March 15, 2015 - St. Therese Catholic Church

March 15, 2015 - St. Therese Catholic Church

St. Therese
Catholic Church
217 Brawley School Rd.
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.
March 15, 2015
4th Sunday of Lent
PARISH OFFICE
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-12pm & 12:30pm-4:30pm
Phone: 704-664-3992
Fax: 704-660-6321
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Website: www.sainttherese.net
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
Office Hours:
Sunday 8:30am-12pm & 3pm-9pm
Monday 1pm-5pm
Tuesday 9am-12pm & 3pm-7pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 9am-12pm
Friday & Saturday Closed
Phone: 704-664-7762
REGISTRATION
Every household is invited to register. Forms are
available in the Narthex, the office or on our
website. According to Diocesan policy, parish
registration is required for faith formation, all
sacraments and ministries, and school vouchers.
MOVING? Please notify the parish office!
BULLETIN DEADLINE
4:30pm Thursday for the next weekend bulletin.
All items subject to approval and editing.
Submit to Lisa Cash, [email protected]
Sacramental Celebrations Mass Times
Saturday
Sunday
5:30pm
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00 noon
Sunday Nursery at 9 & 10:30am Masses
2:30pm Misa en Espanol
5:30pm
Daily Mass 9:00am Monday thr ough Fr iday
& First Saturdays
Reconciliation 4:00pm-5:00pm on Saturdays
or by appointment
A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF FAITH, CELEBRATION AND SERVICE
WELCOME!
The parishioners of St. Therese welcome our
visitors. Please introduce yourselves to your neighbors.
Catholics comprise less than 4% of North Carolina’s
population, therefore, your presence is very important
to us. We also rely on your support. Your generosity
will be much appreciated.
Please turn off cell phones and other electronic devices.
The Toddler Room is a convenient refuge for parents of
active children. Thank you for being with us! We
hope you have a great visit!
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.
BAPTISM OF INFANTS AND TOTS
At least SIX WEEKS before the anticipated date of
Baptism, parents must contact the office to arrange for
required baptismal preparation. Contact Christine Leal
704-664-3992.
BAPTISM & FIRST EUCHARIST FOR
CHILDREN—Grades 3 thru 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 and high school age teens 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.
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.
FIRST FRIDAY of each month
Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
9:45am—4:45pm with Benediction at 4:45pm.
ROSARY
7 pm Mondays in the church
9:45 am Thursdays after Mass
PARISH STAFF /OFICINA 704-664-3992
Pastor/Párroco:
Rev. Vincent C. Curtin, S.J., ext. 102
Parochial Vicar/Vicarios:
Rev. Dominic Totaro, SJ, ext. 225
Rev. Donald M. Ward, S.J., ext. 107
In Residence: Rev. Fr ancis X. Reese, S.J ., ext. 205
Deacons/Diácono: Rev. Mr . J ohn Sims
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Robert Kratchman (retired)
Rev. Mr. Myles Decker (retired)
Faith Formation/Formación de Fe: 704-664-7762
Carmen SanJuan, ext. 109
Director
David Conklin, ext. 108
Asst. Director
Darlene McClure, ext. 110
Office Assistant
Dayna Auten, ext. 318
Pre-school Director
Music Ministry/Ministerio de Música
Phillip Haigler, ext. 106
Director
Argelia Chavez– Misa en Español
Maintenance Manager
Wesley Weaver, ext. 104
Office
Melinda Drury, ext. 101
Parish Manager
Rosemary Hyman, ext. 315
Liturgy Coordinator
Christine Leal, ext. 100
Office Assistant/Facilities Scheduler
Leyda Carrillo, ext. 114
Latino Coordinator
Elaine Runski, ext. 301
Administrative Assistant
Lisa Cash, ext. 105
Ministry Communications Coordinator
Staff emails/correos electrónicos: (first initial, last name)
@sainttherese.net (inicial de su nombre, apellido)
@sainttherese.net i.e./ejemplo: [email protected]
except Deacon John who has his own email address
Pastoral Council
Bill Streiff, Pres. Bob Linden, Vice Pres. Tina Force Sec.
Maria Boaze
Mark Green
JoAnn Horan
Jack Madey
Amy Michelone
Karen Neyland
Jose Mauricio Solorio
Ron Toney
Jeff Wagner
Judy Wagner
Rick Wagner
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 15, 2015
WORSHIP & PRAYER
Church Dedication
Saturday,
March 28, 2015
at 11:00 AM
Easter Sunday
Mass Times
7:30 am - New Church
9:00 am - Old Church
9:00 am - New Church
10:30 am - Old Church
10:30 am - New Church
12 Noon - New Church
2:30 pm - New Church
(Spanish)
5:30 pm - New Church
Coming in our New
Church!
