APR 17 - St. Theresa Parish

St. Theresa Parish
455 North Benton St.
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Palatine, IL 60067
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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
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847-358-7760
April 17, 2016
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, Rel. 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, Communications Director, ext. 107
Kathryn McIntyre, Secretary, ext. 104
Please pray for all our sick parishioners, family
members, friends & loved ones, especially:
Masses & Intentions for This Week
Monday, April 18
6:30 am
8:00 am
Patrick Miller
Jerzy Siwy
Mary Haugh
Mr. & Mrs. V. Siwy
Tuesday, April 19
6:30 am
8:00 am
Jerard Kinney
Mary Haugh
Avila Family
Rita Schroeder
Wednesday, April 20
6:30 am
8:00 am
Priest’s Intention
50th Birthday Blessings to Jeannine Moscinski
Family
Thursday, April 21
6:30 am
8:00 am
St. Theresa Purgatorial Society
Nobert Brzycki
Family
6:30 am
8:00 am
Marilynn Roy
Ken Roy
Birthday Blessings for Rose Mele
Friday, April 22
Jackie
Saturday, April 23
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Daniel Goedken
Rose Chiavola
Family
Sunday, April 24
7:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
11:30 pm
Alice Ann Meersman Russ Family
Jim Harold
Family
For Parishioners
Neil Keutzer / Fred Costello / Edward Gruber /
Wilbur Kanak
Please pray for all our military and veterans, especially:
John H. Landers (Air Force)
Patrick Malackowski (Air Force)
Deacon Steve Norys (Navy)
Jim Olinski (Vietnam, Army)
Deacon Lou Riccio (Korea, Army)
Captain Louis J. Schager, Jr.
Joseph A. Bondi (Korea/U.S. Army)
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. Navy)
Judy Amoroso
Daniel Anfuso
Hilda Avila
Maria Ofelia Avila
Linda I. Barnstable
Bill
Carole Bilse
Patricia Blankenship
Mary Boland
Carolyn Bohlman
Timothy Cannon
Frank Caruk
Eileen Ceisel
Louis Cipparrone
Anna Maria Collier
John Condon
Bob Crowell
Donelda Danz
Robert Fairman
Carole Flood
Sam Greco
Ryan Guerrero (age 16)
Don Hausser
William Hopp Jr.
Don Humphries
Vi Jasonowicz
Gary Jones
Joan Kuthe
Robert Lindquist
Mary Lucas
Zacharias Lucas
Daniel Macbride
Patty Marshall
Owen Patrick McGoldrick
May God Hold Them in the Palm of His Hand...
John Sellinger (Air Force)
Colonel Daniel Joseph Settergren
(U.S. Marine Corp)
Louis Kittler (Navy)
Colonel James F. Kott (Air Force)
Colonel Marilyn H. Kott (Air Force)
Jerry Mele
Isabelle Miklius
Nancy Miklius
Kathleen Miller
Kay Miller
Krista Motley
Jean Nechi
Dale Palka
Frank Pankanin
Paul
Jennie Prudente
Jeanne Pryble
Michelle Rohde
Dale Schafernak
Michala Schauble
Matt Schroeder
Helen Schultz
Cole Schwartz (newborn)
Charles Sebastyan
Gerard Slania
Mary Kate Sleppy
B.J. Smith
Sarah Smith
Emil Solans
Ronald Sowizrol
Jackie Stevens
Martha Todd
Kathy Tomusiak
Emil Tosch
Scott Wallace
Brian Ward
Debbie Yurcheschen
Ann Zimmerman
Please Pray For Those Who Have Died
(Air Force)
Adolf Stransky (Vietnam, Navy)
Phil Urban (WWII, Air Force)
Ron Willer (Vietnam, Army)
Lt. Matthew Zak (Navy Pilot)
Donald McKay, Rose Losurdo, Edward Kalmuk
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE for Saturday and Sunday, April 23 & 24
Minister(s)
CELEBRANT
DEACON
SACRISTAN
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Fr. Tim
Fr. Tim
Fr. Dennis
Fr. Ron
Fr. Matt
Louis Riccio
Steve Norys
Greg Vogt
Richard Pizzato
Larry Schumacher
Smith, C.
