AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Please remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who continuously suffer physically, emotionally and/or spiritually and those who tirelessly care for them. Let us especially remember those currently in need of our prayers: Sadie Ally, Charles Atkinson III, Arthur Benson, Carmen Bentivegna, Esther Berdini, Robert Besserer, Hank Brezinski, Elizabeth Brodzik, Susan Broyas, Robert Cipolla, Joan Connolly, Kim Coyle, Lily Rose Cramer, Phyllis De Titta, Andy Dolch, Cathy Dunn, David Eiler, Emma Fernandez-Regan, Rose Gannello, Joseph Gannello, Patty Gardner, Linda Glass, Anthony Godlefski, Thomas (Motz) Grothues, Patty Hunt, Jeff Haupt, Karen Haupt, Nancy Heintz, Kathleen Isaryk, Carole (Zientek) Kaczka, Sabrina Kalfa, David Keeble, Frank Kelly, Margaret Kurczewski, Chris Kyro, Nancy Layhen, Anita Liguori, Luanne Liguori, Thomas Litchkowski, Rae Manfredo, Madison Rose Manfredo, Geraldine Marchesano, Nancy McCarten, Michael McCormack, Rev. William Modlin, Wendy Morrison, Maureen Murphy, Al Mury, Jeffrey Neiburg, Mary Onelczenko, Vincent Paladino, Pat Pickett, Theresa Porrino, Andrew Joseph Ragusa, Joseph Rahill, Tracy Robinson, Bridgit Romano, Art Rotio, Debra Rotio, William Sadowski, Samantha Saraceno, Andrew Schaber, Michelle Marvosa Scott, Beverly Shields, Claire Sloiyn, Eleanor Spagnolo, Nick Spagnolo, Matthew Steinnetz, Barbara Takacs, Jeff Takacs, Jennifer Vetri, Michael Walsh, Melissa Welsh, Sean William, Rick Williams, John Williamson, Sharon Williamson.

WE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED

We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of our recently deceased. May they find eternal rest in peace with God our Father.

The Bread and Wine is offered this week in loving memory of Lisa Ischen requested by Mother andBrother.

WE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who are currently called to active military service especially: Sgt. Christopher Ahlemeyer, AWO2 Taylor Allen, Capt. Brian Beldowicz, Cpl. James Berrier, Master Sgt. Jordan Bieda, Christopher Boccia, L.Cpl. Burris Britt, Pvt. Caleb Britt, Staff Sgt. Domenic Cairoli, Ensign Christine M. Cairoli, Lance Cpl. Kyle Cowing, LTC Richard DiBuono, PO2 Michael Dover, Capt. Robert Eroh, Pfc. Derek Filloy, Pvt. Matthew Furry, Pfc. Ronald Furry, III, Lt. Col. Michael Goodman, Pfc. Steven Gill, Pvt. Michael Guerrera, SPC Tyler Hindley, Sgt. David Jackson, LCPL. Alexander Kaminsky, Lt. Andrew Kern, USN, Sn. Michael Kolbeck, Staff Sgt.Frank J. Kowalewski, Jr. USAF, Lou Kryston, 2nd Lt. Jennifer LaFalce, Dru Lansing USN, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lima, YNSA Austin Madden, Seaman Thomas Madden E4, CNN Christopher Manfredo, PO2 John Marcincak, Sbct. USN Lt. Vincent P. Moscatello, Brian Matuliewich, Major Dr. John Maxey, LCPL Christopher McEwan, 1st Lt. William McKernan, Pvt. Allison Morey, Sgt. Chuck Meyer, Major Mark Mitchell, Pfc. Michael Mooney, USMC Cpl. Patrick Mullooly, Sgt. Kyle Mury, PO2 John Mury, Major Brad Myoka, Army Spec. Andrew Steven Orth, Petty Officer Alfred E. Orth,USN, Petty Officer Whitney Orth,USN, Sgt. Jose Ortiz, Medic, Major Aaron M. Palan, Capt. Luke A. Palan, Tech Sgt. Robert PaolelloMajor John J. Pisano III, Major Nicole M. Reigelman, Adam Richardson, Capt. Jeanne Savage, Pfc. William A. Schmidt III, Pvt. Stephen Alan Scott, Laura Snyder, Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Smith (Stately), Airman Sr. Class Anthony J. Stately, Airman Sr. Class Philip M. Stately, PFC Austin Sysol, Staff Sgt. Christine Tooth, USN Michael C. Trischitta, Lance Cpl. Matthew Valko, Lance Cpl. Jennifer Wilson, Lt. Christopher J. Worosz, USN and LTG Matthew A. Worosz, USN. May the Lord protect them as they protect us.

