May 22, 2016: The Most Holy Trinity

ST TERESA PARISH
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Liturgical
Schedule
Saturday
May 28
4:00 pm St. Rose
Community Mass
Sunday
May 29
8:00 am
Sunday
May 29
10:00 am
Domingo
May 29
12:00 pm
Altar Servers/
Monaguillos
Ian Quezada
Ashanti Quezada
Katie Godin
Jacob Godin
Hector Alvarez
JB Rojo
Michaela Richey
Abbey Richey
Ricardo Valtierra
Sara Fernandez
Erika Flores
Ricardo Cruz
Lectors/
Lectores
Carl Fisher
Donna Worth
Lori Ciaccio
Silvia Esparza
Rogelio Benitez
Communion
Ministers/
Ministros
de la
Comunión
Chet Brandon
Amy Anderson
Community Ministers
*Pat Canfield
*Sid Masse
Bill Chigaros
Helen Chigaros
*Ted Bergeron
*Phyllis Bergeron
Bonnie Householter
Terri Doehring
Salvador Sacramento
Alejandro Quezada
Rosario Lira
Kathy Griffiths
Norma Lopez
Rosa Chavez
Celene Valtierra
Alejandro Tellez
Greeters/
Ujieres
Community Ministers
Mike Jamnik
Kathy Bessette
Sharon Jackson
Bill Cox
Angeles Juarez
Maria G Mendez
Yoana Cruz
Alicia Saldivar
Altar Linens/Lienzos
Para el Altar
Mary Jane Stueck
ST. TERESA PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRIES
CLINIC:
Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday
Martes, Miercoles, Jueves
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
May 21, 2016 Community Mass at St. Rose
† Deacon Ron Whitman (Dennis & Laura Brady)
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
May 22, 2016
† David Miller (Helen & Bill Chigaros )
† Steven Goytia (Bob & Pat Crane)
† Isidro Rodriguez (Family)
FOOD PANTRY:
Monday
May 23, 2016—No Mass
Friday/Viernes— May 26
9:00 am—12 noon
 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Tuesday
May 24, 2016—No Mass
Wednesday
8:00 a.m.
May 25, 2016
† Deacon Ron Whitman (Richard & Susan Bergan)
Thursday
8:00 a.m.
May 26, 2015
† Tommy Soucie (Bishop McNamara High School)
Friday
8:00 a.m.
May 27, 2016
† Deacon Ron Whitman (Joanne Whitman)
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
May 28, 2016 Community Mass at St. Rose
For all the Parishioners of St. Teresa, St. Rose
& St. Martin
May 29, 2016
† Bob Hisel (Betty Azzarelli)
† Steve Goytia (Bob & Pat Crane)
† Nicolasa Salazar (Manuel Orozco)
Tuesday/Martes May 24
4-6:00 pm
Clinic opens at 9:00am, come no later than 2:30 to be seen.
There are no appointments, first come, first served.
Wednesday/Miércoles May 24
 Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinic opens at 8:00 am
9-11:00 am
MOST
HOLY
TRINITY
SUNDAY
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
ST TERESA PARISH
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Three fishermen lived in a faraway Island in Russia. Years
ago some missionaries went there, preached the gospel
and all three became catholic; nobody ever went there for
many years. However, one day the bishop of that area decided to make a short visit to the island and learn more
about their life. But when he arrived he discerned that they
did not know even the Lord’s Prayer. So he spent all his
time and energy teaching them the Our Father and then left them, satisfied with his pastoral visit. But when his small ship had left the island
and was back in the open sea, he suddenly noticed the three fishermen
walking on the water – in fact they were running after the ship. When
they approached it, they cried out. “Dear bishop we have forgotten the
Lord’s Prayer you taught us, “will you say it one more time for us”. The
bishop, overwhelmed by what he was seeing and hearing asked them,
”But dear brothers, how then do you pray?” They answered, “We just
say, we are three you are three, have mercy on us.” The bishop, awestruck by their sanctity and simplicity said, “Go back to your island and
be at peace. Recite the same prayer” (Adapted from Leo Tolstoy- “The
Three Hermits")
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Holy Trinity; it is a doctrinal
feast and a great mystery. The mystery of the most Holy Trinity is a
basic doctrine of Faith in Christianity, understandable not with our
heads, but with our hearts. It teaches us that there are three distinct
Persons in one God, sharing the same Divine Nature. Our mind cannot grasp this doctrine which teaches that 1+1+1 = 1 and not 3. But we
believe in this Mystery because Jesus, who is God, taught it clearly, the
Evangelists recorded it, the Fathers of the Church tried to explain it and
the Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople defined it as a dogma of
Christian Faith.
