Church of St. Teresa March 8, 2015 50 - 20 45th Street, Woodside NY 11377-7398 Tel. 718 784-2123 Fax 706-6797 - www.saintteresachurch.org THE PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. Steven A. Ferrari, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Perfecto Vazquez, In Residence Mr. Roberto S. Abundo, Deacon Mr. Martin Soraire, Deacon Mr. Norberto Saldaña, Pastoral Minister/Religious Education Coordinator, 718-937-4819 Mrs. Divina Lopez, Parish Secretary Mr. Michael Koerber, Director of Parish Plant Mr. Steven Petersen, Director of Music Ms. Jean Marie Barrett & Ms. Diane Mucha, Lay Trustees MISSION STATEMENT Gathered with Christ to give thanks and praise, we share God’s word and work. As the diverse Roman Catholic Community of Saint Teresa, we are the living Body of Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we proclaim the faith and reach out to those in need. Unidos con Cristo para dar gracias y alabar a Dios, compartimos su palabra y su trabajo. Es por ello que en la diversidad de la comunidad Católica Romana de la parroquia Santa Teresa, somos el cuerpo viviente de Cristo y por el poder del Espíritu Santo proclamamos la fe y ayudamos a aquellos en necesidad. St. Teresa is part of a Deanery of Parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn that includes St. Raphael, St. Sebastian, Queen of Angels, Corpus Christi and Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians. MASS SCHEDULE /HORARIO DE MISAS Saturday / Sábado 5:00 p.m. Sunday / Domingo 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 pm English 10:30 a.m. en español Weekdays / Diás de semana 8:00 a.m. Los miércoles a las 7:30 p.m. en español RECONCILIATION (Confessions) RECONCILIACION (Confesiones) Saturday / Sábado at 4:00 pm BAPTISM / BAUTISMO Please meet with a priest or deacon before making plans for baptisms. Entrevistas bautismales los domingos después de la misa de las 10:30 a.m. en la rectoría. MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO Please make an appointment with one of the priests or deacons at least six months before the wedding date. Haga una cita con el sacerdote o el diácono de la parroquia por lo menos unos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda. DEVOTIONS/DEVOCIONES: Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays at 8:30 am MINISTRY TO THE SICK / CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS Contact the rectory to arrange for a sick, homebound or hospitalized person to receive Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick Comuníquese con la rectoría para que una persona enferma u hospitalizada pueda recibir la comunión o unción de los enfermos. NEW PARISHIONERS NUEVOS FELIGRESES HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE ACCESSIBLE INVALIDOS WELCOME! Help us to know you and to be of service to you. Please introduce yourself to any member of the Parish Staff. PLEASE BECOME A FULL MEMBER OF ST. TERESA BY REGISTERING AT THE RECTORY. ¡BIENVENIDOS! Ayúdenos a conocerlos y servirles mejor. Comuníquese con uno de los sacerdotes de la parroquia. HÁGASE MIEMBRO DE LA PARROQUIA DE STA. TERESA. INSCRÍBASE EN LA RECTORIA. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:30pm (CLOSED FOR LUNCH FROM 12:30pm to 1:30 pm) 1:30pm - 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00 pm— Sunday: Closed Generations of Faith at our Parish While our needs are significant, we are confident that our parish family is prepared to lend generous support. Generations of Faith will enable Saint Teresa to complete the vision set forth by past generations and ensure the Church’s presence in the lives of our children and grandchildren. Acknowledging our blessings, let us act as stewards by supporting Generations of Faith. Your prayers, generosity, and sacrifice will ensure our success. With the initial funds returning to our parish, we will make repairs to the school and church roofs and refurbish our auditorium’s event space and kitchen. Give Cheerfully Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Cor 9:6-7 Goal $445,000 Raised to Date $328,500 # Gifts 60 % of Goal 73.5% # of Gifts This Week 13 Total Raised This Week $38,900 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Want to join Christ on the road of Calvary? Want to know the true meaning of Christ’s death? If your answer is YES, join us every Friday of Lent after the 8:00 am Mass, to meditate the Stations of the Cross (in English). Traveling this way will help you to realize the path that Christ took to Calvary. You respond with your inner conviction. Hope you join us and remember that Christ died and has risen for us. BLOOD DRIVE Saint Teresa Church will have its annual Blood Drive next Sunday, March 15th, from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are between 16 and 76 years of age and are in good health, come to donate blood. Even if you have certain illnesses such as diabetes or high blood pressure and take medications, you can give as long as the illnesses are under control. The day you come to give blood, eat your regular meals, bring identification with a signature or photo