PRAY FOR VOCATIONSO Mary, who raised your Divine Son with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, intercede for all young people, especially those clouded by doubt

about their vocations. May the light of grace pierce their hearts so they may answer your Son’s call, especially those whom He is inviting to the priesthood and consecrated life. Amen.

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OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – September 7, 2019 4:00PM – Gloria Crawford/Family Deacon Bill Sulzmann/Cathy Mazanek Pasquale Serao/John & Margaret Nowak Jane T. Sullivan/Ed & June Hillis Kenneth M. Adams/Tom & Roseann

SUNDAY – September 8, 2019 7:30AM – Gertrude C. Kapherr/Daughter & Grandson Laura, Jenna, Jessica/Gail & Joanne Kevin Delmonico/George & Shirley Jimmy Smith/George & Shirley The People of the Parish

9:00AM – Gail Patricia Elbert/Debbie Fisher Gloria Crawford/ Family Vinny & Monica Johnson/Boys Maria Figueiredo/Husband, Daniel Patrick Flaherty(L)/Grandmom & Grandpop

11:30AM – Helene & Vincent Morano/Family Grace & Rita Mulligan/Denise & Wayne Hesse Joanne Setteducato/Debbie Gianuzzi Lou DeTitta/Emma & Pat McGovern Angela & Vincent Konchan/Family

In preparation for the next weekend’s liturgy,We cite the following:

Sunday, September 15, 2019 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14Reading II: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Gospel: Luke 15:1-32 or 15;1-10

BOOK OF PRAYER INTENTIONSWe have placed a book in the

Gathering Space & at the entrance to the Daily Chapel for your prayer intentions. At our

daily and weekend Liturgies, we will pray for all of your intentions

during the Prayers of the Faithful. Please feel free to write your

intentions at any time.

OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEK

MONDAY – September 9, 2019 8:00AM – Carol Ann Sasin/Mom & Dad Frank Murray/Wife, Arlene

TUESDAY – September 10 , 2019 8:00AM – Ollie Cisyk/Wife, Amy

WEDNESDAY - September 11, 2019 8:00AM - Ollie Cisyk/Consolation Apostolate Judy Hazel S Fernandez/Mom, Dad & Family

THURSDAY - September 12, 2019 8:00AM – The People of the Parish

FRIDAY – September 13, 2019 8:00 AM – John Layhen/Consolation Apostolate Carmelo Pagano/ Pagano Family

SATURDAY – September 14, 2019 4:00 PM – Mary T. Borelli/Borelli Family Viola Shander/MaryAnn, Suzanne & Mark Aldo Porrino/Wife, Theresa Edward Bandosz/Wife, Karen Pasquale Serao/Carol & Carmine Giordano Christine Kelly Collumb/Husband, Robert SUNDAY – September 15, 2019 7:30 AM – Sandy Minnella/Husband, John Josephine Ponza/Millie & Phil Cross George Sahlberg/Wife, Janet The People of the Parish

9:00 AM – Mary Lacovara/Richard & Mary/Sue Maria Pugliese/Colandrea Family Charles Keane/Evelyn Matino Madeline & Richard Fitzgerald/ Family

11:30 AM – Caroline DiGiorgio/Elsa & Richard Torchia

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Thomas Baker/Bonnie & Kevin Callahan Lou Detitta/Peggy & Bill Murphy Richard Crea/Victoria Massaro Francis & Theresa Moran/Family

Breaking Open The WordSeptember 8, 2019

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18bThis reading acknowledges that people have had a difficult time attempting to know God’s wishes. At times we have difficulty understanding the things that happen on earth. Therefore, learning of things in heaven would have been impossible, except that God sent us wisdom and the Holy Spirit to help us understand Him.Second Reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17Paul writes to Philemon regarding Onesimus, a slave who ran away and encountered Paul. Although Paul wished Onesimus could remain with him, he did not want to violate Philemon’s wishes. Paul asks that Philemon receives his friend Onesimus as a beloved brother, not as a slave. He closes by saying, “Welcome him as you would me.”Gospel: Luke 14:25-33Jesus warns people who wish to follow Him that they must abandon everyone else first. A person calculates the amount of money needed to complete a project before they begin it. In the same way, Jesus warns these people to consider exactly what is involved before they make a commitment to follow Him. Consider and ReflectPope Francis notes in Evangelii Gaudium that listening will always challenge us and call us to change ways of thinking, living, and viewing the world. St. Francis de Sales counsels that hearing God’s voice requires making time to pray with the scriptures, reflect on the liturgy, and study Church teaching. And we need to reflect on personal and communal life events, at home and afar, whether they comfort or challenge us. When we turn an ear to all these sources, we can meet God in that intersection between teaching and life. There we discover what is useful and what is not, where God is present and where God is not. There we can find God and God can find us. There we can glimpse the minds of God

and deepen our relationship with Jesus, who shows us God’s face. Take time to listen each day.

