Worship Schedule. Fr. Chris Corner. Reconciliation Schedule. TIPS May Winners! Dear friends in the Lord,

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2 ST. TERESA of AVILA STUDENT CENTER PAGE Fr. Chris Corner Dear friends in the Lord, Several weeks ago I announced that we will have three seminarians living on site this summer and will be working and ministering here in our community. Robert Ross, David Martinez, and Ivan Alatorre will be moving in this week and will begin ministry right away. Once again, I would like to encourage you to welcome them with open arms, invite them out for coffee, have them over for dinner, etc The whole purpose of their time here is to get to know you and have you get to know them. They will also be assisting in all the different ministries that we have here including youth and young adult ministry, Vacation Bible School, high school mission trip, and all sorts of other things. We are very excited to have them with us. I am also very excited to announce that we have sixteen students who will be receiving their First Holy Communion next weekend. They have already celebrated their First Reconciliation and for the past two months have been preparing to receive the Eucharist. We will celebrate our First Communion Mass on Sunday, June 3 at 11:00 AM. I want to encourage you to pray for these students. This is a big moment in their lives as they receive Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist. I can t even begin to tell you how excited they are and the joy that is just beaming from their faces. May that love for the Eucharist continue to shine in their lives. Faithfully Yours in the Lord, Fr. Chris Worship Schedule Memorial Day Monday, May 28 9:00am Tuesday, May 29 Wednesday, May 30 5:15pm Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1 12:30pm Saturday, June 2 4:00pm Sunday, June 3 11:00am Wednesday Saturday George Gaskin By: Vince & Debbie Kostoff For All Priests Special Intentions For Those Who Serve Our County Frist Friday Memorial Mass Ruben Arroyo By: Family St. Teresa of Avila For Those Receiving Their First Communion Reconciliation Schedule 6:00-6:30pm 2:30-3:30pm TIPS May Winners! TIPS is an acronym for Thunderhouse Independent Patronage Society which has been in existence since the 1970s and supports the Catholic Student Center. Winners are drawn monthly. For more details, contact Chris Blane at chris.blane@valpo.edu. Below are the May Winners: Dawn & Sean Hunter #97 Joan Smith #7 Mary Persyn #45 John & Maria D. Szczepanski #47 Megan & Greg Brennecke #26

3 ST. TERESA of AVILA STUDENT CENTER PAGE Stewardship Report God s Hands in Action St. T s Tithing Weekly Stewardship Report May 20, 2018 Budgeted Weekly Collection $10,000 Sunday Collection Received Sunday Offering $7,944 Children s Offering (Monthly) This Week s On-line Giving $2,552 Other Donations Total Sunday Collection Received $10,496 Weekly Status (+/-) +$496 Year to Date Status (+/-) $17,545 Thank you for your generous donations. As individuals we are called to be good and generous stewards with God s manifold gifts. Tithing is the means whereby we have the opportunity to give thanks to God; with that in mind, the community of St. Teresa of Avila tithes $450 weekly. This week we will donate to The American Legion Soldier s Wish Stewardship Commission God s Hands in Action St. Teresa s is a generous community and as such, the Stewardship Commission has formed a God s Hands in Action: Weekly Tithing Committee. To be more intentional in our giving, this group will select organizations that meet the following criteria: Follow the teaching of the Catholic Church Have a local/community connection About five years ago we changed our tithing amount to $450 weekly and we will continue to donate that amount to each organization. If there is an organization that is close to your heart and that meets the guidelines or you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact the committee at saintt.godshands@gmail.com. Soldier's Wish was designed to identify the unmet needs of U.S. military personnel, veterans and their families, and provide the necessary resources to meet those needs. The non-profit organization is saluting and serving our nation's heroes this summer by traveling to seven special events throughout the country with The American Legion and the HISTORY Channel to grant wishes and educate Americans about the needs of veterans and service members. We are now accepting Mass Intentions 2018 & 2019 Liturgy and Worship If you are interested in offering a Mass for someone, here is the information needed: 1. Name of person for whom the Mass is intended. 2. Name of person/contact info who is offering the Mass. 3. A stipend of $10 per Mass. 4. Please include any specific dates as well as a second and/or third choice. We will do the best we can to accommodate your request, but know that sometimes that is not possible. 5. Send your request to the office. This information can be put in an envelope labeled MASS INTENTIONS and placed in the collection basket, mail to or dropped off at the office. What does it mean to have a Mass "offered" for someone? An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died.

