Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown, Pennsylvania

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1 Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown, Pennsylvania Courtesy of John Patrick Publishing Parish Mission Statement A Roman Catholic Family of Faith, centered in the Holy Eucharist, faithful to the Church s teachings, consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima, bringing the Light of Christ to each other and to our community. SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM WEEKDAY MASSES Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM Friday: 8:45 AM September through May 8:00 AM June through August First Saturday and Saturdays of Lent: 8:00 AM MAIL: 1408 Easton Road Hellertown, PA PHONE: FAX: sttheresacj@gmail.com WEB SITE: CONVENT: SCHOOL: PREP: Please call the Convent or PREP.sttheresacj@gmail.com PASTOR: Rev. Jerome A. Tauber, M. Div., S.T.B. PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Gerald R. Schmidt DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Diana Tice PASTORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary MUSIC DIRECTOR: Marcia Bachochin EASTER BAKE SALE Sponsored by the Ladies Guild March 24 & 25 Friendship Hall Following All Masses CHILDREN S EASTER EGG HUNT Holy Saturday, March 31 Following the 1:00 PM Blessing of Food Baskets DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC Direct Telephone Number: Direct victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT 2145 Madison Ave., Bethlehem, PA Telephone: , ext mcole@allentowndiocese.org PARISH SAFE ENVIRONMENT Coordinator: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. Phone: Assistant: Mrs. Donna Russo Phone: Visit and click on Youth Protection to learn more about the Diocese of Allentown s Children and Youth Protection Programs. 0168

2 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There is a dramatic contrast in our two Gospels today. We begin with a crowd exuberant with joy as they greet their Messiah. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, they shout Hosanna! which translates into English as God Saves! They clearly proclaim Jesus to be their Savior. But in less than a week, many of the people from that same crowd are now shouting Crucify Him! What caused this reversal? We might try to blame it solely on the manipulation of the religious authorities, but that is too simplistic of an answer. After Jesus entered Jerusalem, He continued to teach His disciples and the crowd the cost of discipleship. To be His follower requires us to take up our Cross and follow after Him. The Cross we are required to take up is His commandment of love: to love God with our whole heart, body, mind and soul and to love all our brothers and sisters with respect, compassion and mercy. To follow Jesus requires a radical change in our way of living: we are not to live for ourselves, we are to live for others. The demand to love as God loves was unacceptable to most of the crowd. They did not want the responsibility and the accountability that true discipleship requires. They wanted Jesus silenced so they could go on living as they pleased. Jesus bothered their conscience, so they wanted him gone. Our Holy Week liturgies remind us that discipleship does come at a cost, it requires sacrifice. But these liturgies also remind us that discipleship leads to glory. Jesus promises us that if we faithfully follow after Him, He will give us a share in His glory, He will lead us to Heaven. The crowds could not bear the cost of following Jesus, but the disciples recognized, by the grace of God, that only by following Jesus would they find the lasting peace and joy for which they longed. They were not fools. They knew it required sacrifice, but it was a sacrifice worth making. Our Holy Week liturgies place before us a choice: will we be part of the crowd or will we be a disciple of Christ? Through the Intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, May the Peace of Christ be with You Always, Father Tauber LADIES GUILD EASTER BAKE SALE March 24 and 25 following all Masses Hope you can join us for this delicious event and treat yourself to some free coffee! I.H.M. COMPANIONS Sunday, April 8 / Villa Maria House of Studies Leaving Saint Theresa s Parking Lot at 8:15 AM. Registration at 9:30 AM. Speaker at 10:00 AM. Lunch at 12:30 PM. Mass at 2:30 PM with Father Carbonnaro. Want to join us? Call Sr. Marie Eugene at PARISH STEWARDSHIP Sunday Collection for 3/11/18 $8,141 Sunday Collection for 3/18/18 $7,038 School Scholarship Fund $1,918 Thank you for your generous and faithful support. NOTE: On-Line Giving is available. Please see Page 5. POSITION AVAILABLE St. Theresa of the Child Jesus is seeking a motivated individual for a part-time Parish Finance Secretary (approximately 29 hours per week) to provide leadership and daily supervision of the financial and administrative functions of the Parish and School. