450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor NJ 08087

Phone: 609 296-2504 Fax: 609 296-4530 Emergency Phone: 609 857-3676 Email: info@sttheresa450.org • Web Site: sttheresa–littleeggharbor.com

Catholic School: All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin, NJ - Phone: 609 597-3800 Parish Office Business Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (Closed for lunch 12:00 Noon -1:00 PM)

February 11, 2018 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. K. Michael Lambeth

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Arian Wharff

Parish Coordinator/Assistant to the Pastor: Cathy Mazanek

Director of Religious Education: Donnaann Powers

Youth Minister: Sara Marcincak

Parish Finance Manager/HR: Chris Gile

Facilities Manager: Sean Johnson

Director of Parish Music: Victoria Nichols

Trustees: Steve McDonnell, Rose Faiss

LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday through-Friday: 8:00 AM Mass Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM Holy Day Vigil Mass: 7:00 PM Holy Day Mass: 8:00 AM & 12:15 PM

Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: First Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM Third Sunday of month during 11:30 AM Mass. Arrangements for a Baptism must be made in person at the Parish Offices at least 6 weeks in advance.

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion in the home and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Call us in the event of any serious illness. Please do not wait for an emergency to call. Marriages The Sacrament of Matrimony must be arranged with the Parish a minimum of one year in advance of your planned nuptials

ALL ARE WELCOME Whatever your present status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current family or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, whatever your self-esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at the Church of St. Theresa.

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AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Please remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who continuously suffer physically, emotionally and/or spiritually and those who tirelessly care for them. Let us especially remember those currently in need of our prayers: Sadie Ally, Charles Atkinson III, Augusta Benson, Herb Bunk, Robert Cipolla, Joan Connolly, Michael Cope, Kim Coyle, Lily Rose Cramer, April Dolch, Cathy Dunn, Bill Dwyer, Emma Fernandez-Regan, Patty Hunt, Jeff Haupt, Karen Haupt, Nancy Heintz, Kathleen Isaryk, Peggy Kaufman, David Keeble, Frank Kelly, Bertha Kraker, Chris Kyro, Anita Liguori, Luanne Liguori, Jack Layhen, Thomas Litchkowski, Madison Rose Manfredo, Wendy Morrison, Al Mury, Carol Nigro, Michele Pagliuca, Vincent Paladino, Andrew Joseph Ragusa, Joseph Rahill, Art Rotio, Rick Siano, Georgeann Siano, Samantha Saraceno, Andrew Schaber, Beverly Shields, Kim Singleton, Elizabeth Smith, Eleanor Spagnolo, Nick Spagnolo, Matthew Steinnetz, Jeff Takacs, Rick Williams, Sharon Williamson, and Helen Zieliski.

The Bread & Wine is offered this week in loving memory of Steven Kalinach, requested by Rita

and Jack Murray.

SNOW DAYS In the event of a snow storm where the

Governor declares a State of Emergency, St. Theresa’s parking lot will be closed, and Mass will not be celebrated.

The Mass intention for the given day will be deferred to the next available Mass. Thank You.

