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PA R I S H
St. Theresa COMMUNIT Y
St. Theresa Mission Statement
February 28, 2021
We are a welcoming,
active Catholic Community Second Sunday
united by our faith, open to transformation, Of
growing spiritually and reaching out
to love and to serve others
Lent
30 MANDALAY ROAD - OAKLAND, CA 94618 - 510.547.2777
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MASS INTENTIONS ~ FEB. 28 - MARCH 7 BISHOP’S APPEAL 2021
Bishop’s Appeal 2021
Sun. 10:00 am Betty Hannelly
St. Theresa Parish Goal - $35,800
Mon. 8:30 am Margaret Cervelli Collection February 28th
Tues. 8:30 am Elsie Giuntoli
Wed. 8:30 am Karen Sims PARISH MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT
Thurs. 8:30 am Parish Community of St. Theresa
Fri. 8:30 am The 2nd collection for the Parish Maintenance &
Improvement Fund will be on March 7.
Sun. 10:00 am Mabel Delucchi You may use Online Giving for this collection, or place
your offering in the offering basket at Mass, use the
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US mail slot in the rectory, or the offering basket at Walk-
Up Communion.
Via email or text message:
♦ Receive parish updates and notices of special events DECEASED
♦ Choose to receive updates from groups you’re
Please remember in your prayers, those who have died
interested in especially Cynthia Corbett, the cousin of Kevin
♦ Unsubscribe anytime Corbett; Gloriana Chumo, mother of Peter Chumo;
Ruth Pruitt.
Sign-up at
flocknote.com/StTheresa30 PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
OR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL ESPECIALLY:
Text: STT To: 84579 Matt Mercier, Irene Clark, Daniel Sullivan, Dave DeMonte,
Sven Cooper Little, Nadine McMillan, Heidi Parmelee,
SUNDAY OFFERING Denise Bridges, Kristine Berman, Helen Buty, Aiden
Farinella, Liza Mitra, Guido M., Jim Testa, Kevin Stallone,
ONLINE GIVING : Dolores Gomez, Alegria Hipolito, Betty Wharton, Patricia
(February 15 - 21) 70 DONORS $ 4,555.60 Green, Hazel Villata, Juanita Estrella, Diane Longfield,
DROP-OFF/MAILED DONATIONS: Leslie Fischer, Mike Reilly, Dorothy Donnelly, Pat Tynan,
(February 15 - 21) 31 DONORS $ 2,645.00 Olga Lamberti, Matt White, Mark Dreier, Tom Sanford, Fr.
Alex Snyder, Wendy Parmelee, Roger Baylocq, Ida Scodella,
Tom Jones, Sigrid Castaldo, Alicia Gonzalez, Denise Moore,
Barbara Krummer, John Bouey, Mirella Baldo, Karis
Chodzko, Diana Martínez, Susan Springer, Rachel
Cecchetti, Br. Michael Gillette, Takako Smith, Jeanne
Cuttitta, Melinda Parker, Margie Sullivan Maddie
Heitkemper, Lennox Peerson, Joan Simmons, Badri
Nakhjavani, Greg Govan, Richard Rauscher, Eddie
Use the link on the parish website to donate. Bradford, Wendy Jones, Bob Rogers, Orlanda Gonzalez,
Kevin Chapman, Peter Chumo, and all who have the corona
BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES virus throughout the world.
February 28 bulletin, was due by February 19 (Friday)
March 7 bulletin, is due by February 26 (Friday) LIVING STEWARDSHIP
March 14 bulletin, is due by March 5 (Friday)
What matters above anything else in your life? Is it a person,
March 21 bulletin, is due by March 12 (Friday)
material things, your health and comfort, your career? Be
Items must be received by 4:00 pm on the due date.
absolutely honest! Is God at the center, or off to one side?
Email to cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org.
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February 28, 2021 Page 3
A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR CONTINUED
Welcome Back! To some who have begun to you know. Make this a prayer
come to Mass on weekdays and on Sunday, we of your heart for God’s mercy
have missed you! We are happy we are star ng upon this world struggling to
to be able to worship together and we pray since cope with the terrible
this is the third me, we got to this point that our pandemic and the devasta on
worship will remain open with the number it is bringing.
allowed ever increasing.
