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Church of St. Teresa
January 24, 2016
50 - 20 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
Coordinator, 718-937-4819
Mrs. Divina Lopez, Parish Secretary
Mr. Michael Koerber, Director of Parish Plant
Mr. Steven Petersen, Director of Music
Evelyn Munoz, 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 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
hospitalized person to receive Holy Communion or
Anointing of the Sick
RECONCILIATION (Confessions)
RECONCILIACION (Confesiones)
Saturday / Sábado at 4:00 pm
WELCOME! Help us to
service to you. Please
member of the Parish
BAPTISM / BAUTISMO
Please meet with a priest or deacon before making plans
for baptisms.
PLEASE BECOME A FULL MEMBER OF ST. TERESA BY
REGISTERING AT THE RECTORY.
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
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
know you and to be of
introduce yourself to any
Staff.
¡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 - 2:00 pm — Sunday: Closed
RAISING THE BAR
Through the efforts of parishioner William Sadd, a
monthly fund raiser is now held every First Friday at
a local pub/bar/bistro/watering hole to raise money
and collect canned goods for our St. Teresa Food
Pantry. The next fund raiser will be on Friday, February 5th 7-10 pm at a new place that just opened
up called “The Alcove” (41-11 49th Street...Near the
corner of Skillman Ave.), Sunnyside. All adults are
welcomed!
BLESSING OF CANDLES
Tuesday, February 2nd is the Feast of
the Presentation of Our Lord, commonly called “Candlemas Day”. It is the
custom for candles to be blessed on that
day for use in Church and at home.
Bring candles to the 8 am Mass that day
and they will be blessed and then may
be brought home.
FEAST OF SAINT BLAISE
Wednesday, February 3rd the traditional blessing of
throats will be offered on that day at
both the 8am and 7:30 pm Masses.
DO YOU LOVE TO SING?
We are looking for more adults and
young adults to join our Adult Choir
and Youth Choir. If you like to sing, please consider
joining us. We have a lot of fun things coming up
including our “Spring Concert.” Everyone is welcome. We are especially looking for men to join
since we only have three. If you are interested,
please see Steve Petersen, our Director of Music,
after Mass.
YEARS PASS QUICKLY
Msgr. Perfecto Vazquez arrived at St. Teresa’s eight
years ago January 31st. Msgr. Steven Ferrari arrived
here four years ago on the same date, January 31st.
Please pray that both priests may continue, in God’s
grace, to serve our wonderful parish of Saint Teresa.
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,
January 31st.
Thank you for your generosity.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will have its Brown
Bag (Blue Bucket) collection next
weekend of Saturday, January 30th and
Sunday, January 31st. Members of St.
Vincent de Paul Society will be at the
doors of the Church to receive your
monetary donations, which are used to
help approximately 90 families in our
parish.
MEMORIALIZE A LOVED ONE
Who has had the single-most influence on your faith
life? A parent? A priest? A friend or family member? Why not make a gift to the parish in honor of
his or her name? Memorial gifts are a wonderful
opportunity for you to remember a loved one in a
very meaningful way, and help support the eternal
work of the Church.
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
FIRST FRIDAYS
Friday, February 5th, and every month on the first
Friday of the month, we will pray a "Holy Hour" after the 8 am Mass (in English) and at 8 pm (in Spanish).
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Benediction will be part of the Holy Hour. Join us to
worship and adore the Lord!
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ALTAGRACIA
Misa en honor a Nuestra Señora
de la Altagracia, Protectora Espiritual del Pueblo Dominicano.
Hoy domingo 24 de Enero a las
10:30am. El Comité Altagraciano
invita a la comunidad de Santa
Teresa a unirse en la celebración
eucarística. Gracias por sus oraciones y cooperación.
BENDICIÓN DE VELAS
Martes 2 de febrero es la fiesta de la presentación de nuestro Señor, comúnmente
llamado "Día de la Candelaria". Es la costumbre bendecir las velas ese día para su
uso en la iglesia y en el hogar. Traer velas
a Misa ese día y serán bendecidos y luego
pueden llevar a casa.
FIESTA DE SAN BLAS
El miércoles, 3 de febrero la tradicional bendición de gargantas se ofrecerá
ese día a las misas de las 8 am y las
7:30 pm.
DOMINGO DEL MINISTERIO
LAICO
El Domingo del Ministerio Laico se celebrara en toda
la diócesis el fin de semana del 6 y 7 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, y en muchas otras cosas.
Por favor únase a nosotros para una celebración especial en honor a estos dedicados voluntarios sábado, 6 de
febrero a las 5pm.
