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4921 Columbia Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813 706-863-4956 office 706-863-5001 faxwww.st-teresa.com

Or by appointment: 706-863-4956

Sat 3:00pm - 4:15pmVietnamese: Sun 10:00am - 10:30am Spanish: Sun 1:00pm - 1:45pm

30 minutes prior to each Weekday Mass Wed: 6:30 - 7:30pm (Sp) No confession prior to Wed evening Mass

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

WEEKEND MASSSat Vigil 4:30pm Sun 9:00am*, 12:15pm, 5:00pm Vietnamese Spanish10:45am 2:00pm* * Live Stream Mass st-teresa.com/live-streaming

DAILY MASSMon - Sat 8:30 amMon - Fri 6:00 pm (Wed - English & Spanish)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONMon - Fri 9:00am - 12:00pmMon 6:30pm - 10:00pmWed (Sp) 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DEVOTIONSRosary for Life:Every Friday morning after MassLiturgy of the Hours with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:Mon - Thurs 6:00am - 7:45amFri 6:00am - 7:10amStations of the CrossFri 7:10am - 7:45am

Honor Our Patron Saint

Saint Teresa of AvilaOn Friday, October 15th, we celebrate the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, Saint Teresa of Avila. This is a great opportunity to attend Mass and to honor such a beautiful Doctor of our Church. We are fortunate to have 2 Masses each day at 8:30 am and 6:00 pm in the Main Sanctuary and to be able to honor our Patron on her special day. Come honor her!

St. Teresa of Avila PrayerLet nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you,all things will pass away.God never changes; patience obtains all things, whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices. Amen.

Deepest SympathyOur prayers are with the families during this difficult time. Please remember those who have died recently, especially ... Bernadita Flaugher, husband of John Flaugher Edward Garza, husband of Patricia Garza & father of three Robert Reinke, son of Arlo Hobbs Nicholas Sabo, father of Kimberly Besel Vern Simon, husband of Mavis Simon & father of Susan RossEternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Parish Office706-863-4956Pastoral Assistant - Terri VignaExecutive Assistant - Patti LittleOffice Assistant - Sharon BaineOffice Assistant - Susan Hoeppel

Office HoursMon - Thurs 8:00 am - 4:00 pmFri 8:00 am - 3:00 pmEmergency: If it is after hours and it is a true life or death emergency that cannot wait for the next office day, please call 706-288-6114 Access our clergy email addresses at st-teresa.com/clergy

Mass Intentions10/9 Saturday - Sabado - Thứ Bảy 8:30 am Fernando Arellano 4:30 pm Robert Theis †10/10 Sunday - Domingo - Chua Nhật 9:00 am For the People 10:45 am Vietnamese Community 12:15 pm Lea Sofia Vincenzetti 2:00 pm Fr. Carlos Rivero Alicia & Victor Martinez † Souls in Purgatory † 5:00 pm Alice Hoffman10/11 Monday - Lunes - Thứ Hai 8:30 am Leopoldo Rivera † 6:00 pm Don & Jean Ruddy 10/12 Tuesday - Martes - Thứ Ba 8:30 am Pablito Rivera † 6:00 pm Lois Theis †10/13 Wednesday - Miercoles - Thứ Tư 8:30 am Baxter Craig † 6:00 pm Don & JoAnn Morrison † Victor Castro †10/14 Thursday - Jueves - Thứ Nӑm 8:30 am Fortunato Fontimayor † 6:00 pm Jeremiah Schaeffer 10/15 Friday - Viernes - Thứ Sáu 8:30 am Gerald Vincent † 6:00 pm Virginia DiBlasi †10/16 Saturday - Sabado - Thứ Bảy 8:30 am Bill Connor, Sr. † 4:30 pm Vanessa Mata Porras 10/17 Sunday - Domingo - Chua Nhật 9:00 am Nicholas E. Petrarca † 10:45 am For the People 12:15 pm Laura Fohl † 2:00 pm George & Sarah Griswold Carmen Ramos † Felix Amaro, Jr. † 5:00 pm Stan Gorecki †

W E L C O M EYou enter this church not as a stranger, but as a guest from God. We hope you will find a loving Christian community, and we look forward to benefiting from your uniqueness. Please go online (st-teresa.com/parish-registration) or contact the parish office (706-863-4956) to register.

