Bulletin for June 20, 2010

 

 

 

ATTENTION   ADVANCE NOTICE

MASS SCHEDULE -  beginning July 4th –

Our Mass Schedule will be         Saturday at 4:30pm

                                   Sunday at 8:00am, 10:30am and

                                   5:00pm.


 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

SATURDAY

June 19           4:30pm   John Creedon

                                     Maurice & Mary Creedon

                                     Sergio & Angelina DiLeo, Mem.

SUNDAY

June 20           7:30am   Vincent DiClemente, Mem.

                       9:30am   Sherri Szymanski, 5th Anniv.

                     11:30am   Kathleen Smith, 3rd Anniv.

                      5:30pm   Enrollment Mass for the

                                     People

MONDAY

June 14           9:00am   Judith Crotty, Mem.

SATURDAY

June 26           4:30pm   Charles & Jean Nelligan, Mem.

SUNDAY

June 27           7:30am   Sandi Silva, 10th Anniv.

                       9:30am   Dan Coneeny,

                                     Gerald Clemente, Mem.

                                     Mem.

                     11:30am   John C. Fiore Jr., 40th Anniv.

                      5:30pm   Arthur & Helen Hunt, Mem.

 

BAPTISM

 

Parents of children who are to be baptized at St. Theresa are expected to attend one special evening for parents and godparents.  Pre- registration is necessary. Please call the rectory @ 978-663-8816, ext 10. The next Baptism preparation night will be on MONDAY July 19, 2010 from 6:30-9pm. 

Congratulations to the families of the following children who were baptized here last weekend:

Kenadie Mary Dolan

Luke Joseph Papson

Hazelle Terissa Pulizzano

 

 

WEDDINGS

 

For information call the rectory (663-8816) six months to one year prior to intended wedding date. For Pre-Cana call Dave or Joanne at 667-5392.

 

 

FROM THE PASTOR

To all our Fathers and Grandfathers, we extend our love and greetings of this day for your strength, presence and protection of family life, its dignity and sanctity. Under the prayer and protection of St. Joseph may God’s blessing be upon you today and always.

 

 

 

 

HEAR YE!  HEAR YE!  HEAR YE!

SEASONS OF CHANGE

 

Ø  The Summer schedule of Masses beginning July 4th will continue into the Fall and beyond. Why? No replacement Priest is forthcoming!

 

Ø  For those who already have Mass intentions Sept. thru Dec. 2010 –you will be contacted from the office soon– please do not call the rectory.

 

Ø  Mass intentions will face limitations and we will have to consider more than one family intention and no more than two family intentions per Mass.

 

Ø  For the Summer daily Mass will be Monday thru Wednesday at 9am. Thursday a Communion Service at 9am and Friday there is a 9am Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Pinehurst.

 

Ø  What we have known to be in the past is no more! Change is difficult but necessary. We have to be open, creative and flexible as a faith community and thru it all be hopeful, helpful, supportive and loving and along with everything else – “Keep Smiling.” Let the Holy Spirit of our God in Jesus Christ lead us forward with confidence!

 


 

 

PARISH NEWS

 

 

 

FESTIVAL

AUGUST 7, 2010

 

St. Theresa's 2nd Annual Family Fun Festival Raffle Tickets on sale starting weekend of June 13 through end of July. First Prize  2 Red Sox Tickets and $50.00 gift card game date August 24th vs Seattle Mariners. Second Prize is 2 Celtics Tickets and $50.00 gift card date to be announced later. Tickets will be sold at every mass at both doors. Tickets are $5.00 for one and 3 for $10.00. Tickets will be drawn on August 7th, 2010 at festival.

 

 

 

FOOD DRIVE

St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold its monthly Food Drive on the weekend of June 26 & 27th after all Masses. We are entering into the summer months but hunger has no seasons.

We accept all non-perishables supplies and also paper products. We thank you for continued support in helping your neighbors.

“Lord forget not the souls of your poor”

 

 

 

POOR BOXES

The poor are always among us. If you would like to make a donation, there are poor boxes at all entrances of the Church. “When we show charity to those most in need, we become instruments of grace and participate in God’s creative love.”

 

 

 

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Billerica Lions Club is holding its 28th Annual William H. Flaherty Memorial Golf Tournament at Meadow Creek Golf Club, Dracut, MA on Monday July 26th. Registration by July 1, - $115.