God is always a mystery beyond human perception and comprehension. It is our human tendency to test and prove everything scientifically
and believe it. But God cannot be explained by laboratory experiments.
God is to be understood only with faith because God is a mystery. How
then do we follow a God who keeps such a deep mystery?
Thomas Edison, the inventor, once remarked: "We don't know what
water is. We don't know what light is. We don't know what electricity is.
We don't know what heat is. We have a lot of hypotheses about these
things, but that is all. But we don't let our ignorance about these things
deprive us of their use." The truth of that statement is real. Most of us
do not know how an electric light works, how a telephone or a TV
works, but this does not prevent us from using them. Though we do not
know how the electronic equipment works still we use it and we believe
it, because of its outcome and effects. Though we do not know the
engineering and science behind every piece of equipment, we never
say that I am going to stop using my TV or refrigerator. So we need to
apply the same common sense to our Faith in the doctrine of the Trinity. Though we do not know the theological and philosophical side of
God still we need to believe in God because of God’s work and his
grace that we see in everyday life. God is invisible and beyond our
comprehension but we experience his presence and grace. The whole
creation and all created things in the world are clear proof that there is
a creator who is God. So let us have a look at the world and see how
marvelous the creations of God are. Therefore with simple faith let us
believe in God looking at the whole creation of God.
Have a Great week
Rev. Roy Jacob CMI
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MAS SANTO TRINIDAD
Tres pescadores vivían en una lejana Isla en Rusia. Hace
años unos misioneros llegaron allí, predicaron el evangelio
y los tres se hicieron católicos; nadie más fue allí por muchos años. Sin embargo, un día el obispo de esa área
decidió hacer una corta visita a la isla y enterarse mas
acerca de sus vidas. Pero cuando llegó, él se enteró que ni
siquiera sabían el Padre Nuestro. Así es qué gastó su tiempo y energía enseñándoles el Padre Nuestro y luego se marchó, satisfecho con su visita pastoral. Pero cuando su pequeño barco se
retiró de la isla y estaba de nuevo en el gran espacio del mar, de repente vió tres pescadores que caminaban sobre el agua – en realidad
corrían tras el barco. Cuando llegaron, gritaban, “Querido obispo ya
se nos olvidó el Padre Nuestro que nos enseñó, por favor dígalo una
vez más.” El obispo mesmerado por lo que veía y oía les preguntó,
“Pero queridos hermanos, entonces cómo oran ustedes?” Éllos respondieron, “Nosotros nomás decímos, nosotros somos tres, ustedes
son tres, tengan misericordia de nosotros.” El obispo, sorprendido por
su santidad y simplicidad, les dijo, “Regrésen a su isla y vivan en
paz. Recíten la misma oración.” (Adoptado de Leo Tolsby-“Los Tres
Ermitaños.”)
Hoy celebramos la fiesta de la Santísima Trinidad, es una fiesta doctrinal y un gran misterio, és una doctrina básica de nuestra Fe Cristiana, que la entendemos nó con nuestra mente pero con nuestro corazón. Nos enseña que hay tres distintas Personas en un solo Dios,
compartiendo la misma Naturaleza Divina. No podemos comprender
ésta doctrina que nos enseña 1+1+1=1 y nó 3. Pero creémos éste
misterio porque Jesús quién és Dios nos lo enseñó, los Evangelistas
lo anotaron, los Padres de la Iglesia trataron de explicarlo, y los Concilios de Nicaea y Constantinople lo defendieron cómo dogma de la
Fe Cristiana.
