217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 | 704-664-3992 | sainttherese.net

Mission Statement: The of St. Therese, rooted in Ignatian Spirituality, strives to Love God, Follow Jesus and Serve All by doing ordinary things with great love.

Parish OfficeOffice: Faith FormationFormation: Little Way Preschool 704704----664664664----39923992 704704----664664664----77627762 980980----444444444----23052305 Fax: 704-660-6321 Hours: 10:00am–3:00pm Hours: 7:30am–3:30pm Hours: 9:00am–2:00pm Monday–Friday Monday–Friday Monday–Friday and during Faith Formation  St. Thérèse of Lisieux [email protected]

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B September 12 | 2021

Pastor: Rev. Mark S. Lawlor | ext. 2102 | [email protected]

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Bernard Oleru, MSP | ext. 2225 | [email protected] Deacons: Rev. Mr. Joe Santen 858-922-0325 | [email protected] Retired Deacons: Rev. Mr. John Sims and Rev. Mr. Myles Decker

Blessed Sacrament Saturday: Join us for Adoration from 3:00pm-4:15pm 9:30am to 7:00pm in the church or on the First Friday by appointment. of each month.

Please contact one of our priests by phone or email Next Adoration date: if you need to make an October 1. appointment for confession.

2 Pastor’s Reflection

T A D  E   Sunday. I am sorry if the cancellation of our Vigil Mass C : inconveniences anyone. ishop Peter J. Jugis set this The belief in the Lord’s divine presence in the Blessed Byear’s theme for the Eucharistic Sacrament of the altar is at the core of our Faith. The Congress as: “As I have loved Catechism has many paragraphs regarding the you” (Jn. 13=35:), - words of our including the following: “The Eucharist is "the Lord which are part of the new source and summit of the Christian life. The other commandment. Over the years, I sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and have heard Jugis say that works of the apostolate, are bound up with the these events have been intended as gatherings of the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Faithful for the entire diocese and beyond. They are Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the times of sacred worship, adoration and catechesis Church, namely Christ Himself, our Pasch. [Catechism centered on the mystery of the Holy of the #1324] Eucharist. The Eucharistic Congress If we truly believe that the will be on Friday – Saturday, Saturday, September 18:  Eucharist is the “source and September 17-18 at the Charlotte No Confessions nor Vigil summit of the Christian life,” then Convention Center. As a parish close Mass at St. Therese.  why would anyone miss the to Charlotte, it is my hope that many  celebration of the Sunday Mass for of our parishioners will participate in Bishop Jugis has directed anything other than the most at least part of the Eucharistic all to cancel serious of reasons? The Eucharist Congress. There will be inspirational confessions and the  is our unity with Christ and the speakers and some fine musicians on Vigil Mass on Saturday, food for our souls. Jesus made this the program. The Keynote Address September 18. All are invited clear when He said, “I am the living at 8=00pm on Friday evening will be and encouraged to attend bread that came down from by Dr. William Thierfelder, president the Eucharistic Congress on heaven; whoever eats this bread of , with the will live forever; and the bread that theme: My Imitation of Christ. There that day. Our Sunday schedule on September 19 I will give is my flesh for the life of will be the general track, a Hispanic the world."... Jesus said to them, track, and a Vietnamese track. All will be as usual.  "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless programs are free and no tickets are you eat the flesh of the Son of Man required. There will be an area for and drink his blood, you do not vendors selling religious merchandise and food. Others have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks will be offering information regarding such themes as my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last Catholic schools, vocations, and Catholic Scripture day.” [Jn. 6: 51, 53-54] Study. In addition to the talks and meditations, there will When one comes forward to receive the Holy be a Eucharistic procession through uptown on Communion, one should first prepare. When presented Saturday morning at 9=00am and the opportunity to ‘The Body of Christ’ and ‘The Blood of Christ, a celebrate the Sacrament of Penance all day on communicant responds, “AMEN,” which is affirming, Saturday. The Vigil Mass will be at 4=15pm on Saturday “Yes, I believe.” After receiving Communion, one and all are invited. should be thankful for the gift of our Lord who gives us Bishop Jugis has directed all the parishes and mission His life. of the diocese to cancel confessions and the Vigil Mass Please pray for greater devotion to the Holy Eucharist in on Saturday, September 18, so that the clergy and laity our diocese and throughout the world. may attend the closing Mass of the Eucharistic Congress. The complete schedule may be viewed at GoEucharist.com. In peace, For those who normally attend the Vigil Mass on Saturdays, I invite you to attend the Mass at the Fr. Mark Convention Center or one of our five Masses here on Reflexión del Párroco 3

