St. Teresa School 567 S. Richmond Ave. Carson City, NV Office (775) 882-2079 Fax (775) 882-6135 Website: www.stts.org Peggy Burger, Principal Bonnie Silsby, Assistant Principal Child Development Center Cindy Supko, Director (775) 283-0261 3000 N. Lompa Lane Carson City, NV 89706 775-882-1968 Fax 775-883-7063 email: [email protected]website: www.stteresaofavila.net Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:45am, 9:30am, 11:15am 1:00pm (Bilingual) 5:00pm (Youth) Monday: 7:00am— Scripture Commun- ion Service Weekday Masses: 7:00am—Tues., Thurs. & Fri. and Wed.—12:15pm Reconciliation: Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Or by appointment Blessings: Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for blessings of home, cars, etc. Fr. Thomas Babu Pastor Fr. Eduardo Gutierrez Parochial Vicar St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community
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St. Teresa School 567 S. Richmond Ave. Carson City, NV
Peggy Burger, Principal Bonnie Silsby, Assistant Principal
Child Development Center
Cindy Supko, Director (775) 283-0261
3000 N. Lompa Lane Carson City, NV 89706 775-882-1968 Fax 775-883-7063 email: [email protected] website: www.stteresaofavila.net
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Mass Times:
Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:45am,
9:30am, 11:15am
1:00pm (Bilingual)
5:00pm (Youth)
Monday: 7:00am—Scripture Commun-ion Service Weekday Masses: 7:00am—Tues., Thurs. & Fri. and Wed.—12:15pm
Reconciliation: Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Or by appointment
Blessings:
Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for blessings of home, cars, etc.
Fr. Thomas Babu Pastor
Fr. Eduardo Gutierrez Parochial Vicar
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community
Dearly Beloved in Christ, The Annual Catholic Services Appeal, or CSA, raises funds for the various ministries and efforts of evangelization within the Diocese of Reno. This is an essential appeal that needs the support of all Catholic people to a degree that any person can give. The campaign begins in February and concludes the following January. Each parish is given a goal, and once that goal is met, any amount donated over that goal is returned to the parish as a rebate. Parishes will use this rebate to do repairs, pay down debt, or help with their charitable works. Fr. Tom Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In his Second Letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul reflected on the young church in Macedonia. At the time, the Christians there were undergoing severe trial and poverty. Despite this, they asked what they could do to assist the poor Christians in Jerusalem to further the mission of the Gospel. “… their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For, I testify, they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service of the Lord’s people. And, they exceeded our expectations.” 2 Cor. 8: 2-5 This Scripture passage reminded me of you, and inspired me to choose the theme Gracious Acts of Giving for Catholic Services Appeal 2020. I believe this is fitting, because, in you, I see the same selflessness and generosity exhibited by the early Christians of Macedonia, our ancestors in faith. They gave willingly and joyfully to advance the work of the Church, just as you give graciously and generously to our Church today. I am awed by your willingness to answer my call each year to support the Church in northern Nevada by donating to CSA. CSA is one of the most important means for building our community of faith here in the Diocese of Reno. Your contributions to CSA help us educate our priests, deacons and lay people; form our children and families in faith; reach the homebound; and so much more. The good work funded by your donations is outlined in more detail in the enclosed CSA brochure. I invite you to join me in making a pledge to CSA, as together, we manifest the theme Gracious Acts of Giving. I thank you for your abundant generosity, which I ensure will be fruitful for the Church in northern Nevada. You remain in my prayers, Most Reverend Randolph R. Calvo, Bishop of Reno
This year we are called to bring in our stewardship to raise $165,306.00 towards CSA. We are a mission Diocese in the West Coast and we have so many ministries and missions. CSA funds is used to spread the mission of the Church .We are members of the Body of Christ.
Stewardship begins with each one of us, but the work of the Church belongs to all of us. We ask all of you to make a generous monetary gift. If you cannot, please make a gift of prayer and complete a pledge card with that prayer promise.
