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St. Thérèse of Lisieux, R.C. Church Church Address: 4402 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Rectory Office Address: 1281 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Telephone#: 718-451-1500 / Fax: 718-451-1502 E-mail: stthereselis@gmail.com Website: www.stthereseoflisieuxchurch.org

Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, October 15th 2017

THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HAPPY 91ST ANNIVERSARY ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX

PARISH MISSION/ MISYON PAWAS LA

Pou devlope yon ndjanm nan lafwa

ki angaje nan evanjelize moun, fanmiy, Kominote

ak kilti dapre levanjil

Jesikri-a.

To develop a strong community of faith

that engages in evangelizing

persons, families,

communities and cultures to the

Gospel of Jesus

“…With Confidence and Love ” -St. Therese of Lisieux

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Readings for this Week/Lectures de la Semaine

Pastor Jesus Christ

Administrator Rev. Fr. Rony Mendes

Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Michél Pierre -Louis

Music Ministry Mr. Edsen-Samy Renaud

Music Director

Religious Ed. Coordinator Ms. Frances McCormick

(718-451-1671)

Parish Nurses: Bernadine Noel, RN

Carnice Modeste, RN

Parish Staff

Parish Office Hours

Monday/Lundi: 9AM; 7PM (Little Flower Novena after 7PM Mass on Monday/

Neuvaine de Petite Fleur après la Messede 7PM)

Tuesdays (Miraculous Mèdal Novena/ Neuvaine du Medal Miraculeux): After 9AM Mass

Wednesday/Mercredi (Rosary after 9AM Mass/ Rosaire après la Messe)Saturday/Samedi: 5PM (Vigil Mass for Sunday/Veillée pour le Dimanche) Sunday/Dimanch: 9:00AM(English) 11:00AM (English) 1:00PM (Creole)

Adoration and Confession/Adoration et Confession Friday/Vendredi (Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration Eucharistique) (Adoration du Saint –Sacrament) 9:30AM — 12NOON Saturday /Samedi (Confession) 4:00PM — 4:45PM

Confession can also be scheduled by appointment. Confession peut également être prévue sur rendez-vous.

Next Sunday’s Readings/ Lectures du Dimanche Prochain

Fall/Winter Mass Schedule/Otòn/Ivè des Mas

Monday/Lundi: 9AM-3PM Tuesday/Mardi—Thursday/Jeudi: 9AM-8:30PM Friday/Vendredi: 9AM-6:00PM Saturday/Samedi: Closed Sunday/Dimanche: Closed The Rectory Office is closed each day from 12:30PM-1:30PM.

St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Therese of Lisieux

Catholic Academy 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203-5726

Phone: 718-629-0738 Fax: 718-629-6854 Website: www.scgstl.org

Principal: Mrs. Jeanette Charles

The Academy offers a welcoming, safe, faith-filled environment where children from grades Pre-K to 8th

can learn and grow to their potential. Call us at 718-629-9330 for additional information.

Financial aid is available.

Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/VENNSETYÈM DIMANCH NAN TAN SENP): Is 25: 6-10a; Ps 23: 1-6; Phil 4: 12-14, 19-20; Mt 22: 1-14 or 22: 1-10 Monday/Lundi: (Weekday): Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday/Mardi: (Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop,, Martyr): Rom 1:16—25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday/Mercredi: (SAINT LUKE, EVANGELIST): 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Thursday/Jeudi: (Saint John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companios, Martyrs (USA)): Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday/Vendredi: (Weekday): Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday/Samedi: (Weekday): Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12

Sunday/Dimanche: (TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN OR-DINARY TIME/ GEN TRANTNEVAN DIMANCH NAN

TAN SENP ) First Reading/1ere Lecture: Is 45:1, 4-6 Psalm/Psaume: 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 Second Reading/2e Lecture: 1Thes 1:1-5b Gospel/Evangile: Mt 22: 15-21

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK/ INTENTIONS DES MESSES DE LA SEMAINE

Sunday/Dimanche:

9:00AM—Kiyon Lewis—Birthday/Thanksgiving

—Holland Julien—Birthday/Thanksgiving

11:00AM—In Memory of Clarice Canterbury

—In Memory of Robert F. Cesarski Sr.

1:00PM—In Memory of Serge Murad

—Pierre Kesnel Elysee—Birthday/Thanksgiving

Bread & Wine

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Sanctuary Lights

Kiyon Lewis—Birthday/Thanksgiving

Monday/Lundi:

9:00AM—In Memory of Monica Mereigh & Lazarus Mereigh

—Myrlene Macera—Birthday/Thanksgiving

7:00PM —For the English and Haitian Charismatic Groups

Tuesday/Mardi:

9:00AM— In Memory of Alban Mereigh and Gwendolyn Laldee

Wednesday/Mercredi:

9:00AM— Marcia Pearson—Birthday/Thanksgiving

Thursday/Jeudi

9:00AM— In Memory of Marie Therese Bercy

Friday/Vendredi:

9:00AM— In Memory of Lilitha Lawrence

—In Memory of Ruthven Hamlet

Saturday/SaFormedi:

5:00PM— For those affected by Recent Natural Disasters

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*If those who have requested Sunday Masses above wish to bring gifts

at the offertory, please see one of the Ushers before Mass.