We have celebrated Ash Wednesday, a day rich in Here is a prayer sent out to his diocese composed
associa ons and symbolism. It marks the by Cardinal Nichols of Westminster.
beginning a Lent, a me for turning again to the
prac ce of our faith, in prayer, self-denial (fas ng) ‘Lord God, with all our hearts we beseech you:
and prac cal generosity (almsgiving). Ash have mercy on your people; spare your people;
Wednesday is the doorway into this season of strengthen all people in the struggle against the
renewal. Even though it was quite different this havoc of this pandemic. Lord our God, without
year due to the pandemic, it s ll gives all another you we are so weak and our courage so limited.
opportunity to grow closer to the Lord. Give us your strength; give us your love; give us
wisdom and skill to con nue this fight. Spare your
This year, following guidelines from the Va can, people, O Lord we pray. Comfort those who
ashes were sprinkled over our heads. This has mourn and gather into your kingdom all who have
been the more tradi onal way for hundreds of died. We make this prayer through Christ our
years, though probably the first me in our Lord, who died and rose to life, who lives and
life me. Ashes mark our turning again to God, reigns with you, for ever and ever. Amen.’
seeking his mercy, forgiveness, and help. We use
these words: ‘Remember that you are dust, and to The cardinal con nues a er he gives this prayer:
dust you shall return’. Yes, we cannot pretend “bless each other.” As a child, my mother or
otherwise. Or: ‘Repent and believe in the Gospel’. father used to come to my bedside each night to
Yes, we seek the one thing that is necessary: the se le me for sleep. I was kissed goodnight and
grace of God. then, either my Mum or Dad would make the sign
of the cross on my forehead. They gave me their
An important point about receiving ashes is that it blessing. This brought me such security. I
is an outward sign of an inner step, a movement remember it to this day. Then I slept in peace.
of the heart towards our Lord. And we don’t need
ashes to do this. This year I invite you to So please do not hesitate, within your household
concentrate much more on this inner, spiritual or ‘bubble’, to bless each other every day during
movement than on its outward manifesta on as this Lent. We do well to remember together our
in the imposi on of ashes. need of the good Lord. Together, and through
each other, he wants to comfort and reassure us
If you did not receive ashes this year, celebrate of his loving presence. If, on this day, we set aside
Lent at home, with your family, in the household every pretense that we can do everything of
or ‘support bubble’ of which you are a part. ourselves, then we create in our hearts and lives
Gather for a while. Read the prayer that follows or the space for God’s grace and strength to find a
read a scripture passage. Bless each other by home in us.
making the sign of the cross on each other’s
forehead. Spend some me praying in a way that
Continued on page 4
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A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR CONTINUED LENT 2021
This is the great invita on of Ash Wednesday and
of the weeks of Lent which follow. Please do take
up this invita on. Open your hearts to the gi of
God’s presence to support, comfort and
strengthen you.”
This year even if there are differences, the parish
is offering several different possibili es to help all
have a good Lent. Please take a Lenten guide
pamphlet or look online for it. Use the li le book
that you can pick up any day in the ves bule of
the church. Come in person we hope or online for
the parish retreat that will be led by Deacon Zach
on Thursday’s beginning, March 4th. Be
challenged by the biblical study Fr. Ngema will https://sttheresaoakland.org/pray/lent-2021/lenten-supper-soup
provide on Tuesday’s via Zoom (the link can be found
in the Friday Flocknote). Lenten soup on Tuesday and Check out the Lent 2021 page on the Parish website
virtual sta ons give us many things to choose for details on all the Lenten activities being offered.
from. We hope each will provide a means to help https://sttheresaoakland.org/pray/lent-2021
all have a good Lent!
PARISH RETREAT WITH DEACON ZACH
LENTEN BIBLE JOURNEY WITH FR. NGEMA
WEEKLY LENTEN REFLECTION LENTEN SOUP
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Second Week of Lent Year B
LENT IN A BAG
Obedience STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Psalm 116:10, 15-19 LENTEN REFLECTION BOOKLETS
I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. are available in the church vestibule.
Romans 8:31b-34
Mark 9:2-10 This is a prayerful journey through
lent with day by day reflections on
The story of Abraham and Isaac is a precursor to the the Mass readings.
story of God the Father who says of Jesus, “This is my
beloved Son. Listen to him.” In the letter to the DAYS OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Romans, St Paul sums it up. “If God is for us, who can
be against us? He … did not spare his own Son … . God Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
did not demand that extreme sacrifice from Abraham, are days of fast and abstinence.
but praised him for his obedience. God calls us into The law of fasting allows one full meal and two smaller
relationship. Sin is a deliberate breaking of our ones.
relationship with God. The law of abstinence prohibits the eating of meat. The
Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United
This week I will work on discerning what God is calling
States.
me to do. I will keep my heart open to listen and then
respond like Abraham, “Here I am!” I will spend time in The obligation of abstinence begins at age 14. The
norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age
prayer to deepen my relationship with God.
59.
April 19, 2020
February 28, 2021 Page 5
SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER WINGS ~ WOMEN IN GOD’S SPIRIT
“Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God.
