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St. Thérèse of Lisieux, R.C. Church Church Address: 4402 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Rectory Office Address: 1281 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Telephone#: 718-451-1500 / Fax: 718-451-1502 E-mail: stthereselis@gmail.com Website: www.stthereseoflisieuxchurch.org

Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, September 17th 2017

THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH MISSION/ MISYON PAWAS LA

Pou devlope yon ndjanm nan lafwa

ki angaje nan evanjelize moun, fanmiy, Kominote

ak kilti dapre levanjil

Jesikri-a.

To develop a strong community of faith

that engages in evangelizing

persons, families,

communities and cultures to the

Gospel of Jesus

“…With Confidence and Love ” -St. Therese of Lisieux

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Readings for this Week/Lectures de la Semaine

Pastor Jesus Christ

Administrator Rev. Fr. Rony Mendes

Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Michél Pierre -Louis

Music Ministry Mr. Edsen-Samy Renaud

Music Director

Religious Ed. Coordinator Ms. Frances McCormick

(718-451-1671)

Parish Nurses: Bernadine Noel, RN

Carnice Modeste, RN

Parish Staff

Parish Office Hours

Monday/Lundi: 9AM; 7PM (Little Flower Novena after 7PM Mass on Monday/

Neuvaine de Petite Fleur après la Messede 7PM)

Tuesdays (Miraculous Mèdal Novena/ Neuvaine du Medal Miraculeux): After 9AM Mass

Wednesday/Mercredi (Rosary after 9AM Mass/ Rosaire après la Messe)Saturday/Samedi: 5PM (Vigil Mass for Sunday/Veillée pour le Dimanche) Sunday/Dimanch: 9:00AM(English) 11:00AM (English) 1:00PM (Creole)

Adoration and Confession/Adoration et Confession Friday/Vendredi (Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration Eucharistique) (Adoration du Saint –Sacrament) 9:30AM — 12NOON Saturday /Samedi (Confession) 4:00PM — 4:45PM

Confession can also be scheduled by appointment. Confession peut également être prévue sur rendez-vous.

Next Sunday’s Readings/ Lectures du Dimanche Prochain

Fall/Winter Mass Schedule/Otòn/Ivè des Mas

Monday/Lundi: 9AM-3PM Tuesday/Mardi—Thursday/Jeudi: 9AM-8:30PM Friday/Vendredi: 9AM-6:00PM Saturday/Samedi: Closed Sunday/Dimanche: Closed The Rectory Office is closed each day from 12:30PM-1:30PM.

St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux

Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203-5726

Phone: 718-629-0738 Fax: 718-629-6854 Website: www.scgstl.org

Principal: Mrs. Jeanette Charles

The Academy offers a welcoming, safe, faith-filled environment where children from grades Pre-K to 8th

can learn and grow to their potential. Call us at 718-629-9330 for additional information.

Financial aid is available.

Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/VEN KATRIYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP): Sir 27:30—28:7; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Monday/Lundi: (Weekday): 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk:7:1-10 Tuesday/Mardi: (Weekday): 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1-3, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday/Mercredi: (Weekday): 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday/Jeudi: (SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST): EPH 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:-9-13 Friday/Vendredi: (Weekday):1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday/Samedi: (Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest): 1Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 8:4-15

Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN OR-DINARY TIME/VEN SENKYEM DIMANCH NAN TAN

SENP ) First Reading/1ere Lecture: Is 55:6—9 Psalm/Psaume: 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 Second Reading/2e Lecture: Phil 1:20c-24, 27a Gospel/Evangile: Mt 20: 1-16a

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE

Sunday/Dimanche:

9:00AM—In Memory of Lloyd & Enid Andrews

-In Memory of Elizabeth Andrews & Thelma Williams

11:00AM—Dale Defreitas—Birthday/Thanksgiving

1:00PM—For the People of the Parish

Bread & Wine

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Sanctuary Lights

Monday/Lundi:

9:00AM—Taylor Elizabeth Exil—Birthday/Thanksgiving

- In Memory of Sarah Noel and Harry Noel

7:00PM—In Memory of Leon and Joseph Mitchell

Tuesday/Mardi:

9:00AM—In Memory of Alfonso & Erma Jennings

Wednesday/Mercredi:

9:00AM— For the Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Thursday/Jeudi

9:00AM— For the Victims of Hurricane Irma

Friday/Vendredi:

9:00AM—Tagheri Chin Aleong—Birthday/Thanksgiving

Saturday/Samedi:

5:00PM—Camille Exil—Birthday/Thanksgiving

+++ *If those who have requested Sunday Masses above wish to bring

gifts at the offertory, please see one of the Ushers.

