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Rev. Larry Covington Pastor
Rev. Hai Nguyen Associate Pastor
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil……5 p.m. Sunday..7:30, 9:00, 11:30
a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekday………..11:30 a.m.
Reconciliation Saturday.…..4:00—4:45 p.m.
or by appointment
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
Welcome to the Catholic Community of
St. Theresa
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
PARISH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Sun, 5/19 RETIREMENT RECEPTION for Deacon George Zacek, 10:00 a.m., Family Center Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 RCIA, 10:20 a.m, Elmer Hall American Heritage Girls Awards, 1 p.m., FC Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Mon, 5/20 Sewing Ministry, 9:30 a.m., Elmer, Rm. 202 VBS Core Team, 10:30 a.m. Elmer, Rm. 101 Cantate Chorister Choir Rehearsal, 3:15, Rm 11 Spring Volleyball Clinic, 3:30 p.m., gym Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Chapel
Tues, 5/21 Spring Volleyball Clinic, 3:30 p.m., gym Legion of Mary, 5:30 p.m., Elmer, Rm 101 Pastoral Council, 6 p.m., Elmer, Rm 205 Social Outreach Ministry, 7:30 p.m., Elmer Hall Rm. 101 CROSSROADS, Young Adults, 7:30 p.m., for info email [email protected] Wed, 5/22 Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Family Center Game Day, 1 p.m., Family Center Angel Choir, 5:30 p.m., Music Rm. 1 Cantate Chorister Choir, 5:30 p.m., Rm. 11 Hand Bell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Music Rm. 1 11:30 a.m. Choir, 7:00 p.m., church 9:00 a.m. Choir, 7:30 p.m., Music Room 11 St. Vincent de Paul Society, 7:00 p.m., Elmer Hall Rm. 201 Thurs, 5/23 Grief’s Courageous Journey, 4 p.m., Rm 101 STCS Graduation Dinner, 5:45 p.m. Family Center Fri, 5/24 Rummikub Game, 12 p.m., Family Center STCS Graduation Mass, 5 p.m. Sat, 5/25 Music Rehearsal, 4 p.m., Music Rm. 11 Sun, 5/26 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 Reception for H.S. Graduates, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Find the Parish Calendar at www.sttaustin.org
To schedule events email: [email protected]. Please include the date and time of your event, the facility requested and any special set up instructions.
MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY READINGS
Saturday, May 18 Saint John I, Pope, Martyr
Acts 13:4-52 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 14:7-14 5:00 p.m.…………..………….….Walter and Kathie Tacquard
Sunday, May 19 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 14:21-27 Ps 145:8-13 Rv 21:1-5a Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 7:30 a.m……………………..……..…John Richard Syvarth † 9:00 a.m……………………….…………...…Mary Eckerman 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m……………………….…..………….…Linda Gockel
Monday, May 20 Saint Bernardine of Sienna, Priest
Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 /Jn 14:21-26 11:30 a.m.………….…………………..............Luis Saucedo †
Tuesday, May 21
Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
Acts 14:19-28 / Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 / Jn 14:27-31a 11:30 a.m.….…………………………....….….Dennis Messex
Wednesday, May 22 Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious
Acts 15:1-6 /Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 /Jn 15:1-8 11:30 a.m.………….………………………Fran McGoldrick †
Thursday, May 23
Acts 15:7-21/ Ps 96:1-3, 10/ Jn 15:9-11 8:00………………………………….……………….Stan Orth 11:30 a.m…………………………………..…John Dohanich †
Friday, May 24
Acts 15:22-31/ Ps 57:8-12 / Jn 15:12-17 11:30 a.m..…………..…………………...……Sidney Henke † 5:00 p.m. STCS Graduation Mass…………………………….
Saturday, May 25
Saint John I, Pope, Martyr Acts 16:1-10/ Ps 100:1b-3, 5/ Jn 15:18-21
5:00 p.m.……………………………....Toni and Ben Conroy †
Sunday, May 26 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/ Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 / Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/ Jn 14:23-29
7:30 a.m…...…………………..……………..…Richie Syvarth 9:00 a.m……………………….……………….Marie Chiasson 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m……………………….……….....Rebecca Swartwout
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT STCC First Fridays, Beginning June 7th
7 a.m.—8 a.m. Start your day in His Presence Parishioners are encouraged to stop by the church and pray before the exposed Holy Eucharist prior to starting their work day. Stay for a few minutes, or the entire hour. Stay and pray. As Catholics, we believe that at each celebration of the Mass, bread and wine are truly transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Because Jesus is truly present (Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity) in the most Holy Eucharist, we are blessed with the awesome opportunity to gaze upon and worship Him in His physical presence through Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. In Eucharistic Adoration, the Eucharistic Host (the Body of Jesus) is placed in a gold monstrance to be adored. Come adore Him at Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday of the month from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. at St. Theresa Church. Start your day in His Presence.
