Miraculous Medal & St. Theresa after Mondaymorning Masses.St. Anthony after Tuesday morning Masses.Exposition & Benediction of the BlessedSacrament every Wednesday from 4:30 to5:30 PM, as well as every First Friday from 7:30 to8:30 PM with silent adoration until 10:00 PM.Recitation of the Rosary every Saturday at4:30 (before the 5:00 PM Mass)

2855 St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, New YorkRECTORY: 892-1900/1901 WEBSITE: www.sttheresaschoolbronx.org SCHOOL: 792-3688

FAX: 892-1146 E-MAIL: contact@sttheresaparishny@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 792-8434

Rev. Gilberto Angel-Neri, Parochial VicarRev. Emmanuel Udoh, Parochial VicarRev. Thomas D’Angelo, In ResidenceRev. Robert Imbelli, Weekend Associate

Deacon Anthony P. CassanetoMrs. Josephine Fanelli, PrincipalMrs. Marie McCarrick, Dir. of Religious EducationDr. Liya Petrides, Music Director

Marriages

Call the Rectory at least six months inadvance of the wedding date to makean appointment with a deacon or priest.

Baptisms

Baptisms are held on the second Sunday ofevery month at 1:30 PM. Please call theRectory at least one month before to makearrangements. Baptismal instructions forparents and Godparents are required.

Confessions

Mass Schedule

Devotions

SUNDAY MASSES:

Saturday at 5:00 pmSaturday at 6:30 pm (Spanish)Sunday at 7:30, 9:00 (Italian), 10:30 (Family Mass)& 12:15 PM

WEEKDAY MASSES:

Monday thru Friday: 8:00 & 9:00 am

Saturday: 8:00 & 9:00 am

Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor

Church of St. TheresaA Caring Community Reaching Out To One Another in Christ

Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00and by appointment

CHURCH OF ST. THERESA, BRONX

MARCH 3, 2013 – THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

What is your opinion on the prevalent mood of our modern time? Called upon to describe that mood, many would, I think, use such

adjectives as frightened, disappointed, skeptical, even cynical.

In contrast to this prevailing mood, we have the spirit expressed in scripture. The Prophet Isaiah, during this Lenten season, for

example, was dealing with people who were exiled in Babylon, and he describes them as “those whose hearts are frightened.” Yet his

message from God to them is one of expectation and hope.

The gospels too express much the same mood. Jesus heals the sick, and the people who witnessed those miracles were thrilled

beyond measure. Their enthusiasm overflows as they sang the praises of the Lord.

And yet many today have difficulty relating to these facts. Not many really believe that miracles can take place today. The sad truth

is that most of us still do not believe in miracles. We can convince ourselves that they happened in Bible times, but not many of us

expects any to happen today. And this is so sad and at times even tragic, because if there is anything our modern world needs, its’ a few

miracles. What a difference it would make in our mood of skepticism if somehow we could believe that the day of miracles is still with us.

For one thing, it could certainly change our attitude toward human possibilities and what is likely to happen tomorrow. We like to

believe that our skepticism is tough-minded and realistic, that people who expect God to work miracles are nothing more than soft-headed,

starry-eyed dreamers. Perhaps we need to remind ourselves how many times in history the skeptics have been proven wrong.

When Columbus said that if a person sailed far enough to the west he would come at last to the east, most people laughed him to

scorn. I am told that the first steamship that crossed the Atlantic had on board a book which proved conclusively that no steamship could

possibly carry enough fuel to cross the Atlantic.

Isn’t it better for us to be people of faith, believing in the possibilities of what people can do with hard work and God’s grace. This

is not an easy-going optimism as if everything is getting better and better and all we need to do is wait for it. That kind of attitude is not

faith but utter foolishness. The truth of the matter is that this life can be, and yes often is, a dreadful experience. Some people live every

day with grinding poverty, with incurable disease, with social humiliation, with financial burdens, and with political persecution.

But we can face life with expectancy and hope if we are people of faith. As crazy as this world can be, let us be honest enough to

recognize that progress is being made. We see it in the realm of medicine, social services, human relationship. We have a long way to go,

but we have come a long way. The kingdom of God is not going to be left on our doorstep with the morning paper, but the possibilities are

still there. And miracles can and do happen every day.

The power of Jesus to put a person on his or her feet and give all the strength to face up to life is even more amazing then opening

the eyes of the blind or the ears of the deaf to hear. So the day of miracles is still with us. Our life is not a dead-end street. Miraculous

changes are still possible, even for you and me. Please believe it! It is a truth that we need to accept. It will make a profound difference

in our daily life.

