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St. Thérèse of Lisieux, R.C. Church Church Address: 4402 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Rectory Office Address: 1281 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Telephone#: 718-451-1500 / Fax: 718-451-1502 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stthereseoflisieuxchurch.org

Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, June 25th 2017 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday/Dimanche: (TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ Monday/Lundi: 9AM-3PM DOUZYÈM DIMANCH TAN SENP ):Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10,17,33-35; Tuesday/Mardi—Thursday/Jeudi: 9AM-8:30PM Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33 Friday/Vendredi: 9AM-6:00PM Monday/Lundi: (Weekday): Gn 12:1-9; Ps 33:12-13,18-20,22; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday/Mardi: (Weekday; Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor of the Saturday/Samedi: Closed Church ): Gn 13:2,5-18; Ps 15:2-4b,5; Mt 7:6,12-14 Sunday/Dimanche: Closed Wednesday/Mercredi: (Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr): Gn 15:1-12,17-18; Ps The Rectory Office is closed each day from 12:30PM-1:30PM. 105:1-4,6-9; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday/Jeudi: (SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES): Acts 12:1-11; Fall/Winter Mass Schedule/Horaire des Messes Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8,17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Friday/Vendredi: (Weekday; The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church): Gn 17:1,9-10,15-22; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 8:1-4 Monday/Lundi: 9AM; 7PM Saturday/Samedi: (Weekday; saint Junipero Serra Priest (USA); BVM on (Little Flower Novena after 7PM Mass on Monday/ Saturday: Gn 18:1-15; (Ps) Lk 1:46-50,53-55; Mt 8:5-17 Neuvaine de Petite Fleur après la Messede 7PM)

Tuesdays (Miraculous Mèdal Novena/ Next Sunday’s Readings/ Lectures du Dimanche Prochain Neuvaine du Medal Miraculeux): After 9AM Mass Sunday/Dimanche: (THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ Wednesday/Mercredi (Rosary after 9AM Mass/ Rosaire après la TREZYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP) Messe)Saturday/Samedi: 5PM First Reading/1ere Lecture: 2 Kgs 4:8-11,14-16a (Vigil Mass for Sunday/Veillée pour le Dimanche) Psalm/Psaume: Ps 89:2-3,16-19 Sunday/Dimanch: 9:00AM(English) Second Reading/2e Lecture: Rom 6:3-4,8-11 Gospel/Evangile: Mt 10:37-42 11:00AM(English) 1:00PM(Creole) MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ Adoration and Confession/Adoration et Confession INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE Friday/Vendredi (Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration Eucharistique) (Adoration du Saint –Sacrament) 9:30AM — 12NOON Sunday/Dimanche:

Saturday /Samedi (Confession) 4:00PM — 4:45PM 9:00AM—Keith, Kenneth and Edna Haywood-Birthday/ Thanksgiving Confession can also be scheduled by appointment. —In memory of Michael Dennis Hercules Confession peut également être prévue sur rendez-vous. 11:00AM—Special Blessing for Sister Bernadine Therese Constant Parish Staff 1:00PM—Sebastien Jean-Thanksgiving/ Graduation —In memory of Monine & Verius Richard Pastor Jesus Christ — Jean Turenne-Birthday/ Thanksgiving —Mr. & Mrs. Wesner Anjou– In Thanksgiving Administrator Rev. Fr. Rony Mendes Bread & Wine Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Michél Pierre -Louis ++++ Music Ministry Mr. Edsen-Samy Renaud Sanctuary Lights Music Director Monday/Lundi: 9:00AM—In memory of Margaret Mark and Boswell Religious Ed. Coordinator Ms. Frances McCormick McEwen (718-451-1671) —In memory of Ernst Mimy Parish Nurses: Bernadine Noel, RN 7:00PM—Blessing for both Charismatic prayer groups Carnice Modeste, RN Tuesday/Mardi: 9:00AM—In memory of Adelisia and Savertie Wednesday/Mercredi: 9:00AM—In memory of Gerard Mark and Jean Mark St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy Thursday/Jeudi 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203-5726 9:00AM—In memory of Roberson Nicolas L’toutoune Phone: 718-629-0738 Fax: 718-629-6854 —In memory of Andre Dubreuil Website: www.scgstl.org Principal: Sister Paulette Pollina Friday/Vendredi: Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kathleen McManus-Trainor 9:00AM—In memory of the Pearson and Hall families Business Administrator: Sister Pat McGrath —In memory of Karl Grob

Saturday/Samedi:

The Academy offers a welcoming, safe, faith-filled 5:00PM—In memory of Cyril and Margaret Roberts environment where children from grades Pre-K to 8th —Emmeline Lacarriere-In Thanksgiving can learn and grow to their potential. +++ Call us at 718-629-9330 for additional information. *If those who have requested Sunday Masses above wish to bring Financial aid is available. gifts at the offertory, please see one of Ushers before Mass. 2 3

VOCATION MINISTRY TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” God is always looking out for what’s best for us. If He is calling you to be a priest, sister or brother, there is nothing to fear. Take a risk and contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: [email protected].

