Church of St. Theresa Mass Schedule A Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ 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) 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 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. 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 MARCH 23, 2014 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT If we were to think back to those first followers of Jesus, we do so in terms of strength and stability. We remember them as men who went out to meet life and lived it with great enthusiasm. They faced persecution with dignity, met danger with courage, and handled problems with unwavering confidence. In short, they were the kind of persons we all would like to be. And that image of them is for the most part accurate. However, we need to remember that they were not that way all of their lives. The gospels tell us that before Pentecost they were together in the upper room locked behind closed doors, because they feared the Jews. In a very real sense, they were in prison; but it was a prison of their own making. The doors were locked, but they were locked, from the inside. The men behind those doors simply did not have the courage and strength to go out and face up to life. Don t you feel like that sometimes imprisoned by fear, intimidated by life? Often times our fears are not so well defined. It may just be a haunting uneasiness, a recurring anxiety that something is waiting in the wings. A person fears for his/her job. A mother alone fears for the future of her children. A young person fears the rejection of his/hers peer. A father with heavy responsibilities fears for his family s financial stability. Thus we may find ourselves virtual prisoners, held hostage by our own fears. And it isn t all imagination, for the truth is that the living out of our life can be a dangerous and difficult thing. Those first disciples of Jesus knew that well. They watched the world crucify their Lord, and they lived in dread of what the world might do to them. Into that scene walked Jesus and He breathed on them His precious gift of the Holy Spirit. That Holy Spirit in their lives made all the difference in the world. We as a parish celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon those first disciples and upon each of us through our Baptism and Confirmation. That same Holy Spirit is within us! Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will make a difference in the lives of those who will receive Him today as well as in our lives. What the Holy Spirit did for the first followers of Jesus. He can do for us today. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to transform our lives so that we too can live in the freedom of God s love and be the kind of persons we all would like to be. My Dear Friends, From Sr. Martha I was overwhelmed by the presence of so many of you at my mother s Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 8th. A special thank you to Fr. Grippo and the staff at St. Theresa s for extending yourselves in such a caring way yet once again. On behalf of my Dad and my brother, please accept our thanks for the Mass cards, messages of sympathy, phone calls, e-mails, generous monetary donations to the Presentation Sisters and the prayerful and loving support you shared with us at the time of Mom s death. We are grateful to God for the gift of her long life and for your friendship, care and concern extended to me during my years at St. Theresa s. With gratitude and love, Sr. Martha 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. CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM-5:00PM or by appointment in the Rectory. THE 2014 CARDINAL S APPEAL By now you should have received a letter from Cardinal Dolan about the Annual Cardinal s Appeal. Your generosity will help strengthen the following areas: Needy Parishes & Schools-$8.75 million Academic & Spiritual Formation $5.75 million Preparing Our Clergy - $1.5 million Retired Priests & Religious - $1.5 million Works of Charity -$2.5 million Because of your support of the Cardinal s Appeal we are in a position to do immense good in many areas of concern. Please, we need your help to reach our Parish Goal. 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. As you know, it is our advertisers that sponsor and make our bulletin possible with no cost to the Parish. We thank all those who have renewed their ads as well as our new Sponsor advertisers.. ST. ANTHONY NOVENA The St. Anthony Novena is on Tuesdays 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.
