Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Hellertown, Pennsylvania

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1 ... OCTOBER 4, 2015 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Hellertown, Pennsylvania Mail: 1408 Easton Road Hellertown, PA Phone: Fax: Web Site: Convent: School: PREP: Please call the Convent or MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon Weekday Masses Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM Holy Day Masses Eve: 7:00 PM Vigil Mass Holy Day: 8:00 AM, 4:45 PM, 7:00 PM Saint Thérèse of Lisieux The Little Flower Saint of the Little Way Parish Mission Statement A Roman Catholic Family of Faith, centered in the Holy Eucharist, faithful to the Church s teachings, bringing the Light of Christ to each other and to our community. CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:00-4:30 PM; First Fridays: 7:30-7:45 AM; also by appointment. COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements. HOSPITAL VISITS On being admitted to any area hospital, please give the hospital our Parish Code #177. Also, please notify the Rectory Office ( ). ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the Rectory Office to arrange for an Anointing. Emergency calls are accepted any time, day or night. 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. STAFF Pastor: Rev. Jerome A. Tauber, M. Div., S.T.B. Permanent Deacon: Deacon Gerald R. Schmidt Resident: Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schlert, J.C.L., V.G. Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Raymond F. Merman Pastoral and Educational Services: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Director of Religious Education: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. Principal: Mrs. Linda M. Schiller, MS. Ed. RCIA Coordinator: Mrs. Ann Lewis Music Director: Mr. Daniel Balf Additional Staff on inside of cover 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 Telephone: , ext mcole@allentowndiocese.org PARISH SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATORS Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. Phone: Mrs. Rosemary Benner Phone:

2 Additional Staff 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, Commissioned Lay Ministers Mrs. Linda Dull, Ms. Loretta Ulincy Parish Seminarian Jeremy Leidich Parish Secretary Mrs. Donna Russo Business Manager/ Bookkeeper Mrs. Rosemary Benner Bulletin Editor Isabella LaTassa Group Leaders Bereavement Ministry Mrs. Rita Pursel and Sr. E. Therese Paull, IHM Boy Scouts Mr. Steven Moser Coordinator for Altar Servers Monique Fritzinger Coordinator for Lectors and Extra-Ordinary Eucharistic Ministers Mrs. Joan Dornblaser Cub Scouts Mr. Rocco Viscito CYO Denise Tino Neff and Becky Thornburg Divine Mercy Prayer Group Mrs. Louise Joyner Girl Scouts (Daisies and Juniors) Mrs. Hilary Jebitsch Grief Support Mrs. Rita Pursel Holy Name President Mr. Edward Olearczyk Home and School Association President Mrs. Suzanne McMenamy Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Mr. Joseph Kazan Ladies Guild President Isabella LaTassa Pro Life Mrs. Donna Murphy School Advisory Board President Mrs. Jenny Yusella Seniors President Mrs. Nancy Mosko Spiritual Mothers/Spiritual Fathers Mrs. Louise Joyner Stewardship Renewal Committee Chris Roth and Gilbert Stauffer That Man Is You Dr. David McGonagle Vacation Bible School Mrs. Pamela Silverthorn Young Musicians Society Mrs. Ellen Zimmerli 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. On being admitted to any area hospital, please give the hospital our Parish Code #177 and let them know you want Catholic Pastoral Services. Also, please notify 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: ; FAX: ; Bulletin Articles must be submitted at least one week in advance to publication. They may be submitted to the Rectory Office in writing or ed to Mass Intentions for the deceased or for special intentions can be requested through the Rectory Office. The suggested offering is $ For a lasting spiritual remembrance, enroll deceased loved ones in the Saint Theresa Memorial Fund. A Mass on the first Sunday of every month is offered for all enrolled. A minimum donation of $25.00 is requested for the perpetual enrollment. Please contact the Rectory Office. Commemorate special occasions for loved ones by enrolling them in the Little Flower Society. A Novena of nine First Friday Masses is offered for all enrolled. A minimum donation of $15.00 is requested for the perpetual enrollment. Please contact the Rectory Office. The Sanctuary Candle and Saint Theresa Vigil Candle are available each week to memorialize a deceased loved one or for a special intention. The suggested offering for each is $ Please contact the Rectory Office. Anyone may add their prayer intentions to the Parish Book of Prayer Intentions found near the Tabernacle. The intentions are remembered at every Mass. (Please respect other s privacy when adding your intentions.) COLLECTION SCHEDULE October 4 (1 Collection) Sunday and Fuel October 11 (1 Collection) Sunday and Forty Hours October 18 (2 Collections). Sunday and World Mission Sunday October 25 (1 Collection) Sunday and School Support November 1 (1 Collection) Sunday and All Saints 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 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, and all adult volunteers (anyone over 18) who work with children and youth on behalf of our Diocese, Parishes or Schools 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 required clearances, all diocesan policy acknowledgement forms, and all workshops 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 our Parish Safe Environment Coordinators. Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT Phone: , ext mcole@allentowndiocese.org Parish Safe Environment Coordinators: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. (Phone: ), and Mrs. Rosemary Benner (Phone: ) 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. Donations to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank can be made in the baskets located at the side vestibules of the Church 2

3 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, October 4 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM (Sat.) Frank Vasko (Bill, Marie, Sarah & Claire Egan) 7:30 Robert Panick (Julia Panick) 9:00 Regina Volpi (Mary & Rudy Neher & Family) 10:30 Memorial Fund Noon Victor DeNino (Daughter, Eleana) Monday, October 5 Weekday 8:00 People of the Parish Tuesday, October 6 Weekday (Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Virgin) 8:00 Marion Toggart (Daughter, Geraldine Ruth) Wednesday, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary 8:00 Margaret Kuba (Sylvia & Frank Lysek) Thursday, October 8 Weekday 8:00 James Thompson (Frances Thompson) Friday, October 9 Weekday (Saint Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs; Saint John Leonardi, Priest) 8:00 Helen Shivok (Margaret Falatek) 8:45 Edward A. Fitzgerald (Ann Lewis) Saturday, October 10 Weekday (BVM) 8:00 Price Davis (Dick & Phyllis Lovitz) Sunday, October 11 Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM (Sat.) Mary T.K. Freeh ( Family) 7:30 Stephen Kebort (Alfreda Wesolowski) 9:00 Chris Jones Family (Greg Jones Family) 10:30 Dorothy O Connor (Joe & Mercedes Moughan) Noon Mary Dolan (Children) FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on November 6. First Friday Confessions 7:30-7:45 AM Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 7:30 AM Exposition following the 8:00 AM Mass Benediction 12:00 Noon VOTIVE CANDLES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 4, 2015 The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in honor of our Lord s Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament for James Thompson given by Frances Thompson. The Saint Theresa Candle burns this week for Sue Glovas given by the Fartel Family. LITTLE FLOWER SOCIETY ENROLLMENT Lynn Leclerc given by Tom Eames MEMORIAL FUND ENROLLMENT Frank and Bernie Wilk given by Helen Barkis Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thursday, September 24, was a historic day for our nation and for the Catholic Church. It was the first time that a Pope addressed the United States Congress. By invoking four significant Americans Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Dorothy Day, and Thomas Merton Pope Francis affirmed the dignity of the human person in all aspects and all stages of life. four individuals and four dreams: Lincoln, liberty; Martin Luther King, liberty in plurality and nonexclusion; Dorothy Day, social justice and the rights of persons; and Thomas Merton, the capacity for dialogue and openness to God. Pope Francis made it clear that respecting human dignity cannot be limited to economic productivity and success. For a nation to be great it needs to promote and protect all aspects of the human person. Everyone must be free to pursue their dreams. But the dreams that truly fulfill the capacity of the human spirit are those which bring peace and harmony, social justice, and spiritual growth. Respecting human dignity means protecting everyone s right to forge relationships of compassion, mercy, and love. Pope Francis also made it clear that for a nation to be great it must defend the rights of all. By using no qualifying adjectives for all, Pope Francis declared the dignity of the human person at every stage of life the unborn, the sick, the suffering, the physically and mentally challenged, the elderly, the dying. There are no haves and have nots when it comes to human rights. Every person has innate rights from the moment of conception, rights that continue to natural death and all eternity. At the conclusion of his address, Pope Francis said, A nation can be considered great when it defends liberty as Lincoln did, when it fosters a culture which enables people to dream of full rights for all their brothers and sisters. Today, as we celebrate Respect Life Sunday, we dream and work for the time when the full rights of all God s children, from conception to natural death, will be respected and honored. May the Peace of Christ be with You Always, Father Tauber PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS OF POPE FRANCIS VISIT: It was a surreal experience being with the Holy Father. Words cannot begin to describe the emotions I felt as I saw his motorcade pull into the Seminary for the first time. He and I made eye contact as he walked into the Seminary Chapel on Sunday morning. I could really feel his paternal love and affection for me. I was really blessed by God to be part of this historic visit. Jeremy Leidich, Parish Seminarian It was a rich experience as a Catholic and as an American to be present when our Holy Father spoke to Congress for the first time in history. Monsignor Alfred A. Schlert 3

