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:
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
Here
is the daily schedule of Masses in our area.
6:45 a.m.
St Theresa, WR
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
January 29, 2012
THE RIGHT TO LIFE
Last Monday evening, January 23, we had a Holy Hour for Life in the Chapel. There were 42 parishioners in attendance. The event was a prayerful remembrance of the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision of the United States Supreme Court, which has resulted in the deaths of over 45 million unborn children during the intervening years. It was a very moving celebration, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the singing of Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours- - - Divine Office, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Rather than the usual note I write for the bulletin, I have decided to print below the Homily I gave last Monday at the Holy Hour for Life.
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Tonight, we come before the Lord of Life, truly and really present in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. We come with gratitude to the Lord and Giver of Life. We come with profound thanksgiving to God for our lives, and also with profound thanksgiving to our parents, who were God’s loving and generous instruments in the transmission to us of the gift of human life --- the first of God’s many gifts to us. We gather here in prayer tonight, not only with prayers of thanksgiving, but also with prayers of repentance for the horrific and unjustified deaths of over 45 million unborn children in the United States since the Roe vs. Wade Decision of the United States Supreme Court in the past 39 years.
As citizens of a nation, whose Declaration of Independence states clearly that “We are endowed with certain inalienable rights, and that among these are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, we ask God’s mercy on our nation, because the first of all rights --- without which there are no such things as liberty and the pursuit of happiness --- that right to life has been snatched away from over 45 million unborn children since 1973.
We ask God’s mercy and forgiveness for throwing back in His face the gift of human life, for rejecting the gift of human life which, in the loving design of His Providence, is the gateway to Eternal Life in His Presence. We come also in prayer for the grace of conversion, and for God’s gift of understanding. We cannot understand what people were thinking of when it became legal to take the life of an unborn child. How can it have happened that, in this land of the free, some 45 million children have had their lives taken away from them in what should be the safest place for them to be --- the wombs of their mothers?!
How can it be that public officials, whose primary responsibility is the protection of human life, have authorized and set the stage for a legally protected multitude of new, holy innocents in our times? How can it be that this reality has become acceptable in the “home of the brave”, something people routinely shrug off as a normal part of our culture? A change of heart, the gift of understanding what has happened and continues to happen to innocent, unborn children is what we pray for tonight. We have no weapons except our willingness to speak up for unborn children who cannot speak for themselves, and to defend the defenseless unborn girl or boy waiting to be born.
Another prayer tonight is for God’s blessing on everyone
who has been or is now involved in the Pro-Life movement. Despite enormous
pressure to abandon the cause for the protection of human life, despite the
ridicule so many have endured as they defended life, the cause goes on, the
voices of those who speak up in defense of human life have not been silenced,
the struggle for the recognition of the right to life has not come to an
end.
A final prayer is for women- - - of all ages- - - who have aborted their
children. For whatever reason they did this- - - fear, shame, panic- - - they
bear a heavy burden of sorrow and guilt. In the Archdiocese of Boston, we have a
wonderful program - - Project Rachel- - - which reaches out to women who have
had abortions, and to their husbands, boyfriends, and any one who has cooperated
in an abortion. Through this program, people are reconciled to God. I know the
foundress of Project Rachel. She told me how women who have had abortions are
overwhelmed with sorrow, grief, and guilt for many years. She told me about
women in their 70’s coming to project Rachel and finding peace and the
Lord’s forgiveness. Tonight, we pray for women who are suffering as a result
of an abortion, we can see them in the words of the Psalm we just sang together
tonight:… “Our eyes are on the Lord, our God, until He shows us
His Mercy”.
Reverend Monsignor William M. Helmick
Pastor
Sunday Mass Why?
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART O LORD
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
Once again, we welcome the Girl Scouts of Saint Theresa’s Parish to the
Pavilion where they will be selling their wonderful assortment of cookies. We
hope you will support their sale which will take place next Sunday, January 29,
after the 9:00 A.M., 10:30 A.M., and 12 Noon Masses. As is always the case each
year, all calories have been removed for this sale!!
SECOND COLLECTION
JANUARY 28/29
The Church in Latin America The second collection, January 28/29th
supports the Church in Latin America and helps provide support for pastoral
projects in financially poor dioceses in Latin America and the Caribbean. This
collections funds catechetical and lay leadership programs, youth
ministry, evangelization programs, and formation programs for priests, deacons,
and religious. This collection also makes it possible for the Catholic faithful
in the Western Hemisphere to help one another. Please visit www.usccb.org/latinamerica
for more information. We appreciate your customary generosity.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
ORDINATION
On February 2, I will celebrate my 50th Anniversary of my Ordination to the
Priesthood by the late Cardinal Cushing in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. On
Sunday, February 5, I will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12 Noon. Everyone
is invited to join me in giving thanks to God for the privilege of having been
ordained a priest. There will be a reception in Monsignor Donahue Hall
immediately following the Mass. All are welcome.
