St. Theresa of the

Infant Jesus

Catholic Church Second Sunday of Lent

March 17, 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

The three readings this weekend urge us to do one thing-fix our eyes on heaven. In the first reading, God told Abraham to look at the night sky, “Count the stars, if you can”. Abraham, who was advanced in years and childless, would some-how become the father of many nations. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that “our citizenship is in heaven and not in this world”. He tells us that we belong there and that we should keep the truth in mind so that we can stand firm in the Lord”. In the Gospel, Jesus gives Peter, James and John a vision of his heavenly glory. He knew that he was headed for the cross and that his death would shake them to the core. He gave them this vision to strengthen their faith and encourage them, they even saw him arrested, tortured and killed. Jesus wants us to fix our eyes on heaven as well. He wants us to focus on his glory and his promises as we pray each morning. He knows that if we do, we will give the Holy Spirit the oppor-tunity to write these promises on our hearts. Let the Holy Spirit show us Christ’s love and mercy so that we can stay close to him during the day. Here are some key promises to focus on. First, God promises to keep his covenant with you just as he kept his covenant with Abraham. Sec-ond, Jesus promises that your citizenship is in heaven. You belong to him. And Thirdly, the Ho-ly Spirit promises that if you fix your eyes on Jesus in prayers everyday, you will begin to see him more clearly, just as the apostles caught a glimpse of him at his transfiguration.

St. Patrick

St. Patrick

Transfiguration Sunday

PARISH FINANCE

Regular Collection: $ 1,374 E-payments: $ 20 C.O.S.T. $ 246 Vigil Candles: $ Building Fund: $ Total: $ 1,640 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

Danielle Verderber~ Army

March Birthdays & Anniversaries

Mar. 19– Joe Clowers Mar. 23– John & Mary Wolcott Wedd. Anniv.

Mar. 26– Luis Flores

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 Holy Days: To Be Announced 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 16 † Luis Montilla (Nena Bunn) March 19 Juanita Gray

( Ladies Guild) March 20 † Saul Vargas (Delweber Family)

March 21 Curtis & Pat Smith (Smith Family) March 22 Richard Munoz (Munoz Family) March 23 † Lola Landaverde (Rojas Family)

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 16 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Shane Lowry EMHC: Eddie L. & Barbara S. Sunday, March 17 Ushers: Par r is/Volunteer Lector: Lynn Worn EMHC: Walter & Joyce R. & Debbie T. Saturday, March 23 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Ann Buettner EMHC: Terr i W. & Boots O. Sunday, March 24 Ushers: Par r is/Maddie Clowers Lector: Ben Deller EMHC: Joe C., Pat B. & Dolly W. 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

Attention Those needing year end statements for 2018 taxes please sign your name and address on the clipboard in the lobby, or call the office and we’ll mail it out.

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

Check It Out Hungry For God by: Ralph Martin

Practical Help in Personal Prayer

Stations of the Cross Food Schedule

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.

Bored with “Talk” “radio?” Use your app For Formed! Click on Listen. Click on Confession by Fr. Larry Rich-ards. Fr. Larry’s talk will keep your at-tention and prepare you for the Lenten season. Jesus sacrificed for us out of love. What are we going to sacrifice for him out of our love? Place your suggestions in the wooden bowl. No Names.

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls

Rice bowls are here! Did You Know:

75% of your CRS Rice Bowl donation supports Catholic Relief Services programs around the

world. 25% helps alleviate hunger and poverty in your

local diocese.

No Faith Formation classes March 10-17th due to Spring break. Classes will resume on March 24th