September 20, 2024: Weekend Update | St. Teresa Catholic Church

“It is such a folly to pass one’s time fretting, instead of resting quietly on the heart of Jesus.”

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

Handy Links:

Attachments:

Bulletin – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Bulletin Advertisers Quarter 3

Parish Picnic Flyer

Chipotle Flyer – Fundraising Opportunity for the School (English & Spanish)

Discernment 101 Flyer

Septemberfest – Sacred Heart Parish

Schoenstatt Pilgrimage Flyer

Walk to Remember Flyer

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

OCIA: Creation-Kergyma

All are welcome to join in the OCIA class on Mon, Sept 23rd from 7-8:30pm in Kaczmarek Hall. We will discuss the following topics: Creation and the Kergyma Jeff Schinstock will be presenting.

Parish Picnic

Please join us for our annual Parish Picnic in Sun, Sept 29th from 4-6:30pm. Men’s Club will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, & condiments. Please bring a side or dessert to share along with your own place setting. PCCW will have water, lemonade, & iced tea to drink. Children are welcome to participate in the Saints Parade around 5:30pm and live music by Wes Stebbins!

St. Teresa Parish Bazaar

Please save the date for our Annual Parish Bazaar on Sun, Nov. 10th! Come enjoy games, silent auction, great food & even better company!

Bazaar Raffle Tickets

Be watching for the Bazaar Raffle Tickets which will be ready soon for pick up. You will find them in the pew, at the side entrances, & in the vestibule of the church. Early Bird date for sold books of tickets is Nov 3rd. Tickets can be put in the collection basket or dropped off at the rectory.

Plea to Pick up Dishes

Stop by Kaczmarek Hall and pick up any dishes you may have here. Any items not picked up by Sept 29th will be donated to the Thrift Shop.

Youth Altar Society

The Youth Altar Society will meet on Wed, Oct 10th 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.

Let’s Keep our Church Beautiful!

We recently had our lighting in the landscaping and flower bed areas around the church repaired. To keep our grounds looking nice, please keep children out of these areas to help avoid further breakage of our lighting.

Pink Sisters’ Vocations Holy Hour

The Pink Sisters’ Holy Hour for Vocations will be Fri, Oct 4th at 7;15pm in the Pink Sisters’ Chapel, 1040 S Cotner Blvd. Singing will be led by the Cathedral Children’s Choir. Please help us pray for good vocations for our Diocese.

Knights of Columbus Membership

All men are invited to join the Knights of Columbus Council #833. To join, fill out the simple online application by clicking HERE. Use the agent referral code “FROMERO” and the Promo Code “BLESSEDMCGIVNEY” when filling out the application. This code waives your annual dues for the first year. Look for the Fitzgerald Council #833 when registering.

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.

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. 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 [email protected] or 402-480-0491.

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 [email protected] For a paper registration, contact the parish office at 402-477-3979.

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; Thurs 7-8pm; Fri 4-5pm & 6-7pm

Pink Sisters Available Holy Hours

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

Mondays: 2pm, 4pm;

Thursdays: 4pm;

Fridays: after 7am Mass, 9:45am, Noon;

Saturdays: 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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Chipotle Fundraiser

St. Teresa School Family will be sponsoring a Chipotle fundraiser on Wed, Oct 2nd from 5-9pm. St. Teresa School will receive 25% of sales for all orders using the order code. Please use the order code GFQAJGR when ordering either online or in person. Using Scrip will multiply the school’s fundraising efforts. Scrip can be purchased at the school or take your order to the rectory and we will get it to the school for you.

School Family Meeting Date Change

The next School Family Meeting will be Thurs, Nov, 7th (updated date) at 7pm with guest speaker, Bishop Conley!

St. Teresa School Nurse’s Office

St. Teresa School Nurse’s Office is in need of regular and liquid Tylenol and liquid Ibuprofen. Donations can be dropped off at the school during school hours.

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 [email protected] 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, September 23^rd: Chicken Nuggets, Baked Beans, Fruit

Tuesday, September 24^th: BBQ Rib with Bun, Corn, Fruit

Wednesday, September 25^th: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Fruit

Thursday, September 26^th: Hot Dog with Bun, Chips, Fruit

Friday, September 27^th: Cheese Pizza, Salad, Fruit

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St. Teresa Thrift Shop

366 N 48th Street, Lower Level

The Thrift Shop made $4,553 this past 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 [email protected] 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.

