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
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Welcome
to St. Theresa of Avila Parish Home PageParochial Vicars: Reverend
Richard S. Bradford (Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday a.m.)
Revered Andreas Davison
Reverend Robert Blaney
In
Residence: Reverend Raymond G.
Helmcik, S.J.
The Most Reverend Emilio Allué, SDB, DD
CYO Coordinator: Denise Henry
St. Theresa School: Mrs. Jane Gibbons, Principal
Music Director: Richard R. Bunbury, Ph.D.
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
Sunday:
Monday through Thursday:
Friday:
8:30 a.m.
Saturday:
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.
Telephone: 617- 325-1300; Fax: 617-325-0380
Religious Education Office: 617-469-2898
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.
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.
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.
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 Religious Education Office.
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
February 7, 2010
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
This past week we had a wonderful observance of Catholic Schools Week here, at Saint Theresa’s, throughout the Archdiocese of Boston, and all over the United States. We had a beautiful Mass last Sunday to begin the week, and there were special programs for the children and the teachers during the week. We also had two open houses to let parents see the school and to experience the life of the school.
This year, 2010, we are marking the 60th anniversary of Saint Theresa’s School, which was founded by Monsignor Charles Donahue and was staffed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Over the years, the presence of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in the school has gradually diminished. The lay teachers in the school have continued the extraordinary work of the Sisters with an exemplary emphasis on academic excellence and the realization that they cooperate with the parents in providing a strong religious education and foundation in the Faith for their students. In this, they are helped by Father Davison and Father Blaney- - -even by me!!
Looking back over the 60 years of the school’s life, there are countless people to whom all of us, who are part of the school today, should be so grateful. Monsignor Donahue, Bishop Minihan, and Monsignor Sheehan, who were the Pastors of Saint Theresa’s before me, were always very supportive of the school. The Sisters of Saint Joseph and the past principals, most recently Sister Virginia Kelleher, made enormous contributions to the life of the school.
Over the years, the members of the PTA, - - - now called POST, Parents of Saint Theresa’s, the countless volunteers, the office, cafeteria, and custodial staff have worked very hard to help make the school the attractive place it is for the children to be. I have unforgettable memories of the time I first came to Saint Theresa’s, when Peter Bailey organized a group of volunteer painters- - - among whom I was numbered- - -and we painted the entire interior of the school.
More recently, the Parish Finance Council and the School Advisory Board have been extremely helpful in managing the financial structure of the school, which has turned out to be a great blessing for our school parents. I cannot forget the parishioners who always supported the school, and the anonymous donors who, in large and small ways, keep the school afloat. There is no way we could ever measure the amount of good which has been done for children and families over the past 60 years in Saint Theresa’s School.
The excellence of the academics and the ongoing formation in the Faith, together with the prayer life which takes place every day in the school, are blessings from God for one and for all. Perhaps the most demanding work of all is the work of the Principal, Mrs. Jane Gibbons. It is her task to oversee, to encourage, and to support everyone who is part of the school, to make sure everyone is on the same page, to keep the act together. It is to our great benefit that Mrs. Gibbons, the first principal who is not a Sister of Saint Joseph, does all this in an extremely generous and competent and good natured way, one more person to whom and for whom we should be so grateful.
Three days before the start of Catholic Schools Week, the Catholic Church celebrated the Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, among the greatest theologians in the long history of the Church. He was a Dominican Priest, a holy man. His writings are still used in seminaries all over the world as the basis of theological instruction for those who are preparing for the priesthood. I saw a painting of Thomas Aquinas recently, and over the head of the Saint were these words: “You have written well of Me, Thomas!”
I can say the same of the teachers in our school, that they have spoken well and taught well about the Lord Jesus to the children in our school. The same is true of everyone else who is part of our school, something that happens by word and example, pointing the children toward Our Lord.
Pope John Paul II often said that …”there is no such thing as a coincidence.” He explained that what happened to us is the result of God’s Providence, a loving, caring Providence, even if sometimes the designs of God’s Providence are mysterious and painful. Saint Theresa’s School is not a coincidence. God used and still uses a huge number of people to bring it about and to keep it moving. It is, actually, a gift from God, for which we should always render to Him our thanks and praise.
Reverend
Monsignor William M. Helmick
Pastor
Sunday Mass Why?
HOW LOVELY IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE, O LORD!
Liturgical Music ~ Music for Sunday liturgy
February
6/7
Entrance Hymn: Here I Am, Lord
*Glory to God (Jones)
*Preparation Rite Anthem: Ave
Verum (Guilmant)
Communion Meditation Refrain: Lord, When You Came to the Seashore
Recessional Hymn:
Holy, Holy, Holy
* Sung at 10:30 Mass only
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
for those living in the
Parkway area.....
