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CHURCH AUDITORIUM/PARISH CENTER
This is to inform everyone that during the month of August the church auditorium and parish center will be closed to all, activities, no exceptions except Tuesday which is the day that the food pantry is open.
SAINT CHARBEL MAKLOUF
Charbel Makhlouf, born Youssef Antoun Makhlouf and venerated as Saint Charbel, was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze.
Born: May 8, 1828, Bqaa Kafra, Lebanon
Died: December 24, 1898 (age 70 years), Monastery Saint Maroun, Aannaya, Lebanon
Buried: December 25, 1898, Monastery Saint Maroun, Aannaya, Lebanon
Canonized: 9 October 1977, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City by Pope Paul VI
Feast: 3rd Sunday in July (Maronite Calendar); July 24 (Roman Calendar)
On Wednesday July 24 at the 7:00pm we will celebrated a Mass in honor on St Charbel, all are welcome. Two parishioner from St Teresa will travel to Lebanon on Thursday July 25 and they will visiting the monastery of Saint Maroun were the incorrupt body of St Charbel rest. If you want to send a special petion to St Charbel please leave in the basket that will be at the mass.on July 24, 7:00pm. Or in the rectory before July 24.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
It is time to register for the Religious Education Classes for the year 2023/2024.
Religion Education Classes begin this year on October 5th 2024.
Registration will be in the Auditorium on:
Saturday, August 24 from 8:30am to 1:00pm
Sunday, August 25 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 8 from 8:30 am to 1pm
Sunday, September 15 from 8:30 am to 1pm
Sunday, September 22 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Last day for registration is Saturday September 28 from 9:30am to 1:00pm
When you come to registration, please bring your child’s birth and baptismal certificate. The registration fee is $80.00 for each child. All parishioners are asked to share this information with friends and neighbors. We are proud of our Catechist and students in our Saturday Program. We want to have every baptized child join us as together we learn the beauty of our Catholic Faith.
CHURCH AUDITORIUM/PARISH CENTER
This is to inform everyone that during the month of August the church auditorium and parish center will be closed to all, activities, no exceptions except Tuesday which is the day that the food pantry is open.
FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry hours will remain the same during July and August, Tuesday 4pm - 5:30 pm. If its your first time coming please bring proof of address and photo identification.
WHAT IS THE PURGATORIAL SOCIETY?
The Purgatorial Society is the celebration of a once-a- month Mass for our deceased loved ones for twelve months on the first Saturday of each month at 5:00 pm.
The donation of $20 for the enrollment in the Purgatorial Society is given only once for the entire year. A lovely large Mass card is also given upon request.
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. TERESA CHURCH?
Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you undocumented? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home, and we are your family!
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Saint Teresa Photo Gallery
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Events
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
- Sunday
Cursillistas - Aud. K 9:30-11am
- Monday
Legion of Mary - Aud. K 7 - 9 pm
- Tuesday
Food Pantry - P.C. 4pm to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday
A.A. - Parish Center - 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
- Thursday
Carismatic Group - Aud. 6:30 to 9:00 pm
A/N Parish Center 7:00pm 9:00pm
- Friday
No group
- Saturday
Confessions - Church - 2:30 pm