Saint Teresa of Calcutta ParishSaint Teresa of Calcutta Parish November 6, 2016

Weekday Masses Weekday Masses Mon, Thurs, Fri 9am

Wed 6pm

Adoration Adoration Mondays 6-8pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet Divine Mercy Chaplet During Adoration

7pm

RosaryRosary During Adoration

7:30pm

Saturday at 4pm and by appointment

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 6, 2016 Sunday, November 6, 2016

Father Frank’s Homily Excerpt, October 30 Father Frank’s Homily Excerpt, October 30

Reflections on ZacchaeusReflections on Zacchaeus

My friends, there is so much to reflect on from the Gos-pel reading this Sunday. What are the areas in our lives that feel “short in stature”, that simply don’t meas-ure up the way they should? What are the areas in our lives that feel stuck in a tree, a place where we long to see Jesus all the while feeling condemned inside like Zacchaeus did? How are we like the townspeople, grumbling that Jesus would have the audacity to give the time of day to a known sinner?

Can we enter into this story for a moment, and see Jesus looking straight at us with a patient love and hear his words, “Come down from that tree. Today I must stay at your house”? What is our response?

We have this opportunity today at Mass when we come forward for communion. We have an opportunity to welcome Jesus into the house of our souls. Every reception of Holy Communion is an opportunity for a radical conversion of heart that can put our lives back on track into the life of grace God wants for us. Do we dare? I think at times we can be over-whelmed by God’s invitation. Sometimes we look at the universe around us and contem-plate how, to God, all our concerns must be like a grain in a balance or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth. However, if we let Jesus into our homes, into our hearts, into our soul like Zacchaeus, an amazing thing just might happen. We might be surprised by God’s love.

Stewardship of Treasure, Annual Campaign to Stewardship of Treasure, Annual Campaign to Support our Parish Support our Parish This week you should have received

a letter in the mail from Father Frank that included a pledge card and a return envelope. We thank those who have taken the time to ponder your contribution and return the pledge card. We ask everyone else to continue to prayerfully evaluate your giving to the parish and community and after praying, take the time to fill out the commitment card and return it as soon as possible. Thank you!

Come Spend an Evening with Saint Teresa of Calcutta Through the Lens of Come Spend an Evening with Saint Teresa of Calcutta Through the Lens of

Her Best Known Photographer Mike CollopyHer Best Known Photographer Mike Collopy

Mike traveled with Mother Teresa for 15 years and took incredible photos of her. He will share a video and many personal stories about St Teresa. His noted photo book, Works of Love and Works of Peace, which chronicles the life of St Teresa, will be available for purchase. Mike will sign all copies of this book. Being held Saturday, November 12 at 6pm in the St Jude Parish Hall at St Jude parish in Redmond. A light supper will be provided. There is no charge and res-ervations are not required. All are welcome.

20152015--2016 Annual Report is Now Available 2016 Annual Report is Now Available The members of the Finance Coun-

cil are pleased to share the parish financial report for our full fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. This past year we continued to experience parishioner growth and consistent giving from our parishioners. A copy of the full report is available on our website and in the nar-thex. If you have any questions, the members of the finance council have provided emails.

All Are Welcome to a All Are Welcome to a “Teaching Mass” “Teaching Mass”

during the regularly during the regularly scheduled scheduled 6pm Mass 6pm Mass on Wednesday, Nov on Wednesday, Nov

16th. 16th. Father will step us through the various aspects

of the Mass.

Allow an hour.

Did You Know? Did You Know? That there are audio CD”s available for purchase in the back of the narthex on the small table

in the seating area? These CD’s come from Lighthouse Media. The topics cover a wide variety of faith issues and are from a variety of authors and sources. New CD’s are available about every month. The cost is $ 3.50 per CD. Also

available is “Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a Personal Portrait” by Leo Maasburg, who was her close companion for many years. The

suggested donation for the book is $ 4.50.

