Church of St. Theresa

Church of St. Theresa
A Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ
Mass Schedule
Confessions
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)
Rev. Emmanuel Udoh, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Thomas D’Angelo, In Residence
Rev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate
Rev. Edmundo Gomez, Weekend Associate
Spanish Mass
RECTORY: 892-1900/1901
FAX: 892-1146
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. 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
WEBSITE: www.sttheresaparishny.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
SCHOOL: 792-3688
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 792-8434
CHURCH OF ST. THERESA, BRONX
MARCH 11, 2012 – THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
In every normal person, there is a longing to be somebody, to get somewhere, to amount to something. In our first moments, we
would like to be able to live our lives in such a fashion that at the end, those who know you best could look back and say, “He was truly a
great man. She was truly a great woman.”
Jesus Himself talked about a quality of life that can be called true greatness and calls us each day to this greatness. But we need to
look closer at what that truly means and what that kind of living involves.
For a start, it is obvious that Jesus Himself believed there could be no greatness apart from sincerity. We have to start with that
because it’s foundational to everything else. Sincerity is a basic virtue the absence of which renders all other virtues null and void. If a
person is dishonest and deceitful at the very center of life, then nothing that he says or does can count for much.
Love, for example. Who wants to be loved insincerely? For that matter, what is insincere love? The term is virtually
inconceivable. One had rather deal with sincere hatred than insincere love. At least you would know where you stood.
You see the problem. Insincerity takes the loveliest qualities of life and reduces them to nothing but worthless counterfeit.
Everything becomes a little game of “let’s pretend.” To be a good person is not the issue; to make a good impression is the only thing that
really matters. This was the criticism that Jesus leveled at the scribes and Pharisees. Not that they were sinners, all of us are that, but that
they were actors, stage players, trying to create an illusion, constantly pretending to be something they were not. Jesus summed it up by
saying. “All of their works are performed to be seen.” Even their good deeds were corrupted by the insincerity of their motive.
And surely it’s obvious that true greatness can never come from that kind of living. How can you be a great person, a leader of a
family or government, and a phony, both at the same time? Those two ideas tend to cancel out each other. You can be one, or you can be
the other, but you never can be both. There is a touch of the hypocrite in all of us. But at least we can face that fact and make an honest
effort to be honest. We must start with that and stay with that, because it’s essential to everything else. We call it sincerity, and no life can
ever be truly great without it.
If you and I could believe that, we would become better men and women, better husbands and wives, better human beings, and this
old world would be a better place in which we live.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
There will be NO BINGO on March 23 it will be rescheduled
for sometime in April. Check the bulletin for more information.
ST. THERESA OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Outreach Program is sponsoring an Arts/Crafts Drive for
children with chronic illnesses in a hospital in Queens, NY and
in Jacobi Hospital during this Lenten Season. We will be
delivering these items during the Easter Holiday. Here are some
items we are looking for: crayons, construction paper,, drawing
pad, non toxic markers, stickers, water paints, washable finger
paint, coloring books, glue sticks, felt squares, and colored
pencils and pencil sharpeners.
PELHAM BAY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
Pelham Bay Taxpayers Committee will be holding a meeting on
Tuesday March 13th at 2:00PM in the large Rectory meeting
room.
There will be a General meeting of the Pelham Bay Taxpayers
on Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30PM in St. Theresa’s School
cafeteria. Please join us to voice any concerns you have
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.
The Food Pantry is in need of food to replenish the pantry. We
are asking for tomato sauce, pasta, box juices or can, soups,
coffee, crackers, rice, tuna fish and canned, non perishable items
that we may pass on to needy families in our community. God
bless you for your kindness. NO GLASS JARS PLEASE.
FEAST COMMITTEE MEETING
There will be a meeting of the Feast Committee on Wednesday,
March 21 at 7:30PM in the large rectory meeting room.
As always these meetings are open to all parishioners and local
residents. Feel free to join us if you’d like to see how this
committee works, bring up any ideas or get involved. We are
always looking for suggestions and good help.
THE ALTAR SOCIETY
The Altar Society will be meeting on Wednesday, March 14 at
7:30PM in the large Rectory meeting room. We are always
looking for new members if you are interested please feel free to
come to our meeting.
CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM to
5:00PM or by appointment in the rectory.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
Please join fellow classmates of St. Theresa’s School for a fun-filled evening at our Annual Reunion for all classes 2002 and earlier. The
Reunion will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Come and renew friendships of years ago or socialize with friends that you have seen
yesterday! Share stories of your experiences here, remember our faculty and clergy, and reflect on how St. Theresa’s has influenced your
life.
The evening will begin with a special Alumni Mass celebrated by Father Grippo at 5:00PM. After Mass you and your guests will then
move to the school for tours guided by our current 8th graders the Class of 2012. Then after your tour we will meet in the gym for a
wonderful cocktail hour, buffet dinner, music and dancing. As we see the school of today and remember the school of yesterday, we will
also look to the future generations who will join you as alumni of St. Theresa’s School!
For more information please call St. Theresa School at 71792-3688. ATTENTION: Alumni of St. Theresa School: please send us your
email addresses so we can keep you up to date on our Reunion. Communicating on-line saves on postage and time to get the important
alumni news to you! Email [email protected] with your name, address, and graduation year.
