August 22, 2024: Weekend Update | St. Teresa Catholic Church

“Silence does good to the soul.”

~ St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face

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Bulletin – Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Bulletin Advertisers Quarter 3

St. Teresa September 2024 Calendar

Christus Foundation Golf Tournament Flyer

:: CURRENT, NEW, & UPDATED PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Grand Group

Join us for our annual Tea Party, including a light lunch on Fri, Sept 20th, Noon, at Knight of Columbus Hall. Following lunch, Barb Biffle Bennett will entertain us with a new program. Please RSVP to 402-488-9177 by Fri, Sept 13th.

Holy Hour for Vocations

All are invited to join the Pink Sisters for a Holy Hour for Vocations on Fri, Sept 6th, 7:15pm, at the Pink Sisters’ Chapel, 1040 Cotner Blvd. St. Teresa Men’s Choir will lead the singing.

Golf Tournament

The St. Teresa’s Men’s Club is sponsoring a golf tournament. The Four-Man Scramble will be held at Pioneers Golf Course on Sun, Sept 15th. Please contact Dale Theisen, 402-430-0973, for more information or for a registration form.

CSS Needs Your Help!

Catholic Social Services is asking for your help! We are partnering with the Knights of Columbus at St. Teresa’s to collect food & monetary donations to support our food pantry. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to CSS Food Market AND include your parish name in the memo. Any food & monetary donations can be made during September 1-30. We cannot accept dented, opened, or expired food. We are most in need of the following items: Oatmeal, Syrup, Pancake Mix, Sugar, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Condiments (Ketchup, Salsa, etc.), and Ramen.

Rosary Drive

Do you have extra rosaries at home that are in good condition? Please consider donating them to our Rosary Drive! Throughout the month of September, the Legion of Mary will be collecting usable rosaries in a basket in the vestibule of the church. In October, we will have a Rosary Giveaway. Thank you for your donations!

Calling all Singers!

The St. Teresa’s 10:00 a.m. choir is starting up this year and is welcoming new members of all voice parts. We are in special need of tenors and bases. We sing every Sunday at the 10:00 AM Mass from September to May, along with Christmas Midnight Mass and the Holy Week Liturgies. Practices are held every Thursday evenings from 7:30-9pm in the choir loft beginning Thurs, Sept 12th. For questions or to learn more about our choir, contact Amy Johnson at ametten3@yahoo.com or 402-480-0491.

STAGE Auditions

STAGE will hold auditions for The Custodian of Art, Sept 13-15, St. Teresa Kaczmarek Hall. Based on St. John Paul II’s letter to artists, this production is a thoughtful & humorous musical that teaches a beautiful lesson about the purpose of art. Auditions for students aged 8-15. Additional info found at stage4kids.com. To sign up for an audition time, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA

DAE229-50734859-auditions

Pitch Club Sign-Up is Due!

August 25^th is the last day to get registered to play in this year’s pitch league. Pick up a sign-up sheet located at the church exits and follow the instructions to get it turned in. Questions? Call or email Joan Tasler at 402-310-9682 or jtasler@gmail.com.

Thrift Shop Moving

After 9 years at our current location, St. Teresa Thrift Shop is moving to 366 N 48th St, Lower Level. The Thrift Shop closed its doors at the current location following the free merchandise day on Fri, Aug 16th, 4-8pm. Donations are not being accepted during our move. Our Grand Opening at the new location will be Friday, Sept 6th, 4-8pm and Sat, Sept 7, 9am-3pm. Donations will be accepted once the new store opens. We hope you will continue to support us by donating and shopping with us at our new location.

CCD Registration

Registration is now open for CCD. Classes begin Wed, Sept 4th, 4-5:15pm. To register, click HERE. Cost: $60/student; $30/homeschool student. Questions contact the parish office or Fr. Schleis at Fr.Mitchell-Schlies@cdolinc.net For a paper registration, contact the parish office at 402-477-3979.

Youth Altar Society

The Youth Altar Society will meet on Wed, Sept 4th from 3:20-4:30pm in Kaczmarek Hall (West, kitchen side). All young women grades 5-8 interested in joining are welcome! Please click HERE for more information and to register. Girls must be registered prior to attending the meeting.

