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FEBRUARY 17, 2019 – SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown, Pennsylvania

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PRAYER TO

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Saint Michael the Archangel,

defend us in battle,

be our protection against the

wickedness and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,

and do thou,

O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts,

by the power of God,

cast into hell Satan,

and all the evil spirits,

who prowl about the world

seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Photo Courtesy of Jan Doddy

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Parish Mission Statement

A Roman Catholic Family of Faith, centered in the Holy Eucharist, faithful to the Church’s teachings,

consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima, bringing the Light of Christ to each other and to our community.

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday: 8:00 AM

Tuesday: No Daily Mass

Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM

Friday: 8:45 AM – January through May

8:00 AM – June through August

8:45 AM – September through December

First Saturday: 8:00 AM

MAIL: 1408 Easton Road

Hellertown, PA 18055-1127

PHONE: 610-838-7045

FAX: 610-838-0932

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB SITE: www.sttheresaotcj.org

CONVENT: 610-838-7645

SCHOOL: 610-838-8161

PREP: Please call the Convent or

email [email protected]

PASTOR: Rev. Jerome A. Tauber, M. Div., S.T.B.

PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Gerald R. Schmidt

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M.

PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Diana Tice

PASTORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Good and gracious God,

we ask for healing for our wounded Church

and to be given a way forward

through this time of sorrow and suffering.

Give Your People hope by embracing them

with Your compassionate mercy. Amen.

St. Theresa School A FOUNDATION OF FAITH AND FAMILY

Believe Achieve Succeed

Call 610-838-8161 to arrange a visit!

DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC

Direct Telephone Number: 1-800-791-9209

Direct Email: [email protected]

DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT

2145 Madison Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017- 4642

Telephone: 610-332-0442, ext. 2019

Email: [email protected]

PARISH SAFE ENVIRONMENT Coordinator: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. – Phone: 610-838-7645

Assistant: Mrs. Donna Russo – Phone: 610-838-7045

Visit www.allentowndiocese.org and click on “Youth Protection”

to learn more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Children and Youth

Protection Programs.


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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On February 22 the Church celebrates the Feast of the

Chair of Saint Peter. Christ proclaimed the Apostle

Simon to be “Peter”, which translates into English as

“rock”. Christ declared that it was on this “rock” that he would

build His Church. On this Feast we reflect on the leadership role

that was entrusted by Christ not only to Saint Peter, but to all his

successors, the Popes.

Saint Peter was chosen by Christ to be the guardian of the entire

Flock of Christ: to protect, defend, and guide it. All parents are

responsible for the spiritual, emotional, and physical welfare of

their children. The same is true for the Pope, our Holy Father.

Saint Peter shows the depth of his understanding of his role as a

servant of Christ in his exhortation to Bishops: “Tend the flock of

God in your midst not by constraint but willingly, as God would

have it, and not for shameful profit, but eagerly. Do not lord it over

those assigned to you, but be an example of humility to the flock.”

Saint Peter reminds himself and all Bishops that the flock

belongs to God, not to them. He reminded that their first and

foremost task is to love the flock. They are to lead, guide, teach

and protect the flock with great humility and compassion.

It is a daunting and awesome task which has been set before

the Pope and all Bishops. That is why at every Mass we pray for

Pope Francis and our Bishop Alfred Schlert, asking God to grant

them the grace they need to be good and faithful Shepherds of the

flock.

Through the Intercession of Our Lady of Fatima,

May the Peace of Christ be with You Always,

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I.H.M. COMPANIONS Tuesday, March 18, 3:30 PM in the Convent

with guest speaker Sister Mary Marjorie, I.H.M.

“To Jesus through Mary”.

Call Sister Marie Eugene (610-838-7645). –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

LENTEN MORNING OF REFLECTION FOR MEN

with Bishop Schlert and Father Ezaki

Spiritual Training: Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown

Refreshments will be offered beginning at 8:30 AM in the Parish

Activity Center. Presentations by the Most Reverend Alfred A.

