January 5, 2024: Weekend Update | St. Teresa Catholic Church

“We saw His star at its rising and have come to do Him homage”

~ Matthew 2:2

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January 7, 2024 Bulletin

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2024 Alpha Invite Flyer

2024 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Flyer

2024 Love and Life Program Flyer

Marriage on Mission Date Night Flyer

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

Baptisms

Please welcome in baptism Paul Joseph Long, son of Brett & Liz, and Tilma Rose Rutledge, daughter of Jeff and Hannah. Congratulations!

Grand Group

Plan to join us for our soup lunch & travelogue at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Fri, Jan. 19th at Noon. You won’t want to miss out on Nancy’s delicious soup & all that goes with it! Our travelogue, “Scenic Wonders,” features a variety of interesting & exotic places around the world. Please RSVP to Phyllis at 402-488-9177 by Mon, Jan 15th so the committee will know how much food will be needed.

Marriage on Mission Date Night

Marriage on Mission invites all married or engaged couples to a date night event on Sun, Jan 21, 7-8:30pm. Fr. Kipper will speak about the domestic church followed by refreshments & fellowship. On-site babysitting is provided. To utilize babysitting, sign up through the QR Code or the link: https://forms.gle/xTr138VSVwNTx4Pb9.

S.T.A.G.E. Productions

S.T.A.G.E. will be presenting 2 musical productions: Jonah & the Big Sale (ages 8-11) and The Merchant of Tennis (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 at 8pm; Jan 21 at 4pm; Jan 26-27 at 7pm; Jan 28 at 2pm (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:

Fri 10-11am, 11-Noon, & 3-4pm

Sat 9-10am & 3-4pm

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School Lunches:

Monday, January 8^th: Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Celery, Fruit

Tuesday, January 9^th: Chicken Fajita, Rice, Fruit

Wednesday, January 10^th: Breaded Beef, Green Beans, Fruit

Thursday, January 11^th: Baked Chicken, Cheese Potatoes, Bread, Fruit

Friday, January 12^th: Cheese Pizza, Salad, Fruit

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:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Holy Hour for Vocations

All are welcome to join the Pink Sisters at a Holy Hour for Vocations on Fri, Jan. 5th at 7:15pm at the Pink Sister’s Chapel, 1040 S. Cotner Blvd. The singing will be led by the Anima Christi Singers.

RCIA: The Sacraments: Eucharist

All are welcome to join in the RCIA class on Mon, Jan 8th from 7-8:30pm in Kaczmarek Hall. Our topic will be “The Sacraments: Eucharist” taught by Peter and Jean Timmerman.

Youth Altar Society

All girls of the parish, grades 5-7, are encouraged to join the Youth Altar Society. Monthly meetings begin Jan. 10th from 3:20-4:30pm. For more information and to register go to https://qrco.de/bebwF4 or scan the QR Code. Questions? Call/text Julie at 402-310-1698. Attendance at meetings is encouraged but not a requirement for participation. This will be a fun way to earn service hours with friends!

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.

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 ::

Alpha!

Join us for a great meal & conversation with others who are exploring life & faith. Alpha is a chance to explore life & the Christian faith in a friendly, open, & informal environment. Monday evenings beginning January 8th at St. Joseph Church, Resurrection Hall, from 6-8pm. Dinner provided. Babysitting available. RSVP or questions contact Michele at 402-613-9269 or Michele-chambers@cdolinc.net or go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DA4AA283-46957518-alpha#/

Cristo Rey Nativity

A 28’-wide nativity scene is can be viewed at Cristo Rey Parish (4245 J St), 9am-9pm daily through Jan 7 (except Wednesdays). The elaborately constructed nativity scene takes a week to construct by builders & volunteers & depicts, not only Bethlehem, but also the scenes from Nazareth, Egypt, & the Jerusalem Temple. The nativity scene has been hosted at Cristo Rey since 2004. Donations: Vincent de Paul Society in Lincoln.

Love and Life Programs: Program I: I+You=We

Inspire your marriage with the Love and Life Program: I+You=We on Jan 20th from 7:30am-9pm & Jan 21 from 8am-4pm at Bishop Neumann High School, Wahoo. Weekend includes lectures, workshops, individual couple dialogue leading you through 6 simple steps to real joy in your marriage. Cost: $250/couple; $300 after Jan 5th. Register: scan the QR Code or go to www.loveandlifeprograms.org or call Bob & Carmen Sullivan at 402-469-5149.

