PASTOR

Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Williamson

RECTORY

5771 Buell Street

P.O. Box 168

Akron, NY 14001

(716) 542-9103

Fax: (716) 542-2444

Summer Office Hours: Monday–Friday

8:00 AM–12:00 PM

E-mail: stteresasofakron@verizon.net

Website: www.stteresasofakron.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Sr. M. Ruth Warejko, CSSF

PARISH TRUSTEES

Richard L. Campbell

Richard E. Forrestel

BUSINESS MANAGER

Melissa Sanford

CONVENT

5773 Buell Street

(716) 542-9717

PARISH HALL & OFFICE OF

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

5775 Buell Street

(716) 542-5777

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the Catholic faith community of St.

Teresa of Avila parish, guided by the

Holy Spirit, commit ourselves to

proclaim and follow the Good News of

Jesus Christ. Basing our lives on faith,

hope and love, we seek to meet our

needs and the spiritual and corporal

needs of those around us. It is our

JULY 13, 2014 • 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Liturgies ..................................................................... 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM

Saturday Vigil................................................................................................. 4:30 PM

Weekday Liturgies Daily.........................................................8:00 AM, except Wednesday 5:30 PM

Saturday ...........................................................................................................9:00 AM

Vigil of Holy Days ......................................................................................... 4:30 PM

Holy Days ..................................................................................... 8:00 AM, 7:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

First Saturday 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Vigil of Holy Days 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

or anytime by request.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

As preparation for Baptism, parents are asked to contact the parish

office to make an appointment with the Pastor.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Arrangements to be made at the Rectory 6 months in advance.

NEW PARISHIONERS

Please register at the Rectory as soon as you move within the parish.

Note: If you are moving out of the parish, please notify the Rectory.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

These letters needed for Baptismal and Confirmation sponsors are issued

gladly to those who have been registered for 6 months, attend Mass

regularly, have been confirmed, if married, have done so in conformity with

the Church laws, and children attend Religious Education.

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Monday, July 14 - St Kateri Tekakwitha 8:00 Departed Souls

Tuesday, July 15 - St. Bonaventure 8:00 Kyle Jesse by Dan and Shirley Wasilewski

Wednesday, July 16 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel 5:30 Adeline Raykowski

Thursday, July 17 8:00 Robert Caprio by estate

Friday, July 18 - St. Camillus 8:00 Special Intention

Sat., July 19 9:00 Parishioners of St. Teresa’s 4:30 Lucy Golombek by John and Kathy Capan

Sunday, July 20 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Leo Tinney by family 10:15 Trudy Mozee’ by Bordonaro Family

Scripture Readings for the Week Monday – Isaiah 1:10-17; Matthew 10:34-11:1

Tuesday - Isaiah 7:1-9; Matthew 11:20-24 Wednesday - Isaiah 10:5-7, 13b-16; Matthew 11:25-27 Thursday - Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Matthew 11:28-30 Friday – Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Matthew 12:1-8 Saturday – Micah 2:1-5; Matthew 12:14-21 Next Sunday - Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43

Rectory Summer Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 am - noon

ST. TERESA OF AVILA CATHOLIC CHURCH � AKRON, NEW YORK

Today’s parable about the seeds is very rich in meaning and leads itself to other interpretations. Megan McKenna in her book,

“Parables: The Arrows of God” offers us a different take on today’s Scripture. There was a woman who was depressed over the state of the world. She longed for love among her family and friends, peace among all people, compassion for the poor and vulnerable. There were problems everywhere as she saw so much selfishness, greed, hatred, lack of moral values. One day she came upon a little shop. She walked in and was surprised to see someone behind the counter who reminded her of Jesus. She couldn’t believe it really was Jesus, but the similarity was so striking that she just had to go to Him and ask, “Excuse me, are you Jesus?” “I am.” “Do you work here?” “No, I am the owner.” “What do you sell here?” “Well, I really don’t sell anything. It’s all free. I have here just about anything you might want. You’re welcome to walk around the aisles and see what you might be interested in. Make a list of all the things you want and bring it back to me. I’ll see what I can do for you.” She was amazed at what she saw on the shelves; peace on earth, food to feed the hungry, clean air and water, warm clothing for the poor, forgiveness. The woman compiled a long list and brought it back to Jesus. When Jesus looked at all the items she had written down He smiled and said “no problem”. He bent down behind the counter and ran His fingers through several boxes. He then stood up and laid out a series of small envelopes for the woman. “What are these?” she asked. “Seed packets,” Jesus replied. “This is a catalogue store” “You mean I don’t get the finished product?” she asked. “No,” Jesus said. “Just take these seeds home, plant them and nurture them and help them grow and you will be quite pleased with the results.” She said “Oh!” and left the store without taking anything with her. Most of us want God to solve problems for us overnight, and when He does that’s great, but mostly He gives us the means and the help we need and calls us to have faith and patience. Live by God’s word, it will not disappoint us. As God promised in today’s first reading: “My word will not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.”

