January 19, 2014 - The Parish of St. Theresa

AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:
WE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY:
Please remember in your prayers all those members
of our parish family and our friends who are
currently called to active military service
especially: Sgt. Christopher Ahlemeyer, AWO2
Taylor Allen, Capt. Brian Beldowicz, Pfc. David
Bennett, Cpl. James Berrier, Staff Sgt. Jordan
Bieda, Christopher Boccia, SPC. Corey Brady,
L.Cpl. Burris Britt, Pvt. Caleb Britt, Staff Sgt.
Domenic Cairoli, Ensign Christine M. Cairoli,
Lance Cpl. Kyle Cowing, LTC Richard DiBuono,
PO2 Michael Dover, Capt. Robert Eroh, Capt.
John Flammer, III, Pvt. Matthew Furry, Pfc.
Ronald Furry III, Lt. Col. Michael Goodman, Pvt.
Michael Guerrera, SPC Tyler Hindley, Sgt. David
Jackson, LCPL. Alexander Kaminsky, Sn.
Michael Kolbeck, Lou Kryston, Pfc. Daniel
Lambeth, Dru Lansing USN, Staff Sgt. Kenneth
Lima, Seaman Thomas Madden E4, CNN
Christopher Manfredo, Sbct. Brian Matuliewich,
Major Dr. John Maxey, 1st Lt. William McKernan,
Sgt. Chuck Meyer, Pfc. Michael Mooney, Pfc.
Patrick Mullooly, Pfc. Kyle Mury, Major Brad
Myoka,Army Specialist Daniel Ordonez, Sgt. Jose
Ortiz, Medic, Capt. Aaron M. Palan, 2nd Lt. Luke
A. Palan, Capt. John J. Pisano III, Pfc. Kevin
Potter, Jr., Capt. Nicole M. Reigelman, Spec.
Shawn Reed, Adam Richardson, Capt. Jeanne
Savage, Pfc. William A. Schmidt III, Laura
Snyder, Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Smith (Stately),
Airman Sr. Class Anthony J. Stately, Airman Sr.
Class Philip M. Stately, Cmdr. Kenneth Sterbenz,
PFC Austin Sysol, Staff Sgt. Christine Tooth,
Ensign Christopher Worosz,USN and POW: Sgt.
Bowe Bergdahl. May the Lord protect them as they
protect us.
WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Please remember in your prayers all those members
of our parish family and our friends who
continuously suffer physically, emotionally and/or
spiritually and those who tirelessly care for them.
Let us especially remember those currently in need
of our prayers: Steve Hadley, Sue Bucci, Faith
Callahan, Robert Caputo, Kim Carroll, Marie
Chandler, Franklin Clayton, Cass Clifford, Janet
Colbert, Kathy Crocker, Joseph De Silva, Dom,
Joe Duva, Bill Dwyer, Terry Eggert, Christopher
Falkenstein, Karen Freed, Angela Fritz, Beth
Fuller, Dr. Frank Greiner, Felicia Guerin,
Angeline Hill, Kathleen Israel, Carol Kinkaid,
Leon Marek, Clifford Maynard, Mick McGarrigle,
Florence Michallis, Butch Monaghan, James
Murray, Martin Murray, Marian Nagel, Joseph
Nichols, Dana Nigro, Carol Nigro, Richard Nolan,
Bishop David O’Connell, Ashley Paladino, Lisa
Palmer, Bella Persichetti, Dolores Piscola,
Samantha Saraceno, Theresa Satus, Bishop John
Smith, Howard Smith, Carlos Solera, Antoinette
Spangenberg, Anna Stevens, Laura Tumbiolo,
Leah Vicar, Ed Walsh, Rick Williams, Sharon
Williamson, Tina Zurawski, and Rick Zores.
WE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED:
We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family
and friends of Dr. Frank Esposito and Louise
Giuffra. May they find eternal rest in peace with
God our Father.
WE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS:
Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd. You know
each of us and you call us by name to serve in faith.
Help us respond generously to your voice. Give courage
and guidance to those you call to the priesthood and the
diaconate, to religious life and lay ministry, so they may
respond wholeheartedly and serve devotedly. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen
The Bread & Wine is offered this week in loving
memory of Kenneth Derr requested by Brian and
Melissa Derr.
