September 6, 2015 - St. Therese Catholic Church

September 6, 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
Summer Hours through
September 12, 2015
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 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. 2014
[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]
23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 6, 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,
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,
READINGS FOR Sunday, September 13, 2015
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 50:5-9a
Responsorial - Psalm 116
2nd Reading - James 2:14-18
Gospel - Mark 8:27-35
Thank you Lord, Jesus Christ, for
favor obtained.
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, Wanda Binder, 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!
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY
CONFERENCE – 2
SILENT GOD IN A WORLDLY WORLD:
The Value of Silence in Ignatian Experience
[Note: The Keynote Address on July 17, 2015 at
the IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE was
delivered by Fr. Jose Garcia de Castro, S.J. (Vice
President of the University of Comillas in Madrid, Spain.
He is also an inspiring lecturer at the Ignatian Immersion
Course (which I recommend most highly). With his
permission, I present my notes on his address. Fr.
Dominic)
In Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam, silence is very
important. Among us Christians this is not so strong.
Before the creation there was a proto-silence. Ignatius’
greatest consolation was to gaze at the stars, which he did
often and for a long time. John of the Cross (in A V 2,21)
adds: “God always speaks in eternal silence.”
For Ignatius, the cannonball led to his prolonged
silence. Noise provoked more noise in this absence of
worlds, Ignatius was not silent but mute. He asked for
books of worldly noise. His sister-in-law, Magdalena, only
had the V ita Christi (the Life of Christ) by Rudolph of
Saxony and the Flos Sanctorum (short lives of the saints).
Seek silence and escape the hustle and bustle if you want
to unite yourself with God. Ignatius wanted to be a monk
with its aesthetic silence. Consolation is the daughter of
silence. There is noise of fasting, discipline, temptations,
scruples, but God also remains within them. Ignatius read
Kempis, Imitation of Christ, especially III, 45, 5, and
loved the spirituality of this book. In the Deliberation of
the First Fathers [of the Society of Jesus in 1539], they
discerned in silent prayer, and then in the evening spoke
the fruit of the prayer. Ignatius was sensitive to silence,
especially since he was in mystical prayer. Ignatius and
the first Jesuits were close to Carthusians, but the first
Jesuit moved away from this ascetical life to be apostolic,
Father Baltasar Alvarez, S.J [the spiritual director of St.
Teresa of Avila] stated: “My prayer is to remain in His
presence. Being quiet and silent in His presence is a great
treasure. But Father Mercurian [the Superior General]
asked him to teach only the prayers of the Spiritual
Exercises. “The good spirit comes into the soul in silence,
like one who goes into his own house when the door is
open.” [Sp. Ex. 335.6] Jesuits in the first Directories
[Directories were handbooks on how to give the Spiritual
Exercises; there were 45 or 46 of them.) make a point
about silence, e.g. a secluded place. John of the Cross
stated: “conquering the tongue is better than fasting on
bread and water” (AV .512) The action of the Spirit leads
the retreatant to silence.
Do we have to silence our thoughts? For Ignatius,
thoughts can be a way for God to reveal His way to us.
[Sp. Ex. #20] John of the Cross stated: “the words of
wisdom are heard in silence.” (Divine Flame 3. 67) If we
ask God, God will answer us. But we must dispose
ourselves to listen to God. As spiritual directors we are
called to help the retreatant to pronounce the most suitable
word related to his/her inner experience. We need words
to understand our experience. I become whatever I am
able to speak in the presence of Mystery. Words will
become less in number and deeper in meaning. The
experience of the retreatant leads through the three Weeks
[of the Sp. Ex.] to the silence in the presence of Mystery.
We are on a pilgrimage toward mystery. The call of
language is to gradually die and give a new way to a new
communicative culture with the creator. Our Lord speaks
by opening the soul up, that is, by speaking inside it,
without the din of words, lifting up the soul. [Ignatius:
Letter to Teresa de Rejadella] In a letter to Jesuits Fr.
Nicolas wrote: “This place is already given. It is the
untouchable, unreachable, infinite, and eternal dimension
of our soul. It is the face of our likeness of God where
only the Holy Spirit dwells.”
Silence is a dramatic setting. Silence becomes the
home of creation, of love. [Cf. Sp. Ex. #233 grace of the
4th week and Sp. Ex. #15: The Creator deals directly with
the creature.] The first Jesuits noted that “our ministries
are our ways to transmit the word of God to us. God
silently kisses the world through our works.” [Cf. Sp Ex.
First prenote #231.]
Conclusion: the Ignatian mystical experience is a
progressive integration in a single energy nucleus of three
deeply human and divine dimensions: love (from the
Father), action (from the Son), and silence (from the
Spirit).