Schlert and Rev. Bernard Ezaki will begin in the Cathedral at

9:15 AM, ending by 11:30 AM. The Sacrament of Confession

will be offered as well. To register for this free morning of

reflection visit www.allentowndiocese.org/cfm-spirituality. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

LOOKING AHEAD! The Lenten Soup Suppers are now being planned

for March and April of 2019. I am looking for soup

donations from our Parish soup experts. If you are

willing to help in this manner please call Isabella

at 484-241-1296 for details. Thank you! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

THE SIGN OF PEACE

To help prevent spreading of the flu, the Sign of

Peace will not be exchanged during Mass until

further notice. While it is custom to bless yourself

with Holy Water when entering or leaving the Church, there is no

requirement or obligation to do so.

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ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 6TH

A Day of Fasting and Abstinence

MASS SCHEDULE

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 4:45 PM, 7:00 PM

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WEDNESDAY SOUP, STATIONS, AND SCRIPTURE

March 13th through April 10th

SOUP SUPPER 6:00-7:00 PM in Friendship Hall

(No Soup Supper on April 10th)

Come and enjoy a variety of homemade soups,

bread, and beverages. Free-will offering to

benefit the Rice Bowl Collection.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS – 7:00 PM in the Church The Way of the Cross with Text from the Sacred Scriptures

BIBLE STUDY 7:40 PM in Friendship Hall

(No Bible Study on March 20th)

Sister Lorraine will explore with you the

theme “Reflections on the Gospel according

to John”. The sessions will last 45 minutes to one hour. A

discussion book will be used and Bibles will be available. You

will also need a Bible at home for the preparatory reading for

each session. Please contact the Rectory at 610-838-7045 as

soon as possible to register. This will assure an appropriate

number of discussion books are ordered. Thank You!

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THURSDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS March 7th through April 11th – 8:45 AM

March 7th, March 21st, and April 11th –

Children’s Way of the Cross (All are welcome)

March 14th, March 28th, and April 4th –

The Way of the Cross by Saint Alphonsus Liguori

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ENCOUNTERING OUR MERCIFUL SAVIOR ––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--––––--––––

THURSDAY EVENING –

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND CONFESSIONS

March 7th through April 11th – 6:00-7:00 PM ––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--–––––--––––--––––

FRIDAY MORNING – CONFESSIONS

March 8th through April 12th – 7:30-8:00 AM

OLD BLESSED PALMS

We will be collecting your old Blessed

Palms in the vestibule of the Church now

through March 3rd so that we can burn them to be used

for ashes on Ash Wednesday, March 6th.


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2019 CATHOLIC CHARITIES GALA! Sunday, March 3 / DeSales University

Cocktails – 5:00 PM / Dinner – 6:00 PM

This year’s honorees are:

Rev. Msgr. Joseph P.T. Smith and John & Alice Freeh

Monsignor Smith is the Pastor Emeritus of St. Catharine of Siena

Parish in Reading.

Alice and John Freeh, members of Saint Theresa of the Child

Jesus, are long-time supporters of Catholic education and

families, including philanthropic and volunteer support of

Mercy School for Special Learning, Bethlehem Catholic High

School, St. Theresa School, Catholic Charities, and the Diocese

as a whole.

Tickets: $175 – includes open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, sit down

dinner, dessert and your support of the crucial programs and

services of Catholic Charities.

For more information, please contact Julie Scheck at 610-871-

5200, ext. 2216, or [email protected].

GALA RAFFLE TICKETS!

First Prize: An evening in Manhattan!

Second Prize: Apple iPad Pro valued at $1,000!

Third Prize: Pair of tickets to a 2019 Musikfest show of your

choice at the Sand Steel Stage plus other Musikfest perks!

Tickets: $10 each or 3 for $20.

Please Note: You do not need to attend the Gala to win!

The Knights of Columbus will be selling Raffle Tickets after

all Masses this weekend.

