My Brothers and Sisters, Several years ago, a friend of mine was stationed at Luke Air Force Base as a Captain in the US Air Force. He was also a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, who had been released by his bishop for a few years to help serve the spiritual needs of the largely young adult Catholics in the USAF. There were occasions when I had the opportunity to provide some ministerial assistance (celebrating Masses and hearing confessions) at the Luke Chapel when my chaplain-friend had to be out of town, at one point when he was deployed to Iraq. Perhaps because I had served as a hospital chaplain (as part of my seminary formation) at Andrews AFB, I felt at ease with the military culture and was moved by the sincerity and spiritual thirst of the Catholic Air Force personnel at Luke. Current statistics reveal that Catholics represent roughly 25% of men and women serving in our armed forces, yet only 8% of military chaplains are Catholic priests. Active duty priestschaplains have dropped from 400 around the time of 9/11/2001 to about 250 today due to priests reaching retirement faster than they can be replaced. The reduced number of chaplains relative to the proportion of Catholics in the military means that often our young Catholic servicemen and women have to turn to other denominations for spiritual nourishment. The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), formerly the U.S. Military Ordinariate, is responsible for the ministry provided by Catholic chaplains around the world and provides spiritual outreach to some 1.8 million Catholics and their families who are affiliated with the U.S. Armed Forces worldwide. Among other roles, the AMS supports not only priest-chaplains but lay leaders and ministry coordinators so as to meet the pastoral needs of active duty young adult Catholics. The AMS offers catechesis and faith formation to military personnel and their families, maintains over 2.5 million sacramental records going back to 1917, recruits for new chaplains and partners with dioceses in training seminarians who will serve in a chaplaincy role for a certain number of years once they are ordained. The amazing thing is that the Archdiocese for the Military Services receives no funding from the U.S. military or government agencies, and has no parishes to provide a weekly source of funding. The Archdiocese depends solely on the generous donations from general public, from current and retired priest-chaplains and from private grants. This year, for the first time, Catholics across the United States are being asked to participate in a special collection for the Archdiocese of the Military Services. This special AMS appeal will take place next (Veteran s Day) weekend, November 9 th and 10 th. Because this is a new appeal, special envelopes are not provided in parishioners envelope packets this year but envelopes are available at the church exits for use in next week s second collection, as are flyers entitled Serving those who Serve explaining the work of the AMS. Please respond as generously as you can to this appeal in doing so, you will help the Archdiocese for the Military Services minister to the spiritual needs of our Catholic servicemen and women. Blessings and peace, Rev. Charles G. Kieffer, V.F. Pastor
31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Liturgy And Music Notes & Notices Choirs Sing At 9AM, 11AM & 6PM Masses Weekly All Groups Are Looking For Members Please consider joining this ministry which strives to call us to God and lead us in prayerful song. Rehearsal for the 9AM & 11AM Sunday Mass is held on Wednesdays at 6PM; the 6PM choir rehearses before the liturgy in the church at 4:30PM on Sundays. PARISH NEWS Spiritual Adoption Update: Your spiritually adopted baby is in his/her second month in the womb. The developing baby is now called a fetus, which is Latin for little one. He or she is making rapid progress developing all external and internal organs. During the second month, baby teeth form and fingers and toes are developing. Ears, nose, lips and tongue can now be clearly seen. Brain waves can be recorded. The skeleton changes from cartilage to bone. Forty muscle sets begin their first exercises. This little one can now suck his or her thumb. By eight weeks all body systems are present. Your baby s mother most likely knows she is pregnant by now, or she will soon be finding out. Pray for her. See the bulletin boards in the Ramada or church vestibules for a visual depiction of what your baby looks like. Daily Stuff? Earthquakes - hurricanes - the economy - relationships - work - faith. Are these areas with which you find yourself wrestling frequently? Maybe you could benefit from talking over this "daily stuff" with someone. Counseling may assist. Please call Duncan Macaulay for more information @ 602-826-1982 or the Parish Office @ 602-840-0850. Appointments are available in the Parish Office on Wednesdays. Back Again! Come and enjoy the Catholicism Series at St. Theresa Parish starting Tuesday, November 19th. Fr. Robert Barron created this inspiring 10-part video series with the art, architecture, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. Ten episodes with short discussion on Tuesdays at 1PM or 7PM starting on November 19th in the Convent Upper Room. For more information please contact Mary Muir @ 602-739-1310 or mary.muir@cox.net. You can also preview at www.catholicismseries.com. St. Vincent De Paul It is time for our Annual Food Drive! We will be handing out grocery bags for you to put your donations in on the weekend of November 16th & 17th after all Masses. We will be in the church parking lots the following weekend, November 23rd & 24th, to accept food donations. We invite anyone who would like to help sort, box, and transport food to our pantry to join us on the Sunday morning of the food drive in front of the school main entrance. Families are welcome. We are especially in need of volunteers who can do heavy lifting. Bible Class News Our St. Theresa Bible Class featuring the live lectures of Kevin Saunders is up and running on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30PM in Fr. Feeney Hall. You might have driven by the parish on a Thursday night and wondered why the parking lot is full of cars. It is because so many parishioners, people just like you, are making Thursday night "Bible Night" at St. Theresa. Currently, Kevin Saunders is working his way through the Book of Genesis in his unique and insightful chapter by chapter and verse by verse format. He has worked the class up to the time of Abraham and has almost two thirds of the Book of Genesis left before our Christmas Break. Why don't you carve out an hour and a half and come out to the class on a Thursday night to experience the Bible Class excitement for yourself. You will be glad you did! Got Paper? A green and yellow paper retriever bin is located behind the McMahon Center Gym. All proceeds go to support Student Council - sponsored activities of St. Theresa Catholic School! PLEASE, paper only... no shredded paper, cans, glass or trash.
