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Saint Therese Parish 120 Monroe Avenue • Cresskill, N.J. 07626

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St. Therese of Lisieux Welcomes You!

Thank you for coming today! Whether you are just visiting or have recently moved to our area, we are happy that you joined us. Newcomers are invited to register at the Parish Office during regular

business hours, Monday - Friday 9AM to 2PM or visit us at www.sttheresecresskill.org.

MASS INTENTIONS PRAY FOR THE SICK SATURDAY: DECEMBER 16 5:00 Thomas M. Stedina, req. Margaret and Jim 5:00 Joseph Schmetter, req. Jeanne and Mary Brown

SUNDAY: DECEMBER 17 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:30 Gerri Cleary, req. John Cleary and Family 9:30 Edward Wilkin, req. The Wilkin Family 11:30 Louis Buonomo, req. Cathy and Rich Olsen 11:30 Joe Schmetter, req. Herb and Rosaleen Appenzoller

MONDAY: DECEMBER 18 8:30 Maryanne Fitzpatrick, req. John Fitzpatrick 8:30 Michael Griffenkranz, req. The DeLuise Family

TUESDAY: DECEMBER 19 8:30 John Ryan, req. The Moore Family 8:30 Lina Salam, req. Mary Belulovich and Family

WEDNESDAY: DECEMBER 20 8:30 Anne Keegan, req. Mom and Dad 8:30 Vinnie Calagna, req. Evelyn Calagna

THURSDAY: DECEMBER 21 8:30 Michael Griffenkranz, req. The Oates Family 8:30 Bill Hebert, req. The Oates Family

FRIDAY: DECEMBER 22 8:30 Joseph M. Moles req. The Witte Family 8:30 Michael J. Griffenkranz, req. The Moore Family

SATURDAY: DECEMBER 23 5:00 Gina Marie Spano, req. The Spano Family 5:00 Richard and Barbara Gioia, req. Philip and Michele Gioia & Girls

SUNDAY: DECEMBER 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:30 Gertrude Nilsen, req. Norm and Marianne Nilsen No 11:30AM Mass

SUNDAY: DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve 3:30PM For the People of the Parish 6:00PM For the People of the Parish 10:00PM For the People of the Parish

Carmelo Abbruzzese Leonard Abbruzzese Leo Amicucci Sarkis Arslanian Virginia Barbagallo Calvin Brokaw Mary Brown Ed Burke Ed Bourke Charles Castle Sam Citero, Sr. Diane Cunningham Jack Curtin Matthew Curtin Quinn Rosa Dolores De Santi James De Steno Jim Donnelly Rosalie Dunkin Ellen Dunn Lillian Elliot Anthony Emanuele Costintino Faustini John Flynn Kathleen Freeman Stevie Garcia Kyle Geran Pat Geran Sean Gonci Michele Guerra Dan Haggerty Maureen Hallenbeck Gloria Iorio Dorothy Jezsik Andrew Kovach Scott Kubrin

Bill Lee Lenore Liebeskind Kara Garrity Liebeskind Anne Marsigliano Timmy McDonnell Stephanie McNamara Michael Michelle Mullen Mary Ann Oates Vinny Ottina Josephine Papa Gus Perez John Pesch Nancy Porcaro Michelle Preolo Bob Prince, Jr. Maryann Princing Sr. Catherine Reddy Rina Romanelli Ralph Rotunda Wendy Ruggiero Jennifer Samson Beverly Schwab Joann Scimanico Cecile Sicari Donna Spina Tony Spina Mary Stanton Jeremy Stevens Pamela Stevens Norman Trass Frank Uvenio Patricia Victory Dot Williams Amanda Wilson

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily 8:30AM Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Holy Days 7:30PM Vigil 8:30AM 12:00PM

SERVED BY THE CARMELITES

Pastor

Fr. Samuel Citero, O. Carm.

Deacon Rev. Mr. Anthony Porcaro, T. O. Carm.

Pastoral Associate Ms. Gina Marie Loiacono

Director of Religious Education Mrs. Lois Pagnozzi

Director of Music & Liturgy Mr. Adrian Soltys

Principal Mr. Glenn Clark

Assistant to the Principal Mrs. Eileen Walsh

Business Manager Ms. Sharon Rabbitt

SACRAMENTAL BREAD &WINE

The bread and wine offered at the masses this week has been donated in

loving memory of Frank D’Andrea at the request of

His Wife, Gerry and Family

REST IN PEACE

We pray for our loved ones who have died, especially

Anthony Emanuel may they be at peace with God.

