Masses and Intentions

ST. THERESE’S TABERNACLE CANDLE “Why are you looking up to heaven?” May 9-15, 2016 In Memory of: Robert Dick, Daniel, Rita, Shirley, Rita Ascension of the Lord Isabelle Tezsella

May 8, 2016

Altar Flowers MASSES AND INTENTIONS In Honor and Memory of all Mothers

THIS WEEKEND OF BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL MAY 7-8, 2016 VASE FLOWERS Saturday 5:00 PM Mass Perpetual living memorial for Anna Lupei Intention: Leland Blanding (RIP) Requested By: Beverly Blanding Sunday 8:00 AM Mass Intention: For all Mother's "But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right Sunday 10:30 AM Mass is doing." Matthew 6:3 Intention: St. Therese Parishioners Did you know…. We hope to receive over $4,000 in donations for flowers WEEK OF and wine this year?

MAY 9-13, 2016 OPERATING BUDGET Monday No Mass Fiscal Year 7/1/15 through 6/30/2016 Tuesday No Mass Annual operating expense budget: $488,906 Wednesday 12:00 Noon Mass Intention: For all those serving in the Military OFFERTORY Thursday 9:00 AM Mass Actual 5/1/2016: $5,340.16 : For Vocations to Religious Life Intention Gifts were in envelopes and in loose cash/checks with a total Friday 12:00 Noon Mass Weekend Mass attendance total of 346 Intention: Marie Kuska (RIP) Other contributions 5/1/2016 not used for operations totaled THIS WEEKEND OF $1,857.00 MAY 14-15, 2016 In addition we received E-giving support this week totaling Saturday 5:00 PM Mass $1,148.50 Intention: Agnes Hendrix (RIP) Requested By: Mark & Ginny Carrington & Family Sunday 8:00 AM Mass Intention: St. Therese Parishioners Sunday 10:30 AM Mass Intention: Rose Mae Kellner (RIP) EASTER OFFERINGS Requested By: Rosemary & Monica May The Easter season presents a wonderful opportunity for St. Therese to thank those individuals and families that support the church throughout the year with their time, talent and financial contributions. And, with services well DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS attended during this season, it is also a good opportunity Daily Readings may be found at the to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning www.USCCB.org website. congregation members. We hope that you also will be generous with your time and financial support. To assist everyone in making the consistent offerings that are so important to us, we are pleased to offer the option of giving electronically. Please visit www.sttheresechurch.info to help us continue to receive I AM WITH YOU -- consistent donations. May Christ's light shine upon you THE GIFT OF ADMINISTERING TO THE and your families! HOSPITALIZED AND THE HOMEBOUND Workshop led by Chaplain Jim Fedor (MA in Counseling) for Pastoral Care Ministers / Ministers of Care, Extraordinary We can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Ministers of Holy Communion, Visitors of the Sick and Debit Cards, and savings/checking drafts. Homebound. Held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (2150 Cunningham Dr., MAY 2ND COLLECTIONS Hampton, VA 23666) register by Fri, May 13: Cost is $5. Lunch is May 14/15 Diocesan Home Missions provided. Contact Carol Dufresne, [email protected] , (757) 826-0393, or visit icchampton.org/mayworkshop

WEEKLY BINGO RESULTS: April 25, 2016 TEA TIME! On April 25, 2016, attendance Included 42 players (7 parishioners) Saturday, May 14, beginning at 10:00 AM join us for fellowship, and 13 volunteers. The night's deposit of $1,278 will be used for scripture, music, tea, and goodies as we refresh ourselves in the gaming expenses and donations to St. Therese. Donations for 2016 th Lord. RSVP to Nadine McGrady at 693-5939 by May 10 . Hope to total $5,500; these funds will be used for unbudgeted items and see you there! special projects. To volunteer, even one Monday night per month, please call Terry at 824-9028.

“ YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.” “ BABY SHOWER” FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES If you think the Lord may be inviting you to carry on His mission as The Justice and Peace committee will be collecting baby items for the a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, call Father Michael Catholic Charities office in Newport News. They are in need of the Boehling, Vicar for Vocations at (804) 359-5661 or write: following items to help families in our area. Please bring your [email protected]. donations to church April 30 through May 8. The Catholic Charities staff is very grateful for your support. Boys and girls summer clothing size 0 – 5T, Diapers size 1—6, baby wipes, baby lotion, baby wash, baby shampoo, wash cloths, bibs, burp cloths, pacifiers, and bottles are all needed.

ELECTION RESULTS FOR PARISH COUNCIL Congratulations to the new members elected to Parish Council! The CATHOLIC BASED DEBATE CAMPS new elected members are: Linda Gregory, Rita Guest, Phil Catholic-based Debate Camps, July 17-22, commuter and Olekszyk, and Kevin Smith. Many thanks to all nominees that came overnight, at William & Mary, Williamsburg; July 25-29, forward to run for the Parish Council! commuter, at Catholic Univ, Washington, DC. All high school students and recent graduates are invited. Learn leadership, presentation and research skills, grasp deeper things about public policy, plenty of practice and debate. Major time with industry’s top Senior Instructor. Early bird discount through May 31. More information, www.statesmandebate.com, 443.822.5473.

SO BLESSED BY YOU, MOM A mother who always cares, A mother who’s always there. A mother who always prays, A mother who always stays. When things get rough, When life gets tough, When all is just too much to bear, God’s Word she shares. God’s light she shines. So blessed God made this mother mine. Author Unknown