February 15, 2015 - The Church of St. Teresa

Church of St. Teresa
February 15, 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
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) starting February 20th.
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.
PRAYER FOR YEAR OF CONSECRATED
LIFE
O God, throughout the ages you have called women
and men to pursue lives of perfect charity, through
evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and
obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we
give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of
Faith and models of inspiration. The pursuit of holy
lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of
ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church
by calling forth sons and daughters who, having
found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom
of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever Amen.
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. TERESA
CHURCH?
Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the
church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged?
Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you
elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you undocumented? Are you feeling broken? Are you
poor or out of work? Have you been imprisoned?
Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are
welcome here! This is your home, and we are
your family!
LAY MINISTRY SUNDAY
Lay Ministry Sunday is celebrated throughout the
diocese this weekend of February 14/15. This will
be an opportunity to affirm and celebrate the many
dedicated lay women and men who give tirelessly of
their time and talent in service to others and to the
Church as liturgical ministers, ministers of consolation, members of the finance and pastoral councils,
adult faith formation coordinators, liturgical planners
and so many other ways. Please join us for a special
celebration honoring these dedicated volunteers at all
the Masses.
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As part of the diocesan recognition of Lay Ministry
Sunday the Pastoral Institute is offering a special
opportunity to gather today Sunday, February 15th at
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 110-06 Queens
Boulevard in Forest Hills beginning at 4:30 pm. Fr.
Frank DeSiano, CSP, President of Paulist Evangelization Ministries, will be the keynote speaker.
Bishop Paul Sanchez will celebrate Solemn Evening
Vespers and there will be a light reception following.
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY
A Scout is Reverent
Boy Troop 390, chartered here at Saint Teresa’s, will
be holding its annual Scout Sunday Mass Service on
Sunday, February 22nd, during the 9:00 am and
10:30 am Masses. Please note this is a change from
the originally scheduled date. We ask everyone to
join us as we celebrate the twelfth point of the Scout
Law - A Scout is Reverent. For anyone interested in
getting more information on the Boy Scouting program (ages 10.5 to 17years old) here at Saint
Teresa’s please call Scoutmaster Eduardo Avila (at
646-808-4665) or Assistant Scoutmaster Peter Ross
(at 646-730-1394). For the younger boys (ages 6-10)
please contact Cubmaster Marvin Jeffcoat (at917416-7352). Several of our boys are also working on
the Ad Altare Dei religious emblem for the Catholic
faith and we ask for your prayers as they reflect on
their assignments through this program.
DOMINGO DEL MINISTERIO LAICO
El Domingo del Ministerio Laico se celebrara en toda
la diócesis este fin de semana del 14 y 15 de febrero.
Esta será una oportunidad para afirmar y celebrar a
todos los laicos, mujeres y hombres que
incansablemente dan de su tiempo y talento al servicio
de los demás y a la Iglesia como ministros de la
liturgia, ministros de consolación, miembros de los
comités de finanzas y de los consejos pastorales, coordinadores de formación de fe de adultos,
planificadores de la litúrgica y en muchas otras cosas. Por
favor únase a nosotros para una celebración
especial en honor a estos dedicados voluntarios en todas
las Misas.
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Como parte del reconocimiento diocesano del
Domingo del Ministerio Laico, el Instituto Pastoral esta
ofreciendo una oportunidad especial para una reunión
hoy domingo 15 de febrero en la iglesia Nuestra Señora
Reina de los Mártires, 110-06 Queens Boulevard en
Forest Hills a partir de las 4:30 pm. El P. Frank
DeSiano, CSP, Presidente de Ministerios de Evangelización Paulista, será el orador principal. El Obispo
Paul Sánchez celebrara las vísperas solemnes de la noche que serán seguidas por una recepción con comida
ligera.
REGULACIONES DE LA CUARESMA
PARA 2015
Miércoles de ceniza y Viernes Santo: días de ayuno
y abstinencia.
Límite de una alimentación completa en estos días para
los católicos entre las edades de 18 y 59 incluido.
Todos los viernes de Cuaresma: días de abstinencia
de carne
Para todos los católicos que han alcanzado sus 14 años.
Días Semanales de Cuaresma:
No hay ninguna obligación de ayunar. Sin embargo, se
recomiendan los actos voluntarios de abnegación.
Actos de sacrificio voluntario:
Puede incluir, además de ayuno: participación en diarios espirituales, misas, estudios, devociones cuaresmales, estaciones de la Cruz, diciendo el Rosario, obras de
misericordia y bondad.
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.
TIENES A DIOS?
RETIRO JUVENIL * ¡GRATIS!
Sábado, el 21 de Febrero
1:30 pm - 7 pm
En la Iglesia de Sta. Teresa, Woodside
Para todos los jóvenes (escuela secundaria y superior)
están invitados a unirse con nosotros para profundizar
nuestra comprensión de que es ser Católico. ¡Gratis!
LA CUARESMA COMIENZA - MIÉRCOLES
DE CENIZA
El Santo tiempo de Cuaresma comienza el miércoles de
ceniza 18 de Febrero y se extiende durante cuarenta
días. El domingo de Pascua es el 5 de abril. Cenizas se
distribuirán durante todas las misas y servicios el
miércoles de ceniza. El horario para la ceniza el
miércoles, 18 de Febrero es el siguiente: Misa de 8:00
am (ingles), 12 pm misa (bilingüe), 4:00 pm servicio
(bilingüe), 7:30 pm misa (español).
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.
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.
GOT GOD?