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INTERCESSION OF ST. THERESE ON BEHALF

OF THE SICK Kenrick Fraser, Keith Haywood, Edna Scott, Elias Scott, St. Clair A. Wa-terman, Joan Griffith, Adelaide Harrop-Williams, Alvin Richard, Hunter Jimenez, Rose Romano, Mona Lisa Hilaire, Anthony Lagano, Grace Lag-ano, Audrey English, Nadine Graham, Karon Osson, Marva McNeil, Amos Ozell Thornton, Carrie Norman, Emmaline Holmes, Amanda Hall, Marie Salomon, Eileen Boyke, Elaine St. Bernard, Maxine Campbell–Reid, Bien-vena Houenou, John Zozzaro, Constance Paul, Lucinda Thorton, Debora Corren, Marie Edwige Moise, Magdalin James, Marlene Alphonso, Errol Albert, Yvette Cardenas-Joseph, Lenora Whittle-Gomas, Doreen Alexan-der, Ella Hunte, Bertram & Dolores Lovell, Patrice Layne, Phyllis Joseph, Sandra McKessey, Cai Henry, Julian Johnson, Guy Dupeoux, Francesca Francis, Isaac Koeing, Chrissy Buttigieg, John Napolillo, Guytaud Leandre, Sybil Carmichael, Joe Roberti, Shelia Bowen, Sylvia Marshall, Marcia Clifton, Michel Caliber, Kevin Cubero, Edmar Hopkinson, Dara Abraham, Rene Charles, Jean–Jacques, Ann Walker, Jennifer Abraham, Nyamarie Abraham, Sharon Jones, Martinez, Marie France Badin

Kindly notify the rectory with any updates.

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION

2017

October 15th @ 10AM

“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk”

MCU PARK - Coney Island

Sunday, October 22nd,

9AM Mass Youth Sunday Church

October 22nd, 4PM-7PM

Evangelical Cafe

Auditorium

2018

October 7-16 Pilgrimage to the

Holy Land

Nazareth, Cana, Jeru-salem and much

more

VOCATION MINISTRY TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Many are called, but few are chosen.” Consider following Christ more closely as a priest, deacon or in conse-

crated life. Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org.

WORDS OF ST.THERESE OF LISIEUX

“Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what You want me to be and becoming that person.”- St. Therese of Lisieux ― Thérèse de Lisieux, The Little Way for Every Day: Thoughts from Therese of Lisieux

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX RCC

PRESENTS

CAMBA HOMEBASE OUTREACH

WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17th

From 10:30am to 12:30pm

WHERE: ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FOOD PANTRY

4410 AVENUE D BROOKLYN, NY 11203

(BETWEEN TROY AVENUE AND 45th STREET)

AVAILABLE RESOURCES Housing Related

Assistance such as help paying back rent, assistance

with stopping eviction, housing court issues and

providing other landlord tenant resources

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 718-451-1500

The Liturgy and Spirituality Core Team, would like to thank the people who

donated the flags for the feast day, and also the ones who

contributed to the flag pole. “With confidence and love.”

Are invited to Celebrate Mass at

On Saturday, October 21st, 2017 At 6:30pm

Praying for the Year of Vocation with

Free Food and Drinks

For more information see

Fr. Rony Mendes.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HOLY LAND TRIP

REMINDER: The Deadline for the Enrollment for our “10-Day Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land” is quickly approaching. Please Reserve your spot

before November 9th, 2017.

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BAPTISM SCHEDULE To have your children receive the Sacrament of Baptism, at

least one parent and one godparent must be Catholic.

For registration, parents must bring a copy of the child’s Birth Cer-tificate. Godparents must bring to registration a signed and stamped

sponsor letter from the church they attend. ++++

BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2017

October/ November

Registration : Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at 7:30PM

First Baptism Class : Wednesday, November 1st at 7:30PM

Second Baptism Class : Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30PM

Baptism Ceremony : Saturday, November 11th at 1:00PM (English)

Saturday, November 18th at 1:00PM (Creole)

Number of Parishioners and Friends present for

September 30th & October 1st

Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 110

Sunday (Dimanche): 10:00am Mass: 264 12:00pm Mass: xxx

Total: xxx

Number of Parishioners and Friends present for

October 7th & October 8th

Saturday (Samedi) 5pm Mass: 78

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: 236

11:00am Mass: 115 1:00pm Mass:142

Total: 571

Collections received for September 30th &

October 1st

Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)

