St. Theresa Parish 455 North Benton St. ● Palatine, IL 60067 847-358-7760 ● www.sttheresachurch.org

Third Sunday of Advent ● December 15, 2019

Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight,

the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised,

and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. — Matthew 11:4-5

In This Issue...

MASS SCHEDULE Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parish Mission ................................................................... 2 Sacraments ........................................................................ 2 Welcome ............................................................................ 2 Clothing Collection ............................................................. 2 Wedding Anniversary ......................................................... 2 Message from Fr. Tim Fairman ......................................... 3 March for Life ..................................................................... 4 Fall 2019 Faith Formation Series ....................................... 5 Prayer Lists ........................................................................ 6 Baptisms ............................................................................ 6 Prayer Challenge ............................................................... 6 Life in the Spirit Seminar .................................................... 7 Mass Intentions .................................................................. 7 Readings for the Week ...................................................... 7 Respect Life Month ............................................................ 8 St. Theresa School ............................................................ 9 Children’s Christmas Pageant Coordinator Needed .......... 9 Give Central Online Giving ................................................ 10 Our Stewardship ............................................................... 10 KOC / REACH Halloween Candy Sale .............................. 10 All Souls Day Remembrance ............................................. 11 PADS ................................................................................. 11 Ministries ............................................................................ 11 Marian Rosary Devotion—October 2019 Schedule ........... 12 Women’s Club Flower Show .............................................. 13 EM / Lector Training .......................................................... 14 Of Interest to Teens ........................................................... 15 KOC Christmas Wreath Sale ............................................. 16 KOC Pancake Breakfast .................................................... 17 Holy Yoga .......................................................................... 18 Liturgical Schedule for Upcoming Weekend ...................... 19 Parish & School Staff Contact Info ..................... Back Cover Week At A Glance .............................................. Back Cover

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ST. THERESA PARISH MISSION The mission of St. Theresa Parish is to share Christ with others through

the sacraments, education, prayer and service.

NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS Welcome to St. Theresa! We invite you to contact the receptionist at the Pauline Center and/or speak with a Greeter before Mass for information on registration. Also, please visit our parish website at www.sttheresachurch.org for helpful information, and click on the Welcome link in the About Us menu. Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? Contact Deacon Larry Schumacher at 847-358-7760 ext. 363 regarding the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sacrament for adults. Are you a baptized, adult Catholic who has not received the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation and wish to? Please call! VISITATION OF THE SICK If you or a family member are in a local hospital and would like a visit from a priest, please call the Parish Office. Those who are homebound can also make arrangements to receive communion on a regular basis by calling the Ministry of Care, 847-358-7760.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 12:30-1:30 p.m. or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Parents must take part in preparation classes before the Baptism takes place, and are required to attend the classes before the baby is born. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest. No other plans should be finalized until then.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK This sacrament offers the Lord's healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to have surgery. Please call the Parish Office if you wish to have someone receive this sacrament.

Do you have information you wish to share? For Bulletin: bulletin@sttheresachurch.org For Scheduling: scheduling@sttheresachurch.org For Website: webmaster@sttheresachurch.org

OUR ANNUAL

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE During Advent we have the opportunity to realize the

deeper purpose of gift-giving through the custom of having a Giving Tree in our church.

The Ministry of Care, the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul, St. Theresa Women’s Club, and the children from St. Theresa School and Religious Education arrange to have certificates for food, clothing or toys placed in the Christmas baskets which will be distributed on December 21st this year. The Giving Tree can help to link Christmas gift-giving to the Christian love that marks all those who follow the One born at Bethlehem.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP! 1. Take an envelope from the Giving Tree in our Gathering Area. Put

your gift in the envelope. The gift can be cash, a gift certificate or a check made out to: St. Theresa Ministry of Care.

2. Return your envelope in the regular collection basket or drop it off at the Pauline Center.

3. We will buy a gift certificate from Eurofresh, Target, Jewel, or Payless Shoes.

4. The gift certificate will be placed in the Assist-A-Family Christmas baskets for the needy in our parish and the surrounding community to be distributed on December 21st in the church Gathering Area.

