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 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. 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: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon WEEKDAY MASSES Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM 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 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Colleen Weiss, MS. Ed. PASTORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 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: Visit and click on Youth Protection to learn more about the Diocese of Allentown s Children and Youth Protection Programs. 0168

2 Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Knights of Columbus Parish Fundraiser ** All Proceeds Benefit Church Maintenance Fund and School ** 6 and 8 Poinsettias with foil (Red, White, Pink, Red Glitter, Marble, and Burgundy) Red White Pink Red Glitter Marble Burgundy 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. Place order form and payment in envelope and drop in the collection basket or mail to/drop off at the Parish Office. Orders will be available for pickup in Friendship Hall Saturday, December 3 rd from 10:00am until 2:00pm. PAYMENT REQUIRED AT TIME OF ORDER. Orders must be received by: Monday, November 21, 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 Poinsettia Red White Pink Red Glitter Marble Burgundy All above supplied by Hickory Grove Greenhouses of Catasauqua, PA. 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 Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church Hellertown, Pennsylvania Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today as we end our Liturgical Year, we also bring our celebration of the Holy Year of Mercy to a close. The Year of Mercy invited us to a renewed appreciation of God s merciful love for us. Pope Francis stated, The Father s love gushes forth naturally, full of tenderness and compassion, indulgence and mercy. The principal image used as our focus for this merciful encounter with God was Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who lovingly seeks the lost sheep and gently carries it back to the flock. This image reminds us that true mercy embraces justice that produces healing and communion, rather than justice that inflicts punishment and estrangement. While the Year of Mercy called us to personally experience the mercy of God, it also challenged us, as beloved children of the Father and Disciples of Christ, to be missionaries of the Father s mercy to others. Animated by the mercy that we have received, we offer comfort and healing to others, we affirm their innate dignity as a child of God, we renew our bonds of unity as brothers and sisters in Christ. While our celebration of the Year of Mercy officially closes today, we know that God s mercy endures forever and that our mission to manifest this mercy continues on. Rather than an ending, today is a commissioning to make the mercy of God a more vibrant reality in our own life and in our world. May the Peace of Christ be with You Always, Father Tauber 2017 CALENDARS Calendars for 2017 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. POINSETTIA, CHRISTMAS WREATH, AND CHRISTMAS CEMETERY ARRANGEMENTS SALE Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Orders with payment are due to the Rectory Office by Monday, November 21 st. Pickup in Friendship Hall on Saturday, December 3 rd from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Order Forms are available in the Main Vestibule of the Church and on the online bulletin ( Please Support St. Theresa School s Thanksgiving Canned Goods Food Drive for the Saint Vincent de Paul Society Suggested Canned Items: Vegetables, Fruits, Soups & Stews, Tuna & Seafood, Meats Donation Box in the Main Vestibule of the Church THANKSGIVING DAY MASS Thursday, November 24 th at 9:00 AM Please join us in giving thanks to God for all the blessings He has generously bestowed upon our Families, Parish, Community, and Nation. Father all powerful, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite; as we come before you on Thanksgiving Day with gratitude for your kindness, open our hearts to have concern for every man, woman, and child, so that we may share your gifts in loving service. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 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 Please Note: The collection for Retired Religious taken up on December 10/11 helps retired members of Religious Communities. It does not aid in the support of the retired and infirmed Priests of our Diocese. The new St. Joseph s Missals for 2017 are now available in the vestibule of the Church. Donation: $4.00. You may begin to use them on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, Only 4 left! LADIES GUILD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION! (For members, their families and friends) Tuesday, December 6 th at The Meadows Cocktails: 6:00 PM / Dinner: 6:30 PM To make your reservation call Rose Kach at by November 21. Cost: $25 per person. COFFEE AND BAKED GOODS SOCIAL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Following the 9:00 and 10:30 AM Masses in Friendship Hall. Join your fellow Parishioners in some friendly-time chat! WEDDING BANNS BANN II Quinn Anthony Schaffer and Julia Marie Cerullo

