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St Teresa Catholic Church
St. Teresa
Catholic Church
404 Garrison Ave
Westphalia, KS 66093
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Virtus To Protect God's Children
2nd Grade Prayer List
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SFX Liturgical Minister Schedule (PDF)
CCD Sign-up Form (SFX Only)
Virtus To Protect God's Children
2nd Grade Prayer List
| Weekly Bulletin If you are submitting information for the bulletin, it must be in the office no later than 8 a.m. on Wednesday to be included in that week's bulletin. Please contact the office if you have questions or information for the bulletin. Thank you. |
Contact Us
Pastor
Fr. Marianand Mendem
Email Father Mendem
(620) 364-2416 Rectory
Parish Office
214 East Juniatta St
Burlington, KS 66839
Office hours:
7am - Noon
Monday - Friday
Angela Myers,
Secretary -
Office Mangaer & Facility Coordinator
Tom Heinz,
Bookkeeper - Maintenance /Facility Manager
Email the Office
(620) 364-5671 Office
(620) 364-2000 Fax
Parish Council
Dave Blaufuss, Pres.
Ken Schillig, V.P.
Megan Drumm,
Eric Ervin,
Kenton Ludolph,
Mary Ann Morgan
Dave Blaufuss, Pres.
Ken Schillig, V.P.
Megan Drumm,
Eric Ervin,
Kenton Ludolph,
Mary Ann Morgan
Parish Secretary
Donna Mader
Altar Society
MEETS QUARTERLY ON 1ST Tues. of month (Mar,June,Sept.,Dec.)
President
Jean Wood
Vice President
Betty Lutz
Secretary
Rita Mechnig
Treasurer
Jean Frank
Cemetery Board
Ron Ohl, Chairman
Karen True, Secretary
Dave Blaufuss
Doug Dieker
Tom Johnson
Jeff True
Kenny Schillig
Ron Ohl, Chairman
Karen True, Secretary
Dave Blaufuss
Doug Dieker
Tom Johnson
Jeff True
Kenny Schillig
RELIGIOUS ED
Alice Nolan,DRE
Evelyn Ervin & Rachel Schillig
Preschool
Louise Ohl & Michelle Ratliff
Kindergarten & 1st
Marilyn Brooks & Mary Pracht,
2nd & 3rd
Donna Dieker & Marie Lehmann,
4th & 5th
Paul Falke & Irene Tastove,
7th & 8th
Margie Tastove,
High School
STEWARD
SHIP
COMMITTEE
Bill Pracht
Margie Highberger
WEB SITE
Karen True
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Glen Gagnon,grand knight
Tony Johnson, deputy grand knight
Dave Pracht, chancellor
Michael Engelken, recorder
Jake Lickteig, Treas.
Tom Johnson, Advocate
Dean Stark, warden
Chris.Ulupano, inside guard
Ben Hess, outside guard
Heath Ohl, Robt Tastove, Ryan Tastove, trustees
C.Y.O.
Sponsor:
Margie Tastove
PRAYER CHAIN
Call Karen True or Mary Drum to request prayer by Altar Society
LEGION OF MARY
Contact Irene Tastove
Karen True
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Glen Gagnon,grand knight
Tony Johnson, deputy grand knight
Dave Pracht, chancellor
Michael Engelken, recorder
Jake Lickteig, Treas.
Tom Johnson, Advocate
Dean Stark, warden
Chris.Ulupano, inside guard
Ben Hess, outside guard
Heath Ohl, Robt Tastove, Ryan Tastove, trustees
C.Y.O.
Sponsor:
Margie Tastove
PRAYER CHAIN
Call Karen True or Mary Drum to request prayer by Altar Society
LEGION OF MARY
Contact Irene Tastove
WE WELCOME ALL TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US AT
ST. TERESA CHURCH, WESTPHALIA
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God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can...and the wisdom to know the difference.