OR... YOU CAN HELP A LOCAL FAMILY THROUGH OUR CHRISTMAS

ASSIST-A-FAMILY BY GIVING THE GIFT OF FOOD! We have a list of families in need whose Christmas celebration could be enhanced by either the gift of food or the gift of “all the fixins” for a holiday dinner. Local grocery gift certificates are also very welcome.

We invite you to call: Donna Russ at 847-359-4064 or Fr. Tom at 847-358-7760 for more information.

Our holiday baskets will be distributed on Saturday, December 21st in the church Gathering Area.

A Message from Our Pastor, Fr. Tim Fairman

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Dear Friends, A little over a year ago, Bishop Alberto Rojas was named our new Vicar-Bishop in Vicariate I, succeeding our retired Vicar, Bishop George Rassas. Bishop Rojas had previously been Vicar of Vicariate III since his ordination as bishop in 2011. He is 54 years of age. Bishop Rojas was born in Mexico, studied at Mundelein Seminary and was ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1997. He taught at the seminary for eight years and was a pastor for one year before Cardinal George ordained him an Auxiliary Bishop on August 10, 2011. On December 2, we received word that Pope Francis had named Bishop Rojas to be coadjutor Bishop with Bishop Gerald Barnes in the Diocese of San Bernardino, California. A coadjutor bishop works with the current bishop and eventually succeeds the current bishop when he retires or steps down from his post. While we don’t know for sure yet exactly when Bishop Rojas will begin his new assignment, it appears that he will be leaving our Vicariate at the beginning of February. There is no word yet on who will succeed Bishop Rojas here in Vicariate I. The Diocese of San Bernardino, California was created in 1978 and is already the sixth largest diocese in the U.S., with over 1.8 million Catholics, 75% of whom are Hispanic. Bishop Rojas will be the diocese’s third bishop in its 41 year history. Despite its size, there are no auxiliary bishops to serve with Bishop Rojas when he begins his ministry there. While I am very happy for Bishop Rojas, it will be sad to see him leave our vicariate. Bishop Rojas is a man of deep faith who exudes kindness and humility in everything he does. I was looking forward to him leading us for many years to come, but his loss is San Bernardino’s gain. He will make an excellent bishop of that diocese. We have been very fortunate in this vicariate to have so many good vicar bishops to guide us: Bishops Vlazny, Goedert, Kicanas, Listecki, Rassas and now Rojas have been excellent leaders who are a credit to the episcopacy. Let’s offer our prayers to Bishop Rojas as he prepares to lead the Diocese of San Bernardino, and all of our bishops. We all know how difficult it is to be a bishop in this day and age. Let’s also pray that the Holy Spirit will provide us with a new vicar who will follow in the footsteps of the men before him and be a great leader for Vicariate I. In other news, I have been asked by Bishop Rojas to be one of his six deans in Vicariate I. The role of the dean, usually given to a pastor, is to assist the vicar in his administration of a vicariate. That means I am responsible to serve as a liaison for the vicar bishop for several parishes in our area, including our own parish, St. Theresa. In addition to being a liaison to the bishop, I am responsible for making sure the official sacramental records of each parish is being done properly and in a timely fashion. I even get my very own official stamp and ink pad to mark the records of each parish’s books. I accepted the invitation of the bishop to be a dean, because it’s hard to say no to the bishop and with the blessing of four priests at St. Theresa, I felt this is one more way I can give back for that blessing. Please pray that I do a worthy job as dean. Next Tuesday, December 17th, marks our annual Advent Mission and Concert which begins at 7:00 pm in the church and food, refreshments and socializing in the Gathering Space beforehand. I invite all of you to come. The music is out of this world and the program lends itself to a very reflective evening of prayer in the craziness of the holiday season. Please set this time aside and join us. You will be very glad you did. Enjoy the week and may God bless you all.

St. Theresa Parish 455 N. Benton Street, Palatine, IL

We welcome you to celebrate a peace-filled Christmas with us this year.

Every Weekend of Advent Saturday—5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sunday—Masses at 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.

