January 31, 2016 - St. Therese Catholic Church
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January 31, 2016 - St. Therese Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Therese Catholic Church 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117-9103 www.SaintTherese.net An Ignatian parish staffed by priests of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits) since 1970. Pastor Rev. Vincent C. Curtin, S.J. Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm January 31, 2016 Sunday Mass Times 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (Sunday Nursery at 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses) 12:00 noon, 2:30 pm (Misa en Espanol), 5:30 pm Daily Mass 9:00 am Monday through Friday and First Saturdays (Day Chapel) Reconciliation 4:00 pm-5:00 pm on Saturdays or by appointment Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration First Friday of each month 9:45 am-4:45 pm with Benediction at 4:45 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Mondays (Day Chapel) 6:30 pm Tuesdays (Day Chapel) Bulletin Deadline 4:30 pm Thursday for the next weekend bulletin. All items subject to approval and editing. Submit to Lisa Cash, [email protected] Faith Formation Office Hours 704-664-7762 Open during class times: Sunday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm; 3:00 pm-5:15 pm & 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Tuesday: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Wednesday: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Closed: Friday and Saturday For additional open hours, Little Way Preschool please call the Faith 980-444-2305 Monday - Friday: 7:30 am-1:30 pm Formation Office before you come by. Parish Office Hours 704-664-3992 Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm & 12:30 pm-4:30pm 704-664-3992 Fax: 704-660-6321 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sainttherese.net Welcome to St. Therese Catholic Church! Thank you for being here with us! The parishioners of St. Therese welcome our visitors. Please introduce yourselves to your neighbors. Your presence is very important to us, as is your support. Registration Every household is invited to register. Forms are available in the Parish Office or on our website. According to Diocesan policy, parish registration is required for Faith Formation, all Sacraments, ministries, and school vouchers. MOVING? Please notify the Parish Office! Communion of the Sick Please notify the Parish Office if you want communion brought to the home, hospital or nursing home. Hospitals do not notify the church that you are there except at your direct request. Anointing of the Sick Please notify the Parish Office of those who are homebound or in hospitals, or nursing homes, especially when seriously ill. Marriage According to Diocesan policy, registered couples must begin marriage preparation at least SIX MONTHS prior to the desired wedding date. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment. 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 704-6647762. 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 704662-0714. 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] Administrative Assistant Elaine Runski, ext. 301 [email protected] Latino Coordinator Leyda Carrillo, ext. 114 [email protected] Maintenance Manager Wesley Weaver, ext. 104 [email protected] Ministry Communications Coordinator Lisa Cash, ext. 105 [email protected] Faith Formation/ Formación de Fe: 704-664-7762 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 Director Carmen San Juan, ext. 109 Assistant Director Dave Conklin, ext. 108 Office Assistant Darlene McClure, ext. 110 Little Way Preschool: 704-664-7762 Preschool Director Dayna Auten, ext. 318 Amy Michelone Tracy Neumann Karen Neyland Ron Toney Judy Wagner Rick Wagner Finance Council Chair Rick Fabrize, [email protected] 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31, 2016 WORSHIP & PRAYER In Your Prayers Prayer Requests Michelle Westbrook Accetta, Jan Balmat, Michelle Bischoff, Barbara Cahill, Steve Coyne, Dutch Detchemendy, JD Gibbs, Jon Gorman, Beverly Hedrick, Marilynn Houck, Beatrice Hynson, Gladys Ingram, Rosemary Keeley, Dolores Licari, Bill Michalak, Jack Moreau, Nick Politis, Cindy Powell, Don Regula, Joe Regula, Ron Regula, Rose Regula, Maureen Rossi, Charles Russell, Angela Schelter, Carol Stedronski, John Vorlicek. If you have any changes to the Prayer Request list, please contact Christine Leal at 704-664-3992, ext. 100 or [email protected]. Homebound Please remember our homebound in your prayers: At home: William Cote, Rosalind Doehm, Patsy Freeze, Julianne & Scott Jarvis, Angela Leuci, Mark Marchese, Jeanne McDonnell, Charles Memrick, Dean Nash, Claradilla