Saint Therese Parish 120 Monroe Avenue • Cresskill, N.J. 07626 201-567-2528 Website: www.sttheresecresskill.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/sttheresecresskill SERVED BY THE CARMELITES: Fr. Samuel Citero, O. Carm., Pastor Fr. Patrick McMahon, O. Carm., Parochial Vicar Fr. Joseph McGowan, O. Carm., In Residence Deacon Anthony Porcaro, T. O. Carm. MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Evening at 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM Weekdays: 8:30 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM Vigil; 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon BAPTISMS: Please contact the parish office shortly after your child is born for the necessary information concerning our schedule of baptisms and instructional sessions. MARRIAGES: Please contact the parish office one year in advance. CONFIRMATION & YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: 201-567-2528 PARISH STAFF: Ms. Gina Marie Loiacono, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Lois Pagnozzi, Director of Religious Education Mr. Adrian Soltys, Director of Music & Liturgy Mrs. Therese A. Higgins, Principal Mrs. Eileen Walsh, Assistant to the Principal Ms. Sharon Rabbitt, Business Manager RITE OF PENANCE: Saturday at 4:00-4:30 p.m. Appointments for Confession at other times can be made by calling the parish office. R.C.I.A. : Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Process of Catholic Formation. Please call the parish office for information. OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 AM to 5 PM (Closed for lunch 12 to 1 PM) ACADEMY OF ST. THERESE PARISH OFFICE: REL. ED. OFFICE: 201-568-4296 201-567-2528 201-567-4781 December 28, 2014 Page Two those among us who are sick and in need of our prayers: SAT. 5PM Joey Connolly, req. Betty & John Connolly 5PM George Brown, req. the Rayder Family SUN. 7:30 9:30 9:30 11:30 11:30 For the People of the Parish Maus and Passano Families, req. the Passano Family Gene Pagnozzi, req. Glenn & Regina Bickford Rich Van Cleft, req. the Sheridan Family Gene Pagnozzi, req. Carmela & Joe Ferrito MON. 8:30 8:30 Kenneth Schultz, req. Carolyn Schultz Richard Palladino, req. the Tsaganeas Family TUE. Aiden Cuiniffe, req. Kevin Collins & Grace Murphy Thomas Stedina, req. Margaret & Jim Conneely 8:30 8:30 Solemnity of Mary Masses WED. 4 PM Fr. Terry Pfender, O. Carm. 4 PM Gene Pagnozzi, req. Helen & Tom Sites THU. 10 AM Jean & Jerry Gargano, req. Mary Ann & John Harty 10 AM Christopher Gramper, req. Stacey Borelli FRI. 8:30 Connolly Family, req. John & Betty Connolly 8:30 Rattigan Family, req. John & Betty Connolly SAT. 5PM 5PM SUN. 7:30 9:30 9:30 Families 11:30 11:30 Carmela Citero, req. Regina & Glenn Bickford Carmela Citero, req. Gerry & Margaret Kennedy For the People of the Parish Rose Ammann Pasquale Diasparra, req. Diasparra & Catalano Carmela Citero, req. Rose Coleman Carmela Citero, req. Debra, Jimmy & Dana Ruggiero THE SACRAMENTAL WINE and BREAD offered at the Masses this week were donated in Loving Memory of Kenneth Schultz, requested by Carolyn Schultz. THE SANCTUARY LAMP is lit at all the Masses this week in Loving Memory of Susanna Magarelli, requested by the Magarelli/Hallihan Family. Weekly Collection Our week’s goal is: $15,300.00 This week’s collection: Regular $13,383.50 Assessment $ 1,150.00 Total: $14,533.50 Thank you for your generosity! SARKIS ARSLANIAN VIRGINIA BARBAGALLO GEORGE BRAESKE CALVIN BROKAW EDWARD BROPHY ED BURKE DEIDRE BYRNE CHARLES CASTLE CATHERINE COLLINS FRANK D’ANDREA VIVIAN D’ERASMO DOLORES DE SANTI JAMES DE STENO LILLIAN ELLIOTT COSTINTINO FAUSTINI JOAN FLEMING MICHAEL FOLEY, JR. DOROTHY FORBES JOHN FOSTER KYLE GERAN PAT GERAN DAN HAGGERTY OLE JOHANSON BABY KAYLA BUNNY KEELER ANDREW KOVACH BILL LEE CAROL LONG CHRIS LORA SCOTT LO SCHIAVO ANN MARSIGLIANO TIMMY MC DONNELL STEPHANIE MC NAMARA MICHAEL MICHELLE PRELO RUTH NICASTRO BOB PRINCE JESSIE RACYN EMIL RAAD RINA ROMANELLI RALPH ROTUNDA WENDY RUGGIERO BEVERLY SCHWAB ROBERTA SCIOSCIO ELAINE SEMAN CECILE SICARI JOHN SOLIMANO ERIKA SPADACCINI DONNA SPINA KATHLEEN TENNANT GLORIA & RONALD THOMAS NORMAN TRASS ISABEL VITELLARO FLORENCE WILKIN DOT WILLIAMS JOHN WOERNER NANCY WYMER