St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish Founded 2006

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, Noon & 6:00 PM

Daily Masses

Monday 8:00 AM (Eucharistic Prayer Service) Tuesday 7:00 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM Thursday 8:00 AM

Friday 9:00 AM Saturday 9:00 AM

Holy Days

Vigil 7:00 PM 6:30 AM, Noon & 7:00 PM

Confession

Saturday 4-4:30 PM and in the Parish Office by appointment

Adoration Wednesday all day after the 8:00 AM Mass concluding with Holy Hour 7:00 - 7:30 PM (Rosary, Evening Prayer, Benediction)

Baptism Every week during any Mass or at 1:30 PM Sunday

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mission Statement

The Roman Catholic Family of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish recognizes the importance of following in the footsteps of our Patroness in sharing our time, talent and treasure. Through ordinary and simple actions, we strive to teach and spread the Catholic faith, leading all to know God in a personal and loving way. In the celebration of the Eucharist, the Parish Community receives energy to care for the needs of all people through acts of kindness and love. @STeresaCalcutta

@SaintTeresaOfLimerick

Pastor Rev. Paul C. Brandt

In Residence Rev. John J. Pidgeon

Permanent Deacons Deacon Louis F. Hoelzle

Deacon David M. Kubczak Deacon Thomas G. Phillips, Jr.

Church and Parish Office 256 Swamp Pike • Schwenksville, PA 19473

Office Phone: 610-287-2525 • Fax: 610-287-7565 www.stteresacalcutta.com

Business Manager Tammy Brock

Office Manager Maureen Mochwart

Director of Parish Services Shawn Marie Brown

Youth Minister Elizabeth Imms Music Director

John Seitz

Education Center 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473

Office Phone: 610-287-2500 Fax: 610-287-2543

Office of Religious Education Deborah Rorabaugh

School Principal Anita M. Dixon

Child Care Jackie Stiles

Dear Parishioners, Our Gospel today has numerous messages of the Good News. Jesus reminds us that whenever two or three are gathered in His name, He is in their midst. For all the times that we gather in Jesus’ name, we know that He is there among us. May we always be reminded of how powerful it is to have Jesus present among us, and that we can so easily turn to Him. Fr. Brandt

It is so beautiful that we complete each other! What we are doing in the slums, maybe you cannot do. What you are doing at the level where you are called—in your family life, in your college life, in your work—we cannot do. But together you and we are doing something beautiful for God. Mother Teresa

ONLINE GIVING FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Parish Giving, STC’s online giving, has the capability of making online withdrawals for one time, weekly, biweek-ly, monthly, quarterly and yearly gifts. Gifts can be made through credit card or checking/saving account. Parish Giving access is available on our website at www.stteresacalcutta.com, log into your existing account or create a new account, and select “Completing Phase Capital Campaign”. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Tammy Brock at bmgr@stteresacalcutta.com or (610) 287-2525 ext. 103.

