St. Therese Catholic Church

Welcome to St. Therese Catholic Church

217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 Website: www.sainttherese.net Parish OfLice 704V664V3992 Fax: 704V660V6321 OfLice Hours: Monday V Friday: 8:00 AMV12:00 PM & 12:30 PMV4:30 PM EVmail: [email protected] Faith Formation OfLice: 704V664V7762 Little Way Preschool: 980V444V2305

St. Therese of Lisieux Mass Times (Church) Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday Mass Times 8:00 AM*, 10:00 AM*, 12:00 noon, 2:30 PM (Misa en Espanol), 5:30 PM *Sunday Nursery at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses Family Mass: First Sunday of the Month from September through May at 10:00 AM (St. Ignatius Day Chapel) Daily Mass (St. Ignatius Day Chapel) 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday Reconciliation 3:30 PMV4:30 PM on Saturdays or by appointment Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration (St. Ignatius Day Chapel) First Friday of each month 9:45 AMV4:45 PM with Benediction at April 22, 2018 4:45 PM Rosary (St. Ignatius Day Chapel) 4:00 PM Mondays (Children’s Rosary) 7:00 PM Mondays 6:30 PM Tuesdays 9:40 AM Thursdays (Luminous Mysteries after morning Mass) Pastor Deacons Rev. Mark S. Lawlor ext. 102 Rev. Mr. John Sims (retired) [email protected] Rev. Mr. Joe Santen [email protected] or Parochial Vicars 858V922V0325 Rev. Paul McNulty ext. 225 Rev. Mr. Myles Decker (retired) [email protected] Rev. Henry Tutuwan ext. 107 [email protected] Pastor’s ReLlection:

ConLirmation: On Thursday, life, and sent forth to bear much fruit, something April 19th and on Monday, that is possible only when one stays Lirmly attached April 23rd, we will welcome to Jesus, the vine (see John 15:1V8). The graces of our diocesan shepherd, the Spirit strengthen conLirmed Christians to carry Bishop Peter J. Jugis to our out their vocations for the good of others and the parish for the Sacrament of beneLit of the Church and the world. ConLirmation. Bishop Jugis The Holy Spirit is associated with a number of has been in ofLice now for 14 gifts and fruits. The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit years. As the Sacrament of are: “wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, ConLirmation is a ‘parish knowledge, fear of the Lord & piety” (see Isaiah celebration,’ all parishioners 11:2). are invited to The nine Scripturally based fruits participate in the Masses which will of the Holy Spirit are: “love, joy, both be at 6pm. Preparing for this peace, patience, kindness, celebration brings back the memory generosity, faithfulness, gentleness of my own conLirmation by Bishop and selfVcontrol” (see Galatians 5:22V Michael J. Begley at the Parish of 23). Sacred Heart in Salisbury in 1973. In meeting with our youth I have The Catechism teaches that: been impressed with their ConLirmation brings an increase and knowledge and spirituality. Let us deepening of baptismal grace and pray that they will embrace the call thus roots us more deeply in the to discipleship. I am conLident that divine Liliation which makes us cry, our conPirmandi will be open to the "Abba! Father!" It also: unites us more Lirmly to call of the Spirit and make a positive difference. I Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us, thank our ConLirmation preparation team, our renders our bond with the Church more perfect, dedicated parents and those of our choir and our and gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to liturgical ministers who have helped to prepare for spread and defend the faith by word and action as these parish celebrations. true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of In peace, Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross. [ # 1303] All who are conLirmed are equipped with Fr. Mark the gifts of the Holy Spirit to live a virtuous and holy

St. Therese Welcome Event! Sunday, April 29th at 4:00pm in the MultiVPurpose Room of the Parish Life Center Attention all parishioners newandestablished! OnSunday, April 29The Welcome Committee in conjunction with the Latino community will be hosting a Welcome Event for our New Parishioners. This will be a Pot Luck Dinner at4:00pmin the Parish Life Center. Only established parishioners are asked to provide a pot luck dish. Join us afterthe 2:30pmMass, or beforethe 5:30pmMass! This is agreattime to meet new parishioners andenjoy fellowshipwith our Latinoparishioners! ReLlexión del Párroco:

