Church of St. Thérèse

1 NEWLY ARRIVED TO ST. TH R SE? Please stop by the information desk after any weekend liturgy or come by the parish office during the week to introduce yourself and register. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): We would like to invite everyone (young and old) who is interested in becoming a Catholic to please contact Mark Hoggard. Sacrament of Baptism: Parents are asked to attend two sessions before getting their child baptized. Please call the Parish Office for the times and dates for the preparation classes, as well as the Baptism weekends. Please register for classes. First Eucharist and First Reconciliation: Preparation begins in September each year for all children who are 7 years old and are in 2nd grade or above.

2 Please contact Terry Allen to register. Sacrament of Confirmation: Preparation begins in grade 10 or above. Contact Fr. Kevin J. O Brien. Reconciliation: Each Saturday at 4:00 , or by appointment. Contact Fr. Kevin J. O Brien. Sacrament of Marriage: Registered parishioners must contact the parish at least 6 months in advance of making plans for their marriage. Contact Fr. Kevin J. O Brien. Anointing of the Sick: Any time by appointment. Contact Fr. Kevin J. O Brien. Visiting the Sick/Ministry of Care: Please call the parish office to arrange for Communion, Anointing of the Sick, or when someone is ill, in the hospital or in need of help in any way. (Note: the privacy rules do not allow hospitals to contact the parish.)

3 Defibrillator is located in the Ambulatory 4137 Portsmouth Boulevard chesapeake , VA 23321-2127 Office: 757-488-2553 - Fax: 757-465-4086 - Website: Church of St. Th r se Mission Statement As followers of Jesus, nourished by the Word, the Eucharist, and one another, we are called to joyfully spread the Good News by praising God, serving the poor, comforting the sick, and welcoming all. LITURGY SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:00 Sunday: 8:30 and 11:00 Tuesday: 6:45 Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 Vespers: Monday & Wednesday: 6:45 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Each Saturday at 4:00 , or by appointment. Children s Liturgy of the Word: During Sunday liturgies for children 4-8 yrs. old. Nursery: During the Sunday liturgies for children newborn to 4 years of age.

4 Staff: Administrative Assistant Toshia Bushore Business Administrator - Marguerite (Megan) A. Malhiot (MMalhiot@*) Coordinator of Youth Ministry - Karen Ferrara (KFerrara@*) Director of Lifelong Faith Formation - Mark Hoggard (MHoggard@*) Administrative Assistant - Christian Formation - Terry Allen (TAllen@*) Director of Music - Renee Cunningham (RCunningham@*) Facilities Maintenance Coordinator - Warren Brooks Nursery Coordinator - Lisa Huff Asst. Nursery Coordinator - Emily Danovich Asst. Nursery Coordinator - Danielle Barnett Deacon - Rev. Mr. Fred Bubba Allen (Ballen@*) Pastor - Rev. Kevin J. O Brien (KOBrien@*) Add Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 :00 (Summer Fridays 8:30 :00 ) Closed Daily 12:00 - 12:30 for lunch (In case of inclement weather, the Church will follow chesapeake Public School closings) Church OF ST.

5 TH R SE chesapeake , VIRGINIATHE WEEK AHEAD Mass Intentions/Readings Week of May 23, 2016 Mon,. May 23 - No Liturgy 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9, 10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tues., May 24 - No Liturgy 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wed., May 25 No Liturgy 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Thurs., May 26 - No Liturgy 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2-5; Mk 10:46-52 Fri., May 27 - No Liturgy 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Sat., May 28 - 5:00 Liturgy People s Liturgy Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sun., May 29 - 8:30 & 11:00 Liturgies Phillise Viola Lucile Viola Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 Sunday, May 22 - Trinity Sunday 8:30 - Liturgy - Church 10:00 - Music Rehearsal - Church 11:00 - Liturgy - Church 1:00 - Pastoral Council Discernment - Rms 10/11 5:00 - Boy Scout Court of Honor - Sullivan Hall Monday, May 23 - Night Porters - Eileen & Dan Puzin 1:30 - Chair Yoga - Rms 1/2 6:45 - Evening Prayer - Chapel 7:15 - Centering Prayer Grp.

6 - Chapel Tuesday, May 24 - Night Porter - Dick Wertman 9:30 - Ladies Scripture Study - Rm 11 No Liturgy 6:45 - Evening Prayer - Chapel Christian Formation Mtg. - Rms 1/2 Wednesday, May 25 - Night Porter - Patricia Johnston No Liturgy 12:30 - Ladies Craft Group - Rm 11 6:45 - Evening Prayer - Chapel 7:00 - Creation Care Team Mtg. - Rms 10/11 Thursday, May 26 - Night Porters - Art & Nancy Laffey 5:30 - Kiwanis - Sullivan Hall No Liturgy 12:00 - - Sullivan Hall 6:45 - Evening Prayer - Chapel Little Rock Scripture Study - Rms 1/2 Friday, May 27 10:00 - No Excuse Moms Grp. - Rms 10/11 7:30 - Mtg. - Rms 10/11 Saturday, May 28 7:30 - Men's Prayer Group - Chapel 11:30 - Murray Funeral - Church /Sullivan Hall 2:30 - Wedding - Chapel 4:00 - Individual Reconciliation - Reconciliation Chapel 5:00 - Liturgy - Church Sunday, May 29 - Corpus Christi 8:30 - Liturgy - Church 10:00 - Music Rehearsal - Church 11:00 - Liturgy - Church Upcoming Special Collection Envelopes: 5/28-29 - Peter s Pence 6/4-5 - Capital Improvements 7/2-3 - Capital Improvements THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Ferrara Building Group 757-533-8149 OASIS SOCIAL MINISTRY PANTRY: May 29, Baked Beans, Cornbread Mix, Rice.

