September 13, 2015 - St. Therese Catholic Church

September 13, 2015 - St. Therese Catholic Church

Welcome to St. Therese Catholic
Church
217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117-9103
704-664-3992
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]
Parish Office Hours
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
Faith Formation Office Hours
Sunday 8:30 am-5:30 pm and
6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Closed
704-664-7762
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 pr ior to the desir ed
wedding date. Please call the Parish
Office for an appointment.
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.
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 704-664-7762.
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.
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]
Latino Coordinator
Leyda Carrillo, ext. 114
[email protected]
Ministry
Communications
Coordinator
Lisa Cash, ext. 105
[email protected]
Music Ministry
Director
Phil Haigler, ext. 106
[email protected]
Liturgy Coordinator
Rosemary Hyman, ext. 315
[email protected]
Office Assistant/Facilities
Scheduler
Christine Leal, ext. 100
[email protected]
Pastoral Council
Bill Streiff, President
[email protected]
Bob Linden, Vice President
Tina Force, Secretary
Maria Boaze
David Deselem
Administrative Assistant
Elaine Runski, ext. 301
[email protected]
Maintenance Manager
Wesley Weaver, ext. 104
[email protected]
Faith Formation/
Formación de Fe:
704-664-7762
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
Mark Green
Amy Michelone
Tracy Neumann
Karen Neyland
Ron Toney
Judy Wagner
Rick Wagner
Finance Council Chair
Rick Fabrize, [email protected]
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
WORSHIP & PRAYER
In Your Prayers
Prayer
Requests
Peggy Bachand,
Jan Balmat,
Michelle Bischoff,
Barbara Cahill,
Steve Coyne,
Dutch Detchemendy, Teresa Geraci,
JD Gibbs, Beverly Hedrick,
Marilynn Houck, Patty Human,
Beatrice Hynson, Dolores Licari, Bill
Michalak, Nick Politis, Cindy
Powell, Ron Regula, Rose Regula,
Maureen Rossi, Helen Russo,
Angela Schelter, John Vorlicek,
Robyn Wolf, Johnnie Ziats.
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,
Jean Garrison, Julianne & Scott
Jarvis, Angela Leuci, Mark Marchese,
Jeanne McDonnell, Charles Memrick,
Dean Nash, Claradilla Pineda, Rita
Sabella, Mary Strup, Art Takes, Stach
Wisniewski. Autumn Care: Betty
Markovich Brian Center: Cynthia
Ferrer, Oliver Mann, Rosemary
O’Dell, Gregory Ramirez, Hattie
Walker, Joan Waltman. Carillon:
Betty Bunyan, Marie Fields, Jim
Harnett, Mila Maldjain, Vartavar
Maldjain, Mitzi Moody, Patrick Naso.
Churchill: Cecilia Blouin, Connie
Caron, Corinne Cordillo, MaryJane
Farrell, Helen Holmes, Trudy Keller,
Regina Kilcarr, Joan Koch, Jean
Loeshen, Louise Logono, Ruth
Martins, Helen Mastrianni, Robert
Matsey, Johanna McCloskey, Jean
Mueller, Lillian Pingel, Elly Schenne,
Behold God beholding you...and
smiling.
- Anthony de Mello, S.J.
READINGS FOR Sunday, September 20, 2015
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Wisdom 2:12, 17-20
Responsorial - Psalm 54
2nd Reading - James 3:16-4:3
Gospel - Mark 9:30-37
SEPTEMBER
In September, the Holy Father
asks us to pray that opportunities
for education and employment
may increase for all young people
and that catechists may give
witness by living in a way
consistent with the faith they
proclaim.
Evaline Seyk, Inga Shealy, Sherry
Thompson, Diane Visek, Jean
Woodall. Crown Colony: Rosemary
Leonetta, Linda Turner. Genesis: Joan
Brennan, Lorraine Cardillo, Leona
Dreiling, Barbara Jedrey, Lelia Leon,
Margaret Lovine, Francis Mariea, Dee
Murray, Terry Nagel, Jim Strup,
Patricia Vance. Huntersville Oaks:
Carol Osmer. Statesville Place: Irene
Nemeth. Summit Place: Pat
Aikenhead, Bill Bonsignore, Attilo
Ceraldi, Nickie Ceraldi, Connie
Ferraro, Lee Floyd, Mary Kozar,
Elaine Panuski, Paul Poisson, Beverly
Wisbon, Yvette Wynn. The Pines:
Florence Chandler, Charlotte Ferrero,
Lee Kuras, Ann Rudolph, Kathleen
Sabalis.