Confirmación: El jueves 19 de abril y el lunes 23 de Espı́ritu fortalecen a los cristianos confirmados para abril, daremos la bienvenida a nuestra parroquia al llevar a cabo sus vocaciones por el bien de los Obispo Peter J. Jugis, el pastor diocesano, para el demás y el beneficio de la Iglesia y del mundo. Sacramento de la Confirmación. El Obispo Jugis ha El Espı́ritu Santo está asociado con una serie de estado en el cargo por 14 años. Como el Sacramento dones y frutos. Los dones del Espíritu Santo son: de la Confirmación es una "celebración de la "sabidurı́a, entendimiento, consejo, fortaleza, parroquia", todos los feligreses están invitados a conocimiento, temor del Señor & piedad." (de Isaı́as participar en las Misas, que serán a las 6 de la tarde. 11: 2); ası́ como, que se agregó para llevar la lista a Durante este tiempo de preparación, recordé mi siete. propia confirmación por el Obispo Michael J. Begley Los frutos del Espíritu Santo son: caridad, alegrı́a, en la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Salisbury en paz, comprensión de los demás, generosidad, 1973. El Catecismo enseña que: La confirmación bondad, Lidelidad, 23 mansedumbre y dominio de sı́ trae un aumento y una profundización de la gracia mismo (ve Gálatas 5: 22V23). bautismal y ası́ nos arraiga más profundamente en Al reunirnos con nuestra juventud, me la filiación divina que nos hace llorar, "¡Abba, impresionó su conocimiento y espiritualidad. Padre!" También: nos une más firmemente a Cristo, Oremos para que acepten el llamado al discipulado. aumenta los dones del Espı́ritu Santo en nosotros, Estoy seguro de que nuestros candidatos estarán hace que nuestro vı́nculo con la Iglesia sea más abiertos al llamado del Espı́ritu y harán una perfecto, nos da una fuerza especial del Espı́ritu diferencia positiva. Agradezco a nuestro equipo de Santo para difundir y defender la fe por palabra y preparación para la Confirmación, a nuestros acción como verdaderos testigos de Cristo, para dedicados padres y a los de nuestro coro y nuestros confesar el nombre de Cristo con valentı́a y nunca ministros litúrgicos que nos han ayudado a avergonzarse de la Cruz. [# 1303] Todos los que son prepararnos para estas celebraciones parroquiales. confirmados están equipados con los dones del Espı́ritu Santo para vivir una vida virtuosa y santa, y En paz, enviados a dar mucho fruto, algo que es posible solo Padre Marcos cuando uno permanece firmemente apegado a Jesús, la vid (ver Juan 15: 1V8). Las gracias del

