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- july 9, 2020 - Note from the pastor:
  
  There is no need to repeat that this year has been very unique. The pandemic has altered just about every human activity in one way or another. Like many people, I hoped that it would pass quickly. When the governor approved Phase II, I really thought that the situation would continue to improve. The news has not been very positive recently and some places are seeing greater numbers of cases. For the Church, the dispensation from the Sunday obligation continues. Those who have certain concerns or existing health conditions may decide not to attend the public Mass. We continue to pray for the sick, their families and all health care workers.
  
      As pastor, I would just like to remind everyone that our parochial ministry at St. Therese continues. We have now completed 8 weekends of Masses in the church which followed two weekends of outdoor Masses. Throughout this time, we have celebrated a number of baptisms, a few weddings and several funerals. We are using best practices for cleaning our public spaces throughout the facility. We plan to celebrate three 1^st Communion Masses in August and two Confirmation Masses in October. Our Faith Formation schedule will follow the precautions of the local schools. Some parish meetings have continued on ZOOM.
  
      We completed the fiscal year at the end of June. I thank our parishioners who have made donations online, through the mail or in the Sunday offertory. We finished the fiscal year about $100,000 below our budget. As a result, we had to restructure the work hours and positions of some members of our staff to save money and we have cut back on expenses across the board. Since we resumed Masses in the Church (with four Masses in lieu of six), we have averaged a total of about 600 – 650, which is about 2,000 less than pre-Covid numbers. I appreciate every donation. If any person or family is able to make an extra donation to assist us in this time, it will be greatly appreciated!
  
      I remain hopeful for the future of the parish. We have many catechetical, liturgical and charitable ministries, which hopefully will be back in full swing very soon. Many thanks for your support!
  
  In the peace of Christ,
  Fr. Mark
News
- Face Covering Required
  
  Face covering REQUIRED. The cloth masks that are available in baskets in the Narthex were made with love by a member of the Parish of St. Therese. It comes with a wire, filter pocket and adjustable elastic. Please click for details about the fit of your face mask and the filter pocket.
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- mass schedule and cleaning update
  
  Please know that our cleaning crew is working diligently between Masses wiping and spraying the public areas to keep our space sanitized and safe. We now have a new fogging machine that will be used during the week to add to the sanitizing of our public spaces. We are following best practices to keep our parish clean, sanitized and safe!
  
  Mass Schedule:
  
  Saturday: Vigil at 5:00pm
  Sunday: 8:00am and 10:00am (English)
  12:00pm (Spanish)
  UPDATE: Face Coverings REQUIRED
  If you or a family member need a mask, please pick one up in the Narthex before Mass or call the Parish Office at 704-664-3992 to make arrangements for you to pick up a mask. Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm. Supplies are limited.
  
  Daily Masses: Monday-Friday at 9:00am (church)
  
  Daily Mass on Friday, July 17 will be at 8:30am so that Fr. Mark can attend the diaconate ordination
  
  Daily Mass on Friday, July 24 will be at 8:30am due to the priesthood ordinations at 10:00am at St. Mark
  
  (no Saturday morning Mass at this time)
  
  Confessions: Saturday 3:00pm-4:00pm in front of the church
  
  Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration: A Holy Hour will follow the 9:00am Mass on the First Friday of each month and on Solemnities
  
  Guidelines for Indoor Masses
  Diocesan Policy for Phase II - Recommendations to minimize the transmission of the Corona Virus:
  
  Please note that the Faithful of the Diocese of Charlotte continue to be dispensed from their Sunday obligation.
  
  Although St. Therese is unable to live stream the indoor Masses at this time, we are recording weekend Mass and posting it to our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/StThereseCatholicChurchMooresvilleNC Should you prefer to watch Mass from home, please visit our website for options: https://sainttherese.net/watch-mass-online
  
  Prior to each Mass, the public areas will be cleaned and wiped with disinfectants.
  
  Wear a cloth face covering in all public indoor settings if you will be with other people - UPDATE: Face Covering REQUIRED
  
  Wear a cloth face covering in outdoor settings such as the parking lot and walkways when you cannot maintain a 6 foot distance from a non-family member.
  
  Wash hands frequently
  
  Hand sanitizer should be carried and used frequently.
  
  Please stay home if you are sick or in a high-risk category.
  
  Practice social distancing of 6 feet from non-family members while walking, sitting or standing
  
  Some pews in the church have been marked off to allow for social distancing.
  
  Communion will be distributed in a Communion line while observing social distancing.
  
  The clergy will be the only ones distributing Holy Communion. They will be wearing masks during the Communion Rite and carrying sanitizing cloths to wipe their fingers.
  
  Only the Body of Christ will be offered to the Faithful in Holy Communion.
  
  While the Church restrooms are open for use, please minimize the use of them, if possible.
  
  There will be No Sunday Nursery
  
  There will be an offertory, and many thanks for your gracious stewardship.
  
