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December 25th, 2016
Reconciliation: 4:15PM – 4:45PM
1st Saturday of the Month
Anointing of the Sick:
2nd Full Weekend of the Month
Following Each Mass
All Other Sacraments:
Please call the Parish Office
Preparation can take six months or more
Saint Therese Parish
We are St. Therese Catholic Church, a community of believers,
who walk together by faith in Christ Jesus, and minister in the Little Way of
St. Therese, as we strive hand-in-hand to live as God’s people.
9525 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone (414) 771-2500 Fax (414) 771-2410
sainttheresemilwaukee.org [email protected]
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
8:30AM – 4:00PM
closed 12:00PM –12:30PM
Wednesday:
12:00PM – 7:30PM
closed 4:00PM –4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM – 12:00PM
Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM
Tuesday: 8:30AM
Liturgy of the Word with Communion:
Thursday: 8:30AM
See inside for Holy Day Schedules
Parish Staff
Parish Director
Dr. Alexandra Guliano ext. 14
Assisting Priest
Rev. Hugh Birdsall, SDS
Help-out Priest
Rev. Norm Oswald
Administrative/Pastoral Assistant
Heather Goeden ext. 13
Bookkeeper
Lisa Vallone ext. 17
Music Ministry
Paul Corrao – Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy/
St. Therese Choir Director
[email protected] ext. 12
Mary Radspinner – Organist/Accompanist
& Coordinator of Music
[email protected] ext. 15
Sterling Biggers – St. Therese Choir
Accompanist/Parish Musician
Building Services Coordinator
Denise Dostalek ext. 16
Catechesis Ministry
Jean Marie Weber – Coordinator of
Preschool through Grade 8
Rick Reinders – Coordinator of High School
& Youth Confirmation
Christine Reinders – Coordinator of 1st
Reconciliation/1st Communion & Children’s
Liturgy of the Word
Ministers – All the Members of the Parish
Parish Emergencies
(414) 771-2500 – listen for instructions
Christmas blessings to you and yours! God is with us–Emmanuel! Merry Christmas!
Welcome to all our visitors, family members, former parishioners, and young people home for the Christmas holiday. It is always our privilege to share the Presence of the Lord in Word and Sacrament. Please know that you are always welcome at St. Therese!
If you are visiting and searching for a parish faith community, please know that you are welcome to join our parish. A registration form can be accessed online from our website–www.sainttheresemilwaukee.org or get a form from one of the tables at the entrances of the church.
God is with us–Emmanuel! We celebrate this great mystery of our faith, that God so loved us that God became one of us through Jesus. God is ever near us, and the message of Christmas affirms that closeness.
Let us remember all who are unable to join us around the Table of the Lord today, especially the sick and suffering and those estranged from family and friends.
Let us give thanks for the greatest gift of all–Jesus, our Lord and Savior!
We welcome to our faith community our three candidates preparing for the Easter sacraments–Eleuterio Valdovinos, Nichole Locke, and Laura Danninger. Their sponsors are Kevin and Marita Stannis (and their children, Maddy and Oliver) and Pat Rickert.
Last weekend we celebrated the Rite of Welcoming at our 9:00AM mass.
In next weekend’s bulletin, there will be a long list of those who ministered to make our Advent and Christmas liturgies run smoothly and beautifully. Please take the time to read the list.
Finally, we continue to pray for peace this Holy Season!
God be with you...Emmanuel!
Parish Director
Welcome to Therese Catholic Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
CHURCH SUPPORT
Totals Will Be Published in the Next Bulletin
Please remember St. Therese in your will!
Donation Opportunities
Lamp for the Altar for the Chapel–$52
Presider’s Prayer Book for General Intercessions for Father Hugh–$16
“Jesus” (candy) canes for the Christmas Eve Intergenerational Family Mass–$45
Pick ‘N Save Gift Cards for Funeral Lunch Ministry (for the purchase of supplies)–any denomination $25 or more.