In Your Prayers
Jessie Adkins, Claire
Baiamonte, Jan Balmat,
Michelle Bischoff, Cybill
Burke, Luke Burke,
Steve Coyne, Pat Davies,
Dutch Detchemendy,
Eileen Iasenza, Lib
Koury, Deacon Bob
Kratchman, Danielle
Licari, Dolores Licari,
Aldo C. Martinez, Cindy
Powell, Ron Regula,
Rose Regula, Karolyn
Roswog, Helen Russo,
Kathy Schuler, William
Stephan, Jr., Edward St.
John, Lucy Thomas, Ed
and Margaret Vadnois,
Victor Wisniewski,
Robyn Wolf. Please
remember our
homebound in your
prayers: At home:
Attilo Ceraldi, William
Cote, Patsy Freeze,
Julianne & Scott Jarvis,
Mark Marchese, Patrick
Naso, Jeanne McDonnell,
Charles Memrick, Dean
Nash, Helen Odomerick,
Rita Sabella, Stach
Wisniewski, Pat Marilyn
Zande. Autumn Care:
Betty Markovich Brian
Center: Cynthia
Ferrer, Rosemary O’Dell,
Gregory Ramirez, Hattie
Walker, Joan Waltman.
Carillon: Betty Bunyan,
Mitzi Moody. Churchill:
Cecilia Blouin, Connie
Caron, Corinne Cordillo,
MaryJane Farrell, Millie
Garrison, Regina Kilcarr,
Joan Koch, Louise
Logono, Jean Loeshen,
Ruth Martins, Helen
Mastrianni, Robert
Matsey, Johanna
McCloskey, Jean
Mueller, Lillian Pingel,
Evaline Seyk, Elly
Schenne, Inga Shealy,
Sherry Thompson, Jean
Woodall. Crown Colony:
Rosemary Leonetta,
Linda Turner. Genesis:
Lucille Barslow, Joan
Brennan, Lorraine
Cardillo, Leona Dreiling,
Mary Gullo, Barbara
Jedrey, Dorothy
Karasiewicz, Lelia Leon,
Margaret Lovine, Francis
Mariea, Dee Murray,
Terry Nagel, Elaine
Panuski, Robert Rachel,
Susan Sullivan, Patricia
Vance. Huntersville
Oaks: Car ol Osmer
Old Knox Commons:
Armand LeClerc.
Statesville Place: Ir ene
Nemeth. Summit Place:
Wanda Binder, Bill
Bonsignore, Nickie
Ceraldi, Connie Ferraro,
Lee Floyd, Mary Kozar,
Beverly Wisbon, Yvette
Wynn. The Pines:
Florence Chandler, Lee
Kuras, Marge Yukich.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Remember our military personnel in your prayers:
Contact your Audiologist for
details
READINGS FOR Sunday, March 22, 2015
5th Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Jeremiah 31:31-34
Responsorial - Psalm 51
2nd Reading - Hebrews 5:7-9
Gospel - John 12:20-33
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER FOR MARCH
In March, the Holy Father asks us to pray that
those involved in scientific research may serve
the well-being of the whole human person and
that the unique contribution of women to the life
of the Church may be recognized always.
Madison Ahlers, Dave
Berczek, Jaryl Burjoss, Janine
Campbell (USS Pickney),
Crista Campos, Garrett
Carnes, Douglas Cestari
(Afghan), John Cevasco,
Frank Comer, Steven Fotiadis,
Kody Garrison, Matthew
Geremia, Jeffrey Guild
(Afghan), Courtney Hanna,
Gregory Hanna, Richard
Hedges, Nicholas Hemm
(Japan), Mary Katherine
Hesler, Ryan Howard,
(Afghan), 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!
The New Spiritual Exercises: III
In the Spirit of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Paulist Press, New York, Mahwah, NJ, 2010,
197pages
by Louis M. Savary
(This three part summary is done with the author’s
permission and approval.