Pray for Our Deployed

Timothy AquinoEdwin Arbelaez Noah BowersLogan CorleySteve DubucSierra Fowler Russell Gallegos

Taylor GillulyElijah GoodwinSteven JohnsonChristopher JosephJohn McKinnonMichael McMahonMichael Ouellette, Jr.

John SchierVasaga TiloOscar ValentinWesley ValentinJustin Webber

As a parish family we are a beacon of light & support in the lives of our military families as they endure deployments or other hardships while defending our national freedoms. To add your loved one’s name to this list, call Deacon David Kriegel at 706-869-9781.

Ismael ArreolaBob BernardRusty BonhamChristine BranchLinda CalauttiPedro CastroBrett CooperKeri CorvoSusan DenisonAl DichiaraKathy EcksJames FaireyRose FriendMary GillSharon GreggSara GriswoldVernon HarrisEileen HatleyWinston Hatley

Taylor HayesJohn HealyDennis HearneHerrick FamilyCarl HoffaCythnia HoytDebbie HoytJanet Hulshof, OFSDeacon Bill JohnsonFr. Mike IngramDavid KesslerMarie KordieJennifer KorfmacherCharli LeventhalVirginia MataDirk MotzkusJoan MuraLucia Ordonez Carol Quinn

Miguel ResendizRobin RidlehooverFr. Michael RoverseAndrea SchooleyGeorge Shepherd Thomas ShepherdJeff SkilesJohn SpurlinDoyle StigallGil StraderMarie SweeneyTrey TorrisGuy VentersShawn VincentJoy WaldoLoren WaldoJoe Zucchero

Please remember in your prayers those who are ill. Names remain on the list for six weeks. We appreciate an update when circumstances change with those on our prayer lists. If you have changes or additions, please call the parish office at 706-863-4956.

Parish Prayer Requests

Altar FlowersThe flowers on the altar this weekend are given by Don and Jean Ruddy in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary!

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From the OfficePASTORFr. Mike Ingram

PAROCHIAL VICARSFr. Theodore AgbaFr. Chris HasselFr. Michael Roverse

DEACONSRev. Mr. Ray AdrianoRev. Mr. Daniel Craig Rev. Mr. Kerry DiverRev. Mr. Robert KepshireRev. Mr. Joseph Soparas

IN RESIDENCEFr. Brian O'Shaughnessy

MASS CELEBRANT SCHEDULESaturday, October 164:30 pm Fr. Theodore AgbaSunday October 179:00 am Fr. Chris Hassel10:45 am Fr. John Bosco (Vietnamese Mass)12:15 pm Fr. Theodore Agba2:00 pm Fr. Chris Hassel (Spanish Mass)5:00 pm Fr. Mike Ingram

Lost in the 50’s Annual Car ShowSaturday, October 23rd 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Church Parking lot)Go back in time for a touch of the 50’s. Enjoy old time Rock n’ Roll music, classic cars, & great food!Admission: $2 (12 & under free) | Car Entries: At Gate $30

Sponsored by Knight of Columbus, Council 8495 | Contact John Beekley 803-292-0634

Annual International GalaNEXT Saturday, October 16 at 6 pm in PLC

Enjoy food from numerous countries around the world.

Tickets are $0.50 each Tasting items are anywhere from 1- 6 tickets each.

It's not too late to help out and bring a dish for one of the countries. Just contact Ruth Smith by phone 706-832-4789 or email at [email protected]

Adult Cancer Support GroupSunday, October 24

6-7 pm in the PLC’s Large Conference Room

All are welcome!Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Ministry

Email [email protected] for more info.

Tiffany Le Dinh Tung Van Dinh and

Nga Thi LeRuby Jane Marie Almeter Michael Paul Almeter and

Holly Harris AlmeterOwen Harrison Nichols

Charles Lawrence Nichols and Thuy Nhi Nichols-NguyenAdalyn Marie Buessing Brandon Buessing and

Crystal Buessing CampbellJensen William Gaston

Anthony Edward Gaston and Kaela Jordan Gaston Silvious

Benjamin Anthony Myers Richard Allen Myers and

Gina Kathleen Myers CavallaroDerek Jesus Valencia, II

Christian Jazmany Valencia and Maria De Jesus AlvarezJoshua Valentino Cox, II

Joshua Cox and Stephani Cox Zendejas

Jaylen Luis Lopez Martinez Jose Luis Mejia Gutierrez and

Sonia Lopez Catolica

Sacrament of Holy BaptismSacrament of Holy Baptism

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Notes from the Parish OfficeATTENTION SENIORS! In lieu of our Pot-luck Luncheon Friday, October 15th, we are requesting that any Seniors who are able to please attend Caroline Long’s Funeral Mass. See the Funeral details belwo. For many years, our beloved Caroline presented outstanding musical Christmas programs for our Seniors Group. For info, call Carmela Dunn 706-860-9052 or Char Riley 706-513-1355.

