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

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1 DECEMBER 3, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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. 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 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 Saturday: 8:00 AM 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. ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE. Monday, December 11, 7:00 PM. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF. THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Vigil Masses Thursday, December 7. 7:00 PM. Holy Day Masses Friday, December 8. 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 4:45 PM and 7:00 PM. 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 COORDINATORS Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. Phone: Mrs. Rosemary Benner Phone: Visit and click on Youth Protection to learn more about the Diocese of Allentown s Children and Youth Protection Programs. 0168

2 . PAYMENT. Orders. Make Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Knights of Columbus Christmas Flower Sale A Parish and School Fundraiser 6 and 8 Poinsettias with foil (Red, White, Pink, Red Glitter, and Marble) Red White Pink Red Glitter Marble 22 Decorated Door Wreath Large Grave Blanket 10 Cemetery Log NOTE: Decorated wreaths have a waterproof velvet bow and 5 natural pine cones. Cemetery Logs and Blankets are made with fresh greens and decorated with a waterproof bow, natural pine cones and artificial flowers. Orders will be available for pickup in Friendship Hall Saturday, December 16 th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. must be received by: Monday, December 4, REQUIRED AT TIME OF ORDER.. checks payable to Knights of Columbus... Place order form and payment in envelope and drop in the collection basket or mail to/drop off at the Parish Office.. Customer Name: Customer Phone: Item Cost Quantity Total $ 10 Cemetery Log $20.00 Large Grave Blanket (3 x5 ) $ Decorated Door Wreath $ Poinsettia (5-7 blooms) $ Poinsettia (15-18 blooms) $20.00 Quantity Red White Pink Red Glitter Marble TOTAL AMOUNT: All above supplied by Hickory Grove Greenhouses of Catasauqua, PA. All Proceeds benefit the Church and School Maintenance Funds. Thank you for your continued support of our Parish and School. Knights of Columbus, Council 14990, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown, PA

3 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Unfortunately, over the last month several religious items have been stolen from the Church. While none of them have significant monetary value, they all have spiritual value and we want to ensure that this stealing ceases. In light of recent events of violence and terrorism in our own country and throughout the world, several Parishioners have asked if we are going to take any steps to increase security at the Church. In response to both concerns, we are implementing security changes recommended by our insurance provider. The one which will most directly affect Parishioners is a reduction in the number of entrances that will be unlocked for entering the Church. Security precautions strongly recommend that only those entrances which give direct and visible access to the main section of the Church be unlocked. These would be the main entrance doors and the two side entrance doors closest to the Altar. All doors can always be used for exiting the Church; those which provide indirect access will no longer be used for entering the Church. We all wish that we could still have the convenience of being able to enter through all doors of the Church, however, the safety and security of all Parishioners requires us to make these changes. Through the Intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, May the Peace of Christ be with You Always, Father Tauber Please pray for the recently deceased members and friends of our Parish Family: Terri Donaghy, Anne P. Rayan, Carl A. Maes, Robert S. Basak, Gregory J. Psarsky Jr., Jean H. Hudock, Guido L. Bellezza, Rev. James J. Burdess, Kevin B. Sullivan, Judith Mijocevic We also pray for the victims of the shootings in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on November 5, and in Rancho Tehama Reserve, California on November 13 and 14, and for the victims of the terrorist attack in New York City on October 31 and at the al Rawdah Sufi Mosque in Bir al-abed, Egypt, on November 24 Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon them. We also pray that God will comfort and console all who mourn their loss. SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY A Holy Day of Obligation Vigil Mass Thursday, December 7 th 7:00 PM Holy Day Masses Friday, December 8 th 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 4:45 PM and 7:00 PM ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Monday, December 11, 2017 / 7:00 PM Guest Priests will be available to hear confessions. GIVING TREES TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICES TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS Giving Trees for Catholic Charities have been placed in the Church. Catholic Charities has changed the details of the Giving Tree Program in an effort to more effectively serve their clients and families. The Catholic Charities office locations have moved. The new locations have significantly less space to store items throughout the year. With this in mind, we are asking for monetary donations or gift cards to places that sell baby items (i.e. Walmart, Target, & Kmart). These monetary donations and gift cards will not be distributed directly to clients, but will allow Catholic Charities to purchase larger items and items that are needed on a case by case basis like car seats, strollers, and coats, etc. It will allow Catholic Charities to replenish other items as the need arises. Please take a tag and purchase a gift card. Place the gift card in the Offertory Basket marked Giving Tree by Sunday, December 17 th. (Please be sure that the Card is marked with the amount.) Your gift will truly help a child and family in need. I.H.M. COMPANIONS We are having an Advent Holy Hour Monday, December 18, 3:30 PM in the Convent Chapel. Want to join us? Call Sr. Marie Eugene at POINSETTIA, CHRISTMAS WREATH, AND CEMETERY ARRANGEMENTS SALE Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Orders with payment are due to the Rectory Office by Monday, December 4 th. Pickup in Friendship Hall on Saturday, December 16, 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon. Order Forms are available in the Main Vestibule of the Church and on the online bulletin ( Make checks payable to: Knights of Columbus. A Christmas musical presented by the Youth Theater of Bethlhem Catholic High School Featuring several students from St. Theresa School Alex has always loved Christmas, but this year the shine has left his favorite holiday. Alex learns that if you work to make this world a better and brighter place, then peace grows. Eveyone finds that they can truly Believe! Filled with favorite Christmas songs, this funny, uplifting musical is appropriate for the whole family. Shows are in the Bethlehem Catholic Auditorium on Sunday, December 3 rd, at 2:00 PM. Tickets available at the door starting one hour before show. Adults: $5; Students/Senior/Military: $3; Children under 3: Free. O COME LET US ADORE HIM! Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions Wednesdays of Advent, 6:00-7:00 PM December 6, December 13, and December

