Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish

120 Monroe Avenue • Cresskill, NJ 07626

Parish Office 201-567-2528

200 Jefferson Avenue Cresskill

Religious Education 201-567-4781

200 Jefferson Avenue Cresskill

Academy of St. Therese 201-568-4296

220 Jefferson Avenue Cresskill

Confirmation & Youth/Young Adult

Ministry 201-567-2528 x 307

SATURDAY: NOVEMBER 30 4:00 Reinee Brady, req. Phil Brady and Family 4:00 Josephine and Antonio Digrigoli, req. Gigi and Charles Digrigoli SUNDAY: DECEMBER 1 7:30 Anthony Cognata, req. Rosina and Anthony 7:30 Anthony Barbieri, req. Rosina and Anthony 9:30 Vincent Tedechi, req. Phyllis Tedechi 9:30 The Deceased Members of the Maus and Passano Family, req. The Passano Family 11:30 For the People of the Parish MONDAY: DECEMBER 2 8:30 Rosemarie Motta, req. The Carroll Family TUESDAY: DECEMBER 3 8:30 Ellen Conaty, req. Sheila Gorman WEDNESDAY: DECEMBER 4 8:30 Gerald Baschwitz, req. wife, Jeanette THURSDAY: DECEMBER 5 8:30 Elizabeth K. Murphy, req. Elizabeth, Patrick & John Murphy FRIDAY: DECEMBER 6 8:30 Fred Freda, req. Sheila Gorman SATURDAY: DECEMBER 7 4:00 For the People of the Parish SUNDAY: DECEMBER 8 7:30 James Durkin, req. Jeanne Marie and Family 7:30 Rosemarie Motta, req. Craig and Joyce Celestina 9:30 Gene Pagnozzi, req. Lois Pagnozzi and Family 9:30 Maria Hroncic, req. Joe and Maryann Mattessich 11:30 Angela Deraco, req. Deraco and Raspe Families 11:30 Craig Lipka, req. The Lipka Family

MASS INTENTIONS PRAY FOR THE SICK

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily 8:30 AM

Saturday 4:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Holy Days 7:30 PM Vigil 8:30 AM 12:00 PM

Reconciliation Saturday 3 - 3:30 PM

SERVED BY THE CARMELITES

Pastor Fr. Samuel Citero, O. Carm.

Parochial Vicar Fr. Brian Henden, O. Carm.

Deacon Rev. Mr. Anthony Porcaro, T. O. Carm.

Pastoral Associate Ms. Gina Marie Loiacono

Interns Br. Daniel Ulises Gonzalez Cabrera, O. Carm.

Br. Geovanny Martinez Morales, O. Carm.

Director of Religious Education Mrs. Lois Pagnozzi

Youth Minister Izzy Aytona

Principal Mr. Glenn Clark

Assistant to the Principal Mrs. Eileen Walsh

Business Manager Ms. Sharon Rabbitt

Trustees Mrs. Joan Hebert

Mr. Donald Wuertz

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Carmelo Abbruzzese Leonard Abbruzzese M. Amatrula Sarkis Arslanian Jean Avitable Calvin Brokaw Charles Castle Sam Citero, Sr. Diane Cunningham Jack Curtin Matthew Curtin Iluminava De Luna Dolores De Santi James De Steno Jim Donnelly Rosalie Dunkin Ellen Dunn Costintino Faustini Janice Faustino John Flynn Kathy Foley Mary Foley Kathleen Freeman Stevie Garcia Kyle Geran Pat Geran Michele Guerra Dan Haggerty Maureen Hallenbeck Edward Hartshorn Sr. Judith Hebert, D.O.C. Louie Hebert Arian Hila Gloria Iorio Jeremiah Kissane Andrew Kovach Scott Kubrin