Pineda, Rita Sabella, Mary Strup, Charles Williams, Stach Wisniewski. Autumn Care: Betty Markovich. Brian Center: Roberto Argente, Connie Ferraro, Cynthia Ferrer, Gregory Ramirez, Hattie Walker, Joan Waltman. Carillon: Betty Bunyan, Marie Fields, Mitzi Moody, Patrick Naso, Jeri Vollaro. Churchill: Frank Arland, Cecilia Blouin, Toni & Jim Castiglione, Corinne Cordillo, Michael Dopilka, MaryJane Farrell, Helen Holmes, Lorna Josefchuk, Trudy Keller, Regina Kilcarr, Jean Loeshen, Ruth Martins, Helen Mastrianni, Johanna McCloskey, Jean Mueller, Lillian Pingel. Crown Colony: Rosemary Leonetta, Linda Turner. Genesis: Joan Brennan, Lorraine Cardillo, Leona Dreiling, Rita Hayes, Barbara Jedrey, Lelia Leon, Francis Mariea, Terry Nagel, Patricia Vance. Huntersville Oaks: Vic Ficker, Sam Peters, Evaline Seyk. Statesville Place: Irene Nemeth. Summit Place: Pat Aikenhead, Bill Bonsignore, Nickie Ceraldi, Frank DeBerardinis, Lee Floyd, Mary Kozar, Elaine Panuski, Beverly Wisbon. The Pines: Florence Chandler, Charlotte Ferrero, Lee Kuras, Ann Rudolph. If you have any changes to the Homebound List, please contact Rosemary Hyman at 704-664-3992, ext. 315 or [email protected] PRAYERS FOR OUR TROOPS! READINGS FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading - Isaiah 6:1-8 Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 138 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel - Luke 5:1-11 JANUARY In January, the Holy Father asks us to pray that sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice and that by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions. Please remember our military personnel in your prayers: Madison Ahlers, Dave Berczek, Jaryl Burjoss, Janine Campbell (USS Pickney), Crista Campos, Garrett Carnes, Douglas Cestari (Afghan), John Cevasco, Steven Fotiadis, Kody Garrison, Matthew Geremia, Jeffrey Guild (Afghan), Courtney Hanna, Gregory Hanna, Richard Hedges, Nicholas Hemm (Japan), Mary Katherine Hesler, Ryan Howard (Afghan), Andrew Kenny (Air Force), Christopher Kolakowski (Okinawa), Jeremy Lacey, Matthew Laxton, Rachel Laxton, Adam Livingston, Andres Molestina, Carlos Molestina, Justus T. Neumann (Ft. Greely, AK), John Nickolopakos, Stephen Nilsson, Eduardo J. Sanchez (Afghan), Ryan Smith (Okinowa), Daniel Spaulding (Iraq), Erik Tarnacki, Dominic Wagner, Donovan Wagner, John White, Billy Wyatt (Quantico). Please help us keep our prayer list up to date. Let us know if someone in your family is deployed overseas, injured, or returns home. The Ignatian Corner! A Personal Viewpoint on Ethics in Technology While his Christian Life Community was discussing the Pope’s Encyclical, Laudato Si’, Elmer Aznar raised the issue of ethics in technology. I asked him to write an article on this topic. Elmer laid out the broad outlines. I will strive to show how Francis looks at technology and it ethics. Pope Francis has a scientific background himself, in chemistry. He agrees that technology is here to stay. But, TECHNOLOGY IS NOT NEUTRAL. Its ethical goodness depends upon whether it is beneficial or harmful, not only to human beings but also to animals, plants, and all of creation. So, Francis is both positive and critical in his attitude toward technology. His ethical treatment begins in Chapter Three, by looking at THE HUMAN ROOTS OF THE ECOLOGICAL CRISIS. I insert that section, paragraphs 102 - 105: I. Technology: Creativity and Power 102. Humanity has entered a new era in which our technical prowess has brought us to a crossroads. We are the beneficiaries of two centuries of enormous waves of change: steam engines, railways, the telegraph, electricity, automobiles, airplanes, chemical industries, modern medicine, information technology and, more recently, the digital revolution, robotics, biotechnologies and nanotechnologies. It is right to rejoice in these advances and to be excited by the immense possibilities that they continue to open up before us, for “science and technology are wonderful products of a Godgiven human creativity.” The modification of nature for useful purposes has distinguished the human family from the beginning: technology itself “expresses the inner tension that impels man gradually to overcome material limitations.” Technology has remedied countless evils that used to harm and limit human beings. How can we not feel gratitude and appreciation for this progress, especially in the fields of medicine, engineering, and communications? How could we not acknowledge the work of many scientists and engineers who have provided alternatives to make development sustainable? 