November 20th, 2016 Reconciliation: 4:15PM – 4:45PM 1st Saturday of the Month Anointing of the Sick: 2nd Full Weekend of the Month Following Each Mass All Other Sacraments: Please call the Parish Office Preparation can take six months or more Saint Therese Parish We are St. Therese Catholic Church, a community of believers, who walk together by faith in Christ Jesus, and minister in the Little Way of St. Therese, as we strive hand-in-hand to live as God’s people. 9525 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226 Phone (414) 771-2500 Fax (414) 771-2410 sainttheresemilwaukee.org [email protected]Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30AM – 4:00PM closed 12:00PM –12:30PM Wednesday: 12:00PM – 7:30PM closed 4:00PM –4:30PM Friday: 8:30AM – 12:00PM Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM Tuesday: 8:30AM Wednesday: 6:30PM Friday: 8:30AM Liturgy of the Word with Communion: Thursday: 8:30AM See inside for Holy Day Schedules Parish Staff Parish Director Dr. Alexandra Guliano ext. 14 [email protected]Assisting Priest Rev. Hugh Birdsall, SDS Help-out Priest Rev. Norm Oswald Administrative/Pastoral Assistant Heather Goeden ext. 13 [email protected]Bookkeeper Lisa Vallone ext. 17 [email protected]Music Ministry Paul Corrao – Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy/ St. Therese Choir Director [email protected]Mary Radspinner – Organist/Accompanist & Coordinator of Music [email protected] ext. 15 Sterling Biggers – St. Therese Choir Accompanist/Parish Musician Building Services Coordinator Denise Dostalek ext. 16 [email protected]Catechesis Ministry Jean Marie Weber – Coordinator of Preschool through Grade 8 [email protected]Rick Reinders – Coordinator of High School & Youth Confirmation Christine Reinders – Coordinator of 1st Reconciliation/1st Communion & Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ministers – All the Members of the Parish Parish Emergencies (414) 771-2500 – listen for instructions
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November 20th, 2016
Reconciliation: 4:15PM – 4:45PM
1st Saturday of the Month
Anointing of the Sick:
2nd Full Weekend of the Month
Following Each Mass
All Other Sacraments:
Please call the Parish Office
Preparation can take six months or more
Saint Therese Parish
We are St. Therese Catholic Church, a community of believers,
who walk together by faith in Christ Jesus, and minister in the Little Way of
St. Therese, as we strive hand-in-hand to live as God’s people.
We end the liturgical year with the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, Ruler of the Universe. This feast was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925, after World War I. It is a celebration of Jesus as Servant Leader rather than political or military leader. The Reign of Christ is about justice, mercy, forgiveness, peace, and love. There are no armies and weapons. His mission and Gospel are about salvation and the expression of God’s unconditional love for all.
We have two opportunities to gather for prayer and thanksgiving as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day this week. Thanks to Tim Schwaller, Coordinator of the Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service, Mary Radspinner, Paul Corrao, the St. Therese and Canticle Choirs, Mary Rose Sanger, and Kathy Hubrich for their leadership and ministry in preparing the music, procuring the liturgical ministers, and coordinating the hospitality reception afterward. Thanks also to Heather Goeden for producing the Order of Worship and to Father Hugh Birdsall, SDS for serving as one of the presiders. See the special announcement in this bulletin. The Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service is on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00PM here at St. Therese.
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 24th at 9:00AM in the Chapel. All are welcome to attend.
During this week of Thanksgiving, you may want to take some time to read and pray over some of the psalms of thanksgiving, especially 92, 95, 98,100, 103, 104, 105, 107, 111, 117, 145, and 147. This is a time to count our blessings. Remember that in everything, good stewards give thanks.
We begin the Season of Advent next weekend–a time of watching, waiting, wondering, and witnessing. While the commercial world is revving up for record sales, the Church offers a time for preparation for the feast of Christ’s birth.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Parish Director
Welcome to Therese Catholic Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RCIA and Adult Confirmation Preparation to Begin in Advent
We have been blessed with a few adult candidates for full initiation at the Easter Vigil, adults who have not received Eucharist or Confirmation. If you have not completed your initiation by receiving either Eucharist or Confirmation and are over the age of 16, you are welcome to be a part of this process. We are also in need of parish members to journey with our candidates. If you are interested in joining this process, please contact Heather Goeden in the Parish Office. The first session will be on Sunday, December 4th at 10:15AM, meeting in the Parish Office.