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COMING UP IN FEBRUARY
Feb. 1 Knights of Columbus meeting at 8:00 PM
Feb. 2 Adoration 9AM - 9PM
Feb. 5 Sunday Mass at 8:30AM (Francis Blaufuss)
Feb. 9 Adoration 9AM - 9PM
Feb. 12 Sunday Mass at 8:30AM (Beverly Kleinsorge)
Feb. 15 Parish Council meeting at 7:15PM
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Appointments for Feb. 5:
Servers: Britton Brownrigg, Madison Ratliff, Connor Parks
Lector: Scott Brownrigg
Cantor: Donna Mader
Offertory: Terry Schillig
Communion: Marilyn Brooks
Ushers: Dave Blaufuss, Mary Ann Morgan
Hospitality: Circle 3 (Leaders are Mary Pracht, Rebecca Teter
Tammara schillig, Jennifer Young)
Appointments for Feb. 12:
Servers: Wyatt, Storm, and Ridge Pracht
Lector: Alice Nolan
Cantor: Ruth Pracht
Offertory: Kathy Schulte
Communion: Dave Pracht
Ushers: Kenny Schillig, Kent Ludolph
Hospitality: Circle 1 (Leaders are Donna M. Dieker,
Jan Biggs,Jeanne Falke, Margie Highberger)
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Feb. Church Cleaners: Shirley Nolan, Louise Ohl, Monica Rolf, Bianca Keating
Feb. Church Laundry: Jean Wood
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If anyone is interested in being a Lector, Eucharistic Minister or Choir member, contact Donna Mader.
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CALL TO SHARE
Our parish goal is $3870.00, so please be generous when filling out your pledge card. These were mailed to each parishioner and are to be placed in the collection basket.
This annual collection goes to over 40 ministries in the Church of Northeast Kansas.
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Remember in your prayers: Philip Mendem, Mary Drum, Vivian Lutz Weien, John Hoefler, Shirley Wilper Bilyeu
Our shut in's: George & Mary Frank, Frank Stahl, Clarann O'Malley, Dorothy Dieker, Mark Kleinsorge
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SHUT IN ADDRESSES:
George & Mary Frank % Vintage Park, 2250 S. Elm St., Ottawa, Ks. 66067
Mark Kleinsorge, %Vintage Park, 1403 Laing, Osage City, Ks. 66523
Frank Stahl, %Sunset Manor, 128 S. Tearson Ave, Waverly, Ks 66871
Dorothy Dieker, % Golden Heights, 101 N. Pine, Garnett, Ks 66032
Clarann O'Malley, Anderson Co. Hospital Long Term Care, Garnett, Ks. 66032
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No weekday Mass during the first two weeks of February. Adoration will continue on Thursdays.
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FR. MARIANAND IS VISITING HIS FAMILY IN INDIA until the middle of February.
May he have an enjoyable trip and return safely.
During this time when Fr. Marianand is away, please contact Fr. Anthony Williams (620 475-3326) or Fr. Brian Klingele (785 448-3846) for emergencies and funerals.
Visiting priests while Father Marianand is gone are:
Feb 5 - Fr. James Albers
Feb. 12 - Fr. Jim Dieker
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Sympathy is extended to Eric & Evelyn Ervin and Family on the recent death of Evelyn's grandmother, Lucille Combes.
May she rest in peace.
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A GOOD WEBSITE TO GET ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH .....OR FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO COME BACK TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS:
Catholics come home.org
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Knight of the Month: Tony Johnson
Dale Pracht's name was drawn at the last meeting. Next month's drawing will be worth $50.
The Knights will be collecting baby supplies for Birthright. Please bring to church and place them in the baby cradle at the entry of church. They will be collecting items throughout the month of February.
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ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS
The new Altar Society assignment sheet was handed out. There have been some changes in the circles. There are now three instead of four circles, so please check to see which you belong to. All women of the parish are members of the Altar Society. If you have any questions, please contact one of the A.S. officers.
The Altar Society will be serving cookies, coffee and juice each Sun. morning after Mass. Everyone is invited to the basement for refreshments and fellowship.
Altar Society Officers for 2012 are Jean Wood, President,
Betty Lutz, V.P, Rita Mechnig, Sec. and Jean Frank, Treas.
Please continue to save Best Choice UPC codes. They can be placed in a Container in back of church.
Altar Society Prayer Chain: If you are in need of prayer, please contact Karen True or Mary Drum. They will send your prayer request around to other Altar Society members.
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CONFESSION ...... Fr. Marianand will hear confessions before Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
Please make use of this opportunity.
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Thursday from 9 AM until 9PM at St. Teresa Church. All are welcome to attend and pray for an hour.
