Mission Statement: “Love God, Serve Others, Bear Fruit” 6400 Saint Therese Way
San Diego CA 92120-3018
April 21, 2019
Easter Sunday the Resurrection of the Lord! MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 7, 9, & 11am; and 5pm Weekdays: Monday - Friday, 7:30am
CLERGY Fr. Peter Bosque, Pastor Deacon Robert T. Ekhaml Fr. William Stevenson Sunday Presider
CONFESSIONS
SATURDAY: 3pm until last penitent And by appointment
Please contact the Parish Office, or visit our website, for information regarding Sacraments.
619-582-3716 www.stthereseparish.org
Easter Banner --- Symbols (meaning and mystery) ‌ inspiring us to seek, teaching us to believe Circle The circle, because it has no beginning or end, is symbolic of eternity. It is used most often as a reference to God.
Circles (Entwined) This figure, formed of three interwoven circles, is a symbol for the Trinity. The circles represent the eternal nature of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Entwined, they remind us that God is one, even though he reveals himself in three Persons. Alpha & Omega Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and thus refer to the eternal nature of Christ. Rev. 1:8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Trefoil The trefoil is a stylized shamrock, which St. Patrick used to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity. It is a single design composed of three joined circles, which represent eternity, signifying one God in three Persons. Triangle Early symbolic representations of the Trinity are rare, but the triangle is probably the first. Like other trinitarian symbols, it represents one God in three Persons. Matt. 28:18-20 “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in(n) the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Triquetra The Triquetra is an early Trinitarian design found especially in the British Isles. Its three equal arcs represent equality, its continuous line expresses eternity, and the interweaving represents indivisibility. Fleur-de-lis The fleur-de-lis is a stylized representation of the lily, a symbol of purity, and so is a common reference to the Virgin Mary. The fleur-de-lis is also a symbol of royalty, made so by its adoption by kings of France. The triune representation of the fleur-delis has also led to its adoption as a symbol of the Trinity. Star (6-Pointed) The six-pointed star is the Creator's star. Its six points stand for the six days of creation. The points are also said to represent the six attributes of God - power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy and justice. This star is also known today as the Star of David. The six-pointed star is of ancient origin and is used in many religions with a variety of meanings.
From the Parish Council – Love God, Serve Others, Bear Fruit St. Therese 2019 Parish Survey Summary
During the three-week period beginning March 16, 2019, the Pastoral Council conducted a survey to help inform how St. Therese may become a more vibrant community, be inspired to live the Gospel message more fully, enhance our worship experience, and continue to grow in faith. The next few pages contain the detailed results and below are general observations that emerged from the responses to the questions as well as recurring comments provided through the responses: • •
Almost 1,400 responses received in three-week survey – excellent participation! Parishioners are very willing to welcome newcomers. ο Yet comments reflect that we could do more to be welcoming ▪ Sitting at the ends of the pews, unwilling to move to the center ▪ Need to more actively engage people sitting around you, be a friend ▪ Help bring others with you to worship
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Many seek a stronger sense of community. ο Pursue additional socialization opportunities, such as after Mass activities, parish events (picnics, parties), more groups (Young Adults, “ministries to bring me, my husband and children closer”) ο Willingness to support community activities through: ▪ Efforts to improve life for others, such as collecting food and other items for the poor and
visiting the sick or homebound ▪ Engage in meeting human needs outside of parish – Homeless outreach “Help start a PB&J
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sandwich making day for the homeless” Many identified a need to enhance our experience at Mass. ο There is a strong desire for a Mass that explains various parts and movements ο Engagement during Mass can improve ▪ Respondents indicated that people should be encouraged to sing ▪ More emphatic Mass responses are needed (AMEN!)