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: office management, payroll, accounting and finance. Requirements include minimum of a Bachelor s or Associate s degree and five years of business office experience, expertise in Microsoft Office, and excellent organizational skills. Experience with Sage/Peachtree accounting system preferred. Please resume and cover letter, including salary requirements by March 27, 2018 to finance.sttheresacj@gmail.com. GRIEF IS A JOURNEY: FINDING YOUR PATH THROUGH GRIEF Join us for an inspiring evening with: Dr. Kenneth J. Doka, Professor of Gerontology at the Graduate School of the College of New Rochelle and Senior Consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America. Wednesday, April 25, :30 PM Central Moravian Church / West Church & Main Streets, Bethlehem Doors open at 6:30 PM. / Tickets: $10 per person Information/Tickets: NOTRE DAME PARISH WOMEN S RETREAT 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem A Women s Retreat, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, is being sponsored by the Notre Dame of Bethlehem Parish Women s Group on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 8:30 AM 3:00 PM at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church. The Retreat will include three speaker sessions, Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and lunch. The cost of the Retreat including lunch, is $20. To obtain a registration form, please visit our Parish website at and click on Donna Cori Gibson Women s Retreat tab. You may call Rosemary at or ndwomensgroup@gmail.com for more information on this event. The Retreat speaker is internationally acclaimed Donna Cori Gibson. Donna can be seen on Catholic TV programs and heard on stations around the world singing music that includes word for word prayers from the Bible, the Saints, and well-known prayers of the Church. Donna will also be offering a FREE concert, Our Catholic Faith, on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Church. There will be a free offering at the Church. THE 8 MOST DIFFICULT WORDS IN THE OUR FATHER Saturday, April 18 / 8:45 AM 3:00 PM Saint Francis Center for Renewal / 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem Forgiveness is sometimes regarded as the most difficult of Christian virtues. Yet Our Lord makes it a necessity for those who wish to be forgiven by Him. Father Bernard Ezaki will try to provide some informative and amusing tips on the fine art of forgiveness. You won t forgive yourself if you miss this day of reflection! Offering: $45.00 / Deposit: $

3 St. Theresa School offers open enrollment for full-day Kindergarten and Grades 1-8. Pre-School Programs for 3 and 4 year-olds are also available. Our school is staffed with PA certified teachers and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The School and Early Childhood programs are based on our Catholic Faith, guidelines of the Diocese of Allentown, and Pennsylvania Education Standards to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade School students. For information, to arrange a tour, or to enroll in the School or Pre-School, please call the School Office at or visit our website at DESIGNER HANDBAG BINGO! Sunday, April 15 Leithsville Fire Company Social Hall Featuring Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade and Dooney & Bourke Sponsored by St. Theresa s Ladies Guild 20 Games $25.00 in advance / $30.00 at the door Doors open 11:30 AM / Bingo begins 1:00 PM 50/50, Tricky Tray, Specials, 2 Mystery Prizes! Food and Refreshments available. For tickets call Brenda ( ) or Cindy ( ). PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN WORKSHOP Safe Environment Office (Adjoined to Bethlehem Catholic High School) 2133 Madison Avenue, Bethlehem Tuesday, April 10, 2018 / 5:30 PM To register, call (ext. 2016) FAMILY HOLY HOUR Sunday, April 8, 3:30 PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help 3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem CATHOLIC SCOUTING ACTIVITY WEEKEND April at Trexler Scout Reservation Catholic Boy Scouts who are working on their Religious Emblems and all Catholic Boy Scouts are invited to come and have fun with great food, fellowship, and Mass. Registration and information can be found at Any adults attending must have all Diocesan clearances. Registration deadline: March 31, info@adccos.org with any questions. Note: Catholic Boy Scouts who are working on their Religious Emblems are required to attend this Activity Weekend. COFFEE AND BAKED GOODS SOCIAL Sunday, April 15 Following the 9:30 AM Mass in Friendship Hall. Join your fellow Parishioners in fellowship and some friendly-time chat! DIOCESAN MARRIAGE CONFERENCE APRIL 14, 2018 Together in Holiness St. Ignatius Loyola Parish in Sinking Spring Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Schlert. Dynamic presenters include EWTN host Joy Pinto. Child Care is available. Visit to learn more. For any questions call , ext OUR LADY OF MERCY AFTERNOON TEA & FASHION SHOW Our Lady of Mercy Women s Guild will hold an Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 