E C  E  D  A : aquí el domingo. Lamento si la cancelación de nuestra l obispo Peter J. Jugis estableció el tema de este Misa de Vigilia incomoda a alguien. Eaño para el Congreso Eucarístico como: "Como yo les he amado" (Jn. 13=35), - palabras de nuestro Señor La creencia en la presencia divina del Señor en el que son el nuevo mandamiento. A lo largo de los años, Santísimo Sacramento del altar es el núcleo de nuestra he escuchado al obispo Jugis decir que estos eventos Fe. El Catecismo tiene muchos párrafos sobre la han sido concebidos como reuniones de fieles para Eucaristía, incluyendo los siguientes: “La Eucaristía es" toda la diócesis y más allá. Son tiempos de culto, la fuente y cumbre de la vida cristiana. Los demás adoración y catequesis sagrados centrados en el sacramentos, y de hecho todos los ministerios misterio de la Sagrada Eucaristía. El Congreso eclesiásticos y obras de apostolado, están ligados a la Eucarístico será del viernes al sábado 17 al 18 de Eucaristía y están orientados Porque en la Santísima septiembre en el Centro de Convenciones de Charlotte. Eucaristía está contenido todo el bien espiritual de la Como parroquia cercana a Charlotte, tengo la Iglesia, es decir, Cristo mismo, nuestra Pascua esperanza de que muchos [Catecismo de la Iglesia de nuestros feligreses Católica # 1324]. participen en al menos parte Si realmente creemos que del Congreso Eucarístico. la Eucaristía es la “fuente y Habrá oradores inspiradores cumbre de la vida y algunos buenos músicos cristiana”, entonces ¿por en el programa. El discurso qué alguien se perdería la de apertura a las 8=00pm celebración de la Misa del viernes por la noche dominical por cualquier estará a cargo del Dr.  otra razón que no sea la William Thierfelder, más grave? La Eucaristía presidente de Belmont es nuestra unidad con Abbey College con el tema: Cristo y el alimento de “Mi imitación de Cristo”. nuestras almas. Jesús Habrá la pista general, una aclaró esto cuando dijo: pista hispana y una pista Mass at the Lord’s tomb (Jerusalem, 2009) “Yo soy el pan vivo que vietnamita. Todos los Misa en la Tumba del Señor (Jerusalén, 2009) descendió del cielo; el que programas son gratuitos y coma de este pan vivirá no se requieren entradas. para siempre; y el pan que Habrá un área para yo daré es mi carne para la vida del mundo. "... Jesús les vendedores que vendan comida y mercadería religiosa. dijo:" En verdad, en verdad os digo que si no coméis la Otros ofrecerán información sobre las escuelas carne del Hijo del Hombre y bebéis su sangre , no tienes católicas, las vocaciones y el estudio de las Escrituras vida dentro de ti. El que come mi carne y bebe mi sangre católicas. Además de las charlas y meditaciones, habrá tiene vida eterna, y yo lo resucitaré en el último día ". una procesión eucarística por la zona alta el sábado por [Jn. 6: 51, 53-54] la mañana a las 9=00am y la oportunidad de celebrar el Sacramento de la Penitencia todo el día el sábado. La Cuando uno se acerca para recibir la Sagrada misa de vigilia será a las 4=15pm el sábado y todos Comunión, primero debe prepararse. Cuando se le están invitados. El obispo Jugis ha ordenado a todas las presenta "El Cuerpo de Cristo" y "La Sangre de Cristo", parroquias y misión de la diócesis que cancelen las un comulgante responde: "AMÉN", que afirma: "Sí, confesiones y la misa de vigilia el sábado 18 de creo". Después de recibir la Comunión, uno debe estar septiembre para que el clero y los laicos puedan asistir a agradecido por el don de nuestro Señor que nos da su la misa de clausura del Congreso Eucarístico. El horario vida. completo se puede ver en GoEucharist.com Ore por una mayor devoción a la Sagrada Eucaristía en Para aquellos que normalmente asisten a la Misa de la nuestra diócesis y en todo el mundo. Vigilia los sábados, los invito a asistir a la Misa en el En paz, Centro de Convenciones o una de nuestras cinco Misas Padre Marcos 4 Worship & Prayer