Rosary Making Nov 8

11-12:30 Social Hall

Pancake Breakfast Nov 13

9:30-11am Social Hall

Drop-in Choir Nov 13

8:30am rehearsal Church

“Teaching Mass” Nov 16

6pm Church

YouthYouth

Sunday School

Nov 6, 20, Dec 4

Pre K and Kindergarten

9-9:55am

Grades 1-5

10-10:50am

CLOW

Nov 6, 20, Dec 4

9am and 11am Masses

First Reconciliation and

Eucharist Class

Dec 3

9:30-11am

Social Hall

TeensTeens

Edge

Nov 9, 16, 30

6:30-8pm

Social Hall

LifeTeen

Nov 6, 13, 20

After 5pm Mass - 8pm

Social Hall

Confirmation

Nov 6*, 20, Dec 4

12-2pm

Social Hall

*Sponsors also Attend

RCIC

Nov 10, 17, Dec 1

6:30-8pm

Office

Adults Adults

RCIA

Nov 10, 17, Dec 1

6:30-8pm

Classrooms

Faith Formation

Christian Music’s Largest Annual Tour, Christian Music’s Largest Annual Tour, Winter JamWinter Jam! ! Hey, LifeTeen group and all those

in high school, you are welcome to come to this awesome event on Saturday, Nov 19th. Cost is $10, payable at the door. We will meet at St Tere-sa’s parking lot at 4:30pm. Registration forms are in the narthex on the back of the event information. Bring a friend!

November Remembrance: Honoring Our Loved Ones November Remembrance: Honoring Our Loved Ones This November we will

once again remember our loved ones who are no longer with us here on earth. We invite you to help us by creating a display of photographs of your loved ones. Please bring your photographs (with your name and phone number printed on the back) and place the photo at either of the candle lighting alcoves with Saint Teresa or Our Blessed Mother icon. All of our loved ones will be remembered each weekend of November in the Prayers of the Faithful, during Mass. You may pick up your pictures after any Mass the weekend of November 26/27 or from the table outside the parish office during the following week.

Blood Drive, Tuesday, November 8th Blood Drive, Tuesday, November 8th The Northshore Interfaith Alliance announc-

es the next blood drive which will take place at Wooden Cross Lutheran Church in the social hall, on Tuesday, November 8th from 1-7pm (closed from 3-3:45pm). You are welcome to make an appointment for a specific time by contacting Dewey Millar at 425-867-1781, or just drop-in.

DropDrop--In Choir, November 13th In Choir, November 13th All are welcome to join the 9am “Missionaries of Char-

ity” choir on Sunday, November 13th for their monthly drop-in choir. Simply come to the re-hearsal at 8:30am in the church and stay for the 9am mass.

All who registered as

parishioners during the month of October

Woodinville

Monica and Mitchell Barber Rod and Christine Bowen Angela and Alan Keene

Bothell

Roy and Jacquiline Effendie Todd and Brooke Kingston

Michael and Kathi Reid Joe and Mary Kay Shrum

Melissa Street Kirkland

John and Jenny Baker

Redmond

Monica and Matthew Gelder John and Molly Shirk

Lynnwood

Kevin and Renna Karyadi

Thank You for Your Generous Donations to the St Thank You for Your Generous Donations to the St Vincent de Paul “Stuff the Truck” event. Vincent de Paul “Stuff the Truck” event. It was a great

success...again! The parish St Vincent de Paul Conference appreciates you putting forth the time and effort to share your treasures with those who are less fortunate. The truck was completely filled with items that are especially needed as we head into the colder winter season. God bless you all.

Contemplative Prayer Opportunities Contemplative Prayer Opportunities at the Peace and

Spirituality Center. Thursday evenings, November 10 and 17, 7-8:15pm or Saturday, November 12 from 9am-noon. Open to all. Free-will offering. Held at St Mary-on-the Lake 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue. To register or for more information contact Catherine Duffy at 425-635-3603 or email peace@csjo-olp.org.

St Louise Parish School Open House St Louise Parish School Open House Monday, November 14th 6:30-7:30pm.

Families can interact with faculty members, tour the school with a student ambassador, and learn more about St. Louise’s commitment to providing Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 students educational excellence in an atmosphere fostering Roman Catholic faith and values. Whether you are looking for enrollment in this current school year or are starting to think about Fall of 2017, we encourage you to attend. 133 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA.