Pastor's Message - St. Teresa of Avila Parish

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Pastoral Staff
Pastor, Rev. Brian G. Plate
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Marco Celis
Rev. Peter Koziolkiewicz
In Residence
Rev. Fernando Po
Weekend Assistants
Rev. John D. Gabriel
Rev. Mark Francis O’Malley
Pastoral Associate
Angela Intili Stokes
Director of Music
Gregory Scime, phone 277-1145
Pre-School Director, LeAnn Durner
Rel Ed Director, Sheila Higgins
Youth Ministry, Francoise Gross
Trustees
Millie Cooper
Joseph Oakes
Contact Numbers
Rectory: Phone 277-3700
Fax 273-5909
School: Phone 273-6975
Fax 273-1770
Youth Ministry Phone 273-6098
Pre-School Phone 277-6043
Mausoleum Phone 277-3741
Cemetery Phone 598-9426
Rectory Hours
Closed on Sunday.
Open on Mon. - Thur. 9 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
We are on the web!
Parish site: www.StTeresaChurch.org
Religious Education: www.stre.org
The parish Family of St. Teresa of Avila
306 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901
(908) 277-3700 • www.StTeresaChurch.org
February 5, 2012
Benefit concert for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
The Three Cantors
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall
$15.00 donation
Featuring:
Angela Intili, Soprano/St. Teresa of Avila
Mary Clare McAlee, Mezzo-Soprano/ Cathedral Basilica of the
Sacred Heart
Janet Natale, Soprano/St. James the Apostle
Accompanied by John Miller
The Loaves and Fishes ministry is committed to feeding the hungry
in our area. A not-for-profit organization with 100% of all
donations going to those in need in our community. Join us for
an evening of sacred music, opera, musical theatre and classic
standards as we support the people of our town.
Cook Book Sale
St. Teresa Preschool and Kindergarten Parent-Teacher
Organization proudly presents our first cookbook! You will find
over 140 delicious recipes contributed by the students’ families
and faculty plus some local restaurants. Please pick one up for
yourself and a loved one. You can also purchase them at any of
this Sunday’s Masses. Each book costs $20 and this fundraiser
benefits the PTO and the school’s healthy snack initiative. Thank
you for your support!
Save the Date
St. Pat’S Day “Green anD JeanS” Party
Friday, March 16th, for the annual St. Patrick’s Day “Green and
Jeans” celebration from 7:30 - 11pm. The St. Teresa’s Parent
Teacher Organization invites you to “Get Your Green On” at
Memorial Hall for an evening of dancing, dinner and drinks.

Rose of Life and Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of
Sally Twill
Pastor’s Message
St. Teresa of Avila Parish
Getting from Candles to Groundhogs:
Last week we celebrated the tradition of Ground Hog Day. Many of
you may not know that this originated from Catholic traditions.
Candlemas is one our oldest feast days. It is also known as the Presentation
of Jesus at the Temple, Feast of the Purification of the Virgin,
and the Meeting of the Lord. When, per custom, Mary presented
the baby Jesus at the temple, the priest Simeon prayed that Jesus was
“...a light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people
Israel...” Christ was the “light” of the world.
By the 11th century the custom had developed in the West of blessing
candles on the Feast of the Presentation. The candles were then
lit, and a procession took place through the darkened church while
the Canticle of Simeon was sung. This became known as Candlemas.
During the last quarter of the Fourth Century, the Roman Church designated
February 2nd the Feast of the Presentation and Candlemas.
It became the custom for clergy to bless candles and distribute them
to the people in the dark of Winter. A lighted candle was placed in
each window of the home.
For the early Christians in Europe, superstition held that if the weather
was sunny on Candlemas Day, February 2nd, the second half of
Winter (6 more weeks) would be stormy and cold. This tradition was
brought to the United States by the Germans in Pennsylvania and became
Ground Hog Day.
Another tradition...
We will be doing a blessing at all masses this weekend in honor of the
Feast of St. Blaise. Please read the Liturgy Notes in this Bulletin which
explain the significance of St. Blaise and the remarkable stories that
led to this feast day.
