Februar y 10,2013

WELCOME

NEW PARISHIONERS

Daniel and Katherine Frazee

Vernardo and Rosalina Gonzalez

Sandra Bijani

Charles and Tara Stokes

Tjanglik and Louise Goei

Fr. Mike Ingram, Pastor

Fr. Michael Roverse, Parochial Vicar

Fr. John Johnson, Parochial Vicar

Fr. Pablo Migone, Hispanic Ministry

Rev. Mr. Kerry Diver, Deacon

Rev. Mr. George Foster, Deacon

Rev. Mr. William Johnson, Deacon

Rev. Mr. Robert Kepshire, Deacon

Rev. Mr. Joseph Soparas, Deacon

4921 Columbia Rd.

Grovetown, GA 30813

706.863.4956

www.st-teresa.com

You should have received a letter and pledge card from Bishop Hartmayer last week. Please prayerfully consider your gift this year. We want to show our support of the diocesan family by exceeding our goal. This year’s theme

is “Help Shepherd the Flock.” Our parish target is $178,796. The people of this parish have a history of great generosity. If you have been a regular supporter of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal in the past, please continue that generous tradi-tion and even consider increasing your gift this year. If you have never given to the Annual Appeal, please consider joining our parish family in keeping the Catholic community of South Georgia alive, vibrant, Christ-centered, and re-sponsive to the needs of God’s people.

Help

Shepherd

the Flock

Tuesday, February 12 “Fat tuesday” Pancake dinner 5:30 Pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, February 13 -- Ash Wednesday

8:30am, 12:00 noon, 6:30 pm, and 8:00 pm (Hispanic)

Office Phone (706) 863-4956

Office Fax (706) 863-5001

Faith Formation (706) 863-0252

Preschool/MDO (706) 447-4522

www.st-teresa.com

"Whom shall I send? Here I am Lord. Send me."

Our readings today speak of the call of The Lord. We often mistak-enly think that God's call is aimed only at the great biblical figures such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Elijah, the Apostles or perhaps our priests or those in religious orders. But God calls us all to lead lives where we fulfill the unique plan He has for each of us.

Through our Baptism we are called to be people of God and are asked to lead holy lives. Our calls or vocations may take diverse

forms. Mothers, fathers, husbands and wives, teachers, lawyers, physicians, coaches, engineers, farmers, grocers ... you get the point. These vocations become holy when we carry them out in a way that gives glory to God. We glorify God when we perfect ourselves as humans. Jesus showed us the way to live the perfect human life in keeping with God’s will. As Matthew Kelly, the Catholic writer and speaker states, we should become “the best versions of ourselves.”

There is a formula that these calls from God seem to follow. First, God calls. It is his initiative. God makes the first move. The one called usually responds with fear and a statement of unworthiness. Isaiah was a man of unclean lips among a people of unclean lips. Peter's feelings of unworthiness forced him to ask Jesus to depart from him for he was a sinful man. In the second reading the apostle Paul proclaims the mighty works that God was accomplishing in him despite his own unworthiness. But let's face it, only with God's grace could we ever be deemed worthy to carry out his plan.

Today’s Gospel is very familiar to us. Peter and his coworkers had fished all night with nothing to show for their work. Yet due to his trust in Jesus, Peter cast his nets once again this time with a bountiful catch. The story tells us that no matter how futile our efforts may appear to be, God chooses to work through our efforts and He will successfully accom-plish His purposes if we respond to His call.

There are many forces in our society today that would have us give-up when the going gets tough. The Gospel message reminds us that Peter and his companions had given up their failed efforts at fishing and were washing their nets. Their work was finished for the day. Peter, however, in an act of faith, heeds the call of Jesus and as a result experiences as-tonishing success.

In our world today we are necessary if God’s work is going to be done. God needs us. He has provided a sense of direc-tion through Sacred Scripture, prophets and priests. Along with His guidance he has gifted us with many talents and assured us that He will be with us always. He in turn waits for our response. God offers – we respond. God calls - we answer. Everything depends upon our response.

