Church of St. Theresa

A Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ

Mass Schedule

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. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor

Rev. Gilberto Angel-Neri, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Thomas D’Angelo, In Residence

Rev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate

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: 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

FEBRUARY 2, 2014-PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

We Catholics need to rediscover what is called “relational evangelism” - to learn the Lord’s way of winning people back to Him.

Relational evangelism is a deliberate attempt to bring people to Jesus by befriending them. Now as soon as some read this, they might

wonder, “Can that be right? Should we befriend people just to bring them to Jesus”? And of course the answer is: Absolutely!!! The

greatest reason to befriend someone is Jesus Christ. The greatest gift we can give a friend is Jesus Christ. If we are truly someone’s

friend, then we want what is best for him or her. What can be better for any person on earth than to come to Jesus Christ?

It may seem to most of us like it will take an eternity to help some people accept that great gift of Jesus, but, as disciples of Jesus,

we need to be very clear from the beginning that this service demands a lot of our personal time. In relational evangelism, we need to

spend time with people, share our lives with them. It will not be sufficient to just bring them to Church or to a social event at Church.

That is important and that indeed might expose them to the gospel, which is a good way to begin, but to bring a person into a personal

relationship with Jesus, we must invest our time. This can be very difficult - I agree– because we all have full schedules. But by inviting

people into our lives instead of adding a lot more extra time commitments, we can keep our lives in order and still do this type of

relational evangelism.

This can be done by working on our natural contacts like friends and neighbors. We normally have lots of natural opportunities to

talk with them and build good relationships. The same is true of the people at work whom we see on a regular basis. Another good place

for us to build Christ-like relationships is at our children’s or grandchildren’s school or sporting events.

People who are new to our neighborhood or workplace or school are often looking for a sense of belonging. We should use these

natural opportunities to befriend them with the clear purpose of being a example of true Christian caring and bringing them into a deeper

relationship with Jesus.

Once we’ve built that relationship of friendship and care and trust, we should begin to actively convey the good news of the gospel

clearly to them by our words and our conduct of life. Our speech is important in this work as evangelists. To effectively share the

gospel, we must learn how to converse effectively and persuasively. It takes work to learn how to talk about the Lord and His presence

in our daily life naturally and tactfully. The only way we are going to learn and to feel comfortable with it is to just do it.

This alertness to evangelistic opportunities requires that we become good listeners as well as good conversationalists. We want to avoid thinking about what we are going to say nest so much that we don’t hear the other person and come to really understand them.

Relational evangelism demands a spiritual sensitivity that enable us to sense where a person is in the Lord so that we can help them move

on in their faith journey.

Remember, our goal should be to build a relationship that will bring another person to a mature faith in Jesus. We don’t have to

say everything the first time we meet. We need to invest time and real concern for the person. We need to listen first and allow the Lord

to work through us. So please try doing this today with those people the Lord places before you. He needs your help. Will you do it for His people and for Him?

VOCATION PRAYER APOSTOLATE

JOIN THE MISSION

Right from your room

The Vocation Prayer Apostolate is a spiritual army of women and

men-many who are homebound, in hospitals, and in nursing

homes-who offer up their suffering for an increase in priestly

vocations. There is an ancient tradition of offering up suffering to

God, beginning in the Old Testament and culminating with the

sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. You, too, can join thousands of

saints who have offered up their suffering for spiritual gain.

For Priestly Vocations Lord Jesus, You willingly suffered a painful death for the sake of

my salvation. Today I join my pain with Yours-my illness, my

loneliness, my heartache-all for the sake of the souls in purgatory,

and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. Have pity on

your servant, Lord, for to you I lift up my soul. Amen

9TH ANNUAL DIVINE MERCY

CONFERNECE

April 5, 2014

9:00AM-5:30PM

Cardinal Spellman High School

Bronx, NY

The Holy Mass, Main Celebrant will be Timothy Cardinal Dolan

Guest speakers will be: Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, Scott Hahn,

Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, Fr. Frank Pavone, MEV, Msgr. James

Lisante & George Weigel.

For information and registration: www.thedivinemercy.org/bronx

Or call 1-800-462-7426.

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

THE ALTAR SOCIETY LENTEN MISSION

Just a reminder the Altar Society will sponsor a Lenten Mission on Monday, March 10th, Tuesday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 12th. More information will follow in the coming weeks.

ST. BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL

452 EAST 240TH STREET

BRONX, NY 10470

718-325-8800

Join us for our Open House Take a Second Look!

A social and informative evening mixer where you can mingle with SBHS students, faculty and alumnae. First time visitors are also welcome to come along.

Thursday, February 6th-6:30-8:30PM

SNOW DATE: Tuesday, February 11th-6:30-8:30PM

CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL

650 GRAND CONCOURSE

BRONX, NY 10451

718-292-6100-Ext 187

Cardinal Hayes High School will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. All 7th and 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited. For more information, visit Hayes website at cardinalhayes.org or call the number above.

