30 MANDALAY ROAD - OAKLAND, CA 94618 - 510.547.2777

St. Theresa P A R I S H

C O M M U N I T Y St. Theresa Mission Statement

We are a welcoming, active Catholic Community

united by our faith, open to transformation, growing spiritually and reaching out

to love and to serve others as Jesus taught us.

April 15, 2018

Third Sunday of

Easter

April 14 - 22

Sat. 5:00 pm Carlo Pernecco Sun. 9:00 am Marguerite Dragun 11:00 am Patrick Joyce & Bridget Connolly Mon. 8:30 am Parish Community of St. Theresa Tues. 8:30 am Mickey Henning Wed. 8:30 am Deceased Members of St. Theresa Thurs. 8:30 am Parish Benefactors Fri. 8:30 am Col. & Mrs. John Malloy Sat. 5:00 pm Irene Crosetti (Birthday) Sun. 9:00 am Tina Rose Porras 11:00 am Sebastian Nelson

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMISSION Each week the bulle n is sent for publishing on Tuesday morning for the upcoming weekend. All submissions need to be received by 4:00 pm the prior Friday, email them to cathy@s heresaoakland.org.

Online Giving Online Giving is available for anyone who prefers to donate through automatic draft for

either their Sunday Offering or the Building Campaign. Information can be found on the parish website sttheresaoakland.org on how to get started. Contact Cathy Brady with any questions. cathy@sttheresaoakland.org, 547.2777, ext. 26.

Our bank has a policy that requires all checks must be MADE PAYABLE AND WRITTEN TO ST. THERESA CHURCH. You may use the memo space to notate what the check is for.

Please remember in your prayers all those who are ill especially: Matt Mercier, Barbara McQuaid, Fr. Patrick Goodwin, Elsie Giuntoli, Irene Clark, Pat Giambroni, Daniel Sullivan, Dave DeMonte, Sven Cooper Little, Nadine McMillan, Heidi

Parmelee, Lee Thacher, Denise Bridges, Fredrika May, Kristine Berman, Helen Buty, Juanita Estrella, Aiden Farinella, Liza Mitra, Guido M., Jim Testa, Kevin Stallone, Dolores Gomez, Alegria Hipolito, Betty Wharton, Patricia Green, John McCole, Al Musante, Hazel Villata, Mike Donovan, Juanita Estrellas, Jim Williams, Diane Longfield, Leslie Fischer, Mike Reilly, Dorothy Donnelly, Pat Tynan, Olga Lamberti, Barbara Trinies, Martin McCullagh, Michael Bamrick, George Husson.

Question of the Week

Adult: What questions about Jesus still arise in the midst of your faith?

Child: What question would you like to ask someone about Jesus’ appearance to the Apostles?

Mass Intentions

We now have the ability to schedule Mass Intentions on the weekends following all Masses. Stop by the information desk in the vestibule if you would like to schedule a Mass Intention.

GOOD FRIDAY, HOLY LAND COLLECTION: $ 1,797.00

PARISH MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT: $ 1,554.00 ONLINE: MARCH 5 - APRIL 1: $ 625.00

April 8, 2018 Year-To-Date Sunday Collection

Sunday Collection $ 6,204.00 $ 138,777.78

Online Giving $ 2,742.00

Budget Goal $ 9,805.00 $ 127,465.00

Over <Under> Goal <$ 859.00> $ 11,312.78

Bishop’s Appeal 2018

St. Theresa Parish Goal - $35,800

Percentage Achieved 60.85% $21,785.00 as of April 6, 2018.

Please remember in your prayers, those who have died especially, Elsie Giuntoli, the mother of

Steve and Mary Anne Giuntoli; Mary “Jane” Eilers, the mother of Kathy Mertz and grandmother of Sarah King; Carl Kling.

The Budget Goal is based on the Parish Sunday Collection revenue reflected in the 2017 Parish budget divided by 51, which is the number of regular Sunday collections in the 2018 calendar year. Easter and Christmas are reflected as Holy Day collections in our budget and are accounted for separately.

Easter Collection (including online giving) $ 20,077.00

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This Saturday we hold our annual ‘Epiphany Party’. It is a small way to say THANK YOU to all who minister within our parish. If the sacristans were not ge ng things ready before we arrive at Mass would Mass go so smoothly? Could we listen to the Word of God as well as we do if our lectors had not prepared ahead to proclaim God’s Word? Mass would be dull and off key without our musicians and choirs! The church would be filthy if one volunteer didn’t dust, vacuum and straighten up some of the mess le in the pews each week!

