NOV 08 - St. Theresa Parish

St. Theresa Parish
455 North Benton St. ▪ Palatine, IL 60067 ▪ 847-358-7760
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Photo of Mundelein Seminary by Fr. Tim Fairman
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ▪ November 8, 2015
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Timothy J. Fairman, Pastor, ext. 101
Rev. Matthew Jamesson, Associate Pastor, ext. 127
Rev. Dennis Stafford, Associate Pastor, ext. 109
Rev. Ron Lewinski, Resident, ext. 118
Rev. Monsignor John P. McNamara, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Stephen Norys, Minister of Care, ext. 110
Hank Aleliunas, Business Manager, ext. 105
Laura Kutscher, Music Director, ext. 114
DIACONAL MINISTRY
Deacon Jim and Melody Devine, ext. 113
Deacon Stephen and Gail Norys, ext. 110
Deacon Richard and Kathie Pizzato, ext. 361
Deacon Louis and Ann Riccio, ext. 362
Deacon Larry and Karen Schumacher, ext. 363
Deacon Greg and Elizabeth Vogt, ext. 364
SCHOOL
Mary Keenley, Principal, ext. 202
Mary-Anne Zielinski, Administrative Assistant, ext. 203
Terri Kolbus, Director of Admissions, ext. 249
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Elizabeth Vogt, Director of Religious Education, ext. 111
Marsha Jones, Religious Ed. Registrar, Adm. Asst., ext.
112
Religious Education: 847-359-2846, ext. 111
PARISH SUPPORT STAFF
Mary Amirante, Receptionist, ext.100
Joyce Pizek, Bookkeeper, ext. 102
Marie Paul, Sacristan Leader, ext. 119
Nicole Carlisle, Administrative Assistant, ext. 107
Kathryn McIntyre, Secretary, ext. 104
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Please pray for all our sick parishioners, family
members, friends & loved ones, especially:
Masses & Intentions for This Week
Monday, November 9
6:30 am
8:00 am
Delphine Krenau
Joyce Arndt
Tuesday, November 10
6:30 am
8:00 am
Johnny Minduck
Linda Kolbus
A Friend
Sophie Marshall
Family
Hank & Mary-Anne Zielinski
Wednesday, November 11
6:30 am
8:00 am
Anthony & Rose Chiovala
Family
Terry Allen
John Prendergast
Thursday, November 12
6:30 am
8:00 am
Anthony & Rose Chiovala
Friend
Randy Carol
Myers Family
Friday, November 13
6:30 am
8:00 am
Lee & Esther Sentman Brigetta Sentman
Karen S. Jolander
Jennie Armatys
Saturday, November 14
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Barbara Dembrowski / Arlene Feltz
Rita McBlain
Lynne DeSalvo
Sunday, November 15
7:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
6:00 pm
Peter & Leona Sesko Family
Luke Cimarusti & Nick Tunzi
Jo & Anna Tunzi
For Parishioners
Multi-intention:
Deceased Members of the Baron Family /
Antonio Hurtado / Jeanette Zapotocky /
Ann Gavrilovich / George Horner /
Jacob Norys
For Our Teens and the LIFT Program
Life Has Changed, Not Ended...
Please Pray For Those Who Have Died
Joseph A. Morines
Judy Amoroso
Daniel Anfuso
Hilda Avila
Maria Ofelia Avila
Bill
Mary Boland
Carolyn Bohlman
Arthur Byrnes
Timothy Cannon
Frank Caruk
Anna Maria Collier
Bob Crowell
Robert Fairman
Carleen Fuller
Sam Greco
Ryan Guerrero (age 16)
Don Hausser
William Hopp Jr.
Don Humphries
Vi Jasonowicz
Carol Lukowski
Joan Kuthe
Darlene Landers
Robert Lindquist
Mary Lucas
Zacharias Lucas
Daniel Macbride
Owen Patrick McGoldrick
Jerry Mele
Isabelle Miklius
Nancy Miklius
Kay Miller
Rafael Montegano
Krista Motley
Julie Nagle
Jean Nechi
Dale Palka
Frank Pankanin
Paul
Betty Penkava
Mike Raef
Rosemary Rossdeutscher
Dale Schafernak
Michala Schauble
Matt Schroeder
Helen Schultz
Cole Schwartz (newborn)
Charles Sebastyan
Helen Simon
Mary Kate Sleppy
Sarah Smith
Emil Solans
Ronald Sowizrol
Kathy Tomusiak
Emil Tosch
Scott Wallace
Brian Ward
Ann Zimmerman
Please pray for all our military and veterans, especially:
Sgt. Robert E. Brodkorb
(Air Force S.A.C.)
