St. Theresa of the

Infant Jesus

Catholic Church Twenty–Fifth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

September 23, 2018

Pastor: Fr. Mark Dunne

pastor@sttheresagladewater.org Rectory: (903) 845-2306

Fax: (903) 845-7126 10138 Union Grove Rd. Gladewater, TX 75647

OFFICE

Jamie Clowers (903) 845-2306

CHOIR and MUSIC

Larry Bucher (903) 844-9247

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HO-LY COMMUNION

Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362

FAITH FORMATION

COORDINATOR Henry Troell

(903) 790-1717

LADIES’ GUILD Gerry Valentine (903)-399-0365

LECTORS

Walter Raabe (903) 734-7771

MEN'S ASSOCIA-

TION Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362

PRO-LIFE

COORDINATOR Ken Ladish

(903) 734-4989

USHERS Gayle Cockerell (903) 845-6766

SPIRITUAL MENTOR

Janet Troell 903-734-7139

In todays readings, we see an example of how the goodness of Jesus triumphed over evil. And we see how we are challenged to dispel the evil and darkness in our own lives The Book of Wisdom speaks of a good person who is unjustly maligned. He is tested to see if God will be his refuge. The persons patience, in fact his whole character is tested. We might ask “Will God be present to those who seek him”? The answer is in the gospel. Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecy in Wisdom: The one who will be maligned; The one upon whom evil will fall. Jesus will be rejected by his own people; he will be led to a hor-rible death. However Jesus will rise, conquer evil and dis-pel darkness. We live in a world that is at times shrouded or cov-ered in darkness. How often have we heard people or have we said “ why do bad things happen to good people”. We have said this many times because of free will. It is through free will that Gang members can choose to arm themselves, roam the streets, and shoot in neighborhoods where they can hurt or kill people. It is through free will that corrupt politician or officials can choose to bribe, cheat innocent people or not uphold the law. God, who is wise and good, has chosen to give us free will, the ability to make our own choices. When it is our choice, it is either to do good or do evil. It is our choice to which one we let dominate or prevail. We must use our free will wisely in order to know how best to serve, we must seek the wisdom of God. St. James describes this wisdom through the virtues of peace, leniency, sympathy and sincerity. If we seek the wisdom of God and do our best to be servants, then God’s goodness will triumph and darkness will be dispelled by the light of Christ. We must be present to God and to God’s will, if the reign of God is to appear in our midst. Let us do our best to be servants, to conquer evil that we encounter, in imitation of Jesus Christ.

“If God is the center of your life, no words are necessary.

Your mere presence will touch hearts.”

- Vincent De Paul

Feast Day Sept. 27

PARISH FINANCE

Regular Collection: $2,041

Budget amount needed weekly: $3,287

Adam Willeford~ Air Force

Milo Harrison~ Army Mark E. Farrow~ Navy

Presley Duhon~ Navy Robert Deller~ Army

James Phelps~ USMC Michael Fillmore~ Army

September Birthdays & Anniversaries

21– Lynn Munoz 22– Larry Bucher, Sarah Clowers,& Bowers Anniv.

25– Carlos Munoz 26– Roy Whyte

27– Paula Schnarr 29-Grace Ann Schnarr

If anyone would like to be visited by Fr. Mark, please call the rectory at (903) 845-2306. If prayers are no longer needed please let us know.

Mark Adams Anna Akins (granddaughter) Betty Baird Jodi Bastyr Pat Behanick Jessie Brown Nena Bunn Rodney Calhoun Jim Daniels Sarah Deaton Wanda Demers Jodie Duhon Elizabeth Flores Emma Flores Lilly Flores Joyce Hugman Larry James Andy Tuttle

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH and COMMUNITY

Kim Johnson Gil Kalinec Gail Levy Betty Lucas Carlos Munoz Boots Oliphint Ruby Olvera Jesse Phelps Jennifer Poorman Julie Ruffeno-Proctor Kitty Ruffeno Tracy Salazar Ernestine Sawyer Abby Shimota Cathy Shipp David Spanko Tom Stans Gloria Tankersley Mike Wilson

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Daily: Tuesday –Friday 8:00 AM Holy Day: Times to be announced Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 - 4:55 PM Sunday 8:00 - 8:25 AM

The Parish office is open 9:00 am - 12:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Fr. Mark is available in the office Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Office Email: office@sttheresagladewater.org BULLETIN DEADLINE: 9 AM Thursday

St. Theresa website address: www.sttheresagladewater.org

Find us on Facebook

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Lord Jesus, During this month of September, we ask that you bless young people in Africa. May they have access to educa-tion and work in their own countries.

Mass Intentions

September 25 †Blase Jackovich †Delores Jackovich †Audrey Thayer (Edward Jackovich) (Debbie Turner) September 26 Curtis&Pat Smith (Cutis&Pat Smith)

September 27 Curtis&Pat Smith (Smith for Healing) October 2 †Blase Jackovich †Delores Jackovich †Audrey Thayer (Edward Jackovich) (Debbie Turner)

MATION COOR-

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The Rosary (Prayers are incenses to heaven)

Every Saturday evening: 4:30 pm (before 5pm Mass) First Sunday of every month: 8:00am

(before 8:30am Mass)

Ministry Schedule Saturday, September 22 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Vance Lowery EMHC: Corky & Ger ry V. Sunday, September 23 Ushers: Buettner & Parr is Lector: Amy Patter son EMHC: J im & Aida L. & Linda T. Saturday, September 29 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Shane Lowery EMHC: Gayle C. & Chr is H. Sunday, September 30 Ushers: Jackovich Lector: Linda Thomas EMHC: Walter & Joyce R., & Debbie T. Home Visitation and Nursing Homes: Lynne Muñoz, Joyce Raabe, David and Barbara Spanko

Faith Formation:

No Faith Formation Classes on Sept. 23rd

due to teachers being gone. Classes will begin

Sept. 30th Still In Need of K-2 Catechist!!!

Faith Formation Program Needs Volunteers to coordinate Youth Band Jam Night Strategic Plan Update in Progress Number of active parishioners for program effi-

cacy evaluation Service project coordinators for Youth and Chil-

dren’s Ministry

Faith Formation Program Wants

Music Program Coordinator(s) Outdoor fire pit and entertainment area

Building dedicated for faith formation classes

Adoration

Sept. 30th 9:30-3:00 9:30-10:30 Faith Formation, choir, Alter Servers, Ushers 10:30-11:30 Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, RCIA 11:30-12:30 Men’s Group, Knights of Columbus 12:30-1:30 Ladies Guild, Quilters 1:30-3:00 Parish Council, Finance Committee, Building/Grounds

Manna House Month of September Manna House is collecting canned meats dur-ing the month of Septem-ber.

IN NEED OF If you want to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Contact Corky Valentine.

We need Ushers for Sunday Mass, for just once a

month. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table

3rd Annual Fall Bingo is set for Saturday, September 29, at the St John Paul Family Center - 2904 Ar-

row St. at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Proceeds will go towards ACTS projects & retreat Scholarships. Doors open at 5:30pm. For information contact Rosanne Waggoner 903-738-0201

Youth Band Jam Night Oct. 6, 2018

Volunteers needed to coordinate and organize food and fire pit. Inviting local parishes to bring their youth to join us at Mass, then songs around

the pit.