Fr. Dominic)
As many directors today do, Teilhard also starts
with Ignatius Final Contemplation, so that the
retreatant’s first experience is that he/she is deeply
loved by God. (39) The Principle and Foundation, rewritten by the author, is a statement of human
meaning and purpose emerging from a synthesis of
Teilhard’s seventeen Basic Principles, which give
rise to the New Spiritual Exercises. (47)
Teilhard Thanksgiving Examen is the way to
recognize that “energy follows attention”. Wherever
you focus your attention is where the energy of your
body, mind, and spirit goes. (49)What is practiced is
reinforced! This is a good reason for doing the
Particular Examen in a positive way. (52-53)
Sin (see first 2 sentences in #11 of Spiritual
Journal) (54-62)
Social Sin -- experienced by Jesus – the power of
love versus the love of power led Him to the Cross
(63-71)
Imagine a leader of a group dedicated to some
aspect of justice and peace, encouraging you to join
them in the enterprise to bring about great social
justice. Imagine Jesus saying to you, I am speaking
to this strong leader-or another leader in our area in
which you have some talents. Will you join the
enterprise no matter the cost in order to further my
cosmic plan for the world? (73-80) Imagine Jesus
replying to His parents: “I heard my Father call my
name, and how could I not respond?” Imagine my
call from God: What did/does/will it look like? (8185)
Memories of St. Therese
Incarnation, Visitation, Nativity (see Spiritual
Journal #14) (86-95)
Jesus does not suffer or willingly undergo
suffering merely for the sake of suffering. We have
no example of Jesus during his life consciously and
freely inflicting pain or suffering on himself as a
form of prayer or devotion to God. Jesus did not
approve of suffering for the sake of suffering. (156)
Because Jesus was motivated and driven by love and
forgiveness, he turned his pain and suffering into a
positive force. This is what Jesus asks us also to do.
(157)
Teilhard points out that the universal Body of
Christ still on earth continually suffers and undergoes
diminishments, even as it participates in Christ’s
resurrection. The Cosmic Christ’s Passion is
ongoing, Paul recognizes, and so he consciously
redirects the energy required by his physical and
emotional afflictions to help this great Body of Christ
have the strength to live through its own passion-to
its own resurrection (Col 1:24-27). For Paul,
everything that happens on Earth is happening in this
Universal Christ. (159)
Paul interprets Jesus passion and death as a
process of rebirth. (1 Cor. 15: 45-47; 2 Cor. 5:17,
Roman 6: 811) (160) In His Easter-risen life, the
body of Jesus becomes a universal body that
incorporates all of us within it. It is no longer a
finite, limited body; it is cosmic-sized. It is present
everywhere in the universe. It is a divine milieu.
(167) The divine milieu is the Cosmic Body of
Christ. (167) In the midst of human passion and
death, there is hope in an evolutionary Universal
Christ which enables us to continue struggling for the
good even though that good is “not yet” visible. (168)
(N.B. This book is in our parish library.)
Retirement brought us a southern view plus a whole new lifestyle. Our immediate family extended to a faithfilled community at St. Therese through new friends, activities, and volunteer commitments. The Newcomer’s
program strengthened my resolve to broaden my horizon, reach out to others, and challenged me to accept a new
and exciting life. The facilitators helped me let go, start over, and move ahead. God’s plan was to mend, mold and
mature me. I realized it was time to take my eyes off myself, and start thinking of others. My mentors provided a
survival kit to understand that “Joy is that deep seated confidence that God is in control of every area of my life.” I
now live with positive choices thanks to these leaders.
Please continue to send all stories to Connie Evans at [email protected]
To read the Memories of St. Therese that we have received so far, please visit the dedication page of our website
at www.sainttherese.net/new-church-dedication
WEEKLY SCHEDULE, CONT.
Mon 3/16
Sunday, March 15
7:30 John Trontell+ (Family)
Bob Margolis+ (Family)
9:00 Parishioners
10:30 Moran Family (Joe & Mary Bender)
12:00 Remedios Pagdakganan+ (Edelweiss)
Brian Kelly+ (Jack & Marcia Starkey)
5:30 Chris Winters+ (Jim & Claudette Hladik)
Francis Taramallo+
Monday, March 16
9:00 Elaine Goodman+ (Schaffer Family)
Dan Hollenback+ (Vic & Merle Ficker)
Tuesday, March 17
9:00 Edward Bannigan+ (Vi & Charles Karlow)
Robert Dunne+ (Gerry Dunne)
12:00 Bill & Mary Klimek+ (Zimmerman Family)
Wednesday, March 18
9:00 Jack Callahan+ (Ann Callahan)
Thelma Green+ (St. Therese friends)
Thursday, March 19
9:00 Joseph Oliveri+
Bill Hamman+ (Family)
Friday, March 20
9:00 Fr. Vince Curtin (Bday) (Staff)
Jose Roberto Arizaga+ (Family)
Saturday, March 21
5:30 Eliseo San Juan+ (Decker Family)
Michael Daugherty+ (Ed & Corinne Kane)
Sunday, March 22
7:30 Jackie Giambra+ (Sharon Lachina)
Judith Glose+ (Little Way Preschool)
9:00 Adela Filus+ (Anna Kretz)
Julie Hanna+ (Steve & Debbie Wise)
10:30 Parishioners
12:00 Arthur Rutigliano+ (Pautz Family)
Joseph Pautz+ (Pautz Family)
5:30 Chris Winters+ (Bob & Barbara Beuley)
Bebe Detchemendy+ (Bridge Club)
Tues 3/17
Wed 3/18
Thurs 3/19
Fri 3/20
Sat 3/21
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sun 3/15
M.O.S.T.-Coffee & Donuts
Faith Formation Classes
Faith Formation Classes
Latino Ministry Meeting
FF-Together in Faith
Faith Formation Classes
Music-Sanctuary Praise Band
FF-Teen Meals
Lent Stations of the Cross-Youth
Ministry
FF-Youth Ministry
FF-Confirmation Classes
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Sun 3/22
Crafty Ladies
10:00 AM
Eucharistic Minister & Usher
Rosary for the Unborn
CLC-Fr. Dominic
Pastoral Council Meeting
Ignatian Book Club
Liturgy of the Hours
Dedication Mass Choir
Lenten Mass
Lenten Soup Lunch
Churchill Mass
Faith Formation Classes
Marian Prayer Group
Ignatian Prayer-Spanish
Music-Handbell Choir
Women with Soul
CLC-Spiritual Direction
Just Moved
Music-Children's Choir
Faith Formation Classes
FF-Youth Ministry
Girl Scouts Junior Group
Music-Adult Choir
Adult Bible Study
FF-Adult Education
A.A.