2015 Eucharistic Congress - September 11th & 12th, 2015
What are you doing next Saturday? The Eucharistic Congress is a great event for families with
plenty of activities for children and adults. This is a free event. Friday and Saturday, September 11 and
12 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Sign - up sheets are available in the narthex for parishioners who wish to avail themselves of the
convenience provided by St. Therèse Church to be chauffeured to the Eucharistic Congress. This service
is highly recommended by the many who took advantage of this opportunity during previous Eucharistic
Congresses. Prevent parking lot headaches, avoid traffic nightmares and enjoy the camaraderie of parishioners during
this annual fest! Cost of the bus is $8.00/person; $10/couple; $15/family.
Application for Preparation Days Retreat
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO ROSEMARY HYMAN BY SEPT. 8
First/Last Name: _______________________________________________________
Home Phone Number:____________________Cell: __________________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________________
City:________________________________State: _______ Zipcode:_____________
Email: __________________________________
Time preferred: 10 – 12 a.m.______________ or 7 - 9 p.m._____________________
Please answer the following questions. ALL answers are kept confidential.
1. How did you hear about the Spiritual Exercises? _______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. How do you see God NOW? _______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. How would you like to know God?__________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. What do you hope to gain from these Preparation Days (SEEL)? ___________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. What experience (if any) have you had with Spiritual direction? (This can include a prayer companion,
a directed retreat or direction)_______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
The Preparation Days Retreat
What is the Preparation Days Retreat?
Simply, the first part of the Ignatius Spiritual Exercises. The Preparation Days Retreat will provide a
way in which one can develop one’s prayer life and learn how to listen to God better.
What are some of the opportunities that will happen during the Preparation Days Retreat that will
prepare me to continue to do the Spiritual Exercises (if I choose to continue)?
To use Meditative prayer using the Scripture
To share reflections in a small group
To have individual spiritual direction
To Pray about how much God loves you
To develop a personal spiritual foundation
To learn more about St. Ignatius and his spirituality
To know how this Spirituality can fit into your life
What is the Cost? The r equested donation is $15.00. This r egistr ation fee will cover all mater ials. At
your convenience, you may pay with your application or at the time of the first meeting.
My Personal Agreement:
During the Preparation Days Retreat, I will commit to the daily personal prayer. I will also attend the five
scheduled weekly meetings on September 16, 23, 30, October 7, and 14.
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________
OUTREACH
Sat 9/5
Intention
9:00 AM Rebecca Lynne Moore+
Baby Girl Moore+
5:30 PM Rick Paysor (Thanks)
Marilyn Malone (Thanks)
Sun 9/6
Intention
7:30 AM Parishioners
9:00 AM Sister Gertrude (Sp Int)
Sister Scholastica (Sp Int)
10:30 AM Elizabeth Fournier+
Donald Nanney+
12:00 PM Patrick & Karen Sinnott+
Requested By
Family
Family
Paysor Family
Paysor Family
Requested By
W.O.J.
W.O.J.
McNiff Family
RedArrow Family
Family
5:30 PM Eliseo San Juan+
Nilsa Maldonado+
Mon 9/7
Intention
9:00 AM St. Jude
Fabrize Family
Family
Requested By
Tues 9/8
Intention
9:00 AM Diane Mathis+
Ed St. John+
Wed 9/9
Intention
9:00 AM Deacon Bob Kratchman (Bday)
Irmgard Egner+
Thurs 9/10
Intention
9:00 AM Haydee de Lopez+
Brenda Pierson+
Fri 9/11
Intention
9:00 AM Elaine Goodman+
Jinna Aurelio+
Sat 9/12
Intention
NO MASS -
Requested By
SWAT Team
SWAT Team
Requested By
Staff
Frank & Ingrid Schaffer
Requested By
Maria Jones
Thurman Family
Requested By
Jerry & Hedi Doyle
Requested By
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
Sun 9/13
Intention
7:30 AM Parishioners
9:00 AM Sister Gertrude (Sp Int)
Sister Scholastica (Sp Int)
10:30 AM Elizabeth Fournier+
Donald Nanney+
12:00 PM Patrick & Karen Sinnott+
5:30 PM Eliseo San Juan+
Nilsa Maldonado+
Requested By
W.O.J.
W.O.J.
McNiff Family
RedArrow Family
Family
Fabrize Family
Family
Due to the Eucharistic Congress there
will be NO confessions or 5:30 Mass
on Saturday, September 12th.
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 perspective
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
Deepest Sympathy
To John & Michelle
Ong of the death of his
father, Dr. Beale Ong.