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OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEKEND
OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
SATURDAY January 18, 2014
4:00 PM - William Barneman/Rinkowski Families
MONDAY-January 20, 2014
8:00AM-Elizabeth Kolb, Consolation Ministry
Mary Mellusi/ Fran & Victor Vitiello
Harold Schott/Johanna Miner
Richard Galle/George & Roseann Spiwak
Mabel Margaret Murphy/Pat & Peggy
Madison
TUESDAY-January 21, 2014
8:00AM-Kenneth Russell/Wife, Joan
WEDNESDAY-January 22, 2014
8:00AM-Roseanna Mott-Teffeau/Consolation
Ministry
SUNDAY–January 19, 2014
7:30AM - Michael Luper/Lou & Ginny Piccolo
Francesca Martino/Gaetano & Antoinetta
Alessandra
Margaret Hutchison/Alice & Lou
Mankowski
The People of the Parish
THURSDAY- January 23, 2014
8:00AM-Rae Accomando/Peter Swank
FRIDAY-January 24, 2014
8:00AM-Josephine Fauci/Marion & Jim Dewey
9:00AM - John Conover/Greg & Linda Palazzo
Lou Marra/Bill & Anne Pierznik
Eugene & Jessie/Daughter, Ginger
Edmund Costa/Denise Farrelly
SATURDAY-January 25, 2014
4:00PM-Patricia Boris/Husband Frank
Louise Rutigliano/Mr. & Mrs. J. Paolino
Anthony Zembrzuski/Hector & Faye
Perez
Stanley Suckiel/Wife, Rita & Family
11:30AM - Robert Moruzzi/Piscola Family
Vincent Konchan/Ann & Dan Hartmann
Kathleen Sicari/Peg & Bill Murphy
Ginger Kolb/Kolb Family
SUNDAY-January 26, 2014
7:30AM-Andrew Mandell, Sr./Gary Pagano &
Donna Copalbo
The People of the Parish
MASS CARDS
Mass cards are religious cards
stating a specific time and place a
Catholic Mass will be offered for the
intentions of the recipient of the card. The Mass
Intention may be to honor God or thank him for
blessings received. But more commonly it is offered for
some person(s) living or dead. The Intention or person’s
name is announced at the Mass as well as published in
the weekly bulletin.
Mass cards are available at the Parish Office
during office hours. The donation for a Mass is $15.00.
9:00AM-Kristina Keeney/Family
James D. Matarese/Pat & Peggy
Madison & Rose McKee
Edward Costa/Dave & Sandi Johnson
James Collins/Flo Manasso
11:30AM-Sr. Jean M. Jones,SSJ/Lois & Steve
Griguts & Family
Vincent Konchan/ Peggy & Bill
Murphy
Virginia Gehan/Ann, Patty & Terry
Murphy
Juanita Mahoney/Michelle & John
Burns & Family
SNOW DAYS
In the event of a snow storm where the
Governor declares a State of Emergency,
St. Theresa’s parking lot will be closed and Mass
will not be celebrated.
The Mass intention for the given day will
be deferred to the next available Mass.
Thank You
We regret any misspellings in the Mass intentions.
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDER OF EVENTS
Monday, January 20, 2014
Parish Office Closed
Breaking Open Our Sunday Readings
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
January 19, 2014
DAY AT CALLOWAYS
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scriptural Rosary @ 1:30 PM – Chapel
First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
This reading is a short passage from the second song of
the Servant of the Lord. The Lord will show his glory
through His servant, whose mission is to restore Israel
and bring salvation “to the ends of the earth.”
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Scripture Sharing @ 9:00 AM
Choir Practice
Children 5:30 PM - Adults 7:00 PM
Faith Formation Center
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Paul sends greetings to the people of Corinth, who have
been called to be holy and consecrated in Christ.
Thursday, January 23, 2013
No Parish Events Planned
Friday, January 24, 2014
No Parish Events Planned
Gospel: John 1:29-34
When Jesus visits John, John recognizes Jesus as the
“Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
John further indicates that Jesus is truly the Messiah and
“God’s chosen One.”
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Parish Food Collection Bags Distributed
Respect Life Ministry Spiritual Adoption
Consider/Reflect:
In today’s Gospel John identifies Jesus as “the Lamb of
God, who takes away the sin of the world.” This phrase
is familiar to us from the Mass. How do I recognize the
Christ today.
We recognize Christ in the gift of the Eucharist .Our
worship finds us responding ‘Behold the Lamb of God..’
The disciples on the road to Emmaus recognized Him in
the breaking of the bread. We should recognize Him in
the poor, hungry, thirsty, the sick, the prisoner, the
immigrant.
All those who have recognized and received Him, He
gave power to become children of God. That is who we
are. Ask for the grace, this power to discover and
recognize the presence of the Lord, as did John the
Baptist.
