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St. Theresa Parish 455 North Benton St. ● Palatine, IL 60067 847-358-7760 ● www.sttheresachurch.org

The Epiphany of the Lord ● January 7, 2018

They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.

They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts

of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Matthew 2:1-2, 10-11

In This Issue...

MASS SCHEDULE Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parish Mission ................................................................... 2 Sacraments ........................................................................ 2 Annual Christmas Giving Tree ........................................... 2 Message from Fr. Matthew Jamesson............................... 3 #GivingTuesday ................................................................. 4 St. Theresa Parish Christmas Ornament .......................... 5 Patrons of Sacred Music .................................................... 6 Advent Mission ................................................................. 7 Prayer Lists ........................................................................ 8 Our Stewardship ................................................................ 8 Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Memorial Fund ........................... 8 Volunteer to Light the Advent Wreath ................................ 9 Baptisms ............................................................................ 9 Adoration............................................................................ 9 Mass Intentions .................................................................. 9 Readings for the Week ...................................................... 9 Family Advent Wreath Making Project .............................. 10 2017 Christmas Eve Children’s Choir and Pageant .......... 11 St. Theresa School ............................................................ 12 St. Theresa School PA Christmas Bake Sale .................... 13 Ministries ............................................................................ 14 Ministry of Care .................................................................. 14 Food Pantry Collection ...................................................... 14 Saint Viator High School Entrance Exam .......................... 14 St. Theresa Women’s Club ................................................ 15 LIFT .................................................................................... 16 Liturgical Schedule for Upcoming Weekend ...................... 17 Parish & School Staff Contact Info ..................... Back Cover Week At A Glance .............................................. Back Cover

Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”

ST. THERESA PARISH MISSION The mission of St. Theresa Parish is to share Christ with others through

the sacraments, education, prayer and service.

NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS Welcome to St. Theresa! We invite you to contact the receptionist at the Pauline Center and/or speak with a Greeter before Mass for information on registration. Also, please visit our parish website at www.sttheresachurch.org for helpful information, and click on the Welcome link in the About Us menu. Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? Contact Deacon Larry Schumacher at 847-358-7760 ext. 363 regarding the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sacrament for adults. Are you a baptized, adult Catholic who has not received the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation and wish to? Please call! VISITATION OF THE SICK If you or a family member are in a local hospital and would like a visit from a priest, please call the Parish Office. Those who are homebound can also make arrangements to receive communion on a regular basis by calling the Ministry of Care, 847-358-7760.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 12:30-1:30 p.m. or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Parents must take part in preparation classes before the Baptism takes place, and are required to attend the classes before the baby is born. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest. No other plans should be finalized until then.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK This sacrament offers the Lord's healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to have surgery. Please call the Parish Office if you wish to have someone receive this sacrament.

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Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this home and all who inhabit it. Fill us with the light of Christ That our concern for others may reflect your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Message from Our Pastor, Fr. Tim Fairman

Dear Friends,

We enjoy our last weekend of the Christmas Season with the celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord. As has been true of all my years here at St Theresa, Christmas has been exceptionally well celebrated and I’d like to thank the Parish Pastoral and Extended Staff, the Liturgy Committee, Environment and Art Team and all the other volunteers who have labored hard to make this experience a joyous celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Thank you all for everything!

On behalf of Fr. Matt, Fr. Tom and Fr. Michael I’d like to express our gratitude to everyone who has shared gifts with us this holiday season. It is impossible to thank everyone by name, but please know we are all very grateful for remembering us these past few weeks. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated. It will be back to my Ideal Protein diet now as I try to lose all the weight I gained in December! :)

This weekend also marks the first weekend of the new year. As we are want to do this time of year, we frequently make resolutions to get us motivated in making this year better than the year before. If you are the type of person who likes to make commitments for the new year, might I suggest a few that pertains to our spiritual lives and St. Theresa Parish?

