Comments and concerns can be given to our Parish Pastoral Council at: PPCSTK@gmail.com

PARISH PRIESTS AND DEACONS Rev. James Bachner…………….……...………….Pastor Rev. Adam Potter……………….…....….Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Torres……………..……..Parochial Vicar Mr. Mark S. Bibro………………………………..Deacon Mr. Richard Longo……………………………….Deacon Mr. Thomas O’Neill……..………………………Deacon Mr. Scott Potter…………..…….………………..Deacon

Our Website: www.stteresakolkatapgh.org

Parish Office 1810 Belasco Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Parish Ministry/Office……..412-531-2135 Parish Fax ……….…............412-531-8543 Parish E-Mail ……….…STK15216@gmail.com

Faith Formation Offices and Program Locations

Nancy Spinneweber, Director of Faith Formation for Children English Programs (CGS/CCD) STKFFNancy@gmail.com St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 20 1810 Belasco Ave, Pgh, PA 15216 St. Pius X School Bldg./ 412-563-0858 2690 Waddington Ave, Pgh, PA 15226 Marina Osthoff, Director of Faith Formation for Children Spanish Pro-gram (CGS) STKFFMarina@gmail.com St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 23

Patty Schwerin– (English) Director of Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and Protecting God’s Children STKPatty@gmail.com

412-563-0858

Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235

Coordinator: 412-456-3093 Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-932-0313

St. Catherine of Siena 1909 Broadway Ave. Pgh., PA 15216

Resurrection 1100 Creedmoor Ave. Pgh., PA 15226

St. Pius X 3040 Pioneer Ave. Pgh., PA 15226

Please note that you can follow the Parish:

Website = stteresakolkatapgh.org

Facebook = Facebook.com/STK15216Parish YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/c/

SaintTeresaofKolkataParish Twitter = @STKolkataPgh

December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent

St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Beechview

Centro Parroquial……………….412-531-2135 Fax……………….…….…………412-531-8543 Oficina de Formación de Fe Hispana: 412-531-2135 Ext. 23

Personal de la Parroquia Pastor— Padre James Bachner Vicario Parroquial — Padre Fernando Torres Vicario Parroquial — Padre Adam Potter Diácono — Rev. Sr. Thomas O’Neill Diácono— Rev. Sr. Mark Bibro Diácono— Rev. Sr. Richard Longo Diácono— Rev. Sr. Scott Potter

Ministerio Hispano 412.531.2135 Padre Fernando Torres Marina Osthoff- Directora del Programa de Formación de Fe para Niños en Español. 412.531.2135 ext. 23

Bill Scott-Director de Música Latina

Claudia Bazán-Secretaria Bilingüe Latino web-page: https://www.stteresakolkatapgh.org/española-amp-port

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CASA SAN JOSE Mónica Ruiz-Directora de la Casa San José

Dirección: 2116 Broadway Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 office@casasanjose.org Tel- 412-343-3111 Fax- 412-343-3210 Horario: Lunes a Viernes de 10am -5pm

MISAS EN ESPAÑOL Puede unirse a la Misa virtualmente a través de Face-book Live el Domingo a la 1:00 PM: Facebook.com/STK15216. Las Misas grabadas se pueden ver en la página de YouTube de la Parroquia: St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish www.stteresakolkatapgh.org

HORARIO de MISAS TEMPORAL HASTA NUEVO AVISO

Puesto que ahora se nos da permiso para tener el 50% de la capacidad de la Iglesia, cambiaremos el horar io de las mi-sas durante el fin de semana para tener tiempo de desinfectar entre cada misa.

St. Catherine of Siena Sábado 4:00 PM Domingo 10:30 AM Domingo 1:00 PM (español) *cambió de hora

Resurrection Sábado 5:30 PM Domingo 11:30 AM

St. Pius X (EN EL GIMNASIO NO EN EL TEMPLO) Sábado 4:00 PM Domingo 8:00 AM * Debido a que se necesita tiempo para desinfectar el templo.

Horario Temporal de Misas hasta nuevo aviso 8:00 AM St. Pius X (Gimnasio): Lunes, Viernes, y tam-bién Miércoles a las 7:00PM 8:45AM St. Catherine of Siena: Lunes a Sábado 8:00 AM Resurrection: Martes, Jueves, a Sábado

Nota: Por favor visite la página de internet de la Parroquia https://stteresakolkatapgh.org/, para actualizaciones y más in-formación sobre las reglas a seguir, durante las celebraciones.

