1102 Theresa NRead 120620 · 2020. 12. 2. · December 6, 2020 Church of Saint Theresa, North...

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CHURCH OF SAINT THERESA NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS

Church of Saint Theresa, North Reading December 6, 2020

Church of Saint Theresa Ϯ 63 Winter Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Tel: 978-664-3412 | Website: www.s heresanreading.org | E-mail: info@s heresanreading.org

Rectory Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm I Sacramental emergencies call: 978-664-3412 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Daily Mass: 9:00 am

Saturday Vigil 4:00pm | Sunday 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Holy Communion is brought to the sick and shut-in. Please call

the office to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 2:00pm to 3:00pm

On warm days, go to the rear parking lot behind the rectory. On cool days, enter the east side door to the foyer of the

parish center. Or, by appointment by calling the office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please contact Mary Ann Thomas at mthomas@s heresanreading.org.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Engaged couples should contact the rectory

at least six months in advance.

Prayer Tree: prayertree@s heresanreading.org

Protec on of Children Policies and Procedures may be obtained by going to

h p://www.bostoncatholic.org/uploadedFiles/BostonCatholicorg/Offices_And_Services/Offices/Sub_Pages/Protec ng_Children/

ChildProtec onPolicyforWebsiteRevOct2016.pdf

Bishop Mark O’Connell, Pastor email: [email protected]

Father Thomas J. Reilly, Parochial Vicar email: treilly@s heresanreading.org

Deacon Tam Tran, email: [email protected]

Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas, Pastoral Associate email: mthomas@s heresanreading.org

Faith Forma on Office: 978-664-2962

Mrs. Brenda Terranova, Director, Grades 1-8

Mrs. Deborah Charewicz, Assistant, Grades 1-8 email: grades1-5@s heresanreading.org email: grades6-8@s heresanreading.org

Ms. Laura Bowers, Confirma on and Youth Ministry Coordinator email: youthmin@s heresanreading.org

Ms. Amanda Heffernan, Asst. Confirma on Coordinator email: confirma on@s heresanreading.org

Mrs. Susan Forbes, Director of Music Ministries email: sforbesmusic@s heresanreading.org

Ms. Andrea Sevigny, Finance and Opera ons Mgr. email: asevigny@s heresanreading.org

Mrs. Michele Barre e, Communica on Coordinator email: michele@s heresanreading.org

Mr. Jim Maloney and Mr. Jean Cesar, Facili es Management email: facili es@s heresanreading.org

Parish Pastoral Council Elected Members: Bill Barringer, Bill Berry, Robert Colombo, Phil Kumph, Kathi Lee, Pat Lee, Denise Miedico, Clayton Morrissey, Nick Palmitesta, Carrie Sepke, Suzanne Ward

Finance Council Members: Mike Gonthier, Don Henchey, Rich Lasdin, Pat Lee, Ma Lundy, John Sannella, Dcn Tam Tran, Rose Tramontozzi, Carmella Zarrella

Bulle n Announcement submissions due on Friday by noon of the prior week. Email: bulle n@s heresanreading.org

Scripture for the week of December 6, 2020

6 SUN Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 7 Mon Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 8 Tue Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 9 Wed Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30 10 Thu Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15 11 Fri Is 48:17-19.Mt 11:16-19 12 Sat Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Lk

1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 13 SUN Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8,19-28 Vigil Mass on December 7 ~ 7 PM

Mass on December 8 ~ 9 AM and 12:15 PM All Masses will be live streamed

December 6, 2020 Church of Saint Theresa, North Reading

From the Pastor

Peace be with you.

Here is my tweet that went viral reaching 29.5 million people with 575,000 “likes.” The cap on reads “I can move diagonally on this floor.” It is a pre y simple joke, but it captured the interest of people all over the world. It was even featured on a talk show in Spain!

