrance to the church and during all classes in the school. Thanks for your help! St. Teresa Adopt A Project Gift Cards of any kind or denomination needed! Children can bring to Religious Education Classes All Information is Confidential Thank You Adopt-A- Program
(Please cut the following schedule and post it for your reference) WELCOME TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED IN OUR PARISH CONGRATULATIONS! Lincoln Joseph Cabral Abigail Irene Mooney Andrew Joshua Mayben Julianna Marie Silva Varnessa Alexis Yallah Sophia Rochelle Walker SCHEDULE OF MASSES CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24th 5:00PM 11:30PM Christmas Music 12:00AM (Midnight Mass) Christmas Morning Monday, December 25th 10:30AM ONLY (There will be NO evening Mass on Christmas Day) WINGS December Meeting Please join us for our next WINGS meeting on Thursday, December 14 th from 6:30PM to 8:00PM in the church hall. Our guest speaker this month is our very own Claire Lamoureux, who will speak about Advent. What a great way to help you prepare for Jesus coming - to set aside some of the hectic business of the holiday season and reflect on the promise of the baby born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Pat at 401-265-4125. Rectory Office Closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 ************************************** NEW YEAR New Year s Eve Sunday, December 31st 5:00PM ********************************** New Year s Day Monday, January 1, 2018 10:30AM ONLY (There will be NO evening Mass on New Year s Day) Rectory Office Closed Monday, January 1, 2018