103. Technoscience, when well directed, can produce important means of improving the quality of human life, from useful domestic appliances to great transportation system bridges, buildings and public spaces. It can also produce art and enable men and women immersed in the material world to “leap” into the world of beauty. Who can deny the beauty of an aircraft or a skyscraper? Valuable works of art and music now make use of new technologies. So, in the beauty intended by the one who uses new technical instruments and in the contemplation of such beauty, a quantum leap occurs, resulting in a fulfillment that is uniquely human. 104. Yet it must also be recognized that nuclear energy, biotechnology, information technology, knowledge of our DNA and many other abilities that we have acquired have given those with the knowledge, and especially the economic resources to use them, an impressive dominance over the whole of humanity and the entire world. Never has humanity had such power over itself, yet nothing ensures that it will be used wisely, particularly when we consider how it is currently being used. We need but think of the nuclear bombs dropped in the middle of the 20th century or the array of technology that Nazism, communism and other totalitarian regimes have employed to kill millions of people, to say nothing of the increasingly deadly arsenal of weapons available for modern warfare. In whose hands does all this power lie or will it eventually end up? It is extremely risky for a small part of humanity to have it. (to be continued) Fr. Dominic Lenten Directed Retreat February 14-20, 2016 Our Lenten Weeks of Directed Prayer have been a great success. They enable the participants to get into the Liturgical Season and to deepen their relationship with God. A team of Ignatian Spiritual Directors will provide individual prayer direction for interested parishioners in a “retreat” which you can do at home. The retreat will begin with a group meeting on Sunday, February 14th from 1:15pm - 2:15pm. During the week (Monday - Friday), each person making the retreat will meet with an Ignatian Spiritual Director for 30 minutes daily. Your director will discuss prayer with you and suggest Scripture for you to pray each day of the retreat. On Saturday, February 20th, all participants will gather after the 9:00am Mass for the conclusion of the retreat. The only requirement is your commitment to pray for approximately 30 minutes each day during this time and to meet with your spiritual director daily. For more information and/or to register, please call the parish office at 704-6643992 by Wednesday, February 10th. Directors: Fr. Vincent Curtin, S.J. Fr. Don Ward, S.J. Fr. Dominic Totaro, S.J. Fr. Frank Reese, S.J. Elmer Aznar Maria Aznar Betty Bradley David Conklin Patricia Davies Neil Duprey Leo Fahey JoAnn Horan Rosemary Keeley Julie Lynch Derek Riccelli Lois Yaniero NAME_________________________________________________________ PHONE #________________________________ EMAIL_______________________________________________________ MORNING__________ AFTERNOON___________ EVENING___________ REQUEST FOR DIRECTOR: I WOULD PREFER________________________________TO BE MY DIRECTOR IF THAT PERSON IS AVAILABLE. PARISH SPIRITUAL LIFE First Friday Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration, February 5th 9:45 am-4:45 pm with Benediction at 4:45PM If you would like to commit to an assigned hour, please call Josiane at 704-360-9425. RCIA Inquiry Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM Gospel of Life Human Sexuality First Saturday Devotion, February 6th Please join us Saturday, February 6th for 9:00 am Mass, followed by the rosary to pray for a muchneeded Peace in the world. Presented by Fr. Don Ward Join Fr. Don on a Pilgrimage to France September 14 - 23, 2016 Please come join Fr. Don Ward, SJ and a small group of pilgrims as we travel through the heart of France in search of St. Peter Faber. Unitours will provide us with a private guide and motor coach throughout the pilgrimage which includes: 3 nights in Paris 3 nights in Annecy (near the birthplace of Faber) 1 night in Paray Le Monial (St. Margaret Mary and St. Colombiere, SJ) 1 night in Nevers (St. Bernadette) We will also visit Chartres The cost of $3,699 (based on 20 pilgrims) includes airfare, breakfast and dinner, double occupancy in 4 star hotels. For more information, contact Deanna Hagan at [email protected]. An invitation from Fr. Don: “The pilgrimage is a very ancient tradition in the church. Holy people and holy places have attracted believers and have instilled a desire in them to know more about the people whom God had blessed in such significant ways. But the pilgrimage was also a most happy and human event, attracting interesting persons who sought the adventure of community and the joy of discovery along the road they would be traveling. (The Canterbury Tales is a wonderful