March 15th 2020/ 15 de marzo de 2020 Third Sunday of Lent

St. Therese Mission Statement One Church, many cultures.

We Pray, We Celebrate, We Serve.

Misión Parroquial Santa Teresita Una Iglesia, varias culturas.

Oramos, Celebramos y Servimos.

Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral Rev. Ryan Starks - Pastor / Párroco

Rev. Mr. Tony Abts - Deacon / Diácono Rev. Mr. Ernesto Gonzalez - Deacon / Diácono

Matt Walsh - Musician / Director de Música Carlos Herrera, Mphil.-Hispanic Ministry/Ministerio Hispano Margaret Jensen-REP Coordinator/Coordinadora Catecismo Marcos Cisneros -Youth Ministry/Ministerio de Jóvenes

Jessica Cisneros-Family Life / Vida Familiar

Parish Office Staff / Personal de Oficina Cathy Hayden —Administrator/Administradora

Fabiola López-Administrative Assistant/Asistente Administrativa

Trustee-Treasurer / Fiduciario-Tesorero Jaime Pineda Muñoz

Trustee-Secretary / Fiduciaria-Secretaria Karen Redlin

Address & Telephone / Dirección y Teléfono 213 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, WI 54911

Office / Oficina ........................................733-8568 Carlos Herrera.............................................739-0794

Emergency Number for Anointing of the Sick (after office hours)..................920-215-2181

Website / Página internet.........…www.st-therese.com

Mass Schedule / Horario de Misas Sat - Sáb Confessions / Confesiones 3:00-3:45 pm

Saturday Mass 4:00 pm / Sábado Misa 5:30 pm Sunday Mass 9:00 am / Domingo Misa 12:00 pm

Weekday Mass Tue - Fri / martes a viernes 8:00 am 1st Thur * Adoration.........8:30 am -7:00 pm

Office Hours / Horario de Oficina Mon/Lun—Fri/Vier 8:30 am—12:30 pm

Weekend Help Desk / Mesa de Fin de Semana After each Mass / Después de cada Misa

GOSPEL MEDITATION

3rd Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

We give the definition of ourselves over to so many things. We allow our society,

friends, family, work, social groups, ethnicity, and even institutions define, classify, and color how we perceive ourselves. When we listen predominantly to the voices of others, we lose touch with what is happening within our own inner voice. If we listen carefully within, we can easily discover that we are in want and need. We know our incompleteness and also know that loneliness, sadness, and self-images can propel us outward in attempts to fill those gaps. We can become not only victims of our own prejudices but can find ourselves overly self-indulgent in things that can only satisfy for a short time, if at all.

It is no wonder that money and power are things that are so fervently sought after. As long as we can keep a steady supply going, the illusion of fulfillment and satisfaction can falsely persuade us as craftily as a master magician’s act. We live with illusions not truth. It is no wonder, then, that some of the wealthiest folks are also really the unhappiest. Whether we admit it, the lies we live and pursue will ultimately expose our superficiality. We all have to wrestle with who we are and what gives our lives purpose and meaning. Learn to listen more deeply, not to what others are saying about you, but to what God is echoing in your heart.

We can easily get confused and misunderstand, not only about who we are but who God is. Even the disciples and the Samaritan woman at the well missed the point Jesus was trying to make. There is only one Person who can satisfy the deepest yearnings and longings of our hearts — Jesus the Messiah. It is not the work of corporate America that will lead us to happiness or greatness but the work of the soul. We continue to resist acknowledging this and are happier in our world of misunderstanding and illusion. The life-giving water we truly need doesn’t come from the source of a well but from the Source of Life. Only God can reveal the truth of our sinfulness, the superficiality of our pursuits, and the illusions we hold so dear. Only Jesus can save us from ourselves and give us what we really need. If only our heads can catch up with where our hearts know they need to be, then will we find real contentment and life! ©LPi

MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGELIO 3o domingo de Cuaresma, 15 de marzo de 2020

En este tercer Domingo de Cuaresma, Jesús es el pozo de agua viva que guía a la mujer samaritana a profundizar en el Espíritu y en la verdad. También, guía a los discípulos a profundizar en su misión para recibir la cosecha que ya está lista. Alabanza, misión y creer que Cristo es el camino hacia la vida eterna. ¡Todos, este Domingo necesitamos de tomar de esa agua viva que es Cristo! “Señor, dame de esa agua, y así ya no sufriré la sed ni tendré que volver aquí a sacar agua.” (Juan 4:15)

