St. Theresa's Home Page

St. Theresa of Avila Parish
2078 Centre Street
West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Christ has no body now on earth but yours,
no hands but yours, no feet but yours;
yours are the eyes through which Christ's compassion looks out on the world,
yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good
and yours are the hands with which He is to bless us now.
Teresa of Avila

Welcome to St. Theresa of Avila Parish Home Page

Parish Staff

Parochial Vicars: Reverend Richard S. Bradford (Wed. and Thurs., and Friday a.m.)

Religious Education Catechetical Leaders:
                               Mrs. Ann Barden:             Kindergarten ~ Grade 6
                               Mrs. Diane Flynn:             Grades 7 ~ 12
                               Ms. Jennifer McKiernan: Baptism Coordinator

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Saint Theresa of Avila Church
2078 Centre Street
West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Sunday:                                      8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday:        8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday:                                        8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:                                   8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

If a parishioner is sick and needs to receive the sacraments, a priest can always be reached by calling 617-325-1300. The answering service will contact the priest on duty to respond to emergency calls of this nature.

Saint Theresa Church and Chapel are both handicapped accessible through our Pavilion. Entrance to the church parking lot is from St. Theresa Avenue, off of Centre Street.

Saint Theresa Church is located at 2078 Centre Street at the corner of St. Theresa Avenue, in West Roxbury. It is easily accessible by public transportation. From Forest Hills station (Orange Line) the Charles River and Stimson Street buses stop directly across from the church. The Needham Local Commuter Rail train runs Monday through Saturday; West Roxbury station is one block from the church. Check schedules and routes at http://www.mbta.com

Driving Directions
St. Theresa of Avila Church is easily accessible from Route 128/Route 95.

From the south
From Route 128/95, take exit 15A (Dedham). This brings you to onto Route 1. You will pass several stores and restaurants (Best Buy, TGI Fridays). Stay straight, passing the Dedham Mall (Sears) and several fast food places. At the intersection of VFW Parkway (Route 1) and Spring Street, (Vintage Restaurant is on your right and there is a donut shop across the street) take a right onto Spring Street. Stay on Spring Street, past Tony's Restaurant and Shaws Market. You will see the church steeple up ahead on the right. Spring Street becomes Centre Street (Kfoury Funeral Home on right and Tedeschi's on left). Take a right at the church, onto St. Theresa Avenue, the church parking lot is the first left.

From the west:
Take Route 9 east. At Barnes & Noble (across from the Chestnut Hill Mall), take exit for West Roxbury/Hyde Park. Stay to the right on the ramp and you will be on Hammond Pond Parkway. At the rotary, take the second right onto LaGrange Street. Stay on LaGrange, keep to the right when the road spurs to the left. You will cross VFW Parkway (Carrigg Monuments on the corner). Remain on LaGrange. The second lights after VFW Pkwy is Centre Street. The Corrib Pub will be ahead on the left, Blanchards is on the right. Take a right from LaGrange onto Centre Street. Get in the left lane, Saint Theresa of Avila Church is just ahead on the left. Take a left at the lights onto St. Theresa Avenue, the church parking lot is the first left.

From downtown Boston:
Take Storrow Drive west bound and exit at Fenway. Get into the right lane on the exit ramp, stay right onto Boylston Street (outbound). Pass by Yawkey Way and Fenway Park. Stay straight. Boylston Street becomes Brookline Avenue at the intersection with Park Drive (Emmanuel College will be ahead on the left). Take Brookline Avenue past the hospital area (Beth Israel, Deaconess, Dana Farber). Take a left onto the Riverway, which becomes the Jamaica Way. Stay on the Jamaica Way until the rotary at the Jamaica Way and Centre Street. Do not go around the rotary, take a right at the rotary onto Centre Street. Pass the Faulkner Hospital and VFW Parkway, staying on Centre Street. At the rotary at Holy Name Church, take the second right - still Centre Street. Go through the business district, pass Starbucks, Roche Brothers supermarket, CVS, fire station and library. As you approach the intersection of Centre and LaGrange Streets (Corrib Restaurant and Blanchards on the corners) you will see the church steeple ahead. Get into the left lane and take a left at the lights in front of the church, onto St. Theresa Avenue. The parking lot is the first left.