COMPLETING OUR VISION FROM A LEGACY OF FAITH: PHASE III

Total pledged: $2,465,729.00

SUNDAY COLLECTION: (August 2017) $75,016.00 (August 2016) $76,979.00

Rita Beauchamp, William Stepp, Mike Brasberger, Don Moser, Richard Pomponi, Sue Verdi, Michael Lesh, Doris Monahue, Father Tom Uzhunnalil, Thomas Sabol, Frank Louis, Sr., Robert DiRita, Dr. Irving Herling, Brian D. McCourt, Pasqualina Pires, Wendy Racine, Susan Lyons, Theresa Carey, Dena Yurick, Cammie Struzek, Joseph Hosack, Deborah Strizziere, Diane Ferreri, Robert Pominger, Frank Brown, Angeline Schermann, Marianne Marcello, Florence Shemanski, Cindy Peterka, Joseph Dimeno, Monica Marusinski, Susan Pronchik, Marion Lukens, Bob Ganovsky, John Rizzuto, Baby Faith Deo, Mark Cackovic, Marti Stine, Alman Keys, James McCann, Marion Brady, Kelly Shincariek, Baby Jax, Eileen Stauffer, Tom Marsden, George Haines, Joseph Heinbach, Shannon Revit, Allie Kohler, Very Rev. Joseph R. Jones, C.P, Nettie Deriscage, Theresa Morandi, Elizabeth Gillard, Sami Bienkowski, Frank Cotillo, John Coyle, Joe Morrone, Mary Stierle, MaryAnn Warbuton, Rosemary Bauerle, Hannah Yeager, Jenell Wagner, Josie Drop, Larry Longo, Mary Pat Reidy, Zoey Friend, Laura & Vilma Brumbraugh, Francine Lane, Jason Wagner, Walery Varalla, Arayah Sunshine Malloy, Bob Wolf, Sr., Allison Carr, Rosemary Bauerle, Rudolph Bonaduce, Mick McBride, Rev. George Riley, Margaret Semetti, Bill Walker, Robert Hammond, Catharine Miller, Claudia Hattab, John Fitzgerald, Regina O’Brien, Joseph DiRado, Rita Rollman, Robert M., Eleanor Carey, Lucille Christie, Steven Eling, Mary Ann Kehl, Kerri March, Ruth Long, Joseph Compton, Jane Centrella, Joe Wausnock, Eileen Fowler, Jill Frain, Terrence Goff, Elizabeth Jean Koury, Lynda Jones, Aaron Gulla, Zachary Sinnk, Colleen McQuaid, Larry Scaver, John Clark, Matthew Salvo, Russell Oister, Jr., Pearl Minnich, Kimberly Petaccio, Christopher Riley, Abby Dawson, Helen Yocum, Monica Mastricolo, Jerry Hoff, John Hoffman, Janie Hartman, Jack Bono, Armando Mastrocolo, Raymond Keeler, Mary Wheatley, Michael John Reimer, Sara Bozzini, Crystal Everly, Angie Danaker, Zack Lofton, Thomas Tegler, Debbie Guy, Peg Nesmith, Ryan Welder, Alexander Piermani II, Domenic Bono, Nancy Paschal, Sharon Bieber, Teresa Busarak, Damone Hopkins, Jim Olshefski, Sr., Karen Murray, Lynn Jackson, Rosie Lang, Donald DiFilippo, Anthony Petaccio, Jr., Emil Washko, William Taylor, Roman Grudzien, Bobby Wolf, Kathy Semetti, Sharon Geisel, Kenna Faust Cavenish, Marie Strizziere, Cathy Casey, Tracy Garay, Stephanie Mongiello, Carrie Prout, & the sick and suffering of the parish.

22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 9 - 10, 2017

This month we remember the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, the Holy Name of Mary, and Our Lady of Sorrows and we can also prepare for the dedication of our state of

Pennsylvania to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. Bring Mary into your heart and your home this week.

Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to www.FORMED.org. You should see the registration box for parishioners. Type in the parish code: GTQPH3. Now set up a username and a password. Now you are all set to use all the great programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in.

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2018 MASS INTENTIONS The 2018 Daily Mass Intentions Book is open. Please come to the Parish Office Monday-Friday or see the Sunday Receptionist.

DONATION FOR THE STC SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY

We will be taking donations after each Mass this weekend for the STC Soup Kitchen Ministry.

HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF COLLECTION

We will be taking donations after each Mass the weekend of September 16th & 17th to help all those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

BAPTISM Arrangements are to be made two months prior to the date you would like to have the Baptism. All new parents must attend a Pre-Jordan class before the Baptism of their child. To schedule, please call Shawn Marie Brown at (610) 287-2525 ext. 100.

ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation must be at least sixteen years of age and have received Confirmation and are actively practicing their Catholic faith. Those that are married must be validly married in the Catholic Church. Please call Shawn Marie Brown, (610) 287-2525 ext. 100 at least two months in advance.