4 FORTY HOURS DEVOTION OCTOBER Evening Service Homilist Reverend Thomas F. Dailey, OSFS Father Dailey, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, is the founder and current Director of the Salesian Center for Faith and Culture at DeSales University. He also holds the Blessed Louis Brisson Chair in Salesian Spirituality and is a Professor of Theology at the University. He released his newest book, Live Today Well, in July. In this book, Father Dailey guides the reader through St. Francis de Sales spiritual plan for life, showing you how you can balance time devoted to God with the time needed to complete your many daily tasks. October 18 Opening Mass 12:00 Noon Adoration until Evening Service Evening Service 7:00 PM October 19 Mass and Exposition 8:45 AM Adoration until Evening Service Evening Service 7:00 PM October 20 Mass and Exposition 8:45 AM Adoration until Closing Devotions Closing Devotions with Eucharistic Procession 7:00 PM Please plan to spend time in Adoration before Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Let His love touch your heart and transform your life. Sign-up sheets for Eucharistic Adoration will be placed in the main vestibule of the Church. Please pray for the recently deceased members and friends of our Parish Family: Edward A. Fitzgerald, Theresa Borovies, Agnes J. Mitko Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon them. Throughout the month of October, St. Theresa Parishioners will lead a Decade of the Rosary before every Sunday Mass. Please come a few minutes earlier to join us in seeking Mary s intercession for our Parish, families, and world. (This Marian Devotion is sponsored by our Knights of Columbus.) CONGRATULATIONS! To Tony Joseph Dravecz and Amanda Jane Weidner who were married in our Church last weekend. May God keep you both under his loving guidance and care as you begin your new journey together. HELPERS OF GOD S PRECIOUS INFANTS Helpers Pilgrimage Saturday, October 10 th Please join Monsignor Alfred A. Schlert, Vicar General of the Diocese of Allentown, and the Helpers of God s Precious Infants at the Prayer Pilgrimage for the unborn and all those involved in abortion. The pilgrimage begins with Mass at 8:00 AM at Notre Dame Church of Bethlehem, 1861 Catasauqua Road, and continues with the Rosary at the facility located at 31 South Commerce Way in the Bethlehem Industrial Park. Be part of the call to let your prayer and presence bring God s everlasting, unconditional love to those involved in abortion that their hearts may be converted to receive God s gift of life with joy. For more information contact Mary Vigilante at or hogpi@hotmail.com. The MASS BOOK FOR 2016 will be open for scheduling intentions at the Rectory Office on Tuesday, October 6, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (Please Note: No intentions have been scheduled or will be scheduled before October 6 th. No phone-in intentions will be taken until Wednesday, October 7 th.) To ensure an equitable and just distribution of Intentions for all Parishioners, the following policies will be in effect for scheduling Intentions. While there is no limit for the number of Daily Mass Intentions you may request, you will be limited to 4 requests for Saturday Evening / Sunday / Holy Day Masses. Also, to ensure that Masses will be available for Parishioners who will die in 2016, one Daily Mass each week will be held for our recently deceased Parishioners. BLESSING OF PETS AND ANIMALS IN HONOR OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI Sunday, October 4, 5:00 PM Near the outdoor Fatima / St. Theresa Shrines SHOWER OF ROSES FESTIVAL OCTOBER 4, 2015 The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Therese 15 East Garibaldi Avenue, Nesquehoning, PA :00 PM Mass / Main Celebrant: Monsignor Alfred A. Schlert 3:00 PM Procession with the Recital of the Rosary 4:00 PM Benediction 5:00 PM Shower of Blessings from Heaven Ethnic Foods, Vendors, Music PARISH STEWARDSHIP Sunday Collection for 09/27/15. $7,595 Over (Under) budget of $10,195 $(2,600) School Scholarship $6,274 Saint Vincent de Paul $2,255 4

