St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Served by the Missionaries of La Salette

4822 Carlyss Drive ~ Sulphur, LA 70665 PH 337-583-4800 ~ FAX 337-583-4818 ~ www.st-theresa-parish.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-4pm, Fri. 8am-12pm

Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S. Pastor

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

WE, THE CATHOLIC FAITH COMMUNITY OF ST. THERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS, GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, ARE COMMITTED TO

EVANGELIZATION, SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST AND

CONTINUING THE FAITH FORMATION OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Rosary recited 30 minutes before Weekend Masses and following Wednesday morning Mass

Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S. - frluke@camtel.net

Rev. Jom Joseph, H.G.N. - dearjom@gmail.com

Deacon Keith Ellender - dke70663@yahoo.com

Parish Staff Ann Guidry Office Manager/Bookkeeper stheresa1@camtel.net Diane Guillory Receptionist/Secretary stheresabulletin@camtel.net Angie Clark 583-4010 CCD Director stheresadre@camtel.net Kim Campbell 583-4802 MDO Director stheresamdo@camtel.net Renee Lainez Music Director Bryan Alexander Maintenance

Mass Schedule Saturday Anticipated Mass ~ 4:00pm Sunday ~ 8:00am 10:30am & 4:00pm

Daily ~ Tuesday– Friday ~ 8:00am Monday evening ~ 6:00pm

First Friday evening ~ 6:30pm First Saturday morning ~ 8am

Holy Day Anticipated Mass ~ 6:00pm Holy Day ~ 8am and 6pm

Adoration: Wed. 8:30am - Thurs. 7:30am

Confessions: Mon. ~ 5:30pm Wed. 5:30pm Saturday ~ 3:00pm (or by appointment)

Baptisms: Sundays following 10:30am Mass (Family must be registered in the Parish).

Baptismal Classes: 1st Tuesday of each month 7:00pm in the Library

Meet with Pastor prior to baptisms.

Marriage: Must be registered in the Parish. Call at least Six (6) months in advance for guidelines.

No date can be set prior to initial interview with Pastor.

Please call 583-4800 to register for all classes

Anointing of the Sick: If someone is seriously ill, hospitalized or dying, please call the Pastor.

Parish Ministries & Organizations

Pastoral Council Ronnie Dunn 558-7808 Roger Grimball 558-5232 Tony McCardle 558-7313 Steven Coco 563-9553 Jason Williams 660-4650

Finance Council Tammy Broussard 558-6030 Jake Gautreaux 558-6361 Darren McFarlain 558-5450 Doug Como 558-5714 Charlotte Trahan 583-2428

Trustees Charlotte Trahan 583-2428 Monique McLallen 515-8533

Extraordinary Ministers Cathy LeJeune 558-6026

Lectors Evelyn Chamblee 583-7133

Ushers Byron Chamblee 583-7133

Altar Servers Hubert Coco - hcoco@camtel.net

The Edge/Middle School Youth Laura & Scott Bowers 540-3919 or 274-9793

LifeTeen Ministry Brittny Menard - brittnymenard@gmail.com 583-4010 Home Communion Ministry Diana Vincent - 513-8509

Bon Ton Festival Burk Walker - Chairman 558-5383 Bereavement Kathy Clark (Seasons of Hope) 583-9475 Debbie Hendrix (Food) 337-257-3623 Liturgy Committee Ann Anderson 583-7460

New Mother's Ministry Cassy West 583-9705 Legion of Mary Angela LeBlanc 583-9720

Helping Hands Ronnie & Vicki Dunn 558-7808

Altar Society & Environment Carrol Portie 583-2256

Pro-Life Coordinator Shirley Leger 558-6531

Religious Articles June Broussard 583-7847 Children’s Mass Ministry Kathy Clark 583-9475

RCIA Ann Anderson 583-7460

Gabriel Project Heidi Guidry 912-1502

Please send all bulletin announcements & changes to stheresabulletin@camtel.net by Monday 4 PM

