02/07/2016 Weekly Bulletin - Saint Therese de Lisieux Catholic

St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church
11800 Lake Worth Road
Wellington, Fl. 33449
February 7, 2016
Father David C. Downey, Parochial Administrator
Monsignor David Benz, Assisting ~ Father 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
Our Lady of Lourdes ~~ February 11th
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Sacrament of Baptism
For your child to receive the
Sacrament of Baptism
contact Julie Carter at the
Office or
[email protected]
for complete details about
Registration and Preparation!
The next scheduled Baptism Class
will be on Saturday, February 27, 2016
Sacrament of Reconciliation
CONFESSIONS WILL BE HEARD
EVERY SATURDAY AT 3:00PM
also by appointment
please call the office: 784-0689
Please join us on Wednesdays
after the 8:30 am Mass for
Eucharistic Adoration at 9:00 am
and Benediction at 10:00 am
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.
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
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
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.
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
Wednesday, February 10th
is ASH WEDNESDAY!!
Ashes will be distributed:
8:30 am Mass
12:00 pm Liturgy of the Word
7:00 pm Mass
The Young Adults of St. Therese invite all young
adults of the parish to join us for our social, spiritual,
and service events. for more information!
Ages 21-35 are invited to join us.
Check our Facebook page,
Facebook.com/StThereseYA
or email us at
[email protected]
for more information!
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Annual World Day of the Sick on February 11th,
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Everyone knows someone who is sick or someone who cares for them. I am not talking simply about
someone with a cold or a stomach virus or a sinus headache. I mean someone who is really sick and whose
life is profoundly affected by a physical or mental condition that prevents them from living a normal, active
life.
Their sickness might be temporary and curable or, in other more serious cases, their infirmity might be
progressive, chronic or permanent, or even life threatening. Sometimes, the symptoms of their condition or
disease might be evident or visible; other times, their sickness might be hidden or known only to those
closest to them. It can even be the terrible suffering of the soul.
With sickness often comes misery, either manageable or unbearable. Those who care for the sick,
whether family, friends or medical professionals, often cannot help but feel and share in their pain.
Everyone involved, the sick as well as those accompanying them, wish and pray for healing.
In that spirit, Pope St. John Paul II established The Annual “World Day of Prayer For the Sick” in
1992. Himself diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease the year before, the Holy Father chose February 11th as
the annual date, to begin in 1993, to coincide with the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes whose apparition
there in 1858 became the focus of pilgrimages and many reports of miraculous cures.
In his message initiating this yearly day of prayer, Pope St. John Paul II explained that the day was
intended to be “a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one’s suffering for the good of the Church
and of reminding everyone to see in his/her sick brothers and sisters the face of Christ, Who by suffering,
Dying and Rising achieved our Ssalvation. (“Letter Instituting World Day of the Sick,” May 13, 1992, n.
3). “Your sufferings,” the Holy Father stated “accepted and borne with faith, when joined to those of
Christ, take on extraordinary value for the life of the Church and the good of humanity.”
In his own “Message for World Day of the Sick”, Pope Francis wrote that “the Church sees in you, dear
sick people, the special presence of the Suffering Christ” and he encouraged them to face each adversity
with Him and united to Him. The Holy Father asked those who care for the sick also do so “with care and
tenderness.”
Today we join Pope Francis and all Catholics throughout the world on February 11th, in sincere and
heartfelt prayer for all those afflicted with sickness and disease, either at home, in hospitals, nursing homes
and hospice care facilities. Our prayers likewise extend to those who accompany, care for and companion
those suffering in mind and body. May our prayerful concern bring comfort to those who are sick and
strength to those who serve them. Jesus, Divine Physician, touch and embrace the sick and suffering with
Your tender love, as You did so often in the Gospels. Lead them through their crosses to Your own Cross,
where You redeemed the world. May Youy Holy Mother, who stood near You by that Cross, give them
her Maternal care and love. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for them, pray for us. Fr. Downey
O Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, Virgin and Mother, Queen of Heaven,
chosen from all eternity to be the Mother of the Eternal Word, and because of this
was preserved from Original Sin, we kneel before you and pray with childlike trust in
you that as we contemplate your glorious Appearance at Lourdes, you will look with
mercy on our present petitions, especially for the those who are sick, and obtain for
us from your Son a favorable answer to the requests for which we are praying
(here make your petition)
O Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes,
show unto us the mercy of the Mother of God; be our comfort, hope,
strength, and consolation now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Fasting & Abstinence Regulations for Lent
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
are days of Fast and Abstinence.