El Papa Francisco nos ilumina con la siguiente homilía:

“Jesús, habla de un agua diversa…el agua que dona la vida eterna fue infundida en nuestros corazones en el día de nuestro bautismo, ahora Dios nos ha transformado y llenados de su gracia. Pero puede darse que hayamos olvidado este gran don, o reducido a un mero dato, y quizá vamos en busca de ‘pozos’ aunque no nos sacian la sed. [El Evangelio es para nosotros.] Jesús nos habla como a la samaritana. Ciertamente nosotros ya lo conocemos, pero quizá no lo hemos acogido personalmente, y no lo hemos todavía reconocido como nuestro Salvador. Este tiempo de Cuaresma es la ocasión buena para acercarse a él, encontrarlo en la oración en un dialogo corazón a corazón, ver su Rostro en el rostro de un hermano o de una hermana sufriente. De este modo podemos renovar en nosotros la gracia del bautismo, saciarnos en la fuente de la Palabra de Dios y de su Santo Espíritu, es así descubrir la gloria de convertirnos en artífices de reconciliación instrumentos de paz en la vida cotidiana.”

¿Qué piensas de esta homilía del Papa? ©LPi

Dear Parish Families,

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is proud to participate in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP). We have participated in the program for 7 years now and have more than 265 children enrolled at Xavier Catholic Schools receiving a Catholic education without the heavy burden of tuition for families who meet the income eligibility. We have completed our application process for the 2020-2021. WPCP allowing us to open more seats to students who meet the residency and income qualifications. The income limit for a married family of 5 can make up to an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $73,374. We stand firm in our commitment to pursuing this program as a way to make Catholic school education more affordable.

If you are interested in a free tuition voucher to attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System, we encourage you to apply at https://apps4.dpi.wi.gov/ChoiceParent/. This program is a renewing program with minimal annual paperwork which means if your child is drawn in the lottery, your child can attend at no tuition cost to you Xavier Catholic School through 12th grade graduation. Parent application for the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program for the 2020-2021 school year will take place Feb. 3 – April 17.

We are available to assist you with your application. To make an appointment or if you have any questions on the program or eligibility, please call Tara Pearce at the Xavier Catholic Schools' Central Office: (920)735-9380.

Queridas Familias de Sta. Teresita, El Sistema Escolar Católico de St. Francis Xavier se enorgullece de participar en el Programa Wisconsin Parental Choice (WPCP). Tenemos 7 años participando en el programa y hay más de 265 alumnos inscritos en las Escuelas Católicas Xavier que reciben una educación católica sin la pesada carga de la matrícula para las familias que cumplen con los requisitos de ingresos. Hemos completado nuestro proceso de solicitud para el WPCP 2020-2021, lo que nos permite abrir más cupos para los estudiantes que cumplan con los requisitos de residencia e ingresos. El límite de ingresos para una familia casada de 5 personas puede llegar hasta un Ingreso Bruto Ajustado (AGI) de $73,374. Nos mantenemos firmes en nuestro compromiso de continuar con este programa como una manera de hacer que la educación escolar católica sea más accesible.

Si está interesado en un vale de matrícula gratuito para asistir al Sistema Escolar Católico de St. Francis Xavier, le invitamos a asistir el:

miércoles, 18 de marzo a las 6 p.m. en la Sala de la Familia de Santa Teresita

(Entrar por la puerta numero 8)

Tammy Olivas de Hispanics for School Choice estará con nosotros para presentar y responder preguntas sobre el programa. La presentación será en Español. La solicitud de los padres para el Programa Choice de Wisconsin (WPCP) para el año escolar 2020-2021 se llevará a cabo del 3 de febrero al 17 de abril.

Estamos a su disposición para ayudarle con su aplicación. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el programa o la elegibilidad, llame a Tara Pearce en la Oficina Central de las Escuelas Católicas Xavier: (920) 735-9380.

MINISTER SCHEDULE / HORARIO PARA LOS MINISTROS

3/21 & 3/22 2020

4:00 pm L Lisbet A. (L/C) C Rose A./ Donnis V./ Eleanor M. S Brian W. U Larry H./ James C./ James R./ David V.