We the Living: There is Healing and Hope

WEEKLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Saint Theresa Convent Meeting Room

255 Wilson Avenue, Hellertown

We are those who are grieving the death of a loved one and those

who wish to support them in their grieving. Each session includes

prayer, information, and sharing. They offer educational support

and emotional and spiritual healing. Groups are confidential.

Sessions: April 3, 10, 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.

LENTEN FISH DINNERS Sponsored by Saylor’s & Co.

and St. Theresa School

Fridays, March 8, March 22, & April 5

4:30 – 6:30 PM, Friendship Hall

Menu: Flounder Florentine or Breaded Haddock

Macaroni & Cheese with Stewed Tomatoes or

French Fries & Coleslaw

Drink and Homemade Desserts

Adults: $14 / Children: $7

A la carte items: Macaroni & Cheese – $5

Bowl of New England Clam Chowder – $3

Takeout is available.

We thank our School families for their support and for

volunteering their assistance.

Catholics throughout the Diocese of

Allentown are invited to attend small

group discussions, moderated by fellow

parishioners, and designed to encourage

reflection and conversation about the clergy abuse crisis. Healing

Our Church is a program from RENEW International, a Catholic

nonprofit organization. Bishop Alfred Schlert has called the

parish-based small-group discussions “an opportunity for all of us

to prayerfully reflect on scripture, on the abuse crisis, and on our

path forward as a Roman Catholic Family of Faith.” I like.

Various discussion topics will take place during the six weeks of

Lent at St. Theresa Parish on Thursdays at 7:00 PM in Friendship

Hall.

Sign-up/registration can be done by filling out the

form below and putting it in the collection basket or

by going to the Diocese of Allentown website at: www.allentowndiocese.org/HealingOurChurch

Healing our Church – Thursdays during Lent Name: _________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

CYO TRACK AND FIELD St. Theresa CYO is conducting signups for

the Spring 2019 Track and Field season. It is open

to boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade in St.

Theresa School, St. Theresa PREP, or a DRE approved Home

School Program. The season runs from March through May with

practices twice a week beginning March 18th. There are 5 meets

during the season.

To register please contact Maria Jones at

[email protected].

Registration deadline: March 12th

Reminder: Only children who are participating in a Catholic Religious

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LIGHTS! CAMERA! AUCTION! Saturday, March 30, 2019, 6:00 PM

A Night on the Red Carpet

Bethlehem Catholic High School

presents an evening of

GLITTER AND GLAM

Cocktails & Dinner / Silent & Live Auctions / Grand Prize Raffle

Limited seating by Reservation / Please RSVP by March 4

For tickets call Tina at 610-866-0791 ext. 321. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The Girl Scouts will be selling their

famous Cookies after all Masses the

weekend of February 23/24.

Cost per box: $4.00 / Gluten free: $5.00

Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

COFFEE AND BAKED GOODS SOCIAL SUNDAY, MARCH 10

(Hosted by the Girl Scouts)

Following the 9:30 AM Mass in Friendship Hall.

Join your fellow Parishioners in some friendly-time chat!

http://www.allentowndiocese.org/HealingOurChurch


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PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS

STS = St. Theresa School

PREP = Parish Religious Education Program

Sunday, February 17 (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Baptisms, 1:00 PM

Monday, February 18

STS: No School / Rectory Office closed (Presidents’ Day)

Brownies, 6:00-7:30 PM, Friendship Hall

Tuesday, February 19

RCIA, 6:30 PM, Convent

Wednesday, February 20

Saucon Valley Manor: Communion Service (Main Building),

9:30 AM / Mass (Building 2), 9:30 AM

Weston Communion Calls

PREP: Levels 1-6, 4:30-5:45 PM, Friendship Hall and School

Thursday, February 21

PREP, Level 7, 6:30-7:45 PM, School

Friday, February 22

School Mass, 8:45 AM (All are welcome)

