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Church of St. Teresa
December 20, 2015
45th Street, Woodside NY 11377-7398 Tel. 718 784-2123 Fax 706-6797 - www.saintteresachurch.org
THE PASTORAL STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL
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
Mrs. Divina Lopez, Parish Secretary
Mr. Michael Koerber, Director of Parish Plant
Mr. Steven Petersen, Director of Music
Ms. Evelyn Muñoz, Youth Minister
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 Cluster 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.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Thursday, December 24th + Christmas Eve
5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
10:00 pm Solemn Bilingual Mass
Friday, December 25th + Christmas Day
9:00 a.m. + 10:30 a.m. (Español) + 12:00 noon
There is no evening Mass on Christmas Day
NEW YEAR’S DAY MASSES
Thursday, December 31st + New Year’s Eve
5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1, 2016 + New Year’s Day
9:00 a.m. + 10:30 a.m. (Español) + 12:00 p.m.
There is no evening Mass on New Year’s Day
Christmas 2015
Dear Parishioners,
Christmas is a special time for us – a time to recognize the love and goodness of God; a time to know
that Christ has come among us; a time to remember
that God now shares the same joys and sorrows that
we do; a time to rejoice in the hope of eternal life
that Jesus brings to each of us.
We welcome all of you, those who celebrate with us
daily and weekly, and those who have been away for
a while. We invite each of you to celebrate with us,
and we ask that you please bring a friend to celebrate
with us as well.
Thank you for all the kindness, support, encouragement and generosity you’ve shown during the year.
May the newborn Christ Child bless you, your families and your homes.
Msgr. Steven A. Ferrari
Deacon Bobby Abundo
Mr. Norberto Saldaña
Msgr. Perfecto Vazquez
Deacon Martin Soraire
And Pastoral Staff
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 24th + Christmas Eve
5:00 pm (Bi-lingual)
10:00 pm Solemn Bi-lingual Mass
Friday, December 25th + Christmas Day
9:00 am
10:30 am (Español)
12:00 noon
There is no evening Mass on Christmas Day
NEW YEAR'S DAY MASSES
Christmas is upon us, and once again we ask for your
help to make our church beautiful by making an offering for flowers in memory of a loved one. The offering
is $10. Please use a plain envelope and mark it
“Christmas Flowers”. The names of those memorialized and the donor will be published in the bulletin.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SUGGESTIONS
1. Plan a birthday party for the Baby Jesus. Have a
birthday cake, napkins, balloons and be sure to sing
“Happy Birthday” to Jesus.
2. Turn off all the lights in the house or apartment
except the tree lights. Each family member carry a
small lit candle and choose someone to carry the
Baby Jesus. Have a procession all through the
house singing “Silent Night”. Then place Jesus in
the manger under the tree. Christmas morning,
presents can go under the tree.
3. Darken the house or apartment and light one
candle. Read aloud the Christmas story from Luke
2:1:20 and sing carols.
4. Burn a candle in the front window of the house and
stay up until it burns out on its own. Started in
Ireland many years ago, this custom is a welcome
to the Christ Child.
NEW DONATION ENVELOPES
All “registered and contributing” parishioners are invited to pick up a year’s worth of envelopes in a boxed set.
The box contains all the envelopes one will need from
Jan. 10, 2016 to January 1, 2017, including Special Diocesan collections and holy days.
The boxed envelopes are distributed every weekend
after Masses.
The boxes are arranged alphabetically, facilitating distribution. Please be patient - we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thursday, December 31st + New Year's Eve
5:00 pm
Friday, January 1, 2016 + New Year's Day
9:00 am
10:30 am (Español)
12:00 noon
There is no evening Mass on New Year's Day
MUCH OBLIGED!
The Parishioners of St. Teresa’s thank the
Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home, Inc., on
Queens Blvd., for the kind donation of 2016
Bilingual Calendars.
Navidad 2015
Queridos feligreses,
Navidad es un momento especial para nosotros – un
momento para reconocer el amor y la bondad de Dios;
un tiempo para saber que Cristo ha llegado entre nosotros; un momento para recordar que Dios comparte
ahora las mismas alegrías y tristezas que tenemos; un
tiempo para regocijarse en la esperanza de vida eterna
que Jesús trae a cada uno de nosotros. Agradecemos a
todos ustedes, quienes celebran con nosotros diariamente y semanalmente y aquellos que han estado alejados por un tiempo. Invitamos a cada uno de ustedes
a celebrar con nosotros, y le pedimos que por favor
traiga un amigo a celebrar con nosotros así. Gracias
por todo el cariño, apoyo, aliento y generosidad que ha
demostrado durante el año. El recién nacido Niño Jesús bendiga a usted, sus familias y sus hogares.
