Fr. Thomas Babu

Pastor

Fr. Eduardo Gutierrez

Parochial Vicar

Parish Office Hours: Phone Calls Only

882-1968

Monday - Friday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Mass Times:

Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am,

12:00 pm, 2:00pm Spanish,

5:00pm, and 7:00pm Spanish

Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Friday

8:00 am Thursday,

8:30am Wednesday—at

12:15 pm Wednesday

Mass will be exclusively for the vulnerable, elderly

and those who cannot be around large crowds.

St. Teresa School 567 S. Richmond Ave. Carson City, NV

Office (775) 882-2079 Fax (775) 882-6135 Website: www.stts.org

Peggy Burger, Principal Bonnie Silsby, Assistant Principal

Child Development Center

Cindy Supko, Director (775) 283-0261

Confessions on Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

In Chartz Hall at the

designated station

3000 N. Lompa Lane Carson City, NV 89706 775-882-1968 Fax 775-883-7063

email: stteresa@stteresaofavila.net website: www.stteresaofavila.net

YouTube: st teresa of avila catholic community carson city nv

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Page 1

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

The Feast of the Holy Family reminds us that, as the basic unit of the universal Church, each family is called to holiness. In fact, Jesus Christ has instituted two Sacraments in His Church to make society holy – the Sacrament of Holy Orders (priesthood), and the Sacrament of Matrimony (marriage). Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, Jesus sanctifies the priest as well as his parish. Similarly, by the Sacrament of Matrimony, Jesus sanctifies not only the spouses but also the entire family. The husband and wife attain holiness when they discharge their duties faithfully, trusting in God, and drawing on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit through personal and family prayer, meditative reading of the Bible, and devout participation in Holy Mass. Families become holy when Christ Jesus is present in them. Jesus becomes truly present in the parish church through the sacrifice of the Holy Mass. Similarly, Jesus becomes truly present in a family when all the members live in the Christian spirit of sacrifice. This happens when there is mutual understanding, mutual support and mutual respect. There must be proper care and respect given by children to their parents and grandparents, even after they have grown up and left home.

Lif e M essages:

Make the family a confessional rather than a courtroom: A senior Judge of the Supreme Court recently congratulated the bride and groom in a marriage with a pertinent piece of advice: “See that you never convert your family into a courtroom; instead let it be a confessional. If the husband and wife start arguing like attorneys in an attempt to justify their behavior, their family becomes a court of law and nobody wins. On the other hand, if the husband and the wife — as in a confessional — are ready to admit their faults and try to correct them, the family becomes a heavenly one. ”Thus, we can avoid the dangers we watch in dysfunctional families as presented on TV in the shows like Married with Children, The Simpson’s, Everyone Loves Raymond and Malcolm in the Middle.

Let us extend the boundaries of our family: The homeless man or woman today in the streets of big cities, fighting the cold and the snow, is part of our family. The drug addict in a den, or living in fear and aloneness this day, is a member of our family. The sick person, dying, alone, dirty and maybe even obnoxious, is a member of our family. The person sitting in the prison cell for whatever reason is also a child of God, and as such, according to St. John, is a member of our family. All these, as well as the cherished intimate members of our family, are “family valuables,” and as such, are worthy of safekeeping and reverence.

Both parents and children need to grant forgiveness and ask for forgiveness: If you had parents who were abusive, parents who mistreated you or manipulated you, you probably have a lot of hurt today when we talk about parents. God knows about that hurt; God cares about that hurt and God understands why you hurt. As in all relationships, in the parent-child relationship too, there needs to be love, repentance, and forgiveness on both sides. Both the parent and the child should be able to say, “I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me.” And, both the parent and the child should be able to say, “You are forgiven.”