Pray more often. Find an opportunity to pray each day. If you are morning person, pray at that time, if you are the opposite, then pray in the evening. Routine is the key here. The more time we can spend in prayer the better, and you will reap the positive results in just about every facet of your life as well! I also encourage you to explore different prayer forms too. The Mass, rosary, adoration, novenas, meditation, Lectio Divina, Taize, Liturgy of the Hours and more are all beneficial ways for us to draw ourselves closer in communion with God.

Participate in the sacramental life of the Church. Attend Mass regularly. Receive the Eucharist as often as possible. Ask yourself this question: when was the last time I received the Sacrament of Reconciliation? What’s holding me back? Again, the sacraments are Jesus’ gift to us and their benefits impact our whole lives!

St. Theresa is your spiritual home. Make use of it! We offer all kinds of spiritual, social and service oriented opportunities to be engaged in parish life, whether as a participant or an organizer. We are here to serve you. In a world that seems to draw one further and further into isolation, our parish provides an opportunity to form communion as one family of faith.

Please support all that we do in the parish financially. Your donations go to providing the ministries and activities that make our parish the home that it is. We cannot do it without your support, as we completely dependent on your generosity to make ends meet. I’ve noticed over the last few months that our weekly offerings are less most weeks than what they were the year prior. Please continue to support our parish so that we can continue to do what we do. There is much to be excited about here at St. Theresa! And we need your continued support to make it all happen. Thank you! We are also encouraging people who work to find out if your place of employment offers matching grants for donations to St. Theresa Parish and/or School. That way your generosity can be extended that much further!

Enjoy your week and God bless you all!

Blessing of a Home at Epiphany A Brief Explanation of the Inscription Over the

Doorway of the Home The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the traditional names of the Three Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. They also abbreviate the Latin words “Christus mansionem benedicat.” “May Christ bless this house.”

The letters recall the day on which the inscription is made, as well as the purpose of blessing.

The crosses represent the protection of the Precious Blood of Christ, whom we invoke, and the holiness of the Three Magi sanctified by their adoration of the Infant Christ. The inscription is made above the front door, so that all who enter and depart this year may enjoy God’s blessing. The month of January still bears the name of the Roman god Janus, the doorkeeper of heaven and protector of the beginning and end of things. This blessing “christens” the ancient Roman observance of the first month. The inscription is made of chalk, a product of clay, which recalls the human nature taken by the Adorable and Eternal Word of God in the womb of the Virgin Mary, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

(Taken from the website http://VultusChristi.org)

A Blessed Epiphany to All!

(All family members gather around the main door of the home where one member prays the following prayer.)

The Lord be with you. ALL: And with your Spirit

Father, we give you thanks and praise for having made manifest in Christ Jesus your eternal plan of salvation. Jesus, your only-begotten Son, made his dwelling place among us and by his life-giving presence graced the homes and tables of men and women like ourselves. He grew and matured within the household of Mary and Joseph. His stay at the house of Zacheus became a moment of salvation. He sent his disciples to bring his peace into whatever home they entered.

Father, we give you special thanks on this feast of the Epiphany, for leading the magi from afar to the home of Christ who has given light and hope to all peoples. By the power of the guiding Spirit, may his presence be renewed in our home. Make it a place of human wholeness and divine holiness, a place of joy and laughter, a place of forgiveness and peace, and a place of service and prayer.

(Mark the door as follows: 20+C+M+B+18) As we mark this door, send an angel of mercy to guard our home and repel all powers of Darkness. Fill all who live here with a love for Christ and warm them with the fullness of your grace.

And so Father may all who dwell here or grace its portals with their presence, find the joy and thoughtfulness of Mary the Mother of God, and thus praise and thank you eternally together with Jesus, the light of the nations, in the unity of the Holy Spirit and the Church, now and forever. Amen.