PRE-JORDAN CLASS The next Pre-Jordan Class will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:30 PM in our Chapel. All new parents are reminded that you must attend a Pre-Jordan Class before the Baptism of your baby. Please call Shawn Marie Brown, (610) 287-2525 ext. 100 to register. There will be no Pre-Jordan Class in September.

SATURDAY 09/09/17 9:00 AM Mary DeFrancesco 5:00 PM Bernice Katherine Stein

SUNDAY 09/10/17 7:30 AM Parishioners 9:00 AM Luigi Noverati 10:30 AM Francis Okere and Anthony Ohaeri 12:00 Noon Michael & Dorothy Rovnack 6:00 PM Al Urben

MONDAY 09/11/17 8:00 AM Parishioners

TUESDAY 09/12/17 7:00 PM Mary Anne Costello

WEDNESDAY 09/13/17 8:00 AM Ernest Nolasco

THURSDAY 09/14/17 8:00 AM James Skarbek

FRIDAY 09/15/17 9:00 AM Martha & Frank Mandrack

SATURDAY 09/16/17 9:00 AM Poor Souls 5:00 PM Fran & Tony Petaccio 60

th Wedding Annivsary

SUNDAY 09/17/17 7:30 AM Jim Skarbeck 9:00 AM Larry Childers 10:30 AM Dorothy Morse 12:00 Noon George Ribick 6:00 PM Parishioners

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St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish 2017 Forty Hours

September 10th 11th & 11th

Fr. John P. Stokely Homilist

Jesus wants all of us to come to Him in the Blessed Sacrament. He is really there in person

waiting just for you. Mother Teresa

Forty Hours Devotions This is a special period of continuous

prayer during which the Eucharist is exposed in a monstrance for

adoration. The devotion begins with a Mass followed by continuous

adoration over a 40-hour period, and it ends with a Mass and Benediction.

In the Bible the number 40 is associated with a sacred period of

time: the rain at the time of the flood of Noah lasted 40 days and nights, and the Hebrews wandered in the

desert for 40 years on the way to the Promised Land. Jesus fasted for

40 days before beginning his public ministry. The devotion was promoted by both Saint Philip Neri and Saint Ignatius of Loyola in the

1500’s. In the United States, Saint John Neumann (1811-1860),

Bishop of Philadelphia, helped spread the devotion.

Sign up for Adoration in Parish Office or call Shawn Marie Brown in the Parish Office at (610) 287-2525 ext. 100.

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY MEET AND GREET

Learn more about Arcadia at Limerick Pointe and its affiliation with the Parish on Sunday, September 24th at 1:00 PM in the Education Center. RSVP to (610) 981-1904. An additional meet and greet date is: October 29th.

To all who attended our 9th

Annual Community Festival.

It was a BIG success and we made $47,000!!!

Thank You to the Volunteers that helped before, during and after.

We couldn’t do this without you!!! Thank you for the donations of baked goods & liquor!!!

OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

FOOD TENT - Arris Veronie ENTERTAINMENT – Palmerio Plumbing

PLATINUM - Kelly’s Worldclass Automotive & DS Pool Service

RAFFLE TICKET - Houck & Gofus Funeral Home BEER GARDEN – Thrivent Financial

BINGO - KidSense DESSERTS - Arcadia at Limerick Pointe SIGN - Signarama

GOLD - Dolan Law Group, LLC & Complete Family Eyecare RADIO - Relevant Radio

SILVER - X-press Energy, Bickel’s Landscaping, Wes Jackson Automotive, Glass Slipper Concierge

BRONZE - Maulfair Medical Center, Chestnut Knoll at Home, Russo Financial Group

KEG - STC Knights of Columbus, Bonnie Osman, John Russo, STC Holy Name, Nick & Kathy

Mongiello, Pat & Ginny Somers, Safeway Pest Control

BAG BINGO - Kathy Kumitis, Kelly Wagner, Debbie Oister, Chris Shannon, Connie Richey,

Theresa Carey

T-SHIRTS - STC Knights of Columbus, Palmerio Plumbing, Boccella’s, Complete Family Eyecare,

Rothman Institute, Hostetter Counseling, MBR2 Graphic Services, Gajewski Insurance Agency

Go to www.stfestival.org to see pictures from this year’s Festival. If you have comments or ideas, contact Lynn Earl at lynnearl@comcast.net - (610) 283-5494.

