1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Church of St. Teresa
May 31, 2015
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
Coordinator, 718-937-4819
Mrs. Divina Lopez, Parish Secretary
Mr. Michael Koerber, Director of Parish Plant
Mr. Steven Petersen, Director of Music
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 Deanery 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.
MASS SCHEDULE /HORARIO DE MISAS
Saturday / Sábado 5:00 p.m.
Sunday / Domingo
9:00 a.m. & 12:00 pm English
10:30 a.m. en español
Weekdays / Diás de semana 8:00 a.m.
Los miércoles a las 7:30 p.m. en español
RECONCILIATION (Confessions)
RECONCILIACION (Confesiones)
Saturday / Sábado at 4:00 pm
BAPTISM / BAUTISMO
Please meet with a priest or deacon before making plans
for baptisms.
Entrevistas bautismales los domingos después de la misa de
las 10:30 a.m. en la rectoría.
MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO
Please make an appointment with one of the priests or
deacons at least six months before the wedding date.
Haga una cita con el sacerdote o el diácono de la parroquia
por lo menos unos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
DEVOTIONS/DEVOCIONES:
Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays at 8:30 am
MINISTRY TO THE SICK /
CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS
Contact the rectory to arrange for a sick, homebound or
hospitalized person to receive Holy Communion or
Anointing of the Sick
Comuníquese con la rectoría para que una persona enferma
u hospitalizada pueda recibir la comunión o unción de los
enfermos.
NEW PARISHIONERS
NUEVOS FELIGRESES
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
ACCESSIBLE INVALIDOS
WELCOME! Help us to know you and to be of service to
you. Please introduce yourself to any member of the Parish
Staff.
PLEASE BECOME A FULL MEMBER OF ST. TERESA BY
REGISTERING AT THE RECTORY.
¡BIENVENIDOS! Ayúdenos a conocerlos y servirles mejor.
Comuníquese con uno de los sacerdotes de la parroquia.
HÁGASE MIEMBRO DE LA PARROQUIA DE STA. TERESA.
INSCRÍBASE EN LA RECTORIA.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
(CLOSED FOR LUNCH FROM 12:30pm to 1:30 pm)
1:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00 pm— Sunday: Closed
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. Today Sunday, May 31st.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will have its Brown
Bag (Blue Bucket) collection this weekend of Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st. Members of St.
Vincent de Paul Society will be at the doors of the
Church to receive your monetary donations, which are
used to help approximately 90 families in our parish.
“BABY BOTTLES SAVE BABIES”
On this weekend of May 30-31 there will be
empty baby bottles at the exit doors. Please
take one home, fill it with your donations, and
return it in two weeks where you picked it up.
PLEASE ONLY TAKE ONE BOTTLE IF
YOU ARE SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
RETURN IT. The Bridge to Life is a local crisis
pregnancy center that has helped thousands of women
choose life. Bridge has also assisted in helping the
mothers of the babies with
material assistance, such
as maternity clothes, baby and children’s clothing, essential supplies, diapers, cribs, strollers, car seats, etc.
Thank you very much for your support.
SAINT TERESA BEREAVEMENT GROUP
After the funeral, the real process of mourning begins.
Join us as we explore the stages of grief to aid in our
own healing journeys. Meetings will take place in the
St. Teresa Parish Center on Saturday afternoons from
3:00 to 4:30, with our first meeting June 6th. All are
welcome, registration is required. Please call the St.
Teresa Rectory at 718-784-2123 for more information.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Next Sunday, June 7th,at the 12 pm noon Mass, 15 new
altar servers will be installed. After months of training
by Deacon Martin, they are ready to serve—God bless
you all as you serve God and St. Teresa’s Parish.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Responding to the need for recovery and hope for those
who suffer from the disease of alcoholism - we will
begin an early before-work weekly meeting of AA,
from 7 to 8 am on Wednesdays, beginning June 3, in
the Parish Center. Meetings are strictly confidential
and open to all alcoholics. Let go and let God.