FUNERAL MASSA Funeral Mass for Caroline Long will be held on Friday, October 15 at 11:00 am in the Main Sanctuary followed by Inurnment in the Columbarium and a Bereavement Luncheon. Her family invites all parishioners to attend and celebrate a life devoted to Caroline's three loves - faith, family, and music.

PARISHIONER STATUSWe receive many requests for weddings, to be Godparents, sponsors for Confirmation, and to rightfully enjoy services offered for active parishioners at St. Teresa of Avila.An active member is one who:1) Attends Sunday Masses and Holy Days 2) Is registered in the parish rolls3) Participates in parish activities often4) Uses the envelope system or donates onlineTo register go to the parish website at st-teresa.com/parish-registration

HOSPITAL NOTIFICATIONSIf you or a direct family member is a patient in the hospital and would like to see a priest or receive Communion, please call the parish office and let them know. This is the only consistent way our parish will know there is someone in the hospital. Due to HIPAA laws, stating you are a Catholic on the admittance form will not be given out to your parish. The office number is 706-863-4956. If it is after hours and it is a true life or death emergency that cannot wait for the next office day, call 706-288-6114.

Challenges Are Enormous but We Take it One Day at a Time

Whenever I am preparing to travel home to Nigeria, I always tell myself this time around I will travel light with only my carryon bag because I know how difficult it is to travel with a lot of valuable loads. Not only that a lot of loads are heavy and slows one down, but I would have the rugged roads and security challenges to think about. However, when the time draws near for me to make the trip, I always receive requests from family members and friends that is hard to turn down. Requests like, “Father, could you get this or that for me when you are coming,” or “Please Father, take this to my grandmother in the village in Nigeria because she really needs it…” etc. To make a long story short, I end up taking more luggage than I had intended for my trip. My last trip I had four check-in bags and I must confess that it was inconveniencing but those gifts put a lot of smiles on many faces when they were received.

On our journey of faith, we want to try as much as we can to travel light, to let go of worldly possessions, and to live simply in the footsteps of our master and savior, Jesus Christ. He said to the rich man, “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasures in heaven; then come, follow me.” It is a clear and succinct message from the master, but does that mean Jesus had disdain for worldly possessions? Obviously not, because we know how much his ministry benefited from the generosity of people especially Mary Magdalene, Mary Joseph and Salome. They provided financial support for Jesus and the twelve which allowed them the freedom to go forth and spread the good news. These generous women were able to help build the Kingdom of God with the possessions that they had.

Clearly, the problem is not so much in the possessing of these material goods but how they were gotten and the attitude we have towards these goods. The aim is to make sure these goods don’t

become gods for us and that they don’t stand in our way of having a good and loving relationship with God and neighbor. We ought therefore, to develop an attitude of gratitude towards God for blessing us with little or abundance and how we can use his blessings to build his kingdom here in our parish and beyond.

We are living in dark times in the history of humanity, and this is in no way the end of times, but it is truly a difficult and strange time in our history. The good news is, it is no mistake that God has put each and everyone of us in these dark times. You and I are here at this time in history for a special reason. He knows we can be the difference that the world so desperately needs to tackle the challenges of an epidemic, poverty, hunger, homelessness, natural disasters, and war.

All these issues I have highlighted are quite a heavy load to carry. For example,it is not easy to alleviate world hunger and I do understand how difficult it is to carry a lot of loads. However, the joy that comes from sacrificing for the good of others is nothing compared to the discomfort we may feel for a time. Jesus invites us all today to make use of our blessings, material or spiritual, and to tackle some of the challenges in our local communities one day at a time.

Lord, supply us your grace to do what needs to be done especially when our strength and ability fail us… Amen.

God bless, Fr. Theodore Agba



Dear St. Teresa,I asked my mother about this, and she said to write a letter to you. I want to know why God made the sky blue. Can you answer this for me?

