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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 3rd 2017
THE TWENTY-SECOND 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: Sister Paulette Pollina
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kathleen McManus-Trainor Business Administrator: Sister Pat McGrath
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-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/VENTEYINYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP): Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6,8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 Monday/Lundi: (Weekday): 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1.3-5.11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday/Mardi: (Weekday): 1 Thes 5:1-6,9-11; Ps 27:1,4,13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday/Mercredi: (Weekday): Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday/Jeudi: (Weekday): Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday/Vendredi: (THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIR-GIN MARY): Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 13abc; Mt 1:1-16,18-23 Saturday/Samedi: (Saint Peter Claver , Priest (USA): Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4,6,8; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN OR-DINARY TIME/VENTEYINYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN
SENP ) First Reading/1ere Lecture: Ez 33:7-9 Psalm/Psaume: 95: 1-2, 6-9 Second Reading/2e Lecture: Rom 13: 8-10 Gospel/Evangile: Mt 18: 15-20
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE
Sunday/Dimanche:
9:00AM—In memory of Irabelle Smalls
11:00AM—For the people of the parish
1:00PM—For the people of the parish
Bread & Wine
—Natalie Clark—In Thanksgiving
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Sanctuary Lights
—In memory of Christine Crawford
Monday/Lundi:
9:00AM—Francis Edmund–Birthday/Thanksgiving
—In memory of Mrs. Gladis Geffrerd and parents
Tuesday/Mardi:
9:00AM—In memory of Christine Crawford
—In memory of Boswell McEwen and
Joachim Mark
Wednesday/Mercredi:
9:00AM—In Memory of Veronique Cavalier
Thursday/Jeudi
9:00AM—Ann Mark-Pierre—Birthday/Thanksgiving
Friday/Vendredi:
9:00AM—Alexander Noel– Birthday/ Thanksgiving
—In Memory of All the Deceased People
Saturday/Samedi:
5:00PM—For the people of the Parish
+++ *If those who have requested Sunday Masses above wish to
bring gifts at the offertory, please see one of
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. Water-man, Joan Griffith, Adelaide Harrop-Williams, Alvin Richard, Hunter Jimenez, Rose Romano, Mona Lisa Hilaire, Anthony Lagano, Grace Lagano, Audrey English, Nadine Graham, Karon Osson, Marva 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, Sharon Jones, Martinez, Marie France Badin
Kindly notify the rectory with any updates.
VOCATION MINISTRY TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“What profit would a man show if he were to gain the whole world and ruin himself in the process.” Are you being called to be a priest or deacon, brother or sister? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: [email protected].
WORDS OF ST.THERESE OF LISIEUX “My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.” ― Thérèse de Lisieux, The Little Way for Every Day: Thoughts from Therese of Lisieux
THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT MARIA
Mater #1751 cordially invite you to their ANNUAL
LUNCHEON to be held at Buckley's Restaurant, 2926 Avenue S
(on the corner of Nostrand Avenue), Brooklyn, New York on
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 2017 from 2PM-6PM.
Adult/Child Ticket: $55.00 Come and enjoy an evening of relaxation, raffles
and much, much more. Tickets can be obtained from:
Gem McAlmont : 917-312-0974 Marcia Pearson: 347-439-0807
or any member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas .
ANNUAL YOUTH BACK
TO SCHOOL MASS All parishioners are invited to join the
Catholic faith communities of Holy Fam-
ily , Holy Cross, Holy Innocents, Our Lady of
Miracles, Our Lady of Refuge, St. Catherine of
Genoa, St. Jerome, St. Jude, St. Laurence, and St.
Therese of Lisieux for the annual
Youth Back to School Mass, to be held on
Sunday September 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm at
St. Therese of Lisieux. A reception will follow in
the auditorium, and gifts will be distributed to
all youth in attendance.
MASS SCHEDULE will resume on Sunday, September 3rd with Mass-es held at: 9AM (English), 11AM (English) and
1PM (Creole) Saturday evening mass will remain at 5PM. Please note: on Monday, September 4th (Labor Day), mass will be held at 9AM but not at 7PM.
The Rectory Office will be closed.
Thank You to the Fellowship Members and the Venerable Pierre Toussaint Society, especially Mrs.
Alourdes Pierre for hosting and for
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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 vastly 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 on
Sunday, October 1st, 2017
HEALING MASS
“James 5:14-16 says “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and
let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he has committed any
sins, they shall be forgiven him.”
The English Charismatic Prayer Group in-vites you to a HEALING MASS on Monday
September 11, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. at St. Therese of Lisieux Church.
Celebrant: Fr. Rodnev LaPommeray.
Haitian
Fellowship
15th Anniversary Sunday September 17th, 2017
In the Auditorium After the Creole Mass
Free Admission! Please Come and Celebrate with us!
HAPPY 55th INDEPENDENCE
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Celebrated on August 31st, 2017.
ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FEAST DAY &
INTERNATIONAL DINNER FOR 2017
Feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Sunday, October 1st, 2017
12:00PM-Bilingual Mass followed by distribution of
roses and procession to the Shrine of St. Therese.
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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
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.
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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
August 19th & August 20th
Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 94
Sunday (Dimanche): 10:00am Mass: 241 12Noon Mass: 169
Total: 504
Number of Parishioners and Friends present for
August 26th & August 27th
Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 86
Sunday (Dimanche): 10:00am Mass: 239 12Noon Mass: 168
Total: 493
Collections received for August 19th & August 20th
Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)
5pm: $1,101.00
Sunday (Dimanche): 10:00am Mass: $3,198.00
12Noon Mass: $995.00
Total = $5,294.00
Collections received for August 26th & August 27th
Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)
5pm: $980.00
Sunday (Dimanche): 10:00am Mass: $2,717.00
12Noon Mass: $883.00
Total = $4,580.00
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 10 Weekly Offering /The Catholic University of
America
September 16,23, 30 Weekly Offering
Overall collection decreased by $714.00 across the weeks indicated above.
SPECIAL COLLECTION The Catholic University of America
The revenue from this collection provides funding for academic scholarships at The Catholic
University of America in Washington, DC in response to the commitment made by the bishops at its foundation in 1887. The Catholic University of America is the only U.S. University with Pontifical faculties. Students are enrolled from all 50 states
and almost 100 countries in 12 schools.
ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FOOD PANTRY will be open on Tuesdays from 10:30AM–12:30PM.
REGISTERED 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 will reopen on Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
++++++ UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, September 10th, 2017Parish Nurses would be check-ing Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and
Cholesterol on the Auditorium Stage after each Mass.
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 COLLECTIONSUNDAY, September 24th, 2017.
A second collection would 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 Tuesday 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, ministries and more.
SCHOOL NEWS
St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church Legions of Mary
Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary Celebration
Let’s Do What Our Lady Asks!
During this special 100th anniversary celebration, 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: Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 Friday, October 13th, 2017
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 Sr. Paulette Pollina 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.