4 NUT ROLL ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS The Ladies Guild is now ready to take orders for Christmas. Choice: Apricot, Lekvar, Poppyseed, Nut, and Raspberry. Cost: $15 each. To guarantee a roll please call Cindy or Linda by December 3 rd. No orders will be taken after that date. These rolls may be picked up during the Guild s Christmas Bake Sale the weekend of December 16 th /17 th. Ladies Guild s Christmas Bake Sale December 16 th and 17 th following all Masses 50/50 Drawing! Coffee available! Nut Roll Pick-Up. (Nut Roll Order Deadline: December 3 rd.) Calling All Parish Bakers WE NEED YOUR HELP! Drop off your baked goods Saturday, December 16 th, 9:00-11:00 AM or 4:00-6:00 PM; Sunday, December 17 th, no later than 9:30 AM, Friendship Hall. ST. THERESA SCHOOL FUNDRAISER AT MCDONALD S Sponsored by the Home and School Association Join us at the McDonald s in Hellertown on Tuesday, December 19 th, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Meet up with friends and dine inside McDonald s or grab a quick bite at the drive-thru. St. Theresa School will receive 25% of ALL purchases during that time! (Contact Ali Finkbeiner with any questions at alifinkb@yahoo.com. McDonald s is located at 14 S. Main Street in Hellertown.) HELPERS OF GOD S PRECIOUS INFANTS Saturday, December 9, 2017 The Pilgrimage begins with Mass at 8:00 AM at Notre Dame Church (1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem) and continues with The Rosary at the abortion facility located at 31 South Commerce Way in the Bethlehem Industrial Park. Our Mission: Through prayer, peaceful presence, and fasting we may be God s instruments in the salvation of souls, so that innocent lives will be saved from abortion. Be part of the call to bring God s everlasting, unconditional love to those involved in abortion that their hearts may be converted and receive God s gift of life with joy. Contact information: MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING LIVE CLASS Tuesday, December 12 Safe Environment Office (adjacent to Bethlehem Catholic High School) 5:30-8:30 PM / Register by December 5 There is fee of $5.00 for each person attending to cover the required training materials. To register, please contact the Safe Environment Office at , ext before the deadline. Mail your check or money order payable to the Diocese of Allentown to: Office of Safe Environment, 2145 Madison Avenue, Bethlehem, PA LORD, MAKE US TURN TO YOU; LET US SEE YOUR FACE AND WE SHALL BE SAVED. 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 ST. THERESA SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 PM, in the Church All are invited to join us in celebrating the Birth of Our Savior! Did you know that you can re-direct your state taxes to fund a need-based scholarship for a student in any of our Diocesan Schools instead of sending your money to Harrisburg? Anyone who pays PA state income tax and qualifies as an Accredited Investor is eligible. This is defined as having individual income of $200,000 or $300,000 of joint income in each of the two most recent years, or a net worth of $1,000,000 excluding your primary residence. For more information call the Office of Education at , ext COLLECTION FOR THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS December 9/10 Forget yourself and just give yourself to God, says Sister Cecile Jubinville, 97. Whatever is hard won t last forever. A member of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (known as Trappistines) of Mount Saint Mary s Abbey in Wrentham, Massachusetts, Sister Cecile has been giving herself to God for nearly 70 years of religious life. Like Sister Cecile, nearly 33,000 sisters, brothers, and religious order priests across the nation have forgotten themselves and have offered their lives to God in service and prayer. They have dedicated themselves to educating the young, comforting the sick, and seeking justice for the oppressed. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide nursing care, medications, and other necessities. Please give to those who have given a lifetime. CHOSEN, BLESSED, SHARED: The Endowment for the Care of the Retired Priests of the Diocese of Allentown Each year we take up a collection to provide for the long-term care needs of our retired and infirmed Diocesan Priests. Through your contribution we care for those who have given a lifetime of caring for us. Brochures and donation envelopes to support this Endowment Fund are available in the main vestibule of the Church. You may return your donation by mail or in the weekly collection. You can make an online gift at