22, in the Social Hall, 132 S. 5 th Street, Easton. Fashions by My Sister s Closet; proceeds to benefit Truth Home, a safe haven for women rescued from human trafficking. Cost: $10.00 limited seating. Door prizes, basket raffle. Contact Gert at , Betsy at , or the Parish Office at for tickets. BUS TRIP SAINT THERESA S SENIORS Sight and Sound / Jesus / April 18 Cost: $105 per person (Bus, Show, Meal) Call Nancy at for details. MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL MISSION TRIP JACOB S LADDER Jeremy Kuba, a Saint Theresa School graduate and parishioner, will be speaking during Mass on the weekend of April 7 and 8. Jeremy and a group of other college students have been selected to go to Jamaica on a medical mission trip run through the Occupational Therapy program at Misericordia University. The team will be visiting Mustard Seed Communities which assist children and adults with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, and single mothers. Jacob s Ladder is a way to maintain care for humans with multiple disabilities as they transfer into the older population. All proceeds donated will be go towards the cost of the trip and materials for assistive technology. Jeremy Kuba will be in the main vestibule of the Church following all Masses the weekend of April 7 and 8 to collect donations. You may drop your donation in the collection basket in an envelope marked Jacob s Ladder. (Please make checks payable to Misericordia University Medical Mission Trip.) Thank you for your contribution! APRIL LOTTERY To benefit St. Theresa s School Have you purchased your lottery ticket for the month of April? It is only $5.00 per ticket Based on the daily number evening drawing Buy one or two!! To obtain tickets contact Jim Straka at or stop by the Rectory office between 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?

4 PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS STS = St. Theresa School PREP = Parish Religious Education Program NOTE: Please see the Holy Week Schedule in the right column for all Holy Week Liturgies, Confessions, and Services. Sunday, March 25 (Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord) Ladies Guild Bake Sale, 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Saucon Valley Manor Communion Service, (Main Building), 10:45 AM Monday, March 26 Brownies, 6:00-7:30 PM, Friendship Hall Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting, 7:00 PM, Parish Center Tuesday, March 27 Ladies Guild s Tidy for the Almighty, 5:00 PM, Church Daisies, 6:00-7:00 PM, Friendship Hall Wednesday, March 28 Saucon Valley Manor: Communion Service (Main Building), 9:30 AM Weston Communion Calls No PREP Holy Thursday, March 29 Rectory Office closed / No STS / No PREP No meetings or events scheduled Good Friday, March 30 (A day of fasting and abstinence) Rectory Office closed / No STS No meetings or events scheduled Holy Saturday, March 31 Rectory Office closed No Confessions / No 5:00 PM Mass Upcoming Events Designer Handbag BINGO, Sunday, April 15, Leithsville Fire Company Social, Doors Open 11:30 AM / Games Begin, 1:00 PM (Sponsored by the Ladies Guild) The St. Theresa s Church family is again planning a Children s Easter Egg Hunt for Holy Saturday afternoon, March 31, following the Blessing of Food Baskets at 1:00 PM. We are asking Parish families for their donations of either filled plastic Easter eggs or gifts that can be used to fill plastic eggs. Wrapped candies, stickers, and small toys are suitable for the surprises. Please deliver all eggs to the main vestibule of the Church by Tuesday, March 27. Thank you! We the Living: There is Healing and Hope WEEKLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays, 6:30 8:00 PM Saint Theresa Convent Meeting Room 255 Wilson Avenue, Hellertown We are those who are grieving the death of a loved one and those who wish to support them in their grieving. Each session includes prayer, information, and sharing. They offer educational support and emotional and spiritual healing. Groups are confidential. Sessions: April 5, 12, 19, and 26, May 3 and 17. For more information and to register, please call Saint Theresa s Parish Office at HOLY WEEK 2018 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Mass with Blessing of Palms and Solemn Procession 5:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Masses with Blessing of Palms and Simple Procession 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK MARCH 26 Mass 8:00 AM Confessions 7:00 8:00 PM TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK MARCH 27 Mass 8:00 AM Living Stations of the Cross. 9:00 AM Confessions 7:00 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK MARCH 28 Mass 8:00 AM Living Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Confessions following Living Stations HOLY THURSDAY MARCH 29 Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 PM Solemn Adoration until 11:00 PM GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 30 A Day of Abstinence and Fasting Simple Adoration 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Confessions 10:00 11:00 AM Commemoration of the Lord s Passion. 