St. Teresa School 567 S. Richmond Ave. Carson City, NV

Office (775) 882-2079 Fax (775) 882-6135 Website: www.stts.org

Peggy Burger, Principal Bonnie Silsby, Assistant Principal

Child Development Center

Cindy Supko, Director (775) 283-0261

3000 N. Lompa Lane Carson City, NV 89706 775-882-1968 Fax 775-883-7063 email: stteresa@stteresaofavila.net website: www.stteresaofavila.net

Parish Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Mass Times:

Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 7:45am,

9:30am, 11:15am

1:00pm (Bilingual)

5:00pm (Youth)

Monday: 7:00am—Scripture Communion Service Weekday Masses: 7:00am—Tues., Thurs. & Fri. and Wed.—12:15pm

Reconciliation: Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Or by appointment

Blessings:

Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for blessings of home, cars, etc.

Fr. Thomas Babu Pastor

Fr. Eduardo Gutierrez Parochial Vicar

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In our journey to Easter Time, the liturgy of the word shows us

the transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The Passion of Jesus was indeed getting close and six days before his ascent to Mount Tabor, He clearly announced it: He had told them that “he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised” (Mt 16:21).

But the disciples were not yet ready to see the suffering of

their Lord and Master. He, who had always been merciful towards the defenseless, who had healed many a skin marred by leprosy, who had given light to so many blind eyes, who had given back motion to so many paralyzed limbs, it could not just be that his body was to be blemished by the thrashing and flogging. And, in spite of everything, He asserts without any concessions: “I had to suffer”. Incomprehensible! Impossible!

But despite all this incomprehension, Jesus knows what He has come to this world for. He knows He has

to assume all the feebleness and pain overwhelming humanity to be able to divinize it and, thus, redeem it from the vicious circle of sin and death, so that the latter defeated —death—, it cannot anymore hold man in bondage; man, who God created in his own image.

This is why; the Transfiguration is a splendid icon of our redemption, where the Lord's flesh appears in a

glimpse of his resurrection. Thus, if, with the announcement of his Passion He kindled the anguish of the Apostles, with the glow of his divinity He strengthens their hope while anticipating the Paschal joy, even though, neither Peter, James or John could understand quite well what did it mean… to be raised from the dead (cf. Mt 17:9). They will eventually find it out!

As we see, on this second Sunday of Lent, the readings invite us to leave the routine, the comfort of always doing the same, to venture to follow Jesus and have a profound experience of God that transforms us. Certainly, that is going to be an effort, as it was for the disciples to climb the mountain, but was it worth it, well yes. To us, like them, Jesus invites us to follow in his footsteps to experience his divinity. And when will we have that experience? During Holy Week, when we live his death and resurrection in community; but, for this, we must now leave our "Comfort zone", our routine, and we must encourage ourselves to climb with Jesus the "mountain" of the Gospel.

I would like to take some time to thank all those who have participated or are involved in the parish activities of this Lent 2020. Interestingly, I want to mention those who came to the celebration of Senior's Mass, who shared the lunch together and celebrated in advance Saint Patrick's Day. I remind you that the Knights of Columbus are also inviting us to the St. Patrick's Supper next Saturday, March 14.

I want to encourage you to continue participating in the prayer of the Stations of the Cross every Friday of Lent. This coming Friday March 13, after our Lenten Soup Supper, the Stations of the Cross will be led by Father Tom. Join us! May God continue transfiguring and illuminating your lives. Sincerely, your brother in Jesus Christ, Father Eduardo

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Lenten Soup Suppers and Stations of the Cross

this Friday, March 13th at 5:30pm The Women's Society invites you to

the Soup Suppers every Friday of the Lenten season. For $3.00, come and enjoy good food and friendship from 5:00pm until 6:30pm in Chartz Hall. Stations of the Cross will follow the Soup Supper each week at 7:00pm. We hope to see many of you there!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On March 14th/15th the Diocese of Reno will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection. This important collection provides humanitarian aid to the poor who are generally more affected by disasters as they do not have the safety nets to rely upon in times of crisis. Today, all around the world, programs supported by the Catholic Relief Services Collection are giving hope and making a difference in the lives of millions of people. These programs help:

—eliminate food crisis and improving

economies in impoverished countries, —provide health care and clean water to

communities, —give immigrants and refugees a fair chance

in the legal system and —advocate on behalf of those without a voice.