Russ, D.
LaRusso, J.
Hirn, N.
Paul, M.
LECTORS
1-Solari, M.
2-Andersen, S.
1-Thompson, M.
2-Sullivan, K.
1-Lonteen, G.
2-Siemianowski, C.
1-Religious Ed
2-Religious Ed
1-Religious Ed
2-Religious Ed
EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS
Pfister ,C.
Owens, N.*
Cushing, C.
Englebrecht, L.
Combs, J.
Iuorio, S.
Brown, M.
Willer, R.
Willer, S.
Fasick, D.*
Travers, D.
Wezdecki, A.
Zak, B.
Arns, ML*
Galvin, T.
Hoffman, M.
Schwind, A.
Russ, D.*
Byrns, R.
Curran, C
Deyhle,R.
Hannon, S.
Kliarsky, D.
Magnuson, D.
Nuxoll, J.
Olejniczak, Z.*
Orlowski, J.*
Amidei, S.
Appel, C.
Apuli, C.*
Apuli, R.*
Arvidson, M.
Mullen, T.
Poznanski, R.
Fleischhauer, M
Fleischhauer, MB
Gryzlo, K.
Gryzlo, M.
Barsella, M.
Griseto, D.*
Dzierzak, M.
Kane, N.
Krupp, R.
Mayworm, M.*
O'Laughlin, N.
Brooks, K.
Matthew Attak
Abigail James
Clare James
Jillian Price
Arthur Cholewa
Marta Cholewa
Tommy Houser
Maggie Doland
Luke Doland
Ryan Kurrie
Molly Braskich
Herbst, Jack
Kaiser, John
Neamand, Briana
Pfaller, Jillyan
Victoria Wagner
Amanda Weiss
Josh Nelson
Tom Brinckerhoff
* = Wash vessels
after Mass
ALTAR
SERVERS
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A Message from Our Pastor...
Dear Friends,
On Saturday, April 30th our 25th annual Green & Gold Gala will take place at The Stonegate in Hoffman Estates. RSVP’s for the
event were due on Friday. If you didn’t turn in your RSVP yet, but still wish to go, please do so today! This is a very fun evening that
benefits the school enormously by allowing us to keep tuition rates lower so that more families can choose Catholic school education
for their children. Please see this week’s bulletin for a further description of live auction items and raffle prizes!
Parish Transformation continues at St. Theresa. On Saturday, April 9th members of our team traveled to St.
Catherine/St. Lucy Parish in Oak Park to gather with several other parishes engaged in the Parish
Transformation process at the same time we are. It was a great opportunity to share our progress and get
different perspectives on the process. Now we continue our work as a team by furthering our conversation and
crafting an action plan for the future of our parish. I am very excited about our progress and look forward to
sharing our plan with the entire community once the team has completed their effort on it. I continue to be
thankful for the 46 team members who have devoted so much of their time and talent to Parish Transformation.
As you have noticed in the bulletin the past few weeks, you are encouraged to participate in the creation of a parish directory by
having your family’s photo taken here at St. Theresa over the next several months. The directory is one of the ways we will be
celebrating our parish’s 75th Anniversary this year so I want to encourage all of you to get your photo taken! See the ad in this week’s
bulletin for more details. As we have been preparing for our 75th Anniversary I have been consulting our 50th Anniversary directory
from 25 years ago. This is a great resource and way for us to celebrate this big moment in St. Theresa’s history, so I encourage you
to take a moment form your busy lives and have your photo taken. The directory will also be a great way of helping our community to
get to know one another better as we finally begin to put the names and faces together!
Archbishop Cupich is asking all parishioners to participate in a survey that will assist him in leading us through the
“Renew My Church” initiative, which is the planning process for the future that will impact all parishes and agencies of
the Archdiocese of Chicago. As is true with most surveys, the more who participate, the more accurate the findings. I
know I’ve asked you to complete two surveys in the last year already, but if you could do this one as well, I would greatly
appreciate it. Please see this week’s bulletin for more information and the direct link to the survey.
As many of you are aware by now, His Holiness, Pope Francis has just published his new exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of
Love). It is a lengthy document, but I’m sure it will be worth reading. I will reflect on it at my next retreat opportunity this summer.