Sunday January 26, 2014
Parish Food Collection Bags Distributed
Respect Life Ministry Spiritual Adoption
Children’s Faith Formation Classes
10:00 - 11:15 AM
S.T.A.Y Meeting 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Faith Formation Center
Thanks to everyone who made the Christmas
concert an event to remember:
Vicki Nichols and the Music Ministry,
Sean Johnson and the Parish Staff, Phil & Millie
Cross, and Lorraine Wurth.
Special thanks to all who came out on a
rainy night to support the Parish of St. Theresa.
With your help, we raised almost $3,000.00.
Thanks again!
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In preparation for next weekend’s liturgy, we cite the
following readings:
January 26, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Isaiah 8:23-9:3
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 4:00 PM
READERS: Arthur Midgley, Bernice Philhower
ALTAR SERVERS: Debbie Quigley, Bryanna Quigley
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION: Marilyn Winterberg, Cathy Mills,
Carol Owens, Anna Palmiotto, Andy Kacvinski, Arlene
Kacvinski, Margaret DePergola, Jane Innocenti,
MaryAnn Burghold, Barbara Ragusa
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Sunday, January 26, 2014 – 7:30 AM
READERS: Linda Sherry (both readings)
ALTAR SERVERS: Sandra Maffia, Thomas John
Maffia
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION: Rose Faiss Patricia Shepherd, John
Taaffe, Eileen Duncan, Amy Zabinski, Conrad
Zabinski
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Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 9:00 AM
READERS: Carl Klotzbach, Steven Schaffer
ALTAR SERVERS; Erich, Jacob & Philipp Seeger
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION: Lucille Keller, Peggy Madison, Mazie
Wood, Ray Wood, Irene Zarnowski, Mary Gannon, Joe
AuCoin, Mary Zurawski, Kathy Barneman, Joanne
Spickard
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Sunday, January 26, 2014 – 11:30 AM
READERS: Robert Moran, Sue Eggert
ALTAR SERVERS: Andrew & Kim Werling,
Samantha Acquaviva
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION: Rosemary Genau, Walter Lange,
Terry Walsh, Esther Berdini, Mary-Jo Fotopoulos, Kay
Dolch, Diane Cregan, Sue Lehman, Robert Manfredo,
Patricia Claussen
“Let the children come to me!” Mark 10:14
Classes are offered
for students in Grades Pre K–8.
Including preparation for
First Communion & Confirmation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call DonnaAnn Powers at 296-2504 Ext. 24
ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER EACH YEAR
IN ORDER TO ATTEND CLASSES.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS
STAY Strong in the Lord
St. Theresa’s Active Youth group
meets every Sunday - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
in the Faith Formation Center
All students in Grades 9 – 12 are invited to attend
Visit us on Facebook: Stay St. Theresa Parish
For more info
email:Nicole.Hacker@sttheresa450.org
Children’s Stewardship Corner
Sharing my gifts of time and talent
“I helped shovel out our neighbor that’s
very old.”
Sophie Gandolfo
IMPORTANT NOTICE
NO PARKING
Please be aware that no cars will be allowed
in front of the Church & Faith Formation Center
(circle) on Sunday’s from 9:45 AM-11:15 AM and
Monday’s from 3:45 PM-8:00 PM while
Children’s Faith Formation classes are in session.
These past few months, we witnessed too many
“near misses” where children were almost hit by a
car. Please be careful driving at these times in our
Parking Lot. This is for the safety of ALL.
“I helped my Dad get firewood.”
Nat Noble
“We helped clean the house.”
Bryce, Rian, Sean O’Rourke
“I helped clean the Faith Formation Center.”
Andrew Werling
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding
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Respect Life Corner
The Respect Life Ministry Committee Meets:
the 3rd Thursday of each month
in the Faith Formation Center @1:30 PM
St. THERESA’S COUNCIL# 14615
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION IS HERE
WEEKEND OF JANUARY 18 & 19, 25 & 26, 2014
Regular Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month
Officer’s Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Once again the Respect Life Ministry of St. Theresa's will
be sponsoring our annual Spiritual Adoption Program
this year. It is really simple to be a part of this program.
7:00 PM in the Faith Formation Center.
K of C Council #14615 meets:
For information or questions on joining our
council, please contact John Taaffe @ 908 -2395988.
All male parishioners 18 or older are welcome to
join.