John Addison Agata Claudia Aleliunas Angela Alexandria Barbara Amato Susan Anderson Daniel Anfuso Hilda Avila Maria Ofelia Avila Linda I. Barnstable Bob Bates Jim Baur Janice Birks Margaret Mary Bordenkircher Ashley Boria Marjorie Burke Paula Byrnes Mary Byrnes Nan Byrnes Matt Callaway Timothy Cannon Jeff Carnhel Frank Caruk Carol Casbalsma Celeste Ceisel Louis Cipparrone Sandy Clark Anna Maria Collier Brian Crooks Taylor D’Agostino Terri Foyet Deligio Theresa (Terri) Drabot Robert Fairman Nancy Falckenberg Kyle Fanter Carole Flood Sue Grahek Sam Greco

Ryan Guerrero Stan Hanna Tom Harvey Steve Herbst Virginia Higgins William Hopp Jr. Debbie Humpries Don Humphries Vi Jasonowicz James Jones Mary Kelly Bob Kolk Lisa Kolner Joan Kuthe Ed LaMasse John H. Landers Pat Lavigne Dean Lewis Peggy Lowe Mary Lucas Patricia Manno Patty Marshall Margaret Matviuw Nancy McBride Owen Patrick McGoldrick Ann Meersman Jerry Mele Rose Mele Isabelle Miklius Kay Miller Jean Nechi Mary Nevera Sally Olinger Scott Otto Dale Palka Frank Pankanin Joyce Pityer Luca Postiglione Jennie Prudente

Michelle Rohde Dale Schafernak Michala Schauble John Schroeder Matt Schroeder Marie Scopa Denise Scranton Charles Sebastyan Patrick Sheehan Harold Simons John Sissulak Joan Skimina Michael Skutta Donna Slania Gerard Slania Sarah Smith Emil Solans Ronald Sowizrol Kristina Sromek-Griffin Betty Theil Emil Tosch Estelle Valenti Anna Velez Joe Volpe Charlotte Walker Scott Wallace Chuck Walsh Brian Ward Debbie Weber Jerome J. Wood Carol Young Mary Young Christopher Zeek

Prayers for the Sick

Prayers for Military and Veterans

Christopher Blankenship (Private, U.S. Army)

Joseph A. Bondi (Korea, U.S. Army)

Sgt. Robert E. Brodkorb (U.S. Air Force S.A.C.)

Lance Corporal John F. Campe (U.S. Marine Corps)

Alan Carlson (U.S. Navy)

Robert Cecchi (Korea, U.S. Army) Matthew Chausse

(U.S. Army) Sgt. David A. Crouse

(U.S.M.C.) Jackie Fairman

(U.S. Marine Corps) Jesus De La Torre

(U.S. Navy) Captain Kevin Hand

(U.S. Air Force) Captain Stephen Hand

(U.S. Marine Corps) Christopher Anthony Izzo

(Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps)

Ian James (Private, U.S. Marine Corps)

Louis Kittler (U.S. Navy) John Klaas

(Retired Captain, U.S. Navy) Colonel James F. Kott

(U.S. Air Force) Colonel Marilyn H. Kott

(U.S. Air Force) John H. Landers (U.S. Air Force)

Joseph S. Lapetina (U.S. Navy) William Leap

(Vietnam, U.S. Army) Patrick Malackowski

(U.S. Air Force) Deacon Steve Norys

(U.S. Navy) Jim Olinski

(Vietnam, U.S. Army) Cas Paprocki (U.S. Army)

Deacon Lou Riccio (Korea, U.S. Army)

Andy Ruff (WWII, U.S. Army)

Captain Louis J. Schager,Jr. (U.S. Navy)

John Sellinger (U.S. Air Force)

Colonel Daniel Joseph Settergren

(U.S. Air Force) Adolf Stransky

(Vietnam, U.S, Navy) Robert Joseph Tremblay (TSGT. U.S. Air Force,

U.S. Marine Corps, Ret. Col.) Phil Urban

(WWII, U.S. Air Force) Lee Urbasic

(Korea, U.S. Army Artillery) Kenneth Valenti

(Korea, U.S. Coast Guard) Ron Willer

(Vietnam, U.S. Army) Lt. Matthew Zak (U.S. Navy Pilot)

Please Pray For Those Who Have Died

Patricia Eppley, Christian Hamoy

May God Hold Them in the Palm of His Hand...

