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Welcome to St. Therese Catholic
Church
217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117-9103
704-664-3992
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
Sunday Summer Mass Times
through August 30, 2015
8:30 am, 10:00 am
(Sunday Nursery at 8:30 am and
10:00 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]
Parish Office Hours
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
Faith Formation Office
Summer Hours through
September 12, 2015
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
704-664-7762
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 pr ior to the desir ed
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 704-664-7762.
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 704-662-0714.
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]
Latino Coordinator
Leyda Carrillo, ext. 114
[email protected]
Ministry
Communications
Coordinator
Lisa Cash, ext. 105
[email protected]
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
Administrative Assistant
Elaine Runski, ext. 301
[email protected]
Maintenance Manager
Wesley Weaver, ext. 2014
[email protected]
Faith Formation/
Formación de Fe:
704-664-7762
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
Mark Green
Amy Michelone
Tracy Neumann
Karen Neyland
Ron Toney
Judy Wagner
Rick Wagner
Finance Council Chair
Rick Fabrize, [email protected]
22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 30, 2015
WORSHIP & PRAYER
In Your Prayers
Prayer
Requests
Peggy Bachand,
Jan Balmat,
Michelle Bischoff,
Barbara Cahill,
Joseph Chesno,
Steve Coyne, Dutch Detchemendy,
Teresa Geraci, JD Gibbs, Beverly
Hedrick, Patty Human, Beatrice
Hynson, Dolores Licari, Nick Politis,
Cindy Powell, Kevin Powers, Ron
Regula, Rose Regula, Maureen
Rossi, Helen Russo, Angela
Schelter, John Vorlicek, Robyn
Wolf, Johnnie Ziats.
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, Patsy Freeze, Jean Garrison,
Julianne & Scott Jarvis, Angela Leuci,
Mark Marchese, Jeanne McDonnell,
Charles Memrick, Dean Nash,
Claradilla Pineda, Rita Sabella, Mary
Strup, Art Takes, Stach Wisniewski.
Autumn Care: Betty Mar kovich
Brian Center: Cynthia Fer r er ,
Oliver Mann, Rosemary O’Dell,
Gregory Ramirez, Hattie Walker, Joan
Waltman. Carillon: Betty Bunyan,
Marie Fields, Jim Harnett, Mila
Maldjain, Vartavar Maldjain, Mitzi
Moody, Patrick Naso. Churchill:
Cecilia Blouin, Connie Caron,
Corinne Cordillo, MaryJane Farrell, ,
Helen Holmes, Trudy Keller, Regina
Kilcarr, Joan Koch, Jean Loeshen,
Louise Logono, Ruth Martins, Helen
Mastrianni, Robert Matsey, Johanna
McCloskey, Jean Mueller, Lillian
Pingel, Elly Schenne, Evaline Seyk,
READINGS FOR Sunday, September 6, 2015
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 35:4-7a
Responsorial - Psalm 146
2nd Reading - James 2:1-5
Gospel - Mark 7:31-37
AUGUST
In August, the Holy Father asks us
to pray that volunteers may give
themselves generously to the
service of the needy and that
setting aside our very selves we
may learn to be neighbors to those
who find themselves on the
margins of human life and society.
Inga Shealy, Sherry Thompson, Diane
Visek, Jean Woodall. Crown Colony:
Rosemary Leonetta, Linda Turner.
Genesis: J oan Br ennan, Lor r aine
Cardillo, Leona Dreiling, Barbara
Jedrey, Lelia Leon, Margaret Lovine,
Francis Mariea, Dee Murray, Terry
Nagel, Jim Strup, Patricia Vance.
Huntersville Oaks: Car ol Osmer .
Statesville Place: Ir ene Nemeth.
Summit Place: Pat Aikenhead,
Wanda Binder, Bill Bonsignore,
Attilo Ceraldi, Nickie Ceraldi, Connie
Ferraro, Lee Floyd, Mary Kozar,
Elaine Panuski, Paul Poisson, Beverly
Wisbon, Yvette Wynn. The Pines:
Florence Chandler, Charlotte Ferrero,
Lee Kuras, Ann Rudolph, Kathleen
Sabalis.
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!
