St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center

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1 1511 LaPorte Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46383; Catholic Student Center Student Center is a vibrant, welcoming, Catholic community serving the students at Valparaiso University. We empower all to reach their full potential by utilizing their God-given gifts and talents and placing them at the service of God and others. STAFF FR. CHRISTOPHER STANISH: frstanish@gmail.com DEACON BOB MARBEN: Scott Chuchla, saintt.campusministry@gmail.com CAMPUS MINISTER: Carol Niepokoj, saintt.bookkeeper@gmail.com BOOKKEEPER: Christine Harsh, saintt.office@gmail.com SECRETARY: Sue O Connell, saintt.faithformation@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION: Michelle Minich, saintt.youthministry@gmail.com YOUTH MINISTER: saintt.liturgy@gmail.com MUSIC DIRECTOR: COMMISSION CHAIRS saintt.education@gmail.com Stewardship saintt.stewardship@gmail.com Mary Gingrich saintt.spirituality@gmail.com Liturgy Rebecca stt.pmservice@gmail.com Matt stt.pmcommunity@gmail.com Steven stt.pmoutreach@gmail.com PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Education Spirituality PEER MINISTERS saintt.liturgy@gmail.com Social Justice Mary Persyn saintt.socialjustice@gmail.com Parish Life Russ Donofry saintt.parishlife@gmail.com RCIA Mark Fedor saintt.rcia@gmail.com MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00pm Sunday & 11:00am, 9:00pm (when VU is in session) Monday & Wednesday at 5:15pm/Tuesday & Thursday at Friday at 12:30pm RECONCILIATION Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm & Saturday 2:30-3:30pm in the Reconciliation Room Matt Hensley Leslie Plesac Dan Buckenmeyer Todd Larkin Mark Bader Carolyn Mikovich Ed Gniadek Jill Sandilla

2 ST. TERESA of AVILA STUDENT CENTER PAGE Laporte Ave. Valparaiso, IN Fr. Chris Corner Dear friends in the Lord, As many of you know, this weekend we have the joyous occasion of celebrating Fr. Rich Kozak s 50 th anniversary to the priesthood. He graduated from St. Mary of Lake Seminary in Mundelein, IL in 1967 and shortly after was ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ for the Archdiocese of Chicago. I can only imagine the thousands upon thousands of lives he has touched in and through his priestly ministry. Thank you Fr. Rich! The priesthood is such a beautiful vocation in the Church. I am sure that Fr. Rich would agree that if we had a thousand lives to live, we would want to be a priest in every single one of them. It is so amazing to be able to hold simple bread and wine in my hands and, through the words of consecration, have it become the body and blood of Jesus Christ. I am dumbfounded every time I sit with somebody for Reconciliation and speak the words of absolution that forgives their sins. I absolutely love entering into peoples lives at their most joyous as well as some of their darkest moments in life. What a grace to be able to be all things for all people. On May 1, we have been asked to host the Diocese of Gary Andrew Dinner. This dinner is a way for priests from throughout the diocese to bring young men to meet the bishop and consider for themselves whether God might be calling them to a life of priestly service. Just as Andrew brought his brother Simon to Jesus, so must we encourage others by bringing them to Jesus. Please pray for priests; pray for young men discerning the priesthood; and pray that they may all be set on fire for love of Christ. Faithfully Yours in the Lord, Fr. Chris Worship Schedule Monday, May 1 5:15pm Tuesday, May 2 Wednesday, May 3 5:15pm Thursday, May 4 Friday, May 5 12:30pm Saturday, May 6 4:00pm Sunday, May 7 11:00am 9:00pm Wednesday Saturday Ann Postel By: Friday Faith Formation Group Bill McRitchie By: Women s Bible Study Joan Krippin By: Bob & Meg Davidson John Edward Plesha By: Women s Bible Study First Friday Memorial Mass Edward Koday By: Family Byron & Jeanne Dick By: Family Eileen McCartney By: Elizabeth Parks Reconciliation Schedule 6:00-6:30pm 2:30-3:30pm To have courage for whatever comes in life ~everything lies in that. Saint Teresa of Avila

