October

St. Teresa’s Patron Saint St. Thérèse of Lisieux Feast Day - October 1 Parish Celebration Sunday, September 30 at the 11:00 am Mass

October is the Month of the Rosary During October the Rosary will be prayed: in the Adoration Chapel after the 5:00 pm, 7:00 & 11:00 am Masses Our students will present The Living Rosary on Friday, October 13 at 8:30 am.  Rosary Rally - Saturday, October 13 at 12 Noon St. Teresa Church, under the Bell Tower. Bring a lawn chair.

Taking Place Now Wed. Sept. 26 through Sun. Nov 4 With our country in crisis, now more than ever, the prolife community needs to present a public witness to the Sanctity of Life. Come stand with us for 1 or 2 hours at our peaceful prayer vigil in front of the Planned Parenthood Abortion facility from 8 am to 8 pm at the corner of Frank Scott Parkway and Route 159 in Swansea. Your prayers and fasting are also needed, and will be joined with prayers and fasting of others throughout the U.S. and in several countries around the world. For more information stop by between 8am and 8pm or visit 40DaysForLife.com/Belleville .

Perpetual Help Women's Club All ladies of the parish are invited to the Perpetual Help Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 pm in the parish center. Come enjoy refreshments in the company of friends and find out what is happening at St. Teresa Parish. Free Child Care available

Men's Club Meeting St. Teresa's Men's Club Monday, October 8 @ 6:30 pm St. Luke's Men's Club Tuesday, October 9 @ 6:30 pm

Young At Heart Dining Out Our next Young at Heart Dining Out will be on Wednesday, October 10 at 12:30 pm at Best Pizza Ever. Come join us for good food and fellowship!

Mark Your Calendar We will hold Vespers on Sunday, October 14 at 5:00 pm in St. Luke Church in honor of St. Luke’s Feast Day.

Spiritual Book Club If you like to read, you are cordially invited to join our Spiritual Book Club. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 16 at either 9:15 am or 7:00 pm at St. Luke’s Community House. You do not need to be a member of either parish to join. All are welcome. Our current selection is The Book of Joy by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama.

Blanket Sunday Sunday, October 21 is Blanket Sunday. We will again be collecting blankets as well as: Coats, scarfs, mittens, gloves, and anything else that may be required to keep someone warm. There will be a collection area in the back of church for your items. We thank you in advance for your generosity in helping those in need.

Annual Pancake Breakfast The St Luke’s Men’s Club is having our annual Pancake Breakfast, in celebration of our patron saint at the St Luke Parish Hall, on Sunday, October 21 immediately following the 9:00 Mass. We look forward to seeing you there.

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