“Be quite sure that God will bless you and that the depths of your sufferings will be matched by the consolation reserved for you.”
~ 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
- Weed Pulling
- BedMaking
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:: CURRENT, NEW, & UPDATED PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Baptism
Welcome in Baptism, Clara Joy Gearing, daughter of Michael & Julia.
Congratulations!
Parish Picnic
Come celebrate our Titular Feast day at our annual Parish Picnic on Sun, Oct 1st from 4-6:30pm. Men’s Club will grill hamburgers & hotdogs. Altar Society will provide drinks (water, lemonade & iced tea). Please bring a side dish and/or dessert and your own place settings. Children may dress up as their favorite Saint for the Saints Parade.
Lector and Acolyte Surveys
The Lector and Acolyte Surveys will be mailed out the week of October 1st. Please make every effort to complete your survey and return it, by October 22nd to the parish office (via video slot, in the collect basket, or in person), mail it to the parish office, or mail it to your coordinator (address on the survey). Your willingness to serve at the altar is admirable and greatly appreciated, and this survey is our only means to honor your preferences.
St. Teresa Parish Bazaar
Save the date for the St. Teresa Parish Bazaar on Sun, Nov 12th. Please pick up raffle tickets to sell, located in the vestibule of the church. Watch the bulletin for more details on the Bazaar.
Altar Society Diaper Drive
The Altar Society, along with the LDCCW, is sponsoring a diaper drive during October. There will be a collection box in the vestibule this weekend. Please drop off your diaper donations in these boxes.
Men’s Club Golf Tournament Results
Congratulations to the winning members of this years Men’s Club Golf Tournament: Jeff Dostal, Jacob Dostal, Alex Heideman, & Kade kalkowski. This team shot an impressive –11!
RCIA
It’s not too late to sign up for RCIA. Classes are on Mondays from 7-8:30pm in Kaczmarek Hall. It will continue most Mondays throughout the year, leading up to the Easter Vigil. Contact the parish office if you are interested in joining the class at 402-477-3979. All are welcome to join the upcoming RCIA class on Mon, Sept 25th, 7-8:30pm in Kaczmarek Hall. Our topic will be “Divine Revelation”, taught by John Kopetzky.
Card Shower
Connie Fouts, a long-time member of St. Teresa Parish, is celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct 14th. Cards & messages are appreciated.
Bishop’s Appeal for Vocations
The Bishop’s Appeal for Vocations kicks off on the weekend of Oct 7-8. Watch for more information in Oct 7th bulletin.
Marriage on Mission
Marriage on Mission will be hosting an Oktoberfest Date Night for all married & engaged couples on Oct 28 at 7pm. More details & RSVP Information to follow.
STAGE
STAGE One-Day Camps: S.T.A.G.E. Student theatre presents a One-Day Camp on Oct 16th, 10am-2pm for students ages 8-12, focusing on an intro to theater, technique, & a short One Act Performance. Cost $38. A camp for students ages 11-14 will focus on the audition monologue, providing specific skills to enhance any young performers audition method, instilling confidence. Cost $18. Class sizes are limited so register early under Upcoming Events on Stage Website below.
STAGE Auditions: Auditions for the S.T.A.G.E. Winter Musical, The Merchant of Tennis, will take place Oct 28-29. A parody of Saintspear’s famous Merchant of Venice, this musical will teach the lesson of Love of Neighbor, incorporating a tennis-theme throughout Venice. What could be better than tennis in Venice? For ages 9 & up.
Visit www.stage4kids.com for addition information on these Fall events.
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:
Wed 10-11am;
Fri 10-11am and 11-Noon;
Sat 3-4pm
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Titular Feast Day Celebration
St. Teresa School will be celebrating our Titular Feast Day on Mon, Oct 2nd at the 8:15am Mass with Bishop James Conley. All Kindergarten-5th girls invited to dress as St. Therese. The school will also have a special dress-up (Sunday clothes) day, Buddy Class tea parties, and other activities throughout the day. A Eucharistic Procession through the school will be held at 2:30pm followed by a 3pm Benediction in the Church.
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. https://teammates.org.
Best Choice UPC Labels Program
Help support our school! Drop off your Best Choice brand UPC labels in the collection boxes near the exits of the church. (Please place loose labels in baggies.)
Chipotle Night Out
Support St. Teresa School, Wed, Oct 4th, from 4-8pm at Chipotle, 60th & O St.! Purchase Scrip to compound the school’s earnings. For online orders, use code: PXHZGJY. Orders must be placed during scheduled fundraiser date & time .
