St. Theresa of the

Infant Jesus

Catholic Church Twenty–Fourth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

September 16, 2018

Pastor: Fr. Mark Dunne

pastor@sttheresagladewater.org Rectory: (903) 845-2306

Fax: (903) 845-7126 10138 Union Grove Rd. Gladewater, TX 75647

OFFICE

Jamie Clowers (903) 845-2306

CHOIR and MUSIC

Larry Bucher (903) 844-9247

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HO-LY COMMUNION

Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362

FAITH FORMATION

COORDINATOR Henry Troell

(903) 790-1717

LADIES’ GUILD Gerry Valentine (903)-399-0365

LECTORS

Walter Raabe (903) 734-7771

MEN'S ASSOCIA-

TION Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362

PRO-LIFE

COORDINATOR Ken Ladish

(903) 734-4989

USHERS Gayle Cockerell (903) 845-6766

SPIRITUAL MENTOR

Janet Troell 903-734-7139

Today’s reading challenge us to demonstrate our faith. The prophet Isaiah speaks of a servant who will suffer at the hands of persecutors and yet will not rebel or turn back. The suffering servant will fix the full abuse of the world and yet he will not fail in his mission. Why? Because God is present and will not allow the servant to be disgraced nor put to shame. God is the help and refuge of those who seek him. In the Gospel, we hear of Peter confessing his faith in Jesus, saying “ You are the Messiah”. After-wards Jesus reveals to him what the future will hold, not only for the Messiah, but for all who will follow in his footsteps. Jesus Christ; the Messiah the Anointed One, will be put to death. We, who bear Christ’s name as Christians, may not suffer a physical cross, but we must suffer a denial of self, pick up our own crosses and fol-low Christ. Being a disciple is not easy, but we know that God is with us through the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the agonies and ecstasies of life. We who follow Jesus will suffer if we live our common vocation to holiness well. Life throws all sorts of twists and turns that may not be favorable. But we must not lose heart, St. James tells us that our response must be to live a life of active faith. Our actions and works demonstrate the faith we possess. Faith that is not practiced is thoroughly Lifeless. Mother Theresa became an international celebri-ty, not because she was rich or powerful, but because of her quiet unassuming dedication. She took up the cross of Jesus Christ by helping the poor carry their crosses. She lived an active faith and challenge d the world. Let us take up our cross and follow our Master knowing that he gives us a promise of eternal life.

Our Lady of Sorrows

O Blessed Virgin Mary our Mother of

Sorrows, you are our tender Mother and the

refuge of sinners. I run to you with confidence

and love. Hide me under your mantle of love

and protection. As I meditate upon the swords

of sorrow that pierced your Immaculate

Heart, present me to your Son, ask Him to

forgive my sins and bless me with the grace to

live a life of heroic holiness. Amen Feast Day Sept. 15

PARISH FINANCE

Regular Collection: $1841 Budget amount needed weekly: $3,287

C.O.S.T.: $305

Adam Willeford~ Air Force

Milo Harrison~ Army Mark E. Farrow~ Navy

Presley Duhon~ Navy Robert Deller~ Army

James Phelps~ USMC Michael Fillmore~ Army

September Birthdays & Anniversaries

16– Fred Mahaffey 17– Jacki Taylor, Joe Taylor

19-Seth Turner 21– Lynn Munoz

22– Larry Bucher, Sarah Clowers,& Bowers Anniv.

If anyone would like to be visited by Fr. Mark, please call the rectory at (903) 845-2306. If prayers are no longer needed please let us know.

Mark Adams Anna Akins (granddaughter) Betty Baird Jodi Bastyr Pat Behanick Jessie Brown Nena Bunn Rodney Calhoun Jim Daniels Sarah Deaton Wanda Demers Jodie Duhon Elizabeth Flores Emma Flores Lilly Flores Joyce Hugman Larry James Andy Tuttle

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH and COMMUNITY

Kim Johnson Gil Kalinec Gail Levy Betty Lucas Carlos Munoz Boots Oliphint Ruby Olvera Jesse Phelps Jennifer Poorman Julie Ruffeno-Proctor Kitty Ruffeno Tracy Salazar Ernestine Sawyer Abby Shimota Cathy Shipp David Spanko Tom Stans Gloria Tankersley Mike Wilson

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Daily: Tuesday –Friday 8:00 AM Holy Day: Times to be announced Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 - 4:55 PM Sunday 8:00 - 8:25 AM

The Parish office is open 9:00 am - 12:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Fr. Mark is available in the office Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Office Email: office@sttheresagladewater.org BULLETIN DEADLINE: 9 AM Thursday

St. Theresa website address: www.sttheresagladewater.org

Find us on Facebook

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Lord Jesus, During this month of September, we ask that you bless young people in Africa. May they have access to educa-tion and work in their own countries.

Mass Intentions September 15 Paula Renteria (Nena Bunn) September 18 †Blase Jackovich †Delores Jackovich †Audrey Thayer (Edward Jackovich) (Debbie Turner) September 19 Barbara Spanko (Ladies Guild)

September 20 Shelia Friend (Ladies Guild) September 21 Lynn Munoz (Ladies Guild) September 25 †Blase Jackovich †Delores Jackovich †Audrey Thayer (Edward Jackovich) (Debbie Turner)

MATION COOR-

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The Rosary (Prayers are incenses to heaven)

Every Saturday evening: 4:30 pm (before 5pm Mass) First Sunday of every month: 8:00am (before 8:30am Mass)

Ministry Schedule Saturday, September 15 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Cathy Shipp EMHC: Eddie L., & Barbara S. Sunday, September 16 Ushers: Bowers Lector: Barry Wallace EMHC: Lynn W., Ter ry A. & Ken L. Saturday, September 22 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Vance Lowery EMHC: Corky & Ger ry V. Sunday, September 23 Ushers: Buettner & Parr is Lector: Amy Patter son EMHC: J im & Aida L. & Linda T. Home Visitation and Nursing Homes: Lynne Muñoz, Joyce Raabe, David and Barbara Spanko

Faith Formation:

Catechetical Sunday is Sept. 16th. There will be a short Faith Formation parent meeting on Sept. 16th after the 8:30am mass in the Parish Hall. Faith Formation classes begin Sept. 23rd at 9:45am In Need of K-2 Catechist!!!

Faith Formation Program Needs Volunteers to coordinate Youth Band Jam Night Strategic Plan Update in Progress Number of active parishioners for program effi-

cacy evaluation Service project coordinators for Youth and Chil-

dren’s Ministry

Faith Formation Program Wants

Music Program Coordinator(s) Outdoor fire pit and entertainment area

Building dedicated for faith formation classes

Faith Formation To offset some of the cost for the new study materials, registration cost will be $20 per student, $35 for 2 stu-dents and $50 for 3 students. Scholarships are availa-ble upon request. To register online see our webpage. www.sttheresagladewater.org

Manna House Month of September Manna House is collecting canned meats dur-ing the month of Sep-tember.

IN NEED OF If you want to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Contact Corky Valentine.

We need Ushers for Sunday Mass, for just once a

month. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table

3rd Annual Fall Bingo is set for Saturday, September 29, at the St John Paul Family Center - 2904 Ar-

row St. at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Proceeds will go towards ACTS projects & retreat Scholarships. Doors open at 5:30pm. For information contact Rosanne Waggoner 903-738-0201

Youth Band Jam Night Oct. 6, 2018

Volunteers needed to coordinate and organize food and fire pit. Inviting local parishes to bring their youth to join us at Mass, then songs around

the pit.