January 21, 2022: Weekend Update

Dear St. Teresa Parishioners,

Thanks for taking the time to look over the announcements. It’s been a quiet week, but there are a handful of things that are new. 🙂

God bless,

AP

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Handy Links:

  1. Eucharistic Adoration Sign-up
  2. St. Monica Prayer Sign-up
  3. Parish Website
  4. Parish Facebook Page
  5. Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House

 

Attachments:

January 23 Bulletin

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

Head Usher Needed

Our parish needs a head usher to coordinate each  Sunday’s Noon Mass. This person would ensure that there are enough ushers to take up the collection, bring up the gifts, and help with seating. Call Will at 402-416-1070.

 

Bake Sale for the Walk for Life

The proceeds help cover the costs of the Walk itself and other activities of Nebraska Right to Life.

Donations and workers are needed for the Walk for Life Bake Sale.

Baked goods can be brought to K.Hall by 9pm Fri Jan 28th OR volunteers will be available curbside to collect baked goods from 8-9am in front of the Student Union the morning of the walk, or call 402-438-4802 to make arrangements. An online sign-up is HERE.

 

Catholic Schools Week 2022: Sun, Jan 30-Fri Feb 4

All are welcome to join St. Teresa School for the opening of Catholic Schools Week on Sunday the 30th. The school children will have special roles at the 10am Mass. After Mass, come over to school for an open house, featuring the science fair in the gym and a bake sale in the cafeteria.

  • Thanks to Super Saver for their donation of donuts for our bake sale!
  • Thank YOU for your ongoing support of our beloved parish school!

All Hands on Deck! Men’s Club will take down Christmas decorations on Sun Feb 6 at 1pm. Please plan to come help.

Calling all Young Married Couples of Saint Teresa Parish! You are invited to a dinner on March 5th at 6pm in the church basement hosted by the Older Married Couples of St. Teresa Parish. Sign-up forms will be in next week’s bulletin OR you may contact Joan Tasler for info: jftasler@gmail.com | 402-310-9682

The Thrift Store made $1700 last weekend.

Hours for business:

Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 9-3

Please donate during business hours.

Seminarian of the Week: Patrick “Seth” Winter is the son of James & Cheryl Winter of St. Joseph Parish in Lincoln. He is studying Theology 1 at Mt. St. Mary Seminary. Remember to pray for Seth and for his formation.

Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Faith?

Classes are from 7:30-9pm on Thursdays in Kaczmarek Hall (downstairs in church).

Anyone is welcome to join—for one class or for all classes. If the topic piques your interest, come to that class!

This Week’s Topic: Penance & Anointing of the Sick

Why is the Sacrament of Reconciliation essential—and potentially life-changing—for Catholics? How does the Anointing of the Sick make a difference to those who are suffering or dying?

:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

 

School Announcements: St. Teresa School Announcements

  • Kindergarten Preview will be on Tuesday, February 15th from 7-8 p.m. at St. Teresa School. Contact the school office for more information (402-477-3358 or tael-aa@cdolinc.net).
  • Recycled Paper is Needed: The school uses recycled paper to print worksheets and other items. Please donate paper which is clear on one side and without staples or folds
  • Pius X High School will host an open house at 7pm Mon, Feb 7 for 8th graders, incoming upperclassmen, and their parents and  guardians. In 2020-2021, students earned $515K in scholarships. Learn more about affording a unique, faith-filled Catholic education at PiusX.net/explore.

 

Grand Group

We have canceled our January event. We have several members currently experiencing health problems, and with January weather so unpredictable, we decided to move this month’s planned event to March 18th. We do plan to meet in February. We hope to see you then!

Eucharistic Adoration | This Session Runs Jan 2—Mar 1

Parishioners: we had a fantastic response to signing up for Holy Hours; thank you! We had 13 open a couple of weeks ago. We now have only TWO to cover. If you don’t already have an hour, please consider taking one of the “empty” hours so that we can continue with exposition. It is important that when Our Lord is exposed in the Monstrance, he is not left alone. Therefore, we sign up for Holy Hours so that we are sure someone is  always with him. Sign up HERE.

Hours of Eucharistic Exposition

  • Sundays: 1pm-9pm
  • Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
  • Saturdays: 9am-4pm

Currently Open Holy Hours:

Fridays 5-6 and Saturdays 3-4

 

Parish Office | 402-477-3979

General Hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Fri

  • Jeanne Kee: Financial Secretary

Mon-Thu, 9-4 | jeanne-kee@cdolinc.net

  • Aubrey Potter: Parish Secretary

Mon-Fri, 9-1 | aubrey-potter@cdolinc.net

Deadline for Bulletin Announcements (send to Aubrey) is Wednesday at Noon.

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.

