MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 9:00 AM - Creole 11:00 AM - English 1:30 PM - Spanish

Weekdays THE CO-CATHEDRAL 8:00 AM - English 8:30 AM - Creole OF JOSEPH 9:00 AM - Spanish MARCH 14TH, 2021 CO-CATHEDRAL AND ST. TERESA STAFF FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT RECTOR The Reverend Monsignor The fourth Sunday of Lent is sometimes called Laetare Sun- Kieran E. Harrington [email protected] day. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Traditionally, Sundays are named after the first word of the liturgy’s opening PAROCHIAL VICARS antiphon. On this Sunday, the antiphon is taken from the book The Reverend Pascal Louis [email protected] of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 66:10-11). Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we rejoice in anticipation of the joy that will The Reverend Israel Perez be ours at . [email protected] Today’s reading is taken from John’s Gospel. It consists of two parts. The first DEACON Deacon Fausto Duran part is the final sentence of ’ reply to Nicodemus, the Pharisee who approa- [email protected] ched Jesus at night. Nicodemus acknowledged Jesus as someone who had come from God and seemed to want to be a follower of Jesus. Jesus greeted Nicodemus DEACON/RCIA DIRECTOR Deacon Manuel H. Quintana with the observation that one must be born from above to see the Kingdom of God. [email protected] The dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus that followed was about the meaning of this phrase. Nicodemus misunderstood Jesus at every point, but there was no RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Ms. Jessica Figueroa animosity in the questions he posed to Jesus. [email protected] In the part of the conversation with Nicodemus in today’s Gospel, Jesus referred to Mrs. Brenda Donald an incident reported in the Old Testament. When the Israelites grumbled against [email protected] the Lord during their sojourn in the desert, God sent venomous serpents to punish them for their complaints. The Israelites repented and asked to pray for PARISH SECRETARY Fabiola Edmond them. The Lord heard Moses’ prayer and instructed him to make a bronze serpent [email protected] and mount it on a pole. All who had been bitten by a serpent and then looked upon the bronze serpent were cured. By recalling this story, Jesus alludes to the salva- ADMINISTRATOR Bill Slattery tion that would be accomplished through his death and Resurrection. [email protected]

The second part of today’s Gospel is a theological reflection on Jesus’ words to MUSIC DIRECTOR Nicodemus. The is known for this kind of reflection offered within Mr. Alejandro Zuleta the narrative. The words of the Evangelist are in continuity with the words of the [email protected] prologue to John’s Gospel. In these reflections, John elaborates on a number of BULLETIN themes that are found in his Gospel: light and darkness, belief and unbelief, good Alma Ramales and evil, salvation and condemnation. [email protected] In John’s reflection, we find an observation about human sinfulness. Jesus is the YOUNG ADULTS light that has come into the world, but people preferred the darkness. We wish to [email protected] keep our sins hidden, even from God. Jesus has come into the world to reveal our sins so that they may be forgiven. This is the Good News; it is the reason for our rejoicing in this season of Lent and throughout our lives. Source: loyolapress.com MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM - Creole 6:30 PM - Spanish

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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS LENTEN MISSION AT ST. JOSEPH Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm In preparation for Easter, join us for the 2021 Lenten Parish Mission Monday - Thursday: "Gut Check: Facing the reality of our God and Ourselves in a time of 12:00pm - 6:00pm loss" led by Fr. Rafael Perez. Friday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday: Office CLOSED Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Fr. Rafael Perez was ordai- RECTORY OFFICE HOURS ned in 2015. Since that time he AT ST. TERESA OF AVILA has served as parochial vicar of Divine Mercy Parish in the Wi- Sunday: Office CLOSED lliamsburg-Greenpoint sections Monday - Friday: of Brooklyn. Prior to ordination, 9:00am - 5:00pm Fr. Rafael studied secondary Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm education and since becoming ATTENDANCE AND a priest he has obtained certifi- COLLECTION cation in spiritual direction and MARCH 7TH, 2021 is currently pursuing a masters ST. JOSEPH degree in Christian spirituality. 9:00 AM 39 $507 11:00 AM 68 $997 Mon 3/22 - 12pm (St. Teresa) / 7pm (St. Joseph Co-Cathedral) 1:30 PM 112 $756 First talk followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament ST. TERESA 5:00 PM 22 $393 Tue 3/23 - 12pm (St. Teresa) / 7pm (St. Joseph Co-Cathedral) 6:30 PM 32 $199 Station of the cross followed by Second Talk 10:00 AM 52 $613 6:00 PM 34 $405 Wed 3/24 - 12pm (St. Teresa) / 7pm (St. Joseph Co-Cathedral) Third talk followed by Confessions

THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH This will be a great opportunity to reflect, pray and meditate as we 856 Pacific Street prepare for the Great Easter Celebration, don't miss out! Brooklyn, NY 11238 718-638-1071 - Fax: 718-398-2410 [email protected] MISYON KARÉM Ki jou: lendi 15 Mas a 7pm pou rive Jedi 18 Mas nan Sent Terèz moun Avila. ST. TERESA OF AVILA 563 Sterling Place Predikatè: Msgr André Pierre Brooklyn, NY 11238 Sa kap fèt: preche. 718-622-6500 - Fax: 718-622-2234 Konfesyon nan dènye jou-a. [email protected]

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2 THE CO-CATHEDRAL ST. TERESA OF AVILA OF SAINT JOSEPH MISIÓN DE CUARESMA Hagamos juntos este camino de cuaresma en preparación para la gran celebración de la Pascua. Los invitamos a compartir momentos de re- flexión, de oración, y adoración, para culminar con la celebración del sacramento de la reconciliación. No pierdas esta oportunidad de reen- MASS INTENTIONS FOR contrarte con el Señor y tu comunidad. MARCH 13 - 14, 2021 SATURDAY Cuándo: Lunes 15 de marzo al jueves 18 de marzo, 7:00pm en San José. 5:00 PM For the People of St. Quien: Padre Sebastian Joseph & St. Teresa

6:30 PM For the People of St. Joseph & St. Teresa

SUNDAY 9:00 AM Daphnee Fervil & Carmelle Fervil (Birthday)

ST. JOSEPH'S FEAST DAY 10:00 AM For the People of St. Join us to celebrate our Parish Joseph & St. Teresa Feast Day! 11:00 AM +Aloysius Nurtanio Feast Day of St. Joseph - March 19, 2021 1:30 PM +Berta Reyes 7:00pm – Mass at St. Joseph 6:00 PM For the People of St. During the Feast Day Mass, Sr. Maria Bello will profess Joseph & St. Teresa her perpetual vows before the community. If you are unable to attend, you can join us online. The Mass will be broadcasted on the Parish Website. https://stjosephs-brooklyn.org/livestream JOU FÈT ST. JOZÈF An nou rasanble ansanm pou nou selebre fèt pawas nou! Jou fèt St. Jozèf- 19 Mas, 2021 7:00pm- Mès nan St. Jozèf Nan Mas ki ap fèt nan jou fèt St. Jozèf la, Sœur Maria Bello pral prononse ve li LECTORS FOR devan kominote a. MARCH 20 - 21, 2021 Si ou pap kapab la, mès la ap sou sit entènèt pawas la. https://stjosephs-brooklyn.org/livestream MARCH 20 FIESTA DE SAN JOSÉ 5:00 PM - Fabiola Edmond ¡Acompáñanos a celebrar el día de nuestra fiesta parroquial! 6:30 PM - TBD Fiesta de San José - 19 de marzo de 2021 MARCH 21 7:00 pm - Misa en St. Joseph 9:00 AM - Dolores Guillaume Durante la Misa de la Fiesta, la Hna. María Bello profesará sus votos perpetuos 10:00 AM - Cheryl Wright ante la comunidad. 11:00 AM - Ede Fox Si no puedes asistir en persona, puedes conectarte en línea. La misa se transmitirá 1:30 PM - Alex Zafra por la página web de la parroquia. https://stjosephs-brooklyn.org/livestream 6:00 PM - Marie Theresa Antoine www.StJosephs-Brooklyn.org StJosephBrooklyn @StJoseph_BK