Saturday, February 23

First Penance for First Holy Communion Candidates,

10:00 AM, Church

YMS Rehearsal for Palm Sunday and Easter, 1:00-2:00 PM,

Church

Confessions, 4:00-4:30 PM


Leukemia and Lymphoma Society BINGO, Doors Open –

12:00 Noon, Games Begin: 12:30 PM, Friendship Hall

Upcoming Events

Kids’ BINGO, Sunday, March 17, Doors Open – 12:45 PM,

Games Begin – 1:00 PM, Friendship Hall

Designer Handbag BINGO, Sunday, March 31, Doors

Open – 11:30 AM, Games Begin – 1:00 PM, SE-WY-CO

Fire Company Social Hall

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ST. THERESA SCHOOL A FOUNDATION OF FAITH AND FAMILY

St. Theresa School offers open enrollment for

full-day Kindergarten and Grades 1-8. Pre-School

programs for 3 and 4 year-olds are also available.

Our school is staffed with PA certified teachers and

is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and

Schools. The School and Early Childhood programs are based

on our Catholic Faith, guidelines of the Diocese of Allentown,

and Pennsylvania Education Standards to ensure that we

continue to meet the needs of all Pre-K, Kindergarten, and

Grade School students. For information, to arrange a tour,

or to enroll in the School or Pre-School, please call the

School Office at 610-838-8161 or visit our website at

www.sttheresaotcj.org.

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HOAGIE SALE PICK-UP Monday, February 25th, 3:00-4:00 PM

Thank You for supporting

our monthly Hoagie Sale!

Hoagies are made locally by the Hellertown Bagel Basket ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HOPE IN THE LORD.

MEAT BINGO Saint John the Baptist Church Social Hall

924 Front Street, Allentown

Sunday, February 17, 2019

$11.00 for 15 games / Bingo begins at 1:00 PM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

Sunday, February 24, 2019, Friendship Hall Cost per packet: $25

(Includes 24 regular games, 6 specials, and a U-Pick-Em)

50/50 Tickets: $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00

Doors open 12:00 Noon / Games begin 12:30 PM

Food and Refreshments available. Must be 18 years or older to play.

Event is organized by Victoria Camacho, a student of Bethlehem

Catholic High School and Parishioner of Saint Theresa.

All proceeds benefit the Society.

Please come and bring your family and friends to support this

special cause! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

SIMPLY BINGO! Saturday, March 2, 2019

$20.00 per packet

(Includes 24 regular games and 6 specials)

Jackpot – $350

Doors open 6:00 PM / Games begin 6:30 PM

Refreshments available. Must be 18 years or older to play.

Bring in a food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society

and receive a free regular game sheet for each! (Limit 3). Gift Certificates available. Call 484-241-1296 and leave a message.

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND !

Doors Open: 12:45 PM / Games Begin: 1:00 PM

Tickets include 10 games of BINGO and a hot dog! Tickets are

$5 and must be purchased in advanced. (Additional boards are

available for $1.00.) Children in Pre-K through Grade 4 must be

accompanied by an adult. To order and pay for tickets, please

visit the School Office. For more information call Hilary Jebtisch

at 610-838-8161 or email her at [email protected].

All Kids of the Parish are welcome! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

DESIGNER HANDBAG BINGO!

Sunday, March 31, 2019

SE-WY-CO Fire Company Social Hall (Please note NEW LOCATION!)

Featuring Michael Kors, Coach and Kate Spade

Sponsored by St. Theresa’s Ladies’ Guild

20 Games – $25.00 in advance / $30.00 at door

Doors open 11:30 AM / Bingo begins 1:00 PM

50/50, Tricky Tray, Specials, 2 Mystery Prizes!

Food and Refreshments available.