5 PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS STS = St. Theresa School PREP = Parish Religious Education Program Sunday, December 3 (1 st Sunday of Advent) Saint Vincent de Paul Society, 7:00 PM, Parish Center Monday, December 4 Brownies, 6:00-7:30 PM, Parish Center Baptism Prep Class, 7:00 PM, Convent Knights of Columbus, 7:00 PM, Friendship Hall Tuesday, December 5 Daisies, 6:00-7:00 PM, Friendship Hall Ladies Guild Christmas Celebration, Se-Wy-Co Firehouse, 6:00 PM STS: Home and School Association, 7:00 PM, Friendship Hall Wednesday, December 6 Saucon Valley Manor: Mass (Main Building), 9:30 AM Weston Communion Calls PREP, Levels 1-6, 4:30-5:45 PM, Friendship Hall & School Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions, 6:00-7:00 PM Thursday, December 7 STS: Student Council s Tidy for the Almighty, 3:00-4:30 PM, Church PREP Levels 7-8, 6:30-7:45 PM, School Vigil Mass for Immaculate Conception, 7:00 PM Friday, December 8 (Immaculate Conception of the BVM A Holy Day of Obligation) That Man Is You, 6:30-7:45 AM, Parish Center Holy Day Masses: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM School Mass (All are welcome), 4:45 PM, and 7:00 PM Saturday, December 9 Confessions, 4:00-4:30 PM Sunday, December 10 (2 nd Sunday of Advent) Holy Name Society / Knights of Columbus Mass, 9:30 AM Coffee and Baked Goods Social following the 9:30 AM Mass, Friendship Hall Saucon Valley Manor: Communion Service (Main Building), 10:45 AM Upcoming Events Advent Penance Service, December 11, 7:00 PM St. Theresa School Christmas Concert, December 12, 7:00 PM, in the Church (All are welcome) Ladies Guild Christmas Bake Sale, December 16 & 17 HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS! We are in need of volunteers, especially young adults, to help decorate the Church for the Christmas Season on Monday, December 18 th beginning at 6:30 PM. For more information or questions call the Rectory Office ( ) CALENDARS Calendars for 2018 are now available at all the entrances of the Church. The Calendars are sponsored by Heintzelman Funeral Home. We thank David Heintzelman for his generosity to our Parish. Please help yourself. COFFEE AND BAKED GOODS SOCIAL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Following the 9:30 AM Mass in Friendship Hall. Join your fellow Parishioners in some friendly-time chat! CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2017 O COME LET US ADORE HIM Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions Wednesdays of Advent, 6:00-7:00 PM December 6, December 13, and December 20. CONFESSIONS Monday, December 11 PENANCE SERVICE 7:00 PM Saturday Friday Saturday December 16 December 22 December 23 3:30 4:30 PM 7:00 8:00 PM 3:30 4:30 PM No Confessions on Christmas Eve CHRISTMAS MASSES CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24 5:00 PM Young Musician Society Sacred Preludes 4:15 PM 7:00 PM Organ Accompaniment 10:00 PM Adult Choir Sacred Choral Concert 9:15 PM CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 25 9:30 AM Organ Accompaniment 11:00 AM Organ Accompaniment No 8:00 AM Mass FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Blessing of Families after all Masses Saturday, December 30 5:00 PM Sunday, December 31 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM MARY, MOTHER OF GOD / NEW YEAR S NEW YEAR S EVE Sunday, December 31, :00 PM NEW YEAR S DAY Monday, January 1, :30 AM and 11:00 AM No 8:00 AM Mass EPIPHANY Saturday, January 6, :00 PM Sunday, January 7, :00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM PARISH STEWARDSHIP Sunday Collection for 11/19/17 $8,003 Thanksgiving. $1,299 Sunday Collection for 11/26/17 $7,063 Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund.. $1,867 Thank you for your generous and faithful support

