St. Therese Church Sunday, May 1, 2016 / No. 19

Sunday, May 1, 2016 10:00 am English / Ingles 12:30 pm Spanish / Español

Mery Osorio Maria Gladis Tatis Moreno Monday, May 2, 2016

8:30 am English / Ingles

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 8:30 am English / Ingles 6:30 pm Spanish / Español

Thursday, May 5, 2016 The Ascencion of The Lord

Friday, May 6, 2016

8:30 am English / Ingles 6:30 pm Spanish / Español

Saturday, May 7, 2016

5:00 pm English / Ingles 6:30 pm Spanish / Español Mass Intentions You must personally go to the rectory or call the

rectory during office hours: Monday - Friday from 10am – 4pm.

Mass intentions must be submitted 2 weeks in advance.

Mass intentions before mass commences will no longer be accepted.

The mass book will only be available in the rectory. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

First Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Some men informed the Gentiles that they must be circumcised if they wished to be saved, because of the Old Laws. Disciples then went forth to tell the Gentiles to honor only those rules which were strictly necessary, such as abstaining from eating meat sacrificed to idols and illicit sexual union.

Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John depicts Jerusalem coming out of heaven, sparkling with the radiance of precious jewels. Angels were stationed at each of its twelve gates, and each gate bore the name of one tribe of Israel. The city had no temple, because God was its temple. The glory and light of God and the Lamb also replaced their need for the sun. Gospel: John 14:23-29 Jesus tells his disciples, "Anyone who loves me will be true to my word." For those who do honor his word, both Jesus and God will love them and stay with them always. He also tells them that God will send the Holy Spirit in his place to give them the instructions they will need. Jesus then tells them that peace is his farewell gift to them. “Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.’ And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.” Following the resurrection, Jesus spent time preparing His disciples for His taking leave of them. They were to be pleased that He would go, and then would receive a special gift, the Advocate, the Paraclete. The Spirit would come to teach and remind. Jesus’ leaving would not be an absence, but lead to a greater presence. His disciples, and we as missionary disciples, would become dwelling places of God’s Spirit. His gift is ours, provided we love Him. May the departure of Jesus, the ascension, prepare us for the special moment and allow us to be truly dwelling places for the Lord. He comes to reside with me. He is present in me and in others. I ask the gift of discernment to discover His abiding presence with me today. Sixth Sunday of Easter A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Today Jesus gives this advice: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Worry and anxiety can consume our lives preventing us from seeing the love which surrounds us and binds us to one another. Don’t miss the forest for the trees. We are living today what we worried about yesterday.

May 5, 2016 Ascension of the Lord A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Jesus tells us today, “you are my witnesses” and guarantees the “promise of the Father” to “clothe us with the power to accomplish this mission. It is not worldly power which dominates and manipulates. It is the power of the Kingdom of God to live in peace, forgiveness, compassion, service to others, love of enemies and care for the poor and defenseless.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMETS Soldiers of Truth Youth Group We would like to invite all our young parishioners, ages 13-20 years old, of St. Therese and neighboring churches, to join our Soldiers of Truth Youth Group. They meet up at the rectory basement every Friday from 7:00-8:30 pm. For more information contact Vivian Manchero and/or Jeff Perry. Faith Formation – Religious Education Congratulations to the following children who will receive the holy sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 7th, 2016.

Melanie Abreu Emely Abreu

Ennalyz Angulo Elena V. Alvarez

Jazael Arias Carina Blanco Janette Blanco

Kimberly Blanco Lisbeth Blanco

Mariana Blanco Zarielly Bobadilla Zharick Bobadilla Zashary Bobadilla Jazly M. Cabeche Emely Cabrera

Jeremiah Castillo Jeremy Castro-Vega

Ronald Cespedes Dezhanese Cruz

Joshua Cruz Jefry De Leon

Sofia Fallas Rachel Fernandez

Alexander Francisco Amber Garcia

Gabriel Gutierrez Javien Lopez Ian Martinez

Lorren Melendez Sharon Melendez Gislaine Mendoza Kevin D. Mendoza Milagros Mendoza Matthew Navarrete