DECEASED IN OUR PARISH
Please pray for our brothers and sisters who have
recently died, especially James Heneghan that they may
rejoice with the Risen Lord.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let your
perpetual light shine upon them: and may the souls of
all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes here in St. Teresa have ended for the 20142015 school year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the 20 generous volunteer teachers, 24
volunteer aides and all the parents that gave their time
and shared their faith and love with our children each
Saturday.
At this time we know we need 5 teachers, for grades 2,
3, 4, 6, and SACRAMENT. The children in these
classes are 9 to 13 years old.
If you are interested in teaching, please contact
Norberto Saldana at the rectory office. We can work
together during the summer to assure you are ready to
share your faith when classes begin in September.
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
Next Sunday, June 7th, at St. Raphael’s, Greenpoint
Avenue at the L.I.E., from 9 am to 3 pm. Come and
find bargains galore!
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL ENDS
The final film in our year-long French Film Festival
will be on Saturday, June 13 at 6:15 pm in the Parish
Center: “Au Revoir, Les Enfantes,” 1987, PG - 101
minutes. Free popcorn.
FIRST FRIDAYS
Friday, June 5th, and every month on the first Friday of
the month, we will pray a "Holy Hour" after the 8 am
Mass (in English) and at 8 pm (in Spanish). Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction will be part
of the Holy Hour. Join us to worship and adore the
Lord!
FELICITACIONES
"BOTELLA DE BEBÉ DE SALVAR
A LOS BEBÉS"
El fin de semana 30-31 de mayo habrá
biberones vacíos en las puertas de salida. Por
favor tome una a casa, llenarlo con sus
donaciones y volver en dos semanas donde
lo recogió. Sólo tome una botella si está seguro de que
usted será capaz de devolverlo. El puente a la vida es
un centro de crisis local del embarazo que ha ayudado
a miles de mujeres que eligen la vida. Puente también
ha prestado asistencia para ayudar a las
madres de
los bebés con ayuda material, tales como ropa de maternidad, bebé y ropa de niños, suministros
esenciales, pañales, cochecitos, cunas, asientos, etc.
Muchas gracias por su apoyo.
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. Domingo, 31 de mayo. Muchas gracias por su generosidad!
SAN VICENTE DE PAÚL
La sociedad de San Vicente de Paul tendrá su colección
Brown Bag (cubo azul) este fin de semana, 30 y 31 de
mayo. Miembros de la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul
estarán en las puertas de la iglesia para recibir sus donaciones monetarias, que se utilizan para ayudar aproximadamente 90 familias de nuestra parroquia.
EL GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICO
“JESUS, FUENTE DE AGUA VIVA”
TE INVITA AL RETIRO
“SOLO PARA HOMBRES”
SABADO 27 DE JUNIO
EN EL AUDITORIO DE LA IGLESIA
SANTA TERESA
50-20 45th Woodside, NY
De 9am - 4 pm
Donacion $10.00
(Incluye Desayuno y Almuerzo)
Mas informacion Llamar al: (646) 234-1634
o al (917) 335-4225
La Escuela de Evangelización / Instituto
Pastoral anuncia la comisión de
Ricardo Heres
Gerardo H. Lozano
Como Lideres Pastorales Laicos
Para la Parroquia de St. Teresa
El 21 de mayo de 2015, 61 personas fueron
comisionadas para servicio voluntario a las parroquias
en Brooklyn y Queens.
Todos han completado los tres años del Programa de
Ministerio Laico patrocinado por el Escuela de
Evangelización / Instituto Pastoral.
Las personas recién comisionadas han sido preparadas
para coordinar un ministerio o proyecto especifico en
sus parroquias.
La Escuela de Evangelización / Instituto Pastoral esta
agradecido a la parroquia de St. Teresa por la
dirección, apoyo, y aliento dado a estos miembros de la
comunidad.
MISA EN HONOR AL DIVINO
NINO
La Iglesia de Santa Teresa los invita
cordialmente a la Misa en honor al
Divino Niño el Domingo 14 de Junio
a las 10:30 am. Acompáñenos en
este día especial. En muestras de
nuestro agradecimiento al Divino Niño, los
exhortamos a que traigan una lata de comida para las
familias necesitadas de nuestra comunidad.