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!
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, Alan
S. Colvin (Iraq), Steven
Fotiadis, Kody Garrison,
Matthew Geremia, Jeffrey
Guild (Afghan), Courtney
Hanna, Gregory Hanna,
Richard Hedges, Nicholas
Hemm (Japan), Mary
Katherine Hesler, Ryan
Howard (Afghan),
Christopher Kolakowski
(Okinawa), Jeremy Lacey,
Matthew Laxton, Rachel
Laxton, Adam Livingston,
Andres Molestina, Carlos
Molestina, John
Nickolopakos, Stephen
Nilsson, Eduardo J. Sanchez
(Afghan), Caylin Sandke
(Afghan), Jay Sandke, Ryan
Smith (Okinowa), Daniel
Spaulding (Iraq), Erik
Tarnacki, Dominic Wagner,
Donovan Wagner, John
White, Kyle Wishlinski (USS
Louisiana), Billy Wyatt
(Quantico).
Please let us know if
someone in your family is
deployed overseas, injured,
or returns home.
The Ignatian Corner!
BETWEEN THE NOTES: IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY AND THE LISTENING
HEART
[Note: The Second Keynote Address on July 18, 2015 at the IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE
was delivered by Prof. Christopher Pramuk, Ph.D, Marquette University. Again, I present my notes on his
address.
Fr. Dominic)
Introduction:
When he was 8 or 9, music was Chris’ way into a new world; for him, learning to play the piano was
similar to Ignatius’ experience in the cave of Manresa wrestling with light and darkness, i.e. an experiential
awareness of God took place in his life. David Lonsdale (Eyes to See, Ears to Hear) states: “You don’t have to
be a Jesuit to experience Ignatian spirituality”. Father Adolfo Nicolas. S.J. states: “Religion is less a code of
teachings, than an experience of God, like an ability to appreciate classical music. We don’t proselytize, we
offer the ability of people to experience God. This is religious sensitivity as distinct from the globalization of
superficiality. Education ought not to be market-driven, but to be an opportunity to grow into humanity. This
growth begins in silence.” Fr. Nicolas is tapping into global reality.
1.) “Creation out of Nothing:”
A cellist, Paul Hailey, and a pianist, Eugen Frieson, played this piece totally unrehearsed at St. John the
Divine Cathedral in NY City. This playing makes music, reality, and the inner, spiritual life come alive. We
show up in prayer to be in touch with God so that we can be fully present to others. Emptiness and fullness
come full circle. Shared creativity plus freedom gives birth to the possibilities of presence. The cathedral
became the 3rd presence/performer of this musical piece. Nicolas: “We become silent so that we can be
attentive to what is going on.”
2.) Music of the Trinity:
In the A utobiography, Ignatius wrote about “seeing the Most Holy Trinity in the form of three keys of a
piano.” Michael Pepper states: “a single note produces waves.” The musical triad is a good explanation of the
trinity, i.e. a trinity which emanates more being. These notes together are a procession of audible light. And
between the notes something may be happening, e.g. cooking a meal, watching children at play. Overtones are
felt. God comes out to play inside the individual and inside the group.
3.) A Blind Kid from Detroit: Stevie Wonder
Stevie was born premature and with loss of optic nerves. Stevie said to this mother: maybe this is the
way I am supposed to be. We feel and we hear before we see, especially with regard to God. Stevie found his
blindness as a gift, he felt and imagined what he played. Scientists calls this “synesthesia:” the simultaneous
blending or convergence of two or more senses, hence a combination of heightened perception. Ignatian
Spirituality gives us the ability to have this combination of heightened perception. The listening heart which
God uses to find us is the human heart which is open to what God is doing within him/her. Stevie: “The whole
body engages the person. This, with our deepest imagination, enables us to understand what the mind cannot
understand.”
4.) The soul Circle: Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock
The African community learned spirituality through their hymns. When we sing the psalms, we open
our emotions to what is felt. The music of the African community was at the center of the civil rights
movement. The Negro Spirituals are an experience of the resurrection [and Transcendental Spirituality]. A
faith-community lays itself open to trust in others. In Charleston, we saw the welcoming of the stranger and
the grace of forgiveness. Sister Thea Bowman, O.F.M. stated: “As we learn to know and appreciate one
another, then we grow to love one another. The beauty of universality is that the Church is able to speak to
people in whatever language they understand best.”
Conclusion:
In all of this, our deepest desire is to play MOZART; but we play musak. Holly Scheper stated: “We
need to listen to God as Mary did in the Annunciation, Magnificat, and Visitation.”