Wondering 6 year old

Dear Wondering,What an intriguing question and thank you for writing! I suppose I could give you all of the scientific reasons for the sky’s color, but you’ll be learning that inschool in the next year or so, and I’m sure that will be exciting!I also like to wonder why God created the laws of science to make the light molecules scatter the way they do. We know that the entire universe, including the beautiful blue sky, was made for the Glory of God, so I think it has something to do with that.We tend to imagine blue as a peaceful color. Think of things in nature that are also blue - a robin’s egg, spring hydrangeas, bluebirds, the ocean. For years, artists have painted our Holy Mother with blue clothing. When I think of these beautiful blue things, I become happy.Perhaps when God was creating the earth, He knew that the color blue would make us feel peaceful and happy, and He wanted another way to remind us that He loved us. As He created the sky, He made the laws of nature work the way they do just so that every time we looked up, we would be reminded to be happy because God loves us.

Sincerely,Teresa

Ask St. Teresa

Fiscal YTD7/1/21—6/30/22

Current Year Weekly9/26/21

Last Year Same Week9/27/20

Sun. Collection Online Total Sun. Collection Online TotalOffertory $590,185.29 $20,783.77 $21,472.75 $42,256.52 $22,558.50 $19,241.75 $41,800.25

Number of Registered Families = 2,110

Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)Thank you to the 417 families who have generously contributed to the ACA. We're now at 87% of our $202,670 goal. Remember, no gift is too small! Fr. Ingram requests that if you are part of the 80-85% of the parishioners that never give to the Annual Catholic Appeal to please make a one time gift of $20. This will greatly increase the participation rate and assure us of reaching our target. You can make a donation online at diosav.org/aca

Goal$202,145 Progress

$176,541

Commemorative Engraved Brick PaversNew bricks can be added to the three sections already containing pavers

surrounding the main entrance to our church.

Standard Brick: $125 Includes up to 3 lines of engraving

(20 characters per line)

Knights of Columbus Brick: $150 Includes the K of C emblem, up to 3 lines (16

character per line)

Order forms are available on the Ministry Cart outside the Day Chapel, in the Parish

Office and online at st-teresa.com/paver.

Place your order by NEXT Sunday, October 17, 2021 in the Ministry Cart Drop Box, in the office, or with a credit card.

Southern Cross Subscription DrivePlease support the distribution of the Southern Cross the Official Magazine of the Diocese of Savannah to every Catholic household in the diocese as an expression of thanks for God’s blessings. Our minimum suggested contribution is $15 per household. Your contribution helps defray the annual cost of $30,750 to the parish. For more information please contact the parish office.

Scan the QR Code with your cell phone to go to Online Giving.

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Notes from the Parish OfficeROSARY MAKING MINISTRYJoin us on Monday, October 18 from 9:45 am - 11:30 am in the Parish Life Center Conference Room located inside the Parish Office.

CATHOLIC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF AUGUSTAWe meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for prayer, food, and fellowship. Our purpose to help young professionals in the Augusta deanery ages 21-35 grow in Catholic community. This is obtained through regular meetings of prayer and recreation. For more information, please email [email protected] or find us on Facebook, Catholic Young Professionals of Augusta.

ABUSE HOTLINE NUMBERS To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer call the abuse hotline number at 888-357-5330 or the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People, 912-201-4074. To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to diosav.org/childyouthprotection

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSFor information about Alcoholics Anonymous, call Paul, a parishioner, at 706-631-8634.

SAINTLY GIFTS FOR SALEThe owner, Linda Parnell, of Saintly Gifts would like to sell their business, Saintly Gifts, Inc. They just celebrated 30 years in business. It is well established. They do not want to close the store, but is ready to sell and retire. If you are interested or have any questions, please call at 706-951-3121.

Help out American Heritage Girls & Life Teen

Send a Box of Joy to a Waiting Child! Now through November 15

Last year St. Teresa's collection site sent 124 boxes. This year we have more time. Our goal is 500 boxes!

Three ways to help:1. Pick up a box in the Narthex and fill it. (See brochure in the box for ideas.)

Bring your filled box to the labeled box in PLC by the Parish Office.2. Fill a box virtually by going to CrossCatholic.org/ box-of-joy3. Donate items on the list (Place them in specified box in the PLC.) or donate

money to help with shipping cost ($9 per box).More details - please visit st-teresa.com/box-of-joy

Thank you for positively impacting a child's life!

