Saint Therese of Lisieux of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face

Roman Catholic Church 379 Fares Street, Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 1W9

Tel: 905 834-4645 Fax: 905 834-4567 email: thereselisieux@cogeco.net http://sttheresepc.ca

Pastor: Rev. Father Michael Andrysiak Secretary: Mrs. Louise Charlebois Parish Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30am—1:30am . Holy Mass Schedule: The Day of the Lord begins Saturday: Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am and 11:00 am Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. or as announced. Sacrament of Penance (Confessions) Saturday: 4:00pm–4:45pm & one hour before each Mass. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Please contact the parish priest during serious illness or before surgery.

Sacrament of Baptism Sundays, by appointment – “Parents are obliged to see That their infants are baptized within the first few weeks of life.” (C. 867.1) Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the parish priest as soon as possible. Pre-marriage classes are mandatory.

The Catholic Women’s League Meet on the first Tuesday of the month.

Knights of Columbus Council 3732 Meet on second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference Meet on the third Tuesday of the month. St. Therese of Lisieux School...………...…..905-835-8082 Lakeshore Catholic Secondary…………..:…905-835-2451 Parish Hall………………………………..……………905-835-5513 The Catholic Centre………………………..........905-684-0154 St. Catharines Diocesan Email….chancery@saintcd.com St. Catharines Diocesan Website……..…...www.saintcd.ca

The month of May is traditionally dedicated to

Our Blessed Mother Mary. Let us continue to seek her prayers for

our diocese and promote devotion to her

as the Mother of God and the model Christian. May Holy Mary Mother

of God pray for us. -Bishop Bergie, Diocesean Update, 2014

Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2014

Sat May 3 5pm +Giuseppe Merante (wife Catalina)

Sun May 4 9:00am –Missa pro populo

11:00am +Italo Orfei (B. DiGiulio)

Mon May 5 8:00am Easter ferial +Vincenzo Citrigno (L & D Sicoli)

Tue May 6 9:30am BL Francois de Laval +Filomena & Donato Bernardo (T. Ricci) 6:30am Mass of Confirmation

Wed May 7 8:00am Easter ferial +Alfio Burattini (wife & family)

Thu May 8 8:00am Bl. Catherine of St. Augustine

+Entimino Pambianco (A. Sassano)

Fri May 9 8:00am Easter ferial +Angelo Ferrara (A & E Ferrara)

Fourth Sunday of Easter May 11, 2014 Sat May 10 5:00pm +Maria Baldissera (family)

Sun May 11 9:00am +Rosina Tavano (A Tavano & family)

11:00am –Missa pro populo

Mon May 12 8:00am St. Pancras, martyr +Santo Costabile (wife Rosa & family)

Tue May 13 8:00am Our Lady of Fatima

+Teresa DiGregorio (N. Borg)

Wed May 14 8:00am Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle +Joseph Porcino (family) Thu May 15 8:00am Easter ferial +Antonietta Perrella (husband, Pierino)

Fri May 16 8:00am Easter ferial +Tony DiGiulio (L. DiNobile)

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2014

Sat May 17 5:00pm +Nick & Antonietta Romano (N.O.)

Sun May 18 9:00am –Missa pro populo

11:00am +Adelia Cossaro (sister Carmen)

Mass of Confirmation May 6, 2014 6:30pm Mass

First Holy Communion May 4, 2014 11am Mass

The Blessed Mother

appeared for the 1st time to

three Portuguese children on

May 13, 1917. Europe was

on the grip of the First World

War. Only eight days before

the apparition, Pope

Benedict XV begged the

Blessed Mother to intercede

for the war’s end. During her

appearances, Mary predicted

the devastation of World

War II and the grave threat

posed by communist Russia.

Her message: reform your

lives and do penance for

your sins. Pray the rosary

every day.

On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Catholics are invited to reflect on the meaning of God’s call

and to pray for vocations. Christ the Good Shepherd continues to lead His people

through his bishops, priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters. Let us pray for

the gift of courage to fulfill the Lord’s call.