:: ONGOING PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

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 [email protected] 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 | [email protected]

Theresa Kottwitz: Parish Secretary

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

:: NEW DIOCESE-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Religious Sisters Vocations

Week of Sept 22nd, please pray Sr. Mary Chiara Middendorf, First Vows, at School Sisters of Christ the King.

Surviving Divorce

The Surviving Divorce program was created to bring hope & healing to divorced & separated Catholics. This 12-week program is leader-facilitated, featuring 30-min video segments covering topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, kids, annulment, & more. The next session begins Oct 1st at John XXIII Diocesan Center, 7-8:30pm. Questions or to register, email [email protected] or contact Office of Family Life & Discipleship: 402-473-0620.

Pro-Life Activities

Life Chain 2024: Please join us on Sun, Oct 6th, 2:30-3:30pm, on O Street for our annual silent prayer vigil in support of all human life, born & preborn. Go to LifeChain.org for more info.

40 Days for Life: Join the Kickoff Event on Tues, Sept 24th, 6pm, at Lincoln Right to Life, 5632 S 48th, Unit 4 with parking at Cornerstone Christian Church. Come learn more about “Lighting the Way Pastoral Care Ministries” which supports women through workshops, support groups, retreats, & individual needs. Lincoln Right to Life will provide a taco bar. Please bring a side or dessert to share. RSVP: Cathy, 402-202-1614 with your name and number attending. To learn more about 40 Days for Life and to sign up to pray, go to 40daysforlife.com/Lincoln.

Lights, Camera, Action 2024 Video Contest: Create a video that depicts the theme, “What would Nebraska be like if the Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative is codified into its Constitution?” Eligible entries: high school students who reside in Lancaster County. Win prizes & scholarships with your video. Details: 60-90 seconds in length, MP4 or MOV format. Submit video to Mike Davis at [email protected] by Oct 1st! Questions, contact Mike Davis at the above email address.

ABLAZE House of Prayer

Join in praise, worship, & adoration at ABLAXE on Fri, Sept 27th, 6-8pm on the front lawn of Our Lady of Good counsel Retreat House, with Fr. Michael Voithofre & EncounterMinsitries.

:: REPEAT DIOCESE-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Frassati Performance

“Frassati,” a play about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and written & directed by Patsy Urbanovsky, will be performed on Oct 3-6 in a building on private property owned by the Vinton family. The cast includes 30 people of all ages from various parishes. Freewill donation; however tickets must be reserved in advance. To reserve tickets or for more info go to www.Frassati.Eventbrite.com or call Sandra at 402-937-4467.

SeptemberFest

Sacred Heart, Lincoln SeptemberFest will be Sat, Sept 21 from Noon-4:30pm. Silent auction, raffle, cake walk, crafts, & great food! Bring your family & friends!

Thunderbolt Youth Basketball

The 2024 Pre-Season Skill Development Sessions will be led by the current Bolts coaching staff & players on Sunday nights: Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13. Time:

4:45-5:45: Kindergarten-2nd Grade

6-7:15pm: 3rd-8th Grades

7:30-8:45pm: 6th-8th Grade

Cost: $50; Family pricing: $50 first child, $40 second child, all other kids are free. Proceeds go toward supporting the development of the youth program for next season. Pre-register at [email protected] (includes T-Shirt if pre-registered). Include child(ren) names, parents’ names, & contact info.

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made, a Mother/Daughter Program for 9-13 year-old girls (Must be accompanied by their mother or other supportive female adult), will be held on Sun, Sept 22nd from 1:30-4:30pm. To register go to lincolndiocese.regfox/motherdaughter.

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 [email protected] 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.

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.

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 [email protected]. Learn more at HeartsRestoredNebraska.org.

Planned Parenthood Rosary & Mass

St. T | Weekly Calendar: Sept 22-29

Sun 9.22

7pm: Private Meeting (CR)

1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition

Mon 9.23

9am: School Confessions (CH)

7-8:30pm: OCIA (KH)