On the Feast of the only perfect Family that ever lived on this earth, all parents might examine themselves and see how well they are fulfilling the grave responsibility which God has placed on them. As they heard during their marriage ceremony: “Children are a gift from God to you.” Children serve as the joy of their parents’ young years and the help and comfort of their old age, but above and beyond that, they are a gift for which their parents are accountable before God, as they must, in the end, return these, His children, to Him.

Let us pray for the grace of caring for one another in our own families, for each member of the parish family, and for all families of the universal Church. May God bless all your families in the New Year. As I celebrate the 21st year of my priesthood I am very happy to serve this beautiful family of faithful here at Saint Teresa's, which is my second home away from my first Family.

Thanks and hopes for a Blessed and a healthy New Year of 2021!

Im wishing to you all

In Gratitude to the Joy of the Gospel..

Fr.Tom Babu.

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My Parish App!

steps:

If you don't yet have the My Parish App all you need to do is to follow these

Monday: December 28th 8:00 am Juan Madrid (d) by Cecilia Madrid Tuesday: December 29th 8:00 am Family and Friends Living and Deceased of Debbie Lundberg by Debbie Lundberg Wednesday: December 30th 12:15 pm Fred Perry (d) by Karen Birk Thursday: December 31st 8:30 am Patricia Sobraske by John Sobraske 7:00 pm Joseph Eassa (d) by Kay Pieretti & Family Friday: January 1st , 2021 9:00 am Anthony Anzalone (d) Shirley & Don Kengott 7:00 pm David & Patricia McEurea (d) by Patrick & Diana Hankins Saturday: January 2nd 4:00 pm Amelia Drake (d) by Diane Brinson Sunday: January 3rd 8:00 am Kelli Fletcher Beck (d) by William & Sherry Fletcher 10:00 am Joseph Eassa (d) by Kay Pieretti & Family 12:00 pm Florence Torday (d) by Mary Sellers 2:00 pm Ysidra Graciano (d) by Olga Delreal 5:00 pm Tom & Michael Hankins (d) by Patrick & Diana Hankins 7:00 pm John & Sylvia Lloyd (d) by Patrick & Diana Hankins

Next Prayer Zoom Meeting H

AS CH ANG ED . It is

on Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 7pm.

If you would like to join our prayer group, please send your email to glasspst.ts@gmail.com

On your smart phone go to the play store or app store and download myparish app. Install. Look for St. Teresa of Avila in Carson City and you are set!

Notices of up coming events will be sent to you as well as the bulletin which is uploaded to the app every Friday evening! This will also keep you informed on what is going on in our parish during this pandemic.

ADORATION — PLEASE NOTE: No adoration on December 31 Thursday you are welcome to come on Mondays from 4:45 to 6:45pm

2021 CALENDARS

Our 2021 Calendars have arrived! Please

remember to pick one up when you attend

Mass this weekend of Dec 26-27. If you are not

attending Mass yet, please stop by the Parish and

one of our volunteers or staff will bring you one to

the door. One per family, please.

Please pray for Madison Howk, Marisa Saenz, Dave Lowrie and all ill in the parish, fire protection, military, law enforcement, health care workers and their families.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Camerina Monrroy-Castro, Jolene M. Ingram, D. Marie Bresh, David Gomez Estrada, Jesus Serven and all deceased members and their families in the Parish.

12/01/20

GOAL $ 165,306.00

I t em 2020 2019 Dif f erence

Number of Gifts Received to Date 353 490 (137)

Total Amount Pledged to Date $ 149,155.00 $ 184,542.60 $ (35,387.60)

Total Cash Received to Date $ 140,464.00 $ 173,107.60 $ (32,643.60)

Short of the Goal $ (16,151.00)

This year's CSA drive will be ending Dec, 2020. Even with all the uncertainty of this year, we have done well toward our goal. If you have forgotten to do your annual contribution to CSA, there is still time. Send your

pledge in to the parish office or drop it into a collection basket at Mass. We so appreciate all who have remembered this important program.

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Save the date for the Diocesan Virtual Day of Renewal!