The Bereavement Ministry of St. Thomas of Villanova is pleased to welcome the Catholic Cemeteries on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 for a pre-planning seminar on burial arrangements. Catholic Cemetery Consultants will be present to talk about the importance of pre-planning your burial arrangements and answer any questions you may have. Questions relating to graves, crypts, cremation burial options and interest-free purchase programs will all be addressed. The seminar will begin promptly at 12:00 noon and lunch will be served compliments of the Catholic Cemeteries. Seating is limited. Please call Connie West, Director of Bereavement at 847-358-6999 to reserve your seat at this very informative seminar.

Mass Intentions Monday, January 8 6:30 a.m. St. Theresa Purgatorial Society 8:00 a.m. Michael Castro Castro Family Tuesday, January 9 6:30 a.m. Barbara Kazimierz Plewa Krystiyna & Wojciech Nalezinski 8:00 a.m. Patricia Key Ronald & Roberta Sowizrol Wednesday, January 10 6:30 a.m. Helena Boleslaw & Jozef Nalezinski Krystiyna & Wojciech Nalezinski 8:00 a.m. Patricia Key Kathy Breault Thursday, January 11 6:30 a.m. Helena Boleslaw & Jozef Nalezinski Krystiyna & Wojciech Nalezinski 8:00 a.m. Barbara Kazimierz Plewa Krystiyna & Wojciech Nalezinski Friday, January 12 6:30 a.m. Andrew Mullen Resurrection Choir 8:00 a.m. Michael Setze Family Saturday, January 13 8:00 a.m. Zacharias Lucas / Special Intention for the Nalezinski Family 5:00 p.m. Giuseppe Galati Galati Family Sunday, January 14 7:00 a.m. Kathy Tomusiak Meersman Family 8:30 a.m. Rick Van Thiel Reising Family 10:00 a.m. For Parishioners 11:30 a.m. Special Intention for Mulhern Family / Rev. Ronald Lewinski / Robert Crowell / Philip Polizzi 5:00 p.m. Special Intention of LIFT Leaders & Members

Readings for the Week

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Adoration

Glory to God! Glory in the highest!

Oh come, let us adore him, Oh come, let us adore him, Oh come, let us adore him,

Christ the Lord.

Jesus is waiting for you!

Open Hours of Eucharistic Adoration:

Every Friday from 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Extended 24 hours on every First Friday of the month 8:30 a.m.—7:45 a.m. the following day

Unplug and spend some time quietly with the Lord.

Bread and Wine The Bread and Wine for the Eucharist this week are offered

In Loving Memory of Deceased Members of the McGivney-Torp Families

from Family

Please remember them in your prayers.

Pray to End Abortion

On Saturday, January 13, all parishioners are invited to join members of the St Theresa Parish Respect Life Committee when we pray the Rosary outside an abortion mill in Des Plaines. We will meet about 8:35 am, or when the 8:00 am Mass ends, gathering just outside the Day Chapel at St Theresa Church and returning by 10:15 am. Transportation will be available for those who are able to join us. Please make an effort to join us in this important cause. Thank You.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Memorial Fund for this effort, please visit the “Remembering Fr. Ron”

link on our parish website www.sttheresachurch.org, or go directly to GiveCentral at

https://www.givecentral.org/location/314/event/13902

Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski

Memorial Fund

ONLINE GIVING

GiveCentral Online Giving is a convenient way for you to make your weekly offertory contribution to St. Theresa, as well as your Parish Christmas Gift, especially if you will be away for Christmas. It is a secure online system with payment options from direct debit (ACH) to all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Here are some of the funds to which you can contribute online: Weekly Offertory Contribution Parish Christmas Offertory Gift Christmas Flowers Patrons of Sacred Music Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Memorial Fund “To Teach Who Christ Is” Tuition Assistance Fund

How to sign up:

1. Go to www.sttheresachurch.org.

2. Click the “DONATE NOW” image.

3. Click on the “DONATE NOW WITH GIVECENTRAL” button to make a one-time donation as a guest,

OR

Follow the Step-by-Step Registration Guide to register for automated weekly online giving.