4 ST. TERESA of AVILA STUDENT CENTER PAGE SUMMER SMALL GROUP, ANYONE? Mom s Group! A Mom s Group is being formed here at St. T s. This group is for all moms in every stage of this vocation. We want to share, support, learn, and live the Catholic faith together. Come sit with us for just one hour. Get to know other Catholic moms, learn a little fun fact about our faith and surround yourself with God's love. Meetings will be held on: Tuesday 10:00am Wednesdays 7:00pm May 29 & June 12 May 23, June 6 & 20 We will discuss the same topic at each meeting, so join us when it is best for you and your family. Kids are welcome; ours will be there. Questions? Contact Paige Burns at peb0427@gmail.com Summer is a great time to slow down and nourish your faith at a deeper level. We are launching various small faith sharing groups, beginning the first two weeks in June. Visit saintt.com to find the five different small group topics that are being presented this summer. If you are interested in registering for one small group, Kris with your preference and she will confirm with you. Small groups are limited to 8 participants plus the facilitator per group. No worries if you miss a week because of summer plans, just enjoy the new connections you make with fellow group members, and enjoy the opportunity to grow in your faith! Contact Kris Conrad with any questions at kristin.conrad@valpo.edu or Social Justice Café Manna: Food for the body and soul. May 17, 2018 Number of Meals Served: 290 Weekly guest s donations: $10.47 Meal: Pork loins, roasted cauliflower & beans Thursdays serving from 4:30-6:30pm Education Get Formed! The Best Catholic Content. All in One Place. June 25-29, 2018 Vacation Bible School Register at saintt.com St. T s has gifted you with unlimited access to the best ebooks, talks, and videos in the Church today! Register at FORMED.org St. T s Members: Enter code: 9GGCPY

5 May 27, 2018 PAGE 5 Lyla Adams Katie Bergstrom Drake Burrow Izzy De Jesus III Luke Drozd Sammie Farha Josie Jurasevich Sophia Kartje First Communion Please keep the following children in your prayers as they prepare to make their First Communion on Sunday, June 3 at the 11:00am Mass. May Jesus fill their hearts as they receive him for the first time. Gianna Lemmons Will Marshall Ainslee McGinty Elliot Mehling Addison Modglin Declan Nimmons Colin O'Brien Sierra Ricke Youth & Young Adult Ministry Youth Ministry High School End-of-Year Celebration! This Tuesday, May 29, 6:30-8:30pm in the Antioch Room. Let's celebrate our graduating high school seniors and the end of the school year! All high school students are welcome. Contact Sophie to RSVP. Catholic Heart Workcamp: Chaperones and Participants, come to a social on Tuesday, June 5th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Antioch Room. Incoming 7th through graduating 12th graders are invited to attend the Focolare 5-Day Summer Service Project July 18th-22nd. This is a once only event! Connect with Sophie or Beth Mehling as soon as possible. Payment and registration materials due no later than May 30th. Thank you for participating in spring programming! Please visit the Youth Ministry page on Facebook or saintt.com for upcoming summer events and details. Or look for updates by and on Remind. Contact Sophie with any questions! Young Adult Ministry Our next brunch is next Saturday, June 2nd in the Student Lounge at St. T s from 10:00-11:30am. Bring your favorite breakfast dish. Bagels and coffee will be provided! Families and friends are welcome. Have we connected about Young Adult Ministry yet? Are you a young adult? Are you a parent of a young adult coming home from college, or know someone looking for community? me at sophie.lorenzo@valpo.edu. Kate Rykard Molly Shkroba Jack Stazinski Elizabeth Szevery Alexis Tharp Michael Vanni Ella Witovet Health Ministry VU Campus Prayer Walk Join us Tuesday mornings for a walk around campus. Meet in the church after the 8 a.m Mass. Walk with others at your own pace and length of time. Meet fellow parishioners. No registration necessary. Chair Yoga Move your body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility and balance. June 8 from 2PM-2:45pm in the Community room. Sponsored by the Health Ministry. For Your Information Office Hours 9:00am-3:30pm M-TH 9:00am-Noon Friday Office will be closed on Monday, May LaPorte Ave. Valparaiso, IN Sponsor of the Week: Gary Camera To view their ad see the back of the bulletin and don t forget to patronize all of our sponsors. They make the bulletin possible.