Bishop Robert Barron, the author of our “Soup and Spirituality” series the last two Lenten seasons, answers some questions about
the exhortation on his “Word on Fire” website. You can access that exchange by typing in the following on your computer:
http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/bishop-barron-qa-on-amoris-laetitiathe-joy-of-love/5137/.
Thanks to all of you who have complimented me on my weight loss. I have now reached my goal and will continue with a month of
“maintenance” to transition back into eating a more normal diet in the future. My weight loss coach will continue to work with me to
prevent me from putting any weight back on. I don’t believe I have been this light since high school, so I’m really enjoying it right now!
Enjoy the week and God bless you all.
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OUR STEWARDSHIP
Year Actual
Year Prior
$ 22,442
Pending
EASTER
4/5/15
$ 76,969
$ 4,281
$ 81,250
$ 20,261
Pending
4/12/15
$ 20,763
$ 2,117
$ 22,880
4/3/16
Basket
Online
Total
4/10/16
Basket
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Total
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
80th Birthday Blessings to Deacon Richard
Pizzato on April 19th! May God continue to bless
you with health for many more years to come.
WEEK AT A GLANCE...
Monday, 4/18
Tuesday, 4/19
Wednesday, 4/20
Thursday, 4/21
Friday, 4/22
Saturday, 4/23
Sunday, 4/24
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
6:30pm
Families of Nazareth
(104)
7:00pm
Boy Scout Troop 91
Committee Meeting
(105)
7:00pm
BSJ Meeting
(Festle)
7:00pm
Marian Rosary
Devotion (Church)
7:30pm
RCIA (Bernardin)
6:30am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
8:00am
All School Mass
(Church)
10:30am
Cenacle Prayer
Group (Festle)
6:00pm
PT Leadership
Meeting (Festle)
6:00pm
Children’s Choir
(Church)
6:30pm
Women’s Club Pot
Luck (Bernardin)
7:00pm
Parish Transformation
(Lower Dolan)
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
10:00am
Adult Bible Study
(Festle)
3:30pm
Parish Staff Meeting
(2nd Floor Pauline)
7:00pm
Boy Scout Troop 91
(Lower Dolan)
7:30pm
REACH Mass
Practice (Church)
7:30pm
Charismatic Prayer
Group (Bernardin)
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
10:00am
Moms & Tots
(Bernardin)
6:30pm
Mixed Voice Chorale
(105)
7:00pm
Adult Bible Study
(School)
7:30pm
Adult Choir
Rehearsal (Church)
6:30, 8:00am
Daily Mass (Chapel)
8:30am
Adoration (Chapel)
9:00am
Jr. High Play (Gym)
3:00pm
Holy Hour (Chapel)
5:00pm
Benediction (Chapel)
7:00pm
Jr. High Play (Gym)
8:00am
Mass (Chapel)
12:30pm
Confessions
(Church)
5:00pm
Mass (Church)
7:00pm
Jr. High Play (Gym)
7:00 am
Mass (Church)
8:30 am
Mass (Church)
10:00 am
Mass (Church)
10:00am
Children’s Liturgy of
the Word (Bernardin)
10:30am
RCIC (Festle)
11:30am
Mass (Church)
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18
Tuesday:
Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;
Jn 12:44-50
Thursday:
Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27;
Jn 13:16-20
Friday:
Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Saturday:
Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14
Sunday:
Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a;
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
2016 EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
Donations made in honor of:
Harold A. Herbst
Joe Pestka, Sr.