To Elaine Healy and
family on the death of her
son, Eugene Kondreras.
STEWARDSHIP...Sharing Time, Talent & Treasure
Stewardship is not joboriented or project-minded. It
is a way of life for a lifetime.
2nd Collection September 19/20
Your September 11th issue of the Catholic News
Herald features articles and information on the
Priests’ Retirement and Benefits Collection. Please
take the time to read these articles so that you can be
better informed about the retirement and benefits
plans. All registered families should soon receive
information in the mail from Bishop Jugis. Please
respond generously to the second collection on
September 19-20.
2015 Diocesan Support Appeal
As of August 28th, 621 of our
parishioners have paid $144,245.92 and
pledged $34,969.62 towards our goal of
$133,108.64. Any amount above our
goal is given back to St. Therese.
We appreciate your generosity!
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
OFFERTORY THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2015
Actual
23-Aug
YTD(7/1/15-8/23/15)
Budget
Over/
(Under)
$20,911 $23,400 ($2,489)
$202,056 $199,600 $2,456
Active Families 3,741 as of 9/1/15
Thank You for Your Generosity
Mass Attendance
August 23, 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.
381
451
680
12:00
2:30
5:30
Total
650
175
339
2676
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
Friday Sept 25th
Dinner at 6:30pm
Presentation at 7pm
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].
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
An Invitation……….
Many times I have been contacted by someone who as a
Catholic felt that they needed to update their knowledge
of the Catholic Faith. The reasons are many: just
baptized a child and want to be prepared to carry out
WAKING UP TO
their responsibility as a Catholic parent or were recently
THIS DAY
married or have been out of touch with their faith for a
period of time. Many times they are married to a nonA Day of Reflection
Catholic and want to have correct answers to questions
with Paula D’Arcy
about Roman Catholicism.
My answer is usually the same. The RCIA program at
Saint Therese Catholic Church
St. Therese is open to everyone. It is without cost. The
Saturday, October 3, 2015
first stage from September through November is an
9:30am to 3pm
overview of the Church and its teachings, customs,
$35 per person (Lunch included)
scripture and sacred tradition. The second stage from
December through Ash Wednesday uses what was
During this Day of Reflection we will explore
explained in the first stage and goes deeper. An example
guideposts that summon us to live in the present
is that we explain that there are seven Sacraments in the
moment and open our eyes to the perfection of Divine
first stage and we then spend a night on each in the
love moving in our lives.
second stage. We have expert instructors including our
The day will include time for reflection. Please bring a clergy and religious. We meet Thursdays from 7PM to
journal.
8:30 PM and began Thursday, September 3rd. You
Visit our website at http://www.sainttherese.net/waking- would be registered as a Catholic attending. Every year
we have several people in this category. You will not be
up-to-this-day for additional information and to get a
alone. Deacon John If you have questions contact me
registration form. For questions, call Carmen San Juan
at 704-662-0714 or [email protected]
at 704-664-7762
PARISH LIFE
Great Food! Great Value! Great Time!
Pancake Breakfast
TODAY Sept. 6th
Served after 7:30
and 9:00 Masses
Pancakes
Scrambled
Potatoes
Coffee
Eggs
French
Toast
Sausage
Bagels
Juice
Only $5 per person or $13 per family
MOST September Meeting
Due to the Labor Day Holiday, the September
meeting of MOST will be held on Tuesday,
September 8th in the Family Room at 7:00 pm. Our
guest speaker for the evening will be our Parochial
Vicar, Fr. Dominic Totaro.
SWAT NEWS
It's that time again! SWAT begins
its new session with a pot-luck
luncheon on Tuesday, September 8,
10:00 AM in the Family Room of
the Administration building. We
will celebrate the installation of new officers, and
work on plans for our holiday Bazaar to be held on
November 7th. This event will be something new for
us, combining crafts and vendors.
Crafty Ladies, you get ready too - meetings for you
begin Monday, September 14th. Lots of fun, lots of
work and lots of new friends to meet. Y'all come!!!
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)
ESL Students and Teachers:
Come explore and share with us the beauty of
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - ESL.
Experience the joy of communicating in our
American culture.
Class Schedule: (Room - 14)
Mondays - 10:00 - 11:00 AM and 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Wednesdays - 5:00 - 6:00 PM
ALL CLASSES START AFTER LABOR DAY
Contact: [email protected]
Fun Bridge on Fridays!
No-stress Fun Bridge begins on
Friday, September 11th. We play
from 1:00-3:45pm. All levels of
players are welcome - beginners,
average or expert! No pressure, just
FUN! For any questions, please call Margie and Bill
Johnson 704-663-1107 (home) or 704-756-4097 (cell).