ULTREYA DE CAMPO
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE FÁTIMA
670 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD
ASBURY, NEW JERSEY 40214
SABADO, 20 DE JUNIO
SALIDA A LAS 6:30 AM
VALOR DEL BOLETO $30.00
Nos acompañara en la Celebración Eucarística el
Obispo Auxiliar Paul R. Sánchez DD. Para mas
información comunicarse con algún miembro del
Movimiento de Cursillos de Cristiandad de la
Diócesis de Brooklyn o de su parroquia, o con:
Fayez Salloum 917-304-2402
Pasaremos un día lleno de paz alegría y muchas
Bendiciones. Acompáñenos
ST. ANTHONY’S RELIC
VISITS QUEENS
JUNE 8-9
The Franciscan Friars invite you to
join them in welcoming Saint Anthony of Padua on the occasion of his
Feast Day, June 13th. St. Anthony
will be visiting us in the form of a
precious relic from his Basilica in
Padua, Italy. The relic will be
accompanied by a friar
from the Messenger of St. Anthony in Padua.
ST. ADALBERT PARISH
52-29 83rd St.
(off Grand Avenue)
Elmhurst, Queens
718-639-0212
For more information please contact
ANTHONIAN ASSOCIATION
347-738-4306
FATHER'S DAY NOVENA
Beginning Sunday, June 21st, Father's Day, we honor
all our fathers, living and deceased, with nine Masses.
To include your father in these Masses, please use the
specially marked envelopes, and return by June 15th.
Beautiful greeting cards for living fathers are available
in the church sacristy and the rectory office.
DIA DE LOS PADRES
Partir del domingo 21 de junio, Día del Padre, honramos a nuestros padres, vivos y difuntos, con nueve misas. Para incluir a su padre en estas Misas, por favor
use los sobres marcados especialmente, y regresar antes
del 15 de junio. Tarjetas de felicitación hermosas para
padres vivos están disponibles en la sacristía de la iglesia y de la oficina de la rectoría.
PRIMEROS VIERNES
Viernes, 5 de junio, y cada primer viernes del mes,
tendremos una "Hora Santa" después de la misa de las
8 de la mañana (en inglés) y a las 8 pm (en español).
Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento y bendición será
parte de la hora Santa. Únase a nosotros en oración
para adorar al Señor!
GRADUATION BLESSING
Whether you're graduating from kindergarten, elementary or high school, college or graduate school, you are
invited to receive a special blessing at all the Masses
the weekend of June 14th. We are all proud of your
accomplishments!
BENDICIÓN DE GRADUACIÓN
Ya sea que te graduaste del programa pre-escolar, de la
escuela, elementar, secundaria, superior, colegio o de
universidad, estas invitado a una bendición especial en
todas las misas el fin de semana del 14 de junio. Estamos muy orgullosos de sus logras (metas).
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
Las clases de la Educación Religiosa aquí en Santa
Teresa han terminado para el año escolar 2014-2015.
Nos gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para
agradecer a los 20 generosos profesores voluntarios, 24
ayudantes de los profesores y a todos los padres que
compartieron su fe y amor con nuestros niños cada
sábado.
Es este momento estamos necesitando 5 profesores
voluntarios para los grados 2, 3, 4, 6, y Sacramentos.
Los niños de estas clases son de 9 a 13 años de edad.
Si esta’ interesado en la enseñanza, póngase en
contacto con Norberto Saldaña.
Para poder trabajar juntos durante el verano y así
asegurarse que están dispuestos a compartir su fe cuando las clases comiencen en septiembre.
THERE IS NOTHING EASY ABOUT
FUNDRAISING
Actually, now there is.
How it works
TD Bank will make an annual contribution to St.