On Holy Thursday a er the Washing of the feet ritual, I asked all who visit the sick and bring them Communion and comfort to recommit. I charged the altar servers to do their job diligently for the sake of all who par cipate at Mass. Ushers, greeters, choirs, members of our St. Vincent DePaul Conference, Eucharis c Ministers, all reaffirmed their desire to serve in the parish. Members of the Confirma on Team, Religious Ed classes, Kinderchurch, Igna an Team, and our parish staff all said they would do their best for the parish and the glory and honor of God. And we your priests reaffirmed our commitment to you: the Body of Christ.

What a mess the side path would be without the anonymous team who clear the drains and sweep out the redwood debris. The mo vated group that has painted the side wall, built a retaining wall in the back of the church, changed burnt out light bulbs, and planted a new maple tree a er months of cu ng out an old root and many other ‘chores’ demonstrate the pride we have in our parish. The Pastoral Council that guides my administra on as pastor, members of the school board and CYO board and so many other fellow parishioners that all give of their me, talent and treasure to make St. Theresa’s a welcoming, caring oasis for all who hunger and thirst for spiritual growth and blessings.

I am sure I have forgo en to name many others, but you catch the dri that our parish is only as strong as each of us using our gi s some mes in ways no one else will ever see that benefits many and gives honor to God. My gra tude is hear elt and I am sure the Lord will reward every act of kindness and every effort made to build the Kingdom. To say ‘thank you’ is no part of that reward, but it is a simple acknowledgement that God who blesses us abundantly will bless us even more when we share those gi s with and for each other!

On another note, I have some very complete and more than through reports about what is defec ve with our Event Center. I’m delighted that we can say it is finally paid off, but the bills to fix it are making their way to the diocesan office each week. Right now, the diocese and its lawyers will present what has been determined to be defec ve to the individuals responsible for building and renova ng the gym, mee ng rooms and the former convent building. Over 7 million dollars was spent and the parish deserves to have what it thought it was ge ng when it entrusted the building to very reputable construc on and contrac ng companies. In the next few weeks I plan to reconvene a ‘super group’ that helped facilitate the temporary floor installment and get the center back open a er a year of inac vity. I will show them the 86 page report and the 131 page pricing report for the fix relying on their guidance and good judgment to move forward and to insure that we always maintain a safe place for all the sports and other ac vi es that occur in these buildings.

The officials at the diocese and here in the parish tell me the bargaining to get the building fixed and to the state we thought we were ge ng will take a couple of years. We (St. Theresa’s or myself) are not directly in control of this process. The diocese has the ownership authority and controls what happens, but the super group will help me push when we need to push and hopefully oversee things when the repairs and replacements are made to finally give the parish the building we originally thought we were ge ng eight years ago. I ask your ongoing prayers for this process and am happy to answer individual ques ons if you have them.

I used to teach a ‘parish administra on’ class at the seminary and s ll do for the Jesuit School in Berkeley. I never have to make up stories to illustrate my points, but ask you to pray that we don’t have too many new stories in the future!

A Word from the Pastor:

Parish Community News

Projection Ministry At St. Theresa we use a projection system that aids in our full participation in worship. The songs and some of our prayers are displayed on screens. The projectionist operates a laptop computer and works

with the music director to coordinate the timing of the display. The presentation is already prepared and a printout with detailed instructions is provided. We are looking for volunteers at all Masses. You will serve at the Mass you usually attend, training will be provided. If you would like to become a part of this ministry contact Cathy Brady at cathy@sttheresaoakland.org - 547.2777 , ext. 26.

We are in need of registered parishioner volunteers to assist with coun ng the weekly Sunday collec on.

The gi of your me is appreciated. Teams count once a month following the 9:00 AM

Mass.