School Lunches
Monday, October 2nd: Holy Hamburgers, Faithful Fries, Rose Applesauce
Tuesday, October 3rd: Chicken Nuggets, Corn, Fruit
Wednesday, October 4th: Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Fruit
Thursday, October 5th: Chicken Fajita, Mixed Peppers, Fruit
Friday, October 6th: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Crackers, Fruit
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St. Teresa Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop made $3,152 last weekend.
Hours for business:
Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 9-3
Please donate during business hours.
:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Pink Sisters Vocation Holy Hour
All are welcome to join the Pink Sisters for their Holy Hour for Vocations on Fri, Oct 6 at 7:15pm at their chapel on 1040 S Cotner Blvd. The singing will be led by the St. Teresa’s Choir (Jean Timmerman).
Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit
St. Teresa Parish will be hosting Spirit Catholic Radio’s Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit Oct 1-8 in Kaczmarek Hall. The exhibit features 39 beautiful panels that highlight some of the most beautiful Eucharistic Miracles in the world. The panels feature both graphic & written descriptions of the miracles.
STAGE
STAGE One-Day Camps: S.T.A.G.E. Student theatre presents a One-Day Camp on Oct 16th, 10am-2pm for students ages 8-12, focusing on an intro to theater, technique, & a short One Act Performance. Cost $38. A camp for students ages 11-14 will focus on the audition monologue, providing specific skills to enhance any young performers audition method, instilling confidence. Cost $18. Class sizes are limited so register early under Upcoming Events on Stage Website below.
STAGE Auditions: Auditions for the S.T.A.G.E. Winter Musical, The Merchant of Tennis, will take place Oct 28-29. A parody of Saintspear’s famous Merchant of Venice, this musical will teach the lesson of Love of Neighbor, incorporating a tennis-theme throughout Venice. What could be better than tennis in Venice? For ages 9 & up.
Visit www.stage4kids.com for addition information on these Fall events.
Bed Making
Volunteers are needed to help make beds at the Waverly Retreat Center on Mon, Oct 9th, from 9-10am & 7-8pm. Click HERE to sign up to volunteer. This is a wonderful service opportunity for students needing service hours!
Lay Adorers
The Pink Sisters are in need of more lay adorers to help fill hours at their chapel at 1040 S Cotner Blvd. If interested, contact Tabby Goodwater for a list of open hours or to join the sub list: 402-499-6028.
Save the Date: Sr. Sylvia Jubilee
Sr. Sylvia Onyido’s, Daughters of the Sacred Passion, 25th Jubilee Celebration will be held on Sun, Oct 22nd at 1pm. Please watch the bulletin for more information.
Godteens Registration
It’s not too late to register for Godteens. Please scan the QR code or go to click HERE for more info & to register for the upcoming school year. All St. Teresa Parish high school students are welcome!
Choir Welcomes New Members
As we begin singing for the year, the 10:00 AM Choir is ready to welcome new members. Practices are Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the choir loft & at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Along with Sunday Masses, the choir also sings at Christmas Midnight Mass, Confirmation, & Triduum Liturgies. All voice parts are welcome, but we are in special need of tenors and basses.
CCD
It’s not too late to register! CCD will begin on Wed, Sept 6th with classes for students in grades 1-8! To register click HERE or scan the QR code.
Woodworkers of the Parish
Would you please consider building a simple stable for our nativity set? At Christmas time, a group of St. Teresa parishioners give age-appropriate nativity sets to children living at St. Gianna’s (domestic violence shelter) Homes. These sets often don’t include a stable; by adding that, we hope to make the sets a more complete image of Our Lord’s humble birth. If you would like to find out more about the project, please contact Lori at Lcbeals@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.
Weed Pulling Volunteers
Do you love being outdoors? If so, we have a wonderful opportunity for you to enjoy our Nebraska weather and help our parish! We are looking for volunteers to help pull weeds on our parish grounds. Please see the SignUp Genius link to sign up for a weed-pulling by clicking HERE.
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 ::
CSS Volunteer Needed
Catholic Social Services is in need of a volunteer to help with Panera Bread donations. Duties include picking up donated bread from Panera at 61st & O on the 3rd & 4th Thursday of the month. Bread is picked up when Panera closes at 9pm & is brought to CSS at 23 & O & processed. Visit csshope.org/volunteer for more info.
Blessed Sacrament Fest Quest
Family Night: October 7-8, Fest Quest is coming to Blessed Sacrament in Lincoln! Are you getting excited for Fest Quest! We sure are! It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, eat great food, and win prizes! We hope to see you and your family and friends there! The auction will be online again this year via BidPal. Register by clicking HERE.