5 HEALING MASS WITH BISHOP BARRES A Mass of Healing for individuals who have experienced trauma will be celebrated at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 14, at Sacred Heart Parish, 243 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton. All are invited to join in prayer at this Mass with Main Celebrant, Bishop John O. Barres, and Homilist, Monsignor Walter Scheaffer. Following Mass there will be a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for Confession. The evening will conclude with Benediction at 8:30 PM. 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 News Traditionally during September the school students of St. Theresa School select student council members for the new school year. These members are asked to serve and lead their classmates in many capacities. During the past few weeks several students have been campaigning and presenting speeches. We are proud to announce the winners for the Student Council. President Nicolas Pepe Vice President Vincent Dadlani Treasurer Talia Avia Secretary Lydia Christogianni Class Representatives are Grade 8: Kristen Ruhl and Brady Rowe, Grade 7: Owen Fitzgerald and Aidan Wilson, Grade 6: Alex Dillon and Tyler Seifert, Grade 5: Colin Griffith and Jocelyn Smith, Grade 4: Katelynn Evangelist and Claire Smith We are proud of all the students who campaigned for these positions! Thank you for your dedication to St. Theresa School! Giant Customer registration is now open for the A+ School Rewards Program. Register St. Theresa School and we will earn cash points from October 9, 2015 through March 17, You may register online or call the Parish Secretary ( ) to assist you. If you registered last year you don t need to re-register this year. St. Theresa School ID # is SENIORS MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 2:00-4:00 PM, FRIENDSHIP HALL This is a covered dish social. Please call Nancy Mosko at to let her know what you re bringing. CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED: MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY Wednesday, October 7 th, 7:00 PM Saint Michael s Parish Center, 829 Main Street, Northampton Dr. Joshua Schulz, Professor at DeSales University will address same-sex marriage, cohabitation, contraception, the World Meeting of Families, the Synod on the Family, etc. Bring your questions! Any questions can be directed to the Office of Adult Formation at adultformation@allentowndiocese.org or , ext. 21. EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR FOR WOMEN Join Monsignor Alfred A. Schlert on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown. All women of the Diocese are invited to gather to pray for the success of the Synod of Bishops on the Family which is taking place in Rome. The evening will consist of Exposition, Reflection and Benediction. Light refreshments will follow in the Parish Center. No registration is required. The evening is being hosted by the Commission for Women. Hope to see you there! CEMETERY MASS AT HOLY SAVIOR CEMETERY Mass will be celebrated on the grounds of Holy Saviour Cemetery on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 10:00 AM in commemoration of Cemetery Sunday. In the event of inclement weather, contact the Cemetery Office at ext. 3 for location. BEREAVEMENT GROUP For those grieving the death of a loved one. Beginning November 11, 2015 The group will meet for six consecutive Wednesday evenings, November 11 through December 16, :30-8:00 PM in the Convent meeting room at 255 Wilson Avenue, Hellertown. It is free and open to all. This support group offers an opportunity to come together to work through the grieving process with the help and support of others who have experienced this difficult journey. For more information, call the Parish Office at DAYS FOR LIFE Prayer Vigil to End Abortion We pray for the conversion of the parents souls to choose life for their child, and if they do not, we pray that they turn to God to be healed from post abortion trauma. Our local effort will be held at the Allentown Women s Center, 31 South Commerce Way, Bethlehem. All are invited to pray outside for an hour. The Vigil is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday, now through November 1 st. Join us and let God work through your sacrifice and prayer! To find out more information or to sign up for an hour of prayer, call Theresa Shemanski at or Schedule40dfl@gmail.com. 5

6 PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS STS = St. Theresa School PREP = Parish Religious Education Program Sunday, October 4 (27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Decade of the Rosary before every Sunday Mass Coffee and Baked Goods Social following the 9:00 and 10:30 AM Masses, Friendship Hall Blessing of Pets and Animals in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, 5:00 PM Saint Vincent de Paul Society, 7:00 PM, Parish Center Rosary: Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM Monday, October 5 Brownies, 6:00-7:30 PM, Friendship Hall Baptism PREP Class, 7:00 PM, Convent Knights of Columbus: Rosary, 7:00 PM, Church Boy Scouts, 7:00 PM, Scout Hall Knights of Columbus: Meeting, 7:30 PM, Friendship Hall Tuesday, October 6 Seniors Meeting and Covered Dish Social, 2:00-4:00 PM, Friendship Hall Ladies Guild Meeting, 7:00 PM, Friendship Hall Wednesday, October 7 Saucon Valley Manor Mass, 9:30 AM Weston Communion Calls PREP Levels 1-6, 4:30-5:45 PM, Friendship Hall & School Thursday, October 8 STS: Living Rosary, 9:00 AM, Church (All are welcome) PREP Levels 7-8, 6:30-7:45 PM, School Friday, October 9 That Man Is You, 6:15-7:30 AM, Friendship Hall School Mass, 8:45 AM (All are welcome) Saturday, October 10 Confessions, 4:00-4:30 PM Decade of the Rosary before 5:00 PM Mass