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The Church of Saint Theresa November 19, 2017 -:- The Thirty Third Sunday In Ordinary Time From the Pastor’s Desk St. Theresa Reflection… Dear Parishioners, Love will consume us only in the I am very grateful to the United States of America that measure of our self-surrender. has become my Country by adoption. I have lived here St. Theresa almost half of my life and the day I became an Stewardship Reflection… American (not so long ago) I was ready to fully “We brought nothing into the world nor have we espouse the values and the potentials of this Country. the power to take anything out…” The United States at its raising were embedded with 1 Timothy 6:7-9 the opportunity to build up a Nation where freedom, respect of the other, liberty, God’s Fatherhood would As a parish we gave $6813.00 as a Gift to God not be just mere words, but a program of life. the weekend of November 11/12 We live in an era where “the word” has lost its weight: THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME an individual could give his word, but it actually means First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 nothing: he/she might already be thinking to break it, An encomium for a good and worthy wife, this not to be faithful to it, not to stand for what he/she passage from Proverbs extols all the virtues which a worthy wife possesses – fidelity, industriousness, committed to. skill, charity to the poor, and fear of the Lord. We Christians should be a countercultural sign in this Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 troubled society. We should be thankful that we have Once again, Paul reassures the Thessalonians, who are anxious about the coming of Christ, that been given the ultimate unchangeable Word, our Lord they need not fear being unprepared because they Jesus Christ. He was the same: yesterday, today and are “children of light.” always. He is the Word that does not pass away. Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Since I came to United States I have always loved the Jesus narrates the parable of the talents – in the story, the silver pieces given to the three men. Two feast of Thanksgiving which ultimately affirms what of the men invest their coins and double their we just stated. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this worth, but the third buries his coins in the ground week, we should be grateful for a Homeland that and earns no return. The message of Jesus is that we must use to the fullest the talents we have affords us a religious liberty that we should defend received. and a religious faith—Christianity—which wants us to make us truly free. “The truth will make you free!” said the Lord Jesus Christ. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday As your shepherd I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; from the bottom of my heart: may all of us be Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 reunited around family, around values that we share, Monday around good laughter, around good food, around joy 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Lk 18:35-43 and peace. May we all be united in the presence of Tuesday God. May this beautiful celebration be for all of us a 2 Mc 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10 reminder that we are blessed and this blessedness is Wednesday also a responsibility toward those who are less 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Lk 19:11-28 fortunate than us. Thursday 1 Mc 2:15-29; Lk 19:41-44 I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Friday With my best wishes, 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lk 19:45-48 Fr. Giovanni Saturday 1 Mc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40 NOVEMBER 19, 2017 -:- THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THE CHURCH OF SAINT THERESA - PAGE 3 Adult Bible Study Continues! Join us on the dates listed below from 7:30 - 8:30 PM - we meet every other Monday night in Union, NJ for an hour of reflection on Holy Scripture. For more In Memoriam information or directions, please call John Tintera at Host: Anthony Grauso * Barbone Family (908) 265-6148 or Berndatte Kunz at (908) 964-5253. Wine: Parishioner Intentions Our webpage is www.st-theresa-bible.com. Sanctuary Lamp: Parishioner Intentions November 20 - Micah, Naham & Habakkuk December 4 - Zephaniah, Haggai, Saturday, November 18 Zechariah, & Malachi 7:00 AM Joseph Dugandzic * Ruppel Family 9:00 AM Mary Coakley (26th Ann.) * Dorothy Leonard & Family Troop 83 Pancake Breakfast 5:30 PM Betty Pryor (6th Ann.) * Joe & Diane Kratzer