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. and 12 Noon

Vigil of holydays: 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Holydays: 6:30, 9:30 a.m.; 12:15 and 7:30 p.m.

Weekday Masses are celebrated in the Chapel, Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Saturday morning 6:45 a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel every Saturday following the 6:45 a.m. Mass, with Benediction at 3:30 p.m.

Sacraments

Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 1:15 p.m. in the Chapel. A preparation meeting for parents and Godparents is held on the Friday evening prior to the second Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Parents are asked to contact the Parish House at least two weeks before the Baptism. If you are expecting your first child, or are new to the parish, please contact the Parish House one month before your baby's due date. Baptism is the sacrament of welcome into the community of faith. For this reason, and because of the large number of Baptisms at Saint Theresa's each year, the parish cannot offer private Baptisms.

Marriage: Couples planning to be married at Saint Theresa's should make an appointment with one of the priests at least six months prior to the wedding date.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: The RCIA is a formation process in

volving both liturgical and educational opportunities for adults seeking membership in the Catholic Church. The RCIA is for the unbaptized, for those baptized in other Christian churches, and for Catholics who have been baptized but have not yet received Eucharist, Penance or Confirmation. For further information contact the Religious Education Office.

Pastor's Greeting

The Pastoral Staff at Saint Theresa's is dedicated to serving our parish community: young, old, and in-between, large families, small families and households of one. Our liturgies, programs, and services help make Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, an integral part of our lives.

We cordially invite you to visit us - here in cyberspace or in person. Our beautiful church is a gem of Gothic architecture, our liturgies are celebrated with grace and reverence, our parish choir enhances our worship each Sunday at our 10:30 Mass, September through June. To those Catholics who live here in West Roxbury but have not been with us at Mass, I extend a very special invitation to join us on Sunday. What happens here at Mass each Sunday, each day, gives each of us the strength and support we need to get through our week. The love and grace of the Lord is boundless! Come and see for yourself.

With the assurances of a prayerful remembrance for you and all those you hold dear, I am

Two hundred and thirty two years ago last Friday, July 4, 1776, the Founding Fathers of the United States published the Declaration of Independence - - - independence from a tyrannical government in England. This declaration proclaimed national sovereignty for this new country that we know as America the Beautiful, the Home of the Free and the Brave.

One of the most significant sentences in the Declaration of Independence states the following: “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness…”

A national holiday like Independence Day is a good opportunity for serious people to reflect on our current fidelity to these “self-evident” truths which were so important to the Founding Fathers. The Fourth of July Weekend is a moment for Americans to make sure they have not fallen in to the trap of declaring independence from the self-evident truth of the right of life. Sadly enough there is much evidence to make a judgment that the “unalienable” right to life- - - enshrined in the in the Declaration of Independence, is not perceived by many people as either a right or as something unalienable.

The right to life is never too far removed from being in great danger in our country. In this political year, the right to life is hardly mentioned, and, when it surfaces, the issues of abortion and embryonic stem cell research are spoken of with enormous caution and with thousands of qualifications. There is a pathetic fear about speaking forthrightly about the lives of unborn children, for instance, as if children were a curse and not a blessing, as if people who are living were never fetuses or unborn children themselves.

I have a sense that people just do not want to talk to each other about the issue of human life - - - even though people in general cling to life, want to be healthy, and do whatever they can to protect their own health and well-being, and instinctively protect their own lives. There is an enormous disconnect in our public discourse about the value of human life. There are so many pressing issues at hand that many people are distracted and distressed and even depressed about the direction of our country, our young people, the threat of terror, the worrisome economy, and a host of other concerns. The temptation is to ignore or to yield - - - even silently to yield- - - on the issue of human life.