-Quédese en casa si se siente enfermo. -Se recomienda a los más vulnerables (mayores de 65 años, salud inmunológica o respiratoria comprometida, diabetes) a quedarse en casa. Se elimina la obligación de asistir. -Deben usar una máscara en todo momento (Excepción para niños menores de 2 años) -Por favor, siéntese en las áreas designadas. -Intente abstenerse de usar los baños. -No usar bebederos. -Debe observar las pautas de seguridad con respecto a la cele-bración de la Misa, incluidas las directivas sobre la Sagrada Comunión (mantener su distancia de 6 pies en la línea de co-munión, se recomienda recibirla en la mano, no en la boca) y se omitirá el Signo de la Paz.

CONFESIONES En St. Catherine Siena: SABADOS de 12:00 a 12:30 PM y DOMINGOS de 12:00 a 12:45 PM. *Confesiones en español son el primer sábado del mes. En St. Pius X: MIERCOLES de 6:15 a 6:45 PM. BAUTISMOS: Se requiere que los padres y padrinos reciban una plática bau-tismal si es la primera vez; para registrarse e informes comuni-carse con Marina Osthoff 412-531-2135 ext. 23 /stkffmarina@gmail.com, o con el Padre Fernando Torres.

ADVIENTO: es el tiempo en que nos preparamos para el nacimiento de Jesús. Domingo 20 de Diciembre: 4to domingo de Adviento: PAZ / “Tiempo de Esperar” Lucas 1:26-38…El ángel le dijo: “No temas, María, porque has hallado gracia ante Dios. Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por nombre Jesús. Él será grande y será llamado Hijo del Altísimo; el Señor Dios le dará el trono de David, su padre, y él reinará sobre la casa de Jacob por los siglos y su reinado no tendrá fin”… María contestó: “Yo soy la esclava del Señor; cúmpla-se en mí lo que me has dicho”. María es nuestro ejemplo de humildad y obediencia a Dios, que nosotros también estemos atentos a lo que Dios nos dice y podamos decir Si a lo que nos pide.

MISA DE LA VIGILIA DE LA NATIVIAD DE NUESTRO SEÑOR en ESPAÑOL: será celebrada el jueves 24 de diciembre a las 7:00 PM en St. Catherine "Que el Niño Jesús con su infinito Amor y Bondad, ilumine su Hogar, los colme de Alegría y Bendiga a sus Familias"

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St. Vincent dePaul Society: Our parish has an active St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps those in need. Please call 412-342-8836 if you need assistance. We also need volunteers; please contact the Parish Office.

300 CLUB WINNER

Week 50 #287 Dick Collet $100

Parish Share Goal $179,861.00 Collected $203,277.81 (as of December 10, 2020) All monies collected over the goal stay in the parish 100%

Capital Campaign Goal $700,000 (5 year goal started June 2020) Collected $ 29,437.25 (As of December 10, 2020)

Offertory Collection Report September 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $41,677.94 OLG (Online Giving) $ 7,376.00 Total September $49,053.94 (4 Sundays averaged $12,263.49 per week) October 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $42,739.48 OLG (Online Giving) $ 7.956.81 Total October $50,696.29 (4 Sundays averaged $12,674.07 per week) November 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $49,370.88 OLG (Online Giving) $ 8,543.80 Total November $57,914.68 (5 Sundays averaged $11,582.94 per week) December 2020 (as of December 10) Mailed/ dropped off Collections $17,891.00 OLG (Online Giving) $ 3,169.50 Total October $21,060.50 (1 Sundays averaged $21,060.50 per week)

Thanks to all who have continued to support our Church!

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Sacrament of Baptism: A Baptism preparation session is required for first time baptisms. Please call 412-531-2135 to make arrangements. Call the Parish Office to request a church site, time, and date to schedule Baptism. DUE TO COVID-19 WE ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO ONE FAMILY BAPTISM AT A TIME. Sacrament of Marriage: The Sacrament of Matrimony requires a time of spiritual preparation. Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date by meeting with the priest and before any social plans are made. Sacrament of Reconciliation (CONFESSIONS): Tuesday at Resurrection 7:15-7:45am Wednesday at St. Pius X 6:15-6:45pm Saturday at St. Catherine’s Noon-12:30pm Becoming a Catholic: We do have a program to instruct those who are interested in becoming Catholic. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Please contact Patty at 412-563-0858 or email stkpatty@gmail.com.. Religious Education: Children of the parish are expected to receive Religious Education in a Catholic school or Faith Formation program. For information or to register, please contact Nancy in the Faith Formation Office at 412-531-2135 / ext. 20, or email stkffnancy@gmail.com.