Bill Lee Miryan Ludena Anne Marsigliano Timmy McDonnell Stephanie McNamara Michael Michelle Mullen Ed Naso Mary Ann Naso Joanne Nicastro Mary Ann Oates Vinny Ottina Josephine Papa Pasquale Papa Ellen Parsells Gus Perez Virginia Perez John Pesch Stephen Petraglia Nancy Porcaro Bob Prince, Jr. Sr. Catherine Reddy John Roberts Rina Romanelli Quinn Rosa Ralph Rotunda Wendy Ruggiero Jennifer Samson Judy Schaffroth Beverly Schwab Donna Spina Tony Spina Jeremy Stevens Pamela Stevens Bee Valvo Dot Williams Amanda Wilson

REST IN PEACE

We pray for our loved ones who have died, especially

Alfred Lora may they be at peace

with God.

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As a family, we pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military.

Austin Cardo U.S. Army Cory Dobel National Guard Gavin John U.S. Marines Matt John U.S. Marines Mario Medina U.S. Marines Andy Naso U.S. Army Christopher D. Smith U.S. Army

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

MINISTER SCHEDULE 2019 SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS

December 7&8

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

4:00 PM N. Bandini, T. Barzelatto, G. Bickford, R. Bickford, J. Brown, A. Dempsey (J. Chandler) 7:30 AM J. Tauro, M. Clark, P. DeVries, A. Diggins 9:30 AM P. Polise, J. Welfel, B. Zitelli, K. Ardizzone, K. Ardizzone, S. Braeske (E. Cantos) 11:30 AM M. Hudick, D. Kelliher, J. Krohn, M. Pasi, K. Regan, M. Duffy (P. Dunn)

Did you know that there is still time to support the 2019 Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal?

Will you join your fellow parishioners in supporting this effort that strengthens many important programs and ministries across the Archdiocese of Newark? Our goal can only be achieved through YOUR generosity! If you have yet to give, please pick up a pledge form at the back of the church or visit www.rcan.org/sharing.

YOUR gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Mass Schedule

CHRISTMAS EVE

Tuesday, December 24th

3:30PM Church 3:30PM Gym 6:00PM Church 10:00PM Church

CHRISTMAS DAY

Wednesday, December 25th

9:30AM Church 11:30AM Church

BAGEL SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP

Please join us this Sunday, December 1st

After all Masses, in the Spola Center.

St. Therese Church Bereavement Support Group & Ministry

We warmly welcome all those who may be grieving from the loss of a loved one to join us as we hold a

Bereavement Open Gathering

Monday, December 2nd at 7PM Spola Center

We are here to support one another, offer information, listen and share feelings. Come find comfort in the company of others and know that you are not alone.

Please join us Tuesday, December 10th, 7:30PM

as we celebrate our

Advent Communal Penance Service

We will be joined by parishioners from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

T.W.I.G.S & BRANCHES YOUTH GROUP

handmade Christmas Tags

Choose tags for a donation towards

St. Therese Youth Ministry Programs.

Please see us after Mass!

ADVENT

Let’s approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush.

Anonymous

Our yearly Christmas gift outreach to the children of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Jersey City has begun.

Names of the children and of local adults available for the gift adoption program will be distributed at the main entrance located in the rear of our church AFTER ALL MASSES on the weekends of

NOVEMBER 30/DECEMBER 1 & DECEMBER 7/8.

All gifts must be NEW, WRAPPED AND TAGGED for the person you adopt. If you are unsure what to purchase for your child or adult, gift cards are also a welcome gift. All gifts must be brought to Church by Sunday, December 15th at 1PM to ensure delivery to your child by Christmas.

If you wish to make a monetary donation please send your check to our Parish Office located at 200 Jefferson Avenue, Cresskill, NJ 07626 in an envelope marked “OLS Outreach”. Finally, if you are unable to adopt a child but would still like to participate we will be happy to accept new, and in this case, unwrapped gifts which will also be sent to Our Lady of Sorrows. As always, your loving generosity is most gratefully appreciated. If you have any questions, call Nancy at 201-394-0713.

CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING

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Christmas Brunch Women’s Bible Sharing

December 5th at 9am Parish Center

Program of Christmas Music By The Pettet Sisters

Bring a friend and a dish to share.

We will start serving at 9AM sharp! Hot food should arrive hot & food should be in serving sizes.

LOOKING FORWARD TO A SPECIAL MORNING!

CANDLELIGHT CAROL SING

The 49th annual Candlelight Carol Sing will be held at the Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday, December 11th and Thursday, December 12th, at 8PM (two performances). Doors open at 7PM both nights.

Christmas music in nine languages will be sung by the Cathedral Choir with the assembly and will be accompanied by the great Cathedral organs and brass ensemble. Free-will donation. For more information call 973-484-2400, or visit: www.cathedralbasilica.org

Bridge Makers Meeting

Bridge Makers, a faith sharing community of LGBT, family and friends, will meet on Wednesday, December 10, 7:30 pm, at St Peter's the Apostle Church, 445 5th Ave, River Edge. The evening will begin with Taize Prayer in the church, with meeting to follow. Snacks will be provided; bring your own beverage.

Bridge Makers is a joint ministry of St. Peter's and St. Mary's. Contact Deacon John at deaconjohn@stmarysdumont.org for further details.

Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Msgr. Charles G. McCorristin

Assembly 1289

From the Officers, Members and Color Corp. of The Msgr. Charles G. McCorristin Assembly 1289

We Congratulate our New Sir Knights from St. Therese Council 7647

Sir Knight John J. DeCristofaro Sir Knight Steve E. McAnulty and Lady Jeannette

Sir Knight Michael F. Reavis and Lady Doris

Religiously Devoted, Patriotically Proud!

You are invited to make a donation toward the Christmas trees, plants and wreaths which will be used to decorate our church this Christmas Season. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. The suggested donation is $10.00. Envelopes are available at the doors of the church or at the Parish Office.

Christmas Flowers

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A Word from the Academy…

Thanksgiving is truly an American holiday. At the Academy of St. Therese, however, it takes on an additional reverence among the students and staff. Knowing how we are so blessed, compared to many of the children and families across New Jersey and the country, the students, their families and staff joined together to help ease the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Members of our school community donated funds for turkeys. These turkeys, along with canned goods and boxed food items filled the school stage, joining with the Parish food drive, which last year delivered over sixty baskets of food to our sister parish in Jersey City and other families in need in the area.

Of course at the Academy of St. Therese, challenging academics are addressed every day. Our third through fifth grades got an exciting opportunity to explore the habitats of a variety of animal species and a study of animals on the endangered species list with a trip to the Bronx Zoo. It is no longer the zoo where students idly walk around; today the students learn and come to appreciate the delicate balance of forces at play on our planet. After the cold snap we experienced, it was wonderful to have November 15 break with clear blue skies and temperatures reaching the low fifties for our trip.

There is probably no better time than the Thanksgiving season for students to explore the cultures, customs and religions of Native Americans. Our junior high social studies teacher, Ms. Gail Cecere coordinated the seventh grade in the presentation of our Annual Native American Day. It was a splendid example of technological research, social studies, hands-on work and oral presentations that the entire school population appreciated.

The St. Jude Math-A-Thon was scheduled on Tuesday, November 26. Students refine their academic skills while teaching them that they have the power to help others. Students across the grades come together for both a challenge and a celebration of mathematics. Our older students were faced with algebraic problems while even some of our youngest students constructed graphs and equations.

Along with our spirit of reverence and on-going focus on academics, the students at the Academy of St. Therese also enjoyed some social occasions this past week. “Grandparents/Special Persons Day,” is an exciting opportunity for our students to host their special visitors to their classrooms. Our Early Primary Wing once again enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together where Pilgrims and Native Americans came together to share a meal, this time in the classroom, not at Plymouth Rock. Our junior high students enjoyed a Fall Harvest Dance. Thanks, as always, to our parent group, the Home-School Association, who put the dance together and chaperoned the festivities.

Warmest regards, Glenn Clark Principal