¡RESERVA! Evento de bienvenida en Nuestra Iglesia de Santa Teresa! Domingo, 29 de abril a las 4:00 p.m. en el Nuestro Congreso Centro de vida parroquial Eucarı́stico de la Diócesis de Charlotte Atención a todos los parroquianos nuevos y establecidos! tendrá lugar los El domingo 29 de abril El Comité de Bienvenida junto con la Comunidad Hispana viernes y sábados, 7 y tendrá un evento de bienvenida para los parroquianos nuevos. Sera un convivio a 8 de septiembre. Este las 4 pm en el PLC. Solo se les pide a los parroquianos establecidos traer un plato evento para compartir. Si regularmente asiste a la Misa de 2:30 por favor quédese espiritualmente después de Misa. Si asiste regularmente a la Misa de 5:30 por favor pase a visitar uniLicador reúne a antes de la Misa. miles de católicos de toda la diócesis y ¡Este es un buen momento para conocer nuevos parroquianos y sudeste para charlas disfrutar de la nuestra comunidad latina! espirituales, música, oración y compañerismo, todo centrado en lo más bendito. Sacramento. ¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas! WORSHIP & PRAYER Marchese, Claradilla Pineda, Beatrice Price, Albert Raskoskie, Rita Sabella, Paula Vernon, Charles Williams. Autumn Care: Michelle Westbrook Accetta, Johanna McCloskey, Providence Jeffrey Blue, Klaus Boldt, Joan Strazzaboso. Brian Center: Saturday, April 21 Requested By Brennan, James Brooks, Dick Walter Ewald, Suzanne Hicks, Bryar, Debbie Burgess, Frank Gregory Ramirez, Susan E. 9:00am: Bill Winn+ Sims Family Burke, Sybil Burke, Al Caruso, Robertson, Dolores Taylor, Hattie John Chapman, Alexandra Crimi, Walker, Joan Waltman. 5:00pm: Kevin Magnuson (Bday) Samantha Conders, Tom Brookdale (formerly DeMarco, Dutch Detchemendy, Churchill): Mary Amos, Frank Sunday, April 22 Requested By Will Dragon, Bill Dragon, Joanna Arland, Shirley Bright, Toni Falzone, Logan Fogg, Denise Castiglione, Milton Contos, 8:00am: Parishioners Frount, Andrew Gallo, JD Gibbs, Corinne Cordillo, Herb Dimmock, Janet Gordon, Charles Gorman, Michael Dopilka, MaryJane 10:00am: Mary Kozlowski+ Mary Anne Notarangelo Donna Gudridge, Mary Anne Farrell, John Gill, Helen Holmes, Gwilt, Theresa Hancock, Eileen Trudy Keller, Jean Loeshen, Jean 12:00pm: Thomas McKenna+ Virginia Romano Iasenza, Karen Lewis, Danielle Mueller, Elizebeth Randinelli, Licari, Dolores Licari, Anna Luree, Mary Shaul. Carillon: Anne 2:30pm: Joseph Nania+ Family Joseph Maldonado, III, Hayden Cancro, Pat & James Faulk, Peggy McCarthur, Bill and Pat Michalak, Katich, Mitzi Moody, Eleanor 5:30pm: Chimene Isaac+ Chantale Murray Simone Miller, Josh Moody, Andy Pearson, Jeri Vollaro. Davie Novotney, Brian Penner, Don Place: Teresa McCabe. Genesis: Monday, April 23 Requested By Regula, Joe Regula, Ron Regula, Barbara Jedrey, Audrey KuLhta, Rose Regula, Chase Repass, Lilia Leon, Peggy Moloney, Terry 9:00am: Ramy Brayer+ Dick Bryar Karolyn Roswog, Charles Russell, Nagel. NC State Vets Home: Judith Russell, Frances Sadowski, Kevin Powers Old Knox Tuesday, April 24 Requested By John Schelter, Ethan Scott, Seller Commons: Sandi Newman Family, Justin Charles Storcks, Radbourne Manor: Patsy 9:00am: Hilarion Bornostro+ Lydia Nantz KeliVAnn Sweeney, Bess Vannice, Freeze. Ranson Ridge: Lillian Wednesday, April 25 Requested By Joyce Von Rueden, Donna Van Pingel. Salisbury VA: William Vleet, Ray Wallace, Grace Winters, Cote. Summit Place: Sophia 9:00am: Olga Sims+ Sims Family Gerri Wyand, Johnnie Ziats. Arland, Betty Bunyan, Frank Contact Christine Leal at 704V DeBerardinis, Mary Kozar. The Thursday, April 26 Requested By 664V3992, ext. 100 Oaks: Helen Mastrianni. The [email protected] Pines: Charlotte Ferrero, Lee 9:00am: Lorean Wilson+ Baron & Mary Fink Kuras, Dolly O’Brien, Ann Friday, April 27 Requested By Homebound Rudolph. Williams Place: Lorna Please remember in your Josefchuk. Contact Rosemary 9:00am: Bob Weis+ Bridget Nolan prayers: At home: Ed Hayes, Hyman at 704V664V3992, ext. 315 or Julianne & Scott Jarvis, Cinda Saturday, April 28 Requested By Landro, Angela Leuci, Mark [email protected] 9:00am: Mr. Teague+ Cpl Jonathan Patrick McElroy, Praying for our 5:00pm: Ronald Lacount+ Lavoie Family Goddard, Japan, 22nd MEU, USMC Military: Madison Sunday, April 29 Requested By USMC Andres Molestina, Ahlers (Coast Guard), Jeffrey Guild Carlos Molestina, 8:00am: John & Charlotte Craig & Cindy Kachline Gregory Ahlers (Coast Peter Morris (Army), Kachline+ (Afghan), Ashley Guard), Dave Berczek, Hanna (Army), Justus T. Neumann 10:00am: Parishioners Joshua Boyle, Jaryl Thomas DePaul (Ft. Greely, AK), John Burjoss, PFC Spencer Hawkins (Navy, Nickolopakos, Matt 12:00pm: Claire Rutigliano+ Pautz Family Cahoon (Marines), Guam), Richard Reyes (Fort Benning, Janine Campbell (USS Hedges, Nicholas GA), Eduardo J. 2:30pm: Romy Santiago+ Michael Borja Sanchez (Afghan), Pickney), Garrett Hemm (Japan), Mary Ryan Smith Carnes, Douglas Katherine Hesler, 5:30pm: Thomas McKenna+ Joe & Jan Pellino (Okinowa), Daniel Cestari (Afghan), John Ryan Howard Cevasco, Mitchel Spaulding (Iraq), Erik (Quantico), Zachary Tarnacki, Crista Cummings (Army, Jones (Marine, "I am the good shepherd, and I know Campos Wagner & Ukraine), Steven Okinowa), Andrew mine and mine know me, just as the Fotiadis, Kody Nathan Wagner, Kenny (Air Force), Dominic Wagner, Garrison, Matthew Father knows me and I know the Father; Jeremy Lacey, Donovan Wagner, Geremia, Capt Brent and I will lay down my life for the Matthew Laxton, John White, Brian Goddard, Rachel Laxton, Adam Wilbur (USMC), Billy sheep." (Jn 10:14 15) Afghanistan, USMC Livingston, Capt Wyatt (Quantico). Deepest Sympathy, To Bill Neil and family on the death of his father; Holy Family Icon arrives at St. Therese To Ed & Kerry Tornesello and When: Through the middle of May family on the death of his mother; Where: In the Church Narthex and outside the St. Ignatius Day Chapel To the family of David Packett on his death. In 2014, as part of its Building the Domestic Church initiative, designed Easter Vigil to focus on the pictures by Elli Family and the Local DeVinney can Church, the Knights be found on of Columbus our website commissioned the at: production of 100 Icons of the Holy Family as an image https://sainttherese.net/stVthereseVphotoV representing the galleries program. The image is used in many forms for prayer cards and other literature. The Icons themselves, all 100 of them, received an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis and are meant to be shared in Knights of Columbus Parishes throughout the world. We have been blessed to be the repository of one of them, through Third Annual Mary’s WAY the middle of May. Previously the Icon was on Candlelight Dinner display at St. Mark. Please take advantage of this opportunity to ask for blessings upon your family Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 9:00 pm when you encounter the icon. Brawley Estate, 601 Williams Street, Mooresville, NC Speaker: Mary Vogrinc Topic: Preparing the Soil of our Hearts to be More like Mary $35 per person after April 17 APRIL High School aged ladies and older are welcome In April, the Holy Father asks us to pray that economists may have the courage To register, go to: to reject any economy of exclusion and https://form.jotform.com/80814021401137 know how to open new paths. or pick up a form in the St. Ignatius Day Chapel Narthex or at the Welcome Desk and mail the form with check payable to Mary's WAY to: READINGS FOR SUNDAY, April 29, 2018 142 Magnolia Farms Lane, Mooresville, NC 5th Sunday of Easter 28117 1st Reading V Acts 9:26V31 Questions: Contact Ann Winkle at Responsorial Psalm V Psalm 22 630.728.6099 or 2nd Reading V 1 John 3:18V24 V V www.mymarysway.com Gospel John 15:1 8 STEWARDSHIP...Sharing Time, Talent & Treasure