3 THE CO-CATHEDRAL THE CO-CATHEDRAL ST. TERESA OF AVILA OF SAINT JOSEPH OF SAINT JOSEPH ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy has been designated as the aligned Catholic school for the parish of the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph and Saint Teresa of Avila. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy opened in 1909 and for over 110 years has educated our children, instilling in them the faith and values we as Catholics cherish. St. Francis has a free Pre-K program, a Kindergarten program and Grades 1 to 8. The Academy utilizes NYS Next Generation standards for its core subjects (Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies) and is committed to including Physical Education, Art, technology and Music to enhance the educational program. Daily Religion classes provi- de instruction based on the teachings of the . The Academy participates in the Performing Arts School Residency Program that teaches our 4th graders how to create a virtual class performance of a classic fairy tale, our 6th graders Play Writing and Producing, and 8th graders Shakespeare Study and Presentations/Public speaking and Performance. The talents of the students are also displayed at the annual Christmas and Spring shows. Technology is provided and is being updated to enhance the learning experience. 1:1 chromebooks and or iPads are being used to transform traditional classroom experiences to student-centered experiences that allow stu- dents to take an active part in their learning. Classrooms are equipped with either interactive whiteboards or smart TVs to help facilitate student learning. Graduates who move on to Catholic high schools often receive scholarships. Students graduate St. Francis equipped with strong study skills, time-management and note taking techniques that prepare them for high school and college. Tuition assistance is available through programs sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and the St. Francis of Assisi Alumni Scholarship program. Please do not let the challenge of tuition deter you from enro- lling your child in our Academy. Every effort will be made to make it possible for your child to attend St. Francis. We sincerely would like to have your child in our school. We accommodate students who need academic assistance through Title I services, and those who have an IEP/ IESP are serviced during the school day in speech, language and math by certified teachers. The mission of St. Francis of Assisi Academy is to provide your child with an education of rigorous academics in a faith-filled atmosphere. We pledge to provide an education that will prepare your child for success in life and instill in them the values to live a life worth living. Please visit us at www.sfabrooklyn.org for an exciting virtual trip to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy. You can contact us by calling 718-778-3700, or emailing us at [email protected]. We ask that you please consider St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy. Sincerely, Lorraine Pierre Principal Free UPK Program St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy offers a free UPK program. All children born in 2017 are eligible to enroll. The deadline is April 7 to apply for the UPK class beginning this September 2021. Apply on-line at www.NYC.gov/prek, or call 718-778-3700. Select St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy as your # 1 Choice. Use school code: 17KAJW FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in conjunction with the Diocese of Brooklyn has several financial aid pro- grams available for students in Grades K-8. Please contact the school at 718-778-3700 for more information about these programs. The deadline to apply for financial aid is April 30, 2021. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy 400 Lincoln Road 718-778-3700 Brooklyn, NY 11225 sfabrooklyn.org www.StJosephs-Brooklyn.org StJosephBrooklyn @StJoseph_BK