Luminous Rosary
FF-Adult Education
Womens Bible Study
Music-Latino Choir
Dedication Mass Choir
RCIA/RCIC
Bridge Club
K of C-Fish Fry
Stations of the Cross
Spanish Youth Group
Saturday Morning Bible Study
Lector Training
Eucharistic Minister & Usher
Training
Spiritual Exercises Training
FF-1st Communion Retreat
Latino Baptism Prep Class
Faith Formation Classes
Faith Formation Classes
FF-1st Communion Prep {Span}
ESL-Citizenship
Bereavement Group
FF-1st Communion Prep
Faith Formation Classes
FF LIGHT
Music-Sanctuary Praise Band
Latino Baptism Prep Class
FF-Teen Meals
FF-Youth Ministry
FF-Confirmation Classes
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Our New Church Dedication
Our new Church Dedication, March 28th, at 11am, is fast
approaching. The Dedication Mass presided over by Bishop Peter
Jugis is a formal and full liturgy. The liturgy begins outside of the
Church and no one may enter until the keys are formally presented
to the Bishop. We will have 6 gathering spots around the campus
in which we will await the start of the Procession and follow the
Bishop into our new Church home.
As the Dedication Mass begins, the altar, walls and congregation will be sprinkled with holy water. There
will be an opening prayer and then the Liturgy of the Word. Following the homily we will sing the Litany
of the Saints and then say the Prayer of Dedication. The altar and walls will be anointed with the oil of
Chrism making it a symbol of Christ, “The Anointed One.” The altar and the Church will then be
incensed to signify that Christ’s sacrifice ascends to God along with the people’s prayers and signifies that
the church is a house of prayer. The lighting of the altar and Church is next and reminds us that the light
of Christ shines out in the Church, and through it, in the whole of humanity. The altar will then be dressed
and the flowers brought to the front to start the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
The dedication liturgy will take approximately 2 1/2 hours and may be difficult for small children. There
will be NO babysitting available. The Mass will be followed by a reception in the Parish Life Center.
The Knights of Columbus will be stationed in the parking lot to
assist you with parking and we have scheduled extra police
officers to facilitate traffic on Brawley. Williamson’s Chapel
United Methodist Church has graciously offered extra parking on
their campus. A shuttle bus will bring you from Williamson to
this campus.
Lector Training
Saturday, March 21st at 9am in
the New Church or Monday,
March 23rd at 7pm in the New
Church
Eucharistic Minister Training
If you would like to attend the Dedication Mass, please go to our
and Usher Training
parish website (www.sainttherese.net) and click on the New
Monday,
March 16th at 7pm in
Church Dedication button on the homepage. Click the link to
the New Church or
Signup Genius to let us know that you will attend. If you do not
Saturday,
March 21st at 10am in
have access to a computer, please call the office to RSVP. We will
the New Church
let you know immediately where you will gather before the start of
the Mass and where you will be seated in the new Church. Please
be aware that seats will be available on a first come, first served basis, so please RSVP promptly.
There will be a Community Open House and Reception on Saturday, April 11th from 1pm until 4pm.
This will be a great opportunity to check out all the beautiful statues, the handmade altar, ambo, etc., and
to view the entire facility. This Community Open House will also be a great time for children to check out
the new building, to have refreshments and to enjoy some great entertainment. Join us for this once in a
lifetime celebration.
