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Church of St. Teresa
December 21, 2014
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
Ennio Gatti, Director of Music
Mrs. Divina Lopez, Parish Secretary
Mr. Michael Koerber, Director of Parish Plant
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
Wednesday, December 24th + Christmas Eve
5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
10:00 pm Solemn Bilingual Mass
Thursday, 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
Wednesday, December 31st + New Year’s Eve
5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1, 2015 + 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 2014
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
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 24th + Christmas Eve
5:00 pm (Bi-lingual)
10:00 pm Solemn Bi-lingual Mass
Thursday, 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
Wednesday, December 31st + New Year's Eve
5:00 pm
Thursday, January 1, 2015 + New Year's Day
9:00 am
10:30 am (Español)
12:00 noon
There is no evening Mass on New Year's Day
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 ENVELOPE SYSTEM
As began last year at this time, donation envelopes are
not mailed to one’s home address, but are available in a
complete boxed set, to be picked up here at church. 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.
11, 2015 to January 3, 2016, including Special Diocesan collections and holy days.
We have eliminated from the “active” parishioner list
anyone who has not used the envelopes even once during the past 12 months. The boxed envelopes are distributed every weekend after Masses, in the auditorium.
The boxes are arranged alphabetically, facilitating distribution. Please be patient - we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Navidad 2014
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
Diacono Martín Soraire
Sr. Norberto Saldaña
Mons. Perfecto Vazquez
Diacono Roberto Abundo
LIBRO DE MISAS 2015
El libro de Misas para el año 2015 ya esta abierto.
Cada persona puede pedir no mas de doce (12) Misas.
Misas son $15.
MEMORIALS
Si usted quiere recordar a sus difuntos amados o
celebrar una ocasión especial, que puedes hacer una
donación para los siguientes:
Vino y Pan - $25
Lámparas de Santuario - $25
Flores del Altar - $25 a $100
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, 28 de diciembre.
Muchas gracias por su generosidad!
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.
CARIDADES CATOLICAS COLECTA
DE NAVIDAD
Obispo DiMarzio invita a todos a participar en la Colecta Anual de Caridades Católicas. La colecta ocurrirá
durante todas las misas de Navidad. Favor de 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, pedimos que
usted utilice su propio sobre en blanco y que lo marque
para Caridades Católicas. 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 Caridades Católicas.
NUEVO SISTEMA DE SOBRES DE DONACIÓN
Comenzó el año pasado en este tiempo, sobres no serán
enviados a su domicilio, pero están disponible de forma
completa en paquetes, para ser recogidos aquí en la iglesia. No volveremos a enviarlos por correo con el nuevo
sistema. 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 11, 2015 hasta Enero 3, 2016 eso incluyendo sobres especiales Diocesanos y días santos.
Hemos eliminado de la lista de feligreses “activos”
aquellos feligreses que no han usado los sobres durante
los pasados 12 meses. Los sobres se puede recoger después de todas las misas, en el auditorio.
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.
“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.
NEW OUTDOOR “STABLE”
Thanks to Eagle Scout Gustavo Andres RomeroTlaczani of Troop 390 who earlier this year designed
and built the new wooden outdoor “stable” on the North
Garden lawn, as his Eagle Scout project. A job well
done!
BLESSING OF THE FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE
Leader: Wonder-God, Creator of all that is beautiful,
send down your blessing on this tree and all who gather
around it. We wait for Christ’s coming again in our
world, in our family, and in our hearts. Come, Lord
Jesus, bring our family peace. Come and dwell in our
home and in our hearts.
All: We ask this in the name of Christ, your Son and our
Brother. Amen
ALONE FOR CHRISTMAS?
Try these ideas for your own personal festive season:
Keep up family traditions, even if you make them simpler.
Put up a tree, make cookies, attend Mass.
Watch for special events and invite a friend to join you.
Reach out to others. Volunteer time with organizations
who help the needy at holidays. Help elderly neighbors
with Christmas preparations.
Accept invitations and send a few yourself.
Do something new that you’ve always wanted to do.
Start a journal, try a new hobby, go on retreat.
Treat yourself. Eat the food you like, get up and go to
bed when you like, and buy yourself a present.
Remember God loves you very much and he promises
peace and comfort to all who trust him.
CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD
“The voices in my head may not be real,
but they have some good ideas!”
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS
COLLECTION
Bishop DiMarzio invites all 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
and mark it 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
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 28th.
Thank you for your generosity.
INTENTIONS
Saturday - Dec. 20th
5:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
Sunday – Dec. 21st - Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m.
Michael J. Grant III
10:30 a.m.
Jose Inga & Jose Ignacio & Elvira Dutan
12:00 p.m.
Tommy Flynn & Kelly Family
Monday – Dec. 22nd
8:00 a.m.
Denise & Eileen Courtney
Tuesday – Dec. 23rd
8:00 a.m.
Peggy Daly
Wednesday – Dec. 24th
8:00 a.m.
Intentions of Ferrari Family Living &
Deceased
5:00 p.m.
T. Flynn & Kelly Family
10:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
Thursday – Dec. 25th - The Nativity of the Lord
9:00 a.m.
Barbara Abbott
10:30 a.m.
En honor al Nino Jesus
12:00 p.m.
Lillian Lopez
Thomas J. Lopez (40th Birthday)
Friday – Dec. 26th
8:00 a.m.
Margarita Teodoro Abarca
Saturday – Dec. 27th
5:00 p.m.
Rose Breen
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
Sean and Martin McHale from the McHale family for
the week of December 21st.
MASS BOOK 2015
The Mass book for 2015 is now open. Each person can
request up to 12 masses. The Stipend for each Mass is
$15.
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
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
Tuesday
Divino Niño - Auditorium - All Day
Wednesday
CHRISTMAS EVE - RECTORY CLOSED AT
12 NOON
Divino Niño - Auditorium - All Day
Thursday
MERRY CHRISTMAS - RECTORY CLOSED
Friday
RECTORY OFFICES CLOSED
Saturday
NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES TODAY
NOTICE
The Rectory offices will be closed at 12 noon on Christmas Eve, Wednesday and all day on Christmas Day,
Thursday, December 25th, and Friday, 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.
Carmen Morales, Guillermina Ubilla, Richard Rodriguez, John Marino, Anna D'Andrea, Humberto Jimenez,
Carlos Jimenez, Giovanní Mirchí, Mary McEvoy,
Guillermina Voilla, Leonor Resavala, Rodolth Davey,
Richard Lirio, Carmen Aguilar, Mario Aponte, Mike
Varley, Esther Suarez, Ryan Joseph Chauca, Carmen
Abreu, Carol Koerber, Dina Artega, Jasper Ingles,
Marie Hampl, Lucie Walker, Nelly Antonia Echavarria,
Carlos Merida, Frederick Turner, Loretta Landers,
George Salloum, Juan Carlos Muyudumbay, Elizabeth
Brennen, Jose Vistoso, Vicente Casa, Felix Morfe, Mia
Isabella Aguirre.
N.B. - names remain on our “prayer list” for four weeks.
Please call the rectory if more time is required.