Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish

120 Monroe Avenue • Cresskill, NJ 07626

Parish Office 201-567-2528

200 Jefferson Avenue Cresskill

Religious Education

201-567-4781 200 Jefferson Avenue

Cresskill

Academy of St. Therese

201-568-4296 220 Jefferson Avenue

Cresskill

Confirmation &

Youth/Young Adult Ministry

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MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY: MAY 23 5:00 Ann Glynn, req. The Pagnozzi Family 5:00 John Sturdy, req. Jeri and Bud Yundi

SUNDAY: MAY 24 7:30 Diane Fotiadis, req. Pat and Joe Donnelly 7:30 Anne Giesemann, req. Lois Pagnozzi and Helen Sites 9:30 Kitty and Vic Turner, req. Mary Turner 9:30 Elizabeth Pranzatelli, req. The Passano Family 11:30 For the People of the Parish

MONDAY: MAY 25 8:30 Thomas O’Donnell, req. His Wife, Ann 8:30 Marilyn Callahan, req. Veronica McDonagh

TUESDAY: MAY 26 8:30 May and Jim Fillingham, req. Sheila Carty 8:30 Emma Looby, req. Gerry and Margaret Kennedy

WEDNESDAY: MAY 27 8:30 James Kavanagh, req. Joe and Mary O’Dey 8:30 Marilyn Callahan, req. The McPherson Family

THURSDAY: MAY 28 8:30 Anne Keegan, req. Aunt Anna 8:30 Michael Sullivan, req. Anna

FRIDAY: MAY 29 8:30 Martin Monaghan, req. Mary Turner 8:30 Joan Fleming, req. Her Husband, John

SATURDAY: MAY 30 5:00 For the People of the Parish

SUNDAY: MAY 31 7:30 Peter Ballo, req. Pat and Joe Donnelly 7:30 Barbara Gould, req. Kathy Mays and Sons 9:30 Patrick Nilsen, req. His Family 9:30 Luciano Minetti, req. The DeCandia Family 11:30 Loretta Ridella, req. Mary O’Malley 11:30 Patricia Brassell, req. Mary Rose Pasi

REST IN PEACE

We pray for our loved ones who have died. We pray for all those

in our country and around the world who have died from

COVID-19. We remember all those serving in the military and all our first responders who have

died this week.

May they be at peace with God.

PRAY FOR THE SICK

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily 8:30 AM

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Holy Days 7:30 PM Vigil 8:30 AM 12:00 PM

Reconciliation Saturday 4 - 4:30 PM

SERVED BY THE CARMELITES

Pastor Fr. Samuel Citero, O. Carm.

Parochial Vicar Fr. Brian Henden, O. Carm.

Deacon Rev. Mr. Anthony Porcaro, T. O. Carm.

Pastoral Associate Ms. Gina Marie Loiacono

Intern Br. Geovanny Martinez Morales, O. Carm.

Director of Religious Education Mrs. Lois Pagnozzi

Youth Minister Izzy Aytona

Principal Mr. Glenn Clark

Assistant to the Principal Mrs. Eileen Walsh

Business Manager Ms. Sharon Rabbitt

Trustees Mrs. Joan Hebert

Mr. Donald Wuertz

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Richard C. Barretta Kathy Foley Mary Foley John French Kyle Geran Pat Geran Michelle Guerra Edward Harthorn Sr. Judith Hebert, D.O.C. Louie Hebert Arian Hila Jeremiah Kissane

Andrew Kovach Mike Loiacono Patti Mazzo Jeff Meeks Ed Naso Mary Ann Naso Joanne Nicastro Judy Porcaro Nancy Porcaro Bob Prince, Jr. Quinn Rosa Catherine Ulshoefer Amanda Wilson

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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Re-Opening Churches PHASE 1 has begun

In accordance with the Phase 1 directives of the Archdiocese of Newark, St. Therese of Lisieux Church is now open for personal prayer.

PHASE 1 CHURCH HOURS

Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Open Saturday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the sacrament of reconciliation only. One person at a time will be permitted in

the church. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Sunday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Individuals and families may enter the church for quiet prayer only and no gatherings are permitted.

Masks must be worn by all individuals while in the church.

Individuals and families must maintain social distancing (six feet) between each person while in the church.

Public celebrations of liturgies, devotions, or other group prayer are not permitted at this time.