example of this). With our pilgrimage to discover a most interesting Jesuit saint, one of the least known but most important founders of the Society of Jesus, Peter Faber, we hope to create a community and enjoy each other’s company discovering together the places that influenced Peter in his young life and his early Jesuit life. The ‘City of Light’ where Peter met Ignatius of Loyola and where by that meeting his life was changed is where we begin. The pilgrimage then goes back to Savoy where he was born and raised. Between those two points many surprises, much laughter and, hopefully, strong friendships, like that of The Chapel at Villaret, Peter and Ignatius, will be the end result of our ten days together.” birthplace of Peter Faber. Visit our website at: http://www.sainttherese.net/pilgrimage-to-france The Paschal Meal The Christian Life Community is offering the Passover Meal as celebrated by Jesus and His disciples. Come for a delicious meal and an opportunity to experience what Jesus did on Holy Thursday. Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016 Place: Multi-purpose room of the Parish Life Center Time: 6:30 p.m. (following the 5:30 Mass) to about 8:30 p.m. Recommended donations: Adults - $15, Children (3- 12 years) - $10, children under 3 – free. The number of places available for this dinner is only 100; so sign up on the following link: www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/4090449A9AF29A75-paschal The link is also on our website at: http://www.sainttherese.net/christian-lifecommunities Encouragement for Women Who Have Moved Beginning Wednesday, February 17th, 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 After 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 a.m. to noon. Interested? We will be at a table after Masses the weekend of February 13th and 14th. For further information, contact Sophia McNiff at 704-508-2217 or [email protected] or Tracy deRoos at 704-663-3575 or [email protected]. Eucharistic Minister Training Lector Training - New Dates Lector training for anyone interested in becoming a Lector is scheduled for: Saturday, February 13th from 10am to 11am or Monday, February 15th from 7pm to 8pm Both trainings will be held in the Church. This will be a bilingual training. EM training for anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister is scheduled for: Saturday, February 6th from 12 noon to 1pm or Monday, February 8th from 7pm to 8pm Both trainings will be held in the Church. This will be a bilingual training. Prayer Service Friday, February 5th at 6:00pm Prayer Service for Sick & Homebound has been rescheduled to Friday, February 5th at 6pm Please join us. Sat 1/30 5:30 PM Sun 1/31 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Ash Wednesday Mass Times February, 10th 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm The noon Mass will be followed by a Soup Luncheon at 1:00 in the MultiPurpose Room of the Parish Life Center. Soup is courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. Friday evening Lenten Stations of the Cross begin on Friday, February 12th at 7:00 pm in the Day Chapel with Living Stations of the Cross by Faith Formation. 10:30 AM Sharon Almaraz+ William Campagna+ 12:00 PM Violet Pinto+ Judy Allison+ 5:30 PM Eliseo San Juan+ Charles Adams Jr.+ Mon 2/1 Intention 9:00 AM Michelle Bischoff (Healing) Tues 2/2 9:00 AM Wed 2/3 9:00 AM Thurs 2/4 9:00 AM Fri 2/5 9:00 AM Sat 2/6 9:00 AM 5:30 PM Sun 2/7 7:30 AM 9:00 AM To Brad & Susan Hrovat on the death of her father, William Curley; To the family of Kyle Wilson on his death; To the family of Michael Lynch on his death; To Mary Strup and family on the death of her husband James Strup. Intention Gary Ganoe+ James Considine+ Intention Sharon Almaraz+ Elizabeth Cormier+ Parishioners Requested By Louie & Trish LaVoie Jack & Marcia Starkey Requested By Harrison Family Craig & Cindy Kachline June & Hank Brzoska Betty Campagna & Family Family Anna Marie Reinders Family Carmen San Juan Requested By Mazewski Family Agostino Stagliano (Healing) Mazewski Family Intention Requested By Bob Edelen, II+ Eileen Walsh+ Intention Joan Schaf+ Marie Wilson (Healing) Intention Sue Bialoblocki+ Rosmarie Monahan+ Intention Elaine Runski (Bday) Rose Zammit+ Intention Phil Haigler (Bday) Monique Chaou+ Bill & Elvira Nagel+ Intention Edelen Family Family Requested By Horan Family Mary Requested By Bernice Szmyd John Monahan Requested By Staff Family Requested By Staff Adifon Family Nagel Family Requested By John Trontell+ Bob Margolis+ Sharon Almaraz+ Rita & Karen Rita & Karen Pat & Bill Hannagan Nick Rechinda+ Roberta & Walter Pawlowski 10:30 AM Parishioners 12:00 PM Joseph Indovino+ Nicole Gazaille+ 5:30 PM Special Intention Wihlemina Longboat+ Donna Carmen Family Family Margaret Jellenik STEWARDSHIP...Sharing Time, Talent & Treasure Stewardship Thought “For your heart will always be where your riches are.” (Matthew 6:21) STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE OFFERTORY THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2016 Over/ (Under) $18,665 $25,000 ($6,335) $824,517 $818,000 $6,517 Actual 17-Jan YTD(7/1/15-1/17/16) Budget Offertory Budget for the year is $1.5 million Active Families 3,814 as of 1/26/16 Thank You for Your Generosity Mass Attendance January 17, 2016 Christmas at St. Therese Thank you to Stella Paysor and all those who helped decorate the Church for Christmas! 