School News
We had a great Catholic Schools Week. Lots of fun with Carnival
Games and a Swim Party. Our PTO is selling our first Cookbook!
It has over 140 recipes from our families, faculty and some local
restaurants.Please pick one up for yourself or a loved one. Each book
is $20 which will benefit the PTO and our healthy snack initiative.
Parents will be in the back of Church if you want to purchase one
today or take an envelope and order one. Thank you for your
support.
RAChEL’S VINEyARD RETREAT
FOR POST ABORTION hEALINg
March 9 - March 11, 2012. $100 includes all materials, room, meals
and registration. Financial assistance available. Call 732 388 8211
for information. Retreat and registration is strickly confidential.
sanCtUaRY FUnD
February 6 - 12, 2012
MIlitary Rose
In Honor of
all those serving in the Military
Bread and Wine
In Celebration of
Virginia Metzler
Saturday, February 4
8:30 am Memorial Mass
5:30 pm Alfred Del Monaco
Sunday, February 5
Mass IntentIons
7:30 am Ralph Zotti
9:00 am Vincenza Calabrese
9:30 am Patricia Matthew Abline
10:30 am Fano Allesse and Family
12:00 pm Villard Leger
1:30 pm Giuseppe Iellimo
5:30 pm Patrick Slaven
Monday, February 6, St. Paul Miki
7:00 am Jeanne Mortenson
8:30 am William Novotny
Tuesday, February 7
7:00 am Angelo Gage
8:30 am Baby Lawler
Wednesday, February 8, St. Jerome Emiliani and
St. Josephine Bakhita
7:00 am Nellie Trotta
8:30 am Michael Keenan
Thursday, February 9
7:00 am Carmella DeGenaro
8:30 am Deceased members of the Pepe
Family
Friday, February 10, St. Scholastica
7:00 am The Lonergan Family
8:30 am Giuseppe and Antonietta Martini
Saturday, February 11, Our Lady of Lourdes
8:30 am Memorial Mass
5:30 pm Sam, Lena & James Russo
Sunday, February 12
7:30 am Richard Ciampa
9:00 am Virginia MacMahon
9:30 am Brian Robins
10:30 am Walter Koenig & Isabel Mulligan
12:00 pm Oscar Duque
1:30 pm For the People of the Parish
5:30 pm Alice Connolly
.Please join us for the Novena to the Miraculous Medal of our
Blessed Mother Mary every Monday following
the 8:30 am Mass.

BOy SCOUT PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER
Boy Scout Troop 67 will be holding their first fundraising event on
Friday, March 2, 2012 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Memorial Hall. A
pasta dinner (no meat) catered by La Pastaria, will be served by the
scouts in hopes of raising funds to purchase much-needed camping
equipment. Boy Scouting includes a vigorous outdoor program
and peer group leadership with the counsel of adult leadership to
achieve BSA’s objectives of developing character, citizenship and
personal fitness. Summit’s Troop 67, chartered by St. Teresa’s since
1933, has helped over 60 young men earn Scouting’s highest honor
– Eagle Scout. Today, the Troop is active throughout the year and is
experiencing strong growth. Attendance or donations to this event
would be greatly appreciated. Please see the troop’s website
for information to purchase tickets (www.troop67online.org) or
phone 908-273-1418. Tickets will also be sold after masses on
Sunday, February 19th.
hELP WANTED: A Blood Drive Coordinator is needed to
work with the Red Cross to run the St. Teresa’s Annual Good Friday
Blood Drive. This ministry is managed by the Social Concerns and
Justice Committee. Ideally suited for a stay at home parent or
someone who works outside the home, as much of the preparation
is done on the computer and on line. Great opportunity to become
more involved in the parish and make a difference. This is only a
five week commitment including the day of the drive on April 6,
2012. For more information, please contact Kathryn Colao at 908
598-7202 or kathryncolao@gmail.com.
TWILIghT CONVERSATIONS
with Dr. Jerome Travers, March 1, 7 pm, Memorial hall
“Pilgrims in a Pilgrim Church”
The experience of a JOURNEY can be seen in the Catholic tradition
as a mystical compass for seeking and arriving towards a goal. It can
be personal and private, reconnecting us with our center and source
of strength. How is a pilgrim different from a tourist? Dr. Jerome
Travers is a long time pilgrim and explorer of sacred and holy places.