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
We warmly welcome new parishioners to Saint Theresa’s. Please stop by the
rectory to fill out a registration form and to introduce yourself. You can pick
up a Parish Directory with a list of all the organizations which help our parish
and school activities to take place.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
The purpose of the Peter’s Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father with
the financial means to respond with emergency assistance to those who are
suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. This
collection was started centuries ago to provide financial support for the Pope
and has evolved to fund the Holy See’s charitable actions for those in need.
This collection will be the second collection at all the Masses February 6/7.
Girl
Scout Cookies
The Girl Scouts will be in the Pavilion before and after all the
Masses next weekend, February 13/14 selling their delicious calorie fee cookies.
We hope you will support this program which is so vital to the Scouting
program.
Cathedraticum
The word “Cathedraticum” is derived from the Latin word
“Cathedra” which refers to the Bishop’s chair in the Cathedral of a
Diocese or Archdiocese. In the
United States and in many other countries, the Cathedraticum is a time-honored
means of assisting the Bishop of the Archdiocese maintain his office and provide
him with the wherewithal for his charitable works. The Catholic Appeal, to which
our parishioners are extremely generous, does not completely cover the
Cardinal’s Office or the requests for assistance that he receives all the
time. In addition, the Cathedraticum helps to fund the offices of the Auxiliary
Bishops in the Archdiocese of Boston. I added the second envelope marked
“Cathedraticum” to the February envelope packet, to be of assistance to
Cardinal O’Malley, and it will be the second collection next weekend, February
13/14. For whatever support you may be able to give to this collection, I am
most grateful, and I know that Cardinal O’Malley is also grateful.
HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
In the aftermath of the extraordinary tragedy following the catastrophic
earthquake in Haiti, you have responded with an extraordinary burst of
generosity and concern for the survivors. Over the course of the past three
weekends, you have given just over $25,000 to come to the rescue of people in
Haiti who are suffering beyond our possibility to imagine. It has been an
inspiring moment in the life of Saint Theresa’s Parish, knowing as I do that,
in addition to your gifts of money, you have added your prayers and many acts of
kindness to the Haitian people who live here. In the face of over whelming
tragedy, you have responded with overwhelming generosity and kindness.
Reverend Monsignor William M. Helmick, Pastor
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ALL GRADE 10 CONFIRMATION
CANDIDATES watch for a mailing with Catholic School student start times, as well
as Confirmation name and sponsor information, important dates and class
schedules for all candidates. If you do not receive an envelope, please call
Mrs. Flynn at the Rectory 617-469-2898.
LOOKING AHEAD: There will be NO Religious Education classes Sunday, February 14th or Tuesday, February 16th due to School Vacation Week.
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.
MEETING CHRIST IN
PRAYER (formerly Living With Christ) is an eight week guided prayer experience based on the Spiritual
Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and designed for small groups of
Catholics. It is intended to bring people to a new level of Christian
discipleship and mission by means of prayer, reflection and faith sharing.
Participants are asked to commit to praying the suggested scripture passage
daily.
MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER will meet Monday nights in the Pavilion, 7:30 – 9:00
p.m., weekly for eight weeks. The program will begin February 22 and conclude on
Monday, April 12).* Plan now to make MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER part of your
preparation for Easter. Together, we will deepen our own relationship with God
and assist each other on our Lenten journey. The program will be directed by
Father Robert Blaney. Watch the
bulletin and parish web page for additional details and registration form.
There
is a $15.00 fee for MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER materials. Each participant should
have her/his own Bible (New American, preferred translation). If you do not have
a Bible you can purchase one at the Pauline Books and Media store on Route
1(south) in Dedham. This has been a highly successful program each year we have
had it in the past under the title Living With Christ. We hope you will
participate in this year’s MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER *the program will meet
every Monday EXCEPT March 22 (Parish Triduum). For that week the meeting will be
held on Sunday evening, March 21.)
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To sign up, please complete the form below and return it to the rectory.
Please make checks payable to Saint Theresa Parish:
NAME:__________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP:__________________________________________
PHONE:_________________________________________________
*the program will meet every Monday EXCEPT March 22 (Parish Triduum). For that week the meeting will be held on Sunday evening, March 21.
LECTORS AND EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST are kindly asked to fill-out the form below
concerning their availability for daily Mass during Lent.. Please return this
form to the rectory or contact the rectory by February 8.
Lenten Availability Form Daily Masses
Name_______________________________________________
Lector ___ EM______
I am able to serve at these weekday Masses:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 6:45 a.m. | ||||||
| 4:00 p.m. |
Moms,
Pops, and Tots
Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, in the
School cafeteria from 8:45 until10:45.A.M. We hope you will plan to join us and
bring along a friend or two!!
St.