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross. 7:00 PM HOLY SATURDAY MARCH 31 Blessing of Easter Food 1:00 PM Children s Easter Egg Hunt following Blessing of Easter Food EASTER VIGIL MASS. 8:00 PM No Confessions and No 5:00 PM Mass on Holy Saturday EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 1 Mass Schedule. 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM EASTER SUNDAY OF THE DIVINE MERCY OF THE LORD APRIL 8 Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after 11:00 AM Mass Confessions 1:30 2:30 PM Holy Hour 3:00 PM FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF ADDICTION April 15 / 10:30 AM Bishop Schlert will offer this special Mass of Healing and Remembrance at 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 15, at Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton. Father Patrick Lamb, Pastor, will be the homilist. Bishop Schlert recently remarked: We have a responsibility as a family of faith to pray for and offer encouragement to our brothers and sisters coping with addictions, and to provide support to their families who struggle with them. All in the Diocese are most welcome to attend this Mass and unite in prayer for hope and healing

5 The Faith Community of St. Theresa s welcomes its newest members through the Sacrament of Baptism: WILLIAM DANIEL FRANK EMELIA ELIZABETH MUSCO Congratulations to the Parents and Godparents on this happy occasion. SIMPLY BINGO! Saturday, April 7, 2018 / Jackpot: $325 $20.00 (Includes 24 regular games and 6 specials) Doors open 6:00 PM / Games begin 6:30 PM Refreshments available. Must be 18 years or older to play. Bring in a food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and receive a free regular game sheet for each! (Limit 3). BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC FOOTBALL CAMP The Bethlehem Catholic High School Football Staff invites students going to grades 2 through 8 to participate in the 8 th Annual Golden Hawks Youth Football Camp from June 18 th to June 22 nd. The camp will provide the boys with an opportunity to learn and develop numerous football skills and techniques. They will work directly with our varsity football coaches, special guest coaches, current Becahi football players as well as recent Becahi graduates who are now playing college football. The camp consists of instructional sessions, competitions and fun activities. For more information and a brochure please visit or contact Coach Henrich at ext Register before May 1 st and get an early bird discount. COLLECTION SCHEDULE March 25 (2 Collections) Sunday and Operation Rice Bowl March 30 (1 Collection) Shrines in the Holy Land April 1 (1 Collection). Sunday and Easter April 8 (1 Collection) Sunday St. Theresa of the Child Jesus offers ONLINE GIVING. This service is safe and secure. You may use your checking, savings, VISA or Mastercard to make your donations. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our Parish Website at and select the Online Giving Link. If you need assistance with signing up, please feel free to call the Rectory at SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Do you need help or know someone who does? The Saint Vincent de Paul Society provides food and financial assistance to those experiencing emergency situations. If you, or someone you know, needs aid, please contact the Society at Thank you to all who donate to our Food Bank. Baskets for the items are located at the side vestibules of the Church please watch expiration dates! If you would like to register in the Parish, please call the Parish Secretary, Donna Russo, for assistance at ADULT CONFIRMATION BY BISHOP SCHLERT Pentecost Sunday May 20, 12:00 Noon, at the Cathedral Bishop Schlert will confirm adults of our Diocese at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown. Those, eighteen years of age or older, who were baptized in the Roman Catholic Church and have received their First Holy Communion, but have never confirmed, are invited to complete their initiation in the Church by receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Please contact the Rectory Office ( ) to sign-up for the preparation classes and to register. Please Note: Being fully initiated into the Church (that is, having received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation) is one of the qualifications for being a Baptism or Confirmation Sponsor. DIOCESAN WOMAN S CONFERENCE MAY 5 Hearts Afire Be Who God Made You to Be The Diocese of Allentown is hosting its second annual women s conference on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at DeSales University, Center Valley beginning at 8:30 AM and ending with a Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM celebrated by Bishop Schlert. The cost is $40 for Adult, $10 for High School Students, $15 For College Students and Vowed/Consecrated Religious. The