He was a National Endowment of the Humanities Fellow in Medieval
Mysticism.
“to eveRYthIng theRe Is a season, anD a
tIMe FoR eveRY pURpose UnDeR heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11
“A time to be healed “
Parish sick: Maggie Ann Anglemyer, Tracey Balberchak, Andrew
Chay, Felicia Giordano, Marie Giordano, Mildred Gorman, Megan
Wagner Keith, Jane Lombardo, Thomas Mahala, Maureen Mardany,
Madeline Midwinter, Priscilla Torres, Dorothy Roberts, Diane
Schlobohn, Rosalie Stralec, Kevin Ward, Christine Wyler and the
recipients of prayer shawls
“A time to mourn”
Recently Deceased: Frank Ertz
“A time for joy”
Recent Baptisms: Zoe Camilla Basmajian, Jack Andrew Buccola,
Benjamin Lucas Del Conte, Gabriel William Lanzone, Isabella Lenore
Lanzone, Luisa Reyes, Penelope Mila Rodriguez, Ava Rose Rust,
Isabella Maria Ventola
“A time for peace”
For national and world leaders and those in the armed services.
Amen
February 5, 2012
FUNDRAISER
St Teresa invites you join us for a Fundraiser for the Passion of Christ
Play at the Paca club in New Providence, NJ 07974. We will have dinner
and dancing. On Saturday Feb 11 from 7:00 PM – 12:00 midnight
Cost: $ 15.00.
Contact: Ismael Rodríguez at 908-578-5283.
ROSARy MAKERS
St. Teresa’s Rosary Makers meeting is being
changed from February 6th to Monday, February
13th, at 10am in the St. John of the Cross room in Memorial Hall.
for more information, please contact Theresa Carson (732)424-8064.
around the Parish
Saturday, February 4
• Spanish Prayer Group, 6:30 pm, Avila Room
Sunday, February 5
• RCIA/RICA, 11:30 am, Avila Room
• Passion of Christ Coffee Social, 2 pm, Avila Room
• Children’s Choir, 12:00 pm, School
Monday, February 6
• Holy Hour, 7:30 pm, Church
• Legion de Maria, 7:30 pm, St. John of the Cross Room
Tuesday, February 7
• Scripture Sharing, 9:30 am, St. John of the Cross Room
• Christ Child Board Meeting, 9 am, Sacristy
• Spanish Baptism Workshop, 7:30 pm, Avila Room
Wednesday, February 8
• ESL Classes, 7 pm, School Building
Thursday, February 9
• CC Bible Study, 9:15 am, Upper Memorial Hall
• Choir Rehearsal, 7pm, Church
• Citizenship classes, 7 pm, School
• Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:30 pm, Sacristy
• Passion Play Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall
Friday, February 10
• The Three Cantors, 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall
• Spanish Leaders Prayer Group, 7:30 pm, Lower Memorial Hall
Saturday, February 11
• Spanish Prayer Group, 6:30 pm, Avila Room
Sunday, February 12
• Bible Study, 8:45 am, Avila Room
• RCIA/RICA, 11:30 am, Avila Room
READINgS
Mon 1 Kings 8:1-7,9-13 / Mark 6:53-56
Tue 1 Kings 8:22-23,27-30 / Mark 7:1-13
Wed 1 Kings 10:1-10 / Mark 7:14-23
Thur 1 Kings 11:4-13 / Mark 7:24-30
Fri 1 Kings 11:29-32, 12:19 / Mark 7:31-37
Sat 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 / Mark 8:1-10
Sun Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46 / 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 /
Mark 1:40-45

LOAVES & FIShES
MOntHLy FOOD DrIVe
Loaves and Fishes goal is simple - to feed the hungry. Each week over
50 families from Summit and its surrounding towns rely on Loaves
and Fishes to help with their weekly grocery needs. No one is ever
turned away and our numbers are growing. We attempt to supply
dietary staples and a few extras to help make the week a little easier.
