Saint Theresa of Avila Parish
A Roman Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Boston
2078 Centre Street
West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
617-325-1300
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
St. Theresa of Avila Parish is a large Roman Catholic parish located in the Boston neighborhood of West Roxbury. In 1995 the Parish celebrated its centennial anniversary adopting as our theme "Saint Theresa Parish: Beginning our Second Century of Faith, Worship, and Service." This theme well describes life in our parish. We are a community bound together by our shared faith in God. We gather weekly, and for many, daily, in worship. We take very seriously our call to discipleship and our obligation to service. Our faith and our worship give us the grace and commitment to go into the world as followers of Jesus Christ. We sincerely hope that this web page will provide a modest introduction to our parish. Please contact us by e-mail, telephone, fax, U.S. mail, carrier pigeon or any other way. We would love to hear from you. Please come visit our beautiful church and join us for Mass. The schedule for Mass and confessions is printed below.
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Parochial Vicars: Reverend
Richard S. Bradford (Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday a.m.)
In
Residence: Reverend Raymond G.
Helmcik, S.J.
The Most Reverend Emilio Allué, SDB, DD
Religious Education:
Office: 617-469-2898
Grades K - 6:
Mrs. Anne Barden
Grades 7 -12:
Mrs. Diane Flynn
RCIA:
Susan Abbott
Music Director: Mr. Brandon Santini
School Principal: Mrs. Jane Gibbons (617-323-1050)
CYO Coordinator: Diane Murphy
Outreach Director: Sister Virginia Kelleher, CSJ (617-325-9171)
Parish Secretary: Mrs. Carol O'Brien
Saint Theresa of Avila Church
2078 Centre Street
West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday through
Friday:
Saturday and
Sunday:
Telephone: 617- 325-1300; Fax: 617-325-0380
Religious Education Office: 617-469-2898
Parish Outreach Office: 617- 325-9175
St. Theresa School: 617-323-1050
Music Director: 617- 325-1300 extension 126
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.
Map and directions: http://mapq.st/x8KtH8
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, (there is a donut shop across the
street and the V.A. Hospital marquee is ahead) 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.
Get driving directions at http://www.mapquest.com/
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.
All weekend and holyday Masses are celebrated in the main church.
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.
Weekday Mass Schedule in Our Area
St. Theresa of Avila~~ 6:45 A.M. Mon.-Sat.; 4:00 P.M. Mon.
–Fri.
Holy Name Parish~~ 8:00 A.M. Mon.-Sat.
Sacred Heart Parish~~ 8:30 A.M. Mon-Sat.
St. John Chrysostom~ 9:00 A.M. Mon.-Sat.
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
involving 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 Parish Office 617-325-1300.
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
Sincerely in Christ,
Reverend Monsignor William M. Helmick
Pastor
A Note from Monsignor Helmick
May 20, 2012
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
Every now and then, we try to put limitations on what God can do. We fall into the trap of thinking that, if there is something we cannot do, then God cannot do it as well. We believe that God knows us by name, but, every now and then we get to thinking that we cannot know everyone by name, and so, it must not be possible for God to know everyone by name.
On the Feast of Our Lord’s Ascension into heaven, which we celebrated last Thursday, we are given a glimpse of our final destination. Our Lord has ascended bodily into heaven, to be at the right hand of Our Father. Where the Lord has gone, we hope to be. We have Our Lord’s promise: “I will come back to take you with Me, that where I am, you also may be.” Our own entrance into eternal life will be the fullness of the Lord’s gift of salvation. And yet, we also believe that the Lord’s words to His Disciples are true: “I am with you always.” We may get to thinking that He cannot be in heaven, bodily present, and also, at the same time, with us always.
When these words come to mind, we should be at peace, with the realization that nothing is impossible with God. We always need to have Faith and trust in God, realizing that He can do anything that is good. It is to our great advantage that, even though the Lord Jesus has ascended bodily into heaven, He, nonetheless, is with us always. This is especially true of His Real Presence in the Eucharist, in which He gives us Himself to strengthen us in our daily efforts to be faithful to Him. Our Lord’s Presence is not something we can see, feel, and touch. But, we have His word, He cannot deceive us, because He is God Himself, and God is the God of Truth, not the God of falsehood and empty promises. And so, we can count on His promises, we can count on His Presence among us. “Wherever two or three are gathered in My name, there I am in the midst of them”, Jesus said. His presence is found in the homes of the Faithful. He is present in the Church, He is present in the Sacraments- - - in the Sacrament of Penance, He is present to us with His mercy and His forgiveness for our sins.