Parish Associations

Knights of Columbus Catholic Daughters Bill Stetz 794-6446 Margaret Castille 583-7580

A.C.T.S. Cursillo James Swire 504-701-3312 Susan Broussard 558-6683 John Gatte 526-0665 Spiritual Director Mary Jane Field 558-5185

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

16 8am Mass

10:30am Mass 4pm Mass 5pm Life Teen 5:15pm Adult Confirmation 5:15pm RCIA

17

5:15pm Patriotic Rosary 5:30pm Confession

6pm Mass

18 8am Mass

9:30am Legion of Mary 6pm Children Choir 6:30pm KC Bingo

19 8am Mass

5:30pm Confession

5:30pm CCD 5:30pm EDGE

20 8am Mass

9am Women - Come Lord Jesus 5:30pm Women - Come Lord Jesus 6pm Bereavement

21 8am Mass 22 8am Mass

3pm Confession 4pm Mass

23 8am Mass

10:30am Mass 4pm Mass NO Life Teen NO Adult Confirmation NO RCIA

24 Christmas Eve

4pm Mass 10pm Mass

Office Closed

25 Merry Christmas

8am Mass 10am Mass

Office Closed

26 8am Mass

5:30pm Confession

NO CCD NO EDGE

Office Closed

27 8am Mass

9am Women - Come Lord Jesus 5:30pm Women - Come Lord Jesus 6pm Bereavement

28 8am Mass

29 8am Mass

3pm Confession 4pm Mass

A.P. Crochet Mark Weber Pat Crochet Diana Weber Arlene Griffin Richard Fazzio Harold Roy Deacon Keith Ellender Christie La Bue Flores Christie Harmon Melissa Conder & Family Mimi Kerpoe & Family Special Intention Fr. Ajeesh A. Lukose Sr. Tincy Sebastion Thressiamma Joseph George Hyatt & Family Louise Kepper Becky Davis Janie Pago

December 9, 2018 Weekly Offertory

Envelopes………………….….$6905.00 Loose………………………...… $5403.75

Envelopes Mailed Out... 349 Envelopes Used…121

Thank You for Your Generosity!

Mass Intentions

Saturday, December 15, 2018 8AM 4PM †Betty Johnson †Chuck & Joan Buller †Tubby Trahan Procell Family

Sunday, December 16, 2018 8AM †Marlene & Gabrielle Manuel †Jerry & Dot LeBlanc †Melvin & Delores Vincent Bruno & Adrian Beltran †Daphne Simmons 10:30AM For the members of St. Theresa Parish

4PM Angie Clark †Alex & Mercedes Fenetz †Marceline Vice Mon 6PM †Wojciech Krzanowski Tues 8AM †Betty Johnson †Marceline & Tecos Vice Wed 8AM †Dan Terro Deceased Family Members of A.J. & Elsie Boullion Thurs 8AM Tommie & Tommie Lou Stutes- (Wedding Anniversary) †Tubby Trahan (anniversary) †Jerry & Dot LeBlanc Fri 8AM †Robert & Loretta Henry

Saturday, December 22, 2018 8AM 4PM †Burton Andrepont †Tubby Trahan †Lois Duplechian †Betty Johnson †Alex & Mercedes Fenetz

Sunday, December 23, 2018 8AM †Sheila Caldwell Bruno & Adrian Beltran †Larry Drounette †Daphne Simmons †Robert & Loretta Henry 10:30AM For the members of St. Theresa Parish

4PM †Wojciech Krzanowski †Jeffrey Boullion

OUR BSA STATUS REPORT BOX

Our BSA Parish Quota $27,055.00

Received YTD $11,728.00

Balance $15,327.00

During Advent Fr. Luke will have morning Mass Tuesday—Saturday, at 8am.

He will offer the sacrament of confession 30 minutes before each 8am morning Mass.