The Food Pantry is in need of food to replenish the pantry. We

are hoping to give out food for Easter Sunday. We are asking

for tomato sauce, pasta, box or can juices, soups, cake mixes,

frostings, oatmeal, cereal, crackers, rice, tuna fish, canned non-

perishable goods, peanut & jelly. We would like to distribute

the food to those families who are on our food pantry list. God

Bless you for all of your kindness. NO GLASS JARS

PLEASE.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING CLOTHES TO THE RECTORY

WE ARE NOT COLLECTING CLOTHES.

CONFESSIONS are heard every Saturday from 4:00PM-

5:00PM or by appointment in the Rectory.

THE FEAST COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED

FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH

HAS BEEN CANCELLED

DUE TO THE ALTAR SOCIETY’S LENTEN MISSION

St. Theresa’s Parish and the Home School Association would

like to thank Bonavita Key Food Supermarket for once again

being generous enough to donate all the soda used at our Father-

Daughter Dance. They are always there for us and we will pray

for the owners and staff of Key Food. Please patronize their

store for all your grocery needs.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Parish Lenten Mission

and Eucharistic Adoration Topics:

The Sacraments and the New Evangelization Monday, March 4

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Service as a Response to the Gospel Tuesday, March 5

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Presenters:

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Mr. Richard Marrano 2855 St. Theresa Avenue

Bronx, NY 10461

Sponsored by the St. Theresa Altar Society - For information call 718-892-1900

The invitations for this year’s St. Theresa’s School Reunion are in the mail. Graduates of all classes 2005 and earlier should receive one. If you do not get one in the next 2 weeks, please let us know. We want to make this our most successful reunion ever! The date is Saturday, April 27 beginning with 5:00PM Mass, followed by tours of the school, cocktail hour, plus dinner and dancing in the gym. Please contact Mary Ann Lynch, Director of Development at malynch@sttheresaschoolbronx.org.

ZUMBA IS BACK AT ST. THERESA SCHOOL

Join us for Zumba class on Monday Night, classes begin March 4 at 8:00PM. The price for a class is $10.00 per person.

NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 10 IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

TIME. DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS

AHEAD 1 HOUR ON SATURDAY.

ST. THERESA’S CARD PARTY

MAY 23, 2013 AT THE VILLA BARONE MANOR

“GOING BACK TO THE 80’S”

The Card Party Committee is in the process of getting the Card Party under way for May and as they have done in the past years, they are asking for donations. Almost everyone receives something for Christmas that they don’t want or can’t use…it’s inevitable. We would be happy to take them off your hands. We can use anything that is NEW AND UNUSED such as picture frames, candle sets, wallets, etc. Thank you for your consideration and all you do to help make the card party a success! Please remember only NEW UNUSED AND UNOPENED ITEMS will be accepted. Please bring your donations to the Rectory. There will be more information to follow.

Every Friday during Lent we will be having the Stations of the Cross at 7:30PM and every Wednesday during Lent there will be a 7:30PM Mass.

MARCH 3, 2013

Please pray for all the Cardinals that are gathered in Rome

as they engage in the election of a new Pope.

O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with

unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor

for your Church who will please you by his holiness and to

us show watchful care, Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your

Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit one God, forever and ever. Amen

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR BREAD IS IN LOVING MEMORY

OF

RICHARD LENT

LOVE, FRANK & FAMILY

And he told them this parable: "There once was a person who

had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he came in

search of fruit on it but found none, he said to the gardener,

'For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig

tree but have found none. So cut it down. Why should it

exhaust the soil?'" - Lk 13:6-7

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED

MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH AND THEIR FAMILIES

GIOVANNI TADDEO, LUCILLE BAGNUOLO,

LORRAINE PIETROBURGO & PETER GOLINO

THE SANCTUARY LAMP BURNING NEAR THE

TABERNACLE THIS WEEK IS IN MEMORY

OF

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LOVE, FRANK & BARBARA TRANCHESE & FAMILY

COME TO THE CABARET

“Tickets for the Cabaret will go on sale starting Sunday,

March 3rd. Tickets are $40.00 and can be purchased in the Gift

Shop on weekends and at the Rectory on Weekdays.

SATURDAY MARCH 2, 2013

5:00PM Fannie Vanacore (1st Anniversary)

6: 30PM Lucille Cassese

SUNDAY MARCH 3, 2013

7:30AM Pro-Populo

9:00AM Maureen Pozzuto

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