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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


Awaiting the start of the Easter Vigil	After the Vigil

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.

Parish Staff

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

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

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday:                9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:                 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Vigil of holydays: 4:00 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.
Contact Baptism Coordinator Jennifer McKiernan: sttheresabaptisms@gmail.com

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.

Pastor's Greeting

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

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

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

Over its long history of 118 years, the parishioners of Saint Theresa’s have had a long history of supporting and encouraging vocations to the Priesthood. Today, at the 12:00 Mass, yet another parishioner, who grew up on Landseer Street, in the shadow of Saint Theresa’s Church, will celebrate his First Mass.

Father E. Joseph O’Keefe, S.J. was ordained to the Priesthood last Saturday, June 8, in Blessed Sacrament, in Hollywood, California. He belongs to the California and Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus. Four other Priests were ordained with him, as Jesuit Priests.

Father O’Keefe has a special love for our parish. He told me during the past week that, during the Eucharistic Prayer, which he concelebrated with the Bishop who ordained him, he was assigned to recite aloud the commemoration of the Saints- - - and included the names of Saint Ignatius Loyola- - - the founder of the Society of Jesus, and Saint Theresa of Avila- - - the heavenly patroness of our Parish.

There is no doubt that a combination of Father O’Keefe’s family and the parishioners of Saint Theresa’s were God’s instruments in bringing him to the day of his Ordination to the Priesthood and the day of his First Mass. Even in the troubled times we have experienced here, in the Archdiocese of Boston, several parishioners have gone through seminary formation and have been ordained. Most of them have been ordained for the Archdiocese of Boston, having studied at Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton, or Blessed Pope John XXIII Seminary.

They are the privileged Ministers of Christ, the teachers and preachers of the Truth of the Gospel, the ministers of His Grace, and the celebrants of the most sacred Mystery of Faith. At their word, the Lord comes to the altar, renews His Sacrifice of Himself, and is given to us in Holy Communion-- - we receive Him , Who called Himself the Bread of Life.

The example of families and our parishioners has had a profound influence on the decision of Father O’Keefe and so many other parishioners who have been ordained in recent years--- - - Father William Kennedy, Father Thomas Nestor, Father James Laughlin, Father William Lohan, Father Christopher Palladino, Father Matthew Westcott, Father Thomas Reilly, Father Richard Fitzgerald, Father Andrew Johnson- - to respond to the call of Christ to the Priesthood, Practicing Catholics, at the most basic level of our Faith, realize the truth of what the Catholic people in the earliest days of the Church, believed: Sine Missa non possumus —“Without the Mass we cannot live”, that is to say, we cannot live as His Disciples without the Presence of Christ within us, we cannot live as He has taught us to live without the Lord’s Eucharistic Presence and His Grace to sustain us.

This explains why people like Father Joseph O’Keefe, S.J. and so many priests from Saint Theresa’s Parish respond to Our Lord’s call to follow Him as Priests. Ask yourselves: What would life for a Catholic be without Priests?!

HOT OFF THE PRESS: President Barak Obama has nominated Ken Hackett, former head of CRS - Catholic Relief Services - as U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. Ken is a graduate of Saint Theresa of Avila School, B.C. High, and Boston College. For more information check out Whispers in the Loggia: http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/

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.

FATHER’S DAY BLESSING
God our Father,
in Your wisdom and love You made all things.
Bless these men,
that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.

FATHER E. JOSEPH O’KEEFE, S.J. will celebrate his First Mass here on Sunday, June 16 at 12:00 Noon, followed by a reception in the Pavilion. We hope you will attend. Fr. O’Keefe will serve for the summer at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church at Boston College and then return to California in the fall for an administrative position at Loyola High School.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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.” And it is a process of formation in prayer, information on the teachings of the Church, and transformation, an awareness of a need for, 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
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 or sttheresaadultfaith@gmail.com . Meetings begin in the fall.

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

REVEREND THOMAS MACDONALD
First Mass Sunday, June 30 at 12:00 Noon
Father Macdonald grew up in Westford, MA, the oldest of three children. He earned an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst (Class of '06) and entered the seminary after college, spending two years at St. John's Seminary in Brighton and the past four years at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He is currently working on a licentiate degree in theology there at the Gregorian University. Father Macdonald was here two years ago for summer ministry. We hope that you will be able to come to Father Macdonald’s Mass and reception in the Pavilion to wish him well on the occasion of his Ordination to the Priesthood.

