MASSES AND INTENTIONS
THIS WEEKEND OF
MARCH 19-20, 2016
Saturday 5:00 PM Mass
Intention: The Parents of KA
Requested By: KA
Sunday 8:00 AM Mass
Intention: Craig Skinner (RIP)
Requested By: JoAnn Archie
Sunday 10:30 AM Mass
Intention: St. Therese Parishioners
WEEK OF
MARCH 21-25, 2016
Monday 12:00 Noon Mass
Intention: Marie Kuska (RIP)
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday No Mass
Holy Thursday 7:00 PM Mass
Intention: St. Therese Parishioners
Good Friday 7:00 PM Service
THIS WEEKEND OF
March 26-27, 2016
Easter Vigil Saturday 8:00 PM Mass
Intention: For Fr. Jim
Easter Sunday 8:00 AM Mass
Intention: For St. Therese Parishioners
Easter Sunday 10:30 AM Mass
Intention: For all families
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
March 21-27, 2016
Monday Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25
Thursday Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Friday Is 52:13-53:12; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9;
Jn 18:1-19:42
Saturday Gn 1:1-2:2; Gn 22:1-18; Ex 14:15-15:1;
Is 54:5-14; Is 55:1-11; Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4;
Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Rom 6:3-11; Lk 24:1-12
Sunday Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
ST. THERESE’S TABERNACLE CANDLE
March 21-27, 2016
In Memory of: Sonny Luy
EASTER FLOWERS
We are accepting donations for Easter Lilies, which may be made in memory and/or in honor of a loved one. Please put your intentions on the back of your envelopes. Easter Lilly memorials will be collected now through March 20th. A bulletin insert will be prepared for the Easter bulletin. We are blessed from your generosity!
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 47:30
Did you know….
We believe our justice and peace/parish charities income this year will be $3,000?
OPERATING BUDGET
Fiscal Year 7/1/15 through 6/30/2016
Annual operating expense budget: $488,906
OFFERTORY
Actual Contributions 3/13/2016: $7,057.00
Gifts were in envelopes and in loose cash/checks
Weekend Mass attendance total of 360
Other contributions 3/13/2016 not used for operations totaled $1,253.17
In addition we received E-giving support this week totaling
$1,006.00
GIVE ONLINE THIS HOLY SEASON OF LENT
As you contemplate donations this holiday season, please keep St. Therese in mind. Your contributions are needed for everything from special programs to basic operating expenses--both are deserving of your support. Please be as generous as you can this holiday season and in the year ahead. For the convenience of church members, we offer online giving. To donate, visit the church website at www.sttheresechurch.info and locate the link to our online giving page and follow the Instructions.
We can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express,
Debit Cards, and savings/checking drafts.
WEEKLY BINGO RESULTS:
March 7, 2016
On March 7, 2016, attendance included 42 players (7 parishioners) and 13 volunteers. The night’s deposit of $1,310.25 will be used for gaming expenses and donations to St. Therese. Donations for 2016 total $5,500; these funds will be used for unbudgeted items and special projects. If you can volunteer at least one Monday a month, they would appreciate any help.
ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS
Anyone (men and women) who would be willing to be greeters at Parish Funerals, please call Mary Ann Cronin at 804-642-1077. Two people are needed at each funeral.
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Elections for new members will be held the weekend of April 23-24 at all Masses. In his homily February 6-7 Father Jim asked us to meditate during Lent how we can serve God and some decisions will be difficult. During this season consider your gifts and choose them where they are most needed.
FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION
FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION, aRachel’s Vineyard Retreatwill be held April 8 – 10, 2016, at Shalom House Retreat Center in Montpelier, Virginia, for women and men who have known regret, sorrow, guilt, or shame from abortion. The weekend combines living scripture meditations, spiritual exercises, and discussions in a guided process that leads to the heart of God’s love and compassion. If you would like to learn more about this retreat you can contact Marty Montgomery-Jennings at804-704-0429, or Maggie Carlson at804-432-2589or email: Visit our website:www.rachelsvineyard.org
Inquiries, registration and participation are strictly confidential.
THERESIANS SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Theresians Spaghetti Dinner will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 starting after the 5:00 pm Mass. Tickets will be on sale after Masses the weekend of April 2nd and 3rd. Cost for the dinner will be $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under and $20 per family. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad and dessert will be on the menu. The Theresians hope all parishioners will join us.
SOUP WITH LOVE
Soup with Love on Friday, March 11, served 70 people and received $274 in donations. Parishioners are invited to participate with Soup with Love either by providing soups, breads, serving, setting and cleaning up, and/or just coming to have soup and fellowship.
YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF ITALY WITH FR. COWLES: NOVEMBER 8-18, 2016!
Join Fr. Jim, pastor of St. Thérèse in Gloucester, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk through the Holy Doors of Rome for the extraordinary Year of Mercy, and participate in a General Audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. In addition, visit Assisi, the Tomb of St. Padre Pio, Monte Cassino Abbey, and the Marian Shrine of Loreto. Brochures and applications are available at StThereseChesVa.org. Space is limited; submit your reservation andinitial deposit before May 1. For more information, contact Mark Hoggard (; 757 334-0129), or join us for an informational meeting after any Mass at St. Thérèse , Gloucester, the weekend of April 2 & 3.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EASTERN VIRIGINIA
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia is in need of gently used or new clothing (sizes newborn through 5T), baby/children's items (bouncy seats, bottle warmers, diaper genies, etc.), and baby/children's toys for a children's clothing closet that will be taking place in April for families in need in the area. Donations can be dropped off at either our Virginia Beach office location (5361 Virginia Beach Blvd.) or at our Newport News office location (12829 Jefferson Ave.). If you have any questions please call Rebekah Hall at 757-456-2366. Thank you for your help!
WELCOME HOME
Thank you for celebrating the Good News with the St. Therese parish community. We are so blessed to experience Palm Sunday and/or Easter Sunday, the Lord’s resurrection, with you.
If you are drawn to learning more about the Catholic faith, we invite you to fill out the form, available in the bulletin and on the table in the commons, and leave it in the box on the table after Mass. We will be in touch shortly to discuss opportunities, including Scripture studies and the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program with you. You may also call the office and speak directly with either Kerry Fallon or Nadine McGrady, concerning your desire to either come into full communion with the Church, or just learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches. Parish phone: 804-693-5939; email: or .
Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00 pm March 24
Good Friday Service at 7:00 pm March 25
Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass at 8 pm March 26
Easter Sunday Masses at 8:00 & 10:30 am March 27