See other side for more DONORS and SPONSORS

We appreciate their generosity. Please patronize these local businesses!

THANK YOU!!

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Gift Card / Raffle Donations

Barrister’s Bagels

Beth Ann’s Flowers, Royersford

Capt’n Chucky’s, Trappe Collegeville Yoga Bar

Colonial Gardens Phoenixville

Copperfield Inn

Cutillo’s Sanatoga

Da Vinci Pub, Collegeville

Dunkin Donuts

Evolve Salon, Limerick

French Quarter Bistro, Royersford

Friendly’s, Pottstown

Giant Carleen Golemboski

Hand & Stone Spa, Limerick

Kiwi Frozen Yogurt

Limerick Hardware

Panera

Philly Cheesesteak, Limerick

Piazza Presto, Limerick

Redner's

Rita’s Water Ice STC - Barrels, Bottles & Brews

Salon Twenty-Two, Pottstown

Starbucks

Sweet Ashley’s Chocolates, Royersford

Texas Roadhouse

Wawa

Wojton’s Nursery, Collegeville

Business Expo Vendors

Amy Leggings Bomb Mama Bath Indulgences

Center for Healing Arts at Limerick Dr. Robert Funk

Eternity Designs by Dria First Home Care Gutter Helmet

Hetrick Hardscaping Insulation USA Just Live Happy

LuLaRoe Mary Kay

Oehlert Brothers Inc. Pampered Chef Papazzi Jewelry

Passanante’s Home Food Services Renewal by Anderson

Rodan and Fields Sanatoga Water Conditioning

Sandy Shapes STC Knights of Columbus

The Promise Boutique/ Premier Jewelry Younique

Other Donations & Support

TONS OF FUN SHOWS JERRY’S DONUTS

KOHL’S CARES

CAPT’N CHUCKY’S

BRUSTER’S OF LIMERICK

MASCARO DISPOSAL SERVICE

BICKEL’S LANDSCAPING

BERKS FOOD PRODUCTS

EPPS BEVERAGE PAT & GINNY SOMERS

LIMERICK FIRE COMPANY

LIMERICK POLICE

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St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish Forty Hours Devotion

September 10-11-12, 2017

Rev. John Stokely Homilist

Jesus wants all of us to come to Him in the Blessed Sacrament. He is really there in person waiting just for you.

Mother Teresa

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Forty Hours Devotion Schedule

Sunday – September 10, 2017 Opening Mass – 12:00 Noon - Fr. Brandt, Celebrant

Adoration from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM Mass 3:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Deacon Dave

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Confessions - Fr. Stokely 6:00 PM Mass - Fr. Stokely, Celebrant 7:00 PM - Praise and Worship Music

Monday – September 11, 2017 8:00 AM Mass followed by Exposition - Fr. Pidgeon

12:00 Noon – Midday Prayer Service - Fr. Brandt 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM Confessions - Fr. Stokely

7:00 PM – Prayer Service - Fr. Stokely

Tuesday – September 12, 2017 8:00 AM Exposition & Prayers

12:00 Noon – Midday Prayer Service - Fr. Stokely 7:00 PM Closing Mass and Procession - Fr. Stokely, Celebrant/Homilist

Sept 10-12 Forty Hours Sept. 13 Back to School Night - K-3 Sept. 13 Holy Name Society Sept. 14 Back to School Night - Grades 4-8 Sept. 20 Event Planning Meeting Sept. 23 STC/KOC Premier Car Show Sept. 24 Meet & Greet Senior Care Facility Oct. 3 Pre-Jordan Class Oct. 14 St. Vincent dePaul Clothing Drive Oct. 14 Taste of Americana Event

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RITE OF CHRISITAN INITATION

FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Are you ‘coming home’ to your Catholic faith after being away for a while from the Church? Have you received all

Sacraments-Baptism, Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation? Many have learned our faith as children, but we never learned how to apply what we’ve learned into our adult life. Our R.C.I.A. team can help, we’re here for you! It’s never too late to ‘catch up’ and receive sacraments or just learn more about your faith. We meet on Sunday mornings at the Education Center from 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM beginning in the Fall. There are no fees for this class.