Advent Mission Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Advent Reconciliation Service Monday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule Tuesday, December 24

3:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant & Mass 5:00 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass

Christmas Mass Schedule Wednesday, December 25

12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass (Carols begin at 11:30 p.m.) Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Vigil Mass—Saturday, December 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 29 Masses at 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Vigil Mass—Tuesday, December 31 at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 New Year’s Day

Masses at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

All services will be held in the church.

www.sttheresachurch.org

Advent Mission tÇw Concert

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John Addison Claudia Aleliunas Angela Alexandria Barbara Amato Susan Anderson Daniel Anfuso Hilda Avila Maria Ofelia Avila Marilyn Barnes Richard Barnes Rev. Steven Bartczyszyn Tiffany Begoon Kathleen Birks Janice Birks Margaret Mary Bordenkircher Ashley Boria Jorge Briones Paula Byrnes Mary Byrnes Matt Callaway Michael Campanelli Timothy Cannon Angel Carbonara Alan Carlson Jeff Carnhel Carol Casbalsma Anne Cecchi Steve Cecchi Celeste Ceisel Paul Cerutti Judith Coffman Anna Maria Collier John Condgon Taylor D’Agostino Terri Foyet Deligio Susann Duboff Robert Fairman Kyle Fanter Henry Frank (age 8) Kay Gambi Edward Goeden Florentine Gonzalez Jim Goss Sue Grahek Leila Rose Grey

Cindy Guerrero Ryan Guerrero Stan Hanna Sara Heine Steve Herbst Virginia Higgins Jim Hoffman William Hopp Jr. Don Humphries Richard Jerusal James Jones Jim Bob Kane Kathy Kane Mary Kelly Bob Kolk Lisa Kolner Virgil Knowland Joan Kuthe Pat Lavigne Peggy Lowe Brittany Lynam Kathy Mandella Elliot Manint Patricia Manno Patty Marshall Margaret Matviuw Nancy McBride Owen Patrick McGoldrick Jerry Mele Isabelle Miklius Kay Miller Karen Mullen Jean Nechi Mary Nevera Norma Nikolai Sally Olinger Scott Otto Dale Palka Sue Paolelli Michael Paul Tony Perrone Joyce Pityer Deacon Richard Pizzato Kathie Pizzato

Luca Postiglione Linda Probst Jennie Prudente Lucyna Pyzik Brianne Reichert Michelle Rohde Dale Schafernak Al Schieve John Schroeder Matt Schroeder Susanna Schulze Marie Scopa Charles Sebastyan Harold Simons John Sissulak Joan Skimina Michael Skutta Donna Slania Gerard Slania Sarah Smith Joseph Smollen Emil Solans Ronald Sowizrol Wally Splitt Kristina Sromek-Griffin Sandy Stransky Marshall & Bebe Sutton Marita Szyszka Emil Tosch Joanne Trainor Mary L. Tremblay Estelle Valenti Anna Velez Mary Wagner Russel Wagner Charlotte Walker Scott Wallace Brian Ward Frank Wolf Jerome J. Wood Carol Young Christopher Zeek Gene Zerega

Prayers for the Sick

Prayers for Military and Veterans

Christopher Blankenship (Private, U.S. Army)

Joseph A. Bondi (Korea, U.S. Army)

Sgt. Robert E. Brodkorb (U.S. Air Force S.A.C.)

Lance Corporal John F. Campe (U.S. Marine Corps)

Alan Carlson (U.S. Navy)

Robert Cecchi (Korea, U.S. Army)

Matthew Chausse (U.S. Army)

SSgt. David A. Crouse (U.S.M.C.)

Jesus De La Torre (U.S. Navy) Jackie Fairman

(U.S. Marine Corps)

Commander John-Paul Falardeau, USN (U.S. Navy, Pilot)

2LT Brian Feifar (U.S. Army)

Captain Kevin Hand (U.S. Air Force)

Captain Stephen Hand (U.S. Marine Corps)

Spec. 5 Gene Hill (Vietnam, U.S. Army ‘66) Christopher Anthony Izzo

(Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps)

Ian James (Private, U.S. Marine Corps)

Louis Kittler (U.S. Navy)

Michel Jenkins (U.S. Army—173rd Airborne)

John Klaas (Retired Captain, U.S. Navy)

Colonel James F. Kott (U.S. Air Force)

Colonel Marilyn H. Kott (U.S. Air Force)

John H. Landers (U.S. Air Force)

Joseph S. Lapetina (U.S. Navy) William Leap

(Vietnam, U.S. Army)

Patrick Malackowski (U.S. Air Force)

Capt. Dr. Rory Mullen (U.S. Army)