day will include a youth session and a Spanish track. The theme Hearts Afire Be Who God Made You to Be will feature presentations by Rev. Msgr. Andrew Baker and nationally known speakers Kelly Wahlquist, Colleen Carroll Campbell, Sr. Faustina Maria Pia S.V., and Lucia Baez Luzondo (Spanish Track). The day will include a continental breakfast, lunch, Confession, Adoration and Exhibitors. Please join us for an exciting day as we explore the gift God created us to be! For more information and to register, visit Questions call , ext or AFF@allentowndiocese.org. Hope to see you there! SIXTH ANNUAL QUO VADIS / FOURTH ANNUAL FIAT DAYS Sunday, July 15 to Thursday, July 19 DeSales University Are you wondering what to do with your life? Have you asked the question, What am I looking for in my life? If so, you are not alone. You are in good company because people like Saint Andrew and Saint John the Evangelist had these same questions and then found the answers in a man who was baptized by John the Baptist and called them to be fishers of men. We invite you to join the seminarians of the Diocese of Allentown and Sisters from various women's religious communities at the 2018 Quo Vadis / Fiat Days at DeSales University from Sunday, July 15 to Thursday, July 19. This five-day event will include time for personal and group prayer, Mass and other Catholic devotions, talks by priests and religious sisters, and sports and other activities. Quo Vadis is open to young men ages 14 to 18 and Fiat Days is open to young women from ages 14 to High School graduates are also welcome. Limited number of spaces available. The registration fee is $50 before June 15. After June 15, the registration fee is $75. Registration deadline is June 29. No registrations after the deadline will be accepted. For more details and registration material, please see our webpages at and ST. THERESA PRAYER LINE If you would like to join us in praying for others intentions OR if you have a prayer intention, please contact Colleen Fitzgerald at colleenfitz0@gmail.com or call Fred Giordano at All prayer intentions are kept confidential

6 . MARCH 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 5:00 PM (Sat.) Ralph & Juel Voit (Fred & Kate Giordano) 8:00 People of the Parish 9:30 Jose & Joaquina Mateus (Daughters Margarida & Beatriz) 11:00 Ruth Ortwein (Steph & Ray) Monday, March 26 Monday of Holy Week 8:00 Joseph Kach (Family) Tuesday, March 27 Tuesday of Holy Week 8:00 Veronica Olearczyk (John & Carole Deignan) Wednesday, March 28 Wednesday of Holy Week 8:00 Margaret Mainor (John & Pat Paulson) Thursday, March 29 Holy Week 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper Friday, March 30 Good Friday 3:00 PM Commemoration of the Lord s Passion Saturday, March 31 Holy Saturday No 5:00 PM Mass 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday 8:00 Catherine Mooney (Mooney Family) 9:30 Edward & Helen Wodzicki (Strawn Family) 11:00 Memorial Fund VOTIVE CANDLE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 25, 2018 The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in honor of our Lord s Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament for Ruth Ortwein given by Steph and Ray. The Saint Theresa Candle burns this week for Dominic and Antoinette LaTassa given by Isabella and Children. MEMORIAL FUND ENROLLMENTS Robert Bob Gori given by Theresa R. White Germaine Mazurik given by Hauze Family LITTLE FLOWER SOCIETY ENROLLMENT Micaela Jebitsch on the occasion of her Confirmation given by Mom, Dad, Hayden and Sean Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC Direct Telephone Number: Direct victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT 2145 Madison Ave., Bethlehem, PA Phone: , ext mcole@allentowndiocese.org Parish Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. (Phone: ) Assistant: Mrs. Donna Russo (Phone: ) MINISTERS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26 TH APRIL 1 ST Altar Server for 8:00 AM Weekday Masses March 26 th March 28 th : Matt Yusella Holy Thursday March 29, 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper MC: Jeremy Leidich EEMs: Priscilla Dole / Curt Fitzgerald / Alice Freeh / Barbara Brett Lectors: Phil Mason Altar Servers: Nicolas Pepe / Ryan Holub / Kevin Yusella Robert Ruhl / Mason Beckowski (All other Altar Servers are invited to be part of the Eucharistic Procession) Organist: Choir / Marcia Bachochin Good Friday March 30, 3:00 PM Commemoration of the Lord s Passion MC: Jeremy Leidich Lectors: Sister Anita / Joel Silverthorn Altar Servers: Michael Avia / Kristen Ruhl / Gerard Behe Organist: Choir / Marcia Bachochin March 30, 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross Altar Servers: Justin Clements / Colin Griffith / Claire Smith Holy Saturday March 31, 8:00 PM Easter Vigil MC: Jeremy Leidich Lectors: Isabella LaTassa / Joe Kazan Altar Servers: Nicolas Pepe / Marisa Linsky / Ryan Holub Rosetta Shupe / Emily Pepe Music / Organist: Choir / Marcia Bachochin Sunday, April 1 (Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Our Lord) 8:00 AM Lector: Phil Mason / EEMs: Curt Fitzgerald / Chris Roth Altar Servers: Owen & Declan Fitzgerald Organist: Emma Fliszar 9:30 AM Lector: Joel Silverthorn EEMs: Priscilla Dole / Jeremy Leidich Altar Servers: Colin & Joseph Griffith Music: Young Musicians Society 11:00 AM Lector: Donna Opsatnick / EEM: Barbara Brett / Peggy Vietro Altar Servers: Michael & Talia Avia Organist: Grace Zajacek Sunday Communion Calls: Routes A and C: Carol Kelly FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS AND EUCHARISTIC ADORATION April 6 First Friday Confessions 7:30-8:00 AM Devotions to the Sacred Heart 8:00 AM Mass 8:45 AM (Adoration following Mass) Benediction 12:00 Noon

