March 21, 2021 March 21, 2021 March 21, 2021 Fifth Sunday Fifth Sunday Fifth Sunday of Lent of Lent of Lent Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church Father Thomas Aduri, Pastor Deacon Tim Ruoff Deacon Brad Sloan 2014 NW 46th Street Topeka, KS 66618 Phone: 785-286-2188 Fax: 785-286-2803 Email: offi[email protected]Website: www.mtcctopeka.org Jeremiah 21:31-34 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 MOTHER TERESA MISSION STATEMENT Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church exists to cultivate a prayerful faith community based on the example of our patroness, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. United in the Eucharist and sharing Christ’s love with all, we hold sacred our commitment to Christian formation, prayer, hospitality, and service to the most vulnerable in our parish, community and world. Focus on the painting, Sebastiano Conca’s Christ in the Garden of Geth- semane, and you will be drawn across the space between the gaze of Jesus and the chalice the angel offers. Se- bastiano understands the essence of the agony in the Garden—the loneli- ness of Jesus before the bitter cup the Father extends to him via the hands of an angel. Jesus’ attitude in receiving this passion is evident in his open arms. Like the posture he will assume when nailed to the cross, he shows his humble acceptance and abandon- ment. Gardens don’t appear often in Scripture, but they are important. There is the Garden of Eden, the place of God’s creative love and man’s original sin. There is the gar- den in the Song of Songs—a garden of passion, possession, and life-giving union. Where is Jesus’ tomb, and where does Mary Magdalene, the transformed lover, find Jesus on East- er morning? In the Scriptures, gar- dens are a place of new life, sin, and redemption. It’s where lovers go; where love is declared and tested. This is important in understand- ing the drama of our Lord’s agony in the Garden. It is the drama inside of love. It is the drama of acceptance and abandonment, trust and generos- ity, life and death. Jesus knows this and goes into the Garden to do what Adam failed to do in the first Garden. He goes to pay the price of love. He engenders new life by giving his own. He looks at the chalice, the price of our salvation, and with a heart full of generous, un- complicated love, accepts the Father’s invitation. “Not my will but yours be done.” † ~Bringing Home the Word How can I receive Jesus’ self- giving love for me more deeply? How should I imitate Jesus’ self- giving love in my relationships? 2014 NW 46th Street Topeka, KS 66618 785-286-2188 785-286-2803 (fax) [email protected]The Meaning of the Gardens of Scripture In the Scriptures, gardens are a place of new life, sin, and redempon. It’s where love is tested.
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March 21, 2021March 21, 2021March 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday Fifth Sunday Fifth Sunday of Lentof Lentof Lent
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church Father Thomas Aduri, Pastor
Conca’s Christ in the Garden of Geth-semane, and you will be drawn across the space between the gaze of Jesus and the chalice the angel offers. Se-
bastiano understands the essence of the agony in the Garden—the loneli-ness of Jesus before the bitter cup the Father extends to him via the hands of an angel.
Jesus’ attitude in receiving this passion is evident in his open arms. Like the posture he will assume when nailed to the cross, he shows his
humble acceptance and abandon-ment. Gardens don’t appear often in Scripture, but they are important. There is the Garden of Eden, the
place of God’s creative love and man’s original sin. There is the gar-
den in the Song of Songs—a garden of
passion, possession, and life-giving union. Where is Jesus’ tomb, and
where does Mary Magdalene, the
transformed lover, find Jesus on East-er morning? In the Scriptures, gar-dens are a place of new life, sin, and redemption. It’s where lovers go;
where love is declared and tested. This is important in understand-ing the drama of our Lord’s agony in the Garden. It is the drama inside of love. It is the drama of acceptance
and abandonment, trust and generos-ity, life and death.
Jesus knows this and goes into the Garden to do what Adam failed to do
in the first Garden. He goes to pay the price of love. He engenders new
life by giving his own. He looks at the chalice, the price of our salvation,
and with a heart full of generous, un-
complicated love, accepts the Father’s invitation. “Not my will but yours be
done.” † ~Bringing Home the Word
How can I receive Jesus’ self-
giving love for me more deeply?
How should I imitate Jesus’ self-giving love in my relationships?
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULE YOUR HOUR WITH JESUS!
The Adoration Chapel is open for
those who are comfortable resuming
their holy hour.