NIGHT OF INQUIRY Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or needing to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) are encouraged to attend an informational Night of Inquiry on Thursday, September 28th at 7:00 PM in the Guardian Angel Center of the Education Center. RCIA sessions will take place on Sunday’s beginning on October 1st from 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM. There are no fees for the classes. If interested in joining our group, please contact Deacon Lou Hoelzle at lou55@aol.com or call (215) 882-4136.

2018 ALTAR FLOWER SIGN-UP BOOK

The sign-up sheet for altar flowers is in the Parish Office during the week and on Sunday at the Receptionist’s desk. If

you are interested in donating flowers for a weekend Mass please stop at the Parish Office or Receptionist’s desk.

CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

On October 1st celebrate your wedding anniversary at the noon Mass at St. Teresa of Calcutta. Couples celebrating their 5th, 10th,

15th....60th+ (any anniversary ending in "5" or "0"), will receive a special wedding anniversary blessing and renew their wedding vows before the altar. Make this an event with your whole family. Please provide a copy of your wedding photo by email to pdolan700@gmail.com or drop a copy off at the Parish Office. It’s easy enough to make a copy by taking a picture of your photo with a SmartPhone. Also, please RSVP no later than September 27th. Direct questions to Peter Dolan at pdolan700@gmail.com or call (610) 310-4589.

“SEEDS” WHO? Children from 3 years old to Pre-school (not yet in Kindergarten)

WHAT? SEEDS! A program that brings the Sunday Gospel to Pre-school children at their own developmental level

WHEN? Every Sunday during the school year at the 10:30AM Mass beginning October 1st

WHERE? After the opening prayer, the children will be called to the front of the Church. Children will process out together with the Shepherd and the Assistant Shepherds to the Chapel

“SEEDS” Adult Volunteers - Our “SEEDS” program is growing by leaps and bounds. The Parish Religious Education Office is looking for adult volunteers to guide our little ones. Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, are you looking for a way to help in our Parish without a big time commitment? “SEEDS” is the answer! Lessons are fully prepared. All that is asked is to read a short Gospel story, which is given to you in the teaching guide. The Assistant Shepherds are with you and will assist with the children. Please call the PREP Office (610) 287-2500 ext. #2, or email stcprep@stteresacalcutta.com to volunteer. The children are growing in their faith with the guidance of loving parishioners like you!

A start-up meeting for volunteers will take place in the Chapel following the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, September 24th.

YOUNG PARENTS’ GROUP Pumpkin Picking - Join us for a day of pumpkin picking and fall fun with the whole family! New families are invited! Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 AM at Varner Farms, 746 South Trappe Road, Collegeville. Please RSVP to Brian and Danielle Gaspar at (610) 287-7514 or danielle.m.ko@gmail.com.

Prayer List for Expectant Families Are you expecting a baby or adopting? We would love to include your name on our special prayer list! Please email Danielle at danielle.m.ko@gmail.com to be kept in prayer in a special way by your fellow parishioners!

P.R.E.P. NEWS Email: stcprep@stteresacalcutta.com

Learning about God through fun and educational activities

New Student Registration - Download a New Registration form on the Parish website under P.R.E.P. or pick up a form from the pamphlet rack in the Parish Office hallway of the Church (where Scrip is sold). Classes are starting to fill, so in order to receive your choice of session, please submit your new registration as soon as possible.