FATHER GRIPPO & FATHER JOHN LAURI
INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM ON A JOURNEY TO
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JULY 1 – JULY 11, 2012
YOUR TOUR PACKAGES INCLUDES:
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9 buffet breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners
Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
Local Guides
Special Surprise
PRICING UPDATE
Land Package Price: $2, 915.00 pp.
Airfare: $1, 335.00 pp.
Estimated Total Cost: $4, 250.00 pp.
Places we will visit: Venice, Padua, Florence, The Lovely
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with a tour of a local vineyard, Siena, Umbria, Assisi & Rome.
FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE
CALL
FATHER GRIPPO AT 718-892-1900
or
FATHER LAURI AT 914-668-9815
REMINDER – If you have a Sunday Mass offered for a loved
one and are present at the Mass and would like to bring up the
Offertory Gifts to the Altar, please let one of the ushers know
before the Mass begins.
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL
Our Lady of The Assumption School presents its
20th Annual Card Party,
at the Villa Barone Manor,
737 Throggs Neck Expressway.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
7:00 to 11:00PM (Doors open at 6:30PM)
Cost is $50.00 per person for a four course dinner and open bar.
Tickets are now available at the school and rectory.
For more information call 718-824-5454
THE SISTERS OF LIFE - THE SOURCE HOLY HOUR
TUESDAY, MARCH 13 FROM 7-8PM
During this transforming season of Lent, the Sisters of Life and
St. Frances de Chantal parish invite you to experience the peace
and healing power of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, with music
and meditation by the Sisters and the Sacrament of Confession
available throughout. Bring your friends and family and enjoy
refreshments and conversation afterwards until 8:45PM. St.
Frances de Chantal Church 2962 Harding Avenue, Bronx, NY
THE ADVOCATES OF LIFE
The Advocates of Life is sponsoring end of life workshops in
March. Father Thomas Berg, Professor of Moral Theology and
Medical Ethics at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, will be the
speaker. Fr. Berg will discuss our obligation as Catholics when
making decisions about end of life care.
The workshop is free and there is no need for registration..
The workshop will be held at the
Jeanne Jugan Residence
2999 Schurz Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
11:30AM-1:00PM
If you have any questions please feel free to contact
Tony Felicissimo at 914-815-3009
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.
MARCH 11, 2012
THIS WEEK’S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JACK BILANCIA
LOVE, THE NUTINI FAMILY
THE SANCTUARY LAMP BURNING NEAR THE
TABERNACLE THIS WEEK IS IN MEMORY
OF
ANTONIO BISCEGLIA
LOVE, YOUR WIFE NELI,
ANGELO & CATI &GRANDCHILDREN
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED
MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH AND THEIR FAMILIES
FRANCES VANACORE & THERESA COLUMBO MORELLI
Congratulations to Dante Natoli and Angelo Salvatico who will
represent St. Theresa School on Bronx Net, Channel 67. Dante
and Angelo conmpleted a projest on the effects of advertising
and smoking and Bronx Net wanted to air it for all to see!
Congratulations to our Science Fair winners, these fine young
people will represent St. Theresa School at the Bronx Wide
Science Fair on March 22, 2012.
Olivia Statis-Grade 3
Riann Phillips, Fiona Mulla, Isabella Jennison-Grade 4
Niki Hormovas-Grade 5
Ciara Baez, Kimberly Pena-Grade 6
Antonia Mancini-Grade 7
Alessandro Canicatti, JohnPaul Jankovic,
GianLuca DeSenio-Grade 6
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the St. Theresa School students,
faculty and staff to all our parishioners and friends!
On Tuesday, March 13th the Bio Bus visits the 3rd through 8th
grades with exciting and informative Science learning sessions.
PETITION BOOK Have you noticed our Petition Book in the
vestibule of the Church? Every Saturday, before the 5pm Mass,
the petitions entered in the book for that week are brought up to
the altar of the Blessed Mother, where they remain for all the
weekend Masses. Please pray for these intentions.
SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2012
5:00PM Vincenzo Cammaroto
6: 30PM Settimio Osso
SUNDAY MARCH 11, 2012
7:30AM Pro-Populo
9:00AM Maureen Pozzuto
10:30AM Maria Rosa Gentile
12:15PM Giuseppe Faleri
MONDAY MARCH 12, 2012
8:00AM David Davis
9:00AM Rosemaria Orrico
TUESDAY MARCH 13, 2012
8:00AM Anthony Meraglia
9:00AM Mellusi Family
WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2012
8:00AM Delvecchio Family
9:00AM Margaret Paccione
7:30PM Deceased Members of the Altar Society
THURSDAY MARCH 15 2012
8:00AM Charlie Stoyka
9:00AM Charlie Stoyka
FRIDAY MARCH 16, 2012
8:00AM Angela & Maria Artieri
9:00AM Celesta & Joseph Barelli
SATURDAY MARCH 17, 2012
8:00AM Margaret Davey
9:00AM Margaret Eleanor Brancazio
5:00PM Ann Sauro
6:30PM Virgin Dela Nube
SUNDAY MARCH 18, 2012
7:30AM Pro-Populo
9:00AM The Santangelo Family
10:30AM Florence Calderella
12:15PM Rosemaria Orrico
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