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 FEBRUARY 6, 2011 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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. 2011 ARCHDIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP APPEAL $6,500,000 of the funds raised through the Appeal helps needy schools and parishes throughout the Archdiocese. While continuing the great tradition of educating our youth and providing spiritual refuge and enlightenment, many of our parishes and schools need assistance to meet their day to day requirements. Invest in your faith and parish community and make your gift to the 2011 Archdiocesan Stewardship Appeal. We will be hosting the New York Defensive Driving Class at St. Theresa s Rectory Meeting Room twice in March! The first class will be held on Saturday, March 19 th from 10AM to 4PM. The second class will be held on Wednesday, March 23 rd and Thursday, March 24 th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM each night! This course reduces up to 4 points on your driver s license and will lower you auto liability and collision insurance premiums by 10% for three years. The cost of this course is only $49. To enroll in either class, please call Chris Morea at 718-824-9698 or visit the Morea Agency located at 2964 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461. Register now, seating is limited! ST. THERESA SCHOOL is participating in the program Box Tops for Education to earn cash for our school. Please clip and drop off any Box Tops you have collected to the school or the rectory. Thank you for always helping our school and parish. ST. THERESA SCHOOL NEWS St. Theresa School Registration for 2011-2012 If you missed our Open House and are interested in sending your child to St. Theresa School call our Principal Mrs. Fanelli for information 718-792-3688. We are now accepting applications for 2011-2012 for Pre-K to 7 th grade. 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.
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ANNUAL WEDDING MASS CELEBRATION 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, Sunday, May 22 nd at 2:00PM. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the parish for registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Thursday, May 5 th 2011. This event is sponsored by the Family Life/Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York. Todos Los matrimonies que celebrant sus 50 años de casados en el año 2011 estan invitados a la Misa Anual de Cincuents Aniversario de Bodas. La Santa Misa será celebrada por Arzobispo el domingo 22 de Mayo de 2011, a las 2:00PM en la Catedral de San Patricio. Por favor registrese antes del dia de la celebración. Favor de contactar a su parroquia para registrarse. El último dia para registrarse es el jueves, 5 de Mayo. La ceremonia se presenta por la Oficina de Vida Familiar /Respeto a la Vida de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. ST. FRANCES DECHANTAL PARISH St. Frances DeChantal Parish will begin a Bereavement Support Group, on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7:30PM in the Parish meeting room. If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact Sr. Joan Marie O Leary at 718-792-5500 by February 18. ST. BENEDICT S PARISH PRESENTS THE FIRST ITALIAN CARNEVALE Mangiare e Ballare Saturday, February 26, 2011 A night filled with singing, dancing, fine food, wine and fun.. Music by Jimmy Walsh s Black Velvet Band and singer Fred Lando. Place: Father Albert Hall Time: 7-11PM Tickets are $50.00 per person which includes antipasto at table, hot Italian food Buffet, wine, beer, soda, espresso, coffee, tea, pastries & cookies, live entertainment and dancing, door prizes and more. Music by Jimmy Walsh s Black Velvet Band and singer Fred Lando, for tickets, please call the Rectory at 718-828-3403. PRESTON CENTER OF COMPASSION AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM Located on the campus of Preston High School, is offering a comprehensive tutoring Program, which includes three components: An After School Reading, Writing and Math Instructional Program for students in grades 1-8. Homework Help/Tutoring Program which is available Monday through Thursday for students in grades 1-8. An extensive IEP Program, based on referrals and a P-4 approval letter from NYC Board of Ed. The Tutoring Programs run through the entire school year and summer! Preston Center of Compassion is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine compassion. If interested, please contact Sr. Patricia Warner at 718-892-8077 or email her at pwarner@divinecompassion.org for more information. SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Please support our Advertisers; it is their support that makes this bulletin possible, and when you visit them, please let them know that you read their advertisement in St. Theresa s bulletin. FOR WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE FEBRUARY 6, 2011 Today we rejoice and celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. Over the years, many men and women have chosen to live out their baptismal vocation by professing the evangelical counsels of Poverty, chastity, and obedience. They do this by joining a religious congregation, a secular institute, or through private vows. We pray for these people and ask God to bless our Church with others who will dedicate their lives to God s service A PRAYER FOR CONSECRATED LIFE God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son s Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins, hermits, as well as members of Secular Institutes and Societies of Apostolic life. Renew their knowledge and love of you, and send your Holy Spirit to help them respond generously and courageously to your will. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL S DRAMATIC SOCIETY ( The Cardinal s Players ) will present HAIRSPRAY. Performances of HAIRSPRAY will be held on Friday, March 18 th at 8:00PM, Saturday, March 19 th at 8:00PM and Sunday, March 20 th at 2:30PM. Tickets for Adults are $10.00 and Students/Senior Citizen are $8.00. Tickets at the door will cost $15.00. Please enter through the Bronze Doors located on Baychester Avenue. For further information, you may call 718-881-8000, ext. 265. ST. THERESA S CARD PARTY COMMITTEE The Card Party Committee is in the process of getting the Card Party underway for May and as they have done in the past years, they are asking for donations. Almost everyone receives something for Christmas that they don t want or can t use it s inevitable. If you have something that you don t need, we ask that you consider donating it to our Annual Card party. During these hard economic times, the donations from stores and businesses have dwindled substantially so these gifts truly make a big difference. We can use anything that is New or Unused such as toys to picture frames, candles, perfumes, wallets, etc. Nothing will go unused! Thank you for your consideration and all you do to help make the card party a success! Please remember only New Unused and Unopened Items will be accepted. Please bring your donations to the Rectory. ALTAR SOCIETY The Altar Society will be meeting on Wednesday, February 9 at 7:30PM in the large Rectory meeting room. CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM or by appointment in the rectory.