Lance Corporal John F. Campe
(U.S. Marine Corp)
Alan Carlson (Navy)
Sgt. David A. Crouse (U.S.M.C.)
Jackie Fairman (Navy)
Captain Kevin Hand (Air Force)
Captain Stephen Hand
(U.S. Marine Corp)
Louis Kittler (Navy)
Colonel James F. Kott (Air Force)
Colonel Marilyn H. Kott (Air Force)
Patrick Malackowski (Air Force)
Deacon Steve Norys (Navy)
Jim Olinski (Vietnam, Army)
Deacon Lou Riccio (Korea, Army)
John Sellinger (Air Force)
Colonel Daniel Joseph Settergren
(Air Force)
Adolf Stransky (Vietnam, Navy)
Phil Urban (WWII, Air Force)
Ron Willer (Vietnam, Army)
Lt. Matthew Zak (Navy Pilot)
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE for Saturday and Sunday, November 14 & 15
Minister(s)
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
CELEBRANT
Fr. Dennis
Fr. Dennis
Fr. Matt
Fr. Ron
Fr. Ron
DEACON
Greg Vogt
Richard Pizzato
Louis Riccio
Jim Devine
Larry Schumacher
SACRISTAN
Smith / Sal
Russ, D.
LaRusso, J.
Paul, M.
Mayworm, M.A.
1-Jacques, S.
2-Mulholland, S.
1-Galvan, T.
2-Schwind, A.N.
1-Leo, J.
2-Andersen, S.
1-Zermatten, P.
2-Lonteen, G.
1-Oswald, C.
2-Pacek, W.
H-Cushing, C.
H-Brooks, K.*
H-Wade, P.*
H-Perterson, B.
H-Reckamp, L.
C-Reckamp, T.
C-Peterson, B.
C-Pfister, D.
C-Pfister, C.
C-Owens, N.
H-Meersman, A.
H-Russ, D.*
H-Schwind, A.
H-Travers, D.
H-Wezdecki, A.
C-Zak, B.
C-Arns, ML*
C-Galvan, T.
H-Bohlmann, KL.
H-Brennan, P.
H-Raupp, N
H-Byrns, R.
H-Curran, C*
C-Amidei, S.*
C-Deyhle, R.
C-Battin, L.
C-Bianchi, L.
C-Bohlmann, K.
H-Arvidson, M.
H-Paul, W.
H-Ellis, T.
H-Paul, M.*
H-Roman, E.
C-Appel, C.
C-Apuli, C.
C-Apuli, R.
C-Mullen,T.
C-Hirn, N.
H-Krupp, R.
H-Sadural, S.
H-O'Laughlin, N.
H-Pacek, W.
H-Oswald, C.*
C-Sadural, S.
C-Zielinski, M.A.*
C-Kane, N.
Zachary Kolbus
Alyson Kolbus
Sarah Maslowski
Mich Maslowski
Artur Cholewa
Marta Cholewa
Noah Chon
Kelly O' Brian
Caleigh Klein
Ethan Deyhle
Ryan Kurrie
Briana Neamand
Marcus Wiseman
Jack Herbst
Anthony Pluta
Ralph Llanos
Andrew Phoy
Ava Hillestad
Darwin Maco
LECTORS
EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS
"H"-Designates
"Ciborium"
"C"-Designates "Cup"
* = Wash vessels
after Mass
ALTAR
SERVERS
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A Message from our Pastor...
Dear Friends,
Every year the Archdiocese of Chicago asks that every parish conduct a Mass count during the first four weeks of October in which
ushers count the number of people at each of the Masses that weekend. The numbers are useful because they help the Archdiocese
note trends in Mass attendance, but it is also useful on the parish level because the numbers indicate where we are going with Mass
attendance.
This year, our average weekly Mass attendance is 1918 individuals. In 2014, our weekly Mass attendance averaged 2061 people and
in 2013 our average was 2043 people. Our most popular Mass in October was the 10:00 Mass on October 18th with 554 people and
our least attended Mass was the 7:00 am Mass on October 25th with 156 people.
