MASSES AND INTENTIONS
THIS WEEKEND OF
APRIL 29-30, 2017
Saturday 5:00 PM Mass
Intention: Prayer of Thanks
Requested By: Beverly Blanding
Sunday 8:00 AM Mass
Intention: St. Therese Parishioners
Sunday 10:30AM Mass
Intention: John Hall (RIP)
Requested By: The Carrington Family
WEEK OF
MAY 1-5, 2017
Monday No Mass
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday 12:00 Noon Mass
Intention: Nancy Saville (RIP)
Requested By: Daily Mass Attendees
Thursday 9:00 AM Mass
Intention: Rose Mary May (RIP)
Requested By: Monica May
Friday 9:00 AM Mass
Intention: Robert Pollock (RIP)
Requested By: John and Sharon Watts
THIS WEEKEND OF
MAY 6-7, 2017
Saturday 5:00 PM Mass
Intention: First Communion Class
Sunday 8:00 AM Mass
Intention: Walter Delendik (RIP)
Requested By: Bob and Donna Guy
Sunday 10:30 AM Mass
Intention: World Day of Vocations
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Daily Readings may be found at the
www.USCCB.org website.
Altar Flowers
In Honor of: The First Communion Class
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL
VASE FLOWERS
Perpetual living memorial for Anna Lupei
ST. THERESE’S TABERNACLE CANDLE
May 1-7, 2017
In Memory of Ana Maria Acosta
"To whom much is given, much is expected." Luke 12:48
OPERATING BUDGET
Fiscal Year 7/1/16 through 6/30/2017
Annual operating expense budget: $540,244
Actual 4/23/2017: $5,453.66
Gifts were in envelopes and in loose cash/checks
With a Weekend Mass attendance total of 353
Other 4/23/2017 not used for operations totaled $31.00
In addition we received E-giving support this week totaling
$3,899.50
EASTER OFFERINGS
The Easter season presents a wonderful opportunity for St. Therese to thank those individuals and families that support the church throughout the year with their time, talent and financial contributions. And, with services well attended during this season, it is also a good opportunity to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning congregation members. We hope that you also will be generous with your time and financial support. To assist everyone in making the consistent offerings that are so important to us, we are pleased to offer the option of giving electronically. Please visit www.sttheresechurch.info to help us continue to receive consistent donations. May Christ’s light shine upon you and your families!
We can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, debit cards and savings/checking drafts.
There is no need to sign up every year for a new account, simply log in to your existing VANCO account and update any payment information or other changes you would like.
MAY SECOND COLLETIONS
May 6-7 Parish Growth Fund
May 27-28 Diocese Home Mission
BINGO UPDATE
On April 17, 2017, Bingo attendance included 47players (6 parishioners) and 10 Bingo volunteers; the totaldeposit was$1,246. Donations to St Therese during 2017 total $11,000. To volunteer for Bingo, please contact Carol (694-4915) or Terry (824-9028).
To volunteer for concessions, contact Milton (694-7500).
BISHOPS INITIATIVE ON MARRIAGE
“They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” Happy Easter! He has risen! Let us welcome Jesus even more into our marriages by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are June 23-25, 2017 in Chapel Hill, NC and September 15-17, 2017 in Herndon, VA. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at https://renewmarriage-vasouth.org/ or contact us at or 757-690-1369.
POLISH FEST 2017*SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH—
10 AM TO 5 PM
St. Mary Catholic Church * 536 Homestead Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Polish Music, Polish Pottery, Polish Food, Crafts,
Silent Auction, Plant Sales –More!
Bring the whole family! www.clusterparishes.com/bulletins
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SEEKS ADOPTIVE COUPLES
Catholic Charities has a thriving Domestic Adoption Program and we are currently seeking families who are open to adopting infants of all races. If you are a couple experiencing infertility and would like to grow your family, please contact Rebekah Hall at (757) 456-2366 ext. 1019 or ,mailto:.
“BABY SHOWER” FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES
The Social Justice Ministry committee will be collecting baby items for the Catholic Charities office in Newport News. They are in need of the following items to help families in our area. Please bring your donations to church from May 6 through May 14. The Catholic Charities staff is very grateful for your support. This year there is a special need for Diapers – Size 4, as well as boys and girls summer clothing size Infant – 3T, baby wipes, baby lotion, baby wash,baby shampoo, wash cloths, bibs, burp cloths, pacifiers, and bottles.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (I.S.E.)
Learn about another country and culture right in your own home!
Host families needed for high school foreign exchange students next
school year. Students, ages 15- 18 years old, come from 40 different
countries in Europe, Asia, and South America; have full insurance and spending money; are fluent in English, supervised throughout
their stay, (5 or 10 months), and attend the local high school.
Families choose a student based on shared interests and hobbies, age preference, country of origin, etc. Anyone can host: traditional
families, single parents, working parents, empty nesters, etc... Only
cost to host families is room and board. Contact Welby Whiting
Fairlie at 1-800-263-2936 or
CHURCH OF ST THERESE CHESAPEAKE
INVITES YOUR TO THE BRITISH LANDSCAPES
The Church of St. Thérèse in Chesapeake invites you to join us for a British Landscapes, featuring England, Scotland, and Wales, April 5-14, 2018. Highlights include London, a train ride to York, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District, North Wales, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Stonehenge and Cotswolds. Save $100 by booking now with a $300 deposit. For more information, go to http://sttheresechesva.org/communitylife/britishlandscapes.html, or contact Mark Hoggard (; 757 334 0129).
COOKING FOR CROWDS
The Theresians will be hosting a free training on food safety May 25 at 1 pm in the Social Hall. "Cooking for Crowds" A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling presented by Glenn Sturm Extension Agent. The training is recommended for anyone who volunteers in the kitchen or brings food to church gatherings. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough teaching materials a sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board please sign up by May 21.
FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion will be held on Saturday, May 6, at the 5:00 PM Mass. We ask that you keep the 11 children receiving their First Communion in prayer.
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
Parish Council Elections were held, and we now have 3 new members on Parish Council. Congratulations to Joan Lechene, Ron Haggerty, and Cathy Buquor who led the field of 5 in the voting. Thank you to all who agreed to be nominees in the election. It is wonderful to have parishioners so willing to serve on Parish Council.
BINGO PLEA TO THE PARISH
On Monday nights, we have openings forAssistant Bingo/Game Managers, Callers, and Floor Sales personnel; also the Charitable Gaming Board is seeking a Financial Officer/Treasurer.If interested, please contact Terry Greer, Chairperson, Charitable Gaming Board of Directors. (804) 824-9028