Thanksgiving Holiday Parish Office Hours
Wednesday, November 23rd - 8:30AM to 4:00PM Closed 12:00PM to 12:30PM for Lunch. No Evening Hours.
Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th – Closed
Parish Financial Update: July 1st – September 30th, 2016
Total Income $ 118,724.63 $ 128,925.00 $ (10,200.37)
Total Expenses $ 125,277.44 $ 134,159.75 $ 8,882.31
Net Profit/(Loss) $ (6,552.81) $ (5,234.75) $ (1,318.06)
Less Organ Donations–Restricted $ 765.00 $ 0.00
Plus Masonry $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Adjusted Profit/(Loss) $ (7,317.81) $ (1,318.06)
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, December 8th for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Join us for Mass at 8:00AM or 6:30PM in the Chapel to honor this Holyday.
Altered Bulletin Deadlines
Please note the following changes to the bulletin deadlines for the upcoming Holiday season:
December 18th Bulletin - Due Friday, December 9th at 8:30AM
December 25th Bulletin - Due Wednesday, December 14th at 8:30AM
January 1st Bulletin - Due Tuesday, December 20th at 8:30AM
January 8th Bulletin - Due Thursday, December 29th at 8:30AM
Weekday Mass Schedule Changes
Please note the following changes to the weekday mass schedule: On November 23rd, there will be no Wednesday Evening Mass at
6:30PM. Our parish will be hosting the Ecumenical Service at 7:00PM that evening. All are welcome.
Friday morning mass on Friday, November 25th (day after Thanksgiving) has been cancelled.
Morning mass on Tuesday, December 27th is cancelled.
The Wednesday Evening 6:30PM Mass and Friday Morning 8:30AM Mass will be suspended beginning December 28th. They will resume starting February 1st.
CHURCH SUPPORT
Envelopes & Offertory
Sharing Weekend Collection
Maintenance Donations
$ 7,014.58
$ 746.81
$ 275.00
Please remember St. Therese in your will!
Fr. Roger Heck Memorial Organ Fund Account Total – As of November 14th
Donations of $25,610.00 + Interest of $24.24 = Total of $25,634.24
Sunday, November 20th
9:00AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CH)
10:00AM Lector Ministry Meeting (CHP)
10:15AM High School Catechesis (STR)
10:15AM Preschool–8th Grade Catechesis (UPSTAIRS)
Monday, November 21st
6:00PM Saint Vincent de Paul Society (MC)
Tuesday, November 22nd
6:30PM Stewardship Committee (STR)
7:00PM Green Team Meeting (MC)
7:00PM Music Ministry (CH)
7:30PM St. Therese Choir (CHP)
Wednesday, November 23rd
8:30AM – 4:00PM Altered Office Hours
7:00PM Ecumenical Service (CH)
Thursday, November 24th – Parish Office Closed
9:00AM Thanksgiving Day Mass (CHP)
Friday, November 25th – Parish Office Closed
No Meetings Scheduled
Saturday, November 26th
Advent Giving Begins
No Meetings Scheduled
Sunday, November 27th – 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Giving Begins
8:15AM Saint Therese Choir (CH)
9:00AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CH)
CH=Church, CHP=Chapel, GLP=God’s Littlest
Place, GN=Good News Gathering Place,
HH=Heck Hall, KIT=Heck Hall Kitchen,
LIB=Library, MC=Miriam’s Corner,
RR=Raphael Room, STR=St. Therese Room
Catechesis Corner
Classes for our Catechesis Program, Pre-School to Grade 8 meet this Sunday, November 20th after the 9:00AM Mass.
As part of our Catechesis Program, our children and families are required to attend Mass at 9:00AM. At the Eucharist we gather to give thanks as a community. Let us be grateful for our wonderful children and families.
November 20th, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Needed–Funeral Luncheon Helpers
We are in need of more people to help out at the funeral luncheons. We set up the drinks and desserts, package leftovers for the family, and clean up. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Donna Schmidt, Funeral Luncheon Coordinator, at (414) 453-2108, e-mail [email protected].
