St. Theresa Parish 455 North Benton St. ● Palatine, IL 60067 847-358-7760 ● www.sttheresachurch.org

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time ● June 17, 2018

The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that is the smallest of all the seeds. But once it is sown, it springs up and

becomes the largest of plants. — Mark 4:31-32

In This Issue...

MASS SCHEDULE Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parish Mission ................................................................... 2 Sacraments ........................................................................ 2 Welcome ............................................................................ 2 Summer Suppers ............................................................... 2 Message from Fr. Tim Fairman ......................................... 3 Collection for Retired Priests ............................................. 4 Prayer Lists ........................................................................ 6 Resources For Those Who Are Grieving ........................... 6 Handyman Services for Senior or Disabled Homeowners 6 Adoration ........................................................................... 7 St. Theresa Parish Farmers Market................................... 7 Mass Intentions .................................................................. 7 Readings for the Week ...................................................... 7 Give Central Online Giving ................................................ 8 Our Stewardship ............................................................... 8 Easter Flower Memorials ................................................... 8 Culver’s Dine and Share—OCWC ..................................... 8 Ministries ............................................................................ 9 Ministry of Care .................................................................. 9 Food Pantry Collection ...................................................... 9 Donation Needed for Vacation Bible School ..................... 9 LIFT .................................................................................... 10 Liturgical Schedule for Upcoming Weekend ...................... 11 Parish & School Staff Contact Info ..................... Back Cover Week At A Glance .............................................. Back Cover

ST. THERESA PARISH MISSION The mission of St. Theresa Parish is to share Christ with others through

the sacraments, education, prayer and service.

NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS Welcome to St. Theresa! We invite you to contact the receptionist at the Pauline Center and/or speak with a Greeter before Mass for information on registration. Also, please visit our parish website at www.sttheresachurch.org for helpful information, and click on the Welcome link in the About Us menu. Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? Contact Deacon Larry Schumacher at 847-358-7760 ext. 363 regarding the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sacrament for adults. Are you a baptized, adult Catholic who has not received the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation and wish to? Please call! VISITATION OF THE SICK If you or a family member are in a local hospital and would like a visit from a priest, please call the Parish Office. Those who are homebound can also make arrangements to receive communion on a regular basis by calling the Ministry of Care, 847-358-7760.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 12:30-1:30 p.m. or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Parents must take part in preparation classes before the Baptism takes place, and are required to attend the classes before the baby is born. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest. No other plans should be finalized until then.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK This sacrament offers the Lord's healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized or about to have surgery. Please call the Parish Office if you wish to have someone receive this sacrament.

Do you have information you wish to share? For Bulletin: bulletin@sttheresachurch.org For Scheduling: scheduling@sttheresachurch.org For Website: webmaster@sttheresachurch.org

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Our parish's Summer Suppers have returned! They are scheduled on the 2nd Friday of each month through September.

July 13 August 10 September 14

Pauline Center Closing for Construction Preparation for construction in the Pauline Center will begin Friday, June 22.

The Pauline Center building will be closed to all visitors until August 13.

There will be a receptionist on duty in the Link, keeping regular hours as posted on the Parish website and in this bulletin.

Please note that staff offices will be temporarily relocated, and as such email might be the best way to contact staff until construction is complete in August. Staff email addresses can be located on the parish website www.sttheresachurch.org under “Parish Staff.”

For updates, visit the parish website: www.sttheresachurch.org

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A Reflection from Our Associate Pastor, Fr. Matt Jamesson

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John Addison Agata Claudia Aleliunas Angela Alexandria Barbara Amato Susan Anderson Daniel Anfuso Hilda Avila Maria Ofelia Avila Linda I. Barnstable Bob Bates Jim Baur Tiffany Begoon Janice Birks Dennis Bohlman Margaret Mary Bordenkircher Ashley Boria Ken Brooks Marjorie Burke Paula Byrnes Mary Byrnes Nan Byrnes Matt Callaway Timothy Cannon Jeff Carnhel Frank Caruk Carol Casbalsma Celeste Ceisel Paul Cerutti Louis Cipparrone Anna Maria Collier Brian Crooks Taylor D’Agostino Terri Foyet Deligio Robert Fairman Kyle Fanter Carole Flood Sue Grahek Sam Greco