If you are interested in joining this very important parish ministry,

please contact Dayne at 510-547-2777 x 20

or email him at dayne@s heresaoakland.org

COLLECTION COUNTERS NEEDED

Memory Bears A very happy and blessed Easter season to all from St. Theresa’s Memory Bear makers! Please remember that if you have lost a loved one and would like a special remembrance of that person, we are more than happy to make a small bear out of a favorite article of clothing or piece of fabric. You’ll be given a lovely or handsome little bear that is filled with your memories and made with our love. If you’d like to join us in our bear-making adventures (no sewing skills necessary), we’ll be meeting in the Church Hall on Monday, April 23, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Future bulletins will have our Monday meeting dates for May. If you have questions or would like additional information, please get in touch with Marlene McShane at 510-653-2688 or Cecile Cuttitta at cecile.cuttitta@att.net.

First Communion Mass Schedule First Communion will take place at the following

weekend Liturgies:

Sunday, April 22 11:00 am Mass

Saturday, April 28 5:00 pm Mass

Saturday, April 29 11:00 am Mass

All are invited to attend and celebrate with the First Communion children as they receive the Sacrament

of Eucharist for the first time.

Adult Spirituality

St. Theresa School High School Youth Ministry

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY & CONFIRMATION

High Schoolers and Parents, please note the following dates:

♦ Sunday, April 15 ~ Confirmation Year I ~ 10am-12noon, Meeting Rooms

♦ Sunday, April 22 ~ Good Sunday HABITS / Years I & II, 10am-12noon, Meeting Rooms

♦ Sunday, April 29 ~ Confirmation Year II ~ 10am-12noon, Meeting Rooms

♦ Thursday, May 17 ~ Confirmation Liturgy Rehearsal, 6-7pm, Church

♦ Sunday, May 20 ~ Confirmation Liturgy @ 11am, (10:20 arrival time)

For more information, please contact:

Jenny Bruni High School Youth Ministry Coordinator jenny@sttheresaoakland.org (510) 547-2777 x 39

Parish Communication

Women in God’s Spirit

WINGS is a faith enhancement group for women that encourages spiritual growth through prayer, Scripture study, catechesis, life sharing and community. We gather on Wednesdays in Meeting Room 1 at 9:15am with hospitality, followed by the guest speaker and program until 11:15am. Women from local parishes and other denominations are welcome!

The theme for the year is: ‘Gather Your People’

APRIL 18TH

PATRICK SHANDONAY

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES DIRECTOR, LIGHTING FOR LEARNING

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Holy Day Mass times, Special Events,

Ministry news & more

St. Theresa School Tuition Assistance Drive

In the upcoming week, St. Theresa School will once again be asking for your support as we embark on our annual Tuition Assistance Drive. Information along with a donation envelope will be arriving at your doorstep in the next few days and we ask that you consider making a small donation to help offset the tuition for those children attending our school, who are unable to pay the entire tuition amount. Catholic schools must remain affordable, and together, we must assist families who sacrifice to give their children a quality Catholic education. The graduates of St. Theresa School are lifelong learners and young people of faith who continue to be of service to our community. Last year and with the generosity of parishioners like you, the Tuition Assistance Appeal generated over $7,000.00. We are asking for your support once again. Donation envelopes will also be available in the vestibule and can either be mailed back to the school, dropped off in the rectory mail slot, parish office or put in the collection basket. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Weekly Calendar Weekly Readings

April 16 - 22

Monday: Acts 6:8-15 Ps 119 Jn 6:22-29

Tuesday Acts 7:51-8:1a Ps 31 Jn 6:30-35

Wednesday Acts 8:1b-8 Ps 66 Jn 6:35-40

Thursday: Acts 8:26-40 Ps 66 Jn 6:44-51

Friday Acts 9:1-20 Ps 117 Jn 6:52-59

Saturday: Acts 9:31-42 Ps 116 Jn 6:60-69

Sunday: Acts 4:8-12 Ps 118 1 Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10:11-18

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The Eucharist is meant to energize us to take Christ’s presence out into the world. It may be easy to see ourselves in today’s scriptures as the weak sinners, but we should also envision ourselves in the roles of Peter, John, and Luke. In the Eucharist Jesus feeds us and sends us to “preach in his name to all the nations” (Luke 24:47). We are his witnesses.