Registration Requirements:

Registered Parishioners Baptismal Certificate - if not baptized at STC $50.00 non-refundable family registration fee Students transferring to St. Teresa of Calcutta P.R.E.P. will need to bring a progress report from their previous P.R.E.P./private school. All class and sacrament schedules can be found on the P.R.E.P. website. Kindergarten - Did you know that we have a Kindergarten level in our P.R.E.P. program? Please contact the P.R.E.P. Office if you would like to register your child. First Day of Class - – P.R.E.P. letters with information on the first day schedule and classroom assignments were mailed on August 28th.

Important Dates September 10 New Families Orientation September 17, 18, 19 Meet and Greet the Teacher Parents Only) September 24, 25, 26 Class for students Foundations - The Parish is looking for a Catechist capable of teaching a very small class of multi-level children beginning Catechism. The class meets in the Education Center on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM. All materials, support and guidance will be given to this special individual. Please contemplate if you are the right person for these children. If so, please contact Shawn Marie Brown at (610) 287-2525 ext.100, or dps@stteresacalcutta.com.

SCHOOL NEWS Educating Faith Filled Learners for the 21st Century

www.stcschool.weebly.com

St. Teresa of Calcutta School provides a faith-filled education from kindergarten through 8th grade.

School Registration Information Registration is open to those interested in becoming an STC school student. If you would like a tour of our school, please call (610) 287-2500. The student registration packet can be found on the school website. Click on Admissions then 2017-2018 Registration Information; download and complete the paperwork. Please call Mrs. Cindy Falciani at (610) 287-2500 x3004 to set up a registration appointment. You are welcome to call with any questions.

School Calendar September 13th Back to School Night for grades K-3 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM September 14

th Back to School Night for grades 4-8 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Chromebooks™ Sponsor a Chromebook™ for our school for $250. Please contact Cindy Falciani at (610) 287-2500 or edadmin@stteresacalcutta.com.

STC MAGNETS FOR SALE STC blue & white oval car magnets are on sale for $5 after all Masses at the Sunday Receptionist desk or at the Parish Office during the week. 135 STC

PARISH REGISTRATION A warm welcome to all who recently moved into a home within our Parish neighborhood. We invite you to register. You can get a registration form on Sunday from the Sunday Receptionist or during the week at the Parish Office.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS High School Youth Group will be starting up on September 10th! We are very much looking forward to seeing you all once again and catching up! Come to our Back to School Kick off, beginning with Mass at 6:00 PM and Youth Group immediately following! 8th Grade Youth Group will be starting up on September 11th! Come and celebrate back to school on Monday, September 11th at 6:30 PM! Looking forward to seeing you there! Follow us on Instagram for all the updates for Youth Group at https://www.instagram.com/stc_youthministry/ VOLUNTEERS! We always would love to have more volunteers, if serving the Youth Group in this capacity is something you are interested in, please send Elizabeth Imms an email at youthminister@stteresacalcutta.com.

STC CHILD CARE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES

CARES After School position is available at St. Teresa of Calcutta. The required hours are Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM. The CARES program provides supervision for school aged children, assistance with homework, and recreational/social time. Please submit resume to Jackie Stiles at childcare@blteresacalcutta.com or mail to 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473.

Please join us for an evening of fun with

friends at

St. Teresa of Calcutta Education Center All Purpose Room, 256 Swamp Pike, Limerick

Enjoy a delightful evening tasting wine, beer, and food

from around the U.S.A.

Chicago – St. Louis – Boston – Seattle – New Orleans

Unique Auction Items

All ticket holders entered into a raffle for an overnight stay at Bear Creek Mountain Resort

Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7:00 PM Doors open at 6:30pm for crudité/cheese table

Tickets: $45.00 person **Early Bird Ticket Price $40.00 until September 26

th**

Reserve early - Limited number of tickets sold. Purchase tickets on line at stceveningoftaste.com

To reserve a full table contact: frankbuttaro@gmail.com or battistop@yahoo.com

“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.” Michael Broadbent

“A Taste of Americana”

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Please pray for: Corporal Jeremy McAndrew USMC, Major Nealy Jo Ambron, Staff Sgt. Michael Kemp, US Army Police, 1st Lt. Patrick Loughnane, 2

nd Lt. Ian Gardocki, USAF, Kevin

Brady Captain., Airforce, Lcdr. Steven Lawrence, Staff Sergeant Brian Yerger,

Lcpl. Tyler Thomas A. Collier, Lance Cpl. Thomas M. Labosky, Mark R. Rumler, Charles Brown, & Staff Sgt. Robert Troemel, who are serving abroad, and also keep their families in your prayers.