Jim Olinski (Vietnam, U.S. Army)

Cas Paprocki (U.S. Army)

Deacon Lou Riccio (Korea, U.S. Army)

Andy Ruff (WWII, U.S. Army)

Captain Louis J. Schager,Jr. (U.S. Navy)

John Sellinger (U.S. Air Force)

Colonel Daniel Joseph Settergren (U.S. Air Force)

Adolf Stransky (Vietnam, U.S, Navy)

2nd Lt. Preston Towers (U.S. Marine Corps)

Robert Joseph Tremblay (TSGT. U.S. Air Force,

U.S. Marine Corps, Ret. Col.)

Phil Urban (WWII, U.S. Air Force)

Lee Urbasic (Korea, U.S. Army Artillery)

Kenneth Valenti (Korea, U.S. Coast Guard)

Ron Willer (Vietnam, U.S. Army)

Lt. Matthew Zak (U.S. Navy Pilot)

Please Pray For Those Who Have Died

May God Hold Them in the Palm of His Hand...

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Adoration

Jesus is waiting for you!

Open Hours of Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday from 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Extended 24 hours on First Friday of the

month from 8:30 a.m.—7:45 a.m. the following day

Unplug and spend some quiet time with the Lord.

Volunteer to light the Advent Wreath We would like to offer you the opportunity to be a part of our Advent Liturgy celebration by lighting our parish Advent Wreath Candles. Families or individuals are invited to sign up to participate in lighting the Advent wreath candle starting the first weekend of Advent, December 1st until December 22.

If you or your family are interested you may volunteer by emailing the Liturgy Coordinator, Marie Paul at: mariep@sttheresachurch.org.

You and or your family will meet in the Gathering Space before Mass and proceed to the Altar with Father and the Altar Servers.

Mass Intentions Monday, December 16 6:30 a.m. Birthday Blessings for Vincent Family 8:00 a.m. John & Bernice Riley Family Tuesday, December 17 6:30 a.m. St. Theresa Purgatorial Society 8:00 a.m. John Bullen Mollie Montrie Wednesday, December 18 6:30 a.m. Mary Falkenburg Family 8:00 a.m. Eroca Wayman Russ Family Thursday, December 19 6:30 a.m. Florence Thompson & Pearl Kalata Thompson Family 8:00 a.m. Eleanor & Edward Bredemann Family Friday, December 20 6:30 a.m. Ernest Mammarella Bob & Judy Stein 8:00 a.m. David & John Federico Family Saturday, December 21 8:00 a.m. Deacon Steve Norys / Ann Nelle Schwind / Brian Crooks / Bill Lozancic 5:00 p.m. Ella & James Malek & Susan Homuth Malek Family Sunday, December 22 7:00 a.m. Joseph Cousineau M. Amirante 8:30 a.m. Dolores Carbo & Laura Heyden Lisa Wendtland & Family 10:00a.m. For Parishioners 11:30a.m. Sanctity of All Human Life / Janet Kluss / Joseph Schmetzko / Special Intention for Gail Scheopke / Special Intention of Thanks from Domingo D’Souza

Readings for the Week

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

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Oplatki

Oplatki (the Christmas Wafer) may be purchased at the reception area in the Link building. A package is $4.00 and there are 4 wafers per package.

The Prayer Challenge December 2019

Challenge #12:

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive,

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

During the month of December, your challenge is to say the

Prayer of St. Francis every day.

Take The Prayer Challenge and watch your spiritual life grow…

ONLINE GIVING

GiveCentral Online Giving is a convenient way for you to make your weekly offertory contribution to St. Theresa, as well as your Parish Christmas Gift, especially if you will be away for Christmas. It is a secure online system with payment options from direct debit (ACH) to all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Here are some of the funds to which you can contribute online: Weekly Offertory Contribution Tuition Assistance Fund Patrons of Sacred Music Flowers “To Teach Who Christ Is”

How to sign up:

1. Go to www.sttheresachurch.org.

2. Click the “DONATE NOW” image.

3. Click on the “DONATE NOW WITH GIVECENTRAL” button to make a one-time donation as a guest,

OR

Follow the Step-by-Step Registration Guide to register for automated weekly online giving.