For tickets call Terri (610-861-9656)

or Cindy (610-838-8330).

http://www.sttheresaotcj.org/


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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, February 17 –

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM (Sat.) Dr. Francis Kostelnik

(Eoin & Paula Walshe)

8:00 People of the Parish

9:30 Cesario Branca Jr. (Bobby & Linda Cabrera)

11:00 George Olexa (Stanley & Angela Glosan)

Monday, February 18 – Weekday

8:00 Joseph Stofan (Fartel Family)

Tuesday, February 19 – Weekday

No 8:00 AM Mass

Wednesday, February 20 – Weekday

8:00 Mercedes & Joseph Moughan (Jeremy Leidich)

Thursday, February 21 – Weekday (Saint Peter Damian,

Bishop, Doctor of the Church)

8:00 Margaret Falatek (Estate)

Friday, February 22 – The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle

8:45 Joseph & Catherine Murphy (Joe & Mary Murphy)

Saturday, February 23 – Saint Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr

No 8:00 AM Mass

Sunday, February 24 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM (Sat.) Joseph Horvath (Glosan Family)

8:00 Nellie & Stanley Brandes (Marlin Family)

9:30 Joseph Kach (Family)

11:00 People of the Parish

VOTIVE CANDLE FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17, 2019

The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in honor of

our Lord’s Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament

for Mary Ann Petruno given by Debbie and Lori.

The Saint Theresa Candle burns this week for

Bob and Marie Gori given by Kettering Family.

MEMORIAL FUND ENROLLMENTS

Carolina Silva given by Licinio and Lucinda Matos

James Olexa given by Lisa Holub and Family

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Exposition and Adoration of the Most Blessed

Sacrament on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Mass – 8:45 AM / Exposition – End of Mass

Benediction – 12:00 Noon

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN SAINT THERESA’S PARISH?

Please call the Parish Secretary,

Donna Russo at 610-838-7045 to register.

HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR PHONE NUMBER?

If you have eliminated your landline or have gotten a

new number, please inform the Rectory of any phone

number changes at 610-838-7045.

MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 18TH – 24TH

Altar Server for 8:00 AM Weekday Masses

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday / February 18, 20, & 21:

Thomas Lay

Saturday, February 23 (7th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

5:00 PM

Lector: Joan Dornblaser / EEM: Colleen Weiss

Altar Servers: Joseph Griffith / Justin Clements

Organist: Marcia Bachochin


8:00 AM

Lector: Phil Mason / EEM: Chris Roth

Altar Servers: Lillian & Emma Crago

Organist: TBA

9:30 AM

Lector: Maria Jones / EEM: Priscilla Dole

Altar Server: Johanna Zimmerli

Music: Adult Choir / Marcia Bachochin

11:00 AM

Lector: Donna Opsatnick / EEM: Peggy Vietro

Altar Servers: Rosetta Shupe / Braden Avia

Organist: Grace Zajacek

Sunday Communion Calls – March 3

Routes B and D: Maria and Greg Jones

ST. THERESA PRAYER LINE If you would like to join us in praying

for others’ intentions OR if you have

a prayer intention, please contact Colleen

Fitzgerald at [email protected] or call Fred Giordano at

610-838-6490. All prayer intentions are kept confidential. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Do you need help or know someone who does?

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society provides food

and financial assistance to those experiencing

emergency situations. If you, or someone you know, needs aid,

please contact the Society at 610-509-5863.

Thank you to all who donate to our Food Bank.

Baskets for the items are located at the side

vestibules of the Church. PLEASE WATCH EXPIRATION DATES! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WILLIAM, WINE, AND THE WORD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:00 PM

“Wine down” with Shakespeare and his troupe as

they perform Macbeth and hilariously grapple with

the beauty of our faith. Event includes dancing,

drinks, and light fare.

Attire: relaxed glamour. Must be 21-35 years of age to attend, ID

will be checked at the door. Event will take place at the DAR Log

Cabin at the Bethlehem Rose Garden (9th Avenue, Bethlehem).

PARISH LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Monday, April 1 – 7:00 PM

Several guest priests will be in attendance

to hear Confessions.


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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION An easy way to earn money for St. Theresa School

BUY products with a Box Tops Coupon, CLIP the

Coupons, and SEND them to the School Office or place them in the

box in the main vestibule of the Church. When the School redeems

the coupons it EARNS 10¢ for every Box Tops Coupon!