DSA 2018 UPDATE Thank you for As of April 13th: Any amount your continued received over our Goal: $170,791.00 and 925 Donors generosity in Donated to date: $115,845.66 goal is returned fulfilling your Pledged to date: $57,498.29 to the Parish for pledges! our use! Number of Families: 528 Number Needed to reach goal: (397)

Support LAMB (Least Among My Brethren) WHY DO WE DO THAT? May 5th and 6th CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED The Knights of Columbus will be handing out Tootsie Question: Can you explain what we mean by a Rolls to raise money for LAMB after all Masses the vocation or calling? I have heard this term used in weekend of May 5th and 6th. All proceeds beneLit many different contexts and am not sure what it local area exceptional children class rooms in the means. Does it apply to religious life? greater Mooresville/Southern Iredell areas and Special Olympics of Iredell County. Checks made out Answer: A vocation or calling to LAMB Foundation are refers to a spiritual experience also accepted. Thank whereby a person senses within you for your generosity oneself the closeness of God and in supporting the LAMB what he is asking in one's life. It is program! a realization of what one's part in God's plan could be. Vocation comes in all kinds of ways. Some Prayerful Servants Christian Life are as dramatic as St. Paul's, being Community knocked off his horse, blinded, and Prayerful Servants CLC will be hearing God's voice. Others are collecting used eyeglasses, less dramatic, often occurring over hearing aids, and cell phones. The time through little events and Lions Club will then clean, repair, personal interests. Others happen and sort the donations and see in a hurry, accompanied by great spiritual insight or that they are given to people in conversion. We often think that this applies to need. Collection boxes are religious vocation, but in fact, every Christian has a located in the St. Ignatius Day Chapel Narthex, vocation, a calling to serve others in and through the outside the Faith Formation OfLice and in the Church Narthex. Church. Whether married or single, religious or lay, we are all called to live out our baptismal All eyeglassesprescription sunglasses, readers, commitment to preach and teach the Gospel and especially children’sare needed and accepted. message. Each of us has our role to play in God's Please do not include the cases. Thank you very plan, and we become coworkers with God in the much for your generosity! work of redemption. With a little conLidence, a Special thanks to Carl Steinmetz for his time and willing spirit, and God's grace, we can and will respond to his unique call. talent in providing these new collection boxes! PARISH LIFE

News From MOST - Order Tickets THIS WEEKEND after Masses! Ah, tis Spring again and a young man's fancy turns to….. BASEBALL!!