The Catholic Relief Services Collection helps to fund Catholic programs that make a tangible difference in real lives, improving the quality of life and celebrating human dignity. These successes are possible through the generosity you give through this Collection. Your compassion helps bring lifesaving and community aid to the world’s most poor, vulnerable and suffering people.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Randolph R. Calvo Bishop of Reno

Catholic Services Appeal: Gracious Acts of Giving

You have been a continuing source which emulates the works of love and hope which Jesus depends on for the development of the spirituality and beauty of His people. People such as yourself give us hope in all that is good in the world created by our most loving Lord. The CSA baskets will remain in the sanctuary so please bring your pledge and drop it into the basket or mail it to the parish. Your pledge and donations help carry out the work of Christ in Northern Nevada. Thank you for your most generous gift to the Catholic Services Appeal. With gratitude on behalf of your parish community, I thank you for your commitment of your time, talent and treasure.

GOAL $ 165,306.00 Total

Item 2020 2019 Difference Number of Gifts Received to Date 225 490 (265) Total Amount Pledged to Date $ 101,913.00 $ 184,542.60 $ (82,629.60) Total Cash Received to Date $ 46,633.00 $ 173,107.60 $ (126,474.60)

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ALREADY PARTICIPATED. WE ARE MORE THAN HALF WAY TO THE GOAL!!

Retreat led by Fr. Tony Vercellone

March 23 & 24 Morning Session:

10:00AM-11:00AM Evening Session: 6:30PM–8:00PM

Our Parish Reconciliation Service is on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00pm

Let us walk to Easter this year with a

renewed heart and mind being reconnected to the Passion of God who showed his love

in Jesus Christ for the entire world.

Congratulations to St. Teresa’s Middle School Winners of the essay contest called the Patriot's Pen. The subject this year was "What makes America great."

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Please pray for Francisco Javier Ramirez, Eva Burk and all ill in the parish, law enforcement, military and fire protection and their families.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Gerardo Sandoval, Charles Gana, and all the deceased members & their families in the parish.

Tuesday, March 10th: 7:00am Ramiro S. Valenzuela (d) by Parents Wednesday, March 11th: 7:00am Rosario Bautista (d) by Mary & Dan Martin 12:15pm Jackie Bley (d) by Anita & Ed Gaffney Thursday, March 12th: 7:00am Mike Borda (d) by John Borda Friday, March 13th: 7:00am Raymond McDade by Waynette Lewis Saturday, March 14th: 4:00pm Kaitlyn Marie Hall by Grandma L & Family Sunday, March 15th: 7:45am Ewing Burton (Butch) Smith (d) by Cherrie Fosco 9:30am End Of Abortion by Save the Holy Innocents 11:15am JoAnn Vera (d) by Billy M. Vera 1:00pm Rodolfo (d) y Celia Samano (d) by Familia Samano 5:00pm The Wife & Family of John Dyer by The Hessers Family

Upcoming Parish Events Monday, March 9: 7:00am – Scripture Communion Service, Chapel 9:00am – St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting, Chartz Hall 4:45pm-6:45pm – Adoration, Chapel 7:00pm – Formación De La Fe Carismática, Chapel Tuesday, March 10: 7:00am – Mass, Chapel 5:30pm- Women’s Bible Study, Chartz Hall 6:30pm – Hispanic Prayer Group, Chapel Wednesday, March 11: 7:00am – Mass, Chapel 9:15am – Centering Prayer, Nursery Room 12:15pm- Mass, Chapel 6:00pm First Communion Parent Meeting, Church Thursday, March 12: 7:00am – Mass, Chapel 8:30am – School Mass, Church 7:30am-1:00pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Chapel 12:00pm – Exploring the Sunday Readings for Women, Gathering Space Friday, March 13: 7:00am – Mass, Chapel 5:30pm – Lenten Soup Supper, Chartz Hall 7:00pm – Stations of the Cross by Fr. Tom Babu, Church 7:00pm – Baptism Class, Gathering Space 8:00pm – Spanish Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, March 14: 9:00am – Women’s Society Meeting, Chartz Hall 2:30pm – Confessions, Reconciliation Room 6:00pm – Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Dinner, Chartz Hall Save the Holy Innocents’ Raffle Tickets Sale after Mass, Gathering Space Sunday, March 15: Save the Holy Innocents’ Raffle Tickets Sale after all Masses, Gathering Space

On Fasting .. Pope Francis has asked us to reconsider the heart of this activity this Lenten season. According to Francis, fasting must never become superficial. He often quotes the early Christian mystic John Chrysostom who said: "No act of virtue can be great if it is not followed by advantage for others. So, no matter how much time you spend fasting, no matter how much you sleep on a hard floor and wear ashes and sigh continually, if you do no good to others, you do nothing great."