He will also have confession 30 minutes before the 8am, 10:30am & 4pm Sunday Masses.

Priest Retirement Parish Quota

Our Parish Quota $3,283.00

Received YTD $1,678.00

Balance $1,605.00

Wednesday Grades 1-5 ONLY 5:30-6:30pm

Wednesday Grades 6-8 (Edge) 5:30-7pm Sunday Grades 9-11 (High School) 5-6:30pm

Important Dates:

1-11-13-2019 All Weekend Confirmation Retreat

2-19-19 at 5pm 1st Penance

3-20-19 5:30 at 7pm 1st Communion Retreat

(Parents must attend)

4-25-19 at 5pm 1st Communion Practice

4-27-19 at 4pm 1st Communion

Children’s Choir

The Children's Choir will be singing Christmas Carols

before the 4:00 PM Mass on Christmas Eve.

Children 1st grade & up are invited to join.

Practices are on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm in the church.

Adult Confirmation

Adult Confirmation classes Sunday, at 5:15pm, in the CCD Hall. Please call the church office to register. Any questions please call Keith Ellender at 528-0009.

The Jesse Tree

A wonderful tradition of Advent which encourages us to remember the Family Tree. This is the name throughout the Old Testament concerning the Birth of His only Son…

Jesse, the father of the great King David of Israel of the Old Testament, is looked upon as the first person in the gene-alogy of Jesus. Some of the most important promises of all were made to Jesse and to his son David, most importantly the promise that God’s only Son would be born into their family. Symbols of the Old Testament ancestor of Jesus fill the tree. Take an ornament from the tree, return the un-wrapped gift with the ornament attached to it and place under the tree. All donations will be given to the Volunteers of America.

Seasons of Hope

Bereavement Group

Have you lost a loved one and having a difficult time with your grief? St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Bereave-ment Committee is a dedicated group of people whose mission is to help you through your journey of grief. We will meet on Thursday evenings at 6pm in the church office conference room. Please call any of the following people or the church office (583-4800) for more infor-mation.

Contacts are Kathy Clark at 794-8671, Mary Jane Field at 794-1818,

or Bo Finnie at 583-7498.

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24

4pm &10pm Mass

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 8am and 10am Mass

Feast of the Holy Family Saturday, December 29

4pm Mass

Sunday, December 30 8am, 10:30am and 4pm Mass

New Year's Eve Monday, December 31

4:00pm

New Year’s Day Solemnity of Mary Tuesday, January 1st 8am and 10am Mass

Adoration

We need someone to cover an Adoration time from 2-3am. You would share this time with another person,

so it would be every other week you'd have the time. Please call the office if you are interested.

Patriotic

Rosary

Place: St. Theresa Chapel Date: Every Monday Time: 5:15pm **(please note the new time)

“If My people who are called by My name, humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

2 Chronicles 7:14

Christmas-At-Sea Seafarers’ at the

Port of Lake Charles

Most of us are blessed with family and friends during the holidays, but Christmas can be a lonely time for seafarers. Every year during the Advent and Christmas season, the Stella Maria Seafarers’ Center spreads the love of Christ through our Christmas at Sea Program. Here are a few needed item: bath soap, combs, deodorant, disposable razors, mechanical pencils, hard candy, knit caps, lotion, pens, playing cards, prayer cards, shampoo, shaving cream, socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, wash cl0ths and work gloves. Monetary donations are always welcome to help us purchase items needed for each bag. Items may be dropped off or mailed to the Stella Maris Seafarers’ Center, 150 Marine St., Box 10, Lake Charles, LA 70601 or call 436-1315 to have items picked up. Thank you for your generous support of this important ministry!