On the Fourth of July Weekend, thinking about those “self-evident truths”, Catholics need to be on guard against the temptation to be worn down. With all that is going badly in our country, we must not yield on the right to choose life and not death for unborn children. We cannot yield on the issue of embryonic stem cell research- - - allowing human life to be created in order to be destroyed under the banner of curing sickness and disease. On this important issue keep in mind that the Catholic Church is in favor of stem cell research and great strides have been made using adult stem cells. (For further information on this: www.catholicnewsagency.com and search on stem cell research)

As we observe the 232nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this weekend, think about these “self-evident truths”, those “unalienable” rights, among which the “right to life” has first place, and be resolved not to yield even silently, on the right to life. We celebrate the gift of freedom, hard won in 1776. We need to work and pray that this freedom is extended to all, at every stage of life.

The Pauline Year
During the Pauline Year, which Pope Benedict XVI opened this past week to help people reflect on the teachings and the life of Saint Paul the Apostle, we will have a weekly box about Saint Paul , the Apostle to the Gentiles. The first box is printed below, and I hope all of this will be helpful to you, our parishioners. Reverend Monsignor William M. Helmick
Pastor

Saint Paul on Human Weakness and Temptation to Sin

“...in order that I might not be conceited I was given a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan to beat me and keep me from getting proud. Three times I begged the Lord that this might leave me: ‘My Grace is enough for you, for in weakness, power reaches perfection’. And so I willingly boast of my weaknesses instead, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12: 7-9)

RCIA
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the official collection of rites of the Roman Catholic Church for initiation of adults and the reception of baptized candidates into the Church.
RCIA is a process rather than a program. It is a process of formation in prayer, information on the teachings of the Church, and transformation to personal conversion toward Jesus Christ. All of this is done within the context of a community of faith – the parish.
Participants in the RCIA are at different stages on their faith journey: some people have never been Baptized and desire to receive this sacrament, some were baptized in another faith tradition and wish to be received into the Catholic Church, some were baptized Catholic but have never received Confirmation and Eucharist.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the RCIA, please call the Rectory and leave your name and telephone number. Catechetical sessions begin in the fall but people are encouraged to contact the rectory now for a preliminary meeting and information.

BIBLE STUDY—A HAPPIER LIFE
Would you like to get closer to the living Christ? Would you like to let the experiences of St. Peter and St. Paul help make your faith, and your Church stronger... and make you happier as well? Join fellow parishioners and Father Davison for a Bible Study of The Acts of the Apostles. Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, for 45 minutes in the Pavilion (from 7:30 sharp until 8:15 sharp - we never go beyond 8:20 ). There is no need to enroll, or to attend every session. Come and go as you wish. A leader conducts each session. Individual comments, as part of group discussion, are limited to 1-2 minutes. The studies are scheduled as follows:

JULY 9 ACTS 28: 1-31
ALL ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESSION.

For weekly adult enrichment and reflection, please look at the Question of the Week section on our Scripture page. Daily Scripture Readings

2008 BOSTON CATHOLIC APPEAL
As of Tuesday, June 24, 400 donors from Saint Theresa Parish have contributed $95,216 to the 2008 Annual Catholic Appeal. This represents 71.9 % of our goal of $132,500. If you would like to make a contribution, the pledge forms are available at the doors of the Church or in the rectory.

SCOUT RELIGIOUS EMBLEM TRAINING FOR 2008
THE BOSTON CATHOLIC COMMITTEE FOR SCOUTING will be holding a training for individuals interested in becoming certified Religious Emblems counselors for Girl and Cub/Boy Scouts on Saturday September 13th, at St. John the Baptist Parish in Quincy . We began offering this training in response to the mandate from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting that every adult who desires to minister to Scouts through the religious emblems program must be trained and certified. The training will enable you to learn lots of facts about Scouting and how the Office for The New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults supports your efforts. In the “how to” sessions we will update you on any changes or revisions that are happening; and an added benefit during these sessions is the sharing of ideas and experiences with other participants. Please invite someone to take this training with you. It is good to have a team approach whenever possible. For more information about the training or information about the Medal programs contact: Marcia Hoyle Walkama 508 587 3257 mhwalkama@aol.com or Peg Juppe 617 484 3161, luckyjuppe@yahoo.com for Girl Scouts AND Tim Barry 781-985-5666, Tbarry3076@aol.com or Tom Mills 781-871-2961, Thomas.f.mills@verizon.net for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts The Training Team looks forward to greeting you on Saturday morning, September 13, 2008, at St. John the Baptist Parish in Quincy.

