Miraculous Medal & St. Theresa after Mondaymorning Masses.St. Anthony after Tuesday morning Masses.Exposition & Benediction of the BlessedSacrament every Wednesday from 4:30 to5:30 PM, as well as every First Friday from 7:30 to8:30 PM with silent adoration until 10:00 PM.Recitation of the Rosary every Saturday at4:30 (before the 5:00 PM Mass)

2855 St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, New YorkRECTORY: 892-1900/1901 WEBSITE: www.sttheresaparishny.com SCHOOL: 792-3688FAX: 892-1146 E-MAIL: contact@sttheresaparishny.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 792-8434

Rev. Niranjan Rodrigo, Parochial VicarRev. Thomas D’Angelo, In ResidenceRev. Robert Imbelli,Weekend AssociateRev. Edmundo Gomez, Weekend AssociateSpanish Mass

Deacon Anthony P. CassanetoMrs. Josephine Fanelli, PrincipalMrs. Marie McCarrick, Dir. of Religious EducationDr. Liya Petrides, Music Director

MarriagesCall the Rectory at least six months inadvance of the wedding date to makean appointment with a deacon or priest.

BaptismsBaptisms are held on the second Sunday ofevery month at 1:30 PM. Please call theRectory at least one month before to makearrangements. Baptismal instructions forparents and Godparents are required.

ConfessionsMass Schedule

Devotions

SUNDAY MASSES:Saturday at 5:00 pmSaturday at 6:30 pm (Spanish)Sunday at 7:30, 9:00 (Italian), 10:30 (Family Mass)& 12:15 PMWEEKDAY MASSES:Monday thru Friday: 8:00 & 9:00 amSaturday: 8:00 & 9:00 am

Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor

Church of St. TheresaA Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ

Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00and by appointment

CHURCH OF ST. THERESA, BRONX

DECEMBER 18, 2011 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The Adult and Youth Choirs

Of

St. Theresa Parish

Present

A Festival of Lessons and Carols

Wednesday evening – December 21 – 7:00PM

2855 St. Theresa Avenue in Pelham Bay

Join us for refreshments after the presentation

Downstairs in the Rectory Meeting Room

ADMISSION IS FREE

For information call 718-892-1900

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Lesson and Carols by St. Theresa Adult & Children’s Choirs

Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:00PM

CONFESSION – Every Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00PM &

Friday, Dec. 23

rd

7 to 8PM.

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES

5:00PM Family- Mass with Living Nativity

11:30PM - Christmas Carols

12:00AM- Midnight Mass

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

7:30AM, 9:00AM – Italian

10:30AM – Family Mass

12:15PM

NEW YEAR’S DAY MASSES

New Year’s Eve 5:00PM Vigil

7:30AM, 9:00AM – Italian

10:30AM – Family Mass

12:15PM

ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL

St. Frances de Chantal proudly presents their annual Lessons and

Carols Service on Sunday, December 18

th

at 3:00PM. The

afternoon will feature the adult and children’s choirs.

Admission is free. All are welcome. Please join us for an

afternoon of prayer and song to ring in the advent season.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Thank you God for the joy you give us. We ask that as we wait

for all your promises to come true and for Christ to come again,

that you would remain present with us. Help us today and

everyday to worship you, to hear your word and to do your will

by sharing your joy with each other. We ask it in the name of

the one who was born in Bethlehem. Amen

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Please support our

Advertisers; it is their support that makes this bulletin possible,

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St. Theresa School students in grades Pre-K through 2 began

their Christmas celebration by attending their annual “Breakfast

with Santa” last week. They enjoyed baked goodies and got to

tell Santa what they really wanted under their tree! This week,

the entire school will celebrate with the annual Christmas

concert featuring all the students singing their favorite hymns

and carols.

ACTIVE PARISHIONER STATUS

We receive many requests for parishioners to be godparents or

sponsors for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and to

rightfully enjoy the number of services offered at St. Theresa

Church. Part of the request is to be able to verify that a person is

an “active parishioner” of St. Theresa’s.