Our patron saint, St. Teresa of Avila, wrote a beautiful reflection that is as relevant to us today as it was to the people of her day. She wrote:

“Christ has no body but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks with compassion on this world, Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good, Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, Yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world. Christ has no body now on earth but yours.”

If we do not answer God’s call and step forward to do His work, it will not be done. We must heed His call and join him in His work. We must be ready for His call. God’s call isn’t necessarily an overpowering call. Elijah heard the call of God in a tiny whisper (1 Kings 19:12). God speaks to us in unanticipated and unexpected ways. We must be ready. We must be attentive and open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. We must spend time with God in reading the scriptures and in prayer. In our prayer we must learn to be still and listen. God has a unique and individual plan for each of us. We must listen for His voice, His call and be ready to respond.

It is only through our faith that we are able to utter those bold words, "Here I am Lord. Send me."

God bless you, Deacon Kerry

MASS SCHEDULE

V IG IL

SATURDAY 5:30 pm (English) 7:30 pm (Spanish)

SUNDAY

8:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, & 5:30 pm

WEEKDAYS

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am

Monday 6:30 pm

HOLY DAYS

8:30 am & 6:30 pm

See Bulletin for Mass Times in Spanish

RECONCIL IAT ION

Saturday 4:30 - 5:15 pm

& by appointment

ADORAT ION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - Noon

Monday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Schedule of Liturgies Weekly Calendar of Events Date Time Event Location

Sun. 2/10 10:30 a FF Homeschool Checkpoint Annex

10:45 a For Keeps Meeting Sm. Conf. Rm.

1:30 p Newcomer’s Reception Rectory

1:40 p Adult Liturgy Study -Garrison Sm. Conf. Rm.

1:45 p Divorced Ministry Mtg. Lg. Conf. Rm.

2:00 p CCW Meeting Ed. Bldg. #2

6:30 p Life Night-HS Youth Ministry Mtg. Rms.

Tues. 2/12 10:30 a Called to Love, Book Study Ed. Bldg. #2

11:30 a Education Ministry Meeting Ed. Bldg. #1

5:30 p Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner Mtg. Rms.

6:30 p Adult Liturgy Study-Adriano Ed. Bldg. #4

6:30 p Adult Liturgy Study-Craig Ed. Bldg. #3

6:30 p Ignite the Word for Teens Ed. Bldg. #2

7:00 p RCIA Ed. Bldg.

Wed. 2/13 9:00 a Adult Liturgy Study Sm. Conf. Rm.

1:00 p Prayer Shawl Ministry Lg. Conf. Rm.

6:30 p MASS - Ash Wednesday Worship

6:30 p Ignite the Word for Teens Ed. Bldg. #10

6:30 p Adult Liturgy Study-Hernlen Ed. Bldg. #3

6:30 p Adult Liturgy Study-O’Byrne Ed. Bldg. #4

7:00 p Rosary Group Sm. Conf. Rm.

Thurs. 2/14 9:00 a Women’s Bible Study Ed. Bldg.

6:30 p Adult Liturgy Study-Vigna Ed. Bldg. 9&12

Fri. 2/15 12:00 p Seniors Group Ed. Bldg. 1&2

6:00 p LENT-Stations of the Cross Worship

6:40 p Lenten Fish Fry/Soup & Sandwiches

Mtg. Rms.

Sun. 2/17 10:45 a For Keeps Group Sm. Conf. Rm.

10:45 a The Passion Study Lg. Conf. Rm.

1:40 p Adult Liturgy Study-Garrison Sm. Conf. Rm.

1:45 p Divorced Ministry Meeting Lg. Conf. Rm.

6:30 p High School Youth Ministry Mtg. Rms.

Pastoral Assistant - Debbie Rogers

Book Keeper - Pat Bush

Parish Secretary - Kathleen Leggett

Office Assistant, Sharon Parr

Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator - Sheri Quattrin

Children’s Faith Formation Assistant - Miriam Martin

Children’s Faith Formation Assistant - Amanda Rogers

Youth Minister - Sean Strasma

Youth Ministry Assistant - Andy Hubert

Preschool/MDO Director - Nicole Durrwachter

Music Director - Kimberly Lies

General Maintenance - Timothy Fischer

Staff & Contact Information

Clergy and Staff email addresses are the first letter of first

name followed by last name@st-teresa.com

Example: mingram@st-teresa.com

After Hours Emergency Number

Please use only in the case of a life or death situation.

