Bulletin for the Weekend of June 13, 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 12           4:30pm   Conrad & Gladys Rock,

                                     Muriel & Edward Courtney

                                     Mem.

SUNDAY

June 13           7:30am   William, Susan &

                                     Louise Smith, Mem.

 

                      9:30am   Graham & Margaret Brown,

                                     Mem.

                     11:30am   Frank Scanzillo, Anniv.

                      5:30pm   James Getrost, 1st Anniv.

MONDAY

June 14           9:00am   Francis Piasecki, & Deceased

                                     Members of Piasecki &

                                     O’Connell Families

TUESDAY

June 15           9:00am   Marion Wright, Month Mind

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

 

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:

Ava Theresa Bamberg

Emma Lee Melanson

Gabriel Tolomio

Thomas James Egan

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

The recipients of this year’s St. Theresa Women’s Club Scholarship are Samantha Boland and Emily Ficarra. Both young women volunteered over 300 hours of service within our parish community. Congratulations!

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

** MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE YEAR 2011**

We will begin accepting Mass intentions for the year 2011 on Tuesday, June 08, 2010. Please be patient - with your cooperation, we will do the best we can for all. Please call during hours of 11:00am-2:30pm. Thank you.

 

Many call for a Mass for a mother, another for a father, a son, daughter, a brother, another for a sister, etc.  Consider combining members of the family or families.  You will be limited to two (2) weekend Masses only. We are concerned that we will not be able to accommodate those families who have just lost a loved one and would like a Month’s Remembrance Intention after someone has died.  Most intentions cannot be based solely on a first come, first serve basis.  Most families do not even consider a first anniversary mass at the time of death. Fairness expects that we try to accommodate those who are just entering the grief process or journey.  Please keep in mind that daily Mass intentions are available but at times must be changed due to a Funeral(s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

 

 

St. Theresa 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

www.StTheresaParishBillerica.com

 

 

We offer two options for Religious Education:

 

Generations of Faith or Home Study

 

 

Generations of Faith sessions meet monthly in the Parish Hall.  It is Faith Formation for all ages, from young children to young adults, to parents and grandparents.  These sessions include a meal, prayer, faith formation lessons, crafts/activities and a home kit.  Generations of Faith sessions are filled on a first come, first served basis.

 

 Home Study for Grades 1-8: Those students who participate in this program will receive a textbook which they complete with the assistance of their parents or guardians at home. Upon completion they return the textbook to the Religious Education Office.

 

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Generations of Faith

Volunteer Opportunities!

 

God has blessed you with many talents!

 

Please consider helping us in one of the following ways:

Grade 1-5 Assistant Catechist

Middle School Catechist

High School Catechist

Catechist for Adult Sessions

Hospitality/Greeters

Set-up/Clean-up

Kitchen Crew

Creative Arts, Bakers

 

Please contact one of our directors for further information.

 


 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS:

 

 

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.

 

 

Serve Meal at the Shelter on Friday, June 18th at 5:15 PM.  Join the Oblate team to minister to our hungry brothers and sisters.  Your faith will be nourished by this experience. Call Joyce at St. Joseph the Worker Shrine at 978-458-6346 x210 if you can serve.

 

 

Miramar Retreat Center: the 7th annual Some Enchanted Evening will be held on July 31st, 2010; beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks St., Duxbury.  Enjoy a social hour, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment.  Bring your family and friends. Proceeds benefit the Miramar Capital Fund.  Tickets are $100.00 per person.  To make reservations, place an ad in the Program Book, make a donation, or donate an item for the auction, call Miramar (781-585-2460). Publication deadline for ads and donations is July 25th.  Tickets are limited; reserve yours before July 25th.

 

 

 

He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." The others at table said to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" But he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." - Lk 7:48-50