The Church of 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 - , Naham & December 4 - , , Saturday, November 18 Zechariah, & 7:00 AM 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 & 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) , 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 Dolores & Marshall Graham Followed by fellowship and desserts in McVeigh Hall.

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. Theresa School (908)276- the foyer of McVeigh Hall (School Gym) at St. Theresa’s 7220 if you are interested. She will explain the in Kenilworth requirements and discuss the possibilities with you.

Christmas Spectacular Sales CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR Its time for the Youth Ministry Program to begin its Sunday, November 19 st Christmas Sales! TUESDAY November 21 from 10am Vendors: $30 for one 6' table; $20 for each to 7pm we will be selling Grave Covers at St. Theresa’s additional table. Tables and chairs provided. This fee ONLY. The weekend of November 25/ 26 we will be is nonrefundable. Set up begins at 8:00am. Vendors selling Grave Covers at BOTH St. Michael’s and St. must provide their own cords & power strips. Doors Theresa’s. Hours are Saturday 9am till 7 pm, and open to public at 10:00am; Doors close to public at Sunday 8am till 1:30 pm. The weekend of December 2/3 5:00pm. we will be selling trees, wreaths and grave covers at Free Admission for all shoppers. BOTH PARISHES and then December 9/10 we will be Location: St. Theresa School Gym & Cafeteria. selling trees, covers and wreaths at BOTH Parishes. For Please contact Tracy Scerra for registration forms and more information visit our website at www.stmtym.com information via email [email protected]

The 2019 Mass book will be open for Special Intention Masses. Beginning December 4th. Union Catholic High School Scholarship Exam Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:00 am and Sunday, (from 10:00am-12:00pn and 1:00pm-3:00pm) and December 3, 2017 at 1:00 pm. December 15th (from 10:00am-12:00pm and Exam fee is $30.00 5:00pm-8:00pm). To register for the Scholarship Exam and for more At this time no intentions will be taken in the Parish office: information call the Admissions Office at 908-889-1600, there will be someone available in the Cry room of the exts.302 or 328 or visit our website at http://m.unioncatholic.org/admissions Church to receive your intentions presented in person. Upon your arrival in the Church you will be given a number: afterward, kindly sit comfortably in the Church as you wait for your number to be called.

All intentions received by mail or drop off will be entered O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee. after December 15th. As a general rule, only one intention per Mass is accepted: however, a memorial Mass in Italian Please join us to honor our Mother, Mary on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Friday, December 8. with multiple intentions will be celebrated once a month, Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, ordinarily on the First Friday of the month, at 6:30 pm 3:30pm and 7:30pm. The Vigil Mass is Thursday, ( unless conflicting events happen to be in the calendar). December 7 at 7:30pm.

Bulletin Articles DEADLINE is Monday 5pm prior to the Sunday. To submit information, drop off to the rectory marked Attention: Bulletin or email to [email protected]