All you do is select a boy/and or girl baby (pink & blue
tags) who has just been conceived this January, and
then pray for that baby 's mother to say "yes to life"
and allow the baby to be born in October. You will
receive a prayer card to say every day for the next nine
months to strengthen the mother-to-be to say "Yes" to
life. You may even give that baby a name so you can
use the name when you pray for him/her each day for
the next nine months. IT IS REALLY EASY TO
DO!!!! There is nothing else we ask of you but to pray.
RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
JANUARY 19, 2014
SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Respect Life members will be in the Gathering
Space and the Chapel Side of the Church giving out tags
(pink & blue) for you to take along with the prayer to
say each day until October. The prayer takes less than a
minute to say.
Last year the program was very successful, and we hope
to duplicate that success again this year with your love
and support. Someday you may meet the baby you
saved in heaven, and he/she may thank you for praying
that the mother that changed her mind about the
abortion she was considering.
God Bless You All. Prayer works in strange ways. Let's
keep praying.
Today’s reading tells us that we are called to
wholeness: to union with God and one another.
Do you know someone who is not baptized, or who
has been baptized into another Christian tradition,
who senses that there is something missing in their
life? Is there someone you know, who feels drawn
to a closer relationship with God? Do you know
someone who has questions about God, Jesus, the
Catholic Church?
Sessions exploring these and other faith issues in
relation to our Catholic belief are held every
Wednesday evening, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. To come
to a session does not require a commitment to
belong to the Catholic Faith Family. These sessions
are meant to help people to decide whether or not
they wish to form a closer relationship with
God/Jesus through the Catholic Church.
NEW HOURS
The Daily Chapel is opened
for private prayer and adoration
Monday through Friday
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Please make a note of it!
Just - Come and See
(or bring someone you know who might be searching.)
Call Sue at 609-296-5075.
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March for Life Bus Trip to Washington, DC
Join the 72 other parishioners who now use
online giving to support our Parish
The Knights of Columbus and St. Mary's
Church invites you to join them for the
"March for Life in Washington DC"
Wednesday, January 22, 2014.
Convenient. Easy. Secure.
Save paper. Save time.
And make your offertory gifts work harder.
When you give online, your gift will be transferred
conveniently and securely from your bank account
or credit card directly into the Church’s account.
There is a non-refundable charge of $10.00 for
the trip and is payable by check or cash in
advance at St. Mary’s Rectory. The fee is
being implemented to discourage “noshowers”. Please make checks payable to
“Knights of Columbus”.
Access your account anytime you like–
You’re in complete control!
We will pick up promptly at St. Mary’s Parking
Lot in Barnegat at 7:30 AM and St. Mary of the
Pines in Manahawkin at 8:00 AM. We will
return at about 10:00 PM.
Sign up today on our website:
www.sttheresa-littleeggharbor.com
or call Chris at the Parish Office for instructions &
how to sign up
Reservations are required. Please call Frank
DeSena at 609-698-0142 for reservations. Mail
check to Frank at 12 Sandy Bottom Lane,
Barnegat, NJ 08005
Our Weekly Collections & Expenses
For the week of
December 29, 2013
Collection:
Expenses:
Net Gain:
$13,251.00
$12,746.19
+ $504.81
“The Little Flower’s Pathway”
Bricks of Remembrance
There are still many spaces for additional
bricks in the Church plaza. Buy a brick for
yourself, your children, or grandchildren, or in
memory of a loved one, and help support St.
Theresa Church.
2nd Collection
January 26, 2014
Church in Latin American
Catholics in Latin America and the
Caribbean face many challenges, including violence
and a lack of both clergy and lay leadership to
witness to the Gospel message.
Your support to this collection will fund
catechesis, youth ministry programs, and
seminarian education and will provide opportunities
to share faith with those in need for years to come.
Please be as generous as possible.
Bricks also make great gifts for
Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Baptisms,
or those “hard to buy for” relatives and friends.
Each brick costs $250.00 and includes engraving
of 3 rows, 13 characters each.
Forms are available at the Parish Office or for
more information call Evelyn at Ext. 32
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The Parish of St. Theresa Presents:
ALL SAINTS
REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Our annual OPEN HOUSE will be on
Tuesday, January 28, 2014, (Snow Date: Tuesday,
February 4, 2014). All Saints enrolls students from
Preschool through 8th grade. There will be two
sessions for the Open House. The morning
session is from 9:30-11:00 a.m. and the evening
session will run from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parents will
have the opportunity to visit classrooms, tour the
facility, and learn about our philosophy, curriculum
and our many special programs we offer. Please
join us!