What follows is the average attendance for each of our weekend Masses: 5:00 pm – 427; 7:00 am – 173; 8:30 am – 359; 10:00 –
500; 11:30 am – 433. Just by way of reference, our church can accommodate 1000 people per Mass.
What do all these numbers mean? The number I am most concerned about is the precipitous drop in Mass attendance this year from
the last several years. The numbers tell us that on average, more than 100 people a week have chosen not to attend Mass at St.
Theresa in one year’s time. We can offer the tried and true explanation that Mass attendance is down everywhere and while there is
some truth to that, it doesn’t explain why in one year’s time we have lost a hundred Mass-goers at St. Theresa, when for several
years prior to this our average Mass attendance exceeded 2,000 per weekend.
What can we do to get back those who have chosen not to be with us? How can we attract more people to our parish home? These
are significant questions that deserve our full attention.
This winter, St. Theresa will participate in an initiative called Parish Transformation. Parish Transformation is a fabulous process by
which a large group of parishioners meet for a period of time and facilitate the evaluation of our parish and then construct a plan for
the future. All parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago will be asked to participate in Parish Transformation; after consulting with our
Parish Pastoral Council, it was determined that this winter would be a good opportunity for St. Theresa to take its turn in the process.
I am very excited about this, because St. Bede participated in Parish Transformation when I was pastor there, and I experienced firsthand what Parish Transformation can accomplish in a parish. I can’t imagine that our drop in Mass attendance won’t be one of the
issues addressed in the Parish Transformation process.
We are also blessed that one of the authors of the Parish Transformation, Fr. Ron Lewinski, lives here with us, so we will experience
his wisdom first hand!
I will share much more about this as we draw closer to February, but I ask for your prayers, that we are all open to Parish
Transformation and that we will be guided by the grace of the Holy Spirit to create a plan which will serve our community well as we
prepare to celebrate 75 years as a faith community next year.
In other news, Joe Simeo, a long time parishioner and artist, has created an oil painting for me which depicts the sanctuary of our
church during the Christmas season. It is a beautiful work of art, so I asked him if we could make it available to our parishioners in
Christmas card format and he very generously agreed. As of this writing, I’m not sure if they will be available this weekend or next,
but an order form with a rendering of the artwork is in this weekend’s bulletin.
I encourage you to purchase as many as you will need for the Christmas Season and spread the good news of our parish community
as you wish your loved ones Christmas joy!
Enjoy the week and God bless you all.
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OUR STEWARDSHIP
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
Year Actual
Year Prior
$ 20,476
$ 1,532
$ 22,008
10/26/14
$ 19,369
$ 1,517
$ 20,886
10/25/15
Basket
Online
Total
11/1/15
Basket
Online
Total
$ 24,286
Pending
11/2/14
$ 27,213
$ 1,772
$ 28,985
DROP OFF in Gathering Area
Winter Used Clothing Drive
Coats,
hats,
gloves,
snowpants, and boots!
Coats,
hats,
gloves,
for youth,
snowpants,
andteens
boots!and adults!!
for youth, teens and adults!!
We are grateful for your donations!
FORMATION AND TRAINING FOR
New Eucharistic Ministers
Presenter:
When:
Where:
Time:
Fr. Ron Golatz
Saturday, November 14, 2015
St. Cecilia Parish
700 S. Meier Rd.
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
8:30 am check in
9 - noon training session
To register please contact Mary Kay Francel at 847-437-6208.
Contact Marie Paul at [email protected] with any
questions or for more information, as well as after completing
the training session so that you can be scheduled for Sunday
Masses.
BOXTOP$ Fundraiser for
St. Theresa School
Your clipped BOXTOP$ and Campbell’s
labels can be placed in the Campbell’s Soup Label receptacle
located in the Gathering Area of the church. We have concluded
our Fall Collection drive for these wonderful programs, but will
continue to “clip and ship” throughout the year. Thank you for
continuing to support St. Theresa School with the BOXTOP$ for
Education and Labels for Education programs.
WEEK AT A GLANCE...