On a more serious note, two reminders about COVID protocols:

1. Please do not come to Church if you are sick. As you know, I supervise many Churches in the Archdiocese besides this one, so I hear what is happening. I am amazed at how many people come to Church not feeling well, and later test posi ve for COVID. Even if you only have the sniffles or a slight headache, please do not come. Remember, there is no obliga on to a end Mass in person during these mes.

2. When you come to Holy Communion, please keep the mask on while you receive (above the nose as it should be for the en re Mass), hold your hands out flat and s ll, so we do not accidentally touch your hand as we distribute causing us to sani ze mul ple mes. A er the priest or Eucharis c Minister leaves your immediate area, lower your mask, place the Blessed Sacrament in your mouth and return the mask above your nose.

These two things will help to keep us all safe. Thanks so much for your pa ence.

Oh, by the way, if you didn’t get the joke above - the floor is like a chess board and bishops move diagonally on chess boards.

Blessings on you and your families,

Bishop Mark


SATURDAY, December 5 9:00 Mass for the People of Saint Theresa 4:00 John and Margaret Connelly Memorial

SUNDAY, December 6 7:00 Doris and Jack Memorial 9:00 Patricia A. Dole 6th Anniversary 11:00 Philip A. Moran Memorial 11:00 Patrick Lee, Sr. Memorial 11:00 Richard and Trudy D’Entremont Memorial

MONDAY, December 7 9:00 Mary Falzone and Geraldine Sasso Memorial 7:00 Inten on of the Celebrant TUESDAY, December 8 9:00 James and Katherine Dullea Memorial 12:15 An end to abor on

WEDNESDAY, December 9 9:00 Inten on of the Celebrant

THURSDAY, December 10 9:00 For the unborn in danger of abor on

FRIDAY, December 11 9:00 Sheila Mahoney 2nd Anniversary

SATURDAY, December 12 9:00 John J. Doherty Memorial 4:00 Mass for the People of Saint Theresa

SUNDAY, December 13 7:00 Frances and Joseph Labo Memorial 9:00 Charles Fisher, Sr. Anniversary 11:00 Lucy M. Zbikowski Birthday Memorial 11:00 For living members of the Roszkowski Family 11:00 Catherine Fitzmaurice Campillo Memorial 11:00 Michael Fitzmaurice Memorial 11:00 Alfonso Auciello 3rd Anniversary

Mass Intentions

V C is a special crucifix that travels from family to family to inspire prayers for voca ons to the Priesthood and to the Religious Life. We have suspended the ministry for the me being. We ask everyone to

please pray for voca ons to the Priesthood and to the Religious Life.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Maryclare Collings John J. Sheehan

and all our deceased relatives, friends and parishioners of St. Theresa Parish

Prayer for Voca ons to the Priesthood Lord Jesus Christ, you share your saving work with all your brothers and sisters by their bap smal consecra on. But you call some to be ordained priests or deacons to make you visible in a special way, to proclaim your Good News, to celebrate your saving love in the Eucharist and other sacraments, to lead and encourage your people in their pilgrimage to the Kingdom. May you awaken a generous response in the hearts of those whom you are calling to this work, for the building up of your Church. May parents teach their children the need and responsibility of this voca on. Amen

"How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment."

- St. John Chrysostom

CORIs If you have not filled out a CORI form yet, please call the rectory at 978-664-3412 or email Teri at info@s heresanreading.org to have a form mailed to you.

Important: CORI forms cannot be mailed back to us. They must be brought back to the rectory with your driver’s license for us to verify your informa on.

We know things look a bit different this year as not all ministries have come back, but we s ll need to fill out CORI forms per the Archdiocese. We remain hopeful that our ministries and volunteers will be back some me next year. Thank you for all you do!


RESPECT LIFE

“He shall wipe every tear from their eyes and there shall no longer be death or mourning.” REVELATIONS 21:4

Men con nue to suffer from the abor on of their children. Many of them repent of having shed the blood of the person God entrusted to their care, love and protec on.

