August 10th - 2014

Church of St. Theresa
A Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ
Mass Schedule
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Saturday at 6:30pm (Spanish)
Sunday at 7:30, 9:00 (Italian), 10:30 (Family Mass)
& 12:15pm
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday thru Friday: 8:00 & 9:00am
Saturday: 8:00 & 9:00am
DEVOTIONS:
Miraculous Medal & St. Theresa after Monday
morning Masses. St. Anthony after Tuesday morning Masses.
Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament
as well as every First Friday from 7:30 to 8:30pm with
silent adoration until 10:00pm. Recitation of the Rosary
every Saturday at 4:30 (before the 5:00pm Mass)
CONFESSION
Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00pm and by appointment
BAPTISMS
Baptisms take place most Sundays after the 12:15 PM Mass.
We ask the parents to attend the Baptism preparation meeting.
Register at the Rectory to attend the meeting. The date of the
Baptism will be discussed at the Baptism meeting.
MARRIAGES
Call the Rectory at least six months in advance of
the wedding date to make an appointment with a
deacon or priest.
Rev. Thomas B. Derivan, Pastor
Rev. Joseph Ligory, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Thomas D’Angelo, In Residence
Rev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate
Deacon Anthony P. Cassaneto
Mrs. Josephine Fanelli, Principal
Mrs. Marie McCarrick, Dir. of Religious Education
Dr. Liya Petrides, Music Director
2855 St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, New York
RECTORY: 718-892-1900/1901
FAX: 718-892-1146
WEBSITE: www.sttheresaschoolbronx.org
E-MAIL: sttheresaparishny@gmail.com
SCHOOL: 718-792-3688
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 718-792-8434
CHURCH OF ST. THERESA, BRONX
AUGUST 10, 2014—NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER DERIVAN:
I want to thank you for the very warm welcome extended to me and to Father Joseph last weekend at our Masses. This parish
obviously has great love for priests. Father Grippo often mentioned this to me, but now I was able to see it first-hand. With your help,
your support and most of all your prayers for us priests, God will continue to do great things.
On the first day I offered Mass in our church, I must admit I was a little nervous. Here I was, new to the parish, new to you, and
hardly able to figure out which key would let me into the sacristy! But during the Mass, I noticed on the back of the altar the names of
some of the great priests who served this parish and our Archdiocese-Msgr. Ponsiglione, Msgr. Jannarone, Msgr. Rizzo and Father
Jaccolino. How could I, a new priest here and the first non-Italian pastor at that!-how could I follow in their footsteps? Then I saw the
last name, Father Herbert D’Argenio. I did not have the privilege of knowing the other priests whose names are on our altar, but I did
know our dear Father D’Argenio very well. I have known many fine priests in my forty-two years of priesthood, but no one could equal
Father D’Argenio who served this parish for so many years. I do not know whether you are aware of this, but Father D’Argenio
influenced more young men to consider the priesthood than any other priest I know. (In fact, the priests whom he influenced were-and
still are-called “Herbie’s boys.”) When I saw Father D’Argenio’s name on the altar, I was both humbled and thankful-humbled because I
was offering the Mass in the same church where he offered Mass so faithfully, I cannot presume to be Father D’Argenio, but I will try to
have the same love that he had for you.
As I mentioned, Father D’Argenio had great influence on many priests. You have been very blessed to have had a number of priests
and seminarians from this parish. Of course, I am thinking of Father Richard Marrano, a son of St. Theresa’s Parish, and what a fine
young priest he is! You can be proud of him. You can also be proud of Seminarian (and soon to be Deacon) Andre “Dindy” Zabala who
has served this parish for the past year and who is now completing his preparation for the priesthood in May. You can be proud of
Seminarian Louis Masi who is currently studying for the priesthood in Rome and for Seminarian Michael Agovino who will begin his
studies for the Salesian Order. Father D’Argenio must be so proud of all of these young men from his place in heaven. He must also be
proud of you for your encouragement to them and your prayers for them.
The call to the priesthood does not come as a bolt of thunder. It comes from people like yourselves who encourage their sons and
grandsons-and their friends’ sons and grandsons-to open their hearts to God’s call. Most priests will tell you that it was some good
layperson-parent, grandparent, teacher, friend –who said to them, “Have you ever thought of becoming a priest?” Do not ever be shy
about asking that question. God may very well be speaking through you.
Father D’Argenio must be smiling down on this parish from heaven. May he be smiling even more for more young men from this
parish who will hear and answer the call of Jesus, “come follow me.”
God bless you all!
Father Thomas B. Derivan
SCHOOL NEWS
The School Office is closed the following weeks:
August 11-18th
During the weeks of July 26-August 8th the office will be open
Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00AM to 1:00PM.
If you would like to pick up an application when the office is
closed you may go across to the rectory: 2855 St. Theresa
Avenue and they will gladly give you one.
