209 Lumina Avenue S Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-2471 www.catholicwb.org Follow us on Facebook SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM in the Reconciliation Room at the Church, or at other times by appointment. Communal Services are scheduled during Advent and Lent. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Thursday: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the Church. Baptisms: Important information can be found on our website at www.catholicwb.org/sacraments as to how to get started. Adults interested in becoming Catholic should inquire about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Contact the Parish Office if you have questions. Anointing: Persons concerned about their health are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Marriage: Our wedding guidelines document which contains key information can be found at www.catholicwb.org/sacraments. Couples planning marriage are asked to contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to their proposed wedding date. Confirmation: Adults seeking Confirmation should call the Parish Office. St. Therese is a joyful and welcoming Catholic Parish, united in Christ, promoting discipleship through community, outreach and service. PARISH STAFF Pastor Reverend Trent Watts Office Manager Mary Warmkessel 910 256-2471 office@catholicwb.org Operations Director Joe Baiunco 910 256-6467 operations@catholicwb.org Music & Liturgy Kevin Donnelly 910 208-4275 worship@catholicwb.org Children s Ministry Megan Gavrillen 910 208-4274 formation@catholicwb.org
THIS WEEK Tuesday Jan 16 Noon Mass: Mae Gilbert (D) by Barbara Oberg & Keith Larsen Wednesday Jan 17 Noon Mass: Charles Meador (D) by Pattie Crittenden 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal Thursday Jan 18 Noon Mass: Myroslaw Jaworsky (D) 12:30 to 4pm: Adoration in the Church 12:35: Scripture Circle, Parish Hall Friday Jan 19 Noon Mass: Brendan Michael Austin (D) by Marie Bergh-Cook and family Saturday Jan 20 7:30 am: Men s Group in Parish Hall 4:15 pm: Reconciliation in the Church 5:30 pm: Mass - Joseph Abell (D) by Cecelia Sebik Sunday Jan 21 8:00 am: Mass - Jim Minton (D) by Maureen & Tony Molnar 10:30 am: Mass - St. Therese Parishioners TODAY S READINGS First Reading Speak, for your servant is listening. (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19) Psalm Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. (Psalm 40) Second Reading Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you? (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20) Gospel Andrew found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:35-42). Altar Flowers We do not have sponsorship of our Altar Flowers this weekend at this time. If you are interested in sponsoring flowers for a weekend, please look at available dates on our website - or contact the Parish Office. STEWARDSHIP Offertory Needed Received* Week ending 12/31/2017 $13,200.00 $29,034.92 December 2017 $66,000.00 $107,447.73 YTD through 12/31/2017 * includes Christmas collections Week ending 1/7/2018 $340,000.00 $385,777.87 Offertory Needed Received $13,125.00 $13,875.00 January 2018 $52,500.00 $13,875.00 Thank you for your support! SCRIPTURE READINGS Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: St. Anthony 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
January started out snowy, cold, and icy... Ice on the sea oats. Snowman on the beach! Liking this picture! Fr Trent s 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood Fr. Trent will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on January 30th, 2018. We will mark this special anniversary with a celebration on Friday, January 26th, 2018 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at St. Mark s Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 1100 Eastwood Road, Wilmington. We look forward to seeing those of you who have already RSVP ed at this celebration! And on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, at 6:30pm, Fr. Trent will celebrate a special Mass here at St. Therese on the actual date of his 25th anniversary. This mass will replace the noon daily mass on that day. We hope that you can join us for this special mass. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office (office@catholicwb.org - or 910-256-2471). Thank you for helping us to mark this very special date and to thank Father for his many years of service.