My Brothers and Sisters, Next Sunday, November 17 th, St. Theresa Catholic School will host a Fall Open House from 10:00AM until 1:00PM. The Open House is the first such opportunity this year for parishioners, friends and the public to tour our parish school and learn what St. Theresa Catholic School has to offer students from Pre-School through Grade 8. We are all aware that there is an increasing variety of educational options for children in our neighborhoods public schools, private schools, religious schools and public charter schools are in no short supply. Many of these schools offer fine academic programs and suit students and families who have particular needs. Our parish school, though, is unique in that it is a Catholic School a Catholic School that is a ministry of St. Theresa Parish which is to say that its students are held in the embrace of the faith community of St. Theresa. What exactly does this mean? St. Theresa Catholic School (STCS) was opened in 1957 by the founding families of our parish who wanted to create an environment for their children in which they would not only receive a superior academic formation, but also and more importantly be formed in the values of Catholic Christianity. The mission statement of STCS reflects this philosophy: St. Theresa Catholic School, a ministry of St. Theresa Parish, forms students spiritually, academically and socially to assume responsible and productive roles in society while living out the values of the Gospel. Not only is the word God able to be spoken in our classrooms and prayer a part of the daily life of our school (as we know, in public and public/charter schools, this is illegal) but Christian teachings, morals and values are woven throughout the curriculum. Whether the students are being taught mathematics, vocabulary, art or volleyball whether they are doing a science project, preparing for a musical production or working on an ipad, God is present in what is being taught and experienced by our young people. While a Catholic School cannot substitute for faith, values and discipline of a student s home, our goal is to reinforce and augment those values with the best of the Catholic Church s 2000-year tradition of formation and scholarship. Daily prayer, weekly School Mass and opportunities to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation during the school day only underscore the core mission and philosophy of who St. Theresa Catholic School. For 56 years this melding of faith, knowledge and values at STCS has served our students and their families well as our graduates move on to the high schools of their choice and into adulthood. But what about the tuition? Yes, there is a cost to Catholic School Education but with a number of options for financial aid ranging from Arizona Tuition Tax Credit grants to various scholarship opportunities, our goal is to make the faith, knowledge and values of St. Theresa Catholic School affordable to families who want the best spiritual, academic and social formation for their children. Please spread the word of our Fall Open House next Sunday, November 17 th, from 10:00AM until 1:00PM. Tell your friends, neighbors and co-workers who have children going into pre-school through Grade 8 to stop by and check us out next weekend. They won t regret it! Parishioners who just want to see the school (whether or not they have elementary age children) can come too all are welcome! They can also learn about our brand new, state-of-the art Early Childhood Center (Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten) building that s scheduled to be completed this coming July in time for the new school year. The children are welcome, too members of the STCS Student Council will be on hand to conduct tours and answer questions, as will faculty and administration members who can discuss enrollment and financial aid details! Blessings and joy in Christ, Rev. Charles G. Kieffer, V.F. Pastor
32ND 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. BIG Stuff! Are you wondering what's it all about? Are you finding yourself in "transition" - job, relationship, age, loss? Counseling can help. 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 NEXT weekend, 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 NEXT 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 coop, 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. SAVE THE DATE St. Nicholas Party Saturday, December 7th Families, please join us for a an old fashioned St. Nicholas party Saturday, December 7th from 6-8PM in Fr. Feeney Hall. We ll have crafts for children, cookies, hot cocoa and a special visitor! This free event is sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 147 & Venture Crew. God Bless, everyone! Pray For Those Who Have Died: Joe McIntyne & Christopher Aaron Saumell Who Are Sick: Timothy Green Boy Scout Troop 147 is taking orders for firewood deliveries. Half cord is $100, full cord is $200, or grab some bags in the Ramada for $5 each. Look for our table in the Ramada the weekends of November 16th & 17th and 23rd & 24th. Thank you for supporting Boy Scouts! HOORAY! It s Time To Sign Up For The 9th Annual Christmas Gospel Play On Christmas Eve At The 4PM And 4:15PM Masses Children ages three through fifth grade are needed to silently act out the birth of Jesus. We need older students to greet parishioners, pass out song sheets and lector. Sign up now! We only have one rehearsal. Flyers are in the vestibule of the church, or call Gina Keating @ 602-840- 0850. SACRAMENTAL PREP Please keep the 65 children of our parish in prayer as they continue their family faith lessons, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on November 23rd. Preparation For The Sacrament Of Reconciliation TODAY Sunday, November 10th, 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 completed Reconciliation workbook. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! Questions, call Gina Keating @ 602-840-0850, ext. 111. PASTORAL CARE 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 our monthly support group on December 2nd, please contact Bobbie Stich @ 602-586-7429.
