January 24, 2016
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January 24, 2016
Welcome to St. Therese Catholic Church 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117-9103 www.SaintTherese.net An Ignatian parish staffed by priests of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits) since 1970. Pastor Rev. Vincent C. Curtin, S.J. Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday Mass Times 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (Sunday Nursery at 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses) 12:00 noon, 2:30 pm (Misa en Espanol), 5:30 pm Daily Mass 9:00 am Monday through Friday and First Saturdays (Day Chapel) Reconciliation 4:00 pm-5:00 pm on Saturdays or by appointment Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration First Friday of each month 9:45 am-4:45 pm with Benediction at 4:45 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Mondays (Day Chapel) 6:30 pm Tuesdays (Day Chapel) Bulletin Deadline 4:30 pm Thursday for the next weekend bulletin. All items subject to approval and editing. Submit to Lisa Cash, [email protected] Faith Formation Office Hours 704-664-7762 Open during class times: Sunday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm; 3:00 pm-5:15 pm & 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Tuesday: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Wednesday: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Closed: Friday and Saturday For additional open hours, Little Way Preschool please call the Faith 980-444-2305 Monday - Friday: 7:30 am-1:30 pm Formation Office before you come by. Parish Office Hours 704-664-3992 Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm & 12:30 pm-4:30pm 704-664-3992 Fax: 704-660-6321 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sainttherese.net Welcome to St. Therese Catholic Church! Thank you for being here with us! The parishioners of St. Therese welcome our visitors. Please introduce yourselves to your neighbors. Your presence is very important to us, as is your support. Registration Every household is invited to register. Forms are available in the Parish Office or on our website. According to Diocesan policy, parish registration is required for Faith Formation, all Sacraments, ministries, and school vouchers. MOVING? Please notify the Parish Office! Communion of the Sick Please notify the Parish Office if you want communion brought to the home, hospital or nursing home. Hospitals do not notify the church that you are there except at your direct request. Anointing of the Sick Please notify the Parish Office of those who are homebound or in hospitals, or nursing homes, especially when seriously ill. Marriage According to Diocesan policy, registered couples must begin marriage preparation at least SIX MONTHS prior to the desired wedding date. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment. Parish Office 704-664-3992 Pastor/Párroco Rev. Vincent C. Curtin, S.J., ext. 102 [email protected] Parochial Vicars/Vicarios Rev. Dominic Totaro, S.J., ext. 225 [email protected] Rev. Donald M. Ward, S.J., ext. 107 [email protected] In Residence Rev. Francis X. Reese, S.J., ext 205 [email protected] Deacons/Diácono Rev. Mr. John Sims [email protected] Rev. Mr. Myles Decker Rev. Mr. Robert Kratchman (retired) Rev. Mr. Joe Santen (retired) Parish Manager Melinda Drury, ext. 101 [email protected] Administrative Assistant Elaine Runski, ext. 301 [email protected] Latino Coordinator Leyda Carrillo, ext. 114 [email protected] Maintenance Manager Wesley Weaver, ext. 104 [email protected] Ministry Communications Coordinator Lisa Cash, ext. 105 [email protected] Faith Formation/ Formación de Fe: 704-664-7762 Baptism of Infants and Children through Grade 1 At least SIX WEEKS before the anticipated date of Baptism, parents must contact the Parish Office to arrange for required baptismal preparation. Contact: Christine Leal at 704-664-3992. Music Ministry Director Phil Haigler, ext. 106 [email protected] Baptism for Children Grades 3 through 7 All children in the above grades