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!
an IGNATIAN book of days
For those who were not able to pick up
your book(s) during our distribution times,
your pre-ordered books will be available
for pick up on Sunday, September 6th
during the pancake breakfast, OR
Saturday, September 26th, during the
Parish Picnic.
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.
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 704-508-1469 or
[email protected] or Tracey deRoos at 704663-3575 or [email protected].
COMMUNITY
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept 6
8:30 AM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
K of C Pancake Breakfast
MPR
Latino Meeting
Room 15
Sanctuary Band Practice
Church
Monday, Sept 7
Labor Day
CAMPUS CLOSED
Tuesday, Sept 8
9:00 AM
Little Way Preschool
Preschool Rooms
SWAT Meeting
Family Room
3:00 PM
Bereavement
Room 15
6:30 PM
Marian Prayer Group
Day Chapel
7:00 PM
Consecration Blessing Mother
Church
7:00 PM
ESL
Room 14
7:00 PM
Ignatian Latino Prayer
Room 16
7:00 PM
MOST Meeting
Family Room
10:00 AM
Wednesday, Sept 9
Little Way Preschool
Preschool Rooms
Wednesday Renew
Room 15
4:00 PM
Children's Choir
Choir Room-101
5:00 PM
ESL
Room 14 & 16
6:30 PM
Protecting God's Children
Room 110
St. Patrick Catholic Cathedral
Monday, September 14th, 2015
7:00 PM
Adult Bible Study
Room 16
7:00 PM
Adult Choir
Choir Room 101
Mass will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by a reflection
and luncheon in the Family Life Center. Guest
Speaker is Fr. John Eckert.
7:00 PM
CLC-Preparation Days
Room 202-203
7:00 PM
Women With Soul
Room 204
8:00 PM
New Beginnings
Family Room
ALL CATHOLIC WOMEN OF
CHARLOTTE are invited to attend the
Charlotte Catholic Women’s Group Fall
Reflection and Luncheon
Please visit our website to RSVP:
http://www.charlottecatholicwomensgroup.org/
Learn how CCWG offers opportunities with women
from many parishes in our Diocese gathering together
throughout the year to enrich our Faith through
Sacraments, Morning and Evening reflections,
Service, and Supportive Friendships in Christ.
Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church and Saint
Therese Catholic Church present:
“A Taste of Wine” in downtown Mooresville
Friday, September 25th, 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Sip, Stroll and Explore many downtown merchants.
Tickets $25 in advance,
$30 at the door (sold at St.
Patrick’s or St. Therese)
Proceeds benefit The
Christian Mission.
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Thursday, Sept 10
9:00 AM
Little Way Preschool
Preschool Rooms
9:30 AM
Luminous Rosary
Day Chapel
5:00 PM
Latino Music Ministry
Day Chapel
7:00 PM
Peace & Justice Committee
Room 14
7:00 PM
RCIA Meetings
Family Room
9:00 AM
Little Way Preschool
Preschool Rooms
1:00 PM
Bridge Club
Room 17
Friday, Sept 11
Saturday, Sept 12
Eucharistic Congress
Charlotte
Sunday, Sept 13
9:00 AM
FF Classes
PLC Classrooms
10:30 AM
FF Classes
PLC Classrooms
4:00 PM
FF Classes
PLC Classrooms
4:00 PM
Sanctuary Band Practice
Church
7:00 PM
Confirmation Classes
PLC Classrooms
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Conf. Parent Meeting
Teen Lit. Ministers Training
MPR
Church
FAITH FORMATION 704-664-7762
Faith Formation classes are beginning soon.
Here is a glance at the first two months of
classes:
Week of:
9/13
Classes begin as scheduled (NO YM)
Confirmation Parent & Student Mtg in PLC at 7pm
9/16
Adult Ed - 7pm
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 Confirmation 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)
WANTED: CATECHISTS
FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Openings:
Sunday 9am: 6th grade Co-Catechist
Sunday 3:30pm: Every other Sunday Whole Family Catechesis
Sunday 7pm: Confirmation Class (8th Grade)
Tuesday 6pm: 1st, 3r d, 4th, 6th and 7th gr ade
openings available
Wednesday 5pm: 4th and 5th gr ade Co-Catechist
Please prayerfully consider joining our team of
Catechists. Call the Faith
Formation Office for more
information - 704-664-7762
Labor Day
This week the United
States celebrates the
worker with Labor Day.
The Catholic Church
has been a long-time
advocate of the worker.