Monday, 11/9
Tuesday, 11/10
Wednesday, 11/11
Thursday, 11/12
Friday, 11/13
Saturday, 11/14
Sunday, 11/15
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
6:30pm
Families of Nazareth
(104)
7:00pm
Marian Rosary
Devotion (Church)
7:00pm
LIFT Liturgical
Committee Meeting
(Small Meeting
Room)
7:30pm
KOC General
Meeting (Lower
Dolan)
7:30pm
RCIA (Bernardin)
6:30am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
8:00am
All School Mass
(Church)
10:30am
Cenacle Prayer Group
(Festle)
7:00pm
Cub Scout Pack 91
Committee Meeting
(105)
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
10:00am
Adult Bible Study
(Bernardin)
12:30pm
Veteran’s Day
Assembly (Church)
6:30pm
2nd Grade Inscription
Service (Church)
6:30pm
Women’s Chorale
(105)
7:00pm
Boy Scout Troop 91
(Lower Dolan)
7:30pm
Charismatic Prayer
Group (Bernardin)
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
6:00pm
Children’s Choir
Rehearsal (105)
7:00pm
Adult Bible Study
(School)
7:00pm
Women’s Club—
St. Theresa Guild
(Festle)
7:30pm
Adult Choir (Church)
8:30pm
Men’s Basketball
(Gym)
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
8:30am
Adoration (Chapel)
5:00pm
Benediction
(Chapel)
7:00pm
School—Student
Council Mixer
(Lower Dolan)
8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
12:30pm
Confessions
(Church)
5:00pm
Mass (Church)
4:30pm
KOC Spaghetti
Dinner (Lower Dolan)
7:00 am
Mass (Church)
8:30 am
Mass (Church)
10:00 am
Mass (Church)
10:00 am
Children’s Liturgy of
the Word (Bernardin)
10:30am
RCIC (Festle)
11:30am
Mass (Church)
1:00pm
Baptisms (Church)
6:00pm
LIFT Teen Mass
(Church)
7:00pm
LIFT (Gym, Lower
Dolan)
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MINISTRY OF CARE
The Ministry of Care office is the central
point in our parish community for outreach,
resources and referrals.
Deacon Stephen Norys, Coordinator
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
Tuesday:
Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday:
Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday:
Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135,
175; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37,
42-43; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday:
Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11;
Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32
Boy Scout Troop 91
ON-GOING INVITATION TO SMILE!
…from Fr. Dennis
We need to live in Christian joy!
Holy Scripture continually mentions Christian joy as the heart of
Christian living.
He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come
home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Psalm 126:6
And some famous, and not so famous, people have encouraged
people to exhibit joy.
Joy, not grit, is the hallmark of holy obedience. We need to be lighthearted in what we do to avoid taking ourselves too seriously. It is a
cheerful revolt against self and pride.
Richard J. Foster
Christian Living Today:
Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though
everything depended on you.
St. Augustine
Let’s remember to smile at our public worship, and
especially as we process to receive Holy Communion!
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS
Fall Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, November 22
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
St. Theresa
Lower Dolan Center
455 N. Benton Street
Palatine
We’re serving pancakes, sausage, and juice.
Raffle drawings with all kinds of PRIZES!
Donation
Individuals $5
Seniors (65 yr+) $4
Immediate Family $15
Troop 91 is sponsored by Knights of Columbus Holy Ghost Council #4977
It’s that time again!
SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS AND PROVIDE A
DINNER FOR SOMEONE IN NEED
If you would like to share your blessings and provide a
Thanksgiving dinner for a needy senior or family, please
call Donna at 847-359-4064.
Baskets will be distributed on Monday, November 23 from
the Gathering Space in the church.
This program is sponsored by the Ministry of Care, St. Theresa
Women’s Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. Theresa School.
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ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM ST. THERESA PARISH!
Specially designed Christmas cards for everyone on your list!
On the front of the card is a print reproduction
of a beautiful oil painting of St. Theresa
Church, created by parishioner Joe Simeo.
Inside is the verse:
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear
a son, and they shall name him
Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”
Matthew 1:23
Have a Blessed and Joyous Christmas!
Sold in packages of 25 cards with envelopes.
Cost is $25 per package.
Stop by the Gathering Space to see a sample and place an order! Order deadline December 13th.