And so, we need to remember that the all- powerful God can do what we can not do. Nothing is impossible with God, for which we should always be so grateful to Him. At one and the same time, He is, bodily, at the right hand of the Father, in heaven, interceding for us- - - and He remains present to us, mysteriously but truly present, helping and supporting us in every way, in each and every circumstance of our lives.
Reverend Monsignor William M. Helmick
Pastor
Sunday Mass Why?
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART O LORD
for those living in the
Parkway area.....
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
New parishioners are always welcome at
Saint Theresa’s Parish. Our parish is enriched by new members. Our
activities benefit from your presence, but more importantly, your presence with
us at our weekly celebration of the Eucharist strengthens us as a community of
faith.
To register for the parish and to receive the
envelopes or sign up for the EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) you may stop by the
rectory or call 617-325-1300. Envelopes or EFT are the only ways we have of
keeping track of your contributions should you need a list of donations for tax
purposes. We thank our parishioners who use envelopes or EFT routinely and
encourage you to contact the rectory to sign
up for either program.
MAY DEVOTIONS
All are
welcome to join us in the Chapel each weekday at 3:30 during the month of May as
we recite the Rosary in honor of Our Blessed Mother.
SECOND COLLECTION~~
MAY 19/20
Catholic Communication Campaign Next week’s second collection supports the
Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). CCC develops media
programming, projects and resources that promote Gospel values. 50 % of the
collection supports local communication efforts, such as televised Masses and
diocesan newspapers. The other 50% supports the development and production of a
wide range of national media programming. Please visit www.USCCB.org/ccc
for more information
PARISH OUTREACH
There will be a meeting of the Parish Outreach volunteers on Tuesday evening,
May 22 in the Pavilion at 6:30 P.M. If anyone would like to join us, you would
be most welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Many thanks to all our Religious Education students who returned their Rice
Bowls at the end of Lent. We raised $162.00 to help feed the needy children of
the world.
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. The RCIA is a process rather than a
program. It is a process by which adults “after hearing the mystery of
Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God….By God’s help
they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and…..will
receive the sacraments fruitfully.”
Participants in the RCIA are at different stages on their faith journey
The RCIA is for:
people who were never baptized, or
those baptized in another faith, or
those who were baptized Catholic but have never received the sacraments of
Eucharist or Confirmation.
If you are interested in the Catholic faith, or have a friend or relative who
may be interested in making this journey of faith, please invite the person to
contact the rectory. Meetings begin mid-October.
For weekly adult enrichment and reflection, please look at the Question of the Week section on our Scripture page. Daily Scripture Readings
Second
Collection~~ May 26/27
Seminarians
Next week’s second collection supports the formation and training of
seminarians in the Archdiocese of Boston at Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton
and Blessed Pope John XXIII Seminary in Weston for service, we pray, as future
priests. We are blessed that many are responding to the call to serve as
priests. Please be generous to support these seminarians on their journey toward
their ordination to the priesthood. For more information, please visit www.VocationsBoston.org
MEMORIAL DAY
CEMETERY MASSES
On Monday, May 28, Memorial Day, Masses will be celebrated at three local
cemeteries. The schedule is as follows:
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY MAIN GATE OFF LAGRANGE STREET
10:00 A.M.
MOUNT BENEDICT CEMETERY 409 COREY STREET
10:00 A.M.