4 THE CO-CATHEDRAL ST. TERESA OF AVILA OF SAINT JOSEPH REMOTE PRAYERS Every morning at 7:15 am, the Remote Prayers St.T/St.J gathers via Zoom (audio only) for morning prayer. Using the Book of Christian Prayer or one of several phone apps, we start with the Invitatory and, continuing through the psalms, canticles and prayers of the day, we finish by talking among ourselves for a while. The gathering ends by 8:00 am. We listen when others speak; when we speak, we begin by telling everyone something we’re thankful to the Lord about; and we always say what’s on our mind. So we can check-in with each other during the day when we need someone to talk to or think someone else might, we have each other’s phone numbers. Building on St. Augustine, our motto is: We Do What We Can; We Do Our Best; and We Pray for The Rest. If you’d like to try it out or become one of the Remote Prayers St.T/St.J, call Deacon Manuel at 917-250-1921 or email him at [email protected] CONTINUING ADULT FAITH FORMATION The Continuing Adult Faith Formation group helps us learn more about our faith and how to live it in a concrete and active way. We seek the word of the Lord in Scrip- ture; for that reason, the CAFF group’s Sacred Writings Series is always on-going and is open to every adult. Throughout Lent, our reflections will be on the three readings that will be proclaimed at each of following Sunday masses. Sacred Writings During Lent, the CAFF will be presenting Seven Steps to Easter: Ashes to Resurrection. Its hour-long sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:00, start on Shrove Tuesday, 2/16, and continue to the Tuesday of Holy Week. Tuesdays are devoted to the Old Testament reading and to the Letter and Thursdays to the Gospel. Including people who worship at St. Joseph’s and St. Teresa’s and others from as far off as Maryland and Georgia, we talk about what these sacred writings meant and how they were part of the lives of those who composed and first prayed them; what they were to our predecessors in faith over the centuries that followed; how they speak to us each today; and how they can help us live and grow stronger in faith every day. To learn more or for the numbers and codes to join, email Deacon Manuel at [email protected] or call him at 212-343-2500. WAYS TO DONATE We are pleased to provide you with a safe contactless option for supporting our parish. To easily make a donation: 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.

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SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Confessions are available every Saturday at 4:00pm at St. Teresa and every Wednesday at 7:00pm at St. Joseph, or by appointment.

Baptism: Contact the rectory to make an appointment with the priest or dea- con for the initial interview. are available in English, Spanish and Creole.

Holy Matrimony: Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months prior to a wedding date. Contact the rectory for an appointment with a priest "The Two Will or deacon. Become ." Weddings can be scheduled in English, Spanish and Creole. Mark 10:8, NIV

Anointing of the Sick: This sacrament is available for anyone baptized flesh Ca- tholic who is seriously ill or suffering from the effects of advanced age. It is also recommended for anyone who is going to undergo serious surgery. Please call the rectory to schedule an appointment for a priest to visit your home. A communal celebration of this sacrament will be scheduled twice a year. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Blessed Pope John Paul II encouraged Eucharistic Adoration. In Dominicae cenae, he expressed: “The Church and world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet Him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease.” You are invited to visit Jesus in the Eucharist Every Friday after the 10:00am Mass ending with Benediction at 7:00pm, St. Teresa 1st Friday of the Month All night adoration concluding at 8:00am next morning with Benediction WANT TO WATCH MASS FROM HOME? 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 Spanish Monday through Friday. You may watch us at home, at work, or on the go at: – Spectrum ch. 97 Optimum ch. 30 Fios by Verizon ch. 548 – Anywhere, anytime via our livestream. (www.netny.tv) www.StJosephs-Brooklyn.org StJosephBrooklyn @StJoseph_BK

6 THE CO-CATHEDRAL ST. TERESA OF AVILA OF SAINT JOSEPH PRAYER OF THE WEEK GET INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH GROUPS ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA Contact the Rectory for More Information. LAPRIYÈ POU SEMÈN NAN Children’s Religious Education Almighty God, you know If you are interested in enrolling your child for Religious Education, please that we have no power in ourselves to help contact Brenda Donald or Jessica Figueroa for more information. ourselves: Keep us both [email protected] outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in Parish Council our souls, that we may be defended from Schedule varies Contact Tom Rozinski all adversities which may happen to the [email protected] body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Rites for Christian Inititation for Adults (RCIA) Jesus our Lord, who lives and reig- If you are an adult seeking to become a Catholic or complete your sacra- ns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, ments, please contact Deacon Manuel Quintana. for ever and ever. Amen. [email protected] Sacred Scripture Series Dios Todopoderoso, tú sabes que no Seasonal. Contact: Deacon Manuel Quintana tenemos poder en nosotros mismos para ayudarnos a nosotros mismos: Guárdanos tanto por fuera en nues- tro cuerpo como por dentro en nues- CONTACT TRACING tra alma, para que seamos defendidos de todas las adversidades que puedan ST. TERESA OF AVILA sucederle al cuerpo y de todos los ma- los pensamientos que puedan surgir. puede agredir y herir el alma; por Je- Please scan this QR code in sucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y rei- na contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo order to check in or Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. Go to https://hubs.li/H0C2SPj0 Bondye ki gen tout pouvwa, ou konnen nou pa gen okenn pouvwa nan nou to be in compliance with pou nou ede tèt nou. Bondye ki gen tout pouvwa, ou konnen ke nou pa gen healthcare guidelines. okenn pouvwa nan tèt nou pou ede tèt nou: Kenbe nou tou de deyò nan kò nou ak anndan nan nanm nou, pou nou ka defann nou de tout difikilte ki CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH ka rive kò a, ak tout move panse ki ka atake ak blese nanm nan; pa Jezikri, Seyè nou an, ki moun ki ap viv ak ap gouvènen avèk ou ak Sentespri a, yon Please scan this QR code sèl Bondye, pou tout tan. Amèn.