Eucharistic Adoration

The following hours are still open for adoration. Please consider taking an hour. The link to the online sign-up HERE and is on our website: Home>Authentic Worship>Adoration

Open Holy Hours:

Sun 4-5pm; Tues 4-5pm and 5-6pm; Fri 10-11am and 4-5pm

Pink Sisters Available Holy Hours

Pink Sisters are in need of adorers to cover the following holy hours:

Mondays: 4pm;

Thursdays: 4pm;

Fridays: 9:45am, Noon, 2pm;

Saturdays: 2pm, 6:30pm; 7:30pm

Sundays: Noon, 4pm, 6pm.

Call Tabby at 402-499-6028 with questions or to accept an hour.

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Back to School Night

St. Teresa School’s Back to School Night on Tues, Aug 27th at 7pm. The evening will include our first School Family Meeting, teacher introductions, and an opportunity to hear your students’ teachers explain a little about the school year.

Pop Ice Sales

St. Teresa Student Council will be selling pop ices after school on Tues, Aug 27th and Thurs, Aug 29th. Cost: 50 cents each. Don’t forget to bring your change and enjoy a cool treat after school.

Dairy Queen Fundraiser

Treat yourself & your family at DQ on South Street, Sept 10th, 5-8pm. Proceeds will help support the school. Mention St. Teresa School when placing your order. Thank you for your support.

Opportunity Scholarship of NE – Available until October 31^st

This program enables students from lower-income families, students with special needs, students who experience bullying, students from military families, students in foster care, & students who are denied option enrollment by public schools to access scholarships to attend private school. See info@nebraskaopportunity.org for more information. See https://stlfschool.org for diocesan and parish scholarship opportunities or call the school office at 402-477-3358. Claim your tax credit before October 31, 2024.

School Lunches:

Monday, August 26^th: Salisbury Steak, Potatoes with Gravy, Dinner Roll, Fruit

Tuesday, August 27^th: Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Fruit

Wednesday, August 28^th: Soft Taco, Taco Toppings, Fruit

Thursday, August 29^th: Chicken Patty, Mixed Veggies, Bread & Butter, Fruit

Friday, August 30^th: Nachos, Refried Beans, Salad, Fruit

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St. Teresa Thrift Shop

Closed for Moving

Important Dates

Sept 6: Grand Opening New Location!

Sept 7: Grand Opening Weekend!

Hours for business:

Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 9-3

Please donate during business hours.

Online Giving

Looking to simplify your tithe to St. Teresa? Simply text “Give” to 402-925-9925, use the QR code, or click the black heart in the upper right corner of our website: www.stlfchurch.org to securely set up a recurring gift within minutes.

Mass Intentions Donations Now Available Through Online Giving

It is now available to make a donation for a Mass Intention through our Online Giving. Scan the QR Code and select the “Mass Intention” Fund. Please choose the “one-time payment” option only. Then please email Theresa-Kottwitz@cdolinc.net and let her know you’d like to schedule a Mass. Please indicate if the person is living or deceased and specify if you have any preferred dates of Mass Times. Also let her know if you made a donation online.

:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Registration for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for children ages 3-12 will begin Aug 3rd on the parish website under Faithful Teaching. Children at St. Teresa School, PreK-2nd grade will attend during the school day. Sessions meet weekly during the school year. Children from all parishes are welcome.

St. Veronica Ministry

If you are experiencing or have experienced a miscarriage, we want to offer you our support, prayers, & love as a parish family. Please fill out the Google Form on stlfchurch.org > Compassionate Service > Family & Social Ministries > Veronica Ministry. Please complete as much or as little information as you would like and we will be in touch. You may also call the parish offices at 402-477-3979. Please note that we are unable to offer medical advice. All medical questions should be referred to your physician.

Altar Society Prayer Line

An Altar Society Prayer Line has been established to lift up our prayers to God as a parish community. Leva Orationes Deo is Latin for lift up prayers to God. Requests can be made by e-mailing levaorationesdeo@yahoo.com or by calling (the first caller on the list) Mary Pat McBride at 402-314-1296. All intentions will be sent by e-mail to the Altar Society e-mail list. If you want to participate in the phone prayer line, please contact Mary Pat.

Planned Parenthood Rosary & Mass

Every Tuesday 9:30—10:30am at 5632 S. 48th Street, Lincoln. Pray for an end to abortion with fellow Catholics every Monday. Rosary: 9:30am outside Planned Parenthood. Mass: 10am at the Right to Life Center

Parish Office | 402-477-3979

General Hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Thu

The parish office is closed on Fridays.