Automated online giving is easy, convenient, and takes the worry out of remembering your envelope. For questions or assistance, feel free to contact the Parish Office at 847-358-7760.

Thank you for your generosity and stewardship to St. Theresa Parish!

Year Actual Year Prior

12/24/17 Basket Online Total

$ 20,344 Pending

12/25/16 $ 18,787 $ 8,992 $ 27,779

12/31/17 Basket Online Total

$ 29,040 Pending

1/1/17 $ 15,523 $ 3,285 $ 18,808

Our Stewardship

Building On Our Faith Together

It is because of the enormous generosity of the people of St. Theresa and friends that we have been able to address many of the items on our Parish Master Plan through our capital campaign “Building On Our Faith Together.”

If you have not already done so, I am hopeful that you will consider completing your pledge, and/or giving a first-time or subsequent gift in support of construction and improvement efforts to the degree that your personal financial situation will allow.

If you would consider such a gift, please go online to GiveCentral at https://www.givecentral.org/location/314/event/7569, or contact Katherine McIntyre at the Pauline Center, 847-358-7760 x.104 or [email protected].

I thank you very much for your continued support of St. Theresa Parish. May God bless you as we enter into the Christmas season.

Gratefully, Fr. Tim Fairman

Ministries PARISH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Parish Pastoral Council: Leo Miklius Board of Specified Jurisdiction (School Board): Donna Brand Finance Council: Jerry Sara Religious Education Board: Carl Siemianowki

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY / MINISTERS OF CARE TO THE SICK Deacon Stephen Norys, 847-358-7760 ext. 110

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and ALTAR SERVERS Marie Paul, [email protected], 847-358-7760 x. 119

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, HOLY GHOST COUNCIL 2nd Monday of month at 7:00 p.m., Lower Dolan Center Bruce Alesi, [email protected]

LECTORS Liz Englbrecht and Carol Oswald

MARIAN ROSARY DEVOTION Mondays: 7:00 p.m. Confessions, 8:00 p.m. Mass, Church

MUSIC MINISTRY Laura Kutscher, [email protected], x. 114

OUR LADY of FATIMA DEVOTIONS First Saturday of month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Pauline Center; Deacon Lou Riccio

PADS Ministry LouAnn Hayes

REACH (Special Religious Education for Adults) Deacon Rich and Kathie Pizzato

RESPECT LIFE www.sttheresachurch.org/respect life, Maria Goldstein, 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center

ST. THERESA WOMEN’S CLUB Annie Meersman

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Last Monday of month, 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center WEDDING REHEARSAL MINISTRY Beverly Zak

YOUTH MINISTRY—LIFT [email protected] Nancy Brinckerhoff, Kathy Ferry, Maureen Ross, Rev. Matthew Jamesson

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY—CROSSWAYS Carmen Maiorano, Michelle Mammarella, Rev. Matthew Jamesson

The Ministry of Care office is the central point in our parish community for outreach, resources and

referrals.

Deacon Stephen Norys, Coordinator

Ministry of Care

What is CMRTYA: A Catholic women’s social and spiritual group targeted for mothers who have at least one child between the ages of 15 and 30.

