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:
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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.
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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!
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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
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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:
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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