Saturday, September 11 Please use the online form on our website to request prayers: 5:00pm Jack Starkey † ...... Marcia Starkey sainttherese.net/prayer-requests Dr. Julio Ospina † ...... Family Special intentions for Healing: Kobe, Jonathan Cantrell, Eileen Cigarski, Sunday, September 12 Trevor Conklin, Sharnice Cyprien, Marcos De Souza Lima, Dee Dee, 8:00am Doug Abell † ...... Kathy Pfeffer Tom DeMarco, William Dragon, Dave F., Joanna Falzone, Logan Fogg, JoAnn Williams † ...... Eckart Family Shante Ravena Guy, Khadijah Harden, Dan & Alicia Hogs, Nancy 10:00am John Anderson † ...... Millie LoBiano Hoover, Jim Hyatt, Brigitta Immaculata, Gwen Kane, Teresa Kane, Gene Bob Beuley † ...... Iona Medina Kennedy, Lisa M., Patti Malatta, Joey Maldonado, Lisa Mance, Violet 12:00pm Melvin Nietopski † ...... Family Bob Cella † ...... Angela Harrigan Miller, Zach Misiak, Samuel Moore, Alex Neely, Tina Olszewski, Raj P., 2:30pm Parishioners of St. Therese  Jessica Pautz, Charlie Prasad, Frances R., Michelle R., Levi Raymond, 5:30pm Faith Formation Students Families  John Rocco, Alex Rose, Karolyn Roswog, Lora S., Tiffany Stewart, Michelle T., Manh Tran, Bruce Van Buren, Teemu Viljakainen, Johnnie Ziats. Monday, September 13

9:00am Margaret Hoar † ...... George & Regina Hoar Lora Lyons † ...... Anonymous Those who are Homebound: Mary Magdalene Ha-Thi-Tinh † ...... Family Doyle & Faye Atkins, Gregory Breeckner, Sister Margarita Brewer, Robert Davis, Andrew Davison, Leela Edwin, Julianne & Scott Jarvis, Tuesday, September 14 Jodi Knight, Cinda Landro, Angela Leuci, Charles M., Claradilla Pineda, 9:00am Toni Reichmann † ...... Kristin Oberheu Jim & Pat Richart, Rita Sabella, Paula Vernon, Sharon Williams. Umberto Ospino † ...... Family

Wednesday, September 15 9:00am Bob Beuley † ...... Carol Powers Those in Nursing Homes/Assisted Living: Jim & Connie Evans (Sp. Int.) ...... The Madeys Abernathy Laurels: Mary Frances Kimel Accordius: Alfred Kern, Rosemary Leonetti, Hattie Walker, Joan Thursday, September 16 Waltman, Diane Whitley. 9:00am Ayla Grace Slivka (Healing) ...... TerraBella Lake Norman (formerly Atrium Lake Norman): Don & Barbara Mayer † ...... Dolores Sink Nancy Brown, Yolanda Cortez, Marty & Yvonne Donnelly, Antoinette Friday, September 17 Foppiano, Frannie Greco, Helen Holmes, Jean Loeshen, Frances 9:00am Micheal Brower (Healing) ...... Ben & Terri Geraci Mattasits, Elizabeth Rondinelli, Joyce Schank, Norma Steo, Stefanya Louis & Jane Davis (Healing) ...... Dolores Sink Wackowski.

Saturday, September 18 Cadence Living: Dolly & Eduardo Abrao, Eileen Bunnell, Rose Caleagno, Kevin Clancy, Peggy Katich, Rosalee Kereztesi, Jackie Moran, Eleanor 5:00pm Christopher Van Buren † ...... Van Buren Family Leo Blatz † ..... Pearson, Judy Richardson. Old Knox Commons: None. Sunday, September 19 Radbourne Manor: Patsy Freeze. 8:00am Parishioners of St. Therese  Ranson Ridge: Dutch Detchemendy. 10:00am Ben Oates † ...... Mila Oates Summit Place: Betty Beaulieu, Frank DeBerardinis, MaryJane Farrell, Tony Ferguson † ...... Tim & Kathy Doste Mary Kozar, Nancy Nusser, Lewis & Rosemary Savisky. 12:00pm Silvio Beaulie † ...... Family The Citadel: Eileen Gubelman, Audrey Kufhta, Peggy Moloney. Hope Myers † ...... John Ayers 2:30pm Familia Cortez Gonzalez ...... Marisela Gonzalez  The Pines: Dolly O’Brien. 5:30pm Margaret Mary Moloney † ...... Faith Formation Staff Williams Place: Lorna Josefchuk, Marie Salerno.

If you would like to request a Mass intention, please visit the Parish Office Monday-Friday Praying for our Military (9200am-2200pm) or Sunday (7230am-1230pm). We pray for our men and women in service and give our sincere thanks and appreciation In Sympathy to all veterans who have served their country.

