Twenty-Sixth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

September 26, 2021

Pastor: Fr. Francis O’Dowd

pastor@sttheresagladewater.org

Rectory: (903) 845-2306 Fax: (903) 845-7126

10138 Union Grove Rd. Gladewater, TX 75647

OFFICE Jamie Clowers (903) 845-2306

CHOIR and MUSIC Mary Anne Farrow

(903) 734-5042

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HO-LY COMMUNION

Linda Thomas 903)-235-6277

FAITH FORMATION

COORDINATOR Henry Troell

(903) 790-1717

LADIES’ GUILD Jennifer Audet (903) 736-0671

LECTORS Lynn Worn

(903) 261-1421

MEN'S ASSOCIA-TION

Joe Nasados (903) 475-2982

PRO-LIFE

COORDINATOR Ken Ladish

(903) 720-3177

USHERS Irene Parris

(903)-918-6393

SPIRITUAL MENTOR Janet Troell

(903) 734-7139

Mercy Sunday

REFLECTION: In the gospel, Jesus asks his disciples to be tolerant. If toler-ance were not good, why would Jesus require such from his disciples? As narrated, it started when after the disciples ‘saw someone driving out demons’ in the name of Jesus, they prevented him from performing exorcism because he did not belong to the followers of Jesus. We could only surmise what were in the minds of the disci-ples. Were they jealous because the man could also cast de-mons though he was not one of them? Were they angry be-cause they have assumed that the power to exorcise demons was a privilege given only to the followers of Jesus and not to any other person? The disciples were confused. Suddenly, what they have thought to be their exclusive right was no longer their own alone. Jesus had his reasons: ‘Do not prevent him,’ he said, ‘there is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us.’ With these words, Jesus has taught his disciples about tolerance more as an exercise of Christian humility and charity. This teaching is so relevant for us today. We should not think that salvation is reserved only for us who were bap-tized and who believe in Christ. Membership to his Church, faith, and the sacraments are still considered the ordinary ways to receive salvation, but this does not exclude the pos-sibility that God could offer other ways of bringing people to encounter the ‘paschal mystery of Christ’ in their lives. Like the outsider who performed exorcism in the name of Jesus, we have to understand that it is really Jesus who is the true source of salvation; the rest is just his medium. Jesus calls us to religious tolerance, as long as it is not

against him and his teachings. It is prudence perhaps that sometimes makes us doubt whether something or someone should be tolerated or not. However, Jesus challenges us towards religious tolerance so that individually we also learn to discern about the faith we have received: what is truly to follow Christ, how is it really to belong to him, what does it really mean to be a Catholic? In the answers our salvation is

found.

St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church

To serve God and Men through the footsteps of St. Theresa

PARISH FINANCE 9/19

Envelope Collection: $ 1,144 E Payments: $ 80 Building Fund for Maintenance $ 25 Youth Fund $ 242 C.O.S.T. $ 100 Vigil Candles $ Total: $ 1,591

Monthly Statement of August 2021 August 2021 August 2020

Income: $11,617 $11,328.13 Expense: $4,584.42 $10,562.36 Net Income: $7,032.58 $765.77

Thank you for your contributions!

Adam Willeford~ Air Force Mark E. Farrow~ Navy Presley Duhon~ Navy Robert Deller~ Army James Phelps~ USMC Michael Fillmore~ Army

September/October Birthdays & Anniversaries

27-Chris Jackovich Oct.3– Bailey Clowers & Joe Stegman

Oct. 4– Ann Buettner Oct. 6– Fr. O’Dowd Ordination Annv.

If anyone would like to be visited by Fr. Robinson, please call the rectory at (903) 845-2306.

Anna Akins (granddaughter) Debbie Clouatre Jessie Brown Nena Bunn Rodney Calhoun Elizabeth Flores Lilly Flores Joyce Hugman Lynne Munoz Paula Campbell Sandra Fite Jennifer Jones Jim Jones Donna Shipman Brayland Russell Linda Thomas Raymond Rowe

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH and COMMUNITY

Melody Smith Jimmy Griffin Jesse Phelps Jennifer Poorman Ben Deller Ernestine Sawyer Cathy Shipp David Spanko Tom Stans Olga Petrie Paul Bynum Sue O’Neill MaryAnne Farrow Sam Jackson Chris Jackovich Alyssa Troell Peggy Lange Curtis Smith Dottie Richardaon Jacob Mendoza

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Daily: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM First Friday of the Month 6:30PM Holy Days: To be announced Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 - 4:55 PM Sunday 8:00 - 8:25 AM

Rosary: Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 8:00AM The Parish office is open 9:00 am - 12:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Office Email: office@sttheresagladewater.org BULLETIN DEADLINE: 9 AM Thursday

St. Theresa website address: www.sttheresagladewater.org

Find us on Facebook

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Lord Jesus, During this month of October, we pray for all mis-sionary disciples. We pray that every baptized per-son may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.

