St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church Twenty–Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Pastor: Fr. Mark Dunne [email protected]Rectory: (903) 845-2306 Fax: (903) 845-7126 10138 Union Grove Rd. Gladewater, TX 75647 OFFICE Jamie Clowers (903) 845-2306 CHOIR and MUSIC Larry Bucher (903) 844-9247 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HO- LY COMMUNION Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362 FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR Henry Troell (903) 790-1717 LADIES’ GUILD Gerry Valentine (903)-399-0365 LECTORS Walter Raabe (903) 734-7771 MEN'S ASSOCIA- TION Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362 PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR Ken Ladish (903) 734-4989 USHERS Gayle Cockerell (903) 845-6766 SPIRITUAL MENTOR Janet Troell 903-734-7139 Our readings this weekend describe how God opens our senses, challenging us to use them wisely while never failing to act to correct social issues. The prophet Isaiah writes of how God will be ever present to God’s people and will save them. The God of Light opens the eyes of the blind and the ears of the deaf. The maker of all things transforms all things, making them good and useful to all. In the Gospel, Jesus shows himself to be God, for he opens the ears and loosens the tongue of one coming to him for help. Those who witness this miracle are amazed and exclaim “ He has done everything well” Jesus’s action challenges those who witness it to open their senses so as to perceive the plight of those around them and courageously do what is necessary to assist. Most of us are quite fortunate. We have the power to use our 5 senses. We can hear, see, speak, touch, and smell. The challenge is to use our senses wisely. When we observe a person or situation, what do we see? Do we see the poverty of the street person we pass on the road? Do we hear the cries of the poor, the pleas of injustice, or do we close our ears because it is too painful to listen? Do we speak out when something is wrong or do we keep silent because it is much easier, even when we know that correc- tion, challenge or change is necessary? When we opened our senses, then we must respond to the challenge of St. James and avoid the temptation to discriminate. Sometimes it is education, sometimes it is appearance, and sometimes it is one’s skin color, ethnic background or origin. We must do our best to see the whole picture, hear the entire story and speak the complete truth , no matter how difficult or challenging it may be. Let us not be spiritually blind, deaf or dumb to the cry of those less fortunate than ourselves. Let us not be indifferent, but rather let us use the gifts God has given us to give food to the hungry, and to those who have a hunger for justice. Miracle of Jesus: Jesus heals the blind and deaf. Mark 7:31-37
Fax: (903) 845-7126 10138 Union Grove Rd. Gladewater, TX 75647
OFFICE
Jamie Clowers (903) 845-2306
CHOIR and MUSIC
Larry Bucher (903) 844-9247
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HO-LY COMMUNION
Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362
FAITH FORMATION
COORDINATOR Henry Troell
(903) 790-1717
LADIES’ GUILD Gerry Valentine (903)-399-0365
LECTORS
Walter Raabe (903) 734-7771
MEN'S ASSOCIA-
TION Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362
PRO-LIFE
COORDINATOR Ken Ladish
(903) 734-4989
USHERS Gayle Cockerell (903) 845-6766
SPIRITUAL MENTOR
Janet Troell 903-734-7139
Our readings this weekend describe how God opens our senses, challenging us to use them wisely while never failing to act to correct social issues. The prophet Isaiah writes of how God will be ever present to God’s people and will save them. The God of Light opens the eyes of the blind and the ears of the deaf. The maker of all things transforms all things, making them good and useful to all. In the Gospel, Jesus shows himself to be God, for he opens the ears and loosens the tongue of one coming to him for help. Those who witness this miracle are amazed and exclaim “ He has done everything well” Jesus’s action challenges those who witness it to open their senses so as to perceive the plight of those around them and courageously do what is necessary to assist. Most of us are quite fortunate. We have the power to use our 5 senses. We can hear, see, speak, touch, and smell. The challenge is to use our senses wisely. When we observe a person or situation, what do we see? Do we see the poverty of the street person we pass on the road? Do we hear the cries of the poor, the pleas of injustice, or do we close our ears because it is too painful to listen? Do we speak out when something is wrong or do we keep silent because it is much easier, even when we know that correc-tion, challenge or change is necessary? When we opened our senses, then we must respond to the challenge of St. James and avoid the temptation to discriminate. Sometimes it is education, sometimes it is appearance, and sometimes it is one’s skin color, ethnic background or origin. We must do our best to see the whole picture, hear the entire story and speak the complete truth , no matter how difficult or challenging it may be. Let us not be spiritually blind, deaf or dumb to the cry of those less fortunate than ourselves. Let us not be indifferent, but rather let us use the gifts God has given us to give food to the hungry, and to those who have a hunger for justice.
