Lina Hilko has just taken over the host scheduling from Marilyn Aleide, who is stepping down after three years of this important work. Lina is looking for new parishioners willing to help as hosts. This is a service opportunity which gives you flexibility — you can do it twice a year, once a month or anything in between, whatever works for you.

If you’re interested in learning more, please write down your e-mail address on the signup sheet at the refreshment table after Mass or talk to Lina or Dave Hilko.

Sunday, February 5, 2012
4:00pm to 5:00pm
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church (1033 W. Armitage)

Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Contemporary composers presented by Montana with special guest violinist Katie Bendorf.

Donations welcome to support Montana’s upcoming service/immersion trip to Chile. Donations of spirit also very welcome! Home in time for Super Bowl kick-off!

Child care will be available. For more information, please call Dean at the Parish Office (773) 528-6650.

We meet in the gathering space after the 9:00am Mass.

• Join at any time.
• No preparation required.
• Convenient time between the morning masses.
• Childcare available (call to arrange).

Bring your coffee, your breakfast, and your bible!

If you’re interested, please call Kate Garwood at (601) 454-0837 or email her at katiemgarwood@gmail.com

Tuesday Nights during the Lent & Easter Season, February 28 to May 8
6:30pm to 8:30pm
St. Teresa Parish Center (1950 N. Kenmore Ave)
Refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend!

• February 28
• March 6, 13, 20, 27
• April 10, 17, 24 
• May 1, 8

With creator and host Father Robert Barron, you will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the CATHOLICISM DVD series is on-location and in the streets illustrating the splendor of the global Church. The Adult Formation Program expands and reinforces the content of the DVDs with extensive commentary and questions for understanding and application. Father Robert Barron is an acclaimed author, theologian and podcasting priest from Chicago, and one of the world’s great and most innovative teachers of the Catholic faith. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.

“Simply the most vivid catechism ever created; a high-def illustrated manuscript for the twenty-first century; the best-ever film about the Catholic faith.”
-Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing blog

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The cost is $55.00/person before Saturday, January 28th, $75.00 per person after the 28th, and cash only on game day.
Included in the cost is an open bar and food from kick off through the end of the game. First- and second-half prize winners, game squares, etc.

Contact Steve Kolinski at kolinski@midlandtoledo.com , or Amir Rafizadeh at amir@staying-true.com

We will be trying out some healthy recipes for the new year. All are welcome!

The 6:51 Club usually meets monthly on the 3rd Sunday of the month, but since New Years Day was the 1st Sunday, we are meeting on the 4th Sunday this month

2012 TOYL Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
7:00 pm in the Parish Center

If you have questions, please contact Erica Scullion at ericawestrich@gmail.com or (773) 870-5214.

We meet monthly, September through May, generally on the last Tuesday of the month.  In January, one of our group will gather us in prayer and share reflections on her recent two week volunteer experience in South Sudan.

Hope you can join us.  Contact Cathy Flaherty, 773-472-8456, with any questions.

A thanks to all who made Christmas at St. Teresa beautiful and gracefilled: Deacon Hector, Sergio, Irma and Tom for setting up the church, decorating and cleaning; Jason and all the cantors and musicians for their impeccable timing and harmony; the volunteers who put together Breakfast with Santa; and you – for your generous giving spirit made our liturgies prayerful. My gratitude to all of you for your generosity in the collection, a definite sign that your are committed to the financial well being of the parish.

I was surprised and moved by a special gift given to me before the 4:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. A number of people purchased a beautiful green vestment for me. I will wear it proudly for the first time on the weekend on the 14th-15th of January, the beginning of Ordinary Time, the season in which we wear the color green as a symbol of God’s never-ending love.

We begin 2012 with much hope and much to look forward to and plan: Lenten suppers; the showing of the series called Catholicism; an evening of reflection with Brad and Kevin about their experiences in Haiti; workshops on Easter traditions; and getting our teens to sponsor Operation Rice Bowl for Lent, just to mention a few.

May this year bring us closer to each other and to Christ.

Peace,

Fr. Frank

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Ashley Lucchese at shleymail@gmail.com.