Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish One Grace Avenue One Grace Avenue One Grace Avenue One Grace Avenue Billerica, MA 01821 Billerica, MA 01821 Billerica, MA 01821 Billerica, MA 01821 You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at St. Theresa Parish and the Catholic Community of Billerica. No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family or marital situation, no matter your personal history, age, background, race, or color, no matter what your own self-image or esteem. If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself after Mass, or call our Parish Office to register. We want to know and serve you. PASTORAL TEAM Very Rev. Shawn W. Allen, VF Pastor Rev. Martin Dzengeleski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Gerald Souza, Parochial Vicar Rev. Hal Obayashi, Parochial Vicar Rev. John J. McCormick, Senior Priest in Residence Rev. Robert Caprio O.F.M., Weekend Assistant Deacon Phillip DiBello, Permanent Deacon and Director of Ministry and Faith Formation Deacon Allan Shanahan, Permanent Deacon Adrienne Cullen, Pastoral Associate MASSES Saturday Mass 4:00pm Sunday Masses 8:00am, 10:30am and 5:00pm Weekday Mass Tues., Thurs, Fri 9:00am Confessions—Saturday 3:15-3:45pm OFFICES Rectory Rectory Phone: 978-663-8816 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00am-3:00pm Email: [email protected]Web site: http://www.BillericaCatholic.org Religious Education Office Religious Education Phone 978-667-3733 Fax: 978-663-0577 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am-4:00pm OFFICE STAFF Al MacMullin, Finance Manager Jeanne Dompier, Parish Administrator [email protected]Joanne Gagliardi, Director of Music Ministry [email protected]Teresa Grejdus, Administrator Religious Education Nancy Meehan Coordinator Grades 1 and 2 for Generations of Faith First Communion and First Penance Deb Fergus, Coordinator Grades 3-4-5 for Generations of Faith Tony Carbrello, Coordinator Grades 6-8 for Generations of Faith Grades 9-10 and Confirmation Catholic Community of Billerica FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 3, 2015
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Saint Theresa of Lisieux ParishSaint Theresa of Lisieux ParishSaint Theresa of Lisieux ParishSaint Theresa of Lisieux Parish One Grace AvenueOne Grace AvenueOne Grace AvenueOne Grace Avenue
Billerica, MA 01821Billerica, MA 01821Billerica, MA 01821Billerica, MA 01821
You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at St. Theresa Parish and the Catholic Community of Billerica. No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family or marital situation, no matter your personal history, age, background, race, or color, no matter what your own self-image or esteem. If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself after Mass, or call our Parish Office to register. We want to know and serve you.
PASTORAL TEAM Very Rev. Shawn W. Allen, VF Pastor Rev. Martin Dzengeleski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Gerald Souza, Parochial Vicar Rev. Hal Obayashi, Parochial Vicar Rev. John J. McCormick, Senior Priest in Residence Rev. Robert Caprio O.F.M., Weekend Assistant Deacon Phillip DiBello, Permanent Deacon and Director of Ministry and Faith Formation Deacon Allan Shanahan, Permanent Deacon Adrienne Cullen, Pastoral Associate
OFFICE STAFF Al MacMullin, Finance Manager Jeanne Dompier, Parish Administrator [email protected] Joanne Gagliardi, Director of Music Ministry [email protected] Teresa Grejdus, Administrator Religious Education Nancy Meehan Coordinator Grades 1 and 2 for Generations of Faith First Communion and First Penance Deb Fergus, Coordinator Grades 3-4-5 for Generations of Faith Tony Carbrello, Coordinator Grades 6-8 for Generations of Faith Grades 9-10 and Confirmation
Catholic Community of Billerica
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 3, 2015
For all new and returning Religious Education Parents - Now is the time to register for the fall program! We have in-cluded the Registration form in this bulletin. Check our BillericaCatholic.org or see your e-mail for more program infor-mation. Don’t hesitate to contact the RelEd office at 978-667-3733 or Deacon Phil at [email protected] with your questions.