are prepared for the first Sacraments of Initiation through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children. Contact: Dave Conklin in the Faith Formation Office 704-6647762. Office Assistant/ Facilities Scheduler Christine Leal, ext. 100 [email protected] Adult Sacraments of Initiation All adults (age 17 and older) who wish to be baptized, confirmed and/or receive First Eucharist are prepared through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This is also the process for non-Catholics to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. Contact: Deacon John Sims 704-662-0714. Liturgy Coordinator Rosemary Hyman, ext. 315 [email protected] Pastoral Council Bill Streiff, President [email protected] Bob Linden, Vice President Tina Force, Secretary Maria Boaze David Deselem Director Carmen San Juan, ext. 109 Assistant Director Dave Conklin, ext. 108 Office Assistant Darlene McClure, ext. 110 Little Way Preschool: 704-664-7762 Preschool Director Dayna Auten, ext. 318 Amy Michelone Tracy Neumann Karen Neyland Ron Toney Judy Wagner Rick Wagner Finance Council Chair Rick Fabrize, [email protected] 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 24, 2016 WORSHIP & PRAYER In Your Prayers Prayer Requests Michelle Westbrook Accetta, Jan Balmat, Michelle Bischoff, Barbara Cahill, Steve Coyne, Dutch Detchemendy, JD Gibbs, Jon Gorman, Beverly Hedrick, Marilynn Houck, Beatrice Hynson, Gladys Ingram, Rosemary Keeley, Dolores Licari, Bill Michalak, Jack Moreau, Nick Politis, Cindy Powell, Don Regula, Joe Regula, Ron Regula, Rose Regula, Maureen Rossi, Angela Schelter, Carol Stedronski, John Vorlicek. If you have any changes to the Prayer Request list, please contact Christine Leal at 704-664-3992, ext. 100 or [email protected]. Homebound Please remember our homebound in your prayers: At home: William Cote, Rosalind Doehm, Patsy Freeze, Julianne & Scott Jarvis, Angela Leuci, Mark Marchese, Jeanne McDonnell, Charles Memrick, Dean Nash, Claradilla Pineda, Rita Sabella, Mary Strup, Charles Williams, Stach Wisniewski. Autumn Care: Betty Markovich. Brian Center: Roberto Argente, Connie Ferraro, Cynthia Ferrer, Gregory Ramirez, Hattie Walker, Joan Waltman. Carillon: Betty Bunyan, Marie Fields, Mitzi Moody, Patrick Naso, Jeri Vollaro. Churchill: Frank Arland, Cecilia Blouin, Toni & Jim Castiglione, Corinne Cordillo, Michael Dopilka, MaryJane Farrell, Helen Holmes, Lorna Josefchuk, Trudy Keller, Regina Kilcarr, Jean Loeshen, Ruth Martins, Helen Mastrianni, Johanna McCloskey, Jean Mueller, Lillian Pingel. Crown Colony: Rosemary Leonetta, Linda Turner. Genesis: Joan Brennan, Lorraine Cardillo, Leona Dreiling, Rita Hayes, Barbara Jedrey, Lelia Leon, Francis Mariea, Terry Nagel, Jim Strup, Patricia Vance. Huntersville Oaks: Vic Ficker, Sam Peters, Evaline Seyk. Statesville Place: Irene Nemeth. Summit Place: Pat Aikenhead, Bill Bonsignore, Nickie Ceraldi, Frank DeBerardinis, Lee Floyd, Mary Kozar, Elaine Panuski, Beverly Wisbon. The Pines: Florence Chandler, Charlotte Ferrero, Lee Kuras, Ann Rudolph. If you have any changes to the Homebound List, please contact Rosemary Hyman at 704-664-3992, ext. 315 or [email protected] PRAYERS FOR OUR TROOPS! READINGS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading - Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 71 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Gospel - Luke 4:21-30 JANUARY In January, the Holy Father asks us to pray that sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice and that by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions. Please remember our military personnel in your prayers: Madison Ahlers, Dave Berczek, Jaryl Burjoss, Janine Campbell (USS Pickney), Crista Campos, Garrett Carnes, Douglas Cestari (Afghan), John Cevasco, Steven Fotiadis, Kody Garrison, Matthew Geremia, Jeffrey Guild (Afghan), Courtney Hanna, Gregory Hanna, Richard Hedges, Nicholas Hemm (Japan), Mary Katherine Hesler, Ryan Howard (Afghan), Andrew Kenny (Air Force), Christopher Kolakowski (Okinawa), Jeremy Lacey, Matthew Laxton, Rachel Laxton, Adam