*Please note - The Dedication Mass is not a Palm Sunday Mass and no palms will be given out. In
addition, this Mass does not fulfill your Sunday Mass Obligation.
Volunteers Needed to Provide Desserts
Volunteers are needed to provide desserts for the New Church Dedication.
We are specifically looking for cookies, cupcakes and
brownies. Desserts can be dropped off in the MPR of the
PLC on Friday, March 27th any time after 2pm. If you can
help, please contact Chris Davis at [email protected] or 704-9879112 or Bill Streiff at [email protected] or 704-236-1069. Thank you!
STEWARDSHIP...Sharing Time, Talent & Treasure
LEAVE A LEGACY
As we repent of our sins and strengthen our
devotion, we can also reflect on our
responsibility to be stewards of our faith through
a bequest gift that will continue the good work of
our parish.
Mass Attendance
March 1, 2015
5:30 Sat
7:30
9:00
10:30
375
179
342
476
12:00
2:30
5:30
Total
356
180
423
2331
Communion Ministers
Needed
Communion ministers needed to
take communion to Catholic
residents at Brian Center and
Genesis. For Brian Center we need someone for the
2nd Tuesday morning of each month and at Genesis
we need someone to do a communion service on
Monday afternoon. Please, prayerfully consider one
of these very worth while ministries.
For more information email Mary Pautsch at
[email protected].
OUTREACH
Toilet Paper
Dried Beans
Dried Rice
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.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
Stewardship reminds us to count our blessings,
acknowledge God's gifts to us and express thanks to
Him by a proportionate giving of our time, talent and
treasure.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
OFFERTORY THROUGH MARCH 1, 2015
Over/
Actual Budget
(Under
$22,036 $24,200 ($2,164)
1 March
YTD (7/1/14-3/1/15) $896,424 $866,200 $30,224
Active Families 3,626 as of 3/2/15
Thank You for Your Generosity
2015 Diocesan Support Appeal
We are now one month into the
Diocesan Support Appeal campaign,
and as of March 9th, 261 of our
parishioners have contributed
$98,181.54 (paid and pledged) and we
need $34,927.10 to reach our goal of
$133,108.64.
Easter Basket Sign-up
The Community Outreach Commission will again be
assembling EASTER FOOD BASKETS for
parishioners that need help with their Easter meal.
Remaining Sign-ups will be:
Sunday – March 15th from 9:30-3:00 in the
Faith Formation Office
Monday – March 16th from 10:00-11:30 in the
Narthex
If you plan on signing up, please do so on the listed
dates.
Baskets must be picked up:
Friday - March 27th between 11:00-3:00
in the hallway outside room 17
If you would like to help
Outreach with this project,
the donation boxes will be
located at the entrance doors.
As always, Outreach thanks
you for your generosity with
this project.
Preschool Summer Camp - We
are Always Learning While
Having Fun!
Open to rising 4 year olds and 5 year olds (going
into kindergarten) Hours: 9am to 1pm
Using our Core Knowledge Curriculum, our
Summer Program brings
together FUN,
ADVENTURE and
LEARNING. Your child
will enjoy our unique
summer activities where
play and educational
opportunities come
together. We will explore Ocean, Science and Safari
animals during our one week summer camps.
To register, please visit our website at
www.sainttherese.net/summer-camp and fill out a
registration form, or contact Dayna Auten at
[email protected] or call 704-664-7762.
Little Way
Preschool
Registration!
Little Way Preschool has spaces
available for the 2015-16
school. There is a registration fee of $80.00.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a
tour, please contact Dayna Auten at
[email protected] or call 704-6647762. Little Way Preschool’s registration form can
be found on our website under Little Way Preschool
at www.sainttherese.net/little-way-preschool
Mooresville Christian Mission Needs
The Mooresville Christian Mission
is in need of nonperishable food,
wheelchairs and window air
conditioning units. If you have
those items to donate, call the
mission at 704-664-2357 to arrange a pickup.
PARISH LIFE
Coffee and Donuts- hosted by
M.O.S.T. (Men of St.
Therese)
The Men of St. Therese,
(M.O.S.T.), would like to
invite all parishioners to
Coffee and Donuts after the
7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 Masses today. Please
join us TODAY, March 15th and on the
third Sunday of each month. It's a great way
to build a sense of community, so why not
stop by, enjoy some coffee, juice, and donuts
and get to meet someone new. There are a lot
of new families moving in to our parish…
what better way to welcome them? Keep in
mind that children are welcome, too.
Lenten Soup Luncheon
Join us in the PLC on
Tuesday, March 17th, after
the 12 noon Mass for a
Lenten soup luncheon.