Charles Nuñez Elizabeth Paredes

Xenia Reynoso Jazmin A. Rivera

Priscilla Rodriguez Disnairy Rosario Jose A. Saavedra Rickerson Santos Arsenio Severino

John Saladin Joel Soriano

Vanessa Suelto Adriana Taylor Kenneth Tello Matthew Tello

Isabella Toribio Jelinez Torres Emily Valverde

Maria J. Valverde Justin Vazquez Aracely Vivar

Miguel A. Vivar May this be the beginning of your journey in our faith. Father Luciano, Maria “Lola” Santos and Beatriz Barraza will miss you dearly and extend our Congratulations to each and every one of you. A very special thank you to all the catechists, Miguel Hernandez, Lisbelis Torres, Mary Lantigua, Raquel Peralta, Jessica Garaicoa and Rosa Mercado, who helped prepare the children for receiving this wonderful sacrament.

SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA Primera Lectura: Hechos 15:1-2, 22-29 Algunos hombres informaron a los gentiles que no podían ser salvos si no se circuncidaban, de acuerdo a la Ley Antigua. Los discípulos les dijeron a los gentiles que siguieran las reglas estrictamente necesarias, como abstenerse de comer carne sacrificada a ídolos, o inmoralidad sexual. Segunda Lectura: Apocalipsis 21:10-14, 22-23 Juan describe a Jerusalén bajando del cielo, brillando como una joya preciosa, con un ángel apostado en cada una de sus doce puertas, y cada puerta con el nombre de una de las tribus de Israel. La ciudad no tenía templo, pues Dios era su templo. La gloria y luz de Dios y el Cordero también reemplazaban la necesidad del sol. Evangelio: San Juan 14:23-29 Jesús les dice a sus disípulos: “El que me ama hace caso de mi palabra”. A los que obedezcan, Jesús y Dios los amarán y acompañarán siempre. También dice que Dios enviará al Espíritu Santo para enseñarles. Jesús les dice que la paz es su regalo de despedida.

“Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: ‘El que me ama será fiel a mi palabra, y mi Padre lo amará; iremos a él y habitaremos en él.’ Les he dicho esto antes de que suceda, para que cuando se cumpla, ustedes crean.” Luego de la resurrección, Jesús pasó tiempo preparando a Sus discípulos para Su partida. A ellos les complacería que El volviera al Padre, y ellos recibirían un don especial, el defensor, el Paráclito. El Espíritu Santo vendría a enseñarles y protegerlos. La partida de Jesús no sería una ausencia, sino llevaría a una mayor presencia. Sus discípulos y nosotros, como discípulos misioneros, nos convertiríamos en moradas para el Espíritu de Dios. Su don es nuestro, siempre y cuando lo amemos. Que la partida de Jesús, la ascensión, nos prepare para

el momento especial y nos permita ser verdaderas moradas para el Señor. El viene a vivir conmigo. Está presente en mí y en otros. Pido el don del discernimiento para descubrir su perdurable presencia en mí hoy.

ANNUNCIOS PARROQUIALES Neocatecumenal Dios tiene una palabra de ayuda para ti y tu familia porque te ama. Ven a escuchar una buena noticia para ti. Charlas del camino neocatecumenal para jóvenes y adultos los días 18, 21, 25 y 28 de Abril, el 2, 5,9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 de Mayo y Junio 2 y 6, 2016 de 8:00-9:00 pm. Habra cuidado de niños. Lugar iglesia de Santa Teresa, 80 13th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07504. Todos están cordialmente invitados. Para mas información llamar al (973)881-0400.

FINANCIAL NOTES/

NOTAS FINANCIERAS

Collections for Mass on April 23 & 24, 2016

Saturday 5:00 PM $108.00 6:30 PM $232.00 Sunday 10:00 AM $401.00 12:30 PM $813.00 Neo Catechumens: $0.00 Charismatic Mass: $0.00 CCD Children $29.00 Baptism $140.00 Mass Intentions $30.00

Grand Total: $1,753.00