Raising young adults...these are the years where our precious children are growing into adults - discovering and experimenting in the broader world and becoming their own person. During these years our children will likely experience the most change in their lives which will set them on their path as adults. This is a stressful time for them - and us! Ladies, if you haven’t begun to color your hair at this point (or tug on it!), you may begin at this stage. In your ever-busy family life, do you want to connect with other moms who “get your parenting and life challenge” at this stage and want to get together for a few laughs and fun. This group provides moms a social forum to gather with other women who share their faith and values in a highly casual, no pressure (seriously, who needs more pressure) environment where you can participate in as little or as much as you would like to and develop amazing friendships. We will initially meet to determine the activities the group has the most interest in and we will plan accordingly. Oh, and don’t worry, there’s no cost to join this group. (Who needs another bill, right?). You’ll only pay for activities with a cost you participate in.

Some possible activities could be: Mom Night Out at local restaurant • Wine tasting at local winery Book club • Play Cards (Euchre) or Bunco at someone’s home Walking or exercise group • Charity event • Educational speakers Professional chef to prepare a dinner/provide recipes Spa night • Attend a play • Visit an event or venue “in the city”

Our first meeting is January 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Dolan Center where we will meet each other and share ideas on our activities, gage level of interest in each and decide on the frequency of events and gatherings for 2018.

We ask you to RSVP to [email protected] by January 19 so we can prepare refreshments.

For January 20-21

Most needed:

Laundry Detergent, Dishwasher Soap, Cooking Oil, Pasta Sauce, Canned Chili

Food Pantry Collection

Catholic Moms Raising Teens & Young Adults

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will begin on Sunday, January 7 during the

10:00 a.m. Mass. This is open to all students in Preschool Age 4 – 2nd grade.

There is no fee or registration required.

St. Theresa Men: Is your new year’s resolution

to get in shape?

Men’s Adult Basketball is looking for more players. They play each week on

Thursdays nights at 8:30 pm.

Please let Mike Marshall know if you are interested. 847-567-2734 or

[email protected]

Memorial Mass for the Unborn Saturday, January 20, 5:00 pm

What: A special Pro-Life Mass, immediately followed by a brief Candlelight Prayer Service in the church

Why: To honor the memory of over 60 million children who have been killed in the US since abortion was legalized 45 years

ago this month, especially the 95 babies who die every day in Illinois alone. To offer hope and help to those suffering from the emotional effects of abortion, either their own or someone close to

them. To inspire each one of us to be a voice for the voiceless for the biggest Civil Rights issue of today.

Where: St. Theresa Church (455 N. Benton, Palatine)

All are invited to be part of this special event. (Prayer Service will last about 10 minutes)

Sponsored by St. Theresa/St. Thomas Respect Life Team

We thank the sponsors who help to make the bulletin cost-free. For information on ads, contact J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.1-800-566-6170

Liturgical Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, January 13 & 14 Minister(s) Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.

SACRISTAN

LECTORS Fasick, T. Willis, M.J.

Galvan, T. Thompson, M.

Braskich, J. Beata, P.

Paul, A. Cruz, P.

Oswald, C. Pacek, W.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

* = Wash vessels after Mass

Peterson, B. Pfister, C. Wade, P. Brown, M. Combs, J. Cushing, C. Byrns, R. Fasick, D. Fox, M. Kobilarcik, J.

Russ, D.* Zak, B. Meersman A. Travers, D. Wezdecki, A. Thompson, M. Arns, ML Hoffman, M.

Magnuson, D. LaRusso, J. Nuxoll, J. Curran, C.* Olejniczak, Z. Sullivan, J. Amidei, S. Bianchi, L. Bohlmann, K. Bohlmann. K. L.

Mullen, T. Hirn, N. Poznanski, R. Richey, R. Gribbon, S. Appel, C. Arvidson, M. Eaken, N. Fleischhauer, M. Fleischhauer, M.B.

O'Laughlin, N. Bronlarczyk, D. Sadural, S. Vollmert, D. Vollmert, E. Zielinski, M.A. Oswald, C. Brooks, K.