Monseñor Steven A. Ferrari Mons. PerfectoVazquez
Diacono Martín Soraire
Diacono Roberto Abundo
Sr. Norberto Saldaña
Y Equipo Parroquial
COLECTA DE COMIDA
La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de Santa Teresa, auspicia la recolección de alimentos enlatados para la dispensa y ayuda a los mas necesitados de nuestra parroquia.
Por favor traiga cada ultimo fin de semana de cada mes
cualquiera de los siguientes alimentos: cereales, arroz,
aceite, pastas, azúcar, salsa de tomate, jugos, frijoles, atún,
sopa, vegetales enlatados y mantequilla de maní. Próximo
Domingo, 27 de diciembre.
Muchas gracias por su generosidad!
NUEVAS CAJAS DE SOBRES DE DONACIÓN
Se les invita a todos los “feligreses registrados que contribuyen” semanalmente a recoger sus sobres por todo el año
en una sola caja. Los sobres comenzaran desde Enero 10,
2016 hasta Enero 1, 2017 eso incluyendo sobres especiales
Diocesanos y días santos.
Los sobres se puede recoger después de todas las misas.
Las cajas van a estar en orden alfabético para facilitarnos
la distribución.
Por favor le pedimos tengan paciencia con este nuevo sistema y de antemano le pedimos disculpa por cualquier inconveniente .
ORACION DEL PAPA FRANCISCO PARA EL
JUBILEO
Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que
quien te ve, lo ve también a Él. Muéstranos tu rostro y
obtendremos la salvación.
Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios
que manifiesta su omnipotencia sobre todo con el perdón y la misericordia: haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia
sea el rostro visible de Ti, su Señor, resucitado y glorioso.
Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su unción
para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres, proclamar la
libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos y restituir la vista
a los ciegos.
Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la
Misericordia, a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre y el
Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos. Amen
CARIDADES CATOLICAS COLECTA
DE NAVIDAD
El Obispo DiMarzio invita a todos en este Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia a unirse a el en la Recaudación Anual de Catholic Charities de este ano. La colecta ocurrirá durante todas las misas de Navidad. Favor devolver el sobre especial de Caridades Católicas
con su regalo que se encuentra en su paquete regular de
sobres para Navidad. Si usted no recibió este sobre, le
pedimos use el sobre de Caridades Católicas disponible
en la Iglesia. Obispo DiMarzio le pide a todos que
comparten el amor de Dios con los niños y las familias
de nuestra diócesis que están en necesidad, y por favor
sean generosos esta Navidad a través de la Colecta de
Navidad de Caridades Católicas.
Se acerca la Navidad, y en Santa Teresa deseamos que
la Iglesia luzca hermosa. Si desea hacer una donación
de flores por favor use uno de los sobres de su casa,
marcándolo para “Flores de Navidad”. La donación es
$10.
Los nombres de las personas que hicieron su donación y
para quien en memoria lo hacen serán publicados en el
boletín de la Iglesia.
“THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS”
- A religious significance?
From 1558 until 1829 the Catholics of
England were forbidden by law to practice their faith. Catholics devised symbolic songs to teach their children. One
of these was “The Twelve Days of
Christmas.”
The twelve days are December 25 to
January 6. God gives Christians gifts
on each of the twelve days.
The first gift is a partridge in a pear
tree. The bird stands for Christ, who
gathers his young under his wings.
God’s first gift is Jesus.
Two turtle doves represents the sacrifice of a Jewish
family at the birth of a son. Our sacrifice is the divine
liturgy.
Three French hens symbolizes the three gifts of the
Magi or the three gifts of faith, hope, and charity.
Four callings birds makes us think of the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Five golden rings suggests the first five books of the
Old Testament, the “Torah”.
Six geese-a-laying suggests the six days of the week
when humanity labors.
Seven swans-a-swimming reminds us of the seven gifts
of the Holy Spirit.
Eight maids-a-milking represents the eight beatitudes.
Nine ladies dancing recalls the fruits of the Holy Spirit
in Galatians 5:22.
Ten lords-a-leaping represents the Ten Commandments.
Eleven pipers piping refers to the eleven apostles, without Judas, who betrayed Jesus.
Finally, twelve drummers drumming reminds us of the
twelve articles of faith in the Nicene Creed.