Delia Scaglione
Kathryn Catrambone
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald M. Killigrew, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Vinson
Gene Ferris
Ronald Vercillo
James Vercillo
Wanda Mangan
Ronald Krist
Berna Hanahan
Dorie & Paul Bohlmann
Stephanie & Ben Szramek
Joe & Kathleen Giglio
Mary Occhino
Logan Giglio
Jack & Joan Ezell
Sypek Family
Iwanicki Family
Leo Mancino
Joseph & Josephine Calabrese
Sam Calabrese
Joseph Cimmarusti
Secondino & Marietta Cimmarusti
Christine, Veronica, Dino
Calabrese
Teresa, Saverio, Lena, Vincent
Salponara
Tony Alexandria
Marie Alexandria
Kathleen Alexandria
Adeline Avelle
Salomon Kim
Elizabeth Kang
Sang K. Lee
So S. Kang
George Norek
Cy Plazak
Raymond Guziec
Beloved Fedko Family Members
Eugene & Caroline Burkhardt
Christopher & Louise Niersbach
James Cabay
Eugene Volk
Cathleen Volk-Colbert
Mary K. Schultz
Donald L. Schultz
Heselbarth & Ramond Families
Michael & Ann Rubino
Ella & James Malek
Susan Homuth
Gayle Photokarmbumrung
Robert Reckamp
Allan Reckamp
Wayne Reckamp
Agnes & Walter Janowiak
Zofia & John Zielinski
Edward & Josephine Bernd
Jennie Armatys Family
Czeslaw & Maria Oleszczuk
Shirlee Pervenecki
Mr. & Mrs. Facundo & Aurora
Alerre
Mr. & Mrs. Montano & Hening
Mangubat
Herminia Lackie
Renato Alerre
Andrew Barba
Manuel Barba
Daniel Bufanda
Sisters of Lucille Sprenzel
Doroteo & Rufina Herrera
Art, Alice, & Arthur Maciejewski
Daniel A. Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Skaleski
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Paar
Olinski/Minkalis Families
Nick & Hattie Jerzak
Mary & Ernest Favaro
Bob Gazda
Lawrence & Helen Weber
John J. Hirn
Reverend Francis J. Sahlfeld
Lucy & Wally Arvidson
Andy Carponelli
Lois A. Butler
Mary T. Butler
Donna Smith
Peter Mele
Bernice Horner
Jeannette Zapotocky
Ann Gavnilovich
Joseph Ignoffo
Joe Wade
Riley Burkeen
Walter & Jean Oswald
John & Della Owens
Arnold C. Brodkorb
Juanita M. Brodkorb
Frank J. Lopresti
Marie Lopresti
William C. Cordes
Mary Terese Cordes
Mary Stephanie Cordes
Nadine Fachet
Laurie Mendala
Fred & Peggy Schwind
Jozef Majewicz
Zofia Majewicz
Fr. Frank Majewicz, CR
Jeanine Majewicz
Russell & Josephine Willis
Jozef Burzana
Andrej & Jozefa Rogoz
Maria Uszko
Rudolf & Vincentia Chimak
Richard J. Deyhle
Paul Combs
Robert Bowers
James Neurauter
Patricia L. Grisco
Mary Storey
Tom Storey
Louis & Patricia Mursico
Jacob & Florence Ulrich
Joe & Marie Arns
Jim & Louise Sobczynski
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KENT CKY DERBY
An Evening at the Races
FOR ST. THERESA PARISH SCHOOL
You are cordially invited to attend the
25th Annual St. Theresa
Green & Gold Gala
Saturday, April 30, 2016
The Stonegate
2401 West Higgins Road
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
Cocktails at 5:30pm
Dinner at 7:30pm
GREEN & GOLD RAFFLE BASKETS
Again this year, we are giving everyone a chance to buy $10
tickets ahead of time for the ever-popular Green & Gold
Raffle Baskets. Last year, six of the ten winning tickets were
sold at Church! We will be selling tickets after all the masses
in the Gathering Area on the weekends of April 16th/17th and
April 23rd/24th. Winning tickets will be drawn at the Green &
Gold Gala on April 30th.
Come see and take a chance on this year's raffle baskets:
Silent and Live Auctions
Raffle Baskets
1. Drone – Propel Altitude 2.0 Quadrocopter with built-in HD
Camera and Altitude Stabilization Technology
RSVP by April 15, 2016
2. Nintendo Wii and Games - Wii game system Wii Sports
game included
3. Coach Purse – mini sierra satchel in color block leather
and a stars multi-mix key ring
4. American Girl Doll “Grace” - with many accessories and
handmade St. Theresa uniform
5. Restaurant Gift Certificate Basket with many area
eateries included
6. UP Fitness Tracker by Jawbone – Bluetooth SMART,
black band
7. Wheelbarrow of Booze – selection of various drinks for
any occasion
8. Chicago Cubs Tickets – four tickets Cubs vs.
Washington Nationals on May 5th at 7:05 pm
9. Chicago White Sox Tickets – four tickets for game TBD
by donor
10. Five “Dress Down” Passes at STS and opportunity for
student to be a “Teacher’s Assistant” for a day!