How do you actively listen for God’s voice in daily events?LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Saturday , September 14, 2019 – 4:00 PM CELEBRANT : Fr. John LargeREADERS: Jane Innocenti, Gloria BarnetALTAR SERVERS: Justin McCarthy, Timmy McDermottEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Kathleen Cameron, Larry Cameron, Arthur Midgley, Cathy Mills, Patricia Musto, Patricia O’Hara, Lorraine Schaefer, Eileen Wertz, MaryAnn Burghold, John Kern******************************************

Sunday, September 15, 2019 - 7:30 AMCELEBRANT: Fr. Mick Lambeth/Deacon Stephen SansevereREADERS: Rose Faiss (both readings)ALTAR SERVERS: Rebecca Whalen, Grace KlementsEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Mary Schneider, Patricia Shepherd, Pat Carabellese, Gail Englert, Joanne Cosulich, Barbara Davide******************************************

Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 9:00 AMCELEBRANT: Fr. John LargeREADERS: John Sullivan, Steven SchafferALTAR SERVERS: Phil Seeger, Matthew Martin, Sam Aquaviva, Christian AucoinEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLYCOMMUNION: Diane Ellwood, Frank Ellwood, Ann Hummel, Pete Hummel, Kathy Barneman, Jeanette O’Rourke, Paul O’Rourke, Joann Spickard, Jayne Ziegler, Fran Marchese******************************************

Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 11:30 AMCELEBRANT: Fr. Mick Lambeth/ Deacon Stephen SansevereREADERS: Christine Grabowski, Carl KlotzbachALTAR SERVERS: Kim Werling, Bartie DiFrancia, Sophia DiFrancia

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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Gail Brenner, Conrad Brenner, Mary Reichner, Diane Cregan, Jacqueline Arduini, Mary-Jo Fotopoulos, Nick Steiger, Rose Wilson, Kay Dolch, Terry Walsh

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Monday, September 9, 2019

Altar Rosary Society Meeting @ 1:30 PMFaith Formation Center

Tuesday, September 10, 2019Scripture Rosary @ 1:30 PM - ChapelK of C Officers Meeting @ 7:00 PM

Faith Formation Center

Wednesday, September 11, 2019Scripture Sharing @ 9:00 AM

Adult Choir @ 7:00 PMFaith Formation Center

Thursday, September 12, 2019No Parish Events Scheduled

Friday, September 13, 2019No Parish Events Scheduled

Saturday, September 14, 2019K of C Flea Market 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Church PlazaMen’s Spirituality Meeting 8:15 AM

Prayer Service - Day Chapel8:30AM Meeting - Faith Formation Center

50-50 Chances on sale after MassGathering Space & Chapel Vestibule

Sunday, September 15, 2019 Catechetical Sunday

Children’s Faith Formation Classes 10:00 AMFaith Formation Center

50-50 Chances on sale after all MassesGathering Space & Chapel Vestibule

NEW TIME FOR CONFESSION

For your convenience, In addition to our Saturday confession schedule 3:00-3:45 PM, beginning Thursday, October 3 rd , confessions will be heard every Thursday at 5:00 PM.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

Classes are offered for students in Grades Pre K–8, including preparation for First Communion & Confirmation.

CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15All students must be registered each year

PLEASE REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Classes are held on Sundaysfrom 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM.

If your child is new to our program, please call Joana Schmidt at 609-296-2504 Ext. 224 to register.

For current students, please fill out the re-registration form on our website and return it to the Children’s Faith Formation Office as soon as possible.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONCall Joana Schmidt at 296-2504 Ext. 224

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDRENChildren between kindergarten and fourth grade are invited to share the Liturgy of the Word (readings,

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profession of faith, prayers of the faithful) on their own level. The children proceed out after the opening prayer to the Daily Chapel and return before the Offertory during the 9:00 AM Mass on Sundays. Hope you will bring the kids!