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“WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” MULTI-MEDIA EXHIBIT MAY 30-31
To celebrate the conclusion of our 2014-2015 Adult Faith Formation program based on “Who do you say that I am?” we will have a multi-media exhibit at St. Theresa Parish Hall during the weekend of May 30-31. All parishioners are encouraged to participate in the exhibit by contributing an artistic expression of any kind in response to Jesus’ question to each of us: “Who do you say that I am?” It can be a drawing, photo, an original prayer or poem (or one of your favorites), a wood carving, etc…the sky is the limit!
Submissions for the exhibit may be dropped off at St. Theresa Parish Hall on Thursday evening, May 28th between 4-6PM or Friday, May 29st between 9:30 AM- 1PM.
All are welcome to come and enjoy the exhibit on May 30 from 2-6:30 and May 31 from 10AM-1:30PM.
Please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket, or email [email protected] if you are plan-ning to participate in the exhibit.
All submissions for the exhibit should be clearly labeled with your name and you are responsible for picking it up from the hall on Sunday, May 31, after the exhibit between 1:30 –3:30 PM. Thank you, and happy creating!
◊ I am planning to participate in the “Who do you say that I am?” Multi-media Exhibit the weekend of May 30-31 and will drop off my submission on one of the days noted.
◊ I would like to help with set-up on Friday, May 29 or Saturday, May 30
◊ I would like to help with refreshments and will drop off _______________________________.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015
The Catholic Community of Billerica is pleased to sponsor VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL again this summer for the CHILDREN of our parishes. The theme will be Parade around the Our Father with Saint Joseph Cupertino.
Who: Children entering kindergarten through 5th grade in September 2015 What: Music, arts and crafts, bible lessons, sports and more. Where: Hall behind St Theresa Church When: July 6th through July 10th from 9am to noon Cost: $25 per child; maximum of $40 per family
REGISTRATION FORMS are available at BillericaCatholic.org. HURRY SPACE IS LIMITED!
We will need volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School: ---if you are entering grades 6, 7, and 8, consider being a junior counselor. ---if you are in high school, consider being a counselor. ---if you are an adult, consider helping with crafts, snacks, outdoor activities, music, group leader.
Those wishing to volunteer should email Mrs. Deb Fergus at [email protected].
Thank you for all your prayers and cards .My health is improving and each day I am getting stronger. I will begin my radiation treatments the beginning of May. After which I am looking forward to get-ting back to the parishes. Continue to pray for me as I am for all of you. God bless, Fr. Jack Anyone wishing to send Fr. Jack a card, please send it or drop it off at St. Theresa Parish Office. We forward his mail to him each week on Wednesday.
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Saturday Mass 4:00pm Sunday Masses 7:30am and 10:00am Weekday Mon., Thurs, Fri 12:10pm Confessions—Saturday 3:15-3:45pm
St. Mary Church 796 Boston Road Billerica, MA 01821 978-663-2215
Saturday Mass 4:00pm Sunday Masses 9:00am and 12Noon Weekday Mass Mon., Wed., Sat, 9:00am Confessions–Saturday 3:15-3:45pm
MEN’S GROUP SATURDAY MORNING DISCIPLES
Would you like to share your faith? All men are invited to join the “Saturday Morning Disciples.” This in-formal group meets on Saturday mornings at 8:00am at St. Andrew Parish in Fr. Wilson Hall to discuss the readings for the Mass of the weekend and to share their faith. For more information, contact Mike Sulli-van at [email protected]. Drop in and see what this is all about!
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25TH AND 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS His Eminence, Sean Cardinal O’Malley, OFM invites all couple celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2015 to the Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The Mass will be celebrated on June 14th at 11:30 and will include a renewal of vows. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. For more information and to register, please visit bostoncatholic.org/WeddingAnniversaryMass. Please register by June 1 to have your name included in the printed list of anniversary couples. A formal invitation and more information will be mailed to each registered couple in May.
Dear friends, One of my first memories after arriving in the parishes of Billerica was concelebrating daily Mass with Fr Shawn and Fr Marty. Fr Shawn presided and I preached the homily. There were only fifty or so people in the congregation but I was nervous, so nervous in fact I’m sure no one understood what I was saying—I wasn’t even sure what I was saying! Thankfully, you have always been kind and patient and because of that I have grown.
