“I pray like children who do not know how to read; I say very simply to God what I wish to say, without composing beautiful sentences, and He always understands me.”
~ 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 ::
Baptism
Please welcome in Baptism Sophie Marie Vasa, daughter of Alex and Megan.
Congratulations!
RCIA: The Last Things
All are welcome to join in the RCIA class on Mon, Nov 27th from 7-8:30pm in Kaczmarek Hall. Our topic will be “The Last Things” taught by Mary Lou Buss.
Matt Talbot Volunteers Needed
The St. Teresa’s Matt Talbot Team is seeking volunteers to help prepare & serve dinner on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7pm. For more information, contact Rosie at 402-429-8465.
Pink Sisters Vocations Holy Hour
Join the Pink Sisters in praying for vocations on Fri, Dec 1st, 7:15pm, at their Chapel, 1040 S Cotner Blvd. The singing will be led by the St. Teresa’s Men’s Choir.
Advent Specials on FORMED
FORMED is offering some interesting programming for Advent: Rooted: Rediscover the Jesse Tree This Advent and Drawing Closer to God: A Catholic Art Show for Kids are but two examples. Our Parish Code for FORMED is J4V3RY.
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. Registration deadline: January 5th. Tables will be assigned in registration submission order. Questions on Trivia Night contact Steve at pattystevelincoln@yahoo.com.
Bishop’s Appeal for Vocations
St. Teresa Parish reached our goal of $23,430. Thank you to all who made this possible and gave generously! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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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St. Teresa Vocal Concert
All are welcome to attend the St. Teresa Vocal Concert presented by the 5th-8th graders. Ancient Christmas Music will be Dec 14th, at 7pm in the Church. Prelude by String students at 6:40pm.
Winter Band Concert
All are welcome to listen to the 5th Grade & Junior High bands at their concert on Tues, Dec 5th, 7pm, at the Pius X High School LPAC. Preludes begin at 6:45pm.
Early Dismissal & No School
There will be a 1pm school dismissal on Thurs, Dec 7th for a Staff Meeting. There will be no school on Fri, Dec 8th in celebration of the Immaculate Conception.
Basketball
Cheer on our St. Teresa Junior High boys basketball teams! Click HERE for the full schedule.
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
Monday, November 27th: Orange Chicken, Rice, Veggies, Fruit
Tuesday, November 28th: Chicken Noodle Soup, Crackers, Fruit
Wednesday, November 29th: Breaded Beef, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit
Thursday, November 30th: Hamburger/Bun, French Fries, Fruit
Friday, December 1st: Mac-N-Cheese, Salad, Roll, Fruit
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St. Teresa Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop made $3,226 last weekend.
Hours for business:
Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 9-3
Please donate during business hours.
:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Family Holy Hour
Marriage on Mission is hosting a Family Holy Hour on Sun, Dec 3rd form 3-4pm. Bring the whole family for adorations, confessions, and some adoration activities for children. This will be followed by hot chocolate!
Free Snow Scooping
St. Teresa’s Knights of Columbus is offering to scoop driveways & sidewalks for the elderly and homebound members of our parish. If interested in this free service, contact Ron Schinkel, 402-429-2515 or email at schinkelr@gmail.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 Monday 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 ::
Advent Shelter Seeking
Join us at Cor Mariae Schoenstatt Shrine for Advent Shelter Seeking on Sat, Dec 2nd with 9am Mass & 10am Fellowship Meal & Activities. 340 State Highway 103, Crete. Questions? cor.mariae.crete@gmail.com
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 you 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.
Vatican II Series
Bishop James D Conley presents Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on Sacred Liturgy) in collaboration with the Office of Religious Education, Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies, & Newman Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture, on Fri, Dec 8th, 6:30pm at John XXIII Center. Reception to follow. Mass for the Immaculate Conception will be offered by Bishop Emeritus Fabian Bruskewitz at 5:30. To register, click HERE. Tickets: $10.
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.
Grief and the Holidays
Healing Hearts Grief Ministry is hosting Grief & the Holidays with talk by Sandy Danek on grief & the holidays, what it looks like, ways of finding healing & comfort, & ways to support others who may be grieving the loss of a loved one. The event will be a the Harbor Coffeehouse on Mon, Dec 4th, 7pm. To help have an accurate estimate on attendance for food & for those attending virtually, please click HERE. The event will be live-streamed.