Ushers before Mass.

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INTERCESSION OF VENERABLE PIERRE TOUSSAINT ON BEHALF

OF THE SICK Kenrick Fraser, Keith Haywood, Edna Scott, Elias Scott, St. Clair A. Waterman, Joan Griffith, Adelaide Harrop-Williams, Alvin Richard, Hunter Jimenez, Rose Romano, Mona Lisa Hilaire, Anthony Lagano, Grace Lagano, Audrey English, Nadine Graham, Karon Osson, Mar-va McNeil, Amos Ozell Thornton, Carrie Norman, Emmaline Holmes, Amanda Hall, Marie Salomon, Eileen Boyke, Elaine St. Bernard, Maxine Campbell–Reid, Bienvena Houenou, John Zozzaro, Constance Paul, Lucinda Thorton, Debora Corren, Marie Edwige Moise, Magdalin James, Marlene Alphonso, Errol Albert, Yvette Cardenas-Joseph, Lenora Whittle-Gomas, Doreen Alexander, Ella Hunte, Bertram & Dolores Lovell, Patrice Layne, Phyllis Joseph, Sandra McKessey, Cai Henry, Julian Johnson, Guy Dupeoux, Francesca Francis, Isaac Koeing, Chrissy Buttigieg, John Napolillo, Guytaud Leandre, Sybil Carmichael, Joe Roberti, Shelia Bowen, Sylvia Marshall, Marcia Clifton, Michel Caliber, Kevin Cubero, Edmar Hopkinson, Dara Abraham, Rene Charles, Jean–Jacques, Ann Walker, Jennifer Abraham, Nyamarie Abraham, Sha-ron Jones, Martinez, Marie France Badin

Kindly notify the rectory with any updates.

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION

2017 September

28th—30th, from 7:30pm

Triduum Church

Sunday, October 1st

9AM & 12PM

Feast of St. Therese of

Lisieux Church

Sunday, October 1st

International Dinner

School Auditorium

Sunday, October 22nd,

9AM Mass Youth Sunday Church

2018 October 7-16

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Nazareth, Cana, Jeru-salem and much more

VOCATION MINISTRY TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Whoever believes in the Son of Man will have eternal life.” Are you called to bring faith in Christ and eternal life to oth-ers as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454, or write: voca-tions@diobrook.org.

WORDS OF ST.THERESE OF LISIEUX “My God, I choose all. I do not want to be a saint by halves. I am not afraid to suffer for You. I fear only one thing — that I should keep my own will. So take it, for I choose all that You will.” — St. Thérèse of Lisieux, The Story of a Soul. (New York: Double Day, 2001) 9. ― Thérèse de Lisieux, The Little Way for Every Day: Thoughts from Therese of Lisieux

ATTENTION USHERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE

11AM MASS If interested please contact the Rectory

Office for more information..

A Special Thank You!!!

The Deanery 7 Youth Ministry Team would like to ex-tend heartfelt thanks to Fr. Rony Mendes, Fr. Michel

Pierre Louis, and the Parishioners of St. Therese of Lisieux for hosting the Annual Back to School Mass.

Special thanks to the Parish Life Committee for the beautiful decorations, and the Faith

Formation Team for the food donations and assistance with serving the youth. The

participation and effort of everyone involved is greatly appreciated.

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX RCC

PRESENTS

CAMBA HOMEBASE OUTREACH

WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, OCTOBER 3rd and OCTOBER 17th From 10:30am to 12:30pm WHERE: ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FOOD PAN-TRY 4410 AVENUE D BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (BETWEEN TROY AVENUE AND 45th STREET)

AVAILABLE RESOURCES Housing Related

Assistance such as help paying back rent, assistance with stopping eviction, housing court issues and

providing other landlord tenant resources

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 718-451-1500

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HOLY LAND TRIP

REMINDER: The Deadline for the Enrollment for our “10-Day Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land” is quickly approaching. Please Reserve your spot

before November 9th, 2017.