Dear Parishioners,
The theme of this year’s Priests’ Retirement and Benefits Collection is “Forever a Priest.” Here at St.
Therese I am grateful when retired priests in the diocese such as Msgr. Bellow and Fr. Mulligan help out
at St. Therese. Even in their retirement, most priests continue to live out their vocation as servants of the
people of God. For some, it may simply be daily prayer for the intentions of our diocesan family. Others
fill in at parishes when pastors are on retreat or vacation. Some give days of reflection for seniors or
counsel parishioners.
Many of our older priests have only one family - their parish family, so they depend on the generosity of
parishioners to provide caring support in their retirement years. In order to afford well-deserved
retirement benefits for our priests, the diocese has an annual assessed collection for Priests’ Retirement
and Benefits. By the way, though our parish super senior priests, Fr. Totaro, Fr. Ward, Fr. Reese and I
are still on active status, we too benefit from this collection because the diocese sends funds equivalent of
about 15% our salaries to the Jesuit retirement fund for our future needs when we become less active.
The amount needed from this collection for all diocesan and religious order priests’ retirement and
benefits plans for the coming year is $1,715,000... Our Parish has been assessed $44,885 reflecting 3.5%
of our annual offertory income. The parish can reach immediately this mandatory contribution for
priest’s retirement if parishioners give to this second collection next week just twice what they had put
in the regular offertory collection. This important second collection will be taken at all Masses on the
weekend of September 19/20.
I am asking you to be generous in supporting retirement for the priests who have worked long years in
the Charlotte Diocese. I ask, too, that you keep me and all of our priests
in your prayers each day, and be assured of our prayers for you.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Vince Curtin, S.J
Faith Formation is excited to announce our new theme and
logo for the 2015-2016 year:
"Fed Together at Eucharist…Sent on Mission as One!"
Especially with the building of the new church, the Eucharist becomes
even more important than ever before. Being fed together emphasizes
the many peoples, the many cultures, the many differences of those who
come to receive our nourishment at the Sunday meal and that we all
receive according to our wonderful differences what we each need. For
that there is great gratitude as an important result of the gift given at
Eucharist. But, that is only half of the wonder which we celebrate. The
other is the mission, so dear to Francis our shepherd, the bishop of Rome. And that mission is always the
same. That He whom we have received together at the liturgy be better known, loved and served in our world,
especially among the poor and abandoned with whom we live. The various colors of the logo are expressions
of our hope that what we profess by the reception of the Sacrament is entirely possible to live with the help of
the Lord whom we receive.
Join us in celebrating our new theme! Our beautiful banner is hanging in the hallway of the PLC just outside
the Faith Formation office. Why not stop by and check it out?
Sat 9/12
Intention
NO MASS -
Requested By
RCIA Inquiry
Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 PM
It All Started with Jesus, Jesus Alive
Today
Presented by Sr. Mary Hugh
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
Sun 9/13
Intention
7:30 AM John Trontell+
Bob Margolis+
9:00 AM Parishioners
Requested By
Family
Family
10:30 AM Elizabeth Fournier+
Madelyn Walsh+
12:00 PM Joseph Nottoli+
Jill Cameron+
5:30 PM Cathy Carter+
David Collins+
Mon 9/14
Intention
9:00 AM Lisa Cash (Bday)
Bill Beckwith+
Tues 9/15
Intention
9:00 AM Deacon Ray Goskowski+
Thomas James Methlin+
Wed 9/16
Intention
9:00 AM Barbara Boyse Sister+
Frank Dudzic+
Thurs 9/17
Intention
9:00 AM Carole & Jim Siskovic (Sp Int)
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schalk
Fri 9/18
Intention
9:00 AM Angela Harrigan (Sp Int)
Bruce Rallis+
Sat 9/19
Intention
5:30 AM Tom Cronin+
Barbara & Brian Kentler
Sun 9/20
Intention
7:30 AM Raymond Guilfoyle+
Frank Ulishney+
9:00 AM Ben Oates+
Betty Ann Kincaid+
10:30 AM Parishioners
Requested By
Jan & Paul Balmat
Irene Petersen
Requested By
Family
Anniversary
Requested By
Family
Ron & Mary Ulishney
Family
Tom & Cindy Kincaid
Escobar Family
Kevin & Carol Powers
Cal & Joann Cameron
Fabrize Family
Nicholas Pianovich
Requested By
Staff
Michelle Bischoff
Requested By
John & Cheryl Sims
Rachel Payton
Requested By
Jerry & Hedi Doyle
John & Denise Kwiatkowski
Requested By
Jan & Paul Balmat
12:00 PM Joseph & Loretta Falzone+
Frank & Ingrid Schaffer
5:30 PM Marion Cataldo+
Helen Odomirok+
Faith Formation
Friends of Ivy Hollow
Morning Mass on
Thursday, September 24th
will be at 8am so that we can watch the
address of Pope Francis to the U.S.