You can also place an order by completing the form below and dropping it off at the Pauline Center.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
Number of packages: ____________________________________________________________
Amount enclosed ($25 x number of packages): _______________________________________
Checks made payable to: St. Theresa Parish
North Shore Catholic Men’s Conference:
St. Theresa Women’s Club
Holiday Bake Sale
After all Masses November 21-22, 2015
Start your holiday with a fresh baked treat.
Calling all Bakers! All baked goods are appreciated.
Bake, wrap and drop your baked goods off
in the gathering space.
There will also be two
raffles! A holiday basket
and back by popular
demand, a decorative,
delicious Turkey Cake!
Building Up Our Families
November 14, 2015
10:00am—3:00pm
The Church of Saint Mary
201 E. Illinois Rd.
Lake Forest, IL
The event costs $20
For more information and to register, go to:
www.churchofstmary.org
Join men from across the North Shore and beyond for an
energizing day to renew and promote the Catholic faith in men,
our families and our lives. This event includes a continental
breakfast, Mass, confession, and lunch.
Featuring: Dr. Scott Hahn,
Professor of Theology and Scripture
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ST. THERESA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
OUR MARCHING SAINTS
The kindergartners learned about saints and All Saints Day this past week. They
made saint crowns and learned that God wants each of us to be saints.
The little ones at Mom and Tots learned about the saints too.
They practiced the Works of Mercy with the Saints.
They helped Feed the Hungry like St. Elizabeth of Hungary
They helped build a church like St. Francis
They prayed for the Living and the Dead by praying the Litany of the Saints
They Clothed the Naked like St. Martin de Tours
They practiced giving drink to the Thirsty
They gave to the Poor like St. Nicholas
They helped Teach the Faith like St. Patrick
The next mom and Tots Gathering is November 19 from 10am – 12pm. If you
would like to join in on the fun and have a little one at home, contact Elizabeth
Vogt in the Religious Education Office.
Thank you Fr. Matt for visiting our 2nd grade students to speak with them
about First Reconciliation.
2nd grade and RCIC students – Remember, the Inscription Prayer
Service is this Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30pm in church.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2015
5:00PM TO 7:30PM
St. Theresa Parish Lower Dolan Center
455 N. Benton St., Palatine
PRAY TO END ABORTION
We will have a children’s craft corner so
come on out and bring the family
On Saturday, November 14, all parishioners are invited to
join members of the Parish Respect Life Committee when we
pray the Rosary outside an abortion mill in Des Plaines. We
will meet about 8:35 am or when the 8:00 am Mass ends,
gathering just outside the Day Chapel at St. Theresa Church
and return by 10:15 am. Transportation will be available for
those who are able to join us. Please make an effort to join
us in this important cause. Thank You.
Dinner includes Salad, Minestrone Soup,
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Sausage, Garlic
Bread, Desserts and Beverages
MEN’S PICK UP BASKETBALL
Come and enjoy……..good food and good friends
for charitable causes
ADULTS $8.00
CHILDREN UNDER 12 $5.00
FAMILIES OF FOUR $25.00
QUESTIONS CALL:
Bruce 847-394-2154, Jim 847-934-9896 or
Conrad 847-359-8173
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Holy Ghost Council for St.
Join us for Men's pick up basketball
on Thursday nights, 8:30pm in the
Dolan center gym.
If interested please contact Mike
Marshall - 847-567-2734 or
[email protected].
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ST. THERESA SCHOOL
Spreading Joy...
Last week, St. Theresa School 6th graders and Kindergarteners shared their Halloween
spirit with the residents of St. Joseph Home. It was a wonderful experience for all!
St. Theresa's Concert Choir found Palatine High School the place to be last
Thursday for their 2015 Middle School Choral Festival. Under the direction
of Mr. Steve Sivak, choral director for Palatine High School, the students
were given the opportunity to perform a variety of songs along with other
local middle schools and several of the high school ensembles. Students
received wonderful feedback and constructive criticism from Mr. Sivak. The
day culminated in a performance of "Circle of Life" which combined all the
middle school choirs as well as the Palatine High School ensembles for a
gorgeous musical end to a phenomenal day! Based on the positive
feedback…we will be doing this again next year!!
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Silver Conference Champions!
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Christmas Wreath Sale
Knights of Columbus - Holy Ghost Council #4977
All Orders Must Be Received By Friday, November 13th
Make checks payable to: Knights of Columbus #4977
Door Swag
Mail order form and check to: Jim Arns, 3850 N. Firestone Dr., Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
For information call Parish Office at (847)358-7760 & message will be forwarded.