As was announced at the Masses this past weekend Cardinal Seán has appointed me, effective June 2, 2015, as Parochial Vicar for a new collaborative in South Boston. In this new assignment I’ll serve at Saints Monica and Augustine Parish, Saint Peter (Lithuanian) Parish, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish and the Seaport Chapel. Having gotten over the initial sur-prise, I've found the idea of leaving the parishes of Saint Andrew, Saint Mary and Saint Theresa of Lisieux difficult. I've forged many friendships here that will be with me for years to come. However, I hope you will share my excitement as I begin to take up the challenges and opportunities that ministering to the people of South Boston will bring. When I was in the seminary I used to think the priest was the one who did all of the teaching, but now I know better and I am grateful. The lessons I've learned here in Billerica have been of great benefit to me and will no doubt benefit the people I'll serve in the future. Since I won't be moving to “Southie" until June 2nd I look forward to making the most of the next month with you! Please keep me in your prayers during this time of transition. God's blessings, Fr. Souza
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SATURDAY May 02 4:00pm Christopher DaCosta, 1st Anniv. SUNDAY May 03 8:00am Enrollment Mass for the People (Benefactor Society) 10:30am Maureen Belmonte, 1st Anniv. David H. Silva, Mem. 5:00pm Barbara Mercer, 11th Anniv. Debbie Pike, Mem. THURSDAY May 07 9:00am John, Olive, & Diane Smith Joseph & Doris Silva, Mem. SATURDAY May 09 4:00pm John Kenney Reardon, Mem. Catherine Reardon, 3rd Anniv. Paolo Venti, B-day Mem. Ann Luongo, 5th Anniv. Kristina Downing, Mem. SUNDAY May 10 8:00am Lillian DiClemente, Mem. 10:30am Robert F. Burns Robert J. Burns, Mem. 5:00pm Mass for the People
BULLETIN Announcements must be in the rectory office by MONDAY morning.
Do you have questions about baptisms…who can be a Godparent? Please call the rectory @ 978-663-8816, ext 10. Parents of children who are to be baptized at St. Theresa are expected to attend one special evening for parents and godparents.
Next class is June 7. Pre-registration is neces-sary. Please call the rectory.
Thank you for your continued support!Thank you for your continued support!Thank you for your continued support!Thank you for your continued support!
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On time registration for the Billerica Catholic Religious Educa-tion Program continues until Tuesday, June 30th. Classes are offered for children and youth entering Grade 1 through High School at the three Billerica Catholic Parishes. Please visit www.BillericaCatholic.org for a detailed program summary and Family Registration Forms. We encourage early registra-tion as classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Questions??? Please stop by the Religious Education Office located at 470R Boston Road or give us a call at 978-667-3733. Do you have a child entering 1st Grade in September 2015? Now is the time to register your child for Religious Education Classes. Preparation for First Communion and First Reconcili-ation is a two-year process which begins once a student enters 1st grade (or later.) Registration Forms are available at the Religious Education Office or at www.BillericaCatholic.org. Don’t hesitate to visit or call us at 978-667-3733. High School Confirmation SessionHigh School Confirmation SessionHigh School Confirmation SessionHigh School Confirmation Session Confirmation 1 – May 3 at 4 pm Confirmation 2 – May 3 at 6 pm Generations of FaithGenerations of FaithGenerations of FaithGenerations of Faith Theme: Safety Lesson Monday, May 4th at 5 pm Tuesday, Mary 5th at 5 pm Wednesday, May 6th at 5 pm Outreach: Billerica House of Correction Soap Drive
THE BENEFACTOR SOCIETY Members of the Benefactor’s Society are enrolled into the daily prayer of our parish community for as long as the grace of God is necessary. All members share in a special Mass each month (Enrollment Mass for the People). New members are:
Doreen Fusco Adelina (Lil) Cobucci Getano Perrone Lillian O’Neil Mary Ning Robert A. Veduccio Gerald Lawler Anthony Annesse Fred D’Angelo Eileen Mansfield Charles Balkan Daniel Herrell
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