Livingston, Andres Molestina, Carlos Molestina, Justus T. Neumann (Ft. Greely, AK), John Nickolopakos, Stephen Nilsson, Eduardo J. Sanchez (Afghan), Ryan Smith (Okinowa), Daniel Spaulding (Iraq), Erik Tarnacki, Dominic Wagner, Donovan Wagner, John White, Billy Wyatt (Quantico). Please help us keep our prayer list up to date. Let us know if someone in your family is deployed overseas, injured, or returns home. The Ignatian Corner! A Personal Viewpoint on Ethics in Technology - 2 (by Elmer Aznar) How do we apply this ethics to technology? What is really good for man? This depends on how we engage people on these 3 moral dimensions: What is right: Do we evaluate actions only as defined by law or social conventions (Social Ethics)? What ought to be: Are our actions based only on a personal obligation, duty, moral character, virtue, and responsibility as dictated by our conscience (Individual Ethics)? What is good: Are our thoughts and actions geared toward the ultimate goal, the ideal, the desired fulfillment, the perfection, the end? Are we focused on searching and fulfilling the meaning of our life? Do we know where we are going? Do we even care? Discerning WHY, knowing our purpose will strengthen our beliefs, propel our thoughts, motivate and drive our actions. And what is that goal? HAPPINESS! We all want to be happy! But have we truly discerned what really makes us happy… that ultimate end, that perfection, that state where we are at peace, restful, and content? Happiness is internal, and not external to us. Money will not buy us happiness. It is an instrument, a means to an end. Honor, fame, and power rely on the approval of others. Disapproval will leave us hanging and discontented. A healthy body does not last. The attainment of pleasure is fleeting and temporary. Immortality makes sense only if we have someone to share it with. We have an unlimited natural desire for perfect happiness. This innate desire must correspond to something that actually exists. An unlimited good must exist which can satisfy all our desires. That human good is nothing less than God! So what makes us happy? LOVE! God’s love! To love and be loved is human and divine. It is our gift. And who else can embody this perfect love but God! St. Augustine, in his Confession proclaimed, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and (therefore) our hearts are restless until they rest in You!” St. Thomas Aquinas, when asked what he desires exclaimed, “Only You, Lord! Only You!” And St. Ignatius of Loyola in his Suspice humbly professed, “Lord, take and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, my entire will, and all I have. I return all to You. Give me only Your love and grace. That is enough for me.” God’s Love is all we desire, and we should let God find us. As we are searching for God, God is longing for us to love Him. God’s continuing love is enfleshed in Christ! Aimed ultimately at God’s greater glory, we can refocus technology to serve the human person, the child of God upon whom our happiness lies. God’s goodness and truth is reflected in the eyes of the people we love and serve… and technology can be a means to make that happen. I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three. William Blake (to be continued) Lenten Directed Retreat February 14-20, 2016 Our Lenten Weeks of Directed Prayer have been a great success. They enable the participants to get into the Liturgical Season and to deepen their relationship with God. A team of Ignatian Spiritual Directors will provide individual prayer direction for interested parishioners in a “retreat” which you can do at home. The retreat will begin with a group meeting on Sunday, February 14th from 1:15pm - 2:15pm. During the week (Monday - Friday), each person making the retreat will meet with an Ignatian Spiritual Director for 30 minutes daily. Your director will discuss prayer with you and suggest Scripture for you to pray each day of the retreat. On Saturday, February 20th, all participants will gather after the 9:00am Mass for the conclusion of the retreat. The