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Date Start Time Event Location

April 14 8:00 AM CYO Games Event Center Saturday 4:00 PM Reconciliation Church

5:00 PM Mass Church 6:00 PM Parish Volunteer Party Mtg Rms 1&2

April 15 9:00 AM Mass Church Sunday 9:00 AM Kinderchurch Hall

10:00 AM Donut Sunday (hosted by 3rd Grade) Outside of Church 10:00 AM Family Faith Formation School 10:00 AM HSYM Mtg Rms 1&2 11:00 AM Mass Church 6:00 PM Middle School Youth Ministry Mtg Rms 1&2

April 16 8:30 AM Mass Church Monday 3:30 PM CYO Practice Event Center

7:00 PM Concert Rehearsal Mtg Rms 1&2 April 17 8:30 AM Mass Church

Tuesday 9:00 AM Legion of Mary Hall 3:30 PM CYO Practice Event Center April 18 8:30 AM Mass Church

Wednesday 9:15 AM WINGS Mtg Rms 1&2 3:30 PM CYO Practice Event Center 4:00 PM Children's Choir Rehearsal Mtg Rms 1&2 7:00 PM Centering Prayers Church 7:30 PM Men's Band Practice Hall 8:30 PM Men's Open Gym Event Center

April 19 8:30 AM Mass Church Thursday 3:30 PM CYO Practice Event Center

4:00 PM Children's Choir Rehearsal Mtg Rms 1&2 5:30 PM First Eucharist Rehearsal Church 6:30 PM First Eucharist Rehearsal Church 6:30 PM New Parent Orientation Library

7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Mtg Rms 1&2 April 20

8:30 AM Mass Church Friday

April 21 8:00 AM CYO Games Event Center Saturday 4:00 PM Reconciliation Church

5:00 PM Mass Church April 22 9:00 AM Mass Church

Sunday 9:00 AM Kinderchurch Hall 10:00 AM HSYM Mtg Rms 1&2 11:00 AM Mass: First Communion Church 12:00 PM CYO Games Event Center 6:00 PM Middle School Youth Ministry Mtg Rms 1&2

Mass Schedules: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am unless otherwise noted in bulletin

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment

Parish Center Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm T P F

Phone 510.547.2777 ~~~ Fax 510.653.3575

After Hours Medical Emergency & Emergency Line: 510.610.7715

Baptisms and Marriages by appointment

Confirmation (High School) Sunday Sessions

Year 1: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Year 2: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm www.sttheresaym.org

R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Contact

Cathy Brady ~ cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org

Kinderchurch Preschoolers and Kindergarteners 9:00 am Sunday Mass

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Grades 1-5, 9:00 am Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of the month (September - May)

Parish Information

Parish Organizations

Pastoral Council: Kevin Kilty kilty@sbcglobal.net

Finance Council: Carolyn Mahoney carolyn.mahoney675@gmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul Society Judith Bojorquez jtsbojorquez@yahoo.com

CYO (Catholic Youth Organization): Clarence Robinson sttheresaathletics@gmail.com

St. Theresa Men’s Club Patrick Ramsey mensclubsttheresa@gmail.com

St. Theresa Ladies' Guild Yvonne Gabor momgab@aol.com

Legion of Mary Tom Wallace tomw1313@sbcglobal.net

WINGS Janet Saalfeld saalfeld@sbcglobal.net Clare Wenger ellwenger @comcast.net

Men’s Faith Sharing Jim Frei jim@ottofrei.com

Cursillo Sharon Chipman sharonchipman@gmail.com

Kinderchurch Shanon Ciston s.ciston@gmail.com

Parish Staff: 510.547.2777

Rev. Robert J. McCann, ext. 21 Pastor

rjmccann@sttheresaoakland.org Rev. Luke Ssemakula , ext. 34 Parochial Vicar

fr_luke@sttheresaoakland.org Cathy Brady, ext. 26 Liturgy Director

cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org Jenny Bruni, ext. 39 High School Youth Ministry Coordinator

jenny@sttheresaoakland.org Rob Cakebread, ext. 11 Music Ministry Director

rob@sttheresaoakland.org Joyce Holden Middle School Youth Ministry

styouthministry@gmail.com Dayne Nicholls, ext. 20 Office Administrator

dayne@sttheresaoakland.org Keri Nims, ext. 24 Faith Formation Director

keri@sttheresaoakland.org Bookkeeper, ext. 25 Bookkeeper

bookkeeper@sttheresaoakland.org St Theresa School: Judith KoneffKlatt, 510.547.3146 School Principal

j_koneffklatt@sttheresaschool.org website: www.sttheresaschool.org

Parish Website: www.sttheresaoakland.org

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