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, Alan
S. Colvin (Iraq), Steven
Fotiadis, Kody Garrison,
Matthew Geremia, Jeffrey
Guild (Afghan), Courtney
Hanna, Gregory Hanna,
Richard Hedges, Nicholas
Hemm (Japan), Mary
Katherine Hesler, Ryan
Howard (Afghan),
Christopher Kolakowski
(Okinawa), Jeremy Lacey,
Matthew Laxton, Rachel
Laxton, Adam Livingston,
Andres Molestina, Carlos
Molestina, John
Nickolopakos, Stephen
Nilsson, Eduardo J. Sanchez
(Afghan), Caylin Sandke
(Afghan), Jay Sandke, Ryan
Smith (Okinowa), Daniel
Spaulding (Iraq), Erik
Tarnacki, Dominic Wagner,
Donovan Wagner, John
White, Kyle Wishlinski (USS
Louisiana), Billy Wyatt
(Quantico).
Please let us know if
someone in your family is
deployed overseas, injured,
or returns home.
The Ignatian Corner!
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE – 1
(NOTE: This article was written by Larry and Nora
Paffrath.
Fr. Dominic)
Melissa Nussbaum, an author and a columnist
for the National Catholic Reporter delivered the first
of three keynote addresses at the Ignatian Spirituality
Conference 2015. The conference entitled “Ignatian
Silence: Heart of Mission” was held at Saint Louis
University in St. Louis, Missouri during July.
Ms. Nussbaum was the homilist for the
opening prayer service of the conference and based
her comments on the story of the call of the first
disciples in Luke 5. Throughout her talk Ms.
Nussbaum used the metaphor of two different kinds
of journeys, an errand and a pilgrimage. She
described an errand as goal oriented; a task based on
speed, utility, and technology. An errand is timebound and related to a specific purpose. Often during
the week we find ourselves “running errands”. “I am
going to the grocery store, be back in fifteen
minutes.”
A pilgrimage, on the other hand, is an
encounter with wonder. It is not time-bound, but is
open-ended and open to mystery. Words in a familiar
prayer speak to our pilgrimage: “Your kingdom
come; your will be done; on earth, as it is in heaven.”
The language of the two journeys is different.
We speak of “running errands.” “I’ll be right back,”
“this will take a minute.” Pilgrimage is an
“encounter with the holy and wonder” “It is open to
mystery.” “The language of pilgrimage is the
language of song, poetry, and prayer”. In religious
tradition, language is enhanced by silence. On
pilgrimage we silence our words and thoughts to
discern God’s will for us and deepen our friendship
with God.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA]
Luke’s Gospel opens by the Lake of
Gennesaret as Jesus prepares to address the crowd.
There are two boats moored by the side of the lake,
and the fishermen are washing their nets. They are
involved in an errand. Jesus gets into Simon’s boat
and asks him to pull out a short distance so he can
continue teaching the crowd. When Jesus finishes he
asks Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your
nets for a catch.” The fishermen are tired, they have
fished all night and caught nothing. They put their
faith in Jesus and embark on a pilgrimage - a trip to
deep water and an encounter with wonder. Their nets
were so full they were beginning to rip. They needed
the help of another boat to bring the catch in. In their
amazement at the catch the fishermen experience awe
and wonder. Jesus addresses them with words of a
pilgrimage. “Do not be afraid. From now on you
will be catching men.” Simon and the others placed
their faith in Jesus. “With that they brought their
boats to land, left everything and became his
followers.”
We too must give up our errands for
pilgrimages to go without fear into the “deep water”
of life as followers of Jesus.
Some questions for reflection:
 Am I willing to leave everything to be a follower
of Jesus?
 Are my prayers an errand or a deeper encounter
with God?
 Is Mass on Sunday an errand or a celebration of
God’s love?
 Do I recognize God’s goodness to me in daily
life?
 Am I open to mystery and to finding God in all
things and all people?
The keynote address and the entire Opening Prayer
Service are available. The scripture reading with
Nussbaum homily following are at 23:55 on the MP3
file. connect.jesuitscentralsouthern.org/isc2015
RCIA will begin on Thursday September 3, 2015 at 7PM in the Family Room. This is BEFORE Labor Day
this year. Easter Sunday will be early in 2016 and the team needs the extra week in order to cover the
program material.