Others tried to protect their child and were not allowed by the child’s mother or by the law to intervene to stop the abor on. Men in these circumstances need to know that they do not weep alone and that healing is available.

PRAYER: Redeem, O Lord, the fathers whose hearts are torn by the abor on of their children.

Please pray to end the scourge of abor on. We are asking parishioners to pray the Rosary from home for the sanc ty of all Human Life, from concep on to natural death. Our Blessed Mother Mary has said that the one true weapon against all evil, especially abor on, is the Rosary.

Thank you for your prayers. St. Theresa’s Pro Life Commi ee

"The greatest love story of all me is contained in a ny white Host." - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Gi s for the Homeless in Haverhill

Since 1986, Emmaus has been serving the homeless and people in poverty in the greater Haverhill area.

Emmaus operates homeless shelters for individual and families, and provides educa on and job training with the goal of helping families get into permanent housing, jobs, and self-sufficiency. You can read more about Emmaus at their website, www.emmausinc.org. Our St. Theresa parishioner, Chris na San ago, works at Emmaus House. She has asked us to pass along their request for holiday dona ons for their guests. This year, due to the pandemic, they have put several items needed of varying costs on an online gi registry through Target. The registry can be accessed at: h ps:// nyurl.com/y36ohnpm. Gi s purchased online through this registry will be shipped directly to Emmanus in Haverhill. If you have any ques ons about this opportunity, please reach out to Chris na at csan [email protected]. Thank you for your generosity!

As the days get colder, we will bring our weekly scheduled Confessions indoors on Saturdays from 2-3 PM. We have been doing Confessions in the back-parking lot and they have been well received. If you don’t see Father Tom or Bishop Mark si ng outside behind the rectory, we deemed it too cold, and we will open the side door to the foyer of the hall (the door on the big parking lot side.) Soon we will also have signs to help direct everyone. Please come in and wait in the foyer for your turn. Please know, you can always call and make an appointment for Confession with either Fr. Reilly or Bishop Mark.

Call the Regional Bishop’s Office at 978-531-1013 or, email: [email protected].

Register by this Thursday, December 10


Faith Forma on News Grades 1 - 8

Today is the Feast of Saint Nicholas!

December 6th is the day the Church celebrates the great Saint Nicholas, a third century bishop from Asia Minor. St. Nicholas dedicated his life to serving God and the poor, sick, and suffering.

Over the centuries, many stories have been told of St. Nicholas’ life and works. I’d recommend this video for children about his life. It’s available to watch for free on FORMED. Visit our parish website (www.s heresanreading.org) and look for the blue FORMED banner for direc ons on how to sign-up for your free account.

Also, the website “St. Nicholas Center” has more informa on about his life. There is also a special page for kids with cra ideas, games, and coloring pages. You can also read about the fun tradi on of children leaving their shoes out to be filled with goodies at the website: www.stnicholascenter.org.


Legion of Mary

Mary calls upon us. What an honor.

Are we going to refuse her help?

2nd Sunday of Advent When we were in school, the nuns used to tell us that we should always be on our best behavior. “You never know who might be watching and who might think of God and be saved because you did the right thing.” It was heady stuff,

but a lesson that has stuck with me for many years. You never know whom you will influence by even a simple kind word or deed.

Faith is both taught and caught. Some people, like those known as ‘cradle Catholics’ learn about God and the Church as they grow up, receiving sacraments a ending Catholic school or Religious Educa on Classes. Others embrace the faith later on in life, o en through a spouse or friend who introduces them to the Church. Others simply no ce something about us who believe and are drawn to it.