All Saints is located at 400 Doc
Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Please
contact us for more information 609-597-3800 or
visit our website at www.asrcs.org.
A Night at the RACES
Saturday, February 15, 2014
St. Theresa’s Faith Formation Center
Doors open at: 5:00 PM
First Race begins at 6:30 PM
Entry Fee: $5.00 per person
No one under 18 admitted
Food and beverages available for purchase
10 Races/10 Horses each race
Sponsor a Race: $25.00
Purchase a horse in advance - $10.00
Or just come and play the ponies
Attention 7th and 8th Graders!
LOOKING for a POSITIVE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
with GREAT TEACHERS, COACHES, and STUDENTS?
Visit Ocean County’s ONLY Catholic High School during
WINTER OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 26, 2014 – 1-3 p.m.
Call the Admissions Office at 732-349-8801 x 2426 for
more information or go to www.mondonhs.com
COME SEE WHAT DONOVAN CAN DO FOR YOU!
Watch the bulletin for further details!
CARS FOR HELP
Donate your old car – help the
needy - receive $500+ tax
deduction!
William J. Stanton V.F.W. Post 316
It’s fast, it’s easy, and it requires only one phone call or
visit to their website. Cars for Help, a 501(c) 3 not-forprofit charity, are working to strengthen individual
churches and various Catholic charities through vehicle
donations. The process is fast, easy, and requires just a
phone call or visit to their website. If you would like to
donate any vehicle of yours in any condition, even
severely broken or crashed, or just have questions,
please call us directly at (630) 595-9272 or visit our
website at www.CarsForHelp.com.
With mention of this bulletin, 50% of your
vehicle donation proceeds will go directly to St. Theresa
Church. When donating, please make sure you mention
our Church & Address.
ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE
October through March
We are asking all who wish to contribute
gently worn coats, jackets, blankets, comforters and
other cold weather gear to help those less fortunate
than ourselves.
Please contact John Nowak at (609) 8129788. All donations are given to Atlantic City
Rescue Mission, Sr. Jean’s Kitchen. We will be
happy to pick them up should you have a large
donation. Thank you for your help !
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FREE INCOME TAXES PREPARED
Sponsored by AARP
ST. THERESA’S DAY
Tax Aide Sites for Southern Ocean County
February 3 through April 16, 2014
at CALLOWAY’S
Monday-9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – WALK IN
St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center
100 Bishops Lane, (off McKinley Blvd.)
Manahawkin
Tuesday-1:30 PM – 5:30 PM – WALK IN
Village Lutheran Church
701 Western Blvd, Lanoka Harbor
Wednesday-9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – WALK IN
St. Theresa Faith Formation Center
450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor
Wednesday-1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS ONLY Call 609-994-3671
Perry's Lake Club House
4 Princeton Ave., Manahawkin
Thursday-9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – WALK IN
St. Mary's Church-Reinbold Hall
747 West Bay Ave., Barnegat
Enter at rear of building
KEEP THIS DATE OPEN!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Calloway’s Restaurant
597 Route 9
Eagleswood Township
Calloway’s: 609-978-0220
Come to Calloway’s anytime on
TUESDAY, January 21st, for lunch, snacks, dinner,
even “take-out” purchases. When you pay, simply
hand your server or cashier the voucher and St.
Theresa’s will receive 20% back of every dollar you
spend. If you need additional vouchers, they are
available in the kiosk and at the Parish Office.
This is a great way to support your church
while enjoying a nice lunch or dinner. Please pass
this information and some vouchers on to everyone
you know.
What to bring with you:
*
Copy of your 2012 Federal and New Jersey
Tax returns
*
Your Social Security card
*
All W-2 Wage and Tax statements
*
All 1099-R Pension and Annuity statements
*
All 1099's for Interest, Dividends, Stocks,
etc.
*
All Social Security Statements Form SSA1099
*
All Medical Expenses including Mileage
*
All Tax related statements (Property Tax,
etc.)
*
Must bring bank check to verify information
for Direct Deposit of Refund or Direct Debit
of Payment
*
PTR Booklet and Primary Residence Real
Estate Tax Bill
*
Photo Identification is needed.
For more information or homebound clients,
Call 609-294-073
Let’s all get together and make this a
HUGE success!
RESTAURANT VOUCHER
“St. Theresa’s Day”
At
CALLOWAY’S
597 Route 9
Eagleswood Township
Restaurant
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Please present this voucher when paying
your check at CALLOWAY’S and 20% will
be donated to St. Theresa’s Church.
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