INTERCESSION OF VENERABLE PIERRE TOUSSAINT ON BEHALF OF THE SICK Adelaide Harrop-Williams, Alvin Richard, Hunter Jimenez, Donna Nap- pi, Rose Romano, Majorie Joseph, Mona Lisa Hilaire, Anthony Lagano, Grace Lagano, Audrey English, Nadine Graham, Karon Osson, Marva McNeil, Amos Ozell Thornton, Carrie Norman, Emmaline Holmes, Amanda Hall, Marie Salomon, Eileen Boyke, Elaine St. Bernard, Maxine Campbell–Reid, Bienvena Houenou, John Zozzaro, Constance Paul, Lu- cinda Thorton, Debora Corren, Marie Edwige Moise, Magdalin James, Marlene Alphonso, Errol Albert, Yvette Cardenas-Joseph, Lenora Whit- tle-Gomas, Doreen Alexander, Ella Hunte, Bertram & Dolores Lovell, Patrice Layne, Phyllis Joseph, Sandra McKessey, Cai Henry, Julian John- son, Guy Dupeoux, Francesca Francis, Isaac Koeing, Chrissy Buttigieg, John Napolillo, Guytaud Leandre, Sybil Carmichael, Joe Roberti, Shelia Bowen, Sylvia Marshall, Lucy Rose Roberts, Marcia Clifton, Michel Caliber, Kevin Cubero, Edmar Hopkinson, Dara Abraham, Rene Charles, , Jean–Jacques, Ann Walker, Jennifer Abraham, Nyamarie Abraham, Sharon Jones, Martinez, Marie France Badin Kindly notify the rectory with any updates. St. Therese of Lisieux Upcoming Events/Fundraisers for 2017—2018 At-A-Glance ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX PARISH Keep checking the bulletin for more information on each event. NURSES THANK YOU NOTE

EVENT LOCATION On behalf of St. Therese of Lisieux parish Nurses Ministry, DATE/TIME we would like to thank you for your participation in our 2017 health fair.

Sunday, June Pierre Toussaint Our goal is to raise awareness about healthy lifestyles as well School 25th, 2017 at Society Feast of Auditorium to provide information regarding various health related 3pm Pierre Toussaint programs, services and providers in our local community. Your participation and contribution to our health fair greatly

2018 assisted us in achieving these goals http://www.littleflower.org/therese/words

Stay tuned for information Thank your all once again for participating in this community event and we look forward to your continued support. regarding our fundraising pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Best Regards and God’s Richest Blessings Bernadine Noel, RN October 2018. Carnice Modeste, RN WORDS OF ST.THERESE OF LISIEUX SUMMER MASS

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of “Just as the sun shines on all the nd - st Begins Sunday, July 2 thru

- trees and flowers as if each were therese/love rd the only one on earth, so does God Sunday, September 3 is as follows: care for all souls in a special manner.”

- Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM(English) of

- god Sundays: 10AM (English)

― Thérèse de Lisieux 12Noon (Creole)

3 4 Please note: REGISTERED NURSES The Rectory Office 824 E. 45th St. between will be closed in Avenue. D and Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203 observance of Fourth of Parish Nurses Office Open: th July on Tuesday, July 4 , 2017. Mass Monday-Wednesday-Friday will be held at 9:00AM only. 10AM-12Noon +++++ IMPORTANT INFORMATION St. Therese of Lisieux Parish FOR ALL: welcomes For the FREE Smoke Detectors and Fr. John Vakulskas Jr. Carbon Monoxide Detectors, please call the from the Haiti Parish Twinning American Red Cross at 1-877-733-2767 Program, Visitation Clinic. FOOD PANTRY: Phone #: 718-451-1500 He needed our help. The Food Pantry will be open on Fr. John will be speaking regarding Tuesdays from 10:30AM–12:30PM. his mission at the 5pm mass on +++++++ Saturday, July 8th and PLEASE DONATE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: th Canned tuna fish, rice, beans, pasta, canned soups, other on Sunday , July 9 vegetables, oatmeal, hot & cold cereals, shelf/table milk, at all of the masses. powdered milk, pasta sauce, etc. You may drop off your donations at the Rectory We ask that you be generous. Office or at the Food Pantry during Rectory and Pantry hours.

**PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES.** St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church  Clean plastic shopping bags and monetary Legions of Mary donations are welcome. Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary Celebration

Let’s Do What Our Lady Asks!

During this special 100th anniversary celebration, consider making a commitment to one or more of these requests made by Our Lady ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS

during her apparitions in Fatima: th On Thursday, June 29 , 2017 at 7:00pm in the  Pray the Rosary Daily school gymnasium, Fr. Mendes would like to have a  Offer Sacrifice for Sinners meeting with all Ministry Leaders to discuss the  Consecration and Devotion to the Immaculate September 2017 thru August 2018 Heart of Mary Parish Calendar. We ask that you please submit your  First Five Saturdays Devotion ministry calendar to the office as soon as possible and also bring a hard copy to the meeting. Starting June 13th, 2017 through October 13th, 2017, we will gather by the Statue of Mary to pray at 7pm. Please be sure to have the following Please see dates below: information on you calendar: MM/DD/YY, time, meeting dates, practice dates,  Thursday, July 13th, 2017 th setup dates, function dates and location.  Sunday, August 13 , 2017 at 5pm  Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 th The meeting will start off with a prayer on the feast  Friday, October 13 , 2017 of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles.

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Number of Parishioners Number of Parishioners Collections received for Collections received for and Friends present for and Friends present for th th th th th th th th June 10 & June 11 June 17 & June 18 June 10 & June 11 June 17 & June 18 Tithing Envelopes: Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi) Saturday (Samedi) Saturday (Samedi) Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 64 5pm Mass: 98 5pm: $0.00 5pm: $0.00 Sunday (Dimanche): Sunday (Dimanche): Sunday (Dimanche): Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 257 9:00am Mass: 275 11:00am Mass: 137 12Noon Mass: 390 9:00am: $0.00 9:00am: $0.00 1:00pm Mass: 117 11:00am: $0.00 12Noon: $0.00 1:00pm: $0.00

Total: 575 Total: 763 Total = $0.00 Total = $0.00

Currently we have 1,400 registered parishioners Will be updated next week. SUNDAY OFFERINGS June 25 Weekly Offering/ Peter’s Pence Peter’s Pence & Vatican Contribution – June 25, 2017 - Collection The revenue from this collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout July 2 Weekly Offering the world, for those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and

natural disasters. The fund provides the faithful a tangible opportunity to July 9 Weekly Offering BAPTISM SCHEDULE MASS BOOK FOR 2017/MÈS 2017 To have your children receive Take advantage of the Profite avantaj legliz la ba the Sacrament of Baptism, at least privilege and blessing the nou pou rekòmande yon one parent and one godparent must be church offers us to mès nan entansyon Catholic. request a Mass for our nou-ke se an memwa For registration, parents must bring a copy of Intentions (In Memory of a de yon fanmiy, zanmi nou the child’s Birth Certificate. Godparents must Loved One, In Thanksgiving, ki mouri ou byen nap di bring to registration a signed and stamped for healing, for achievement, Bondye mèsi pou ben- sponsor letter from the church they attend. etc). Stop by the Rectory ediksyon, ++++ Office window to submit gerizon, nou esevwa. BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2017 your Mass intentions. Tanpri pase nan Donations include: presbitè-a pou bay JULY/AUGUST Weekday Masses $15, entansyon nou. Registration : Weekend Masses $30. Donasyon pou: Bread and Wine, or Wednesday, July19th, 2017 at 7:30PM Mès Lasemèn $15, Sanctuary Lamp Mes weekend: $30. First Baptism Class : Candles $30. Pen ak Diven, Wednesday, August 2nd at 7:30PM Parishioners are ou bouji pou lanp encouraged to request the Second Baptism Class : sanktuèr: $30. Nou th regular Mass for ankouraje-w rekòmande Wednesday, August 9 at 7:30PM their intentions. mès ki deja etabli nan Baptism Ceremony : There is no special Mass pawas la, paske pa gen Saturday, August 12th at 1:00PM (English) offered outside of the regular mès espesyal an deyò mès th parish Mass. regilye yo. Saturday, August 19 at 1:00PM (Creole)

2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC ATTENTION PARISHIONERS APPEAL Thank you to those who have already contributed and to those who are still contributing to the Annual Diocese of Brooklyn ! Annual Catholic Appeal and the Generations of Faith, continue in your generosity. Catholic Appeal 2017 Live in Faith Give in Love At this time, the contributions we have received for Annual Catholic Appeal and the Generations of Faith are below the goals that the diocese has set for us. Our Parish Goal: $54,704.00 As a parish, we are not even half way to our goals. Amount Pledged: $45,911.00 Please follow through on your pledges that you Received: $26,823.00 promises for the Annual Catholic Appeal Donors: 146 and Generations of Faith. Remember that the funds we collect over our goals Amount of Goal Received 49.03% will be returned to the parish for repairs and other necessities.