only requirement is your commitment to pray for approximately 30 minutes each day during this time and to meet with your spiritual director daily. For more information and/or to register, please call the parish office at 704-6643992 by Wednesday, February 10th. Directors: Fr. Vincent Curtin, S.J. Fr. Don Ward, S.J. Fr. Dominic Totaro, S.J. Fr. Frank Reese, S.J. Elmer Aznar Maria Aznar Betty Bradley David Conklin Patricia Davies Neil Duprey Leo Fahey JoAnn Horan Rosemary Keeley Julie Lynch Derek Riccelli Lois Yaniero NAME_________________________________________________________ PHONE #________________________________ EMAIL_______________________________________________________ MORNING__________ AFTERNOON___________ EVENING___________ REQUEST FOR DIRECTOR: I WOULD PREFER________________________________TO BE MY DIRECTOR IF THAT PERSON IS AVAILABLE. PARISH SPIRITUAL LIFE RCIA Inquiry Join Fr. Don on a Pilgrimage to France September 14 - 23, 2016 Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM Please come join Fr. Don Ward, SJ and a small group of pilgrims as we travel through the heart of France in search of St. Peter Faber. Presented by Fr. Vince Curtin Reconciliation Anointing Unitours will provide us with a private guide and motor coach throughout the pilgrimage which includes: 3 nights in Paris 3 nights in Annecy (near the birthplace of Faber) 1 night in Paray Le Monial (St. Margaret Mary and St. Colombiere, SJ) 1 night in Nevers (St. Bernadette) We will also visit Chartres The cost of $3,699 (based on 20 pilgrims) includes airfare, breakfast and dinner, double occupancy in 4 star hotels. For more information, contact Deanna Hagan at [email protected]. The Chapel at Villaret, birthplace of Peter Faber. Lector Training Lector training is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th from 10 - 11am or Monday, February 8th from 7 - 8pm in the new Church LITTLE WAY PRESCHOOL Little Way Preschool’s registration for the 2016-17 school year starts this month! Currently enrolled students and siblings have the opportunity to register first. Registration is offered to currently enrolled children and siblings from January 18th to January 31st. Registration is open to parishioners February 1st to February 14th. After February 15th, any remaining spots are open to the public. Please visit our website at www.sainttherese.net, click on “About Us” and scroll down to “Little Way Preschool” for more information. You may also call Dayna Auten at (980) 444-2305 for information. Respect Life at St. Therese Diaper and Baby Wipes drive after all Masses this weekend, January 23rd/24th To benefit Statton House, a Crisis Pregnancy Center newly opened in Charlotte. Sat 1/23 5:30 PM Sun 1/24 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Intention Requested By Michael Shane Thatcher+ Morabito Family Lucille Barslow+ Connie Austin Intention Requested By Parishioners Nick Rechinda+ Susan Bialoblocki+ 10:30 AM Sharon Almaraz+ Gordon Robert Field, Jr.+ Church Highlights Did You Know… The St. Therese Welcome Desk in the Narthex is now open during Sunday morning Masses. Come by before or after Masses for: Parish Registration Forms Faith Formation Registration Forms Mass Intentions Information Questions Answered Welcome Desk hours will be adjusted according to the needs of the Parish. 12:00 PM Janet Rubino+ Judy Allison+ 5:30 PM Sarah Sedota+ Dr. Beale Ong+ Mon 1/25 Intention 9:00 AM Michael Drury+ Nilsa Maldonado+ Tues 1/26 Intention 9:00 AM Wed 1/27 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Fri 1/29 9:00 AM Sat 1/30 5:30 PM Sun 1/31 Deepest Sympathy To the family of Inga Shealy on her death. To the family of Elly Schenne on her death. To the family of Helen Sackowski on her death. 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Sue & Mark Daly Family Wayne & Maureen Agostini Claudette Hladik Charles & Mary Sedota Steve & Marlene Stowe Requested By Kathy & Max Kathy & Max Requested By Yvonne Yurus+ John Horan, Sr.