Saturday, November 25, 2017 Sunday, November 19 Where: Kenilworth VFW Hall 7:30 AM Edward A. Villani * Alegria Lim Time: 8:30 am—11:00 am. 9:00 AM Arleen Gauer Poss (15th Ann.) * Kay Gauer Cost: $7.00 per person (children under 5 eat free) ?0:30 AM Stephanie Zuk (34th Ann.) * Dolores & Marshall Graham Tickets will be sold in the cry room the weekend of 12:00 PM Domenico Petracca (12th Ann.) * Caterine Barritta & Family November 18th and 19th or [email protected] 5:00 PM Anthony Colalillo * The Drogan Family Tickets will be sold at the door. Monday, November 20 7:00 AM Karl Poschner * Fred Ambrosio Catholic Daughter's of America 9:00 AM Philomena & Jerry Salerno (Wedding Ann.) * Meeting: November 19, 2017 Ron & Jan Salerno Please share the 9am mass with us. (reserved seating 7:30 PM Edward G. Vallejo (18th Ann.) * Vallejo Family up front). Meeting to follow in the rectory meeting Tuesday, November 21 room in the basement. Light refreshments will be 7:00 AM Grace Letinski * Pat & Diane Jacques & Family served. 9:00 AM Deceased Family Members of Maria Bispo * Antonio & Maria Bispo 9:00 AM Pasquale Cuppari * Cuppari Family National Night of Prayer for Life Wednesday, November 22 On December 8 from 9:00 pm to 12:05 pm our 7:00 AM Cara Giacalone (13th Ann.) * Loving Family parish will participate in the National Night of Prayer 9:00 AM Salvatore Vasile (17th Ann.) * Carmella & Vincenzo Vasile for Life (prayer service consisting of adoration of the 7:30 PM Grace Angela Folgar * The DeLuca Family Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Rosary, prayer to St. Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day) Michael, silent prayer and hymns.) The purpose is to 7:00 AM Maria Locorriere * Husband & Family unite our prayers with Catholics throughout the 9:00 AM Giuseppe & Caterina Squillacioti * Daughter, Lena & Family country in an effort to help bring back the world to Christ and to bring about a Culture of Respect for 9:00 AM Michael Michitsch * Mom, Dad & Heidi Life, The hours are chosen to coincide with Our Lady 9:00 AM Elizabeth Baker (10th Ann.) * Cindy Southern of Guadalupe’s appearance to Juan Diego. Friday, November 24 7:00 AM Frances D'Alessio * Rita Iannarilli (Any questions please contact Jessica at 9:00 AM All The Souls In Purgetory * Antonio & Maria Bispo Family 908-687-3964) 9:00 AM Pasquale Cuppari * Cuppari Family Saturday, November 25 7:00 AM Laura Graham Leonard * Flora & John Smith Christmas Concert Featuring 7:00 AM Rose D'Agostino * Anne Mary Hayes The Redemptoris Mater 9:00 AM Dennis DiSpirito * Pat, Diane & Marty Jacques Seminary 5:30 PM Arleen Gauer Poss (15th Ann.) * The Schultz Family Where: St. Theresa’s Church Sunday, November 26 7:30 AM Maria Locorriere * Husband & Family When: Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00pm (doors will open at 6:30pm) 9:00 AM Allen R. Phillips (Birthday) * Phillips Family 10:30 AM John J. Bondura, Sr. (47th Ann.) * Price:$20.00 Followed by fellowship and desserts in McVeigh Hall. Dolores & Marshall Graham 12:00 PM Domenico Petracca (12th Ann.) * Anna & Mario Esposito Tickets may be purchased after all Masses, starting 5:00 PM Ronald Laflamme * Donna & Bruce Crawford November 5, or contact the Rectory 908-272-4444. NOVEMBER 19, 2017 -:- THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THE CHURCH OF SAINT THERESA - PAGE 4 YOUTH MINISTRY High School Youth Ministry Program Tonight all High School Students are invited to join us for ST. THERESA LIL’ STALLIONS DAYCARE our next meeting at St. Michael’s. Doors open at 7pm, New Parents, come visit St. Theresa Lil’ Stallions and we get started shortly after 7:30pm in the Youth Daycare for children aged 6 weeks to 36 months. Room. Don’t forget to invite your friends to join us! Affordable, convenient, loving Salesian environment, Get the latest information about the Youth Ministry secure and safe. Call the School Office to arrange a Program at www.stmtym.com You can also reach Rich at visit or for more information call 908-276-7220 or the Youth Ministry Office at 908-276-5990 or via email at email www.mysts.org [email protected] Are you a loving, caring, and nurturing person? Something’s Cooking! Please consider being on our “SUBSTITUTE CARE GIVER LIST” at St. Theresa School Lil Stallions Can you smell it? Its smells like Day Care. No steady hours required; we would contact fresh baked pies! A Reminder that you if there is a need. If you are available, GREAT! If if you ordered a pie from the Youth Ministry Program that not, we would call you for the next opportunity. Please Pie Pick Ups are THIS TUESDAY from 10am till 7 pm in contact Sr. Lou Ann at St.