Our Special Prayer Intention this Week: For families whose members at this time are divided, that they work to repair the damaged past by recognizing the love Christ has placed in each of us; we pray to the Lord…

Please pray for the sick of the parish and their family members particularly; Joseph Koss, Leroy Mast, Kaeden

Augustino, Brian Martinez, Frances Springer, Ruth Szmania, Bernie Thoma, Linda Larouere, Bob Bergman and for the happy repose of the soul of Edward O’Donnell and Thomas Ahern. Please also continue to pray for the men and women who are serving in the military in Afghanistan, Iraq and throughout the world.

• Saturday, July 19 - Monthly Visitation to Sacred Heart Home on Ransom Road; volunteers meet at the home at 10:00 am

• Weekend of July 19 - 20 - Akron/Newstead Food Pantry Collection Barrels will be out in the back of Church - canned fruit and vegetables are needed!

Prayer For Priests and Religious

A l m i g h t y a n d ever-living God, you govern the universe in your providence and you govern the Church as your family. Your Son, Jesus Christ, who is our Lord, shares His headship of the Church with those whom He calls to ordained priesthood. Do not leave your people without pastors who make visible the presence and love of the Good Shepherd. Call those whom you have chosen and give them the grace to hear that call and cooperate with it. Enlighten all the baptized to discern and support the call to priesthood among those who are prepared to leave all for the sake of the Lord and His Church. Give us joy in our gratitude for our salvation and help us all to live in unity of mind and heart, so that the world may believe that Jesus is Lord, now and forever. Amen.

15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME * JULY 13, 2014

Hopefully, all children from Kindergarten thru Grade Eleven will be registered for classes by this weekend. The “early bird” fee discount expires this Tuesday, July 15th. Also,

please submit a “Letter of Recommendation” for a sponsor for Confirmation if this applies to you. Please note that the Religious Education office will be closed from July 21 - August 4, 2014. Contact Sister Ruth before that if you have any questions (542-9717).

Treasure Island Vacation Bible School at St. Teresa’s Starts Tomorrow! It will run all week from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. It is free for all in grades K-6! To register, call Karen Stachowiak at 442-6084 or just show up tomorrow night before 6:00 pm. Walk-in registrants are welcome!

The Red Cross Blood Drive is coming to St. Teresa’s on Sunday, July 27th from 9am -1pm in the Parish Hall. All blood types are needed! You can make an appt. by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or walk-ins will be welcome!

St. Teresa’s 19th Annual Parish Picnic is fast approaching. The date is set for Saturday, August 9, at 5:30 pm on the parish grounds. All parishioners are invited to attend. The

admission price is one great big dish to pass. We will supply the meat, pizza, corn, drinks, ice cream and entertainment. There will also be games and raffles for all to enjoy. Confirmation candidates are encouraged to participate. If you are willing to help in any way, please contact Melissa at the rectory at 542-9103.

Thank you! We are so appreciative to our donors, volunteers and other supporters who contributed to the 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal, pushing us to exceed our $10.8 million goal. Because of your support, we will be heart at work, serving our neighbors in Jesus’ name. Learn more about what we have to offer by visiting www.ccwny.org or by calling 716-218-1400.

Your invited to St. Mary’s Church, Annual Picnic on Sunday, July 20th from 11am - 8 pm at 6919 Transit Road, Swormville. The St. Mary’s Chowder Chase, a 5k race, will be starting at 11:15 am. There will also be a stage with entertainment throughout the day. There will be zip line, pony rides, a bounce house, games of chance and games of skill for all ages. There is also a chicken barbecue and their famous Chicken-Clam Chowder. The day will end with a concert by the Boys of Summer Band!

Help Wanted: Part-time late afternoons during the school year/full-time days during the summer. Duties include routine cleaning of the school and parish buildings. Background check and references required. Letter of application and resume should be sent to Rev. James Ciupek, St. John the Baptist Church, 2021 Sandridge Road, Alden, NY 14004 or e-mail churchlady@rochester.rr.com.

A tough old cowboy told his grandson that the secret to long life was sprinkling a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning.

The grandson did this religiously and, sure enough, lived to the ripe old age of 93. When he died, he left behind 10 children, 28 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and a 15-foot hole in the wall of the crematorium.

BOTTOM LINE:

If you are praying for your ship to come in, don’t wait

at the train station.