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St. Thérèse of Lisieux, R.C. Church Church Address: 4402 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Rectory Office Address: 1281 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Telephone#: 718-451-1500 / Fax: 718-451-1502 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stthereseoflisieuxchurch.org
Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, September 17th 2017
THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH MISSION/ MISYON PAWAS LA
Pou devlope yon ndjanm nan lafwa
ki angaje nan evanjelize moun, fanmiy, Kominote
ak kilti dapre levanjil
Jesikri-a.
To develop a strong community of faith
that engages in evangelizing
persons, families,
communities and cultures to the
Gospel of Jesus
“…With Confidence and Love ” -St. Therese of Lisieux
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Readings for this Week/Lectures de la Semaine
Pastor Jesus Christ
Administrator Rev. Fr. Rony Mendes
Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Michél Pierre -Louis
Music Ministry Mr. Edsen-Samy Renaud
Music Director
Religious Ed. Coordinator Ms. Frances McCormick
(718-451-1671)
Parish Nurses: Bernadine Noel, RN
Carnice Modeste, RN
Parish Staff
Parish Office Hours
Monday/Lundi: 9AM; 7PM (Little Flower Novena after 7PM Mass on Monday/
Neuvaine de Petite Fleur après la Messede 7PM)
Tuesdays (Miraculous Mèdal Novena/ Neuvaine du Medal Miraculeux): After 9AM Mass
Wednesday/Mercredi (Rosary after 9AM Mass/ Rosaire après la Messe)Saturday/Samedi: 5PM (Vigil Mass for Sunday/Veillée pour le Dimanche) Sunday/Dimanch: 9:00AM(English) 11:00AM (English) 1:00PM (Creole)
Adoration and Confession/Adoration et Confession Friday/Vendredi (Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration Eucharistique) (Adoration du Saint –Sacrament) 9:30AM — 12NOON Saturday /Samedi (Confession) 4:00PM — 4:45PM
Confession can also be scheduled by appointment. Confession peut également être prévue sur rendez-vous.
Next Sunday’s Readings/ Lectures du Dimanche Prochain
Fall/Winter Mass Schedule/Otòn/Ivè des Mas
Monday/Lundi: 9AM-3PM Tuesday/Mardi—Thursday/Jeudi: 9AM-8:30PM Friday/Vendredi: 9AM-6:00PM Saturday/Samedi: Closed Sunday/Dimanche: Closed The Rectory Office is closed each day from 12:30PM-1:30PM.
St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203-5726
Phone: 718-629-0738 Fax: 718-629-6854 Website: www.scgstl.org
Principal: Mrs. Jeanette Charles
The Academy offers a welcoming, safe, faith-filled environment where children from grades Pre-K to 8th
can learn and grow to their potential. Call us at 718-629-9330 for additional information.
Financial aid is available.
Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/VEN KATRIYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP): Sir 27:30—28:7; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Monday/Lundi: (Weekday): 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk:7:1-10 Tuesday/Mardi: (Weekday): 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1-3, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday/Mercredi: (Weekday): 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday/Jeudi: (SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST): EPH 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:-9-13 Friday/Vendredi: (Weekday):1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday/Samedi: (Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest): 1Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 8:4-15
Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN OR-DINARY TIME/VEN SENKYEM DIMANCH NAN TAN
SENP ) First Reading/1ere Lecture: Is 55:6—9 Psalm/Psaume: 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 Second Reading/2e Lecture: Phil 1:20c-24, 27a Gospel/Evangile: Mt 20: 1-16a
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE
Sunday/Dimanche:
9:00AM—In Memory of Lloyd & Enid Andrews
-In Memory of Elizabeth Andrews & Thelma Williams
11:00AM—Dale Defreitas—Birthday/Thanksgiving
1:00PM—For the People of the Parish
Bread & Wine
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Sanctuary Lights
Monday/Lundi:
9:00AM—Taylor Elizabeth Exil—Birthday/Thanksgiving
- In Memory of Sarah Noel and Harry Noel
7:00PM—In Memory of Leon and Joseph Mitchell
Tuesday/Mardi:
9:00AM—In Memory of Alfonso & Erma Jennings
Wednesday/Mercredi:
9:00AM— For the Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Thursday/Jeudi
9:00AM— For the Victims of Hurricane Irma
Friday/Vendredi:
9:00AM—Tagheri Chin Aleong—Birthday/Thanksgiving
Saturday/Samedi:
5:00PM—Camille Exil—Birthday/Thanksgiving
+++ *If those who have requested Sunday Masses above wish to bring
gifts at the offertory, please see one of the Ushers.