MOST is once again sponsoringa baseball outing to see the Charlotte Knights. It will be on Friday,May 25that 7:05 PMwith a spectacular Lireworks display immediately following the game. Game tickets are $19.00 each. Bus service will be provided from the St. Therese parking lot for $9.00 per person round trip. Tickets will be available after Masses April 21st/22nd and April 28th/29th. Get yours now as we are limited to 115 people. For more information contact Tommy Corazzo at [email protected] or Bill McConnell at [email protected]. Mail checks to: MOST, c/o Bob Petit, 776 Pinewood Circle, Mooresville, NC 28115

FREE CPR CLASS Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus is offering a CPR class open to all parishioners. The class is scheduled for April 23 and will begin promptly at 6 PM in the MultiVPurpose Save the Date! Room of the PLC. The class will last one hour. August 3rd and 4th, 2018 31st Annual Rummage Sale Anyone interested should email Don Mayer at [email protected] and let him know how many will attend. Spring Time is Knights of Columbus Social Meeting Clean Out Time! Once again, we would like your no longer Monday, April 23rd in the MultiVPurpose Room of the PLC at needed items! We will be able to pick up 7:30pm.All Knights, Ladies Auxiliary, and others interested large items after April 19th in learning about the Knights are encouraged to attend. Call Pat Hannagan 704V577V8152 or Contact Grand Knight Rob Anderson at Jeanette Cancellieri 704V230V7212 for [email protected] or visit www.kofc7406.org for pick ups more information. ATHLETICS

Come cheer on the Men’s pickup Basketball St. Therese Griffins No registration required! LAST NIGHT for pickVup basketball this season is Tuesday, April Men’s Softball Teams! 24th from 7V9pm in the MultiVPurpose Room! See the website for game times or contact Coming Soon! Volleyball V CoVEd pickVup games on WEDNESDAY one of your favorite nights 7V9pm beginning May 2nd players!

CYO and Athletics Contact: Butch Conz [email protected] Visit https://sainttherese.net/athletics for more information. Support our youth

Help our youth traveling to Peru this summer by TAMALE purchasing homemade tamales. FUNDRAISER Eat now or they can be frozen and enjoyed later!

A group of Saint Therese Youth will be traveling to Arequipa Peru for three weeks this summer. The group will partner with Fr. Alex Busuttil to work in his parish in Alto Cayma, an extremely poor community in the outskirts of Arequipa. The group is traveling as the body of Christ to have an encounter with the body of Christ in the faces of the poor they will serve.

Tamales will be at Saint Therese for pick up on Sunday, May 6th after all Masses Order by Wednesday, May 2nd

Tamale Fundraiser for Peru: Name: ______Phone: ______ Orders must be turned in by Wednesday, May 2nd to assure delivery for Sunday, May 6th **12 tamales for $15** ______# of Dozen @ $15 each Dozen Total: $______ **Make checks payable to St. Therese V Bring order forms to the Faith Formation ofLice** COMMUNITY

Bingo Night at St. Philip the Apostle Ford Drive 4 UR Community (525 Camden Dr., Statesville) Please come out to support/feed Friday, May 11th, 2018 students in need in Mooresville & Cash Prizes! $20 for 10 Games! Iredell/Statesville Schools. Food available starting at 6PM and ONLY REQUIREMENT is a quick Test Games to start at 7PM Drive of a Ford Motor vehicle and Ford donates $20 per test driver to"FOOD for DAYS"!! (www.foodfordays.org) Saturday, April 28, 2018 @9am, First Baptist Church, 105 S. Church St, Mooresville, NC 28115.

