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St. Theresa P A R I S H
C O M M U N I T Y St. Theresa Mission Statement
We are a welcoming, active Catholic Community
united by our faith, open to transformation, growing spiritually and reaching out
to love and to serve others as Jesus taught us.
December 4, 2016
Second Sunday of
Advent
Online Giving
Online Giving is available for anyone who prefers to donate through automatic draft for either their Sunday Offering or the Building Campaign. Information can be found on the parish website sttheresaoakland.org on how to get started. Contact Cathy Brady with any questions. [email protected], 547.2777, ext. 26.
Please remember in your prayers all those who are ill especially: Matt Mercier, Barbara McQuaid, Fr. Patrick Goodwin, Elsie Giuntoli, Irene Clark, Pat Giambroni, Daniel Sullivan, Dave DeMonte, Sven Cooper Little,
Nadine McMillan, Diane Zukowski, Heidi Parmelee, Lee Thacher, Denise Bridges, Fredrika May, Antonia Tinajero, Susan Ingersoll, Kristine Berman, Helen Buty, Juanita Estrella, Aiden Farinella, Liza Mitra, Guido M., Anna Moris, Fr. Michael Norkett, Jim Testa, John Nicholas, Kevin Stallone, Ada Jong, Dolores Gomez, Vikki King-O'Connell, Irene Crosetti, Betty Wharton, Patricia Green, John McCole, Greg McFann, Al Musante, Fr. Tony Herrera, Hazel Villata, Mike Donovan, Juanita Estrellas, Jim Williams.
Our bank has a policy that requires all checks must be MADE PAYABLE AND WRITTEN TO ST. THERESA CHURCH. You may use the memo space to notate what the check is for.
December 3 - 11
Sat. 5:00 pm Virginia Cuttitta
Sun. 9:00 am Parish Community of St. Theresa 11:00 am The Curto Family
Mon. 8:30 am John Bazzone Tues. 8:30 am Sandy Madison Wed. 8:30 am Christopher Cutler Thurs. 8:30 am Melvin Moglia 7:00 pm Victoria Charles Fri. 8:30 am Kevin Lawler
Sat. 5:00 pm Carlo Pernecco
Sun. 9:00 am Dorothy G. Mulholand 11:00 am Parish Community of St. Theresa
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMISSION
Each week the bulle n is sent for publishing on Tuesday morning for the upcoming weekend. All submissions need to be received by 4:00 pm the prior Friday, email them to cathy@s heresaoakland.org.
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Spend some time in a quiet place. Use the silence to ask what God is waiting to tell you this Advent.
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Question of the Week
Adult: What do you need to change so that others can learn from watching you that Christ walks among us?
Child: What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus?
Holiday Bulletin Submission Schedule Below are the submission date changes for the following bulletins:
December 25 due by December 14 (Wednesday) January 1 due by December 15 (Thursday)
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEV. $ 1,786.00
Easter Collection $ 20,569.00
The Budget Goal is based on the Parish Sunday Collec on revenue reflected in the 2016 Parish budget divided by 51, which is the number of regular Sunday collec ons in the 2016 calendar year. Easter and Christmas are reflected as Holy Day collec ons in our budget and are accounted for separately. Previously, the Easter collec on was reflected in our YTD Sunday Collec on.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Thursday, December 8th, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 8:30 am (the school children will attend) & 7:00 pm.
Retirement Fund for Religious Collection, December 10 & 11
Aging religious need your help. Thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests spent years working in Catholic schools, hospitals, and agencies - often for little pay. Their sacrifices leave their religious communities without adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
November 20 & 27, 2016
Year-To-Date Sundays/Holy Days
November 20 $ 4,692.95
$ 443,886.32 November 27 $ 5,291.00 Online Giving, Nov 14-20 $ 4,730.00 Online Giving, Nov 21-27 $ 2,715.00 Goal for two weeks $ 19,610.00 $ 460,835.00 Shortfall <$ 2,181.05> <$ 16,948.68>
A Word from Pope Francis
Va can City : The Word of God in the first Sunday of Advent "brings out the contrast between the normal unfolding of things, the daily rou ne, and the sudden coming of the Lord” said Pope Francis commen ng on the Sunday
Gospel, before praying the Angelus with the faithful in St. Peter's Square.