BINGO, 6:00 PM Refreshments, 6:30 PM Games begin, Friendship Hall Sunday, October 11 (28 th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Decade of the Rosary before every Sunday Mass HNS Mass, 9:00 AM SIMPLY BINGO! Saturday, October 10 / Friendship Hall $20.00 Packet Includes: 24 regular games, 6 specials, and a U-Pick-EM Food and refreshments 6:00 PM / Games begin 6:30 PM The Progressive Jackpot is now $200! Bring in a food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and receive a free regular game sheet for each! (Limit 3). Gift certificates available. Call BAKED GOODS AND COFFEE SOCIAL Sunday, October 4 / Friendship Hall The monthly social is open to everyone. There are goodies baked by Parishioners and great conversation shared by all! Please stop by after the 9:00 or 10:30 AM Masses. We d love to see you! OKTOBERFEST BINGO Saturday, Oktober 17 / Friendship Hall This Bingo is not for women only! We re looking for the men to come out and play also! Prizes include cash, beer, wine and food. You must be 21 or older to play. (No drinking of alcohol on premises.) Interested in sponsoring some beer, wine, or a gift certificate for the Oktoberfest Bingo? Call and leave a message and someone will contact you! FAMILY ROLLER SKATING NIGHT Sponsored by the Home and School Association Thursday, October 15 th, 6:00-8:00 PM Bethlehem Skateaway 4500 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem This event is for ALL Pre-K to 8 th Grade Students of our Parish: Saint Theresa School PREP Home School! Join us for a fun night of skating with your classmates, family, and fellow Parishioners! An adult member of your family must be in attendance during our 2-hour skate party no drop offs! Cost: $3.00 per person / Special: Family of 4 costs $10.00 Skate Rental: paid at the rink The snack bar is available for a fee Any adult NOT skating does not have to pay the entrance fee Please fill out the form available in the vestibule of the Church and return it with your fee to the School Office by Monday, October 12. Please make checks payable to St. Theresa School. Once paid, the ticket will be ed to you. Contact Pam Silverthorn at pjsilverthorn@yahoo.com for more information or with any questions. Ministers Schedule for the Week of October 5 th 11 th Altar Server for 8:00 AM Weekday Masses October 5 th October 10 th : Gerard Behe 5:00 PM Saturday, October 10 Lector Kate Giordano EEM Fred Giordano Altar Servers Dmitry & Maryam McGurty 7:30 AM Sunday, October 11 Lector Tom Callihan EEM Chris Roth Altar Servers Justin Clements / Alexander Dillon 9:00 AM Sunday, October 11 Lector Edward Olearczyk EEM John Paulson Altar Servers Jonathon & Kevin Glovas 10:30 AM Sunday, October 11 Lector Lisa Albitz EEM Bob Haggerty Altar Servers John Duda / Aaron Koehler 12:00 Noon Sunday, October 11 Lector Sean Ryder EEM Anthony Klein Altar Servers Declan & Owen Fitzgerald Sunday Communion Calls October 11 th / Route B: Chris Moughan Altar Servers, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers: Please find a substitute if you cannot fulfill your assignment. 6

7 FORTY HOURS OCTOBER We are very happy to announce that Reverend Thomas F. Dailey, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales (OSFS), will be our Homilist for our Forty Hours Evening Services on October Father Dailey is the founder and current Director of the Salesian Center for Faith and Culture at DeSales University. He also holds the Blessed Louis Brisson Chair in Salesian Spirituality and is a Professor of Theology in the Division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University. Father Dailey received a doctoral degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He has lectured worldwide on topics in biblical theology, Salesian spirituality, and Catholic higher education. He has written, edited or translated six books and more than forty articles/essays in a variety of publications in the USA and abroad including Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Journal of Catholic Higher Education, Review for Religious, and Studia Mystica. Through his work with the Salesian Center for Faith and Culture, he collaborated in the establishment of the Baranzano Society on bioethics, the Ryan Leadership Institute, the Forum for Ethics in the Workplace, and the Lehigh Valley Coalition on Sport Ethics. Father Dailey sits on the Board of Governors of the St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Allentown and is the 2008 recipient of the Liberty Bell Award, the highest honor presented by the Bar Association of Lehigh County. Father Dailey just released his newest book, Live Today Well, on July 21, In this book, Father Dailey guides the reader through St. Francis de Sales spiritual plan for life, showing how you can balance time devoted to God with the time needed to complete your many daily tasks. He explores St. Francis de Sales technique of daily prayer and living with grace-filled awareness of the Presence of God in the midst of everyday activities. Father Dailey previously authored the book Praying with Francis de Sales in We are honored to welcome Father Dailey to our Parish as our Forty Hour s Homilist. 7