7 STAY UP TO DATE WITH CATHOLIC CHARITES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN ON FACEBOOK! Go to to follow along for updates on events, client stories, services and programs! Once you are our friend, you can invite your friends and family members to be a part of our community. The best way for our mission to grow is by liking, sharing and commenting on our posts! We appreciate all your continued help and support. Catholic Charities touches so many people and with your help, it can reach so many more! STAFF Pastor: Rev. Jerome A. Tauber, M. Div., S.T.B. Permanent Deacon: Deacon Gerald R. Schmidt Pastoral and Educational Services: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sr. Miriam Dennis Sculley, Sr. Marie Eugene Reed, Sr. E. Therese Paull, Sr. Marian Bernadette Chuk, Sr. Anita Patrick Gallagher, Sr. Lorraine Holzman Director of Religious Education: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. Principal: Mrs. Diana Tice RCIA Coordinator: Mrs. Ann Lewis Commissioned Lay Ministers Mrs. Linda Dull, Ms. Loretta Ulincy Parish Seminarian Jeremy Leidich Parish Secretary Mrs. Donna Russo (sttheresacj@gmail.com) Business Manager / Bookkeeper (finance.sttheresacj@gmail.com) Bulletin Editor Isabella LaTassa (bulletin.sttheresacj@gmail.com) GROUP LEADERS Bereavement Ministry Sr. E. Therese Paull, IHM Boy Scouts Mr. Steven Moser and Mr. Curt Fitzgerald Coordinator for Altar Servers Mrs. Barbara Ruhl Coordinator for Lectors and Extra-Ordinary Eucharistic Ministers Mrs. Lisa Albitz and Dr. Francis J. Vasko CYO Denise Tino Neff and Rebecca Freeh Adomshick Divine Mercy Prayer Group Mrs. Colleen Fitzgerald Girl Scouts Mrs. Hilary Jebitsch Grief Support Linda Dull and Miriam Martin Holy Name President Mr. Edward Olearczyk Home and School Association President Mrs. Tiffany Seifert Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Mr. John Marlin Ladies Guild President Isabella LaTassa Prayer Line Mrs. Colleen Fitzgerald and Mr. Fred Giordano Pro Life Mrs. Donna Murphy Seniors President Mrs. Nancy Mosko That Man Is You Dr. David McGonagle Young Musicians Society Mrs. Ellen Zimmerli Please call the Parish secretary, Donna Russo, at to register. Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC Direct Telephone Number: Direct victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest or a deacon, or by an employee or volunteer of the Diocese / Parish / School. Parents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for more information about this program. The Diocese is committed to assisting all victims in the pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being. The fullness of compassion should be extended to these victims by the entire Church. Diocesan Safe Environment Program The Diocese of Allentown requires all clergy, all diocesan/parish/school employees, all adult volunteers (anyone over 18) who work with children and youth on behalf of our Diocese, Parishes or Schools, and all supervisors of programs/clubs/activities for children and youth to be in total compliance with all stipulations of the PA Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and with all the requirements of the Diocesan Safe Environment Program (Protecting God s Children). All clearance requirements must be completed. No exemptions may be granted. To learn more about the Diocese of Allentown s Youth Protection Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, and Code of Conduct, please visit and click on Youth Protection in the upper right hand corner, or contact the Diocesan Coordinator or our Parish Safe Environment Coordinators. Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT 2145 Madison Ave., Bethlehem, PA Phone: , ext mcole@allentowndiocese.org Parish Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. (Phone: ) Assistant: Mrs. Donna Russo (Phone: ) HOSPITAL VISITS On being admitted to any area hospital, please give the hospital our Parish Code #177. Also, please notify the Rectory Office ( ). NOTE: HIPAA Privacy Regulations prohibit any hospital, nursing home or medical institution to release your name for pastoral services unless you explicitly authorize them to do so. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the Rectory Office to arrange for an Anointing. Emergency calls are accepted any time, day or night. COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangement. CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:00-4:30 PM; First Fridays: 7:30-8:00 AM; First Saturdays: 7:00-7:30 AM; and by appointment. BAPTISMS Baptisms are celebrated on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. Please call the Rectory Office to register for a Baptism and the required Baptism Preparation Class or for information regarding qualified Godparents. WEDDINGS Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the Parish Priests at least one year in advance of their intended Wedding. The required Diocesan Preparation Program, One in Christ, should be completed at least six months prior to the intended Wedding