+ Intention Sims Family Deacon Myles Decker (Bday) Staff Mary Demark Yolanda Malloy+ Thurs 1/28 Maureen Ladimer Kevin Gilbertson Intention Family Requested By Requested By Bill Hamman+ Robert Weiser+ Intention Anne Figush+ John “Jack” Meier+ Intention Gary Ganoe+ James Considine+ Intention Family Family Requested By Harrigan Family Maria Hansen Requested By Louie & Trish LaVoie Jack & Marcia Starkey Requested By Sharon Almaraz+ Elizabeth Cormier+ Parishioners Harrison Family Craig & Cindy Kachline 10:30 AM Sharon Almaraz+ William Campagna+ June & Hank Brzoska 12:00 PM Violet Pinto+ Judy Allison+ 5:30 PM Eliseo San Juan+ Charles Adams Jr.+ Family Anna Marie Reinders Family Carmen San Juan Betty Campagna & Family STEWARDSHIP...Sharing Time, Talent & Treasure Stewardship Thought Stewardship is not about the needs of the church. Rather, it is about our desire to give back to God in gratitude, by sharing the gifts He has bestowed on us. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE OFFERTORY THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2016 Over/ (Under) $22,332 $25,000 ($2,668) $805,852 $793,000 $12,852 Actual 10-Jan YTD(7/1/15-1/10/16) Budget Active Families 3,803 as of 1/5/16 Thank You for Your Generosity Mass Attendance January 10, 2016 Christmas at St. Therese Thank you to Stella Paysor and all those who helped decorate the Church for Christmas! 5:30 Sat 7:30 9:00 10:30 423 203 502 781 12:00 2:30 5:30 Total 349 163 375 2796 OUTREACH Donations to enhance or increase our Christmas decorations for next Christmas would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by making a check payable to St. Therese with the notation “Christmas Decorations” written on the memo line or envelope. Thank you for your generosity! Canned Meat (Ham, Chicken, etc.) Canned Fruit (Food can be dropped off on the black rolling carts in the Narthex of the Church or you may continue to drop donations off in the carts in the hallway of the Administration building) Please Remember: No opened or fresh food Check expiration dates - expired food must be thrown away Food Pantry is open Mondays from 10:00am to 11:30am The pantry is closed on church Holy Days & all Federal holidays. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, January 24 9:00 AM Faith Formation Classes 10:30 AM Faith Formation Classes FF SpanishParent/Child 1st 1:00 PM Communion Prep 1:15 PM Latino Baptisms 4:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 4:00 PM FF Light 4:00 PM K of C Squires 4:00 PM Sanctuary Praise Band 6:30 PM Confirmation Meal 7:00 PM Confirmation Classes 7:00 PM FF CyberBullying 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Monday, January 25 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 10:00 AM ESL 7:00 PM Ignatian Book Club 7:00 PM Rosary for the Unborn 7:30 PM K of C Social Meeting Tuesday, January 26 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 11:00 AM Social Butterflies 6:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 6:00 PM Spiritual Direction 6:30 PM Marian Prayer Group 7:00 PM ESL 7:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Ignatian Latino Prayer Wednesday, January 27 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 12:30 PM LWP-Lunch Bunch 4:00 PM Children's Choir 5:00 PM ESL 5:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 6:00 PM Girl Scouts-Blattner 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study 7:00 PM Adult Choir 7:00 PM Women With Soul 8:00 PM New Beginnings PLC Classrooms PLC Classrooms Rooms 202, 203, 205, 107, 110 Church PLC Classrooms Room 14 Room 15 Church MPR & Kitchen PLC Classrooms MPR & Kitchen Day Chapel, Family Room, & 14-17 Preschool Rooms Room 14 Room 202-203 Day Chapel MPR&Kitchen, Family Room Preschool Rooms Room 204 PLC Classrooms Library Day Chapel Room 14 Room 101 Room 16 Preschool Rooms Preschool Rooms Room 101 Room 14 & 16 PLC Classrooms Room 107 Room 16 Room 101 Room 204 Family Room Thursday, January 28 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Little Way Preschool Ignatian Spiritual Direction Luminous Rosary FF Adult Education Women's Bible Study Latino Music Ministry Finance Council Peace & Justice