St. Theresa of the

Infant Jesus

Catholic Church Eighth Sunday in Ordinary

Time

March 3, 2019

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

Linda Thomas (903) 235-6277

FAITH FORMATION

COORDINATOR Henry Troell

(903) 790-1717

LADIES’ GUILD Cari Hoefer

(903) 736-1472

LECTORS Walter Raabe

(903) 797-4944

MEN'S ASSOCIA-TION

(903) 736-5309

PRO-LIFE

COORDINATOR Ken Ladish

(903) 734-4989

USHERS Irene Parris

(903) 918-6393

SPIRITUAL MENTOR Janet Troell

(903) 734-7139

People love to judge other people and give ad-vice, even though they do not have much to offer. It can be cute seeing and watching children talking top-ics that they know nothing about , but it gets scarier when they grow up. Sometimes, it depends on the topic and how serious it is, it can become quite dan-gerous like the blind leading the blind. As Jesus points out in the gospel, we can be prone to offering unnecessary, ill conceived advice on the spiritual or moral situation. It can be clear to us what needs to happen in someone’s life that it is hard to hold back. But , when it comes to our own lives, we are more cautious because we see the big picture and we know that there is no quick and easy fix. Let us remind ourselves that God sees the true big picture. He treats us with unending patience, grace, and mercy. It is nice to know that God our heavenly father olds us in the palm of his hands. God not only sees the picture of one individual, he sees everyone’s big picture. He holds everyone in the palm of his hand. Our challenge is to live in unison with one an-other. We should love the people around us and be involved in their lives. However, let us try to do it with the same merciful loving approach that God has for us. Let us seek to understand and empathize, no condemn and over advice. The Season of Lent is coming up n the next few days. Ash Wednesday reminds us that we will be on a spiritual journey. Hopefully, this will be a time to reflect on the importance of the people in our lives and how it affects our attitude. Let us be a witness to our community and a witness to the world.

PARISH FINANCE

Regular Collection: $ 1,348 E-payments: $ 570 C.O.S.T. $ Vigil Candles: $91 Building Fund: Total: $ 2,009 Budget amount needed weekly: $3,767

Aaron Slater~ USMC Adam Willeford~ Air Force

Milo Harrison~ Army Mark E. Farrow~ Navy

Presley Duhon~ Navy Robert Deller~ Army

James Phelps~ USMC Michael Fillmore~ Army

March Birthdays & Anniversaries

Mar. 7-Lesly Suarez Mar.8-Sharon Bowers, Terri Woodfin,&Grace Farrow

Mar.9-Fr. Mark Ordination into Priesthood Mar.9-Bettie Rowe

Mar. 12– Mary Wolcott

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.

Anna Akins (granddaughter) 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 Lynne Munoz Greg Wilson Kathy Jones

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 Olga Petrie

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Daily: Tuesday –Friday 8:00 AM Ash Wednesday: 8am & 6pm 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, Wednesday, 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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Dear God, During this season of Lent, we pray for Christian com-munities throughout the world, especially those who are persecuted. May they feel that they are close to Christ and may their rights be respected. We also lift up to you, all doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of oth-ers. Be close to them, dear Lord.

Mass Intentions

March 5 † Melissa Hodge (Bellatti Family) March 6 † Betty Baird

( Lange Family)

March 7 Mike&Jackie Cigainero

(Clowers Family)

March 8 Carlene Stewart (Ladies Guild) March 9 Terri Woodfin (Ladies Guild)

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, March 2 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Cathy Shipp EMHC: Gayle C. & Janet T. Sunday, March 3 Ushers: Raabe & Joe Vigliotta Lector: Tommy Duhon EMHC: Lynn W. & Jim & Aida L. Saturday, March 9 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Vance Lowry EMHC: Chr is H. & Terr i W. Sunday, March 10 Ushers: Suarez Family Lector: Mary A Far row EMHC: Terry A., Jennifer A. & Linda T. Home Visitation and Nursing Homes: Lynne Muñoz, Joyce Raabe, David and Barbara Spanko

Manna House Month of March Manna House is collecting canned fruits and/or individual fruit cups

Fat Tuesday Party March 5th 6:30pm in the Parish Hall

Bring your favorite Mardi Gras Dish FOOD SIGN-UP SHEET IN LOBBY

Attention Those needing year end statements for 2018 taxes please sign your name and address on the clipboard in the lobby.

Food Drive for K of C 40 cans for 40 Days, starts March 6th

Ladies Guild meeting March 10th

in Parish Hall at 2pm

Stations of the Cross Food Schedule

March 8– Fish Fry w/trimmings– Men’s Ass.

March 15– Veggie Salad– Ushers & Lectors

March 22– Pasta– Ladies Guild

March 29– Soup/Sandwiches– Choir/EMHC

April 5– Potluck– Parish Council

April 12– Kid’s Fish Fry w/trimmings– Bi-

ble Class/Faith Formation

Stations of the Cross is every Friday dur-

ing Lent with Adoration @ 6:00pm and sta-

tions @ 6:30pm. They are followed by a

meatless supper provided by various Par-

ish groups. Groups are responsible for the

food, drinks, desserts, setting up and

clean-up.

Social Saturday after 5pm Mass March 2. Social Sunday Next Sunday March 10th

after 8:30am Mass. Join us for good food and fellowship.

Parish Council Meeting March 5th at 7pm in Parish Hall, All there for the Mardi Gras Par-

ty are welcomed to stay for Parish Council Meeting

Men’s Association meeting March 3rd, after 8am Mass.

March 6th Ash Wednesday Mass times are 8am & 6pm

Lenten Retreat at Wellspring

Saturday March 9th 9:30am-12:30pm www.retreatsatwellspring.com