Order Pick-Up at St. Theresa’s Parish Garage After Masses On:
Saturday, November 28th or Sunday, November 29th
If you cannot pick up, we will gladly deliver to your residence!
Print Name _______________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Wreath
Phone (required) __________________________________________________
Item Quantity
Price
Total
Wreath
22 inch ______ x $20.00 $___________
30 inch ______
x $25.00 $___________
36 inch ______ x $34.00
48 inch ______
$___________
Item
Quantity
Door Swag____ x
Centerpiece____ x
Cross ______ x
Cane ______ x
Garland______ x
Price Total
$18.00
$26.00
$29.00
$28.00
$33.00
x $52.00 $___________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$_________
Total $___________
Cross
Orders To Send A Fresh, Fragrant, Natural Balsam Wreath
•
•
Centerpiece
Cane
•
•
•
Perfect for out-of-town friends or loved ones
Sent UPS or FedEx in a Holiday gift box (continental 48 states only).
(Sorry we cannot deliver to PO Box addresses)
Delivered between November 27th and December 7th
22 inch wreath________x $32.00
Centerpiece___________x $33.00
To: Name __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ____ Zip____________
From: Name ____________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ____ Zip ___________
Gift Card Message ______________________________________________
KNIGHTS CORNER
BUSINESS MEETING NOTICE
Our Next Monthly Business Meeting will be on Monday,
November 9 at St. Theresa, Lower Dolan Center at 7:30.
Come for the meeting and learn how to help those in need,
serve your parish and grow in your faith. Then stay to socialize
with your fellow Brother Knights. For more information contact
Jim Arns at [email protected].
BAPTISMS
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Jeremy James Arns
Joseph Michael Joyce, III
Welcome to Our Christian Family!
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ST. THERESA PARISH - ADVENT EVENING OF REFLECTION
Feeling the Embrace of God's Love during the Holy Year of Mercy
The pope has declared a Holy Year of Mercy beginning on the Feast
of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. But what is a holy
year? Is it a year in which the Cubs get to the playoffs? Hard to
believe, but maybe it's something even more special! And what is
mercy? Is it allowing your spouse to think they're right even though
you know better? Come find out as Greg Kozak leads us through an
evening of education and reflection on God's loving mercy.
The evening will take place on Sunday, December 6th from
6:00pm to 7:30pm, which means you should be home in time to
watch the exciting Colts vs. Steelers game.
Greg Kozak has received both a Masters in Divinity
and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (a fancy name for
the advanced degree necessary to teach in the
seminary) from the University of St. Mary of the
Lake. He is married and has two teenaged children all
of whom are more than happy for him to spend an evening out of the house and at St. Theresa. He is currently the VP of R&D and Innovation, and the CIO at the
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and has spent the past 25 years teaching the Church's newest Catholics in the RCIA program at various parishes.
He has given talks, retreats, and missions throughout the Archdiocese as well as New Zealand and Australia.
WOMEN’S CLUB FALL ASSEMBLY
Father Tim and several
members of the St. Theresa
Women’s Club attended the
October 24, 2015,
Archdiocese Council of
Catholic Women Fall
Assembly Breakfast. This was
a very well attended event with
over 400 in attendance from
parishes throughout the
archdiocese.
Our own Jennifer Summerhill was honored with all the
Women of the Year. Although Archbishop Cupich was unable
to attend, it was a
lovely program
including the 2015
Scholarship
winner, musical
entertainment and
acknowledgement
of all the programs
and events of the
ACCW.
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523 Babies Saved from Abortion,
Chicago Abortion Clinic Shut Down
during “40 Days for Life”!
God bless the parishioners of St. Theresa who fasted,
prayed, and stood vigil as part of the
Fall "40 Days for Life" Campaign.
God blessed your efforts with hundreds of lives saved worldwide
and an abortion clinic shut down permanently in Chicago. The
Family Planning Associates abortion facility shut its doors for good
on October 17 during the 40 Days for Life campaign taking place 24
hours a day, 7 days a week outside its walls. The Illinois Dept. of
Health revoked their license in March, but the facility continued
operating until this month. Praise God for the victory He brought!