Jeanne Kee: Financial Secretary

Mon-Thurs: 9-4 | jeanne-kee@cdolinc.net

Theresa Kottwitz: Parish Secretary

Mon-Thurs: 9-2 | Theresa.Kottwitz@cdolinc.net

:: Job Opportunities ::

St. Gregory the Great Seminary: Account/Development Director. Submit resume to Fr. Brian Kane, Rector: Fr.Brian-Kane@sggs.edu.

Salt & Light Coordinator: Email applications to jobs@cdolinc.net.

North American Martyrs: Food Service Director. Send resume to tracy-plautz@cdolinc.net.

St. Joseph School: Beyond the Bell Support Staff. Email resume & references: JHEL-beyonethebell@cdolinc.net or call 402-489-0341 with questions.

:: NEW DIOCESE-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Religious Sisters Vocations

Week of Aug 25th, please pray Abbey Forward, Postulant at School Sisters of Christ the King.

Immaculate Conception Chicken Dinner & Auction

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Immaculate Conception, Ulysses, NE, for their Chicken Dinner & Auction on Sun, Sept 8th. Mass at 10am, dinner served 10:30am-2:30pm with free-will donation. Serving chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw, pies & desserts. Convenient Drive Thru, Take Out, Outdoor Tent Seating. Live auction at 3pm. Enjoy live polka music with Jake Vyhidal Trio from 11:30am-2:30pm. Included in the day: Raffles, cake Walk, Chuck-A-Luck, Kids Games.

Pro-Life Education Series

Our Pro-Life Education Series continues 7pm on Sun, Sept 8, at St. Patrick Church. We are showing Sounds of Freedom, a block-buster movie that brought unexpectedly large audiences to theatres. Paul Yates, Executive Director of “I’ve Got a Name” (the organization whose mission is to end sex trafficking in Nebraska), will be here to introduce the film. The film is free & open to the public. Sponsored by Msgr. David R Hintz Council 13576.

:: REPEAT DIOCESE-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Healing Hearts Grief Program

Healing Hearts will be offering a grief program from Sept 17-Oct 22nd at John XXIII Diocesan Center, 7-9pm. This is a six-week program to help Catholics navigate through the grieving process after experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sessions led by Sandy Danek & family therapist, Holly Burns. To register, contact the Office of Family Life at 402-473-0620. Suggested donation: $25 to cover the cost of materials.

UNL Catholic Sorority, Pi Alpha Chi

UNL’s Catholic sorority, Pi Alpha Chi, is currently welcoming new members into the sisterhood until September. Pi Chi is for collegiate women who wish to grow in faith, academics, leadership skills, and community building within Pi Chi’s sisterhood! Young women have found life-long friends and a sense of belonging and home during their time in Pi Chi! If you or a young woman you know would be interested in Pi Chi, please reach out to Megan Neal at 402-770-2375.

Roast Beef Dinner

Enjoy a fun-filled day with the Plasi Parishioners on Sun, Aug 25^th from 11am – 2pm! Make the trip to the Prague Parish Hall for a FULL self-serve roast beef dinner with loads of sides, including kolaches! Try your hand at our bake/gift walk and $1,000 raffle! Purchase delicious baked goods from our masterful bakers! A wide variety of unique items will be waiting for your bid at our auction! Meal prices: Adults $16; children (5-10 years) $7; Preschool free. (No added fee for take outs!) A host of dining options will be available: dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru.

Masses & Tears

The Feast of St. Monica is Aug 27th. The Masses & Tears devotion is based on the life of St. Monica, focused on providing parents with encouragement & support as they pray for the return of their children to the practice of the Catholic Faith. The devotion provides an image, rich in meaning, to remind & encourage parents in their prayer. All of the materials are available in two different color palettes. All materials are free of charge. To order materials or for more info, go to massesandtears.org or massesandtears@gmail.com

St. Michael Art/Craft Fair

St. Michael, Lincoln, is hosting an Art/Craft Fair at their annual Fall Festival. All are invited to sell arts & crafts during the Fall Festival on Sun, Sept 22nd, Noon-3pm. To reserve a table use the QR Code or contact cindy.schilmoeller@gmail.com or call/text 402-429-1109. Table Cost: $30.

