Upcoming Events of Interest!
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For this coming year, we will offer a new
opportunity for the people of Saint Theresa's. Family Faith
Formation is for all families - those who have young children, those
who have older children, those who have no children. It is for young
adults and for senior citizens. Family Faith Formation will be held
three times during the year - with each session scheduled for a
Saturday morning from 9:00AM until 1:00PM. Each session will focus
on a particular aspect of our faith. There will be Scripture prayer,
and song. There will be time for learning, time for discussion and
time for small group activities. Part of the day will be spent with
all participants joining together. Part of the day will be
structured so that adults can participate in discussion while the
children work on various activities related to the faith theme.
Dates and Themes:
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God's Own People:
People of Prayer |
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Saturday, February 2 |
God's Own People:
Called by Name |
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Saturday, April27 |
God's Own People:
Celebrating Sacraments |
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The Little Flower Pro-Life Group is a peaceful,
prayerful pro-life presence in our community, affirming life. Our
first meeting of the year will be on Monday, September 10, at 7:00
PM in the rectory. We are looking for new ideas, and new members to
generate them! If you have been wanting to do more for the pro-life
cause, this is your chance. Don't be afraid! We are not "in
your face' or radical in our approach to our pro-life efforts. We
are just trying to get the message across that life is a gift from
God and should not be destroyed at any stage. Won't you came and
check us out? You can do as little or as much as your time permits
and we sure could use you. Do not hesitate to call Elaine Kozak at
276-8167 for more information. We hold meetings on the second Monday
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Next weekend, parishes throughout the nation
celebrate Catechetical Sunday. At the nine o'clock Mass next Sunday,
we will have our annual commissioning of catechists. We are grateful
to the many people who volunteer to share their faith in our
religious education program. Please pray for God's blessing upon
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Through the generous support of our parishioners last
weekend, the grocery certificate sale of $3,110 yielded $155 to benefit St.
Theresa School. The Food Pantry is also grateful for the $75 donation of
certificates. The next sale will be after the weekend Masses of October 6-7.
Grocery certificates can also be purchased by contacting the school office:
908-276-7220, or the Internet:
www.icatholiczone.com/SaintTheresalSchoollHomeSchool
Special thanks to our STS volunteers for their assistance
with this sale: McCarthy, Rodrigues, Cohen, Killen, Fagen, & Silvestrini
Families.
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If you celebrate your wedding anniversary in July, August, or
September, you are invited to renew your wedding vows at the 9 o'clock Mass on
Sunday morning, September 23. Afterwards, you and your family are invited to
breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall, as our guests. Your presence at the
Mass and renewal of your vows is a sign to all of us of the sacredness of
Marriage. Please call the Rectory at 272-4444 and let us know if you are coming.
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Back by popular demand, the Entertainment Book is now
available for sale. With your purchase, you'll be supporting St. Theresa School
and giving yourself a valuable gift: half-off and two-for-one savings for
dining, shopping, travel, movies, sports and more. Out-of-Town editions are also
available for more than 150 U.S. cities. Contact the School Office for more
information: 908-276-7220 or enter our school account #302707 for Internet
sales: www.entertainment.com.
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Wedding Anniversary Mass
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If you celebrate your wedding anniversary in July, August, or
September, you are invited to renew your wedding vows at the 9 o'clock Mass on
Sunday morning, September 23. Afterwards, you and your family are invited to
breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall, as our guests. Your presence at the
Mass and renewal of your vows is a sign to all of us of the sacredness of
Marriage. Please call the Rectory at 272-4444 and let us know if you are coming.
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Father Jim Cafone will be with us once again on Monday,
September 10th, to share his reflections with us at the 7:30 PM Novena Mass.
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Be sure to go to the Old Cry Room to pick up your
Newsletter and the schedule for altar serving for August thru September.
Don't miss the Newsletter because it contains the Altar
Server on the spotlight this month, who's who on the Team, some important
reminders, and a lot more.
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Meetings are scheduled for all those who will serve in
our Religious Education Program during this school year. Please mark your
calendar for:
Catechists of Grades K-5: Monday, September 10,3:30 PM (Library)
Seventh Grade Monitors: Monday, September 10,7:30 PM (Cafeteria)
Aides: Tuesday, September 11,3:30 PM (Gym)
Sixth Grade Monitors: Wednesday, September 12,7:30 PM (Cafeteria)
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Stewardship Renewal Is Coming The weekend of September 22 and
23 will be our Parish's Annual Stewardship Renewal. Look for a letter from
Father Joe in the mail this week.
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Mark your calendar for Friday, October 19, and come join the
St. Theresa Home School Association celebrate its 25th anniversary with an
evening of fine dining and dancing at The Westwood in Garwood. Donation: $25 per
person. Contact the school for more information, 908-276-7220.
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Festival of Ministries Planned
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Have you ever wondered exactly what our Parish has to offer
for you to share your Time and Talent with? On the weekend of our Stewardship
Renewal, September 22 and 23, our Parish will be running a Festival of
Ministries in McVeigh Hall after all the masses...and we need your help! Not
only can you come over and see all the great opportunities that exist here in
our Parish, but we need you to vote. That's right! Each Ministry, Committee, and
Group will be asked to decorate their table with a "Harvest"
theme. We need you to vote... And we promise ... no recounts! We'll even be
giving out some great prizes.. just for stopping at each booth! Mark your
calendars for the weekend of September 22 and 23!
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Cub Scout Pack 83 invites all boys in grades 1 thru 5 to join
in all the fun and adventure of Scouting. Boys can sign up on Thursday,
September 13, from 6 PM to 7 PM in St. Theresa's School Cafeteria. The pack also
welcomes adult volunteers. Any questions, please call Cubmaster Michael Bonnell
at 908-709-9020.
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Parish Celebration Meeting
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This year instead of a Parish Picnic we are planning on
running a "Parish Celebration Night" on Saturday, September 29. We are
looking for parishioners to volunteer their time and talent to help make it a
success. The night will start with a special 5:30 PM Mass, and then move on to a
night of fun, a Barbecue and more outside. If you are interested in helping us,
please come to a short meeting on Tuesday, September 11, at 7:30 pm in the
Rectory Basement.
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Every time you shop at Jersey Gardens, New Jersey's largest
outlet mall, you can help our school earn up to $2,500! Bring original receipts
from any store, restaurant, food court eatery, or vendor cart dated March 1,
2001 through January 15, 2002 to the Jersey Gardens' Concierge Desk, located on
the lower level near Marshall's. All receipts are stamped, logged, and returned
immediately. STS receives 5 points for each dollar logged.
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Who will be apart oft he RClA this year? MAYBE YOU!
If you are not baptized but have often thought about becoming a Catholic, RCIA
is for you! If you are an adult who never received Communion or Confirmation,
RCIA is for you. If you want to learn more about your faith, RCIA is for you. If
you want to sponsor someone who is preparing to enter the Church, RCIA is for
you. If you think that you even might be interested in attending some sessions
of the RCIA, then probably RClA is for you. Do you have questions? Call Maureen
Madden at the Religious Education Office (908-276-5681) for more information.
Who will be a part of the RCIA this year? MAYBE YOU!
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