3 ST. TERESA of AVILA STUDENT CENTER PAGE Laporte Ave. Valparaiso, IN Stewardship Report Weekly Stewardship Report: April 23, 2017 Budgeted Weekly Collection $10, Sunday Collection Received Sunday Offering $8, Children s Offering $3.00 This Week s On-line Giving $2, Sunday Collection Received $10, Weekly Status (+/-) +$ Year to Date Status (+/-) +$16, Additional Easter Collection Received $ Total Easter Collection $16, Easter Collection Status -$3, Stewardship Commission St. Teresa s Tithing 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 tithes weekly. The donation this week will go to the VNA Stroll for Hospice. The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County is a notfor-profit home health care agency established in The VNA of Porter County serves Porter County and contiguous portions of Lake, LaPorte, Starke and Jasper counties. The VNA provides hospice care in patient's homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, in the home of a caregiver and inpatient hospice care at the Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center. A wide variety of ongoing and one-time volunteer opportunities exist within the VNA. Volunteers are the backbone of the agency, enabling the VNA to meet their missions of helping those in need remain safe and independent in their own homes. Volunteer recruitment, training, support and recognition are vital components of the comprehensive volunteer program. The VNA of Porter County is a United Way member agency. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact them directly. Baptism Please join us this weekend as we welcome into our community of faith through the sacrament of baptism: Synod Synod Closing Mass All are invited to the closing Mass for the synod, which starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at the Genesis Center in Gary. Please notify the church office if you plan to attend. Spirituality Mystagogy rolls on to week two as we gather this Tuesday evening to continue with our mission of breaking open the mystery for our neophytes. As they unpack their Easter experience and the call they have received and accepted, please continue to keep them in your prayers. God bless! Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn. Psalms 57:9 Xyla Jaye Sangster Daughter of Kurt & Carol Sangster In the celebration of the sacrament, the child meets Jesus in the pouring of the water, and we, as a community, are renewed in our own baptismal promises. Come celebrate and rejoice, for God has been so good to us! Welcome Xyla!

4 ST. TERESA of AVILA STUDENT CENTER PAGE Laporte Ave. Valparaiso, IN Social Justice Café Manna Update We would like to thank everyone who participated in the success of our meal on Thursday. We served 320 meals last week. Step Up Step Up and help out our friends at Sojourner Truth House!!! STH is having their 18 th Annual Walk (1.6 mile) for STH on June 10, 2017 in Gary. There is NO registration fee to join the team and you do NOT have to donate to be on a team. However, you can do some fundraising by getting sponsors. Stepping Up. sojournertruthhouse.org My philosophy The answer is always NO until you ask. So, don t be afraid to ask anyone and everyone, including businesses, to join the team, give a donation, or just come out and enjoy the festivities!!!!! Come out, have fun, meet new people, and help out those in need. If you have ANY questions, please feel free to Amy Francis at: hopesmom2006@yahoo.com. American Red Cross Blood Drive The next Blood Drive is set for May 22, 2017 from 1:00pm-7:00pm in Avila Hall. Sign up at redcrossblood.org or call RED-CROSS CAFÉ MANNA NEEDS: We are in need of Salads and Desserts on the first week of each month. If you are interested, call the office for details. All Café Manna dishes are available for pick up in the Storage Room located off the kitchen area. In an effort to reduce the number of unclaimed dishes please bring your donation of salad/dessert in a ziplock bag or on a paper plate if possible or when you drop off you dish, transfer it to one of our dishes and then take your dish home with you. We are so grateful for your donations! Faith Formation Growing In Faith Together The next GIFT session is Sunday, May 7 at 9:15am at VU. (Note: This is the FIRST Sunday in May.) Our topic is The Communion of Saints and Mary and the Church. Donna Battista, a wife, mother, grandmother, and long-time kindergarten teacher in the Valpo school system will be the parent presenter. Come hear her stories about the impact that a communion of saints, and especially Our Lady, plays in our lives!! SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS Did you miss out on being in a small group this past Lent? If you want to form or participate in a group, we have a handful of books still remaining. Contact the office for more information. June 19-26, 2017 Vacation Bible School SAVE THE DATE 5 year olds - Incoming 5 th graders Registration on-line at saintt.com

5 Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017 PAGE Get Formed! THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT. ALL IN ONE PLACE. 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 Thank YOU! announces its 2017 Senior Seminar The Senior Seminar is an information/discussion series on topics of interest to senior citizens. May 3 Seniors Resource Fair: What services, resources, programs, and facilities are available for seniors? All sessions are from 10:00 a.m. noon, ending with a light lunch. No registration is necessary. Sessions are held in Avila Hall, The program is presented with the assistance of Dr. Cheryl Slack, professor of nursing at Valparaiso University. Dear St. T's Community, Thank you all for your caring thoughts, words, cards, flowers & Mass Intentions in response to my Dad's passing. God's light surely shines through you ~ your compassion has helped ease the pain of our loss and reminded us of how loving and merciful our God is. To truly care is to truly love; to truly love is to mirror God's love. Many Continued Blessings, Carol Niepokoj For Your Information Travel with Fr. Chris to the Holy Land November 6-16, 2017 * Jerusalem * Bethlehem * Nazareth * Galilee * * Via Crucis * Last Supper * *Gethsemane * *Dormition * *Nativity Church * Capernaum* Cost is $3, (Airfare included from anywhere in the U.S) For more details, see Fr. Chris or call Are you in the loop? Have you updated your information lately? Do you receive our weekly St. T s Tuesday ? Have you recently changed your address? Do you have a new phone number? Have you moved? Have you discontinued using your home phone? Please Christine at saintt.office@gmail.com and she will be happy to update your files. Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm Friday: 8:30-12:00pm saintt.office@gmail.com 1511 Laporte Ave. Valpo, Sponsor of the Week: Restaurante Don Quijote 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.