Adult Night: Saturday, October 7th will be an Adult Night with Muchacos catering and Margaritas, games, and a small auction. Sunday, Oct 8th will be a family day with a meal and games, auction, lottery and much more. If you have questions, please reach out to the committee at BSCFestQuest@gmail.com.
Emmaus Institute
The Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies is hosting a seminar titled, Just Catholic: St. Paul on Justification and Life in Christ, featuring Dr. James Prothro, a biblical scholar who teaches at the Augustine Insititue in Denver. The seminar focuses on a topic of immense interest to Catholic and Protestant Christians alike. It will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Lincoln on October 7th at 9:00 a.m., with Mass preceding at 8:15 a.m. For more information and to register visit www.emmausinstitute.net.
:: REPEAT DIOCESE-wide ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
The Pearl of York
The Pearl of York, a play about St. Margaret Clitherow, written by Cathal Gallagher and directed by Patsy Urbanovsky, will be performed at St. Mary’s in Denton on October 12, 13, and 14, at 7pm and on Oct 15 at 2pm. Seating is limited and tickets must be reserved in advance at Frassati.Evenbrite.com.
Life Chain
Please join us for our annual silent prayer vigil in support of all human life, born and preborn. Your presence is a visual witness that we are a Pro-Life community, state, and country. St. Teresa’s Parish has been assigned the South side of O street between 33rd and 35th streets. We rejoice the United States Supreme Court made the correct decision to return the Roe decision back to the States where it belongs. But our work has just begun. We must take this issue to the Lord in prayer. For more information, contact Dean Cook at dean4life@protonmail.com or see www.Lifechain.org.
Lights, Camera, Action: 2023 Video Contest
Create a video that depicts the theme, “What term best identifies you: Anti-Abortion Activist or Pro-Life Advocate?”, with your own voiceover. Video length may be no less than 60 seconds and no more than 90 seconds. All videos must be in MP4 or MOV format. Please submit your final video to Mike Davis at davism72@gmail.com by October 1st. Must be a high school student who resides in Lancaster County to participate. Prizes & Scholarships are as follows:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300
4:th Place: $200
5th Place: $100
Scholarships are awarded to attend the 2024 National Walk for Life in Washington, DC to the five winners.
Questions? Contact Mike Davis at davism72@gmail.com.
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, visit 40daysforlife.com/Lincoln.
Magnificat of Mary Celebration Dinner
Consider joining Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary, celebrating our history while looking forward to our future. The dinner is on Fri, Sept 29th at Hillcrest Country Club. Speakers: Bishop James Conley and Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM. Tickets are available by clicking HERE. The evening program is as follows:
5pm: VIP Meet & Greet with Fr. Wade Menezes & Bishop Conley
5:30pm: Social Hour with Cash Bar & Live Music
6:30pm: Dinner served
7:15pm: Program Begins
8:15pm: Program Conclusion, Live Music & Mingling
Kindly RSVP by Sept 15th to ensure we can accommodate you. For more information or assistance, call 402-786-2705.
Vatican II Explained
Join us on Fri, Sept 29th at 6:30pm at John XXIII Diocesan Center for an evening with Bishop Emeritus Fabian W Bruskewitz. He will be presenting on the Secont Vatican Council, which he attended as a seminarian and young priest. The Bishop will speak about the moment, the content of the council and its implementation. Reception will follow.
CK Sisters Outdoor Fall Workday
CK Workday at Villa Regina Motherhouse, 4100 SW 56th St on Sat, Sept 30, 1:30-4:30pm. We will be planting trees, mulching, cleaning vegetable garden, & cutting trees. Helpful items to bring: shovels, work gloves, wheelbarrows, pickups, & chainsaws. Children welcome. Great for service hours! Contact sr.mary-angela@cdolinc.net if interested in coming. Print & complete a liability form f(1/adult; children added to adult form). Contact Sr. Mary Angela for a form. Walk-ins also welcome to come help!
Men’s Rosary March
Men of all ages, join us for the Men’s Rosary March on Sat, Oct 14th, 11am at UNL Newman Center. Bring Rosaries, flags, banners, holy items, & statues as we pray and march to the State Capitol for speakers & fellowship to follow. We will be praying for the conversion of our nation.
White Mass
Calling all health care professionals! Join us for the White Mass on Sat, Oct 14th 9am at UNL Newman Center, Lincoln. Brunch following. Free will donation. Sponsored by the Catholic Medical Association. If you have any questions, please contact lnkcma@gmail.com.
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: Oct 15, Nov 12, 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.
