Saint Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church

SAINT THERESE DE LISIEUX
C AT H OL IC C HU RC H
11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington, Fl. 33449
July 17, 2016
Fr. David C. Downey
Pastor
Msgr. David Benz,
Assisting
Fr. Michael Parrotta,
Assisting
Deacon Al Payne
Deacon Bob Rodriguez
Deacon Pete Del Valle
Phone (561)784-0689
Fax (561) 784-8346
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.sttherese-church.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/
StThereseCatholicChurch
MASS SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday:
8:30 am
Saturday Vigil:
4:30 pm
Sunday:
7:30 am; 9:30 am;
11:30 am; 5:30 pm
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Sacrament of Baptism
For your child to receive the
Sacrament of Baptism
contact Julie Carter at the Office
561-784-0689 or
[email protected]
for complete details about
Registration and Preparation!
The next scheduled Baptism Class
will be Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
CONFESSIONS WILL BE HEARD
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EVERY SATURDAY AT 3:00PM
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also by appointment please call the office:
561-784-0689
Every Tuesday morning after the
8:30 am Mass we gather to recite the
“Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.”
Please come join us in prayer.
Every Tuesday morning after the
8:30 am Mass and the Divine Mercy,
the Legion of Mary
gather to pray the Rosary.
If you are interested, in joining the Legion of Mary
please contact Jill Kozol at 629-5200
Please join us on Wednesdays
after the 8:30 am Mass for
Eucharistic Adoration at 9:00 am
and Benediction at 10:00 am
Ministries and Organizations
Altar Servers
Louis Giannone
Baptism Prep.
Deacon Bob
Bereavement
Deacon Al
Bereavement
Brenda Rosario
Boy Scouts
Victor Maldonado
CCW
Elizabeth Gesacion
Charismatic
Larry Krauss
Children’s Liturgy
Geri Besa
Cursillo Movement
Mary Anne Gioia
Early Childhood Ministry Jackie Passeggiata
Extraordinary
Ministers of
Vincent Muller
Holy Communion
Finance Committee
Martin Fleming
Home School Assistance Christie Sanchez
Knights of Columbus
Stan Lee-Fatt
Lectors
Vincent Muller
Legion Of Mary
Jill Kozol
Ministry Counsel
Deacon Pete
Music Coordinator
Deacon Pete
Respect Life
Valerie Mierzwa
R.C.I.A.
Deacon Pete
St. Vincent de Paul
Mark Stephens
Ushers
Betty Buglio
Young Adults
Veronica Metzler
784-0689
784-0689
784-0689
784-0689
301-3826
352-9991
307-6516
784-0689
784-0689
784-0689
784-0689
784-0689
439-8883
784-0689
784-0689
629-5200
784-0689
784-0689
966-2781
784-0689
784-0689
301-3414
954-636-9438
If you are interested in any of these ministries, please
contact the numbers above, or the front office at 784-0689
Catholic Men’s
Fellowship Group
Our next Men’s Group meeting will
be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016,
here at St. Therese.
FYI: Men, there is something very special
happening within our Men’s Fellowship.
For directions and further information about the Men’s
Group, send an email to:
[email protected]
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
(3:00 p.m. Daily)
Please Pray for Vocations,
and for the grace of perseverance for
all Priests and Deacons.
Without them
there are no Sacraments.
You expired, Jesus, but the source
of life gushed forth for souls, and
the ocean of mercy opened up for
the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable
Divine Mercy, envelop the whole
world and empty Yourself out
upon us.
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Can you explain what a "MASS INTENTION" is?
The Holy Eucharist (The Holy Mass) is the source and summit of the Christian life.
At Mass, the MERIT won for us by Jesus' sacrifice of Himself on Calvary on Good Friday,
is brought forward in time to the present moment. This occurs because Almighty God is not bound
by historical or human chronological time in the way we are. Our eternal salvation, and
Jesus paying the price for the damage caused by our sins and those of all humanity, were what was
merited for us by Jesus Christ on Good Friday.