(706) 288-6114

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Sharon Bickert Lina Bracci Dianna Campbell Sarah Craig S. Crewsonnery Greg Czech Hilsman Dewberry Maureen Floyd Georgia Foster Rosalita Gonzalez Herve Guyot de Caila

Harry Paulos, Sr. Harry Paulos, Jr. Fr. Bill Peterson Sally Rankin Robert Reinke Wanda Roper Thomas Shepherd Mike Short Debbie Smiley Jackie Terrell

REMEMBER OUR DEPLOYED IN YOUR PRAYERS

Alexander Abate Josh Dent Michael McMahon

As a parish family, we are a beacon of light & support in

the lives of our “military families” as they endure deploy-

ments or other hardships while defending our national

freedoms. To add your loved one’s name to this list call

Deacon David Kriegal (706) 869-9781.

Alan Smith Matthew Stone

SUNDAY MASS CELEBRANT SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 16 5:30pm Fr. Mike Ingram 7:30pm Fr. Pablo Migone Sunday, February 17 8:00am Fr. Mike Ingram 9:30am Fr. John Johnson 12:30pm Fr. Michael Roverse 5:30pm Fr. John Johnson

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR THE FAMILIES OF:

REST IN PEACE

Our prayers are with these families during this difficult time. Please remember those who have died recently, espe-cially:

Bernice Meismer, mother of Bob Meismer

Thomas L. Knight, father of Thomas A. Knight

Kitty Hernlen Richard Howard Janet Hulshof Jan Johnson Joe Kise Janice Lowe Trey Mills Sarah Nociti

Kevin Palermino James Richardson Jon Schein

Mass Intentions

February 10—February 17

Saturday:

5:30 pm: † Mary Gill Roverse

Sunday:

8:00 am: † Edward Strzelecki

9:30 am: † Ben Bush

12:30 pm: † Dan Crookshank

5:30 pm: Missa Pro Popula

Monday:

8:30 am: † David Stankovich

6:30 pm: † Vicki Farr

Tuesday: Aidan McBride

Wednesday: † Nilo Apostle

Thursday: † Holy Souls in Purgatory

Friday: † Wilma Schiller

Saturday:

5:30 pm: † Teresa Adriano

7:30 pm: † Eileen V. Lennox

Sunday:

8:00 am: † Nilo Apostle

9:30 am: † Ben Bush

12:30 pm: Jerry Baine

5:30 pm: † Thomas L. Knight

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please remember in your prayers all those who are ill. Prayer Angels (706) 294-0884/prayerangels@comcast.com

Richard Thigpen Robert Widener Timothy Widener Rita Zange

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Peckham

Mrs. Stella Scuito

Mr. and Mrs. Felix George

Mr. and Mrs. James Bickert

Mr. and Mrs. Nghiep Nguyen

Ms. Renee Brent

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sewell

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams

Mrs. DeGregoris Hall

Ms. Judith Tredore

Ms. Wendy Widener

Mr. and Mrs. Serge Burack

Dr. and Mrs. John Hennecken

Mr. Bill Hinz

Mrs. Nancy Rimkus

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jenkins

Mrs. Beth Coia

Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Umayam

Ms. Helen Minchin

Ms. Ellen Tennis

WEEKLY READINGS Monday Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday Gn 1:20--2:4a/Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25

