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St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church Thirty-First Sunday in Ordi- nary Time November 4,, 2018 Pastor: Fr. Mark Dunne [email protected] Rectory: (903) 845-2306 Fax: (903) 845-7126 10138 Union Grove Rd. Gladewater, TX 75647 OFFICE Jamie Clowers (903) 845-2306 CHOIR and MUSIC Larry Bucher (903) 844-9247 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HO- LY COMMUNION FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR Henry Troell (903) 790-1717 LADIES’ GUILD Cari Hoefer (903)-736-1472 LECTORS Walter Raabe (903) 734-7771 MEN'S ASSOCIA- TION Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362 PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR Ken Ladish (903) 734-4989 USHERS Gayle Cockerell (903) 845-6766 SPIRITUAL MENTOR Janet Troell 903-734-7139 The Scribe who came to Jesus asking which is the first of all the commandments was not seeking information. He wasn’t interested in any opinion that Jesus might have about laws commands, obligations or commandments. The Scribe is interested in orthodoxy and he was going to be the judge of whether or not Jesus was orthodox in what he be- lieved and what he taught. The Scribe seemed unsure whether or not Jesus knew this teaching. The Scribe did not know who he was questioning. Not only did Jesus give the first commandment according to Jewish scripture he added the second com- mandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The Scribe expected to sit in judgement of Jesus’s answer. His task seems to have been to protect Judaism against the possi- bility that Jesus’ teaching might be incorrect. However Je- sus revealed his knowledge of the law, Jewish tradition and the Talmud. Jesus was more gentle and encouraging with the Scribe. Jesus saw that the Scribe answered with understand- ing and said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that, no one dared to ask Jesus any more ques- tions. Clearly the crowd understood that when Jesus spoke, they were hearing the word of God. There are obvious les- sons and invitations and challenges to us today when we hear the scriptures. We live in a challenging world where internet bloggers challenge the orthodoxy even of the Pope, sitting in judgement of teachings or opinions or even people that they may not understand or might dislike. Jesus invites us to imitate him, seeking goodness in those whom we are in dialogue or in conflict, noting the goodness, encouraging growth, practicing patience and self control. When we assume the attitude and approach that is Jesus, we will be doing our best to accomplish what we have asked as we begin our liturgy. “Grant we pray, that we may hasten without stumbling to receive the things you have promised.”
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St. Theresa of the
Infant Jesus
Catholic Church Thirty-First Sunday in Ordi-
nary Time
November 4,, 2018
Pastor: Fr. Mark Dunne
[email protected] Rectory: (903) 845-2306
Fax: (903) 845-7126 10138 Union Grove Rd. Gladewater, TX 75647
OFFICE
Jamie Clowers (903) 845-2306
CHOIR and MUSIC
Larry Bucher (903) 844-9247
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HO-LY COMMUNION
FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR
Henry Troell (903) 790-1717
LADIES’ GUILD
Cari Hoefer (903)-736-1472
LECTORS
Walter Raabe (903) 734-7771
MEN'S ASSOCIA-
TION Corky Valentine (903) 399-0362
PRO-LIFE
COORDINATOR Ken Ladish
(903) 734-4989
USHERS Gayle Cockerell (903) 845-6766
SPIRITUAL MENTOR
Janet Troell 903-734-7139
The Scribe who came to Jesus asking which is the first of all the commandments was not seeking information. He wasn’t interested in any opinion that Jesus might have about laws commands, obligations or commandments. The Scribe is interested in orthodoxy and he was going to be the judge of whether or not Jesus was orthodox in what he be-lieved and what he taught. The Scribe seemed unsure whether or not Jesus knew this teaching. The Scribe did not know who he was questioning. Not only did Jesus give the first commandment according to Jewish scripture he added the second com-mandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The Scribe expected to sit in judgement of Jesus’s answer. His task seems to have been to protect Judaism against the possi-bility that Jesus’ teaching might be incorrect. However Je-sus revealed his knowledge of the law, Jewish tradition and the Talmud. Jesus was more gentle and encouraging with the Scribe. Jesus saw that the Scribe answered with understand-ing and said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that, no one dared to ask Jesus any more ques-tions. Clearly the crowd understood that when Jesus spoke, they were hearing the word of God. There are obvious les-sons and invitations and challenges to us today when we hear the scriptures. We live in a challenging world where internet bloggers challenge the orthodoxy even of the Pope, sitting in judgement of teachings or opinions or even people that they may not understand or might dislike. Jesus invites us to imitate him, seeking goodness in those whom we are in dialogue or in conflict, noting the goodness, encouraging growth, practicing patience and self control. When we assume the attitude and approach that is Jesus, we will be doing our best to accomplish what we have asked as we begin our liturgy. “Grant we pray, that we may hasten without stumbling to receive the things you have promised.”