HAVE YOU NOTICED?
We were finally able to get a beautiful Cross to fit atop
the Tabernacle on the back altar. We are grateful to
Mike Koerber, our Physical Plant Director, for his hard
work in obtaining it.
A PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY
BY POPE FRANCIS
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like
the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees
you sees God. Show us your face and we will be saved.
You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the
God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness
and mercy: let us the Church be your visible face in the
world. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us
with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a
year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor,
proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of
Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the
Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS
COLLECTION
Bishop DiMarzio invites all in this Extraordinary Year
of Mercy to join him in this year’s Annual Catholic
Charities Collection. The collection takes place at all
Christmas Masses. Please return the special Catholic
Charities envelope from your envelope packet with your
gift. If you did not receive a printed envelope, we ask
you to use your own blank envelope marked for
“Catholic Charities”. Bishop DiMarzio urges all to join
in sharing God’s love with families and children in need
by giving generously to this year’s Catholic Charities
Christmas collection.
FOOD DRIVE
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. Next Sunday, December 27th.
Thank you for your generosity.
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
One year-long “50 Years of Italian Cinema” continues
on Saturday, January 9th, at 6 pm, with the movie role
that won Sophia Loren her Academy Award: “Two
Women” (1960). A story of survival in Italy, during
World War II. Join us, in the Parish Center, free admission. Popcorn provided.
INTENTIONS
Saturday - Dec. 19th
5:00 p.m.
Kiernan Brennan
Sunday – Dec. 20th - Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m.
Jane Fitzmaurice
10:30 a.m.
Francisca Montenegro, Rosa & Oscar
Solorzano
12:00 p.m.
Felix Morfe (1st Anniversary)
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sunday
Cursillo - Auditorium K - 11:30 am
RCIA - Parish Center 12 noon
Divino Niño - Auditorium
Monday
Divino Niño - Auditiorium - 6:30 pm
Monday – Dec. 21st
8:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
Tuesday
Divino Niño - Auditorium - All Day
Tuesday – Dec. 22nd
8:00 a.m.
William McNally
Wednesday
Divino Niño - Auditorium - All Day
Wednesday – Dec. 23rd
8:00 a.m.
Frank McDonough
7:30 p.m.
Azucena Holguin
Thursday
CHRISTMAS EVE - RECTORY CLOSED AT
12 NOON
Thursday – Dec. 24th
8:00 a.m.
Ann Donohoe
5:00 p.m.
Flynn & Kelly
10:00 p.m.
Theresa D’Amico
Friday
MERRY CHRISTMAS - RECTORY OFFICES
CLOSED
Friday – Dec. 25th - The Nativity of the Lord
9:00 a.m.
Fellowes Family & Kevin Burns
10:30 a.m.
Divino Niño, y Por Los Padrinos de
este año Alberto y Carlota Coyaguazo
12:00 p.m.
Lillian Lopez
Thomas J. Lopez (Birthday)
Saturday – Dec. 26th - St. Stephen
5:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
Sunday – Dec. 28th - The Holy Family
9:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:30 a.m.
Maria Ubertina Cachimbo
12:00 p.m.
Alberta & Sixto Morfe
BREAD AND WINE
The Bread and Wine has been donated in memory of
Cathy McCabe by Tom McCabe for the week of December 20th.
MASS BOOK 2016
The Mass book for 2016 is now open. Each person can
request up to 12 masses. The Stipend for each Mass is
$15.
CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE
Now until Christmas, all books, hardcover and paperback, children and adult, on the book carts are only 2 for
$1.00. Pick up some gifts for the holidays.
Saturday
NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES TODAY
RECTORY OFFICES CLOSED
NOTICE
The Rectory offices will be closed at 12 noon on Christmas Eve, Thursday and all day on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th, and Saturday, December 26th.
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.
Vincent Casa, Mia Isabella Aguirre, Michael Lanzi,
Cristina Lemos, Eileen O’Keefe, Tom O’Rourke, Isidora Dodschner, Monica Cardenas, Juan Carlos
Muyudumbay, Esperanza Garcia, Carol Koerber, Cleo
Cochran., Adalfo Serandes, Susan Hinaut.
N.B. - names remain on our “prayer list” for four weeks.
Please call the rectory if more time is required.
MEMORIALS
If you want to memorialize your beloved deceased or
commemorate a special occasion you can make a donation for the following:
Bread & Wine - $25
Sanctuary Lamps - $25
Flowers for the Altar - $25 to $100