Jesus Christ himself
directed much of his
ministry toward the
common man. Here in
the US, many Catholics
devoted their lives to the
laborers. Father
Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of
Columbus to support the poor working-class
Catholics of New Haven Connecticut and
Dorothy Day was the founder of the Catholic
Worker movement. Both are being
considered for sainthood.
Faith Formation Office Hours
Fall hours will begin
September 13th!
Sunday 8:30-5:30 and 6:30-9:00
Monday 9-5
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday 10-6:30
Thursday 10-2
Friday and Saturday OFF
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 !!!
6 de Septiembre 2015
23avo. Del Tiempo Ordinario
El buen administrador de los bienes de Dios no debe mostrar favoritismo El rico puede tener muchos
dones materiales para compartir, pero Santiago nos
recuerda en la segunda lectura que Dios ha elegido
a los pobres del mundo para que sean ricos en fe y
herederos del reino de Dios.
8 de Septiembre Ceremonia de Consagración:
Todos están invitados a participar en
nuestra misa y ceremonia el martes 8 de
Sept. a las 7:00 pm en la capilla de la iglesia de Santa Teresa. Los esperamos !
Congreso Eucarístico 2015: ¿Qué vas
hacer el sábado que viene? El Congreso
Eucarístico es un gran evento para la familia con muchas actividades para niños y
adultos. Este es un evento gratuito. Viernes 11 y sábado 12 de Septiembre en el Centro de Convenciones de Charlotte
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. El 7 de Septiembre.
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:
La edición del 11 de Septiembre,
2015, del Catholic Herald contiene
artículos e información sobre la Colecta para la jubilación y los beneficios de los sacerdotes. 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.
Para más información, llamar a Leyda Carrillo a 704-664-3992 Extensión 114, fax 704-660-6321
“La Esquina Ignaciana”
Mañana en los Estados Unidos, en Canadá y en Puerto Rico se
celebrará el Día del Trabajo. En otras partes del mundo, generalmente
los trabajadores celebran este feriado en una fecha diferente, el primero
de mayo. Es un día cuando se destaca la dignidad de trabajo y la del
trabajador. Junto con esta celebración, se recuerda la dignidad que
poseen todos los hombres y mujeres simplemente por ser miembros de
la comunidad humana. Se recuerda que aquella dignidad es debida a la
realidad que Dios mismo es un trabajador.
En el final de los Ejercicios Espirituales, San Ignacio nos ofrece una
“contemplación para alcanzar amor” Nos urge a recordar dos cosas
antes de empezar nuestra oración:
La primera es que el amor se debe poner más en las obras
que en las palabras.
La segunda, el amor consiste en comunicación de las dos
partes, es a saber, en dar y comunicar el amante al amado
lo que tiene o de lo que tiene o puede, y así, por el contrario,
el amado al amante; de manera que si el uno tiene ciencia,
dar al que no la tiene, si honores, si riquezas, y así el otro al
otro.
Durante la oración de esta contemplación, Ignacio nos pide que consideremos “cómo Dios
trabaja y labora por mí en todas cosas criadas sobre la faz de la tierra . . . Así como en los
cielos, elementos, plantas, frutos ganados etc. dándoles el ser, conservándolos, dándoles la
vida vegetativa y sensitiva etc. Después volver sobre mí mismo.” Dios, según la visión de
Ignacio, no solamente es creador que vive dentro de sus criaturas sino también es un trabajador
que mantiene, alimenta, recupera, hace crecer y fortalece a todas ellas. Y, el santo implica, y
nos dirige que lo pidamos fuertemente en la oración, que, por la gracia de Dios, sentamos
aquella realidad, y que nuestro trabajo se vincule con el suyo para la gloria de Dios y la
satisfacción de la familia humana. ¡Que dignidad a que Él nos llama!
Por todo eso, el Día del Trabajo es mucho más que una manera genial para terminar la
temporada de vacaciones. Es un momento de parar para que nos demos cuenta que todo el
trabajo, nuestro trabajo, es el trabajo de Dios y también es una participación en la actividad
creativa que ha formado nuestro mundo y que sigue manteniéndolo en existencia. Después de
seis días de creación, descansó Dios. Un feriado, las diferentes fiestas, son partes integrales de
esa misma actividad divina. Como Ignacio muestra en su contemplación entera, Dios está en
todas las cosas; en personas y eventos, en cada experiencia, personal y colectiva, en el trabajo y
el descanso, en la alegría y en las penas - en todo Él habita y actúa y goza en la aventura
humana. Por nuestra gratitud y nuestro entusiasmo para la faena particular que tenemos a
mano, compartamos y proclamemos la grandeza de nuestro Dios con todos los que participan
en nuestras vidas diarias
P. Donald Ward,SJ