Speaking of Advent, which began last Sunday with a new liturgical year, he stressed that this liturgical season is dominated by the theme of the "the Lord’s visit with humanity. The first, in the past, with the Incarna on, and Birth of Jesus at Christmas; the second, in the present, as Jesus visits us con nually, every day; and the final visit, in the future, when Jesus “will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead'".
Referring more specifically to the Gospel (Ma hew 24.37-44), comparing with the visit of the Lord to the coming of a thief or a sudden natural disaster, the pon ff stated: "The Gospel does not want to frighten us, but to open up our horizon to another, greater dimension, which on one hand rela vize everyday occurrences but at the same me makes them precious, decisive. The rela onship with the God-who-comes to visit with us gives every gesture, everything a different light, importance, a symbolic value ".
"From this perspec ve - he added - it is an invita on to sobriety, to not be dominated by the things of this world” but rather to keep them in their proper place. If, on the other hand, we allow ourselves to be overpowered by a concern for material things, we will not be able to perceive what is much more important: our final encounter with the Lord".
"In this me of Advent - he concluded - we are called to enlarge the horizons of our hearts, to be surprised by the life that is presented each day with its newness. In order to do this we need to learn to not depend on our own securi es, our own established plans, because the Lord comes in the hour which we don’t imagine”.
Our Lady, Virgin of Advent, help us not to consider ourselves owners of our lives, not to resist when the Lord comes to change it, but to be ready to go to him, as a welcome and expected guest, even when it upsets our plans. The pope concluded with: “May Advent be a me of hope, real hope, founded on the faithfulness of God and on our responsibility.”
Now more mundane things from the Pastor: I hope the words of the Holy Father will inspire you to take me out and focus and this special season we call Advent. Even at the bishop’s office, we have Christmas celebra ons and par es before we get there which tend to dim the beauty, the words, the music and the spirituality of this very brief Liturgical season. I hope you will all read the daily medita ons in the book the parish has provided and I hope our Sunday celebra ons will give you words and music to carry you through each Advent week.
Please join one another at the Men’s Club sponsored ‘pancake breakfast’ on Sunday, December 18th, a er both Masses. Good food with friends, at a be er than any ‘Black Friday or Cyber Monday’ deal, with fun for the kids and
me for us as a parish to get to relax and encourage one another with the holidays upon us.
On that note we are again asking for a few weeks that you put on a name tag as you enter the church for Mass over the next few Sundays. When we first did it, someone very strongly complained that this was a silly and worthless exercise. A few weeks later that parishioner thanks staff as she finally got to know the names of people she has been si ng near for many years. I hope all will par cipate and it will be another small way for us to con nue to grow into a welcoming and hospitable parish.
This Sunday we again have a second collec on for parish repair and maintenance. S ll no word on progress toward ge ng our event center repaired and back on use. I will give it another push this week. Nevertheless, other things need repair. You may have no ced lights in church out. When the church was renovated they le rewiring and new circuit breakers to us at this me. An electrician is working on ge ng it back online safely. Unfortunately, this is not a free gi so we rely on your con nued generous support to get it done correctly.
So, my prayer is that the tasks of the holidays be stress free, easy and joyful and as the Holy Father has called us to remember with a sincere effort to remember what the feast of Christmas is all about!
A Word from the Pastor:
Parish Community News
Christmas Angel Tree Thank You Thank you to everyone who donated to the Angel Tree. We were able to donate toys and clothing
to many children at the St. Vincent de Paul visitation center in Oakland.
Advent by Candlelight Tuesday, December 6, 2016
7:00—9:00 pm, Meeting Rooms
7-7:30 pm Check in, 7;30 pm Program 8-9 pm Coffee, Tea and Desserts
What is Advent by Candlelight?
Advent by Candlelight is a special evening event for the women of the parish to come together and celebrate the season of Advent. In a sacred and festive setting, we serve coffee, tea and desserts. We have prayer and reflection, light the Advent wreath with musical accompaniment, and enjoy the presence of the other women of our parish. This event appeals to young adults through seniors, and over 100 women are in attendance.
Why should I attend?
Advent by Candlelight provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the true spirit of the season, and to meet other St. T women. The event is spiritual and calming, and offers respite from the chaos of the holiday season. If you have never been to Advent by Candlelight, you are missing out on a lovely evening! So, please join us!
Something extra … In the spirit of Christmas and newborn babies, we invite guests to bring diapers and/or wipes to donate to local charities.