In accord with national, state and local health directives, those who show symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to an infected person are not permitted to enter the church for 14 days.

Cardinal Tobin continues to dispense the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday as well as from “Easter duty” (the obligation to receive Holy Communion during the season of Easter).

DIAPER DRIVE

The Office of Concern at St. Cecilia has an urgent request for Size 3, 4, 5 and 6 diapers and baby wipes.

Our vendor is unable to sell diapers to us in the quantities to fulfill the constant needs of our clients.

Diapers are not covered under any Federal or State program and cannot be bought with food stamps.

They can cost a family about $80.00 per month per child.

If you are able in these difficult times, please donate diapers or wipes:

Drop Off/Shipping Address/Donations:

Office of Concern-DIAPERS 55 West Demarest Ave

Englewood New Jersey 07631 Tel 201-568-1465

You can also donate at officeofconcern.com or Facebook: Office of Concern.

Our little ones appreciate your generosity.

St. Therese HSA Congratulations to all our Winners!

Date Name Ticket

Number

Dollar Amount

5/15/20 D. Malhame 0982 $50.00 5/16/20 B. Millet 3730 $50.00

5/17/20 C. Magda 0971 $50.00

5/18/20 K. Ardizzone 2626 $50.00 5/19/20 R. Knab 0661 $50.00

5/20/20 D. Norris 0486 $50.00

5/21/20 D. Lipane 3340 $50.00

FREEDOM’S CALL

We show our thankfulness in prayer This honor you deserve

Giving all for freedom’s call That we may live without reserve.

-Susan Helene Kramer

SERVING IN THE MILITARY As a family, we pray for our parishioners and their

relatives who are currently on active duty in the military.

Gavin John U.S. Marines Matt John U.S. Marines Mario Medina U.S. Marines Andy Naso U.S. Army Christopher D. Smith U.S. Army

A Message from Cardinal Tobin regarding The Feast of the Ascension

Although the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days has been suspended, there is a understandable urgency to livestream liturgies for the faithful.

To ease the pastoral work of livestreaming during this difficult time, I have approved the transfer of the observance of the Ascension of the Lord from Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2020.

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Don Bosco Prep’s Music Department will present

A CONCERT FOR HEROES a YouTube Premiere, dedicated to First Responders, Healthcare & Essential Workers on Sunday evening,

May 24th at 7:30 PM The concert may be accessed on the

Don Bosco Prep Official YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user DonBoscoPrepOfficial

Performers include Don Bosco Prep’s current students, as well as music alumni and possible “future” Don Bosco

Prep Iron-Musicians, who have recorded themselves from their various places of quarantine.

Don Bosco Prep to Hold Virtual Open House

Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, NJ, will hold a Virtual Open House for all prospective students and families on Monday, June 1st, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Even though we can not physically be on our campus, this virtual experience will give “visiting” families the opportunity to virtually tour campus and engage with students, Salesian priests and brothers, faculty, and staff. There will be interactive presentations and activities, informative sessions about our academic curriculum, as well as opportunities to learn more about our clubs, service projects, leadership development programs, and Ironmen Athletics.

Visit our website at www.donboscoprep.org for more information Register at: www.donboscoprep.org/virtualopenhouse

St. Joe’s Performing Arts Department proudly presents

a virtual CABARET KNIGHT featuring many talented students who are part of the

Award Winning program. This year, our event will be streamed live

Thursday May 28th at 7 PM with video presentations by the SJR Chorus and the SJR Band. There will also be audience interaction

with trivia games, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. You will be able to watch the concert through

the St. Joseph Regional HS Facebook page-live video. (you don’t need to be a Facebook user to connect). To make the evening even more festive, if you like, you can order dinner through Nightingale Catering

and pick up curbside at SJR. (additional information is on the www.sjrtheater.com.)

We hope you join this fun-filled event.

BERGEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

SAVE THE DATE: Bergen Catholic will be holding their summer "BC LEAD ON" Program for rising 7th and 8th graders from July 13-July 30 2020 from 8am-Noon. Registration began May 1, 2020 and can be found on the Bergen Catholic website.

For more information please contact Matt Rosa ’08, Director of Admissions at mrosa@bergencatholic.org

Most Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, you are the fairest fruit of God’s redeeming love; you sing of the Father’s mercy and accompany us with a mother's love.

In this time of pandemic we come to you, our sign of sure hope and comfort.

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