Automated online giving is easy, convenient, and takes the worry out of remembering your envelope. For questions or assistance, feel free to contact the Parish Office at 847-358-7760.

Thank you for your generosity and stewardship to St. Theresa Parish!

Our Stewardship

Year Actual Year Prior

11/24/19 Basket Online Total

$ 20,762 $ 4,868 $ 25,630

11/26/18 $ 21,091 $ 5,208 $ 26,299

12/8/19 Basket Online Total

$ 21,149 $ 5,981 $ 27,130

12/10/18 $ 25,443 $ 2,442 $ 27,885

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St Theresa Homeless Gift Card Collection— Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

St Theresa parishioners responded so generously to the request to provide gift cards to brighten the Christmas season for the homeless and pregnant/parenting teens at Palatine and Fremd High Schools. This year the churches of Palatine Faith in Action collected about twelve thousand dollars in small denomination gift cards to dozens of restaurants and retail establishments in town. St Theresa parishioners contributed over seven thousand dollars of gift cards to this effort.

Because of your generosity, 120 students will each receive a gift pack with $100 in gift cards, personal hygiene items. and an encouraging note hand written by a member of one of the churches. These gift bags will be put together by Palatine Assisting Through Hope (www.path-palatine.org). and then given to the social workers at the high schools who will hand them out to each individual student.

Thanks again for your generosity allowing the churches in Palatine to be the arms and legs and face of Jesus to those in need in our community. If you have any questions about this or any other social outreach activity at St Theresa, feel free to contact Mike Thompson at miket148@yahoo.com.

Ministries PARISH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Board of Specified Jurisdiction (School Board): Donna Brand Finance Council: Jerry Sara Liturgy Board: Marie Paul Parish Pastoral Council: Leo Miklius Religious Education Board: Anne Walker

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION MINISTRY Art and Jackie Weber; baptismministry@sttheresa.org. Classes are held either the first or second Wednesday of the month, odd numbered months only

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY / MINISTERS OF CARE TO THE SICK Fr. Tom Bishop

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Pauline Center; Deacon Lou Riccio

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and ALTAR SERVERS Marie Paul, mariep@sttheresachurch.org, 847-358-7760 x. 119

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, HOLY GHOST COUNCIL Website: www.kofc4977.org Bob Novak, grandknight4977@gmail.com

LECTORS Liz Englbrecht and Carol Oswald

MARIAN ROSARY DEVOTION Mondays: 7:00 p.m. Confessions, 8:00 p.m. Mass, Church

MEN’S CLUB John Kuntz, sttheresasmensclub@gmail.com

MUSIC MINISTRY Laura Kutscher, laurak@sttheresachurch.org, x. 114

PADS Ministry Cindy DeLuca, cindyvaagen@gmail.com and Gail Schoepke

REACH (Special Religious Education for Adults) Deacon Richard and Kathie Pizzato

RESPECT LIFE www.sttheresachurch.org/respect life, Maria Goldstein, 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center

ST. THERESA WOMEN’S CLUB Myra Krein, myra.krein@gmail.com

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Last Monday of month, 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center WEDDING REHEARSAL MINISTRY Beverly Zak

YOUTH MINISTRY—LIFT LIFT@sttheresachurch.org Maureen Ross, Rev. Matthew Jamesson

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY—CROSSWAYS Rev. Matthew Jamesson

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Join the Baptism Ministry Team!

We are looking for couples to assist with baptism preparation. We are beginning a new program,

now is the time to join. Couples host an in home class instructing parents in the sacrament of baptism.

The class guides the family in understanding the importance of the roles of parents, god-parents, the church and community in the raising of their child in the Catholic faith. Instructional training and materials are provided. Classes are held the second Wednesday of the month and run approximately 2 hours. Currently each couple will host at most 4 times a year.

If you are interested please contact Jackie Weber at: baptismministry@sttheresachurch.org

In God's Love, the St. Theresa Baptism Ministry Team.

The Rosebud Program The Respect Life Team and those who pray the Rosary after daily Mass offer families prayer and support during the tender times of bringing new life into a family. Please visit our Rosebud Blessing Bouquet located in the Gathering Area next to the statue of St. Therese.

Kairos Prison Ministry

Our recent 4 day weekend at Pontiac Correctional Center was a huge success! Your prayers and baking talents helped us bring the message of God's love for his children. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful ministry!