Bishops’ Pro-Life Banquet and Conference
The Truth can be hard to find & especially hard to live out. Join the Bishops of Nebraska at the Pro-Life Banquet & Conference on Oct 6th & 7th, as we discover how the Truth is found & lived in a new Dobbs era with Catholic Answers Apologist & keynote speaker, Joe Heschmeyer. You’ll network with leaders from across the state, find opportunities for involvement in the culture of life, & learn how Truth can shape the pro-life movement. Let us lift you up with prayer, arm you with information on breaking pro-life issues, & joyfully celebrate LIFE with you! Free banquet childcare is provided. Visit NECatholic.org or scan the QR code to register & learn more.
Spiritual Warfare in the Family Conference
The Spiritual Warfare in the Family Conference has been rescheduled! Come join us for this one-day event on Sat, Oct 14th, Newman Center, to hear evangelist & best-selling author Kathleen Beckman share strategies on how we can address spiritual warfare & safeguard our families. Seats limited to 250 so register soon at https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/warfareconference. Questions: contact Mary at 402-314-0479 or mharper55@yahoo.com. Sponsored by the Office of Family Life & Discipleship and St. Benedict Prayer Team.
Catholic Artist Guild
The Catholic Artist Guild welcomes all artists in the Lincoln Diocese to join us every 3rd Monday of the month in the Bride Room at St. Joseph Church, Lincoln. Meetings begin at 8pm. Dates for the remainder of 2023 are Oct 16th, Nov 20th, and possibly Dec 18th. For more information, email cagoflincoln@gmail.com.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Mexico City
All are invited to join the diocesan pilgrimage to Mexico City on Oct 12-17, 2023, Oct 25-30, 2023. Registration is open for the October 12-17th pilgrimage. Cost: $1,700 includes the flight from Omaha, food, lodging, & mission experience with hope of the Poor. To register, click HERE. For more info call 402-473-0631.
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 go to executive travel.com/Lincoln-diocese/; 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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Sun 10.1 |
Titular Feast Day 9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) 1pm: Baptism (CH) 2:30pm: Life Chain 4-6:30pm: Parish Picnic (School) 1-9pm: Eucharistic Adoration |
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Mon 10.2 |
Titular Feast Day Celebrations (Sch) 9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) 3pm: Benediction (CH) 7-8:30pm: RCIA (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Adoration |
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Tue 10.3 |
9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) 6-8pm: Scouts (KH) 7pm: Eucharistic Miracles Talk (CH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Adoration |
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Wed 10.4 |
9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) 4pm: CCD Classes & Confession (Sch) 7pm: Altar Society Rosary & Mtg (KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Adoration |
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Thu 10.5 |
7-11am: School Pictures (KH) 9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) 7pm: PPP Rosary 7-9pm: Choir Practice (CH & KH) 9am-9pm: Eucharistic Adoration |
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Fri 10.6 |
6:30am: PPP Mass 9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) 7-8pm: Holy Hour w/Confessions (CH) 9am: 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration |
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Sat 10.7 |
9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) First Saturday Devotions 9am: Legion of Mary (MR) 9am-4pm: Eucharistic Adoration |
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Sun 10.8 |
9am-7pm: Eucharistic Miracles (KH) 7pm: Tear Down Eucharistic Miracles 1-9pm: Eucharistic Adoration |
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Intention |
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9.30 |
4pm |
+ Theresa Stratman |
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Sun 10.1 |
8am |
+ Shawn Schmid |
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10am |
Pro Populo |
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Noon |
+ Lewis, Rose, and Patrick Schafers |
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Mon 10.2
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6:30am |
+ Ed Wortman |
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7am PS |
Special Intention of Donor |
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8:15am |
+ Demuth Family |
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Tue 10.3 |
6:30am |
+ Richard A Aksamit |
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7am PS |
+ Betty Louise Sieck |
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8:15am |
+ Janice Kozisek |
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Wed 10.4 |
6:30am |
+ Kenneth Wieser |
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7am PS |
+ Angela Wahl |
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8:15am |
Altar Society Members |
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Thu 10.5 |
6:30am |
Patrick Patton |
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7am PS |
Canonization Anniversary of Sts Arnold J and Joseph F |
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8:15am |
+ Eugene Ryan |
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Fri 10.6 |
6:30am |
Fallen Away Catholics |
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7am PS |
+ Rudolfo Abringe |
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8:15am |
+ Bert Norman |
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Sat 10.7 |
7am PS |
Magnificat Group |
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8:15am |
+ Nancy Russell |
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4pm |
Pro Populo |
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Sun 10.8 |
8am |
Orphan Souls in Purgatory |
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10am |
+ Joe Hamersky |
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Noon |
Respect for Life |
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