Daily Mass Record Book–$36
If you would like to donate the cost of one of these items, please contact Heather Goeden in the Parish Office. Please indicate if the donation is in memory of or in honor of someone and if we can publish it in the bulletin.
Altered Bulletin Deadlines
Please note the following changes to the bulletin deadlines:
January 8th Bulletin - Due Thursday, December 29th at 8:30AM
Weekday Mass Schedule Changes
Please note the following changes to the weekday mass schedule: Morning mass on Tuesday, December 27th is cancelled.
The Wednesday Evening 6:30PM Mass and Friday Morning 8:30AM Mass will be suspended beginning December 28th. Both will resume starting February 1st.
Ushers–Please Note
During this Season of Advent and Christmas, please note the special note for Ushers posted both in the sacristy on the Liturgical Minister bulletin board and on the bulletin board and door of the Usher’s Room. It is important to keep our church secure during this Holy Season.
Time to Update Our Prayer List
It’s time to update our prayer list. It is our privilege to pray for others, especially those who are going through a difficult time, are sick and suffering, or who have a special need. If you have submitted and name and would like it to remain on the prayer list for the general intercessions of mass, please contact Heather Goeden, Administrative/Pastoral Assistant by January 15th by phone, email, or US mail. Thank you!
Snow and Weather Closings for the Parish
In the event of snow or weather closings for the parish, please check Channel 12 WISN-TV or WISN.com (WISN website) for closures. Please also note to look for “St. Therese–Milwaukee” in Milwaukee County. (Sometimes there is confusion with “St. Theresa” and “St. Therese” other cities and counties of the archdiocese.)
RCIA and Adult Confirmation Process
RCIA Team Members Needed
Our parish community has been blessed with three adult candidates for full initiation at the Easter Vigil–April 15th, 2017 at 8:00PM. We are in need of team members to journey with our candidates. The sessions will be held on Sunday mornings, after the 9:00AM mass. If you are interested in being part of the RCIA Team, please contact Heather Goeden in the Parish Office.
Fr. Roger Heck Memorial Organ Fund Account Total – As of December 12th
Donations of $25,930.00 + Interest of $28.51 = Total of $25,958.51
Welcome
To our newest members: Eleuterio (Terry) Valdovinos, Nichole Locke, and Laura Danninger.
Sunday, December 25th – Christmas Day
9:00AM Christmas Morning Mass (CH)
Monday, December 26th – Parish Office Closed
No Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, December 27th
8:30AM – 12:00PM Altered Office Hours
Wednesday, December 28th
8:30AM – 12:00PM Altered Office Hours
Thursday, December 29th
8:30AM – 12:00PM Altered Office Hours
7:00PM Group 100 AA (MC)
Friday, December 30th – Parish Office Closed
No Meetings Scheduled
Saturday, December 31st
Solemnity of Mary/World Day of Prayer for Peace
5:00PM Mass (CH)
Sunday, January 1st, 2017
Solemnity of Mary/World Day of Prayer for Peace
9:00AM Mass (CH)
CH=Church, CHP=Chapel, GLP=God’s Littlest
Place, GN=Good News Gathering Place,
HH=Heck Hall, KIT=Heck Hall Kitchen,
LIB=Library, MC=Miriam’s Corner,
RR=Raphael Room, STR=St. Therese Room
Catechesis Corner
Our Catechesis Program, Pre-School to Grade 8 is on Christmas break as we celebrate the birth of Christ into our hearts and homes and community.
During this Christmas season, remember to focus on Christ in Christmas! Jesus truly is the reason for the season.
We wish all of our children and families a very special and Blessed Christmas!
December 25th, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord
Change of Date
Due to the legal holiday on January 2nd, 2017, the Parish Pastoral Council will meet on January 9th at 7:00PM.
Donate a Sanctuary Candle or Schedule a Mass Intention
in Memory of a Loved One Please consider donating the sanctuary candle (that burns in front of the tabernacle) in memory or honor of a loved one or for a special intention. The cost is $10 per month. The following months in 2017 are currently open: February, April, May, and June. Months will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Or consider donating a mass intention. There are weekend and weekday masses available. To donate, please contact Heather Goeden in the Parish Office (contact information on the front of the bulletin).