WE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who are currently called to active military service especially: Sgt. Christopher Ahlemeyer, AWO2 Taylor Allen, Capt. Brian Beldowicz, Cpl. James Berrier, Staff Sgt. Jordan Bieda, Christopher Boccia, L.Cpl. Burris Britt, Pvt. Caleb Britt, Staff Sgt. Domenic Cairoli, Ensign Christine M. Cairoli, Lance Cpl. Kyle Cowing, LTC Richard DiBuono, PO2 Michael Dover, Capt. Robert Eroh, Pfc. Derek Filloy, Pvt. Matthew Furry, Pfc. Ronald Furry, III, Lt. Col. Michael Goodman, Pfc. Steven Gill, Pvt. Michael Guerrera, SPC Tyler Hindley, Sgt. David Jackson, LCPL. Alexander Kaminsky, Lt. Andrew Kern, USN, Sn. Michael Kolbeck, Airman Frank J. Kowalewski, Jr., Lou Kryston, Pfc. Daniel Lambeth, Dru Lansing USN, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lima, YNSA Austin Madden, Seaman Thomas Madden E4, CNN Christopher Manfredo, Sbct. Brian Matuliewich, Major Dr. John Maxey, LCPL Christopher McEwan, 1st Lt. William McKernan, Sgt. Chuck Meyer,Major Mark Mitchell, Pfc. Michael Mooney,USMC Cpl. Patrick Mullooly, Sgt. Kyle Mury, PO2 John Mury, Major Brad Myoka, Army Spec. Andrew Steven Orth, Petti Officer Alfred E. Orth,USN, Petti Officer Whitney Orth,USN, Sgt. Jose Ortiz, Medic, Major Aaron M. Palan, Capt. Luke A. Palan, Capt. John J. Pisano III, Major Nicole M. Reigelman, Adam Richardson, Capt. Jeanne Savage, Pfc. William A. Schmidt III, Pvt. Stephen Alan Scott, Laura Snyder, Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Smith (Stately), Airman Sr. Class Anthony J. Stately, Airman Sr. Class Philip M. Stately, PFC Austin Sysol, Staff Sgt. Christine Tooth, PFC Matthew Valko, Lance Cpl. Jennifer Wilson, Lt. Christopher J. Worosz, USN and Ensign Matthew A. Worosz, USN. May the Lord protect them as they protect us.

WE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom You call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will. Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – February 10, 2018 4:00PM – John Kozzi/Marjorie Annette Barbara Sampson/Barbara & Joe Folmer Carmine & Antoinette Vetrano/ Daughter & Grandson John & Regina McKeon/Daughter-In- Law & Grandson Joseph Torchio/Nicole & Brittany Torchio

SUNDAY – February 11, 2018 7:30AM –Madeline & Richard Fitzgerald/Family Vincenza Ravelli/Barbara & Frank Davide The People of the Parish 9:00AM - Joan Orpen/Consolation Apostolate Margaret Ann Hemphill/Pat & Peggy Madison Peter Zarriello/Grace & Bill Reinbott Bertha Payesko/John & Eileen Gallagher 11:30AM– Dan Knetchel/Mom & Dad James R. Hannon/Mom & Dad Timothy O’Neill/Tony & Lorraine Holobowski Phyllis Nollica/Peggy & Bill Murphy Richard Zieliski/C. Owens & M. Konchan Esther & Joe Berdini(L)/Stephanie & Rick Finkenstaedt In preparation for the next weekend’s liturgy,

We cite the following:

Sunday, February 18, 2018

First Sunday of Lent

Reading I: Genesis 9:8-15 Reading II: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Gospel: Mark 1:12-15 ASH WEDNESDAY – February 14, 2018

Our Masses and Services for Ash Wednesday are as follows:

Mass - 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM Prayer Services - 12:15 PM & 5:00 PM

We hope you will join us!

OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEK

MONDAY – February 12, 2018 8:00AM – Joseph Egan/Michelle Henderson Charles Jaworski/Family TUESDAY – February 13, 2018 8:00AM – Marie Volpini/Consolation Apostolate WEDNESDAY- February 14, 2018 8:00AM – John King/Bob & Carol Kay 7:00PM – John DiGiuseppe/Evelyn Lavender

THURSDAY – February 15, 2018 8:00AM – Ann & Paul Lange(L)/Donna Majchrzak FRIDAY – February 16, 2018 8:00AM – Lee E. Horner/William & Rita Zellman SATURDAY – February 17, 2018 4:00PM – Angelo Martorano/Consolation Apostolate Olimpia Solares/Irma Chagnon James Di Giulio/DiGiulio Family James Donahue/Karen & John Drammissi Donald Burghold/Maryann, Suzanne & Mark SUNDAY – February 18, 2018 7:30AM – Carolyn Butkus/Children, Margaret, Joseph & Cathleen Barbara Sampson/ Phil & Millie Cross Vincenza Rivelli/ Daughter,Maria 9:00AM – Peter Zarriello/Linda & Fred Peterson Bertha Payesko/Dave & Sandi Johnson Hilda Doreste/Dave & Sandi Johnson Melba Portinause/Al & Diane DellaFave 11:30AM – Alice Weimer/Husband, Larry Laura McLoughlin/Grace & Bill Reinbott Steven Kalinach/Joan & Rich Lechner Jack Yoder/Annette & Bob Moran The People of the Parish Helen Zieliski(L)/Carol Owens & Marie Konchan