Congress.
OUTREACH
Ramen Soup
White Rice
Canned Black Beans
Canned Chick Peas
(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.
Attention current or prospective
Eucharistic Ministers & Ushers
Join us for a review and new volunteer
training! We will also answer questions on
the new scheduling program. New
ministry instructional booklets with photos
will be available.
Saturday, September 19th at 10am or
Monday, September 21st at 7pm
STEWARDSHIP...Sharing Time, Talent & Treasure
Sharing our talents arises from
the fact that God has given
each of us the ability and gifts
to do certain things well, and
we are to develop those talents
for the good of others.
2nd Collection September 19/20
The dedicated priests who served us in the past now
deserve to live out their retirement years in dignity.
Our parish has been assessed $44,885 for the priests’
retirement and benefits plans. This amount is slightly
less than two times the regular weekend offertory.
Please be as generous as you can in this second
collection, which will be taken in our parish next
weekend, September 19/20. Additional envelopes are
available in the parish office.
Leave a Legacy
Estate planning can be a way to continue your life’s work.
Whether your estate is large or small, when you invest
time in planned giving, you ensure that your lifetime gifts
to our parish will continue. For more information visit
our website at www.charlottediocese.org/giving
and follow the link to Planned Giving.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
OFFERTORY THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2015
Actual
Budget
Over/
(Under)
30-AugUNAVAILABLE $20,911
$23,400TIME
($2,489)
AT PRINTING
YTD(7/1/15-8/23/15)
$202,056 $199,600 $2,456
Active Families 3,741 as of 9/1/15
Thank You for Your Generosity
Mass Attendance
August 30, 2015
5:30 Sat
8:30
10:00
St. Therese Council #7406 Knights of
Columbus awards four scholarships
at a Council Family Social Meeting.
Cathryn Anderson - $750 – Queens
University of Charlotte for a BBA –
Bachelors of Business Administration
Madison Howard - $750 - University of Florida –
Degree in Business and Marketing
Melanie Conklin - $500 – East Carolina University
– Degree in Child Life/Development
Julianna Viveiros - $500 – North Carolina State –
Biological Sciences with Chemistry as a minor –
goal – Medical School
There were 15 applicants for 4 scholarships. The
judges were impressed and pleased by all applicants
for the scholarships. Each applicant was a good
student with many accomplishments in school/
church and community, with a sharp focus on their
future in a number of professions.
George Precht donated the sum of $1,000 toward
these scholarships in memory of his wife, Nikki.
370
457
707
12:00
2:30
5:30
Total
410
219
351
2514
Knights of Columbus Brothers and
Youth Volunteers Needed
LAMB Program
WalMart Tootsie Roll Giveaway
Call Larry
704-224-0959
Saturday, October 3rd and
Sunday, October 4th
9:00am - 5:00pm
*Earn Service
Hours*
Saturday, October 10th and
Sunday, October 11th
9:00am - 5:00pm
RCIA Needs More Adult Babysitters
RCIA provides adult babysitters in our Church nursery
for those preparing to come into the Catholic Church.
Class is on Thursday nights from 7 to 8:30PM from
September through March. The babysitter commitment
will be at MOST once every month during that period.
They also must attend the “Protecting God’s Children”
class if they have not already done so. Adult RCIA
babysitters are officially members of our RCIA team.
Please contact Nancy Toney at [email protected] or
Deacon John at 704-662-0714.
PARISH SPIRITUAL LIFE
The Church Always in Need of Reform
Personalities Who Have Made a Difference
Facilitated by Fr Don Ward
Room 202-203
7 to 8 pm
We Would like to invite you to:
Friday Night Live—Peru Night
Sept 16 - Introduction
Sept 30 - Augustine – symbol of the solution to the
many heresies of the first centuries
Oct 14 - Benedict – symbol of the protest against
“Constantianism” and the threat of the Dark Ages
Nov 4 - Cluny – symbol of the reform brought about
with the return of stability after the hectic times of the
invasions
Nov 18 - Gregory VII – symbol of the reform of the
abuses which led to the papacy of Innocent II
Dec 2 - Bernard – symbol of the reaction to the involvement in temporal affairs and the early heresies leading
to Protestantism
Dec 16 - Catherine of Sienna – symbol of the reform of
the Great Western Schism and Conciliarism
For more information please contact the faith formation
office at 704-664-7762 or email Carmen San Juan at
[email protected].