A Stewardship Moment
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) – December 24th/25th
Amidst the beautiful readings at the Christmas Masses is a reading from a small New Testament letter from Saint Paul to his protégé, Titus, read at Midnight Mass. Saint Paul reminds Titus that God has given us a gift in the person of Jesus Christ. This gift represents God’s active presence in our lives and in our world. This gift redeems us from evil and death. This gift purifies us as God’s people. This is a gift that also comes with an expectation: that we receive it with thanksgiving, allow it to transform us into Christ’s image; and from it, learn how to live a life “eager to do what is good.” Take time the next few days to reflect on the marvelous gift we celebrate at Christmas, and how we might become better stewards of this gift.
Save Your Box Tops and Labels for
Education
Everyday can be “gift giving” for our Catholic schools when the “Labels for Education” and the education “Box Tops” are shared. Thank you for all who have been doing this. Pull taps are also appreciated.
Sacred Drum Circle: January 29th, 2017
Strengthening Our Families In These Times of Uncertainty;
Creativity is Our Natural Gift of Healing Energize your creativity and release anxiety and stress with structured and improvisational drumming followed by intuitive, expressive drawing. Learn a Breath Mindfulness skill for maintaining calm during these transitional times.
These Rhythm, Drawing and Breathing experiences will provide an insightful space in which family members can newly appreciate each other and return home feeling more ALIVE and EMPOWERED.
No talent or experience is needed. Bring a “found sound” which is a household object that makes an interesting noise. (St. Therese’s Music Department also has a few drums which will be available.)
Facilitated by Sandra Zahn, Registered Art Therapist - Board Certified National Education Consultant Pre K- College.
Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Place: St. Therese Chapel Fee: Love Offering
St. Therese Peace Chant: January 16th, 2017
Let us rejoice in this New Year by experiencing an hour of silence and chant to instill peace within, and promote peace throughout on Monday, January 16th, 2017 at 7:00PM in the Chapel. There will be voice, harp and violin, as well as readings from sacred scripture. All are welcome. Contact Mary Radspinner for more information. Her contact information is on the front of the bulletin.
Good Neighbors Needed Older adults in your neighborhood are looking for a little help. They might need a ride, help with shopping or someone to change a light bulb. Maybe they need someone to ease their loneliness. Basically they need the kinds of things that neighbors do for one another. If you are looking for meaningful ways to help others and improve the quality of life for our neighborhood seniors, call Greater Tosa Interfaith and find out how satisfying it is to be a volunteer at (414) 453-5750.
Liturgical Ministry Schedules for January through April
Liturgical ministry schedules for lectors, servers, Eucharistic Ministers, greeters, and ushers for January through April are now available in the sacristy. Please pick up a copy as soon as possible. If you are interested in joining one of the ministries, it’s not too late. Contact Heather in the Parish Office.
Alyce Breitweiser, William Clark, Joan Damato,
Bryanna Elkins, Ethel Forster, Betty Hobl, JoAnne and
Mark Jankowski, Pete Lovinus, Mary Jane Lucas,
Matt Maccani, Kathy Manthe, Dan Marinello,
Jeannie Marinello, Kim McGee, Tracie, Yvonne
Moehr, Susan Monyette, Andy Nitka, Robert O’Neil,
Susan Opichka, Christian Pela-Elder, Judy Rahn, Bruna
Cristina Rodrigues, Edward Smith, Jane Tindal, Pius
Vetter, Malia Washington, Archbishop Weakland,
Duwayne Wing, Kathleen Zastrow
Born to Eternal Life:
†Jean Green, mother of Kathy Chudy
December Sanctuary Candle
†Steven Nook
Sunday, December 25th
Is 52:7-10/Ps 98/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18
Monday, December 26th
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31/Mt 10:17-22
Tuesday, December 27th
1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97/Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Wednesday, December 28th
1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124/Mt 2:13-18
Thursday, December 29th
Liturgy of the Word with Communion
8:30AM 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96/Lk 2:22-35
Friday, December 30th
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 128/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
Saturday Mass, December 31st
1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96/Jn 1:1-18
5:00PM St. Therese Parish Community and
†Dennis Nee
Sunday Mass, January 1st
Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
9:00AM †John, †Edward, & †Richard McShane
Married and hurting?