Reverend Monsignor William M. Helmick
Pastor
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
GRADES 1-6: Due to the Open House scheduled for Catholic Schools Week,
there will be no Religious Education Classes today, Sunday, January 29th.
Classes will resume on Sunday, February 5th.
Catholic School Grade 10 Confirmation Candidates
Catholic School Grade 10 students begin classes on Tuesday, February 7th at
7:00 P.M. in Saint Theresa’s School.
Adult
Confirmation
Adults who have been baptized and received First Communion, but have not
received the Sacrament of Confirmation should consider being part of the parish
Adult Confirmation program this year. Classes begin after the new year and meet
weekly on Tuesday evenings, beginning January 24, 7:15 – 9:00 P.M. Confirmation will be celebrated
at Saint Theresa Parish at the end of April. If you or someone you know has not
been Confirmed, maybe this is the year to learn more about your faith and be
sealed with the Holy Spirit. Please contact the rectory (617-325-1300) if you
are interested.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Monsignor Helmick will start training new altar servers on Tuesday, February
7th. In addition to students in Saint Theresa’s School, we invite students
from public schools, other Catholic Schools, and private schools to be Altar
Servers. There will be a meeting of the Saint Theresa’s students in the
Sacristy on Tuesday, February 7, at 1:00 P.M. There will be a meeting for other
students as written above, on Tuesday, February 7, at 3:15 P.M., in the
Sacristy. Boys and girls in Grades 4 and above are invited to be altar servers.
TABERNACLE AND MOSAIC MONOGRAPHS
We are pleased to provide a link to the website of Father Raymond G. Helmick,
S.J. https://www2.bc.edu/raymond-helmick/
Read the story behind the story of the beautiful works of art Father Raymond has
created for Saint Theresa of Avila Parish. Accompanying the detailed
accounts of the design, construction, and the meaning behind each facet of the
magnificent tabernacle in the main church, and mosaics in the pavillion and
chapel, are photographs showing the stages of construction and sources of
inspiration for the design.
Also on the website are Father Raymond's conflict writings including his work in
Northern Ireland and the Middle East. This web site provides food for the
soul and for the mind. We are most grateful to Father Raymond for making these
valuable resources available to us and we are also grateful to Boston College
for facilitating and hosting the site. Check it out!
PARISH OUTREACH
The families of Veterans who are staying at the Fisher House, located on the
grounds of the V.A. Hospital in West Roxbury, are required to provide their own
food or receive donations. The first Thursday of each month is the day for our
parishioners to provide some food for these families. If you would like to bring
food items to Fisher House, please call in advance to let them know (857-
203-4000). Thursday, February 2 is the next day for Saint Theresa’s food
donations. The families staying at Fisher House are most grateful for your
kindness. Thank you for any help you can offer.
2011 GRAND ANNUAL
AND YEAR END COLLECTIONS
Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2011 Annual Collection for Saint
Theresa Parish and to the Year End Collection.
Combined, we have received gifts and pledges totaling $131,393.00. This
will be a big help in maintaining our buildings and continuing our ongoing
programs for our parishioners. If
you have not contributed and would like to do so, forms are available in the
rectory or at the doors of the Church.
CORI FORMS
January is the month for our parish to return the CORI forms for the
upcoming year. If you are a parish volunteer and have not completed your CORI
form for 2012-2013, please stop by the rectory at your earliest convenience,
with a picture identification, to complete the process. Thanks!!
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
THE 2011 CATHOLIC APPEAL
We would like to thank the 350 parishioners who have contributed $88,657
to the 2011 Catholic Appeal. Both Cardinal O’Malley and Monsignor
Helmick thank you for your generous response to this appeal.
PRESERVING OUR
LEGACY, ENSURING OUR FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We thank the 353 parishioners who have contributed $1,130, 348 to the Capital
Campaign for Saint Theresa’s Parish as of Wednesday, November 16. Your
generosity will help us meet critical needs in the parish.
For
details on “Preserving Our Legacy, Ensuring
Our Future” a
$1,500,000, fundraising campaign to address Saint Theresa’s most critical
funding need, click here.
THE NEW TRANSLATION
OF THE ROMAN MISSAL
As you have observed, we are using a new
translation of the Roman Missal. This
translation has been in the works for several years, and it was approved by Pope
Benedict XVI last spring for use in all the English speaking countries of the
world.
For information
about the new translation and answers to frequently asked questions, click here.
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).
FISHER HOUSE
This is just a reminder that the first Thursday of each month is the day for
parishioners from Saint Theresa’s Parish to provide some food for the families
of veterans who are at the V.A. Hospital in West Roxbury. If you wish to bring
food items to Fisher House, please call in advance
to say you are coming (857-203-4000). The families saying there are most
grateful to you. Thursday, February 3rd is the next day for Saint Theresa’s
food donations. Thank you so much for any help you can offer.