To attend this event, your RSVP is required by December 4th. RSVP by signing up in the vestibule, or contact Alex Murphy at
[email protected] or 510-502-8216 Seating for the event is random, but we invite you to request 1-2 other guests with whom
you would like to sit, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
C ’ C G T ~~ Christmas Eve
We will celebrate a children’s liturgy on Christmas Eve at 5:00 pm. The children of the parish, in grades K-6, are invited to participate in acting out the Gospel story of the Birth of Jesus. There are no speaking parts. Registration forms are available at the information desk in the vestibule. Rehearsals will be December 13 &
21 at 3:30 pm. Registration forms must be received no later than Sunday, December 11. Children must attend both rehearsals. If you have any questions contact Keri Nims at 510.547-2777, ext. 24 or [email protected].
Ladies Guild
Stop writing those Christmas letters, stop making all those batches of cookies, and put down that ornament for decorating. Instead come celebrate the holiday season with the Ladies Guild on Monday, December 12. The social time begins at 11:30 with lunch at noon. Mary Ann Smith always prepares a delicious lunch for all to enjoy. All ladies of the parish are members of the Guild. Please join our Guild ladies for a fun and enjoyable afternoon.
C A P S Tuesday, December 13 ~~~ 7:00 PM
Advent is a time of preparation. Make your heart and mind ready for the coming of Christ, which we are soon to celebrate in the Mass of Christmas.
Christmas Flower/Tree Donation We are asking for monetary donations to offset the cost of our Christmas flowers & trees. Donations in memory of your loved one(s) may be made through the special flower envelopes in the vestibule of the church. All memorials will be inscribed in our parish memory book, on display during the Christmas season. You donation envelope can be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the Parish Office.
PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
St. Theresa Parish, through the Legion of Mary, offers you the opportunity to welcome our Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima into your home for a week.
This week of devotion to Our Blessed Mother is an opportunity to enhance your
spiritual life. A booklet of prayers is provided.
If you would like to welcome our Pilgrim Virgin Statue into your home, please contact Mary Barbieri @ (510) 547-3636 and a date will be coordinated.
Women in God’s Spirit
WINGS is a faith enhancement group that encourages spiritual growth through prayer, Scripture study, catechesis, life sharing & community. We gather in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 at 9:15 am with hospitality, followed by the guest speaker and program until 11:15 am.
The program year runs from October through mid-May. Women from local parishes and other denominations are welcome!
The theme for the year is: ‘We Are Called’
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Share a Ride to Church! There is a parishioner in need of a ride on Sunday’s to the 11:00 am Mass. If you can help contact Dayne in the parish office at 510-547-2777, ext. 20.
Bring Up the Gifts of Bread and Wine at Mass
Has your family or a group of friends ever wanted to bring up the gifts of bread and wine at Mass and didn’t know how to make this happen?
We now have a book at the information table in the vestibule where you can sign-up to bring up the gifts at a specific Mass. Find the date and Mass time you want and enter your name and email address. You will receive and email reminder the week before you are scheduled.
St. Theresa Parish Offers Ignatian Prayer Adventure January 31 through April 11, 2017
Deepen your spiritual life, Grow in your relationship with God and Jesus, Learn new prayer methods, Experience new means of discernment, Share the graces of the retreat in a small group setting. The Retreat will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 in St. Theresa Meeting Rooms. The cost of the Exercises is $120 per person and includes all materials and 4 one-on-one meetings with a Spiritual Director. Financial support is available and cost should never be a reason to not attend. If you are interested in participating, please complete the Sign-up sheet found in the back of the Church or contact:
Bob Hernandez, b(415) 516-0440 Laura Bennett, l(510) 652-1835
February 4th, 2017 to Sierra at Tahoe
Save the Date: Youth Ministry
More info soon, please check out s heresaym.org for latest updates
Weekly Calendar
P W Saint John the Baptist appears on the scene today as Advent enters its second week. The mysterious consumer of locusts and wild honey, John echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah as he calls for repentance in the face of the nearness of the kingdom of heaven. The rhythms of the Christian life are often confounding. Each year we meet the Baptist and hear his calls for repentance. Each year we see him pointing to the one who is coming after him, the Lord Jesus. Yet each year the words and actions of John the Baptist echo anew in our hearts, because we
have fallen into old sinful traps again and again. Advent gives us the opportunity once again to turn away from our sinful ways and embrace the gospel way of life. John the Baptist invites us to prepare the way for the Lord, in whom we place our hope.