Do you feel distant from your spouse? Fight frequently? Want to turn things around but don’t know where to start? Retrouvaille can help!
Our Catholic-based organization is a lifeline for marriages in trouble. Find out more about our program – which starts with a weekend retreat March 3rd–5th, 2017, at St. Benedict’s Abbey Retreat Center in Benet Lake – at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Questions? Call (414) 502-7685 or e-mail [email protected]
Everyday Stewardship: Inspiring and Practical
Insights on Stewardship as a Way of Life
Tracy Welliver, Dynamic Catholic speaker, author, teacher, and Director of Parish Community and Engagement for Liturgical Publications, Inc. will present this session on the following days:
Tuesday, February 7th from 6:30PM–8:00PM at St. Patrick, Elkhorn
Wednesday, February 8th from 10:00AM–11:30AM and repeated from 6:30PM–8:00PM at the Cousins Center, Milwaukee
Thursday, February 9th from 6:30PM–8:00PM at Holy Family, Fond du Lac
The focus of this session is everyday stewardship in everyday language for everyday people. The program will help to explain the “what next” after we have made a conscious decision to take our discipleship seriously. Grounded in the parables of Jesus, and reflecting the teachings and Spirit of the Church, this message will be presented in a way that sheds new light on the true meaning of good stewardship. Thanks in part to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, there is no cost for this program, but you are asked to register at www.archmil.org/synod or contact Rosalita Villa, [email protected] or (414) 758-2217.
You Can Make A Difference!
Catholic Charities is in need of volunteer teachers and teaching assistants for our Refugee Resettlement program. We need of adult volunteers to help teach English as a Second Language (ESL), Cultural Orientation, Driver’s Permit Test Classes and Citizenship classes. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to work with refugees from all around the world that are rebuilding their lives here in Milwaukee. This program depends on volunteers to run and the need now is greater than ever. Our classes are very laid back and a lot of fun. We guarantee you will learn as much from our students as they learn from you. Contact our ESL Coordinator, JoAnn Bouikidis at (414) 771-2881 or via email at: [email protected].
Liturgical Ministry Day, January 28th
Liturgical Ministry Day, a one-day program at the Cousins Center, is open to all liturgical and pastoral music ministers. It offers enlightening breakout sessions covering a variety of subjects to form individuals to better prepare them in their ministries as Disciples of Christ. It provides an opportunity for formation, information, fellowship and prayer for those involved in the Church’s liturgical and music ministries in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
The keynote speakers are VaLimar Jansen and Timothy O’Malley. Ms. Jansen is a highly regarded inspirational/catechetical speaker, singer, composer and recording artist. Dr. O’Malley is the director at Notre Dame Center of Liturgy and will speak on “Outreach to Millennials,” an important aspect of ministries.
The workshop is a collaboration between the Office for Worship and the Archdiocesan Liturgical Musicians’ Association. Registration is $25. Visit archmil.regfox.com/liturgical-ministry-day to register.
Christ Alive in Our Marriage Retreat
This day long retreat, for young adult couples in their first five years of marriage, offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of your vocation and how you are being invited to live out your faith. Spend the day hearing talks by other young couples, talking with your spouse and other couples, and praying and reflecting as a couple. The retreat will be held on Saturday, January 28th at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Downtown Milwaukee) beginning at 10:00AM and concluding with the 5:15PM Mass at the parish. Information and Registration can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/ChristAliveinOurMarriage2017.
December 25th, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord
Bulletin deadline:
Monday, 8:30AM
Announcement deadline:
Thursday, 1:00PM
All submissions must be in
writing; email preferred.