October - Respect Life Poster Contest2021 Theme: St. Joseph & the Holy FamilyEntry Categories: Grades 5-6 and 7-8Due: THIS FRIDAY, October 15

For complete details and entry for, visit: diosav.org/rlposter

Diocese of Savannah Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life

Flowers are placed at the Altar All Saints Day, Nov 1st All Souls Day, Nov 2nd

Every WeekendAfter All Masses on a table outside the church doors

from NOW through Oct 24

Carnation Sale In Memory of Loved Ones

Carnation Sale In Memory of Loved Ones

Carnations $2 each Advent Candle Sets $5 a set

Advent Wreaths $10 a set



Notes from the Parish OfficeST. TERESA'S CATECHETICAL INSTITUESaturday, October 16 (9:15 am - 11:15 am) Join us in the Education Building Room 9 for a presentation on Vocational Spirituality by Dr. Gregory Francisco.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR SIGN-UPCalling all Elementary and Middle School Singers! If you love to sing and want to serve at our 4:30PM Children’s Christmas Eve Mass, please go upstairs in the Church in the Choir Rehearsal Room and Sign Up on the 2021 Children’s Choir Sign-up Sheet

Clipboard. Rehearsals began in the Choir Rehearsal Room

on Tuesday, Oct. 5th at 6:00pm for our Angel Choir (ages 4-up to sing for the Prelude before the Mass only) & 6:30pm for our Loft Choir. (Requirement - Must be able to read)For more details, please go up to the Choir Rehearsal Room and pick up a schedule or contact Kimberly Lies at [email protected]

ADULT CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHOIR SIGN UPCalling all Adult Singers! If you would like to sing in St. Teresa’s Adult Christmas Choir Concert with the Columbia County Orchestra, please go up to the Choir Rehearsal Room and sign up on the 2021 Adult Christmas Choir Sign-up Sheet Clipboard. Rehearsals began Thursday, Oct. 7th at 7:00pm in the Choir Rehearsal Room. For more details, please come up to the Choir Rehearsal Room to pick up your Rehearsal Schedule or contact Kimberly Lies at [email protected]

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC RADIOWKER 91.1 FMBroadcasting Christ's message to the Augusta and McCormick communities. saintpaulradio.org

ENOUGHMiddle School Rally (6th - 8th grades)

A One-Day Event with Games, Talks, Music, Food, Adoration & More!

Saturday, November 6 (10:45 am - 4:15 pm)St. Patrick's Church in Kathleen, GA (2.5 hrs away)

$25 students | $10 chaperoneRegister at dioreg.org/register by Monday, October 25

Hosted by the Diocese of Savannah Office of Youth Ministry

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OCTOBER 10 NO FAITH FORMATION K-5TH GRADE OCTOBER 13 RCIC - GRADES 6-8 OCTOBER 13 FAITH FORMATION 6TH - HIGH SCHOOL OCTOBER 17 FAITH FORMATION K-5TH GRADE OCTOBER 20 FAITH FORMATION 6TH - HIGH SCHOOL OCTOBER 24 RCIC K-5TH GRADE OCTOBER 24 FAITH FORMATION K-5TH GRADE OCTOBER 27 RCIC - GRADES 6-8 OCTOBER 27 FAITH FORMATION 6TH - HIGH SCHOOL

2021-2022 FALL

Classes Continue Sunday

Grades K– 5th

10:30 AM—12:00 PM

Wednesday Grades 6th—High School

6:30 PM—8:00 PM

REGISTER ONLINE

st-teresa.com/fall-ff

For more information contact

Miriam Martin [email protected]

Saturday, October 30

6-8 PM

TRUNKS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SIGN UP AVAILABLE ONLINE ST-TERESA.COM/TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Join us for Trunk or Treating, Games Food and Fun!!

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Rosary RallyNEXT October 16 at 12:00 noon

Please join the 2021 public square Rosary Crusade!Outside the Preferred Health Center,

2903 Professional Parkway, the West Augusta abortion clinic

We cannot overestimate the power of prayer and it is especially effective when we pray collectively as a nation. Please make an extra effort to attend this much needed time for public prayer.

For more information please contact: Anne Arnold at 706-589-2912 or [email protected] OR Bernie Hulshof at 706-294-0361 or [email protected]

Join Bishop Stephen Parkes in Blessing & Celebrating Healthcare Professionals and Commenorating

the Feast of St. LukeMonday, October 18 at 6:00 pm at

St. Mary's Chapel Catholic Diocese of Savannah 2170 East Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31404

Reception after Mass in Boland HallPlease RSVP to Kimbrly Johnson [email protected] 912-201-4060 or register at http://bit.ly/3j20gwx

We are in the middle of our 2021 Baby Bottle Campaign! This is an exciting way for you and your family to help save and restore lives in our community.Bring a bottle home and fill it with cash, coins, or a check and return it

to the narthex or Parish Life Center by October 31.