Sadly, the battle continues as nearly 4000 children lose their life to
abortion every day. If you'd like to join the fight, consider joining the
St. Theresa Respect Life Team who acts and educates on life
issues of every stage. Contact Maria Goldstein:
[email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
Many thanks to those that
donated to the Giving Tree for the
2016 Green & Gold Gala. Your
generosity is greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to Margery
Katalinich and Jennifer Marshall
for the beautiful Autumn Giving
Tree display.
Green & Gold donations will be gratefully accepted at the
school or Pauline Center until March 30, 2016. For
information, donation ideas or questions, please contact
[email protected] or
call (847) 359-1820, ext. 242.
4th Annual
AFC / NFC Championship Party
January 24th, 2016
(the Sunday AFTER the Martin Luther King Holiday)
Volunteers needed
(Hours qualify for student service hours)
Contact Tom Attak - [email protected]
Save the date for our Green & Gold Gala,
“An Evening at the Races”, on April 30,
2016. All proceeds benefit St. Theresa
Parish School.
We hope to see you there!
We thank the sponsors who help to make the bulletin cost-free. For information on ads, contact J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.1-800-566-6170
The Catholic Community of St. Theresa Parish
PARISH ADDRESS:
455 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067
Parish Website: www.sttheresachurch.org
Phone: 847-358-7760
Fax: 847-202-8941
Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11 :30 AM
Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Vigil)
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
445 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067
School Website: www.sttheresaschool.com
Office: 847-359-1820
Fax: 847-705-2084
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
MASS SCHEDULE
ST. THERESA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. Theresa Parish is to share Christ with others through the sacraments, education, prayer and service.
NEW PARISHIONERS
PARISH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Welcome to St. Theresa. We invite you to contact the parish secretary
and/or speak with a Greeter before Sunday Mass for information on
registration. Also, please visit the parish website and view the
Welcome Info button for helpful information.
Parish Pastoral Council: Leo Miklius
Board of Specified Jurisdiction (School Board): Tom Paar
Finance Council: Jerry Sara
Religious Education Board: Frank Annerino
VISITATION OF THE SICK
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY / MINISTERS OF CARE TO THE SICK
If you or a family member are in a local hospital and would like a visit
from a priest, please call the Parish Office. Those who are
homebound can also make arrangements to receive communion on a
regular basis by calling the Ministry of Care, 847-358-7760.
Deacon Stephen Norys, 847-358-7760 ext. 110
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, HOLY GHOST COUNCIL:
Saturdays at 12:30-1:30 PM or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated at 1:00 PM on the first and third Sundays of the
month. Parents are asked to arrive at 12:45 PM. Parents must take
part in preparation classes before the Baptism takes place. Please
call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Parents are required to
attend the classes before the baby is born.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and ALTAR SERVERS
Marie Paul, [email protected] or 847-358-7760 ext. 119
Jim Arns, [email protected]
2nd Monday of month, 7:30 PM Lower Dolan Center
MARIAN ROSARY and MASS: Mondays at 7:00 PM, in the church
OUR LADY of FATIMA DEVOTIONS:
First Saturday of month after the 8:00 AM Mass
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP:
Wednesdays at 7:30 PM in the Pauline Center; Deacon Lou Riccio
Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please
call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest. No other
plans should be finalized until then.
REACH (Special Religious Education for Adults)
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Maria Goldstein, 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM in the Pauline Center
This sacrament offers the Lord's healing strength and peace to
anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to
have surgery. Please call the Parish Office if you wish to have
someone receive this sacrament.
SACRAMENT FOR ADULTS
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or wanting
information about the Catholic Church is asked to call Deacon Larry
Schumacher at 847-358-7760 ext. 363. Baptized, adult Catholics who
have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation and
wish to, call Deacon Schumacher.
Deacon Rich and Kathie Pizzato
RESPECT LIFE, www.sttheresachurch.org/respect life
ST. THERESA WOMEN’S CLUB: Liz Gawlik
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL
Last Monday of month, 7:00 PM, in Pauline Center
WEDDING REHEARSAL MINISTRY: Mary Vaughan
YOUTH MINISTRY
[email protected]
Nancy Brinckerhoff
Kathy Ferry
Maureen Ross
Rev. Matthew Jamesson
For Bulletin: [email protected]
For Scheduling: [email protected]