Celebrating 25 Years of Green & Gold
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KENT CKY DERBY
An Evening at the Races
FOR ST. THERESA PARISH SCHOOL
SPOTLIGHT ON LIVE AUCTION…
Each week leading up to Green & Gold 2016, we will highlight five of the Live Auction items to bid on.
Diva Den – Last year we offered the “Man Cave” for the men; this year we offer every woman’s dream! Included in
this package is a comfy chair from Walter E. Smithe furniture, a hand crafted bookcase, accessories, a gift
certificate for custom window treatments, pillows or bedding, free room design and paint color consult from
Barrington Draperies and Shutters, wine, and a wine chiller/warmer. The perfect in-home getaway for the “lady of
the house”!
Skybox for Beyonce Concert – This is a must-bid item that features a luxury skybox that accommodates 20
people and four parking passes for Beyonce’s “The Formation World Tour” as it stops at Soldier Field on Saturday,
May 28th. Food and beverages are included. What more needs to be said?
Take Home an Italian Chef – Culinary expert and certified executive chef Scott LeCompte will come to your
home and prepare an elegant dinner for eight (with wine pairings). Why go to a fancy restaurant when the
restaurant can come to you?! Included on the menu for the evening is spicy pan-seared scallops with caramelized
apple and fennel risotto, panzanella salad, grilled salmon and asparagus with mushroom polenta, pancetta
wrapped pork tenderloin, with tiramisu for dessert! Delicioso!
Coldplay Concert – Enjoy four tickets for the British Band Coldplay, who produced hit singles such as “Viva La
Vida,” “In My Place,” “Yellow,” and “Paradise,” as they tour their new album “A Head Full of Dreams” at Soldier
Field on Sunday, July 24th.
Trip for Two to Napa, California – This perfect get-away for wine lovers features four days and three nights at the
Andaz Napa, with a $200 gift certificate for dinner at The Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, tour of the Long
Meadow Ranch Farmstead gardens with lunch at the chef’s table and a choice of either a seated tasting or a
guided tour of Frog’s Leap Winery. Dates for this trip are flexible, but this package does not include airfare.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
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The Knights of Columbus Holy Ghost Council 4977
offer our congratulations and extend a warm welcome to
our newest members. On Sunday, March 20, 2016,
Brothers Ron Nota, Mark Nannini, Jon Connor and Lee
Fialek took their Second and Third Degree
Exemplifications and Troy Kerr took his First Degree
Exemplification at Queen of the Rosary School in Elk
Grove Village.
Joe Karkosch, John Mahoney, Dan Johnston, Thomas
O’Connor and Bob Kudney completed their First Degree
Exemplification on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Holy Ghost
Council. These Brothers have thus joined the largest lay
organization of the Catholic Church.
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Ultrasound Pasta Palooza
Saturday, April 23, 2016 at St. Thomas of Villanova
Doors open at 6 pm with dinner served at 7 pm
All money collected goes toward a new Ultrasound Machine to be located at
Aid For Women in Cicero, IL
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Tickets are $20 each for all over the age of 21 and include one free glass of
wine or beer
Tickets are $15 for all 20 years of age and under
Italian sit down dinner with soup, salad, sausage, meatballs, pasta, and
desert
Open Cash Bar Available with Beer and Wine
50/50 Split the Pot Raffle and Prize Raffles
Advance ticket sales below. We will also have a table in the back of the
church this weekend. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. We are
limited on space, so please send in early to guarantee a seat!!!
Please complete the below and mail to:
Jim Arns
3850 N Firestone Dr.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Name to be put on tickets at will call: _______________________________________
Number of Adult tickets (over 21) at $20 each: _______________________________
Number of Youth tickets (under 21) at $15 each: _____________________________
Phone Number to be reached at: __________________________________________
Make all Checks payable to: Knights of Columbus #4977
78% of women who see an ultrasound of their babies choose not to have abortions
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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
ST. THERESA WOMEN’S CLUB
INVITES ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH TO
THE ANNUAL POTLUCK DINNER
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION
For April 16-17
Most needed: Can fruit, Mayo, Juice, Crackers, Cooking
Oil, Deodorant, and Socks
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 6:30 p.m.
