Confessions: Saturdays: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm or by appointment. Please call the rectory. Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration on the First Friday of the month, beginning with the 8:30 am Mass and concluding with a Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 3:00 pm. Novena Services: Miraculous Medal Novena and the Saint Teresa No- vena, with veneration of the relic of Saint Teresa, every Monday following the 8:30 am Mass. Baptisms: Every Sunday of the month 1:30 pm following the 12:30 pm Mass. Parents are asked to contact the rectory and schedule an appoint- ment with one of the parish priests to make arrangements for the celebra- tion of the Sacrament and to register for the Baptism preparation class. Marriages: Please contact the rectory at least one year in advance of the wedding to schedule an appointment with one of the parish priests. Partici- pation in the Marriage Preparation Program offered by the Archdiocese of New York, along with Natural Family Planning classes, is required. To register for Marriage Preparation sessions, contact the Family Life / Respect Life website at www.flrl.org. Parish Membership: New parishioners are warmly welcomed. Those already enrolled in the school, CCD Program, sports or other parish activities are not automatically registered in our parish. Please stop by the parish of- fice or call for a membership form. It is important that all parishioners are registered. Served by Msgr. William J. Belford .................................. Pastor Father John Kallattil, VC ................. Parochial Vicar Father Steven Challman ............ Sunday Associate Mrs. Rita Azzopardi ........................ School Principal Mrs. Lisa Rametta........ Religious Ed. Coordinator Mrs. Lisa Naughton ........................ Parish Manager Mr. Edward Morand ................... Director of Music Mass Schedule Saturday .................. 4:00 pm, Vigil Mass Sunday St. Teresa............... 7:30 am 10:30 am 12:30 pm 5:00 pm St. Nicholas ........... 9:00 am Eve of Holydays .... 4:00 pm Holy Days .............As announced in bulletin. Daily Masses ........8:30 am Mon. to Sat. Noon Tues. to Fri. Rectory ......................................... 718-442-5412 School ........................................... 718-448-9650 CCD Office ................................... 718-981-2632 Fax .................................................. 718-442-9041 Website ....................... www.saintteresasi.org Email ...................... [email protected]October 13, 2019 Rectory Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm First Friday Masses 8:30 am and 12 Noon, followed by Exposi- tion of the Blessed Sacrament. Exposition continues throughout the morning and early afternoon hours, concluding at 3:00 pm with a Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Church of Saint Teresa of the Infant Jesus and St. Nicholas Chapel St. Nicholas Chapel La Bau Avenue and Northern Boulevard St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus 1634 Victory Boulevard Castleton Corners Staten Island, NY 10314
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Confessions: Saturdays: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm or by appointment. Please call the rectory.
Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration on the First Friday of the month, beginning with the 8:30 am Mass and concluding with a Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 3:00 pm.
Novena Services: Miraculous Medal Novena and the Saint Teresa No-vena, with veneration of the relic of Saint Teresa, every Monday following the 8:30 am Mass.
Baptisms: Every Sunday of the month 1:30 pm following the 12:30 pm Mass. Parents are asked to contact the rectory and schedule an appoint-ment with one of the parish priests to make arrangements for the celebra-tion of the Sacrament and to register for the Baptism preparation class.
Marriages: Please contact the rectory at least one year in advance of the wedding to schedule an appointment with one of the parish priests. Partici-pation in the Marriage Preparation Program offered by the Archdiocese of New York, along with Natural Family Planning classes, is required. To register for Marriage Preparation sessions, contact the Family Life / Respect Life website at www.flrl.org.
Parish Membership: New parishioners are warmly welcomed. Those already enrolled in the school, CCD Program, sports or other parish activities are not automatically registered in our parish. Please stop by the parish of-fice or call for a membership form. It is important that all parishioners are registered.
Served by
Msgr. William J. Belford ..................................Pastor
Father John Kallattil, VC .................Parochial Vicar
Father Steven Challman ............Sunday Associate
Mrs. Rita Azzopardi........................ School Principal
Mrs. Lisa Rametta........ Religious Ed. Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Naughton ........................Parish Manager
Mr. Edward Morand ................... Director of Music
Mass Schedule
Saturday .................. 4:00 pm, Vigil Mass
Sunday St. Teresa............... 7:30 am 10:30 am 12:30 pm 5:00 pm
St. Nicholas ........... 9:00 am
Eve of Holydays .... 4:00 pm
Holy Days .............As announced in bulletin.
Daily Masses ........8:30 am Mon. to Sat. Noon Tues. to Fri.
Rectory Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
First Friday Masses 8:30 am and 12 Noon, followed by Exposi-tion of the Blessed Sacrament. Exposition continues throughout the morning and early afternoon hours, concluding at 3:00 pm with a Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Church of Saint Teresa of the Infant Jesus and St. Nicholas Chapel
St. Nicholas Chapel La Bau Avenue and Northern Boulevard
St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus 1634 Victory Boulevard
MONDAY, October 14 TUESDAY, October 15 WEDNESDAY, October 16
THURSDAY, October 17 FRIDAY, October 18 SATURDAY, October 19
SUNDAY, continued
Do Whatever He Tells You! – (John 2:5)
Thank you for your faithful
support of our parish!