At every Mass a mystical “time warp” is opened, in which the one sacrifice of Jesus is miraculously brought forward in
time to be present to us in the here and now. When we are present at a Celebration of the Eucharist, the Holy Mass, we are
not merely turning our attention to the events of the past, but we are actually really and truly present at the most pivotal
moment of human history! This fact is oftentimes not fully comprehended or understood by many people.
Every single time the Mass is Celebrated, the One Sacrifice of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Calvary, is made
present to us in an unbloody manner; affording to us an infinite amount of sanctifying-grace and it's merit. It is THIS
GRACE, THIS MERIT which is THE INTENTION; being applied to the per son or per sons, living or deceased, for
whom the particular Mass is being Offered.
"In loving Memory", while being a beautiful sentiment expressed by family or friends, is not an Intention. Of course
anyone who has a Mass Offered for a family member or friend is doing so with great love, which is presumed; this is a
wonderful and noble act. Having a Mass Offered for the Intentions of someone living really is the greatest gift a Christian
can give too!
Many Saints, including the modern era St. Padre Pio, often said "the Merit of one Mass Offered for someone living is
worth 100 after they are dead." Why? Because the Grace and Merit Intention helps us become more like Christ while we
still have the ability in life to change for the better!
At the moment of death our Wills are set. Having a Mass Offered for a deceased family member or friend is a very
powerful gift to them, since the souls of the deceased can no longer merit for themselves; they depend on us here on earth to
offer prayers, sacrifices, and Mass Intentions for the Repose of their Souls. The "Repose of the Soul" is the Intention. The
Grace and Merit of that Mass is applied for the Eternal Repose of their souls.
Every Parish is required by Canon Law, to offer at least one Sunday Mass Intention for the needs of the Members of the
Parish. (Can. 534 §1). Have you noticed "For the Parishioners of St. Therese" is always listed as one of the Weekend Mass
Intentions? That Mass Intention is for all the Members of the Parish, all of the living Parishioners, each and every week.
In and through Christ’s perfect Sacrifice; made present to us at every Mass, we pray for the deceased, for those who are ill,
for those who face various difficulties, hardships, or challenges; sometimes the prayer-intent is for favorable weather,
employment etc. also.
It is important to note that the graces from every Mass are infinite and that God is not limited; more than one Intention can
be offered at a single Mass, but the priest is only permitted to be given the equivalent of one offering-stipend for a single
Mass. Any additional stipends go to charitable causes and needs, Missionary priests, etc.
All of us, the Faithful present at Mass, each bring our own personal intentions and concerns and prayers to every Mass.
Everyone in the church has something on their mind and heart, which they each privately bring and place upon the altar
spiritually. Always remember that Almighty God is never ever outdone in His gifts of mercy and love to us all.
In order to help us keep this in mind, note the wording used in the list of Mass Intentions for a given Week. The
INTENTION is either: For the Repose of the Soul of: or, For the Special Intentions of: (if the person is living, or if it's for a
specific need such as health and healing, etc.) This is a precise way of wording it.
Many Parishes for example, if you look at the Sunday Bulletins, only put something like: (+Maria Bacciagalupe, by Fred
and Wilma Jones) to indicate that the Mass Intention is for someone deceased, along with the name of the person who
arranged for the Mass. While this is all that is required by Church Law in the Publication of the Intentions, we think it's
nicer to add "For the Repose of the Soul", etc.
Hopefully this has helped to explain the very sublime and spiritual meaning and benefit obtained through Mass Intentions,
and helped us understand better just what an amazing, awe-inspiring, and wonderful Gift it is that God allows us, in the here
and now, to be able to participate in... that one Eternal Offering of Jesus Christ to the Father in Heaven.
Fr.DCD
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Lector and EMHC Ministry
Our growing parish is in need of Lectors and
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Would you like to help our parish? We need additional Lectors and more EMs to serve Holy Communion
at each Mass beginning this September.
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4:30 Saturday needs 2 EMHC and 2 Lectors
7:30 Sunday needs 4 EMHC and 2 Lectors
9:30 Sunday needs 4 EMHC (additional Lectors are needed)
11:30 Sunday needs 7 EMHC and 1 Lector
5:30 Sunday needs 10 EMHC to begin assisting and 2 Lectors
DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES BY EMAIL TO THE MINISTRY
COORDIINATOR, [email protected]
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Thrift Store and Donation Center
Check out our gently used items
looking for a home.
