"True charity consists in bearing all our neighbor’s defects – not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues."
~ St. Therese of Lisieux.
Handy Links:
- Altar Server Schedule
- Eucharistic Adoration Sign-up
- Parish Website
- Online Giving
- Cub Scout Pack 128
- Christmas Boutique Volunteers
Attachments:
Walk the Little Way Picture of Kids
Walk the Little Way QR Codes (jpeg format)
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:: CURRENT, NEW, & UPDATED PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
All Saints Day Holy Day of Obligation
All Saints Day is Tuesday, November 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times are as follows: Mon, Oct 31st: 5:30pm; Tues, Nov 1st: 6:30am, 8:15am, and 6:30pm. Pink Sisters Mass is closed to the public on Holy Days of Obligations.
Trick-or-Treat
All kids are welcome to come trick-or-treating on Halloween at the convent and rectory on from 6:30-8:00pm. We can’t wait to see all your creative costumes!
St. Teresa Trivia Night Returns!
Mark your calendars for the return of St. Teresa’s Trivia Night on Sat, Feb 4, 2023, at Pius X. More information forthcoming.
Calling All Acolytes!
Thank you to all who have returned your Acolyte Survey! If you have not already done so, please return your Survey, listing your availability to the rectory office or to Randy & Rosie Polak. If you need another survey, please call the church offices or email Theresa-Kottwitz@cdolinc.net.
St. Teresa Grand Group
Our Friday, Nov 18th event will be perfect for a chilly day! We’ll start with lunch at noon with homemade soup, after which we will enjoy a travelogue taking us to Italy, France, South America & the Great Wall of China. Come and enjoy! Please RSVP to Phyllis at 402-488-9177 or email rweisser@neb.rr.com by Mon, Nov 14th.
Pink Sisters Holy Hour
All are invited to join the Pinks Sisters for their First Friday Holy Hour for Vocations at their chapel at 1040 S. Cotner Blvd on Friday, Nov 4th beginning at 7:15pm. The Marian Sisters will be leading the singing. Please come and pray for vocations!
Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Vocations
St. Teresa Parish’s goal for this year is $25,060. We currently have pledged $7,856. Please give generously to support our diocesan seminarians, especially our own, Jonah Brox and Paul Mach! Pledge cards were mailed last week.
St. Teresa Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop made $3,425 last weekend
Hours for business:
Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 9-3
Please donate during business hours.
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:
Thurs 4-5pm; Sat 3-4pm
Religious Sisters Vocations of the Week
Pray for young women to discern a vocation to the Sisterhood of our Diocese of Lincoln Motherhouses.
:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Parish Bazaar
Our Parish Bazaar will be held Sun, Nov 13th. Be watching for your opportunity to pick up raffle tickets to sell or purchase and the chance to bid on some of our many items on the Silent Auction. Please drop off any Silent Auction donations at the rectory. Continue to watch for further details. Questions: email bazaar.stts@gmail.com. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Nov 13th for an afternoon of community and fun!!!
Parish Bazaar Raffle Tickets
Don’t forget to pick up your raffle tickets, located at the exits of the church! The raffle is a large part of the success of our Bazaar. To meet our goal, we are counting on every household to sell at least 3-4 books of tickets. Thank you for purchasing and selling tickets to family and friends. Early Bird Special Information also included in ticket books.
Walk the Little Way
St. Teresa School annual fundraiser, Walk the Little Way is still accepting donations to fund classroom renovations and the addition of green space to the exterior of the school. 100% of donations go directly to the school. Please drop off donations at the school or give online https://givebutter.com/WTLW22. Thank you for all your support over the years! Donations are still being accepted. See HERE for a picture of the kids helping to promote this beautiful fundraiser!
Pumpkin Festival
Knights of Columbus is hosting a Pumpkin Festival at their hall, 6044 South St on Sunday, Oct 30th, 2-5pm. Bring the whole family to the Knights of Columbus Pumpkin Festival on Sunday October 30th, 2-5pm. Enjoy pumpkin painting, bounce house, photo booth, fall treats and more. Please RSVP to matt.schafers@piusx.net to ensure enough pumpkins and treats for all.
Thrift Shop Christmas Boutique
St. Teresa Thrift Shop will be hosting their annual Christmas Boutique on Fri & Sat, Oct 28th & 29th from 9am-5pm each day at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 6044 South St. You can find Christmas decorations, linens, tins, trees, nativities, and much more! Bring a friend and enjoy an hour of Christmas shopping at our Annual Christmas Boutique!
Volunteers Needed: Thrift Shop Christmas Boutique
Volunteers are needed to help with the Thrift Shop Christmas Boutique. Help is needed in setting up and working the event. Contact Renee Cunningham at 402-610-3153 or go to the Sign-Up at HERE
Altar Society Diaper Drive
October Diaper Drive: Please place diaper donations in the collection box in the vestibule of the church. Monetary donations should be taken to the rectory or dropped off in the rectory slot. Greatest need for diaper sizes: 5 & 6. Thank you!
Abortion Tuesday Rosary & Mass
Every Tuesday 9:30—10:30am
5632 S. 48th Street, Lincoln
Pray for an end to abortion with many other fellow Catholics every Tuesday. Rosary @ 9:30am outside Planned Parenthood followed by Mass at 10am across the street 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
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.