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
:: REPEAT DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
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.
Advent Vespers & Carols
St. Gregory the Great Seminary invites you to Advent Vespers and Carols. Solemn evening Prayer of the 1st Sunday of Advent with Bishop James D Conley, Presider, on Sun, Dec 3rd, at 7pm. The Seminary is located on Highway 15, 3 miles North of I-80 or 2 miles South of Seward.
Mass & Prayers for Healing
Please join together to pray for healing for yourself, your family & friends, our church, our nation, & for peace in the world on Sun, Dec 10th at John XXIII Diocesan Center (37th & Sheridan) Schedule:
1:15pm: Confessions Begin
1:30pm: Chaplet of Divine Mercy
1:40pm: Praise & Worship
1:55pm: Blessing of salt/water/religious articles
2:00pm: Mass
3pm: Anointing of the Sick
Eucharistic Exposition & Healing
Prayers
St. Joseph School Job Opportunities
Beyond the Bell Staff: For more information, contact Carrie Finson or Elayna Uhing at email JHEL-beyondthebell@cdolinc.net or call 402-489-0341. You may email resume & references to apply.
Special Ed Resource Teacher: Send resume & references from educational supervisors to kevin-naumann@cdolinc.net or email for more information.
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!
40 Days for Life
40 Days for Life Fall Campaign: Sept 27-Nov 5 at Planned Parenthood, 5631 S 48th St. Vigil hours: 7am-7pm. To learn more, get involved, & sign up for prayer times, click HERE.
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 Monday 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.
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: Nov 26-Dec 3 |
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Sun 11.26 |
1pm: Baptisms (CH) 1:30pm: Baptism (CH) No Eucharistic Exposition |
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Mon 11.27 |
7-8:30pm: RCIA (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Tue 11.28 |
6-8pm: Scouts (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Wed 11.29 |
4-5:15pm: CCD with Confessions 4-8pm: STAGE (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Thu 11.30 |
Set Up Staff Christmas Dinner (KH) 7:30pm: Choir Practice 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Fri 12.1 |
6:30am: PPP Mass (CH) 7pm: Staff Christmas Dinner (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Sat 12.2 |
8:45am: First Saturday Devotions (CH) 9am: Legion of Mary (MR) 9:15am: Pius X Bible Study (CR) 9am-4pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Sun 12.3 |
1pm: Baptism (CH) 1:30-3:30: Baptism Reception (KH) 3-4pm: MoM Holy Hour (CH) 4-6pm: MoM Reception (KH) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition |
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Mass Schedule: November 25-December 3 |
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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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11.25 |
4:00pm |
Mary & Lee Volkmer |
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Sun 11.26 |
8am |
+ Pat Thompson |
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10am |
+ Denise Szatko |
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Noon |
Pro Populo & Shower of Roses |
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Mon 11.27
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6:30am |
+ Monte Moser |
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7am PS |
Sidney Anne Hauptman, Birthday |
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8:15am |
+ Noah Wendt |
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Tue 11.28 |
6:30am |
+ Nancy Russell |
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7am PS |
Sister Mary Cecilia |
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8:15am |
Bill & Jeanne Kee |
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Wed 11.29 |
6:30am |
+ Gilbert Mousel |
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7am PS |
Special Intention of Donor |
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8:15am |
+ Larry Heaslip |
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Thu 11.30 |
6:30am |
Matt Estrand |
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7am PS |
Special Intention of Donor |
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8:15am |
+ Adeline Palensky |
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Fri 12.1 |
6:30am |
Fallen Away Catholics |
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7am PS |
Spec Int of Joseph Dustin |
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8:15am |
+ Monte Moser |
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Sat 12.2 |
7am PS |
Magnificat Group |
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8:15am |
+ Clayton Lukow |
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4:00pm |
+ Deceased Members of Condon & Fowler Families |
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Sun 12.3 |
8am |
Pro Populo |
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10am |
+ Charles O’Grady |
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Noon |
+ Lewis, Rose, and Patrick Schafers |
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