Committee Preschool Rooms Room 14 Day Chapel Room 206 Room 204 Day Chapel Room 15 Room 14 RCIA Meetings Family Room, 14/16, 202/203, 107/110 Friday, January 29 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 1:00 PM Bridge Club 1:00 PM Spiritual Direction Preschool Rooms Room 17 Room 14 Saturday, January 30 1:00 PM Living Your Strengths Room 110 Sunday, January 31 9:00 AM Faith Formation Classes 10:30 AM Faith Formation Classes FF Spanish Parent/Child 1st 1:00 PM Communion Prep 4:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 4:00 PM Latino Pot Luck 4:00 PM Sanctuary Praise Band 6:30 PM Confirmation Meal 7:00 PM Confirmation Classes PLC Classrooms PLC Classrooms Rooms 202, 203, 205, 107, 110 PLC Classrooms MPR & Kitchen Church MPR & Kitchen PLC Classrooms 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Day Chapel, Family Room, & 14-17 MOST announces its annual Valentine Dinner for St. Therese!! Our buffet dinner will be held at Victory Lane's Finish Line Restaurant on Sunday evening, February 14, starting with a Social at 6:15. Our $30 Dinner will include chicken, salmon and hand-carved roast beef, with salad, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. A cash bar is available. A DJ will entertain during the meal and for after dinner dancing. Tickets will be sold after Masses this weekend, January 23rd and 24th and the weekend of February 6th and 7th. Reservations from: Mark Olejarcayk, 704/980-444-0155, Mark Daly, 704/987-4316, or Vince Greco, 704/662-3930 Hope to see you there! COMMUNITY 2016-2017 School Year Admissions The Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) are accepting applications for new students for the 2016-17 school year at all schools and for all grades. The Early Admission Round ends January 31st for PreK-8th grade applicants. Please visit the MACS website at www.macsschools.com/macs/admissions/applications for applications and more admissions information. For school locations and additional information please call the MACS Admissions Office at 704.370.3273 or visit our website www.macsschools.com. Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose led by Matthew Kelly May 20, 2016 6:30pm-10:30pm St. Matthew Catholic Church 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte, NC 28277 For more information, go to http:// cart.dynamiccatholic.com/Passion-and-PurposeCharlotte-NC-p/pppm052016.htm PARISH LIFE Mardi Gras Family Fun Night Join us Friday, February 5th from 6:30pm-9pm Dinner and Fellowship Dinner will include: Jambalaya, Hot Dogs for the kids, along with other Cajun Favorites and King Cake. Mask Making, tattoos, DJ, dancing and fun for all! Music Provided by : J.A.M. Productions Proceeds will go to sponsor this year’s Peru Mission trip! Name: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________ Email: ___________________________________ Adults: $8 _______ Children (3-12): $4 _________ Family Ticket: $25.00 _____ # Adults _____ Amount Paid _________ # Children _____ Ck # __________ Cash ___________ *More information available from the FF Office at 704-664-7762* FAITH FORMATION 704-664-7762 Faith Formation Calendar Week of: 1/24 Classes as scheduled 1/24 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Prep 1pm 1/24 Special 1st Comm Prep 3:30pm 1/24 Parent Meeting Speaker Bullying 7pm 1/31 Classes as scheduled 1/31 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Prep 1pm 1/31 Special 1st Comm Prep 3:30pm 2/3 Adult Ed - 7pm 2/7 Classes as scheduled (NO Confirmation Classes) 2/7 Together in Faith 2/10 Ash Wednesday (No Wed classes) 2/17 Adult Ed - 7pm 2/14 Classes as scheduled 2/14 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep 1pm 2/14 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm 2/14 Confirmation Parent Meeting (E,F,G & H) 2/20 First Reconciliation 10am The Faith Formation Office is open during the following class times: Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm & 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closed: Friday and Saturday For additional open hours, please call the Faith