DEACON GEORGE RETIREMENT RECEPTION TODAY All are invited to a reception in the Family Center, Sunday, May 19th after the 9 a.m. Mass to thank Deacon George Zacek for 19 years of ministering to us at St. Theresa. His last Mass as deacon will be May 26th, exactly 41 years after his ordination May 27, 1978. We cannot thank you enough for the countless hours of ministry to our parish! To
learn more about Deacon George, see the News section of the parish website.
ST. THERESA HOSTS HOSPICE PRESENTATION More and more of us are experiencing hospice as an option for a loved one, or perhaps ourselves one day. Learn how hospice is very much in keeping with Catholic Church teachings on dying with dignity and how it can be a life-giving experience for patient and family alike. Come and ask your questions as you hear from hospice chaplain Debbie George, Monday, June 3, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Family Center. Chaplain George was recently featured in Catholic Spirit.
HELP US TAKE CARE OF OUR ALTAR The Altar Care Ministry is in need of a few good souls to help prepare the church for mass each week. The main tasks include filling the candles with paraffin oil, some brass polishing, straightening of the worship books and ensuring that the altar is dressed in the appropriate cloth and the priest's vestments are laid out. Training and written instructions will be provided, mentors assigned, the commitment is 1 -1.5 hours every 5 weeks. If interested in this beautiful ministry, please contact Peggy Miller, 512-296-7347, [email protected]
The Fifth Sunday of Easter May 19, 2019
STEWARDSHIP
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Would you like to honor the memory of a cherished loved one during Eastertide,
the season of resurrection? Contact the parish office to donate flowers.
Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal….$43,893
Contributions May 11-12…...$39,336 There are many ways to give at St. Theresa. To learn more about online giving, automatic bank withdrawals, texting to give and more see our website sttaustin.org/ways-to-give-1 or contact Geneva in the parish office. Thank you!
BAPTISM is the gateway sacrament that incorporates us as the Body of Christ. Please contact the office for infor-mation about baptism class times for parents of infants as well as for adult baptisms. (No Baptism class
BAPTISM is the gateway sacrament that incorporates us as the Body of Christ. Please contact the office for information about baptism class times for parents of infants as well as for adult baptisms. MARRIAGE- Please call the office for an appointment at least six months in advance of the wedding date.
Austin and Emily Dodson
Please welcome through Baptism:
Sofia Margaret Schmulen
Brooklyn Marye Godinez
Auswyn Juliet Milbrandt
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
SENIOR ADULTS
Our Senior Adult Ministry has many opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth and support, service, and fun. Senior Adult activities include studies, interest groups, trips and table games. For more information on any of the activities listed below, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) 451-5121 x1017 or [email protected].
SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES
Senior Adult Activities
Rummikub This game combines Rummy and Mahjong. Players meet in the Family Center on the second and fourth Fri-days of the month from 12:00- 3:00 p.m. All are invited! Game Day Do you enjoy playing games like Canasta and Dominos! If so, come and participate in our Game Day which meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Family Center.
Other Senior Adult activities include Genealogy Club, Bridge, Canasta, Game Day, and Caregiver Support Group. See the Senior Adult webpage for more information sttaustin.org/senior-adult-ministry or contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 512-451-5121 x 1017 Spiritual Support Visits Sr. Ann Pennington, Minister of Senior Adults and Social Outreach, is available to visit our senior adult
parishioners wherever they reside. To request a visit, contact Sr. Ann at (512) 451-5121, [email protected].
LITURGY AND MUSIC
WORK FOR CHRIST AS A
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Serve at the Table of the Lord as a Eucharistic Minister. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion [EMHC] help distribute the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Many of our ministers are deeply touched by the Real Presence as they see others come for-ward and receive. Contact Steve Wolford, [email protected].
Send Forth Your Spirit: Receive, Reveal, Renew! MUSIC ALIVE! Sacred Music Camp, June 3-7, is an awe-some week for children entering grades 2-12 to learn music techniques, play instruments, create art projects, eat a 40-foot long ice cream sundae, enjoy pizza with new friends, and learn about their faith! Our campers learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and deepen their understanding of the Mass and their faith. Register at https://www.sttaustin.org/sacred-music-camp today!
As followers of Christ, we are challenged to make a preferential option for the poor, namely, to create conditions for marginalized voices to be heard, to defend the defenseless, and to assess lifestyles, policies, and social institutions in terms of their impact on the poor. - Center for Social Concerns, University of Notre Dame
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL AWARENESS
St. Theresa Senior Adults toured Community First! Village on Saturday, May 4, in southeast Austin.
Fifth Sunday of Easter May 19, 2019
Please patronize our bulletin sponsors, found on pages 7&8, including
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy
and
Assumption Cemetery & Chapel Mausoleum
LIVING THE GOSPEL
Fifth Sunday of Easter This week’s readings call us to live
what we celebrate each week in the Eucharist: that we love one another in Christ. Our celebration is dead if it does not transform us into God’s people, a people of love and ser-vice. Paul’s ministry brought him out of the Jewish world, into the Gentile world. Who is it that needs to hear God’s word and experience God’s love from us this week? How can we be of service?