We Need.. Clothing,
Household Items, Linens,
Towels, Housewares
CELEBRATE
YOUR
MARRIAGE
Just as you celebrate a special occasion; why not
celebrate your Marriage by going on a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend.
Our next encounter is
September 9-11, 2016.
PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!
Store Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 10:00am~6:00pm
Sat. 9:00am~5:00pm
Sun. Closed
3757 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth, FL 33463
**Volunteers Needed**
561-635-0520
svdp.council,[email protected]
To register, go to FLSE-wwme.org,
or call Roberto and Maria Ibarra at
(954) 972-8129 or
E-mail: [email protected],
or call Frank & Fran Kulzer,
(954) 804-0661
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3rd DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE 2016
NIGHT OF BLESSINGS
“Come and Experience My Mercy”
English Only
St Juliana’s Catholic Church
Friday July 22, 2016– 7:00-9:00pm
4500 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33405
Tel: (561) 833-9745
Veneration of the relic of St. Faustina
Healing prayer for the sick
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
FREE ADMISSION
For more information, contact
Nuris Diaz: 561-577-0509
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Adult Education Program
Now In Progress
Confidential, Professional and Affordable
Counseling Available
Current Study will cover:
♦ A close analysis of the Four Pillars of the Faith
(Creed, Sacraments, Morality, Prayer)
♦ The Trinity
♦ The Catholic response to suffering
♦ A Technique to remember the New Testament
This course will run five to six weeks. It is open to
anyone who would like to learn about our Faith. We
will meet once a week, choose your session:
Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm or
Thursdays at 9:30 am or 7:00 pm
Place: St. Therese de Lisieux, Wellington, FL
If you are interested, or perhaps have a question
pertaining to this course, please contact the front office
at St. Therese de Lisieux 561-784-0689, or David
Castlen 561-267-0684 or go to www.meetup.com/Godrevealed and join up.
There is NO COST.
Are you or a family member in need of Counseling
for depression, anxiety, grief management,
relationship, or life- adjustment issues?
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach
offers confidential, affordable services at seven
locations in the five-County area of the Diocese;
with licensed Counselors who incorporate spirituality
and psychology in order to assist with a holistic
approach to personal healing.
Call 772-283-0541 to speak with one of
our intake Coordinators, or for more
information, and/or to
schedule an appointment.
Family Fun Day at the Rapids
Water Park
Save the Date: Saturday, August 20th –9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Special Event Price of $32.99 per person includes
All day admission ~~~ Hour Buffet Lunch ~~~$5.00 Parking Voucher
Purchase tickets online at www.RapidsWaterPark.com
Use special event pricing code: keepitcatholic
~ ~FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY~ ~
Kids bring your parents!
For more information contact:
Cathy Loh (561) 775-9557
July 17, 2016
will open online at our Parish website on July 1, 2016 for all of our classes.
This year we will be implementing a new schedule for our
Kindergarten-5th Grade Faith Formation classes as well as
our 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Grade Communion Prep classes.
Please take note of the session times that have changed. Classes meet every Monday:
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (K-5th Grade, including 2nd Grade Communion Prep)
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (K-5th Grade, including 2nd Grade Communion Prep)
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.. (only for 2nd-8th Grade Communion Prep)
*It is presumed that these children and your household are registered as
Members of the Parish in order to be eligible to enroll in Faith Formation.
This can be done in person at the Parish office or online at our Parish website.
Middle School Faith Formation will meet ever y Sunday fr om 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
High School Confirmation will meet ever y Sunday fr om 6:30 p.m. until
8:00 p.m.
In order to register for First Holy Communion or Confirmation,
you must first submit a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate
to the Parish Office or via email and we will contact you shortly.
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Divine Mercy
St. Therese de Lisieux
For the Ferrer Family, Special Intentions
In Memory of Gerri and Frank Ferraro, Jr.
By Carina Dizon Ferrer
With love, Frank Ferraro Sr.