Formation Office at 704-664-7762 before you come by. Thank you! Summer Faith Formation Here at Saint Therese we offer families an opportunity to have their children complete the requirements for religious education during one intensive week of Faith Formation. This popular program is open to students in grades 1-7. Classes are from 8:30-2:30 and include daily Mass. This year we are offering this program the week of July 11-15. The pre-registration forms and “lottery” box are in the Faith Formation office until February 17. Forms are also available on our website at http:// sainttherese.net/summer-faith-formation New Year’s Resolutions Revisited Still looking for a new resolution? Another online prayer resource is Sacred Space, http:// sacredspace.ie/ It is a work of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus. It originated in the offices of the Jesuit Communication Centre in Ireland in 1999. Being a ministry of the Irish Jesuits, it is inspired by the spirituality of Saint Ignatius of Loyola (Ignatian spirituality). It allows you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day. The Jesuits at Loyola Press offer 3-Minute Retreats at http:// www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-dailyonline-prayer.htm. Oh, and “they have an app for that.” Search the App Store for Sacred Space and 3 -Minuite Retreat. Misas en Español Todos los Domingos a las 2:30 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento. El viernes 5 de Febrero del 2016. Todos los primeros viernes del mes, de 9:30 am—4:45 pm tendremos adoración eucarística. Confesiones: Todos los domingos a las 2:00 p.m. Usted puede llamar para hacer una cita. Clases de Bautismos: Todos los tercer fines de semanas tendremos clases de bautismo. La duración de la clase es de 2 horas, la asistencia es requerida padres y padrinos. La próxima clase será el Sábado 20 de Febrero de 2:00 - 4:00 pm y el Domingo 21 de Febrero de 4:00 a 6:00 pm. Por favor llamar a la Iglesia para registrarse en la clase. Atención Padres: No niños en las clase. Quinceañeras: Las personas que quieran organizar 15 años tienen que ser miembros de la iglesia, por un periodo de 6 meses luego llamar a la iglesia, para hacer una cita con el coordinador de la iglesia Matrimonios: Las parejas que deseen obtener el Sacramento del Matrimonio deben ser miembros de la iglesia, por un periodo de 6 meses, luego de cumplido los 6 meses siendo miembros, pueden llamar o venir a la iglesia para llenar la planilla de registración para Bodas. Recuerden que la preparación dura aproximadamente 6 meses. Primeras Comuniones y Confirmaciones: Llamar a Carmen San Juan al 704-664-7762. Grupo Ignaciano: El grupo de oración Ignaciana abres sus puertas todos los martes a partir de las 7:00 pm. Los esperamos !!! 24 de Enero 2016 2do. Del Tiempo Ordinario La Carta pastoral de los obispos estadounidenses sobre La Administración de los Bienes de Dios respalda la lectura de hoy de la Primera Carta de Corintios: ”Puesto que sus miembros individuales constituyen colectivamente el Cuerpo de Cristo, la salud y bienestar de ese cuerpo son la responsabilidad de sus miembros –la responsabilidad personal de cada uno de nosotros. Somos todos Administradores de los Bienes de la Iglesia. Asistencia de Alimentos: nuestro servicio de ayuda de alimentos será distribuida, Lunes 10:00 am– 11:30 am. Si usted necesita asistencia en otros horarios, por favor diríjase a las Misiones cristianas. English as a Second Language : Las clases comenzaron el 10 de Enero, por favor verifique con su profesor antes de venir. Coordinadora l curso Deanna Hagan 704-9926721 Si deseas: Día de Oración Ignaciana Tener un día de oración es: Experimentar un encuentro con el Señor Aprender a rezar como lo hacía San Ignacio La Parroquia Santa Teresa y La Colaborativa Jesuita te invita a un retiro: El Sábado, 13 de febrero, 2016 de 9:00 am—4:00 pm Iglesia Católica Sta. Teresa 217 Brawley School Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 Inscripción requerida * Café y Almuerzo incluido * donación, $10 por persona Para más información