TENT AND SEATING AT MAIN ENTRANCE
NEW CALVARY CEMETERY 800 HARVARD STREET, MATTAPAN
11:00 A.M. FOLLOW SIGNS TO SECTION 23—CHAPEL CANOPY AND SEATING
We celebrate these Masses at the cemeteries each year to give people an opportunity to pray for their deceased loved ones. All are most welcome to attend.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Faizal Westcott
My Eagle Service Project is a collection drive that will provide electronic
entertainment for the men and women of the armed services and the Veterans
Hospital. Did you know that our troops only have electronic entertainment media
that they own themselves? When the Navy and Coast Guard, for example, go out to
sea for long periods of time they have very limited items to keep themselves
entertained. Do you have movies, videogames, books on tape lying around that you
would like to give to our soldiers and veterans? Do you have CD players, unused
gaming consoles like Xboxes, PS3s, and Gameboys? Anything that you donate will
be greatly appreciated by our troops and veterans. There are many men and women
at the Veterans Hospital who are bedridden who could happily use these items to
entertain themselves while they get better. Please help out by donating your no
longer used entertainment for our troops and veterans. This project will show
how we appreciate what they do and have done for our country. If you would like,
I will list your name and what you have donated in my Eagle Project. I will be
collecting items before and after the Masses in St. Theresa’s Pavilion on
Saturday, June 2, Sunday June 3, Saturday June 9, and Sunday June 10.
LECTORS ~~ EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST kindly
are asked to fill-out the form below concerning their availability during the
months of July-September. Please return this form to the Rectory by June 10.
Thank you.
Quarterly Form
July, August, September
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Name_______________________________________________
Lector _____ EM_____
Weekends not available to
serve:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CATHOLIC APPEAL
As of Tuesday, May 15, 293 parishioners from Saint Theresa Parish have
pledged $69,232.15 to the 2012 Annual Catholic Appeal. We thank you for your
generosity to this most worthy appeal which does so much to help those in need
in the Archdiocese of Boston, beyond the boundaries of our parish. If you have
not yet contributed to this Appeal and would like to do so, forms are available
at the doors of the Church or in the Rectory office. For whatever sacrifice you
may be able to make for those less fortunate, Cardinal O’Malley and I will be
deeply grateful.
SAINT THERESA PARISH RETIREES
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 ~ SAIL BOSTON BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION – WAR OF
1812
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012 ~ Tanglewood & The Pops
Only 7 seats remain for our trip to Tanglewood. Please contact Marie Fox if you
would like to attend.
for more information about these trips click on
Retirees.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE
Keep informed on this truly vital issue.
The “Death with Dignity Act”, if passed in November 2012, will legalize
doctor-prescribed suicide in Massachusetts. Do you know about this law? Do you
know how it will affect medical care in Massachusetts? Experts in medicine, law
and ethics will explain how you can oppose doctor prescribed suicide at one of
the following workshops:
Thursday, May 17, 2012 Pastoral Center, Braintree 1-3 P.M.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Saint Mary Dedham 7-9 P.M. in Mary Hall below the Main
Church
Thursday May 31, 2012 Saint John Chrysostom West Roxbury 7-9 P.M.
To register contact for a workshop contact: ann_cussen@rcab.org
phone: 617-779-3644; fax: 617-779-4570
For more information go to: www.suicideisalwaysatragedy.org
Read more
here.
BIBLE STUDY
Q: What kind of man was Boaz before he married? A: Ruthless
Q: Who was the greatest female financier in the
Bible?
A: Pharaoh’s daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a
little prophet.
Q: What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived in Eden? A: Your mother ate us out of house and home.
PARISH OUTREACH ~
FISHER HOUSE
We received the following letter from Ralph Marche, Chief of Volunteer Services
at the West Roxbury Veterans Affairs Medical Center:
Dear Outreach Committee:
On behalf of the West Roxbury-VA Boston HCS patients and staff, we would like to
extend our appreciation to you for your donations of dinner for the Fisher House
families. Your thoughtfulness reflects the concern that you feel for our
veterans and for the service they provided to all of us while in service to our
country. Without your support, we could not provide for the smaller niceties
that make hospitalization more bearable. Your thoughtfulness also reflects the
concern and compassion that our community feels for our veterans.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Ralph Marche
Chief, Voluntary Service
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
(EFT)
We have made arrangements with Parish Pay to have contributions to the
“Preserving Our Legacy, Ensuring Our Future” Capital Campaign for Saint
Theresa’s Parish made electronically. Parishioners may go to the following
link to start their pledges electronically. http://www.parishpay.com/customer/donation.asp?id=34582
Contributions to the weekly offertory may also be made through the EFT Program.
Call the Rectory for more details (617-325-1300).
Catholic
Charities Food Pantry
Urgent Need for Pasta!! The Catholic Charities Food Pantry is
in desperate need of pasta donations. Pasta is a staple at the food pantry, and
the supplier has been unable to keep up with the great need that exists. The
situation is urgent!!