SWAT will be preparing the
soup. All donations will go
to the Mooresville Christian
Mission.
SWAT invites all to our Fun-Fun-Fundraiser!!
Date: Thursday, April 30, 1:00-4:30 PM
in the PLC
More details coming soon!
Join us for the last Fish & Fellowship
Friday of Lent on March 20th!
PARISH SPIRITUAL LIFE
RCIA Inquiry
Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 PM
Vatican II
Presented by Sr. Mary Hugh
St. Therese Lenten Activities
Sunday, March 15th
Living Stations of the Cross 7pm
Tuesday, March 17th
Mass at 12 noon followed by Soup Lunch
Friday, March 20th
Living Stations of the Cross 7pm
Saturday Morning Bible Study
The Saturday Morning Bible Study meets in Room
16 (in the Church) from 9am -10am every Saturday
morning. The group is led by young adult
parishioners of St. Therese. Although most
members are 30-40 years of age, anyone is welcome
to join.
The group embraces an "Ignatian" way of
approaching Scripture in that we focus on what God
is saying to us, personally, through the Word. We
do provide a brief historical, literary and contextual
framework of each text so as to accurately
understand the context of Scripture, but the focus is
less on "study" and more on "what is God saying to
ME...TODAY".
Scripture is open to all ... and so is this group. We
hope to see you one Saturday. Please email if you
are interested.
In Christ,
Derek Riccelli 304-479-0767 or
[email protected]
The Knights of Columbus and St. Therese
Respect Life Committee invite you to join us in
prayer at the Hebron abortion facility in
Charlotte on Saturday, March 21 as part of 40
DAYS FOR LIFE. SIGN UP TODAY after Mass or
call/text Terri Geraci at 704-493-8439. Carpooling
will be available Saturday morning from St. Therese.
Call Terri for details.
“SPRING” INTO
“FAMILY”
The members of the
Christian Life Community
would like to invite
interested parishioners to
join us for our celebration
of World Christian Life
Community Day. This
year it will be on Saturday, March 21st, from 12:30 to
6:30 p.m. The venue will be in rooms 202-203 of our
Parish Life Center. The closing Mass will be in the
Church.
The topic will be FAMILY. This topic is very
much in the news because of the World Synod on the
Family and the writings in all of the Catholic
newspapers and periodicals; it is also one of the four
ministries adopted by World Assembly at Lebanon.
We shall begin with a luncheon at 12:30. We
would ask that you give a donation for its costs. All
other items will be free.
Our first session will begin with a brief
pointing of what an article regarding FAMILY is
about so that it may focus your own prayerful
reflection; you will then speak your reflection in a
small group; a reporter from the group will simply
state what the ONE HIGHLIGHT of the group’s
sharing was; from that report, we will be able to note
where the Spirit of God is leading all of us.
After a break, the second session will use the
same process as the first session.
The last item on the agenda will be Mass for
the 5th Sunday of Lent.
There will be child care services during the
entire time of the program.
Parishioners who are desirous of coming are
encouraged to contact Maria Aznar at
[email protected] so that we are assured of having
sufficient food, drink, and materials.
CLC is a way of life for lay persons who wish
to serve Christ, the Church and the world with
Ignatian Spirituality.
Deepest Sympathy
To the family of Patricia
Buonomo on her death.
To the family of Marguerite
DeGennaro on her death.
2015 ST. THERESE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Applications for the 2015 St. Therese Scholarship and Service Award are now
available in the parish office.
Deadline for applications is Friday, April 17th.
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Applicants must be:
Members of St. Therese for one year prior to the application date.
Active in a parish or community service group.
Graduating from a NC high school or home school program this Spring.
Accepted as a full-time student in an accredited associate or baccalaureate degree program.
Scholarship recipient’s name will be added to the plaque listing scholarship recipients from previous years.
The plaque is on permanent display in the Parish Life Center.
The American Cancer Society’s – Mooresville/Lake Norman
Relay For Life®
Friday, May 29th at the Mooresville High School Stadium
One day. One night. One community. Relay For Life® is about celebration,
remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay
tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help the fight
against cancer – all right here in your community. You won't want to miss one
moment of this community affirming event!
Help support the St. Therese Relay for Life Team! J oin our team or make a financial donation
by going to www.mooresvillerelay.org .
For additional information contact Kim Mertes at 704-500-7896.
COMMUNITY
Job Opportunity
Catholic Charities Director of Development: The
Diocesan Office of Development has an opening for
a full-time Catholic Charities Director of
Development. The candidate must have an
undergraduate degree and a minimum of 5 years
experience in fundraising; extensive fundraising
experience may be substituted for a completed
undergraduate degree. A knowledge of Blackbaud
Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database software
is preferred. Responsibilities include creating and
executing the annual development plan for Catholic
Charities; supporting fundraising solicitation events
coordinated by the regional office directors;
engaging, retaining, nurturing and recognizing
current donors; identifying and cultivating new
donors. Please submit cover letter and resume by
April 10th, 2015 to Jim Kelley, Office of
Development, [email protected].