We rely on food and monetary donations from local groups and
our parish families. The generosity of St Teresa’s parishioners has
allowed us to help many. Any and all donations are welcome- a can of
soup, stew or tuna , a case of tomato sauce or cereal. We will begin
a monthly food drive - collecting groceries the first Sunday of each
month. We ask you only to bring your donation to the vestibule of
the church. Every item will be stocked on our shelves, packed by our
volunteers and distributed in the following weeks . Please call Gery
McKenna with any questions or thoughts. 908-273-4622. TOGETHER
we can HELP!
CANDLELIghT DINNER
Enjoy an evening of fine food and soft music with your special
someone sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 783. Come
to our Candlelight Dinner on February 18th at Our Lady of Peace
Parish Hall at 7PM. Cost is $40 per person. Reservations are a must
prior to February 9th. Call Rudy Ferentchak, 908-464-6335.
DAy OF RECOLLECTION
Sponsored by Tri-Parish Women’s Cornerstone
March 17, 2012
8:30 AM through 5:00 PM Mass
held at Our Lady of Peace Parish hall, 111 South Street,
New Providence, NJ 07974
“The Breastplate of St. Patrick”
Please come and share with us a Lenten day of reflection and recollection.
We are confident it will be a great experience and invite
all women of Little Flower Parish, Our Lady of Peace Parish, and St.
Teresa’s Parish to join us. Cost: $25.00/person. Please return the
registration form below and check to Our Lady of Peace Rectory, by
March 1, 2012. Questions? Please call Lori Lee at 908-464-2421, or
email to LALEE178@yahoo.com
Name:
Parish:
Phone:
Email:
Emergency Contact:
Relationship:
Phone:
Dietary Restrictions (if any):
St. Teresa of Avila Parish
STEWARDShIP
“Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted
place, where he prayed…He told them, ‘Let us go on to the nearby
villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I
come.’” - Mark 1:35, 38
Through today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship.
Jesus gives His time to doing all that God wishes - healing the
sick and preaching. Yet Jesus also makes time to be alone in prayer.
It is only through prayer, through spending time with God, that any of
us can find the strength to do all that God wishes us to do. Be sure to
find time this week to be with God.
Last Week’s Collection
This Year $17,940
Last Year $17,758
Budget $18,380
Liturgy Notes
Story of Saint Blaise
There is a great tradition surrounding the devotion to Saint Blaise,
much of which may be legend. We do know that he was born in Armenia
and was a physician probably from a wealthy family before he
became Bishop in his episcopal city of Sebastea. He was martyred
there in 316. The legendary Acts of St. Blaise were written 400 years
later which contains stories of his life and faith. Blaise was a good
bishop, working hard to encourage the spiritual and physical health of
his people. Although the Edict of Toleration (311), granting freedom
of worship in the Roman Empire, was already five years old, persecution
still raged in Armenia. Blaise was apparently forced to flee to
Mount Argeus in the back country. There people came to him for spiritual
advice and healing. The governor of Cappadocia, Agricola, was
sent by the Roman Emperor Licinius to persecute the Christians. One
day hunters were sent out to capture wild animals for their games in
the arena. They came upon the cave of St. Blaise and found wolves,
tigers, bears, and lions waiting for Blaise to finish his prayers. Blaise
was arrested, and they attempted to make him renounce his faith and
sacrifice to pagan idols.
During his imprisonment he was said to have cured a child who had a
fish bone caught in his throat. From this came the tradition of invoking
St. Blaise for maladies of the throat.
He was tortured to deny his faith. Once he was suspended from a
tree, and his flesh torn with iron combs or rakes. From this story English
wool combers, who used similar iron combs, took Blaise as their
patron saint. Blaise was thrown into a lake. He walked upon the water
and invited his persecutors to join him there. He said that they could
then show the power of the gods they were urging him to honor. The
pagans took up the challenge and were all drowned. Blaise was told
by an angel to return to dry land to receive martyrdom, and he was
beheaded on the shore under Agricola’s order.