6 INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, December 3 First Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM (Sat.) Anthony Kowalski, Jr. (Daughter, Michelle McIntosh) 8:00 George & Elizabeth Duffy (Don & Betty Musgnung) 9:30 Maria Fantozzi (Josephine, Fernanda & Ettie) 11:00 Elsie Staffieri (Herb & Helen Stelzer) Monday, December 4 Advent Weekday (Saint John Damascene, Priest, Doctor of the Church) 8:00 Leonard Smith (Parents) Tuesday, December 5 Advent Weekday 8:00 Arthur Amelio (Wife Elva & Children) Wednesday, December 6 Advent Weekday (Saint Nicholas, Bishop) 8:00 Jean Hudock (Gloria Scheidler) Thursday, December 7 Saint Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 8:00 Veronica Olearczyk (John & Carole Deignan) 7:00 Vigil William Palenchar (Loretta Ulincy) Friday, December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary A Holy Day of Obligation 8:00 AM People of the Parish 9:00 AM Carl Maes (Saint Theresa School & Staff) 4:45 PM Josephine & Walter Konieczny (Edward & Barbara Kochie) 7:00 PM Brooks Joyner (Rooney & Hoffman Families) Saturday, December 9 Advent Weekday (Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin) 8:00 Anna & Al Tauber (Moughan Family) Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM (Sat.) Daniel Scanlan (Delaney Zanes) 8:00 Michael Kukuvka (Sister, Debbie Moore) 9:30 Marie Velez (Steph & Ray) 11:00 Frank & Bernie Wilk (Joe & Rose Kach) VOTIVE CANDLE FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 3, 2017 The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in honor of our Lord s Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament for Doctor Ernest Mastromatteo given by Eleana Melega. The Saint Theresa Candle burns this week for William North given by Lorraine Fliszar. FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS AND EUCHARISTIC ADORATION January 5 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 Saint Vincent de Paul Society really needs your help! The organization is looking for volunteers to assist with food deliveries, home visits, and case investigations. Please call Colleen Fitzgerald for more information at The Faith Community of St. Theresa s welcomes its newest member through the Sacrament of Baptism: PAUL DAVID FLANLEY Congratulations to his Mother and Godparents on this happy occasion. MINISTERS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27 TH DECEMBER 3 RD Altar Server for 8:00 AM Weekday Masses December 4 th December 8 th : Gerard Behe Thursday, December 7 (Immaculate Conception of the BVM) 7:00 PM (Vigil) Lector: Nancy Vasko / EEM: Fran Vasko Altar Servers: Michael & Mary Avia Organist: Choir / Marcia Bachochin Friday, December 8 (Immaculate Conception of the BVM) 4:45 PM Lector: Kevin Yusella / EEM: Anthony Klein Altar Servers: Micaela & Hayden Jebitsch Organist: Sister Therese 7:00 PM Lector: Lisa Albitz / EEM: Colleen Weiss Altar Servers: Ryan Holub / Aedan McMenamy Organist: TBA Saturday, December 9 (Second Sunday of Advent) 5:00 PM Lector: David Smith / EEM: Joan Dornblaser Altar Servers: Noah Shimoskie / Kristen Ruhl Organist: TBA Sunday, December 10 (Second Sunday of Advent) 8:00 AM Lector: Isabella LaTassa / EEM: Alice Freeh Altar Servers: Lia Finkbeiner / Clare Smith Organist: TBA 9:30 AM Lector: Joe Kazan / EEM: Jeremy Leidich Altar Servers: Daniel Lanning Jr. / Henry Zimmerli Music: Choir / Marcia Bachochin 11:00 AM Lector: John Paulson / EEM: Fran Vasko Altar Servers: Aaron Koehler / Nicolas Pepe Organist: Grace Zajacek Sunday Communion Calls Route B: Cheryl Kazan / Route D: Fred Giordano Altar Servers, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers: Please find a substitute if you cannot fulfill your assignment. 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