Mass Intentions

September 25 † Carlos Munoz (Lynn Munoz) Forgotten Souls September 26 For the People †Melinda Miller (Clowers Family) September 28 †Melinda Miller (Clowers Family) Forgotten Souls)

September 29 †Bernard O’Dowd 19ys. Anniv. †Melinda Miller (Clowers Family) Forgotten Souls September 30 †Sis Bowers (Oliphint Family) Margaret Kraftt (Ann Buettner) October 1 †Stewart Linthicum (Bellatti Family) Forgotten Souls

Sherry Kidd~ Navy Danielle Verderber~ Army Ian Munoz~ Army Erin Munoz~Army Matthew Munoz~ Army

MATION COOR-

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Ministry Schedule Saturday, September 25 Ushers: Gayle C. & Eddie L. Lector: Shane Lowry Sunday, September 26 Ushers: Joe Clowers & Sarah Clowers Lector: Barry Wallace Saturday, October 2 Ushers: Gayle C. & Eddie L. Lector: Ann Buettner Sunday, October 3 Usher: Suarez Family Lector: Mary Anne Far row Home Visitation and Nursing Homes: Lynne Muñoz, David and Barbara Spanko

“A family that Prays together, stays together.” “A world at prayer is a world at peace.” Fr. Patrick Peyton 1909-1992

St. Philip Institute

Together in Holiness-Marriage Conference Saturday October 23, 2021, St. Matthew Cath-olic Church Longview, TX. 10:45am-4:30pm. A CATHOLIC MARRAGE CONFERENCE THAT INSPIRES SPOUSES AND EMPOW-ERS PARENTS. To register or for more infor-mation visit TOGETHERINHOLINESS.ORG

Expectant Heart Pregnancy Resource Center

Through the Knights of Columbus Is in need of the following: Monthly educational class that provides car seats,

high chairs, potty seats pack&play etc. Each class has 10 clients. Seeking donors for Aug-Dec. classes. Estimated cost $550 per month.

Diapers (size 5 & 6) Wipes Clothing (size Newborn-5T) New or gently worn. Look for the donation box in the lobby

Adult Catechism

Oct. 7th at 10:30am. Bring a pencil, notebook, and lunch to share. NO donations required. St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus 1873-1897 Wisdom of the Saints Schedule 2021-2022 Nov. 4th – St. Augustine of Hippo Dec. 2nd- St. Hildegard of Bingen Jan. 6th- St. Catherine of Siena Feb. 3rd.– St. Thomas Aquinas Mar. 3rd– St. Francis de Sales Apr. 7th– St. Theresa of Avila May 5th– St. John of the Cross

Bible Study Book of Revelation by Jeff Cavins, continues

Wed. Sept. 29th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall or on zoom.

Life Chain Sun. Oct. 3rd 2pm-3pm, at the intersection of McCann and Loop 281 same as last year. Ken Ladish will be in the Albertson’s park-ing lot at 1:30pm with the signs

St. Theresa Centennial If anyone has any items or pictures of the old St. Theresa or St. Bridgets and would like to display them during the Centennial Celebration bring them by the office and please write your name on them. Also please see the sign up sheet for food items to bring for the celebra-tion.

Meetings Finance Meeting-Tues. Sept. 28th at 5pm In the Parish hall Liturgical Committee– Tues. Sept. 28th at 6:30pm in the Parish hall.

Faith Formation Faith Formation begins Sun. Sept. 26th after Mass, at 9:45am Register online or look for the registration forms in the lobby on the table. Cost is $20 for 1 student, $35 for 2 students and $50 for 3 or more students.

FIRST FRIDAY First Friday of the month is Oct. 1. No 8am Mass on that day. Mass will be at 6:30pm followed by Adoration.