Exposition/Adorationof the Blessed Sacrament

Beginning Tuesday, October 1st (St. Theresa’s Feast Day), on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration in the Daily Chapel. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following the 8:00 AM Mass and will be reposed at 6:00 PM following Evening Prayer and Benediction.

Sign-up sheets for adorers will be placed in the Gathering Space next weekend (September 7 & 8). We are asking parishioners to choose a day & time every week that they will be available to sit in the presence of the Lord.

PLEASE NOTE: When you sign up, it will be for the SAME TIME & SAME DAY EACH week.

Substitutes. There is also a signup sheet for substitutes. If you cannot commit to a certain day or time every week, perhaps you will consider becoming a substitute. In the event that the scheduled person is unable to attend on their regular day & time, we would need a substitute.

Please prayerfully consider spending an hour or so in the presence of our Lord each week.

COMING SOON!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS

Matthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus fulfills God’s promises

to Israel and establishes His kingdom on earth.

Interested? Day & Evening Sessions will begin in early October. Registration will be held in the Gathering Space the weekend of Sept. 21 & 22. Watch the bulletin for further details.

ST. THERESA’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 14615

3RD ANNUAL OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

ST. THERESA’S CHURCH450 RADIO RD. LITTLE EGG HARBOR

7 AM – 3 PM

NEW/USED ITEMS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES, CRAFTS

10’x10’ SPACE $10, 10’X20’ SPACE $20.BRING YOUR OWN TABLE(S), OR

RENT A TABLE FOR $10. TABLES ARE LIMITED.

50/50 - KNIGHT’S FOOD STAND

FOR INFORMATION CALLRICK AT 609-276-7228

JEFF AT 732-998-0276

HEARING LOOP SYSTEM

For those of us living with hearing loss, it is often difficult to understand the words spoken during Mass due to the challenging acoustical listening environment. In an effort to improve clarity and understanding, we have received a donation and installed an induction loop listening system. To benefit from this system, you will need to select a seat in the 2 sections of pews (when facing the Altar), to the left of the Baptismal Font and switch your hearing aid, cochlear implant or other

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listening device to the “T-Coil” or “telephone” position.

“LIVING THROUGH GRIEF”SUPPORT GROUP

TuesdaysBeginning October 8, 2019

3:00 PM - 4:30 PMSt. Theresa Faith Formation Center

Facilitators: Gwen Nolan and Rosemarie Martelli

The death of a loved one is certainly one of life’s most difficult moments. A time of grief and mourning is a normal, natural response to loss of someone you love. Your grief journey is just that, yours. There are no rules or normal time frame. Grief is not a sign of weakness. We respond to grief with all that we are: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The intense reactions of grief can cause pain to the person of even the strongest faith. Though difficult, the journey through the grief process is a necessary one. We believe that when shared, our burdens are lightened. We offer a place to share your concerns and experiences, support others and be supported by others who are going through, or have gone through, this painful journey.

We are offering a support group at St. Theresa’s. This group will meet a total of six sessions to share experiences of loss. These will be held on: Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 pm beginning October 8, 2019 at St. Theresa’s Faith Formation Center, 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor. If you have any questions and /or would

like to be part of this group, please call Gwen

at 609-335-5252.

for St. Theresa’s Food Pantry

Thanks so much for your continued support with our monthly food collection. Please look for the list of needed items in the bulletin on a regular basis.

And as always, monetary contributions are accepted. Please make checks out to St. Theresa’s

Food Pantry and place in the specially marked collection boxes in the Gathering Space and in the vestibule of the Daily Chapel or mail to 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Of course, cash is always accepted. Thanks.

ST. THERESA’S FEAST DAY

Our Parish will be celebrating the feast of “St. Therese of the Child Jesus”

Tuesday, October 1, 2019St. Theresa’s Church

8:00 AM Liturgy – Main ChurchFollowed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

The Blessed Sacrament will remain in the Daily Chapel throughout the day.

6:00 PM – Holy Hour – Main Church7:00 PM – Sandwiches & Ice Cream Social - Faith Formation Center

Please join us as we celebrate the Feast Day of the Patroness of our Parish!

“The Little Flower’s Pathway”Bricks of Remembrance

There are still many spaces for additional bricks at our Church. Buy a brick for yourself, your children, or grandchildren or in memory of a loved one and help support St. Theresa Church. Bricks also make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Baptisms, and those “hard to buy for” relatives and friends. Each brick costs $250.00 and includes engraving of 3 rows, 13 characters each. For more information, call Evelyn at the Parish Office, Ext. 232.

