The Latest News

September

Diocese of Belleville Special Collection

for Hurricane Harvey Relief Assistance

I am sure many of you have been following in the news the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. There is dire need for food, clothing, basic personal essentials as well as emergency housing for the countless thousands rendered homeless by the hurricane. People impacted by this storm will be in need of assistance both immediately and well into the future.

The Diocese of Belleville will conduct a special collection at all Masses the weekend of September 2-3 to support the relief efforts underway in areas devastated by the impacts of this storm and subsequent catastrophic flooding.

I ask not only for your generosity in this appeal, but also your prayers for the many families impacted by this storm as well as the safety of the untold number of emergency personnel and volunteers.

Appreciatively yours in Christ,

The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton

Bishop of Belleville

Please Note For Labor Day

On Monday, September 4

there will be NO MASS

and the Rectory Offices will be closed .

Perpetual Help Women's Club

The first Perpetual Help Meeting for the new school year will be on Tuesday, September 5 at 6:30 pm in St. Teresa's Parish Center. We will have sloppy joes and sides provided by the board. All women of the parish are invited. Come meet new friends! FREE child care provided.

St. Peregrine Devotions

Thursday, September 7

Queen of Peace Church - 8:00 am Mass

St. Teresa’s Parish will be leading the devotions to St. Peregrine, the Patron Saint for cancer. If you can help by being a Eucharistic Minister, Gift Bearer, singer, or greeter, please contact Marilou at 233-6710. This is a very rewarding experience that is shared with various parishes in the area as we pray for a cure for cancer and other life threatening diseases. TELL A FRIEND - BRING A FRIEND!

St. Luke Men's Club Golf Tournament

Sunday, September 10

Yorktown Golf Course in Shiloh

Sign in starts a 12 Noon and tee off is at 1:00 pm. Cost is $40 per person and includes 18 holes, two tickets for free drinks (soda, beer or water), free golf balls, and free hot dogs available at sign in time. $5 Mulligans will be available for sale at sign in time (buy four and get a fifth one free with a maximum of five per team).Included is chicken dinner (about 4:30 pm) Additional drinks will be available for sale. If you would just like to join us for dinner, the price will be $7.

Come join us in the fun. Call Vince Harter at 277-7594 with your name to reserve your spot before we run out of golf space & so we know how much food to order.

Parish School of Religion

I hope all those interested in the Parish School of Religion program have received your registration form and calendar. If you have not or if you know someone who is interested in the program, please e-mail Sister Ethel Marie Biri, SSND at ebiri@ssndcp.org. We ask that all registrations be returned ASAP. They are to be sent to Connie Woods at 1900 West Belle St., Belleville, IL 62226. The zip code is 62226 NOT 62220 .

I hope to meet many of you at the Open House on Sunday, September 10 from 8:30 - 11:00 am or on Wednesday, September 13 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Come and see the St. Augustine Campus where the Parish School of Religion is being held. The Parish School of Religion begins on Sunday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 20.

I and the catechists are excited about meeting your children and helping them to come to love and know Jesus and the Catholic Church.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Sister Ethel Marie Biri, SSND at ebiri@ssndcp.org.

Sister Ethel Marie Biri, SSND

Director of Religious Education for the Parish School of Religion

100th Anniversary of Fatima Rosary

Wednesday, September 13

12 Noon under St. Teresa's Bell Tower

Bring a lawn chair.

Young at Heart

Our next Young at Heart Dining Out will be on Wednesday, September 13 at 5:30 pm at Zapata’s, 2616 N. Illinois. Come out and enjoy good food, and fellowship. Hope to see you there!

Men's Club Special Notice

The St. Teresa Men's Club will be on Wednesday September 13 due to Back to School open house rally. It will be the usual 6:30 pm supper and 7:00 pm meeting time in the Parish Center.

Donna Whitworth Benefit Dinner/Auction

September 16 at 5:00 pm

Turner Hall, Smithton

Dinner and Beer $25; Basket Auction, Oral Auction, Raffles

Donna is a loving, caring wife, mother of 11 & grandmother of 16. She has been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. She needs our help. Please.

Want to make a donation? Have questions? Need tickets?

Call Mary at 618-920-0319 or Debbie at 618-407-2355

Baptism Preparation Class

Anyone who is anticipating the birth of a child and has not had the baptismal prep session within the past 5 years is required to attend. The next session will be:

Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30 pm

in St. Teresa’s rectory basement.

Questions - please contact Sr. Annette (233-3500).

Everything Under the Sun Sale

Saturday, September 23 ● 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

St. Teresa School Gym

We need your help to volunteer and make the sale a huge success! We also need any "treasures" you'd like to donate (no TVs or car seats please). Drop off at the gym will be Thursday, September 21 from 7:30 am-6:00 pm and Friday, September 22 from 7:30am-6:00pm. All proceeds go to St. Teresa student activities. Please go to http://signup.com/go/xGtyGkz to sign-up for your time to help out. You will receive a reminder email. For more info, contact Nilufer Fries at niljessev@yahoo.com.