These Vacant Hours need to be filled.
Can you make time to sit with Jesus?
Monday: 3 am Thursday: 1 am
Saturday: 12 am, 2 am, Friday: 11 pm
5 am, 9 am, 10 am, 3 pm Sunday: 12 am, 1 am
We are also in need of substitute adorers. Please call
Marcia Barta 224-4304 or Mary Zachariasen
608-0082 to schedule your hour.
Please pray for these parishioners, their families and caregivers.
Gary Smutny
Asha Bauer
Caleb Kebert
Mary Johnson
Joyce Schober
Larry Baer
Theo Bauer
Oliver Bauer
Jennifer Bauer
Zoey Bauer
Alice Doyle- Lindemuth
Lupe Hutfles
Dee Longenecker
Ezra Fellers
Scott Bawer
Chris Welsh
Jacey Zoch
Dan Shue
Eldana Schumaker
Gloria Munoz
Diane Parsel
Rex Polter
Evelyn Best
Jan Warner
Debby Clifford
Sandy McCowan
“So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?” Matthew 26:40
Stephen Ministers Care! A Stephen Minister answers Jesus call to “bear one another’s
burdens.” Galatians 6:2
If you are 18 years or older and think you
would like a Stephen Minister to help you
“bear your burden”…
1. Call one of the Leaders listed on this page.
2. After speaking with you, prayer will guide the arrangements needed to pair you up with a trained Stephen Minister. Men with men and women with women.
3. That Stephen Minister will give you a call to set up a time and place to meet.
Mother Teresa Parish Stephen Ministry Leadership Team
3/13/2021 FYTD
Envelope: $8,273.00 $667,067.99
Faith Direct*:
Plate Receipts: $709.00 $9,401.01
Children:
$8,982.00 $676,469.00
Projected Giving $15,972.42 $595,543.07
Over/(Under) ($6,990.42) $80,925.93
* Faith Direct is received on the 15th and 30th of each month. ** A detailed breakdown of all income and expenses are provided in the quarterly report to the parish.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
We invite you to help MTCC by
enrolling with Faith Direct.
Enrolling will provide the
church with consistent support and simplify your
giving. Signing up is easy! Visit: www.faithdirect.net
and use our church code: KS195 ~ THANK YOU!
F A i T H D i R E C T
NEWS & INFONEWS & INFO
FRIDAYS DURING LENT | 5:30 PM
Additional
Confession Times
& Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
Additional confession times will be offered March
22, 23, 24, & 25th. Two priests will be available.
The Blessed Sacrament will also be exposed on
the altar during this time.
Monday, March 22 —Thursday, March 25
5:30—7:00 pm
Accommodations have been made to ensure
social distancing. We invite you to experience
God’s pardon and peace through the sacrament of
reconciliation during Lent.
Memorial Mass for Jim File
A Memorial Mass has been scheduled for Jim File
on Saturday, March 27th at 10:30 am at Mother
Teresa Catholic Church. Family will receive
friends in the Parish Hall starting at 9:30 am. All
Mother Teresa parishioners are invited to attend.
Sunday, Mar 21: Confirmation
I Zoom Class, 5:30 pm
Monday, Mar 22: First Reconciliation Zoom Practice,
6:00 pm
Tuesday, Mar 23: First Reconciliation in the
Sanctuary at 6:00 pm, Students should arrive by 5:30
pm, Masks Required
Wednesday, Mar 24: First Communion Zoom Class,
6:00 pm
Sunday, Mar 28: Confirmation I Zoom Class, 5:30 pm
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Jacob’s
Hospitality Room
Jacob’s Hospitality Room will now be reserved
each weekend for our parishioners who have
compromised immune systems. Masks and social
distancing will be required in this area. Mass will
be live streamed on the TV and communion will
be offered by an Extraordinary Minister.
Presentation
on the Triduum
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic
Church will be hosting a
presentation on the Triduum given
by Michael Podrebbarac, who is the Consultant for
Liturgy and Sacramental Life for the Archdiocese
of Kansas City, KS, on Wednesday, March 24th
at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. Social
distancing and masks will be required as there will
be RCIA candidates and catechumens attending
from other parishes. This is a great way to prepare
for Holy Week in addition to the continuing
formation of those inquirers seeking full
communion into the Catholic Church.