Teresa’s Church based on the activity of all
participating members’ TD Bank accounts. Eligible
accounts include:
 Checking - Business & Consumer
 Savings
 Money Market
 Certificate of Deposit
 Retirement
Fundraising Potential
Checking Accounts
 $50 for every new checking account
 $10 for every existing checking account
Savings Accounts or CDs
 1/10 of 1% contribution based upon your
participants’ annual average balances
If you are already a TD Bank Customer, visit any
one of our locations and ask to have your balances
included as part of St. Teresa’s “Affinity
Membership Program”. Just mention St. Teresa’s
Code No. AG046.
Flyers are available on tables in Church.
Open your account today!
Contact our Sunnyside Branch (Queens Blvd. at
41st St.) at 718-361-0143 to become a member of
the program.
Get $25
When you open a new non-interest bearing
checking account
INTENTIONS
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Saturday - May 30th
5:00 p.m.
Niela Corniel & Matilde Liriano
Sunday
Cursillo -Auditorium K - 11:30 am
Sunday – May 31st - Most Holy Trinity
9:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:30 a.m.
Jose A. Hernandez
12:00 p.m.
Msgr. Steven Ferrari
35th Anniversary Ordination
Tuesday
Food Pantry - Parish Center 6 pm
Adult Choir Practice - Church - 7:00 pm
Monday – June 1st
8:00 a.m.
Maria Bernard Vargas
Thursday
Toddlers - Auditorium 10 am
Grupo Carismatico - Auditorium - 7:30 pm
Tuesday – June 2nd
8:00 a.m.
Rafael DeLeon
Wednesday – June 3rd
8:00 a.m.
Maria Bernard Vargas
7:30 p.m.
Ubides Marzola & Mamerto Galricio
Gregorio Perez
Maria Mercedes Sucuzhanay
Thursday - June 4th
8:00 a.m.
Margaret Daly
Friday – June 5th
8:00 a.m.
Michele Koerber
Saturday – June 6th
5:00 p.m.
Purgatorial Society
Sunday – June 7th - Corpus Christi
9:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:30 a.m.
Lidia Salloum & Victor Salloum
12:00 p.m.
Jennifer Maria Rutschmann-DeJesus
BREAD AND WINE
The Bread and Wine has been donated in memory of Harry
Hill from Patrick and Kelly Stock for the week of May 31st.
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.
Peggy Gernon, Vincent Casa, Mia Isabella Aguirre, Michael
Lanzi, Cristina Lemos, Bill Reynolds, Christine Alzate,
Kathleen Sweeney, Eileen O’Keefe, Tom O’Rourke, Isidora
Dodschner, Rosalia Manzanares.
N.B. - names remain on our “prayer list” for four weeks.
Please call the rectory if more time is required.
NUEVO SITIO DE LA RED DE INTERNET
El grupo Carismático Jesús Fuente de Agua Viva ya tiene
por primera vez su sitio en las redes de la internet (web
page). Para entrar necesita poner la clave en google:
bendecidos-st-teresa.weebly.com
Wednesday
AA – Parish Center 7 am
Friday
Children’s Choir Practice - Church 3:30 pm
Cub Scouts - Auditorium 6 pm
Boy Scouts - Auditorium 7 pm
Youth Group - Auditorium 7 pm
Saturday
Bereavement Group - Parish Center 3 pm
Weekly Parish Support
May 24, 2015
$5,201.00
May 25, 2014
$4,699.00
Thank you for your generosity to St. Teresa
GRIEF AND LOSS
We invite anyone who is struggling with grief over the
death of a loved one, to join us for an afternoon
gathering with spiritual talks in English and Spanish,
along with fellowship, Bereavement information and
a bilingual prayer service. Seating Limited! Register
Early.
When: Saturday, June 13th, 1-3 pm
Where: Douglaston Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway//Parking Available-shuttle
from the nearest bus stop-Union/Winchester
Presenters: Msgr. Joseph Calise (English) //Sr. Marined
Fabre, OP (Spanish)
Registration Fee:$10. www.ccbq.org/events/
bereavement or contact: April Boone, Catholic
Charities Bereavement
Coordinator: 718-772-6214
for more info on “A Gathering of Grief”
CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD
“God Himself doesn’t propose to
judge a man until he is dead. So why
should you?”