You can bring your contributions of food to the school office Monday through
Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. For anyone who cannot get to the school
office during the week, contributions of food can be left at the rectory office
on Saturday mornings from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
I am most grateful for your generous response to this prolonged appeal for food,
and I know that the officials of Catholic Charities and the recipients of the
food are most grateful to you as well.
Reverend Monsignor William M. Helmick,
Pastor
DID
YOU KNOW THAT…
The Archdiocese of Boston, through the Office of Religious Education, has
partnered with the
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
PARISH MUSIC MINISTRY
Come Join the Parish
Choir
Have you thought of singing in the Parish Choir, but have been putting it
off? This is the year to join! We
are a friendly group of folks from young adults to seniors who enjoy singing and
contributing to the Parish’s worship. We
meet on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. to practice and sing for the
10:30 Sunday Mass. Ability and experience are helpful, but not required!
You can learn “as you go.”
We meet in the choir room, which is
located below the sacristy; the entrance is from the parking lot, across from
the rectory.
Children's Choir and Choristers
Do you want your child to learn how to sing and enjoy music in a warm and
friendly environment? Then the Children's Choir and Choristers here at Saint
Theresa Parish is for your child. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays in the Choir room of the Church.
Children's Choir is for students in grades 2 and 3, as well as for
students in grade 4 who have never sung in the choir. It meets from 2:30
to 3;25.
Children's Cantors is for students in grades 4 through 9 who are cantors
or wish to train as a cantor, or song leader at Mass. It meets from 3:30-
4:00.
Choristers is for students in grades 4 through 9. It meets from 4:00-
5:15pm and includes Children's Handbells. (Please note that it is also for
students who attend St. Theresa's Religious Education program (CCD) who are in
lower grades and who are unable to attend Children's choir rehearsal.)
The choirs sing at the 9:00 Sunday Mass about twice a month. Additional concerts
and events are included, such as the Advent/ Christmas Concert and choir
workshops. For more information contact Mrs. Sophia Korniyasov sophia.raniuk@verizon.net
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REMINDER: CYO is open to all High School students, grades 9-12. Stop by the Rectory anytime to join!
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EVENTS 'ROUND TOWN: Look What's Happening Beyond Our Parish ....
West
Roxbury/Roslindale Massachusetts
Citizens for Life
Margaret O’Hara Chapter
Monthly meetings are held on the on the third Thursday of the month
at the West Roxbury Police Station from 7:00-9:00 P.M. All are welcome to
attend.
Dance for Life
The Margaret O’Hara West Roxbury / Roslindale Chapter of MCFL will hold their
annual Dance for Life Fundraiser on Saturday, May 19 at the Knights of Columbus
Hall, 110 Park Street, West Roxbury, from 7:00-11:00 P.M. Tickets may be
purchased at the door or in advance from Joanne McGrath, 206 Stratford
Street, West Roxbury, for $10.00. For more information, please call Marie
(617-323-2287).
SENIOR PALOOZA~~
SENIOR PROM
Join ETHOS in celebrating Older Americans Month at our Annual Senior Prom
featuring lunch, dancing, and door prizes. This year’s theme is “A Night in
Paris,” so wear your best night-on-the-town or festive attire. The event will
take place on Thursday, May 24 from 12:00-3:00 P.M. at the Irish Social Club of
Boston, 119 Park Street, West Roxbury. Space is limited. Reserve your seat
today. There is no charge for this event , but lots of fun!! To RSVP, call
Raymond Santos, Community Relations Director, 617-477-6724 or email
reservations to seniorpalooza@ethocare.org by May 18, 2012. All are welcome!!
the
deutches altenheim german center
located at 2222 Centre Street
Mother’s Day Bake and Gift Sale May 12, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Treat the Mom in your life to delicious baked goods and/ or find that perfect
gift item to show you care. All proceeds benefit the Deutsches Altenheim
Resident Activity Fund. For more
information, please call 617-325-1230.
Deutsches Altenheim, 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.
IRISH EXPLORER!
