September 6, 2024: Weekend Update | St. Teresa Catholic Church

“I long to fly to Mary’s Mother arms,

To rest upon that spotless throne of bliss;

And, sheltered there from troubles and alarms,

For the first time to feel her gentle kiss.”

~ Poetry of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face

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

Baptism

Please welcome in baptism Angelo Gustavo Ezekiel Morales, son of Antonio and Samantha. Congratulations!

OCIA

OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of adults, (formerly RCIA) will begin on Mon, Sept 16th in Kaczmarek hall from 7-8:30pm. It will continue most Mondays throughout the year, leading up to the Easter Vigil on April 19. OCIA involves the study of the Catholic faith & is the normal means for non-Catholics to discern entrance into the Catholic Church. OCIA is open to any adult, non-Catholic or Catholic, who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please consider asking someone who may want to learn about the Catholic faith to attend OCIA along with you. To sign up, contact the rectory at 402-477-3979. If you have any questions, contact Fr. Kipper at the rectory or email him at [email protected].

Knights of Columbus Membership

All men are invited to join the Knights of Columbus Council #833. To join, fill out the simple online application by clicking HERE. Use the agent referral code “FROMERO” and the Promo Code “BLESSEDMCGIVNEY” when filling out the application. This code waives your annual dues for the first year. Look for the Fitzgerald Council #833 when registering.

GodTeens Kick-Off

The Godteens Kick-Off event will be Wed, Sept 11th from 6-7:30pm in the school parking lot. All high school students of the parish are invited for pizza and yard games to start the school year! Please see the flyer at the church exits for more info.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Registration for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for children ages 3-12 will begin Aug 3rd on the parish website under Faithful Teaching. Children at St. Teresa School, PreK-2nd grade will attend during the school day. Sessions meet weekly during the school year. Children from all parishes are welcome.

Grand Group

Join us for our annual Tea Party, including a light lunch on Fri, Sept 20th, Noon, at Knight of Columbus Hall. Following lunch, Barb Biffle Bennett will entertain us with a new program. Please RSVP to 402-488-9177 by Fri, Sept 13th.

Holy Hour for Vocations

All are invited to join the Pink Sisters for a Holy Hour for Vocations on Fri, Sept 6th, 7:15pm, at the Pink Sisters’ Chapel, 1040 Cotner Blvd. St. Teresa Men’s Choir will lead the singing.

Golf Tournament

The St. Teresa’s Men’s Club is sponsoring a golf tournament. The Four-Man Scramble will be held at Pioneers Golf Course on Sun, Sept 15th. Please contact Dale Theisen, 402-430-0973, for more information or for a registration form.

CSS Needs Your Help!

Catholic Social Services is asking for your help! We are partnering with the Knights of Columbus at St. Teresa’s to collect food & monetary donations to support our food pantry. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to CSS Food Market AND include your parish name in the memo. Any food & monetary donations can be made during September 1-30. We cannot accept dented, opened, or expired food. We are most in need of the following items: Oatmeal, Syrup, Pancake Mix, Sugar, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Condiments (Ketchup, Salsa, etc.), and Ramen.

Rosary Drive

Do you have extra rosaries at home that are in good condition? Please consider donating them to our Rosary Drive! Throughout the month of September, the Legion of Mary will be collecting usable rosaries in a basket in the vestibule of the church. In October, we will have a Rosary Giveaway. Thank you for your donations!

Calling all Singers!

The St. Teresa’s 10:00 a.m. choir is starting up this year and is welcoming new members of all voice parts. We are in special need of tenors and bases. We sing every Sunday at the 10:00 AM Mass from September to May, along with Christmas Midnight Mass and the Holy Week Liturgies. Practices are held every Thursday evenings from 7:30-9pm in the choir loft beginning Thurs, Sept 12th. For questions or to learn more about our choir, contact Amy Johnson at [email protected] or 402-480-0491.

STAGE Auditions

STAGE will hold auditions for The Custodian of Art, Sept 13-15, St. Teresa Kaczmarek Hall. Based on St. John Paul II’s letter to artists, this production is a thoughtful & humorous musical that teaches a beautiful lesson about the purpose of art. Auditions for students aged 8-15. Additional info found at stage4kids.com. To sign up for an audition time, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA

DAE229-50734859-auditions

Thrift Shop Grand Opening

Come visit our new Thrift Shop at our Grand Opening on Fri, Sept. 6th, 4-8pm and Sat, Sept 7th at 9am-3pm. Our new address is 366 N 48th St, Lower Level. Donations will one again be accepted upon the opening at the new location. We hope you will continue to support us by donating and shopping with us.