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Breaking Open The Word

February 11, 2018

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 The Lord tells Moses and Aaron that anyone bearing the sore of leprosy must first be seen by Aaron or one of the other priests, and that as long as the sore is upon him, “He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the camp.” Second Reading: 1-Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Paul instructs the Corinthians to do everything for the glory of God, to avoid offending others, and to be imitators of Christ. Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 Jesus takes pity on a leper and cures him of his disease with a warning not to say anything but to show himself to the priest and make an offering. Instead of remaining silent, the leper greatly publicized the healing, making it impossible for Jesus to enter the town openly. Consider/Reflect: This week, we begin the season of Lent, a time of renewal and repentance. We have a tendency to approach this time from a traditional posture. Ashes, meatless Fridays and Station of the Cross are all part of our practice and tradition. Wait a minute. Picture the lonely leper, ill and isolated, but with firm faith and determination, violating the rules imposed through Moses, approaching Jesus, seeking much needed help. We are he! Consider a moment what it took for him to act. He was desperate, knowing the reality of his condition. He spoke ‘if you wish…’ He heard the will of Jesus, felt His compassion, was touched by the healer. We are he! Let us seriously consider how to begin Lent this year and live renewal and repentance with the leper to be healed, cleansed and enlivened. Let us bring our whole selves to God as we are. Let Jesus touch us throughout the Lenten season. Let us deepen our connection with God and let Jesus’ healing touch help us give glory to God. Perhaps we can give an hour of our time to sit in the presence of the Lord on Fridays during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this Lenten Season.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Saturday, February 17, 2018 – 4:00 PM CELEBRANT: Fr. Mick Lambeth READERS: Bernice Philhower, Arthur Midgley ALTAR SERVERS: Justin McCarthy, Danielle Kenny EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Arlene Kacvinski, Andy Kacvinski, Patricia Musto, Eileen Wertz, Barbara Ragusa, John Kern, MaryAnn Burghold, Veronica Pendergast, Maureen Sexton, Patricia O’Hara **************************************** Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 7:30 AM CELEBRANT: Fr. Arian Wharff READERS: Rose Faiss (both readings) ALTAR SERVERS: Sandy Maffia, Thomas John Maffia EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Gail Englert, Pat Carabellese, Amy Zabinski, John Minnella, Michael McHenry, Conrad Zabinski **************************************** Sunday, February 18, 2018 – 9:00 AM CELEBRANT: Fr. Arian Wharff /Deacon David O’Connor READERS: Steven Schaffer, Vincent Poisella ALTAR SERVERS: Sabrina Moure, Xavier Clayton, Grace Klements, Brian Klements EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ann Hummel, Pete Hummel, Todd Lund, Peggy Madison, Joann Spickard, Mary Zurawski, Warren Blomquist, Diana AuCoin, Diane Ellwood, Frank Ellwood **************************************** Sunday, February 18, 2018 – 11:30 AM CELEBRANT: Fr. Arian Wharff /Deacon David O’Connor READERS: Sue Eggert, Carl Klotzbach ALTAR SERVERS: Emma Mazanek, Alex Aquaviva, Daniel Aquaviva EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Jacqueline Arduini, Vir Nantes, Rose Wilson, Mary Salisbury, Mary Modlin, Nick Steiger, Patricia Claussen, Esther Berdini, Conrad Brenner, Gail Brenner

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday, 8:00 AM Mass

CELEBRANT : Fr. Arian Wharff READERS: Maureen Malsbury (both readings) EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Peggy Madison, Jane Innocenti, Joann Spickard, Patricia Shepherd, Mary Schneider, Arlene Murray, Mary Zurawski, Rose Faiss, John Sullivan, Kay Dolch ******************************************