500 BABIES SAVEDand counting!



2021 Catholic Citizenship Essay ContestSt. Teresa’s Knights of Columbus are once again offering the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest council level competition to all St. Teresa students from 8th - 12th grade. Winners at the council level will move on to the diocese and state level of the competition. Winners at the state level move on to the international level of the competition.

This year’s theme is: Living a Life of Authentic FaithIn an essay of 500-750 words, describe everyday obstacles that you may have experienced or witnessed others experiencing while living a life of authentic faith. Explain how you have overcome these obstacles and how, by doing so, it has helped your faith to continue to grow.“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” - James 1:2-4Guidelines and requirements:

• Essays must reflect the assigned theme and topic and be submitted by October 20.• Essays must be the student’s original work.• Essays must be typed on 8 ½” X 11” paper, one sided, double spaced, with one-inch margins.• Essays must be between 500 and 750 words long. • The student’s name should appear only on the official Knights of Columbus Essay Contest entry form

which should be stapled to the essay.• All entries become the property of the Knights of Columbus and will not be returned.• Essays can be submitted to Bryan Tuschen, Family Director, Knights of Columbus or Church office,

but must be stapled to an official entry form (st-teresa.com/kofc).Entry Form and Essay can be scanned and sent to [email protected]. Originals will need to be

collected if essay is chosen to be submitted to State Level Competition.

Knight's of Columbus Soccer ChallengeNEXT Saturday, October 16

9:00 am - 11:00 am Soccer Field behind the PLC

Open to Boys and Girls 9 to 14Each player will kick soccer balls into the goal from 30 ft

Sign up that day before competing• You will compete only against players of your age

Players • You will receive Participation Certificates• IT’S FREE – COME ON OUT AND JOIN THE FUN!!!• There will be one boy and girl winner for each group!

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Readings for the Week of October 10, 2021Get daily readings emailed: bible.usccb.org/#subscribe

Sunday - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27Monday - Saint John XXIII, Pope Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1bcde, 2-4; Lk 11:29-32Tuesday - Weekday Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41Wednesday - Weekday Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46Thursday - Weekday Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6b; Lk 11:47-54Friday - Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7Saturday - Weekday Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12Sunday - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

CHÚA NHẬT TUẦN XXVIII MÙA THƯỜNG NIÊN

Đáp Ca: Xin cho chúng con sớm được no phỉ ân tình của Chúa, để chúng con mừng rỡ hân hoan. Câu Xướng Trước Phúc Âm: Chúc tụng Đức Vua, Đấng nhân danh Chúa mà đến! Bình an trên trời và vinh quang trên các tầng trời! ------------------------------------------------- Thông báo: Sơ Tâm Phước sẽ xuống giúp tập hoạt cảnh Giáng Sinh cho cộng đoàn chúng ta. Sơ muốn tìm khoảng 40 chục em độ tuổi từ 18 trở xuống. Ngày 24 tháng 10 Sơ sẽ xuống để tập cho các em. Chúng tôi cũng kêu mời quý Anh Chị nào biết làm những trang phục và trang trí cho hoạt cảnh Giánh Sinh thì xin tham gia giúp cho buổi Giánh Sinh đón Chúa Hài Đồng được thêm long trọng hơn. Xin liên lạc Anh Hiếu (803-397-9115) nếu Quý vị muốn ghi danh cho con em mình tham gia cho hoạt cảnh Giánh Sinh năm nay.

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Ban Hành Giáo Anh Thanh Trần (Trưởng) (706) 339-7158, Anh Cao Nguyễn (Phó Nội Vụ) (706) 627-8787, Anh Hiếu Phan (Phó Ngoại Vụ) (803) 397-9115, Chị Dung Phan (Thủ Quỹ), Chị Hương Nguyễn (Thư Ký), Chị Tám (Phụng Vụ), Chị Nga Bùi (Hội các Bà Mẹ), Anh Hưng Trần (Hội Thánh Giuse), Anh Mẫn Phùng (Ca Trưởng), Chị Uyển Trần (Đọc Sách)