Our school office will reopen on Tuesday, August 19th at
9:00AM.
We have openings in Pre-K 3 year old, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd,
4th, 5th and 6th grades. UPK is waiting list only.
PETITION BOOK – Have you noticed our Petition Book in the
vestibule of the Church? Every Saturday before the 5:00PM
Mass, the petitions entered into the book for that week are
brought up to the altar of the Blessed Mother, where they remain
for all the weekend Masses. Please pray for these intentions.
REMINDER – If you have a Sunday Mass offered for a loved
one and are present at the Mass and would like to bring up the
Offertory Gifts to the Altar, please let one of the ushers know
before the Mass begins.
CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM-5:00PM
or by appointment in the Rectory.
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH
Join in the worldwide mission of Jesus!
By our Baptism, we are all missionaries—called to share our faith
in Jesus Christ with our family and friends, with our neighbors,
indeed, with the whole world.
Next Sunday, we are invited to make a special commitment as
missionaries. We are invited to join in the worldwide mission of
Jesus by joining the Propagation of the Faith.
In making this commitment, we pledge to…
PRAY daily for the missionary work of the Church, offering
our personal crosses for missionaries and those they serve.
OFFER REGULAR FINANCIAL HELP in support of
those who bring the “Good News” of Jesus to our brothers and
sisters throughout the Missions.
Please say “yes” to this special missionary call next weekend.
Envelopes are available for your mission gift.
Thank you very much!
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OPEN HOUSE
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Regis High School, an all-scholarship Jesuit
secondary school for Catholic boys, announces its Open House
for 8th graders and their parents, on Wednesday, October 8th,
from 5:30—8:30PM.
For additional information, please write, e-mail or call:
Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions.
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1703 LURTING AVENUE
BRONX, NEW YORK 10461
718-892-3330
LADIES NIGHT OUT– POCKETBOOK BINGO
Pocketbook Bingo will be held on Friday, September 12th at St.
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handbags including (Michael Kors, Coach, Fendi, Vera Bradley)
playing Pocketbook Bingo, Trickey Tray, door prizes, special
raffles (Louis Vuitton & diamond earrings) 50/50 and lots of fun!
BYOB and BYOA (appetizer). Coffee, tea and desserts rovided.
Cost is $35 per person. To reserve table/seat, please call St.
Francis Xavier Church Rectory at 718-892-3330.
Please continue to share the peace and joy of our faith with
others. There are so many that are in the need of Jesus. Can you
be for all of us a living sign to all our parishioners and neighbors,
and tell them for us “we need them and love them”. Someone
may hear and accept the invitation from you and return home to
worship the Lord with us. So please invite a friend, relative, or
neighbor to come with you to Church next Sunday. God will do
the rest. Let us share our treasure of faith with others.
2014-2015 Religious Education Classes
for Public School Children
Ongoing formation in the Catholic faith is vital for every parish
child who attends public school.
CCD Registration for students in Grades 1 through 7 is taking
place now. NEW STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
Grades 1, 2, 3, and the Communion Class have class on Sunday
mornings from 9:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Grades 4, 5, 6, and 7 have class on Wednesday evenings from
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
For applications and information contact: Mrs. Marie McCarrick,
Director of Religious Education at 718-792-8434 or email
sainttheresa.religioused@gmail.com.
Clases de Educación Religiosa para Niños en Escuela Pública
La formación en la fé católica es vital para todos los niños que
asisten a escuela pública.
Las registraciones para los niños en los grados 1 hasta 7, ya están
abiertos. Estudiantes nuevos son bienvenidos.
Grados 1, 2, 3 y clase de Comunión tienen clases todos los
domingos en la mañana, de 9:00 – 10:20. Grados 4, 5, 6 y 7 tienen
clases todos los miércoles en la tarde de 7:00 – 8:30.
Para obtener aplicaciones e información contactar a la Sra. Marie
McCarrick, directora de Educación Religiosa, al 718-792-8434 o
por eorreo elétronico sainttheresa.religioused@gmail.com.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
New classes are forming in St. Theresa Parish for Fall 2014.
RCIA is a process for adults who are interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith leading to becoming a member of the
Catholic Church.
Baptized Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of
Holy Eucharist and/or Confirmation are welcome to complete
their preparation for the sacraments of initiation through
participation in the RCIA process. The sacraments will be
administered at the Easter Vigil which is on April 4, 2015.
Contact Marie McCarrick at 718-792-8434 or email
sainttheresa.religioused@gmail.com
RICA: Rito de Iniciacion Cristiana Para Adultos
Estamos en el proceso de formación de clases para el Otoño
2014. RICA es un proceso para adultos que estan interesados en
aprender más acerca de la fé católica para llegara ser miembro de
la Iglesia Católica.
Católicos bautizados que no han recibido los sacramentos de
Primera Comunión y lo Confirmación están invitados a completer
su preparación para los sacramentos de Iniciación a traves del
proceso de RICA. Los sacramentos serán administrados durante
la Vigilia Pascual el 4 de abril, 2015.