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Feb. 1 Knights of Columbus meeting at 8:00 PM
Feb. 2 Adoration 9AM - 9PM
Feb. 5 Sunday Mass at 8:30AM (Francis Blaufuss)
Feb. 9 Adoration 9AM - 9PM
Feb. 12 Sunday Mass at 8:30AM (Beverly Kleinsorge)
Feb. 15 Parish Council meeting at 7:15PM
***********************************************
Appointments for Feb. 5:
Servers: Britton Brownrigg, Madison Ratliff, Connor Parks
Lector: Scott Brownrigg
Cantor: Donna Mader
Offertory: Terry Schillig
Communion: Marilyn Brooks
Ushers: Dave Blaufuss, Mary Ann Morgan
Hospitality: Circle 3 (Leaders are Mary Pracht, Rebecca Teter
Tammara schillig, Jennifer Young)
Appointments for Feb. 12:
Servers: Wyatt, Storm, and Ridge Pracht
Lector: Alice Nolan
Cantor: Ruth Pracht
Offertory: Kathy Schulte
Communion: Dave Pracht
Ushers: Kenny Schillig, Kent Ludolph
Hospitality: Circle 1 (Leaders are Donna M. Dieker,
Jan Biggs,Jeanne Falke, Margie Highberger)
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Feb. Church Cleaners: Shirley Nolan, Louise Ohl, Monica Rolf, Bianca Keating
Feb. Church Laundry: Jean Wood
***********************************************
If anyone is interested in being a Lector, Eucharistic Minister or Choir member, contact Donna Mader.
***********************************************
CALL TO SHARE
Our parish goal is $3870.00, so please be generous when filling out your pledge card. These were mailed to each parishioner and are to be placed in the collection basket.
This annual collection goes to over 40 ministries in the Church of Northeast Kansas.
***********************************************
Remember in your prayers: Philip Mendem, Mary Drum, Vivian Lutz Weien, John Hoefler, Shirley Wilper Bilyeu
Our shut in's: George & Mary Frank, Frank Stahl, Clarann O'Malley, Dorothy Dieker, Mark Kleinsorge
**********************************************
SHUT IN ADDRESSES:
George & Mary Frank % Vintage Park, 2250 S. Elm St., Ottawa, Ks. 66067
Mark Kleinsorge, %Vintage Park, 1403 Laing, Osage City, Ks. 66523
Frank Stahl, %Sunset Manor, 128 S. Tearson Ave, Waverly, Ks 66871
Dorothy Dieker, % Golden Heights, 101 N. Pine, Garnett, Ks 66032
Clarann O'Malley, Anderson Co. Hospital Long Term Care, Garnett, Ks. 66032
**********************************************
No weekday Mass during the first two weeks of February. Adoration will continue on Thursdays.
**********************************************
FR. MARIANAND IS VISITING HIS FAMILY IN INDIA until the middle of February.
May he have an enjoyable trip and return safely.
During this time when Fr. Marianand is away, please contact Fr. Anthony Williams (620 475-3326) or Fr. Brian Klingele (785 448-3846) for emergencies and funerals.
Visiting priests while Father Marianand is gone are:
Feb 5 - Fr. James Albers
Feb. 12 - Fr. Jim Dieker
**********************************************
Sympathy is extended to Eric & Evelyn Ervin and Family on the recent death of Evelyn's grandmother, Lucille Combes.
May she rest in peace.
******************************************
A GOOD WEBSITE TO GET ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH .....OR FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO COME BACK TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS:
Catholics come home.org
***********************************************
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Knight of the Month: Tony Johnson
Dale Pracht's name was drawn at the last meeting. Next month's drawing will be worth $50.
The Knights will be collecting baby supplies for Birthright. Please bring to church and place them in the baby cradle at the entry of church. They will be collecting items throughout the month of February.
*********************************************
ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS
The new Altar Society assignment sheet was handed out. There have been some changes in the circles. There are now three instead of four circles, so please check to see which you belong to. All women of the parish are members of the Altar Society. If you have any questions, please contact one of the A.S. officers.
The Altar Society will be serving cookies, coffee and juice each Sun. morning after Mass. Everyone is invited to the basement for refreshments and fellowship.
Altar Society Officers for 2012 are Jean Wood, President,
Betty Lutz, V.P, Rita Mechnig, Sec. and Jean Frank, Treas.
Please continue to save Best Choice UPC codes. They can be placed in a Container in back of church.
Altar Society Prayer Chain: If you are in need of prayer, please contact Karen True or Mary Drum. They will send your prayer request around to other Altar Society members.
***********************************************
CONFESSION ...... Fr. Marianand will hear confessions before Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
Please make use of this opportunity.
***********************************************
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Thursday from 9 AM until 9PM at St. Teresa Church. All are welcome to attend and pray for an hour.
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