SAVE THE DATE
Knights of Columbus Golf
Tournament — June 26th with
an 8:00 am start at GreatLife
Golf at 29th and Adams (formerly
Shawnee Country Club.) Information coming soon
on registration and sponsorship opportunities.
Knights of Columbus
FISH FRY Friday, March 26th
Dine in at Parish Hall and
Jacob’s Hospitality Room
6:00—7:30 PM
To-Go Meals Available Curbside
Baked Fish / Fried Fish / Coleslaw
French Fries or Tater Tots / Fruit Cocktail
Place To-Go Orders by Monday, March 22nd
Call Aaron Cheney at 785.224.4758
or Ben Schmitz at 785.286.4311
to place your order
NEWS & INFONEWS & INFO
Archbishop’s
Call to Share
Jesus shows us that the ways of God are not the
ways of men. While God’s glory does include His
power and awesomeness and majesty and might, it
also includes something else that we might find a
little surprising: the giving of Himself for another, so
that they might have life. This is why Christ’s Self-
Gift on the Cross—perhaps even more so then the
Resurrection or the Ascension—is highlighted in
John’s Gospel as the place of His Glory. And it’s why
the Cross has been called Christ’s Royal Throne
throughout Christian history.
We are called to glorify God, too. And we can’t do
better than by imitating Jesus, offering generous,
fruitful sacrifices in union with Christ. This Lenten
season is the perfect time to do so. We can take part
in many opportunities for almsgiving. We can also
contribute to our Archbishop’s Call to Share appeal,
allowing a grain of our wealth to bear much fruit in
our parish community. As we go forward this week,
let’s ask God to show us how we can glorify His
name by giving generously in imitation of Christ.
It’s easy to make your appeal gift online!
You can do so at https://mission.archkck.org
CAMP KATERI TEKAKWITHA 2021
This summer we are offering both day camps and
overnight camp options. The day camps are a
great way for kids to have the opportunity to
experience camp, but allow them to return home
in the evenings. Visit www.archkck.org/camp for
more information.
Job Opportunity
Catholic Charities
We’re hiring a full time Case Manager at the
Topeka Family Support Center! Do you want to
change lives? Do you want to help others break
out of the cycle of poverty? Do you have a degree
in a human service related field, and experience in
case management? This could be your
opportunity! Come join our team! For more
information, please contact our office directly at
Two Scholarships in the Amount $500 each will be awarded
Completed application is to be mailed to c/o Jack Figgs, PGK
Knights of Columbus Council #534 or Knights of Columbus Council # 534 1158 SW Randolph Ave Mother Theresa of Calcutta Catholic Church Topeka, Kansas 66604 2014 NW 46
th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66618 All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicant Name _________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ Parish __________________________________________________________________ High School/College/Trade School Attending ___________________________________________ Student ID number if enrolled in College _______________________________________________ Answer the following in the space provided (Step) Father or Grandfather a member KoC 534 Yes ______ No ______ or (Step) Father or Grandfather a member of another council Yes _______ No _______ High School GPA (based on 4.0 scale) _______ If in College: Current GPA _______ Applicants must provide each of the following A letter from the Parish, stating that you and your family are contributing members of the Parish Letter of recommendation from the Parish Priest A 500 word handwritten letter briefly explaining your life, family and spiritual goals A copy of a current Knights of Columbus Membership Card A copy of School Transcript
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree James W Gibbons ASM #286 2021 Scholarship Application Scholarship in the Amount $1000.00 each will be Awarded Completed application is to be mailed to c/o Jack Figgs FC James W Gibbons ASM 286 1158 SW Randolph Ave Topeka, Kansas 66604 All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2021 Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Applicant Name ____________________________________ Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Parish ____________________________________ Trade School/College Planning to Attend _______________________ Answer the following in the space provided (Step) Father or Grandfather a member KoC 534 ______ or (Step) Father or Grandfather a member of another council _______ High School GPA (based on 4.0 scale) _______ Applicants must provide each of the following A letter from the Parish, that you and your family are contributing members of the Parish. Letter of recommendation from the Parish Priest A 500 word handwritten letter briefly explaining your life, family and spiritual goals A copy of a current Knights of Columbus Membership Card A copy of School Transcript
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