4 YOUNG MUSICIANS SOCIETY (YMS) Age: Children & Youth 6-16 Masses: 5:00 PM Mass on the First Saturday of each month Rehearsals: 4:30 PM (prior to the Mass) YMS Christmas Eve Mass: Saturday, December 24, 5:00 PM (with a concert of Sacred Music before the Mass) Rehearsals for the YMS Christmas Eve Mass: Saturday, December 10, 11:00 AM 12:15 PM Date for Third Rehearsal TBA Contact: To sign-up and/or for more information, please call Ellen Zimmerli at JOIN THE ADULT CHOIR! The Adult Choir is looking for singers and instrumentalists (music for instruments in C and B flat) who would like to share their talents with our Family of Faith. This Ensemble, directed by Mr. Dan Balf, sings at the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass and for Holy Days. It meets in the choir loft for rehearsal at 8:30 AM Sunday mornings and on some Thursday evenings (as scheduled). To sign-up and/or for more information, please call Ellen Zimmerli at SENIORS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY at The Meadows Sunday, December 11 th / 1:00 PM Please call Nancy Mosko ( ) if you are interested in attending. 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 9 th. 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 17 th and 18 th. RCIA THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Are you interested in learning about your Catholic Faith? You can further your knowledge of the Catholic Church by attending the sessions provided by the RCIA Program. All parishioners are invited to join the group. Next meeting is on Tuesday, November 22, at 6:30 PM, in the Convent. The topics of discussion will be Advent / The Liturgical Year. LET US GO REJOICING TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS STS = St. Theresa School PREP = Parish Religious Education Program Sunday, November 20 (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Last Sunday in Ordinary Time) Coffee and Baked Goods Social following the 9:00 and 10:30 AM Masses, Friendship Hall Baptisms, 1:00 PM 33 Days of Merciful Love Prayer Group, 1:30-3:30 PM, Parish Center CYO Volleyball Banquet, 6:00-8:00 PM, Friendship Hall Rosary for the Faithful Departed: Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM Monday, November Days of Merciful Love Consecration, 2:00 PM, Church Boy Scouts, 7:00 PM, Scout Hall Tuesday, November 22 STS: Thanksgiving Prayer Service, 2:00 PM, Church RCIA, 6:30-7:30 PM, Convent Wednesday, November 23 No School / No PREP (Thanksgiving Break) Saucon Valley Manor Communion Service, 9:30 AM Weston Communion Calls Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) Rectory Office Closed / No School / No PREP Friday, November 25 Rectory Office closed / No School (Thanksgiving Break) Saturday, November 26 Confessions, 4:00-4:30 PM Sunday, November 27 (1 st Sunday of Advent) Saucon Valley Manor Communion Service, 10:30 AM Upcoming Events Advent Penance Service, Monday, December 5, 7:00 PM Ladies Guild Christmas Bake Sale, December 17 and 18 AUTUMNFEST 2016 The Ladies Guild would like to thank all those who came and supported the 11 th Annual Autumnfest fundraiser. A good time was had by all and the Guild Members enjoyed serving you and being with their fellow Parishioners all weekend! See you next year! Note: All proceeds from this fundraiser will help defray the cost of maintaining the Church and School. TRICKY TRAY Sacred Heart Church, Miller Heights First Street and Freemansburg Avenue, Bethlehem Township Father King Memorial Hall Hundreds of items will be raffled off. Homemade food and baked goods will be available for purchase. Saturday, December 3 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday, December 4 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

5 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: Pre-K 4 (Mrs. Donita Williams and Mrs. Hilary Jebitsch) Pre-K 4 is a wonderful world of social and academic growth mixed with lots of fun and activity! This year, the children have been busy learning their alphabet, numbers, shapes, rhyming, opposites and site words in an interactive classroom. Each week the children have religion, computer, music, and art lessons. Fall is always an exciting time for us as we get to know our students. We are blessed to have amazing children in our program. They are getting ready to make Thanksgiving turkeys and share what they are thankful for. They are thankful for their families, friends, pets, toys and siblings. As for our faculty and staff, we are most thankful for our students. I.H.M. COMPANIONS We are having the Advent Holy Hour Monday, December 19, 3:15 PM in the Convent Chapel. Want to join us? Call Sr. Marie Eugene at ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Monday, December 5, 2016, 7:00 PM Several guest Priests will join us to hear Confessions. The Rectory Office will be closed for Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 24 th, through Monday, November 28 th. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, November 29 th. BULLETIN INFORMATION 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 bulletin.sttheresacj@gmail.com. Event information should be advertised at least three weeks ahead of time in order for all our Parishioners to read your message and prepare to attend and/or support your event. SIMPLY BINGO! Saturday, December 10 Last one of the year! Jackpot $250 We will resume March 4, 2017 Gift Certificates for Christmas available. Call and leave a message. $20.00 (Includes 24 regular games / 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). (Thank you to all our loyal game players, our bakers, and the Bingo Committee for all you ve done for us throughout the year!) PARISH STEWARDSHIP Sunday Collection for 11/13/16... $8,317 Over (Under) budget of $11,079. $(2,762) Maintenance and Repairs $3,198 Thank you for your faithful and generous support! CH AN CE OF A LIFE TIME (COAL) RAFFLE TICKETS to support our Knights of Columbus Members of our Parish Knights of Columbus will be selling CHANCE OF A LIFETIME raffle tickets after all Masses on November 19 & 20. C.O.A.L. is an annual PA-wide prize drawing which benefits the PA State Council Scholarship Fund. Tickets are only $1 each and there are over $60,000 in prizes! Hurry and get your tickets, the drawing will be held on December 6! Thank you for supporting your local Council! GIVING TREES TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICES TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS Giving Trees will be placed in the Church the weekend of November 26 and 27. Catholic Charities is changing the details of the Giving Tree Program this year 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 box under the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 18 th. (Please be sure that the Card is marked with the amount.) Your gift will truly help a child and family in need

