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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, February 26th, 2017

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH MISSION/

MISYON PAWAS LA

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Readings for this Week/Lectures de la Semaine

Pastor 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 Fall/Winter 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) 3:30PM — 4:30PM

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/Horaire des Messes

Monday/Lundi: 9AM-3PM Tuesday/Mardi—Thursday/Jeudi: 9AM-8:30PM Friday/Vendredi: 9AM-6:00PM Saturday/Samedi: 9AM-3PM 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: 718-629-9330 Fax: 718-629-6854

Website: www.scgstl.org Principal: Sister Paulette Pollina

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kathleen McManus-Trainor Business Administrator: Sister Pat McGrath

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: (EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ WITYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP): Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3,6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 Monday/Lundi: (Weekday): Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2,5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday/Mardi: (Weekday): Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8,14,23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday/Mercredi: (ASH WEDNESDAY): Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6b,12-14,17; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6,16-18 Thursday/Jeudi: (Thursday after Ash Wednesday): Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4; Lk 9:22-25 Friday/Vendredi: (Friday after Ash Wednesday; Saint Kathar ine Drexel, Virgin): Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6a, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday/Samedi: (Saturday after Ash Wednesday; Saint Casimir ): Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32

Sunday/Dimanche: (FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT /PREMYE DIMANCH KARÈM ): First Reading/1ere Lecture: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm/Psaume: Ps 51:3-6,12-13,17 Second Reading/2e Lecture: Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12,17-19 Gospel/Evangile: Mt 4:1-11

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/

INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE

Sunday/Dimanche:

9:00AM—Denise Humphrey-Birthday/Thanksgiving

—Dale Lawrence-Birthday/ Thanksgiving

11:00AM—St. Anthony-In Thanksgiving/ Blessing

1:00PM—In memory of Margaret Moise

—In memory of Suze Mryer

Bread & Wine

++++ Sanctuary Lights

Monday/Lundi:

9:00AM—For the Homebound

7:00PM—For both Charismatic Prayer groups

Tuesday/Mardi:

9:00AM—For the people of the Parish

Wednesday/Mercredi:

9:00AM—For the Youth of the parish

7:00PM—People of the Parish

Thursday/Jeudi

9:00AM—Troy and Justine Skinner-Wedding

Anniversary

Friday/Vendredi:

9:00AM—For all those who Volunteer

Saturday/Samedi:

5:00PM—People of the Parish

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

gifts at the offertory, please see one of

Ushers before Mass.

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INTERCESSION OF VENERABLE PIERRE TOUSSAINT ON BEHALF

OF THE SICK Mona Lisa Hilaire, Anthony Lagano, Grace Lagano, Audrey English, Nadine Graham, Karon Osson, Marva 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, Danielle Beckford, Debora Corren, Marie Edwige Moise, Dcn. Rodney Beckford, Magdalin James, Marlene Alphonso, Errol Albert, Yvette Cardenas-Joseph, Lenora Whittle-Gomas, Doreen Alexander, Ella Hunte, Bertram & Dolores Lovell, Patrice Layne, Phyllis Joseph, San-dra 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, Lucy Rose Roberts, Marcia Clifton, Michel Caliber, Kevin Cubero, Edmar Hopkinson, Dara Abraham, Rene Charles, , Jean–Jacques, Ann Walker, Jennifer Abraham, Nyamarie Abraham, Sharon Jones, Martinez, Marie France Badin

Kindly notify the rectory with any updates.

St. Therese of Lisieux Upcoming Events/Fundraisers for

2016—2017 At-A-Glance Keep checking the bulletin for more information on

each event.

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION

2017 Sunday,

March 26 at 9am

Youth Sunday Church

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “Thus should one regard us, as servants of

Christ.” Are you being called to serve the Lord and others in the consecrated life or priesthood? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454

or email: vocations@diobrook.org.

VOCATION MINISTRY

Visit our website at www.stthereselisieuxchurch.org to see bulletins, event pictures, registration forms, ministries and more.