Friday Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32

Sunday Dt 26:4-10/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Each of the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time makes reference to people being “called.” Of course, each of us is called by God to be a disciple. The challenge for us is to hear that call, understand it, and then to respond to it with action. The first reading from Isaiah reminds us of a hymn based upon that reading most Catholics have sung and heard for the past few decades — “Here I am Lord.” The hymn portrays Isaiah’s response to God calling him. The lyrics in the refrain, known to many, are “Here I am Lord. It is I lord. I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, where you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.” The Gospel from Luke is a story known popularly — of how Jesus told Peter and James and John to go out in Peter’s boat and fish again, even though they had caught nothing previously. The catch was enormous and it was a changing point in the vocations of those men. They were fishermen, and had probably been fishermen since they were boys. Fishing was their vocation, but Jesus called them to something higher — to be “fishers of men,” and they responded by changing vocations from fishermen to apostles — messengers. Some of us, like Isaiah, are called to vocations of discipleship which function paral-lel to our life’s vocation, our jobs. Others, like Peter, are called to lifetime vocations — holy orders. The point is not which vocation we follow — it is that as good stewards we recognize we have a vocation — a role — in building the Kingdom of God. Are we prepared and are we responding in the way we should? “Here I am Lord… I will go, Lord, where you lead me.”

STEWARDSHIP SAINT OF THE MONTH:

FEBRUARY Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne

R.S.C.J. (1769-1852)

Missionary to Native Americans

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne was a passionate young woman with a heart for missionary work. She joined the Visitation nuns at the age of 19, but a few years later, convents were shut down during the French Revolution, and Rose was forced to return to life as a lay woman for many years. Ten years later, she was finally able to rejoin a convent, this time as a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart. In 1818, she was sent to the Louisiana Territory as a missionary, facing illness, hardship and hunger to bring Catholicism to the Native Americans. She opened the first free school for girls west of the Missis-sippi river, as well as the first Catholic school for Native Americans. She was known among the Pottowami Indians as the "Woman Who Prays Always."

PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Jan. 27, 2013 Last Year YTD Envelopes $18,918.00 $18,816.00 $80,969.33 Loose Cash/Checks $5,767.00 $6,747.00 $25,035.83 TOTAL OFFERTORY $24,685.00 $25,563.00 $106,005.16 Registered Families: 1743

February began the Capital Campaign Fulfillment Phase for our efforts to build a new church. If your pledge included an initial payment, and you have not sent that in, please do so as soon as possible and mark the payment as your “initial payment.” If you receive envelopes, you will notice the

Building Fund envelope is now the Capital Campaign envelope and has this logo on it.

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL - STEWARDSHIP PRAYER Loving God, Let us strive each day to use your generous gifts to grow ever more

faithfully into a parish community of faith, hope and love bringing all people to your Son, Jesus. Keep us ever mindful of the many needs of our brothers and sisters in our Diocese of Savannah. Help us to recognize the presence of Your Son in them and respond to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal with love, compassion and generosity in the Year of Faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

Elementary School, Grades K-5: Classes continue today from 10:45-12:00pm. There will be no Sunday FF classes held next Sunday, February 17 due to the long weekend with President’s Day.

Middle School, Grades 6-8: As this Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, grades 6-8 will be attending Ash Wednesday mass together at 6:30pm. Please have your child report to their class early by 6:20 pm so they can be seated to-gether. Dismissal will be from their classroom at regular time of 7:45pm. There will be NO classes held on Wednesday February 20.

Vacation Bible School (VBS): SAVE THE DATE! June 3-7 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. This year we will travel to Athens, Greece where we will step back in time and explore some of the adventures the Apostle Paul faced. Participant ages 3 years old – 5th grade. Youth & Adult Volunteers (6th grade and up) will also be needed. More information on registering for this exciting event will be coming soon. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sheri Quattrin at (706) 863-0252.

Summer Faith Formation 2013: Summer classes will be offered this year, July 15-26 from 9:30-1:30pm Monday-Friday for children entering grades K-8. Please watch the bulletin for more information as registration will begin in March

St. Augustine Program, Grades 3-12: Our second workshop for the St.

Augustine Program will be on Saturday, March 2 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. If you

are new to our parish and have a child in need of the sacraments of First Holy

Eucharist and Reconciliation in these grades, please consider this program in ad-

dition to registering them for their grade level of catechesis in Faith Formation to

help better prepare them for the sacraments and overall journey of faith. For

more information, please contact the Office of Faith Formation at (706) 863-0252

or email Sheri Quattrin at squattrin@st-teresa.com

JUNE and JULY SUMMER

PROGRAM

Our program is for children 9

months thru age five

(Those who have not yet

attended Kindergarten).