Ushers before Mass.
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INTERCESSION OF VENERABLE PIERRE TOUSSAINT ON BEHALF
OF THE SICK Kenrick Fraser, Keith Haywood, Edna Scott, Elias Scott, St. Clair A. Waterman, Joan Griffith, Adelaide Harrop-Williams, Alvin Richard, Hunter Jimenez, Rose Romano, Mona Lisa Hilaire, Anthony Lagano, Grace Lagano, Audrey English, Nadine Graham, Karon Osson, Mar-va McNeil, Amos Ozell Thornton, Carrie Norman, Emmaline Holmes, Amanda Hall, Marie Salomon, Eileen Boyke, Elaine St. Bernard, Maxine Campbell–Reid, Bienvena Houenou, John Zozzaro, Constance Paul, Lucinda Thorton, Debora Corren, Marie Edwige Moise, Magdalin James, Marlene Alphonso, Errol Albert, Yvette Cardenas-Joseph, Lenora Whittle-Gomas, Doreen Alexander, Ella Hunte, Bertram & Dolores Lovell, Patrice Layne, Phyllis Joseph, Sandra McKessey, Cai Henry, Julian Johnson, Guy Dupeoux, Francesca Francis, Isaac Koeing, Chrissy Buttigieg, John Napolillo, Guytaud Leandre, Sybil Carmichael, Joe Roberti, Shelia Bowen, Sylvia Marshall, Marcia Clifton, Michel Caliber, Kevin Cubero, Edmar Hopkinson, Dara Abraham, Rene Charles, Jean–Jacques, Ann Walker, Jennifer Abraham, Nyamarie Abraham, Sha-ron Jones, Martinez, Marie France Badin
Kindly notify the rectory with any updates.
DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION
2017 September
28th—30th, from 7:30pm
Triduum Church
Sunday, October 1st
9AM & 12PM
Feast of St. Therese of
Lisieux Church
Sunday, October 1st
International Dinner
School Auditorium
Sunday, October 22nd,
9AM Mass Youth Sunday Church
2018 October 7-16
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Nazareth, Cana, Jeru-salem and much more
VOCATION MINISTRY TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Whoever believes in the Son of Man will have eternal life.” Are you called to bring faith in Christ and eternal life to oth-ers as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454, or write: [email protected].
WORDS OF ST.THERESE OF LISIEUX “My God, I choose all. I do not want to be a saint by halves. I am not afraid to suffer for You. I fear only one thing — that I should keep my own will. So take it, for I choose all that You will.” — St. Thérèse of Lisieux, The Story of a Soul. (New York: Double Day, 2001) 9. ― Thérèse de Lisieux, The Little Way for Every Day: Thoughts from Therese of Lisieux
ATTENTION USHERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE
11AM MASS If interested please contact the Rectory
Office for more information..
A Special Thank You!!!
The Deanery 7 Youth Ministry Team would like to ex-tend heartfelt thanks to Fr. Rony Mendes, Fr. Michel
Pierre Louis, and the Parishioners of St. Therese of Lisieux for hosting the Annual Back to School Mass.
Special thanks to the Parish Life Committee for the beautiful decorations, and the Faith
Formation Team for the food donations and assistance with serving the youth. The
participation and effort of everyone involved is greatly appreciated.
ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX RCC
PRESENTS
CAMBA HOMEBASE OUTREACH
WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, OCTOBER 3rd and OCTOBER 17th From 10:30am to 12:30pm WHERE: ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FOOD PAN-TRY 4410 AVENUE D BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (BETWEEN TROY AVENUE AND 45th STREET)
AVAILABLE RESOURCES Housing Related
Assistance such as help paying back rent, assistance with stopping eviction, housing court issues and
providing other landlord tenant resources
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 718-451-1500
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HOLY LAND TRIP
REMINDER: The Deadline for the Enrollment for our “10-Day Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land” is quickly approaching. Please Reserve your spot
before November 9th, 2017.