If you are an adult who is unbaptized, or who wishes to become a Catholic, or a Catholic
that needs to receive First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, the RCIA Journey is for you. If
you are a fully Initiated Catholic and want to update your Faith Knowledge, RCIA is open
to ALL. If you are returning to the Catholic Church, you also may find the RCIA program
a big help in understanding what has changed and what has not.
Application for Preparation Days Retreat
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO ROSEMARY HYMAN BY SEPT. 8
First/Last Name: _______________________________________________________
Home Phone Number:____________________Cell: __________________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________________
City:________________________________State: _______ Zipcode:_____________
Email: __________________________________
Time preferred: 10 – 12 a.m.______________ or 7 - 9 p.m._____________________
Please answer the following questions. ALL answers are kept confidential.
1. How did you hear about the Spiritual Exercises? _______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. How do you see God NOW? _______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. How would you like to know God?__________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. What do you hope to gain from these Preparation Days (SEEL)? ___________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. What experience (if any) have you had with Spiritual direction? (This can include a prayer companion,
a directed retreat or direction)_______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
The Preparation Days Retreat
What is the Preparation Days Retreat?
Simply, the first part of the Ignatius Spiritual Exercises. The Preparation Days Retreat will provide a
way in which one can develop one’s prayer life and learn how to listen to God better.
What are some of the opportunities that will happen during the Preparation Days Retreat that will
prepare me to continue to do the Spiritual Exercises (if I choose to continue)?
To use Meditative prayer using the Scripture
To share reflections in a small group
To have individual spiritual direction
To Pray about how much God loves you
To develop a personal spiritual foundation
To learn more about St. Ignatius and his spirituality
To know how this Spirituality can fit into your life
What is the Cost? The r equested donation is $15.00. This r egistr ation fee will cover all mater ials. At
your convenience, you may pay with your application or at the time of the first meeting.
My Personal Agreement:
During the Preparation Days Retreat, I will commit to the daily personal prayer. I will also attend the five
scheduled weekly meetings on September 16, 23, 30, October 7, and 14.
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________
OUTREACH
Sat 8/29
5:30 PM
Intention
Parishioners
Requested By
Sun 8/30
Intention
8:30 AM John & Lillian Runski+
Requested By
John & Elaine Runski
10:00 AM James Gibbons+
James Schwallie+
12:00 PM Hugh Anthony Sullivan+
Michael Angel, Jr.+
5:30 PM Richard Teixeira+
Joe Nottoli+
Mon 8/31
Intention
9:00 AM Eugene Romano+
Noel Harrison+
Tues 9/1
Intention
9:00 AM Robert Eberhart+
Louie Garcia+
Wed 9/2
Intention
9:00 AM Joseph & Loretta Falzone+
Family
Family
Dorothy Sullivan
The Powells
Fabrize Family
Guy & Marilyn Nottoli
Requested By
Alana Pellegrino
Michelle Bischoff
Requested By
Greg & Sandi Shekita
Hardiman Family
Requested By
Joe & Dodie Sink
Thurs 9/3
Intention
9:00 AM St. Joseph
Requested By
Soda Crackers
(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.
Fri 9/4
Intention
Requested By
9:00 AM James & Margaret Gibney+ Frank & Marge Gerosa
Sat 9/5
Intention
9:00 AM Rebecca Lynne Moore+
Baby Girl Moore+
5:30 PM Rick Paysor (Thanks)
Marilyn Malone (Thanks)
Sun 9/6
Intention
7:30 AM Parishioners
9:00 AM Sister Gertrude (Sp Int)
Sister Scholastica (Sp Int)
10:30 AM Elizabeth Fournier+
Donald Nanney+
12:00 PM Patrick & Karen Sinnott+
5:30 PM
Eliseo San Juan+
Nilsa Maldonado+
Requested By
Family
Family
Paysor Family
Paysor Family
Requested By
W.O.J.
W.O.J.
McNiff Family
RedArrow Family
Family
Fabrize Family
Family
Deepest Sympathy
To the family of Helen
Odomirok on her death
24th Annual Lifewalk
9:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2015
Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman
It’s Fun! - For the whole family! Win prizes, tee
shirts, car clings, etc.