To the family and friends of Air Force: Nicholas Mazzone Ludivina Lucas on her death; Army: Sgt. David Mazzullo, Capt. Justus T. Neumann To the family and friends of Coast Guard: Daniel Harris Edward Price on his death; Marines: Maryann Hungarter, John McCue, Patrick McMurray, Kody Richard-Garrison To the family and friends of Navy: Ben Foster, Mary Hesler Foster Shirley Cornacchoina on her death; Veterans: Alex Baker, Kelly Baker, Pasquale Isone Juan Carlos and Ninoska Urribarri on the death Submit names and branch of service for this section at: of their daughter, Junirka Paola Urribarri. sainttherese.net/prayer-requests

Worship & Liturgy 5

Let us ask the Lord Pidamos al Señor to help us be consistent que nos ayude a ser coherentes and to courageously combat anything y a combatir con valentía todo lo que that can lead us away from the truth nos aleja de la verdad and from the faith we profess. y de la fe que profesamos. Only thus can we truly Sólo así podremos ser constructores build unity and fraternity. de unidad y de fraternidad.

Pope Francis Papa Francisco @Pontifex

Attention Families of College Students! TO THE FRIENDS OF BARBARA AND DON MAYER The CARE Team would like to mail FROM THEIR FAMILIES your college or trade school student a card of encouragement e know that many of you have been and blessings W seeking information about the for a successful year! sudden deaths of Barbara and Don Mayer. Although Don’s diagnosis of Please complete a card request pancreatic cancer was known, the form at rapid decline of his health and sainttherese.net/care-team Barbara’s unexpected cardiac death with your student’s have been shocking to all of us. school address. If your student is commuting to October 16 would have been their 50 school, please provide the -year Golden Anniversary, and we appropriate address. have chosen to celebrate their love and devotion with a Memorial Mass at 11<00am on that Saturday, at St. Therese Parish. Per their wishes, there will not be a visitation.

We know that you will pray for Barb and Don and our families as we strive to honor their wishes.

Readings for next weekend: September 19, 2021

Wisdom 2512,17-20 Psalm 5453-6,8 James 3516—453 Mark 9530-37 The just one is put to the A prayer for God’s James teaches about the Jesus teaches his test. protection. wisdom from above. disciples that the greatest are those who serve all.

Source: Loyola Press 6 Parish 75th Anniversary Parish 75th Anniversary 7

Mission Clothesline!

In charitable celebration of our 75th anniversary, your little contribution will help us support The Christian Mission of Mooresville/Lake Norman in a BIG way!

In honor of St. Therese, a family has committed to donate 7,500 pounds of new clothes for The Christian Mission!

Community Ministries and the 75th Anniversary Celebration Team are asking that all parishioners make a small donation to represent each pound of clothing. Your small donation can make a big impact. Silent Auction—Sponsors and Prizes needed $3 per pound is the suggested donation amount. Please be generous!

Look for the mini clothesline to hang your contribution t-shirt on the line. It will be present after select Masses on September 11 and 12 and September 19.

Thank you for your donation! sainttherese.net/ [email protected] mission-clothesline sainttherese.net/75th-anniversary 8 Job Openings

Saint Therese Catholic Church is seeking a Facilities Administrative Assistant AND a Parish Office Administrative Assistant Apply by Wednesday, September 15 at 12 Noon.

These part-time paid positions work 20 hours per week (see hours below) and report to the Facilities Maintenance Director and/or the Parish Manager. The ideal candidates must be able to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks.

Qualifications for BOTH positions include:

High school diploma and experience working in a professional office environment Competent at data entry and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Bilingual preferred

FACILITIES PARISH OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Monday – Friday 8500am-12 noon) (Monday – Friday 12530pm-4530pm)

Duties and Responsibilities include: Duties and Responsibilities include:

General office duties including, but not limited General office duties including, but not limited to, answering telephones, greeting visitors, to, answering telephones, greeting visitors, making copies, posting/sorting mail, etc. making copies, posting/sorting mail, etc. Facilities tasks including scheduling all Parishioner Registration/Maintenance tasks events/classes/programs; coordinating with including registering new families; preparing custodial staff all room setups; and assisting monthly letters/reports/status updates; and with equipment inventory, facilities software, maintaining (ie. adds/deletes/changes/ cleaning issues/concerns, and key fob missing information) our Parishioner Data maintenance and distribution. System database.

If interested or for additional information, please email cover letter and resume and/or questions by Wednesday, September 15, at 12 noon, to Melinda Drury, Parish Manager, at [email protected]

Community Ministries: ESL FREE Classes start this week (AM and PM sessions available on Tuesdays)

Morning classes continue on Tuesdays, from 10=00am to 11=30am in Room 202/203. Evening classes begin on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 6200pm to 7200pm in Room 110.