and know your social security number. If you have no social security card, bring a passport. We will be taking names of those who wish to give after all masses at the main doors of the church. GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE ST. TERESA PARISH IS LOOKING FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS Altar Servers assist at Mass and are an important part of our parish. Altar Servers must be in the fourth grade or older and have made First Holy Communion. Training begins on Saturday, March 21st at 1:15 PM in the Church We need you! CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD “Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be” Generaciones de Fe en Nuestra Parroquia Mientras que nuestras necesidades son importantes, estamos seguros de que nuestra familia parroquial se esta preparando para prestar apoyo generoso a nuestra campaña. Generaciones de Fe permitirá a Santa Teresa a completar la visión establecida por generaciones pasadas y asegurará la presencia de la Iglesia en la vida de nuestros hijos y nietos. Reconociendo nuestras bendiciones, debemos actuar como administradores de nuestros dones, apoyando a Generaciones de Fe. Su oración, generosidad y sacrificio asegurarán nuestro éxito. Con los fondos iniciales que regresaran a nuestra parroquia, vamos a hacer las reparaciones a los techos de la escuela y de la iglesia y la renovación al espacio de eventos y cocina de nuestro auditorio. Dar Alegremente El que siembra escasamente, también segará escasamente; y el que siembra generosamente, generosamente también segará. Cada uno debe hacer lo que ya se determinó , sin tristeza ni obligación, porque Dios ama al dador alegre . - 2 Corintios 9:6-7 Meta $445,000 Total Recaudado $328,500 # Compromisos 60 % de Meta 73.5% # de Compromisos esta Semana 13 Total Recaudado esta Semana $38,900 DONACION DE SANGRE Iglesia de Santa Teresa tendrá su donación anual de sangre domingo , 15 de marzo, de 9am-2pm. Si tiene entre 16 y 76 años de edad y está en buena salud, venga a donar sangre. Incluso si tienes ciertas enfermedades como diabetes o presión arterial alta y tomar medicamentos puede donar siempre y cuando las enfermedades están bajo control. El día que viene a dar sangre, puede comer sus comidas regulares, traer identificación con una firma o una foto y su numero de seguro social. Si no tienen ninguna tarjeta de seguro social, pueden traer su pasaporte. Estaremos tomando los nombres de aquellos que desean donar sangre después de todas las misas en las puertas principales de la iglesia. MISAS DISPONIBLES Muchas Misas diarias de 8:00 (lunes a viernes) no tienen intenciones en las próximas semanas. Si desea ofrecer la misa para cualquiera, que viva o fallecida, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría. Estipendios siguen siendo $15. LA IGLESIA DE SANTA TERESA NECESITA NUEVOS MONAGUILLOS Monaguillos asisten a la Misa y son importantes en nuestra Parroquia. Monaguillos deben estar en cuarto grado o mas grandes y haber recibido la Primera Comunión. Entrenamientos empezaran el Sábado, 21 de Marzo, a las 1:15 pm en la Iglesia. Los necesitamos! ESTACIONES DEL VIA CRUCIS ¿Quieres acompañar a Cristo en el camino al Calvario? ¿Quieres saber el verdadero significado de la muerte de Cristo? Si tu respuesta es SI, acompáñenos después del miércoles de ceniza y todos los miércoles de cuaresma después de la misa de las 7:30 pm a meditar las estaciones del Santo Vía Crucis. El recorrer este camino te ayudara a comprender que el seguir a Cristo camino al calvario hace que respondas con tu propio amor y esa respuesta a estas preguntas se hace mas fácil de contestarlas. Te esperamos no faltes recuerda que El murió y resucito por nosotros. UPCOMING AT ST. TERESA’S March 8th - Third Sunday of Lent March 14th - First Penance French Film Festival March 15th - Blood Drive March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day March 20th - First Day of Spring? March 29th - Palm Sunday March 30th - Reconciliation Monday “OUR GRIEF IS AS INDIVIDUAL AS OUR LIVES” A bereavement group is being formed here at St. Teresa, in the Parish Center. The group will run for 6 consecutive Saturdays, at 2:30 pm in the parish center. Grief is a personal process, but we are not alone in suffering. An atmosphere of safe confidentiality abides. FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Our monthly French Film Festival continues on Saturday, March 14th at 6:15 pm in the Parish Center with the film - “Of Gods and Men” 2010 PG-13, 123 mins. All are invited, free of charge. Popcorn is provided! ST. PATRICK Traditionally St. Patrick, patron Saint of Ireland, is celebrated on March 17th at the 8 am Mass. Following the Eucharist, we will gather in the auditorium kitchen for light refreshments, of Irish Soda Bread, tea and coffee. A special raffle will also take place, prizes including shamrocks, Irish china, and more! All are invited to join us, no matter what your nationality or background! MASSES AVAILABLE Many daily Masses at 8 am (Monday thru Friday) do not have intentions in the coming weeks. If you wish to offer the