“Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and His name will be called Emmanuel.”
~ Isaiah 7:14
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 ::
Christmas Carols at Midnight Mass
Anyone attending Midnight Mass is invited to come early for preludes beginning a half hour before Mass.
Parish Office Close
The Parish Office will be closed from Fri, Dec 22nd-Mon, Jan 1st. We will re-open on Tues, Jan 2nd.
Free Throw Contest
The St. Teresa’s Knights of Columbus Council 833 will be hosting its annual Free Throw Contest for boys & girls ages 9-14 at St. Teresa’s Gym on Fri, Jan. 19th, 4pm. Check-in begins immediately after school at 3:15pm. In addition, if you have a conflict that day, we can get you to shoot first if you need to leave by a certain time. Awards will be given for 1st & 2nd place. Everyone will receive a participation certificate as well. Contact Brad Behne at brad_behne@yahoo.com or 402-570-8585 for any questions or for more information.
Christmas Mass & Confession Times
Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be 1/2 hour before the daily Masses Mon-Sat; Sat from 3-4pm & 5-5:30pm. Christmas Mass times: Sun, Dec 24th: 4pm; Mon, Dec 25th: Midnight, 8am, 10am & Noon.
Solemnity of Mary: January 1st
Jan 1st, the Solemnity of Mary falls on a Monday and is NOT a holy day of obligation. Masses for Jan 1st will be Mon, Jan 1 at 8:15 and 10am. There will be no vigil Mass.
S.T.A.G.E. Productions
S.T.A.G.E. will be presenting 2 musical productions: Jonah & the Big Sale (performed by students ages 8-11) and The Merchant of Tennis (performed by students ages 9-16), in Kaczmarek Hall. Jonah & the Big Sale, based on the classic Bible story, is set in modern times with Ninevay’s Department store & a Whale of a Sale! Performances: Jan 19-20 at 6pm & Jan 21 at 2pm. Tickets $7. The Merchant of Tennis, a musical parody of Shakespeare’s famous work, The Merchant of Venice, follows a tennis theme throughout, teaching the lesson of Love. Performances: Jan 19-20 & Jan 26-27 at 8pm & Jan 21 & 28 at 4pm (a 2-hour show with intermission). Tickets: $8/$10. Both performances offer reserved seating. To purchase reserved-seating tickets, go to stage4kids.com under TICKETS. Limited walk-in seating will be available.
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; Wed 10-11am;
Fri 10-11am, 11-Noon, & 3-4pm
Sat 9-10am & 3-4pm
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Christmas Break
School will dismiss at Noon on Dec 20th: End of 2nd Quarter. Christmas Break begins on Dec 21st. School will resume on Thurs, Jan 4th.
Teammates
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Would you be interested in mentoring a young person in a school setting? If you think you would be interested in mentoring one-on-one at St. Teresa Catholic School, please contact Chris Jacobsen at 402-477-3358. Click HERE for more information.
School Lunches – Out for Christmas Break
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St. Teresa Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop made $2,881 last weekend.
Hours for business:
Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 9-3
Please donate during business hours.
:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
St. Teresa Trivia Night
St. Teresa Trivia Night will be on Sat, Jan 13th at Pius X High School Commons. Come at 6pm for social hour and to set up your table. Trivia begins at 7pm. To register your team or as an individual, click HERE or scan the QR Code. If registering a team, only the team captain should register & pay the full amount for all players. It is up to the captain to be reimbursed by your team members. If you do not have a full table, please register as individuals & you will be assigned to a table, with an option to state who you’d like to sit with. Individual registrations must pay unless you are a first-time player. Registration deadline: January 5th. Tables will be assigned in registration submission order. Questions on Trivia Night contact Steve at pattystevelincoln@yahoo.com.
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
:: NEW DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Diocese of Lincoln: Christmas Masses & Confessions
Christmas Mass and Confession times for parishes across the Diocese of Lincoln can be found at lincolndiocese.org/Christmas.
LDCCW Convention
A warm thank you & many prayers & blessings upon each of you for the work you do in your parishes. All ladies are welcome to attend the LDCCW Convention at John XXIII Center on Fri evening, April 26 & Sat, April 27 from 9am-3pm. For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Caroline Helget, Deanery President, chelget@gmail.com, 402-202-0406.