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, From Bishop Luis Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh During the second week of January of each year, the Church in the United States observes National Migration Week. This year s theme, Many Journeys, One Family, highlights the fact that many are on journeys in our world today, as more than 65 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to political instability, violence, and other reasons. Of that number, 22 million persons are refugees, displaced to another country. Additionally, an estimated 17,000 people have been trafficked against their will into the United Stares in forced labor or prostitution. Our observance of National Migration Week provides us with the opportunity to learn more about the universal teaching of our Church on immigration and how it may be applied and lived. I invite you to visit http://dioceseofraleigh.org/offices/social-concerns/immigration for more information on the teaching of the Church on these fundamental matters of the dignity of human life. Locally and through Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Raleigh, we assist in the work of witnessing to this dignity through our work with immigrants in the completion and submission of legal documents from application to naturalization, as well as with the integration of immigrant families and other victims of human trafficking into our communities. I invite you to join me and my brother Bishops as we work together to advocate for legislation which will provide just and humane solutions to a broken immigration system that often separates families and denies due process. May the Lord Jesus continue to bless your family in this New Year and may Mary, our Mother, intercede for us to help us grow in love and greater communion with each other as we share the bond of faith as one family in Christ. Save the Date... 4 th Annual International Food Festival at St. Mark Catholic Church Wilmington, NC Saturday, April 21st 2018 10am 4pm For more information contact: Laura Sterner @ LauraESterner@gmail.com or 910-547-7351 Facebook.com/IFF2018 stmarkcatholicchurch.com New Parishioners.. We invite you to register by contacting the church office. Registration is a sign of one s commitment and responsibility to the parish. It provides an official record of your membership and is essential for participation in parish programs and sacraments. This also ensures that we can communicate with you about things that are happening. Thank you. THE LAMB OF GOD Behold the Lamb of God! We hear this phrase every Sunday at Mass, but there s a good chance that many Roman Catholics do not know who in the Bible originally spoke it. The phrase appears only in the Gospel of John, on the lips of John the Baptist, who utters it twice. In today s Gospel reading, John proclaims Jesus as the Lamb of God, and two of John s own disciples then follow Christ. A little bit later Andrew, who heard John and then followed Jesus, brings his brother Simon to be re-named Cephas, or Peter. A careful look at these Bible verses shows us the mission of everyone baptized into the Body of Christ: we must always proclaim our faith in Christ, so that others will follow him. We may not know how the will of God might work through those we bring to Christ; that is not the point. The point is that our ongoing mission as a church is to bring others to Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
Knights of Columbus What: Knights Annual Super Bowl Shrimp & Wings Sale. benefiting Special Olympics and Adapted Educational Programs locally here in Wilmington. Where and When: Orders will be taken after Masses on January 20/21 and 27/28.... with pick-ups following Masses on February 3rd and 4th. Shrimp and/or Chicken Wings will be available by the dozen with dipping sauces. Good way to get ready for the big game! POC: mikekane1800@gmail.com Called Together - Sunday, Feb 11th
Could this be you? We continue to have a need for sacristans in order to effectively handle our current mass schedule (including the three weekend masses, holy days of obligation, and daily masses). This is an important role that happens prior to mass starting.many in the congregation are unaware of this activity, but it is a key part in the celebration of the mass. What does a sacristan do? Some of the primary responsibilities of the sacristan include setting up for mass (includes the books, vessels, hosts, wine, etc.) This is a behind the scenes role - i.e. you are helping to set up for mass ahead of time, but once mass starts, you can be sitting in the congregation - you are not on the altar. Do I need to have had past training or experience to help out as/learn to be a sacristan now? No - No previous training or experience is required. For those who are interested in helping, but new to the role (or even to the idea of the role), please be assured that training will be provided and you will serve with an experienced sacristan as you are coming up to speed and until you are comfortable on your own. There will also be detailed instructions with pictures available as a guide. Perhaps it s a good time to think about this and to pray about it - maybe this is something that God is calling you to. For more information, please contact: Dennis Dubuc @ dennisdubuc@gmail.com, or call 860-391-3597. Please Pray for Those Who Are Sick... Ashley Eason, Isabella Kolcun, Bob and Young Ok O'Toole, Carol Bartee, Cecelia Sebik, Claudia Hamilton, Bob and Doris Sparrow, Hailey Tucker, Madison Lindsay, Matthew Burns, Melissa Medina, Nicole Birt, Nicole Myers, Missy, Rosie Norris, Silas Brown, Susan Hyatt, Ben Van Pilsum, Charlie Sarracino, Jeanne Ashey, Jay Beyer, Linda McCall, Jim and Anneliese Todd, Bill Wilson, Todd Baumgartner, Gregory O Toole, Cheryl Lee, Marilyn Anderson, Joanie Theisen, Bernard "Bob" Efford, Andy Fisher, June Wiggins, Addie Tomlinson, Mary Frances Lavergne Note: We aim to refresh this list every 90 days. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. Men s Group - Build Faith and Friendship Every Saturday - 7:30 AM in Parish Hall Men - start your weekend off right! Join other men of St. Therese on Saturday mornings for coffee, bagels, and candid conversation about how we can become better Catholic men. We read and discuss scripture, but most of the time spent together consists of open dialogue about how these readings relate to real events in our lives. It is a great way to build both faith and friendship. Regardless of your journey, the time spent together enables all of us to grow. We are fortunate to have our faith to guide us - spending some time in this way helps our faith to grow. Drop in when it works for you. See you there! Scripture Circle - Enjoy the Bible & Live the Words Every Thursday - 12:35 PM in the Parish Hall All are invited to join fellow parishioners as we read Scripture passages for the upcoming weekend Masses. After prayer and reading we all join in with our reflections of how these words of God teach us and strengthen us in our faith. We look to the Holy Spirit especially to guide us on our journeys to grow in discipleship following Jesus by living and showing our faith through example. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of these gatherings is in gaining many more insights than we can by ourselves & laughing together about all the irony that God has built into this journey. Come join us.
Beach Parking at St. Therese Parking at St. Therese Catholic Church is intended to support our active parishioners as well as those who choose to attend mass while visiting. Due to our unique location and the population growth in our area, please be aware of the following policies (also posted at www.catholicwb.org): Special Events: There is no beach parking during special events, such as weddings, funerals, First Communion, and Confirmation. Please check our website, www.catholicwb.org, Facebook page, our newsletter, or contact the parish office to see if an event is scheduled that will impact your parking plans. Saturday Mass: Unless you are attending Saturday Mass, all beach parkers, even those with a parking sticker, must vacate the lots by 4 pm. Sunday Masses: There is no beach parking on Sundays before 12 noon. Parking Stickers: You must display your 2017 parking pass in the bottom right-hand corner of the front windshield. Due to the growing population at St. Therese, we can only provide one parking sticker per family. Temporary Parking Day Passes: If a parishioner needs a temporary parking day pass, email the office (office@catholicwb.org) during normal business hours, which are Monday-Friday 9:00 am 4:00 pm, closed noon to 1pm. The office is not open on holidays. If you need a parking pass on a day when the office will be closed, email your request at least one business day in advance to allow time to pick up your pass. New Parishioners: New parishioners are eligible to receive a parking sticker after they have been a member of our parish for six months. Towing: Towing is in effect for vehicles that do not adhere to these policies. Please Cut Out This Thank You Ad and Present It The Next Time You Patronize One of Our Advertisers Thank you for advertising in our church bulletin. I am patronizing your business because of it! Do you take prescription medication? Are they working? Could they be harming you? 11AM - 2 PM Mention St. Therese Church and receive 15% off you Sunday Brunch. TEXT JLKB to 51660 for updates, specials & offers! 5500 Market Street (910) 769-1798 Wilmington johnnylukeskb.com Landfall Family Practice, PLLC Patrick V. McConnell, PA-C 5710 Oleander Dr, Ste 103 Phone (910) 772-2092 Wilmington, NC 28403 Fax (910) 772-2093 www.landfallfamilypractice.com We offer non-invasive testing to identify what works based on your genetics. Testing is covered by most insurance, including Medicare. The Sponsors Who Appear On This Bulletin. It Is Through Their Support That This Bulletin Is Made Possible. Business Owners Interested In Advertising Please Call J.S. Paluch at 1-800-432-3240 010427 St Therese Church (B) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-432-3240
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