Mass for anyone, living or deceased, please contact the rectory office. Stipends remain $15.00 each. RACHEL’S HELPERS - Post-abortion healing bible-study program for women. Eight weeks. Small group beginning Monday, March 16, 7:30pm - 9:30 pm. Confidential, no fees, light refreshments. Call 718-939-6646. CARTA DE CONTRIBUCIÓN DE 2014 Si desea una carta de sus contribuciones para 2014 póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría y se la enviarán. Gracias. LET’S “SOCK” IT TO WINTER Socks are needed for homeless veterans and families. Please join United Forties Civic Association, Councilman Jimmy VanBramer and Community Board 2. Donate NEW socks for men, women and children, before March 15th. BRING DONATIONS TO: Community Board 2 Office 43-22 50th St. 2nd. Fl. Councilman Jimmy VanBramer 47-01 Queens Blvd. Suite 205 St. Sebastian’s Parish Center 39-60 57th St. Murphy’s Pub/Lobster House 48-20 Skillman Avenue Aubergine Café 49-22 Skillman Ave. ¿QUIERE HACERSE CIUDADANO ESTADOUNIDENSE? ¡Catholic Migración Services esta ofreciendo un taller de ciudadanía GRATUITO! 47-01 Queens Blvd. Suite 203B 18 de marzo, (miércoles) 9am - 5 pm Servicios Legales Ofrecidos: Si usted es residente permanente legal (o tiene el “green card”) le podemos ayudar a completar la solicitud de ciudadanía. ***Para registrarse, por favor llame a Zachary Shultz al (718) 236-3000 x. 230 o mándale un correo electrónico [email protected] HOME LAND PILGRIMAGE Msgr. Jonas Achacoso, JCD, a Filipino priest working in Queen of Angels Church, Sunnyside, is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on June 1-10. Join the trip to trace back the places where Jesus Christ was born, lived and died. The pilgrimage costs $3,399 and is organized by NAWAS INTERNATIONAL. PEREGRINACION A LA TIERRA SANTA Msgr. Jonás Achacoso, JCD, un sacerdote Filipino que trabaja en Reina de los Ángeles, invita a Uds. a un viaje para recorrer los lugares en que Jesucristo nació, vivió y murió. La peregrinación vale $3,399 y esta organizada por NAWAS INTERNATIONAL. INTENTIONS Saturday - March 7th 5:00 p.m. Purgatorial Society Sunday – March 8th - Third Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m. Mary Grady 10:30 a.m. Nejmeh Salloum & Anis Elhajj 12:00 p.m. People of the Parish Monday – March 9th 8:00 a.m. Marilyn Dunne Tuesday – March 10th 8:00 a.m. Wednesday – March 11th 8:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday - March 12th 8:00 a.m. Friday – March 13th 8:00 a.m. Norma Marcos Saturday – March 14th 5:00 p.m. Thomas Mealey Sunday – March 15th - Fourth Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Gonzalo & Juan Bautista Quizhpi 12:00 p.m. Dorothy Neary PRAYER LIST Let us pray for the sick of our community. Please remember the parishioners and friends of St. Teresa Church in your prayers. May they be touched by the healing hand of the Lord and restored soon to the full and active life of our community and their families. Peggy Gernon, Vincent Casa, Mia Isabella Aguirre, Michael Lanzi, Cristina Lemos, Bill Reynolds, Christine Alzate. N.B. - names remain on our “prayer list” for four weeks. Please call the rectory if more time is required. PARISH REGISTRATION Please register as a member of our parish if this is where you regularly attend church. Registration forms are available in the rectory office. Offering envelopes come with registration, and using them enables us to give you a report of your contributions for tax purposes. Having your name in our records is the only way we have of certifying that you are a practicing Catholic, as we have to do for people who are being asked to serve as Sponsors of Baptism or Confirmation. Please stop by the rectory during office hours to complete the registration form. EVENTS OF THE WEEK Sunday Cursillo -Auditorium K - 11:30 am RICA - Parish Center 11 am Monday Toddlers - Auditorium 10 am Taller De Oracion Y Vida - Parish Center 7 pm Parish Council - Rectory 7:30 pm Tuesday Food Pantry - Parish Center 6 pm Generations of Faith - Rectory 7 pm Adult Choir Practice - Church - 7:00 pm Wednesday English Bible Study - Parish Center – 8:30 am Pastoral Institute - Parish Center 7-9 pm “ “ - Aud. K. Span. 7-9 pm Via Crucis - Church 8 pm Thursday Toddlers - Auditorium - 10 am Prayer Group - Church - 6:15 pm Grupo Carismatico - Auditorium - 7:30 pm Friday Stations of the Cross - Church 8:30 am Children’s Choir Practice - Church 3:30 pm Cub Scouts - Auditorium 6 pm Boy Scouts - Auditorium 7 pm Youth Group - Auditorium 7 pm Saturday Religious Education - Auditorium 9:45 am & 11:45 am Spanish Bible Class - Parish Center 11:30 am First Penance - Church - 1 pm Bereavement Group - Parish Center 2:30 pm Film Festival - Parish Center - 6-9 pm Weekly Parish Support March 1, 2015 $6,253.00 - March 2, 2014 $4,857.00 Thank you for your generosity to St. Teresa UNITED FORTIES CIVIC ASSOC. INC. Next meeting - Thursday March 19th St. Teresa’s Parish Center 44th St. off 50th Ave. 2014 CONTRIBUTION LETTER If you would like a letter of your Church contributions for 2014 please contact the Rectory office and it would be mailed out to you. Thank you.