All youth (middle school & up) are invited to join
us in a day of worship, discovery, fellowship and
activities to deepen our understanding of what it
means to be a Catholic. Free!
YOUTH RETREAT * FREE
SATURDAY, February 21st
1:30 pm - 7 pm
St. Teresa’s Church, Woodside
LENT BEGINS - ASH WEDNESDAY
The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday
February 18th and extends for forty days. Easter Sunday is April 5th. Ashes will be distributed during all
Masses and services on Ash Wednesday.
The schedule for Ash Wednesday, February 18th is as
follows: 8:00 am - Mass (English), 12 pm - Mass
(Bilingual), 4:00 pm - Service (Bilingual), 7:30 pm –
Mass (Spanish)
LENTEN REGULATIONS FOR 2014
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: Days of Fast and
Abstinence.
Limit of one full meal on these days for Catholics
between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive.
All Fridays in Lent: Days of Abstinence, from meat.
For all Catholics who have reached their 14th year.
Weekdays of Lent:
There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts
of self-denial are recommended.
Acts of Voluntary Self-Denial:
May include, in addition to fasting: Participation in
daily Mass, spiritual studies, Lenten Devotions,
Stations of the Cross, saying the Rosary, deeds of
mercy and kindness.
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.
OFFICE CLOSED
The Rectory Offices will be closed Monday,
February 16th in observance of “Presidents’ Day”.
“OUR GRIEF IS AS INDIVIDUAL
AS OUR LIVES”
A bereavement group is being formed here at St.
Teresa. Our first session will run for a period of six
weeks, beginning on Saturday February 21 at 2:30 in
the Parish Center. The group will run for 6
consecutive Saturdays, closing out our first session
on March 28. As space is limited, we ask that you
notify the rectory if you are interested in attending.
No one will be excluded, we will add sessions if
necessary. Grief is a personal process, but we are
not alone in suffering.
GOOD NEWS!
2014 A.C.A.
Last week we received a check for $3,676.00 from
the Diocese of Brooklyn. The money represents
the final over-goal contributions of our
parishioners to the Diocesan 2014 Annual
Catholic Appeal. In summary, our 2014 parish
goal was $41,195.00 A total of 196 parishioners
pledged $46,710.00 - only 20 donors did not
complete their pledge commitment. We are very
grateful to all who participated in the campaign.
UPCOMING AT ST. TERESA’S
February 15th Lay Ministry Sunday
February 16th - Presidents Day
February 18th - Ash Wednesday: Lent begins
February 21st - Youth Retreat
February 22nd - Boy Scout Sunday
First Sunday of Lent
March 14th -
First Penance
March 29th -
Palm Sunday
FOOD COLLECTION
Next Sunday, February 22nd, last Sunday of the month
the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul here in St. Teresa
church is sponsoring a Food Drive to fill our Food
Pantry and help those in need from our parish. On the
last Sunday of each month, please bring to the church
any of the following items: cereal, rice, oil, pastas,
sugar, tomato sauce, juices, beans, tuna, soup, canned
vegetables and peanut butter.
Thank you for your generosity.
INTENTIONS
Saturday - February 14th
5:00 p.m.
St. San Jacinto
Sunday – February 15th
9:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:30 a.m.
Julio, Manuel & Antonio Carrion
12:00 p.m.
Corinne Kong
Monday – February 16th
8:00 a.m.
Libertito Pelayo
Tuesday – February 17th
8:00 a.m.
Margaret Daly
Wednesday – February 18th - Ash Wednesday
8:00 a.m.
Michael Fitzmaurice
12:00 p.m.
Felix Morfe
4:30 p.m.
Prayer Service
7:30 p.m.
Rosita Quiros
Roberto Munire
Jose Arcenio & Maria E. Grisales
Estella Valencia
Thursday - February 19th
8:00 a.m.
Friday – February 20th
8:00 a.m.
William Histon
Saturday – February 21st
5:00 p.m.
Elizabeth & Thomas Mealey
Sunday – February 22nd - First Sunday of Lent
9:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:30 a.m.
Elena, Jose & Angelina Vistoso
12:00 p.m.
Denis Kelly
BREAD AND WINE
The Bread and Wine used at all Masses for the week of
February 8th was in memory of Eugene Barrett by Jean
Marie Barrett.
SANCTUARY LAMPS
The Sanctuary Lamps were lighted the week of
February 8th in memory of Eugene Barrett by Jean
Marie Barrett.
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.
CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD
“If I agree with you, we’d both be wrong.”
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sunday
Cursillo -Auditorium K - 11:30 am
RICA - Parish Center 11 am
Monday
PRESIDENTS DAY - RECTORY CLOSED
Tuesday
Food Pantry - Parish Center 6 pm
Generations of Faith - Rectory 7 pm
Adult Choir Practice - Church - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
Pastoral Institute - Parish Center 7-9 pm
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- Aud. K. Span. 7-9 pm
Thursday
Toddlers - Auditorium - 10 am
Grupo Carismatico - Auditorium - 7:30 pm
Friday
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 Mass 9:45 am & 11:45 am
Bible Class - Parish Center 11:30 am
Weekly Parish Support
Feb. 8, 2015
$4,861.00
- Feb. 9, 2014
$5,667.00
Thank you for your generosity to
St. Teresa
UNITED FORTIES CIVIC ASSOC. INC.
MEETING - THURSDAY - FEB. 19TH at 7 pm
St. Teresa Parish Center, Woodside
44th St. off 50th Avenue—Parking Available in
yard adjoining the church.
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.

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