Eucharistic Revival Holy Hours
All are invited to join the Christ the King Sisters at Villa Regina Motherhouse, 4100 SW 56th St, for Eucharistic Revival Holy Hours. Join the sisters in adoring Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, on the following dates: Jan 7, Feb 4, Apr 7, and May 12. All holy hours begin at Noon except Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7th which will begin at 3pm.
:: REPEAT DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Shine Like the Stars: Villa Marie Dance & Auction
Join us for dancing & a whole lot of fun & good food on Feb 9th, 6-10pm at Sandhills Global Event Center, for the Villa Marie Annual Dance & Auction Fundraiser. Dress in an outfit from your favorite era: medieval princess, a 70’s go-go dancer, 80’s Rockstar, a prancing poodle skirt & leather jacket couple, or just going for the “I just left the office in 2023” look! Tickets are on sale as well as our 60th anniversary merchandise. Pre-orders available for pick up at the dance. For tickets/merchandise, go to onecau.se/villamdance60 or scan the QR Code.
Childcare Staff Opening
Catholic Social Services is hiring full & part-time childcare teachers for their soon-to-be open childcare center. To apply/info, visit csshope.org/careers.
Holy Innocents Mass
All are invited to a memorial Mass for those who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, or abortion will be held on Thurs, Dec. 28th, 7pm at John XXIII Diocesan center Chapel, 3700 Sheridan Blvd. Reading of names at 6:45pm. New names may be submitted by calling the Family Life Office at 402-473-0620 before 5pm on Dec 21st or in the vestibule prior to 6:45. All names will be permanently placed on a banner. However, due to time constraints, only names submitted since 2015 will be read aloud.
Advent with Spirit Catholic Radio
This year, Spirit Catholic Radio will focus on a theme for every week of Advent: Hope, Joyful Expectation, Prayer, & Peace. Follow us on social media, subscribe to our e-newsletter, The Halo, & visit https://spiritcatholicradio.com/advent/ as we share with your ideas for bringing these themes to life in your own special way with your family, coworkers, or community. Tune in on weekday mornings, 7-9am, during our Spirit Mornings Show to hear inspirational guests discuss what Advent can mean in our lives. Tune in Sundays for special Advent programming from EWTN. For more information, go to https://spiritcatholic radio.com
Silent Directed Retreats
Creighton University Retreat Center is offering 3-day silent directed retreats. 2024 dates: Jan18-21, Mar 21-24, May 2-5, July 14-17. Cost: $375. Click HERE to register.
Emmaus Institute Series
The Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies is accepting registrations for a five-week course, Hearing the Word: Understanding the Bible, offered in person on Monday or Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm beginning Jan 8th, and available online (typically posted the following day with class notes). Taught by Emmaus president, Dr. Vern Steiner, Hearing the Word is a practical course designed to equip students with the tools to read the Bible with understanding. Learn more & register click HERE.
Confirmation Retreat
Confirmed for Mission for confirmands & at least 1 parent (Sponsors welcome) on Mar 23rd at Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 10am-4pm. $20/person (lunch provided). Details or to register visit www.lincolndiocese.org/mission or contact Michele-chambers@cdolinc.net or call 402-473-0631.
Marriage Encounter Experience
Learn the tools needed to keep you marriage strong by attending a Marriage Encounter on Feb 9-11 in Lincoln. “Finding a oneness of heart we all desire.” Advance registration required. Contact Gary & Brenda Granger at 303-604-6202
Pius X High School Job Opportunity
Pius X High School has an immediate opening for a full-time para-professional. This individual will observe classes & assist with individual & small group instruction coordinated by our ABLE staff. If interested, apply online at piusx.net/employment.
Pius X Dance Team Kiddie Camp
The Pius X Thunderettes are hosting a fun-filled dance camp for grades PreK-5th! The kids will learn one dance in their age group and one dance as one big group. There will be games and snacks! If you sign up by Dec 20th, your kiddo(s) will receive a t-shirt too! This year’s camp is Jan 6, 2024. Camp begin at 9am & the kiddos will perform their routines for parents at Noon. They will also have the opportunity to perform at a Pius X Varsity Boys Basketball game! Pease click HERE to find the sign up & for more information.