January 9, 2021

Why? Because our personal peace is not going to come from the outside. If nothing else, this year’s made it

remarkably clear we must strive to find peace internally, despite the circumstances around us.

How?

Pray, listen and reflect to tap the hope of the risen Christ. Workshops will range from spirituality to practical steps for renewal. Total offerings are 4 one-hour sessions ($5/each). There will be a morning prayer and live-streamed closing liturgy with Bishop Calvo.

“The Art of Forgiveness,” Fr. Ray Cary “Fear Not Little Flock,” Fr. Tom Bonacci “Birthing Hope in the Present Moment,” Sister Kathleen Bryant “Pastoral Leadership the Christ Way: Nuts, Bolts & People,” Tricia Hoyt

Ring in the New Year by throwing open the doors of your heart and inviting in the revitalizing air of the Spirit! Visit reno-diocesan-conference.org for more information and to register. Please register online as St. Teresa's will n ot be paying for these workshops this year. Yes, Catechist Re-Certification credits are available for these workshops!

COLUMBARIUM UPDATE

Phase 3 of our Columbarium is now full. One

hundred ninety two parish families have decided to

spend eternity with us at St. Teresa's. The Finance

Council has been reviewing options to build a Phase 4

and it has been determined our current site can retain its

beauty with the addition of another circular

columbarium. This will open up 96 more niches. If you

are wanting to reserve your space, please contact Nancy

in the parish office 882-1968 for more information.

Conferencia Anual Diocesana 2021

Sábado Enero 9,2021

8:30 am -5:00 pm

A Través de la Plataforma de Zoom

Thursday, December 31-parish office closes at 1:00 Friday, January 1- New Years office closed

THANK YOU to the St. Teresa’s Women’s Society for their generous contribution to “Nights Off the Streets” (NOTS).

Deacon Craig

Father Tom is celebrating the 21st anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, which was in South India, this weekend. It was on December 27th, 1999. In April 2006, Bishop Straling invited him, through his Archbishop in India, to serve as a missionary priest for the Diocese of Reno, NV. In July 2018 he became our pastor at St. Teresa of Avila, after serving at St. Paul’s Parish, Winnemuca in 2006, St. Joseph Parish and 5 Mission Stations in the Elko area from Dec 2006-2009 and then St. Michael Parish in Stead, NV. from July 2009 to June 2018. Thank you Fr. Tom ….. Your parishioners

ORGANIZATIONS

Women’s Society, Co-Presidents, Karen Bennett—775-883-8091 and Diane Horvath—775-350-7212 Boy & Girl Scouts, Marty Schwedhelm, 883-0570 Altar Servers, Carol Tate, 775-224-2685 St Vincent de Paul Society, Ed Choklek, 882-1968 Ext 119 Knights of Columbus, G.K. Marty Schwedhelm

775-883-0570 The Gabriel Project & Parish Coordinator, Kate Schwedhelm, 775-250-9565

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Mass Information

PLEASE NOTE MAJOR CHANGE BY GOVERNOR and BISHOP

We are now able to have 220 people to each Mass. Please arrive up to 20 minutes early, as

you will still need to check in and we must close the doors at 220.

It is mandated by the Governor that masks must be worn. The Diocese Protocols are in agreement with this State order. We do not want Mass time to be a time of contention, please abide by this order or we must ask you to leave so the church is not shut down.

Thanks for your attention to these man- dates.

Each week, the videos of the Mass will be uploaded and can be seen on YouTube by 7:00a.m. each Sunday morning. Masses are in both English and Spanish.

Además de la transmisión en español por Facebook Live cuando padre Eduardo esté celebrando la misa.