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Respondents indicated that they wish to share their faith with others. ο Willingness to help children/adults to learn the faith ο Share with others where you worship and invite them ο Bible study opportunities need to be encouraged People wish to be more involved in the parish than they currently are ο More respondents indicated that they were called to serve in parish ministries; ο Participation is needed from more (all) parishioners
The Parish Council would like to thank you all for participating in this survey! We will continue to analyze the data to find opportunities to enhance our worship and become a more vibrant community. In the meantime, we would like to invite you to personally reflect on this information, especially as we enter the Easter season, to find how you may: • • • •
Be more welcoming to visitors Participate fully at Mass by singing and giving heartfelt responses Become more involved within the community by joining a group and making new friends Serve in our parish community and beyond to more fully live the Gospel message ...continued on the next page
St. Therese 2019 Parish Survey Summary of Responses (continued from previous page)
Number of Respondents: Mass Sat 5:00 Sun 7:00 Sun 9:00 Sun 11:00 Sun 5:00 Totals
Week 1 Responses
Week 2 Responses
Week 3 Responses
Total Responses
Average Attendance*
130 34 88 58 109 419
157 55 33 184 105 534
117 58 78 100 90 443
404 147 199 342 304 1396
253 110 269 338 339 1,309
*Based on October Mass Counts
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St. Therese 2019 Parish Survey Summary of Responses (continued from previous page)
Does our parish look like a vibrant Community? Number of times attribute selected Mass
Enthusiastic Singing
Warm Greeting
Hospitality by Moving Together
Hearty Amen
Giving Name When Introducing
Spirit Filled Responses
Engaged Participation
Total
Sat 5:00
80
105
41
51
56
50
45
428
Sun 7:00
21
26
4
16
9
10
13
99
Sun 9:00
63
63
24
36
40
30
29
285
Sun 11:00
40
39
20
25
27
14
25
190
Sun 5:00
80
79
25
42
44
26
33
329
Grand Total
284
312
114
170
176
130
145
1,331
In what ways do you feel you participate in our Masses? Number of times attribute selected Mass
Joining in Music
Listening to Readings
Follow Along in the Missalettes
Just Being Here
Actively Welcome Others
Looking Forward to Communion
Total
Sat 5:00
116
133
93
65
81
87
575
Sun 7:00
37
42
31
27
27
28
192
Sun 9:00
32
31
23
15
23
21
145
Sun 11:00
143
161
115
76
114
93
702
Sun 5:00
84
97
58
48
61
59
407
Grand Total
412
464
320
231
306
288
2,021
Weekly Calendar Tuesday 4pm ‘Care’ Session in the Little Flower Room 6pm ‘Care’ Session in the Little Flower Room Wednesday 10am Wrapped In Love in the S.C. Lounge 11:15amm 50+ Luncheon in the Social Center 7pm Courage Meeting in the St, Marie Martin Room Saturday 8:30am Centering Prayer in the Little Flower Room
Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, April 22nd 7:30am - Int. of Rita Redlinger Tuesday, April 23rd 7:30am + Isobel McNeill Wednesday, April 24th 7:30am + Francis & Lillian Creamer Thursday, April 25th 7:30am + Leo Shaw Friday, April 26th 7:30am + Dorthy Mayer Saturday, April 27th 5pm + Gene Martinez Sunday, April 28th 7am + Helen Creamer 9am + Karl Delaney 11am + Willard Grant 5pm + Lolita Layba
Prayers of the Faithful After three weeks, the names will be sent to the Adoration Chapel. Please pray for the following who are ill, their families, and those who care for them, especially: Jim Grande, Paul Goldhammer, Sue Sullivan ,Therese Luu, Tom Brocker, Rita Ann Helfrich, Peg Mock, Dioselina Cabrera, Yolanda Casarrubias, Cayden Jimenez, Nancy Gulick, George Neumann, Jennifer Alford, Patricia Allton, Glen Savage, Cindy Koziewicz, Marie Sohm & George & Hennie Caruana.
Please pray for the soul of Jacqueline (Jackie) Butler
PARISH STAFF 619-582-3716 PASTORAL STAFF ext. 103 Fr. Peter Bosque, Pastor fr.bosque@stthereseparish.org Deacon Bob Ekhaml ext. 307 dnbobe@sbcglobal.net ext. 102 Bonnie Hernandez, Pastoral Minister bonnie@stthereseparish.org Raymond D. Deang, Director of Youth Ministry rdeang@stthereseparish.org 619-550-3305 ext. 308 Reanna Layba, Cord. of Youth Ministry reanna@stthereseparish.org Sr. Janet Marich, Director of Faith Formation ext. 305 jmarich@sta-sd.org ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Susan Orelli, Business Manager/ Bookkeeper susan@stthereseparish.org Jennifer Stevenson, Parish Secretary jstevenson@stthereseparish.org ST. THERESE ACADEMY Principal: Mark Sperrazzo msperrazzo@sta-sd.org
ext. 100 ext. 101
619-583-6270
PARISH PROGRAMS / ORGANIZATIONS MUSIC MINISTRY Saturday 5pm & Sunday 7am Masses: Michael Ruhl Sunday 9 & 11am Masses: Reneé Mitchell Sunday 5pm Mass: Sara Osmus Annie Barrack R.C.I.A.