Hospitalized Parishioners and Shut-Ins: Please call the Parish office if someone in your family is hospitalized or a shut-in. If a parishioner is not able to attend Mass, the priest and/or Eucharistic Ministers can bring Communion to the home. Parish Registration: New parishioners are asked to register as are newlyweds and single young adults even if registered before with their families. A registration form can be found on page 6 of this bulletin. FOOD PANTRY:Food pantries serve certain boundaries: —The Brookline Food Pantry is located at 1036 Brookline Blvd. 2nd Saturday of Month 9:00-11:00am. —The St. Catherine Food Pantry is located in the St. Catherine’s School Building on the corner of Crosby and Pauline Avenues. For December ONLY: 3rd Saturday from 9:30am-11:00am. Beechview Manor: Manager can be reached at 412-571-2999 or 1926 Pauline Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Creedmoor Court: Manager can be reached at 412-344-1540 or 1050 Creedmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226.

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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In the spirit of St. Teresa of Kolkata, we honor Christ by com-ing together as one faith community with the pledge to reach out to the lonely and less fortunate. Our mission is to engage in unselfish acts of kindness and compassion, sharing our bless-ings with a humble heart.

MISION PARROQUIAL En el espíritu de Santa Teresa de Kolkata, honramos a Cristo unidos como comunidad de fe, con el compromiso de extender la mano a los más desafortunados y solos. Nuestra misión es dedicarnos desinteresadamente en actos de compasión y amabi-lidad, compartiendo nuestras bendiciones con un corazón humilde.

Key to listings: RES—Resurrection SCS—St. Catherine of Siena SPX—St. Pius X

Eucharistic Adoration: SCS—1st Friday of the month after 8:45am Mass until 10:00am (unless there is a funeral) SPX—Last Wednesday of the month after 7:00pm Mass until 8:00pm RES—First Saturday of the month after 8:00am Mass until 9:15am

Miraculous Medal Novena: SCS—Mondays after 8:45am Mass SPX—Mondays after 8:00am Mass RES—Tuesdays after 8:00am Mass

St. Anthony Novena: SPX—Fridays after the 8:00am Mass (except 1st Fridays) SCS—Tuesdays after the 8:45am Mass

Sacred Heart: SPX—First Friday after 8:00am Mass

Parish Prayer Line: The Par ish has a prayer line. If you would like someone prayed for or would like to help pray for others, please call 412-531-2135. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5

or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

Rest in Eternal Peace Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family and

friends of those who have passed away recently: Luka Blazer, Joyce Silverman, Clelia Pacella,

Joanne Fantoni, Mary Paga

MONDAY St. Peter Canisius December 21 SPX Gym 8:00am Pietro Molinaro (Frank DiPerna and Family) SCS 8:45am Catherine, Francis and Kathleen Eberlein (Paul and Jean Eberlein) TUESDAY December 22 RES 8:00am Deceased of the Vezendy Family (Family) SCS 8:45am Thomas Krah, Sr. (Shirley Krah) WEDNESDAY St. John of Kanty December 23 SCS 8:45am Anthony H. Arzenti and Anthony T. Arzenti (Wife and Family) SPX Gym 7:00pm Giovanni and Maria Rosato (Tina and Jim Schaum) THURSDAY The Vigil of Christmas December 24 RES 8:00am For the spiritual well-being of Geoffrey Melada (Bea) SCS 8:45am Warren Broz (wife, Mary Ann) VIGIL SCS 4:00pm For the children of the parish SPX Gym 4:00pm Pietro Molinaro (Jim Paonessa) RES 4:00pm Tony Greco (Scaife Family) SCS 7:00pm (Spanish) For the people of the parish RES 7:00pm Jeannette Knipling (Holland Family) The Nativity of the Lord FRIDAY (Christmas) December 25 SPX 8:00am Giovanni DiPoccio (wife, Angela) SCS 10:30am For our priests and deacons RES 11:30pm Bobbi, wife (Girard Kuehn, Sr. ) SATURDAY St. Stephen December 26 RES 8:00am Stella O’Connor (Ruth and Mary Ellen) SCS 8:45am Carolina DiCello (Donna and Chris Ratti) VIGIL SCS 4:00pm Gerry and Walter Zajdel (Jerry and Lexie Chaney) SPX Gym 4:00pm John Christner (Family) RES 5:30pm Robert Albert (Family) The Holy Family of SUNDAY Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 27 SPX Gym 8:00am Joseph L. Brier (Carol and Paul Popp) Thomas Caruso (Rosa Caruso) SCS 10:30am Annabelle and Bill Valenta (Children) RES 11:30am Deaceased members of Defazio and Turnbull Families (Joe and Ann Turnbull) SCS 1:00pm For the people of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish

LIVE STREAM MASS We are continuing our live stream Masses. The English Mass is on Saturdays at 4:00PM and the Spanish Mass is on Sundays at 1:00PM on Facebook Live. All videos will remain available on our Parish YouTube channel. A Worship Aid can be found in the events announcement and on the website. Visit our Website at: WWW.STTERESAKOLKATAPGH.ORG

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SHEPHERD'S HEART— Donated yarn is needed to make warm items for this winter. Monetary and grocery store gift cards are greatly appreciated and may be placed in the offerto-ry basket in an envelope marked "Shepherd's Heart". FOOD PANTRY AT ST. CATHERINE—Volunteers are needed for packing bags once or twice a month. It would take about an hour. Please contact 412-342-8836. OPERATION SAFETY NET LUNCHES—Every second Wednesday of the month, 60 lunches are prepared for the homeless. Donations of crackers, snacks, juice, fruit cups or pudding are needed and greatly appreciated. Also, gift cards for Aldi’s can be donated to purchase bread, meat and fresh fruit. Aldi’s $50 gift card covers these expenses. TERESA’S TABLE is our meal ministry for the parishioners of Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish. To provide for our sisters and brothers in need, we will always have nearly 100 com-plete, nutritious meals and soups in our freezer. Meals are available for delivery to the homes of those who may be com-ing home from the hospital, or who are just struggling in some way. If you or a parishioner you know needs a little help from our kitchen, contact the Parish Office and leave a message for Patty Schwerin, and she will get in touch with our meal team and delivery team. Just reheat and relax, and know that you are loved!—To make our frozen homemade meals more available to you or your family members, you may stop by our table at the St. Catherine Food Bank on the first and third Saturdays during December from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish Membership Form NAME:____________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________ CITY:_____________________ STATE: _____ ZIP:________ PHONE:_________________

Please check one: ___ New Registration ____Change of Address ___Moving out of Parish ___ Wants Envelopes

Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to Parish Office

PARISH SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES

PARISH OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

PARISH ROSARY– We pray as a group of Parishioners on Zoom every day at 6:00PM (except SATURDAYS). Please join us. To receive the link, please contact the par-ish office email at STK15216@gmail.com, and we will email you the link to get in. It is a great way to pray to-gether and see some of your parish friends!

BIBLE STUDY is held virtually each Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Fr. Adam Potter. Contact the Parish Office to get information on how to connect.

FAMILY HOLY HOUR — Every 3rd Monday of the month from 9:45-10:45am. We will be using the chapel at St. Pius X school building. (If we get a larger group we will use the temporary Church in the gym or both.) This is a great oppor-tunity to show your children the power of Jesus in the Eucharist and spend time in prayer together. Please join us on:

December 21, 2020 & January 17, 2021

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Our program offers an oppor tunity to come togeth-er in a small group setting to learn more about our faith. The sessions prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with our ques-tions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. We anticipate sessions to begin in September and will be held in St. Pius X school building. For information, call Patty Schwerin at 412-563-0858 or email stkpatty@gmail.com

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” "The Word became Flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we have seen His glory: The glory of an only Son coming from the Father, filled with enduring love." (John 1:14)

* * * The actual date of Christ's birth is unknown. The Gospels do not record it and there is not any early tradition to identify it. Scholars identify the approximate year as sometime between 8 - 5 BC and the season as probably early spring. The feast day was placed where it was, in all likelihood, to supplant the practice of the winter solstice festival among pagan converts by pointing to Christ as the true light who comes into the world. The Western Church emphasizes the celebration of the Nativity or Birth of Jesus on December 25, while the Eastern Church celebrates His manifestation to the Magi on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6.

* * * EWTN website: www.ewtn.com/advent/reflections.aspx

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS is required for fir st-time par-ents. Parents are asked to call Patty Schwerin at 412-563-0858 to register and arrange for a scheduled time for this class. BAPTISM SCHEDULING—At the present time, Bap-tisms will be scheduled only one child/family at a time as advised by the Diocese. We will be able to accommodate the number of people allotted by the current mandated requirements for capacity for the church where the Bap-tism is to take place. Social distancing must be observed and face masks are required. Since we have 4 deacons, baptism will now be scheduled on Sundays at the 3 loca-tions—SCS, RES, SPX— after the last Sunday Mass.

