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ST TERESA PARISH
Saturday
Sunday
April 25
April 26
4:00 pm
8:30 am
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Sunday
April 26
10:00 am
Domingo
April 26
12:15 pm
Altar Servers/
Monaguillos
Mary Smith
Alex Quezada
Collin Lilienthal
Ian Lilienthal
Jayce Talamantes
Abbey Richey
Michaela Richey
Kimberly Valtierra
Jayden Cuaya
Alex Orozco
Bryan Garcia
Maryely Medina
Lectors/Lectores
Helen Chigaros
Tatia Godin
George Arocha
Yunven Rosas
Israel Lira
Communion
Ministers/
Ministros
de la
Comunión
*Julie Busken
*Mary Herman
Rod Blake
Sue Blake
Deacon David
*Ted Kohan
*John Lagacy
Kathy Bessette
Deacon David
Deacon Ron
*Mickey Kreissler
*Jan Anesi
Beth Arocha
Bob Crane
Deacon David
Rosario Lira
Alejandro Quezada
Emma Elvir
Esmeralda Tellez
Ricardo Valtierra
Jorge Juarez
Antonio Elvir
Isidoro Fernandez
Greeters/Ujieres
Sherry Anderson
Steve Anderson
Evan Gregg
Kevin Klasey
Jane Gerth
Paul Gerth
Albryan Valladares
Jose Cabrales
Norma Lopez
Gloria Mendez
ST. TERESA PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Tuesdays & Thursdays/Martes & Jueves
 Nurse available
9:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday/Martes—April 21
4:00-6:00pm
 Clinic opens at 9:00am. Come no later than 2:30 as we
take no appointments and we fill up fast.
Wednesday/Miércoles—April 22
 Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinic opens at 8:00am
9:00-11:00am
Friday/Viernes—April 24
9:00am-12:00noon
 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Please pray for the sick of our parish
Jackson Smith
Judi Buchholz
David Spargur
Beatriz Aguilera
Mary Warner
Elizabeth Reyes
Zenaida Puebla
Erin Richey
Bev Johnson
Alvin Martin
Gerald O’Malley
Alvaro Calderon
Congratulations
to our
newly confirmed
young adults
God Bless You
MASSES INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
April 18, 2015
For all the Parishioners of St. Teresa
Sunday
8:30 a.m.
April 19, 2015
Ray & Betsy Morrical
(Ray & Betsy Morrical)
10:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
† Antoinette Mulhall (Donna Paquette)
Isidoro Fernandez (Parish Family)
Monday
Tuesday
April 20, 2015—No Mass
April 21, 2015—No Mass
Wednesday
8:00 a.m.
April 22, 2015
† Barb Benoit (Steve & Donna Jacob)
Thursday
8:00 a.m.
April 23, 2015
† Fr. John Antczak (Dick & Nicky Frey)
Friday
8:00 a.m.
April 24, 2015
† Hillary Knudsen-Johnson (Parish Family)
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
April 25, 2015
† Chuck Smead (Judy Smead)
Sunday
8:30 a.m.
April 26, 2015
Ray & Betsy Morrical
(Ray & Betsy Morrical)
For all the Parishioners of St. Teresa
Rogelio & Isabel Benitez (Wedding Anniv.)
10:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
ST TERESA PARISH
OUR YOUNG PEOPLE CONFIRM IT
For many Catholics, the idea of choosing your
faith doesn’t happen as some people think it
should. Some Christians think that baptism is
something that should be chosen by the person,
and so they do not believe in infant baptism.
We, Catholic Christians, go back to the time of
the apostles when families were baptized together, parents and toddlers together. The entire household converted to the faith and received it as a blessing from God.
Baptism then is something that is GIVEN, not chosen, just
like we did not choose to live in this world, but we were
chosen to have life. This is a very different idea, focusing
on what God has done, instead of what human beings can
or cannot choose. Our faith comes from God, just like our
being baptized in the faith.
When I was a child, I grew up in an environment where
the faith was already a part of my life, thanks to my
mother who was the leader of my faith and served as my
first teacher in the ways of God. The downside to it is that
it becomes so easy for me to be complacent in my faith,
or to not recognize the gift because I have become so
used to breathing it every day of my life. The difference of
having my faith as part of my everyday experience is that
sometimes I am prone to ignore it or take it for granted.
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NUESTROS JÓVENES LO CONFIRMAN
Para muchos Católicos, la idea de escoger su fe
no sucede como algunos piensan que debe ser.
Algunos Cristianos piensan que el bautismo es
algo que debe ser escogido individualmente, y
por eso no cren en el bautismo para infantes.