619-770-7125 619-542-9682 858-414-7766 619-573-5361 619-582-3716
ADORATION CHAPEL Pat Kankowski 50 PLUS SOCIAL CLUB President: Sylvia Nasri FISH FRY Mo Kojis ST. THERESE CHARITIES President: Artie Bates ST. THERESE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
619-889-5874 619-303-0029 619-994-9818 619-582-3716 619-286-4605
P A R I S H—R E L A T E D O R G A N I Z A T I O N S ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION President: Pam Tallarida 858-880-8205 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Grand Knight: David Bates 619-286-1440 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Mike and Anita Barletta 866-473-7730 barfive@cox.net The Rest Stop (Men’s Bible Study) Mick Parada 619-287-8748 WALKING WITH PURPOSE (Women’s Bible Study) Kelly Kocina 619-764-1082
S A I N T T H E R E S E PA R I S H E V E N T S & A C T I V I T I E S : 50+ LUNCHEON
COLLECTION REPORT April 7, 2019
$ 20,711.51
Plate Envelopes Online Giving
$ 2,660.01 $ 12,900.50 $ 5,151.00
Breakdown of gifts received
$0.00 to $5.00 $5.01 to $10.00 $10.01 to $25.00 $25.01 to $50.00 $50.01 to $100.00 $100.01 to $150.00 $150.01 to $500.00 $500.01 to $1000.00 Total Contributing households
24 36 119 46 57 15 18 4 319
MOTHER’S DAY CARD’S Mother’s Day Mass intenƟon cards for the living and the deceased will be available in the VesƟbule of the Church starƟng April 28th, the week aŌer Easter.
BOOK DISCUSSION Our next meeƟng will be on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. We will be reading Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? by Agatha ChrisƟe. New members, please contact Carol Reed-Chan at 619-890-2464 for more info.
The mission of St. Therese 50 Plus Club is to provide parish seniors with opportuniƟes for social interacƟon, volunteerism, and community acƟvism. The club fosters a spirit of fun and service for the seniors of St. Therese Parish Community and encourages their involvement in community life. Our next luncheon will be on Wednesday, April 24, in the Social Center, at 11:15am. The deadline for reservaƟons is Saturday, April 20. Sorry, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. The cost of the luncheon is $10 for members and guests. New members are welcome! Forms for reservaƟons and membership registraƟon are available in the Church vesƟbule. Please contact Sylvia at 619-303-0029 if you have any quesƟons.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CelebraƟon Sunday, April 28th from 2pm to 3:30 at St. Therese. Let us join together with hundreds of thousands across the world who have responded to this message of God’s mercy and have found hope, healing, and answers to many prayers. This great Feast marks the end of the Easter Octave and it is a Ɵme of great rejoicing in God’s great aƩribute, His Mercy. Deacon Bob Ekhaml will present a talk and will lead us in AdoraƟon and veneraƟon of the Divine Mercy image along with Praise and Worship music.
HOLY CROSS REPRESENTATIVES AT MASS ON April 27-28! “Just as we celebrate the sacrament of Baptism in a Church when we enter parish life, the burial rite celebrated in a Catholic cemetery completes that Tradition. Holy Cross is the only cemetery in San Diego that offers weekly prayer for your eternal life -- the final step in Catholic Funeral Rites and Tradition. As Catholics, we believe in the dignity of each person, the importance of Baptism, the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus, the promise of Eternal Life, and the celebration of the Eucharist as the Great Act of Thanksgiving for Redemption. Located on consecrated land, Holy Cross offers a place for quiet reflection, devotion, meditation and prayer as well as the frequent sacramental celebration of the Eucharist; celebrated every Friday in the beautiful Mausoleum Chapel for every Holy Cross family member. As a Church, we believe in the Communion of Saints, and call on the prayers of the faithful to help us in our journey to Heaven. Holy Cross provides the longevity that is expected to endure long after private or commercially-run cemeteries. When you choose a Catholic Cemetery, you are laid to rest with people who share the same faith, traditions and heritage. Giving your loved one a proper burial is a Corporal Work of Mercy and act of love. Representatives from our Diocesan cemetery will be here outside of Masses on April 27 and April 28, 2019. Holy Cross Catholic Diocesan Cemetery, San Diego CA Samantha Betten Director of Preplanning and Community Outreach Holy Cross Catholic Diocesan Cemetery 1-619-913-3834 Direct