It does not matter that some of these stories may seem the stuff of
legend: they teach us lessons. You might want to meditate upon
these yourself or talk about them with your children. They teach us
to persevere in times of distress and that with God’s help we can get
through anything. Our tradition of the blessing of throats may bring
physical and spiritual healing. We also learn that we are stewards of
those wild creatures and must protect them and their environment
from harm.
year To Date Collection
This Year $611,526
Last Year $601,252
Budget $622,296
If you need a donation acknowledgement letter from us and did not
receive one, please contact liz@stteresachurch.org or call the Rectory.

Quinto Domingo DEL tiEmPo oRDinARio
Santoral
DIA SANTO/FIESTA ORACION Y/O HISTORIA
5 de Santa Agueda, vírgen y Santa Agueda, Agueda significa “la buena”, “la virtuosa”.
Febrero mártir (Año 251) Un himno latino sumamente antiguo canta así: “Oh Agueda: tu corazón era tan fuerte que logró aguantar
que el pecho fuera destrozado a machetazos y tu intercesión es tan poderosa, que los que te invo-
San Felipe de Jesús, can cuando huyen al estallar el volcán Etna, se logran librar del fuego y de la lava ardiente, y los que te
mártir (1572 – 1597) rezan, logran apagar el fuego de la concupiscencia.”
San Felipe de Jesús, Felipe nació en la ciudad de México el año 1572, hijo de honrados inmigrantes
españoles. En su niñez se caracterizó por su índole inquieta y traviesa. Felipe, el joven que supo convertirse
hasta dar la vida por Cristo, ha sido declarado patrono de la Ciudad de México y de su arzobispado.
6 de Los Mártires del Japón La Iglesia Católica los declaró santos en 1862.
Febrero San Pablo Miki Testigos de su martirio y de su muerte lo relatan de la siguiente manera: “Una vez crucificados, era
y Compañeros admirable ver el fervor y la paciencia de todos. Los sacerdotes animaban a los demás a sufrir todo
por amor a Jesucristo y la salvación de las almas. El Padre Pedro estaba inmóvil, con los ojos fijos en
el cielo. El hermano Martín cantaba salmos, en acción de gracias a la bondad de Dios, y entre frase y
frase iba repitiendo aquella oración del salmo 30: “Padre, en tus manos encomiendo mi espíritu”. El
hermano Gonzalo rezaba fervorosamente el Padre Nuestro y el Avemaría”.
7 de
San Tobías Tobías significa: “Dios es bueno”. Tobías fue siempre un exacto cumplidor de sus deberes religiosos.
Febrero
Siendo todavía muy joven, cuando sus familiares se apartaron de la verdadera religión y empezaron a
adorar al becerro de oro, él en cambio nunca quiso adorar ese ídolo y era el único que en su familia iba
en las grandes fiestas a Jerusalén a adorar al verdadero Dios. Y siempre daba la décima parte de lo que
ganaba para el templo y para los pobres.
8 de San Jerónimo Emiliani Fundador de los Padres Somascos (1537): Jerónimo significa: “un nombre sagrado” (Jero = sagrado,
Febrero
Nomo = nombre). Jerónimo nació en Venecia, Italia, el año 1486.
9 de San Miguel Febres Hermano Cristiano, Educador y Publicista. El niño de pies deformes que llegó muy lejos. San Miguel
Febrero Cordero Febres Cordero: te rogamos por todos los que en el mundo se dedican a publicar, o a difundir buenas
(año 1910) lecturas. Haz que a imitación tuya nos gastemos y nos desgastemos por llevar a muchos otros ese mensaje
salvador que es un libro religioso. Recuérdanos a todos que leer periódicos es leer para olvidar,
pero que leer un buen libro es leer para recordar. Y que abrir un libro espiritual es empezar a escuchar
mensajes salvadores del Dios del cielo.
10 de Santa Escolástica Era hermana gemela de San Benito, el santo que fundó la primera comunidad religiosa de occidente.
Febrero Religiosa (año 543) Nació el año 480, en Nursia, Italia.
Desde muy joven se dedicó también ella a la vida religiosa y fue superiora de un convento de monjas.
Su hermano dirigía un gran convento para hombres en el Monte Casino, y Escolástica fundó un convento
para mujeres a los pies de ese mismo monte.