Interested students can register online at sainttherese.net/esl and complete the Registration Form under ESL or they can register in person during classes. Join us to improve your English Language Skills. For more information please contact: [email protected] Community Ministries: Volunteer Fair 9

SAVE THE DATE! YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Have you heard about the Volunteer Fair happening at St. Therese on: Sunday, October 17 from 9200am-12200pm in the Parish Life Center?

IF you are a Ministry Leader, you’ll want to be there! This is a moment to SHINE and Show off your ministry! Get new volunteers! IF you are a Parishioner, you’ll want to be there! Come learn about the ministries on campus! IF you are in need of volunteer hours, you’ll want to be there! Come and see where you can earn your hours! There will also be 14 community agencies present who will also be sharing about their volunteer opportunities.

For more information, please contact Mollie Anderson, [email protected] Steve Tero, [email protected]

This event is sponsored by the Community Ministries Commission of St. Therese.

Community Ministries: Rise Against Hunger It’s Time for Rise Against Hunger Please help us pack 34,992 meals in 3 hours!

On October 1-3, 2021, St. Therese will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the parish. Rise Against Hunger (RAH) is a food packing event sponsored annually by the Peace and Justice Ministry. This year RAH will be part of the 75th celebration as a key family event. PLEASE JOIN US

WHO: We need 200 volunteers. We need YOU! WHAT: Rise Against Hunger. We will pack 34,992 meals in 3 hours! WHEN: October 2, 2021 Set-up 7230am-9200am | Food Packing: 9200am-12200pm | Clean-up 12200pm-12230pm WHERE: St. Therese Parish Life Center

Register with this link: events.riseagainsthunger.org/StThereseCatholic2021 We have already received donations of $11,547 to cover the cost of this event.

Community Ministries: Respect Life

SIGN-UP NOW AND BE JESUS'S HANDS AND FEET

BY WALKING FOR LIFE!!!

You may also donate by going to the St. Therese Team fundraiser page at: pages.fundeasy.com/5297167

Saturday, October 2 (8230am check-in, walk starts at 9230am) Langtree Lake Norman (150 Landings Drive, Mooresville)

OR walk in your own neighborhood!

The Lake Norman Pregnancy Center helps mothers and their babies with FREE Ultrasounds, clothing, diapers, counseling, baby needs, etc. It costs around $1,200 per mother for the Center to help a Mom!

WE, at St. Therese Catholic Church, would love to pledge to HELP 6 to 8 Mothers and their precious Babies!!!

Learn more: sainttherese.net/events/walk-for-life 10 Evangelization & Communication

FORMED® Catholic Faith on Demand!

Learn and enjoy your faith at home and on the go, from any device.

Enter our church zip code 28117 at formed.org/signup and sign up for FREE! Invite family and friends too!

Pick of the Week WATCH Reluctant saint: The Story of St. Joseph of Cupertino

LEARN Bible Study: Galatians

Watch FORMED® on your TV or Phone!

Did you know you can watch FORMED® programs on your TV and phone?

LISTEN For directions to watch using: ChromeCast, Roku, Apple TV or your Drawing Strength from Our Lady of SmartTV, use the links below. You will also find instructions on how to Sorrows watch on your phone by downloading the FORMED® App for either iOS or Android.

FORMED HELP: watch.formed.org/help

If you need more assistance, contact FORMED® Support at: watch.formed.org/contact/support Learn more at: sainttherese.net/formed Or, one of our Evangelization and Communication Commission or contact: (ECC) members. See contact information at: Gail Benson, 704-619-2663, sainttherese.net/formed [email protected] Faith Formation 11

Calling all Olympians! Faith Formation:

Our Youth Group students will begin their year with an Volunteer Opportunities Olympics Kickoff! Catechists and Assistants Needed

Opening Ceremonies:

EDGE (Middle School): Sundays 3rd, 4th or 5th grade (4<00pm-5<00pm) EDGE Middle School (5<00pm-6<15pm) Confirmation (7<00pm-8<30pm) LifeTeen Youth (High School): High School Youth Ministry (7<00pm-8<30pm)

Wednesdays

We will be competing in a variety of Olympic games. 4th grade (5<00pm-6<00pm) EDGE Middle School (5<00pm-6<15pm) Assignment of represented countries will take place upon arrival. Be prepared to go for Gold and dress in *We are also in need of substitutes for Sundays and active clothes. Can’t wait to see you all! Wednesdays

*We need office helpers Sundays and Wednesdays Contact: Anthony Beauregard, [email protected] To Volunteer, please call the Faith Formation Office at: 704-664-7762.

Adult Education

Women’s Bible Study Group: 10-Week Study of Acts of the Apostles through Formed.org Summer Book Club via Zoom In this 10-part video-based Bible Study, Dr. Healy combines insightful biblical study with Church teaching and practical advice to show how modern Catholics can effectively impact their world for Jesus Christ. She explores topics such as the role of charism for building up the Body of Christ, techniques from St. Paul for reaching a secular culture and more.