Dios siempre és un misterio que jamás llegarémos a comprender. És
nuestra tendencia explicar todo scientíficamente para creérlo. Pero
Dios jamás podrá pasar por experimentos en laboratorios. Dios se
puede comprender sólo con fe porque Dios és un misterio. Entonces,
cómo podemos seguir a un Dios que és un gran misterio?
Tomás Edison, un inventor, decía: “No sabemos lo que es el agua.
No sabemos lo que es la luz. No sabemos lo que es la electricidad.
No sabemos lo que es el calor. Solo tenemos muchos hipótesis. Pero
nuestra ignorancia no nos estorba.” Ésta declaración es verdadera.
Muchos no sabemos como trabaja la luz eléctrica, como trabaja el
teléfono o la televisión, pero ésto no nos impide usarlos y creér en
éllos por sus efectos. Aunque no sabemos las electrónicas de los
objetos, aún así los usamos la televisión o el refrigerador. Así debemos aplicar el sentido común a nuestra Fe en la doctrina de la Santíima Trinidad. Aunque no conocemos la teología o filosofía de Dios
aún así necesitamos creér en Dios por Su creación y Su gracia que
vemos en nuestra vida cotidiana. Dios és invisible y más allá de nuestra comprensión pero sentímos Su Presencia y Su gracia. Toda la
creación en el mundo son prueba clara que hay un creador quién és
Dios. Así es qué veámos al mundo y contemplemos las maravillas
que Dios ha creado. Entonces con fe sencilla debémos creér en Dios
cuando contemplamos toda Su creación.
Deceándoles una semana Maravillosa,
Rev. Padre Roy Jacob CMI
ST TERESA PARISH
Welcome - Bienvenido
361 St. Joseph Ave • Kankakee IL 60901
Phone (815) 933-7683
Fax (815) 933-7692
EMERGENCY # (815) 216-6733
Parish Office Hours
Mon. - Thurs. 9am-3pm
Fri. 9-12noon
Horario de la Oficina Hispana
Martes a Jueves
9:30am-3pm
Mass Schedule
Weekend Saturday Community Mass at St. Rose 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am
Misa en Español
Domingo 12:00 pm
Weekday
Wednesday-Friday 8:00 am
Parish Staff Directory
Pastor/Pastor
Fr. Santos “Sunny” Castillo
Associate Pastor /Pastor Asociadio
Fr. Roy Jacob
Deacons
David Marlowe
Financial Director
Lilia Belka ext 226
Ministry Coordinator
Donna Worth ext 227
RCIA (Convert Preparation)
ext 227
Ministerio Hispano
Silvia Barajas ext 229
Sr. Elsie Gamez
Secretaries
Kathy Dummer & Sylvia Lane ext 221
Bulletin Information Please e-mail articles by Mon. @ 11am to
stteresabulletin@yahoo.com
Youth Ministry
Ken & Michelle Barrie 427-8130
Music Ministry
Jane Veers 933-6058
Música Español
Ema Segura 592-4175
St Vincent de Paul Society
ext 212
Prayer Line
Barb Jepson 937-9260
Rita Kanosky 939-0319
Parish Media Links
Website
www.stteresacatholics.org
Facebook Saint Teresa Church in Kankakee, IL
Email
stteresa361@sbcglobal.net
Lisieux Pastoral Center
Director
815-939-2913
Kathy Wade
StteresaLisieux@sbcglobal.net
Azzarelli Outreach Clinic
Parish Nurse & Director
Helen Chigaros RN
815-928-6093
azzarellioutreach1@sbcglobal.net
Aquinas Catholic Academy/
Academia Católica de Aquino
366 E. Hickory, Kankakee
School Principal
815-932-8124
Mrs. Dana Berg
St. Patrick & Teresa Religious Education/
Educacion Religiosa y Doctrina
366 E. Hickory, Kankakee
Coordinator of Religious Ed
815-216-7267
Marcia Brown-Medina
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Time, Talent & Treasure
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