Bernadin Suite of the Pauline Center
Bring your signature dish to pass.
Dessert and Beverages will be provided.
The Women’s Club will be collecting non-perishable items for this
fall’s Thanksgiving baskets. Please bring items with expiration
dates of 2017 or later.
An evangelist lives in Christian joy!
IT'S KAIROS COOKIE TIME AGAIN
( A short story )
"One of the inmates at Stateville Prison told us that he and
others believed they had an opportunity to be out of their
cells for 4 days, eating cookies and drinking coffee, but
became "trapped" by the evidence of Jesus love for them".
The power of the Holy Spirit and these cookies are a very
important part of this ministry and we need your help
again.
There are recipe sheets in the proper bags (press and seal
only) located in the church foyer.
Recipes must be followed, no exceptions!
Once again the main ingredient is prayer.
Please bring the cookies to the collection bins in the foyer
no later than the 11:30am Mass Sunday, April 24th.
Thank You,
Kairos Prison Ministry
Joe Raducka 847-337-3847
Holy Scripture, daily conversion and story-telling form the
basis of evangelization.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek
the Lord rejoice!
Psalm 105:3
A pearl of wisdom from Fr. Dennis Stafford’s book “A
Courageous Leap of Faith”:
In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, the Hebrew equivalent
of the word ‘evangelization’ describes the “voice that
announces a victory, that announces goodness, joy and
happiness” transmitting the message that “God has not
forgotten his people.”
Share this thought with friend and stranger:
Never forget that there are only two philosophies to rule
your life: the one of the cross, which starts with the fast
and ends with the feast. The other of Satan, which starts
with the feast and ends with the headache.
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
Enjoy learning the basics of a ‘new’ evangelization with
Fr. Stafford’s book, A Courageous Leap of Faith - Becoming
A Disciple of Jesus in the New Evangelization
Available at www.Amazon.com
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Spiritual Adoption for the Whole Parish
Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby!
As an expression of that love, St. Theresa Parish will be
"spiritually" adopting two newly conceived children next
week. Not all newly conceived babies are allowed to be
born. In fact, more than 3,200 babies lose their lives to
abortion each day (59 of those right here in Cook County).
We will be "adopting" two of these babies. To
acknowledge the humanity of these children we will name
them: Max to honor St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron saint of the pro-life movement,
and Gianna to honor St. Gianna Molla (pictured), patron saint of the unborn.
How does one “spiritually adopt” a baby? All you need to do is pledge to pray
the following prayer every day for the next nine months that these 2 children will be
given life, for the power of prayer is great. It’s as simple as that!
Prayer of Spiritual Adoption
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love
you very much. I beg you to
spare the lives of the unborn
babies, Max and Gianna, that I
have spiritually adopted who
are in danger of abortion.
- Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Respect Life Team members will be
passing out prayer card bookmarks after
all masses next weekend. Watch the
bulletin for updates on Max and Gianna's
development. Nine months from now, in
January near the anniversary of Roe v.
Wade, we will celebrate their births with a
baby shower for them!
Facing an unintended pregnancy? You are not alone.
Call 1-800-712-HELP or www.OptionLine.org
Hurting from abortion? You are loved.
Call 1-888-456-HOPE or www.AbortionRecovery.org
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There are two weeks left of Religious Education Classes for this year. The last week of classes is Tuesday, April 26 and Saturday,
April 30.
Help us end another fantastic Religious Education year by attending the parish-wide Religious Education Mass on Sunday, April 24,
2016 at the 11:30am Mass. Religious Education students will play a special role in many aspects of the Mass. There will be light
refreshments following the liturgy. If you are interested in providing/baking some cookies, cake, coffee cake, etc., please contact
Elizabeth Vogt at elizabethv@sttheresachurch.org or 847-359-2946.
First Communion is Saturday, May 7 at 10:00am. Rehearsal is Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00pm in church. Please wear your First
Communion clothes to rehearsal. There will be a professional photographer at rehearsal taking class and group pictures. Please
keep these students in your prayers.