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Spaces are left for various grades for the 2019-2020 school year, Apply through the Online Application portal at st-theresa.org.
UPDATE ON SUMMER CAMPS
ATTENTION PARENTS, YOUTH AND GRANDPARENTS:
SEE WHY VBS VOLUNTEERS COME BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR! Countless VBS volunteers come back year after year. It is that much fun! Still, we are in need of ten more adult volunteers in order to be in compliance with EIM standards for the camp, June 10-14, 9-Noon. Volunteers do not have to be parents of the children in camp, but they do have to be EIM certified. You are encouraged to sign up for the entire week, but if you are only able to volunteer for 2 or more days, please let us know! Go to sttaustin.org to find your fit.
STCC OFFERS BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Volleyball for rising 4-8th Grade girls is June 17-20, 9 a.m. –4 p.m.
Basketball for rising 4-8th Grade girls and boys, July 15-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Coach Geo at [email protected] for more information and to register.
ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MLF CAMP, JUNE 24-28 Space is still available June 24-28, at the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Camp at St. Theresa. Adult volunteers are needed for the camp to be in EIM compliance. This camp teaches children how they can have a meaningful impact of the lives of the homeless in our community. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., grades 1-8. Register at www.mlfcamp.org.
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Little Flower Catholic Academy
St. Theresa students make their First Communion May 4th.
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES
CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. DOMINIC SAVIO STUDENTS The following students of St. Theresa parish made the spring honor roll at Dominic Savio High School: HIGH HONORS: Mariette Buzad, Maddie Case, Madi Chauvin, Lucas Li, Brendan Mazzurana, Thomas Mazzurana, Matthew Meskill, James Mooney, Matthew Reysa, Katya Schell, Daniel Sutton, Will Szewczyk, Amanda Tuerff, Frances Untalan, Luke Wagner, Isabel Weir, Odessa Weir, Eva Zimmerman. HONORS: Noah Aziz, Mia Buzad, Adam Case, Natalia Rudwick, Micah Santos.
ATTENTION PARENTS: RETREAT FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
Parents, send your graduate off to college with a booster shot of their Catholic Faith - a three-day retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Austin Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry. It will help them encounter the living Christ in the Paschal mysteries. This particular retreat is for transitioning seniors as they leave home and find their way in campus life. The retreat is June 21-23 at Eagles Wings in Burnet. Details online at the TEC (Together Encounter Christ) website: www.tecofctx.wordpress.com.
HAVE YOU LOST A LOVED ONE?
TRY GRIEF SUPPORT If you have lost a loved one or a dear friend we invite you to join our parish grief support group which meets every Thursday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. For more information contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 451-5121 ext. 1017 or at [email protected].
SILENT RETREAT NEXT MONTH AT CEDAR BREAK The Summer Silent Retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center June 7-12. “Silence is God's first language; everything else is a poor translation. In order to hear that language, we must learn to be still and to rest in God,” said Father Thomas Keating. This retreat gives you the time and the space to eat and pray in silence for three, four or five nights. The retreat will include centering prayer; however, various prayer experiences such as: Lectio Divina, Ignatian prayer, Taize prayer, Adoration and daily Mass. To register, visit www.cedarbrake.org or call (254) 780-2436.
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? TUTORS NEEDED Foundation Communities need volunteers to tutor K-5th grade students at one of ten after-school learning centers in Austin, Monday—Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for two to three hours. Help kids dream big and succeed in school by helping them with their homework or leading fun enrichment activities. For more information and an application form, access their website at https://foundcom.org.
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DIRECTORY Parish Office
4311 Small Dr., Austin, TX 78731 512-451-5121 www.sttaustin.org
Pastor:
Reverend Larry Covington [email protected] Associate Pastor:
Reverend Hai Nguyen [email protected] Deacons:
• Tony Pynes, [email protected] • George Zacek, [email protected] • Keith Carter, [email protected] • Peter Barger, [email protected]
Chief Operating Officer: Chad Nusbaum, ext. 1071 [email protected] Financial Officer: Lisa McAdams, x 1014 [email protected] Business Office Assistant: Geneva Moore, x 1003
[email protected] Parish Secretary/Scheduling
Donna Henderson ext. 1002 [email protected]
Pastor Administrative Assistant Kari Cruz, x 1006
[email protected] Maintenance and Grounds:
John Lawrence john-
Director of Liturgy: JD McQueen, x 1031 [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry Daniel Girardot, D.Min., 512-451-5132
[email protected] Senior Ministry/Social Outreach, Dir.:
Sister Ann Pennington, D.Min. ext. 1017 [email protected]
Communications/Bulletin/Events:
Linda Gockel, ext. 1009 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catech-
esis: Marie Cehovin, MPM, ext. 1008
[email protected] Admin. Assistant for Evangelization
and Catechesis: Christine Chow, x 1104 [email protected] Director of Children’s Ministry: Beverly Riviello, ext. 1027 [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry: Liz Canney, ext. 1005 [email protected] School Office, 512-451-7105 President: Ann Walters, ext 1015