5:30 Sat 7:30 9:00 10:30 382 244 392 539 12:00 2:30 5:30 Total 282 250 230 2319 OUTREACH Donations to enhance or increase our Christmas decorations for next Christmas would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by making a check payable to St. Therese with the notation “Christmas Decorations” written on the memo line or envelope. Thank you for your generosity! White Rice Saltines (Food can be dropped off on the black rolling carts in the Narthex of the Church or you may continue to drop donations off in the carts in the hallway of the Administration building) Please Remember: No opened or fresh food Check expiration dates - expired food must be thrown away Food Pantry is open Mondays from 10:00am to 11:30am The pantry is closed on church Holy Days & all Federal holidays. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, January 31 9:00 AM Faith Formation Classes 10:30 AM Faith Formation Classes FF Spanish Parent/Child 1st 1:00 PM Communion Prep 4:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 4:00 PM Latino Pot Luck 4:00 PM Sanctuary Praise Band 6:30 PM Confirmation Meal 7:00 PM Confirmation Classes 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Monday, February 1 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 10:00 AM ESL 7:00 PM Ignatian Book Club 7:00 PM MOST Meeting 7:00 PM Rosary for the Unborn Tuesday, February 2 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 10:00 AM Book Club 6:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 6:00 PM Spiritual Direction 6:30 PM Marian Prayer Group 7:00 PM ESL 7:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Ignatian Latino Prayer Wednesday, February 3 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 10:00 AM Community Outreach Comm 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl 1:30 PM Celebration Choir 4:00 PM Children's Choir 5:00 PM ESL 5:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 6:00 PM Girl Scouts-Blattner 6:00 PM Girls Middle School Group 6:30 PM Court of Awards - Blattner 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study 7:00 PM Adult Choir 7:00 PM Adult Education with Fr. Don 7:00 PM BAN 8:00 PM New Beginnings PLC Classrooms PLC Classrooms Rooms 202, 203, 205, 107, 110 PLC Classrooms MPR & Kitchen Church MPR & Kitchen PLC Classrooms Day Chapel, Family Room, & 14-17 Preschool Rooms Room 14 Room 202-203 Family Room Day Chapel Preschool Rooms Room 14 PLC Classrooms Library Day Chapel Room 14 Room 101 Room 16 Preschool Rooms Room 15 Room 204 Room 101 Room 101 Room 14 & 16 PLC Classrooms Room 107 Room 14 MPR & Kitchen Room 16 Room 101 Room 202-203 Room 110 Family Room Thursday, February 4 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Little Way Preschool Ignatian Spiritual Direction Luminous Rosary FF Adult Education Women's Bible Study Latino Music Ministry Ignatian Team Preschool Rooms Room 14 Day Chapel Room 206 Room 204 Day Chapel Room 14 RCIA Meetings Family Room, 14/16, 202/203, 107/110 Friday, February 5 9:00 AM Adoration 9:00 AM Little Way Preschool 1:00 PM Bridge Club 1:00 PM Spiritual Direction 6:30 PM Friday Night Live Saturday, February 6 11:00 AM Baptism 12:00 PM Minister Training-EM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM Good Shepherd Retreat Living Your Strengths Senior Games Sunday, February 7 8:30 AM K of C Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM Faith Formation Classes 10:30 AM Faith Formation Classes 12:00 PM Latino Meeting 4:00 PM Faith Formation Classes 4:00 PM Sanctuary Praise Band 6:30 PM Confirmation Meal 7:00 PM Confirmation Classes 7:00 PM FF Confirmation Parent Mtg 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Day Chapel Preschool Rooms Room 17 Room 14 MPR & Kitchen Church Church MPR/Kitchen, 204, 205, 206 Room 110 Room 202-203 MPR PLC Classrooms PLC Classrooms Room 15 PLC Classrooms Church MPR & Kitchen PLC Classrooms MPR Day Chapel, Family Room, & 14-17 MOST announces its annual Valentine Dinner for St. Therese!! Our buffet dinner will be held at Victory Lane's Finish Line Restaurant on Sunday evening, February 