Snow and Weather Closings for the Parish
In the event of snow or weather closings for the parish, please check Channel 12 WISN-TV or WISN.com (WISN website) for closures. Please also note to look for “St. Therese–Milwaukee” in Milwaukee County. (Sometimes there is confusion with “St. Theresa” and “St. Therese” other cities and counties of the archdiocese.)
Grow in Your Faith Table – Advent Resources
The Grow in Your Faith Table, located between the altar and the Holy Family statue, has items to read or use for Advent, which starts Thanksgiving weekend. Children or adults will find Advent activities, prayers, the US Catholic magazine, and more. Stop, Look, and Take what will help you focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Altar Server Ministry Meeting
There will be a meeting on November 30th at 6:30PM in the church for all altar servers. Please bring your calendars! If you cannot attend, please contact Kathy Hubrich (414) 259-1961.
Liturgical Ministry Sign-Up for January through April
Sign-up sheets for servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, greeters, and ushers for January through April are now available in the sacristy. Please indicate your Mass preferences and special requests in the spaces provided. Sign up sheets will be available through Sunday, December 4th. Schedules will be ready the following weekend.
If you are interested in joining one of the ministries, please contact Heather in the Parish Office. Questions? Contact Server Coordinator Kathy Hubrich at (414) 259-1961; Lector Coordinator Ann Maher at (414) 453-4437; Eucharistic Minister Coordinator Linda Okruhlica at (414) 778-1459; Greeter Coorindator Sue Kolesari at (262) 787-9097; or Scheduler Mari Pavleje at (414) 545-2733.
Advent Giving Begins November 26th/27th
St. Therese Parish is offering you an Advent Giving opportunity again this year. Trees lovingly decorated with Advent Giving tags will make their first appearance next weekend, November 26th/27th, the first weekend of the Advent season. Please be your usual generous selves and help brighten the holiday season for people in need in our community.
4th Annual St. Therese
Christmas Cookie Sale
Please sign up to donate cookies/candy to the St. Therese Cookie Sale. The sale weekend is December 10th/11th with the traditional Cookie Walk on the 10th and prepackaged assorted pounds of cookies for sale on the 11th.
Sign up for donated cookies/candy will be this weekend and next. You can also call Mary at (414) 425- 2028 and sign up by phone.
Your donations have made this Cookie Sale a great success in the past. We can’t do this without you.
Thank you.
Help Needed: CLOW Catechists
Each Sunday during 9:00AM mass children ages 3 and older are given the opportunity to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW). For approximately 20 minutes, St. Therese’s youngest members venture into the lobby with a catechist where they hear the Gospel and engage in a rich discussion with meaningful activity.
Facilitating CLOW is a rewarding experience that enriches the lives of St. Therese’s children. This ministry doesn’t require a teaching degree, just a love of the Lord and children. Please prayerfully consider becoming a CLOW catechist. Training and resources are provided. Contact Christine Reinders by email [email protected] or by phone via Heather in the Parish Office.
Bernice Brah, Alyce Breitweiser, William Clark,
Bryanna Elkins, Ethel Forster, Betty Hobl, JoAnne and
Mark Jankowski, Mary Jane Lucas, Matt Maccani,
Kathy Manthe, Dan Marinello, Jeannie Marinello,
Kim McGee, Tracie, Yvonne Moehr, Susan Monyette,
Andy Nitka, Robert O’Neil, Susan Opichka, Christian
November 20th, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Dear Friends
The conclusion of the Year of Mercy is fast approaching. It has been a wonderful year for Works of Mercy Ministry to live out and celebrate a year dedicated and focused on the name and values we share with this special year. The theme for our summer camps in June and July was: This is our Story. We designed each day of the Camp to pray about, and celebrate the Works of Mercy. It reminded all of us of the privilege to wear and live out a ministry named after the Works of Mercy.
We are connecting with you through this letter to thank you for your support of this ministry to persons with special needs and chronic mental illness. We have depended on your generosity and prayers to serve our sisters and brothers with our programs. As we prepare for our programs next year we continue to be dependent on you for the resources required, especially our Summer Camps and our Discipleship Program which helps to Clothe the Naked in community, service, and prayer.
Any gift is deeply appreciated and tax deductible. Your gift also comes with our commitment to you of inclusion in our prayers and our commitment to persons with special needs and chronic mental illness to build and celebrate a vibrant church experience for and with them and their families.