11 de Nuestra Señora de El Mensaje que la Santísima Virgen dio en Lourdes, Francia, en 1858, puede resumirse en los siguien-
Febrero Lourdes tes puntos:
1-Es un agradecimiento del cielo por la definición del dogma de la Inmaculada Concepción, que se
había declarado cuatro años antes (1854), al mismo tiempo que así se presenta Ella misma como
Madre y modelo de pureza para el mundo que está necesitado de esta virtud.
2-Es una exaltación a la virtudes de la pobreza y humildad aceptadas cristianamente, al escoger a Bernardita
como instrumento de su mensaje.
3-Un mensaje importantísimo en Lourdes es el de la Cruz. La Santísima Virgen le repite que lo importante
es ser feliz en la otra vida, aunque para ello sea preciso aceptar la cruz.
4-Importancia de la oración, del rosario, de la penitencia y humildad, también, un mensaje de misericordia
infinita para los pecadores y del cuidado de los enfermos
NUESTRAS NOTICIAS
celebrada por el Reverendísimo Arzobispo de Newark John J. Myers
junto a nuestros Obispos locales y sacerdotes de nuestra Arquidióce-
SENSACIONAL BAILE este sábado 11 de febrero de 7:00 PM – 12:00 sis. ¡Contamos con un grupo de oradores dinámicos que inspiraran tu
de la noche, en William Paca Pl New Providence, NJ 07974, con el fin día! Precio de taquilla es $25 para adultos, $20 para estudiantes y se-
de recolectar fondos para la Dramatización de la Pasión de Cristo. niors. Todos los sacerdotes y diáconos entran gratis. Incluye desayu-
Costo $15 dólares, para mayor información por favor contactar a Isno y almuerzo. Para registraciones visite nuestra página de internet
mael Rodríguez al teléfono 908-578-5283.
www.rcan.org/menscommission o contacte su Líder de Parroquia o
CONFERENCIA DE MUJERES CATóLICAS 2012
Párroco. Tel. 973-497-4545 E-mail: CatholicMen@rcan.org. Contacto
La Arquidiócesis de Newark te invita a un Día de Reflexión con el tema con Miguel Vargas, 908-723-5363.
“Levántate y Camina”. Sábado 3 de marzo del 2012 de 8:00 a.m. a 5: CLASES BAUTISMALES: La preparación para el bautismo de sus hijos
15 p.m. Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Or- es una oportunidad para evangelizar a las jóvenes adultos y llevarlos a
ange, NJ 07079. Para inscribirse póngase en contacto con Esmeralda una unión más intima con Cristo y la Iglesia. Los programas efectivos
Vargas, 908-803-0763, o con Fanny Vázquez, 908-273-9285. de preparación para el bautismo ofrecen a los padres una oportuni-
CONFERENCIA DE hOMBRES CATOLICOS
dad para continuar su formación en la fe católica e incluye una cate-
Ven, Sígueme! – Conferencia de Hombres Católicos el Sábado, 10 de quesis más desarrollada sobre el sacramento del bautismo y sobre
marzo del 2012, en Seton Hall University en South Orange, NJ. Un las enseñanzas de la Iglesia con respecto al matrimonio y la vida en
día de oración, espiritual que te ¡cambiara tu vida! El día comienza a familia. Para mayor información contactar a José Ramírez, teléfono:
las 8:00 AM y termina a las 4:00 PM con la Santa Misa. La Misa será 908-273-4341

Our Parish Sacraments
Eucharist:
Saturday: 5:30 pm Anticipated
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am,9:30 am (Memorial Hall), 10:30 am,
12 pm, 1:30pm (Spanish)
and 5:30 pm
Holy Days:
7 pm Vigil Mass Day Before
7 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 pm and 5:30 pm that Day
(When Holy days fall on Saturday or Monday there is no obligation
and the schedule will be adjusted accordingly)
Weekday Masses:
Monday –Friday at 7:00, 8:30 am
Saturday Daily Mass at 8:30 am.
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 pm and Mondays when there
is an Holy Hour 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Devotions: Holy Hour with Confessions on Mondays at 7:30 pm,
Rosary Recitation after 8:30 am Weekday Mass, and Novena to the
Miraculous Medal of our Blessed Mother Mary every Monday following
the
8:30 am Mass.