It’s Easy! - Just sign up! Get family members and
friends to sponsor you and walk 1 mile up Broad
Street in Mooresville. If you cannot come the
morning of the walk, just walk a mile in your own
neighborhood, or you can sponsor another walker.
It’s For a Great Cause! - The
Community Pregnancy Center
helps to assist babies and their
families with counseling,
maternity and baby clothes,
diapers, car seats, formula and
much, much more!
To sign up, call Angela Harrigan
of the Respect Life Committee at 704-975-1239.
STEWARDSHIP...Sharing Time, Talent & Treasure
Christian Stewardship provides
a spirituality that you can take
home from church, exercise at
work and express through
personal involvement in the
community and church.
Mass Attendance
2015 Diocesan Support Appeal
As of August 21st, 621 of our
parishioners have paid $143,784.42
and pledged $35,431.12 towards our
goal of $133,108.64. Any amount
above our goal is given back to St. Therese.
We appreciate your generosity!
August 16, 2015
5:30 Sat
8:30
10:00
400
463
590
12:00
2:30
5:30
Total
390
184
250
2277
Get Well Soon, Fr. Joe!
Fr. Joe Kappes, who served here at St. Therese,
had a fall while riding a bicycle and broke a hip.
He has had surgery with seven screws placed in
the bone. He is convalescing in a rehabilitation
center. He is now able to concelebrate Mass while
sitting. Parishioners may want to cheer him up
with a card.
His address is:
Rev. Joseph Kappes, S.J.
Lourdes Rehabilitation Center
2300 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
2nd Collection September 19/20
The annual collection for Priests’ Retirement
and Benefits is scheduled for the weekend of
September 19-20. Your contribution to this
important collection is a way to show your
gratitude to the priests who serve you so
faithfully.
Diocesan Anniversary
Celebration
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
OFFERTORY THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2015
Actual
16-Aug
Monthly AutoDraft
YTD(7/1/15-8/17/15)
Budget
$22,508 $23,400
$11,041 $11,000
$181,145 $176,200
Over/
(Under)
($892)
$41
$4,945
Active Families 3,737 as of 8/25/15
Thank You for Your Generosity
Sound Tech Crew Needed
We are looking to increase the roster
of our Sound Tech Crew. If you are
interested in finding out more
information about becoming a Sound
Tech and what the commitment
might be, please contact either Phil
Haigler or Bob Frohman through the Church Office at
704-664-3992.
Sanctuary Praise Band Musicians Needed
Sanctuary, the Contemporary Praise Band that serves
the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass, is looking for musicians to
fill a few vacant slots. For more information, please
contact any member of the Sanctuary Praise Band or
Phil Haigler, the Director of Music Ministry for Saint
Therese.
Saint Therese Music Ministry Alumni Choir
As the Director of Music Ministry for Saint Therese, I
If you are celebrating your Silver have met many Choir members, both current and
former. I would like to celebrate with all those singers
or Golden Wedding Anniversary
in a service of hymns, both old and new. This will be
this year, please contact our
a great experience for the participant and the
church office if you wish to be included in the
spectator, honoring those beloved melodies and those
celebration. The Mass will be held on Sunday,
vintage Choir members. If you are interested in
October 18, 2015 at St. John Neumann Catholic
Church. Mass begins at 2:00pm and will be followed participating, please contact Phil Haigler at 704-6643992 or [email protected] or any current choir
by a reception. To receive an invitation, you must
member.
call our church office to register. 704-664-3992.
PARISH SPIRITUAL LIFE
Updated Weekend Mass Schedule
Beginning the weekend of September 5/6, our Mass Schedule will be:
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday:
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm (Spanish),
5:30pm
WAKING UP TO THIS DAY
Saint Therese Catholic Church
A Day of
Reflection with
Paula D’Arcy
217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
Saturday, October 3, 2015
9:30am to 3pm
$35 per person (Lunch included)
Day of Reflection: WAKING UP TO THIS DAY
During this Day of Reflection we will explore guideposts that summon us to live in the
present moment and open our eyes to the perfection of Divine love moving in our lives.
The day will include time for reflection. Please bring a journal.
Paula D’Arcy, a wr iter , r etr eat leader , and confer ence and
seminar speaker, travels widely in the United States, Canada, and abroad. She is
president of Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development
of those in need as well as those invested in the opening of the heart and the healing of this world.