An “active parishioner” is:

.Properly registered in the parish

.Faithfully attends Mass on Sundays and Holy Days

.Participates in parish activities/ministries when possible

.Uses the parish envelope system for donations

These are the main factors that will be considered in making the

determination.

“ADVENT RECONCILIATION MONDAY”

Archbishop Dolan designated Monday, December 19 “Advent

Reconciliation Monday.” All parishes in the Archdiocese of

New York are expected to provide the Sacrament of

Reconciliation for all the Faithful. Confessions will be heard

from 3:00PM to 5:00PM and again from 7:00PM to 8:00PM.

RCIA

We would like to Congratulate:

Orlando Ortega,

Diana Rodriguez,

Devin Lee Sostre

Michael Kennedy

on their celebration of the Right of Acceptance

into the Order of Catechumens.

Let us pray for them as they embark on this spiritual journey.

May the Spirit of Christmas bring you Peace,

The Gladness of Christmas give you Hope,

The Warmth of Christmas grant you Love.

REMINDER TO ALTAR SERVERS

Please be sure to check your schedules each week for the Mass

you are assigned to serve. If you cannot serve the Mass you

have been assigned please make sure you find a replacement.

When you are at Mass on Saturday or Sunday please check in

the sacristy to see if we need your help serving Mass.

DECEMBER 18, 2011

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY

MERRY CHRISTMAS

JAMES & THOMAS JOY

&

DANIEL & MILLIE VASTI

LOVE, ANGIE JOY & FAMILY

Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you

have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your

womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will

be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord

God will give him the throne of David his father." - Lk 1:30-32

THE SANCTUARY LAMP BURNING NEAR THE

TABERNACLE THIS WEEK IS IN MEMORY OF

IRMA ORRICO

LOVE, FRANK & FAMILY

Readings for the Week of December 18, 2011

Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-

38

Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25

Tuesday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38

Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45

Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56

Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66

Saturday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk

1:67-79

Next Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt

1:1-25 or 1:18-25

Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14

Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20

Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED

MEMBER OF OUR PARISH AND HER FAMILY

ELIZABETH GALIZIO

TREE OF LIFE – Perhaps you may consider our St. Theresa

“Tree of Life” located by the statue of the Sacred Heart.

This “Tree of Life” is a special way in which our parishioners

can memorialize their loved ones. Please call the Rectory for

further information.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 17, 2011

5:00PM Benjamin, Carmela & Albert Gregoria

6: 30PM Special Intention

SUNDAY DECEMBER 18, 2011

7:30AM Pro-Populo

9:00AM Luigi Gentile

10:30AM Frank & Joseph Urso

12:15PM Anthony M. Rocchio

MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2011

8:00AM Frances, Pasquale & Victor Giannuzzi

9:00AM Christophere Buonocore

TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2011

8:00AM Arcangelo, Giovanna, Guisepina & Vincenzo Frangella

9:00AM Atilio Persic

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21, 2011

8:00AM Rosina Colletti, Assunta, Pasquale & Angelina Porco

9:00AM Jeanette Shackel

THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 2011

8:00AM Mary Sorgie

9:00AM Rosario Torres

FRIDAY DECEMBER 23, 2011

8:00AM Rosina, Francesco, Luigi, Assunta & Pasquale Porco

9:00AM Rosa Scagnelli

SATURDAY DECEMBER 24, 2011

8:00AM Carmela Frangella

9:00AM Pasquale Inglese

5:00PM Christmas Intention

6:30PM Christmas Intention

SUNDAY DECEMBER 25, 2011

7:30AM Christmas Intention

9:00AM Christmas Intention

10:30AM Christmas Intention

12:15PM Christmas Intention

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REMINDER – If you have a Sunday Mass offered for a loved

one and are present at the Mass and would like to bring up the

Offertory Gifts to the Altar, please let one of the ushers know

before the Mass begins.

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