Ladies of the Parish, you are cordially invited to attend WINGS 10th Anniversary commitment to the parish Wine & Cheese and Light Refreshments Also Featuring: An intricate tour of our Church guided by Deacon Jim Nash When: Wednesday, July 23rd 6:30 PM Refreshments will be served “al fresco” 7:00 PM Tour of Church and new Mary Garden Ladies of the parish, 21 and older, please rsvp to: Penny Battisto email: [email protected] or (484) 366-4566. Click here for more information.

There will be a Praise and Worship night on Saturday, June 28th in the Church. For more information click here.

Totally Catholic VBS - The children will embark on the coolest adventure of a lifetime. True North from Our Sunday Visitor is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences. Children will experience their faith in real life through Bible adventures. VBS will take place from July 7th – July 11th at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Education Center for children who are graduates of Kindergarten to 4th grade. Please click here to use the QR code to register.

Plans for the 2025 Community Festival are underway! The festival will take place on August 22nd from 6:00 PM - close and on August 23rd from 2:00 PM - close. Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteers are currently needed to support food preparation and kitchen set-up in the weeks and days leading up to the Festival, entertainment set up/tear down, sponsorship and donation support, and Crafter Expo management. Please contact Joseph Rogers ([email protected]) for information. Community Festival Sponsorships - Parishioner-owned and local businesses are invited to sponsor areas of our annual Community Festival from August 22-23. Sponsors will be recognized on our website, bulletin, Facebook page, radio, and at the festival. For more information, please contact Joseph Rogers ([email protected]) or purchase online (https://stteresacalcutta.com/festival-sponsor).

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Jesus’ Own Teachings A mystic named Luisa Piccarreta 1865-1947 wrote many pages that were given to her by Jesus himself in a period of 40 years. These writings are completely approved by the Catholic Church. Luisa’s Spiritual Director was canonized in 2005 and his statue stands outside the Vatican. In Luisa’s writings, Jesus explains His teachings about the Virtues and the Sacraments in His own words, and He tells us how to reach Heaven by reading Luisa’s writings, and by giving us a new method of prayer which will draw us closer to God. To study and learn these readings, a group will meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month in the Ministry center from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The first meeting will be on March 4th. If you are interested in learning more about “Living in the Will of God”, please email the parish office at [email protected].

A Full-Time Facility Personnel position is available at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Click here for job description.

Seniors please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, May 13th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Ministry Center Hall. Bring lunch and meet friends

WINGS (Women In God’s Spirit) is looking for women of all ages that share our Catholic faith. Whether you are interested in growing spiritually, getting involved in community service projects or joining us for social events. WINGS has a place for you. For additional information or any questions please reach out to us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook at St. Teresa of Calcutta’s WINGS Group. The next WINGS meeting will be held in the Ministry Center Hall on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City conducts an evangelization ministry through its Cathedral Ambassadors. This enthusiastic group of trained Ambassadors staffs the Basilica throughout the week to greet visitors, answer questions and offer assistance. Our visitors come from all over the world and may be Catholic or non-Catholic. Cathedral Ambassadors provide an important personal presence in the Basilica and they give witness to the love and beauty of Christ and His Church. More details: Cathedral Ambassadors are assigned 4-hour shifts. The schedule is flexible with assignments of one day or more a month. Training and materials are provided to support this evangelization ministry. For more information and to become a Cathedral Ambassador, please contact Martha Ortiz at [email protected]. Learn more about our Cathedral Basilica at cathedralphila.org.

Join Fr. Jeffrey Rott and Fr. Robert Ianelli on a Pilgrimage to France & Rome from September 7 – September 19, 2025. Celebrate the Jubilee Year in France and Rome! We will begin in the beautiful city of Paris by touring the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and see many wonderful sites, including the Basilica of Sacred Heart, the Louvre Museum (Mona Lisa Painting), Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, and Arc De Triomphe. We will travel throughout central and southern France visiting many holy sites along our way in Chartres, Paray-Le-Monial (the location of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary), Ars (the location of the parish in which St. John Vianney served), Avignon and Toulouse (the location which contains the relics of St. Thomas Aquinas). We will end our tour in France with a full day in Lourdes celebrating Mass and visiting the Grotto. We will then fly to Rome, where we will visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major; the Basilica of St. John Lateran; tour St. Peter’s and go THROUGH THE HOLY DOORS for the Jubilee; Experience an Audience with the Pope and celebrate Mass in the churches of Rome. Cost $5,799.00. Includes: Round trip airfare; daily Mass; airport taxes; security fees & fuel surcharges; transfers per itinerary; 4 or 5 star hotels; transportation with luxury bus; all breakfasts and dinners; all tips included; guided tours and tour fees; luggage handling. For questions, please contact Natalie Schmolk, Proximo Travel Representative at (215) 530-7934 or Fr. Jeffrey Rott at (610) 287-2525 ext. 280 SAVE THE DATE Parish Pilgrimage Meeting/Presentation Join us on Sunday, October 27th after the 12:00 Noon Mass, in the St. Teresa Parish Ministry Center Hall for an informational meeting and presentation on Fr. Rott and Fr. Ianelli’s Pilgrimage to France and Rome scheduled for September 7 – 19, 2025. A representative from Proximo Travel will be with us to answer your questions. Click here for additional information.

Resources to assist with healing, accompaniment and flourishing. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has launched a website with resources to support those who are experiencing mental health struggles and those who love them. Their website offers links to find Catholic clinicians, local crisis response phone numbers and ministries that can assist with recovery and healing. In addition, there are tools to help cultivate a deeper awareness of and responsiveness to these realities, suffered by so many. Visit the Be Encouraged website at archphila.org/support.

For information contact our Youth Minister Leah Smith at [email protected]

Be Encouraged: Catholic Support for Mental Health Website (archphila.org/support): Resources to assist with healing, accompaniment and flourishing. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has launched a website with resources to support those who are experiencing mental health struggles and those who love them. The website offers links to find Catholic clinicians, local crisis response phone numbers and ministries that can assist with recovery and healing. In addition, there are tools to help parishes, schools and institutions cultivate a deeper awareness of and responsiveness to these realities, suffered by so many. Visit the Be Encouraged website at www.archphila.org/support.

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The 2025 Mass intention book is open. There is a limit of 5 Masses per person.