A former psychotherapist who ministered to those facing issues of grief and loss, Paula worked with Peale
Foundation, founded by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, from 1980 until his death in 1993, and has written ten
books. Today her work includes leading workshops and retreats related to spirituality, writing, and creating
venues where men and women experience an opening of the heart and a change in their way of being in the
world. In recent years, she has teamed with Richard Rohr to present seminars on the Male/Female Journey
and Spirituality for Two Halves of Life.
Paula serves as adjunct faculty at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX and Seton Cove Spirituality
Center in Austin, TX.
Visit our website at http://www.sainttherese.net/waking-up-to-this-day for additional information.
Saint Therese Retreat Reservation Form
TO MAKE A
RESERVATION:
Please return this form with
a check made payable to St.
Therese
Cost: $35 per person
St. Therese Catholic Church
c/o Carmen San Juan
217 Brawley School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Phone #:_________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________
** Note if you have any dietary restriction**
PARISH LIFE
Senior Games First Saturday of the Month
Next gathering: Saturday, September 5th 1PM4PM in 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!
Great Food! Great Value! Great Time!
Pancake Breakfast
Next Week Sept. 6th
Served after 7:30
and 9:00 Masses
Pancakes
Scrambled
Potatoes
Coffee
Eggs
French
Toast
Sausage
Bagels
Juice
Only $5 per person or $13 per family
Save the Date
Parish Picnic 2015
Date: Saturday September 26, 2015
(rain or shine)
Time: 11am-3pm
Place: Parish Life Center
(outside if weather permits)
ESL
Students and Teachers:
Come explore and share with us the beauty of
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - ESL.
Experience the joy of communicating in our
American culture.
Class Schedule: (Room - 14)
Mondays - 10:00 - 11:00 AM and 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Wednesdays - 5:00 - 6:00 PM
ALL CLASSES START AFTER LABOR DAY
Contact: [email protected]
Fun Bridge on Fridays!
No-stress Fun Bridge begins on
Friday, September 11th. We play
from 1:00-3:45pm. All levels of
players are welcome - beginners,
average or expert! No pressure,
just FUN! For any questions,
please call Margie and Bill Johnson 704-663-1107
(home) or 704-756-4097 (cell).
an IGNATIAN book of days
Thank you for all those who assisted
us in the distribution of the book, ‘an
IGNATIAN book of days’!
For those who were not able to pick up
your book(s) during our distribution
times, your pre-ordered books will be
available for pick up on Sunday, September 6th
during the pancake breakfast, OR Saturday,
September 26th, during the Parish Picnic.
Peace and Justice Corner
The Peace and Justice Committee is
working with the Parish Life
Commission on the Heritage Festival
portion of the picnic on Saturday,
September 26th. We would love for
each ethnic group to share their heritage
with us by setting up a table at the picnic. Our parish
has several groups represented. Share your pride
with the parish.
Please call Anne Cerutti at 704-664-7455 to let me
know if you are participating and if you have any
questions.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 30
1:00 PM Stewardship Committee
4:00 PM Latino Pot Luck
4:00 PM Sanctuary Band Practice
Monday, August 31
7:00 PM Rosary for the Unborn
Tuesday, September 1
6:30 PM Marian Prayer Group
7:00 PM Handbell Choir
7:00 PM Ignatian Latino Prayer
Wednesday, September 2
10:00 AM Prayer Shawl
1:30 PM Celebration Choir
4:00 PM Children's Choir
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
7:00 PM Adult Choir
7:00 PM BAN
7:00 PM Catechist Meeting
8:00 PM New Beginnings
Thursday, September 3
9:30 AM Luminous Rosary
5:00 PM Latino Music Ministry
7:00 PM RCIA Meetings
Friday, September 4
9:00 AM Adoration
Saturday, September 5
11:00 AM Baptism
1:00 PM Senior Games
Sunday, September 6
8:30 AM K of C Pancake Breakfast
12:00 PM Latino Meeting
4:00 PM Sanctuary Band Practice
COMMUNITY
2015 Eucharistic Congress
Family Room
MPR
Church
Day Chapel
Day Chapel
Room 101
Room 16
Room 204
Room 101
Room 101
Room 16
Room 101
Room 110
MPR
Family Room
Day Chapel
Day Chapel
Family Room
Day Chapel
Church
Room 202-203
MPR
Room 15
Church
ADOPT A (COLLEGE) STUDENT!
