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Dear parishioners and friends of St. Therese Chinese Parish,
Greetings of Christ’s Peace and Joy! Hope you all had a blessed week.
THANK YOU
Thank you Jennifer and Henry Chan for cleaning our church this past Saturday. Thank you to Chiu Quon Bakery for their generous donation of $800.00 toward our CCD receptions on Sundays. Thank you to Wendy Sin, George Mullin, Sharon Wong, and John Lin for working on the Preservation Fund letter and to Darlene Chan, Chris Lowe, Joe and Christine Delfin, Linda Myers, Gertrude Chan, and the Sacred Heart Ladies for helping with the mailing. Thank you to Roque Cheong for making the room signs. Thank you to Lucy Moy and Rose Marie Centofanti for donating pictures. Thank you to all who came to our Hospitality Committee meeting last Sunday. We had nineteen people show up. What a lively and efficient group! More details on page 7.
CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME
Our congratulations to the following Chicago priests who were awarded Papal Honors recently! Here is a letter from Cardinal George and the list of the names of the honored priests.
At the end of the Year for Priests, Pope Benedict XVI has honored a number of archdiocesan priests by making some his chaplains and others honorary prelates. Chicago has many priests who are exemplary in their life and their ministry, and a list of those deserving to be honored could contain hundreds of names. This list contains only 20.
Besides those honored because the title Reverend Monsignor is usually associated with their particular ministry in the church, there are a number of retired priests on the list. Each of them deserves to be
honored by the pope and the rest of us, but each of them also stands for brother archdiocesan priests who have served the Church in various ministries, here and elsewhere, for many years. Each bears a name he has honored by love and service, and each brings honor to us all. I am grateful to our Holy Father for his kindness and his attention to the Chicago presbyterate.
Cardinal Francis George
Prelates of Honor of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI:
Rev. Msgr. John F. Canary, Vicar General of the Archdiocese
Rev. Msgr. Richard J. O'Donnell, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Adams, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Francis A. Cimarrusti, Retired
Rev. Msgr. John Kuzinskas, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Leo T. Mahon, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Francis N. Maniola, Retired
Rev. Msgr. John P. McNamara, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Charles R. Meyer, Retired
Rev. Msgr. John V. Dolciamore, Retired, Faculty at University St. Mary of the Lake
Rev. Msgr. Richard T. Saudis, Associate Vicar for Canonical Services
Rev. Msgr. Dennis J. Lyle, Rector, Mundelein Seminary
Rev. Msgr. Daniel G. Mayall, Pastor, Holy Name Cathedral
Chaplains to His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI:
Rev. Msgr. Patrick Pollard, Director, Catholic Cemeteries for the Archdiocese of Chicago
Rev. Msgr. James T. Kaczorowski, Pastor, Queen of Angels Parish, 4412 N. Western Ave.
Rev. Msgr. Michael M. Boland, administrator, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Chicago
Rev. Msgr. Wayne F. Prist, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Richard P. Hynes, Director, Department of Parish Life and Formation
Rev. Msgr. Patrick R. Lagges, Director, Hesburgh Sabbatical Program at Catholic Theological Union; Chaplain, Calvert House at the University of Chicago
Rev. Msgr. John E. Pollard, Pastor, Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave.
Next weekend, we extend our warmest welcome to the Rev. Msgr. John F. Canary. Msgr. Canary is the Vicar General of the Archdiocese. He was my Rector while I was at Mundelein Seminary. Throughout my priestly formation and ministry years, Msgr. Canary has been very encouraging and supportive. I am deeply grateful to him. While he continues to support my priestly ministry in the Archdiocese, he is also very concerned about the life, ministry, and people of the St. Therese community. I am so glad that he will be visiting us and presiding at the 8:00am and 9:30am Masses on Sunday, Sept. 12th. Please show him the traditional hospitality of St. Therese.
Also, the annual celebration of the Nativity of Our Lady sponsored by the Santa Maria Incoronata Club is this week. There will be a 7:00pm Mass on Wed. and on Sunday, the festival begins with a High Mass at 11:00am,
followed by processions, benediction, and dinner. All are welcome and a special welcome to all of our visitors.