CLERGY FORMATION AND SUPPORT: Men studying to be diocesan priests depend on CSA and the Thomas S. Dolan Endowment for Seminarians, along with financial support from other sources such as the
Gerald Glenn Fund, to pay the cost of tuition, books and living expenses, which amounts to more than $50,000 per seminarian each year. In addition, CSA helps fund: Diaconate Formation - Ongoing Education for Clergy - Financial Assistance for Retired Priests - Education and Faith Formation. Last year, 490 families participated and pledged $184,742.60. So far we will be receiving a rebate of $6,293.60 due to your generosity. My hope is to get more families participating this year. I pray you will be a part of this essential program. Blessings to you, Fr. Tom
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CSA KICKOFF WEEKEND
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Tuesday, February 18th: 7:00am Ann Tate (d) by Carol Tate Wednesday, February 19th: 12:15pm Mary Lou and Virgilio Javier (d) by Gingie and Bett Thursday, February 20th: 7:00am M.V. Sosamma by Fr. Tom Babu Friday, February 21st: 7:00am Mr. Babu (d) by Fr. Tom Babu Saturday, February 22nd: 4:00pm John Vera Jr. (d) by Billy M. Vera Sunday, February 23rd: 7:45am Ewing Burton (Butch) Smith (d) by Cherrie Fosco 9:30am Paddy McGloin (d) by Char and Joe Pettit 11:15am Andy Waterhouse (Birthday) by Maureen Waterthouse 1:00pm Librado Ramirez (d) by Armando Ramirez 5:00pm Medardo Romero by self
Flu season — Coronavirus Changes
Due to the flu season and in prevention of the coronavirus, for the next two weeks, there will be no Eucharistic Cup. Also, during this flu season, please refrain from shaking hands at the Sign of Peace if you are not feeling well. An appropriate gesture would be welcomed at this time. Thank you for un-derstanding.
MOVIE NIGHT THIS SATURDAY!
“THE TWO POPES” All ages are welcome for a movie night on February 22nd at 5:30 to 7:30pm in Chartz Hall. At a key turning point for the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI forms a surprising friendship with the future Pope Francis. Inspired by true events. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Pryce and Juan Minujin. Light snacks will be available. Come join us! At a At a key turning point for the Catholic
“OPEN YOUR HEART TO GOD” this Lenten season
As we enter the Lenten season, we should be taking more time for prayer and reflection. The parish is giving each family a Lenten gift of a daily reflection booklet. Since Lent offers us a chance to grow in deeper friendship with God, we turn this year to three experienced friends of Jesus -- Pope Francis, Thomas Merton and Henri J. M. Nouwen - to share their insights about how to open our hearts to God in our encounters with others and in our work for God's kingdom on earth. Please pick up this gift from the parish on your way out of Mass (one per family).
Blessings on your Lenten journey to Easter,
Fr. Tom
The Church and Parish Office will be closed
this coming Monday, January 17th, in honor of President’s Day.
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Presented by: University Catholic Community
Our Lady of Wisdom Newman Center
Carmelite Monastery – Reno Friday, February 28th, 7:00pm St. Robert Bellarmine – Fernley Friday, March 6th, 7:00 pm St. Frances of Assisi – Incline Village Friday, March 27th, 7:00 pm St. Gall – Gardnerville Friday, April 3rd, 7:00pm St. Teresa of the Little Flower—Reno Friday, April 10th, 7:00pm
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Please pray for Charles Gana and all ill in the parish, law enforcement, military and fire protection and their families.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Matthew McGuire, Clayton Paul Peachay, Jackie Bley, Maria Ramirez Cendejas, Josefina Salazar and all the deceased members and their families in the parish.
Confirmation One Teens have their Youth Rally
March 7th The awesome theme this year is MISSION POSSIBLE. We will be reflecting our focus on service (aka mission). This year we have approximately 600 teens attending this great event. We are hoping, that along with your support, we can have each teen fill a Blessing Bag with items that will go to different local assisted living homes in Northern Nevada. These items can be purchased at Dollar Tree or bought in bulk. Every item will be used to help to fill these bags. Please have your items in by February 21st. There will be a box in the gathering area to place your items. Thank you for your help and support of our community and this Mission Possible project. God Bless You! Some suggestions are: Small personal hygiene items: Socks, tooth paste, tooth brush, small lotion, comb, chap sticks, gloves, small Kleenex packs, band-aids, individual shampoo-conditioner. Also decks of playing cards, pens and notepads and gift cards (small amount) $5-$10.00. For more information: Contact Monica at 846-2629.
STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES
February 8th/9th, 2020 Offertory——-——————————— $15,113.00 Votive ———————————————— 263.57 Second School Collection——————–— 786.00 St. Vincent De Paul——————————–- 376.00 Ash Wednesday/Eastern Europe————–— 16.00 Priest’s Relief Collection———————– 4,400.33 School Mass– SVDP——————————- 146.05 Sacraments/Sacramentals———————— 120.00 Online Giving: $1,746.00 In gratitude for the gifts we have received, our parish family and friends made a joyful return to the Lord of $16,282.57 and to special outreach of $4,938.38. We have approximately 2000 registered families. Our weekly expenses are over $22,000. “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” Proverbs13:11
The 17th Annual St. Teresa School
Crab Feed will be held on Saturday, March 7th, at 5:00pm at the M.A.C. Go to
www.crabfeed2020.givesmart.com for tickets. Individual tickets are $75 or a reserved table of eight for $630. Tickets will also be sold at the Church this weekend, February 15th and 16th. Catering provided by Liberty Events & Catering. Questions, contact Barbara Cozens at (775)722-4965.
Ethical Trade Sale The Global Solidarity Ministry Team will be selling organic Ethical
Trade coffee, tea, chocolate bars, hot cocoa mix and baking cocoa the weekend of February 22nd
and 23rd. Dean’s Beans, our coffee distributor, is involved in social activism and states: “Creating a revolving book reading and loan program to increase children's literacy is a great example of direct, people-centered development that addresses one of the critical priorities identified by the farmers themselves. Back in 2017, we launched a new program with our coop partner Prodecoop in Nicaragua aimed at encouraging children to read and providing them with quality books and the opportunity to do so. Now called "The Forgotten Children's Literacy Project", this incredible program has given the opportunity of reading to over 150 children from 8 coffee communities!”
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES:
OPERATION RICE BOWL
CRS Rice Bowls are available in the gathering space for Lent. As you proceed through Lent, use the rice bowl for any coinage/change you receive from your regular purchases. At the end of Lent, turn in your rice bowl full of change to the box at the parish. When you donate to CRS Rice Bowl, even a small offering has the potential to feed many. Jesus fed thousands with a few loaves of bread and two fish. Let us follow his example, committing our 40 day Lenten journey to meeting the needs of our global human family.
ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 26th
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THIS WEEK AT STOA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER
Dinner to Benefit / Honor Nevada Veterans
St. Gall Pastoral Center 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville
Next Saturday, February 29th
Dinner includes salad bar, dessert, coffee and a no host bar. Choice of Prime Rib or Salmon. This dinner benefits: Civil Air Patrol, Nevada Wing, Honor Flight Nevada, Quilts of Valor, Wave (Welcome All Veterans Everywhere, Inc.) and Veterans Guest House. Doors open at 4:30pm, dinner at 6:00pm. Tickets are $40.00. Please contact Don Jeffrey at (775) 392-0403, Saint Gall Church office, (775) 782-2852, or purchase them from lector Joe Laframboise before or after the 9:30am Mass at St. Teresa’s Church.
Monday, February 17: President’s Day : The Parish Office and Church Will Be Closed 7:00am – Scripture Communion Service, Chapel 4:45pm-6:45pm – Adoration, Chapel 7:00pm – Formación De La Fe Carismática, Chapel Tuesday, February 18: 7:00am – Mass, Chapel 5:30pm- Women’s Bible Study, Chartz Hall 6:30pm – Hispanic Prayer Group, Chapel 7:00pm – Charismatic Mass Sapnish, Chapel Wednesday, February 19: 9:15am – Centering Prayer, Nursery Room 12:15pm – Mass, Chapel Thursday, February 20: 7:00am – Mass, Chapel 7:30am-1:00pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Chapel Friday, February 21: 7:00am – Mass, Chapel 5:00pm – Rene Avila Memorial Mass, Church Saturday, February 22: 11:00am – Juan Alvarado Memorial Mass, Church 1:00pm Group Baptism, Church 2:30pm – Confessions, Reconciliation Room 4:00pm – Vigil Mass, Ethical Trade Sale After Mass, Gathering Space Save The Holy Innocents Raffle Tickets Sale After Mass, Gathering Space 5:30pm – Parish Movie Night “Two Popes”, Chartz Hall Sunday, February 23: Masses – 7:45am, 9:30am, 11:15am, 1:00pm Spanish & 5:00pm Youth Mass Save The Holy Innocents Raffle Tickets Sale After All Masses, Gathering Space Ethical Trade Sale After All Masses, Gathering Space
Parish Mission Statement
We, the Catholic Community of St. Teresa of Avila, are a people who journey together in prayer and service, nourished and unified at the Word and Eucharist, and under the direction of the Holy Spirit. We are called to love one another and to share our gifts of time, talent, and resources to welcome and to bring our faith to all people!