Nebraska Walk for Life

Join the Nebraska Walk for Life Gala on Fri. Jan 26th, 6pm at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel with Melissa Ohden, speaker. The Walk will be Sat, Jan. 27th, 10am at the State Capitol then UNL Student Union. Scan QR Code for more information & Gala Tickets. If donating baked goods, drop off in front of the Student Union between 8-9am.

:: REPEAT DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

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.

Marian Camp 2024

Camper & Counselor registrations open Jan 20th. Camp sessions: June 23-26 and June 28-July 1. Cost: $200 for 1st camper; $150 for 2nd camper. Camp is for girls entering 6th-9th grades. Camp located at Camp Kateri Tekakwitha, McCool Junction. Financial Aid available Dec 11-Jan 8. See mariansisters.org/marian-camp.htmlor scan the QR Code for more info or to register as a camper or counselor.

Catholic Artist Guild Schedule

All Catholic Artist Guild meetings are held in Resurrection Hall, St. Joseph Parish, Lincoln, from 9am-Noon. All meetings include prayer & fellowship. All are welcome to come and check us out! The schedule is as follows: Jan 13th: Business Topics: Come visit various stations to learn about aspects of business when selling your art or skill. April 13th: Artist Show & Tell: Come, bring your art, & share it with other artists in the guild, while learning about their skills & trades. July 20th: Art Techniques: Come visit stations & learn from other artists about their specific techniques in a variety of media.

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.

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.

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 Passport to Adventure Club

Pius X Passport to Adventure Club is organizing a WWII Experience of Europe June 3-17^th. We will be in Normandy during the 80^th 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, Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden); Czechia (Prague); Poland (Krakow, Auschwitz, Zakopane). Contact shiela.sievert@piusx.net for details!

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

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!

St. T \| Weekly Calendar: Jan 7-14
Sun 1.7	2-6pm: STAGE (KH) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Mon 1.8	Baptism of the Lord 2pm: School Confessions (CH) 4-6pm: STAGE (KH) 7-8:30pm: RCIA (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Tue 1.9	4-6pm: STAGE (KH) 6-8pm: Scouts (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Wed 1.10	2:45pm: School Benediction (CH) 3:20-4:30pm: Youth Altar Society (KH) 4-8pm: STAGE (KH) 4:30pm: Leadership Board Meeting 7:30pm: Men’s Club Rosary (CH) 8pm: Men’s Club Meeting (MR) 4pm: CCD (Sch) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Thu 1.11	4-6pm: STAGE (KH) 7:30pm: Choir Practice (CH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Fri 1.12	4-9pm: STAGE (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Sat 1.13	9am: Christian Mother’s Meeting (KH) 9am: Legion of Mary (MR) 9am-Noon: STAGE (KH) 9:15am: Pius X Bible Study (CR) 9am-4pm: Eucharistic Exposition
Sun 1.14	1pm: Baptism (CH) 2-6pm: STAGE (KH) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition

Mass Schedule: January 6-14
+ = 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
1.6	4:00pm	+ Kenneth Grell
Sun 1.7	8am	Pro Populo
	10am	Phil & Bonnie Demuth
	Noon	+ Shawn Schmid
Mon 1.8	6:30am	Joyce Ostdiek, Birthday
	7am PS	Karen Smaus, Special Int
	8:15am	+ Sharon Wilson
Tue 1.9	6:30am	Living & Deceased Members of Nebraska Catholic Daughters
	7am PS	Adeline Nelson, Special Int
	8:15am	+ Patty Ponce
Wed 1.10	6:30am	+ Doug Beebe
	7am PS	+ Alisha Cox
	8:15am	+ Ann Jackson
Thu 1.11	6:30am	+ Msgr. Leonard Kalin
	7am PS	+ Janet Kreifels
	8:15am	Living & Deceased Members of Nebraska Catholic Daughters
Fri 1.12	6:30am	+ Sylvia Prather
	7am PS	+ Armando Muyot
	8:15am	+ Tom Tracy
Sat 1.13	7am PS	Mary Ann Bouc, Birthday
	8:15am	Christian Mothers
	4:00pm	Zach Gregg
Sun 1.14	8am	Pro Populo
	10am	Schroedl Family
	Noon	+ James Condon