5:30 pm L Rafael B./ Mayra B./ Maria Arvizu C Gonzalo & Lupita A./ Gloria C./ D. Ernesto G./

Veronica B. 9:00 am L David J. (L/) / Michael J. (C) C Margaret J./ Anne L./ Roger D. S Kennedy, Elijah, Jerry U Mike B./ Sumuo E./ Robert H./ Need One

12:00 pm L Maria D. Vera/ Maricela L./ Carmen V. C Cecilia B./ Socorro R./ Eulalia/ D. Ernesto G./ Lupita M./ Martha F./ Rosa G.

In this, our 13th year, we are introducing our new name and logo while continuing to offer you a timeless, inspiring production celebrating the life, death and resurrection of our Lord. Strengthen your Lenten journey April 2nd

through the 5th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. This production is appropriate for all ages. A video sampling of the show may be seen on www.newpassionplay.org. For more show information or tickets, please visit: www.newpassionplay.org or call the Xavier box office at 733-8840. Open hours are Monday and Wednesday from noon to 3PM.

ACTIVIDADES MINISTERIO HISPANO

AGRADECIMIENTO especial Padre Elías Nieves 2020. Mil gracias todos los voluntarios por la riquísima gorditas, tortas, tamales, pizzas, postres y demás, hechos por hombres y mujeres de Dios, a los que decoraron, los cajeros, Bajio Dj Mix, Grupo de la Obra del padre Nieves, Danza Azteca, Wendy, Lalis y sus interpretaciones, Masivo Musical Teclado, Centinela de Oaxaca, a tod@s que sirvieron la comida, que donaron, a los que limpiaron y los que nos faltan, todo estuvo hermoso!! La ganancia para la parroquia es de $2,043.84 ¡Que Dios se los pague y el Padre Nieves siempre interceda por ustedes!

1. Grupo de Oración a las 6:30 pm. Grupo de la Divina Misericordia. Se reúne los viernes a las 7 pm en el Salón de la familia. 2. Colecta del Obispo. Segunda colecta el ultimo fin de semana de mes. Que Dios le pague su generosidad. 3. Fondo Regresando a Casa: Inscr íbase en este programa que funciona como una ayuda adicional por si algún miembro de su familia falleciera. Cooperación inicial de $20 y llenar la apli-cación. 4. Habran Confesiones, los jueves de Cuaresma de 5pm a 7pm aquí en el templo. 5. Formación de Quinceañeras, Retiro el 21 de Marzo, para quinceañeras, damas y chambelanes alas 9 am. Salón de la Familia. 6. Pastoral de Cuidado. Si usted sabe de algún miembro de la iglesia que desee visitas o recibir el Sacramento de la Eucaristía en su hogar o casa de asistencia. Llame a la Señora Martha Franco al 920-277-1658 7. Eventos e información www.st-therese.com Like us on

PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS

Marzo 27, Pelicula: Inesperado, 7 pm Sala de la Familia

April 2-5, Cursillo Retiro

April 19, Divina Misericordia

April 26, Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Activity Ctr

May 8, Confirmations

Junio 6-7, Retiro, Grupo de Oración Carismática

June 13, Flag Parade

July 19, Parish Picnic at Erb Park

August 8, Family Day

September 27, St. Thérèse Patronal Feast, Activity Ctr.

STEWARDSHIP MONTHLY REPORT / REPORTE MENSUAL February/ Febrero

Offertory/ Ofertorio $ 23,484.49 On-line/ en línea: Our Sunday Visitor $ 2,230.00 ACH $ 1,145.00 Thrivent $ 24.00 Total Month of February/ total de mes feb. $ 26,883.49

Offertory Budget for February/ Presupuesto de mes $ 32,000.00 Over/Under for February/ Bajo presupuesto ($ 5,116.51)

THE WEEK AHEAD / LA SEMANA QUE VIENE

(CR = Parish Conference Room; UCR=Upper Conference Room; LCR = Lower Conference Room; FR = Family Room; YC = Youth Center; AC = Activity Center; BR = Blue Room)

Monday / Lunes, 3/16 8:00 am No Mass 1:00 pm ...................... No Greater Love Bible Study/ CR