14, starting with a Social at 6:15. Our $30 Dinner will include chicken, salmon and hand-carved roast beef, with salad, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. A cash bar is available. A DJ will entertain during the meal and for after dinner dancing. Tickets will be sold after Masses the weekend of February 6th and 7th. Reservations from: Mark Olejarcayk, 704/980-444-0155, Mark Daly, 704/987-4316, or Vince Greco, 704/662-3930 Hope to see you there! PARISH LIFE Congratulations! Great Food! Great Value! Great Time! Knights of Columbus Council 7406 of Mooresville, NC has earned the distinction of Star Council, one of the organization’s top awards, for the 2014-2015 fraternal year while under the leadership of then Grand Knight, Tracy V. Neumann. The organization’s headquarters, located in New Haven, Connecticut, made the announcement. The award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership recruitment and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service oriented activities. The award was presented to the membership by State Deputy Colin Jorsch, Jr at a ceremony held on January 9th, 2016. Pancake Breakfast Next Week Feb. 7th Served after 7:30 and 9:00 Masses Pancakes Scrambled Potatoes Eggs Coffee French Bagels Juice Only $5 per person or $13 per family To read the full press release, please visit our website at http://www.sainttherese.net/knightsof-columbus Mardi Gras Family Fun Night Join us Friday, February 5th from 6:30pm-9pm Dinner and Fellowship Dinner will include: Jambalaya, Hot Dogs for the kids, along with other Cajun Favorites and King Cake. Mask Making, tattoos, DJ, dancing and fun for all! Music Provided by : J.A.M. Productions Proceeds will go to sponsor this year’s Peru Mission trip! Name: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________ Email: ___________________________________ Adults: $8 _______ Children (3-12): $4 _________ Family Ticket: $25.00 _____ # Adults _____ # Children _____ Amount Paid _________ Toast Sausage Ck # __________ Cash ___________ *More information available from the FF Office at 704-664-7762* Church Highlights - Did You Know… Senior Games First Saturday of the Month The St. Therese Welcome Desk in the Narthex is now open during Sunday morning Masses. Come by before or after Masses for: Next gathering Saturday, February 6th 1PM - 4PM Room 202 Come alone or bring a friend. Join us for a couple of hours of games and fellowship. If you have a favorite game you would like to play, please bring it. Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! Parish Registration Forms Faith Formation Registration Forms Mass Intentions Information Questions Answered Welcome Desk hours will be adjusted according to the needs of the Parish. LITTLE WAY PRESCHOOL Little Way Preschool’s registration for the 2016-17 school year starts this month! Currently enrolled students and siblings have the opportunity to register first. Registration is offered to currently enrolled children and siblings from January 18th to January 31st. Registration is open to parishioners February 1st to February 14th. After February 15th, any remaining spots are open to the public. Please visit our website at www.sainttherese.net, click on “About Us” and scroll down to “Little Way Preschool” for more information. You may also call Dayna Auten at (980) 444-2305 for information. 2015 Giving Statements As per IRS requirements, we have mailed out acknowledgement letters to those who donated at least $250 in a single donation between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. If you did not receive an acknowledgement letter and would like one for tax filing purposes, please fill in the information below and return the completed form to the Parish Office or drop it in the Parish Office mail slot. Parish Giving Statement - I would like to receive my Parish Statement for the giving year 2015 Name: _____________________________________________________ Env. # ______ (Please print name as it appears on your parish envelopes.) Please check manner of delivery: Email: __________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ You may also call the office at 704-664-3992 or email your request to [email protected] FAITH FORMATION 704-664-7762 Faith Formation Calendar Week of: 1/31 Classes as scheduled 1/31 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Prep 1pm 1/31 Special 1st Comm Prep 3:30pm 2/3 Adult Ed - 7pm 2/7 Classes as scheduled (NO Confirmation Classes) 2/7 Together in Faith 2/10 Ash Wednesday (No Wed classes) 2/17 Adult Ed - 7pm 2/14 Classes as scheduled 2/14 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep 1pm 2/14 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm 2/14 Confirmation Parent Meeting (E,F,G & H) 2/20 First Reconciliation 10am 2/21 Classes as scheduled 2/21 Together in Faith 2/21 Confirmation Parent Meeting (A,B,C & D) 2/24 First Reconciliation - 6:30pm The Faith Formation Office is open during the following class times: Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm & 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closed: Friday and Saturday For additional open hours, please call the Faith Formation Office at 704-664-7762 before you come by. Thank you! Summer Faith Formation Here at Saint Therese we offer families an opportunity to have their children complete the requirements for religious education during one intensive week of Faith Formation. This popular program is open to students in grades 1-7. Classes are from 8:30-2:30 and include daily Mass. This year we are offering this program the week of July 11-15. The pre-registration forms and “lottery” box are in the Faith Formation office until February 17. Forms are also available on our website at http:// sainttherese.net/summer-faith-formation Presentation of the Lord This Tuesday the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas day, since the blessing and procession of candles may take place at Mass. This is known as a "Christmas feast" since it points back to the Solemnity of Christmas. Many Catholics practice the tradition of keeping out the Nativity creche or other Christmas decorations until this feast. Luke tells us, quoting Exodus 13:2,12, that Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Jerusalem because every firstborn child was to be dedicated to the Lord. They also went to sacrifice a pair of doves or two young pigeons, showing that Mary and Joseph were poor. Once in the temple, Jesus was purified by the prayer of Simeon, in the presence of Anna the prophetess. Misas en Español Todos los Domingos a las 2:30 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento. El viernes 5 de Febrero del 2016. Todos los primeros viernes del mes, de 9:30 am—4:45 pm tendremos adoración eucarística. Confesiones: Todos los domingos a las 2:00 p.m. Usted puede llamar para hacer una cita. Clases de Bautismos: Todos los tercer fines de semanas tendremos clases de bautismo. La duración de la clase es de 2 horas, la asistencia es requerida padres y padrinos. La próxima clase será el Sábado 20 de Febrero de 2:00 - 4:00 pm y el Domingo 21 de Febrero de 4:00 a 6:00 pm. Por favor llamar a la Iglesia para registrarse en la clase. Atención Padres: No niños en las clase. Quinceañeras: Las personas que quieran organizar 15 años tienen que ser miembros de la iglesia, por un periodo de 6 meses luego llamar a la iglesia, para hacer una cita con el coordinador de la iglesia Matrimonios: Las parejas que deseen obtener el Sacramento del Matrimonio deben ser miembros de la iglesia, por un periodo de 6 meses, luego de cumplido los 6 meses siendo miembros, pueden llamar o venir a la iglesia para llenar la planilla de registración para Bodas. Recuerden que la preparación dura aproximadamente 6 meses. Primeras Comuniones y Confirmaciones: Llamar a Carmen San Juan al 704-664-7762. Grupo Ignaciano: El grupo de oración Ignaciana abres sus puertas todos los martes a partir de las 7:00 pm. Los esperamos !!! 31 de Enero 2016 4to. Del Tiempo Ordinario Jeremías declara que el Señor lo conocía antes de nacer, lo consagró y lo asignó como profeta aún antes de su primer aliento. Nosotros también somos conocidos y enviados por El Señor. ¿Qué obras de amor y servicio puedo yo realizar? Asistencia de Alimentos: nuestro servicio de ayuda de alimentos será distribuida, Lunes 10:00 am– 11:30 am. Si usted necesita asistencia en otros horarios, por favor diríjase a las Misiones cristianas. Día de Oración Ignaciana Tener un día de oración es: Experimentar un encuentro con el Señor Aprender a rezar como lo hacía San Ignacio La Parroquia Santa Teresa y La Colaborativa Jesuita te invita el Sábado, 13 de febrero de 9:00 am—4:00 pm en la Iglesia Católica Sta. Teresa. 217 Brawley School Rd. Mooresville, NC Inscripción requerida * Café y Almuerzo incluido * donación, $10 por persona. Para más información o para inscribirse, comuníquese con: Leyda Carrillo 704-664-3992 / [email protected] Ibis Centeno 704-902-2242 / [email protected] NOTA: Si esta interesado en inscribirse después de la misas dominicales, por favor hable con cualquier miembro del grupo Ignaciano de la parroquia. Los Esperamos! Entrenamiento para Ministros de Eucaristía: Todos aquellas personas que sientan el llamado a servir como Ministros de Eucaristía. Tenemos 2 entrenamientos bilingües el Sábado 6 de Febrero de 12:00pm -1:00 pm o Lunes 8 de Febrero de 7:00pm- 8:00pm La clase será en la iglesia nueva, usted solo tiene que tomar una sola clase. Entrenamiento para