WINGS is a faith enhancement group
Do all that you do with love.”
for women that encourages spiritual
– St. Therese Of Lisieux
growth through prayer, Scripture study,
Please join us as we support our own St. Vincent de Paul life sharing and community. We meet on
Society Conference to collect items for their Easter Basket
Wednesdays on the Zoom platform from
program. SVdP will distribute baskets to 100 families who
are the most vulnerable and in significant need due to the 9:15-11:15am for the rest of this year.
pandemic. Our engaging speakers will uplift you and
We will be collecting items listed below after Mass on
keep you informed. You’ll experience a welcoming
Sunday, March 7th and Sunday, March 14th. Volunteers community as we support each other in our spiritual
will be stationed by the playground area with car trunks open growth. Invite a friend! Women from local parishes
for collection. and other denominations are welcome! If you were a
For questions, please email Greg Govan at g1govan@comcast.net. member last year you will automatically receive a Zoom
invitation. If you’re new to WINGS or wish to sample
Items needed:
a meeting, send your email address to Nancy Midlin
75 small-to-medium-sized empty Easter baskets midlin.nancy@gmail.com. She will send you the link to
75 small-to-medium-sized new stuffed animals Zoom.
A variety of wrapped Easter candy for 200 children
$25 gift cards from Safeway for 100 families to purchase food ”Strength for the Journey”
During this Lenten season, the Social Justice Committee also wants
to highlight the increased need SVdP is facing to help many more MARCH 3RD
Oakland families who are struggling to pay utilities and meet rent
commitments due to loss of jobs. The CA Eviction Moratorium Lඉඝකඑඍ Pකගඍක, Pඐ.D.
has been extended, but still requires eligible families pay at least Pකඎඍඛඛක Eඕඍකඑගඝඛ, Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ ඎ Tඍචඉඛ-Aඝඛගඑඖ
25% of their monthly rent in order to avoid eviction. This is still a
hardship –consider a mother of 3 seeking assistance from SVdP From Desert to Promised Land:
who is renting a small apartment for $1500/month. Under the Journey as Metaphor
moratorium law, she is required to pay $375/month on top of
utilities, groceries, car insurance, and more – without a steady ST. THERESA SCHOOL
income, paying even a reduced rent has been impossible, and after 5
months, she owes $1,857 just in rent while she continues to struggle St Theresa Sunday Dinners Cookbook
paying utilities and insurance while prioritizing food for her What are your family's Sunday dinner traditions? What
children. In addition, her children are doing distance learning,
is a favorite recipe or menu? Have you been honing
which has made it impossible for her to find work. This young
family is just one example of unimaginable numbers of families
your culinary skills? Is your go to a tried and true family
that SVdP and other organizations help keep from being homeless. recipe or your own creation?
If interested in helping aid families supported by SVdP during this The St Theresa Parents' Club invites you to share your
critical time, please consider a donation of $5-$10 or more that will family's favorite Sunday dinner recipes and menus. We
go directly to someone’s rent and/or utilities. You can make a will be compiling all the submissions into a community
donation via the link in the Friday Flocknote, the online giving link cookbook. Please share your Sunday dinner traditions,
on the parish website, or drop off a check in the St. Theresa Rectory
mailbox. Please make the check payable to St. Theresa Church.
why this is your go to menu or recipe, a photo of your
family, etc. Cookbooks will be printed and available to
Thank you for your support!
purchase, with a target delivery date in early May. All
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
proceeds from this fundraiser will go to benefit the
school.
It's GIRL SCOUT COOKIE time! Please make your submissions by March 15th to allow
St. Theresa Girl Scout Troop #30723 will be time for collating and printing. Use the link below to
selling cookies via their virtual troop site this year. Due to make your submissions.
Covid-19, unfortunately they can't sell directly to you at their
cookie booths. Delicious flavors such as Thin Mints, Samoas People who want to submit recipes can do so via the
and Tagalongs are just clicks away! If you don't want these following link: https://bonapp.typeform.com/to/Gihi5dNt
amazing treats in your home, consider donating, and your
cookies will be sent along to our Armed Forces or local food or via email by sending their submissions to the Parents
banks. Thank you for supporting this fantastic organization. Club email:
https://DigitalCookie.GirlScouts.org/scout/troop30723-636 sttheresaparentsclub@gmail.com
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PUBLIC MASSES WEEKLY READINGS
The weekend Mass on Sunday is at 10:00
am which will continue to be live-
March 1 - 7
streamed, weekday (Mon. - Fri.) at 8:30 am.