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WORDS OF ST.THERESE OF LISIEUX “For me, prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed to heaven,

it is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well as joy; finally it is something great, supernatural, which expands my soul and unites me to Jesus.”

Story of A Soul

SEASON OF LENT MASS SCHEDULE

ASH WEDNESDAY— March 1st

9:00AM: Mass 7:30PM: Mass

Ashes will be distributed during all the masses.

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9:00am mass, there will be a 7:00pm mass (Monday

through Friday) during the season of Lent.

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ALL DAY EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

During the Lenten season the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on Fridays (March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th, March 24th March 31st, and April 7th)

from the conclusion of the 9:00AM Mass to 7:00PM, followed by Benediction.

PLEASE SET ASIDE ONE HOUR TO SPEND WITH JESUS on each Friday during Lent.

In addition to our prayers for an increase in vocations, we would like to remind you to continue to pray for

our own priests who minister to us daily at St. Therese, our Pastor Fr. Mendes, Fr. Michél and Fr. Smith.

++++ There will be sign up sheet in the back of the church to choose an hour time slot. Remember someone must be

there every hour.

Verol Clement Francis Zamminer

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VOCATION CHAIR Are you or someone you know

being called to take part in God’s divine plan?

Is there someone among us who can wear the vestments of a priest?

RICE BOWLS Join our faith community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United

States— in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl here at St. Therese of Lisieux R. C. Church and don’t forget to

download the CRS Rice Bowl app! May these 40 days better prepare us to encounter ourselves, our neighbors and our God.

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REGISTERED NURSES 824 E. 45th St. between

Avenue. D and Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

Parish Nurses Office Open:

Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10AM-12Noon

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

PLEASE DONATE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Canned tuna fish, rice, beans, pasta, canned soups, oth-er vegetables, oatmeal, hot & cold cereals, shelf/table

milk, powdered milk, pasta sauce, etc. You may drop off your donations at the Rectory

Office or at the Food Pantry during Rectory and Pantry hours.

**PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES.**

Clean plastic shopping bags and monetary donations are welcome.

Collections received for February 11th & February 12th

Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)

5pm: $932.00

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am: $3,374.00 11:00am: $500.00 1:00pm: $694.00

Total = $5,500.00

Collections received for February 18th & February 19th

Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)

5pm: $652.00

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am: $1,795.00

11:00am: $1,106.00 1:00pm: $976.00

Total = $4,529.00

Number of Parishioners and Friends present for

February 11th &February 12th

Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 97

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 226 11:00am Mass: 71 1:00pm Mass: 152

Total: 546

Number of Parishioners and Friends present for

February 18th &February 19th

Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 95

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 180 11:00am Mass: 85 1:00pm Mass: 142

Total: 502

Currently we have 1,400 registered parishioners

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 Certificate. Godparents must bring to

registration a signed and stamped sponsor letter from the church they attend.

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BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2017

APRIL/MAY

Registration : Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 at 7:30PM

First Baptism Class : Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:30PM

Second Baptism Class : Wednesday, May 10th at 7:30PM

Baptism Ceremony : Saturday, May 13th at 1:00PM (English) Saturday, May 20th at 1:00PM (Creole)

MASS BOOK FOR 2017/MÈS 2017

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 $15, Weekend Masses $15. 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.

Profite avantaj legliz la ba nou pou

rekòmande yon mès nan entansyon

nou-ke se an memwa de yon fanmiy, zanmi nou ki mouri ou byen nap di Bondye mèsi

pou benediksyon, gerizon, nou esevwa.

Tanpri pase nan presbitè-a pou bay

entansyon nou. Donasyon pou:

Mès Lasemèn $15, Mes weekend: $15.

Pen ak Diven, ou bouji pou lanp

sanktuèr: $30. Nou ankouraje-w

rekòmande mès ki deja etabli nan pawas

la, paske pa gen mès espesyal an deyò

mès regilye yo.

Overall collection decreased by $ 971.00 across the weeks indicated above.