Catholic Charities Elder Ministry invites senior adults from across the diocese to join us for fun and fellowship at the32ndAnnual Spring Fling. Come discover something new and build upon your faith while enjoying exciting activities, presentations and performances. This is where friendships strengthen and memories are made. Wednesday, May 9 Catholic Conference Center 1551 Trinity Lane, Hickory, NC 28602 Join Fr. Voitus on a Pilgrimage to Ireland for $15 per person (includes lunch) the World Meeting of Families! Registration deadline: Monday April 30 Dates: August 20V29, 2018 For more information please contact Sandra BreakLield at V V The Diocese of Charlotte invites you to the World 704 370 3220 or email: [email protected] Meeting of Families in Ireland! Highlights of this pilgrimage include a sightseeing tour of Dublin, the Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 World Meeting of Families Events (Including the 3V Jesus is the good shepherd and laid day congress, the Festival for Families, Mass, and down his life for us that we may have celebrations), and an anticipated visit from Pope new life. Give your marriage new life by Francis. We also see the Lady of Knock Shrine, participating in a Worldwide Marriage explore Galway City, Kelmore Abbey and Castle, the Encounter weekend. The next Cliffs of Moher, and many other beautiful and Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are: timeless attractions! V V Aug 3 5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC and Nov 9 11, 2018 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC.Early sign up is Pick up your reservation form in the St. Ignatius Day recommended. For more information visit our Chapel Narthex, or call 800V653V0017 or email website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or [email protected] for more contact us at [email protected] information and to reserve your spot today! or 704V315V2144.

April is Donate Life Month! April is the 15thNational Observance of Donate Life Month. The Catholic Church supports organ donation and transplantation.Transplants are ethically and morally acceptable to the Vatican.As an expression of human compassion and giving, it is what our faith teaches us. Register or learn more atwww.lifesharecarolinas.org. Charlotte OfLice,5000 D Airport Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28208 704.512.3303 or tollVfree: 800.932.GIVE (4483) OUTREACH

Food Pantry Hours: Food Pantry Needs: 1st & 3rd Mondays from 10amV11:30am Strawberry Jam Your Serving Containers Want to 2nd & 4th Sundays Raspberry Jam from 1pmV2:30pm Come Home! Thank you for your generosity donating Next Open Dates: food for funeral meals and events Please Remember: Monday, May 7th happening at the Parish. Please stop by the No opened or fresh food Sunday, May 13th small kitchen in the Administration Check expiration dates V Monday, May 21st Building to pick up your serving containers. expired food must be Sunday, May 27th Anything left behind will be donated. thrown away Food can be dropped off The Food Pantry is in the Food Pantry carts CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP closed on the days in the Church Narthex the Parish OfLices Community Pregnancy Center of LKN V V are closed. 704 664 4673 lakenormancpc.org Catholic Charities 704V370V3262 Birthright 1800V550V4900 Please refer to the Parish website https://sainttherese.net/foodVpantry POSTABORTIVE ASSISTANCE for more information. rachelsvineyard.org EDUCATION & FORMATION

Join us this week for Wednesday Night Adult Ed The Four Principles of Pope Francis Facilitated by: Joe Gutekanst April 25th at 7:00pm in Room 202

2018 St. Therese Scholarship Parish Library Hours Applications Sunday from Applications for the 2018 St. Therese Scholarship and Service Award are now 9:00am 12:00pm available in the Parish and Faith Formation OfLices Tuesday and Thursday from and at the Welcome Desk. 9:30am11:30am Deadline for applications: Contact Mary Jo Speer at [email protected] or 704V775V2052 for more information or to Sunday, April 22nd volunteer in the library. Faith Formation Family Time High School Youth Ministry QUESTION: If you were given one minute on national television 7/6 7/8 Steubenville Atlanta cost about $375 to say or do anything you wanted, what would you say or do for those 60 seconds? FAITH TIP: As parents, the most powerful message you Children’s Liturgy provide your children is the of the Word example you give when seemingly no one is watching. Since our behaviors Llow 10:00am Sunday Mass: children 4 years old through 2nd grade. from our beliefs, tending to our own faith is one of the best ways to serve our children. MEALTIME PRAYER: God, May the things that we think, say, and do be acceptable to you, at all times and in all places. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Vacation Bible School

ConLirmation candidates on retreat last weekend at Teen Valley Ranch.