o para inscribirse, comuníquese con: Leyda Carrillo 704-664-3992 / [email protected] Ibis Centeno 704-902-2242 / [email protected] NOTA: Si esta interesado en inscribirse después de la misas dominicales, por favor hable con cualquier miembro del grupo Ignaciano de la parroquia. Los Esperamos! Cena y mascaras: Venga a disfr utar de un viernes social, compartiendo con la familia y amigos. El día viernes 5 de Febrero de 6:30 pm hasta las 9:00 pm. Habrá una rica cena, mascaras, y bailes para toda la familia. El costo es de 8 dólares por adulto Niños de 3– 12 años es 4 dólares Boleto familiar: 25 dólares Para más información llamar a la Oficina de Formación de Fe para niños. Todos los fondos serán para la Misión de Perú. Para más información, llamar a Leyda Carrillo a 704-664-3992 Extensión 114, fax 704-660-6321 “La Esquina Ignaciana” Mañana la iglesia terminará la semana especial de oración en la que todas las comunidades de las iglesias católicas, protestantes y ortodoxas se han invitado rezar en común. La gracia que ha sido el motivo de aquella oración es que Dios les concediera el don inestimable de la unidad entre todos los que creen en Jesús. La semana se llama La Semana de Oración por la Unidad Cristiana. La celebración del recuerdo de la conversión de San Pablo termina esta experiencia excepcional de ecumenismo. Porque aquella semana sigue inmediatamente las fiestas navideñas cada año, muchos no nos hemos dado cuenta de la importancia de estos días. ¡Que lástima! Hace más que cien años un grupo de frailes franciscanos y un convento de monjas franciscanas, los dos anglicanos, comenzaron esta oración solemne, pidiendo que el deseo de Jesús, (Padre) Te pido que todos sean uno lo mismo que lo somos tú y yo, se hagan una realidad. Los dos grupos se convirtieron a la iglesia católica el año después, y desde 1909 su oración ha continuado como una práctica anual, bendecida por todos las iglesias cristianas. Después de ciento y siete años de la devoción, la posibilidad de esa unión está más cerca que nunca, y es más necesaria que nunca. La unidad de las iglesias no significa que todos abandonen sus tradiciones que se han desarrollado durante los siglos. Significa que las diferentes comunidades respondan al evangelio según las luces dadas por el Espíritu y, si son verdaderamente del Espíritu, se guiarán por la paz, la esperanza y el amor. La unidad es la unidad en la fe en Jesús como el amigo de los pobres y de los desamparados. La unidad es la unidad en la esperanza de Jesús - que la venida del reino de Dios esté progresando en el mundo. La unidad es la unidad en el cariño de Jesús para los enfermos y aislados. La unidad es la unidad de la creencia en Jesús como verdadero Dios y verdadero hombre. Es la unidad de corazones y almas que Él mismo pidió la noche antes que sufriera, que todos sean uno. ¿Cómo podemos actuar para hacer una realidad en nuestro mundo y en nuestras vidas aquel deseo divino de Jesús ? Parece que, antes que todo, necesitemos rezar en una manera especial no solamente en estos días sino durante el año entero. El fruto de la unidad es un don del Espíritu, que se puede llevar a cabo solamente con su fuerza y con su energía. También, para encarnar esta misma energía, hay que actuar como agentes del Espíritu, mostrando su ternura y su entendimiento a los otros cristianos y cristianas que encontramos día tras día. Nunca más podemos aguantar la competencia entre las iglesias. Nunca más, la difamación de unos hacia los de otras creencias. Nunca más la soberbia de pensar que nosotros, y solo nosotros, tenemos toda la verdad. Jesús nos llama que seamos mucho más - Él nos llama que seamos, juntos, una comunidad de compañeros de trabajo, hermanas de un viaje de fe compartido con Él y con su Padre. Nuestro Santo Padre, Francisco, nos ha llamado al desafío grande, el de que nos abramos a nuestro mundo para construir una sociedad que señalaría nuestra pasión por la venida del Reino. Recemos juntos al único Dios que esta unidad se vea en nuestro tiempo. Con Él, y con su poder todo es posible. P. Donald Ward,SJ