Tuesday / Martes, 3/17

8:00 am Mass.............. Fred Tapia (In Thanksgiving) 5:30-8:30 pm ..................................................... XYBA/ Gym 6:00-8:00 pm ...................................... Emaus Mujeres/ BR 6:30 pm ..............................................Cursillo Escuela/ LCR 6:30 pm ................... Catholic Women of St. Thérèse/ FR 6:30 pm ................................................... SVdP Meeting/ CR 7:00 pm ....................................... Grupo Amor y Servicio / YC

Wednesday / Miercoles, 3/18 8:00 am Mass....................... Community of St. Thérèse 6:00 pm ............................................................ HS Youth/ YC 6:30 pm ................................................... Alpha Meeting/ CR 6:00 pm............... WI Parental Choice Presentation/ FR 6:00-8:00 pm ..................................... Emaus Hombres/ BR 7:00 pm ............................................. God’s Grands/ Lounge 7:00 pm ....................................... Grupo Amor y Servicio / YC

Thursday / Jueves, 3/19

8:00 am Mass.......... All of St. Thérèse REP Students 5-7 pm ........................................... Confessions/Church 5:30-8:30 pm ..................................................... XYBA/ Gym 6:30pm .............................................. Choir Practice/ UCR 6:30 pm ................................................. Young Adults/ YC 7:00 pm ................................ Grupo Amor y Servicio / YC

Friday / Viernes, 3/20 11:00 am Stations of the Cross ......................... Church 11:30 am Mass .................................................. Vocations 4-7 pm ................................................................ XYBA/ Gym 6:30 pm ............... Family Stations of the Cross/ Church 7:00 pm ....................................... Divina Misericordia/ FR 7:00 pm ........................................ MFCC/ CR, LCR, UCR 7:00 pm ................................ Grupo Amor y Servicio / YC Saturday / Sábado, 3/21 9-10:30 am ........................................................ RICA/ UCR 9:00 am ......................................Quinceañera Retreat/ FR 2-3:30 pm ..................................... Lenten Bible Study/ YC 3:00–3:45 pm ...............................................Confessions 3:30-5 pm ............................................ Estudio Biblico/ YC 4:00 pm Mass...... ....................... Family of James Scaletta 5-9 pm ................................................. Homeschool Group/ AC 5:30 pm Misa ....................... Comunidad de Sta. Teresita 6:30 pm .......................................... Grupo de Oración/ Church Sunday / Domingo, 3/22 7-9 am ............................................................... Grupo de Oracion/ FR2

9:00 am Mass............ ................................ All the Confirmation ................................................. Students of St. Thérèse 10-10:45 am ................................................. Fellowship/FR 10:45 am ........................................................... REP/ School 10:45 am .................................................. Alpha/RCIA/ CR

12:00 pm Misa ..................... Comunidad de Sta. Teresita 1:00 pm ................................................................. AA Group/ YC 1:30 pm............................ Formacion, Grupo de Oracion/ BR

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF ST. THÉRÈSE

The next meeting Tuesday March 17th at 6:30pm. The young adults who went on a mission trip to Calcutta will tell us about their experiences. Ladies, please consider bringing an Irish dish to share as a small celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. We meet in the family room; you may enter from the parking lot.

Gather your family and join us this Lenten Season for

Family Stations of the Cross

Mary’s Way of the Cross: Walking in Mary’s Steps Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church

The Way of the Cross for Teens Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church

What a beautiful way to spend time with your family as we pray the Stations of the Cross together.

God’s Grands

More and more grandparents are participating in raising their grandchildren through childcare. Come pray and share with men and women who are living this special vocation March 18 at 7p.m. St. Thérèse office lounge.

We will share our blessings and challenges, pray, and fellowship. Call or text Molly Miller at 858-1928 for info or to RSVP, or just come and join us!

ALPHA Alpha is a series of interactive one hour sessions discussing our faith. A group was started at our parish a few months ago and is just finishing their sessions. Sunday mornings did not work for everyone, so we are going to offer a second opportunity on Wednesday nights at 6:30, starting March 18. That session will be held in the conference room at the Parish offices, but some sessions may need to be held in the Family Room. A schedule will be provided on the first night. Looking forward to seeing you there.