CCD Registration

Registration is now open for CCD. Classes begin Wed, Sept 4th, 4-5:15pm. To register, click HERE. Cost: $60/student; $30/homeschool student. Questions contact the parish office or Fr. Schleis at [email protected] For a paper registration, contact the parish office at 402-477-3979.

Youth Altar Society

The Youth Altar Society will meet on Wed, Sept 4th from 3:20-4:30pm in Kaczmarek Hall (West, kitchen side). All young women grades 5-8 interested in joining are welcome! Please click HERE for more information and to register. Girls must be registered prior to attending the meeting.

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:

Sun 4-5pm; Tues 4-5pm and 5-6pm; Fri 4-5pm

Pink Sisters Available Holy Hours

Pink Sisters are in need of adorers to cover the following holy hours:

Mondays: 2pm, 4pm;

Thursdays: 4pm;

Fridays: after 7am Mass, 9:45am, Noon;

Saturdays: 6:30pm; 7:30pm

Sundays: Noon, 4pm, 6pm.

Call Tabby at 402-499-6028 with questions or to accept an hour.

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School Picture Retakes

If you missed Jayhawk Jumpstart or want a retake of your student’s picture, retakes will be on Fri, Sept. 13th from 8-11am. Please contact the school office at 402-477-3358 for information and details.

Pop Ice Sales

St. Teresa Student Council will be selling pop ices after school on Thurs, Sept 5^th, Tuesday, Sept 10^th, and Thurs, Sept 12^th. Cost: 50 cents each. Don’t forget to bring your change and enjoy a cool treat after school.

Dairy Queen Fundraiser

Treat yourself & your family at DQ on South Street, Sept 10th, 5-8pm. Proceeds will help support the school. Mention St. Teresa School when placing your order. Thank you for your support.

What Makes St. Teresa Catholic School So Great?

Hear from our teachers, staff, and parents about what they see as the greatness of our St. Teresa Catholic School. To watch the video on Instagram, click HERE or to watch on Facebook, click HERE. You need not have an Instagram or Facebook account to watch the video.

Opportunity Scholarship of NE – Available until October 31^st

This program enables students from lower-income families, students with special needs, students who experience bullying, students from military families, students in foster care, & students who are denied option enrollment by public schools to access scholarships to attend private school. See [email protected] for more information. See https://stlfschool.org for diocesan and parish scholarship opportunities or call the school office at 402-477-3358. Claim your tax credit before October 31, 2024.

School Lunches:

Monday, September 9^th: Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Fruit

Tuesday, September 10^th: Sloppy Jo with Bun, Corn, Fruit

Wednesday, September 11^th: Chicken Nuggets, Corn, Roll, Fruit

Thursday, September 12^th: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Carrots, Fruit

Friday, September 13^th: Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, Waffle, Fruit

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St. Teresa Thrift Shop

366 N 48th Street, Lower Level

Sept 7: Grand Opening Weekend!

Hours for business:

Fridays 4-8 and Saturdays 9-3

Please donate during business hours.

Online Giving

Looking to simplify your tithe to St. Teresa? Simply text “Give” to 402-925-9925, use the QR code, or click the black heart in the upper right corner of our website: www.stlfchurch.org to securely set up a recurring gift within minutes.

Mass Intentions Donations Now Available Through Online Giving

It is now available to make a donation for a Mass Intention through our Online Giving. Scan the QR Code and select the “Mass Intention” Fund. Please choose the “one-time payment” option only. Then please email [email protected] and let her know you’d like to schedule a Mass. Please indicate if the person is living or deceased and specify if you have any preferred dates of Mass Times. Also let her know if you made a donation online.

:: REPEAT PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

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 [email protected] 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 | [email protected]

Theresa Kottwitz: Parish Secretary

Mon-Thurs: 9-2 | [email protected]

:: Job Opportunities ::

St. Gregory the Great Seminary: Account/Development Director. Submit resume to Fr. Brian Kane, Rector: [email protected].

Salt & Light Coordinator: Email applications to [email protected].

North American Martyrs: Food Service Director. Send resume to [email protected].

St. Joseph School: Beyond the Bell Support Staff. Email resume & references: [email protected] or call 402-489-0341 with questions.

Fruits of Mary Child Care Program: in Sutton, NE, is seeking an adult interested in working as a full/part-time provider in the toddler room. Email [email protected] to apply.

:: NEW DIOCESE-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

Religious Sisters Vocations

Week of Sept 8th, please pray Sr. Mary Kolbe Tichy, Novice, at School Sisters of Christ the King.