Ryan Guerrero Stan Hanna Tom Harvey Steve Herbst Virginia Higgins William Hopp Jr. Debbie Humpries Don Humphries Vi Jasonowicz James Jones Kathy Kane Mary Kelly Diane Knight Bob Kolk Lisa Kolner Joan Kuthe John H. Landers Pat Lavigne Peggy Lowe Mary Lucas Brittany Lynam Elliot Manint Patricia Manno Patty Marshall Margaret Matviuw Nancy McBride Owen Patrick McGoldrick Ann Meersman Jerry Mele Karen Mele Isabelle Miklius Kay Miller Jean Nechi Mary Nevera Sally Olinger Scott Otto Dale Palka Frank Pankanin Joyce Pityer

Luca Postiglione Jennie Prudente Michelle Rohde Dale Schafernak Michala Schauble John Schroeder Matt Schroeder Marie Scopa Denise Scranton Charles Sebastyan Patrick Sheehan Harold Simons John Sissulak Joan Skimina Michael Skutta Donna Slania Gerard Slania Sarah Smith Emil Solans Ronald Sowizrol Kristina Sromek-Griffin Betty Theil Emil Tosch Estelle Valenti Anna Velez Joe Volpe Mary Wagner Charlotte Walker Scott Wallace Chuck Walsh Brian Ward Debbie Weber Frank Wolf Jerome J. Wood Carol Young Christopher Zeek Gene Zerega

Prayers for the Sick

Prayers for Military and Veterans

Christopher Blankenship (Private, U.S. Army)

Joseph A. Bondi (Korea, U.S. Army)

Sgt. Robert E. Brodkorb (U.S. Air Force S.A.C.)

Lance Corporal John F. Campe (U.S. Marine Corps)

Alan Carlson (U.S. Navy)

Robert Cecchi (Korea, U.S. Army) Matthew Chausse

(U.S. Army) SSgt. David A. Crouse

(U.S.M.C.) Jackie Fairman

(U.S. Marine Corps) Jesus De La Torre

(U.S. Navy) Captain Kevin Hand

(U.S. Air Force) Captain Stephen Hand

(U.S. Marine Corps) Christopher Anthony Izzo

(Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps)

Ian James (Private, U.S. Marine Corps)

Louis Kittler (U.S. Navy) John Klaas

(Retired Captain, U.S. Navy) Colonel James F. Kott

(U.S. Air Force) Colonel Marilyn H. Kott

(U.S. Air Force) John H. Landers (U.S. Air Force)

Joseph S. Lapetina (U.S. Navy) William Leap

(Vietnam, U.S. Army) Patrick Malackowski

(U.S. Air Force) Deacon Steve Norys

(U.S. Navy) Jim Olinski

(Vietnam, U.S. Army) Cas Paprocki (U.S. Army)

Deacon Lou Riccio (Korea, U.S. Army)

Andy Ruff (WWII, U.S. Army)

Captain Louis J. Schager,Jr. (U.S. Navy)

John Sellinger (U.S. Air Force)

Colonel Daniel Joseph Settergren

(U.S. Air Force) Adolf Stransky

(Vietnam, U.S, Navy) Robert Joseph Tremblay (TSGT. U.S. Air Force,

U.S. Marine Corps, Ret. Col.) Phil Urban

(WWII, U.S. Air Force) Lee Urbasic

(Korea, U.S. Army Artillery) Kenneth Valenti

(Korea, U.S. Coast Guard) Ron Willer

(Vietnam, U.S. Army) Lt. Matthew Zak (U.S. Navy Pilot)

Please Pray For Those Who Have Died

Kenneth S. Brooks, Jr.

May God Hold Them in the Palm of His Hand...

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Wedding Anniversary On June 22nd, Michael and Ann Meersman celebrate their

50th Wedding Anniversary!