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Special Intentions
Our Lady of Grace
The Spiritual and Physical Healing for
the Payne Family, especially Dylan and Paul
By Deacon Al and Carol Payne
St. Anthony
In Loving Memory of Michael J. Sterlacci
With love, the Sterlacci Family
***
For the Maternal Protection of Mary, Star of the
Sea during this year’s hurricane season.
St. Joseph
Special Intentions
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For the Temporal Needs of our Parish
through the Intersession of St. Joseph, Head of
the Holy Family and Guardian of the Church
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Special Intentions
By Rosalinda and Jerry Castillo
St. Peregrine
Padre Pio
For Special Intentions of Father James DeVita
For all who are suffering in body, mind or spirit or
from cancer and terminal illness.
St. Michael
St Jude
For an end to the evil of terrorism and the final
defeat of the scourge of ISIS.
Special Intentions
Prayer to Saint Michael
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and
snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts.
By the Power of God, thrust into Hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the
world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
Please pray for our men and women who are serving
our Country in the Military.
Benjamin Thomas Dunstan
Ashley Land McCarthy
Robert McCarthy
Air Force
Army
Army
“Love Your Neighbor,
As I Have Loved You.”
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www.sttherese-church.org
Mass Intentions for the Weekend
Saturday, July 16, 2016
4:30 pm
For the Special Intentions:
In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
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Weekday Intentions
Monday, July 18, 2016
8:30am
For the Repose of the Soul of:
+Andrew Doychak By Joann and family
By the Kernan Family.
For the Repose of the Souls of:
+Leonard Marfite, Birthday, Anniversary
By his daughter, Denise
+Peggy Walsh By Jerry and Rosalinda Castillo
Sunday, July 17, 2016
7:30 am
For the Parishioners of St. Therese
9:30 am
For the Repose of the Souls of:
+Ardell Bretzin Birthday, Anniversary
By her daughter Judy
+Louis Masucci By his wife, Anastasia
+Robert Ball By Nancy and Hans Schmid
11:30 am
For the Repose of the Souls of:
+Kathy Calgron and the Harbaruk Family
By the family
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
8:30 am
For the Repose of the Soul of:
+Anthony Di Beneditto 1 year Anniversary
By his wife and daughters
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
8:30am
For the Repose of the Soul of:
+Peggy Walsh By Janet Mark
Thursday, July 21, 2016
8:30 am
For the Souls in Purgatory
Friday, July 22, 2016
8:30 am
For the Repose of the Souls of:
+Maria and Joseph Scelfo By their daughter, Rosalia
+ The Alexian Brothers By Father Downey
+Hunter Caleb O’Berry and for the
Family’s Peace By the Nothhelfer Family
5:30 pm
For Respect for Life from birth to natural death
Prayer for Peace
We pray for those in this area who have
lost loved ones during this time of
unrest. May the lives that have been
The Sanctuary Lamp,
which must perpetually burn near
any Tabernacle containing the
Most Blessed Sacrament,
has been graciously
donated this week:
sacrificed be always remembered and honored.
Be with those who are mourning the death of family,
friends and neighbors. Comfort and sustain them with
your loving presence and your promises of eternal life.
Amen
In Loving Memory of
Vincent Matozzo
With love, his wife Anne-Maria
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called
children of God.” (Matthew 5:9 USCCB)
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Prayer in Times of
Natural Disasters
Interested in learning more
about the Knights?
Council Meetings are held on the second
Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
here at St. Therese.
For information please contact
Grand Knight Stan Lee-Fatt at
561-784-0689 or visit our
dynamic web site:
www.kofc12873.com
Lord, please be with the rescue
workers and keep them safe as they
make heroic efforts in dangerous situations to rescue
those in trouble. Lord, please be with everyone
waiting to be rescued, keep them safe, and bring help
to them soon. God, bless each and every person
affected by fires and floods that surround them with
Your love, protection, and Angels. Let them know
there are millions of us out here praying for them
and their loved ones. We give You all the praise and
glory forever, Lord, and know that even in the
darkest hours, You are always with us. Amen
Here in the US, severe storms have taken many
lives and left people homeless. Please continue to
pray for them.