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THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOSEPH

MAY 2ND, 2021

MASS SCHEDULESunday 9:00 AM - Creole11:00 AM - English 1:30 PM - Spanish

Weekdays 8:00 AM - English 8:30 AM - Creole9:00 AM - Spanish

ST. TERESA OF AVILA

MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil5:00 PM - Creole6:30 PM - Spanish

Sunday10:00 AM - English6:00 PM - English

Weekdays 10:00 AM - English

CO-CATHEDRAL AND ST. TERESA STAFF

RECTORThe Reverend Monsignor Kieran E. [email protected]

PAROCHIAL VICARSThe Reverend Pascal [email protected]

The Reverend Israel [email protected]

DEACONDeacon Fausto [email protected]

DEACON/RCIA DIRECTORDeacon Manuel H. [email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONMs. Jessica [email protected]

Mrs. Brenda Donald [email protected]

PARISH SECRETARYFabiola Edmond [email protected]

ADMINISTRATORBill [email protected]

MUSIC DIRECTORMr. Alejandro [email protected]

BULLETINAlma [email protected]

YOUNG [email protected]

FROM FR. PÉREZ'S DESKDear brothers and sisters,

As you may have heard in recent days, Monsignor Kieran Harrington, has been pro-moted as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies and in his place, a belo-ved priest from the Diocese of Brooklyn has been appointed as the new Rector-Pastor of the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph - Saint Teresa of Avila, the young priest, Christo-pher Ryan Heanue. Obviously, one change generates another.That is why a few days ago, Bishop Nicolás DiMarzio personally communicated to me his wish, that I be transferred to Holy Child - Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Parish, in Richmond Hill, as the new Parish Administrator.I do not hide my desire to work in a new assignment, with all the responsibility that the new pastoral challenge has. It is also very meaningful to me to succeed Father Chris, after having worked successfully during his first years as priest in that parish. Changes are always difficult, one way or the other. That is why we need God's help to be able to do his will serenely.From the first moment I learned of my transfer, I made two prayers: the first for the community that awaits me in Richmond Hill, for the staff of the parish and for my new brother priests that we will share together in this new stage.I made the second prayer for you, the dear community of Saint Joseph - Saint Teresa who have accompanied me in more than two years. Everyone at different times have shown me their love and closeness/intimacy, especially in the difficult moments we have experienced during the suffering caused by the pandemic. Undoubtedly, they were times in which faith and brotherhood have been put to the test, and we have all come out strengthened. Saint Paul says that “we have known that to those loving God all things work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose”, and He loves us very much, all of us. Let us trust that this new stage of our lives will be to the praise of his glory and that we will continue to grow in this path of grace and faith. My last Sunday Mass in Saint Joseph will be on June 27, before I leave on the 30th. I know well that the new Pastor will be warmly welcomed and he will see with his own eyes how good all of you are. We pray for each other, knowing that “our help comes from the Lord”.

May God bless you and the Blessed Virgin cover you with her mantle.Father Israel Pérez Tuero

ST. TERESA OF AVILA THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOSEPH

www.StJosephs-Brooklyn.org StJosephBrooklyn @StJoseph_BK

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS AT ST. JOSEPH

Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pmMonday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 6:00pmFriday: 12:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday: Office CLOSED

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS AT ST. TERESA OF AVILA

ATTENDANCE AND COLLECTION

APRIL 25TH, 2021

Sunday: Office CLOSEDMonday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pmSaturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

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DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PADRE PÉREZ

ST. JOSEPH9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:30 PM

ST. TERESA5:00 PM 6:30 PM 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

32 $37693 $437133 $1,267

32 $44719 $3453 $1,01652 $192

Queridos hermanos y hermanas,

Como habrán escuchado en los últimos días, Monseñor Kieran Harrin-gton, ha sido promovido como director nacional de las Obras Misiona-les Pontificias y en su lugar, ha sido nombrado como nuevo Rector-Pastor de la Concatedral de San José - Santa Teresa de Ávila, el joven sacerdote Christopher Ryan Heanue. Evidentemente, un cambio genera otro.