8 Mass Intentions for the deceased and for special intentions of the living can be requested through the Rectory Office. The suggested offering for a requested Mass Intention is $ For a lasting spiritual remembrance, you may enroll deceased loved ones in the Saint Theresa Memorial Fund. One of the Masses on the first Sunday of every month is offered for all enrolled in the Fund. There is also a remembrance at all the Masses celebrated on All Souls Day. A minimum donation of $25.00 is requested for the perpetual enrollment. Please contact the Rectory Office. Commemorate special occasions for loved ones, such as an anniversary or a birthday, by enrolling them in the Little Flower Society. A Novena of nine First Friday Masses is offered for all enrolled in the Society. There is also a remembrance at one of the Masses on the Feast of Saint Theresa. A minimum donation of $15.00 is requested for the perpetual enrollment. Please contact the Rectory Office. The Sanctuary Candle and the Saint Theresa Vigil Candle are available each week to memorialize a deceased loved one or for a special intention. The suggested offering for each candle is $ Please contact the Rectory Office. A Parish Book of Prayer Intentions can be found near the Tabernacle. Anyone may add their prayer intentions to this book. The intentions are remembered at every Mass. (Please respect other s privacy when adding your intentions.) Devotions First Friday Prayers to the Sacred Heart 8:00 AM First Saturday Rosary 7:30 AM May, October & November Rosary 7:30 AM Monday-Thursday / 8:00 AM Friday June Prayers to the Sacred Heart 7:30 AM Monday-Friday Eucharistic Adoration First Fridays when School is in session. Exposition after the School Mass, Benediction at 12:00 Noon. No Exposition or Adoration when School is not in session. Adult Choir: 9:30 AM Sunday Mass Young Musicians Society: 5:00 PM Mass 1 st Saturday of the month Diocesan Cemeteries Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem (Phone: ) Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown (Phone: ) ST. THERESA PRAYER LINE St. Theresa Church has formed a Prayer Line to offer prayers for other s intentions. Prayer intentions may be submitted to Colleen Fitzgerald at colleenfitz0@gmail.com or call Fred Giordano at Prayer intentions will be given to Prayer Line members only. Intentions may be specific or non-specific. You are welcome to give your name, but you may simply identify yourself as a parishioner. All members are to keep the intentions confidential. Praise reports will be sent to members when prayers have been answered. If you would like to join us in praying for others intentions, please provide your information in the Member Sign-Up Box. St. Theresa Prayer Line Member Sign-Up Name: Contact (please choose only one method of contact) VOLUNTEERING AT ST. THERESA S CHURCH / SCHOOL New requirements have been mandated by the State and Diocese for all volunteers who work with children and youth and all who supervise groups/programs/clubs/activities for children and youth. Every volunteer and supervisor is required to have all the following items: A Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check A Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate A Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check (NOTE: Even if you got a waiver for volunteering for another organization, you must get the fingerprint check to be cleared by the Diocese) A Certificate that you have attended the required diocesan Protecting God s Children Workshop (NOTE: Even if you completed a safe environment workshop offered by another organization, you must still complete a diocesan PGC Workshop to be cleared by the Diocese) A Certificate that you have completed Mandated Reporter Training A signed Acknowledgement Form that you will abide by the Diocesan Code of Conduct A signed Acknowledgement Form that you will follow the Diocesan Abuse Reporting Policy All volunteers who work with children and youth and all who supervise groups/programs/clubs/activities for children and youth must complete all State and Diocesan Requirements before they begin working with children and youth. Please contact Sr. Lorraine Holzman ( ) or Donna Russo ( ) for application forms and/or further information and questions