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PASTOR

Rev. David Baker

DEACON

Ronald Adamczak

RECTORY

5771 Buell Street

P.O. Box 168

Akron, NY 14001

(716) 542-9103

Fax: (716) 542-2444

Office Hours: Monday–Friday

8:30 AM–12:30 PM

E-mail: stteresasofakron@verizon.net

Website: stteresasofakron.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Sr. M. Ruth Warejko, CSSF

PARISH TRUSTEES

Richard L. Campbell

C. Douglas Whelan

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

humble prayer that our lives will be

visible signs of His presence in the

world as we celebrate Christ in His

Word and Sacraments.

JANUARY 27, 2019 • THE THIRD 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 ......................................................................................... 5:30 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, January 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas 8:00 Communion Service with Sister Ruth

Tuesday, January 29 8:00 Charles Raymond Groff, Sr. by Jean Haun

Wednesday, January 30 5:30 Communion Service with Deacon Ron Adamczak

Thursday, January 31 - St. John Bosco 8:00 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Korszylowski by The Gertrude Bartels Estate

Friday, February 1 8:00 Mary Grace Bergman - Birthday Blessings by mom and dad

Saturday, February 2 - Presentation of the Lord 9:00 Parishioners of St. Teresa’s 4:30 Deno Malone by family

Sunday, February 3 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Adeline Raykowski by son 10:15 Joseph Peinkofer by Joe and Norine Koch

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Scripture Readings For the Week Monday - Hebrews 9:15, 24-

28; Mark 3:22-30 Tuesday - Hebrews 10:1-10; Mark 3:31-35 Wednesday – Hebrews 10:11-18; Mark 4:1-20 Thursday - Hebrews 10:19-25; Mark 4:21-25 Friday - Hebrews 10:32-39; Mark 4:26-34 Saturday - Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Sunday - Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Luke 4:21-30

The Rectory Office will be closed from Friday, January 25 - Wednesday,

January 30th.

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

Welcome to Fr. Andrew Lauricella, and my personal thanks for celebrating our weekend Masses while I'm away. Fr. Andrew and I

overlapped in seminary formation for a few years. He was ordained in 2012, completed his first parish assignment in Niagara Falls, and was then appointed Vocations Director for the diocese in 2015.

On this last weekend of January, I'd like to talk about the exciting year ahead at St. Teresa's -- our 150th anniversary year! You may recall that we are celebrating in a few specific ways.

First, there is an anniversary banner currently being made by our Quilting Ministry. I've seen sketches of the design and look forward to hanging it at the church entrance -- once the weather breaks, of course.

Secondly, we are in dialogue with a company to produce a new parish photo directory. As I announced a few weeks ago, I'm very grateful to Jennifer Brennan for coordinating this project. Thanks also to those who have volunteered to assist her. More helpers will certainly be welcome. Just let me know if you'd like to be part of it.

Thirdly, we will add some extra features to our parish picnic this year, making it a special anniversary event. I am still looking for a volunteer to coordinate the picnic. It's not a difficult task; there's just a lot of details.

Finally, we will conclude the anniversary festivities with a special Mass on the Feast Day of St. Teresa of Avila in October. And the weekend before that, there will be a formal sit-down dinner to celebrate our parish's legacy. Many thanks to Margie Wood who is organizing this event. Details (including cost & location) are yet-to-be-determined, but save the date of Sunday, October 13th, if you would like to come.

In this special year, let's make every weekend powerful with our worship. Give a little extra spunk to the prayers, sing with more spirit. Let Jesus know you're here! May our congregation be a light to the community.

Blessed be God forever, ~Fr. Dave

Our Prayer Request for the Week: That all who suffer in body, mind and soul will come to Jesus for relief; we pray to the Lord…

Please pray for the sick of the parish and their family members particularly; Shirley Lantz, Lorraine Sylvester, Norma Hackbush, Lucas Lowe,

Jim Creed, Liam Williams, Doug Schifferle, Jess Reger, Crystal Howard, Leah Howard, Whitey Spoth, Gloria Rembas, Gerald-ine Benker, and Barbara Litfin. Please also continue to pray for our troops who are serving our country throughout the world.

• Sunday, January 27 - Religious Education Classes - 9:00 - 10:00 am and 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

• Saturday, February 2 - First Saturday - Rosary before the 9:00 am Mass and Confes-sions from 8:15 - 8:45 am and 3:45 - 4:15 pm

• Sunday, February 3 - Religious Education Classes - 9:00 - 10:00 am and 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Prayer For Priests and Religious

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and women religious. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

When Jesus read before the crowd today, He made known to us His vocation. What is yours? Are you called to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535.

THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME * JANUARY 27, 2019

Religious Education: It’s January and it’s time for a short quiz: 1.) An excellent Catholic catechist who was one of the first TV evangelists was a) the prophet Jeremiah; b) St. Clare of Assisi; c) Billy Graham; d) Bishop Fulton J. Sheen 2) The Lord’s Prayer can be found in _________ of the Gospels. a) 2; b) 3; c) 1; d) all 3) Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you _________.” (Matthew 11:28) a) lunch; b) rest; c) a miracle d) ice cream

A few weekends ago we welcomed our first baby of the year into our faith community through the saving waters of Baptism. William Gregory Conwall is the son of

Katherine (Harrington) and Gregory Conwall of Meahl Road. Congratulations and God’s richest blessings to the entire family!

The Knights of Columbus of St. Teresa’s, Our Lady of Peace and Nativity Church invite you to their Annual Spaghetti dinner TODAY Sunday, January 27 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Tickets are $8.00 for adults $25.00 for a Family of four or more and Children Under 6 are Free. The event takes place at Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, 10950 Main Street, Clarence. Dine-in or Take-out and there will be basket raffles.

A quick note from the Business Manager: The tax letters have been mailed out totaling your 2018 donations to the parish. Some of you will notice a new line that says “Less total of non-deductible amounts”. This is the amount you donated for Mothers Day and Fathers Day Masses. Because they are for Masses, they are a non-deductible donation. If you have any other questions concerning your statement, please feel free to call the Rectory Office any weekday morning.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we ask you to make a Gift of Love to the Response to Love Center at St. Adalbert’s in Buffalo. The Center assists people in that area and is run by

the Felician Sisters. Items being collected include personal care products and home essentials that cannot be purchased with food stamps. Open your hearts to those in need. A Valentine box will be in the vestibule thru February 10th. The following are items that are most needed at this time: dish soap hand lotion shampoo toothpaste shaving cream deodorant paper towels baby wash liquid hand soap sandwich and snack bags toothbrushes

Ministers for February Eucharistic Ministers: 4:30 pm - Liz Wulf and Joe Bergman; 8:00 am - Nancy Wittman; 10:15 am - Doug Whelan and Karen Klimchuk; Lectors: 4:30 pm - Tom Bergman; 8:00 am - Mary Borden; 10:15 am - Ed Burke; Altar Servers: 4:30 pm - Daniel Bergman and Brian Wulf; 8:00 am - Jack Gehl and Aron Gehl; 10:15 am - Emma Russo, Tiffany Judge and Hailey Reigle

A lady opened her refrigerator and saw a rabbit sitting on one of the shelves, "What are you doing in there?" she asked. The rabbit

replied, "This is a Westinghouse, isn't it?" The lady confirmed, "Yes." "Well," the rabbit said, "I'm westing."

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“Never water down an apology with

an excuse. If you’ve done wrong,

own up to it. In fact, even if you

haven’t done wrong, find a way to

make amends. Throw yourself on

the floor and beg for a blessing.

Then let the whole thing go.”

~J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.