PARISH GIVING St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish has enlisted Parish Giving to provide its parishioners with the opportunity to use monthly electronic fund transfers as an alternative method for giving. Parish Giving is being offered to you free of charge. To enroll, visit www.stteresacalcutta.com and click on the Parish Giving logo. If you have any questions concerning Parish Giving, please contact Tammy Brock at (610) 287-2525.

For information regarding membership in the Knights of Columbus - St. Teresa of Calcutta Council #15456, please contact Jim Banks, Membership Director, at (484) 300-6835. Also, you can view our website at: http://www.kofc15456.org/.

Mass Transit - If you or someone you know needs a ride to Mass or to a parish event, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you. If this free service can help you or someone you know, please contact Jim Rowland at (484) 535-1098 or JRowland415@gmail.com. Please help to promote this new FREE service!

LIMERICK GARDEN OF MEMORIES Join us for a free, Your Life, Your Legacy Plan to Make it Right seminar on prearranging your cemetery and funeral needs in advance on September 13th at 5:00 PM at the Hampton Inn, 430 W. Linfield Trappe Road, Limerick. Dinner will be served. Seating is limited. Call Randi Schreiber at (610) 495-6231 to reserve your seat.

DATES FOR SCHOLARSHIP TEST Pope John Paul High School - Saturday, October 7th Website: www.pjphs.org

Academy of Notre Dame - Saturday, October 21st & Website: ndapa.org Sunday, October 29th

Mount Saint Joseph Academy Saturday, October 28th

Website: www.msjacad.org

Please visit the school’s website to register for the Scholarship Test.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT St. Philip Neri Church, 1325 Klinerd Road,

Pennsburg , PA Thursdays beginning September 14th - October 26th from 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM in the SPN Rectory Meeting Room

Contact person: Joan Lampart at (215) 679.9275 or parishoutreach@spnparish.org

All registrations must be submitted by: Tuesday, September 5th

SUNDAY RECEPTIONISTS NEEDED As Sunday Receptionist you would hand out registration forms, answer general questions about our parish, fill out Mass cards, etc. There are two 2 1/2 hour sessions 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM & 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. If you think this is something you would like to help with please call Shawn Marie Brown, Director of Parish Services (610)287-2525 ext 100.

CLOTHING DRIVE

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish will be hosting a clothing drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent dePaul, Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The Society of St. Vincent dePaul will be using the services of GreenDrop to support their clothing drive. Look for the GreenDrop truck in the church parking lot where an attendant will be available to assist you with your donations. Please place your donations of usable men's, women's and children's clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items such as: kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under 50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances, TVs or computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items visit www.gogreendrop.com

FINDING HOPE IN THE STORM Saturday, September 30th, 7:00 PM

New Hanover UMC, 2211 Swamp Pike Gilbertsville Celebrate Recovery New Hanover UMC

All of us have, in some way, been affected by the heroin/opioid epidemic in our communities. Whether you, or someone you know, are struggling in addiction, have a loved one who is, have lost a loved one, or are in the journey of recovery, we have all been affected. But there is HOPE! We invite you to join us on September 30th, as we turn to the source of that hope – Jesus Christ! Please come out for a night of prayer, praise & worship, learning and testifying, as we find hope in this crisis. No longer relying on ourselves, but instead, relying on our Higher Power and coming together for support.

“If the Son, therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36

For more information, contact: Tiffani Williams (484)663-1304, twbullypups@yahoo.com or John Niarhos (610) 996-4688, rniarhos@verizon.net.