Giờ Lễ Trong Tuần Từ thứ Hai đến thứ Sáu- 8:30 AM và 6:00 PM (English) Thứ Bảy- 8:30 AM (English)

Các Ngày Lễ Trọng 7:00 PM (Lễ Vọng), 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM (English & Spanish), 9:00 PM (Tiếng Việt)

Lễ Cuối Tuần Thứ Bảy- 4:30 PM (English), Chủ Nhật- 9:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:00 PM (English), 2:00 PM (Spanish), 10:45 AM (Tiếng Việt) (Giải tội tiếng Việt từ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Giờ Chầu Thánh Thể Thứ Hai đến thứ Sáu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Thứ Hai 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Thứ Ba Đầu Tháng 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Tiếng Việt), Thứ Sáu Cuối Tháng 6:30 PM – 8:00 AM Rửa Tội: Xin liên lạc Cha trước 2 tuần Hôn hối: Xin liên lạc Cha 6 tháng trước Bí Tích Xức Dầu: Xin liên lạc Cha hoặc văn phòng giáo xứ

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COMUNIDAD HISPANA

MISA EN ESPAÑOL

Domingos 2 p.m.

MISA BILINGUE Miércoles 6 p.m.

CONFESIONES

Domingos 1:00-1:45 p.m.

Miércoles 6:30 p.m.

HORA SANTA CON ROSARIO

Miércoles 6:30 pm.

SACRAMENTOS

HORARIO DE LA

OFICINA HISPANA

Miércoles y Viernes 9:00am a 12:00m

1:00pm a 4:00pm

Lunes, Martes y Jueves Previa Cita

Tel. (706) 863-4956

Ext. 120

Email: [email protected]

Como hacer donaciones en Sta. Teresa de

Avila

Por Correo: Coloca tu cheque o money order a nombre de la Iglesia dentro del sobre que recibes de la Parroquia para hacer tu ofren-da, lo colocas en un sobre de correo ordinario y lo envías a nuestra dirección.

Vía online: Usa tu computadora o celular: Ir al enlace:

https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/sta

Haz click en Sign In (Iniciar Sesión), luego, haga click en Register for

an Account (Registrarse Para una Cuenta). Completa la informa-ción de contacto, luego haga click in Register (Registrarse).

*Recibirás un mensaje de sistema, sigue las instrucciones dadas y a partir de este momento puedes iniciar sesión y donar en línea.

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“Nada te turbe, nada te espante, todo se pasa, Dios no se muda, la paciencia todo lo alcanza; quien a Dios tiene nada le falta: solo Dios basta”. Estas líneas corresponden a uno de los poemas que escribió la gran Santa Teresa de Jesús (1515-1582), la primera mujer declarada Doctora de la Iglesia, y que pueden ser consideradas como una de las plegarias más hermosas que existen. Santa Teresa de Jesús -o de Ávila, en virtud del lugar donde nació- fue la reformadora del Carmelo en el siglo XVI, fundadora de la Orden de las Carmelitas Descalzas. Santa Teresa nació en Ávila (España) el 28 de marzo de 1515. A los 18 años ingresó al Carmelo y a los 45 años, buscando responder a las gracias extraordinarias que recibía del Señor, emprendió una reforma de su propia Orden, con ansias de auténtica renovación y fidelidad al espíritu original del Carmelo. Apoyada por San Juan de la Cruz, dio inicio a la gran reforma carmelitana. A pesar de las incomprensiones, el rechazo de muchos, las habladurías y las falsas acusaciones -algo que la llevaría a comparecer frente a la Inquisición-, Teresa no se detuvo en el proyecto que el Señor le había encomendado. Siempre con la orientación y guía de las autoridades eclesiales y su director espiritual, Teresa fundó nuevos conventos y reorganizó la vida de las religiosas, optando por una vida más austera, sin vanidades ni lujos. Teresa tuvo tanto un corazón apasionado como una inteligencia vivaz. Sin embargo, eso no la libró de pasar buena parte de su vida religiosa sumida en cierta mediocridad y desasosiego, acentuados por enfermedades y dolencias físicas. Dios permitió incluso que llegue a experimentar eso que los místicos llaman “la noche oscura de la fe”. Cuando Teresa se dejó conducir por Dios a través de la oración, su interior empezó a redescubrir el primer amor a Cristo. Pasando largas horas en oración y meditación en compañía del Amado Jesús, empezó a experimentar éxtasis y arrebatos místicos. Al mismo tiempo, jamás perdió el sentido práctico ni la habilidad para atender situaciones cotidianas. Es cierto que, como la mayoría de mujeres de su tiempo, tuvo escasa educación, pero eso pareció no ser impedimento para mostrar su talento y sabiduría singulares. Tal era ese saber que venía de Dios que personajes ilustres y podero-sos se rendían ante ella y le pedían consejo -empezando por algunos obispos y miembros de la nobleza-. Muchos de ellos cooperaron con recursos materiales en el financiamiento de su reforma -“el llamado dentro del llamado”-. Ella lo describe así: "Teresa sin la gracia de Dios es una pobre mujer; con la gracia de Dios, una fuerza; con la gracia de Dios y mucho dinero, una potencia". Santa Teresa, cuyos escritos son guía segura en los caminos de la oración y de las virtudes cristianas, son una invitación a la perfección de la santidad. Teresa de Jesús partió a la Casa del Padre el día 15 de octubre de 1582. Fue canonizada en 1622 y reconocida Doctora de la Iglesia por San Pablo VI en 1970. ACIPRENSA.COM