We are open Monday-Thursday

9:30am-1:30pm

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Join us Sundays after the 5:30pm Mass

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Meeting Rooms Behind the Worship Space

Join us tonight for Lifeteen. Our topic will be, “”I Doubt It!”

SUNDAY (K-5) 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

WEDNESDAY (6-8) 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

PRESCHOOL/MOTHER’S DAY OUT

Registration starts Tomorrow

Come join in our fun as we continue to grow as a parish family.

Registration for 2013-2014 school year

will start tomorrow Monday, February 11th, 10am-1pm

in the Education Building.

Teens - Ignite the Word

study for the liturgy of the

week is held on Tuesday

and Wed. at 630PM. In the

education building. If your

parents want to come, bring

them too, there is an adult

study at the same time.

This can be your Lenten

activity as well. Come have

some fun with us. This is a

volunteer activity and does

not replace Faith Formation,

Questions call 706-339-

2643 and ask for Chris.

All Middle School Teens Invited!

Thursday, February 14 at 7:00 PM (The doors open at 6:00PM)

James Brown Arena ~ $10 per person SIGN-UP in the Narthex if You Want to Join Us!

All Adults welcome as well—chaperones still needed!

DEANERY LENTEN

PENANCE SCHEDULE

Feb. 26 (Tues)

7:00pm St. Mary’s on the Hill

Mar. 5 (Tues)

6:30pm St. Teresa of Avila

Mar. 13 (Wed)

6:30pm Most Holy Trinity

Mar. 18 (Mon)

St. Joseph

Mar. 20 (Wed)

6:00pm St. Joan of Arc

(Louisville, Ga)

Mar. 21 (Thur)

6:00pm Sacred Heart

(Waynesboro, Ga)

EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION

SOUP KITCHEN

“The kindly man will be blessed, for he gives of his

sustenance to the poor.”

Prov. 22:9

We meet the fourth Saturday of

every month in the church

kitchen. Please contact Kathy

Voss at (412) 292-8597 to volun-

teer. Please note that this minis-

try’s success is dependent upon

its volunteers. If you have re-

served a spot to volunteer,

please be present. If an emer-

gency arises that prevents you

from attending, please call Kathy

so she can find a replacement.

Q&A OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

Do you have questions about our Catholic faith but just don’t know who to ask? What the Catholic Churches teaches on a particular subject? What is the “Year of Faith” all about? What about topics of concern on: Apologetics, the Bible, Church, Eucharist, Evangelization, Liturgy, Marriage, Morality, Non-Catholic, Pro-Life, Sacraments and more. Don’t let these questions go unanswered! Submit your questions today and our Priest/Deacon will answer them. We are developing a Deanery web site where the home of these answers will appear. Watch for further information on this in the near future. As for now, submit your questions via email to Mary Soparas and they will be directed to our clergy. Any questions please call or email, 706-364-9289 or mary.soparas@gmail.com

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE! June 3-7 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. This year we will travel to Athens, Greece where we will step back in time and explore some of the adventures the Apostle Paul faced. Participant ages 3 years old – 5th grade. Youth & Adult Volun-teers (6th grade and up) will also be needed. More information on registering for this exciting event will be coming soon. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sheri Quattrin at (706)

COMING SOON! - THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST

Join Christine Wilkie as she presents a series on the movie, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, Sunday mornings from 10:45-Noon, in the Large Conference Room starting February 17th. This year during Lent explore The Passion through watching and studying the movie. Each week a section of the movie will be shown followed by a short presentation and discussion. The class will run for four weeks and supplies will be provided. Parents, this movie is not appropriate for young children (rated R due to violence). You may sign up using the Parish Web-site or email Colleen Lang at gre_lan@hotmail.com or call 706-228-7224

FR. ROVERSE AND RECONCILIATION

On February 21st, at 6:30pm in the Meeting Rooms, Fr. Michael will give a presentation on the Sacrament of Reconciliation for youth and adults. Bishop Hartmayer has emphasized the need to learn more about this sacrament, especially during this Lenten season. This is a great opportunity for individuals and families to learn more about this important sacrament before our Parish Reconciliation Service on March 5th at 6:30pm. Come and join us!