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. 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. 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. Adoration Every Thursday 9AM-9PM In The Convent Chapel The hours of 6-7PM will be Scriptural Rosary for our country, please come! Also, we are in need of an adorer for the hour of 5 6PM. If you can help or you need the code for the chapel, please contact Mary Ann Gray @ 480-994-5579. 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. Christmas Senior Luncheon Wednesday, December 4th An Afternoon Filled With Festivities Call Margie to reserve your place @ 602 840-2715. 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 year 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 her at Rlaguna@sttheresaphx.org for more information. SCHOOL NEWS St. Theresa Catholic School Open House and Chili Cook-Off NEXT 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! 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
Mass Intentions & Celebrants (NOVEMBER 11TH-NOVEMBER 17TH) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH 6:30AM +CUCITA MARTINEZ-FR. CHUCK TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 6:30AM RITA MCKILLIP, SPECIAL INT.-FR. BING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 6:30AM +JEANNE MORIARTY-FR. CHUCK 8:30AM +RUTH FOLEY-FR. BING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH 6:30AM +DCN. GEORGE M. SHEA-FR. CHUCK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 6:30AM +MARIE & ALBERT FLEMING-FR. CHUCK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 8:00AM +ST. GERTRUDE-FR. CHUCK 5:00PM FOR THE PARISHIONERS-FR. LOU BISHOP, SJ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 7:30AM +FRANCES VILENTI-FR. CHUCK 9:00AM CORAZON B. URCIA, SPECIAL INT.-FR. BING 11:00AM +CELINE SLIWA-FR. CHUCK 6:00PM CONSOLACION C. TUSCANO, SP. INT.-FR. BING The Priest scheduled to celebrate the Mass IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ~ Readings ~ Week of November 10, 2013 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 Monday Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday Wis 2:23 3:9; Ps 34; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday Wis 6:1-11; Ps 119; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday Wis 7:22b 8:1; Ps 119; Lk 17:20-25 Friday Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9; Ps 105; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98; 2 Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21:5-19 Sunday 10:30AM Parent/Child 1st Reconciliation Prep (Feeney Hall) RCIA (Convent Upper Rm) RE Classes (School Classrooms) 6:00PM Life Teen (Church) Monday 4:00PM Leading The Way (Parish Conference Rm) 6:00PM Boy Scout Mtg. (PJP Rm) Tuesday 1:00PM Quick Journey Through Bible (Convent Upper Rm) 6:00PM Webelo Den Meeting (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) 6:00PM Choir Rehearsal (Church) 6:30PM Rosary (Convent Chapel) Thursday 9:00AM Adoration (Convent Chapel) 6:30PM 7:00PM Friday Saturday 3:30PM Knight Of Columbus Mtg. (Convent Upper Rm) Infant Baptism Prep Class (Parish Conference Rm) The Bible w/ Kevin Saunders (Feeney Hall) Confessions (Church) 6:00PM Knights Of Columbus Dinner (Feeney Hall) 8:30PM Al Anon (Classroom 16) Alcoholics Anonymous (Classroom 17)