APRENDA INGLES
La Iglesia de Reina de Los Ángeles ofrece clases de
inglés los martes 6:30 pm y los sábados a 2 pm, 44-04
Skillman Ave. Sunnyside, NY. Por favor llame a la
iglesia para más información (718) 392-0011
COLECTA DE COMIDA
La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de Santa Teresa,
auspicia la recolección de alimentos enlatados para la
dispensa y ayudar 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. Proximo Domingo, 31 de enero.
Muchas gracias por su generosidad!
SAN VICENTE DE PAÚL
La sociedad de San Vicente de Paul tendrá
su colección Brown Bag (cubo azul) el
próximo fin de semana, 30 y 31 de enero.
Miembros de la Sociedad de San Vicente
de Paul estarán en las puertas de la iglesia
para recibir sus donaciones monetarias,
que se utilizan para ayudar aproximadamente 90 familias de nuestra parroquia.
LOS AÑOS PASAN RÁPIDAMENTE
Mons. Perfecto Vázquez llegó hace ocho años a Santa
Teresa el 31 de enero. Mons. Steven Ferrari llegó aquí
hace cuatro años en la misma fecha, el 31 de enero.
Favor de rezar que los dos sacerdotes puedan cumplir
con su misión de servir nuestra parroquia de Santa Teresa.
PRIMEROS VIERNES
Viernes, 5 de febrero, y cada primer viernes del mes,
tendremos una "Hora Santa" después de la misa de las
8 de la mañana (en inglés) y a las 8 pm (en español).
Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento y bendición será
parte de la hora Santa. Únase a nosotros en oración
para adorar al Señor!
PEREGRINACION A NUESTRA SENORA DE
GUADALUPE IN MEXICO
Mons. Jonás Achacoso, JCD, de la parroquia de Reina de
Los Ángeles esta organizando una peregrinación a la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en México, D.F. y
también a otras iglesias importantes de México. El viaje
será el 3-9 de Agosto 2016. Sera una gran oportunidad
para poder entrar en la PUERTA SANTA de la Basílica
de Nuestra Madre de Misericordia. Para mas información
y reservación, pueden llamar (718) 392-0011.
MASS BOOK 2016
Many daily Masses are still available for those who
wish to remember a loved one, living or deceased. Stipend donations remain at $15.00 per Mass.
PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
IN MEXICO
Msgr. Jonas Achacoso, JCD, of Queen of Angels Parish, is hosting a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady
of Guadalupe in Mexico City and to other important
pilgrim sites in Mexico on August 3-9, 2016. This is a
great occasion to enter through the HOLY DOOR of
the Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy. For reservations
and more information, please call (718) 392-0011.
“LEXOPHILE”
“Lexophile” is a word used to describe those who have
a love of words, such as “Did you hear about the fellow
whose entire left side was cut off? He’s all right now.”
or “A bicycle can’t stand alone; it’s just two tired.”
How about: “When a clock is hungry it goes back four
seconds.”
WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
In observance of the World Day of the Sick, every year
celebrated on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on
February 11th, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick will be offered for all those eligible to receive it at
8 am and 12 pm Masses Thursday, February 11th.
LENT BEGINS - ASH WEDNESDAY
The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday
February 10th and extends for forty days. Easter Sunday is March 27th. Ashes will be distributed during all
Masses and services on Ash Wednesday.
The schedule for Ash Wednesday, February 10th is as
follows: 8:00 am - Mass (English), 12 pm - Mass
(Bilingual), 4:00 pm - Service (Bilingual), 7:30 pm –
Mass (Spanish)
LA CUARESMA COMIENZA - MIÉRCOLES
DE CENIZA
El Santo tiempo de Cuaresma comienza el miércoles de
ceniza 10 de Febrero y se extiende durante cuarenta
días. El domingo de Pascua es el 27 de Marzo. Cenizas
se distribuirán durante todas las misas y servicios el
miércoles de ceniza. El horario para la ceniza el miércoles, 10 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).
MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT
Bishop Molloy Retreat House, a Passionist Spiritual
Center in Jamaica Estates, welcomes the men/women
of St. Teresa’s parish to participate in a retreat on the
weekend of February 5-7.
The retreat opens with Dinner at 7:00 pm on Friday and
concludes with Mass at 11:00 am on Sunday.
For further information, please call Bishop Molloy Retreat House at 718-739-1229, or call your parish promoter Angela and John Foti at 718-729-4884.
Come and rest a while.