5pm: 1,124.00

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: $2,795.00

12:00pm Mass: $2,648.00

Total = $6,567.00

Collections received for October 7th & October 8th

Tithing Envelopes: Saturday (Samedi)

5pm: $0.00

Sunday (Dimanche): 9:00am Mass: $0.00

11:00am Mass: $0.00 1:00pm Mass: $0.00

Total = $0.00

Currently we have 1,400 registered parishioners

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Diocese of Brooklyn ! Annual Catholic Appeal 2017 Live in Faith Give in Love

Our Parish Goal: $54,704.00 Amount Pledged: $52,731.00

Received: $35,498.00 Donors: 170 Amount of Goal Received 64.89%

October 15, 22, 29 Weekly Offering

October 22 World Mission Sunday

The collection will be updated in next week’s Bulletin.

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX FOOD PANTRY

will be open on Tuesdays from 10:30AM–12:30PM.

PARISH NURSES 824 E. 45th St. between

Avenue. D and Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

The Nurses’ Office is now Open.

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GENERATIONS OF FAITH

For those who made pledges toward the Generations of Faith Campaign,

please keep your promises. If you have not already pledged, it’s not too late to make a pledge. We thank you for your generosity and continued

support.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. World Mission Sunday is a day set aside for the

Catholic Church throughout the world to publicly renew its commitment to the missionary movement. It is celebrated on the penultimate (next-to-last) Sun-

day of October every year. It was created by Pope Pius XI in 1926 as the day of prayer for missions.

This year World Mission Sunday will be on October 22nd, 2017.

We ask that you kindly support.

PASTOR’S DESK

We pray for those affected by the recent Natural Disasters in the United States, the Caribbean and other parts of the World.

On Sunday, October 29th, 2017, all masses will be dedicated

to all 2017 Victims.

A SECOND COLLECTION Will be taken up to assist in the repair and

recovery process. We ask that you give generously to help in meeting their needs.

“With Confidence and Love”

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ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS

If you would like to advertise your upcoming events in the parish bulletin, please bring a hard copy to the

Rectory Office or by email and fax. Deadline is Monday by 12noon.

If you are sending by email or fax, please call to make sure that we have received your information.

Email: stthereselis@gmail.com Fax #: 718-451-1502

Visit our website at www.stthereselisieuxchurch.org to see bulletins, event pictures, registration forms, ministries and more.

SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

Sponsored by Bernadette B., Brunetta A.

and Carla F. Parishioners

of St. Therese of Lisieux Church Help us collect

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Cash Donations are Welcome

For children in need in Haiti/ Damassin Cayes

Please place your supplies in the box located in the back of the church ay the corner of

Troy Avenue and Avenue D

For Pick ups: Call Bernadette B. at 917-284-4772

Deadline: Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

VOTIVE CANDLES

Attention Parishioners, We are sorry to inform you that the votive can-dles around the church are Out of Order. Once again sorry for the inconvenience . If you wish to donate funds toward getting new ones for the

church, please feel free to do so. If you are using a plain enve-lope, please put Votive Candle Donation with your name, ad-dress and envelope number. Please note that the price range for one votive candle can go from $3,000–$5,000. Please be generous.

MASS INTENTIONS

Take advantage of the privilege and blessing the church offers us to

request a Mass for our Intentions (In Memory of a Loved One, In Thanksgiving, for healing, for achievement, etc). Stop by the Rectory Office window to submit your

Mass intentions. Donations include:

Weekday Masses( Mon-Fri) $15, Weekend Masses (Sat. and Sun.) $30.

Bread and Wine, or Sanctuary Lamp Candles $30. Parishioners are encouraged to request the

regular Mass for their intentions. There is no special Mass offered outside of the regular

parish Mass.

Catherine of Genoa~ St. Therese of Lisieux

Catholic Academy Forming a Lens for Learning, Living and Leading

2017-2018 Registration is Open

Take Another Look!

All of our many programs are offered in a faith-based, safe, nurturing environment

FREE Morning Care and Breakfast After School Program

Latin and Greek Root Challenge Music, Fine Arts and Honors Programs

We’re saving a seat for you !

Schedule a personal tour of St Catherine of Genoa ~ St Therese of Lisieux

Catholic Academy with Principal Mrs. Jeanette Charles at 718.629.9330 4410 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Email: scgstl.org

DISCOVER AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Is Back in Session

Sundays after the 9AM Mass +++++

We are always looking for new Catechists,

please think about joining us.

BISHOP KEARNEY OPEN HOUSE Middle school students and families are invited to our Open House!

Sunday, October 29th from 12pm-1:30pm RSVP at www.bishopkearneyhs.org/openhouse