MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 9:00 AM - Creole 11:00 AM - English 1:30 PM - Spanish THE Weekdays CO-CATHEDRAL 8:00 AM - English 8:30 AM - Creole OF 9:00 AM - Spanish JANUARY 31ST, 2021 CO-CATHEDRAL AND ST. TERESA STAFF Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH RECTOR The Reverend Monsignor Kieran E. Harrington Today’s Gospel continues our reading kharrington@StJosephs-.org from Mark and describes what some believe was likely to have been a typi- PAROCHIAL VICAR The Reverend Israel Perez cal day in Jesus’ ministry. Jesus and the [email protected] disciples that chose to follow him in last week’s Gospel arrive at Capernaum, a PAROCHIAL VICAR small village on the Sea of Galilee. Je- The Reverend Pascal Louis sus teaches in the synagogue on the [email protected] Sabbath. Mark reports that the people DEACON respond to Jesus’ teaching with asto- Deacon Fausto Duran nishment, noting Jesus’ authority and [email protected] contrasting it with the scribes’. Early in Mark’s Gospel we already find evidence DEACON/RCIA DIRECTOR of the tension that will manifest itself Deacon Manuel H. Quintana fully in Jerusalem. [email protected] PARISH SECRETARY After Jesus’ preaching, an even more astonishing thing happens. A man pos- Fabiola Edmond sessed with an unclean spirit calls out to Jesus. As we see in this example and [email protected] throughout Mark’s Gospel, the spirits and demons seem to know Jesus and are often fearful of him. In fact, they seem to understand Jesus’ identity better than ADMINISTRATOR his disciples. As we will read again and again in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus orders the Bill Slattery spirit to be quiet and drives the unclean spirit out of the man. Jesus’ ability to [email protected] heal those possessed by demons is an indication of his power over evil. CCD DIRECTORS Ms. Jessica Figueroa In the prescientific age of Jesus’ time, all illnesses were understood to be ma- [email protected] nifestations of evil and sinfulness. Our modern understanding of illness is very different. Possession by unclean spirits may have been a way to describe what Mrs. Brenda Donald we might call mental illness today. It may have even been a way of describing [email protected] certain kinds of physical conditions. There is evidence that there were many MUSIC DIRECTOR kinds of exorcists and healers in first-century Palestine. Jesus appears to be Mr. Alejandro Zuleta like these healers, but he heals with unique authority and connects his healing [email protected] activities with the words of his preaching. BULLETIN We are missing the point that Mark is trying to make in this Gospel, however, if Alma Ramales we try to explain away the healing work of Jesus. The crowds see in Jesus’ cure [email protected] of the possessed man further affirmation of his authority. Jesus’ power to heal YOUNG ADULTS gives greater credence to his teaching. Jesus impresses the crowds through his [email protected] words, which are manifested with power in his deeds. Mark’s Gospel tells us that because of the authority with which he healed, Jesus’ fame spread throu- ghout all of Galilee. Source: Layolapress.com MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM - Creole 6:30 PM - Spanish Sunday 10:00 AM - English ST. TERESA OF AVILA 6:00PM - English Weekdays 10:00 AM - English THE CO-CATHEDRAL ST. TERESA OF AVILA OF RECTORY OFFICE HOURS FEBRUARY 2021: BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT ST. JOSEPH Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm With Black History Month starting in February, let's recognize the rich Monday - Friday: history of black American Catholics. 12:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday: Office CLOSED Venerable Pierre Toussaint (1776-1853) RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Venerable Pierre Toussaint, a philanthropist and founder AT ST. TERESA OF AVILA of many Catholic charitable works, was born a slave in and brought from Haiti to New York as an apprentice under Sunday: Office CLOSED a popular hairstylist in the city. He eventually became the Monday - Friday: most sought-after hairdresser of high society women. 