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December 5 - 11
Monday: Is 35:1-10 Ps 85 Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday Is 40:1-11 Ps 96 Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday Is 40:25-31 Ps 103 Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Gn 3:9-15 Ps 98 Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 Lk 1:26-38
Friday Is 48:17-19 Ps 1 Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 Ps 80 Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10 Ps 146 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11:2-11
Date Start Time Event Location
December 3 1:30 PM MSYM Service Day Hall
4:00 PM Reconciliation Church
Saturday 5:00 PM Mass Church
December 4 9:00 AM Mass: RCIA, Rite of Acceptance & Welcome Church
Sunday 9:00 AM Kinderchurch Hall
10:00 AM Family Faith Formation: Advent Party Mtg Rms 1&2
10:00 AM Confirmation Year One Session Hall
11:00 AM Mass: Baptism Church
6:00 PM Confirmation Year Two Session Mtg Rms 1&2
December 5 8:30 AM Mass Church
Monday
December 6 8:30 AM Mass Church
Tuesday 9:00 AM Legion of Mary Hall
6:00 PM CYO Board Meeting Library
6:30 PM Scouts, Pack 202 Hall
7:00 PM Advent by Candlelight Mtg Rms 1&2
December 7 8:30 AM Mass Church
Wednesday 9:15 AM WINGS Mtg Rms 1&2
4:00 PM Children's Choir Rehearsal Mtg Rms 1&2
7:00 PM RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Mtg Rms 1&2
7:00 PM Centering Prayer Church
December 8 8:30 AM Mass: Immaculate Conception Church
Thursday 7:00 PM Mass: Immaculate Conception Church
December 9 8:30 AM Mass Church
Friday
December 10 11:00 AM Rental Mtg Rms 1&2
Saturday 4:00 PM Reconciliation Church
5:00 PM Mass Church
December 11 8:30 AM Men's Club Meeting hall
Sunday 9:00 AM Mass Church
9:00 AM Kinderchurch Hall
10:00 AM Family Faith Formation Mtg Rms 1&2
11:00 AM Mass Church
11:30 AM Legion of Mary Luncheon Rectory
Mass Schedules: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am unless otherwise noted in bulletin
Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment
Parish Center Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm T P F
Phone 510.547.2777 ~~~ Fax 510.653.3575
After Hours Medical Emergency & Emergency Line: 510.610.7715
Baptisms and Marriages by appointment
Confirmation (High School) Sunday Sessions
Year 1: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Year 2: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm www.sttheresaym.org
R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Contact
Cathy Brady ~ [email protected]
Kinderchurch Preschoolers and Kindergarteners 9:00 am Sunday Mass
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Grades 1-5, 9:00 am Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of the month (September - May)
Parish Information
Parish Organizations
Pastoral Council: Jennifer Bruni [email protected]
Finance Council: Lisa Burr [email protected] John Costagliola [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Society Judith Bojorquez [email protected]
CYO (Catholic Youth Organization): Melissa Ney [email protected]
St. Theresa Men’s Club David Van Beek [email protected]
St. Theresa Ladies' Guild Yvonne Gabor [email protected]
Legion of Mary Tom Wallace [email protected]
WINGS Janet Saalfeld [email protected] Clare Wenger ellwenger @comcast.net
Men’s Faith Sharing Jim Frei [email protected]
Cursillo Sharon Chipman [email protected]
Kinderchurch Becky Krawiec [email protected]
Parish Staff: 510.547.2777 Rev. Robert J. McCann, ext. 21 Pastor
[email protected] Rev. Anthony W. Herrera, ext. 34 Parochial Vicar
[email protected] Cathy Brady, ext. 26 Liturgy Director
[email protected] Rob Cakebread, ext. 11 Music Ministry Director
[email protected] Dayne Nicholls, ext. 20 Office Administrator
[email protected] Keri Nims, ext. 24 Faith Formation Director
[email protected] Roxana Teran, ext. 39 Youth Ministry Coordinator
[email protected] Bookkeeper, ext. 25 Bookkeeper
[email protected] St Theresa School: Judith KoneffKlatt, 510.547.3146 School Principal
[email protected] website: www.sttheresaschool.org
Parish Website: www.sttheresaoakland.org
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