WAKING UP TO
THIS DAY
A Day of Reflection
with Paula D’Arcy
Saint Therese Catholic Church
Saturday, October 3, 2015
9:30am to 3pm
$35 per person (Lunch included)
During this Day of Reflection we will explore
guideposts that summon us to live in the present
moment and open our eyes to the perfection of Divine
love moving in our lives.
The day will include time for reflection. Please bring a
journal.
Visit our website at http://www.sainttherese.net/wakingup-to-this-day for additional information and to get a
registration form. For questions, call Carmen San Juan
at 704-664-7762
Friday Sept 25th
Dinner at 6:30pm
Presentation at 7pm
Come join us for an evening of food and fellowship
as we share our experiences in Peru with you!
OPEN TO EVERYONE
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Morning Offering – Apostleship of Prayer
Turn your entire day into a prayer of offering for
others. Join the millions worldwide who pray each
day for the world, the Church, each other, and the
Pope’s monthly prayer intentions. Each morning
offer your day to God with the suggested Morning
Offering.
DAILY (MORNING) OFFERING PRAYER
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I
offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of
this day in union with the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the
world. I offer them for all the
intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the
salvation of souls, reparation for sin,
and the reunion of all Christians. I
offer them for the intentions of our
bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer,
and in particular for those
recommended by our Holy Father this month.
24th Annual Lifewalk
Note from Fr. Joe Kappes, S.J.
I do want to thank all of you for praying for me
and wishing me a speedy recovery. I appreciate
your good wishes, prayers and cards. I moved
from Lourdes Rehabilitation Center back to
Colombiere Center where I lived for three years
before the accident.
Please continue to pray for the healing of my
fracture and patience on my part.
May God continue to bless all of you.
Fr. Joe Kappes, S.J.
Colombiere Center
9075 Big Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346-1015
9:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2015
Community Pregnancy Center of Lake
Norman
To sign up, call Angela Harrigan of the
Respect Life Committee at 704-975-1239.
From the Respect Life Committee
National Life Chain
Sign up next weekend and the
following weekend for Life Chain
2015 after all Masses. The Life
Chain is a pro-life, family event Sunday, October 4
from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on sidewalks along Hwy 150 in
Mooresville. Families will stand silently and pray
while holding pre-made signs as a pro-life witness to
our community. Be a part of this ministry that hopes to
save lives and change hearts and minds.
PARISH LIFE
Encouragement for Women Who Have Moved
Beginning Wednesday, September 16th, we will offer to all women a ten week Just Moved – Newcomers’ class
which will provide encouragement for women going through the transition and adjustment of moving. Based on
the book A fter the Boxes are Unpacked, this is an opportunity to meet others, exchange insights, and find the
courage to put down roots all over again. Whether you stay at home, work outside the home, are single, married or
retired, the stress of moving can overcome you at times. Make some time for yourself to share and to be assured
by new friends that you will not feel lost in the shuffle. Sessions meet from 10:00 am to noon. Interested? We
will be at a table after Masses on Sunday, September 13th. For further Information contact Sophia McNiff at 704508-1469 or [email protected] or Tracey deRoos at 704-663-3575 or [email protected].
SWAT - Are YOU CRAFTY?
Crafty Ladies - Meetings begin Monday, September
14th at 10:00 am in Room 202-203 of the PLC.
Save the Date
Parish Picnic 2015
Date: Saturday September 26, 2015
(rain or shine)
Time: 11am-3pm
Place: Parish Life Center
(outside if weather permits)
Girls’ Middle School Youth Group
The Girls' Middle School Youth Group will be
meeting the first and third Wednesdays of each month
during the school year. Join us on Wednesday
evening, September 16th, for our first meeting after
Faith Formation classes from 6-7pm in room 14 for
fun and fellowship. All middle school girls welcome bring a friend!
Peace and Justice Corner
The Peace and Justice Committee is
working with the Parish Life Commission
on the Heritage Festival portion of the
picnic on Saturday, September 26th. We
would love for each ethnic group to share
their heritage with us by setting up a table
at the picnic. Our parish has several groups
represented. Share your pride with the parish.