Nosotros, Cristianos Católicos, tenemos nuestras raíces en los tiempos de los apóstoles cuando familias eran bautizadas juntas, padres e hijos. Todos en
la casa se convertían a la fe y lo recibían como bendición
de Dios. Así es que el bautismo se DÁ, no se escoge, así
como no escogímos vivir en este mundo, pero fuímos
escogídos para tener vida. Ésta es una idea muy diferente, enfocándonos en lo que Dios ha hecho, y nó en lo
que los humanos pueden o no pueden escoger. Nuestra
fe viene de Dios, igualmente como el ser bautizados en
la fe.
Cuando era niño, crecí en un ambiente dónde la fe ya era
parte de mi vida, gracias a mi madre quién era lídere de
mi fe y mi primera profesora en los caminos de Dios. La
pena és que fácilmente me siento complaciente en mi fe,
o no reconocer el don porque ya estoy acostumbrado a
respirarla todos los días de mi vida. La diferencia en
tener mi fe como parte de mi experiencia cotidiana és
que en veces puedo ignorarla o tomarla por su puesto.
Today, there is an opportunity for maturing Catholics, and
Catholics who have come of age, to make a decision to
confirm what they have received on the day of their baptism. They were then baptized by the Spirit, and now, by
the sacrament of confirmation, they open their minds and
hearts to that Spirit to be at work in their lives. Now they
choose for themselves what God has given from the beginning – to live their lives as children of God, as mature
Catholic men and women, empowered by their faith to live
happy, healthy and holy lives. How wonderful is that!
Hoy, hay oportunidad para Católicos adultos que van llegando a su madurez, para decididamente confirmar lo
que ya recibieron el día de su bautismo. Fueron bautizados por el Espíritu, y ahora, por el sacramento de la
confirmación, ellos abren sus mentes y corazones a ese
Espíritu para que trabaje en sus vidas. Ahora ellos escogen lo que Dios ya les ha dado desde un principio – el
vivir como hijos de Dios, como hombres y mujeres ya
maduros por la fuerza de su fe a vivir felices, saludables
y santas vidas. ¡Que maravilloso és eso!
This weekend, as our young friends in Jesus are confirmed in the Holy Spirit, the whole church rejoices. We
pray together that their confirmation will bear the spiritual
fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5: 2223). I congratulate our confirmandi, and I give thanks to
God for them. I believe that these days, Catholics need to
prepare well for the trials and challenges of living the faith
well. More and more, we are being challenged to stand
up for our faith and be willing to sacrifice everything for
the sake of our belief and love of God. The days ahead
are uncertain, but the Holy Spirit that we have received in
confirmation will always be our guide. God bless our
church!
Éste fin de semana, cuando nuestros amigos jóvenes en
Jesús fueron confirmados en el Espíritu Santo, toda la
iglesia está en fiesta. Rezámos juntos para que su confiramación sea fértil en frutos espirituales de amor, alegría, paz, paciencia, amabilidad, fidelidad, mansedumbre
y dominio de sí mismo(Galatas 5: 22-23). Felicíto a
nuestros confirmados, y doy gracias a Dios por ellos. Yo
creo que en estos días, los Católicos necesitan prepararse bién para las pruebas y desafíos en el vivir bién
nuestra fe. Más y más, se nos presentan desafíos para
afirmar nuestra fe y estar dispuestos a sacrificar todo en
causa de nuestra fe y amor de Dios. Los días venideros
son inseguros, pero el Espíritu Santo que hemos recibido
en la confirmación siempre será nuestro guía. ¡Dios
bendiga nuestra iglesia!
With loving prayers,
Fr. Sunny Castillo
Con oraciones afectuosas,
Padre Sunny Castillo
ST TERESA PARISH
Welcome - Bienvenido
361 St. Joseph Ave • Kankakee IL 60901
Phone (815)-933-7683
Fax (815) 933-7692
Parish Office Hours
Horario de la Oficina Hispana
Mon. - Thurs. 9am-3pm
Fri. 9-12noon
Martes a Jueves
11:30 am-3pm
Mass Schedule
Weekend
Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 & 10:00 am
Domingo 12:15 pm
Wednesday-Friday 8:00 am
Misa en Español
Weekday
Parish Staff Directory
Pastor/Párroco
Fr. Santos “Sunny” Castillo
Deacons
Ronald Whitman & David Marlowe
Financial Director
Lilia Belka ext 226
Ministry Coordinator
Donna Worth ext 227
RCIA (Convert Preparation)
ext 227
Ministerio Hispano
Silvia Barajas ext 229
Sr. Elsie Gamez
Secretaries
Kathy Dummer & Sylvia Lane
Bulletin Information Please e-mail articles by Mon. @ 11am to
[email protected]
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Time, Talent & Treasure
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
In gratitude of God’s gifts of time and talent to us we
gratefully acknowledge and salute
All of the participants in the
Passion of Christ Re-enactment/
Pasión de Cristo Recreación
who have donated countless hours of hard work
and devotion to St. Teresa Parish
Weekly Collections
Sunday Offering for April 12, 2015
$7,618.39
Sunday Envelope Breakdown
$300 & higher (2) • $200-$299 (0)
$100-$199 (15) • $75-$99 (7) •$50-$74 (28)
$25-$49 (48) • $11-$24 (38) • $10 & under (61)n
Our Goal each Week
to cover our expenses is $6, 650.00
Nuestra Meta por Semana
para cubrir los gastos es de $6, 650.00
Thank you for your kind generosity and your deep love of St. Teresa
¡Gracias por su Generosidad!
Youth Ministry
Ken & Michelle Barrie 427-8130
Music Ministry
Jane Veers 933-6058
Música Español
Ema Segura 592-4175
St Vincent de Paul Society
ext 212
Prayer Line
Barb Jepson 937-9260
Rita Kanosky 939-0319
Knights of Columbus
Invites you to
DONUT SUNDAY
APRIL 19
After all masses outside of Church
Parish Media Links
Website
www.stteresacatholics.org
Facebook Saint Teresa Church in Kankakee, IL
Email
[email protected]
Lisieux Pastoral Center
Director
815-939-2913
Kathy Wade
[email protected]
Azzarelli Outreach Clinic
Parish Nurse & Director
Helen Chigaros RN
815-928-6093
[email protected]
Aquinas Catholic Academy/
Academia Católica de Aquino
366 E. Hickory, Kankakee
School Principal
815-932-8124
Mrs. Dana Berg
St. Patrick & Teresa Religious Education/
Educacion Religiosa y Doctrina
366 E. Hickory, Kankakee
Coordinator of Religious Ed
815-932-0314
Marcia Brown-Medina
Sacrament
Procedures
Confessions
Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm
Baptisms
Pre-baptism Class is required
before your date will be set.
Please register two to three
months in advance!
Baptisms
English—2nd Sunday of Month
Weddings
Spiritual Preparation begins at
least SIX MONTHS in advance.
Please do not make your
reservations until you have
met with the pastor
Communion Visits
Call the Parish Office
Adoration at Night
9:30 pm - 5:00 am in Spanish
First Saturdays
Eucharist Adoration in English
1st Friday of month after
8:00am mass
Requisitos de los
Sacramentos
Confesiones
Sábados 3:00-3:30 pm
Bautizos
Platicas Pre-bautismales segundo
domingo de cada mes son
requeridas antes de fijar la Fecha
de Bautismo.
Favor de inscribirse con dos a
tres meses de anticipo.
Bautizos
1er Domingo del Mes
Bodas
Preparación Espiritual empieza
por lo menos con SEIS MESES
de anticipo. No haga
preparaciones para su
celebración antes de reunirse
con el párroco.
Visitas de Comunión
Llame a la oficina.
Quince Años y Presentaciones
Llame a la oficina.
Adoración Nocturna
1er Sábado del mes 9:30 pm5:00 am
ST TERESA PARISH
Third Sunday of Easter– April 18/19, 2015
Our Lord’s call to us to forego sin by following His
commandments, to repent, and to seek forgiveness connect
today’s Scripture passages. St. Peter, in the Acts of the Apostles, calls us to reform our lives and turn to God. Likewise, St.
John reminds us that Jesus is an offering for our sins.
Through His death and Resurrection, Jesus freed us from sin.
Faithful stewards acknowledge His true presence in the
Eucharist, as did the disciples on the road to Emmaus after
His Resurrection in the breaking of the bread. The Church
has long taught that partaking of the Eucharist strengthens
us on our journey as Christ’s disciples, and that participating
tin the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the forgiveness of sins
can draw us closer to Him, bringing peace to our lives.
Religious Community Facts...Did You Know ?
The Wheaton Franciscans sponsor a
spirituality ministry called the Tau Center at the
motherhouse in Wheaton with the purpose of sharing
a passion for transformative spiritual growth and
healing through workshops, programs, spiritual
counseling, and holistic services.
Like in the gospel today, sometimes our minds
need to be opened to know what God has done for
us, and what he wants for us in our marriage.
Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your
sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on June 12-14, 2015, August 7-9, 2015, or Oct. 9
-11, 2015, all in Elk Grove Village, Il. Early registration is highly
recommended. For reservations/information call Jim & Kris at
630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwmechicagoland.org.
Como en elevangelio de hoy algunas veces nuestra mente necesita abrirse para entender lo que Dios hace por nosotros y lo
que uire de nosotros en nuestro matrimonio. Profundicen su
communicación, refuercen su relación, revivan el romance y
renueven su sacramento atendiendo a un fin de semana del
Elcuentro Matrimonial Mundial. El próximo fin de semana en el
área de Joliet será Junio 12,13 y 14, 2015. Para más información de los Fines de Semana en español, llamar a Javier y Gaby
Vargas si vive en el area de Joliet al numero 630-621-8984,
[email protected].
Nurse Notes: April 18/19 :
Our Incredible Human Bodies
Tears and mucus contain an enzyme (lysozyme) that breaks
down the cell wall of many bacteria. This is to your advantage,
as the mucus that lines your nose and throat, as well as the
tears that wet your eyes are helping to prevent bacteria from
infecting those areas and making you sick.
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Operation Andrew Dinner
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
6:00—8:00pm
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Bolingbrook, Illinois
All men who are in 8th grade and older are cordially invited to attend this dinner and discussion. Bishop Daniel
Conlon, Fr. Burke Masters, and Fr. Herb Essig will lead
the presentation. You will hear a vocation story, meet and
have the opportunity to talk to other men who are wanting
to know more about the priesthood.
Come—dine, listen, talk, and take away a new understanding of the priesthood.
For questions, you can reach Fr. Burke at
[email protected] or call 815-221-6171
RSVP by April 19th
Mass of Anointing
10:30 am
Saturday, April 25, 2015
St. Joseph Parish
Bradley, Illinois
Kankakee area priests will be present to celebrate the liturgy
and administer the sacrament. Anyone facing illness or upcoming medical procedures and those with health issues are
welcome to come and experience this sacrament of courage,
strength, and healing.
A light lunch is planned afterwards in the parish hall.
(RSVP if you plan to attend the lunch 815-939-3573)
A Service Project of the National
Council of Catholic Women
Thank you for the enthusiasm so far…
keep bringing those caps!!
Fun, Free, Easy way to help provide
wheelchairs for disabled children.
Which Caps should you Save?
Hard Plastic Caps from laundry detergents, hand sanitizer, beverages, toothpaste, shampoo, spray paint, tennis ball can lids, grated
cheese, cream cheese, salad dressing, peanut butter, medicines
and others. Color does not matter.
Please remove any metal or cardboard inserts
Bring the caps to church and put them in the container provided
Thank You
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
CCW Mother/Daughter Luncheon
April Showers / May Flowers
11:00 am at Lisieux Center
Sign up on the sheet at the
front of church
ST TERESA PARISH
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The Shrine of Christ’s Passion
St. John, Indiana
Annual Youth Group trip on Good Friday
Fit N’ Healthy Challenge
New Session Starts Thursday, April 23
Sponsored by Presence St. Mary’s
Join us at
Lisieux Pastoral Center
First session from 4-6pm for weigh in & evaluation
then
Pilates on Tuesdays/Cardio Kickboxing on Thursdays
5-6pm
Fitness Instructor Joseph Begley
This is a FREE program for the community: All are Welcome
S.T.E.M.
(St. Teresa Educational Mentoring)
Sunday, April26, 2015
6pm @ Lisieux Pastoral Center
High School Freshmen through Seniors, as well as parents,
are invited to attend.
Discussion topics will include:
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Summer College visits
Interview Topics
Calendar of Events –Focusing on summer opportunities
For more information contact
Jeri Bollwitt at [email protected].
COME “CATCH THE SPIRIT”
4th Annual Parish Festival
planning has begun; if you would like to be
part of the fun, please call the parish office!!
815-933-7683
RESPECT LIFE PRAYER
“ I pray that at every level a general commitment to support the
family will reappear and be strengthened, so that today tooeven amid so many difficulties and serious threats-the family will
always remain, in accordance with God’s plan, the ‘sanctuary of
life’.”
Pope Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life, (Evangelium Vitae, no. 6)
“Deseo que resurja o se refuerce a cada nivel el compromise de
todos por sostener la familia, para que también hoy-aun en medio de numerosas dificultades y de graves amenazas-ella se
mantenga siempre, según el designio de Dios, como ‘santuario
de la vida’.”
San Juan Pablo II, El Evangelio de la rida (Evangelium Vitae, no. 6)