Fridays during Lent are also days of Abstinence.
 Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age through
age 59. On a Fast Day, one full meal is allowed. Two
other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken
according to each one’s needs, but together they should not
equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not
permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are
allowed.
 Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older.
On days of Abstinence, no meat is allowed. NOTE that
when health or ability to work would be seriously affected,
the discipline does not oblige. When in doubt concerning
Fast and Abstinence, the Parish priest or Deacons should be
consulted.
 Fasting, Almsgiving, and Prayer are three disciplines of
Lent. The Faithful and Catechumens should undertake
these practices seriously in a spirit of penance, and in
preparation for Baptism or a renewal of Baptism at Easter.
Prayer for Ash Wednesday
Gracious God, today begins a period of inner
reflection and examination. The days stretch
before me and invite me inward to that silent,
holy space that holds Your Spirit.
This special time beckons me to see my life
through Christ's eyes and the truth and
reality of Your love Incarnate. Give me the
grace to enter these days with anticipation of
our meeting and, when I open my soul to Your
Presence, let Your loving kindness flow over
me and seep into the pockets of my heart. I
ask this for the sake of Your love.
LENT and EASTER Schedule
Every Friday Evening dur ing Lent excluding Good Friday
 5:30pm Knights of Columbus FISH FRY
STATIONS OF THE CROSS every Friday during Lent (different schedule on Good Friday)
 9:00 am
 7:00 pm
CONFESSIONS
 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening dur ing Lent (excluding March 23rd of Holy Week)
 3:00 pm Satur days
HOLY THURSDAY – March 24th
NO Morning Mass
 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of Feet
GOOD FRIDAY – March 25th
NO Mass is permitted on Good Friday
 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross
 7:00 pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Death with
Distribution of Holy Communion
HOLY SATURDAY – March 26th
NO 4:30 pm Mass
7:30 pm Vigil Mass of Easter (please allow 1 ½ - 2 hours for the Vigil)
EASTER SUNDAY – March 27th
 7:00 am
 8:15 am
 10:30 am
 12:30 pm
*NO 5:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday
Let us seek the Lord and prepare our
body, mind and soul for our
“Lenten Journey.”
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CCW
Fundraiser
After All
The Masses This
Weekend!
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The CCW of St. Therese de Lisieux
meet on the second Wednesday
of every month at 7:00 pm.
All women of St. Therese
are invited to participate.
Please note: because of “Ash Wednesday”
our February meeting will take place on
Tuesday, February 9, 2015
For more information please contact
Elizabeth Gesacion, CCW President
561-352-9991
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St. Therese Gift Store
PLEASE NOTE!
Included in your February monthly
envelopes is one for the
St. Vincent de Paul Society.
When making a donation to
St. Vincent de Paul, PLEASE make your check out
directly to St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you.
Come and check out the display table featuring our newest selection of books along with lovely Easter crosses.
The inspirational CD's that use to be displayed in the lobby
have now been moved into the gift store in an effort to make
it more convenient for purchasing. The selection will
change monthly so come in and see what we have this
month, at $4.00 these are a bargain!
Sponsored by:
Knights of Columbus, Council 12873
When: 5:30 pm Every Friday during Lent Under the Pavilion (weather permitting)
or in Rooms 2 & 4
Menu includes: Fried Fish, Shrimp, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Beverage and Dessert.
Price: Single Evening Tickets: $11.00 ~~~~ Children under 10~~~ $7:00
Special Offer for Advanced Sale Only
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Adult Tickets for all 6 Weeks for only $50.00
Single Evening Tickets $9:00
Tickets will be on sale beginning:
Saturday and Sunday, January 30th and 31st
after all the Masses throughout Lent.
The CCW will be having a
“Valentine’s Day
Bake Sale”
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Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Sunday. February 14, 2016
After all the Masses.
Interested in learning more about the Knights?
Council Meetings are held every 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
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Our Lady of Grace
For the Spiritual and Physical Healing for
the Payne Family, especially Dylan and Paul
By Deacon Al and Carol Payne
For the Intercession of Our Lady Queen of Peace
and Comforter of the Afflicted; for an end to terrorism, hatred and violence in our troubled World
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Special Intentions By Carina Dizon Ferrer
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Special Intentions
By Rosalinda and Jerry Castillo
Our Lady of Lourdes
In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Lourdes
The Daley Family
St. Joseph
Special Intentions
***
For the Temporal Needs of our Parish
through the Intersession of St. Joseph, Head of
the Holy Family and Guardian of the Church
St. Therese de Lisieux
In Memory of Gerri and Frank Ferraro, Jr.