For registration forms, or more information call Tony Cucchi @ 978-663-8314 or Stu Wood @ 978-667-8654.

 

 

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

 

The REO is closed for the summer.

 

We will continue to accept registration

for Generations of Faith as long as we have space

through the mail during the summer months.

 

Registration Forms are available at:

Literature Racks in the Church

St. Theresa Parish Web Page

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Vacation Prayer

 

A Child’s Prayer

 

No more homework, not more tests.

No more getting up for school.

No more book reports or studying.

My summer vacation begins today!

I’m so happy and I’m so free.

I want to read and get up late.

I want to ride my bike and swim.

I want play more with my friends.

Please bless my summer day, dear God.

Keep me safe and happy.

 

(from Loyola Kids Book of Everyday Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Who do the crowds say that I am?" They said in reply, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'" Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said in reply, "The Christ of God." - Lk 9:18b-20

 

 


 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS:

 

THEOLOGY ON TAP

With Sean Cardinal O’Malley!

Come join us on Thursday Night June 24th

Starting at 7:00 pm, at Palio’s Restaurant

94 Hartwell Ave – Lexington, MA  02421

FOR:

·        The Cardinal’s talk on “The New Evangelization”

·        Q & A with the Cardinal

·        Social Time

·        Free hors d’oeuvres throughout the night, plus  a cash bar.

·        And more!

This is for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. single or married.  For more information, plus some background on what Theology on Tap is, you can go to the young adult section of the St. Brigid Parish website at http://lexingtoncatholic.org/YoundAdults/default.html. Also feel free to email us at youngadults@lexingtoncatholic.org if you have any questions. See you there!

 

 

CYO GOLF TOURNAMENT 71st Annual 2010

July 12th-16th

Ponkapoag Golf Course

2167 Washington St., Canton, MA

www.oymboston.org

 

 

 

Witness to Truth

Witness to Truth (July 12th-16th | St. Thecla's. Billerica) is a dynamic overnight leadership institute designed for Roman Catholic High Schoolers who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Utilizes interactive workshops, large group experiential learning activities, and small group processing. Spiritual disciplines are encouraged and practiced through prayer, the sacraments, and looking at the varied leadership styles of Saints. The result is that each participant deepens their own faith, knowledge, and skills in order to become a greater leader and witness to truth back in their home, parish, school, and community. For more information go to www.oymboston.org. COMBINED LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES: The Office for the New Evangelization is offering a variety of programs for your teens this summer! Go to our website to learn more about our dynamic & interactive leadership institutes: Witness to Hope for Middle Schoolers & Witness to Truth for High Schoolers.


 

 

MISSION

STATEMENT

 St. Theresa is a Faith Community in the Roman Catholic Tradition called to serve in Christ with one another.

Text Box: MISSION
STATEMENT
 St. Theresa is a Faith Community in the Roman Catholic Tradition called to serve in Christ with one another.

  

 

 

 

 

SAINT THERESA RECTORY

One Grace Ave.         Billerica, MA 01821

Office Hours: M-Thurs 10am-3pm                      978-663-8816

Fax  …………………………………….               978-663-0577

Emergency Calls accepted anytime…….             978-667-7714

 

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

470R Boston Road……………………..              978-667-3733

 

NEW MEMBERS OF THE PARISH

We welcome new parishioners to the parish, and we ask them to register as soon as possible. If you move from the parish, or change address within the parish please notify the rectory

 

ENVELOPE SYSTEM

The regular use of envelopes provide for a stable income to the church. This enables the pastor and finance committee to plan for repairs, future expansions and improvements. We urge all parishioners to make use of the envelopes.

 

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Monday at 3:00pm email jmdsttheresas@hotmail.com 

 

WEBSITE         www.StTheresaParishBillerica.com

 

 


 

MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

RCIA                                                                                 663-8816

Parish Pastoral Council                                                    663-8816

Parish Finance Council                                                     663-4209

Ministers of Eucharist                                                      667-6207

Ministers of The Word (Lector)                                       667-6207

Ministers of Hospitality                                                    667-6828

Ministry of Altar Server                                                   663-8816

Ministry of Music (Director)                                            667-5392

Children’s/Adult Choir                                                     667-5392

Baptismal Preparation                                                     663-8816

Marriage Preparation                                                      667-5392

Bereavement Support                                                       663-3393

St. Vincent de Paul Society                                               663-8816

Women’s Club                                                                  663-2274


Prayer Group                                                                   663-2155