Knights Corner The St. Theresa Knights of Columbus will host a Year of Faith Holy Family Dinner on Saturday, November 16th in Fr. Feeney Hall after the 5PM Mass. Please plan to attend this community building event. Full Italian Dinner for $10/person; Family & Senior discounts will be available. Proceeds to fund K of C Charities in the Parish (Scouts, SVDP, Families for Caring, RE, Vocations). Please RSVP at tdhart1@cox.net. A GREAT Childcare Option During 9AM Mass! Club Crayola is open to all children 1-4 years of age during 9AM Sunday Mass. Club Crayola is a parent assisted co-op, so parents are asked to volunteer occasionally. All parents who use Club Crayola are required to take Safe Environment Training. If interested, call Shannon Braccio in the Parish Office @ 602-840-0850 or stop by Club Crayola on a Sunday morning to speak with our long-time, and very well loved Anne Aubuchon, Club Crayola Coordinator. United Blood Services Blood Drive Sunday, December 1st from 8:30AM 1PM. The Bloodmobile will be at the South end of the parking lot behind the McMahon Center Gym. To schedule an appointment go to https://www.bloodhero.com, our sponsor code is st.theresa or email Katherine Herrick at Katherrickmommy@gmail.com with your preferred time. SACRAMENTAL PREP Preparation For The Sacrament Of Reconciliation Begins TODAY Sunday, November 3rd, 10:30AM, in Fr. Feeney Hall. Children preparing for this healing sacrament need to attend with a parent. Please sign in at the registration table located near the front of the hall. Bring your Reconciliation workbook, with chapters 1-7 completed. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! Questions, call Gina Keating @ 602-840-0850, ext. 111. Pray For Those Who Are Sick: Gloria Dominguez & Glenn Estenson RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Be Like The Sower! If you plant a seed, you grow a tree. If you teach a child, you grow a life in Jesus. Do you love children? Do you love your faith? Do you wish to pass on your Catholic Faith to a child? Do you have about 4 hours a week to share? The St. Theresa Parish Religious Education Program would like you to share your gifts with the children of our Parish as a Religious Education Substitute Teacher. We have openings for Substitute teachers in the (2013-2014) Religious Education program. This program is for children Pre-school (3 & 4 yr. olds) through 5th grade. All teachers & substitutes must have Safe Environment Training. Please contact Rita Laguna in the Parish Office @ 602-840-0850 or email Rlaguna@sttheresaphx.org for more information. PASTORAL CARE Are You Struggling With Grief Over The Death Of A Loved One? Dealing with grief is the hardest work one will ever do. If you would like to have a private session or attend the monthly support group, please contact Bobbie Stich in the Pastoral Care Office @ 602-586-7429. Father Of A Young Family... is looking for ways to earn money to help pay his rent. This man is open to helping anyone with miscellaneous jobs around their home and/or business. For more information please contact Bobbie Stich in the Pastoral Care Office @ 602-586- 7429. Healing Mass Bishop Thomas Olmsted and The Office of Child & Youth Protection cordially invites you to gather for a mass of healing and reconciliation for survivors of abuse and their families on Saturday, December 14, 2013 ~ 10:00AM ~ St. Theresa Catholic Church
31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Praying For The Needs Of Others Would you like to help those who are asking for our prayers? If so, St. Theresa Prayer Ministry would deeply appreciate your help. A list of the prayer requests would be emailed to you every two weeks. We do not use last names of those requesting, in order to protect their privacy. Please send your email address to bstich@sttheresaphx.org or call Bobbie in the Pastoral Care Office @ 602-586-7429 for more information. Senior Center-Stage Luncheon Welcomes The Duke Family Ed & Evan Duke, parishioners of St. Theresa Parish, will be bringing their unique quilting business to our Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, November 6th in Feeney Hall. Today s quilters consist of both men & women. Quilting often tells the story of lives through unique patterns and designs. -Evan & Ed The Duke Family will bring quilts and even some Christmas ideas for us to enjoy! Join us for some wonderful food, music, conversation, and laughter. $8 Per Person Registration will