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Office Hours 9:00am-3:30pm M-TH 9:00am-Noon Friday 1511 LaPorte Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-464-4042 St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center March 11, 2018
Office Hours 9:00am-3:30pm M-TH 9:00am-Noon Friday
1511 LaPorte Ave.
Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-464-4042
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center
March 11, 2018
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Worship Schedule Fr. Chris’ Corner Monday, March 12 5:15pm
Leno Valente By: Annie Welsh
Tuesday, March 13 8:00am
Cecile Gomo By: Annie Welsh
Wednesday, March 14 5:15pm
Sabina Perz By: Annie Welsh
Thursday, March 15
8:00am
Nancy McCormack By: Annie Welsh
Friday, March 16 12:30pm
Pat Schmitt By: O’Connor Family
Saturday, March 17 4:00pm
Annen/McGillicuddy By: Margaret Annen
Sunday, March 18 8:00am 11:00am 9:00pm
Earline Racich By: Daughter, Kathy Loretta Brown By: Bob Brown & Family
No Services
Reconciliation Schedule
Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm
Saturday 2:30-3:30pm
Adoration
Dear friends in the Lord, This weekend is our annual Women’s Retreat for Christ Renews His Parish. The team has been working tirelessly all year to prepare for this retreat and they are really excited to be able to offer a life
-changing encounter with Christ for the women of our community. Many of you have already attended one of these retreat weekends so you know that CRHP helps parishes grow spiritually and as a stronger community. You know that it is a personal and parish spiritual renewal process wherein we are able to witness to one another the amazing things God has done for us. Each retreat weekend is this opportunity to take a break from our busy lives, share our faith with others, and get to know God through His good works. One of the things that is really exciting is that Dynamic Catholic has taken on the Christ Renews His Parish retreat and is currently in the process of updating the materials and brainstorming ways to engage more people with the retreat. They have invited a number of parishes across the country to try out the new materials and then they will continue to evaluate it and refine it until it is ready to go out to all the parishes. Their hope is to help parishes invite people on the weekend and welcome them into the parish family so they are calling this updated version of CRHP, “Welcome”. Once these new materials are made available, we plan on reviewing it ourselves. If it is a significant update, then we are going to incorporate it into the way we welcome new members into our community and we will offer it as a retreat opportunity for anyone who has already been on a CRHP weekend. Please continue to pray for our ministry here at St. Teresa’s and I ask that you join me in praying for the women of our community who are currently encountering the Lord through this retreat experience. Faithfully yours in the Lord, Fr. Chris
Please Note Adoration will resume on Monday, March 19.
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Stewardship Commission
Stewardship Report
God’s Hands in Action— St. Teresa’s Tithing As individuals we are called to be good and generous stewards with God’s manifold gifts. Tithing is the means whereby we have the opportunity to give thanks to God; with that in mind, the community of St. Teresa of Avila tithes $450 weekly. This week our tithing will be donated to the Diocese of Gary’s Catholic Relief Services campaign.
Did You Know? Giving online is simple and secure. Through,
myEoffering you can make a one-time gift (credit and debit cards) or schedule an ongoing gift using your checking account, debit or credit card.
Visit saintt.com (under the Give tab) to learn more about myEoffering.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are already using the myEoffering for
your contributions, remember that you must reactivate your donations as needed.
Weekly Stewardship Report March 4, 2018
Budgeted Weekly Collection $10,000.00 Sunday Collection Received Sunday Offering $7,122.00 Children’s Offering (Monthly) This Week’s On-line Giving $1,361.00 Total Sunday Collection Received $8,483.00 Weekly Status (+/-) ($1,517.00) Year to Date Status (+/-) $9,121.00
Thank you for your generous donations.
What’s Going on with the Students?
St. T's is having its annual Amazing Race! What is amazing race? It's a race around Valpo where competing teams of college students complete fun challenges. The winning team ultimately wins a cash prize and serious bragging rights. We are looking for drivers and homes to host challenges. This is an event that many college students look forward to every year, largely because of the fun they have with YOU, the community. The race takes place on Saturday, May 5th from 6-9pm. This is a great way to meet college students, get involved, and have a blast at the same time! Please email Katie Hamer at [email protected] if you are interested in helping by driving or hosting a challenge at your home.