Ash Wednesday, 12:15 PM Prayer Service PRIEST: Fr. Arian Wharff READER: Jan Lind EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Rose Wilson, Earl Lind, Amy Zabinski, Conrad Zabinski, Lucille Keller, Pete Hummel, Cora Fernandez ******************************************

Ash Wednesday, 5:00 PM Prayer Service PRIEST: Fr. Mick Lambeth READER: Steven Schaffer EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Sue Eggert, Eileen Wertz, Cathy Mills, Jayne Ziegler, Terry Walsh ******************************************

Ash Wednesday, 7:00 PM Mass CELEBRANT: Fr. Mick Lambeth READERS: Todd Lund Jr., Mary Modlin ALTAR SERVERS: Tiffany Papa, Angelina Papa, Timmy McDermott EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: MaryAnn Burghold, Patricia Musto, Conrad Brenner, Gail Brenner, Esther Berdini, Patricia O’Hara, Todd Lund, Sr., Barbara Ragusa, John Kern, Nick Steiger

We’re having a Blood Drive!

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 10:00 AM -8:00 PM

In the Faith Formation Center

Please plan to donate. You can save a life!

Appointments are preferred Call Helen at 609-294-3844

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Monday, February 12, 2018

Children’s Faith Formation Classes 6:30 PM Faith Formation Center

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Scriptural Rosary 1:30 PM - Daily Chapel RCIA @ 6:30 PM

K of C Officers Meeting @ 7:00 PM Faith Formation Center

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Mass: 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM Prayer Services: 12:15 PM & 5:00 PM

Scripture Sharing @ 9:00 AM Faith Formation Center

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Respect Life Ministry Meeting @ 1:30 PM Faith Formation Center

Friday, February 16, 2018

K of C Fish Fry Dinner 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Faith Formation Center

Stations of the Cross @ 6:00 PM

Saturday, February 17, 2018 Men’s Spirituality Discussion Group

Daily Chapel @ 8:15 AM Prayer Service Meeting @ 8:30 AM – Faith Formation Center

Tickets for Respect Life Breakfast on Sale 50-50 Chances on sale after Mass

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Tickets for Respect Life Breakfast on sale after all Masses

50-50 Chances on sale after all Masses

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

for tax purposes If you would like a statement of your 2017

contributions, call Mazie at the Parish Office on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday or leave a voicemail – 609-296-2504 ext. 225.

Tax statements require a week’s notice. We can mail them to you, or you may pick it up at the office. Please note: Same day contribution statements are not available.

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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

“Let the children come to me!” Mark 10:14

Classes are offered for students in Grades Pre K–8, including preparation for First Communion & Confirmation.

CLASSES ARE HELD ON SUNDAYS & MONDAYS

FOR MORE INFORMATION Call DonnaAnn Powers at 296-2504 Ext. 24

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

STAY Strong in the Lord

St. Theresa’s Active Youth Group meets most Sundays 6:00 to 8:00 PM

in the Faith Formation Center

Visit us on Facebook: Stay St. Theresa Parish or email:

Sara.Marcincak@sttheresa450.org All students in Grades 9 thru 12 are

invited!

ST. THERESA’S COUNCIL# 14615

K of C Council #14615 meets:

Regular Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month Officers’ Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month.

7:00 PM in the Faith Formation Center.

For detailed information on activities and planned events, please visit our website www.kofc14615.org.

For information or questions about joining our council, please contact Joe Palandro 609-922-2962 jpalandro@comcast.net

AMI DIGITAL

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN

When: Thursday, March 8, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The van will close from 12:00 – 12:30 for lunch Where: St. Theresa Church parking lot

Most insurance plans are accepted.

Funds are available for women without insurance. Please take care of yourself by getting screened

for breast cancer. Call 1-609-677-9729 to make your appointment! Please have your insurance ID # if applicable, and name, address, and phone number of your physician. After your appointment is made, a reminder will be sent with a history form.