9:00am - 5:00pm Upon the death of his master, he gained his freedom Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm and quickly succeeded as one of the country’s first black ATTENDANCE AND entrepreneurs. He became quite wealthy, but instead of spending lavishly on himself, he supported the Church and COLLECTION the poor. He and his wife sheltered orphans, refuges, and JANUARY 24TH, 2021 others out on the streets in their home. He founded one of New York’s first ST. JOSEPH orphanages and raised money for the city’s first cathedral. During yellow fever 9:00 AM 21 $353 epidemics, Toussaint would risk his life to help others by nursing the sick and 11:00 AM 47 $544 praying with the dying.“I have never felt I am a slave to any man or woman but 1:30 PM 119 $858 I am a servant of Almighty God who made us all. When one of his children is in need, I am glad to be His slave.” ST. TERESA Mother (1784-1882) 5:00 PM 0 $0 Servant of God Mother Mary Lange was born Elizabeth Lange, 6:30 PM 0 $0 a native of the Caribbean, and believed to be Cuban born of 10:00 AM 47 $1,067 Haitian descent. She was the foundress and first Superior 6:00 PM 35 $216 General of the Oblate Sisters of Providence (1829-1832), the MASS SCHEDULE first religious congregation of African American women in FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 2021 the history of the . On July 2, 1829, Elizabeth and three other women professed their vows and became ST. TERESA the Oblate Sisters of Providence with the goal of educating Saturday and evangelizing African Americans. They educated youth and provided a 5:00 PM Rev. Pascal Louis home for orphans. Freed slaves were educated and at times admitted into the 6:30 PM Rev. Sebastian Sardo congregation. They nursed the terminally ill during the cholera epidemic of Sunday 1832, sheltered the elderly, and served as domestics at St. Mary’s Seminary. 10:00 AM Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington Mother Mary Lange practiced faith to an extraordinary degree. It was her deep 6:00 PM Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington faith – in close union with Jesus – which enabled her to persevere against all odds. She lived through disappointment and opposition until God called her ST. JOSEPH home in 1882 at the St. Frances Convent in Baltimore, . Sunday Source: usccb.org 9:00 AM Rev. Pascal Louis EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 11:00 AM Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington "Let us not refuse the time to go to meet Him in adora- 1:30 PM Rev. Sebastian Sardo tion, in contemplation full of faith, THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH and open to making amends for the serious 856 Pacific Street Brooklyn, NY 11238 offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease.” 718-638-1071 - Fax: 718-398-2410 - Saint John Paul II [email protected] You are invited to visit Jesus in the Eucharist. ST. TERESA OF AVILA Every Friday 563 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238 St. Teresa of Avila 718-622-6500 - Fax: 718-622-2234 After the 10:00am Mass, [email protected] ending with Benediction at 7:00pm. www.StJosephs-Brooklyn.org StJosephBrooklyn @StJoseph_BK

2 THE CO-CATHEDRAL ST. TERESA OF AVILA OF SAINT JOSEPH FIESTA DE LA PRESENTACIÓN DEL SEÑOR

Este martes 2 de febrero de 2021 celebraremos la Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor. Los invitamos a que se una con nosotros para la Misa. A continuación encontrará el horario del día. Tenga en cuenta que la misa de las 7:00 MASS INTENTIONS FOR PM se llevará a cabo en San José, para permitir que asistan más personas. JANUARY 30 - 31, 2021 2 DE FEBRERO DE 2021 SATURDAY 8:00 AM - ingles (San José) 5:00 PM For the People of St. 8:30 AM - creole (San José) Joseph & St. Teresa 9:00 AM - español (San José) 10:00 AM - ingles (Sta. Teresa) 6:30 PM +Mayra Elvira Proaño Veloz 7:00 PM - español (San José) SUNDAY El día 2 de febrero de cada año, se recuerda esta presentación del Niño Jesús al 9:00 AM Michelle Fils-Aime templo, llevando a alguna imagen del Niño Dios a presentar a la iglesia o parro- (Thanksgiving) quia. También ese día, se recuerdan las palabras de Simeón, llevando candelas (velas hechas de parafina pura) a bendecir, las cuales simbolizan a Jesús como 10:00 AM +Didier Vitalis luz de todos los hombres. De aquí viene el nombre de la “Fiesta de las cande- las” o el “Día de la Candelaria”. Source: es.catholic.net 11:00 AM For the People of St. Ways to Donate Joseph & St. Teresa We are pleased to provide you with a safe contactless 1:30 PM +Juan Guzman Rojano option for supporting our parish. 