Baptisms: Please contact the Rectory
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process for
Catholics who haven’t received all their sacraments to do so, or for
non-catholics who wish to become Catholic. Call the Rectory for
more information.
For the Sick: Please notify the Rectory when a member of the Parish
is in the hospital or if someone is unable to attend Church and
wishes to receive Holy Communion.
Matrimony: Arrangements should be made ideally one year in advance
of the marriage date.
Religious Vocations: Women and men who feel called to the
Religious Life, and men called to Holy Orders, should contact the
Vocation office, 973-497-4365.
Eucaristía: Cada domingo a la una y media de la tarde.
Confesiones: Habrá confesiones en Español en la Iglesia despues de
la misa de 1:30.
Bautismo: Padres quienes quisieran bautizar a sus hijos tienen que
llamar a José Ramírez (908-273-4341) o la rectoría (908-277-3700)
para más información y para inscribirse.
Primera Comunión/ Confirmación: Para los niños tienen que inscribirse
en el programa de educación religiosa. Llame a Sheila Higgins
a la oficina de educación religiosa, Lunes a Jueves entre las horas
9 en la mañana a 12 MD, para más información (908-273-6975 ext.
102).
El Matrimonio: Para más información por favor de llamar al Fr.
Celis a (908) 277 3700.
St. Teresa of Avila Parish
Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos: Si vd. o un miembro de
su familia está en el hospital, o en casa, enfermo o incapacitado, y
quiere recibir el Sacramento de Sanción favor de llamar la rectoría
(908-277-3700) para el sacerdote.
El Rito Inicial Cristiano para Adultos: Si tienes más de 16 años de
edad y quisieras recibir uno de los Sacramentos Iniciales; el Bautismo,
la Confirmación, o la Primera Comunión; o si deseas convertirte
a la fe católica, por favor llamar al Alexander Lobo Campos al
(908) 477 8719 para más información del programa de RICA. Ritos
Iniciales Cristianos para Adultos.
CAThOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Speakers:
Mr. Allen hunt: Allen began a remarkable journey culminating in his
conversion to Catholicism. He is the author of three books, including
his most recent release, “Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor:
How I Discovered the Hidden Treasures of the Catholic Church”.
Rev. James Martin, S.J.: Who says that Catholicism is supposed to
be gloomy? Fr. James Martin, Jesuit priest, bestselling author of “Between
Heaven and Mirth” and “My Life with the Saints”, will show
how faith leads to joy, how the saints used humor in their quest for
holiness and how laughter is a gift from God. All that and some good
jokes!
Visit www.rcan.org/menscommission for information or call
(973) 497-4545.
Presentation on
IRISh ORIgINS OF hOLIDAyS
Seton Hall University’s Pirates of Irish Persuasion & Extraction (PIPE)
will sponsor a program on the Irish and Catholic origins of holidays,
presented by Greg Tobin, M.A., Interim Vice President of University
Advancement at Seton Hall University and the author of Holy
Holidays: The Catholic Origins of Celebration. Tobin is the author
of several works on Catholicism. He was the editor of the Catholic
Advocate, and during the 2005 papal election process, he appeared
in various news media as an expert commentator. The event, which
is free and open to the public, will take place on Tuesday, February
7 at 7:00pm at Seton Hall University’s South Orange campus. For
further information regarding the event and for the event’s location,
please contact Dr. Maura Harrington at maura.harrington@shu.edu
or 201.463.5967, or visit the event’s Facebook page: http://www.
facebook.com/#!/events/303553766359151/.
MOUNT ST. MARy hOUSE OF PRAyER
Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following
programs. Registration required for all programs; call 908-753-2091
or e-mail: msmhope@msmhope.org
SEEKING GOD THROUGH CINEMA: Watch and discuss movies with a
message: Of Gods and Men - Wed - Feb 8, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ($15)
WEEKEND RETREAT: An experience of personal prayer based on
Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet.
Adaptable to the needs of each individual. Begins 7 p.m. on opening
day; concludes at 2 p.m. Feb 10-12, ($120/weekend; non-refundable
deposit $30)