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Be Generous Envelopes are available

from our Ushers at church doors.

Please return your envelope

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FEAST DAY ITINERARY&

INTERNATIONAL DINNER FOR 2017

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

6:30pm—Praise & Worship 7:00PM—Mass with Msgr. Joe Malagreca

Friday, September29th, 2017

6:30PM—Praise & Worship

7:00PM—Mass with Fr. Robert Pierre-Louis

Saturday, September 30th, 2017

5:00PM—Mass followed by a

F i l m F e s t i v a l , M u s i c a n d F o o d

w i t h F r . K e v i n G a v i n , S J

Feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus

Sunday, October 1st, 2017

9:00AM—English Mass 12:00PM-Bilingual Mass with

Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann

followed by distribution of roses and procession to

the Shrine of St. Therese.

+++++++++ International Dinner

in the Auditorium

Our Feast Day is fast approaching, and as is our tradition, our International Dinner will follow

immediately after the 12PM Mass on Sunday, October 1st, 2017.

Many exotic dishes that are part of these diverse cultures will be available for tasting.

We encourage all parishioners to participate in this event.

Participating Countries and coordinators are:

Dominica-Hazel Lawrence—(718) 462-2901

Grenada – Jackie Garrett (718) 629-1931 & Denise Humphrey (718) 451-0975 Guyana – Constance Romelus (718) 693-2395 Haiti – Alourdes Pierre (718) 629-2971 or Alberte Vincent (646) 696-5109 Jamaica – Norma Patterson (718)-284-0528 Panama & Latin America – Aminta Stewart (718) 922-2151 & Carmen Freeman Trinidad & Tobago – Sharon Joseph (347) 512-7736 St. Lucia – Joan Griffith (718) 284-9208

If you would like to have your country participate

in the International Dinner, please contact

Denise Humphrey at 718-451-0975 or

Aminta Stewart at 718-922-2151.

And St. Therese of Lisieux Social Justice Ministry When: Sunday, September 24th from 8:30 AM – 1 PM Where: St. Therese of Lisieux, RCC 1281 Troy Avenue by the Statute of the Virgin Mary

For the Benefit of Catholic Charities Thank you for your beautiful act of solidarity and mercy!

HURRICANE AND EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF DONATION

Blankets

Quilts

Pillows

Pillow cases

Sleeping bags

Towels or bath towels

Robes

Sweatshirts

Sweatpants

T-shirts men and

women

All and any age chil-dren clothing

Slippers

Sneakers

New undergarments for all

Socks also new and suitable for any age

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BAPTISM SCHEDULE To have your children receive the Sacrament of Baptism, at

least one parent and one godparent must be Catholic.

For registration, parents must bring a copy of the child’s Birth Cer-tificate. Godparents must bring to registration a signed and stamped

sponsor letter from the church they attend. ++++

BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2017

October/ November

Registration : Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at 7:30PM

First Baptism Class : Wednesday, November 1st at 7:30PM

Second Baptism Class : Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30PM

Baptism Ceremony : Saturday, November 11th at 1:00PM (English)

Saturday, November 18th at 1:00PM (Creole)

Number of Parishioners and Friends present for

September 2 &September 3

Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 90

Sunday (Dimanche): 10:00am Mass: 161 11:00am Mass: 62 1:00pm Mass:126

Total: 439

Number of Parishioners and Friends present for

September 9 & September 10

Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 97

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 251

11:00am Mass: 108 1:00pm-Mass: 171 4:00pm Mass: 233

Total: 860

Collections received for September 2nd & September 3rd

Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)

5pm: $1,627.00

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 2,063.00

11:00am Mass: $1,160.00 1:00pm Mass: $679.00

Total = 4,580.00

Collections received for September 9th &

September

Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)

5pm: $0.00

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: $.00

11:00am Mass: $0.00 1:00pm-Mass: $0.00

Total = $0.00

Currently we have 1,400 registered parishioners

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Diocese of Brooklyn ! Annual Catholic Appeal 2017 Live in Faith Give in Love

Our Parish Goal: $54,704.00 Amount Pledged: $52,731.00

Received: $35,498.00 Donors: 170 Amount of Goal Received 64.89%

September 17,24 , 31 Weekly Offering

September 24 Special Collection for Hurricane Harvey

Victims

October 22 World Mission Sunday

The collection will be updated in next weeks Bulletin.