9– Robert Deller, Kathleen Baker 10– Betty Bowers, Barry Wallace
11– David Wallace 12– Beatrice Nasados
16– Fred Mahaffey 17– Jacki Taylor, Joe Taylor
If anyone would like to be visited by Fr. Mark, please call the rectory at (903) 845-2306. If prayers are no longer needed please let us know.
Mark Adams Anna Akins (granddaughter) Betty Baird Jodi Bastyr Pat Behanick Jessie Brown Nena Bunn Rodney Calhoun Jim Daniels Sarah Deaton Wanda Demers Jodie Duhon Elizabeth Flores Emma Flores Lilly Flores Joyce Hugman Larry James Andy Tuttle
PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH and COMMUNITY
Kim Johnson Gil Kalinec Gail Levy Betty Lucas Carlos Munoz Boots Oliphint Ruby Olvera Jesse Phelps Jennifer Poorman Julie Ruffeno-Proctor Kitty Ruffeno Tracy Salazar Ernestine Sawyer Abby Shimota Cathy Shipp David Spanko Tom Stans Gloria Tankersley Mike Wilson
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Daily: Tuesday –Friday 8:00 AM Holy Day: Times to be announced Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 - 4:55 PM Sunday 8:00 - 8:25 AM
The Parish office is open 9:00 am - 12:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Fr. Mark is available in the office Tuesdays & Thursdays.
St. Theresa website address: www.sttheresagladewater.org
Find us on Facebook
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Lord Jesus, During this month of September, we ask that you bless young people in Africa. May they have access to educa-tion and work in their own countries.
Mass Intentions September 8 Paula Renteria (Nena Bunn) September 9 Karolee Flenniken ( Ladies Guild) September 11 †Blase Jackovich †Delores Jackovich †Audrey Thayer (Edward Jackovich) (Debbie Turner)
September 12 Paula Renteria (Irene Parris) September 15 Paula Renteria (Nena Bunn) September 19 Barbara Spanko (Ladies Guild)
MATION COOR-
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The Rosary (Prayers are incenses to heaven)
Every Saturday evening: 4:30 pm (before 5pm Mass) First Sunday of every month: 8:00am (before 8:30am Mass)
Ministry Schedule Saturday, September 8 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Terr i Woodfin EMHC: Terr i W. & Ann B. Sunday, September 9 Ushers: Suarez Family Lector: Ben Deller EMHC: Joe C., Pat B., & Dolly W. Saturday, September 15 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Cathy Shipp EMHC: Eddie L., & Barbara S. Sunday, September 16 Ushers: Bowers Lector: Barry Wallace EMHC: Lynn W., Ter ry A. & Ken L. Home Visitation and Nursing Homes: Lynne Muñoz, Joyce Raabe, David and Barbara Spanko
Fundraiser
The Men’s Organization will be selling a $6 Take-Out BBQ Chicken plate lunch with Po-tato salad & Bake beans following both Masses on Saturday, Sept.8th & Sunday Sept. 9th. Tickets will be sold, in advance after each week-end Mass starting on August 18th and at the door on Sept 8th & Sept. 9th. Contact Chris Hoefer for information at 903-736-5309.
Faith Formation Program Needs Volunteers to coordinate Youth Band Jam Night Strategic Plan Update in Progress Number of active parishioners for program effi-
cacy evaluation Service project coordinators for Youth and Chil-
dren’s Ministry
Faith Formation Program Wants
Music Program Coordinator(s) Outdoor fire pit and entertainment area
Building dedicated for faith formation classes
Faith Formation To offset some of the cost for the new study materi-als, registration cost will be $20 per student, $35 for 2 students and $50 for 3 students. Scholarships are available upon request. To register online see our webpage. www.sttheresagladewater.org
Manna House Month of September Manna House is collect-ing canned tuna, salmon, shrimp, chicken, ham, etc., during the month of September.
IN NEED OF If you want to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Contact Corky Valentine.
We need Ushers for Sunday Mass, for just once a
month. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table
Faith Formation: Catechetical Sunday is Sept. 16th Faith Formation classes begin Sept. 23rd at 9:45am In Need of K-2 Catechist!!!
Youth Band Jam Night Oct. 6, 2018
Volunteers needed to coordinate and organize food and fire pit. Inviting local parishes to bring their youth to join us at Mass, then songs around
the pit.
Reminder:
Social Sunday September 9
Ladies Guild Meeting Sept. 9th 2:30pm in Parish Hall.