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Sunday Collection for 02/10/19 …………………… $7,578 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Thank you for your faithful and generous support!

COLLECTION SCHEDULE

February 17 (1 Collection) ………………………… Sunday

February 24 (1 Collection)…………………..…Sunday and

School / PREP Support

March 3 (2 Collections) ……………………… Sunday and

St. Theresa School Scholarship Fund ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Theresa of the Child Jesus offers ONLINE GIVING.

This service is safe and secure. You may use your checking,

savings, VISA or Mastercard to make your donations. Sign

up for Online Giving by visiting our Parish Website at

www.sttheresaotcj.org and select the Online Giving Link.

If you need assistance with signing up, please feel free to call

the Rectory at 610-838-7045.

2018 CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENT If you would like a 2018 Contributions Statement, please call the

Rectory at 610-838-7045 or complete the form below and place it

in the Sunday Collection.

Request for a 2018 Contributions Statement

Name: ______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

______________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

DESALES UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING STUDENTS TO PROVIDE FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE Junior and Senior accounting students from DeSales University will

provide tax preparation assistance free of charge to senior citizens

and those with lower incomes now through Friday, March 29. The

program is part of the United States Internal Revenue Service’s

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Students are

required to pass a test given by the IRS, in order to receive

certification to participate in the program.

To schedule a VITA appointment, individuals can call 610-282-1100,

ext. 1868. A DeSales student will return the phone call and provide

assistance accordingly. Individuals needing assistance should bring

all printed tax information and all documents pertaining to federal,

state, and local taxes with them to their appointment.

The program is sponsored by the IRS and supervised by

Dr. Christopher R. Cocozza, division head of DeSales University’s

Division of Business and Professor of Business. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

“Each little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.”

– Pope Francis

MONTHLY 50/50 RAFFLE $1 per chance / Winner Every Month

Envelopes to participate in the Raffle are

available at the entrances of the Church. Fill out

the information on the envelope and put $1 in the envelope for

every chance you want to take ($1 for 1 chance, $2 for 2 chances,

$3 for 3 chances, etc.). Place the completed envelope into the

collection basket (or return it to the Rectory Office).

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PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN WORKSHOPS

All volunteers who work with children and youth

and all who supervise programs / clubs / activities for

children and youth on behalf of the Parish, School,

PREP, and CYO, must complete a Protecting God’s

Children Workshop.

Upcoming Workshops at the Safe Environment Office:

Monday, February 25, 5:30 PM

Monday, March 4, 5:30 PM

Wednesday, March 13, 10:30 AM

Safe Environment Office / 2145 Madison Avenue, Bethlehem

(adjoined to Bethlehem Catholic High School)

To register, call 610-332-0442, ext. 2016.

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Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC Direct Telephone Number: 1-800-791-9209 Direct Email: [email protected] The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who, as a

minor, was sexually abused by a priest or a deacon, or by an employee

or volunteer of the Diocese / Parish / School. Parents, guardians,

children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and encouraged to

contact the Diocese of Allentown for more information about this

program. The Diocese is committed to assisting all victims in the

pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being. The fullness of

compassion should be extended to these victims by the entire Church.

Diocesan Safe Environment Program The Diocese of Allentown requires all clergy, all diocesan/parish/

school employees, all adult volunteers (anyone over 18) who work

with children and youth on behalf of our Diocese, Parishes or

Schools, and all supervisors of programs/clubs/activities for children

and youth to be in total compliance with all stipulations of the PA

Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and with all the requirements

of the Diocesan Safe Environment Program (Protecting God’s

Children). All clearance requirements must be completed. No

exemptions may be granted.

To learn more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Youth Protection

Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, and Code of Conduct, please visit

www.allentowndiocese.org and click on “Youth Protection” in the

upper right hand corner, or contact the Diocesan Coordinator or our

Parish Safe Environment Coordinators.

Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, S.S.J., M.S., LMFT

2145 Madison Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017- 4642

Phone: 610-332-0442, ext. 2019

Email: [email protected]

Parish Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M. (Phone: 610-838-7645)

Assistant: Mrs. Donna Russo (Phone: 610-838-7045)


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STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Jerome A. Tauber, M. Div., S.T.B.

Permanent Deacon: Deacon Gerald R. Schmidt

Pastoral and Educational Services:

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary –

Sr. Miriam Dennis Sculley, Sr. E. Therese Paull,

Sr. Marie Eugene Reed, Sr. Marlene Daltwas,

Sr. Lorraine Holzman

Director of Religious Education: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M.

Principal: Mrs. Diana Tice

RCIA Coordinator: Mrs. Ann Lewis

Music Director: Marcia Bachochin

Commissioned Lay Ministers – Mrs. Linda Dull

Ms. Loretta Ulincy

Parish Secretary – Mrs. Donna Russo ([email protected])

Business Manager / Bookkeeper – Mrs. Susan Cavataio

([email protected])

School Director of Advancement – Mrs. Hilary Jebitsch

([email protected])

Tuition Manager – Mrs. Donna Russo ([email protected])

Bulletin Editor – Isabella LaTassa

([email protected])

Parish Safe Environment –

Coordinator: Sr. Lorraine Holzman, I.H.M.

(Phone: 610-838-7645)

Assistant: Mrs. Donna Russo (Phone: 610-838-7045)

GROUP LEADERS Bereavement Ministry – Sr. E. Therese Paull, IHM

Boy Scouts – Mr. Steven Moser and Mr. Curt Fitzgerald

Coordinator for Altar Servers – Mrs. Barbara Ruhl

Coordinators for Lectors and Extra-Ordinary Eucharistic

Ministers – Mrs. Lisa Albitz and Dr. Francis J. Vasko

CYO – Denise Tino Neff and Rebecca Freeh Adomshick

Divine Mercy Prayer Group – Mrs. Colleen Fitzgerald

Girl Scouts – Mrs. Hilary Jebitsch

Grief Support – Linda Dull and Miriam Martin

Holy Name President – Mr. Thomas Wiley

Knights of Columbus Grand Knight – Mr. John Marlin

Ladies’ Guild President – Isabella LaTassa

Prayer Line – Mrs. Colleen Fitzgerald and Mr. Fred Giordano

Seniors’ President – Mrs. Nancy Mosko

Young Musicians Society – Mrs. Ellen Zimmerli

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MAIL: 1408 Easton Road

Hellertown, PA 18055-1127

PHONE: 610-838-7045

FAX: 610-838-0932

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB SITE: www.sttheresaotcj.org

CONVENT: 610-838-7645

SCHOOL: 610-838-8161

PREP: Please call the Convent or

email [email protected]

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HOSPITAL VISITS

On being admitted to any area hospital, please give the

hospital our Parish Code #177. Also, please notify the

Rectory Office (610-838-7045).

NOTE: HIPAA Privacy Regulations prohibit any hospital,

nursing home or medical institution to release your name for

pastoral services unless you explicitly authorize them to do so.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Please call the Rectory Office to arrange for an Anointing.

Emergency calls are accepted any time, day or night.

COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements.

CONFESSIONS

Saturdays: 4:00-4:30 PM; First Fridays: 7:15-7:45 AM;

First Saturdays: 7:15-7:45 AM; and by appointment.

BAPTISMS

Baptisms are celebrated on the third Sunday of each month

at 1:00 PM. Please call the Rectory Office to register for a

Baptism and the required Baptism Preparation Class or for

information regarding Godparents.

WEDDINGS

Engaged couples should make arrangements with

the Pastor at least one year in advance of their intended

Wedding. The required Diocesan Preparation Program,

One in Christ, should be completed at least six months

prior to the intended Wedding.

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Prayer is, for me, an outburst from the heart; it is a simple glance

darted upwards to Heaven; it is a cry of gratitude and of love in

the midst of trial as in the midst of joy! In a word, it is something

exalted, supernatural, which dilates the soul and unites it to God.

– Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus

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Mass Intentions for the deceased and for special intentions of

the living can be requested through the Rectory Office. The

suggested offering for a requested Mass Intention is $10.00.

For a lasting spiritual remembrance, you may enroll deceased

loved ones in the Saint Theresa Memorial Fund. One of the

Masses on the first Sunday of every month is offered for all

enrolled in the Fund. There is also a remembrance at all the

Masses celebrated on All Souls Day. A minimum donation of

$25.00 is requested for the perpetual enrollment. Please contact

the Rectory Office.

Commemorate special occasions for loved ones, such as an

anniversary or a birthday, by enrolling them in the Little Flower Society. A Novena of nine First Friday Masses is offered for all

enrolled in the Society. There is also a remembrance at one of the

Masses on the Feast of Saint Theresa. A minimum donation of

$15.00 is requested for the perpetual enrollment. Please contact

the Rectory Office.

The Sanctuary Candle and the Saint Theresa Vigil Candle

are available each week to memorialize a deceased loved one or

for a special intention. The suggested offering for each candle is

$10.00. Please contact the Rectory Office.

A Parish Book of Prayer Intentions can be found near the

Tabernacle. Anyone may add their prayer intentions to this book.

The intentions are remembered at every Mass. (Please respect

other’s privacy when adding your intentions.)

Devotions

First Friday Prayers to the Sacred Heart – 8:00 AM

First Saturday Rosary – 7:30 AM

May, October & November Rosary – 7:30 AM Monday-

Thursday / 8:00 AM Friday

June Prayers to the Sacred Heart – 7:30 AM Monday-Friday

Eucharistic Adoration First Fridays when School is in session. Exposition after the

School Mass, Benediction at 12:00 Noon. No Exposition or

Adoration when School is not in session.

Adult Choir: 9:30 AM Sunday Mass

Young Musicians Society: 5:00 PM Mass 1st Saturday of

the month

Diocesan Cemeteries Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem (Phone: 610-866-2372)

Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown (Phone: 610-395-3819)

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ST. THERESA PRAYER LINE St. Theresa Church’s Prayer Line offers prayers

for other’s intentions. Prayer intentions may be

submitted to Colleen Fitzgerald at [email protected] or call

Fred Giordano at 610-838-6490. Prayer intentions will be given to

Prayer Line members only. Intentions may be specific or non-specific.

You are welcome to give your name, but you may simply identify

yourself as a parishioner. All members are to keep the intentions

confidential. Praise reports will be sent to members when prayers

have been answered. If you would like to join us in praying for

others’ intentions, please provide your information in the Member

Sign-Up Box.

St. Theresa Prayer Line Member Sign-Up

Name: _______________________________

Contact (please choose only one method)

___________________________

___________________________

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VOLUNTEERING AT ST. THERESA’S CHURCH / SCHOOL

New requirements have been mandated by the State and Diocese

for all volunteers who work with children and youth and all

who supervise groups/programs/clubs/activities for children and

youth. Every volunteer and supervisor is required to have all the

following items:

• A Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

• A Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate

• A Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check

(NOTE: Even if you got a waiver for volunteering for

another organization, you must get the fingerprint

check to be cleared by the Diocese)

• A Certificate that you have attended the required diocesan

Protecting God’s Children Workshop

(NOTE: Even if you completed a safe environment

workshop offered by another organization, you

must still complete a diocesan PGC Workshop to

be cleared by the Diocese)

• A Certificate that you have completed Mandated Reporter Training

• A signed Acknowledgement Form that you will abide by the

Diocesan Code of Conduct

• A signed Acknowledgement Form that you will follow the

Diocesan Abuse Reporting Policy

All volunteers who work with children and youth and all who

supervise groups/programs/clubs/activities for children and youth

must complete all State and Diocesan Requirements before they

begin working with children and youth.

Please contact Sr. Lorraine Holzman (610-838-7645) or

Donna Russo (610-838-7045) for application forms and/or

further information and questions.

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