in order to check in or DAILY MASS READINGS Go to https://hubs.li/H0C2SzT0 LECTURAS DIARIAS DE LA MISA Monday - Lunes - Lendi to be in compliance with Is 65:17-21/Jn 4:43-54 healthcare guidelines. Tuesday - Martes - Madi Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday - Miercoles - Mèkredi Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30 If a case of COVID-19 occurs here, your data may be shared with local Thursday – Jueves - Jedi health department officials to determine who may have had close Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47 Friday – Viernes - Vandredi contact with the individual with COVID-19. 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Rom 4:13, 16-18, Thank you for your cooperation during this unusual time! 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Saturday - Sábado - Samdi Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53 www.StJosephs-Brooklyn.org StJosephBrooklyn @StJoseph_BK

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TODAY’S LENTEN SEASON 2021 READINGS Fourth Sunday of Lent Parish Mission First Reading March 15 – 18, 2021, 7:00pm at St. Teresa (Creole) 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Responsorial Psalm March 15 – 18, 2021, 7:00pm at St. Joseph (Spanish) Psalm 137 March 22 – 24, 2021, 12:00pm at St. Teresa (English) Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever March 22 – 24, 2021, 7:00pm at St. Joseph (English) forget you! Second Reading Ephesians 2:4-10 Stations of the Cross Gospel Reading Every Friday - 6:30pm at St. Teresa (Trilingual) :14-21 LECTURAS DE HOY Parish Feast Day Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma Feast Day of St. Joseph – March 19, 2021 Primera lectura 7:00pm – Mass at St. Joseph 2 Crónicas 36:14-16, 19-23 Salmo Responsorial Salmo 136 Holy Week Te recuerdo, Señor, es mi alegría. Segunda lectura Palm Sunday – March 28, 2021 Efesios 2:4-10 Regular Mass Schedule Lectura del evangelio Juan 3:14-21 Reconciliation Monday LEKTI JODI A March 29, 2021 Katriyèm Dimanch Karem 3:00pm – 9:00pm at St. Joseph Premye Lekti 2 Kronik 36:14-16, 19-23 Sòm responsab Holy Tuesday – March 30, 2021 Sòm 136 7:30pm Chrism Mass at St. Joseph Sé pou lang mouin kolé nan palèt mouin, si-m pa sonjé-ou. Dezyèm Lekti Holy Thursday – April 1, 2021 Efezyin 2:4-10 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Joseph Lekti levanjil la Jan 3:14-21 – April 2, 2021 SAINT OF THE DAY 12:00pm – Passion of the Lord at St. Teresa (English) Sunday (3/14) - Saint Maximilian 1:30pm – Outdoor Stations of the Cross (starts at St. Teresa) Monday (3/15) - Saint Louise de Marillac 3:00pm – Passion of the Lord at St. Teresa (Spanish) 7:00pm – Passion of the Lord at St. Teresa (Creole) Tuesday (3/16) - St. Clement Mary Hofbauer 7:00pm – Recital: J.S Bach - St. John Passion at St. Joseph Wednesday (3/17) - Saint Patrick Thursday (3/18) - Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

Holy Saturday - April 3, 2021 Friday (3/19) - St. Joseph, Husband of Mary 7:00pm – The Great Vigil of Easter at St. Joseph Saturday (3/20) - Saint Salvator of Horta

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