St. Theresa’s MONTHLY 50/50 Raffle Tickets are on sale in the gathering space and

in the vestibule of the Daily Chapel after Mass or at the Parish Office during office hours. Only 500 tickets are available!

CONGRATULATIONS to Denise Farrelly this month’s winner of our 50/50.

The prize totaled $1,320.00!

The next drawing will be held March 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Parish Office.

Sponsored by St. Theresa’s Knights of Columbus

Catered by The Grapevine Restaurant Friday, February 16, 2018

In the Faith Formation Center

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Please join us in the Church for Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM

Price per plate: $12.00 (Children under 12 FREE)

Take out available - Tickets sold at the door Come and join your community with a good meal

and head to Stations of the Cross afterward.

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Respect Life Ministry “Celebration of Life”

ANNUAL COMMUNION BREAKFAST

Our Annual Communion Breakfast will be held on:

Saturday, February 24, 2018 9:00 AM Mass

Followed by breakfast at the

Faith Formation Center

Celebrant and Guest Speaker: Rev. Jim O’Neil Administrator St. John’s Parish, Lakehurst, NJ

Ocean County Respect Life Chaplain

Tickets are $10.00 each and will be sold after all the Masses the weekends of February 10 & 11 and 17 & 18

Or by calling Peggy 609-294-9018 or Judy 609-812-9749

All parishioners are invited to attend.

St. THERESA’S COUNCIL# 14615

FAMILY of the MONTH

MEET THE ZABINSKI FAMILY Amy and Conrad have been members of St. Theresa’s Parish for about eighteen years. They both serve as Eucharistic Ministers at the 11:30 mass. Conrad is a member of our local council of the Knights of Columbus. They also happen to be members of our Respect Life Ministry here at the parish and Amy happens to be the chairperson. What makes us particularly proud is that they also represent St Theresa’s at the Diocesan level with things concerning the Respect Life Ministry. If you happen to see them around the parish, be sure to thank them for being the caring, giving couple they truly are!

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

The Annual Catholic Appeal is integral to the mission and services of the Diocese of Trenton. Providing day to day assistance to those among us with the greatest needs: training for seminarians, for youth in our Catholic schools and religious education programs. The Annual Appeal ensures the funding necessary so that these programs may continue to serve thousands throughout our Diocese. As in the past, this year’s efforts will create new opportunities and hopefully expand services for those living and working within the counties of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean. The first Appeal mailing will be mailed to all registered Catholics in the Diocese the week of February 13th, which includes a brochure, pledge card, and return envelope. Please try to make your gifts early. This year’s Annual Appeal Weekend in Church – or “kick-off” – is scheduled for the weekend of February 24 & 25, 2018. If you did not return the pledge card you received in the mail, you will be asked to make a pledge this weekend in Church. A short video will be shown the weekend before the kick off - February 17 & 18. This year The Parish of St. Theresa’s share of the goal is $43,258.00 Please note: When a parish collects funds equal to their ACA goal, they will receive a 15% rebate. Funds collected in excess of the parish goal will earn a 50% rebate. A parish that increases their participation rate by at least ten percent will receive an additional 5% rebate. Thank you once again for your support! Your efforts last year helped us.

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O F F I C E O F THE B I S HO P Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

During the days and weeks of penance that lie ahead --- from Ash Wednesday, February 14th until Holy Thursday, March 29th --- the Catholic Church throughout the world commemorates the penitential season of Lent. The model Jesus gave us for “these forty days” was his own experience in the desert and the temptations that followed Him there where He encountered Satan face to face. And yet, Jesus, there in the desert --- alone, fasting and in intense prayer --- beat back the devil and triumphed over temptation, as strong and as unrelenting as it was throughout those forty days.

We enter the desert of Lent like Jesus, led by the Holy Spirit, to face our devils, our temptations head on. But we are not alone. The Lord Jesus Christ is with us. And so, too, is the Church, the entire community of faith observing Lent. Here is what the Catholic Church in the United States requires of us as baptized Catholics:

The days of FAST (only one full meal) and ABSTINENCE (no meat) are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. No dispensations are granted on these solemn days except for reason of sickness or those provided in canon law below.

Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday, February 14th this year. Since Ash Wednesday is one of only two solemn penitential days, no dispensations will be granted. St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, falls on a Saturday this year. All other Fridays of Lent are days of ABSTINENCE (no meat).

Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to FAST (only one full meal) as above. From the age of 14, people are also obliged to ABSTAIN (no meat: this obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat).

The obligation to observe the laws of fast and abstinence is a serious one for Catholics. Failure to observe one penitential day in itself is not considered a serious sin. It is the failure to observe any penitential days at all, or a substantial number of penitential days, that must be considered serious.

The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the Eucharist at least once a year --- often called “Easter duty” --- for those in the state of grace should still be fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of Lent, February 17-18th to Trinity Sunday, May 26-27th. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.

I want to encourage Catholics to go to confession and to make use of the sacrifices and traditions that have always been part of our Lenten practices in the Church.

We do, indeed, fast and pray with the Lord Jesus and with our fellow Catholics. May this Lent be a time of penance leading to grace and joy for us all at Easter.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M. Bishop of Trenton

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Ash Wednesday is February 14,

2018 and marks the beginning of the Holy Season of Lent. Each Friday during

the entire Season of Lent, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the Daily Chapel for private Adoration. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following the Friday 8:00 AM Mass and will be reposed at 5:30 PM following Benediction. Weekly observance of the Stations of the Cross will follow in the Church each Friday beginning at 6:00 PM

Friday Adoration can only occur if we can guarantee that there will always be a minimum of 3 people present in the Chapel the entire time the Blessed Sacrament is exposed.

On the weekends of February 2 & 3 and February 10 & 11 there will be lists in the Gathering Space following all the Masses for you to sign up to be present during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays during Lent. Please consider giving an hour of your time to sit in the presence of the Lord on Fridays during the Holy Season of Lent.

PLEASE NOTE: We have moved the Stations of the Cross from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM this year. We are hoping this earlier time will allow and encourage more people to attend this traditional and spiritual Lenten devotion.

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FREE INCOME TAXES PREPARED

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February 5 through April 12, 2018

Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – WALK IN St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center 100 Bishops Lane, (off McKinley Blvd.) Manahawkin Tuesday-9:00 AM – 1:00 PM APPOINTMENTS ONLY Call 609-489-9842 Heritage Point Club House 1 South Point Blvd., Barnegat Tuesday-1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – WALK IN Village Lutheran Church 701 Western Blvd, Lanoka Harbor Wednesday-9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – WALK IN St. Theresa Faith Formation Center 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor Wednesday-1:00 PM – 5:00 PM APPOINTMENTS ONLY Call 609-978-7554 Perry's Lake Club House 4 Princeton Ave., Manahawkin Please Note: Calls for appointments will only be answered Monday through Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM What to bring with you:

Copy of last year’s federal & state tax returns

Social Security card & photo id/drivers Forms W2, SSA, 1099, 1099R, 1099G Property Tax Self-employment income information Brokerage statements-sale of stocks, bonds Healthcare1095 A,B,C exemption letters Mortgage interest, medical, dental,

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IT’S BACK AGAIN!...

You can keep your observance of “Meatless”

Fridays during Lent AND support St. Theresa’s at the same time!!

Brother’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza

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has again agreed to donate 20% of the cost of your order – whether it’s take-out, delivery, or eat-in – to

St. Theresa’s Church on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays in Lent:

(2/14, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30)

When you pay, simply hand the voucher printed below to the cashier (or hand it to the delivery person), and St. Theresa’s will receive 20% back of every dollar you spend! If you need additional vouchers, they are available in the kiosk or in the Parish Office, as well as menu copies. Let’s all get together. Invite your family and friends to participate, and make this a HUGE success for our Parish Community! We had a great response last year – let’s make this year’s even better!! After all, who can resist a good pizza? (or pasta, or seafood, or eggplant…?)!!

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