2020 FRIENDS FOR LIFE DINNER
Make plans to attend Nevada Right to Life’s 14th annual “Friends for Life Dinner” Thursday, March 12th, at 5:30 pm at the Reno Downtown Ballroom honoring long time Casa de Vida President, Brigid Pierce. Keynote speaker is Melissa Coles, birthmother in the documentary “I Lived on Parker Ave.” Visit www.nevadarighttolife.org to purchase tickets and tables. For more information call Kathleen Rossi, 775-815-2099.
NIGHT OFF THE STREET (N.O.T.S.)
N.O.T.S. is a colaboration of 7 churches in Carson City with volunteers from many Churches. Because of St. Teresa’s hospitality, 910 men, wom-en and children were able to come in off the streets at night for the month of January. That is an aver-age of 29 people per night, of which 218 were fe-male, 671 male and 21 children. For the month of February, N.O.T.S is being hosted by St. Peter's Episcopal Church. For questions, please contact Deacon Craig via the parish office.
The Women's Society will hold their regular Executive Board meeting on Monday, February 24th, at 9:30am in the Music Room. All women are welcome. Call President Karen for more information at 883-8091.
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CHURCH STAFF DIRECTORY
Sr. Marie McGloin S.A., Pastoral Associate Dcn. Gil Coleman Baptism Class Preparation Dcn. Michael Johnson Prison Ministry Dcn. Dennis Schreiner Centering Prayer Dcn. Craig Lagier Homeless Ministry
Nancy Haffey Finance Manager Ext. 103 Delia Rodriguez Office Manager Ext. 114 Norma Reddick Receptionist Ext. 100 Steve Azzopardi Director of Liturgy & Music Ext 101 Jeffrey Warnar Facility Maintenance Ext 117
Religious Education:
Brenda Mendoza DRE: 1-5 grade Ext 113 Grace Kengle CRE: 6th-High School Ext 111 Tina Akerley Pastoral Assistant Ext 112 Delia Rodriguez Pastoral Assistant Ext 114 Grace Kengle, Youth Minister Ext. 111 Monica Howk Youth Activities Director Ext. 111
RCIA — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children: Tina Akerley Adult Director Ext 112 Brenda Mendoza Children Director Ext 113 Carol Tate Pastoral Assistant & Environment Ext 106
SACRAMENTS Baptism: Parents preparing for baptism must attend a baptism preparation class. Godparents must be confirmed and regularly attending mass, registered in a parish, and attend a baptism class.
Marriage: The Catholic parties must be a registered and a practicing member of the parish. Please call the parish office and set up an appointment with a priest at least 6 months prior to your desired wedding month.
Reconciliation: (Confessions): Saturday: 2:30 - 3:30 pm or by appointment.
Anointing of the Sick: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick should be celebrated when someone is seriously ill, going in for surgery, or at health risk. Please call the parish office.
SACRAMENTOS
BAUTISMO: Los Padres en proceso para prepararse a bautizar deben tomar la clase pre-bautismal. Padrinos deben de venir a misa regularmente y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Por favor no haga arreglos de ningún tipo hasta que establezca la fecha de bautizo con el padre.
MATRIMONIO: Los contrayentes católicos de este sacramento deben ser miembros practicantes de la parroquia y estar registrados. Por favor llamen a un sacerdote para una cita al menos 6 meses con prioridad de la fecha deseada para la boda. Por favor no haga arreglos hasta después de su cita.
RECONCILIACION/CONFESION Sábados 2:30-3:30pm o por cita.
UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: El sacramento de la unción de los enfermos debe ser celebrado cuando una persona está seriamente enferma, va a tener una cirugía (operación quirúrgica), etc. Por favor llame a la oficina para recibir este sacramento.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2020
What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard,
and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared
for those who love him, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.