Last Sunday’s collection was
$10,594.
8:30 AM Terrence McEvoy 12 Noon Catherine Bell and John Joseph Murray
8:30 AM Ernest and Marie DellaDonna 12 Noon Howard and Steven Barbieri
4:00PM Fred Joseph Fischer 9:00 AM Jack Brennan
Your prayers are requested for all who are sick in our parish and community, especially:
Grace Agalo-os, Karen Bertuzzi, Michael Borik, Vincent Borzumato, Nicholas Crispiano, Nicho-las Ciricirillo, Carina DeGulio, Ed Diaz, Rachel
Diaz, Mike Donohue, Kevin Dunne, Patricia Dunne, Joanie Ed-wards, Augustine Ferrer, Mark & Arlene Fileccia, Michael G., Jo-sephine Greco, Elaine Guarlino, David Hall, Vincent Hicks, Barbara Hicks, Buddy Jarrel, Pat Jarrell, Jennifer Johnson, Caitlin Kaht, Donnalyn Lawton, Catherine Leone, Edward Lewis, Genevieve Lewis, Linda Mahoney, Paul Mahoney, Emma Jane Mannix, Mikia James Martin, Judy C. Mc., Bill McMillen, Susan Morris, Helen Nadeau, Josephine Nastasi, Ryan Pizzaro, Sal Prestigiacomo, Edwin Rodriguez, Jerry Scattaglia, Cheryl Spinelli, Joseph Tirone, Alex Valenti, David Valle, Margaret White.
Members of our Legion of Mary are willing to visit the sick at home. For additional information please contact Patricia
Signorelli at 718-981-9353.
Pray for Our Parishioners in the Military Private Daniel A. Hughes, U.S. Army, Ft. Jackson, S.C.
Corporal Connor M. O’Brien, U.S. Marine Corp., Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA.
SRA Michael Mazzarella, U.S. Air Force, Middle East
MASSES FOR NEXT SUNDAY
Church of Saint Teresa of the Infant Jesus and St. Nicholas Chapel Staten Island, NY
8:30 AM Mary Tirelli 12 Noon Librado Castro
8:30 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary
8:30 AM Rose Messina 12 Noon Immaculate Heart of Mary
7:30 AM Jenny, Angelo Sr., Angelo Jr., Argento 10:30 AM Francis and Rose Schmitt 12:30 PM For the People of Our Parish 5:00 PM Ana Ward
October 20 Priest
Saturday 4:00 PM Msgr. Belford
Sunday 7:30 AM Msgr. Belford
Chapel 9:00 AM Fr. Kallattil
10:30 PM Msgr. Belford
12:30 PM Fr. Kallattil
5:00 PM Fr. Challman
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October 13, 2019
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Teresa Church, With great gratitude to our committee and to everyone who broke bread with us, I want to report on our successful Saint Teresa Parish Benefit Luncheon, held last Sunday at a beautiful local restaurant that is such a blessing for our neighborhood: Li Greci's Staaten on Forest Avenue. Everywhere I went the next day, I met people telling me how much they enjoyed the whole event - reuniting with parishioners and making new friends, eating the delicious food, recognizing the high quality of our honorees, admiring the planning and smooth flow of activity, hearing the short meaningful speeches, and taking home some wonderful raffles and prizes. When our Parish Finance Council began exploring this Parish Benefit Luncheon idea three years ago, we chose three main goals. The first is simply to bring our people together for an enjoyable social event. A family needs to eat together, and our Patron's Feast Day is a great opportunity. The second goal is, each year, to honor a few worthy parishioners who have for a long time been quietly doing great things for others. By identifying a few, we also draw attention to their co-workers and to the importance of their ministries. And a third purpose is part of mine and every pastor's responsibility: to raise money for the present and future work of our parish. Being honored on Sunday was a Saint—Saint Teresa of the Infant Jesus, patron of our parish, at 10:30 Mass. During the 12 Noon Luncheon, we honored five strong Catholic women and men: Mrs. Mary Ann Christoffersen and Mrs. Kathleen Fawcett, for their years leading our Sister Margaret Mary Food Pantry; Mr. Anthony DeFazio, for his service as Parish Trustee, Parish Council President, and Chairman of our RENEW+REBUILD campaign; Mr. Michael DiTrani, an extraordinary Scoutmaster who helped Scout Troop 37 to serve many families and inspire many boys to become Eagle Scouts; and Sister Maureen Murray, a Carmelite Sister for the Aged and Infirm, who for 20 years has been Executive Director of ArchCare at Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a five-star Catholic home for the elderly which has been such a blessing for Staten Islanders in need of loving skillful care. A particular source of happiness for me is the friendship and bonding of our committee members. When people volunteer for a big event like this, and are willing to share their ideas, take responsibility for important parts, persevere through meetings - we get to know and appreciate one another very much. Therefore I want to thank these parishioners who gave so generously of their time and talent: Co-Chairmen John Lauria and Charlie LaGanga, Stephanie and Jon Byrne, Angela, Melissa, Bob, and Nick Tronolone, Joe Patella, Lynn Randle, Rich Nellis, Ginevra Porcelli, Janet Scaffa, Ann Cuneo, Frank Schiano, Anthony DeFazio, EJ LaGanga, Theresa Perera, and Lisa Naughton. For us to see everything come together last Sunday in such a beautiful way that made many people happy was a great reminder to all of us to volunteer for good causes and become part of something bigger than ourselves. And