Congratulations and may God continue to bless them in their married life!

Resources For Those Who Are Grieving To Be Joyful Again To Be Joyful Again, a non denominational support group for widows, widowers, or anyone else who has lost a significant other, meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 P.M. at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Come get the support you need in this difficult time. All are welcome. Please contact Elaine at 847-705-9886 or Bob at 847-438-2884 for more information.

Grief Support at St. Thomas A support group for people grieving the death of a loved one meets on the first Tuesday of each month at St. Thomas of Villanova, 1201 E. Anderson Dr., Palatine. Call Connie at 847-358-6999.

Mass Intentions Monday, June 18 6:30 a.m. Anton & Marie Mueller Family 8:00 a.m. Fred Nuxoll Jane Nuxoll Tuesday, June 19 6:30 a.m. Ralph Ray Joan Caminiti 8:00 a.m. Brian Traynor Jim & Chris Combs Wednesday, June 20 6:30 a.m. St. Theresa Purgatorial Society 8:00 a.m. Clarence Russ Family Thursday, June 21 6:30 a.m. Mary Martin Domingo Family 8:00 a.m. Raymond O’Rourke Nicholson Family Friday, June 22 6:30 a.m. “Thank You’s” from the Domingo Family 8:00 a.m. Special Intention for My Family Mom Saturday, June 23 8:00 a.m. Anthony & Rose Chiavola / Charlie & Charlotte Sances 5:00 p.m. Sanctity of All Human Life Respect Life Sunday, June 24 7:00 a.m. Sophie Marshall Jim Ulaszek 8:30 a.m. Luke Cimarusti Laura 10:00a.m. For Parishioners 11:30a.m. James J. Cavay / Alice Cramer / Marie Navin / 50th Wedding Anniversary of Ann & Michael Meersman

Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6ab, 15ab, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80

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Adoration

Jesus is waiting for you!

Please consider spending some time before our Risen Lord and see what He can do in your life...

Open Hours of Eucharistic Adoration:

Every Friday from 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Extended 24 hours on every First Friday of the month 8:30 a.m.—7:45 a.m. the following day

Unplug and spend some time quietly with the Lord.

St. Theresa Parish

Farmers Market July 28-29

September 8-9

Do you have a vegetable, herb, or flower garden?

Prepare to share your garden surplus

with the St. Theresa Community.

Members of the parish community will be invited to share in the bountiful

harvest in exchange for a free will donation.

Proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.

Stay tuned for details…

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ONLINE GIVING

GiveCentral Online Giving is a convenient way for you to make your weekly offertory contribution to St. Theresa, as well as your Parish Christmas Gift, especially if you will be away for Christmas. It is a secure online system with payment options from direct debit (ACH) to all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Here are some of the funds to which you can contribute online: • Weekly Offertory Contribution • Patrons of Sacred Music • Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Memorial Fund • “To Teach Who Christ Is” • Tuition Assistance Fund • Flowers

How to sign up:

1. Go to www.sttheresachurch.org.

2. Click the “DONATE NOW” image.

3. Click on the “DONATE NOW WITH GIVECENTRAL” button to make a one-time donation as a guest,

OR

Follow the Step-by-Step Registration Guide to register for automated weekly online giving.

Automated online giving is easy, convenient, and takes the worry out of remembering your envelope. For questions or assistance, feel free to contact the Parish Office at 847-358-7760.

Thank you for your generosity and stewardship to St. Theresa Parish!

Year Actual Year Prior

6/3/18 Basket Online Total

$ 18,823 $ 4,573 $ 23,396

6/5/17 $ 23,541 $ 2,652 $ 26,193

6/10/18 Basket Online Total

$ 18,913 $ 5,338 $ 24,251

6/12/17 $ 19,836 $ 4,583 $ 24,419

Our Stewardship

The collection for Retired Priests was $ 6,558.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Ministries PARISH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Board of Specified Jurisdiction (School Board): Donna Brand Finance Council: Jerry Sara Liturgy Board: Marie Paul Parish Pastoral Council: Leo Miklius Religious Education Board: Maureen Ross