Using the Lectio Divina approach of reading, reflecting, responding, and contemplating, the accompanying workbook presents classic artistry, penetrating questions, and personal reflection to take the teachings of Jesus Christ to a deeper level.

Weekly meetings begin on: [email protected] Thursday, September 23 at 10200am (in person = Family Room) Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, September 21 at 7200pm (online = via Zoom) Men and Women’s Bible Study Group

Learn more at: sainttherese.net/acts-of-the-apostles-study

Contact: [email protected] Women’s Bible Study (Thursday mornings)

[email protected] Men and Women’s Bible Study (Tuesday evenings) Both groups please contact Paula Boyd, [email protected] to order a study guide. Cost is $10 paid in advance. Order book by September 15. 12 Faith Formation

Walking With Purpose 22-lesson study: A modern woman's guide to the Bible.

“We need to learn how to walk with purpose regardless of our circumstances.” —Lisa Brenninkmeyer Five-Week Ignatian Founder and Chief Purpose Officer, Prayer Retreat Walking with Purpose Learn to pray the Ignatian Way

We can be tempted to say we will learn This retreat is set up for anyone to walk with purpose when we get our who wants to learn to pray the act together. But the women of Ignatian way and/or is interested in Walking with Purpose have discovered the Spiritual Exercises of otherwise! St. Ignatius.

Join us for coffee, meaningful conversation, and the first Opening Your A prelude to the Spiritual Exercises Heart video in our six-part series, Four Steps to Walking with Purpose. of St. Ignatius No previous experience is necessary. Just come as you are—with your questions, doubts, joys, and hopes. We have an empty chair and a cup of When: Five Tuesdays coffee waiting just for you! September 14

Weekly sessions on Tuesdays, both in person at 9230am (Family Room) September 21 and 8200pm via Zoom. September 28 October 5 9/14: Connect Coffee: Four Steps to WWP October 12 9/21: Who is Jesus Christ? 9/28: Why is Jesus Interested in My Friendship? Where: Room 107* Time: 6530pm—8500pm For more information contact: Caryn Brown, 704-779-1685, [email protected] *Please use Preschool entrance Learn more: sainttherese.net/walking-with-purpose  (downstairs) to enter the building.

Just Moved Pre-registration is required. Please register online:

sainttherese.net/ Based on the book After the Boxes are five-week-ignatian-prayer-retreat Unpacked, this is an opportunity to or contact: Joyce Eckart, meet others, exchange insights, and [email protected] find the courage to put down roots all for further information. over again. Whether you stay at home, work outside the home, are single, Suggested donation of $20 per married or retired, the stress of moving participant is requested to cover can overcome you at times. Make the cost of materials. some time for yourself to share and to be assured by new friends that you will not feel lost in the shuffle. Contact: Sophia McNiff, 704-519-8178, [email protected] Tracy deRoos, 704-663-3575, [email protected]

Just Moved

10-week series for newcomers Learn more: sainttherese.net/just-moved

Starting date: Wednesday, September 15 10500am (Room 202/203) | Book: $10. Parish Life 13

S.W.A.T. Meeting this week! Tuesday, September 14 (11500am) Parish Life Center All the ladies of our parish are invited to the next meeting for Special Works and Tasks (S.W.A.T.) There will be a sandwich luncheon after the meeting. Kindly RSVP to Joan Adams, [email protected] Will be wonderful to see everyone! Men of St. Therese (M.O.S.T.) CoIee & Conversation RETURNS Friday, September 17 after 9500am Mass (Family Room) Annual Christmas Bus Trip Come join us for fellowship, a Open to ALL parishioners ($65 per person) morning beverage, and some light snacks after morning Save the Date for Wednesday, December 1 Mass, on the third Friday of each month! Day trip to the northern region of North Carolina will include a stop We look forward to gathering in Childress Vineyards for a wine with old friends and meeting tour and visit to Körner’s Folly, a new friends as well! large Victorian home fully decorated for Christmas.

We've missed YOU! Sign up will start in October.

Stewardship of Treasure: Priests’ Retiremend Fund 2021 Priests’ Retirement and Benefits Collection Parish assessment goal: $47,817.

The most recent issue of the Catholic News Herald (September 10) features information on the Priests’ Retirement and Benefits Collection. Please take the time to read this article so that you can be better informed about the retirement and benefits plans. All registered families should soon receive information in the mail from Bishop Jugis. Please respond generously to the annual collection for Priests’ Retirement and Benefits, scheduled for the weekend of September 25-26.