LITURGY LENTEN STUDIES

Last week to sign up for the Lenten Liturgy Studies,! Studies for the liturgy of the week is being held during Lent on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:30pm. Sign up in the Narthex on one of the cards on the table. Do something this lent with a study instead of only giving something up. Come have some fun with us. There is limited seating so it will be first come first served until filled. Questions call 706-339-2643 and ask for Chris.

Teen Study- Ignite the Word study for the liturgy of the week held on Tuesdays and Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Education Building. If you parents want to come, bring them too, there is an adult study at the same time. This can be your Lenten Activ-ity as well. Come have some fun with us. This is a volunteer activity and does not replace faith formation. Questions call 706-339-2643 and ask for Chris.

AROUND THE PARISH

Caholic Schools

Aquinas High School

706 / 736-5516

www.aquinashigh.org

Immaculate Conception

706 / 722-9964

www.icaugusta.org

St. Mary’s On-the-Hill

706 / 733-6193

www.stmaryssaints.org

“I was...in prison and you visited me.” Mt. 25:36

The Kairos Prison Ministry #52 on February 14 -17 needs your cookies for the Augusta State Medical Prison, Grovetown, GA. Please bake several dozen cookies and pack 6 cookies to a zip sandwich bag. No nuts or peanut butter please. You may put a blessing note in each bag if you wish, ie. "Jesus loves you and so do we!" Non bakers may donate.

Bring the cookies to the Church Narthex before the Masses the weekends of February 9/10, or to the Parish Hall on Thursday, February 14 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

BAPTISM

Attendance at Baptism Preparation Class is necessary for parents prior to the Baptism of their children. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please call the office to register. Classes are held in the Education Bldg. from 9:00a - noon. Dates for 2013 are March 23, May 18, July 20, September 21, and November 16.

ATTENTION ST. TERESA’S SENIORS Please join us on Friday, February 15 at noon in the Education Building, Rooms # 1 & 2 for a delicious pot-luck lunch. Please remember not to bring any meat dishes to share since it is Lent. Our program for this month will be a delightful presentation by one of our fellow parishioners, Diane Forrester, of some very heart-warming, poignant, and sometimes humorous readings. Invite a friend and come enjoy fellowship with other parishioners. Call for reservations: Carmela Dunn (706) 860-9052.

LOCAL AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

St. Vincent de Paul 706/ 828-3444

Catholic Social Services 706 / 722-3661

CSS Thrift Shop 706 / 737-8266

Columbia County Cares Food Pantry

706 / 541-2834

To Our many friends and family of St. Teresa’s parish,

I would like to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for the many kindnesses expressed on the passing of my husband, Ben. Thank you for the cards, flowers, calls, and meals. Ben would have been overwhelmed by the many expressions of love and care.

Thank you again, and may God bless you all, Pat Bush

FAT TUESDAY MEANS PANCAKES! February 12, the day before Ash Wednesday, isn’t just any Tuesday! It’s the last no-holds-barred day for feasting and frivolity before Lent begins and we swear off

excess; and austerity measures get put in place for the next 40 days!

Join us for good food and fellowship on Tuesday,

February 12 in the meeting rooms from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Adult $7.00, children under 10 $3.50.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN The CCW Monthly Meeting will be held today, February 10 at 2 PM in the Educa-tion Building / Room 2. All women of the Parish are invited. We will have a guest speaker, Mary Soparas and her topic will be Lent. All women of the parish are welcome.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! Save the date: On Thursday May 16th, St. Teresa will be taking over part of the Greenjackets ball field for our annual Parish outing to "root for the home team." Keep watch for more details and ticket sales to come soon!

ST. PATRICK RAFFLE TICKET SALE

A St. Patrick raffle ticket sale will begin on Feb 3, 2013. The ladies Prayer Shawl Ministry donated a green crochet afghan, and a dress for an Irish dancer doll. The ladies of the K of C donated two Irish baskets. Therefore we'll have 4 items for your winning and the "Pot of Gold" will go to the Building Fund. The drawing will take place on Saturday, March 16 at 6:30 PM. Winners need not be present to win. Please help us sell tickets after each Mass and around town. Please call Gaby Conner (706) 447-1696 or Arlo Hobbs (706) 993-7401 for tickets to sell. Price: $2.00 per ticket; $10.00 for 6 tickets.

