“Your lot is indeed a beautiful one, since Our Lord has chosen it for you, and has first touched with His own Lips the cup which He holds out to yours.”
~ St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face
Handy Links:
- Parish Website
- Online Giving
- Eucharistic Adoration Sign-up
- Acolyte Schedule
- Altar Server Schedule
- Lector Schedule
- Catholic Youth Sports
- Cub Scout Pack 128
- Retreat Schedule
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:: CURRENT, NEW, & UPDATED PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Death
Please pray for the repose of the soul of George Williams, brother of Rose LeCorgne, and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Pitch Club is Back!
St. Teresa’s will once again host a card club this year featuring 10-point pitch. Find a partner & sign up before the Aug 25th deadline. This is a fun way to meet new friends & rekindle old ones! We will meet monthly in Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, & Apr. If you have conflicts, we can work with you to find subs or to reschedule your games for any particular month with others with similar conflicts. Don’t want to commit monthly? Sign up to be a sub. Signup sheets for regular and substitute teams are located at all of the church exits. For questions, contact Joan Tasler at 402-310-9682, jftasler@gmail.com. Hope you can join us!
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:
Tues 4-5pm; Fri 10-11am
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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Jayhawk Jumpstart
All school families are welcome to join us at Jayhawk Jumpstart on Tues, Aug 13th, 5:30-7pm. Meet you teachers from 5;30-7pm while you drop off your school supplies. The classrooms will be open! Spend a little time outside enjoying hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and water provided by the Knights of Columbus.
School Pictures
All St. Teresa Students and Staff are encouraged to get your school pictures taken on Tues, Aug 13th from 5-7pm in Kaczmarek Hall. Don’t forget to stop at the school for Jayhawk Jumpstart! Picture retakes will be held on September 13th.
First Day of School
The first day of school is Fri, Aug 16th, with a Noon dismissal.
Opportunity Scholarship of NE – Available until October 31st
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 19th: Meal in a Bowl, Dinner Roll, Fruit
Tuesday, August 20th: BBQ Rib with Bun, Green Beans, Fruit
Wednesday, August 21st: Burrito Bake, Rice, Fruit
Thursday, August 22nd: Hamburger with Bun, Fries, Fruit
Friday, August 23rd: Cheese Pizza, Salad, Fruit
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St. Teresa Thrift Shop
End of Summer Sale
Aug 16: All Merchandise Free
Aug 17: Closed for moving prep
Other 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 ::
Grand Group
All seniors are invited to join us as we a tour of the newly-renovated St. Peter’s Church on Sun, Aug 18th. Fr. Clark, pastor, will be our tour guide. NOTE: The date & time for the event is different from our usual meeting date/time. If interested in carpooling, meet in St. Teresa’s Parking Lot at 1:30pm. All are welcome!
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.
Weed-Pulling Volunteers
Our parish is in need of individuals to help pull weeds to keep our grounds looking beautiful. We have broken up the grounds into smaller sections to enable more people to participate. Click HERE to select the area you would like to keep free of weeds. Most sign-ups from last year have been removed. If you want to continue, please go in and sign up again. Thank you!
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 18th, please pray Sr. Maravillas of Jesus, Jr. Professed Novice at the Sisters of the Carmel of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph.
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.
:: REPEAT DIOCESE-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
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.
Waverly Catholic Center Cleanup
Volunteers and chainsaws are needed to help cleanup dead trees at the Waverly Catholic Center (Marian Sisters & Retreat House) on Sat, Aug 17th, 8am-Noon shifts. Signup at goodcounselretreat.org/trees or call 402-786-2705 to let us know you are coming.
Roast Beef Dinner
Enjoy a fun-filled day with the Plasi Parishioners on Sun, Aug 25th 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.
Emmaus Institute Fall Courses
Registration for Emmaus Institute Fall Courses is now open, including a free course, Encountering the Heart of God in the Psalms, taught by Dr. Vern Steiner (Thursdays). Emmaus Vice President of Academics, Dr. John Kincaid, a recognized expert on St. Paul, will offer The Apostle: An Introduction to Paul’s Theology (Wednesdays, online only). Other courses include, The Gospels and Acts (Mondays) and Elementary Biblical Greek I (Wednesdays). All courses are twelve weeks in length, beginning the week of August 19th and concluding the week of Nov 11th. Learn more and register via the QR Code or at www.EmmausInstitute.net.
I+You=WE Marriage Weekend
Experience a Marriage Weekend, I+You =We, at St. John the Apostle Church on Aug 24-25. Learn the 6 simple steps to true joy as a couple with lectures, dynamic workshops, insightful interpersonal tests, & individual couple dialogue. The weekend is for all married couples, Catholic and non-Catholics. Cost: $275 per couple. For more information see www.loveandlifeprograms usa.org, or Matthew & Marie Philips at 402-705-8015
The Way Retreat
The Way is a healing retreat for survivors of abuse. It is a three-day guided meditation and prayer experience for those whose abuse by another has profoundly affected their heart, mind, body & soul. Men’s retreat is August 16-18, 2024. RSVP by July 31st. Women’s retreat is August 23-25, 2024. RSVP by July 31st. To register contact Mary Beth Hanus @ 402-827-3798 or mbhanus@archomaha.org. More information can be found at this link The Way.
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
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, across the street.
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St. T | Weekly Calendar: Aug 18-25 |
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Sun 8.18 |
7pm: Private Meeting (CR) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Mon 8.19 |
1st Day for Pre-Kindergarten (Sch) 9am: School Confessions (CH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Tue 8.20 |
7pm: St. Vincent de Paul Mtg (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Wed 8.21 |
7:30pm: Knights of Columbus (KCH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Thu 8.22 |
9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Fri 8.23 |
10:30am: Funeral (CH/KH) 2pm: School Confessions (CH) Noon-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Sat 8.24 |
9am: Legion of Mary (MR) 9am-4pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Sun 8.25 |
1pm: Baptism (CH) 7pm: Private Meeting (CR) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Mass Schedule: Aug 17-25 |
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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). |
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Intention |
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8.17 |
4:00pm |
+ Bernadette Howie |
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Sun 8.18 |
8am |
Pro Populo |
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10am |
Schroedl Family |
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Noon |
+ Doug Beals |
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Mon 8.19 |
6:30am |
+ John Slattery |
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7am PS |
Monsignor Paul Witt |
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8:15am |
Thanksgiving & Poor Souls |
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Tue 8.20 |
6:30am |
+ Julie Szalawiga |
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7am PS |
Living & Deceased Members of the Serrano Family |
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8:15am |
+ Demuth Family |
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Wed 8.21 |
7am PS |
Sam Ganz |
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8:15am |
+ Tom & + Margaret Tracy |
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5:30pm |
+ Kevin Brock |
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Thu 8.22 |
6:30am |
+ Bettina J Marinaccio |
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7am PS |
Pink Sisters’ Community |
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8:15am |
+ Tom & + Margaret Tracy |
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Fri 8.23 |
6:30am |
+ Mary Ellen Gapp |
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7am PS |
Monsignor Paul Witt |
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8:15am |
+ Joe Hamersky |
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Sat 8.24 |
7am PS |
+ Marilyn Molacek |
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8:15am |
Malina Pokorney |
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4pm |
Mary & Lee Volkmer |
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Sun 8.25 |
8am |
+ Rob Armstrong |
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10am |
Pro Populo and Shower of Roses |
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Noon |
+ Marvin Vitus Trouba |
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