STEW ARD SHI P OF RESOURCES

December 12th and 13th, 2020 Offertory——-———————————— $9,894.00 Second School Collection———————–—385.00 St. Vincent De Paul——————————- 525.00 Pastor’s Charity Fund——————————- 50.00 Christmas——————————————– 590.00 Immaculate Conception———————— 1,141.00 Latin America—————————————— 25.00 Project Gabriel———————————–— 50.00 Homeless Ministry———————————— 50.00 Retired Religious——————————— 1,255.00 Solemnity of Mary———————————— 45.00 Thanksgiving—————————————— 20.00 Cleaning Supplies————————————200.00 Prison Ministry——————————————50.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe———————— 1,739.37 Sacraments/Sacramentals———————-- 905.00

Online Giving: $1,972.00

In gratitude for the gifts we have received, our parish family and friends made a joyful return to the Lord of $14,949.37 and to special outreach of $1,975.00. We have approximately 2000 registered families. Our weekly expenses are over $17,000.

ROSARY FOR LIFE

Saturday, January 2nd and every first Saturday of the month, the rosary will be prayed at 9:00am in Chartz Hall in

solidarity with the people who pray the rosary at the same time each month outside the women’s clinic in Reno where abortions are performed. We will pray for an end to abortion and for respect in all other life issues. Following the rosary is the meeting for the “Save the Holy Innocents” group, which is now held in St. Teresa’s Gathering Space. Please join us! Newcomers are always welcome!

CHILDREN OF ETERNITY

Maria Kostka Anthony Gonzales

John Frank Sandra Cleaver

Francisco Rodriguez

You are children of eternity. Your immortal crown awaits you, to reward your duty and love. You may indeed sow here in tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy. —St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

TIME Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. —Benjamin Franklin

Parish Mission Statement

We, the Catholic Community of St. Teresa of Avila, are a people who journey together in prayer and service, nourished and unified at the Word and Eucharist, and under the direction of the Holy Spirit.

We are called to love one another and to share our gifts of time, talent, and resources to welcome and to bring our faith to all people!

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Nancy Haffey CHURCH STAFF DIRECTORY Religious Education: Finance Manager Ext. 103

Alicia Rubio RCIA — Rite of Dcn. Gil Coleman Brenda Mendoza Office Manager Christian Initiation of Baptism Class Preparation

Religious Education Director Pastor’s Secretary Ext 104 Adults and Children:

1-5 grade & 6th-High School Dcn. Michael Johnson Ext 113

Steve Azzopardi Prison Ministry Choir Director (8:00am) Tina Akerley Tina Akerley Liturgy Committee, Chair Adult Director Ext 112 Dcn. Dennis Schreiner Pastoral Assistant Ext 112

Centering Prayer Jim Weismann Brenda Mendoza Monica Howk Music & Liturgy Coordinator Children Director Ext 113 Dcn. Craig Lagier Youth Activities Director Ext. Ext 101 Homeless Ministry 111

Carol Tate Jeffrey Warnar Pastoral Assistant & Facility Maintenance Ext 117 Environment Ext 106

Congratulation to our Newly Baptised

Isabella Placencia Treyden G. Gearlds Santiago Guerra Oliver Vargas Kamilla Perez-Maciel Madeline Mendivil Sebastian Gabriel Rodgriguez Austin Briscoe Harlee Wilson Frank William Bleuss

A Prayer for Health and Healing

Jesus, Divine Physician,

Come to our aid now!

We entrust to Your care all who are

Sick. Grant them the strength to bear Their illness and regain their health.

Help us overcome fear and anxiety

In times of uncertainty. Give comfort and Peace to troubled hearts

Protect and guide doctors, nurses,

And all medical professionals Who

put themselves at risk To heal and help the afflicted.

Through the intercession of Our Lady of Victory, we ask

Jesus to heal us and

bring an end to uncertain times. Amen

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 27, 2020 My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all the peoples. — Luke 2:30-31

Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;

Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;

Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José 27 de diciembre de 2020 Mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador, al que has preparado para bien de todos los pueblos. — Lucas 2:30-31

Lunes: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 Martes: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96: (95)7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Viernes: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8;

Gál 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13;

Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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