Carry the Cross Lenten Outreach to Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kenya GIVE — Give much-needed financial support to provide food and education to these precious orphans. When you support St. Francis, St. Clare and St. Philomena Homes through Cross Catholic Outreach, you will experience the full blessing of the Lenten season. Together as a church, we can carry the cross of Kenya’s needy children!
St. Teresa of Avila Lenten Project Update: At this point we are able to provide food, housing
and an education for 185 children
in Kenya. Thank your all for your generosity.
Euchre Night is BACK! Mark your calendar for our next Euchre Night!! March 23 at 7:00pm in Avila Hall. Practice starts at 6:15pm. All are welcome!
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The RCIA group will take a couple of weeks off as the students will be on spring break, but the preparations continue. We will be celebrating the second of three Scrutinies with our elect, Kameron, this Sunday at the 11am mass. As Kameron continues his
preparations for Baptism, please keep him and all of our candidates in your thoughts and prayers. God bless!
Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. Isaiah 55:3
Liturgy and Worship
Lenten Opportunities
Event Location Day/Time
Wild Goose Presentations (Video & Discussion)
Antioch Room Tuesdays at 9:00am or Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Stations of the Cross Church Fridays during Lent 6:00pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR AND LED BY THE CHILDREN FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018 6:00 PM Elementary age children are invited to participate in the reenactment of the Stations of the Cross in the church at St. Teresa of Avila. A brief practice will begin at 5:30 pm with their reenactment immediately following at 6:00 pm. The community is invited to come and pray with the children. Contact: Heather Donofry 219-263-6555
Easter Lily Donations To help defray the cost of our Easter flowers, we are inviting you to adopt an Easter Lily in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $25. Your loved ones will then be remembered at the 11:00am Mass on Easter Sunday morning. Flower donations due to the by
Monday, March 19, 2018.
NWI CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Rooted in Faith: Our Lady Full of Grace Saturday April 21, 2018 Want to be inspired and uplifted? Does your faith need a boost? Then join other Catholic women, of all levels of faith, from Indiana and surrounding states as they gather to revitalize their faith! Conference speakers include Bishop Donald J. Hying, Robin Rock, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet. The 2018 Northwest Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference will be held at Queen of All Saints in Michigan City on Saturday April 21, 2018 from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Tickets include lunch and entry to a drawing for lunch with Bishop Hying and Fr. Leo. Cost is $30 dollars for adults; $20 dollars for college and high school students. For tickets or more information visit the Conference web site at www.nwicatholicwomen.com
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Sponsor of the Week: Weiler, Inc.
Plumbing, heating and Air Conditioning
To view their ad see the back of the bulletin and don’t forget to patronize
all of our sponsors. They make the bulletin possible.
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser March 17-18th Is next weekend! Dozens are available to preorder for $10 by March 13th or grab treats after Masses on March 17th/18th. Go to STA Youth or Facebook for the preorder form. Workcampers, Sophie is in need of your help at all Masses! Contact [email protected].
Parish Life Social Justice
Café Manna: Food for the body and soul. Thursdays serving from 4:30-6:30pm.
March 1, 2018 Number of Meals Served: 289
Weekly guest’s donations: $8.33
Meal: Leftovers, Sandwiches, Salads & Desserts
Youth Ministry
The long-awaited Youth Ministry calendar is here! Available by email or on the STA Youth webpage.
Our kick-off is: March 18th for Middle School 12:30-2:00pm
High School 5:00-7:00pm in Avila Hall
Wear something bright for our theme, “Spread that Light”!
CHWC Update Our office is awaiting confirmation about registration for Muskegon, MI. We will contact parents and participants when we hear from CHWC.
The Health Ministry is seeking individuals interested in becoming part of a SoulCore team.
SoulCore is a movement that pairs core strengthening, stretching and functional movement with the prayers of the rosary.
SoulCore is an invitation to discover the beauty of the rosary; a gentle path to grow in virtue and interior peace.
To learn more, go to: https://soulcore.com/.
If you are interested, please contact Mary Conlisk at 219-405-7907 or email [email protected]