I’m looking for a few St. Therese families to
“adopt” a Davidson College Catholic student this
year. Students often long for a home away from
home, for the opportunity to interact with a
“normal” family, for an escape from the pressures
and craziness of college life. If you’re interested
in supporting a student (inviting them to dinner,
attending a Davidson event with them, sending an
occasional care package or card, etc.) please
contact Karen Soos, the Catholic campus minister
at Davidson: [email protected],
704.894.2423. Thank you!
The Eucharistic Congress is a very
popular, free event that will shine a
light on your soul. Plan to attend this
year’s event Friday and Saturday,
September 11 and 12 at the Charlotte
Convention Center.
SEPTEMBER 11 & 12, 2015
Sign - up sheets are available in the narthex for
parishioners who wish to avail themselves of the
convenience provided by St. Therèse Church to be
chauffeured to the Eucharistic Congress. This service
is highly recommended by the many who took
advantage of this opportunity during previous
Eucharistic Congresses. Prevent parking lot
headaches, avoid traffic nightmares and enjoy the
camaraderie of parishioners during this annual
fest! Cost of the bus is $8.00/person; $10/couple;
$15/family.
Are you a college student? The parent of a
college student?
There are Catholic Campus Ministry programs at
over ten colleges in our diocese. Check out
www.catholiconcampus.com to see what’s
available. Feel free to contact Karen Soos, the
campus minister at Davidson College, with any
questions: [email protected] (704-894-2423).
Have a great fall semester!
Free Talk on Faith and the
Environment!
Catholic Charities invites you to attend
“Following Pope Francis on the Path
to be Good Stewards of God’s
Creation” taking place on Wednesday evening,
September 16, in the New Life Center of St.
Matthew Church, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The
event keynote speaker is Dan Misleh, Founding
Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant and former
policy advisor with the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops. Attendees will explore the heart of the Holy
Father’s encyclical Laudato Si’, gaining an
appreciation for the rich tradition of Catholic social
thought on the environment. Find more information
about this presentation at www.ccdoc.org. While this
event is free, notification of your plan to attend is
requested. Please call 704-370-3225 or email
[email protected].
FAITH FORMATION 704-664-7762
Faith Formation classes are beginning soon.
Here is a glance at the first two months of
classes:
Week of:
9/13
Classes begin as scheduled (NO YM)
Confirmation Parent & Student Mtg in PLC at 7pm
9/16
Adult Ed - 7pm
9/20
Classes as scheduled (Catechetical Sunday)
Youth Ministry Begins Sun 7pm
9/20
Together in Faith - 3:30pm
9/25
Friday Night Live
9/27
Classes as scheduled
9/27
SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep 1pm
9/27
Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm
9/30
Adult Ed - 7pm
10/3
Day of Reflection with Paula D'Arcy
10/4
Classes as scheduled
10/4
Together in Faith - 3:30pm
10/5
First Communion Parent Meeting 6:30pm
10/7
First Communion Parent Meeting 6:30pm
10/10 Confirmation Retreat
Practical Catholic Family Tips
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10/11
Classes as scheduled
10/11 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep 1pm
10/11 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm
10/11 NO Confirmation Classes
10/14 Adult Ed – 7pm
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10/18
Classes as Scheduled (Last 15 min. all in MPR)
10/18 Together in Faith – 3:30pm
10/18 Confirmation Parent Meeting (A,B,C & D)
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10/25
Classes as scheduled
10/25 SPANISH - Special 1st Comm Pr ep 1pm
10/25 Special 1st Comm Pr ep 3:30pm
10/25 Confirmation Parent Meeting (E,F,G&H)
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WANTED: CATECHISTS
FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Openings:
Sunday 9am: 4th and 7th grade Co-Catechist
6th grade Catechist
Sunday 3:30pm: Every other Sunday Whole Family Catechesis
Sunday 7pm: Confirmation Class (8th Grade)
Tuesday 6pm: 1st, 3r d, 4th, 6th and 7th gr ade
openings available
Wednesday 5pm: 4th and 5th gr ade Co-Catechist
Please prayerfully consider joining
our team of Catechists. Call the
Faith Formation Office for more
information - 704-664-7762
Love your spouse and let your children know
you do.