DID YOU KNOW THAT…
The Archdiocese of Boston, through the Office of Religious Education, has partnered with the University of Dayton, a Catholic Marianist Institution, to provide online learning opportunities for interested adults. Courses are five weeks long, earn 2.5 credits, and are conducted throughout the year, in seven cycles. Registration is underway now for the next cycle of courses, which will run October 15-November 17. Cost to participants in the Archdiocese of Boston is $40.00, payable directly to UD. Courses include: Catholic Beliefs, Scripture, Ecclesiology, Social Justice, and Morality – just to name a few! Access to a computer with Internet connection is the only requirement. Participants do not have to be computer experts but should be comfortable using the computer. The VLCFF staff provides excellent support for those who are anxious about participating in an on-line course. To learn more, see the extensive list of courses, or sign up, check out the VLCFF web site: http://vlc.udayton.edu

CatholicTV is available to parishioners of Saint Theresa Parish on the following channels:
Comcast Cable ~~ Channel 268 Digital Set Top Box Required
Verizon FiOS~~ Channel 271
Sky Angel IPTV~~ Channel 142
RCN~~ Channel 85
and always and everywhere at: www.CatholicTV.com

Music and Song are more than an embellishment of worship; they are themselves part of the liturgical action. Solemn sacred music...is not therefore a kind of addition that frames the liturgy and makes it more pleasing but an important means of active participation in worship. Pope Benedict XVI; Alte Kapelle, Regensburg

Music Ministry
We warmly welcome new and returning members to our choir program. If you, your child, or someone you know, likes to sing, please consider participating in this richly rewarding ministry.

Parish Choir is open to adults and high school students. We sing a varied repertoire of liturgical music each Sunday at the 10:30 Mass. Rehearsals take place in the choir room on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. , resuming September 12.

Parish Cantors lead assembly song at all the parish liturgies. Please contact Dr. Bunbury rrbunbury@aol.com if you are interested in this ministry.

Choristers is open to students grades 5 through 9. (Students who have completed at least one year in Children's choir may join in grade 4). Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 4- 5:15 in the choir room and will begin on September 19. The Choristers and Children's Choir sing at the 9:00 Mass once or twice a month from October through May. Please contact Mrs. Korniyasov sophia.raniuk@rcn.com for more information. Interested Choristers are eligible to become Cantors for the 9:00 Mass. Cantor class is on Wednesdays 3:30-4:00 .

Children's Choir is open to students grades 2 through 4. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:25 in the choir room and will begin on September 19. The Choristers and Children's Choir sing at the 9:00 Mass once or twice a month from October through May. Please contact Mrs. Korniyasov sophia.raniuk@rcn.com for more information.

REMINDER: CYO is open to all High School students, grades 9-12. Stop by the Rectory anytime to join!

CYO Suggestions? There's a Suggestion Box in the CYO Office in the Rectory. We want to see your ideas for CYO activities this year.

Life Line Screening
Life Line Screening is America ’s leading provider of preventive health screenings. These screenings are non-invasive, painless, fast and accurate, and use Doppler ultrasound technology. The screenings will be held at Saint John Chrysostom Church on Monday, July 14. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 1-800-697-9693.

Triduum in Honor of Saint Clare
A Triduum in honor of Saint Clare will take place in the Monastery of Saint Clare, 920 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain on August 8-9-10 with Masses at 7:00 P.M. and on August 11 with a Mass at 11:00 A.M. If you are unable to attend, you may mail us your Mass intentions.

PROUD 2B CATHOLIC
For the past seven years, this event has brought together families and young adults for a day of prayer and social gathering. This year, the Festival will take place on Saturday, August 9 from 1:00-9:00 P.M. at the Marist House, 518 Pleasant Street, Framingham , MA .. The day will culminate with the celebration of the Eucharist celebrated by Cardinal Sean O’Malley. There will also be opportunities for confession. Please visit proud2BCatholic@comcast.net or call 888-700-2046X207 for more information about the events of the day.