PARISH FINANCE
Regular Collection: $ 1,316 E– Payments: $200 Building Fund: $75 Vigil Candles: $14 Total: $1,605 Budget amount needed weekly: $3,287
Aaron Slater~ USMC Adam Willeford~ Air Force
Milo Harrison~ Army Mark E. Farrow~ Navy
Presley Duhon~ Navy Robert Deller~ Army
James Phelps~ USMC Michael Fillmore~ Army
November Birthdays & Anniversaries 1-Leo Flores
2-Daisey Bewley 5– Cathlein Pyeatt
7– Eddie & Peggy Lange Wedd. Annv. 9– Jodie Duhon & Eddie Lange
12– Reigna Suarez
If anyone would like to be visited by Fr. Mark, please call the rectory at (903) 845-2306. If prayers are no longer needed please let us know.
Mark Adams Anna Akins (granddaughter) Betty Baird Jodi Bastyr Pat Behanick Jessie Brown Nena Bunn Rodney Calhoun Jim Daniels Sarah Deaton Wanda Demers Jodie Duhon Elizabeth Flores Emma Flores Lilly Flores Joyce Hugman Larry James Andy Tuttle Lynne Munoz
PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH and COMMUNITY
Kim Johnson Gil Kalinec Gail Levy Betty Lucas Carlos Munoz Boots Oliphint Ruby Olvera Jesse Phelps Jennifer Poorman Julie Ruffeno-Proctor Kitty Ruffeno Tracy Salazar Ernestine Sawyer Abby Shimota Cathy Shipp David Spanko Tom Stans Gloria Tankersley Mike Wilson Jerry Steger Greg Wilson
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Daily: Tuesday –Friday 8:00 AM Holy Day: Nov.1 8am & 6pm; Nov. 2 8am. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 - 4:55 PM Sunday 8:00 - 8:25 AM
The Parish office is open 9:00 am - 12:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Fr. Mark is available in the office Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Office Email: [email protected] BULLETIN DEADLINE: 9 AM Thursday
St. Theresa website address: www.sttheresagladewater.org
Find us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/sttheresagladewater
Merciful Father, Throughout November, we pray in the service of peace. In this age of conflict, we pray that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.
Mass Intentions
November 1 (8am) Greg Bowers (Linda Thomas) November 6 †Blase Jackovich †Delores Jackovich †Audrey Thayer (Edward Jackovich) (Debbie Turner)
November 7 Debbie Turner (Ladies Guild) November 13 †Blase Jackovich †Delores Jackovich †Audrey Thayer (Edward Jackovich) (Debbie Turner)
MATION COOR-
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The Rosary (Prayers are incenses to heaven)
Every Saturday evening: 4:30 pm (before 5pm Mass) First Sunday of every month: 8:00am (before 8:30am Mass)
Ministry Schedule Saturday, November 3 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Vance Lowery EMHC: Chr is H. & Terry W. Sunday, November 4 Ushers: Jackovich Lector: Barry Wallace EMHC: Joe C., Pat B., & Dolly Welch Saturday, November 10 Ushers: Gayle Cockerell & Eddie Lange Lector: Shane Lowery EMHC: Eddie L., & Barbara S. Sunday, November 11 Ushers: Raabe Lector: Amy Patter son EMHC: Lynn W., J im L., & Ken L. Home Visitation and Nursing Homes: Lynne Muñoz, Joyce Raabe, David and Barbara Spanko
Announcement:
I’m making a “Special” Christmas Project & would like to ask those who have lost loved ones if you could share & bring me a picture no bigger than a 4x6..Please bring by Turkey Bingo. Pho-tos will be returned. Cari Hoefer
Parish Registration
We would like to have everyone registered or infor-mation updated by Dec. 2, 2018.
Forms are available on the table in the lobby.
Manna House Month of November Manna House is collect-ing canned beef stew and chili during the month of November.
Check it Out No Turning Back by: Fr . Donald H. Callo-way, From “Incorrigible” to “impossible” to “radically converted” is the witness of a bad boy to serving God with his whole heart. “You will be thrilled to read how our Lord redirected this man’s pas-sion from a life of crime to a love for Jesus and Mary, and for surfing! Mother Angelica by: Raymond Arroyo “The Founder of the Eternal Word Television Network, Mother Angelica is a woman who dared to dream, to stand up for what she believed in and whose faith showed that anything is possi-ble.”
TURKEY BINGO NOVEMBER 19TH
SIGN-UP SHEET IN LOBBY
FOR DRINKS, FOOD, PRIZES AND TURKEYS.
Men’s Association meeting Sunday Nov. 4th after 8:30 am Mass in Parish hall.
SOCIAL SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3RD STAY AND VISIST!
Parish Council meeting November 6th