Treasures From Our Tradition

Years ago, the trick question on religion quizzes would be to name all the liturgical colors, or the colors of the vestments worn at Mass. Rose is a color seldom seen, used at most two days a year. Today, Gaudete Sunday, is one of those days. The name of the day is drawn from an opening verse in the old Latin Mass texts: Gaudete is Latin for Rejoice! This years Gospel certainly reflects that mood as Elizabeth feels her infant within her leap-ing for joy at the presence of Mary. Mary's visit to her aged cousin is an act of compassion between women, as two kinswomen who are bearing children into the world share their joy. Some churches retain the custom of having the priest wear rose vestments today, and many will use a rose candle in the Advent wreath. Violet is the official color for Advent and Lent, but many parishes employ different hues for each season, trying to keep them distinct. In medieval times, dye was costly, and poor parishes used unornamented plain cloth for vestments. Dyes were ex-pensive and some colors, particularly purple, difficult to achieve. In England, purple dye was made from mol-lusks, yielding at best a deep indigo or blue and not the desired violet. Thus, the color of Advent in the British Isles has long been a deep blue, reminding many peo-ple of Mary s presence at the heart of the Advent mys-tery. That theology is largely unplanned: it s all because of the clams! --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

KC Bingo

There is NO bingo on Christmas Day or on New Years Day.

Catholic Daughter's Bake Sale

Catholic Daughters will have a bake/sweet treat sale the weekend of December 22 and 23.

Proceeds to help with the service and youth projects of the court.

Your continued support of CDA is appreciated.

Readings of the Week

Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

Celebrating Children at St. Theresa Catholic Church

To the parents of young children, WELCOME, and may we suggest…

*Relax! God put the wiggle in children. Don’t feel you have to suppress it in His house. *Sit toward the front where it is easier for chil-dren to see and hear. *Quietly explain the par ts of the Mass. Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by imitating you. *If you leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me; for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” *For children that need a “quieting room” you may go to the side chapel or the front foyer.

To our parishioners…

The presence of children here Is a gift to the parish!

*They are members of this community, and a reminder our parish is alive and growing. *The way we welcome children here directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. *Let them know they are at home in this house of worship. *Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.

www.st-theresa-parish.org

Advent Penance Night at the Saint Charles Center Tuesday, December 18th

5:00-7:00pm

Take time to prepare well for the coming Feast of Christmas by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) in the Chapel of the Assumption at the Saint Charles Center. A number of area priests will be available during these hours of prayer and quiet from 5-7pm. There is no need to call for pre-registration for this program event. As our mission statement reminds us, “The Saint Charles Center stands as a place apart, offering an atmosphere of serenity and peace, where one can deepen one’s relationship with God and achieve spiritual re-newal and growth.” Join us for this sacrament of God’s mercy and joyful peace!

Logan Armistead, India Billeaud, Vernelle LeBlanc, Jim Wynn, Bridget Credeur Lonseth, Pat Stetz, Jr., Wesley Drost,

Erline Drounette, James Gaskin, Melba Gillard, Willard Castille, Scott Dugas, Kimberlie Andrepont, Honora Hlinsky,

Precy Sevier, Ella Mae Miller, Jeanette Cormier, Elliot Erbelding, Zachary Morgan, Neal Manuel, Aubrie Reid, Emily

Graves, Sabrina Frederick, Shirley Manuel, Jennifer Carson Trouth, Ronald Borel, Blaine Augustion, Louella Niter, Ma-

rie Guest, Jonathon, Brandy Istre, Genelle Carrier, Molly Thibodeaux, Jeanette Terro, Lorene Tanner, Tracie Fontenot,

Doug Axtel, Dorothy Wood, James Yeager, Sr., Lilly Parker, Linda Young, Melinda Thomas Vogue, Anne Bell, Elliot

Erbelding, Stevie Aaron, Lisa Frey, Lonnie Coats, Diane Rennick, Mary Pasqual, Tim Conner, Elise Veal, Mark Weber,

Chris Salvo, Debra Finnerty, Kay Dimmitt, Emily Palumbo, Earl Thibodeaux, Jodi Allen, Eric Duffy, Sharon Miller, Bar-

bara & Al Haro, Judy & Ricky Kelley, Bob Berry, Zachary Hebert, Kirsten Parish, Steven LeBlanc, Elise Veal, Grace