Father Roger Heck Memorial Organ Fund Easy Form
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name:_________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________ Zip: ________ Phone ( )_________________ Email: _____________________
In Memory of: ________________________________________
In Honor of: __________________________________________
Amount Enclosed $_______ May we publish this donation? Yes/No
Parish Council
1st Monday of Month at 7:00PM
Chairperson
Linda Warpechowski (414) 469-0976
Vice-Chairperson
Tom Molosky (414) 254-1161
Secretary
Mary Rose Sanger (414) 425-2028
Trustees
Jim Balliet (414) 651-4425
Kathy Hubrich (414) 259-1961
Members-At-Large
John Egan (414) 771-1668
Shirley Erwin (414) 453-2080
Michael Falk (414) 254-5619
Sue Kolesari (262) 787-9097
Tim Schwaller (414) 774-7135
Jean Marie Weber (414) 410-4407
Hospital Visits
The Federal Privacy Regulation
(HIPAA—Health Insurance
Portability & Accountability Act)
prohibits hospitals from informing
churches of a patient’s presence
unless the patient gives permission
for the hospital to do so. If you are
admitted to a hospital and would
like a pastoral visit, please contact
Heather Goeden in the Parish Office.
Prayer List for Mass
It is our privilege to pray at our
weekend masses for those in need. If
you would like to add a name to the
list, please complete the form at
sainttheresemilwaukee.org/prayer list
or call Heather in the Parish Office.
Need Prayer?
Call the Prayer Network at
(414) 607-0681.
Need Holy Communion?
Call Heather in the Parish Office at
(414) 771-2500.
Greater Tosa
Interfaith
(414) 453-5750
Saint Vincent
de Paul
(414) 462-7837
St. Therese Music Ministry
We are blessed with an excellent music ministry here at St. Therese. If you have any comments on our ministry, please contact Paul Corrao, Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy/St. Therese Choir with any concerns or comments on the St. Therese Choir or Cherub Choir and Mary Radspinner, Coordinator of Music/Organist/Accompanist, for any comments on the Canticle Choir, Cantors, or other music concerns. Please kindly contact them personally and arrange to meet with them after mass or make an appointment with them for another time to discuss your comments/concerns. The Prayer and Worship Reorganization Group asks that there please be no anonymous comments or communication by email. Both Paul Corrao and Mary Radspinner can be reached at the Parish Office. Please note their telephone extensions in the front of the bulletin. Thank you for your consideration.
Christmas and New Year Holiday Office Hours Monday, December 26th – Parish Office Closed
Tuesday, December 27th – 8:30am to Noon
Wednesday, December 28th – 8:30am to Noon
Thursday, December 29th – 8:30am to Noon
Friday, December 30th – Parish Office Closed
Monday, January 2nd – Parish Office Closed
Friday, January 6th - Parish Office Closed
Solemnity of Mary/World Day of Prayer for Peace
Because the holyday falls on a Sunday this year, our masses for the Solemnity of Mary/World Day of Prayer for Peace will be celebrated at our normal weekend mass times–Saturday, December 31st at 5:00PM and Sunday, January 1st at 9:00AM.
Christmas Mass for the Homebound Relevant Radio – 100.1 FM/1640 AM on Sunday, December 25th at 2:30PM and 8:30PM
Archbishop Listecki’s Christmas Letter
Copies of Archbishop Listecki’s annual Christmas message to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are available on the tables by the church entrances. Please feel free to take one.
Flower/Candle Memorial Donations for the Christmas Season
Please consider remembering a loved one or special intention by donating a memorial during the Christmas Season. Please fill out the form below with your donation of any amount and return it to the collection basket or send it to the Parish Office.
Candle and Flower Donations—PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Donor Name ___________________________ Phone ( )_____________
Amount Enclosed $______ Select one: In Memory In Honor In Thanksgiving
Intention _______________________________________________
Publish in bulletin? Yes No Print intention, not donor
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