Monday:
Due to the limited number (100) of people
Dn 9:4b-10
(which include clergy/staff/volunteers) who
are allowed in the church must make a Ps 79
reservation for Sunday Mass. A Flocknote Lk 6:36-38
is sent out every Tuesday with the link to
place a reservation for the upcoming
Tuesday
Sunday. Reservations will be taken from
Tuesday at 9:00 am through Thursday at Is 1:10, 16-20
noon. Ps 50
Mt 23:1-12
WALK-UP HOLY COMMUNION
FOLLOWING SUNDAY 10:00 AM MASS Wednesday
Jer 18:18-20
Communion will be distributed Ps 31
in the church vestibule following
Mt 20:17-28
the live-stream Mass. We ask
that you line up using the social distancing
markers on the steps and blacktop. You Thursday:
will be ushered one person at a time into
Jer 17:5-10
the vestibule for communion. Volunteers
Ps 1
will be there to assist you.
Lk 16:19-31
Masks MUST be worn at all times. Please
use a hand sanitizer before receiving
communion. If you are wearing gloves, you Friday
must remove them before receiving Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a,
Eucharist. It is preferred that you receive 17b-28a
the Host in your hands for the time being. Ps 105
After receiving Holy Communion, there Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
will be a table where you may pick up a
bulletin and a basket for your Sunday Saturday
offering, and then please return to your car
and depart. Mi 7:14-15
Ps 103
VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT PUBLIC MASSES
Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
ONLINE PRAYER REQUEST FOR THE SICK Your assistance is needed at our weekend Sunday: (Year A readings)
OR DECEASED Mass. All the information on how to Ex 17:3-7
volunteer and the various options can be Ps 95
You can submit names for the Prayers of
the Faithful for our Sunday Mass and the found on the parish website at: Rom 5:1-2, 5-8
bulletin prayer list (Prayers for the Sick or https://sttheresaoakland.org/reopening Jn 4:5-42
Recently Deceased) online.
PRAYER FOR A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
Please complete the form on the parish
website page Prayer/Mass & Confession My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
Time, their name will be included in the I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
weekly bulletin and our Sunday live- Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
stream Mass. Come spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you.
This form is not for Mass Intentions. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Parish Information
Mass Schedules:
Weekday: 8:30 am Baptisms and Marriages
by appointment (call parish office 510.547.2777)
Sunday: 10:00 am
[reservation required for Sunday public Mass] To arrange a Funeral
Live-Streamed on Facebook call parish office 510.547.2777, ext. 120
Walk-Up Holy Communion
following Mass Family Faith Formation (Grades 1-5)
Reconciliation: (call for an appointment) Keri Nims ~ keri@sttheresaoakland.org
Parish Center Office Hours: Middle School Youth Ministry (Grades 6-8)
Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Joyce Holden ~ joyce@sttheresaoakland.org
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T« Pٮݫ Ý㥥 ®Ý ò®½½ ù Ö«ÊÄ Ä Ã®½ High School Youth Ministry/Confirmation
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Phone: 510.547.2777
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Contact
Parish Website: www.sttheresaoakland.org Cathy Brady ~ cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org
Facebook: StTheresaChurch/Oakland
Pٮݫ S㥥: 510.547.2777 Parish Organizations
Rev. Robert J. McCann, ext. 121
Pastor Pastoral Council:
rjmccann@sttheresaoakland.org Carrie Schaefer caralee_schaefer@yahoo.com
Rev. Abraham Addam, ext. 122 Finance Council:
In Residence PJ McGahan pjmcgahan@gmail.com
Rev. Ngema Wi Enow, ext. 128
In Residence
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Greg Govan glgovan@comcast.net
Cathy Brady, ext. 126
Liturgy Director CYO (Catholic Youth OrganizaƟon):
cathy_b@sttheresaoakland.org Clarence Robinson sttheresaathletics@gmail.com
Jenny Bruni, ext. 123
St. Theresa Men’s Club
High School Youth Ministry Coordinator
PJ McGahan pjmcgahan@gmail.com
jenny@sttheresaoakland.org
Rob Cakebread, ext. 127 Legion of Mary
Music Ministry Director Tom Wallace tomw1313@sbcglobal.net
rob@sttheresaoakland.org
Joyce Holden WINGS
Middle School Youth Ministry Sharon Chipman sharonchipman@gmail.com
joyce@sttheresaoakland.org Ruthanne Allen-Hunt ruthanneah@gmail.com
Melody Marr, ext. 120
ConsolaƟon Ministry
Parish Administrator Cecile Cuttitta cecile.cuttitta@att.net
melody@sttheresaoakland.org
Keri Nims, ext. 124 Men’s Faith Sharing
Coordinator for Early Childhood Catechesis & RCIC Jim Frei jim@ottofrei.com
keri@sttheresaoakland.org
ST. THERESA SCHOOL Cursillo
Katie Murphy, 510.547.3146 Sharon Chipman sharonchipman@gmail.com
St. Theresa School Interim Principal
Kinderchurch
k_murphy@sttheresaschool.org
Shanon Ciston s.ciston@gmail.com
website: www.sttheresaschool.org
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