BAPTISMS
The following were baptized at St. Teresa during the
past few months, Sydney Zabriskie, John Lliguicota,
Ruben Nunez, Julia Tobar, Xzavier Torres, Angel Collaguazo, Franklyn Collazuazo, Nathalie Escobedo, Julian Hernandez, Aylin Estevez, Miles Szempruch,
Frankie Sepulveda, Mariana Abella, Aliyah Michaca,
Anthony Quizhpi, Joseph Quizhpi. We welcome them
into our parish community.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to several couples recently married
here at St. Teresa’s: Patrick Cajamarca and Briana
Fazio, Julian Quintana and Marly Britos, Joseph Falzarano and Aislinn Smith, James O’Brien and Kristen
Sutera, Carlos Rios and Jessica Avila. May God bless
them for many years to come.
LAY MINISTRY SUNDAY
Lay Ministry Sunday will be celebrated throughout the
diocese on the weekend of February 6/7. 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, and so many other ways. Please
join us for a special celebration honoring these dedicated volunteers at 5 pm Mass, Saturday, February 6th.
JORNADA MUNDIAL DEL ENFERMO
En la celebración del día mundial de los enfermos, cada año celebrada la fiesta de nuestra Señora de Lourdes el 11 de febrero, el Sacramento de la unción de los
enfermos se ofrecerá para todos aquellos elegibles para
recibirlo en la misas de 8 am y 12 pm el jueves 11 de
febrero.
CARTA DE CONTRIBUCIÓN DE 2015
Si desea una carta de sus contribuciones para 2015
póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría y se
la enviarán. Gracias.
MASS INTENTIONS
If you arranged to have a particular person prayed for
at mass, notify the ushers so that you may bring up
the gifts.
Saturday - January 23rd
5:00 p.m.
Ellen & John Brennan
Sunday – January 24th
9:00 a.m.
Barbara Motyka
10:30 a.m.
People of the Parish
12:00 p.m.
Maureen Flynn
Monday – January 25th
8:00 a.m.
Healy Family
Tuesday – January 26th
8:00 a.m.
Patricia Jordan
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sunday
Cursillo -Auditorium K - 11:30 am
RICA - Parish Center 1 pm
Choir - Church 1 pm
Cursillo - Church 3-6 pm
Monday
Toddlers - Auditorium 10 am
Tuesday
Food Pantry - Parish Center 6 pm
El Credo - Parish Center 7:30 pm
Wednesday
A.A - Parish Center - 7 am
Wednesday – January 27th
8:00 a.m.
In Thanksgiving Burke Family
7:30 p.m.
Aida Rivadenira
Diego Fernando Arbelaez
Anna Torres & Conrado Velez
Humberto Rincon
English Bible Study - Parish Center 8:40 am
Pastoral Ministry - Parish Center - 7:15 pm
“ “ “
“ - Auditorium K - 7:15 pm
Thursday - January 28th
8:00 a.m.
Luz Antonina Polanco & Cristobal
Lopez Fransisco
Choir - Church 7 pm
Thursday
Toddlers - Auditorium 10 am
Grupo Carismatic - Auditorium 7 pm
Friday – January 29th
8:00 a.m.
Padula & Tortorelli Family
Friday
Cub Scouts - Auditorium 6 pm
Boy Scouts - Auditorium 7 pm
Youth Group - Auditorium K - 7:30 pm
Saturday – January 30th
5:00 p.m.
Mildred & Charles Cammarota
Saturday
Sunday – January 31st
9:00 a.m.
Grady Family
10:30 a.m.
Rosario Burgos (Health Intentions)
12:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
BREAD AND WINE
The Bread and Wine was donated in thanksgiving for
Elizabeth Lutas from Mary Burke and family for the
week of January 24th.
SANTUARY LAMPS
The Sanctuary Lamp is lighted in memory of Cleo
Carlotta Cochran by Flavia Williams for the week of
January 24th.
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, Adalfo Serandes,
Susan Hinaut, Philomena Forde, Meg Gearing, Rosabel
Contreras.
N.B. - names remain on our “prayer list” for four weeks.
Please call the rectory if more time is required.
Choir - Church 7 pm
Religious Education Classes - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Weekly Parish Support
Jan. 17, 2016
$ 4,853.00
Jan. 18, 2015
$4,289.00
Some Major Bills Paid This Week
Salaries: $8,920.82
Annual Diocesan Assessment: $31,600.00
Employee Benefits: $2,881.83
Employee Medical Insurance: $4,979.81
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Trust: $37,290.00
G & J Mechanical Co: $2,370.00
Church Cleaning: $2,702.00
McNulty Outdoors: $2,100.00
The Tablet: $782.00__________
Total: $93,626.46
Thank you for your generosity to St. Teresa
2015 CONTRIBUTION LETTER
If you would like a letter of your Church contributions for 2015 please contact the Rectory office
and it would be mailed out to you. Thank you.