Come and join Tom Manguem, Music Director, Holy Name Parish
October 23 – November 1, 2012
$2,799 per person double
Aer Lingus non-stop from Boston, Superior Class Hotel Accommodations 8 Full
Irish Breakfasts & 8 Dinners
Newgrange, Boyne Valley,Cabra Castle, ‘Titanic Belfast’, Giant’s Causeway,
Derry City, Antrim Coast, Malin Head Innishowen Peninsula, Donegal, Cliffs of
Slieve League, Adara, Glencolumbcille, Co. Sligo, Tobernault Holy Well,
Drumcliffe, Kilronan Castle, Belleek China Factory, Killary Harbor, Connemara,
Kylemore Abbey, Galway City and so much more.
For further information and a brochure contact: Tom Manguem
617-325-4865 ext.21
or call Eliesa at Carmel Tours 978-977-3062 email: carmeltour@aol.com
DEPOSIT DEADLINE BY JUNE 1ST, 2012!
The Knights of Columbus Museum is privileged to announce the opening of a new
Vatican exhibition dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Titled Full of Grace,
Crowned Madonnas from the Vatican Basilica, this unique show was created by the
Vatican just for the museum. This is the first time that the restored Crowned
Madonna collection is being shown. It includes 90 beautiful works of art and a
full-sized reproduction of Michelangelo’s La Pieta. Through the end of June,
the special Pope John Paul II exhibition titled : “Blessed: A Tribute to John
Paul II ” will still be showing, giving you an opportunity to see both of
these magnificent exhibitions. Blessed includes paintings, sculptures, relics,
mementos and gifts from John Paul II. For more information, visit kofcmuseum.org
or call 203-865-0400.
NEWS and EVENTS from the ARCHDIOCESE
PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE
Keep informed on this truly vital issue.
The “Death with Dignity Act”, if passed in November 2012, will legalize
doctor-prescribed suicide in Massachusetts. Do you know about this law? Do you
know how it will affect medical care in Massachusetts? Experts in medicine, law
and ethics will explain how you can oppose doctor prescribed suicide at one of
the following workshops:
Thursday, May 17, 2012 Pastoral Center, Braintree 1-3 P.M.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Saint Mary Dedham 7-9 P.M. in Mary Hall below the Main
Church
Thursday May 31, 2012 Saint John Chrysostom West Roxbury 7-9 P.M.
To register contact for a workshop contact: ann_cussen@rcab.org
phone: 617-779-3644; fax: 617-779-4570
For more information go to: www.suicideisalwaysatragedy.org
Read more
here.
25TH AND 50TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
His Eminence, Seán Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. invites all couples
celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2012 to the Wedding
Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Sunday, June 3rd at
11:30am. Mass will include a renewal of vows. Family members and friends
are welcome to attend. Please register online at www.BostonCatholic.org/MarriageMinistries
or with the parish office. Please register by May 25th to have your name
included in the printed list of Anniversary Couples. A formal invitation and
more information will be sent beginning in May from the Archdiocese to
anniversary couples. Congratulations on your anniversary!
PERMANENT DIACONATE
The Permanent Diaconate Formation Program, which for the past three years was
located at two sites (the Pastoral Center in Braintree and Merrimack College in
North Andover), will move to the Theological Institute for the New
Evangelization in Brighton beginning in September 2012. This central site will
provide the opportunity for all groups in formation to meet together and for
those discerning a possible vocation to apply to the program at any time
rather than waiting for a class to begin at a regional location. We are excited
by this opportunity to bring all the classes in formation together, to expand
our access to the best instructors in the Boston area, and to bring our
formation program close to the lay and priest formation programs under the
banner of the New Evangelization which is the Church’s central mission in our
time. Because of this change in venue we are extending the application period
until April 15, 2012 for the group that will be considered for admission this
coming September. Please contact Deacon Dan Burns deacondan_burns@rcab.org
617-746-5649)for more information.
PROJECT
RACHEL
Do you know someone who is carrying grief and sorrow over past
abortions? Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Catholic Church
to help those dealing with the pain of abortion. Project Rachel will hold a
“Come to the Waters of Healing” post-abortion retreat on Saturday, May5.
Location is confidential. For more information, contact Project Rachel at
508.651.3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com.
Trust in the tender mercy of God!