Magnificat Pilgrimage of Hope
October 11-12, Boston
All are invited to attend the Magnificat Pilgrimage of Hope, a two day renewal of faith celebrating the Archdiocese of Boston Bicentennial, on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, in Boston . Attendees will hear from leading Catholic thinkers in 16 specialized sessions on a range of faith topics including: the Eucharist; the Scriptures; Lectio Divina; the Saints; ancient Christian writers; sacred music and art; Catholic parenting; and the theological virtue of hope. Attendees will join together for two celebrations of the Holy Mass, prayers for the morning and evening, a Saturday evening concert, a Sunday brunch and a special presentation on the 150th Anniversary of Our Lady’s apparition in Lourdes , France . The Pilgrimage, to be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center , is sponsored by MAGIFICAT, the monthly Catholic prayer book and worship aid. Special guests will include Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM Cap., as well as the Archbishops of Bordeaux and Toulouse , France . For more information, call (914) 502-1840 or visit www.Pilgrimage of Hope.Com

BLESSED JOHN XXIII NATIONAL SEMINARY is seeking men between the ages of 30 to 60 who love God and desire to be a shepherd among His people. If interested please call 781-899-5500 or e-mail seminary@blessedjohnxxiii.edu or visit their website at www.blessedjohnxxiii.edu

PROJECT RACHEL
The pain and sorrow of past abortions need not endure for a lifetime. Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Catholic Church to help those dealing with the pain of abortion. For a confidential referral to a priest and/or retreat opportunities, contact Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com. Trust in the tender mercy of God’s love.

An open invitation to all senior citizens:
BOSTON COLLEGE LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE is now accepting applications from any one in the greater Boston area who is interested in discussing his or her interest in a variety of subjects ranging from Current Events, Words & Music, The American Revolution, to B.C. Football for Rookies, Catholicism, the 2008 Presidential Election and several more offerings. The Institute is moving to 1280 Boylston St. (directly across from the Chestnut Hill Mall) in September. For information visit our website at www.bc.edu / alumni / friends / ilr or call Carol Naber, Program Director at 617-552-2950

the deutches altenheim german center holds two Support Groups for people who know someone living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. One group is for adult children and one is for spouses. The groups are held monthly at the Deutches Altenheim Nursing Home, 2222 Centre Street. For more information please call Susan O'Connell at 617-325- 1230 X 253 or Margaret Wright at 617-325- 1230 X 259.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING BOX REQUESTS have been received relative to the nearest box in West Roxbury for clothing donations. There is a box on VFW Parkway at #1524 near the U-Haul store and the location is known as Cohen’s Mall.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Saint John’s Parish has an ongoing Prayer Shawl Ministry group. They meet on the first and third Mondays of each month from 7-9:00 P.M. If anyone is interested in obtaining information or interested in joining, please call Kathy @781-326-6903.

FAULKNER HOSPITAL : If you have been thinking about enriching your life by making a difference in the lives of others, please consider joining the Volunteer Program at the Faulkner Hospital . Sample opportunities include assisting patients and visitors at the Information Desk, working with patients and staff in the Dana Farber/ Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center , searching on-line for health education materials using hospital library databases, working in the gift shop, or providing clerical or administrative support. For more information contact Susan Frost, Volunteer Services Coordinator at 617-983-7424 or email sbfrost@partners.org.

HEBREW REHABILITATION CENTER: is looking for volunteers to assist in many different departments, help provide nourishment by becoming a Meal Mate, escort residents in wheelchairs to activities, lead small group activities such as Bingo, board games, music, and art, or assist with exercise programs. Contact Jodie Portman in Volunteer Services at 617-363-8459 or portman@hrca.harvard.edu.

NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL: is in need of volunteers. Opportunities exist in all areas of the hospital. Contact Lynn Stewart at lstewart1@caregroup,harvard.edu or 617-754- 5173.

MARIA FO MISSION CIRCLE OF HOLY NAME CHURCH: Women in the community meet each Wednesday morning to prepare medical supplies for shipment to third world countries through the auspices of Por Christo. We are in need of clean used sheets, mens’ shirts, towels, mattress padding, unused medical supplies (no medications). Yarn and sewing material is appreciated. For more information, please call Rita Casey at 617-325-7207.