Schedule of upcoming classes and events 4/23 ConLirmation (classes EVH) 6pm 4/25 Adult Ed with Joe Gutekanst 7pm 4/28 1st Comm Retreat9am 5/6 Last week of classes 5/14 First Comm Practice for 10am Mass6pm Save the Date! 5/15 First Comm Practice for 12pm Mass6pm This year our exciting week long Vacation 5/16 First Comm Practice for 2pm Mass6pm Bible School will be held in the evenings of 5/19 First Holy Communions 10am, 12pm, 2pm June 18-23. This year we will learn that Registration for the 2018/2019 Faith Formation Jesus rescues us when life gets stormy. year will begin May 1. Preprinted family registration packets will be given out in Faith Registration and volunteer forms are Formation classes. Parish registration is required available at https://sainttherese.net/vbs for Faith Formation. Misas en Español El horario de OLicina para la comunidad Hispana: Lunes, Martes, Miércoles 9amV2pm Todos los Domingos a las 2:30pm Domingo 2pmV4pm

Adoración al Santísimo Tercer Domingo de Pascua Sacramento. Asistencia de 22 Abril 2018 El viernes 4 de Mayo Alimentos: nuestro Primera Lectura Hechos 10:34a,37 del 2018. Todos los servicio de ayuda de Salmo 118 primeros viernes del alimentos será distribuida, el V V 2nd Lectura Colosenses 3:1 4 mes, de 9:30 am 4:45 primero y tercer Lunes de mes Evangelio según San Marcos 16:1V7 pm tendremos 10:00 am 11:30 am. adoración eucarı́stica. El segundo y el cuarto domingo de La Virgen Peregrina: Trae un Confesiones: Todos los domingos a mes de 1:00pm 2:30 pm. Si usted mensaje de fe y esperanza a todas las 2:00 pm. Tendremos un necesita asistencia en otros horarios, las familias. Si usted quiere llevarse sacerdote que hablan español para por favor dirı́jase a las Misiones la Virgen a su hogar, por favor llame confesiones. Si usted desea puede cristianas. a la señora Silvia Urgell al llamar a la iglesia para hacer una 704V622V8858. cita.

La Sagrada Familia llego a Santa Teresa: En el Apoyemos al Programa LAMB : Una organización año 2014 como parte de iniciativa de construir la que ayuda a los niños especiales. iglesia domestica, diseñada para centrarse en la Los Caballeros de Colón repartirán Tootsie Rolls familia y el la iglesia local, Los caballeros de Colón para recaudar dinero para la organización LAMB encargaron la producción de 100 iconos de la después de todas las misas el Lin de semana de 5 y 6 sagrada Familia como una imagen que representa de Mayo. Todas las ganancias beneLiciaran a los el programa. La imagen se usa en muchas formas salones de clases de los niños excepcionales de las como tarjetas de oración y otras literaturas. Los áreas más grandes de Mooresville y El Sureste de 100 iconos recibieron la bendición apostólica del Iredell, ası́ como beneLiciara a las Olimpiadas Especiales del condado de Iredell. Se aceptaran Papa Francisco y están destinados a ser cheques a nombre de la fundación LAMB. Gracias por compartidos en las parroquias donde trabajan los su generosidad en apoyar el programa LAMB! Caballeros de Colon del mundo. Hemos sido bendecidos como depositarios de unos de ellos, hasta mediado del mes de Mayo. Anteriormente, el La compañı́a Ford Drive 4UR. Esta invitando a los icono estaba en exhibición en la iglesia de San parroquianos a visitar sus instalaciones para Marcos. Aprovechemos esta oportunidad para hacer una prueba de manejo totalmente gratis. pedir bendiciones a su familia cuando se encuentre Solo usted debe traer la licencia de conducir y la con el icono. El icono estará expuesto en el pasillo compañı́a Ford, donara 20 dólares al programa de la Capilla y en el pasillo de la Iglesia. escolar que apoya la alimentación de los niños del condado de Iredell y Statesville. Este programa se Recaudación de Fondos. Compre Tamales.!!!! llama “COMIDA POR UN DIA” Apoyemos a los jóvenes del grupo juvenil de nuestra ( www.fooddays.org) Visite la Ford el sabado 28 iglesia, para que puedan hacer un viaje misionero al de Abril del 2018 a las 9:00 am, en First Baptist Perú, en este verano. Por favor contribuya Church, 105 S. Church St, Mooresville, NC 28115. comprando tamales caseros, si gusta puede congelarlos y comerlos después. Nueve de los jóvenes de Santa Teresa viajaran a Arequipa Perú Convivencia Latina : Nuestra iglesia esta buscando por tres semanas durante el verano. El grupo se voluntarios que tengan entusiasmos, y energı́a para asociara con el Padre Alex Busuttil para trabajar en coordinar y organizar una cena a nuestra su parroquia en el Alto Cayma, una comunidad comunidad latina, solo una vez al mes. El comité extremadamente pobre a las afuera de Arequipa. El organizador debe tomar una clase con el Gerente de grupo viaja como el Cuerpo de Cristo para tener un Mantenimiento Wesley para conocer las normas de encuentro con el rostro de Jesús que vive entre los la cocina de la iglesia. Las personas interesadas niños, que serán atendidos por nuestros jóvenes. pueden llamar a la señora Silvia Urgel al Los Tamales estarán en la cocina de la iglesia para 704V6628858 recogerlos el domingo 6 de mayo después de la misa.