6:00 PM Frances Caygoz & To easily make a donation, Brandon Page (Healing) text SUNDAY to (973) 447-3888 You can also access our e-giving page at: https://www.givecentral.org/location/756 We thank you for your generosity. Nos complace proveerles una opción segura sin contacto físico para apoyar nuestra parroquia. Para hacer una donación fácilmente, testea DOMINGO al (973) 447-3888 También puedes acceder a nuestra página de donación electrónica en: https://www.givecentral.org/location/756 Te agradecemos por tu generosidad. Se avèk plezi poun di nou, gen on jan ki pa danje nou kapab supòte pawas la. LECTORS FOR Men on jan fasil pou bay donasyon, sèlman ekri FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 2021 SUNDAY nan numero (973) 447-3888 Ou kapab jwenn aksè nan paj sa tou : https://www.givecentral.org/location/756 FEBRUARY 6 Nou di ou mèsi pou Jenewozite-w. 5:00 PM - James Moise WANT TO WATCH MASS FROM HOME? 6:30 PM - TBD The Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph is broadcast live via NET TV at 8AM in English, 8:30AM in Creole and at 9AM in FEBRUARY 7 Spanish Monday through Friday. 9:00 AM - James Moise You may watch us at home, at work, or on the go at: 10:00 AM - Hazel Dasent – Spectrum ch. 97 11:00 AM - Betty Ann Hassan Optimum ch. 30 1:30 PM - Anabelle Lopez Fios by Verizon ch. 548 – Anywhere, anytime via our livestream. 6:00 PM - Siria Diaz (www.netny.tv) 3 THE CO-CATHEDRAL ST. TERESA OF AVILA OF SAINT JOSEPH GET INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH GROUPS TODAY’S Contact the Rectory for More Information. READINGS Children’s Religious Education Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time If you are interested in enrolling your child for Religious Educa- First Reading tion, please contact Brenda Donald or Jessica Figueroa for more Deuteronomy 18:15-20 information. Responsorial Psalm [email protected] Psalm 95 Parish Council If today you hear his voice, harden not Schedule varies your hearts. Second Reading Contact Tom Rozinski [email protected] 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Rites for Christian Inititation for Adults (RCIA) Gospel Reading If you are an adult seeking to become a Catholic or complete your Mark 1:21-28 sacraments, please contact Deacon Manuel Quintana. [email protected] LECTURAS DE HOY Sacred Scripture Series Cuarto Domingo Ordinario Seasonal. Contact: Deacon Manuel Quintana Primera lectura Deuteronomio 18:15-20 CONTACT TRACING Salmo Responsorial Salmo 95 Señor, que no seamos sordos a tu voz. ST. TERESA OF AVILA Segunda lectura 1 Corintios 7:32-35 Please scan this QR code in order Lectura del evangelio to check in or Marcos 1:21-28 Go to https://hubs.li/H0C2SPj0 LEKTI JODI A to be in compliance with Katriyèm Dimanch nan Tan Òdinè healthcare guidelines. Premye Lekti Deteronom 18:15-20 Sòm responsab Sòm 95 CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH Si jodi-a nou té kapab kouté voua Gran- mèt la : "Pa fèmin kè nou". Dezyèm Lekti 1 Korintyin 7:32-35 Please scan this QR code Lekti levanjil la in order to check in or Mak 1:21-28 Go to https://hubs.li/H0C2SzT0 SAINT OF THE DAY to be in compliance with Sunday (1/31) - Saint John Bosco healthcare guidelines. Monday (2/1) - Saint Ansgar Tuesday (2/2) - Presentation of the Lord Wednesday (2/3) - Saint Blaise If a case of COVID-19 occurs here, your data may be shared with local Thursday (2/4) - Saint Joseph of Leonissa health department officials to determine who may have had close Friday (2/5) - Saint Agatha contact with the individual with COVID-19. Thank you for your cooperation during this unusual time! Saturday (2/6) - Saint Paul Miki and Companions 4