THE WORD
Last Sunday, we were reminded of the significance of the virtues of humility and generosity. Today’s readings call our attention to the cost of discipleship. The word “disciple” means “learner.” To be Jesus’ disciple is to be his student and to learn from him. This learning is not only about knowledge, but more importantly, the way of his life. How we imitate him—the Way, the Truth, and the Life—in our daily lives is a question we have to answer. The qualification to be his disciple is very demanding: “Anyone who does not renounce all of his/her possessions
cannot be my disciple.”
Have a peaceful and joyful Sunday and week.
Fr. Francis
+ St. Therese Church “Preservation Fund” and “Matching Contribution” $17,423 raised so far! (Target: $25,000 by 10/31/10)
As communicated previously, to preserve our beautiful church, we have established the St. Therese Church Preservation Fund with a funds target of $50,000. We have a generous donor who will match the funds that we raise between July 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000.
As of September 3, 2010, we are at the $17,423 mark, versus the $25,000 target!
We need YOUR help to raise the remaining $7,577, so we can benefit fully the $25,000 matching contribution from the donor!
Let’s pull out all the stops to raise the funds! The fundraising committee will
recruit helpers to organize various activities to reach out beyond this parish. Please be supportive when you are requested to assist this important initiative!
Thanks in advance!!
You can also make contribution online :
+ No Morning Mass on September 18, 2010
Due to the Parish Assembly, the 7:45 A.M. Morning Mass will be cancelled.
+ Donations Now Accepted Online
Our parish is now able to accept donations online through PayPal. Please visit our church website at http://www.sttheresechinatown.org/church_home.html or in this page and you will see the yellow “DONATE” button at the bottom of the page.
+ Does your company match donations?
Remember to check if your company matches donations - your gift could be multiplied!
+ Mandarin Mass Reinstated
Our church will start to offer monthly Mandarin Masses again. The first Mass will be held at
11:00 A.M. on September 26th. During that Mass, we will also celebrate the Baptism of Yang Bo Bo.
Mass will be followed by a reception in the Community Room. Please invite your Mandarin-speaking friends!
+ SMI Masses In Honor of Our Lady
To celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, there will be Mass at 7:00 P.M. on September 8, 2010. The SMI Solemn Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of Mary will be held at 11:00 A.M. on
September 12, 2010.
+ St Therese Candlelight Bowling Night!
Members of the St. Therese Parish Council are currently finalizing details for a candlelight bowling night on Saturday, October 23, 2010. The event will include 2 games of alternate bowling with a
partner and 1 “CRAZY” game. Pizza and soda along with lots of laughs will also be included.
Additional details will be provided when available.
+ Wedding
On September 25, 2010, James Larouere and Megan O’Connell will be celebrating the sacrament of Holy
Matrimony at our church. Please pray for them.
+ Young Adult Outreach Coordinator Position Opening
“After nearly seven years of volunteering and working for the Respect Life Office, it is with great joy that I share with you that I will be resigning, effective August 31st, to enter Religious Life! It has been a gift to work with and serve so many of you, your families, children,
campuses, and communities. You can learn more about the community that I am joining and my ‘race’ toward religious life online at www.TheNunRun.com. If you are free on September 9th, join me for a special benefit concert to support the Franciscan Community at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, of which I am a part. Details at www.olabenefitconcert.eventbrite.org. If you or someone you know is passionate about working with college students and young adults to serve the Culture of Life, please encourage them to apply for this position. More
information can be found online at http://www.archchicago.org/Employment/Details.aspx?JONumber=107. May God bless you and Our Lady intercede for you always!” ~ Alicia
+ Voter Registration
Sabrina Chin from CBCAC will have a booth set up outside of the church after the 9:30 A.M. Mass today (Sunday). Please register to vote in the upcoming election.
+ CCD Registration
Forms are located in the main entrance of the church or online. Registration form & fee are due today, Sunday, September 5, 2010. Orientation and classes start on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Interested in being a catechist? Please see Fr. Francis or any one of the coordinators—Christine Delfin, Darlene Chan, or Geraldine Kwan.
+ Disaster Assistance
If your home has been damaged from flooding from the recent rainstorm or any other disasters, FEMA is able to provide assistance via federal government funds, grants, loan, temporary housing, repairs, home replacement, etc. For more information, flyers and brochures are available at the church entrance.
+ Updates and Invitations from the Parish Hospitality Committee
Hospitality is not only for those who came to the meeting. It is a virtue that we all have to cultivate, an effort that everyone is invited to make.