DO YOU KNOW A MUSICAL THIRD GRADE BOY? Applications for entry into Grade 4 in September, 2013 to Saint Paul’s Choir School are now beginning. Please contact John Robinson, Director of Music at 617-868-8658 or jrobinson@choirschool.net for more information. Saint Paul’s Choir School is located at 29 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge.

THE 2013 CATHOLIC APPEAL FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON
As of June 11, 280 parishioners of Saint Theresa’s have contributed $66,055.07 to the 2013 Catholic Appeal for the Archdiocese of Boston. Cardinal O’Malley joins me in thanking you for your generous response to this Appeal. If you did not receive the information in the mail, envelopes are available at the doors of the Church.

Your generosity to the 2013 Catholic Appeal supports the ministries that advance the saving mission of Christ within and beyond the boundaries of our parish Thank you to all who have already made a pledge to Saint Theresa’s Annual Catholic Appeal campaign.
Supporting our Priests and Deacons
Clergy Personnel
Clergy Support & Ongoing Formation
Permanent Diaconate
Diaconal Life & Formation

Serving the Parish Community
Pastoral Planning
Office for Worship
Spiritual Life Office
Why Catholic?
Office of Outreach & Cultural Diversity
Office for Persons with Disabilities
Deaf Apostolate
Airport/Seaport Chaplaincy
Hispanic Ministry

Strengthening Parish Operations
Parish Services
Parish Financial Services
Property Management
Parish Support & Emergencies
Human Resources
Risk Management & Insurance

For a wonderful, brief, look at the good work made possible by the generosity Saint Theresa of Avila parishioners and Catholics throughout the Archdiocese, check out this video and message from Cardinal O'Malley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=c8UKdiyBUYU

HYMNAL SPONSORS
Click here to learn about a wonderful way to honor Dad and offset the cost of our new hymnals.

PARISH BAPTISMS
During the month of May, we had 2 Baptisms here at Saint Theresa’s. Those who were Baptized are as follows:
Eleanor Belle Heylin Matthew Cole Hardiman
May the Lord, Who has begun a good work in them, bring it to completion in their homes and families.

SAINT THERESA’S RETIREES
Tanglewood & The Pops, Lenox, MA
Featuring: Keith Lockhart & The Boston Pops with Special Guest Vince Gill
SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 Please click here for more details about this trip.

PARISH OUTREACH ~ FISHER HOUSE
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. Thursday, June 6, is the next day for Saint Theresa’s food donations.If you would like to bring food items to Fisher House, please call in advance to let them know (857-203-4000). The families staying at Fisher House are most grateful for your kindness. Thank you for any help you can offer.

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
The Catholic Charities Food Pantry remains in desperate need of 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 especially with school coming to an end in a few weeks!!
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 University of Dayton, a Catholic Marianist Institution, to provide online learning opportunities for interested adults. Courses are five weeks long, earn 2.5 credits, and are conducted throughout the year, in seven cycles. Cost to participants in the Archdiocese of Boston is $40.00, payable directly to UD. Courses include: Catholic Beliefs, Scripture, Ecclesiology, Social Justice, and Morality – just to name a few! Access to a computer with Internet connection is the only requirement. Participants do not have to be computer experts but should be comfortable using the computer. The VLCFF staff provides excellent support for those who are anxious about participating in an on-line course. To learn more, see the extensive list of courses, or sign up, check out the VLCFF web site: http://vlc.udayton.edu

CatholicTV
As we head into the Advent & Christmas seasons, as well as the Winter months, there is the great news that Comcast has added CatholicTV to its limited basic cable package. This will allow many more households to receive CatholicTV. If you have Comcast, you can view CatholicTV at channel 268 (in some areas channel 183).Please see CatholicTV.com for more information!""