Words and deeds are powerful tools in proclaiming the Risen Lord. These same tools allow us to show our love and respect for those we love and share our life with. What we say and what we do reinforces our commitment to the Lord, showing those closest to us the best possible example and the best possible support. You never know who may be watching. James Gaffney, © 2008 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing

Christmas Is Coming We are looking forward to celebra ng with you the birth of Jesus. To try to accommodate the number of people who want to a end Christmas Mass, we have added extra Masses. In addi on, Cardinal Seán has allowed us to add a 3:00 PM Mass on Christmas Eve so we can offer two Masses (3 & 5 PM) during this popular meframe. There will be limited sea ng so we can follow COVID-19 protocols. A endees should wear a mask. The Masses will also be live streamed.


“Text-to-Give” by simply tex ng “Theresa” to 202-858-1233. You will receive a message back with a link to click on. Once you click on the link our St. Theresa dona on page will come to your phone.

Or, use the QR code to the right (using the camera on your phone), tap the link that appears at the top of your camera screen, and the same St. Theresa Church giving op ons will pop-up.

You can select "One-Time" or "Monthly" payment. Your dona on can easily be paid by credit card, Venmo, or PayPal. Note there is a small processing fee for each transac on.

Thank you for suppor ng the parish! Though we can have public gatherings of the Mass, we are only at a small percentage of normal Mass a endance. Yet, we s ll have our normal daily opera on costs at the church and office. Please consider con nuing your weekly dona on. You can now give through a new pla orm called Givebu er. You can easily give to the parish using your phone. Either through Text-to-Give” or by scanning the QR Code below. You can also con nue to give through the Online Giving program. Thank you for your prayers and generosity!

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PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US EACH DAY!

Join us in the church or live stream from our website:www.s heresanreading.org at 8:30AM daily for the recita on of the Holy Rosary for peace in our world, our country and our homes, and for our own personal inten ons.

WHY the Daily Rosary? Our Lady has 117 tles. She selected this

tle at Fa ma: "I am the Lady of the Rosary." St. Francis de Sales said the greatest method of praying IS- Pray the Rosary. St. Thomas Aquinas preached 40 straight days in Rome, Italy on just the Hail Mary. St. John Vianney, patron of priest, was seldom seen without a rosary in his hand. "The rosary is the scourge of the devil" -- Pope Adrian VI

There are fi een promises of Mary to Chris ans Who recite the rosary : Promise 1—Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recita on of the rosary, shall receive signal graces.

Our Lady Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray for Us!


Please pray for the safety of our troops and all who bear the scars of ba le including: Derek Atwood; James Linnehan; Gregory Meninger; John Bellamacina; Matthew Snodgrass; Jim O’Neil; Capt. Dan Petronzio; Matthew Hines;

Paul Guerra; Spc. Gustavo Nogueria; SSgt. Matthew Rush; Sgt. Robert Rush; Pvt. Ray Brown; Michael Hart; Erik Ruhmann; Jody Leardi; Major Christopher Distaso; PFC Brian MacDonald; Ryan Greaves; Robert C. Monk; Spec. James McDonald; Sgt. Howard Redmond;

SPC Keith Butler; PFC Marcial Bonés; Bob Cronin; PO 3rd William Payne; Cody Fisher; Nicholas Paicos; Brittany Murphy; Alexander Bailey; Shawn Miller; Michael O’Brien; Nicholas Bamberg; Capt. Amanda Imperato; Pvt. Christian Hernandez; LS2 Courtney Chambers; Warren Donald Fitzpatrick; Brian John Fitzpatrick; Nicholas Kotula, LCpl; Matthew Schipelliti , SPEC; Cpl Dominic Hose; USMC;

LCpl Koral Hose; Hannah Hughes, USN; GSM2 Melissa Lasdin; Lt. Eric Thomas; A1C Kenneth A. Hudson; John DiPasquale; Cpl Colin Dyer ,USMC; LCPL “AJ” Leno ; Andrew Shue; Nicholas White, SPC; LCPL Anthony Peluso, USMC ; SSGT Timothy Gonsalves

Please contact the parish office to add the name of your loved one currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 12/2020

Save the Date Our next blood drive is Dec. 29

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