At our last meeting, we restructured our Hospitality Committee with three Subcommittees—namely, Greeter, Hospitality Hour (Reception), and Welcome Newly Registered Parishioners. George Lee continues to be the Hospitality Committee Coordinator. The Greeter Subcommittee Coordinators are George Lee and Darlene Chan. The Reception Subcommittee Coordinators are Anne Choate, Theresa Moy, and Gemma Wong. The Welcome Newly Registered Parishioners Subcommittee Coordinators are Lily May, Bernie Wong, and Kien Chai.
We would like to have greeters for all of our Sunday and Holyday Masses and we will have receptions after the 9:30 A.M. Mass every week. All of our coordinators are getting busy already. We hope to recruit more helpers to achieve our goals this weekend and next weekend. If you are willing to be a greeter, please fill out the following form and place it in the collection basket. You can also sign up at the main entrance of the church.
You are invited to be Greeters @ Sunday and Holyday Masses
+ If you don’t think you are called to be a greeter, how about joining the Reception Team?
This group is responsible for providing snacks after the 9:30 A.M. Mass each Sunday and a lunch one Sunday a month after the 9:30 A.M. Mass. If you enjoy cooking, please help us! We are looking for volunteers to sign up to bring snacks once every other month and to help prepare lunch and with cleanup. If you are willing and able to help, please speak to Theresa Moy, Gemma Wong, or Anne Choate and sign up at the main church entrance. If you have any food allergies that we should know about or if you would like to make suggestions about what food you would like to see served, please email them to annechoate@gmail.com. We will try to accommodate these needs/desires as best as we can. Thank you!
+ Parish Assembly
Our Annual Parish Assembly is scheduled for September 18, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Carmelite Spiritual Center (Shrine of St. Therese) in Darien, IL. All parishioners are invited to attend. There is no cost on your part. Breakfast and lunch is provided complimentary by the parish. It is promised to be a day filled with “Playing, Praying, and Planning.” Wendy Sin (PPC Chairperson) will be our facilitator. The day will include breakfast, morning prayer, ice-breakers, presentations, Mass, lunch, discussions, and free time to walk around the place, enjoy the prayerful atmosphere, and shop at the gift shop. We will discuss what matters most to us collectively as a community of faith—topics, such as Evangelization, Hospitality, Parish Mission Statement, etc. I want to hear from you. Together, we can make some practical and achievable plans for the coming year. So reserve the date and plan to join us for our Parish Assembly. If you decide to attend, please sign up ASAP on the sign-up sheet at the main entrance of our church. If you need a ride, please also indicate this on the sign-up sheet. Let us pray for a spiritually and socially fruitful and uplifting parish gathering.
+ Liturgical Planning Meeting for the Celebration of the Feast of St. Therese and
Introduction of Fr. Francis by Bishop Gustavo Garcia on Oct. 3rd
George Lee, Joe Delfin, Chris Lowe, and Fr. Francis met this past Wed. to discuss the festival activities, such as luncheon and band for Oct. 3rd. We are also going to have a liturgical planning meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 14th at 7:00pm in the St. Therese Room for this important celebration. Topics such as decoration, ministers, music,
publicity, etc. will be covered. So if you are willing and able to help, please plan to attend this meeting.
+ Annual Archdiocesan Celebration of Life Mass
Our annual Archdiocesan Celebration of Life Mass with Cardinal George will be held on Sunday, September 12th, at 4:30 P.M. This liturgy is hosted by St. Celestine Parish (3020 N. 76th Ct., Elmwood Park, IL. 60707). During this special liturgy, all Parish Respect Life Coordinators and Committee Members will be commissioned by Cardinal George and receive a special blessing. All are welcome to attend. Please invite your family and friends. Mass begins at 4:30 P.M. A reception will follow Mass.
+ Please remember in your prayers those who are ill, hospitalized, and homebound...
+ CCD Registration forms are located in the main entrance of the church or online
+ Auto Pay
+ A Message from The Parish Finance Council
+ God Is Our Top Priority
+ Who was Dorothy Day?
+ RCIA- The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
+ Monies:
| Last Sunday Envelope |
$ 1,670.00 |
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| Last Sunday Loose |
$ 264.00 |
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| Total Collection |
$ 1,934.00 |
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| Weekly Budget |
$ 1,950.00 |
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| July 1-To-Present (Actual): |
$ 13,754.00 |
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| July 1-To-Present (Budget): |
$ 17,550.00 |
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| % of Budget Attained: |
78% |
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