Es por eso que hace pocos días, el Obispo Nicolás DiMarzio me comunicó personalmente su deseo de que yo fuera transferido a la Parroquia de Holy Child – Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, en Richmond Hill, como nuevo Ad-ministrador Parroquial.

No les escondo mi deseo de trabajar en una nueva asignación, con toda la responsabilidad que tiene el nuevo desafío pastoral. También es muy sig-nificativo para mí suceder al querido Padre Chris después de haber traba-jado exitosamente durante sus primeros años sacerdotales en esa querida parroquia.

Los cambios siempre cuestan, de un lado y del otro. Es por eso que necesi-tamos de la ayuda de Dios para poder hacer su voluntad serenamente.Desde el primer momento que supe de mi traslado, hice dos oraciones: la primera por la comunidad que me espera en Richmond Hill, por el staff de la parroquia y por mis nuevos hermanos sacerdotes que compartiremos juntos en esta nueva etapa.

La otra, la elevé por ustedes, la querida comunidad de San José-Santa Tere-sa que me han acompañado en estos dos años y medio. Todos, de diferente manera, me han mostrado su cariño y cercanía, especialmente en los mo-mentos difíciles que hemos vivido durante el sufrimiento causado por la pandemia. Sin dudas, han sido tiempos en los que la fe y la fraternidad se han puesto a prueba, y nosotros todos hemos salido fortalecidos.

San Pablo dice que “todo concurre para el bien de los que Dios ama”, y Él nos ama mucho, a todos. Confiemos en que esta nueva etapa de nuestras vidas será para alabanza de su gloria y que sigamos creciendo en este ca-mino de gracia y fe.

Mi última eucaristía dominical en San José será el 27 de junio, antes de irme el día 30. Sé bien que acogerán con cariño al nuevo Pastor y él verá con sus propios ojos cuán buenos son todos ustedes. Rezamos unos por otros, sabiendo que “nuestra ayuda nos viene del Señor”.

Dios los bendiga y la Virgen Santísima los cubra con su manto.P. Israel Pérez Tuero

563 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238718-622-6500 - Fax: [email protected]

856 Pacific Street Brooklyn, NY 11238718-638-1071 - Fax: [email protected]

THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH

ST. TERESA OF AVILA

MASS SCHEDULE MAY 1 - 2, 2021

ST. TERESASaturday5:00 PM Rev. Pascal Louis 6:30 PM Rev. Israel Perez

Sunday10:00 AM Rev. Pascal Louis 6:00 PM Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington

ST. JOSEPHSunday9:00 AM Rev. Pascal Louis 11:00 AM Rev. Israel Perez1:30 PM Rev. Israel Perez


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MASS INTENTIONS FORMAY 1 - 2, 2021

SATURDAY

5:00 PM Gracia Emmanuel Gustave (Birthday)

6:30 PM +Alfonso Pollard & +Elena Jarret

SUNDAY

9:00 AM +Sauveur & Andréa Fortuné

10:00 AM +Hendrickson Vitalis

11:00 AM +John Grillo

1:30 PM +Ramonita Ruiz

6:00 PM For the People of St. Joseph & St. Teresa

MAY 85:00 PM - Guerline Catulle6:30 PM - TBD

MAY 99:00 AM - Norma Felix10:00 AM - Paula Vincent11:00 AM - Tom & Sue Rozinski1:30 PM - Lourdes Mancilla & Margarita Montero6:00 PM - Brenda Donald

LECTORS FOR MAY 8 - 9, 2021

Today’s reading from the Gospel of John is part of Jesus’ discourse at the Last Supper. Recall that John tells the story of Jesus’ Last Supper differently from the other Evangelists. In John’s Gospel, the Last Supper begins with Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Jes-us then provides them with a series of instructions. We call this section the Last Supper discourse or Jesus’ farewell discourse. In these chapters of John’s Gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples about the importance of following his exam-ple of love and service, about the gift they will receive when Jesus sends them the Holy Spirit, and about their relationship with Jesus and with the world. The Last Supper discourse concludes with Jesus’ prayer for his disciples.