Stewardship of Treasure: O0ertory Envelopes Envelope Mailing

Please take notice of two addressed envelopes to St. Therese in your bi-monthly envelope package.

For those unable to attend Mass in person, these can be used to mail in your contributions directly to St. Therese. Thank you for your support of our church.

Alternatively, you may also use our secure online portal to make donations at: sainttherese.net/online-contributions 14 Stewardship… a way of life

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” LUKE 9 23

Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for my own life, but for the lives of others as well. We realize that our gifts are not intended for ourselves, rather they are meant to be shared with others. “Taking up my cross” means doing things when someone else needs me and not when it’s convenient for me.

Stewardship of Treasure - Thank you for your generosity

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE OFFERTORY RECEIVED AT MASSES, BY MAIL, AND ONLINE THROUGH August 22, 2021

Collection Date Actual Budget Over/ (Under) 2021 Diocesan Support Appeal as of August 27: August 1 $28,570 $20,000 $8,570 Amount Paid: $210,394.69 August 8 $20,373 $20,000 $373 Amount Pledged: $21,251.66 August 15—Assumption $1,697 $1,500 $197 Goal: $202,525 | Donors: 558 August 15 $17,595 $20,000 ($2,405) Your contribution to the Diocesan Monthly AutoDraft August $44,982 $49,000 ($4,018) Support Appeal is a way to act August 22 $16,914 $20,000 ($3,086) with love for our sisters and YTD (7/1/21—8/22/21) $259,329 $259,500 ($171) brothers throughout the diocese and to continue the saving work Offertory Budget for the year is $1,800,000 begun by Jesus.

2,924 Registered Families as of 8/31/2021 Please make Thank You for Your Generosity! checks payable to DSA, or text “DSA” to 704-389-2096. Total Mass Attendance Offertory Budget for the year is $1,800,000 You may also give online at: 2,875 RegisteredAugust 28 -Families29, 2021 as = of1,638 7/31/2021 charlottediocese.org/dsa or scan the QR code below:

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Weekly O0ertory and Online Giving Your contributions help to keep the mission of St. Therese thriving during these times. Our parish is dependent upon your weekly financial gifts to continue its ministries in this critical time of crisis. If you are able to continue to support the needs of your church please consider transitioning to online giving using this link:

sainttherese.net/online-contributions

or mail your weekly offertory donations to the parish at: St. Therese Catholic Church · 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117. Help us to continue to Love God, Follow Jesus and Serve All through your generosity of treasure. Eucharistic Congress 15

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16 Ministerio Latino sainttherese.net/ministerio-latino

Olga Ferber, Coordinadora Latina, 704-664-3992 ext. 2114, [email protected] HORAS DE OFICINA PARA LA COMMUNIDAD LATINA: Lunes a Jueves: 10500am-2500pm y Domingos: 1500pm-5500pm

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 Rise Against Hunger (Levántate en Contra del Hambre) Sábado, 2 de octubre, de 9500am a 12500pm Ayuda a empacar 34.992 bolsas de alimento en 3 horas. Se requiere registrarse: events.riseagainsthunger.org/StThereseCatholic2021

 Fiesta Parroquial: ¡Cena GRATIS para todas las familias de nuestra parroquia!

Sábado, 2 de octubre, de 6530pm a 9500pm

Completa el formulario disponible en la Página 6 o confirma tu asistencia antes del 20 se septiembre: tinyurl.com/75thFiestaSTCC

MISA EN ESPAÑOL OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO EN SANTA TERESITA Domingos 2"30pm  Asistente Administrativo para Reservaciones y Calendario Parroquial (Trabaja de lunes a viernes de 9=00am a 12=00pm) Confesiones:  Asistente Administrativo de Oficina Parroquial Sábados, 3=00pm a 4=15pm (Trabaja de lunes a viernes de 12=30pm a 4=30pm) en la iglesia  Preferiblemente BILINGÜES. Ver Página 8 para más detalles o visiten:

Adoración al Santísimo sainttherese.net/st-therese-is-hiring

Sacramento del Altar: CLASES GRATIS DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA LENGUA Primer Viernes del Mes Grupo de la mañana: Martes (10=00am—Salón 202/203) (9=30am a 7=00pm) Grupo de la tarde: Inicia el martes, 14 de septiembre (6=00pm—Salón 110) Regístrate en línea en: sainttherese.net/esl Asistencia de alimentos Informes: [email protected]