St. Theresa’s MONTHLY 50/50 RaffleTickets are on sale in the gathering

space and in the vestibule of the Daily Chapel after Mass or at the Parish Office

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during office hours. Only 500 tickets are available! CONGRATULATIONS to Janet Sodano

this month’s winner of our 50/50. The prize totaled $1,365.00!

The next drawing will be held October 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Parish Office.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

We cordially invite all to come forward to the Altar of Jesus and become Altar

Servers.

Altar Servers greet the community as they come to Church.

Altar Servers help the Sacristan prepare for Mass.

Altar servers help the Priest as he prepares for Mass.

Altar Servers assist the Priest and Deacon at the Altar during Mass.

All young people are invited to join; there are no age restrictions as long as the person has received 1st Holy Communion.

Parents: We would hope you would encourage your son or daughter to come forward as an Altar Server. They join so many other groups and activities; wouldn't it be great to have them join one of God's groups as well? Also, you could become an Adult Altar Server and serve along with your Young Person.

If you are interested or would like more information, please email Kim at Chance427@icloud.com

We will conduct an Altar Server Training Session for ALL those interested on Friday, September 29, 2019 at 12:30 PM in the Church. We hope to see you there!

CONFIRMATION PREP &

YOUTH MINISTRY

If anyone might be interested in helping with our Confirmation Prep Sessions (9th Graders) and/or our Youth Group (High School) please call the Parish

Office. We look forward to hearing from you.

ANNUAL BISHOP’S ANNIVERSARY MASS & BLESSING

The Department of Youth, Marriage and Family Life is pleased to announce that Bishop O’Connell will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Anniversary Blessing Mass. It will honor All Catholic married couples celebrating their 1st, 25th, 50th (or more) wedding anniversaries in 2019. These couples are invited to participate. This year’s event will be held at:

Co-Cathedral of St. Robert BellarmineFreehold, NJ

Sunday, October 6, 2019 3:00 PM Mass

Couples must be in a valid sacramental marriage and reside in the Diocese of Trenton. You MUST register at the Parish Office in order to participate. The registration deadline is September 10, 2019. Please be courteous by respecting this request. Each couple registered will receive a confirmation letter along with directions approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.

Please call Evelyn at 296-2504 Extension 232 to register.

CHOIR NEWS

ADULT CHOIR EVERY WEDNESDAYCHILDREN’S CHOIR begins September 18th

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!and can join at any time during the year

The Children’s Choir (Grades 3-8) Practice: Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM

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The Children’s Choir sings once a month at the 9:00 AM Mass

The Adult Choir Practice: Wednesdays from 7:00-8:15 PM.  The Adult Choir sings each Sunday at the 11:30 Mass

All choir rehearsals are in the Church. For more information contact Vicki Nichols, Music Director, 609-296-2504 ext. 228 or Vicki.nichols@sttheresa450.org

Get Your Flu Shot, Not the Flu

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon the Acme/Savon Pharmacy will give Flu shots and Pneumonia vaccines in our Faith Formation Center.

Patients with Medicare: To receive the Flu and Pneumonia vaccines at no charge, you must have traditional Medicare Part B, Railroad Medicare, or select Medicare HMO Plans. If you have a Medicare HMO plan, it must be a plan that has contracted with the pharmacy to provide immunizations.

There will be a representative in the Gathering Space at all Masses on the weekend of September 7th and 8th to answer any questions and to give you the required form to be completed and returned on September 17th when you come for your vaccines.

AARP TAX-AIDES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH FILING TAXES FOR 2019

Free Income Tax preparation is available to anyone.  Special attention given to seniors.

Additional volunteers are needed to work in the program and to help in the preparationof electronically filled tax returns. We are seeking individuals with basic computer skills.The AARP Tax-Aides program provides training and IRS certification. Volunteers are 

required to be available, at least, one half-day weekly from February 1 to April 15, 2020.This is an AARP program in partnership with the IRS and NJ Division of Taxation. 

If interested in VOLUNTEERING or need more information, please call Pat Difilippo at 609-294-0730.

SUGGESTION BOX

We want your input!

We have decided to place a suggestion box back in the Gathering Space for any needs or concerns you would like Fr. John and the Parish Staff to address OR, you can email your suggestions to info@sttheresa450.org. We hope to publish some suggestions as well as our responses in the bulletin. Thank you for your prayerful suggestions and input. We look forward to better serving you.__________________________________________

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