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Be Generous Envelopes are available
from our Ushers at church doors.
Please return your envelope
ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FEAST DAY ITINERARY&
INTERNATIONAL DINNER FOR 2017
Thursday, September 28th, 2017
6:30pm—Praise & Worship 7:00PM—Mass with Msgr. Joe Malagreca
Friday, September29th, 2017
6:30PM—Praise & Worship
7:00PM—Mass with Fr. Robert Pierre-Louis
Saturday, September 30th, 2017
5:00PM—Mass followed by a
F i l m F e s t i v a l , M u s i c a n d F o o d
w i t h F r . K e v i n G a v i n , S J
Feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Sunday, October 1st, 2017
9:00AM—English Mass 12:00PM-Bilingual Mass with
Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann
followed by distribution of roses and procession to
the Shrine of St. Therese.
+++++++++ International Dinner
in the Auditorium
Our Feast Day is fast approaching, and as is our tradition, our International Dinner will follow
immediately after the 12PM Mass on Sunday, October 1st, 2017.
Many exotic dishes that are part of these diverse cultures will be available for tasting.
We encourage all parishioners to participate in this event.
Participating Countries and coordinators are:
Dominica-Hazel Lawrence—(718) 462-2901
Grenada – Jackie Garrett (718) 629-1931 & Denise Humphrey (718) 451-0975 Guyana – Constance Romelus (718) 693-2395 Haiti – Alourdes Pierre (718) 629-2971 or Alberte Vincent (646) 696-5109 Jamaica – Norma Patterson (718)-284-0528 Panama & Latin America – Aminta Stewart (718) 922-2151 & Carmen Freeman Trinidad & Tobago – Sharon Joseph (347) 512-7736 St. Lucia – Joan Griffith (718) 284-9208
If you would like to have your country participate
in the International Dinner, please contact
Denise Humphrey at 718-451-0975 or
Aminta Stewart at 718-922-2151.
And St. Therese of Lisieux Social Justice Ministry When: Sunday, September 24th from 8:30 AM – 1 PM Where: St. Therese of Lisieux, RCC 1281 Troy Avenue by the Statute of the Virgin Mary
For the Benefit of Catholic Charities Thank you for your beautiful act of solidarity and mercy!
HURRICANE AND EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF DONATION
Blankets
Quilts
Pillows
Pillow cases
Sleeping bags
Towels or bath towels
Robes
Sweatshirts
Sweatpants
T-shirts men and
women
All and any age chil-dren clothing
Slippers
Sneakers
New undergarments for all
Socks also new and suitable for any age
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BAPTISM SCHEDULE To have your children receive the Sacrament of Baptism, at
least one parent and one godparent must be Catholic.
For registration, parents must bring a copy of the child’s Birth Cer-tificate. Godparents must bring to registration a signed and stamped
sponsor letter from the church they attend. ++++
BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2017
October/ November
Registration : Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at 7:30PM
First Baptism Class : Wednesday, November 1st at 7:30PM
Second Baptism Class : Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30PM
Baptism Ceremony : Saturday, November 11th at 1:00PM (English)
Saturday, November 18th at 1:00PM (Creole)
Number of Parishioners and Friends present for
September 2 &September 3
Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 90
Sunday (Dimanche): 10:00am Mass: 161 11:00am Mass: 62 1:00pm Mass:126
Total: 439
Number of Parishioners and Friends present for
September 9 & September 10
Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 97
Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 251
11:00am Mass: 108 1:00pm-Mass: 171 4:00pm Mass: 233
Total: 860
Collections received for September 2nd & September 3rd
Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)
5pm: $1,627.00
Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 2,063.00
11:00am Mass: $1,160.00 1:00pm Mass: $679.00
Total = 4,580.00
Collections received for September 9th &
September
Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)
5pm: $0.00
Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: $.00
11:00am Mass: $0.00 1:00pm-Mass: $0.00
Total = $0.00
Currently we have 1,400 registered parishioners
SUNDAY OFFERINGS
2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Diocese of Brooklyn ! Annual Catholic Appeal 2017 Live in Faith Give in Love
Our Parish Goal: $54,704.00 Amount Pledged: $52,731.00
Received: $35,498.00 Donors: 170 Amount of Goal Received 64.89%
September 17,24 , 31 Weekly Offering
September 24 Special Collection for Hurricane Harvey
Victims
October 22 World Mission Sunday
The collection will be updated in next weeks Bulletin.
ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FOOD PANTRY
will be open on Tuesdays from 10:30AM–12:30PM.
PARISH NURSES 824 E. 45th St. between
Avenue. D and Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203
Parish Nurses Office Open: Monday-Wednesday-Friday
10AM-12Noon +++++
The Nurses’ Office is now Re-Open. ++++++
UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday, October 8th, 2017
Mobile Mammography (FREE) starting at 9:30am For women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the
past year. All Insurance Plans Accepted.
FREE for uninsured women 40 and older The Mammogram Scan Van will be outside the Church on
Women must call to make appointment 800 564 6868.
MASS INTENTIONS Take advantage of the privilege and blessing the church offers us to request a Mass for our Intentions (In Memory of a Loved One, In
Thanksgiving, for healing, for achievement, etc). Stop by the Rectory Office window to submit your Mass intentions.
Donations include: Weekday Masses( Mon-Fri) $15,
Weekend Masses (Sat. and Sun.) $30. Bread and Wine, or Sanctuary Lamp Candles $30.
Parishioners are encouraged to request the regular Mass for their intentions.
There is no special Mass offered outside of the regular parish Mass.
SECOND COLLECTION SUNDAY, September 24th, 2017.
A second collection will be taken
up for the
Hurricane Harvey
Victims of Texas.
Your support is needed!
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ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS
If you would like to advertise your upcoming events in the parish bulletin, please bring a hard copy to the
Rectory Office or by email and fax. Deadline is Monday by 12noon.
If you are sending by email or fax, please call to make sure that we have received your information.
Email: [email protected] Fax #: 718-451-1502
Visit our website at www.stthereselisieuxchurch.org to see bulletins, event pictures, registration forms, minis-
tries and more.
SCHOOL NEWS
St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church Le-gions of Mary
Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary Celebration
Let’s Do What Our Lady Asks!
During this special 100th anniversary celebra-tion, consider making a commitment to one
or more of these requests made by Our Lady during her apparitions in Fatima:
Starting June 13th, 2017 through October 13th, 2017, we will gather by the Statue of Mary to pray at 7pm. Please see dates below:
SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE
Sponsored by Bernadette B. Brunetta B.
and Carla F. Parishioners
of St. Therese of Lisieux Church Help us collect
SCHOOL SUPPLIES Cash Donations are Welcome
For children in need in Haiti/ Damassin Cayes
Please place your supplies in the box located in the back of the church ay the corner of
Troy Avenue and Avenue D
For Pick ups: Call Bernadette B. at 917-284-4772
Deadline: Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
VOTIVE CANDLES
Attention Parishioners,
We are sorry to inform you that the votive candles around the church are Out of Or-der. Once again sorry for the inconven-
ience . If you wish to donate funds toward getting new ones for the church, please feel free to do so. If you are using a plain envelope, please put Votive Candle Do-nation with your name, address and envelope number.
Please note that the price range for one votive candle can go from $3,000–$5,000. Please be generous.
Catherine of Genoa~ St. Therese of Lisieux
Catholic Academy Forming a Lens for Learning, Living and Leading
2017-2018 Registration is Open
Take Another Look!
All of our many programs are offered in a faith-based, safe, nurturing environment
FREE Morning Care and Breakfast After School Program
Latin and Greek Root Challenge Music, Fine Arts and Honors Programs
We’re saving a seat for you !
Schedule a personal tour of St Catherine of Genoa ~ St Therese of Lisieux
Catholic Academy with Principal Mrs. Jeanette Charles at 718.629.9330 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Email: scgstl.org
DISCOVER AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes will resume on September 24, 2017.
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new Catechists, please think about joining us.
BISHOP KEARNEY OPEN HOUSE Middle school students and families are invited to our
Open House! Thursday, October 12th from 6pm-7:30pm Sunday, October 29th from 12pm-1:30pm
RSVP at www.bishopkearneyhs.org/openhouse