Also, I feel so blessed to witness the power of The Holy Spirit, softening the hardened hearts of many of these men, giving them hope through learning about Jesus's love for them and knowing that they are not forgotten.

Yours in Christ, Joe Raducka

The Christian Scholar - the very essence of St. Theresa School.

The plan for your child's future is an important opportunity for hope, love and success. St. Theresa's quality and conscientious education - one that best-prepares students to succeed

in all aspects of their faith, academics and life - is a wise and worthwhile investment.

VISIT US See for yourself the many ways a St. Theresa education will benefit your child. Schedule a personal appointment or customized tour of the school by calling 847-359-1820 x249 or visit our website for more information.

All-day and morning Preschool programs beginning at age 3

Kindergarten through 8th Grade Free bus service

Extended - day care options

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Knights of Columbus Faith Library

We are near the end of Advent and moving into the Christmas season. This is a time not only of joyful celebration of the incarnation, but also a time of reflection and growing deeper in our faith.

Did you know that our library has CD’s and DVD’s in addition to books? So if reading is not your style, why not borrow a CD, which you can listen to while commuting to work? Under the “Christmas” section in the CD box, we have several CD’s of Christmas music. Enjoy the sounds of the season!

We also have two CD’s that can help deepen your faith. The first is from Bishop Robert Barron, and the second is from Bishop Fulton Sheen. These two Bishops are two of our most prolific orators of our faith. There is much we can learn from them.

In Bishop Barron’s CD, his third talk is titled, “The Journey of the Magi”. Bishop Barron teaches us 5 steps we should take when we encounter the Lord, as the Magi did:

1. Be attentive. 2. When you see a sign of Christ, go for it! 3. Expect opposition. 4. Give Him (Jesus) your best. 5. Expect that you will be different after coming into contact with Jesus.

In Bishop Sheen’s talk, “The True Meaning of Christmas”, he tells us that Divinity is found where you least expect it. This point goes hand in hand with what Bishop Barron speaks about. For those who are wondering if Jesus is the Lord, Bishop Sheen points out that Jesus stands apart from all the other religious figures in history (Mohammed, Confucius, Buddha, etc.). One test we can use to determine if God sent that person is prophesy. Did God tell us ahead of time to expect this individual? None of the other religious figures were prophesized ahead of time, but Jesus was. As a matter of fact, there are 456 statements in the Old Testament that speak about the future coming of the Messiah, and all 456 proved to be true. Only God could have orchestrated events to first, make these predictions, and second, to make them come true. This is one test that gives great credibility that Jesus is the Anointed One, the long awaited Messiah, the Son of God!

Enjoy the remaining days of Advent and the upcoming joyful Christmas celebration of the incarnation of the Messiah, Jesus the Christ!

See you at the library! The Knights of Columbus has the resources you need to stand up for life, liberty, and family. Consider joining the Knights, and add your voice to our nearly two million members upholding the faith and the truth- www.kofc.org.

Questions? Please contact either: Ron Mammarella at 847-934-7298 or Pierre Zermatten 847-323-0914/pierre.zermatten@kofc.org.

We thank the sponsors who help to make the bulletin cost-free. For information on ads, contact J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.1-800-566-6170

Liturgical Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, December 21—22 Minister(s) Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.

SACRISTAN

LECTORS E. Englbrecht A. James

K. Sullivan C. Buescher

N. Behrens R. Mammarella

L. Miklius P. Cruz

P. Millewich N. O’Laughlin

EXTRA-ORDINARY MINISTERS

Mike Brown Jim Combs Sharon Davis Maureen Fox Marlo James Andrew James Ian James Eileen McCarthy Brian Peterson Heather Price

Mary Lou Arns Tom Galvan Ann Meersman Donna Russ Greg Starzynski Mike Thompson Daniel Travers Beverly Zak

Steve Amidei Kathy (KL) Bohlmann Katherine Bohlmann Justine Braskich Andrew Kim Jennifer Kim Janice Orlowski Carolyn Sinwell Marion Smith Jane Sullivan

Cathy Appel Mary Arvidson Margaret Brigham Nancy Eaken Mark Fleischhauer Mary Beth Fleischhauer Matt Gryzlo Nancy Hirn Tom Mullen Bill Paul