FOOD PANTRY: Phone #: 718-451-1500

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ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS

If you would like to advertise your upcoming events in the bulletin, please bring it to the

Rectory Office or send an email or fax with your information by 12noon on

Tuesday of each week.

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary meets every

Wednesday at 5pm in the Convent Chapel. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact

the rectory office. ++++++

The Haitian Legion of Mary meets every Saturday at 10am on the Auditor ium Stage or Conference

Room. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the rectory office.

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS If you are using a welcome envelope or a plain envelope for your tithes, we ask that you please print your first and last name clearly, along with your address, telephone number, envelope number and amount enclosed.

Thank you for your cooperation!

ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS

Starting immediately our St. Therese facilities namely, the

Auditorium and the Gymnasium, will no longer be

available for parties, e.g. Birthdays, Anniversaries,

Baby showers, Fundraisers, etc. Only Parish events will be allowed.

The cost of repasts for funerals held in the

church will be as follows:

Auditorium $600.00

Gymnasium: $450.00

PROTOCOL IS FINAL.

The Finance Committee

HOME BOUND Please contact the

Rectory Office if you know of a home bound person or anyone going for medical procedures who would like

to see a priest or receive the Eucharist.

PARISH INITIATIVE

Brothers and Sisters,

During this 90th year of our parish, we are conducting an important initiative.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

Our participation in Generations of Faith is critical because 50% of our contributions that are above our parish goal, will be returned to the parish. With that, we will be able to take care of big ticket repairs such as the boiler and the ceiling in the church.

Thank You

SUNDAY OFFERING

SPECIAL COLLECTION BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION

Sunday, March 5th, 2017

The revenue from this collection will be used to support the Church’s concern for evangelizing the Black and Indian people of the United States. The funds are distributed as grants to dioceses

throughout the United States, supporting and strengthening evangelization programs which otherwise would cease. Please be generous.

March 5 Weekly Offering

March 5 Black & Indian Mission (More information below)

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CHILDREN’S WORSHIP CORNER

THE TRANSFIGURATION While he was still speaking, a bright cloud

enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well

pleased. Listen to him!" Matthew 17:5 (NIV) Based on Matthew 17:1-9

PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY Meets every Sunday from 2:00PM-5:00PM in

the school Gym. Boys and Girls ages 6 and up are welcome. Minors should be accompanied by parent/guardian.

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AVAILABLE AT THE RECTORY OFFICE

The 2017 At Home with the Word Book Large Print Edition: $10.00

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SAINT

ST. MARTIN DE

PORRES The only black saint from the Western Hemisphere so far, St. Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru, in 1579. His mother was a freed slave from Panama, and his father was a Spanish gentleman who did not want him. Early in his life, he demonstrated

humility, charity for the poor and a love for animals, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. At the age of 11, he took a job as a servant in the Dominican friary in Lima and performed the work with such devotion that he was called "the saint of the broom."

He spent the rest of his life in the friary – as a barber, farm laborer, almoner (church worker in charge of distributing money to the poor) and infirmarian (person who nurses the sick in a monastery), among other tasks. As almoner he routinely begged more than $2,000 a week from the rich, which was turned into food, clothing and medicine for the poor of the city.

Martin had a great desire to go off to some foreign mission and thus earn martyrdom. However, because this was not possible, he made a martyr out of his body, devoting himself to ceaseless and severe penances. In turn, God endowed him with many graces and gifts, such as aerial flights and bilocation.

St. Martin's love was all-embracing, shown equally to humans and to animals, even vermin, and he maintained a shelter for stray dogs and cats.

In recognition of his devotion, his superiors dropped the stipulation that "no black person may be received to the holy habit or profession of our order" and Mar-tin was vested in the full habit and professed solemn vows as a Dominican brother. Afterwards, he became more devout and more desirous to be of service, es-tablishing an orphanage and a children's hospital.

A close friend of St. Rose of Lima, he died on Nov. 3, 1639, and was canonized on May 6, 1962.

His feast day is Nov. 3.

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