COMUNIDAD HISPANA

Esta Semana en la Comunidad Hispana Del 3 al 9 de Octubre 2021

• Domingo 3 a las 2 pm: Misa Hispana https://www.facebook.com/

stteresadeavilacomunidadhispana/

• Lunes 4, 7 pm: Taller de Oración y Vida, Salón 1

• Miércoles 6, 6pm: Misa Bilingüe (Santuario)

• Miércoles 6, 6:30 pm: Confesiones, Santo Rosario y Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia.

• Jueves 7, 10:00 am: Clase Estudio de Biblia, Salón 10, Edificio de Educación.

• Jueves 7, 7:00 pm: Clases de RICA, Salón 2, Edificio de Educación.

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Nuevo Ornamento Parroquial

Estos son maravillosos regalos para bodas, Bautismos, Primera Comunión y como adornos de Navidad. Están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial en horario de oficina, y en algunas activida-des parroquiales. Se acepta pago con cheque, efectivo, o tarjeta de crédito.

¡Colecciona el conjunto completo 2015-2021!

Únase a la cruzada del Rosario local que se llevará a cabo en los alrededores de

Preferred Health Center, 2903 Professional Parkway,

Augusta, GA 30907 la clínica de abortos de West Augusta.

Esta fecha fue elegida a nivel nacional por ser el sábado más cercano al aniversario de la última aparición de Nuestra Señora de

Fátima. Por favor, haga un esfuerzo adicional para asistir a este tiempo tan

necesario para la oración pública. Para obtener más información, póngase

en contacto con: Anne Arnold al 706-589-2912 / [email protected]

Bernie Hulshof al 706-294-0361 / [email protected]

RALLY DEL ROSARIO

VENTA DE RECAUDACION DE FONDOS PARA FESTEJO DE 12 DE DICIEMBRE

No te pierdas nuestra gran venta de repostería y tamales mexicanos el 9 de Octubre de 8am - 2pm

en el Bazar Anual del CCW en STA Los fondos recaudados serán utilizados para la

Festividad de la Virgen de Guadalupe ¡¡No te lo pierdas!!

Campaña de suscripción de Southern Cross

El 10 de Octubre apoye la distribución del Periódico Oficial

de la Cruz del Sur de la Diócesis de Savannah a todos los hogares católicos de la diócesis como una expresión de agradecimiento por las bendiciones de Dios. Nuestra con-tribución mínima sugerida es de $ 15 por hogar. Su con-tribución ayuda a sufragar el costo anual de $ 30,225 para la parroquia. Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial para obtener más información.

Taller para Monaguillos Te invitamos al entrenamiento para TODOS los Servidores del

Altar (nuevos y actuales)

Sábado, 09 de Octubre 9:15 am - 11:00 am

Nos encontraremos en el nártex de la Iglesia y terminaremos en el

Edif. de Educación con Pizza. Les agradecemos a TODOS LOS SERVIDORES su

asistencia. Quienes estén interesados en formar parte pueden inscribirse. Los asistentes nuevos serán

entrenados y los actuales se les animará a ayudar como entrenadores.

P. Theodore espera ver muchas caras!!. Si tienes preguntas, puedes escribir al correo electrónico:

[email protected] O puedes comunicarte con la Oficina Hispana al 706-863-4956 Ext 120/[email protected].


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