7 June 5, Spaghetti, Stuffing, Ramen Noodles. June 12, Pop Tarts, Oatmeal, Kid Snacks. June 19, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Crackers, Applesauce. June 26, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Fruit. Please check expiration dates! Any non-perishable item is always welcomed. Thank You! Collection for Week Ending May 15, 2016 Contribution Envelopes: $1, Online Giving: 2, Non-Registered Parishioners: (cash & other) 1, Total Sunday Collection: $14, This Week s Total Budget FY 14-15: $13, May-to-Date Total Budget: $42, May-to-Date Actual Collection: $44, May-to-Date Actual Overage/<Shortfall> from Budget: $1, Fiscal Year-to-Date [July 1-Currect] Overage: $22, % of Total from Registered Parishioners: (Contribution envelope amount total Sunday Collection) 93% % of all registered parishioners using envelopes: (Number envelopes used number of registered families) 38% Centering Prayer Group: Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God?

8 Consent to the Holy Spirit to pray in you. Come join our prayer group on Monday evenings in the chapel from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm. Trinity Sunday May 22, 2016 FORMATION COMMUNITY LIFE Diane Rockwell Mike Russo Joan Marable Bertha Krueger Juanita Vargas Fay Good Barbara Broxton Nereida Verdien Stephanie Moreland Cindee Long Linda Marable Trey Steckline Frances Rondeau Robert Salas Paulette Bathurst Dana Ramirez Jimmy Buckman Ray Janik Kathy Brooks Tom Huff Virginia Elliot Robbie Garrity Gayle Roten Bob Yates Charlotte Ziegler Bill Kevit Kama Davis Shannon Davis Dominic Scardina Sophia Burnell Wayne Rountree Richard Rockwell Charles Hoofnagle Stephanie Pergeorelis Francesco Paulie Ianni Peggie Buckman Oliver Wesolowski Kara Ann Wagner Peggy Kors Betty Osborne Nicole Dufield SPC Yoshi Guinn ( Army)

9 Christine Rollins Griggs Leilani Avelar Odis Goodwin & Family Thayne Benton Dana & Lynn Sheridan Betty Osborne Sherri Hall Debbie Nagy Margaret Walck May 24 - 9:30 - Ladies Scripture Study - Rm 11 May 24 - 6:45 - Christian Formation Mtg. - Rms 1/2 May 26 - 6:45 - Little Rock Scripture Study - Rms 1/2 May 31 - 9:30 - Ladies Scripture Study - Rm 11 June 2 - 6:45 - Little Rock Scripture Study - Rms 1/2 June 7 - 9:30 - Ladies Scripture Study - Rm 11 June 7 - 6:30 - One Nation YG - Sullivan Hall June 9 - 6:45 - Little Rock Scripture Study - Rms 1/2 June 9 - 6:45 - Gather & Go 1 - Rms 10/11 Youth Grp. Corner * June 7 - 6:30 - One Nation YG Mtg. - Sullivan Hall * June 21- 6:30 - One Nation YG Mtg. - Sullivan Hall If you have any questions, please call the office or email Karen Ferrara at Upcoming Events * June 11/12 & 18/19 - After each liturgy - Tap Tap Tickets on Sale - Sullivan Hall * June 22 - 10:00 - Zootopia movie - Sullivan Hall * June 26-30 - 5:30 8:00 - Vacation Bible School - Facility * June 29 - 10:00 - Kung Fu Panda 3 - Sullivan Hall Maison Fortune Orphanage Sends a Big Thank You!

10 During this Year of Mercy, St. Therese parishioners continue to show their compassion for God s family. Through your generous support during our Haiti Tree and donations through the second envelopes, St. Therese support for the orphanage has grown from less than $9000 last year to more than $13,500 this year. This is in addition to more than a dozen monthly sponsorships. The children are now receiving three meals a day for our 210 residents and 150 additional day students. Thank you for your continued generosity and prayers. MFOF Director Mary Kwasniewski with MFO s first female upcoming high school graduate, Marie Denis LADIES are you interested & want to learn more about the Women s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus? There will be a Ladies Tea - ALL are welcome - to meet like-minded women who have fun while putting their faith into action!