THE EIGHT ANNUAL LITURGY & BRUNCH FOR

CATHOLIC TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS The eight Annual Liturgy and Brunch Celebration Day for Catholic Teachers in Public Schools will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:00AM to 1:00PM at the Riverview. As the new school year begins join Catholic Teachers in Public Schools both active and now retired from across the Archdiocese of New York. Deepen your appreciation of your ministry as a teacher, share with colleagues and pray and reflect upon Jesus’ connection with each of us. Where: The Riverview One Warburton Ave. Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 914-375-1595 When: Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM Who: Catholic Teachers in Public Schools throughout the Archdiocese of NY. A suggested donation of $25.00 is requested to help defray the cost. For more information: contact Helen Doon at 212-371-1011, Ext. 2822.

ST. THERESA PARISH

GAME NIGHT

Hosted by the Sports Program

Date: February 8, 2014

Time: 6:00PM

Admission: $5.00 Adults

$10.00 Children

(Includes all events, except the pie throwing)

Games for all ages-Grades K-3 & 4-8

Pie Throwing Contest - 3 for $5.00

Prizes Awarded to all children, Potato Sack Races,

3-Legged Race, Additional games for all the children.

THE ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL PARENT

ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL

CARD PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA

“FUNDRAISING WITH LOVE”

Thursday, February 13, 2014 Villa Barone Manor 7:00PM-12:00AM $50.00 per person

Includes: Salad, Appetizer, Entrée and Dessert

(Cash Bar)

No Refunds

For more information contact the school 718-892-5359

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.

St. Frances de Chantal Parish in the Bronx will begin a Bereavement Support Group on Thursday evening March 6th

from 7:30 P.M. to 9 P.M. in the parish meeting room. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please contact Sr. Joan Marie O’Leary O.P. at 718-792-5500 Ext.13 by Feb. 28th.

PEASE HELP YOUR PARISH! We are most grateful to all of you who have so generously

increased your weekly Sunday contribution. Please remember

that this weekly increase is most needed for St. Theresa in

building and improving our beloved parish. We are grateful to all

of you whose generous response has enabled us to better meet our

weekly expenses. However we are still far from that goal. Our

neighboring parishes are receiving weekly Sunday contributions

that exceed our weekly Sunday contributions by $2,000 each

week! So we ask that you please continue to help us in order to

keep St. Theresa such a vital, loving, growing parish. If you have

not yet increased your weekly Sunday contribution, please pray

about what more you can give. We really need your weekly help.

CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM-5:00PM

or by appointment in the Rectory.

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2014

5:00PM Dr. Alfred Caiola

6: 30PM Anna Lanniti

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2014

7:30AM Pro-Populo

9:00AM Antonio Carovillano

10:30AM Jack & Blanche Bilancia

12:15PM Rose Tanzi

MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2014

8:00AM Vincnezo Frangella

9:00AM In Honor of St. Biagio

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2014

8:00AM Deceased Members of the Mannino Family

9:00AM Mary Bastone

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2014

8:00AM Benedetto Sindona

9:00AM Appolonia Florence Lobo

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2014

8:00AM Rose Tanzi

9:00AM Paula Ortiz

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2014

8:00AM Rose L. Nani

9:00AM Frank Pillera

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2014

8:00AM Anthony Madio

9:00AM Antonio Carovillano

5:00PM Anthony, Fay & Tony Landi

6:30PM Paolo Cipollone

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2014

7:30AM Pro-Populo

9:00AM Antonio Carovillano

10:30AM Juan Llamas Jr.

12:15PM Giovanni Taddeo

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH:

Joseph & Marie Albano, Nicholas Bambina, Vincent Calderella, Maryann Cali-Bannan, Judy Berardione, Richard J. Colesanti, Anthony Cardone, Phyllis Caruso, Peter Corbo, Ana Edith Castillo, Mana & Eric Dallacqua, Dennis Deandres, Rosemary Davis, Anthony DeFranco, Rose & Carlo Dente, Thomas DeSimone, MaryAnn DiBattista, Massimiliano D’Onofrio, Sal Duscio & Family, Nat Ettinger, Joseph Fazon, Josie Frisina, Jeanine Iovino, William Keenan, Christine Kerbe, Patricia Kiernan, Stella Kim, Joseph Klucines, Lena Kocovic, Jon Lanaro, Salvatore Lanza, Angie Lox, James Magrino, Vita Marino, Maryann Maiorana, Frank Maiorana, Angelo Megaro, Jessie Megaro, Raymond & John Matta, Vicent 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.

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY OF

MARYANN VECCHIO LOVE, ROSE & MIKE LAURIA

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.

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.

ST. RAYMONDS CEMETERY

As you know, the Parish of St. Raymond includes a rather large parish cemetery located in the Throgs Neck area of the Bronx. Our cemetery has in-ground burial plots for 2 0r 3 people, several beautiful mausoleums in the Old Cemetery and the New Cemetery, and now a Cremation Garden located in Our Lady of Hope Cremation Garden on Lafayette Avenue opposite the Main Gate. Please contact Marlene at the Cemetery office at 718-792-1133 for more information.

FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE

Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 10:00AM-3:30PM

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Admission Fee $30 (includes lunch). Free admission for priests, deacons, religious, and students (please provide your own lunch). A bus will be available for those traveling from New York City. Registration is required. Please visit www.FLRL.org or call 212-371-1011 (Ext. 3195).

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