 

:: NEW DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

 

St. Gregory the Great Seminary Seeks Teachers

St. Gregory the Great Seminary (SGGS), a fully accredited college located in Seward, is seeking to hire two part-time, adjunct (non-tenure) faculty members. One will teach Spanish; the other will teach Biology. By the witness of their personal and professional lives, all SGGS faculty and staff members must assent to our mission: to form Catholic men as disciples of Jesus Christ and assist their discernment of a priestly vocation to serve God and His Church. For details, contact Fr. Brian Kane or Fr. Matthew Rolling at SGGS: 402-643-4052

 

:: REPEAT DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Nebraska Walk for Life January 29

Join thousands of pro-life Nebraskans for the 48th Annual Nebraska Walk for Life held on Sat, Jan 29, beginning at 10:00am on the north steps of the State Capitol. Keynote speaker, Ashley Bratcher, the actress that played Abby Johnson in the movie "Unplanned," will share her own pro-life story at the Nebraska Student Union. Pro-life information tables, food and drink will be available. Bake Sale donations are needed; volunteers will be available curbside to collect baked goods from 8-9 a.m. in front of the Student Union the morning of the walk, or call 402-438-4802 to make arrangements. 

Mass is at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14th & K Street at 9:00am

Pius X Thunderettes Dance Camp is January 29th, 2022 from 9:30am until 2pm at Pius X High School. You can sign up HERE.

Ladies, you're invited to our WINTER MAGNIFICAT PRAYER MEAL—Saturday February 5, 9:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Country Club, 9401 East O Street, Lincoln, with guest speaker Father Allan Phan.  Father Phan was ordained a Diocesan Priest in 2018 after an amazing Holy Spirit lead journey as he was not raised in a Christian family. Father’s heart is moved by how far Love (God) is willing to go for him and he desires to help others encounter Love to receive the same peace he has.  He loves to "rest in the Presence of the Lord" and hear His Lord call him "little flock", which causes all anxieties in his heart to melt away!   His favorite scripture is Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid little flock, for it is Your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom". Come hear Father Phan’s inspiring testimony, and invite other women to join us in Christianship fellowship.  Register by mailing your $25 check payable to Magnificat c/o Tina Colgan, 521 N 56 ST, Lincoln, NE 68504. (students $15) Deadline is January 29.  For more information text Rhonda Litt at 402.525.6396 or call and leave a message 402.489.3819.

Faith, Hope and Love . . . Are these present in your marriage.  Have you given up hope that they can be?
In 1 Corinthians 13:13 Jesus tells us the greatest of these is Love.  Living in a marriage that is missing love can be difficult.  If you have given up hope that your marriage can and will get better, ask your spouse to consider attending a Retrouvaille program.  Retrouvaille is an international Christian-based ministry that offers a three-stage program to help couples improve their marriages.  First, a weekend program is attended, followed by post-weekend meetings.  Finally, an on-going monthly small group of couples gathers for support and growth.  If improving your marriage is important to you, reach out today.  For more information about a Retrouvaille Weekend program. February 11-13 2022 to register call 1-800-470-2230 0r www.helpourmarriage.org, www.retrouvaille.org last day to sign up January 30th 2022

Divorced? Come find comfort, counsel, hope and healing consistent with Catholic Church teachings.

The twelve-week video series & facilitator led Surviving Divorce program begins on February 7, 2022- 7-9pm, at John XXIII Diocesan Center, 3700 Sheridan Blvd. A suggested donation of $50 covers the cost of the program and includes the Surviving Divorce personal guide and all materials. Classes are kept small and may be registered for by contacting the Family Life Office at 402-473-0620 or familylifeoffice@cdolinc.net

Day-Long Retreat for Moms of Young People

February 12th, 2022, the   Retreat for Moms of Young People will be happening at the Good Counsel Retreat house. Fr. Ben Holdren and Bekah Knobeloch will be   giving a series of talks for moms of younger children. This is a day-long retreat; babies are   welcome. Go to the diocesan website or see the parish  e-mail for sign-up link.

 

Spirit Catholic Radio’s Celebration Dinner

Sat, Feb 12: Spirit Catholic Radio invites you to our 17th annual Spirit Celebration Dinner, where we will enjoy a meal together and honor keynote speaker and Spirit Award Recipient, Steve Ray. Steve has hosted many pilgrimages for Spirit Catholic Radio and is a frequent guest on Spirit Mornings and EWTN   Radio. Social hour begins at 6pm with the dinner and program beginning at 7 p.m. Only $50 per seat. Please make your reservation by Feb 5th at spiritcatholicradio.com/dinner

 

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat

God forgave you but you can't forgive yourself? Attend a confidential Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat for post-abortion healing Mar 4-6.

Scholarships are available. Contact helpingrachel@yahoo.com or call Heather 402-671-3749.

Holy Land Pilgrimage: It looks like the pilgrimage to the Holy Land on May 9-19, 2022, will be able to travel, as long as we have enough interest in the trip! Because tourism is down, and crowds will be less, this will be a great time to visit the Holy Land! Currently, vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals are welcome to Israel and Palestine but both persons will be subject to a COVID test before flying and after arrival in Israel. Protocols differ slightly depending on vaccination status. The requirements have been changing every 1-2 months so there's hope they will continue to loosen. Cost is about $4000 per person. See itinerary and details at stmarysdavidcity.org or tektonministries.com. Contact Fr. Jay Buhman (402-367-3579) with ANY questions.

Creighton Model FertilityCare System  Creighton Model is a women's health science that allows users to learn more about their fertility and in conjunction with NaProTECHNOLOGY treat many reproductive disorders.  Introductory sessions are available in person or online.  For more information or to register, visit, https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/creighton-introductory-session