REFLECTIONS ON THE PRIESTHOOD : On the Parish Web Page you will find some Reflections on the Priesthood which were prepared by Monsignor Helmick. Click here to read A Priest's Week

Box Tops and Bottle Caps
Thanks to all who contribute Box Tops and Shaw’s Receipts. Please continue to help us raise money for Saint Theresa’s School. We are still collecting the Hood Sox Tops for Kids bottle caps from the light block bottles only. Each cap is worth 5 cents. This program, sponsored by HP Hood and Red Sox Kid Nation allows schools to earn money.

St. Theresa School Alums
Did you attend or graduate from Saint Theresa’s School? Then you will want to visit the updated school web page (www.rc.net/boston/st_theresa_school) and click on Alumni. Reconnect with classmates and see photos of various graduating classes. You may also want to make a donation to Saint Theresa's School to ensure that the fine education you received there will continue in the years to come, as we strive to maintain the excellent standards for which the school is noted.

Remember, our wonderful parish School has a web site too. Click to get news of all the great and exciting things going on in St. Theresa School. Click and find out more! St. Theresa School

Mass Times

FREE ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call 1-800-Masstimes (1-800-627-7846) or Internet www.Masstimes.org
Mass times Mission is to provide traveling Catholics with information on the times of worship services, as well as church location, telephone, and handicapped accessibility. Mass times received 110,000 in 1999. They receive a similar number of hits on their web site. This service is absolutely free to callers and parishes. Funded by Pauline Books and Media, www.pauline.org. Mass times operate under the Archdiocese of Miami, in partnership with the Catholic Communication Campaign of the U.S. Catholic Conference in Washington, D.C.

Saint Theresa Parish is among 22,000 parishes and missions in Mass times' database. The information is kept current by sending semi-annual reports to each parish and mission. They get updates directly from parishes via e-mail, fax, regular mail and the preferred method, updates are posted by the parish to our second website www.Masstimes.org/parish.

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Our parish school has long had an excellent Web site; be sure to visit it: St. Theresa School

All loving and gracious God,
we thank You for the Gift of Your Son,
Jesus Christ.
For two hundred years
we have journeyed together
as members of His Church
in the Archdiocese of Boston .
We have tried to live the Gospel message
in service to one another.
Continue to walk with us as we seek
to be receptive to Your grace
in Word and Sacrament.
Send us Your Spirit to enlighten our minds,
strengthen our wills and open our hearts.
By our witness may others know You.
Through the intercession
of Mary Immaculate,
may the Church in Boston
journey together in Christ
with courage, joy, peace.
AMEN.

www.jesuit.ie/prayer Daily Prayer Online (10 minute prayer experience as you sit at your computer. This, too, is a wonderful site, produced by the Irish Jesuits)

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This page was updated on July 5, 2008
The music on our web page this week is Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Every so often the wonders of technology are less than wonderful. DSL connections crash, phone lines fail, gremlins and grinches conspire to delay the weekly updating of this page. Our goal is to update by Saturday afternoon. Please understand when that deadline can't be met. We do try but sometimes circumstances arise that are beyond the control of mere mortals.

We would love to hear from you!

Welcome! Pastor's Greeting	Sacraments Mass Schedule	Ministry schedule: Cantors; E.M. of the Eucharist (E.M. current schedule now available)	Directory: Parish Staff Telephone Office hours Directions
This Week's Note from Monsignor Helmick ---------- Parish News	Religious Education News and more	Around town: The Church beyond our parish ----- Volunteer Opportunities	Parish Music Notes -------- CYO News ------- Retirees
The Importance of Weekly Mass Life of our Patron, Saint Theresa of Avila	Citations for the Daily Scripture Readings and Question of the Week	Photo Album: our church our parish staff Note: for dial-up connections our photo album pages will take time to download (but it's worth the wait!)	For information about the Bicentennial click here:www.boston200.org Click here for the Bicentennial Prayer
Mass Times Mass schedules for traveling Catholics (link)	St. Theresa School	A Priest's Week	Links ~ interesting web sites.