Today’s Gospel reading is taken from middle of the Last Supper discourse. Jesus speaks about his relationship to his disciples. In his metaphor of the vine and the branches, Jesus is referencing the Hebrew Scriptures. In the Hebrew Scrip-tures, Israel is the vineyard, and Yahweh himself tends the vineyard. One of the primary themes of John’s Gospel is to show Jesus to be the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel.

In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples that his relationship with them will not end after his death; he will remain with them always. This unity between Jesus and his disciples is the basis for their ability to continue to do the work that he began. Similarly, Jesus’ presence with us through the Gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to continue the work of love and reconciliation that he began.

Jesus also teaches his disciples about the importance of the words he has tau-ght to them. Just as Jesus will remain in the disciples, so too will his words. We come to know Jesus through the Scriptures, the living Word of God. Our com-mitment to be Christ’s disciples is sustained through God’s Word. This commit-ment is also strengthened by our life of prayer and nourished by the Eucharist. Through the Eucharist, Jesus dwells in us, remains with us, and transforms us so that we might bear fruit in his name.

We observe many people who act in ways that show their commitment to serve their neighbor. Christians and non-Christians feed the hungry, care for the sick, shelter the homeless, and give alms to the poor. These actions become acts of Christian discipleship when they are motivated by our relationship with Jesus. Whatever the immediate results, Jesus promises us that these actions will bear fruit when we undertake them in his name.

Source: loyolapress.com

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER


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COVID-19 VACCINATION: APPOINTMENT HELP

COVID vaccination eligibility is expanding; the locations are more convenient. Now everyone over 16 is eligible. If you’re over 50, you don’t need an appointment at New York City’s locations.

Those over 60 no longer need one at New York State’s locations. The addresses and hours of ope-ration for the most convenient NYC and NYS locations are on page 5.

Appointments are still needed at most drug stores, but they may be nearer to you. If you’re under 50 you still need an appointment. If you’d like help making an appointment or want more information, leave a message with your name and phone number at the Parish Office (718-638-1071) or send an email to Deacon Manuel ([email protected])

Vacuna COVID: La elegibilidad para la vacunación COVID se está expandiendo; las ubicaciones son más convenien-tes. Ahora todos los mayores de 16 años son elegibles.

Si tiene más de 50 años, no necesita una cita en las ubicaciones de la ciudad de Nueva York. Los mayores de 60 años ya no necesitan uno en las ubicaciones del estado de Nueva York. Las direc-ciones y horarios de atención de las ubicaciones más convenientes de NYC y NYS se encuentran a continuación.Aún se necesitan citas en la mayoría de las farmacias, pero es posible que estén más cerca de usted. Si tiene menos de 50 años, aún necesita una cita.Si desea ayuda para hacer una cita o desea más información, deje un mensaje con su nombre y número de teléfono en la Oficina Parroquial (718-638-1071) o envíe un correo electrónico al Diácono Manuel ([email protected])

Vaksen KOVID: Kalifikasyon vaksinasyon COVID ap agrandi; kote yo pi pratik. Koulye a, tout moun ki gen plis pase 16 lane kalifye. Si ou gen plis pase 50 an, ou pa bezwen yon randevou nan lokal New York la. Moun ki gen plis pase 60 an pa bezwen youn ankò nan lokal Eta New York. Adrès ak èdtan operasyon yo pou NYC ak NYS kote ki pi pratik yo anba a.Randevou yo toujou nesesè nan pifò magazen dwòg, men yo ka pi pre ou. Si ou gen mwens pase 50 ou toujou bezwen yon randevou.Si ou ta renmen èd pou pran yon randevou oswa ou vle plis enfòmasyon, kite yon mesaj ak non ou ak nimewo telefòn nan biwo pawas la (718-638-1071) oswa voye yon imèl bay Dyak Manuel ([email protected])

Want Help Making a COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment?