Job Opportunities
The Catholic Center in Waverly is hiring a Maintenance Manager (Technician). Questions call 402-786-2715 or email office@goodcounselretreat.org for inquiries and resumes.
St. Joseph School is seeking a part-time staff for our Beyond the Bell Enrichment Program, offered after school from 3:20-5:30pm. Previous experience in childcare appreciated but not required. Must comply with necessary background and safety checks. Email resume and references to Monica-Condon@cdolinc.net to apply.
The Chancery has a job opening for a part-time housekeeping position. This is a 15-20 hours/week position responsible for light housekeeping and assisting with daily meal preparation for the retired priests at Bonacum House. To apply, please send cover letter & resume to Marsha Bartek at marsha-bartek@lincolndiocese.ort or mail to 3400 Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506.
St. Michael Parish is seeking a part-time pianist for some of the Saturday and Sunday Masses. Please call/text Sharon at 253-224-8668 or send resume to Sharon-long@cdolinc.net.
Villa Maria School is accepting applications for a full or part-time Special Education Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Please contact Sr. Jeanette at 402-786-3625 or sr.jeanette-rerucha@cdolinc.net.
Blessed Sacrament needs a part-time musician for an organist/pianist/guitarist for their children’s weekday 8:15 am Mass. Contact Fr. Morin at fr.mike-morin@bsc.church.
:: NEW DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS :
Mother/Daughter Program
“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”, for girls age 9-13 and their mothers will be held Sun, Oct 30 from 2-4pm at Lourdes High School in Nebraska City and virtually. Learn about growing up and becoming a woman. Pre-registration required at https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/motherdaughternebcity. Cost: $25 per mother/daughter or $35 per family in person and $10 virtually. Questions: Dotti Easter at 402-297-1211 (cell) or email dottieaster3@gmail.com.
Pro-Life Education Series
The Pro-Life Education series continues Sun, Nov 13, 7pm in St. Patrick School Gym, 6126 Morrill Ave. “The Matter of Life” movie will be shown. Open to the public. Free-will offering. Offering goes to distributors to further promote movie. Sponsor: St. Patrick Knights of Columbus.
50 Days for 50 States Program
LDCCW is encouraging each Catholic to offer prayers for the upcoming elections.
Week 7 (Oct 31-Nov 7): Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
:: REPEAT DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
40 Days for Life Fall 2022 Campaign
runs from Sept 28-Nov 6. Prayer Vigil location: Planned Parenthood, 5631 S 48th St, daily: 6am-7pm. For more info, contact Turner at 402-202-1614. Learn more, get involved, & sign up for prayer times with 40daysforlife.com/Lincoln.
Pius X All-School Mass for Deceased Alumni
On Wed, Nov 2, 2022, Pius X will be hosting an all-school Mass at 9:20am for the Deceased Alumni of Pius X, with a reception to follow. Families of the deceased are invited to join us. Direct questions to Kristen Heath at Kristin.heath@piusx.net or at 402-488-0931. For more details or to RSVP online, visit https://piusx/allsoulsmass.
Grief and the Holidays”
Join Sandy Danek, founder of Healing Hearts Grief Ministry, on Dec 1, 7pm at the Harbor Coffeehouse, Piedmont Shoppes. Sandy will explore “Grief & the Holidays from a Catholic perspective. Open to anyone who has experienced a loss of a loved one, is suffering from infertility or miscarriage, or for those who want to know how to better support a loved one experiencing grief. For information or to register go to https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/grief. This event will be livestreamed and is free.
Mother/Daughter Program
“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”, for girls age 9-13 and their mothers will be held Sun, Oct 30 from 2-4pm at Lourdes High School in Nebraska City and virtually. This program is designed to educate girls on growing up and becoming a woman. Pre-registration required at https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/motherdaughternebcity. Cost: $25 per mother/daughter or $35 per family in person and $10 virtually. Questions: Dotti Easter at 402-297-1211 (cell) or email dottieaster3@gmail.com.
Date Night
Make time for your vocation! The Family Life Office invites you to a date night out on Nov 9th, 6-9pm at UNL Newman Center Rosary Hall with Ashley Montag as the speaker. The topic is “Boundaries for Your Marriage”. Cost: $45 for dinner/drinks/apps for two or come for free to the talk and go out to eat on your own (will also be streamed). For more information or to register go to https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/datenightoct.
Eucharistic Revival Choral Production
Singers from around the diocese, directed by Amy Flamminio and joined with a string quartet, a brass quintet, and the Cathedral organ, will be performing Give Glory to God at the Cathedral on Nov 20, 7:30pm. The concert will be performed in conjunctions with the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival and in celebration of Bishop Conley’s 10th anniversary as Bishop of Lincoln. Some of the music to be performed will be: Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi, Cry Out With Joy by Kevin Hanrahan, Ave Verum Corpus by William Byrd, and Gloucester Service: Magnificat by Herbert Howells. Come and enjoy this beautiful music, participate in our diocese’s Eucharistic Revival, and help celebrate our Bishop’s tenth Anniversary!
World Youth Day 2023
The dates for the next World Youth Day in Portugal have been announced, and our diocesan trip is ready to start taking registrations! Our trip will be from July 24 through August 9, 2023, and includes a side trip to Fatima. For more information or to register, please visit https://www.lincolndiocese.org/pilgrimages/world-youth-day
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!