For our loved ones who have died, especially, Vincent Coughlin, that they may be at peace with God. Minister Schedule for January 3 - 4 Eucharistic Ministers: 5:00 PM.................Al Spiegel, Carol Spiegel Glenn Bickford, Regina Bickford 7:30 AM.................Mary Clark, Peter DeVries Anne Diggins, Joe Donnelly 9:30 AM.................Andy Naso, Ed Naso Mary Ann Naso, Stephanie Petriello 11:30 AM...............Eileen Donovan, Maureen Duffy Jean Early, Tara Glennon ***************************************************************** Lectors: 5:00 PM..................Pat McConville, Mike Dobrovolsky 7:30 AM..................Nicholas Tauro 9:30 AM..................Frances Cantos, James Leclercq 11:30 AM................Brendan Buchmelter, Tish Oates *********************************************************** Servers: 5:00 PM..................Sophia Mule, Julia Mule 9:30 AM..................Olivia Syby, Connor Martin 11:30 AM................Peter Frattini, Justine Ramos Lectors: Solemnity of Mary Schedule New Year’s Eve: 4pm - Mary Anne Sullivan and Kevin Leyden New Year’s Day: 10am - Lenore Liebeskind The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Letter from the Pastor Dear Parishioners, The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus is a good event to remind us of the importance of family on many levels. Families are where we learn about who we are. It is where tradition and morality are first introduced to us. Families come in many shapes and sizes. Our need to belong to a family or to be a part of something greater than ourselves is natural to our condition as human beings. It was important to Jesus as well. He needed to be nurtured just as we need to be nurtured. Mary and Joseph took a great risk by allowing themselves to be the parents of Jesus. Their faith gave them the courage to accept this great responsibility and their faith laid the foundation for Jesus to understand his call and his mission. Our parish community is a family rooted in faith. Everyone needs a family and everyone has a family if we understand ourselves to be the adopted daughters and sons of God. We are brothers and sisters one to another. On Thursday we will celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. Mary is our mother too. She is our patroness, our protector. Please join us for our Eucharistic celebration in honor of Mary on Wednesday evening and Thursday during the day. Thursday is also New Year’s Day. I wish you and your families a very happy, healthy and holy New Year. Page Three We have completed our first round through Father Barron’s video series on Catholicism and those who participated were very impressed by both Father Barron’s explanations of our Catholic Faith and the rich introduction to Catholic culture that the videos do through the art and music of both the Church in the past and today’s Church throughout the world. Several parishioners have indicated an interest in doing this series at another time. Would anyone like to host a small group in their home to view and discuss the videos. There are ten videos in the set and the group could meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly depending on their interest. Call Father Pat if you are interested? (Office phone is 201 567 2528) We also had our first monthly “Afternoon at the Movies” with the C.S. Lewis biographical story, Shadowlands. Next month’s film is one that Pope Francis has said is his “favorite.” (He has said this about a couple of different films—like most of us he hates to limit himself.) It is Gabriel Axel’s 1987 story Babette’s Feast. As soon as we pick a date we will let you know more. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest will be held in the gym on January 10th at 4:30 pm. The Knights of Columbus works to keep Christ in Christmas! Are you a Knight? Why not? With Love, Fr. Sam Full Time / Part-Time Church Business Manager Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 4 PM New Year's Day Thursday, January 1 10 AM St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Dumont is in need of a full time/part-time Business Manager. Accounting or Bookkeeping experience is a must. Knowledge of Quick Books, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Deposits, and Bank Reconciliations preferred. If interested in this position, mail resume to 280 Washington Ave., Dumont, NJ, 07628 attention Dory Weiss or email at [email protected] by Jan. 12. The Parish Offices will be closed on Friday, January 2, 2015. Page Four CASTING CALL! JANUARY 13TH 3:00pm OR 7:00pm Actors and/or Singers are needed for “Walking in His Footsteps” a Lenten production that will take place here at St. Therese. Sign-ups and the explanation of roles/characters are being held on JANUARY 13 at 3:00pm or 7:00pm, in the church. This is open to ALL AGES! For more info please call Gina Marie 201-567-2528. TWIGS (Jr. High) Pizza Party Wednesday, January 7th the junior high are invited for a pizza party. We will gather at 6:30 (until 8:00pm) in the Youth House. My Catholic Faith? There’s an APP for that! Did you ever wonder: How can I find out more about my Catholic faith? How do I pray the Rosary? How can I grow in my faith? Where I can meet like-minded Catholics? What is a disciple of Jesus Christ – am I one? What is the Pope saying today? Check out the free new mobile app “Newark Evangelization” at your App Store. This free app found on the App Store at “Newark Evangelization” will be the resource in the palm of your hand which will allow you to answer these questions and many more. It will be a fountain of information and inspiration for anyone interested in the Catholic faith. The site also offers helpful information to inquiring non-Catholics or inactive Catholics. St. Therese Women’s Bible Sharing Travelling Therese week of January 4 Women’s Bible Sharing will resume on Thursday, January 15th at 9am in the parish center. Please feel free to join us. New people are welcome. The next parishioner to receive the statue of St. Therese is Stephanie Petriello. Felician Sisters Present Christmas Concert The Felician Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Convent of Lodi will present a sacred concert entitled "The Glory of Christmas." The Christmas concert will take place on Jan. 4th at Immaculate Conception Convent Chapel, 260 South Main St., Lodi, New at 3pm. It is the hope of the Sisters that the gift of music will deepen the spirit of Christmas for all who attend as they celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, known as "Little Christmas" in many countries. Joining the Felician Sisters’ Choir will be the choral and liturgical dance group of Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi and several guest artists. There is no admission charge for this concert, but good will offerings will be accepted and proceeds will be given to the poor. Please plan to join us. Immaculate Conception Convent Chapel is now handicap accessible. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST American Legion post 21 75 Legion Drive, Cresskill January 11th February 1st March 8th April 12th May 10th June 14th July - No breakfast August - No breakfast September 11th October 11th November 8th December 13th From 8 a.m. to noon, Scrambled eggs, omelets, sausage, bacon, French toast, pancakes, toast, potatoes, juice, coffee or tea will be served. Donation $7.00 per person. Children under 6 years oil eat for free. For additional information contact the post at 201894-9723 2015 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI 1 Solemnity 2 SAT 3 of Mary 10 am Mass 4 5 Epiphany of the Lord 6 7 8 9 RCIA Twigs Folk 7:30pm TBR Pizza Party Group 7pm 6:30-8pm YH Adult Choir 7pm Baptism Class 8pm TBR 11 Baptisms 12:45 12 13 KofC 7pm Bible Core 10am PC PC Staff mtg 9:30am Phase 1, Session 6 RCIA 7:30 10:45-12:15 PC PC Parish Council 7pm Auditions/ 14 Adult Choir 7pm 15 16 Bible Sharing begins 9am PC 10 17 Phase 2, Session 4 Folk 7-8:15pm PC Group 7pm Living Stations 3pm or 7pm 18 Special Needs Mass 1:30pm Branches Ice Skating 1-3pm meet Hackensack 25 19 20 21 Knitting Grp Bible Core Adult 7:30pm PC 10am PC Choir 7pm 22 23 Bible Sharing 9am PC Coffeehouse young adults 7-9pm Folk Group 7pm 26 27 28 KofC 8pm Bible Core Adult 10am PC Choir 7pm PC RCIA Baptism 7:30pm TBR Class 8pm TBR 29 30 Bible Sharing 9am PC Folk Group 7pm 24 31
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