Health Care Decisions: How to Protect
Yourself and Your Family
A conversation with Rita Marker JD, attorney,
author, Executive Director of Patients Rights
Council, national expert on health care and end-oflife decisions.
Are you really protected? If you are unable, who
will make decisions for you? Are your children
protected? Your parents? What are the correct legal
documents? Q & A: Bring your questions for Rita.
Wednesday, March 25
10:00 am - 11:30 am and again 7:00 pm*- 8:30 pm
(*immediately following the 6:30 pm Mass)
Light refreshments
St. Mark Catholic Church, Msgr . Ker in Center
Huntersville, NC
No reservation required. Free Will Offering at the
door. Sponsored by St. Mark Respect Life
Committee
FAITH FORMATION 704-664-7762
Lent
For many centuries, pretzels have been a
Lenten food. Because they are made from
flour, salt, and water, pretzels make the
perfect Lenten food because of their
simplicity. It is believed that pretzels were
first made by monks in monasteries to
symbolize their lives of prayer. The loops of
the pretzel resemble the arms of a monk at
prayer, while the three holes represent
the Trinity.
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As a Lenten reminder of the importance of
prayer, make pretzels together.
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Bake the pretzels and enjoy your Lenten
snack together.
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Or, purchase thick pretzels and share them
during a special time together.
Faith Formation Schedule
3/15
Classes as scheduled
3/15 Together in Faith 3:30 pm
3/18 Adult Ed
3/21 1st Communion Retreat 1 pm
3/22 VBS Work Day 3-5 pm
3/22
Classes as scheduled
3/29-4/8
NO CLASSES—Spring Break
4/12
Classes as scheduled
4/15 Adult Ed
4/17-19 Confirmation Retreat
4/19
Classes as scheduled
4/19 Together in Faith 3:30 pm
4/24 Friday Night Live
4/26
Classes as scheduled
4/27 1st Communion Parent Mtg 6:30 pm
4/29 1st Communion Parent Mtg 6:30 pm
We will be having a work day this
Sunday, March 22nd from 3-5 in the
Multipurpose Room to help make
decorations for VBS. All levels of
creativity needed!
Misas en Español
Todos los Domingos a las 2:30 p.m.
Adoración al Santísimo
Sacramento. El viernes 1 de Mayo
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 21 de Marzo y el
domingo 22 de Marzo. Por favor llamar a la Iglesia
para registrarse como miembro.
Atención Padres: No niños en las clase.
Quinceañeras: Las personas que quieran
organizar 15 años tienen que
llamar a la iglesia, con 4 meses de anticipación.
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
abren sus puertas todos los martes en la iglesia a
partir de las 7:00 pm. Los esperamos !
15 de Marzo 2015
4ro. de Cuaresma: Todo lo que tenemos y todo lo
que somos proviene del Señor. Somos en verdad su
obra, dice Pablo en la segunda lectura, creados en
Cristo Jesús para llevar una vida de buenas acciones
para las cuales Dios nos había preparado por adelantado.
Compartir los dones de Dios: Gracias por su generosidad a la Campaña Diocesana de Apoyo compartiendo sus dones y bendiciones. Su donación al DSA
se utilizará solamente para los ministerios educativos, multicultural, vocacional, y social de la diócesis. Miles de personas dependen de su generosidad.
Necesitamos voluntarios
para trabajar en la cocina de
la iglesia el día Martes 24 de
Marzo de 9:00 am a 12:00 pm.
La iglesia necesitas manos generosas que quieran
ayudar a cocinar una rica sopa para ofrecer a todos
los parroquianos en tiempo de Cuaresma. Para mas
información llamar a Leyda al teléfono escrito en la
parte de abajo.
Estación de la Cruz bilingüe: el viernes día 27 de Marzo a las 7:00 pm. Los
esperamos !
Asistencia de Alimentos: Atención a
todas las familias latinas, nuestro servicio de ayuda de alimentos será distribuida, Lunes en el siguiente horario
10:00 am– 11:30 am. Si usted necesita asistencia en
otros horarios, por favor diríjase a las Misiones cristianas.
Días de Registración para cestas de comida
en Pascua.
El viernes 13 de Marzo de 9:00 am hasta las
3:00 pm en la oficina de la iglesia.
El domingo 15 de Marzo de 9:30 am hasta las 3:00
pm en las oficinas de Formación Religiosa.