But this isn't to downplay the role of sacrifice during the Lenten season. Lent is a good time for penance and self-denial. But once again, Francis reminds us that these activities must truly enrich others: "I distrust a charity that costs nothing and does not hurt." So, if we're going to fast from anything this Lent, Francis suggests that even more than candy or alcohol, we fast from indifference towards others. "What are you giving up for Lent?" If you want to change your body, perhaps alcohol and candy is the way to go. But if you want to change your heart, a harder fast is needed. This narrow road is gritty, but it isn't sterile. It will make room in ourselves to experience a love that can make us whole and set us free. Now that's something worth fasting for.

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STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES

February 29th and March 1st, 2020 Offertory——-——————————— $18,705.64 Votive———————————————— 321.52 Coffee and Donuts——————————— 84.06 Second School Collection——————— 3,316.61 St. Vincent De Paul——————————– 725.00 Ash Wednesday/Eastern Europe———— 5,775.83 Catholic Relief Services Collection———–— 30.00 Operation Rice Bowl——————————— 20.00 Priest’s Relief Collection————————– 202.00 Solemnity of Mary—————————————2.00 School Mass—SVDP————————— 391.82 Sacraments/Sacramentals———————— 411.00 Online Giving: $4,594.00 In gratitude for the gifts we have received, our parish family and friends made a joyful return to the Lord of $22,840.83 and to special outreach of $7,144.65. We have approximately 2000 registered families. Our weekly expenses are over $22,000. "As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1Peter 4:10

St. Teresa School summer camp in Carson City is hiring for seasonal camp counselors! We are looking for enthusiastic, positive camp counselors to lead, motivate and

help create a fun environment for your young "campers! Full and part time hours available. Please contact Carmen Mellow at 882-2079 or email cdelatorre@stts.org + + +

Something new for Easter Sees Easter Candy Sales

Orders due: March 14/15 at church Candy delivered April 4/5 at church

The monthly meeting of the Women’s Society will be held on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00am in Chartz Hall. All members are welcome. Call

Karen Bennett at 883-8091 for information.

Don’t forget. Last chance for advance tickets to the 2020 Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Fundraiser which will be on March 14th here at St. Teresa’s. Tickets on sale after masses.

Now Enrolling for 2020-2021 St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School

Stop in for a campus tour, no appointment necessary 567 S. Richmond Ave

Grades Pre School -8th www.stts.org Financial Aid available

Call 775-882-2079 for more information

THANK YOU FROM ST. VINCENT de PAUL FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 Dona ons $ 18,035 $ 14,973 $ 40,432 $ 33,807 $ 40,352 $ 42,936 $ 37,173 $ 48,102 $ 48,872 Over the past nine years, St. Teresa Parish has donated a total of $324,682 for the assistance of the poor in Carson City. One hundred percent of these dona ons go to the charity work. Business expenses are paid by the members.

CORONAVIRUS

Because of the Coronavirus outbreak please refrain from shaking hands during the Sign of Peace. Be prepared for additional preventive measures in the coming weeks for hygienic reasons. Fr. Tom and Fr. Eduardo will be greeting people after Mass without shaking hands.

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CHURCH STAFF DIRECTORY

Sr. Marie McGloin S.A., Pastoral Associate Dcn. Gil Coleman Baptism Class Preparation Dcn. Michael Johnson Prison Ministry Dcn. Dennis Schreiner Centering Prayer Dcn. Craig Lagier Homeless Ministry

Nancy Haffey Finance Manager Ext. 103 Delia Rodriguez Office Manager Ext. 114 Norma Reddick Receptionist Ext. 100 Steve Azzopardi Director of Liturgy & Music Ext 101 Jeffrey Warnar Facility Maintenance Ext 117

Religious Education:

Brenda Mendoza DRE: 1-5 grade Ext 113 Grace Kengle CRE: 6th-High School Ext 111 Tina Akerley Pastoral Assistant Ext 112 Delia Rodriguez Pastoral Assistant Ext 114 Grace Kengle, Youth Minister Ext. 111 Monica Howk Youth Activities Director Ext. 111

RCIA — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children: Tina Akerley Adult Director Ext 112 Brenda Mendoza Children Director Ext 113 Carol Tate Pastoral Assistant & Environment Ext 106

A CORONA VIRUS PRAYER

Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.

Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow. Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace. Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace. Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace. Jesus Christ, heal us.

Second Sunday of Lent March 8, 2020 Christ Jesus . . . destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. — 2 Timothy 1:10b READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma 8 de marzo de 2020 Cristo Jesús . . . destruyó la muerte y ha hecho brillar la luz de la vida y de la inmortalidad, por medio del Evangelio. — 2 Timoteo 1:10b LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Sal 31 (30):5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo: Ex 17:3-7; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

Join Deacon Michael Johnson on the Thursdays during Lent for a Lenten Reflection with the upcoming weekend scriptures. All are invited to participate. When: Thursday, March 12, 19, 26, & April 2 Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Where: Chartz Hall “B” by the fireplace