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT ST. THERESA S CARD PARTY COMMITTEE It Is that time again our Card Party Committee is in the process of getting the Card Party underway for May as they have done in the past years. Almost everyone receives something for Christmas that they don t want or can t use...it s inevitable. We would be happy to take them off your hands. We can use anything that is NEW OR UNUSED such as picture frames, candle sets, wallets etc. Thank you for your consideration and all you do to help make the card party a success! Please remember only NEW AND UNOPENED ITEMS will be accepted. Please bring your donations to the Rectory. SAVE THE DATE! St. Theresa s Annual Card Party IT S MY PARTY! MAY 8, 2014 7:00PM MAESTRO S CATERERS More information to follow FAMILY LIFE + RESPECT LIFE 50th Wedding Anniversary Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2014 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Saturday, June 14th or Sunday, June 15th at 2:00PM. Preregistration is required. Please contact your parish for registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Tuesday, May 13th, 2014. 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 2014 están invitados a la Misa Annual de Cincuenta Aniversario de Bods. La Santa Misa sera celebrada por el Cardenal Dolan el sábado 14 de Junio, o el domingo 15 de Junio de 2014, a las 2:00PM en la Catedral de San Patricio. Favor de contactar a su parroquia para inscribirse antes del día de la celebracion. El último día para inscribirse es el martes, 13 de mayo. Esta celebración está parorcinada por la Oficina de Vida Familiar + Respeto a la Vida de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. 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. OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION BINGO SENIORS ATLANTIC CITY TRIP Our Lady of the Assumption Bingo Seniors will sponsor a bus trip to the Taj Mahal Casino on Monday, April 14, 2014. The bus leaves at 8:00AM SHARP, the price is $30.00 per person. For reservations or more information, please call Jane at 718-823- 2835. All are Welcome! EASTER FOOD PANTRY Food is now being collected for our Food Pantry. We are asking for items such as tomato sauce, pasta, box juices or cans, soups, coffee, crackers, rice, tuna fish and canned vegetables, cereals, cookies, instant oatmeal and other non perishable items that we may pass on to needy families in our community. God bless you for your kindness. NO GLASS JARS PLEASE. HOLY THURSDAY (April 17, 2014) 9:00 AM Tenebrae 7:30PM Mass of the Lord s Supper GOOD FRIDAY (April 18, 2014) 9:00AM Tenebrae 3:00PM Commemoration of the Passion of Our Lord 7:30PM Stations of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY (April 19, 2014) 9:00AM Tenebrae 3:00PM 5:00PM Confession 7:30PM GREAT EASTER VIGIL EASTER SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE (April 20, 2014) 7:30AM, 9:00AM (Italian), 10:30AM (Family Mass) & 12:15 (Choir) PELHAM BAY MERCHANTS EVENT APRIL 5, 2014 4:00PM Must be 21 and Older OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION GYM 1634 Mahan Avenue This is a Charity event to raise money for children with Autism & children with special needs. Admission is $10.00 per person. There will be Food Sampling hosted by local restaurants, an auction and raffle drawings plus a live DJ, Jon-Luc. For more information or to reserve tickets call 718-828-1860. You can also purchase tickets at 3202 Westchester Avenue, Professional Brokerage. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent we will be having the Stations of the Cross at 7:30PM and every Wednesday during Lent we will have a 7:30PM Mass.
MARCH 23, 2014 THIS WEEK S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY OF SALVATORE BRUNO LOVE, THE ZOTTOLA & ADDARIO FAMILIES PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH AND HER FAMILY MICHELINA LEPORE LENTEN REGULATIONS 2014 GOOD FRIDAY Is a day of FAST AND ABSTINENCE All other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence FASTING: Fasting is the act of doing with less. In the Catholic Church, those ages 18-59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On such days, those fasting may eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength. However, together, the smaller meals should not equal a full meal. Eating between meals is not encouraged, but liquids are allowed. It is important to understand that the Church excuses certain people from these obligations such as the elderly and the sick. ABSTINENCE: Abstinence is the act of doing without or avoiding something.. Particular days of abstinence during Lent are Fridays, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. As canon law states, Catholics over the age of 14 are expected to abstain from the eating of meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays throughout the Lenten Season. 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 Deandres, 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 MARCH 22, 2014 5:00PM Anthony Rubuano & Bellitto Family 6: 30PM Anton Augustini SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2014 7:30AM Pro-Populo 9:00AM Marianna & Sabatino Melisi 10:30AM Joseph Romeo 12:15PM Anthony & Angelina Ferrantino MONDAY MARCH 24, 2014 8:00AM Corinne Racioppo 9:00AM Dorinna DiLullo TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2014 8:00AM Vincent Pelusio Jr. 9:00AM Dorinna DiLullo WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 2014 8:00AM Dorinna DiLullo 9:00AM Lidio DiCristofaro 7:30PM Cioffi, Presta & Iuliano Families THURSDAY MARCH 27, 2014 8:00AM Rae Fucci 9:00AM Eucaris Ortiz FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2014 8:00AM Eleanor Mangi 9:00AM Filadelfio & Benedetta Marino SATURDAY MARCH 29, 2014 8:00AM Dorinna DiLullo-Richardson 9:00AM Nick DePalma 5:00PM Michael Wolovich 6:30PM Eucaris Ortiz SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2014 7:30AM Pro-Populo 9:00AM Maria Luisa Zappone 10:30AM Deceased Members of the DeJohn, Ferraro & Remeny Families 12:15PM Irma Orico 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.
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