Registration packets for 2016-2017 were sent out this week. If you have not received your packet, please contact the Religious
Education Office. If you are new to the program and would like a registration packet, please stop by the Pauline Center or contact
the Religious Education Office. Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays for students in Kindergarten – 8th grade/
Confirmation. Students must be enrolled for class at least one year prior to a Sacrament year. We are always in need of
catechists, substitutes, and other volunteers.
The next Mom and Tots gathering is Thursday, April 21 from10am–12pm in the Pauline Center. If you are a mom/caregiver with a
little one/little ones at home and would like to gather in a relaxed environment with other moms, please feel free to join us. There
will be an activity for the kids and a chance to talk with other moms. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office.
Do you have a brother, sister, or friend making their First Communion?
Would you like to participate at Mass on Mother’s Day?
Join the St. Theresa Parish Youth Choir and sing for these special Masses!
Youth from third grade through high school are invited to sing for these two
special liturgies.
Three rehearsals prepare us for both liturgies
Participants are asked to bring a water bottle and small snack
Rehearsals are held in room 105 in the Pauline Center
Participants can sing for just one or both of the Masses
Contact Director of Music, Laura Kutscher (847) 358-7760, ext.114 or laurak@sttheresachurch.org
for additional information.
DATE
TIME
REHEARSALS AND MASSES
Tuesday, April 19
6:00-7:15 p.m.
Rehearsal for 1st Communion/Mother’s Day
Tuesday, April 26
6:00-7:15 p.m.
Rehearsal for 1st Communion/Mother’s Day
Tuesday, May 03
5:00-6:15 p.m.
Rehearsal for 1st Communion/Mother’s Day
Saturday, May 7
10:00 a.m. Mass
First Communion, arrive at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 8
11:30 a.m. Mass
Mother’s Day, arrive at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, 5/12
4:15-5:30 p.m.
End of year gathering and party
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ST. THERESA SCHOOL OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
St. Theresa School is now accepting
applications for admissions
for preschool - 8th grade.
We offer an education that combines
Catholic faith and teachings with
academic excellence.
For a tour of the campus, or for more
information regarding the upcoming
school year, please contact
Mrs. Terri Kolbus,
tkolbus@sttheresaschool.com
or visit sttheresaschool.com.
COME BEGIN THE JOURNEY WITH US
St. Theresa School Junior High
Proudly Presents…
RETIREMENT MASS
At the end of this school year, four beloved veteran
teachers and after school care providers will be retiring...
Kate Duncan, Darlene Strysik, Val Banas, and Germaine
Hesiak.
We will celebrate their years of service with a Mass and
refreshments on May 3 at 8:00am. We hope you will be
able to join us!
Please consider writing a note to these ladies who have
dedicated over 70 years of teaching combined!!!
WHEN:
Friday AND Saturday,
APRIL 22 & 23, 2016
TIME:
7:00PM
WHERE:
Benton Street Theatre
(Dolan Center)
COST: ALL TICKETS $5.00
May be purchased at the door.
Any questions, please call the school office
847-359-1820.
Letters can be sent to the school, attention Dotty Burns.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"The Eucharist is described in the catechism as the ‘source and
summit’ of our faith. Finding the time to go to Adoration can be difficult.
But if you can make it happen, committing to regular Adoration with an
open heart can have some surprising results."
You develop a sense of awe and wonder.
You experience peace in other areas of your life.
You begin to look outwardly.
You realize how fortunate you are.
Grace enters your life.
Make a date now for some Adoration and let God transform your life!
To learn more… http://catholic-link.org/
Unplug and spend half an hour quietly
with the Lord.
Adoration of the Holy Eucharist is offered every
Friday, all day long, in the St. Theresa chapel.
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, mariep@sttheresachurch.org or 847-358-7760 ext. 119
Jim Arns, grandknight4977@gmail.com
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.
For Bulletin: bulletin@sttheresachurch.org
For Scheduling: scheduling@sttheresachurch.org
For Website: webmaster@sttheresachurch.org
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
LIFT@sttheresachurch.org
Nancy Brinckerhoff
Kathy Ferry
Maureen Ross
Rev. Matthew Jamesson