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BROOKLYN

Bushwick Educational Campus 400 Irving Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11237 Thurs-Friday 4-6pm Sat-Sun 9am-6pm

Brooklyn Army Terminal140 58th Street Brooklyn, NY 11220 Open 24/7

Starrett City - Spring Creek Towers1310 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11239 7 days, 10am-6pm

Teachers Prep High School226 Bristol Street Brooklyn, NY 11212 7 days, 10 am-6pm

Flatbush YMCA1401 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY 11210 7 days, 9 am-6pm

Coney Island YMCA2980 West 29th St Brooklyn, NY 11224 Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Event Space at City Point445 Albee Sq. West Brooklyn, NY 11201 Thursday-Sunday 9am-6pm

QUEENS

Beach Channel Educational Campus100-00 Beach Channel Drive Queens, NY 11694 Thurs-Friday 4-6pm Sat-Sun 9am-6pm

Long Island City5-17 46th Rd Queens, NY 11101 Thursday-Sunday 9am-6pm

CitiField36-2 Seaver Way Queens, NY 11368 Open: 24/7

Modell’s - Queens Center Mall90-15 Queens Blvd Queens, NY 11373 Monday–Saturday 9am-5pm

Queens Public Library Ozone Park92-24 Rockaway Blvd Queens, NY 11417Fri-Sun 9am-7pm

Queens Public Library Flushing41-17 Main St Queens, NY 11355 Wed–Monday 12pm-8pm

MANHATTAN

Essex Crossing224B Broome Street Manhattan, NY 10002Thursday-Sunday 9am-6pm

Ford Foundation320 E 43rd Street Manhattan, NY 10017 Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Abyssinian Baptist Church132 W 138th Street Manhattan, NY 10030 Tues-Sat; 9am-5pm

NFL Experience Times Square20 Times Square 7th Avenue Manhattan, NY 10036 7 days, 7:30am-7pm

Fulton Community Senior Center/ Hudson Guild119 9th Ave New York, NY 10011 Tues-Sat 10am-4pm

NEW YORK CITY'S VACCINE LOCATIONS

NEW YORK STATE LOCATIONMedgar Evers College231 Crown Street Brooklyn, NY 11225 8 to 8 - 7 days a week



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LEADERSHIPEDUCATIONFRATERNITY

FR. TROIKE SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Father Edward Troike Summer Leadership Program at Cathedral Prep, Elmhurst, has instilled qualities of Christian and community leadership to young men for 48 years.

BEGINS: Tuesday, July 6th, 2021Ends: Friday, July 30th, 2021

For further information or to register for the 2021 Summer Leadership Program,call 718-592-6800 Ext. 137

COST: $500 per Student for the entire 4 week programWe Are...A program designed to embrace ideals of responsibility and respect of all and train young men to be examples of what it means to be a leader.

Through education and social activities in the formation of our youth, individuals develop skills to become leaders in ther communities and future high school.

Students who come from the Fr. Troike Leadership Program are challenged to become leaders of both, the present and future, in their schools, church, and community.

Students are invited to recognize that true leadership comes from being a true follower of Christ.

Our Counselors are Cathedral Prep students who become mentors and Big Brothers to our summer participants.

In the morning, students take classes to prepare them for the challenges of Highschool including an in depth TACHS program.

In the afternoon, students learn leadership skills by participating in an array of sports and activities, including Basketball and Softball.


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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION“Let us not refuse the time to go to meet Him in adoration, in con-

templation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease.”

-Saint John Paul II

You are invited to visit Jesus in the EucharistEvery Friday after the 10:00am Mass

ending with Benediction at 7:00pm, St. Teresa

1st Friday of the MonthAll night adoration concluding at

8:00am next morning with Benediction

DAILY MASS READINGSLECTURAS DIARIAS DE LA MISA

PRAYER OF THE WEEKORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA

LAPRIYÈ POU SEMÈN NANO God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people; Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Oh Dios, cuyo Hijo Jesús es el buen pastor de tu pueblo; Concede que cuando escuchemos su voz, conoz-camos al que nos llama a cada uno por nuestro nombre, y sigamos a donde él nos lleve; que contigo y el Espíritu Santo vive y reina, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los si-glos. Amén.