Pius X Passport to Adventure Club
Pius X Passport to Adventure Club is organizing a WWII Experience of Europe June 3-17th. We will be in Normandy during the 80th Anniversary of D-Day! Itinerary includes: France (Normandy, Mont St. Michel, Pilgrimage to Lisieux); Bastogne, Belgium (Battle of the Bulge); Amsterdam (Anne Frank House); Germany (Cologne, berline, Potsdam, Dresden); Czechia (Prague); Poland (Krakow, Auschwitz, Zakopane). Contact shiela.sievert@piusx.net for details!
Eucharistic Revival Holy Hours
All are invited to join the Christ the King Sisters at Villa Regina Motherhouse, 4100 SW 56th St, for Eucharistic Revival Holy Hours. Join the sisters in adoring Jesus, truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament on the following dates: Jan 7, Feb 4, Apr 7, and May 12. All holy hours begin at Noon except Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7th which will begin at 3pm.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Fr. Chris Eckrich is leading a trip to the Holy Lands from Feb 22-March 4, 2024. To see the full itinerary click HERE; to request a brochure call 402-435-8888, or for more information, call Barb Wallingford at 402-430-5811.
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.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreats
The schedule of retreats for Fall 2022 has been released and is available on the Retreat center’s website HERE. Remember that for St. Teresa parishioners, Men’s Club or Altar Society will pay for half of a standard retreat per year!
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St. T | Weekly Calendar: December 24-31 |
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Sun 12.24 |
4pm: Mass for Christmas No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Mon 12.25 |
Midnight, 8am, 10am, Noon: Masses For Christmas No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Tue 12.26 |
4pm: Baptism (CH) 4:30pm: Baptism Reception (KH) No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Wed 12.27 |
9:30am-2:30pm: STAGE (KH) 2-10pm: STAGE Set Build (KH) No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Thu 12.28 |
2-10pm: STAGE Set Build (KH) No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Fri 12.29 |
2-10pm: STAGE Set Build (KH) No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Sat 12.30 |
9am: Legion of Mary (MR) 2-10pm: STAGE Set Build (KH) No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Sun 12.31 |
11am-5pm: CK Event (KH) 1pm: Baptism (CH) No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Mass Schedule: December 23-31 |
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The Pink Sisters’ Chapel, 1040 S. Cotner Blvd: open 7am-8pm. The 7am Masses listed here (7am PS), said at the Chapel, are open to the public. (The Sunday Masses are private). |
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Time |
Intention |
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12.23 |
4:00pm |
+ James Condon |
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Sun 12.24 |
8am |
Bernard & Alice Brugman |
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10am |
+ Charlie O’Grady |
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Noon |
Pro Populo |
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4pm |
Jackson Family |
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Mon 12.25
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Midnight |
Pro Populo |
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8am |
+ Gerald Svoboda |
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10am |
+ Deceased Parishioners of St. Teresa Parish |
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Noon |
+ Richard Aksamit |
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Tue 12.23 |
6:30am |
+ Virginia M Degenhardt |
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7am PS |
Lay Adorers, Lectors, Kings Men, Ladies & Youth of the Eucharist |
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8:15am |
+ Virginia Ellis |
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Wed 12.27 |
6:30am |
+ Michael Metz |
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7am PS |
Jacob James Love |
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8:15am |
+ Jean Wurtele |
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Thu 12.28 |
6:30am |
Sam & Rhonda Ganz |
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7am PS |
Michael Scully, Birthday |
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8:15am |
+ Charlotte J Harper |
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Fri 12.29 |
6:30am |
End to Abortion & Increase in Adoption |
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7am PS |
+ Bernice Fay Ruyle |
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8:15am |
+ Larry Heaslip |
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Sat 12.30 |
7am PS |
Ella Anne Love, Birthday |
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8:15am |
+ Terri Schlichtemeier |
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4:00pm |
+ Monte Moser |
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Sun 12.31 |
8am |
Pro Populo Shower of Roses |
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10am |
+ Joe Hamersky |
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Noon |
In Thanksgiving |
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