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PARISH NEWS

FAITH FORMATION (CCD/CGS) NEWS: Our students are on holiday break until the end of January. Sunday Classes will return on January 24th and our Wednesday Classes will return on January 27th. Parents please keep working with your children at home with their lessons and look for some virtual opportunities for more enrichment during this holy season from the Faith Formation Office. May you find peace in your heart with the special joy of the miracle of the birth of our Savior. Praying for all the students and their families to have a very Merry Christmas!!! God’s blessings, Mrs. Nancy Spinneweber

PARISH ONLINE GIVING (OLG)— Please note that you can give online by going to the parish website: stteresakolkatapgh.org and selecting online giving, or by using the following link: https://www.osvhub.com/saint-teresa-of-kolkata/funds. Thank you for your generosity.

FLOCKNOTE instructions

Our Parish is trying to keep better connected to all of the Flock of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish. We are encourag-ing you to sign up to participate by doing one of the fol-lowing things: By Text- When text messaging, type 84576 then type the message STK (all Capitals )

or go to STTERESAOFKOLKATA.FLOCKNOTE.COM and follow the simple instructions. This will be a great tool for us to use for everyone and will give us the capability to better communicate to certain groups (e.g. Woman’s Guild, Lectors, Choir members, Prayerline, …)

Christmas Dinner—We are sorry to announce that the Christmas Dinner, traditionally coordinated by Church of the Advent, will NOT be served for dine-in, take-out, or delivery this year. However, alterna-tives may be available and we will pass on that infor-mation as soon as it becomes available.

“O” ANTIPHONS The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accom-pany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient bibli-cal imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testa-ment to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeat-ed use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah. (usccb.org) In Latin , the first letters of the titles, read in reverse order, form the acrostic Ero cras, which translates to “I will be with you tomorrow.” (The Magnificat Advent Companion) Dec. 17: O Sapientia (Wisdom) O wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and reached from end to end, and disposed of all things sweetly and mightily: come and teach us the way of prudence. Amen. Dec. 18: O Adonai (Lord) O Adonai, and leader of the house of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: come, and with an outstretched arm, redeem us. Amen. Dec. 19: O Radix Jesse (Roof of Jesse) O Root of Jesse, who stood as a sign for the people, before you kings shall remain silent, and to you the Gentiles shall make sup-plication: come to deliver us, and delay not. Amen. Dec. 20: O Clavis David (Key of David) O Key of David, and scepter of the house of Israel: you open and no one shuts; you shut and no one opens. Come and lead forth from his prison the captive sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death. Amen. Dec. 21: O Oriens (Dayspring) O Dayspring, brightness of eternal Light and Sun of Justice: come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Amen. Dec. 22: O Rex Gentium (King of Nations) O King of nations, and their Desired, the Cornerstone who make all one: come and save our race, whom you formed out of clay. Amen. Dec. 23: O Emmanuel (God-with-us) O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of all nations and their Savior: come and save us, O Lord our God! Amen.

PRAYERLINE– Would you like to help pray for people on our prayerline? It is easy to do if you are on our par-ish Flocknote. Just call the Parish Office and we can add you to our list to contact when a request comes in. If you need a prayer or have someone who needs prayers, please contact the Parish Office and let us know who to pray for.

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SPX– Monday, December 21 after 8AM Mass SCS– Monday, December 21 at 6:30PM RES– Monday, December 21 at 7PM

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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE:

To try to accommodate the most attended Mass Time of 4PM we will have 4PM Mass at all 3 locations on Christmas Eve. Thursday December 24 4PM– St. Catherine of Siena 4PM– St. Pius X Gym 4PM– Resurrection 7PM– Resurrection 7PM– St. Catherine (Spanish) Friday December 25 8AM– St. Pius X 10:30AM– St. Catherine of Siena 11:30AM– Resurrection

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Mass Schedule:

Vigil, Friday, December 31 4PM - St. Catherine of Siena

Saturday, January 1 8AM - St. Pius X Gym

10:30AM - St. Catherine of Siena 11:30AM - Resurrection

During the month of December, our united parish of St. Teresa of Kolkata celebrated two special days. On December 9, we remembered the dedication of St. Pius X Church, and on De-cember 10, the universal Church celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Loreto. We ask for the intercession of the Blessed Mother, Saint Pius X, all of our patron saints, and all those in heaven as we continue to build God's kingdom on Earth.

PARISH COOK BOOK- We are looking to create a St Teresa of Kolkata Cookbook—and we Need You! There are so many of you who have wonderful recipes of various kinds from many dishes to side dishes to desserts. We could use them to create our Parish Cookbook. Help us to make our very first effort at a cookbook of our new parish a success! Whether you are the cook or it is a family favorite, we want to include all of our parish in this special book. Please send us your favorite recipes along with your contact information in case we have questions. You can email them to Debbie Brust at dbrust1@yahoo.com or send them through the mail to the parish office. Thanks so much for your help!

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