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3 RD TIME Damien DeSantis & Danielle D Amico "Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lamp stand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father." - Mt 5:15-16 THE SANCTUARY LAMP BURNING NEAR THE TABERNACLE THIS WEEK IS IN MEMORY OF PASQUALE AURRICHIO FROM, FRANK & BARBARA TRANCHESE & JOE & MARYANN MAIORANA THIS WEEK S ALTAR BREAD IS IN MEMORY OF PASQUALE AURRICHIO FROM, FRANK & BARBARA TRANCHESE & JOE & MARYANN MAIORANA PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH AND THEIR FAMILIES GRACE GIATTINO, JOHN HEALY & ANGELINE MONDELLO PRESTON CENTER OF COMPASSION S SENIOR RUN PROGRAM This program is funded by New York City Department of Aging, through a grant sponsored by Councilman James Vacca, is offering the Throggs Neck Community 2 programs: (1) Services to active seniors who are interested in shopping and social activities, and (2) Home visits provided by the seniors who are considered homebound. For further information contact: Sister Patricia Warner, 718-892-8977. TREE OF LIFE Perhaps you may consider our St. Theresa Tree of Life located by the statue of the Sacred Heart. This Tree of Life is a special way in which our parishioners can memorialize their loved ones. Please call the Rectory for further information. How much Jesus desires to be loved! St. Theresa SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2011 5:00PM James & Helen Traynor 6: 30PM Pro-Populo SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2011 7:30AM Pro-Populo 9:00AM Maria Antolino 10:30AM Charles Addario & Sarah Marino 12:15PM Francisco Polanco MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2011 8:00AM Rose Milano 9:00AM Benny Caiola TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2011 8:00AM Pina Riccardella 9:00AM Rossino Mitri WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2011 8:00AM Madeline Scarcelli 9:00AM Mary Bastone THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2011 8:00AM Pasqua & Giovanni DelVecchio 9:00AM Pasqua & Giovanni DelVecchio FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2011 8:00AM Giovanni Pelosi 9:00AM Vincenzo Fernicola SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2011 8:00AM Lucia Campione 9:00AM Benedetta & Filadelfio Marino 5:00PM Anthony, Fay & Tony Landi 6:30PM Michael Dechiaro SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2011 7:30AM Pro-Populo 9:00AM Filomena Carovillano 10:30AM Salvatore & Anthony Frisina 12:15PM Anthony Murano The Sick of Our Parish: Joseph Albano, Marie Albano, Nicholas Bambina, Debbie Beers, Philip Carone, Richard John Colesanti, Peter Corbo, Raymond & Dennis Dandrea, Rosemary Davis, Thomas DeSimone, MaryAnn DiBattista, Sal Duscio & Family, Joseph Fazon, Josie Frisina, Edward Griffin, Jeanine Iovino, Jacquelyn Joy, Patricia Kiernan, Stella Kim, Nettie Iemma, Joseph Klucinec, Theresa Lando, Salvatore Lanza, Annie Liecht, James Magrino, Maryann Maiorana, Theresa Marcellino, Jeanette Martone, Vincent Mastrogiovanni, Raymond & John Matta, Sharon Frankel-Mormoyale, John Motts, Joseph & Marie Motts, Theresa Neglia, Vera Pozzuoli, Angela Piccinni, Louis Quattrucci, Rita Rinaldi, Nilda Samday, Rose Tanzi, Carmen Torrellas, Carol Tucciarone, Alphonse Vasti, HOLY NAME SOCIETY The Holy Name Society will be meeting on Thursday, February 10 at 8:00PM in the large Rectory meeting room.
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