Nancy Brinckerhoff Nicole Carlisle Mark Dzierzak Neil Mcmanus Carol Oswald Diane Vollmert Pierre Zermatten Mary-Anne Zielinski

ALTAR SERVERS

Carmen Fuentes Nico Fuentes Joseph Sclafini Ava Sclafini

Mosses Chon Andrew Grela Jack Houser Danny Houser

Clare Amidei Colin Diamond Ryan Kurrie Keira Schmidt

Adam Eaken Jack Herbst Elena Nehf Samantha Serpico

Raiden Alferez Sofia Medrano Jackson Sisk Mario Tambellini

DEACON Larry Schumacher Larry Schumacher Jim Devine Louis Riccio

CELEBRANT Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Tom Fr. Matt Fr. Michael

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. THERESA PARISH PARISH ADDRESS: 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067 Parish Website: www.sttheresachurch.org Phone: 847-358-7760 Fax: 847-202-8941

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 445 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067 School Website: www.sttheresaschool.com Office: 847-359-1820

Monday, 12/16 Tuesday, 12/17 Wednesday, 12/18 Thursday, 12/19 Friday, 12/20 Saturday, 12/21 Sunday, 12/22

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

3:00 p.m. Parish Staff Meeting (2nd Floor Pauline)

4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Pageant Practice (Church)

4:15 p.m. Pageant Music Rehearsal (Church)

6:00 p.m. Advent Mission Music Rehearsal (Meeting Room C)

7:00 p.m. Marian Rosary Devotion (Church)

7:00 p.m. RE Board (Faculty Lounge)

7:00 p.m. BSJ (Festle)

6:30 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:00 a.m. Mass – All School (Church)

10:30 a.m. Cenacle Prayer Group (Festle)

7:00 p.m. Advent Mission (Church)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

4:30 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Meeting Room C)

6:30 p.m. Jubilee Choir Rehearsal (Church)

7:30 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group (Bernardin)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

9:30 a.m. Hats of Love (Festle)

4:15 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Meeting Room C)

7:00 p.m. Adult Music Rehearsal (Church)

8:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball(Gym)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:30 a.m. Adoration (Church)

9:00 a.m. School—Preschool Pageant (Church)

12:30 p.m. School—Advent Prayer Service (Church)

5:00 p.m. Benediction (Chapel)

7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group (Bernardin)

8:00 a.m. Mass (Church)

8:30 a.m. Christmas Basket Distribution (Gathering Space)

12:00 p.m. KOC Children’s Christmas Party (Gym)

12:30 p.m. Confessions (Church)

5:00 p.m. Mass (Church)

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

7:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 8:30 a.m. Mass (Church) 10:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 11:30 a.m. Mass (Church) 12:30 p.m. Rosary (Chapel) 1:00 p.m. Baptisms (Church)

Week At A Glance

PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Timothy J. Fairman, Pastor, ext. 101 Rev. Matthew Jamesson, Associate Pastor, ext. 127 Rev. Tom Bishop, Associate Pastor, ext. 109 Rev. Michael Wanda, Associate Pastor, ext. 118 Tom Galvan, Business Manager, ext. 105 Laura Kutscher, Music Director, ext. 114 Nicole Carlisle, Communications Director, ext. 107 Marie Paul, Liturgy Coordinator, ext. 119 Maureen Ross, Youth Ministry Director, ext. 103

DIACONAL MINISTRY Deacon Jim and Melody Devine, ext. 113 Deacon Richard and Kathie Pizzato, ext. 361 Deacon Louis and Ann Riccio, ext. 362 Deacon Larry and Karen Schumacher, ext. 363 Deacon Greg and Elizabeth Vogt, ext. 364

SCHOOL Mary Keenley, Principal, ext. 202 Mary-Anne Zielinski, Administrative Assistant, ext. 203 Terri Kolbus, Director of Admissions, ext. 249

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elizabeth Vogt, Director of Religious Education, ext. 111 Marsha Jones, Registrar / Adm. Asst., ext. 112 Religious Education: 847-359-2846, ext. 111

PARISH SUPPORT STAFF Mary Amirante, Receptionist, ext. 100 Joyce Pizek, Bookkeeper, ext. 102 Kathryn McIntyre, Secretary, ext. 104

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