Para más información, llamar a Leyda Carrillo a 704V664V3992 Extensión 114, fax 704V660V6321 Welcome to St. Therese Catholic Church! Thank you for being here with us! The parishioners of St. Therese welcome our visitors. Please introduce yourselves to your neighbors. Your presence is very important to us, as is your support. Bienvenidos a la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa! Gracias por estar aqui con nosotros! Los feligreses de Santa Teresa dan la bienvenida a nuestros visitantes. Por favor presentese a su vecino. Su presencia es muy importante para nosotros, asi como lo es su apoyo.

Registration Parish OfLice 704V664V3992 Every household is invited to register. Forms are Fax: 704V660V6321 available in the Parish OfLice or on our website. OfLice Hours: MondayVFriday: 8:00amV12:00pm & 12:30pmV4:30pm According to Diocesan policy, parish registration is Email: [email protected] required for Faith Formation, all Sacraments, ministries, and school vouchers. MOVING? Parish Manager OfLice Assistant/Facilities Please notify the Parish OfLice! Melinda Drury, ext. 101 Scheduler [email protected] Christine Leal, ext. 100 Communion of the Sick [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Please notify the Parish OfLice if you want communion Mollie Anderson, ext. 117 Maintenance Manager brought to the home, hospital or nursing home. [email protected] Wesley Weaver, ext. 104 Hospitals do not notify the church that you are there [email protected] except at your direct request. Communications Coordinator Lisa Cash, ext. 105 Pastoral Council Chair Anointing of the Sick [email protected] Tracy Neumann Please notify the Parish OfLice of those who are Music Ministry Director [email protected] homebound or in hospitals, or nursing homes, Phil Haigler, ext. 106 Finance Council Chair especially when seriously ill. [email protected] Rick Fabrize Marriage Liturgy Coordinator [email protected] Rosemary Hyman, ext. 315 According to Diocesan policy, registered couples must begin marriage preparation at least SIX MONTHS [email protected] Stewardship Committee Chair prior to the desired wedding date. For more Kerry Ann Tornesello Operations Assistant [email protected] information, please contact Fr. Mark Lawlor, Pastor. Mike Kilburn, ext. 301 [email protected] Registracion Invitamos a todas las familias a registrarsen. Las Horas De OLicina Para Communidad Latina/Latino Community formas estan disponibles en la OLicina Parroquial o en OfLice Hours: Lunes, Martes, Miércoles (Mon, Tues, Wed) 9:00amV nuestra pagina web. Según la polı́tica diocesana, el 2:00pm; Domingos (Sunday) 2:00pmV4:00pm registro parroquial es necesario para la formación de la fe, todos los sacramentos, ministerios y vales Latino Coordinator/Quinceañeras escolares. Se Va A Mudar? Por favor notiLicar la 704V664V3992 OLicina Parroquial. Leyda Carrillo, ext. 114 [email protected] Comunión de los enfermos Faith Formation OfLice Por favor notiLicar a la OLicina Parroquial si usted 704V664V7762 Open During Class Times: desea la comunión llevada a casa, hospital, o asilo de Sunday: 8:30am V Noon ancianos. Los hospitales NO le notiLican a la iglesia and 3:00pm V 5:30pm que usted está allı́ excepto a su petición. Wednesday:4:00pm V 6:00pm Additional open hours by appointment V please call the Unción de los enfermos Faith Formation OfLice. Por favor notiLicar a la OLicina Parroquial acerca de las personas que se encuentran conLinados en casa, en Director/Baptisms/Bautismo OfLice Assistant hospitales, o asilos de ancianos especialmente cuando Carmen San Juan, ext. 109 Karina Marin, ext. 110 se encuentran seriamente enfermos [email protected] [email protected] Matrimonios Assistant Director Youth Ministry Coordinator Según la polı́tica diocesana, Las parejas registradas Dave Conklin, ext. 108 Kim Mertes, ext. 115 deben comenzar la preparación del matrimonio por lo [email protected] [email protected] menos seis meses antes de la fecha deseada de la boda. Para más información, póngase en contacto con Little Way Preschool 980V444V2305 Fr. Mark Lawlor, Pastor. OfLice Hours: Monday V Friday: 7:30amV1:30pm Preschool Director Dayna Auten [email protected]