Thank you! 5 6 St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203-5726 Phone: 718-629-9330 Fax: 718-629-6854 Website: scgstl.org

Principal: Sister Paulette Pollina Assistant Principal: Sister Pat McGrath

Dear Parishioners of Little Flower, St. Catherine of Genoa, St. Jerome and Our Lady of Refuge,

We would like to take this opportunity to tell you that this is our final year as administrators of St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux CA, we are retiring!

We were administrators of Little Flower School since 1980 and now 6 years at the academy. After 37 years we are truly ready to turn over leadership of the academy to a new principal!

We are happy to announce that the new principal, Mrs. Charles, attended St. Catherine of Genoa School for first and second grade and then transferred to Little Flower School where she graduated! Mrs. Charles has taught in St. Francis of Assisi School on Maple Street; was the Assistant Principal of Discipline at Nazareth High School, and currently is the principal of St. Bartholomew’s Academy in Queens.

We feel truly blessed to have met and worked with so many wonderful students and their families. Frequently alumni come back to visit and share their success stories.

We are ever grateful for our time in leadership and the support we felt through the years.

We pray God blesses each of you with his deep abiding peace.

Gratefully, Sister Paulette Pollina Principal Sister Pat McGrath Assistant Principal

“When God sees the soul…He binds it to Himself with a fiery love.” St. Catherine of Genoa “Do ordinary things with extraordinary Love.” St. Thérèse of Lisieux

6 7 SCHOOL NEWS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Sunday school classes Universal Pre-K Seats have ended for this term. Thank you for sending your children to available ~ in a us. Classes will resume on Catholic School Environment September 17, 2017. here at +++++ We are always looking for new Catechists, St. Catherine of Genoa~ please think about joining us. St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPS 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Christ is Risen, Alleluia! Phone:# 718-629-9330 The English Prayer Group gathers on Monday Visit our Website: Scgstl.org evenings at 7:45 p.m. in the school gymnasium. +++++++ The Haitian Prayer Group gathers on Monday evenings at 7:45 p.m. in the Convent Chapel. We welcome you to join us in praise, worship, a little fellowship and encouragement. St. Catherine of Genoa~ St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy ATTENTION ALL Forming a Lens for Learning, Living and Leading MINISTRY LEADERS If you would like to advertise your 2017-2018 Registration is Open upcoming events in the parish bulletin, please bring a hard copy to Take Another Look! the Rectory Office All of our many programs are offered in a or by email and fax. faith-based, safe, nurturing environment Deadline is Tuesday by 12noon. If you are sending by email or fax, please call to DISCOVER AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE make sure that we have received your information.  FREE Morning Care and Breakfast Email: [email protected]  After School Program  Latin and Greek Root Challenge ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX  Music, Fine Arts and Honors Programs SUMMER YOUTH & ADULT We’re saving a seat for you ! PROGRAM

Schedule a personal tour of Stop being content and come explore the summer St Catherine of Genoa ~ St Therese of Lisieux Catholic fun at St. Therese. Academy with Principal Sr. Paulette Pollina at Activities will consist of 718.629.9330 Movie Nights, Gardening, Paint Night, Painting, 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Youth and Adult Bible Study, Trips Email: scgstl.org and so much more.

St. Catherine of Genoa~ Please note that these activities are subject to St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy change .

6 Weeks of Summer Fun th th Stay tuned for more information. June 26 to August 4 Let us work together as a community Computers, Art & Crafts, Outdoor Activities Dance, Pool time, Drama, Reading, Math WiiU, STEM project, Bowling trips, FREE for a better tomorrow. Department of Education Lunch and much more. Ages: 4-14 Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm

Registration Fee: $50.00 per child Visit our website at Register by June 12 and the fee is only $ 40.00 www.stthereselisieuxchurch.org One Week $ 225.00 to see bulletins, event pictures, 6 Weeks $1150 1st child $ 950 each sibling For more information contact the Camp Director registration forms, ministries and more. Mrs. Lucas at 347-746-9330 [email protected] 7