MASSES AND INTENTIONS
THIS WEEKEND OF
SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2016
Saturday 5:00 PM Mass
Intention: Victims of violence and terror
Sunday 8:00 AMMass
Intention:St. Therese Parishioners
Sunday10:30 AMMass
Intention: John Hoover (RIP)
Requested By: Carolyn Hoover
WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 5-9, 2016
MondayNo Mass
Tuesday12:00 NOONMass
Intention: Billie Hayes (RIP)
Requested By: Catherine Huckabee
Wednesday No Mass
ThursdayNo Mass
Friday12:00 NOONMass
Intention: John Matous (RIP)
Requested By: Jean Matous
THIS WEEKEND OF
SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2016
Saturday 5:00 PM Mass
Intention: Paul & Edwina Fitzpatrick 59th Wedding
Anniversary
Requested By: Paul & Edwina Fitzpatrick
Sunday 8:00 AMMass
Intention: St. Therese Parishioners
Sunday10:30 AMMass
Intention: First Responders and Military
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Daily Readings may be found at the
website.
ST. THERESE’S TABERNACLE CANDLE
September 5-11, 2016
In Memory of: Mary Francis Price Espiritu
Altar Flowers
Donated By: JoAnn Archie & Durant Family
In Memory of: Betty Jo Shalaski
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL
VASE FLOWERS
Perpetual living memorial for Anna Lupei
"All tithes of the land, whether in grain from the fields or in fruit from the trees, belong to the Lord, as sacred to him." Leviticus 27:30
OPERATING BUDGET
Fiscal Year 7/1/16 through 6/30/2017
Annual operating expense budget:$540,244
OFFERTORY
Actual 8/28/2016: $4,320.10
Gifts were in envelopes and in loose cash/checks with a total Weekend Mass attendance total of364
Other contributions 8/28/2016 not used for operations totaled $80.00
In addition we received E-giving support this week totaling
$1,343.50
ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF
ELECTRONIC GIVING
St. Therese wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation.
Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the church's bank account.
Credit & Debit Card Giving lets you make offerings automatically on a pre-determined schedule using a credit or debit card.
Online Giving lets you go to at any time to set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan, make a one-time donation or view your online donation history. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Authorization forms and additional information are available from the church office.
We can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express,
Debit Cards, and savings/checking drafts.
SEPTEMBER SECOND COLLECTIONS
September 3-4Parish Growth Fund
September 10-11Fuel
September 24-25Retired Religious
AUGUST 22, 2016 UPDATE
On August 22, 2016 attendance included 39 players (5 parishioners) and 13 volunteers. The night's deposit of $1,630.25 will be used for gaming expenses and donations to St. Therese. Donations for 2016 now total $21,000; these funds will be used for unbudgeted items and special projects. To volunteer, even one Monday night per month, please call Terry at 824-9028 or Carol at 694-4915. We will be closed September 5th and December 26th.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are needed in the following positions for the Faith Formation program: 5th Grade Catechist, Middle and High School Catechists, Youth Activity Chaperones, Library Assistants; Arts and Environment assistants. Please contact Nadine McGrady at 693-5939 or for questions or to volunteer.
K-5 PARENT MEETING
There will be a meeting for all parents of children in Pre-K through 5th Grade Faith Formation program on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 9:15 AM in the Parish Social Hall. This meeting will explain changes in the program, an opportunity to register children for classes and/or Sacrament Preparation. Ann Martin will speak to parents of students eligible for First Reconciliation and Eucharist. Students will meet in their respective classes during the meeting. For questions contact Nadine McGrady at 693-5939 or .
LIVING OUR MISSION UPDATE
Thanks to your generous pledges and donations, the parish has just received a check in the amount of $12,776.89 for this round of campaign funding ending June 30, 2016. Your contributions to strengthen our parish and ministries, is truly appreciated! We pray for continued blessings on your families and look forward to continued quarterly gifts as more pledges are realized during the next few years.
GRIEF SUPPORT MEETING
The next meeting for this new ministry here at St. Therese will be October 1, after the Mass. There will be a potluck in the social hall to discuss and decide a name for our group, and we will have a guest speaker here also. Please consider joining our ministry, even if you have not experienced the loss of a loved one. The direction of this group depends on your participation.
BAPTISMAL PREP MEETING
There will be a Parent Preparation class on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary for anyone wishing to have their children baptized. For questions or to register contact Nadine McGrady at 693-5939 or .
ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO SERVE?
The Liturgy Ministry of St. Therese is in need of volunteers willing to serve to enable the continued enjoyment of worship at our Masses. There are various areas in need of assistance and now is a good time for your service to be included. All weekend Masses are in need of Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers. Wouldn’t you like to fulfill your spiritual need with the feeling of sharing your time and talent just one or two hours per month? God blessed you with your gifts to be shared with others. Please consider joining in on this rewarding ministry. You can approach any member of these ministries with your interest and find out more information on how to get involved.
PICTURES FOR THE DIRECTORY
Please take the opportunity to have your picture taken for our church directory. If you haven’t had a photo taken of you or your family in a while, this is a great opportunity to do so. The following are the dates for pictures to be taken:
Saturday and Sunday September 10 & 11 before and
after all Masses
Saturday and Sunday September 17 & 18after all Masses
ANNUAL ST. THERESE PARISH PICNIC
SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, October 2, 2016 12:00 - 4:00 pm
On church grounds adjacent to the ALC & YLC You are invited to come celebrate the feast of our patron saint; the church provides hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks.We are asking you to bring a dessert or salad to share. There will be Corn Hole, children's games, horse rides, snow cones and popcorn plus music to dance to.
We hope to see everyone for this fun filled afternoon.
Saint Mother Teresa
“Saint of Mercy”
Canonization to Sainthood: September 4, 2016
“Peace begins with a smile.”
― Mother Teresa