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