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
On Friday, January 20, we received the following e-mail
from Beth Chambers, Director of Community Services for Catholic Charities of
Greater Boston in which she extends her gratitude to the families of Saint
Theresa’s Parish and School: The Catholic Charities Food Pantry at the Yawkey
Center in Dorchester has seen a tremendous increase in the number of people
coming for food. This past January 17th, we had 189 bags of food on the shelves
when we opened and they were gone before we closed that night. Wednesday and
Thursday also saw more people coming in. And, this morning, the people were
waiting for us to open. We are picking up food three times each week at the
Greater Boston Food Bank and it isn’t enough. That’s where St. Theresa’s
comes in! The food brought to us is the difference many times. And, it always
seems to show up at just the right time of the day. We are grateful for the
wonderful donations and the giving done by many families. It has helped many
individuals and families in need. Thank you for the great relationship and more
important, thank you for bringing some joy to families who need our help.
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.
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
RECEPTION FOR
RICHARD BUNBURY
January 15, 2012~~ Pavilion
Today, Sunday, January 15, Dr. Richard Bunbury will lead the Parish Choir for
the last time, at the 12 Noon Mass. A reception to mark his retirement after 32
years as our Organist and Music Director will follow in the Pavilion. All are
most welcome to attend this Mass and reception.
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. If you’re not sure about what it entails, or have questions,
please contact the director, Richard Bunbury rrbunbury@aol.com,
or come up to the choir loft to speak to him after a Mass. We are also looking
for cantors.
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 beginning
September 21 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
or Mr. Joseph Scolastico jscola30@aol.com
The CYO will be going snow tubing at Nashoba Valley this Sunday, January 15. We will meet in the St. Theresa parking lot at 5pm. We hope you will join us!!
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.
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 ....
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MUSEUM EXHIBIT
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.
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.
NEWS and EVENTS from the ARCHDIOCESE
RONAN TYNAN IN
CONCERT
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross presents Ronan Tynan in Concert on Saturday,
Feb18th, 2012. Ronan Tynan is known for his unique voice, inimitable appeal, and
his many appearances in the public eye; including his performance at Ronald
Regan's funeral singing "Amazing Grace" and "Ave Maria."
Tynan's performance will feature music selections from Traditional, Irish,
Religious, and Classical venues. This event will be held at the Cathedral of the
Holy Cross, located at 1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118. Doors will open
at 6pm and the performance will begin at 7pm.Tickets for this event are $25.00
each and may be purchased at The Cathedral Office, 75 Union Park Street, Boston,
MA in the lower ground level of the Church, Monday thru Friday from 9:30am to
4pm, or the Archdiocese Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive in Braintree, MA,
Monday thru Friday from 10am to 2:45pm. For more information, please call
617-542-5682, or email cathedral2@rcab.org, or visit www.holycrossboston.com
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 helping those to deal with the pain of abortion. Project Rachel will
offer a “Come to the Waters” post abortion healing retreat on Saturday, January 21. For more information and registration,
contact Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or help@projectrachelboston.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
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.
OPEN HOUSE
For Prospective Students
3 Year Old Programs through Grade 6
Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:00 A.M.– 11:00 A.M.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
40 St. Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-323-1050
www.sttheresaschoolboston.com
LOOK WHAT’S
HAPPENING AT SAINT THERESA’S SCHOOL
Please join us for our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 29th from
10:00-12:00 Noon. Teachers and parents will be available to give tours, answer
questions, and provide you with an information packet.
Beginning in September 2012, our Early Childhood Program will offer a flexible
part time schedule. Details will be provided at our Open House. If you are not
available on January 29th, please join us on Wednesday, February 1st from
9:00-11:00 A.M.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Saint Theresa’s Early Childhood Program for 3 and 4 year olds will offer a new
part-time schedule beginning in September, 2012. This will be in addition to our
current full-time program. For more information, please call 617-323-1050, or
visit us during one of our Open House Sessions: Sunday, January 29
10:00A.M.-12:00 Noon
Wednesday, February 1 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
Wednesday, February 8 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
Saint Theresa’s School continues to offer competitive tuition rates and
happily serves West Roxbury and neighboring communities.
FOOD PANTRY
On Friday, January 20, we received the following e-mail from Beth Chambers,
Director of Community Services for Catholic Charities of Greater Boston in which
she extends her gratitude to the families of Saint Theresa’s Parish and
School: The Catholic Charities Food Pantry at the Yawkey Center in Dorchester
has seen a tremendous increase in the number of people coming for food. This
past January 17th, we had 189 bags of food on the shelves when we opened and
they were gone before we closed that night. Wednesday and Thursday also saw more
people coming in. And, this morning, the people were waiting for us to open. We
are picking up food three times each week at the Greater Boston Food Bank and it
isn’t enough. That’s where St. Theresa’s comes in! The food brought to us
is the difference many times. And, it always seems to show up at just the right
time of the day. We are grateful for the wonderful donations and the giving done
by many families. It has helped many individuals and families in need. Thank you
for the great relationship and more important, thank you for bringing some joy
to families who need our help.
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!!
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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