lest I keep you in suspense, I am happy to report that besides all the other accomplishments, this second annual SAINT TERESA PARISH BENEFIT LUNCHEON raised a needed and appreciated $11,000 for our parish. This weekend we wish a Happy Columbus Day to all the people who celebrate their Italian and Spanish ethnic heritage, and who focus on the skill and courage and faith of this great Catholic explorer. If you are in Manhattan on Monday, especially if you are going to the parade on Fifth Avenue, consider attending the beautiful Columbus Day Mass that starts at 9:30am in Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Some seats are reserved, but after 9:15, everyone is welcome. I would like to offer a belated holy day greeting to all of our Jewish relatives, friends, and neighbors. Tuesday evening October 8 was the start of Yom Kippur, the very important Day of Atonement. That morning I read in the New York Post THE JOY OF “I’M SORRY” - an article by Cardinal Dolan. He was expressing his great respect and admiration for a faith community that takes seriously an annual day to admit sin and ask for God’s forgiveness. If you can find that article online, you will have something good to think about. In that column, Cardinal Dolan quoted six magic words that can help everyone in their own relationships. He heard them as a young priest from one of his pastors. I will quote that paragraph for you: "During my happy years as a young parish priest, I often heard my pastor counsel the young couples that he was preparing for matrimony. He told them: 'The six essential words you must repeat often if your married life is to be faithful, and forever, are I love you and I am sorry.' Msgr. William Belford
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PSALM 104—PRAISE OF GOD THE CREATOR
Lord God, how great you are! You made the moon to mark the months; the sun knows its time for its setting. When you spread the darkness it is night and the beasts of the forest creep forth. The young lions roar for their prey and ask their food from God. At the rising of the sun they steal away and go to rest in their dens. Man goes forth to his work to labor until evening falls...
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
For our St. Teresa Parish, that we may continually share our time, talent, and treasure in gratitude for the religious freedom and the peace and prosperity that God gives to us, let us pray to the Lord...
MUSIC PLEASURE FOR YOU ON SATURDAY
Our church will resound with orchestral music and four outstanding operatic voices this Saturday Oct. 19 at 8pm. Come to a concert arranged by Maestro
Alan Aurelia of the Riverside Opera Company, Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Order now at: bit.ly/roc-superstars.
SEE THE HOLY PLACES WHERE JESUS LIVED AND DEEPEN YOUR DEVOTION TO THE LORD
Join a Pilgrimage being organized by our parish in November 2020. Come downstairs to learn more
after the 4pm Mass on Saturday November 2.
MASS BOOK RESERVATIONS WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16
FOR JANUARY TO JUNE 2020
Many people faithfully commemorate with an announced Mass that they can come to in our church the dates of loved ones’ special days of joy or anniversaries of death. Coming to that Mass and praying to God for our loved ones expresses our con-nection with our families and friends.
The Mass Book for the first six months of 2020 will be open in the rectory on Wednesday October 16 beginning at 10am. If you have questions, call Lisa at 718 442-5412.
Death of Father John Reardon, Former Pastor of St. Rita Church
Father John Reardon, former pastor of St. Rita Church on Bradley Avenue, died last week at age 95. His Funeral Mass was Friday at the John Cardinal O’Connor Residence in The Bronx. Parishioners and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Rita Church on Saturday, October 26, at 12 Noon. May he rest in peace!
NEW YORK CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY
The New York Catholic Youth Day is Saturday October 19 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. There will be a free bus from Staten Island for the first 50 registrants to NY-CYD 2019. For information and to register go to oymny,org and follow the links to NYCYD
2019.The bus will leave from St Joseph+St Mary Immaculate parish on Tompkins Ave, Rosebank.
STATEN ISLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Monsignor Farrell Sunday October 20, 2019 11:30am-3pm St. Joseph by-the-Sea Sunday October 20, 2019 1pm-4pm (for Girls) Sunday October 27, 2019 1pm-4pm (for Boys) Notre Dame Academy Sunday October 20, 2019 11am-2pm St. Joseph Hill Academy Sunday October 27, 2019 11:30am-2:30pm St. Peter’s Boys Sunday November 3, 2019 1pm-4pm
READ OUR SUNDAY BULLETIN ONLINE You can read all our recent parish bulletins at: saintteresasi.org. You can also access our parish calendar and see our activities.
The winners of our September 50/50 Drawing was: Mr. and Mrs. Rizzo. The prize was $213. If you would like to participate in this monthly activity that benefits our parish and makes people happy,
look for the 50/50 envelopes in the vestibule. The next drawing will be at the end of October.
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