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FOOD PANTRY

will be open on Tuesdays from 10:30AM–12:30PM.

PARISH NURSES 824 E. 45th St. between

Avenue. D and Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

Parish Nurses Office Open: Monday-Wednesday-Friday

10AM-12Noon +++++

The Nurses’ Office is now Re-Open. ++++++

UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday, October 8th, 2017

Mobile Mammography (FREE) starting at 9:30am For women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the

past year. All Insurance Plans Accepted.

FREE for uninsured women 40 and older The Mammogram Scan Van will be outside the Church on

Women must call to make appointment 800 564 6868.

MASS INTENTIONS Take advantage of the privilege and blessing the church offers us to request a Mass for our Intentions (In Memory of a Loved One, In

Thanksgiving, for healing, for achievement, etc). Stop by the Rectory Office window to submit your Mass intentions.

Donations include: Weekday Masses( Mon-Fri) $15,

Weekend Masses (Sat. and Sun.) $30. Bread and Wine, or Sanctuary Lamp Candles $30.

Parishioners are encouraged to request the regular Mass for their intentions.

There is no special Mass offered outside of the regular parish Mass.

SECOND COLLECTION SUNDAY, September 24th, 2017.

A second collection will be taken

up for the

Hurricane Harvey

Victims of Texas.

Your support is needed!

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ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS

If you would like to advertise your upcoming events in the parish bulletin, please bring a hard copy to the

Rectory Office or by email and fax. Deadline is Monday by 12noon.

If you are sending by email or fax, please call to make sure that we have received your information.

Email: stthereselis@gmail.com Fax #: 718-451-1502

Visit our website at www.stthereselisieuxchurch.org to see bulletins, event pictures, registration forms, minis-

tries and more.

SCHOOL NEWS

St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church Le-gions of Mary

Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary Celebration

Let’s Do What Our Lady Asks!

During this special 100th anniversary celebra-tion, consider making a commitment to one

or more of these requests made by Our Lady during her apparitions in Fatima:

Starting June 13th, 2017 through October 13th, 2017, we will gather by the Statue of Mary to pray at 7pm. Please see dates below:

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

Sponsored by Bernadette B. Brunetta B.

and Carla F. Parishioners

of St. Therese of Lisieux Church Help us collect

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Cash Donations are Welcome

For children in need in Haiti/ Damassin Cayes

Please place your supplies in the box located in the back of the church ay the corner of

Troy Avenue and Avenue D

For Pick ups: Call Bernadette B. at 917-284-4772

Deadline: Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

VOTIVE CANDLES

Attention Parishioners,

We are sorry to inform you that the votive candles around the church are Out of Or-der. Once again sorry for the inconven-

ience . If you wish to donate funds toward getting new ones for the church, please feel free to do so. If you are using a plain envelope, please put Votive Candle Do-nation with your name, address and envelope number.

Please note that the price range for one votive candle can go from $3,000–$5,000. Please be generous.

Catherine of Genoa~ St. Therese of Lisieux

Catholic Academy Forming a Lens for Learning, Living and Leading

2017-2018 Registration is Open

Take Another Look!

All of our many programs are offered in a faith-based, safe, nurturing environment

FREE Morning Care and Breakfast After School Program

Latin and Greek Root Challenge Music, Fine Arts and Honors Programs

We’re saving a seat for you !

Schedule a personal tour of St Catherine of Genoa ~ St Therese of Lisieux

Catholic Academy with Principal Mrs. Jeanette Charles at 718.629.9330 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Email: scgstl.org

DISCOVER AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes will resume on September 24, 2017.

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new Catechists, please think about joining us.

BISHOP KEARNEY OPEN HOUSE Middle school students and families are invited to our

Open House! Thursday, October 12th from 6pm-7:30pm Sunday, October 29th from 12pm-1:30pm

RSVP at www.bishopkearneyhs.org/openhouse