Theresa’s Retirees
WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT
Tuesday-Wednesday April 20 – 21, 2010
Join us for a two day/one night tour to beautiful Vermont. click here for more
information on this trip as well as the schedule for the year.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS
NO FOOD!!
The Catholic Charities Food Pantry, located on Columbia Road, not too far from
here, has no food left for distribution to people who need it. Any
non-perishable food, including baby food, will be most welcome. If you are able
to help, you can bring food to the school office, between 8:30 A.M. and 2:30
P.M., Monday through Friday. We will keep this going until the need eases.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
The next session of PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN will take place on Monday, March
8 from 9:00-12 noon, and again from 7:00-10:00 P.M. in the School. All new
Parish and School Volunteers are required by the Archdiocese to attend one
training session. Please fill in the form and return it to the School or Rectory
indicating which session you wish to attend.
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NAME:___________________________________________
PHONE
NUMBER:___________________________________
I will attend the following
session of Protecting God’s Children
_______9:00 A.M.-12
noon_______7:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
Annual
Collection for Saint Theresa’s Parish
The
Annual Collection for Saint Theresa’s Parish has reached $132,080. The Year
End Collection has reached $18,770. This gives us a combined total of $150,850,
for which I am most grateful. This enables us to maintain the buildings as they
should be maintained and to continue the programs and activities that help bring
our parishioners closer to Our Lord. I thank you for your generosity.
2009 Annual
Catholic Appeal for the Archdiocese of
Thanks to the generosity of 458 parishioners, Saint Theresa Parish has
contributed $119,166 to the Annual Catholic Appeal. I am most grateful for your
strong support for this collection which helps continue the good works of the
Catholic Church beyond the boundaries of the parish.
The
Year Of THE Priest
Prayer for Vocations
Lord,
in Your love for the Church, You provide bishops, priests,
and deacons as shepherds for Your people, and You call men and women to leave
all things to serve You joyfully in religious life. May those whom You have
raised up as servants of the Gospel and ministers for Your altars show forth
dedication and compassion. May those whom You have chosen to serve You as
religious provide, by their way of life, a convincing sign of Your Kingdom for
the Church and the whole world.
For weekly adult enrichment and reflection, please look at the Question of the Week section on our Scripture page. Daily Scripture Readings
DID
YOU KNOW THAT…
The Archdiocese of Boston, through the Office of Religious Education, has
partnered with the
CatholicTV
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
February
6/7
Entrance Hymn: Here I Am, Lord
*Glory to God (Jones)
*Preparation Rite Anthem: Ave
Verum (Guilmant)
Communion Meditation Refrain: Lord, When You Came to the Seashore
Recessional Hymn:
Holy, Holy, Holy
February
13/14
Entrance Hymn: Jesus Christ, by Faith Revealed
*Glory to God (Jones)
*Preparation Rite Anthem: Blest Are They
Communion Med. Hymn: You Are Near
Recessional Hymn: O
God, Our Help in Ages Past
February
17 Ash Wednesday
Entrance
Hymn: These Forty Days of Lent
Refrain during Ashes: Draw Near, O Lord
Communion Med. Refrain: Hosea
Recessional Hymn: The Glory of These
Forty Days
February
20/21 1st
Sunday in Lent Year C
Entrance Hymn: There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy
*Preparation Rite: Like as the Hart (Howells)
Communion Meditation Refrain: On
Eagle’s Wings
Recessional Hymn: Lift High the Cross
February
27/28 2nd
Sunday in Lent
Entrance Hymn: These Forty Days of Lent
*Preparation
Rite: The
Communion Meditation Refrain: Eat This Bread
Recessional
Hymn: From Ashes to the Living Font
PARISH MUSIC MINISTRY
Seeking Choir
Members
The Parish Choir warmly invites you to come try us out
this fall. We are a friendly group of people from high school age to retired,
who bring diverse backgrounds and abilities. It is helpful if
you have had previous musical experience, but the most important pre-requisite
is a desire to sing with others. We rehearse Wednesday nights from
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the choir room, resuming September 9, and normally sing for
the Sunday 10:30 liturgy. Please contact the organist/director, Richard
Bunbury, for more information: rrbunbury@aol.com
Music
Ministry
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
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 17. The Choristers and
Children's Choir sing at the
Please contact Mrs. Korniyasov for more information: Sophia.raniuk@rcn.com
Interested Choristers are eligible to become Cantors for the
Children's
Choir is open to
students grades 2 through 4. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from
GENERAL MEETING: Our monthly meeting will take place tonight at 5:00 P.M. in the hall, so that we will be able to be home in time for the Super Bowl!!
SKI TRIP: There are still spots available for our annual ski trip to Stowe Vermont on Feb. 17th-19th. Details and permission slips are available at the rectory.
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!