Contactar a Marie McCarrick al 718-792-8434 o por correo
eléctronico sainttheresa.religioused@gmail.com.
HOMEBOUND – If any member of your family or if any of
your neighbors are “Homebound” and would like to receive Holy
Communion at home, please call the Rectory so that a Priest or
Eucharistic Minister might visit them.
AUGUST 10, 2014
1ST TIME: Patrick Daly & Kristina Alfano
THE SANCTUARY LAMP BURNING NEAR THE
TABERNACLE THIS WEEK IS IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOSEPHINE GERMANO
LOVE, THE DISTEFANO FAMILY
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
AUGUST 15, 2014
Friday, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.
Our Mass schedule is as follows:
Thursday, August 14th 7:30PM Vigil Mass and
Friday, August 15th 8:00AM, 9:00AM & 10:30AM.
A PRAYER FOR
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Father in heaven, all creation rightly gives you praise for all life
and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom she who bore the Christ in her womb
was raised body and soul in glory to be with Him in heaven
May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness and join in
her hymn of endless love and praise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Joseph & Marie
Albano, Nicholas Bambina, Maryann Cali-Bannan, Judy
Berardione, Anthony Cardone, Phyllis Caruso, Angelica
Feliciano Castillo, Peter Corbo, Ana Edith Castillo, Mana & Eric
Dallacqua, Dennis Deandrea, Rosemary Davis, Donna-Lou
Fennema, Anthony DeFranco, Rose & Carlo Dente, Michael
DaNucci, Thomas DeSimone, MaryAnn DiBattista, Ernie
DiGiaccomo, Massimiliano D’Onofrio, Sal Duscio & Family,
Nat Ettinger, Joseph Fazon, Josie Frisina, Jeanine Iovino,
William Keenan, Christine Kerbe, Patricia Kiernan, Stella Kim,
Joseph Klucines, Lena Kocovic, Jon Lanaro, Salvatore Lanza,
Angie Lox, James Magrino, Jennie Maiorca, Vita Marino,
Maryann Maiorana, Frank Maiorana, Angelo Megaro, Jessie
Megaro, Raymond & John Matta, Vincent Mastrogiovanni,
Kathleen Milano, Dolores Miriglia, Michael Montalto, Sharon
Frankel-Mormoyale, John Motts, Joseph & Marie Motts, Theresa
Negli, Isabelle O’Brian, Frances Olivio, Priscilla Pacheco, Julio
Velazquez Pacheco Marisol Pagan, Lucille Perito, Flora Pisano,
Irene Piscitelli, Vera Pozzuoli, Angela Piccinni. Louis Quattrucci,
Ashley & Jalissa Quintiaia, Diana Raffa, Marie Russillo, Nilda
Samday, Edgar Rivera, Carmen Torrellas, Francisco Torres,
Sonia Torres, Florence Valentine, Irene Vesely, Madeline Volpe,
Theresa Wagner.
SATURDAY AUGUST 9, 2014
5:00PM Antonio Carovillano
6: 30PM Anna Lopez
SUNDAY AUGUST 10, 2014
7:30AM Pro-Populo
9:00AM Antonio Carovillano
10:30AM Angelo & Maria Pozzuto
12:15PM Edward Kaatz & Lubrano Family
MONDAY AUGUST 11, 2014
8:00AM Teresa Wagner
9:00AM Francesco, Antonia, Pietro & Giovanni Cipollone
TUESDAY AUGUST 12, 2014
8:00AM Filomena Caccavale
9:00AM Lucy Conte
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13, 2014
8:00AM Anna, Rosetta, Luigi, Gina, Angelina & Rosa Porco
9:00AM Francesco Fernicola
THURSDAY AUGUST 14, 2014
8:00AM Julian Peter Brucale
9:00AM Wilma Remeny—Zelano
7:30PM Lucy Conte
FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 2014
8:00AM Sacred Heart of Mary & Jesus
9:00AM John Davey
10:30AM Carillo & Ierano Families
SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 2014
8:00AM Saraya Anagnostidis
9:00AM Rosario Musumeci
5:00PM Rose Polito
6:30PM Pro-Populo
SUNDAY AUGUST 17, 2014
7:30PM Carmelo Benzo
9:00AM Antonio Perrino
10:30AM Carlo DiCristofaro
12:15PM Louis Gaetano
MANY THANKS
We are most grateful to all our wonderful parishioners who have
sacrificed so generously by increasing their weekly Sunday
contributions. Please know that your weekly increase is for the
betterment of St. Theresa Parish, for the building up and
improvement of our parish. We are most grateful to all of you
who have helped to make a difference in our community. Please
continue to help us in order to keep St. Theresa Parish the vital,
growing parish that it is your help is vital. Thanks for all you do!
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