7 TRAINING SESSIONS FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS Saint Theresa s can always use more volunteers in this Ministry. We will teach you everything you need to know for either becoming a Eucharistic Minister and/or Lector. You may choose either of these one hour training dates: Sunday, December 3 rd following the 11:00 AM Mass or Sunday, December 10 th following the 11:00 AM Mass. Please Lisa Albitz (Lisa.albitz@yahoo.com) or Fran Vasko (vasko@kutztown.edu) with your choice of training date or any questions you may have or questions regarding qualifications. FAMILY HOLY HOURS These Family Holy Hours are designed to foster an encounter between God and you, parents and children, and families. The Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry is partnering with twelve parishes in each deanery to offer a monthly Eucharistic holy hour specifically for families from November 2017 through October Bring your whole family to encounter Christ! Stay for a few minutes or for the whole hour. Babies, toddlers, children, teens, young adults, and adults are all welcome! Prayer resources will be provided for both children and adults in English and Spanish. Some Holy Hours will provide an opportunity for silent prayer, while others will have planned prayer services. Holy Hours at parishes with a large Hispanic population will be bilingual. Pick up a postcard at the parish for the schedule, or visit encounter. To sign up for text message reminders, text your Deanery s code Next Family Holy Hours in our area: Sunday, December 3 rd, 1:00 PM St. Anne / 450 E. Washington Avenue, Bethlehem COLLECTION SCHEDULE December 3 (1 Collection) Sunday December 8 (1 Collection) Immaculate Conception December 10 (2 Collections) Sunday and Retirement Fund for Religious December 17 (1 Collection) Sunday December 24 (1 Collection) Sunday December 25 (1 Collection) Christmas 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 All correspondence is strictly confidential. COME TO THE MANGER December 12, 2017 / 6:45 9:00 PM Saint Francis Center for Renewal 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem Sr. Barbara DeStefano, OSF Fee: $25 per person. For more information, call Members of the Ladies Guild are attending, if you re interested, please join them! Due to the New Sunday Mass Schedule and the change in the Friday Daily Mass time, some Mass Intentions scheduled from now to the end of the year have been adjusted. Thank you for your understanding! ADJUSTED MASS INTENTIONS Friday, December 15 8:45 AM: Rose Manone (Ladies Guild) Sunday, December 17 8:00 AM: Julia & Leslie Musgnung (Don & Betty Musgnung) / 9:30 AM: Ann and Frank Vasko (Nancy & Richard Walsh) / 11:00 AM: Pasquale Vietro (Louis & Diana DiCosmo) Friday, December 22 8:45 AM: Joe & Catherine Prazko (Tom & Joanna Long) Sunday, December 24 8:00 AM: Rev. Msgr. Raymond Merman (Ladies Guild) / 9:30 AM: Edward & Helen Wodzicki (Strawn Family) / 11:00 AM: Garrett Patrick Illes (MomMom & PopPop) Monday, December 25 9:30 AM: Victor & Marion Toggart (daughter, Geraldine Ruth) / 11:00 AM: John & Helen Roseman (Charles & Rita Bartolet) Sunday, December 31 8:00 AM: Mary Degnan (Justin & Patty) / 9:30 AM: Joseph J. Kach Sr. (Richard Pastir) / 11:00 AM: Elsie Staffieri (Charles & Rita Bartolet) 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 Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT 2145 Madison Ave., Bethlehem, PA Phone: , ext mcole@allentowndiocese.org Parish Safe Environment Coordinators: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. (Phone: ) Mrs. Rosemary Benner (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. PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD, MAKE STRAIGHT THE PATH FOR HIM

8 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 Business Manager / Bookkeeper Mrs. Rosemary Benner (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 Becky Thornburg 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 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 All correspondence is strictly confidential. Saint Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank Donations to the Food Bank can be made in the baskets located at the side vestibules of the Church. (Please be sure to check expiration dates before making donations to the Food Bank please no outdated food.) For information regarding Mass Intentions, the Saint Theresa Memorial Fund, the Little Flower Society, the Sanctuary Candle, the Saint Theresa Vigil Candle, and the Parish Book of Prayer Intentions, please see the next page of the on-line bulletin or contact the Rectory Office. 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. (Phone: / sttheresacj@gmail.com) 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 Coordinators: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. (Phone: ) Mrs. Rosemary Benner (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 P M; 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 the Pastor a year prior to their intended Wedding. The required Diocesan Preparation Program, One in Christ, should be completed at least six months prior to the intended Wedding

9 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 $ (Unfortunately, all Mass Intentions for 2017 have been scheduled. You may always request a Mass Card with an unscheduled date for fulfillment.) 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 / 7:30 AM Saturday June Prayers to the Sacred Heart 7:30 AM Monday-Thursday / 8:00 AM 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: 9:00 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 Rosemary Benner ( ) for application forms and/or further information and questions