6 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, November 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Last Sunday in Ordinary Time) 5:00 PM (Sat.) Carmen Cambiotti (Jim & Marcie Straka) 7:30 Living & Deceased Members of the Dull Family 9:00 People of the Parish 10:30 Gus Ganssle (Jim & Marcie Straka) Noon Joaquim P. DaSilva (Ladies Guild) Monday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 Manuel & Engracia DaSilva (Son Joaquim & Family) Tuesday, November 22 Saint Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr 8:00 Henry Phillippi (Ladies Guild) Wednesday, November 23 Weekday (Saint Clement I, Pope & Martyr; Saint Columban, Abbot; Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro, Martyr) 8:00 Leslie & Julia Musgnung (Larry & Linda Dull) Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving 9:00 Walter & Josephine Konieczny (Ladies Guild) Friday, November 25 Weekday (Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr) 8:00 Joseph Kach (Jim & Marcie Straka) Saturday, November 26 Weekday (BVM) 8:00 Anna & Al Tauber (St. Theresa School Students) Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM (Sat.) Margaret Sturm (Rose Kach) 7:30 Francis & Margaret Thompson (Family) 9:00 Rudolph DeLeon (Aurora Kundrik) 10:30 People of the Parish Noon Maria Albanese (Mary & Family) VOTIVE CANDLE FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20, 2016 The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in honor of our Lord s Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament for Stephen Szoke Jr. given by Parents, Anna and Steve. The Saint Theresa Candle burns this week in honor of Colleen Weiss in celebration of Principal s Week given by Saint Theresa Faculty and Staff. FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT DECEMBER 2 First Friday Confessions: 7:30-7:45 AM Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 7:30 AM Exposition following the 8:45 AM Mass Benediction at 12:00 Noon 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 Ministers Schedule for the Week of November 21 st 27 th Altar Server for 8:00 AM Weekday Masses November & 25-26: Gerard Behe Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) 9:00 AM Lector: Sisters I.H.M. Altar Servers: Kristen & Robert Ruhl Organist: Sister Therese Paull / Choir Saturday, November 26 (1 st Sunday of Advent) 5:00 PM Lector: Tom Weiss / EEM: Colleen Weiss Altar Servers: Mary Avia / Ellen Stern Organist: Emma Fliszar Sunday, November 27 (1 st Sunday of Advent) 7:30 AM Lector: Phil Mason / EEM: Bob Haggerty Altar Servers: Colin & Joseph Griffith Organist: Elizabeth Marlin 9:00 AM Lector: Lisa Albitz / EEM: Linda Dull Altar Servers: Claire Smith / Roberta Silverthorn Music: Adult Choir / Organist: Marcia Bachochin 10:30 AM Lector: Donna Opsatnick / EEM: Ann Lewis Altar Servers: Aedan McMenamy / Nicolas Pepe Organist: Grace Zajacek 12:00 Noon Lector: Ron Shegda / EEM: Anthony Klein Altar Servers: Sean Walshe / Aidan Wilson Music: Guitar Ensemble & Contemporary Choir Sunday Communion Calls Route B: Cheryl Kazan / Route D: Chris Roth Altar Servers, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers: Please find a substitute if you cannot fulfill your assignment. COLLECTION SCHEDULE November 20 (2 Collections) Sunday and Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund November 24 (1 Collection) Thanksgiving November 27 (1 Collection) Sunday and School Support Offering December 4 (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

7 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. 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. Colleen Weiss, MS. Ed. RCIA Coordinator: Mrs. Ann Lewis Music Director: Mr. Daniel Balf Commissioned Lay Ministers Mrs. Linda Dull, Ms. Loretta Ulincy Parish Seminarian Jeremy Leidich Parish Secretary Mrs. Donna Russo Business Manager / Bookkeeper Mrs. Rosemary Benner (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 Coordinator for Altar Servers Rectory Office 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. Louise Joyner and 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. Bethany Dixon Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Mr. Robert Haggerty Ladies Guild President Isabella LaTassa Prayer Line Mrs. Colleen Fitzgerald and Mr. Fred Giordano Pro Life Mrs. Donna Murphy Seniors President Mrs. Nancy Mosko Spiritual Mothers/Spiritual Fathers Mrs. Louise Joyner Stewardship Mr. Chris Roth and Mr. Gilbert Stauffer 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. Donations to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society 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 on-line bulletin on our website ( 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 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: 7:30-7:45 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 $ (Unfortunately, all Mass Intentions for 2016 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 7:30 AM First Saturday Rosary 7:30 AM May, October & November Rosary 7:30 AM (Monday-Saturday) June Prayers to the Sacred Heart 7:30 AM (Monday-Saturday) 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 Contemporary Choir/Guitar Ensemble: 12:00 Noon 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 nonspecific. 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)

9 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