ALTAR SERVERS

Kylene Flood Bridget Flood Danny Wargo Carnen Fuentes -B

Amanda Markham Tommy Houser Jack Houser

Maggie Doland Lucas Doland Matthew Doland Isabelle Anaya

John Kaiser Joseph Kaiser Andrew Grela Claire Sherlock

Emily Otano Sabrina Otano William Sisk Jackson Sisk

DEACON Louis Riccio Greg Vogt Larry Schumacher Larry Schumacher

CELEBRANT Fr. Tom Fr. Tom Fr. Tim Fr. Matt Fr. Michael

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. THERESA PARISH PARISH ADDRESS: 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067 Parish Website: www.sttheresachurch.org Phone: 847-358-7760 Fax: 847-202-8941

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 445 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067 School Website: www.sttheresaschool.com Office: 847-359-1820

Monday, 1/8 Tuesday, 1/9 Wednesday, 1/10 Thursday, 1/11 Friday, 1/12 Saturday, 1/13 Sunday, 1/14

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

7:00 p.m. Liturgy Committee (Festle)

7:00 p.m. Marian Rosary Devotion (Church)

7:00 p.m. KOC Business Meeting (Lower Dolan)

7:30 p.m. RCIA (Bernardin)

6:30 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:00 a.m. Mass—All School (Church)

10:00 a.m. Cenacle Prayer Group (Offsite)

6:30 p.m. Art & Environment (Church)

6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Leadership (Small Meeting B)

7:00 p.m. Adult Contemporary Rehearsal (Church)


6:00 p.m. School—Open Gym (Gym)

7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting (Lower Dolan)

7:00 p.m. PPC Meeting (Festle)

7:30 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group (Gathering Space)


6:00 p.m. School—Open Gym (Gym)

7:00 p.m. Women’s Club Guild Meeting (Bernardin)

7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church)

8:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball (Gym)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Church)

8:30 a.m. Adoration (Chapel)

5:00 p.m. Benediction (Chapel)

6:00 p.m. Ladies Night Out Bunco (Lower Dolan)

7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group (Bernardin)

8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

12:30 p.m. Confessions (Church)

5:00 p.m. Mass (Church)

7:00 a.m. Mass (Church)


9:30 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Bernardin)

9:30 a.m. March for Life Lunch (Lower Dolan)



1:00 p.m. Private Baptism(Church)

5:00 p.m. LIFT Mass (Church)

6:00 p.m. LIFT Drop In (Gym, Lower Dolan)

Week At A Glance

PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Timothy J. Fairman, Pastor, ext. 101 Rev. Matthew Jamesson, Associate Pastor, ext. 127 Rev. Tom Bishop, Associate Pastor, ext. 109 Rev. Michael Wanda, Resident, ext. 118 Deacon Stephen Norys, Minister of Care, ext. 110 Hank Aleliunas, Business Manager, ext. 105 Laura Kutscher, Music Director, ext. 114 Nicole Carlisle, Communications Director, ext. 107 Marie Paul, Liturgy Coordinator, ext. 119

DIACONAL MINISTRY Deacon Jim and Melody Devine, ext. 113 Deacon Stephen and Gail Norys, ext. 110 Deacon Richard and Kathie Pizzato, ext. 361 Deacon Louis and Ann Riccio, ext. 362 Deacon Larry and Karen Schumacher, ext. 363 Deacon Greg and Elizabeth Vogt, ext. 364

SCHOOL Mary Keenley, Principal, ext. 202 Mary-Anne Zielinski, Administrative Assistant, ext. 203 Terri Kolbus, Director of Admissions, ext. 249

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elizabeth Vogt, Director of Religious Education, ext. 111 Marsha Jones, Registrar / Adm. Asst., ext. 112 Religious Education: 847-359-2846, ext. 111

PARISH SUPPORT STAFF Mary Amirante, Receptionist, ext. 100 Joyce Pizek, Bookkeeper, ext. 102 Kathryn McIntyre, Secretary, ext. 104

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