Courmier, Emma Olsen, Mary Terro, Annette Nunnery, Tammy Cates Turner, Cristi Nolen, Wylace Vincent, Gertrude

Robinson, Sharon Coats, Ann Richard, Jean Istre, Ronnie Colette, Terri Ragusa, Danny Taylor, Annette Spell, Madeline

Fountain, Morgan Ravia, Joshua Granger, Ricky Dowden, Leslia Sue Rice, Aubrie Reid, Priscilla Daigle, Hailey Coats,

Cooper Luke Meaux, Charles & Claudelle Sandifer, Lauren Yeager, Evelyn Chamblee, Bob & Peggy Berry, Mervin

Dupuis, The Family of Michael Schley, Darla Kellebrew, Rudy Trahan, Alisa Gillard, Sonja Richard, Charline Andre-

pont, Nancy Mabile, Melissa Faye Oliver, A.P. Crochet, Tut Trahan, Sandy Barousse, Dennis Clifton, Willie Hunsicker,

Craig David, Bennie Ragusa, Maria Catha, Holly Clegg. Pat Rettig, Mike Cormier, Loretta Wells, Carol Stroderd, Pat Ret-

tig, Jeanne Foreman, Marlene Bourgeos, Lauren Brown, Linda Viator, Paula LeDoux, Susie Faul, Dene McCall Culton,

Joyce & Walter Reed, Victor Beaudeaux, Herbert LeBlanc, Preston & Cynthia Comeaux, Larry King, Caroline Kinney,

Rosalie Broussard, Charles Baird, Judy Mayon, Bobby LaFosse, Judy Hines, David Hughes, Analee Loupe, AnnaBelle

Loupe, Bobbie Pinson, Milton Castille, Willie Hunsicker, Loretta Hunsicker, Patty Baird. Perry Hunsicker, Jeff Hunsick-

er, Annette Trahan, Bobby Crafton, Semone Todd, Sebrena Delk, Steve Hunsicker, Butch Carter, Marsha Rose Benoit,

A.P. & Pat Crochet, Rose Sevier Cospolich, Arlene Griffin

Current Military The Legion of Mary will be giving military medal scapulars to anyone serv-ing active or reserve in our military. They are asking for the names and addresses of those serving along with a contact person’s name and phone number. Please call 583-7183 or give the information to the church office.

The Following Young Men and Women are Serving in the Armed Forces

Corey Badon, Michael Barger, Stephanie Berry, Kore’ Beverly, Anthony Bordelon, Randy Buchanan, Shannon Carrier, Corey Chaisson, Sam Gillard, Eric Goodrich, Robby Guidry, Corey Hayes, Scott Heape, Jordan Jones, Billy Joy, Mark Leon, David McDaniel, Jason Dale McGee, Kent Wade McInnis, Christopher Naquin, Justin O’Quain, Jeremy Purvis, Patrick Shannon, Phillip Smith, Gabriel Lewis Thibodeaux, Christopher Trahan, Jacob Vincent, Derek Woods, Eric Young, Seth Kotra, Trey Bourgeois, Brian Broussard, M.R. Castille, Aaron Benoit, Glenda Stewart, Derrick Jude Kellar, Shawn Baird, Ryan Baird, Colleen Austin, Brock Saltzman, Ryan Duhon, Cody Pichnic, Christian Newell, Dillon Mark LaFleur, William Pearce, Randell Comeaux, Miche-al Comeaux, Steven R. Barousse II, Christopher Piper, Drew Liberto, Alex Dougherty, Hunter Corbello, Gregory Curtis, Matthew Devillier

All names will be cleared every 3 months unless notified, please call the office to add any names.

Please call the office for any changes so we can keep this list up to date.

Our Prayer Requests for our

Brothers and Sisters in Christ