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SUNDAY COLLECTION THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY

Week of December 10, 2017 Regular $10,017.00 Assessment $ 2,749.00 Total $12,766.00

Please make all checks payable to St. Therese Church

MINISTER SCHEDULE December 23 - 5:00PM

Eucharistic CJ Schutte, R. Schutte, Z. Schutte, S. Syby Ministers: E. VanSteenbergh, N. Bandini, (J. Chandler)

Lectors: K. Leclercq, J. Hebert

Servers: J. Hayden, R. Hayden

December 24 - 4th Sunday of Advent

Lectors: 7:30AM N. Tauro 9:30AM F. Mladjenovic

Servers: 9:30AM D. Manoy, K. DeRoche

December 24 - Christmas Eve

Lectors: 3:30PM Church L. Liebeskind 3:30PM Gym K. Leyden, T. Oates 6:00PM Church R. Puglisi, F. Corbett 10:00PM Church A. Smith, J. Hebert

December 25 - Christmas Day

Lectors: 9:30AM J. Leclercq, J. Leclercq 11:30AM F. Mladjenovic

As a family, we pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military.

Gavin John - U.S. Marines Matt John - U.S. Marines

Mario Medina - U.S. Marines Andy Naso - U.S. Army

Christopher D. Smith - U.S. Army

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Tuesday, December 19th at 7:30pm

We will gather for prayer in the style of Taize as

we prepare to celebrate Christ's

coming on Christmas.

4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Saturday, December 23rd

5:00pm Sunday, December 24th

7:30am 9:30am

No Mass at 11:30am

CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24th

3:30pm - Church Folk Group with caroling at 3pm, Contemporary Style

3:30pm - Gym Christmas Children's Choir, Contemporary Style

6pm - Church Pick Up Group with guitars and percussion,

Contemporary Style

10pm - Church Festival Choir with caroling at 9:30pm, Traditional Style

CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 25th

9:30am - Church Schola Cantorum, Traditional Style

11:30am - Church Schola Cantorum, Traditional Style

Mass Schedule

Dear Parishioners: Sunday December 24th is the 4th Sunday of Advent as well as Christmas Eve. Many of you have had questions about the Christmas schedule this year. Here is a breakdown for you:

Obligation for Sunday, December 24th. Saturday: 5:00 PM or Sunday: 7:30 AM or 9:30 AM

Obligation for Christmas, December 25th. Sunday: 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM, or 10:00 PM or

Monday: 9:30 AM or 11:30 AM

Have a wonderful rest of the Advent Season! Fr. Sam

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God This year, since January 1st is a Monday, it is not a holy day of obligation. Masses on December 31st will be celebrated with the normal Sunday schedule for the Feast of the Holy Family.

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Teens & College Students Save the Date…

WINTER WEEKEND TRIP! February 23-25

SKI, SNOWBOARD & TUBING

As low as $200 per person, including lots of great stuff! See flyers for more info or email Youth Leaders at:

youthministry@sttheresecresskill.org

ASCPG's Annual Christmas Break

Trivia Night

Friday, December 29th at 7:30pm at the

Academy of St. Therese School Gym

Just $15 per person for some fun team competition, great prizes and light refreshments (or bring your own).

Proceeds benefit Jet Set Group 606.

For more info, contact Rosemarie at ascpg1@gmail.com.

Christmas Flowers

You are invited to make a donation toward the Christmas trees, plants and wreaths which will be used to deco-rate our church this Christmas Season. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. The suggested donation is $10.00.

Envelopes are available at the doors of the church or at the Parish Office.

Different Ways to Make Your Contributions to St. Therese Church

For parishioners who would like to contribute by check...

“Silence does good to the soul.” St. Therese of Lisieux

Auto-Bill Pay has been a success! We are receiving more and more donations using this method. If you would like to contribute in this way, the instructions are listed below: Instructions for Automatic Giving / Automatic Bill-Pay

1. Contact your bank; they will tell you how they can conven-iently send your contribution to the church office. If you are currently paying your bills online, you can simply add your church donation, payable to St. Therese Church, to your list.

2. Choose how often you want to send your contributions: once a week, twice a month, once a month, etc.

3. List your envelope number when you are asked for an ac-count number, if you do not know your number, please contact the church office.

4. Have your bank mail to: St. Therese Church, 200 Jefferson Ave., Cresskill, NJ 07626

5. We, the parish staff, will credit your account for your year-end contribution report just like when you place your envelope in the collection basket.

For parishioners who would like to contribute by credit card...

St. Therese has partnered with PARISH GIVING. Parish Giv-ing is a simple, secure and convenient way to contribute using your credit card. More information will be available in the New Year!

Please feel free to call the parish office if you have any questions.

We truly thank you and are extremely grateful for your generous contributions.

The Parish and Religious Education Offices will be closed on Friday, December 22.