FeedNC CONGRESO EUCARISTICO 2021 704-660-9010 17 y 18 de septiembre (Centro de Convenciones de Charlotte) 275 South Broad St. Se ofrecerá transporte al evento el día sábado, 18 de septiembre. Mooresville Ver Página 11 para más detalles. feednc.org/feedncpantry CAMINATA POR LA VIDA 2021 Mooresville Christian Mission 2 de octubre (9=30am Langtree Lake Norman) Ver Página 9 para más detalles. 704-664-2357 Donaciones: pages.fundeasy.com/5297167 266 N. Broad Street, Informes: sainttherese.net/ministerio-latino Mooresville

Lecturas para la próxima semana: 19 de septiembre, 2021

El justo es puesto a Una oración para pedir la Santiago enseña sobre la Jesús enseña a sus prueba. protección de Dios. sabiduría de lo alto. discípulos que los más grandes son los que sirven a todos.

Fuente: Loyola Press Mission Statement: The parish of St. Therese, rooted in Ignatian Spirituality, strives to Love God, Follow Jesus and Serve All by doing ordinary things with great love.

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 Teresita! ¡Gracias por estar aquí con nosotros! Los feligreses de Santa Teresita dan la bienvenida a nuestros visitantes. Su presencia es muy importante para nosotros, así como lo es su apoyo.

Registration Every household is invited to register. Forms are Parish Office 704-664-3992 available in the Parish Office or on our website. Fax: 704-660-6321 According to Diocesan policy, parish registration is Parish Office hours: Monday–Friday (9<00am–2<00pm) required for Faith Formation, all Sacraments, Email: [email protected] ministries, and school vouchers. MOVING? Please notify the Parish Office! Parish Manager Office Assistant / Melinda Drury, ext. 2101 Facilities Scheduler Communion of the Sick [email protected] Christine Leal, ext. 2100 Please notify the Parish Office if you want [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator communion brought to the home, hospital or Mollie Anderson, ext. 2117 Bulletin Editor / Social Media nursing home. Hospitals do not notify the church [email protected] Coordinator that you are there except at your direct request. Patricia Van Buren, ext. 2118 Ministry Communications Coordinator Anointing of the Sick [email protected] Lisa Cash, ext. 2105 Please notify the Parish Office of those who are [email protected] homebound or in hospitals, or nursing homes, Facilities Maintenance Director Pastoral Council Chair especially when seriously ill. Dave Conklin, ext. 2108 Clark Ross Marriage [email protected] [email protected] According to Diocesan policy, registered couples Director of Music Ministry must begin marriage preparation at least SIX Stephanie Sendlewski, ext. 2106 MONTHS prior to the desired wedding date. Finance Council Chair [email protected] Rick Fabrize For more information, please contact Liturgy Coordinator [email protected] Fr. Mark Lawlor, Pastor. Rosemary Hyman, ext. 2315 [email protected] Registro Parroquial Stewardship Committee Chair Invitamos a todas las familias a registrarse. Operations Assistant Jack Hastings Formulario disponible en la Oficina Parroquial o en Mike Kilburn, ext. 2301 [email protected] nuestra página web. Según la política diocesana, el [email protected] registro parroquial es necesario para la formación de la fe, todos los sacramentos, ministerios y vales Ministerio Latino / Quince Años escolares. ¿Se va a mudar? Lunes a Jueves: 10=00am-2=00pm y Domingos: 1=00pm-5=00pm Por favor notificar la Oficina Parroquial. Latino Coordinator: Olga Ferber, ext. 2114

Comunión de los enfermos [email protected] Por favor notificar a la Oficina Parroquial si usted desea la comunión llevada a casa, hospital, o asilo Faith Formation Office: 704-664-7762 de ancianos. Los hospitales NO le notifican a la Regular Office hours: 10D00am–3D00pm Monday–Friday iglesia que usted está allí, excepto a su petición. and during Faith Formation hours

Unción de los enfermos Director/Baptisms/Bautismo Por favor notificar a la Oficina Parroquial acerca de Kelli Olszewski, ext. 2109, [email protected] las personas confinadas en casa, en hospitales, o Sacrament Coordinator asilos de ancianos, especialmente cuando se Kim Mertes, ext. 2115, [email protected] encuentran seriamente enfermos Youth/Young Adult Ministry Matrimonios Anthony Beauregard, ext. 2122, [email protected] Según la política diocesana, las parejas registradas deben comenzar la preparación del matrimonio por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha deseada de Little Way Preschool: 980-444-2305 la boda. Para más información, contacte al Padre Regular Office Hours: Monday–Friday (7=30am–3=30pm) Marcos Lawlor, Párroco. Preschool Director: Dayna Auten [email protected] 367 Williamson Road, Suite 103, Mooresville, NC 28117 Located in the LakeGate Building across from “Clutch Coffee Bar” (704) 662-9111

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