In gratitude of God’s gifts of time and talent to us we
gratefully acknowledge and salute
All those that helped with
Beautification Day
Sunday Offering for May 15, 2016
$ 5,983.75
Sunday Envelope Breakdown
$300 & higher (1) • $200-$299 (2)
$100-$199 (13) • $75-$99 (6) •$50-$74 (8)
$25-$49 (26) • $11-$24 (30) • $10 & under (37)
Our Goal each Week
to cover our expenses is $6, 650.00
Nuestra Meta por Semana
para cubrir los gastos es de $6, 650.00
Thank you for your kind generosity and your deep love of St. Teresa
¡Gracias por su Generosidad!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Jackson Smith
Elnora Chandler
Ed Menigoz
Judi Buchholz
Beatriz Martinez
Gerald O’Malley
Donna Vela
Roberto Prado
Beatriz Martinez
John Gard
Leopoldo Mosqueda
Helene O’Malley
Cindy Jamnik
If there is someone that you would like added to this list,
please call the parish office.
Sacrament Procedures
Confessions at St. Rose
Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm
Baptism Classes
Pre-baptism Class is required
before your date will be set.
Please register two to three
months in advance!
St. Teresa 1:15 pm
2nd Sunday of the month
St. Martin 7:00pm
2nd Monday of the month
Baptisms in English
2nd Sunday of Month 2:30 pm
Weddings
Spiritual Preparation begins at
least SIX MONTHS in advance.
Please do not make your
reservations until you have met
with the pastor
Communion Visits
Call the Parish Office
Adoration at Night
9:30 pm - 5:00 am in Spanish
First Saturdays
Eucharist Adoration in English
1st Friday of month 8:30am
Procedimiento para
Sacramentos
Confesiones en Santa Rosa
Sábados 3:00-3:30 pm
Platicas Pre-bautismales
Platicas son requeridas antes
de fijar su fecha. Favor de
inscribirse de 2 a 3 meses de
anticipación.
Sta. Teresa - 10 am-12 pm
3er Domingo del Mes
Sta. Rosa 4:00 pm
2 do Domingo de l Mes
Bautizos Espanol
1er Domingo del Mes 12:00
Bodas
Preparación Espiritual empieza
mínimo SEIS MESES de
anticipo. No haga
preparaciones para su
celebración antes de reunirse
con el párroco.
Visitas de Comunión
Llame a la oficina.
Quince Años y Presentaciones
Llame a la oficina.
Adoración Nocturna
1er Sábado del mes 9:30 pm
ST TERESA PARISH
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OPEN LETTER TO OUR CONFIRMANDI
OF SAINT TERESA, SAINT ROSE AND
SAINT MARTIN
Now that the confirmation masses for our
parishioners have been completed with
last Thursday confirmation mass at St.
Rose of Lima, I would like to offer this
message specifically to our Dear Confirmandi.
It is a pleasure to greet you, on behalf of your family and friends,
and the entire Catholic Community here in Kankakee, a sincere
congratulations for the landmark that you have achieved – your
sacrament of confirmation! When I visited your classrooms, I
talked with you very closely about what I believe are the implications of receiving such a beautiful sacrament.
FIRST, I said that Confirmation marks the beginning of maturity
in one’s faith. When you were baptized, most of you had no idea
what you were receiving. Confirmation is the sacrament that
seals your commitment into the faith that you received, now that
you are aware and empowered to choose God in your life. Now,
you can say, “This is what I truly believe in!” and it is yours forever.
SECOND, confirmation is a declaration of your LOVE OF GOD.