Religious vocations need to be in the hearts and prayers of God’s people throughout the year.

We should each day, pray that God may continue to

inspire men to give their lives as His priests.

51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Good Shepherd Sunday, May 11

Jesus refers to Himself as “the gate for the sheep” in St.

John’s Gospel. Let us pray always that HE may send

laborers (priest, bishops) into his vineyard. May the

guiding hand of our Lord lead us to true happiness.

We are grateful to God for

the little children receiving

their first Communion today.

Special thanks to Mrs.

Loeffen, Mrs. Tac-Feetham

for their examples of faith

and encouragement.

St Therese Parish welcomes

Bishop Gerard Bergie to

confer the Sacrament of Con-

firmation on our candidates.

Special thanks to Mr.

Costantini, Mrs. Tac-Feetham,

the sponsors & families.

“Passion & Purpose Live” is Selling Out!

Saturday, May 31st 9:00am – 1:30pm

St. Alfred’s Parish, St. Catharines

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to

see Matthew Kelly in the Niagara Region!

See Matthew Kelly in action at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2jjahSJnME.

Matthew helps Catholics understand simple ways to

become “better-version-of-themselves”; to have better

relationships and to learn what brings true happiness to our

lives as God intended.

No matter where you are in life...young or old, Catholic or

non-Catholic, satisfied or dissatisfied, this event is for you.

Act quickly and get your ticket at

www.dynamiccatholic.com or purchase tickets at parish

offices, Mt. Carmel Bookstore or Branches Bookstore.

Tickets just $39! Includes all event materials

and a hard cover book.

Meeting: Wednesday, May 7th 7pm Rosary

Annual Diocesan Convention MAY 27 and 28 Holy Mass

Holiday Inn Parkway Convention Centre Guest Speaker: National CWL President

The Pope’s Pastoral Works Collection May 24th & 25th

The Holy Father’s Pastoral Works collection

helps those around the world in financial need especially those affected by natural disasters.

Please be generous!

Special envelopes are available Please fill in your envelope number

please

Catholic Women’s League

The Knights of Columbus are selling tickets for weekly draw prizes with a $1000 final draw to

raise funds for numerous charities (like Wells for Hope, pro life causes, Philippines Tsunomi…)

Contact Ron Dodd at 905-835-2676

MOTHER’S DAY Weekend - May 10 and 11

Small Rose arrangements will be sold by the SVDP.

Buy a flower for someone you love.

Proceeds go to help the needy.

Sunday Offerings:

Good Friday (for Holy Land & Refugee Ministry): $1,213.50

Easter Collection April 19 & 20: $4,583.00 Regular Collection April 26 & 27: $1,558.00

Knights of Columbus News: Regular Meeting: Thursday May 8 7:30pm

St. Therese Church Hall Nominations and election will he held.

UPCOMING

Baby Bottle Campaign 2014 From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day

Baby bottles will be available on the Mother’s Day weekend to fill with coins, bills & checks to return

Father’s Day weekend. Thank-you for your gracious giving in last year’s campaign. Please do so again!

Helping People Resolve Life Issues, Crises, & Problems

“Catch the Spirit” Student Award of Excellence

St. Therese Parish congratulates two of our parishioners, Grade 8 students, Nicholas Babirad St. Therese School) and Sierra Orfei (St. John Bosco School), who

recently received the Student Award of Excellence.

CATHOLIC Education Week May 4 -10, 2013 Serving in the love of Christ

This year the Student Trustees have requested that a province wide Mass be celebrated in all Catholic High Schools on May 7 to celebrate Catholic education and the faith that makes us one. It would also offer a prayer asking God to bless our schools, staff and students and protect Catholic education from all harm. Our Holy Father Pope Francis has sent a greeting to be read at all the Masses. Bishop Gerard Bergie will be celebrating Mass at St. Paul’s High School on that day.

Please continue to pray for our Catholic Schools, especially during

Catholic Education Week.