With gratitude,
Works of Mercy Ministry
You Can Make A Difference!
Catholic Charities is in need of volunteer teachers and teaching assistants for our Refugee Resettlement program. We need of adult volunteers to help teach English as a Second Language (ESL), Cultural Orientation, Driver’s Permit Test Classes and Citizenship classes. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to work with refugees from all around the world that are rebuilding their lives here in Milwaukee. This program depends on volunteers to run and the need now is greater than ever. Our classes are very laid back and a lot of fun. We guarantee you will learn as much from our students as they learn from you. Contact our ESL Coordinator, JoAnn Bouikidis at (414) 771-2881 or via email at: [email protected]
High School Scholarship
Eighth grade girls entering a Catholic high school in the fall of 2017 are invited to apply for the John and Kathleen Schneider Family Foundation $1,000 Scholarship. Read the requirements and complete your application by visiting www.maccw.com/contact. The award is given at the annual Milwaukee Archdiocesan of Catholic Women (MACCW) convention. If you would like to learn more about MACCW or donate to this wonderful organization, please visit www.maccw.com.
Liturgical Ministry Day – January 28th, 2017
Liturgical Ministry Day, a one-day program at the Cousins Center, is open to all liturgical and pastoral music ministers. It provides an opportunity for formation, information, fellowship and prayer for those involved in the Church’s liturgical and music ministries in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Registration is $20 if registered by December 4th, and $25 if registered after December 4th. Visit archmil.regfox.com/liturgical-ministry-day to register.
A Stewardship Moment
The Solemnity of Christ the King – November 19th/20th
Today we listen to the humble confession of Saint Dismas, the good thief; a confession that brought him mercy, forgiveness and great favor by the Lord. What can his humility teach those who seek to be good stewards? That we must give up our self-importance, our self-centeredness, and learn to give ourselves over to God? That God has entrusted us with everything we have as gift to be used in God’s service? That we treat others not with arrogance, sarcasm or put down, but with reverence and respect as gifts from God? Is it by recognizing that God is the center of the universe, not us, and that only Christ the King can bring us genuine peace and salvation?
November 20th, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Wall of Remembrance The Wall of Remembrance is our way at St. Therese of honoring the deceased during the month of November. Place a photograph of a loved one that that has passed away on the Wall of Remembrance located to the right of the altar and sign
the Book of the Dead located to the left of the wall. After November 30th, the photos will be available for pick-up from the box labeled “Wall of Remembrance” located in the Sacristy.
Holiday/Holyday Mass Schedule
Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service–Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00PM here at St. Therese
Thanksgiving Day Mass–Thursday, November 24th at 9:00AM in the Chapel
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass–Thursday, December 8th at 8:00AM and 6:30PM in the Chapel
Christmas Eve Intergenerational Family Mass–Saturday, December 24th at 4:00PM
Christmas Eve Choir Concert and Night Mass–Saturday, December 24th beginning at 10:00PM
Christmas Day Mass–Sunday, December 25th at 9:00AM
Solemnity of Mary/World Day of Prayer for Peace–Saturday, December 31st at 5:00PM; Sunday, January 1st at 9:00AM.
Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical Prayer Service
Plan to attend the annual ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve prayer service on Wednesday, November 23rd, at 7:00PM. St. Therese Parish is pleased to host this year’s service with our neighboring churches: Martin Luther Church and Milwaukee Mennonite Church. What a great way to bring in the holiday season, joining in prayer and song, giving thanks to God for the many blessings we receive. The combined choirs will enrich our service and fill our church with joyful music. Hospitality will follow immediately after the service. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Hospitality for the Ecumenical Service
Our traditional hospitality for the Ecumenical Service is serving pie. If you can donate a pie please contact Mary Sanger at (414) 425-2028. Pies can be brought to the service or dropped off at the lobby cart during office hours on Tuesday, November 22nd or Wednesday, November 23rd.
Flower/Candle Memorial Donations for the Christmas Season
Please consider remembering a loved one or special intention by donating a memorial during the Christmas Season. Please fill out the form below with your donation of any amount and return it to the collection basket or send it to the Parish Office.
Candle and Flower Donations—PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Donor Name ___________________________ Phone ( )_____________
Amount Enclosed $______ Select one: In Memory In Honor In Thanksgiving