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

FROM THE CHOIR LOFT
The Saint Theresa Adult Choir is always interested in having new members join us. We rehearse at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday evenings in the lower sacristy choir room, and we sing each Sunday, from the end of September until Pentecost, at the 10:30 A.M. Mass. If you enjoy singing or used to be in a choir in the past and miss the community singing, please consider joining us. We’d love to have you!
Brandon Santini
Music Director

HYMNAL SPONSOR SHEET
Parishioners may dedicate a Hymnal with a memorial plaque on the inside cover of the book. The hymnals will be left in the Church and Chapel, and each week you can include in your prayers the person to whom your Hymnal is dedicated. There are forms available at the doors of the Church as you leave Mass or at the rectory. A donation of $20.00 per book is suggested to help offset the cost of the books and would make a great Father’s Day gift!! Checks should be made payable to Saint Theresa Parish and may be dropped in the collection box at Mass, mailed to the Rectory at 10 St. Theresa Avenue, or dropped in the rectory mail slot.

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Please complete the information and return with your donation. We thank you for your generosity. Your loved ones will be remembered in the prayers of all those who use these Hymnals at all the Masses celebrated at Saint Theresa of Avila Parish.

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 o

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

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ST. PAUL’S CHOIR SCHOOL, Harvard Square, provides an advanced academic and musically challenging education via a working scholarship for boys in grades 4 through 8. If you have a son entering 4th grade next September, who loves to sing, and you would like to learn more about this unique Catholic educational experience, please contact John Robinson, Music Director, at 617-868-8658 x319 or jrobinson@choirschool.net . No prior musical training is necessary- just a promising musical ear. Auditions are available by appointment. To learn more, please go to www.bostonboychoir.org and www.choirofstpaul.org

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If your loved one has died, we invite you to consider joining the Holy Name Bereavement Support Group. The meetings will take place at Holy Name Rectory on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:45 pm, beginning Tuesday, November 6th and ending in early March. We suggest that you wait at least 2 months since your loved one’s death to participate in a bereavement support group. Please email Fran.hauck@verizon.net , or call Fran at 617-325-4865 to register or for more information.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
If the stress of being a caregiver is wearing you down and you need support, you are not alone. Join geriatric professionals and other caregivers in a caring and relaxed setting for discussion, share ideas, and support one another.
Edelweiss Village
2220 Centre Street West Roxbury
2nd Tuesday of each month
1:00-2:30 P.M.
Please RSVP to Ruth Nasman, R.N. at 617-325-9447 or Deb McPhee at 857-547-2000.

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.

NEWS and EVENTS from the ARCHDIOCESE
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FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
June 21 to July 4, 2013
The United States Bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom from June 21st to July 4th, a two week period of prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious liberty. His Eminence, Cardinal O’Malley, will celebrate Mass for this intention on Wednesday, June 26 at 12:05 P.M. at the Bethany Chapel. This Mass will be broadcast live at www.BostonCatholicLive.com For more information on the Fortnight fro Freedom click here

A Man for All Seasons
In support of the Fortnight of Freedom~~ June 21– July 4, A Man for All Seasons, the 1966 Academy Award winning movie depicting the heroic faith of Sir Thomas More, will be shown at Saint Pius Church Hall, 101 Wolcott Road, Milton on Sunday, June 23, at 6:00 P.M. The hall will be open at 5:30 P.M., and light refreshments will be served. The movie will be shown free. Free will offerings will be accepted.

US BISHOP’S CALL TO PRAYER FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: www.usccb.org/life-marriage-liberty . In this Year of Faith, the Catholic Bishops of the United States have called for a nationwide effort to advance a movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty through prayer, penance, and sacrifice. Catholics across the nation are being encouraged to pray for rebuilding a culture favorable to life and marriage and for increased protections of religious liberty. Pledge to fast on Fridays at www.usccb.org/fast.

CATHOLIC– ORTHODOX EXCHANGE AT SAINT JOSEPH’S CHURCH
For many years, an ecumenical exchange of local Catholics and Greek Orthodox has been taking place on our respective patronal feasts of Saints Peter and Paul (Catholics, June 29) and Saint Andrew, the brother of Peter( Orthodox, November 30.)
This initiative, which emulates the exchange that takes place on these same feasts between delegations from Rome and Constantinople, is the occasion for an exchange of ecumenical greetings and prayer under the leadership of Cardinal O’Malley and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Methodios.
On Friday, June 28 at 7:00 PM, St. Joseph Parish in Needham will host this ecumenical exchange on the occasion of the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. It is a special joy to be able to extend the warm hospitality of our parish to Cardinal O’Malley and Metropolitan Methodios and to our ecumenical guests on such a notable occasion! All are welcome to join us in prayer and friendship at this event. A reception will follow Evening Prayer.

PROJECT RACHEL
“My spirit was broken. I was consumed with feelings of remorse. During the retreat…for the first time in 34 years, I felt connected to God. Through the depth of my pain, I began a lasting relationship with God…” The pain of abortion haunts many women. Retreats offered by the Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston can help women find hope, healing and reconciliation after abortion. If you or a loved one is suffering from post-abortion pain, contact Project Rachel about upcoming “Come to the Waters of Healing” retreat to be held February 2, March 16 and April 6, 2013. For more information and to register for the date of your choice, call Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or email help@projectrachelboston.com All inquiries are confidential.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

MARIA FO MISSION CIRCLE OF HOLY NAME CHURCH: Women in the community meet each Wednesday morning to prepare medical supplies for shipment to third world countries through the auspices of Por Christo. We are in need of clean used sheets, mens’ shirts, towels, mattress padding, unused medical supplies (no medications). Yarn and sewing material is appreciated. For more information, please call 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. Theresa School is a Catholic elementary school that offers instruction to children from preschool through sixth grade. The school provides rigorous academics complemented by classes in religion, Spanish, computers art, music, and physical education. The school’s facility features a school library, a computer center, a large gym/auditorium, a fully operational cafeteria and a tot lot for young children. Founded in 1950, St. Theresa’s serves children from West Roxbury and many surrounding communities. For more information about registration or about the school, please call 617-323-1050.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SAINT THERESA SCHOOL

REGISTRATION for all Grades and Tours of the School are available by appointment. Please call the School (617-323-1050).

On Wednesday, June 12th our Grade 6 students toured the State House. The tour was directed by STS Alumni, Senator Mike Rush. Senator Rush gives an amazing tour filled with history and humor. Thank you Senator Rush!!!

ATTENTION FACEBOOK FANS ~ Please be sure to "LIKE" St. Theresa of Avila School. Our Facebook page is updated weekly with news and photos. St. Theresa of Avila has joined Facebook to reach out to our STS family, friends and Alumni.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISING:
Are you earning Box Tops while shopping on-line? Register at www.BTFE.com and you automatically earn Box Tops for SAINT THERESA SCHOOL every time you shop!
Every day shopping at Target, Home Depot, Lands End, Old Navy, Gap and hundreds of other stores earns Box Tops for our school with each sale.
Ordering holiday cards? Thinking of buying a laptop or a pair of UGG boots for someone special? Earn Box Tops for SAINT THERESA SCHOOL when you do!
There are so many stores to choose from and all you have to do is register on the BTFE website and shop on-line. The points are automatically added to our SAINT THERESA SCHOOL account.
All of your favorite retailers participate in this program and it is so simple. Register today and have your family members register too. Anyone who shops on-line can donate their points to SAINT THERESA SCHOOL.
BTFE retailers offer special discount codes in the market-place and there are terrific promotions all the time. Holiday shopping is right around the corner and you can earn points for SAINT THERESA SCHOOL while shopping in the comfort of your home.

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

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.
To make a donation to Saint Theresa of Avila School online, click here: www.parishpay.com/customer/donation.asp?id=34633

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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Parish News Parish Life, Ministries, and Activities Fortnight for Freedom Year of Faith News, information and links	Ministry schedule: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion	Religious Education News and more	Parish Music Notes -------- CYO News ---- Retirees Schedule of events!
Around town: The Church beyond our parish ----- Volunteer Opportunities ---- Archdiocesan News & Events Pastoral Plan for Parishes: Disciples in Mission		Sunday Scripture Reflection *Question of the Week* Link to daily readings	Life of our Patron, Saint Theresa of Avila A brief video of the life of Theresa of Avila
Mass Times Mass schedules for traveling Catholics (link)	Links ~ interesting web sites. News from Catholic TV	Saint Theresa School News
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