El lunes 16 de Marzo de 10:00 am- 11:30 am en the
Narthax. Las cestas deben recogerse el 27 de Marzo
a las 11:00 am a 3:00 pm, en el salón 17.
Dedicación de la Nueva Iglesia: La dedicación de nuestra Iglesia es el 28 de Marzo a
las 11:00 am. Si usted quiere atender la misa
con el Obispo Pedro. Debe registrarse en la
pagina web de la iglesia al
www.sainttherese.net y colocar click sobre la foto de la
nueva iglesia. Luego colocar click en la palabra: Signup
Genius para hacernos saber que usted va a atender la
misa. Si usted no tiene acceso a una computadora, puede
llamar a nuestra iglesia lo mas pronto que sea posible.
Nosotros le daremos a conocer donde usted puede sentarse dentro de la iglesia. Los primeros asientos están disponibles para las personas que primero lleguen. Por favor no espere y registrasen.
El open House y la recepción será el día Sábado 11 de
Abril a la 1:00 pm hasta las 4:00 pm. Esta es una excelente
oportunidad para ver las hermosas estatuas, el altar, y
toda las facilidades. Usted puede traer a toda su familia y
a los niños y disfrutar de un delicioso refrigerio.
Los esperamos.
Para más información, llamar a Leyda Carrillo a 704-664-3992 Extensión 114, fax 704-660-6321
“La Esquina Ignaciana”
Esta semana la iglesia universal celebra la solemnidad de San José. No
solamente porque José es el esposo de la Virgen y el protector legal del
niño Jesús son las razones de júbilo entre los creyentes. Se celebra
también en ese día su puesto especial como patrón de la Iglesia Católica
y la fuente de unidad que aquel patrocinio representa. Nuestro templo
nuevo es el punto de abrir las puertas por primera vez. ¿Qué nos enseña
nuestro patrón sobre el significado de entrar en una nueva iglesia
especialmente cuando la cercanía de la Semana Santa coincida con la
consagración de la nueva Santa Teresita?
En primer lugar, construir un templo local es un recuerdo permanente
que somos miembros de una iglesia mucho más grande que la nuestra de
Mooresville. Las varias parroquias de la parte oeste de Carolina del
Norte forman una estructura sólida que se conoce como la diócesis de Charlotte. Como el
óleo, consagrado durante la semana santa cada año, que se distribuye entre las parroquias para
que todos los bautizados y todos los confirmados se den cuenta que la gracia de los
sacramentos viene de una sola fuente que es el Espíritu de Jesús también la realidad de la
nueva Santa Teresita es para recordarnos que el mismo Espíritu es la fuerza que unifica todo
lo bueno que las diferentes comunidades pueden realizar por las varias obras de caridad que se
ven en la diócesis. Tal vez los estilos del ministerio sean diferentes, tal vez el énfasis que una
parroquia da a ciertas obras sea distinto de lo que da otra, pero el mismo Espíritu es la razón
por todos los resultados positivos.
Pero la celebración de la fiesta de San José causa una reflexión más profunda aún. Las
puertas abiertas de nuestro templo hablan de una apertura al mundo, a cada sector donde el
evangelio está predicado. Significa que cada feligrés está llamado en una manera nueva para
que piense en las necesidades universales de las comunidades cristianas dondequiera que sean
ubicadas y recen por el alivio de los sufrimientos de todos los hombres y mujeres de
cualquiera nacionalidad o religión. El edificio nuevo tiene que crear un espíritu misionero en
todos los parroquianos si en verdad va a ser el símbolo de la iglesia católica entre nosotros.
Finalmente, San José, que siempre fue atento a la palabra de Dios en su vida, nos urge por la
presencia duradera de nuestro templo que nuestra vocación más radical es que seamos
“escuchadores de la palabra”. Por su puesto significa que nos formamos como una
comunidad vibrante cerca de la liturgia dominical donde la palabra se hable a todos juntos.
Pero, también, significa que, como San José, nos esforzamos de escucharla en las experiencias
de cada día, en nuestras dificultades, en nuestros sueños, en nuestras sorpresas y en las cosas
rutinas por las cuales nuestro Dios de amor constantemente está revelando su presencia y su
cariño.
En poco tiempo todo el torbellino conectado con la construcción se terminará. Todo que
quedará será un edificio, grande, bonito y silencioso. ¡Que aquella estructura siga
recontándonos y haciéndonos conscientes de la realidad que existe bajo el concreto y los
ladrillos, eso es que todo existe solamente por la gloria de Dios que se puede ver en la manera
original y jubilosa que los san teresianos vivamos el evangelio de Jesús diariamente.
P. Donald Ward, SJ