This weekend (February 4&5) the Blessing of St. Blaise will be offered at the conclusion of our Masses at St. Teresa and St. Luke. The candles are blessed on the Feast of Candlemas also known as the Presentation of the Lord which is 40 days after the celebration of Christmas. This traditional blessing asks for God's protection from diseases and illnesses of the throat and is traditionally given on the Memorial of St. Blaise on February 3. The blessing is attributed to his healing of a young boy who was choking to death from a fish bone in his throat; the two candles used in the ceremony are derived from the candles brought to Blaise in prison by the boy's mother. Blaise was imprisoned for his faith.
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Our Special Guest Fr. Victor Warkulwiz, M.S.S.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
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Fr. Victor Warkulwiz from the Missionary Priests of the Blessed Sacrament will be our guest speaking at all the Masses the weekend of February 4/5 on the benefits and necessity of Perpetual Adoration in our parish. Fr. Warkulwiz resides in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He has taken his message of Perpetual Adoration to several hundred parishes in 47 states, Canada, and elsewhere. Fr. Victor has dedicated himself to visiting a parish every weekend where the desire to establish or maintain Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration has been expressed. The fruits of his labor have been bountiful and include a spiritual renewal within each parish.
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Please remember that Perpetual Adoration in a parish is not just for a day, a week, a month or year. Rather it is for always. It is not temporary, but ongoing, lasting, permanent.
St. John Paul II said: “Our essential commitment in life is to grow spiritually in the climate of the Holy Eucharist.” There is no greater love given to Catholics than Christ present in the Eucharist.
Please do not miss hearing Fr. Warkulwiz. His homily is most inspiring and has touched the hearts of thousands of Catholics in bringing them to a deeper understanding love of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Adorers Needed in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Please call Mary Ellen Hermann at 234-4945 if you can help.
Need a permanent person for:
Morning: Sun 7-8am; Wed 8-9am
Evening: Sun 11pm-Midnight; Fri 7-8pm; Sat 6-7 & 7-8 pm
Midnight: Sun Midnight-1am, 1-2, 4-5 & 5-6am; Mon Midnight-1am, 1-2, 2-3 am; Tue Midnight-1 am, 3-4am; Wed Midnight -1am, 1-2 & 2-3am; Thu Midnight-am; 3-4am; Fri 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 & 4-5am; Sat 2-3, 3-4 & 4-5am
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Sunday, February 05 NO MEETING – Super Bowl
Sunday, February 12 Social Gathering
Sunday, February 19 NO MEETING - Luke 18
Sunday, February 26 Faith Meeting
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Our next Perpetual Help Women's Club meeting is Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm in St. Teresa’s Parish Center. All women of the parish are welcome!
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Our next Young at Heart meeting is Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in St. Teresa’s Parish Center. We will have Pizza - cost $4.00. Group 4 has refreshments. We’ll play cards. All are welcome!
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Our next Men's meeting is Monday, February 13 at 6:30 pm in St. Teresa’s Parish Center. All men of the parish are welcome!
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Think about the gifts and strengths that God has given you. Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Maybe God is calling you to be an Usher or a Greeter.
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Training for new ushers, ushers from St. Luke parish who are now serving at St. Teresa, and any current ushers who would like a refresher. Your choice of dates: Sunday, February 12 from noon until 1:30 or Saturday, February 25 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. If you plan to attend, please contact Scott Pluff at
[email protected]
or 233-3500 to reserve your space.
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