With love, Frank Ferraro Sr.
***
Special Intentions
St. Anthony
In Loving Memory of Michael J. Sterlacci
With love, the Sterlacci Family
St. Jude
Special Intentions
***
For the Strength and Healing of John Gleber
Love, the Gleber family
***
Special Intentions for the Dalconzo Family and
Friends
Padre Pio
For the Special intentions of Father James De Vita
St. Michael
For an end to the evil of terrorism and the
defeat of the scourge of ISIS.
Announcement:
The Palm Beach Diocesan
Council of Catholic Women
is accepting applications for its
Annual Scholarship Award.
One thousand dollars is awarded to each of three
Catholic, female students graduating from
eighth grade in the Diocese of Palm Beach who will
attend a Catholic High School in the
Diocese of Palm Beach in the fall.
The deadline is April 1st.
Applications may be obtained in your parish
office or your Catholic school office.
You can also download the application from the
PBDCCW website — www.pbdccw.org.
For any further information please contact:
Maureen Fulop at 561-704-8771
or Bea Lecco at 561-310-8710
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
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Mass Intentions for the Weekend
Saturday, February 6, 2016
4:30 pm
+In Loving Memory of Mark L. Bregar
By his family
+In Loving Memory of Robert Metzinger
By Lucrecia Metzinger
+In Loving Memory of Marc Parrotta on the
8th anniversary of his death
For the Intentions of Phil and Nancy Skulsky
on their 40th Wedding Anniversary
By Deacon Al and Carol
Sunday, February 7, 2016
7:30 am
For the Living Members of the McGuire and
Stramaglia Families
With love, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stramaglia
9:30 am
+In Loving memory of Donald Lovick on the
9th anniversary of his death,
With love, Vivian and family
+In Loving Memory of James Nolan
The Winterfeldt family
+In Loving Memory of Brian Nolan
The Winterfeldt family
+In Loving Memory of Charles Winterfeldt
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Weekday Intentions
Monday, February 8, 2016
8:30 am
For Respect for Life from Conception
to Natural Death
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
8:30 am
For the Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Ash Wednesday
8:30 am
+In Memory of Lillian Bohn
With love, Nancy and Phil
+In Loving Memory of Jean Reynold Paul
By Edwidge Paul
For the Special Intentions of Aixa and
Lourdes Nieves on their Birthday
7:00 pm
For the Special Intentions of Donna Lee
With love, her family
In Reparation for the Sin of Abortion
By Face Life
Thursday, February 11, 2016
8:30 am
For all Sick Members of the Parish
The Winterfeldt family
11:30 am
For the Intentions of Phil and Nancy Skulsky
on their 40th Wedding Anniversary
By the Clergy and Staff
+In Loving Memory of Robert and Mary
Downey With love, their son
+In Loving Memory of Lillian Bohn
Friday, February 12, 2016
8:30am
+In Memory of Chauncey Mahfood
By the Lee-Fatt family
+In Memory of Adeeb Mahfood
By the Lee -Fatt family
With love, Rosemarie and Ralph Zerella
5:30 pm
For the Parishioners of St. Therese
Please Pray for Vocations.
Without priests and Deacons
there are no Sacraments.
The Sanctuary Lamp,
which must perpetually burn
near any Tabernacle
containing the Most Blessed
Sacrament, has been graciously
donated this week:
For the Special Intentions of the
Clancey/Giragos Families
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Adult Studies
Suggestions for fighting the Flu this Season
at St. Therese de Lisieux
by Nurse Practitioner Angela Patterson, RN. RNP
“It would be a strange God who is loved more
by being known less.. everything known
about God is a reason for loving Him.”
Get a Flu Shot - it's the best way
to protect from the Flu.
Frank Sheed
Boost your immunity with proper sleep,
nutrition, Vitamins, especially Vitamin C,
and good hydration.
Wash your hands and don't touch your
face. Carry hand sanitizer, too.
Cover your cough!!!
Cough or sneeze into tissues to contain
germs.
DO NOT SHAKE HANDS IF YOU'VE
COUGHED OR SNEEZED!!
Stay home if you're fighting a Cold or the Flu!
A Solid Overview of the Bible

Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016
Time: 9:30 am
 Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Time: 3:00 pm
 Date: Sunday, February 14, 2016
Time: 4:00pm
Here is the coming class:
 The Bible: An easy way to understand the whole
bible through the covenants;
a foundation for further classes
For further info, contact David Castlen,
Adult-Formation Leader at the Parish office at
[email protected]