Nebraska Catholic Conference Pro-Life Presentation

You’re invited to a special parish presentation by the Nebraska Catholic Conference on combating the pro-abortion ballot initiative. Learn why this initiative threatens women and babies in Nebraska and how we can defend life together. Invite friends & family to come with you on Mon, Sept. 16th at 7pm at the Cathedral School Gym. Mark your calendars!

CSS Prison Ministry

Calling all past, current, & prospective volunteers! Join us on Sept 21st from 10am-1pm at our CSS Lincoln Office (2241 O St) for Adoration, Lunch, & conversation. We’ll celebrate what the Lord has done, & what we faithfully anticipate He will do in serving those in prison. Lunch will be provided. Save your seat at csshope.org/ati2024 by Sept 17th.

:: REPEAT DIOCESE-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ::

First Responders Blue Mass

Bishop Conley will be honoring First Responders with the annual Blue Mass on Wed, Sept 11th at 11am at the Cathedral. Agencies are encouraged to honor any member who has died within the last year during the Mass. Following Mass there will be a blessing of the vehicles in front of the church. Contact Alvin Raef, 402-570-0949 with question.

Villa Marie Volunteer Opportunity

Villa Marie is in need of volunteers to help students in the classroom, help teacher prepare materials, supervise recess, etc. Days & hours are flexible. If interested in this rewarding experience, please call the school at 402-786-3625 or email [email protected]

Immaculate Conception Chicken Dinner & Auction

Immaculate Comception, Ulysses, will have their annual chicken dinner & auction on Sunday, September 8^th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Chicken is back again (along with ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, our “famous” coleslaw, and desserts)! Enjy your meal under our big tent or take advantage of our convenient drive-thru take out. Free will donation! We will have lots of kid’s games, chuck-a-luck, cake walk, cash raffle, and a country store too. Live polka music from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Live auction at 3:00 p.m. with many interesting items. Hope to see you there!

Pro-Life Education Series

Our Pro-Life Education Series continues 7pm on Sun, Sept 8, at St. Patrick Church. We are showing Sounds of Freedom, a block-buster movie that brought unexpectedly large audiences to theatres. Paul Yates, Executive Director of “I’ve Got a Name” (the organization whose mission is to end sex trafficking in Nebraska), will be here to introduce the film. The film is free & open to the public. Sponsored by Msgr. David R Hintz Council 13576.

Healing Hearts Grief Program

Healing Hearts will be offering a grief program from Sept 17-Oct 22nd at John XXIII Diocesan Center, 7-9pm. This is a six-week program to help Catholics navigate through the grieving process after experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sessions led by Sandy Danek & family therapist, Holly Burns. To register, contact the Office of Family Life at 402-473-0620. Suggested donation: $25 to cover the cost of materials.

St. Michael Art/Craft Fair

St. Michael, Lincoln, is hosting an Art/Craft Fair at their annual Fall Festival. All are invited to sell arts & crafts during the Fall Festival on Sun, Sept 22nd, Noon-3pm. To reserve a table use the QR Code or contact [email protected] or call/text 402-429-1109. Table Cost: $30.

Regnum Christi Golf Tournament

Regnum Christi invites you to help us help these organizations: Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House, Knights of the Holy Eucharist, Helping Hands Medical Mission, Boys Leadership Camp, and I’ve Got a Name (End Sex Trafficking) by making a donation or golfing in the Christus Foundation Golf Tournament on Fri, Sept 20th at Crooked Creek Golf Course, with check-in at 9am, 10am shotgun start. Range balls provided. Lunch & awards following. Sign up or donate today, paying online at www.thechristusfoundation.org/events. For more information/questions: Contact Gary Roberts at 402-430-3732.

Marriage Encounter

Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your relationship by taking part in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Sept 27-29 at North American Martyrs, Lincoln. For questions, contact Brenda & Gary Granger at 402-370-5839 or visit www.wwme.org.

Hearts Restored: Post-Abortion Healing Ministry

Find hope & healing with Hearts Restored. This post-abortion ministry will accompany you on your unique healing journey, offering mentorship, individual counseling, group settings, retreats, spiritual support, & more. Call Hearts Restored hotline at 402-783-HOPE (4673) or email the confidential, secure inbox at [email protected]. Learn more at HeartsRestoredNebraska.org.

Planned Parenthood Rosary & Mass

St. T | Weekly Calendar: Sept 8-15

Sun 9.8

7pm: Private Meeting (CR)

1-9pm: Eucharistic Exposition

Mon 9.9

9am: School Confessions (CH)