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION MINISTRY Art and Jackie Weber; Classes are held the second Wednesday and occasional second Tuesday of the month.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY / MINISTERS OF CARE TO THE SICK Deacon Stephen Norys, 847-358-7760 ext. 110

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and ALTAR SERVERS Marie Paul, mariep@sttheresachurch.org, 847-358-7760 x. 119

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, HOLY GHOST COUNCIL 2nd Monday of month at 7:00 p.m., Lower Dolan Center Bruce Alesi, grandknight4977@gmail.com

LECTORS Liz Englbrecht and Carol Oswald

MARIAN ROSARY DEVOTION Mondays: 7:00 p.m. Confessions, 8:00 p.m. Mass, Church

MUSIC MINISTRY Laura Kutscher, laurak@sttheresachurch.org, x. 114

OUR LADY of FATIMA DEVOTIONS First Saturday of month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Pauline Center; Deacon Lou Riccio

PADS Ministry LouAnn Hayes

REACH (Special Religious Education for Adults) Deacon Rich and Kathie Pizzato

RESPECT LIFE www.sttheresachurch.org/respect life, Maria Goldstein, 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center

ST. THERESA WOMEN’S CLUB Myra Krein

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Last Monday of month, 7:00 p.m., Pauline Center WEDDING REHEARSAL MINISTRY Beverly Zak

YOUTH MINISTRY—LIFT LIFT@sttheresachurch.org Nancy Brinckerhoff, Kathy Ferry, Maureen Ross, Rev. Matthew Jamesson

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY—CROSSWAYS Rev. Matthew Jamesson

The Ministry of Care office is the central point in our parish community for outreach, resources and

referrals.

Deacon Stephen Norys, Coordinator

Ministry of Care

For June 16-17

Most needed:

Regular Coffee, Can Fruit, Juice, Sugar, Apple Sauce

Food Pantry Collection

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Donated Items Needed for Vacation Bible School

Shipwrecked VBS is setting sail at St. Theresa June 25-29. In preparing for this week of learning adventure, we are looking for some donations of the following items:

• 3 baby pools—will be returned at the end of VBS

• 2—120 count plastic solo cups (red or blue)

• 40 plastic ping pong balls

• 3—100 count pkgs of clear or light colored marbles

• 3 jumbo beach balls

• 8 small beach balls

• 7 rolls of masking tape

• 14 plastic buckets

• 2—100 count packages of white paper plates

• 1 package of 9” green paper plates

• 11 bottles of Welch’s Pineapple Orange Juice

If you are interested in donating any of these items, please contact the RE Office at 847-359-2846, elizabethv@sttheresachurch.org or you can drop off items at the Pauline Center reception area. Thank you for your generosity!

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We thank the sponsors who help to make the bulletin cost-free. For information on ads, contact J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.1-800-566-6170

Liturgical Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, June 23 & 24 Minister(s) Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.

SACRISTAN A. Gworzdz M.L. Arns J. LaRusso Paul Family D. Broniarczyk

LECTORS Siemianowski, C. Willis, M.J.

Galvan, T. Thompson, M.

Braskich, J. Mammarella, R.

Mullen, T. Hayes, K.

Herrera, A. Zermatten, P.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

* = Wash vessels after Mass

Combs, J. Cushing, C. Englbrecht, L. Peterson, B. Price, H. * Maniscalco, B. Manisacalco, W. Kobilarcik, J. Manint, M.* Pfister, C.

Wezdecki, A. Keane, K.* Schwind, A. Arns, M. L. Hoffman, M.* D. Cousinaeu Russ, D. Travers, D.

Braskich, J. Brennan, P. Brigham, M. Curran, C. Deyhle, R. Amidei, S. Magnuson, D.* LaRusso, J. Nuxoll, J.* Orlowski, J.

Hirn, N. Miklius, L. Mnichowicz, J. * Mullen, T. Eaken, N. Richey, R. Poznanski, R. Richey, R. Ellis, T. Appel, C.*

Carlisle, N.* Dzierzak, M. Grahek, S. Kane, N. McManus, N. O'Laughlin, N. Oswald, C.* Sadural, S.

