PASTOR

Rev. David Baker

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: www.stteresasofakron.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Sr. M. Ruth Warejko, CSSF

PARISH TRUSTEE

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 17, 2016 • THE 2ND 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, January 18 8:00 Al Zielonka by The Flumerfelt Family

Tuesday, January 19 8:00 Tom Falconeiri by Gordon Kaiser

Wednesday, January 20 - St. Fabian/St. Sebastian 5:30 Intentions for Fathers

Thursday, January 21 - St. Agnes 8:00 Departed Souls

Friday, January 22 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 8:00 Intentions for Mothers

Saturday, January 23 - St. Vincent/ St. Marianne Cope 9:00 Parishioners of St. Teresa’s 4:30 Florence Raykowski and Helen Kutz by family

Sunday, January 24 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Tim Bell by family 10:15 Bernie Badding by family

Scripture Readings for the Week Monday - 1 Samuel 15:16-

23; Mark 2:18-22 Tuesday – 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Mark 2:23-28 Wednesday - 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mark 3:1-6 Thursday - 1 Samuel 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Mark 3:7-12 Friday – 1 Samuel 24:3-21; Mark 3:13-19 Saturday - 1 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mark 3:20-21 Next Sunday - Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-1

There are a number of openings in the daily and weekend Mass schedule during the upcoming months. If you would like to take the opportunity to have a Mass offered for your loved ones or intentions, please contact the rectory any weekday morning.

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

They have no wine (John 2:3). This is one of those stories that appears only in

the Gospel of John. No one is sure why John included it, but one thing is certain. It tells us about the faith of a very special woman, the Virgin Mary. We can’t assume that Mary had first received Jesus’ permission before she told the servants, “Do whatever He tells you” (John 2:5). If anything, you might expect Mary to have been intimidated by her son’s stern response: “How does your concern affect me?” (2:4) Jesus told her that it was not the right time for Him to get involved. But John makes it clear that Mary is special. She could actually get Jesus to change His mind. John also shows us how much Jesus loved His mother and wanted to please her. He cared about the things that were important to her, even if it meant rescuing a party before the time had come for Him to manifest Himself. Mary’s close relationship with Jesus is the primary reason why she is such a powerful intercessor. It’s why the Church invites us to go to her with all of our needs and ask her to “pray for sinners.” You can’t imagine the scene in heaven described by a popular legend: if Mary is talking to Jesus about the different prayer requests that people have entrusted to her, all the other saints have to wait until she is done before they bring their prayers to Him. Mary always gets Jesus’ undivided attention! Like the ascending and descending ladder in Jacob’s dream, Mary is a link between heaven and earth. She loves to take our intercessions and our petitions to Jesus. At the same time, she delights in receiving grace and blessings from heaven and planting them in our hearts. So bring your needs to the one who is full of grace. And try your best to listen when she says, “Do whatever Jesus tells you.” Taken from the Word Among Us, January 2016 edition

Our Special Prayer Intention this Week: That in this week tainted by the anniversary and effects of Roe v Wade, we will do penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and that we pray for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life; we pray to the Lord…

Please pray for the sick of the parish and their family members particularly; David Hahn, Joan Piechocki, Paul Coleman, Shirley Lantz, Philip Morris, Lucas

Lowe, Laurie Puffpaf, Mary Prentice and for the happy repose of the soul of Donald Little and Marilyn McCormick. Please also continue to pray for our troops who are serving in the military.

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• Sunday, January 17 -

No Religious Education - Enjoy the long weekend!

• Sunday, January 24 - Religious Education Classes - 9:00 - 10:00 am and 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Prayer For Priests and Religious

Heavenly Father, your Son, Jesus Christ, came among us with great humility and courage, to pour out His life in service and show us the way to you. Send your Holy Spirit upon young men and women, we pray, that they make know themselves as beloved sons and daughters, and hear your call to pour out their lives in service to the Church. Mary, our Mother, pray for them, that they may respond like you, with humility and courage: “Be it done to me according to your word.” This we ask, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The mirac le that Jesus performed at the Wedding at Cana make it clear that Jesus came to do remarkable acts of love for us. These acts continue, and Jesus asks us to assist Him in very privileged ways. Is God calling you to the commitment of being a priest, deacon or religious sister? If so, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535.

2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME * JANUARY 17, 2016

Respect Life: In observance of the 43rd Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade,

legalizing abortion, Roses for Life, Precious Hands and Precious Feet lapel pins will be available after all Masses next weekend. All proceeds will be forwarded to the Diocese of Buffalo Pro-Life Activities Office. We thank you for your support.

Find Good Within. Open hearts follow Jesus’ lead. Appeal Patron St. Nicholas had a strong concern for justice, especially innocent victims. He was chosen as the guardian of many cities, churches and most notably, children. St. Nicholas had a strong reputation as the brings of gifts and was admired for his generosity. Join us in “finding good within” serving tens of thousands of our neighbors in need in Jesus’ name. Please support the 2016 Appeal. For more information, call 716-218-1400 or check out their website at www.ccwny.org.

Week of Prayer: Christian Unity January 18-25

Each year from January 18-25, many Christian denominations will celebrate a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This week used to be called Christian Unity Octave. The word “octave,” meaning eight days, denotes a Christian week. Since the early part of the last century, the week has been taken up by many Christians all over the world. It is a week in which we all pray for unity of not only our faith and works, but furthermore a week to pray that we all may be one in our solidarity. This year’s theme will be “Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord”.

Cold Blue Bash To Benefit St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy - Friday, January 22 at 7 pm at Templeton Landing, 2 Templeton Terrace, Buffalo. $20 includes Buffalo’s favorite finger foods, cash bar and entertainment by Party of Nice. Tickets available at the door. For more information, go to www.stlukesmissionormercy.org.

Retrouvaille (Ret-ro-vi) is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage and don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. The next weekend is January 29-31. For a brochure, further information or to register, call 716-474-9371 or visit www.marriagesaved.com. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Bishop Malone to offer Prayer Service with Sacrament of the Sick at Hour of Mercy. On Sunday, February 28, Bishop Malone will offer a prayer service that will include the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at St. Leo the Great, 885 Sweet Home Road, Amherst at the Holy Hour of Mercy at 3 pm. St. Leo’s has been designated a Station Church for the Year of Mercy by Bishop Malone because it has a blessed Holy Door of Mercy. All are invited and welcome to attend! For more information, contact Dawn Iacono, Adult Faith Formation director at diacono@stleothegreatamherst.com.

On the way home from church a little boy asked his mother, “Is it true, Mommy, that we are made of dust?” “Yes, Darling.” “And

do we go back to dust again when we die?” “Yes, dear.” “Well, Mommy, when I said my prayers last night and looked under the bed, I found someone who is either coming or going.”

BOTTOM LINE:

A diet is a short period of starvations preceding a gain

of five pounds.