begin @ 11:30AM RSVP by Sunday, November 3rd to Margie Hubbard @ 602-840-2715 Join The Fun Crowd At Bunco! Monday, November 18th. Registration starts at 1:45PM in Feeney Hall. Your 2-4PM is guaranteed to be filled with laughter, friends and possible winnings. Adoration Every Thursday 9AM to 9PM in the Convent Chapel. Please call Mary Ann Gray @ 602-480-5579 with any questions. All Aboard For The Christmas Bus Trip To Prescott! Wednesday, December 11th from 8:30AM-8:30PM. Cost: $38.00 per person. Checks can be made out to St. Theresa Pastoral Care by November 30th. Sorry, no refunds after November 30th. Bring a friend or come alone, we promise a day filled with fun! For further information call Bobbie Stich @ 602-586-7429. Mass of Remembrance Monday, November 4th At 7PM This special Mass is for family and friends who have had a loved one die this past year. For more information contact Bobbie Stich in the Pastoral Care Office @ 602 586-7429 Homebound Gentlemen In Need Of Assistance Looking for someone who would like to have free room and board in exchange for light housekeeping and meal preparation. A full time job outside of this home could still be maintained. For more information, please call 602-677-4784. Fr. Bill Faiella CSC Invites Parishioners... to The Wisdom of Living in the Presence & It s Relationship to Inner Healing. Wednesday, November 13th from 6-9PM at the St. Patrick Catholic Community Fenlon Hospitality Center, 10815 N. 84th Street in Scottsdale. This talk helps support those in relationship with individuals struggling with behavioral health issues. SCHOOL NEWS St. Theresa Catholic School Open House and Chili Cook-Off Sunday, November 17 th from 10:00AM 1:00PM Join us for: All The Chili You Can Handle! Spicy, Savory, Veggie the list goes on! Blue Grass Band Teacher Meet and Greet Classroom Tours Registration for our Brand New Early Childhood Center will begin at this event!
Mass Intentions & Celebrants (NOVEMBER 4TH-NOVEMBER 10TH) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH 6:30AM +JOSEPH M. KRIMPLE-FR. BING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 6:30AM +CECELIA WICTOR-FR. BING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 6:30AM +HILDEGARDE BROWN-FR. BING 8:30AM +CECELIA WICTOR-FR. CHUCK THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 6:30AM +CECELIA WICTOR-FR. CHUCK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 6:30AM ERIN CAMPBELL, SPECIAL INT.-FR. BING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH 8:00AM +JOSEPH MALDONADO-FR. BING 5:00PM FOR THE PARISHIONERS-FR. CHUCK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 7:30AM +LOU RODIA-FR. BING 9:00AM +MICHAEL J. DONAGHY-FR. CHUCK 11:00AM +PETER KUPCIK-FR. FRANK 6:00PM +BETTY MONCHER-FR. CHUCK The Priest scheduled to celebrate the Mass IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ~ Readings ~ Week of November 3, 2013 Sunday Wis 11:22 12:2; Ps 145; 2 Thes 1:11 2:2; Lk 19:1-10 Monday Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27; Lk 15:1-10 Friday Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Sunday 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17; 2 Thes 2:16 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38 Sunday 8:30AM Dad s Club Breakfast (McMahon Gym) 10:30AM Parent/Child 1st Reconciliation Prep (Feeney Hall) RCIA (Convent Upper Rm) RE Classes (School Classrooms) 6:00PM Life Teen (Church) Monday 6:00PM Boy Scout Mtg. (PJP Rm) 6:30PM Edge (Life Teen Rm) 7:00PM Mass Of Remembrance (Church) Tuesday 1:00PM Quick Journey Through Bible (Convent Upper Rm) 6:00PM Cub Scout Planning Mtg. (PJP Rm) 6:30PM SVDP Mtg. (Convent Conference Rm) 7:00PM Quick Journey Through Bible (Convent Upper Rm) 7:30PM Adult Basketball (McMahon Gym) Wednesday 9:30AM Centering Prayer (Convent Chapel) 11:30AM Senior Luncheon (Feeney Hall) 6:00PM Choir Rehearsal (Church) 6:30PM Rosary (Convent Chapel) Thursday 9:00AM Adoration (Convent Chapel) 7:00PM Infant Baptism Orientation (Parish Conference Rm) The Bible w/ Kevin Saunders (Feeney Hall) Friday 5:00PM Wedding Rehearsal (Church) Saturday 11:00AM Mata/Martinez Wedding (Church) 3:30PM Confessions (Church) 8:30PM Al Anon (Classroom 16) Alcoholics Anonymous (Classroom 17) Dad s Club Breakfast Don t miss out on some great food and fellowship at the St. Theresa Catholic School Dad s Club Breakfast TO- DAY after the 7:30AM & 9AM Masses in the McMahon Center Gym. These guys are really great cooks so make sure you stop by!