Love your children, each one for himself/
herself.
Pray, pray, pray for your spouse and children.
Strive to be the holy-best witness you can be
for your children and others.
Keep Jesus and the Faith central in your
home.
Know your goal to raising saints. You want
them to become Catholic adults.
Know you are engaged in spiritual warfare,
plan accordingly.
Know your own faith story and keep telling
your children about it.
Place crucifixes and sacred art in each room
of your house.
Have sacred space set aside in your home.
Make liturgical calendar placemats.
Have good resources at home with ideas about
integrating the faith into home life.
Pray throughout the day with family and
practice the prayers they are learning at Faith
Formation.
Pray together before going on a trip.
Pray the rosary in the car.
Pray the rosary after dinner with the whole
family.
Misas en Español
Todos los Domingos a las 2:30 p.m.
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento.
El viernes 4 de Septiembre del 2015.
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 bautismos. La duración de la clase es de 2 horas,
la asistencia es requerida padres y padrinos. La
próxima clase será el sábado 19 de Septiembre de
2:00 - 4:00 pm y el domingo 20 de Septiembre 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 del misa.
Matrimonios:
Clases pre matrimoniales, favor avisar
con seis meses de anticipación.
Primeras Comuniones y Confirmaciones: Llamar a
Carmen San Juan al 704-664-7762.
Grupo Ignaciano: El grupo de oración Ignaciana
estará tomando un descanso en el mes de Agosto.
Las clases Ignacianas se abren en el mes de Septiembre, a las 7:00 pm. Pronto se publicara la fecha.
30 de Agosto 2015
22avo. Del Tiempo Ordinario
“Todo regalo de valor, todo genuino beneficio viene
de arriba,” dice Santiago en la segunda lectura. Pero
nos recuerda que la verdadera adoración a Dios implica usar esos buenos regalos para el beneficio de
los menos afortunados. La buena administración de
los bienes de Dios no es opcional, es el distintivo de
nuestra fe! .
6 de Septiembre. Reunión de Ministerio Hispano a
las 12:00– 2:00 pm. Salón 15 .
8 de Septiembre Ceremonia de Consagración:
el martes a las 7:00 pm en la iglesia antigua.
Congreso Eucarístico 2015: El congreso
Eucarístico es un evento muy popular, un
evento gratuito que hará brillar una luz en
su alma. Tome tiempo para asistir a este
evento tan importante, el 11 y 12 de Septiembre del
2015, en el Centro de Convenciones de Charlotte.
English as a Second Language :
Si usted esta interesado en aprender
ingles, por favor escriba un correo electrónico a la Profesora Deanna Hagan al
[email protected]
Los horarios de clases son: Lunes (10:00 –11:00 am)
y Lunes (7:30 pm– 8:30 pm) en el salón 14
Miércoles (5:00 pm—6:00 pm) en el salón 14 y 15
Domingo (1:15 pm– 2:15 pm) Citizenship salón 14
Todos las clases comienzan después del día del
trabajador. El 7 de Septiembre.
Invitación, intencionalmente y universal que nos llama a la santidad. Los sacerdotes jesuitas y un grupo de directores espirituales, les invita a participar en
una preparación de oración a la manera
que lo hacia San Ignacio de Loyola, con
la finalidad de desarrollar una relación
mas íntimamente con Dios. Esta es una oportunidad hermosa de poder estar mas cerca con Dios y
conocerle mas íntimamente. Nos reuniremos por 5
semanas en un tiempo de 2 horas una mañana o una
noche. Comenzaremos el 16 de Septiembre. Todos
son bienvenidos. Por favor llene la aplicación al finalizar la misa de español.
RCIA: Rito de Iniciación Cristiana:
Horarios celebración del sacramento de Bautismo
*Para los niños de 7 años o menores, se celebra el
sacramento cada segundo sábado de mes (11:00
am) y cada cuarto domingo del mes a la (1:15 pm)
*Para los que tienen 8 años hasta el segundo grado
de high school ( grado 10) se celebra el sacramento
durante la Vigilia Pascual de Sábado Santo.