EVENTS 'ROUND TOWN: Look What's Happening Beyond Our Parish ....
BE A PART OF
HISTORY! JOIN THE UNITED STATES CENSUS TEAM!
Good pay! Flexible hours! Work to make sure our community is counted! Test
sessions will be held at Saint Theresa of Avila School on Wednesday evenings,
February 10,17, and 24 at 7:00 P.M. For more information or to sign up please
call 866-861-2010. For a copy of the practice test, go to
www.2010censusjobs.gov.
CATHOLIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL will hold a fashion show Sunday March 21, 2010 from 11:30-3:00 at Moseley's on The Charles. Tickets are 50.00 which includes cocktails, brunch, raffles and shopping. For ticket information visit www.CatholicMemorial.org
Ethos
AgeWell West Roxbury is seeking volunteers to assist
senior citizens by teaching computer and nutrition skills. Volunteer to provide
one-on-one computer assistance to elders in homes and in community computer labs
or cofacilitate a seven-week course on nutrition. Both of these classes are
important for the well-being of our senior community. Volunteer today and make a
difference! Training will be provided for both programs. If interested, please
contact Cathy
Slade at 617-477-6616 or cslade@ethocare.org.
GERONTOLOGY CLASSES
University of Massachusetts ~~Boston
UMass Boston is accepting applications for the Manning Certificate Program in
Gerontology. The program is designed to give students the skills and resources
they need to plan for an aging society, work or volunteer in the aging network,
and advocate for elders. Credits from this program can be applied towards the
Bachelor’s Degree In Gerontology.
For more information, please call Mary St. Jean at 617-287-7330or e-mail mary.stjean@umb.edu
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
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
DAY OF PRAYER AND HEALING
Project Rachel will offer three retreats for women suffering from the pain of
abortion.
Winter/Spring 2010 Dates:
Sunday, February 28
Saturday, March 13
Saturday, June 5
9:00AM – 5:00 PM
This day is designed to help women hurting from past abortions experience the
personal love of Christ and find hope for healing. It will offer a loving and
confidential environment to:
• hear stories of post abortion healing
• share Scriptural stories of Christ’s healing love
• spend quiet time in prayer before God
• receive Sacramental Reconciliation (Confession) and the great gift of Christ
in the Eucharist.
Sponsored by the Project Rachel Ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Requested donation of $10.00 to cover lunch cost. Preregistration is required.
Limited to 12 participants. For more information, contact Project Rachel at
(508) 651-3100 or e-mail: help@projectrachelboston.com
Please visit the Archdiocese of Boston web site: Archdiocese of Boston
Archdiocese of Boston Flu Season Directives
The Office of Worship, in consultation with local health authorities and the Archdiocesan Office of Risk Management, continues to encourage the clergy and the faithful to observe necessary standard precautions to
protect the health of others during this flu season, and especially with the risks related to H1N1 influenza
(swine flu). The best way to prevent the spread of contagious disease is to practice good hygiene.
In addition to practicing good hygiene, the Cardinal directs the following for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy
and for flu prevention:
The Holy Water fonts are to be drained, cleaned with a disinfecting soap, and re-filled with holy water on a regular basis. Please note that old holy water should be disposed of in the sacrarium.
The distribution of the Precious Blood for the faithful is suspended, with the exception of those who must receive from the cup due to medical reasons. The faith of the Church teaches that Christ, whole and entire, is received even under only one species.
The exchange of the Sign of Peace is to be offered without any physical contact. If the priest celebrant chooses to extend the invitation for the sign of peace, the faithful instead of a handshake, may bow to the persons nearby.
While the faithful retain the option of receiving Holy Communion on the tongue or in the hand, all ministers of Holy Communion are advised to distribute the consecrated hosts with care, being cautious not to touch the tongue or the hand of the communicant.
Parishioners
should be reminded that if they are ill or suspect they are ill with a
contagious illness, they are not bound by the Sunday
Mass obligation. They should remain at
home and return to church when they are well.
These directives are effective Saturday, October 31, 2009 and remain in effect until the cold and flu season
has come to an end. We thank you for your understanding and support of these directives, which aim to
protect the health of our people.
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.
PRAYER
SHAWL MINISTRY:
FAULKNER
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
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Upcoming Events
Open House Sunday, January 31
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK will begin on Sunday, January 31. Mass will be
celebrated at 9:00 A.M. and will be followed by an Open House in the School. We
hope you will join us!!
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.
COAT DRIVE TO BENEFIT BOSTON HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS
PROGRAM: Saint Theresa’s School is holding a coat drive during the months of
December and January. Please send in adult winter coats, gently worn and clean,
for the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program. Coats may be sent in to the
school with students or dropped off in the office between 8:30 A.M. and 2:30P.M.
We thank you for your generosity.
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
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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