Please call Anne Cerutti at 704-664-7455 to let me
know if you are participating and if you have any
questions.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept 13
9:00 AM Faith Formation Classes
10:30 AM Faith Formation Classes
4:00 PM Faith Formation Classes
4:00 PM Sanctuary Praise Band
7:00 PM Confirmation Classes
7:00 PM Confirmation Parent Mtg
7:00 PM Teen Liturgical Ministers
Monday, Sept 14
9:00 AM Little Way Preschool
10:00 AM Crafty Ladies
10:00 AM ESL
7:00 PM Ignatian Book Club
7:00 PM Rosary for the Unborn
7:30 PM ESL
7:30 PM K of C Business Meeting
Tuesday, Sept 15
9:00 AM Little Way Preschool
6:00 PM Faith Formation Classes
6:30 PM Marian Prayer Group
7:00 PM ESL
7:00 PM Handbell Choir
7:00 PM Ignatian Latino Prayer
Wednesday, Sept 16
9:00 AM Little Way Preschool
10:00 AM CLC-Preparation Days
10:00 AM Just Moved
4:00 PM Children's Choir
5:00 PM ESL
5:00 PM Faith Formation Classes
5:00 PM Parish Life Commission
6:00 PM Girls Middle School Group
7:00 PM CLC-Preparation Days
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
7:00 PM Adult Choir
7:00 PM Adult Ed with Fr. Don
8:00 PM New Beginnings
Thursday, Sept 17
9:00 AM Little Way Preschool
9:30 AM Luminous Rosary
10:00 AM Women's Bible Study
5:00 PM Latino Music Ministry
7:00 PM Ignatian Team
7:00 PM RCIA Meetings
Friday, Sept 18
9:00 AM Little Way Preschool
1:00 PM Bridge Club
Saturday, Sept 19
10:00 AM Sat Morning Bible Study
11:00 AM K of C 1st Degree
1:00 PM Girl Scouts
2:00 PM Latino Baptism Prep Class
PLC Classrooms
PLC Classrooms
PLC Classrooms
Church
PLC Classrooms
MPR - PLC
Church
Preschool Rooms
Room 202-203
Room 14
Room 202-203
Day Chapel
Room 14
Family Room
Preschool Rooms
PLC Classrooms
Day Chapel
Room 14
Choir Room-101
Room 16
Preschool Rooms
Room 204
Room 202-203
Choir Room-101
Room 14 & 16
PLC Classrooms
Room 15
Room 14
Room 204
Room 16
Choir Room 101
Room 202-203
Family Room
Preschool Rooms
Day Chapel
Rooms 204
Day Chapel
Room 14
Family Room
Preschool Rooms
Room 17
Room 16
Room 202-203
Room 204
Room 110
Sunday, Sept 20
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
MOST Coffee & Donuts
Faith Formation Classes
Faith Formation Classes
ESL-Citizenship Class
Baptisms
Together in Faith
Faith Formation Classes
Sanctuary Praise Band
Confirmation Meal
Confirmation Classes
Youth Ministry
MPR - PLC
PLC Classrooms
PLC Classrooms
Room 14
Church
MPR - PLC
PLC Classrooms
Church
MPR - PLC
PLC Classrooms
Family Room'
Music Ministry Opportunities
Adult Choir - sings every
Sunday at 9 and 10:30 am
Masses. We rehearse together
on Wednesday evenings at 7pm
in Room 101. We’re not looking
for solo voices, just committed
choir members.
Sanctuary Praise Band - provides contemporary music
for the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass. Instruments are piano,
guitars and drums, although other instruments might
serve this Mass also. Practices are on Sunday at 4 pm.
Children’s Choir - joins the Adult Choir at 10:30 pm
Mass at least once a month. Open to children age 4 and
older, we begin weekly Wednesday rehearsals on
September 16th at 4 pm in Room 101.
Handbell Choir - Handbell experience is greatly
desired, but not required. Instruction for novices are
generously offered. Rehearsals begin Tuesday,
September 15th at 7 pm in Room 101.
Celebration Choir - sings only at funerals. We usually
have only one rehearsal per month.
Please consider what your strengths might be and feel
free to join us! Call Phil Haigler, Director of Music
Ministry at 704-664-3992, ext. 106 or email
[email protected].
COMMUNITY
ALL CATHOLIC WOMEN OF CHARLOTTE
are invited to attend the Charlotte Catholic
Women’s Group Fall Reflection and Luncheon
St. Patrick Catholic Cathedral
Monday, September 14th, 2015
Mass will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by a reflection
and luncheon in the Family Life Center. Guest
Speaker is Fr. John Eckert.