Through prayer and regular participation in mass, we express
this love and we deepen our spirituality. Yes, as you receive the
fullness of God’s Spirit in Holy Confirmation, you are called to live
it out well and express it in every aspect of your life – that is your
spirituality, true spirituality.
THIRD, loving and choosing God means loving and choosing His
Church. We have a clear historic claim that Jesus was the one
who founded the Church, which we know today as the Catholic
Church, the true Christian Church founded through the apostles
and spread to the ends of the earth, as Christ envisioned it. It is
the Holy Spirit that has guided the Church through the centuries,
and will see it through to the end of time. I invite you now, as
mature and able Christians to have passion for God’s Church, to
love the Body of Christ, and to do your own part to make it known
today.
And FOURTH, Your confirmation is about you, responding to the
call of excellence. Because the Spirit of the Lord is in you, you
are now fully ready to live a holy life. Praise the Lord! Your family and friends, and the entire Church, is excited to witness your
excellence. Show us how you do it! For your own sake, take to
heart what you have received. May it inspire you, and challenge
you to be the best version of yourself, ever! God bless you always!
With you in the same Spirit,
Fr. Sunny Castillo
For more information www.fishersofmenonline.com
St. Teresa Knights of Columbus
GIFT CARD TREE RAFFLE
Tickets: $1 each/6 for $5
Tickets are being sent to all parishioners, if you
would like to purchase them, the money and ticket
stubs can be put in the collection basket marked
K of C Raffle or given to Tom Clocksin.
Drawing will be done on
June 19, 2016
Father’s Day Brunch
Three “Trees” with gift cards from restaurants
and local business’s will be raffled, plus there will
be some gift baskets.
Proceeds will benefit Lisieux Pastoral Center
Azzarelli Outreach Clinic
St. Vincent Food Pantry
K of C Charities
SAVE THE DATE
July 16-22, 2016
Diocesan Catechetical
Summer Youth Program
Grades 1-6
Mon.- Friday 9:00am—2:30pm
Cost: $25 (Family rate $70 for 3 or more)
Before care starts at 7 am, after care until 5:30 pm
Grades 7-12
Sun.- Thurs. 7:00—9:00 pm
Registration Forms can be found at the church doors
ST TERESA PARISH
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BEAUTIFICATION DAY 2016
Volunteers braved very cool temperatures and strong winds to come out and work the day at all of our buildings. Lots of weeding
was done, flowers, bushes, and trees were planted, and some general clean up all happened. Thank you to all who brought such
wonderful spirit’s and also to those that brought and served us lunch. God Bless You All!!
Last day to send in
Campbell's Soup labels is May 29, 2016
Parishioners can turn them in at church or
bring them to our school office.
Thank you to all parishioners for all your help through the
years. With these labels our school has received a lot of PE
equipment, play ground balls, jump ropes, a PA system, art
supplies and so much more.
The program is being discontinued for next year.
Come say the rosary with us…
Prayers are answered when a group is
together. Please join us!
Tuesdays, 10 am
St. Martin of Tours Church
Most Holy Trinity, May 22, 2016
“Many assisted reproduction technologies also cause the
destruction of human life. This fact is seldom explained to a
couple before the various procedures begin.”
“Infertility”, www.ForYourMarriage.Org (an initiative of the USCCB)
“Muchas technologias de reproducción asistida también causan la
destrucción de la vida humana. Este hecho raramente se explica a
una pareja antes que comiencen los diversos procedimientos’”
“Infertilidad”, www.PorTuMatrimonio.org (Iniciativa de la USCCB)
Calling all Cooks, Ongoing Ministry !!
Looking for people to share their culinary skills by
providing dinner for Fr. Sunny, Fr. Roy, and the
Deacons every Saturday evening after the 4:00 pm mass.
Find a friend to join you and call St. Teresa Parish Office at
815-933-7683 for more details on how you can become part of this
FUN and MEANINGFUL MINISTRY for our clergy.