AROUND THE DEANERY & DIOCESE “When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.”

--Lk 4:28-30

JOIN OUR 5K RACE! SAVE THE DATE! In commemorating the 100 years of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Church of the Most Holy Trinity is plan-ning a 5K race on Saturday, April 20, 2013. So, get your running/walking shoes ready! More details to come!

“MY BROKEN CHRIST”

A RETREAT FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN

SAVANNAH DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

are hosting a LENTEN RETREAT for ALL Catholic women who desire to pursue Christ passionately, with an intimate awareness of His presence. As a result of attending this retreat, you will find the inspiration to live fulfilling lives that please God.

Mass Sessions Lunch Divine Mercy Chaplet Confession March 2, 2013 St. Joseph Catholic Church 830 Poplar Street Macon, Georgia 31201 (478) 745-1631 8:00am - 3:30 pm

LIVING IN LOVE WEEKEND RETREAT

ST. MARY ON-THE-HILL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Date: February 16-17, 2013 Times: Sat. 8:30 am - 8:30 pm / Sunday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (ends with Mass)

Cost: $100 (includes breakfast, lunch, and romantic dinner) This retreat workshop is designed to energize the romance and renew the JOY of being in love! Sign up at www.livinginlove.org website or by calling St. Mary's church at 706-733-6627. Questions? Call Lorena Smith at 706-840-3707.

A BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATORY MASS The African American Ministry invites you to share in a Black History Celebra-tion Saturday, February 16th at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. The homilist will be Father Robert Chaney and his gospel choir. There will be a reception following the Mass in St. Patrick Hall. All are welcome.

PRO-LIFE ORATORY CONTEST

Open to High School Juniors and Seniors Present an original 5 to 7 minute essay on Abortion, Infanticide, Euthanasia, or Stem Cell

Research Winners receive cash prizes and entry into the State Contest and possible entry in the

National Competition Register by March 11, 2013. Contest is March 19, 2013.

PRO-LIFE ESSAY CONTEST Open to High School Freshmen and Sophomores

Write an original 800 to 1100 word essay on Abortion, Infanticide, Euthanasia, or Stem Cell Research

Winners receive cash prizes Essays due by March 11, 2013

Winners will be announced at the Pro-Life Oratory Contest on March 19, 2013 Sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life

Please go to www.grtlaugusta.org or call 707-726-1269 for more information.

St. Teresa’s pro-life ministry gathers at Preferred Health Center, 2903 Profes-sional Parkway, the West Augusta abortion clinic, at 10:30 am to pray the Rosary the 2nd. Saturday of each month. We also gather every Friday after the 8:30am Mass St. Teresa’s to pray a Rosary for Life. Contact Bob R a h a i m f o r i n f o r m a t i o n : br2403@comcast.net.

D EANERY PRO- L IFE ACT IVITY

*Every Saturday Morning 10:00 am Mass at Most Holy Trinity

(prayer for pro-life & anyone touched by abortion).

*Monthly - First Tuesday of Each Month

Pro-Life Rosary & Prayer at 11:30am in front of Planned Parenthood.

A BORT ION ALTERNAT IVES Birthright National: 800.550.4900 Augusta Care Pregnancy Center:

706.724.3733 Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline:

800.395.HELP P OST ABORT ION H ELP

Rachel’s Vineyard: 877.HOPE.4.ME

A small fee of $5.00 will be charged. Registra-

tion RSVP deadline: February 22, 2013. For

more information contact the following CCW

President: Virginia Martin (706) 210-3972 or

settingfoundatons@gmail.com, (706) 737-8616

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Growing Food in Burkina Faso

In the small West African nation of Burkina Faso, 80% of the population are farmers. Frequent

droughts make it difficult to produce enough food for the entire year. Often, farmers can only

grow enough to feed their families for seven months. The rest of the year is called “the hungry

season.” This week, we pray for families in Burkina Faso and give to CRS Rice Bowl to help

small-scale farmers.