O Bondye, pitit ou Jezi ki bon bèje pèp ou a; Aprann nou ke lè nou tan-de vwa li se rele li ap rele nou chak pa non nou, epipou nou swiv kote li mennen; ki, avèk ou ak Sentespri a, ap viv ak ap gouvènen, yon sèl Bondye, pou tout tan. Amèn.

Monday - Lunes - Lendi1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14 Tuesday - Martes - MadiActs 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31aWednesday - Miercoles - MèkrediActs 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8Thursday – Jueves - JediActs 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11Friday – Viernes - VandrediActs 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday - Sábado - SamdiActs 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21

SACRAMENTSReconciliation: Confessions are available every Saturday at 4:00pm at St. Teresa and every Wednesday at 7:00pm at St. Joseph, or by appointment.

Baptism: Contact the rectory to make an appointment with the priest or deacon for the initial interview.Baptisms are available in English, Spanish and Creole.

Holy Matrimony: Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months prior to a wedding date. Contact the rectory for an appointment with a priest or deacon.Weddings can be scheduled in English, Spanish and Creole.

Anointing of the Sick: This sacrament is available for any baptized Catholic who is seriously ill or suffering from the effects of advanced age. It is also recommended for anyone who is going to undergo serious surgery. Please call the rectory to schedule an appointment for a priest to visit your home. A communal celebration of this sacrament will be scheduled twice a year.

"The Two Will Become one flesh."

Mark 10:8, NIV

On May 23rd, at 11am we will have a farewell Mass with Monsignor Harrington. A farewell reception will follow.

RECORDATORIO: El 23 de mayo a las 11 de la mañana tendremos una misa de despedida con Monseñor Harrington. Al terminar la misa se-guirá una recepción de despedida.

SONJE: Nan 23 Me, a 11am nou ap gen on Mès pou nou di Monsignor Harrington Harrington orevwa. Nou ap gen on ti resepsyon apre Mès la.

REMINDER:

TODAY’S READINGS

Fifth Sunday of Easter

First Reading Acts 9:26-31Responsorial PsalmPsalm 22I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.Second Reading1 John 3:18-24Gospel Reading John 15:1-8

LECTURAS DE HOYQuinto Domingo de Pascua

Primera lecturaHechos 9:26-31Salmo ResponsorialSalmo 22Bendito sea el Señor.Segunda lectura1 Juan 3:18-24Lectura del evangelioJuan 15:1-8

LEKTI JODI ASinkiem Dimanch Pak

Premye LektiTravay 9:26-31Sòm responsabSòm 22Louanj mouin koté-ou, Granmèt, nan foul fidèl yo. Dezyèm Lekti1 Jan 3:18-24Lekti levanjil laJan 15:1-8

SAINT OF THE DAY Sunday (5/2) - Saint Athanasius

Monday (5/3) - Saints Philip and James

Tuesday (5/4) - Blessed Michael Giedroyc

Wednesday (5/5) - Saint Hilary of Arlesl

Thursday (5/6) - Saints Marian & James

Friday (5/7) - Saint Rose Venerini

Saturday (5/8) - Saint Peter of Tarentaise


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GET INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH GROUPS

Children’s Religious EducationIf you are interested in enrolling your child for Religious Education, plea-se contact Brenda Donald or Jessica Figueroa for more information. [email protected]

Parish CouncilSchedule varies Contact Tom Rozinski [email protected]

Rites for Christian Inititation for Adults (RCIA)If you are an adult seeking to become a Catholic or complete your sacraments, please contact Deacon Manuel Quintana. [email protected]

Sacred Scripture Series Seasonal. Contact: Deacon Manuel QuintanaRemote PrayerEvery morning at 7:15AM - gathers via Zoom (AUDIO ONLY) for morning prayer. Contact: Deacon Manuel Quintana [email protected] or 917-250-1921

Contact the Rectory for More Information.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:Our First Communion Class of 2021

• Matteo Flores

• Jaritza Mora

• Jayling Mora

• Abraham Bravo

• Camila Cruz Campos

• Justice Tsai

• Jagger Tsai

• Arianny Rosario

• Ariendy Rosario

• Dalilha Valentin

• Brianna Lawrence

• Alan Mazariegos.

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