Please visit our website to RSVP:
http://www.charlottecatholicwomensgroup.org/
FAITH FORMATION 704-664-7762
Here is a glance at the first few months of classes:
A new Faith Formation Year begins!
Week of:
9/13 Classes begin as scheduled (NO YM)
Confi Parent & Student Mtg in PLC at 7pm
9/16 Adult Ed - 7pm
This week close to 1,000 students will begin
their weekly faith formation classes. As the
parish family continues to grow, so does the
joy and excitement in the faces of our
children. Do remember that here at Saint
Therese, faith formation is not limited to those
still in school.
9/20
Classes as scheduled (Catechetical Sunday)
Youth Ministry Begins Sun 7pm
9/20 Together in Faith - 3:30pm
9/25 Friday Night Live
9/27
Classes as scheduled
9/27 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep
1pm
9/27 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm
9/30 Adult Ed - 7pm
10/3 Day of Reflection with Paula D'Arcy
10/4
Classes as scheduled
10/4 Together in Faith - 3:30pm
10/5 First Communion Parent Meeting 6:30pm
10/7 First Communion Parent Meeting 6:30pm
10/10 Confirmation Retreat
10/11 Classes as scheduled
10/11 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep
1pm
10/11 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm
10/11 NO Confirmation Classes
10/14 Adult Ed – 7pm
10/18 Classes as Scheduled (Last 15 min. all in MPR)
10/18 Together in Faith – 3:30pm
10/18 Conf Parent Meeting (A,B,C & D)
10/25 Classes as scheduled
10/25 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep
1pm
10/25 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm
10/25 Confirmation Parent Meeting (E,F,G&H)
11/1
Classes as scheduled
11/1 Together in Faith - 3:30pm
11/4 Adult Ed – 7pm
11/7 7th Grade Retreat (1-6pm)
11/8
Classes as scheduled
11/8 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep
1pm
11/8 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm
11/13 Friday Night Live
For most of us, when we think about faith
formation, classes for children come to mind.
This next generation of Catholics will be
running the church before too long. So yes,
the religious education of our children is
important, but we do need to realize that as
adults our religious education is never
complete.
The faith formation of adults is an essential
component of a faith formation program
because we are all on a constant journey to
get closer to God. Keep an eye on the bulletin
for a wide variety of adult faith formation
opportunities.
Misas en Español
Todos los Domingos a las 2:30 p.m.
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento.
El viernes 2 de Octubre del 2015.
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 bautismos. La duración de la clase es de 2 horas,
la asistencia es requerida padres y padrinos. La
próxima clase será el sábado 19 de Septiembre de
2:00 - 4:00 pm y el domingo 20 de Septiembre 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 del misa.
Matrimonios:
Clases pre matrimoniales, favor avisar
con seis meses de anticipación.
Primeras Comuniones y Confirmaciones: Llamar a
Carmen San Juan al 704-664-7762.
Grupo Ignaciano: El grupo de oración Ignaciana
abres sus puerta nuevamente el día martes 15 de
Septiembre a las 7:00 pm. Los esperamos !!!
13 de Septiembre 2015
24avo. Del Tiempo Ordinario
En la segunda lectura de hoy. Santiago tiene palabras severas para aquellos que no ponen su fe en
acción. Que nosotros seamos tan buenos administradores de los regalos de Dios, que nunca nos puedan
acusar de tener una fe que en la practica no hace..
Congreso Eucarístico 2015: Fue una organización
muy grande de muchos parroquianos que con su
entusiasmo y devoción al Santísimo Sacramento del
altar y al rezo del santo rosario marcaron la diferencia en nuestra comunidad de Santa Teresa en el congreso Eucarístico. Gracias por su apoyo.
English as a Second Language :
Si usted esta interesado en aprender
ingles, por favor escriba un correo electrónico a la Profesora Deanna Hagan al
[email protected]
Los horarios de clases son: Lunes (10:00 –11:00 am)
y Lunes (7:30 pm– 8:30 pm) en el salón 14
Miércoles (5:00 pm—6:00 pm) en el salón 14 y 15
Domingo (1:15 pm– 2:15 pm) Citizenship salón 14
Todos las clases comienzan después del día del
trabajador.
Invitación, intencionalmente y universal
que nos llama a la santidad. Los sacerdotes jesuitas y un grupo de directores espirituales, les invita a participar en una preparación de oración a la manera que lo hacia
San Ignacio de Loyola, con la finalidad de
desarrollar una relación mas íntimamente con Dios.
