In remembrance of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who has passed, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish will offer two Masses on Tuesday, April 22nd. These Masses will be offered for the repose of his soul and to pray for the Church during this time. The Mass times will be: 9:00 AM with the school community 7:00 PM Both Masses will be held in the church. We are blessed to have John Seitz providing music for both liturgies. All are welcome to join us in prayer at either liturgy.

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Electronic waste pick up scheduled for Sunday, May 4th from 8:15 AM - 12:15 PM. Click here for more information.

Basket Raffle is fast approaching. Tickets for the evening are on sale. A ticket reservation system will be used via the event website, www.stcbasketraffle.com or email requests for tickets will also be accepted [email protected]. To make our event a success we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help sell chances, event setup and prize patrol (running baskets to the winning tables). If you are interested in volunteering, we have a sign up genius located on our website under https://www.stcbasketraffle.com/get-involved Follow us on Facebook for daily event updates. Facebook.com/stcbasketraffle

VBS will take place from July 7th – July 11th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Education Center. The registration information will be available in the April 27th issue of the bulletin.

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).

Stations of the Cross during will be held on Good Friday at 7:00 PM in the Church.

What if I told you there are seven ways you can feel more consistently joyful and at peace – no matter what else is going on in your life? I bet you'd be curious to know what they are! Click here for the details.

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.

The STC Seniors next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8th in the Parish Ministry Center hall.

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, April 2nd at 7:00 PM.

Strong Men Make a Strong Church - Through the prayers of St. Maximillian Kolbe, STC’s Men’s Group will meet each Saturday, starting March 8th, during Lent at the Parish Ministry Center. Doors open at 7:30 AM with the meetings from 7:45 AM - . 8:45 AM. We encourage all men to participate at Mass at 9:00 AM. Generally, we start with Morning Prayer and have a discussion regarding the week, questions any man may have, and the Sunday Gospel. This is a great opportunity for Lent. All men are invited. Call Deacon Pete for any questions (610) 310-3589

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.