*Para los de 3er año de high school (grado 11) y
después el sacramento se celebra durante la Vigilia
Pascual con todos los adultos. Los padres necesitan
participar en las clases bautismales que se ofrecen
cada tercer domingo de mes.
Las clases de iniciación cristiana para adultos comenzaran el jueves 3 de Septiembre a las 7:00pm.
Para más información, llamar a Leyda Carrillo a 704-664-3992 Extensión 114, fax 704-660-6321
“La Esquina Ignaciana”
Aunque, según el calendario, quedan unas tres semanas de verano y
después veremos muchas semanas más de tiempo lindo que parecerán al
verano, psicológicamente, en los Estados Unidos, con el principio de
septiembre el verano se hará terminado. La razón es porque los niños y los
jóvenes han vuelto a sus clases. Las vacaciones son una cosa de la
memoria. La vida “normal” ha regresado. Hemos llegado otra vez más al
momento de decisión que acompaña cada cambio, grande o pequeño, en la
vida – al momento para preguntarnos ¿qué necesitamos hacer diferente este
año para que nuestras familias irradien la alegría que todos quieren? ¿Qué
cosa diferente es necesario para que nuestras relaciones con los demás sean
las más agradables posibles? ¿Cómo podemos contribuir mejor a la
comunidad parroquial para que el evangelio se viva más claramente para el servicio de los demás?
Para ayudarnos en nuestras reflexiones, tal vez sería bueno considerar lo que significa la realidad de
empezar un año escolar nuevo. Tal vez allí pudiéramos ver unas indicaciones de cómo mejorar
nuestras otras actividades. La educación es importante por cada niño para que los talentos de cada
uno/a crezca en la manera que corresponde a su edad. Lo más que un niño estudia y se perfecciona
lo mejor servicio él o ella pueda dar a la comunidad. La educación se hace un camino para ser un
mejor ciudadano, un mejor trabajador, un mejor servidor. Este paradigma puede ayudarnos en
nuestro deseo de mejoramiento familiar y comunitario. Miremos las posibilidades que se ofrecen
de tener una comunidad más comprometida acá en Santa Teresita.
Este es el tiempo para aprender más y, por eso, para involucrarnos más. Necesitamos calcular lo
que le falta a la comunidad. Para ser los apóstoles que somos por nuestro bautismo, ¿cuáles
estudios, qué formación, cuál experiencia van a servirnos? Para empezar, la cosa básica que
necesita un/a apóstol es una familiaridad con la Biblia. La Palabra de Dios es el fundamento de
toda nuestra fe en Jesús como Señor y Salvador. Participar en cualquiera oportunidad que se
ofrezca a aprender más de la Biblia sería una manera segura para empezar el trabajo. Si alguien
quiere empezar un grupo o tomar parte en uno, ahora es el momento de hacer conocida esta
sugerencia a otros de la comunidad. La experiencia podría enriquecer a todos.
Un conocimiento de la Iglesia, su doctrina y prácticas además de su historia es un camino bueno a
ser un ciudadano de ella. Las posibilidades de mejor nuestros conocimientos en este ámbito se
pueden transformar en realidad por la iniciativa de un miembro de la parroquia. Y, la educación que
viene de nuestra mezcla con los pobres, los enfermos, los viejos y los abandonados es método
exacto para desarrollar el espíritu de servicio necesario a predicar el reino de Dios que fue tan
querido al corazón de nuestro Hermano Mayor.
El año nuevo escolar es un momento apto a dedicarnos de nuevo a nuestra responsabilidad eclesial.
Estudiar juntos con nuestros niños en sus investigaciones de las clases de la formación en la fe
podría ser divertido. Es algo muy concreto y práctico que promueve el sentido de solidaridad
familiar, y que, también, se puede hacer algo que facilita la amistad entre parroquianos. Dios nos
da ciertos momentos especiales para que nos aprovechemos de ellos para el bien de todos. ¡Que sea
ahora aquel momento, ese tiempo favorable como dice San Pablo! Trabajemos para hacer que Santa
Teresita sea un instrumento más apto para la mejor gloria de Dios.
P. Donald Ward,SJ