Esta es una oportunidad hermosa de poder estar
mas cerca con Dios y conocerle mas íntimamente.
Nos reuniremos por 5 semanas en un tiempo de 2
horas una mañana o una noche. Comenzaremos el
16 de Septiembre. Todos son bienvenidos. Por favor
llene la aplicación al finalizar la misa de español.
Colecta para los sacerdotes
jubilados del 2015:
Por favor tome el tiempo necesario para leerlos e
informarse sobre las necesidades de nuestros sacerdotes durante sus años de jubilación. Por favor medite en como puede demostrar su agradecimiento a
los muchos sacerdotes que sirven a los feligreses de
nuestra diócesis con tanta fidelidad.
El Obispo Jugis ha escrito una carta
a todos los feligreses sobre la colecta
para la jubilación y los beneficios de
los sacerdotes. En esta carta el Obispo nos recuerda la labor de los sacerdotes que nos han servido en el pasado y que
ahora merecen vivir años de jubilación con dignidad. La contribución ha sido tasada en 44,885 dolares para recoger en nuestra parroquia. Esta es poco
menos del doble de la cantidad de una colecta dominical. Por favor sea generoso el próximo fin de
semana en la segunda colecta. Gracias por su apoyo
y generosidad.
Para más información, llamar a Leyda Carrillo a 704-664-3992 Extensión 114, fax 704-660-6321
“La Esquina Ignaciana”
Hoy día se celebra el Día Nacional de los Abuelos.
La
comercialización de estos días “especiales” puede resultar en una cierta
frialdad hacia ellos y, por eso, es posible que “tiramos al bebé con el
baño” y no damos cuenta de lo que significa la celebración misma,
menos toda la fanfarria artificial. Hacer eso sería una oportunidad
perdida porque el día nos presenta con un momento ideal a reflexionar
sobre la importancia de los abuelos en las vidas de todos nosotros.
Hacerse un abuelo o una abuela es ver el resultado positivo de la
bendición dada a la pareja en el día de su matrimonio, “que vivan a ver
a los niños de sus niños”. Significa que ,el Dios que les había
prometida en aquel día la dirección y la protección necesaria para seguir
juntos en su amor mutuo, continúa siendo fiel en todas las otras promesas que Él ha hecho.
Hacerse una abuela o un abuelo le invita a uno que profundice el compromiso hecho con sus
hijos de un cariño incondicional y eterno por dejarlo desbordarse hacia los nietos. Hacerse un
abuelo o una abuela hace posible que la generosidad divina reluzca en nuestro mundo en un
modo encarado nuevo.
Los abuelos tienen una vocación privilegiada dentro la iglesia de Dios. La sabiduría y la
experiencia espiritual que se han acumulado durante sus años de la vida son algo que ellos
están llamados a compartir con los nietos en una manera diferente de la que las compartieron
con sus propios niños. Muchas veces, la práctica religiosa que exigieron a sus niñas y niños se
puede ser y ha sido interpretado como una responsabilidad de los padres junto con insistir que
los niños estudien constantemente o que lleguen a la casa en una cierta hora. Por eso, muchas
veces los niños se rebelan contra todas aquellas exigencias en el proceso de expresar su
independencia. Pero los abuelos, quienes muestran su fe y la practican con una libertad y una
naturalidad, comuniquen un mensaje diferente. Como el Papa Francisco ha escrito,
demuestran “la alegría del Evangelio”. Porque no representan ninguna amenaza disciplinaria a
los jóvenes, los nietos muchas veces son más dispuestos a escuchar y aprender de sus abuelos.
La celebración de hoy tiene otra importancia para nuestro mundo moderno. Muchas veces, en
muchas culturas, la ancianidad no recibe el respeto cariñoso que en las tradiciones de todas las
culturas ha recibido anteriormente. Personas de edad pueden sentir solas, no reconocidas, sin
valor ni a su familia ni a su sociedad. El espíritu de la celebración de hoy nos urge a todos
nosotros, tanto a los jóvenes como a los de ‘las segundas y terceras edades’ que estimemos la
dignidad de cada persona y que apreciemos las contribuciones únicas que cada persona
contribuye al esfuerzo humano.
Hoy es un día a acordarnos de Ana y de Joaquín, los abuelos de Jesús y de su influencia en el
santo niño. Nuestros abuelos son dispuestos y capaces hacer lo mismo, si se ofrece la
oportunidad. ¡Que todos nos esforcemos para que aquella oportunidad sea realidad! ¡Feliz día
abuelos todos!
P. Donald Ward,SJ