Regnum Christi Golf Tournament

Regnum Christi invites you to help us help these organizations: Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House, Knights of the Holy Eucharist, Helping Hands Medical Mission, Boys Leadership Camp, and I’ve Got a Name (End Sex Trafficking) by making a donation or golfing in the Christus Foundation Golf Tournament on Fri, Sept 20th at Crooked Creek Golf Course, with check-in at 9am, 10am shotgun start. Range balls provided. Lunch & awards following. Sign up or donate today, paying online at www.thechristusfoundation.org/events. For more information/questions: Contact Gary Roberts at 402-430-3732.

Volunteers for CHI Health

Volunteering at CHI Health St. Elizabeth & Nebraska Heart Hospital are excellent ways to make a difference! Volunteer opportunities are endless: greeting & assisting guests, gift shop, and more! There are a variety of times & positions available. More information, contact Tawnya Hansen at 402-219-7111 or email at Tawnya.Hansen@commonspirit.com.

Upcoming Diocesan Pilgrimages

Below are some opportunities for Diocesan Pilgrimages:

Eucharistic Pilgrimages to Mexico City (several dates): Click HERE

Witness the Lives of the Saints with Fr. Hile: Click HERE

Italy Pilgrimage with Fr. Danek: Click HERE

Journey of Faith Tours, Frs. Eckrich & Salisbury: Click HERE

Marriage Encounter

Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your relationship by taking part in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Sept 27-29 at North American Martyrs, Lincoln. For questions, contact Brenda & Gary Granger at 402-370-5839 or visit www.wwme.org.

Salt Dogs Faith & Family Nights

Join us at Haymarket Park for the Salt Dogs Faith & Family Nights! We have a variety of entertainment beginning 2 hours prior to games including, In-Stadium Chapel with the Players, Catch in the Outfield, Player Autographs, & Live Church Band on the Concourse. Bake Sales & Merchandise Booths on the Concourse will remain until the end of the game. Last Date: Aug 28, 7:05pm.

Hearts Restored: Post-Abortion Healing Ministry

Find hope & healing with Hearts Restored. This post-abortion ministry will accompany you on your unique healing journey, offering mentorship, individual counseling, group settings, retreats, spiritual support, & more. Call Hearts Restored hotline at 402-783-HOPE (4673) or email the confidential, secure inbox at FindPeace@HeartsRestoredNebraska.org. Learn more at HeartsRestoredNebraska.org.

Planned Parenthood Rosary & Mass

St. T \| Weekly Calendar: Aug 25-Sept 1
Sun 8.25	7pm: Private Meeting (CR) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Mon 8.26	9am: School Confessions (CH) 7pm: OCIA Team Meeting (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Tue 8.27	3:15pm: Pop Ice Sales (Sch) 6-8pm: Scouts (KH) 7pm: Back-to-School Night (Sch) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Wed 8.28	9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Thu 8.29	3:15pm: Pop Ice Sales (Sch) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Fri 8.30	Noon-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Sat 8.31	9am: Legion of Mary (MR) 9am-4pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Sun 9.1	7pm: Private Meeting (CR) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition

Mass Schedule: Aug 24-Sept 1
+ = repose of the soul of Pro Populo = for the people
The Pink Sisters’ Chapel, 1040 S. Cotner Blvd: open 7am-8pm. The 7am Masses listed (7am PS), said at the Chapel, are open to the public. (The Sunday Masses are private).
Day	Time	Intention
8.24	4:00pm	Mary & Lee Volkmer
Sun 8.25	8am	+ Rob Armstrong
	10am	Pro Populo and Shower of Roses
	Noon	+ Marvin Vitus Trouba
Mon 8.26	6:30am	+ Msgr. Myron Pleskac
	7am PS	Monsignor Paul Witt
	8:15am	+ Marlene F. Molacek
Tue 8.27	6:30am	+ Eileen Miller
	7am PS	+ Bishop Flavin, Anniversary of Death
	8:15am	Mary Lou Buss
Wed 8.28	6:30am	+ David Jacobs
	7am PS	Monsignor Paul Witt
	8:15am	Fr. Michael Zimmer
Thu 8.29	6:30am	John Huseman
	7am PS	+ James Darren Rhodes
	8:15am	Marisol Cardoza
Fri 8.30	6:30am	Gemma Volkmer
	7am PS	Fr. Thomas Bush
	8:15am	Aurelia Dailey
Sat 8.31	7am PS	Monsignor Paul Witt
	8:15am	+ Anthony Bermudez
	4pm	+ Bernadette Howie
Sun 9.1	8am	Pro Populo
	10am	+ Dorothy Wolsleger
	Noon	+ Marvin Vitus Trouba