ALTAR SERVERS

Joseph Coombes Danny Wargo Jillian Price Amy Price

Cate Carnel Celia Carnel Trey Widlowski

Frank Vyverber Ryan Kurrie Clare Amidei Kelly O'Brien

Sammie Serpico Maggie Drake Lucy Drake Jillyan Pfaller

Paige Dzierzak Luke Dzierzak William Sisk Jackson Sisk

DEACON Greg Vogt Jim Devine Larry Schumacher Louis Riccio

CELEBRANT Fr. Tom Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Tom Fr. Matt

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. THERESA PARISH PARISH ADDRESS: 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067 Parish Website: www.sttheresachurch.org Phone: 847-358-7760 Fax: 847-202-8941

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 445 N. Benton St., Palatine, IL 60067 School Website: www.sttheresaschool.com Office: 847-359-1820

Monday, 6/18 Tuesday, 6/19 Wednesday, 6/20 Thursday, 6/21 Friday, 6/22 Saturday, 6/23 Sunday, 6/24

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:30 a.m. Musical Theater Workshop (Gym, Lower Dolan)

7:00 p.m. Marian Rosary Devotion (Church)

7:00 p.m. BSJ Meeting (Festle)

7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Committee Meeting (Small Meeting C)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:30 a.m. Musical Theater Workshop (Gym, Lower Dolan)

10:00 a.m. Cenacle Prayer Group (Bernardin)

6:00 p.m. VBS Training (O’Brien)

7:30 p.m. March for Life Meeting (Festle)

8:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball (Gym)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:30 a.m. Musical Theater Workshop (Gym, Lower Dolan)

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (Lower Dolan)

7:30 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group (Bernardin)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:30 a.m. Musical Theater Workshop (Gym, Lower Dolan)

7:00 p.m. LIFT Night (Lower Dolan)

6:30, 8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

8:30 a.m. Adoration (Chapel)

9:00 a.m. VBS Set-up (Gym, Lower Dolan, O’Brien, Commons A&B)

5:00 p.m. Benediction (Chapel)

7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group (Gathering Space)

8:00 a.m. Mass (Chapel)

12:30 p.m. Confessions (Church)

5:00 p.m. Mass (Church)

7:00 a.m. Mass (Church)

8:30 a.m. Mass (Church)

10:00 a.m. Mass (Church)

11:30 a.m. Mass (Church)

Week At A Glance

PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Timothy J. Fairman, Pastor, ext. 101 Rev. Matthew Jamesson, Associate Pastor, ext. 127 Rev. Tom Bishop, Associate Pastor, ext. 109 Rev. Michael Wanda, Resident, ext. 118 Deacon Stephen Norys, Minister of Care, ext. 110 Hank Aleliunas, Business Manager, ext. 105 Laura Kutscher, Music Director, ext. 114 Nicole Carlisle, Communications Director, ext. 107 Marie Paul, Liturgy Coordinator, ext. 119

DIACONAL MINISTRY Deacon Jim and Melody Devine, ext. 113 Deacon Stephen and Gail Norys, ext. 110 Deacon Richard and Kathie Pizzato, ext. 361 Deacon Louis and Ann Riccio, ext. 362 Deacon Larry and Karen Schumacher, ext. 363 Deacon Greg and Elizabeth Vogt, ext. 364

SCHOOL Mary Keenley, Principal, ext. 202 Mary-Anne Zielinski, Administrative Assistant, ext. 203 Terri Kolbus, Director of Admissions, ext. 249

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elizabeth Vogt, Director of Religious Education, ext. 111 Marsha Jones, Registrar / Adm. Asst., ext. 112 Religious Education: 847-359-2846, ext. 111

PARISH SUPPORT STAFF Mary Amirante, Receptionist, ext. 100 Joyce Pizek, Bookkeeper, ext. 102 Kathryn McIntyre, Secretary, ext. 104

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PAULINE CENTER CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION Receptionist will be on duty in the Link.