Lectores: Todas aquellas personas que estén interesadas en leer la palabra durante la misa. Pueden venir el Sábado 13 de 10:00 am-11:00am o Lunes 15 de Febrero de 7:00pm-8:00pm. La clases serán en la iglesia nueva, usted solo tiene que tomar una clase. Horarios Misas para celebrar Miércoles de Cenizas: 10 de Febr er o a las 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm y las 7:30pm. Se ofrecerá una rica sopa después de terminada la misa de las 12:00 pm, en el centro Parroquial. La sopa es cortesía de los caballeros de Colon. Estación de la Cruz: vier nes 12 de Febr er o a las 7:00 pm de la noche, estaremos rezando en la capilla de la parroquia. Los esperamos ! PEREGRINACION: Disfr uta un her moso viaje de 10 días en Francia, en compañía de nuestro querido Padre Donald y un pequeño grupo de parroquianos que se están organizando, para viajar a Francia, a conocer el lugar santo donde nació el Sacerdote Pedro Faber sj, uno de los compañeros mas cercanos de nuestro Santo Patrón Ignacio de Loyola. Para mas información puede escribir un correo a la señora Deanna Hagan al [email protected]. El viaje a Francia esta organizado para el 14 de Septiembre hasta el 23 de Septiembre del presente año. Para más información, llamar a Leyda Carrillo a 704-664-3992 Extensión 114, fax 704-660-6321 “La Esquina Ignaciana” El martes que viene se celebrará, otra vez más, la fiesta importante de la Presentación del Señor. El mismo día marca la clausura del Año de la Vida Consagrada que ha sido un enfoque serio de las oraciones de toda la Iglesia durante el año entero de 2015. Tal vez es un momento para examinar el nexo que existe entre las dos realidades y que significan para nosotros, la iglesia, en nuestra peregrinación en esta época de la historia. La presentación es un hecho decisivo en la vida del niño Jesús. Por primera vez, entra el Templo, que fue para los judíos el lugar de la solemne y más radical presencia de Dios en todo el mundo. Por la fe de sus padres él acepta el don profundo de ser miembro del pueblo de Dios y, por las acciones de ellos, se compromete a vivir su vida según los requisitos de las tradiciones de aquella antigua fe. Ese acontecimiento lleva una alegría desbordante a dos ancianos. Ambos habían esperado que vivieran para ver la salvación de su pueblo. En aquel niño, ambos reconocieron que la salvación fue encarnada en una persona, en este hijo que José y María presentaron al Señor. En el medio de tanta alegría, sin embargo, Simeón profetiza que el compromiso que la familia hizo en aquel día escondía dentro de sí un desafío tremendo, uno que últimamente resultaría en grandes sacrificios y sufrimientos por el bien de muchos, tanto del pueblo suyo como de los que no creyeron en el Dios de los judíos. Los padres con su hijo vuelven a su casa, un poco confundidos pero determinados de que su vocación santa, la de imitar la fidelidad de Dios en cada aspecto de sus vidas futuras, fue el camino por el cual la salvación se manifestaría a todas la naciones. La vida consagrada ha existido en la iglesia desde los primeros siglos. Durante todos los años, los que han sido llamados a esta vocación distinta han tratado de vivir en una manera para que pudieran expresar claramente la esperanza que se ofrece este estilo de vivir el evangelio para el bien de toda la iglesia. Han dicho que no es una vocación superior a otras. No es una vocación que imita mejor que otras la vida de Jesús. Parece que la peculiaridad de la vocación religiosa se puede encontrar en el misterio celebrado en la fiesta de la Presentación. Es una vocación en la cual la alegría se ve en un contento sencillo de ser ligado estrechamente con la tradición del pueblo de Dios, el pueblo que manifiesta la fidelidad tierna del Dios de amor que siempre acompaña a los con quienes ha hecho su alianza. Es la alegría de darse cuenta que su nombre está escrito en el corazón de Dios mismo. Es la alegría de sentir cierto que el pasaje del tiempo no disminuye la esperanza que Dios ha hablado, habla y hablará en las circunstancias de la vida cotidiana. Es la alegría saber de que los sufrimientos y los sacrificios asociados con todas las vidas humanas, tienen sentido porque el niño Jesús, nuestra salvación, sufrió las penas de la cruz y se ofreció como un sacrificio para todos los hombres y mujeres. Cada uno de nosotros, si nuestra vocación sea a la vida religiosa, o a la vida de pareja, o a la vida soltera o a la vida sacerdotal, podemos participar en las celebraciones de martes. Vayamos juntos, con María, José y Jesús al Señor que está presente dentro de nuestros corazones para afirmar de nuevo nuestro deseo de ser su pueblo visiblemente en nuestro mundo. Haciendo esto, todas nuestras vidas serán vidas religiosas. P. Donald Ward,SJ