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
Please visit the Archdiocese of Boston web site: Archdiocese of Boston
Volunteer Opportunities in the Community
PRAYER
SHAWL MINISTRY:
FAULKNER
PROJECT LINUS
The Greater Boston Area Chapter of Project Linus is looking for volunteers
to knit, crochet, quilt, or hand-tie “security blankets” for children in
area hospitals, and for children suffering abuse or trauma, and in need of
comfort. New blankets in any size and pattern, up to 40” by 60”, in baby,
child, and teen-friendly colors, made of machine washable and dryable materials
are needed. The goal is to provide a blanket for every child in need of
one. For more information, or to find out how to donate, please visit the
website: www.bostonprojectlinus.com.
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 Holy Name Rectory: 617-325-4865.
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
Saint Theresa of Avila School
Celebrating over 60 Years of Excellence
Rooted in the Catholic tradition, serving students of diverse population
St.
LOOK WHAT’S
HAPPENING AT SAINT THERESA’S SCHOOL
On Tuesday, May 15th, the students welcomed Lt. (Senator) Michael Rush
back to his Alma Mater. He presented Monsignor Helmick with a flag and plaque,
thanking the Monsignor, the parish, and the students of Saint Theresa’s School
for all their prayers and support during his tour in Iraq. The flag holds a very
special meaning as it was flown over Iraq on Veteran’s Day, 11-11-11. Lt.
(Senator) Michael Rush spoke to the students and answered numerous questions.
The students were impressed with his stories from his days at Saint Theresa
School. He then posed for a picture with three of his former teachers- - - Ms.
Kathy Cronin (Grade 1), Ms. Karen Smith (Grade 3) and Ms. Denise Clifford (Grade
5). We are thankful for his service to our community and country.
Registration for 2012/2013 School Year
Registration is ongoing on Wednesdays for the 2012/2013 school year. Please
call the school (617-323-1050) to make an appointment.
Early Childhood Flex Program
Beginning in September, 2012, we will offer an Early Childhood Flex Program
which is a developmental, emergent, and social program, and provides children an
opportunity to play and interact with other children of the same age and to
learn new social skills. Early Childhood students participate daily in the
school life. Part-time hours and schedules are available. There is a 4 hour
minimum per day, and a 12 hour minimum per week. The Early Childhood Flex
Program is geared toward families who have flexible work schedules and would
like the convenience to adjust the day/ times their young children will be
attending school. The child’s scheduled days / times may be changed with
advance written notice.
www.sttheresaschoolboston.com
SCHOOL FUNDRAISING: Thank you to all our parishioners who bring in Box Tops for the school fundraising. Please keep sending them to us! Box Tops can be left in the baskets at all the entrances of the Church or you can send them into school with a student you may know. We appreciate your help with this effort.
Please join us in congratulating our middle school students who have been accepted to the following schools: Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, Roxbury Latin, Ursuline, Boston College High School, Mount Alvernia, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Catholic Memorial, Fontbonne , and Trinity Catholic. We would also like to congratulate the teachers of Saint Theresa School for their years of quality education and the parents for their support.
Alumni Update
Saint Theresa School is updating the alumni records.
Please send your current address/ e-mail to: sttheresaschoolboston@comcast.net
Or mail your info to:
Laura Cloherty
Saint Theresa School
40 St. Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
We look forward to hearing from you!! Please spread the word!!
To make a donation to Saint Theresa of Avila School online, click here: www.parishpay.com/customer/donation.asp?id=34633
Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence
617-323-1050
www.sttheresaschoolboston.com
DID YOU GO TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS?
The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) is a nonprofit that provides financial
assistance to many needy students attending Catholic Schools in the Greater
Boston area. CSF’s signature program, the Inner-City Scholarship Fund, offers
volunteer opportunities for business professionals to enrich the educational
experience of Catholic school students by bridging the gap between the classroom
and the workplace. To continue to Build Minds and Change Lives, we need your
help! Call the Foundation’s office at (617)778-5981 or visit www.csfboston.org
to learn how you can ensure that a Catholic education is a viable option for all
families.
Ongoing Events
SCHOOL FUND RAISING
Thank you to all our parishioners who bring in Box Tops for the school
fundraising. Please keep sending them to us! Box Tops can be left in the baskets
at all the entrances of the Church or you can send them into school with a
student you may know. We appreciate your help with this effort.
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 sttheresaschoolboston.com
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