  Actualización de Limpieza:
  Tomen en cuenta que nuestro equipo de limpieza está trabajando diligentemente entre las Misas, limpiando y rociando las áreas públicas para mantener nuestro espacio desinfectado y seguro. Ahora tenemos una nueva máquina de vapor que se utilizará durante la semana para aumentar la desinfección de nuestros espacios públicos. ¡Estamos siguiendo las mejores prácticas para mantener nuestra parroquia limpia, desinfectada y segura!
  
  Horario de Misas:
  Sábado: Misa de Vigilia en inglés a las 5:00pm
  Domingo: Misas en inglés a las 8:00am y 10:00am
  Misa en español a las 12:00pm
  
  Horario de Misas diarias en inglés:
  Lunes a viernes, a las 9:00am en la iglesia.
  
  La Misa diaria del viernes, 17 de julio, será a las 8:30am para que el Padre Marcos pueda participar en la ordenación al diaconado.
  
  La Misa diaria del viernes, 24 de julio, será a las 8:30am debido a las ordenaciones sacerdotales que se llevarán a cabo en la iglesia San Marcos, a las 10:00am
  (No hay Misa en la mañana de sábado)
  
  Confesiones: Sábados de 3:00pm a 4:00pm en frente de la iglesia
  
  Exposición del Santísimo y Adoración Eucarística: Hora Santa el primer viernes de cada mes después de la Misa en inglés de 9:00am
  
  Normas Diocesanas para la celebración de Misas bajo techo durante la Fase II
  Recomendaciones para minimizar la transmisión del Coronavirus
  
  Tengan en cuenta que los fieles de la Diócesis de Charlotte continúan siendo dispensados de su obligación dominical.
  
  En este momento, Santa Teresa no está transmitiendo Misas en vivo dentro de la iglesia; sin embargo, ofrecemos la Misa dominical pregrabada, disponible cada semana en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StThereseCatholicChurchMooresvilleNC Si prefieren ver la Misa en vivo desde casa, por favor visiten nuestra página web para una lista de opciones disponibles: https://sainttherese.net/watch-mass-online
  
  Antes de cada Misa, las áreas públicas se limpiarán con desinfectantes.
  
  Por favor, observen un distanciamiento social de 6 pies con personas que no vivan en la misma casa.
  
  Por favor usen una cubierta de tela o tapa boca (mascarilla) en todos los espacios públicos dentro de la iglesia.
  
  Por favor usen una cubierta de tela o tapa boca (mascarilla) en el estacionamiento o en los pasillos, cuando no puedan mantener una distancia de 6 pies con personas que no viven dentro de la misma casa.
  
  Lávense las manos frecuentemente.
  
  Lleven consigo un desinfectante de manos, y úsenlo frecuentemente.
  
  Por favor, quédense en casa si están enfermos o en categoría de alto riesgo.
  
  Mantengan el distanciamiento social de 6 pies cuando caminen, se sienten o estén de pie junto a personas que no viven en la misma casa.
  
  Algunas bancos de la iglesia han sido marcados para permitir el distanciamiento social.
  
  La Sagrada Comunión será distribuida en una fila para la comunión guardando la distancia para mantener el distanciamiento social.
  
  Los sacerdotes serán los únicos que distribuyen la Sagrada Comunión. Llevarán mascarillas durante el Rito de la Comunión, y usarán toallas desinfectantes para limpiarse los dedos.
  
  Sólo se ofrecerá el Cuerpo de Cristo a los fieles durante la Santa Comunión.
  
  Aunque los servicios sanitarios están abiertos al público, se pide que los usen lo menos posible.
  
  No se ofrecerá guardería durante las Misas.
  
  Habrá una colecta, y de antemano agradecemos por su generosidad.
- stay connected to st. therese
  
  Check out our YouTube Channel!
  St. Therese Catholic Church - Mooresville, NC
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- cloth face coverings
  
  Do you need a mask?
  Women at St. Therese are sewing masks for parishioners. The mask is approved by Atrium Health. It has an adjustable wire (for a more secure fit) and a filter pocket. Parishioners may add a piece of fabric, coffee filter, interfacing or other fabric to increase the protection of the mask.
  
  If you or a family member need a mask, please call the Parish Office at 704-664-3992 and arrangements will be made for you to pick up a mask. Supplies are limited.
  
  CDC Information on the use of cloth face coverings:
  
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
  
  This information is also available as a printable PDF:
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/DIY-cloth-face-covering-instructions.pdf
- nourish for caregivers
  
  Daily Online Live Support for Caregivers
  Nourish is responding to the needs of caregivers by brining the ability to connect LIVE, be encouraged, share challenges, and be spiritually nourished...every single day during these uncertain times.
  Daily at 11:00am Via Zoom live web video
  
  Information on how to join, with quick links: https://nourishforcaregivers.com/
  Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nourish4Caregivers/
  Free Caregiver Resources to Nourish your Mind, Body and Soul: https://nourishforcaregivers.com/caregiver-resources/
  
  Please join us to unite in prayer at home!
  
  Some Rosary opportunities are listed below:
  Mondays at 7:00pm - Rosary for the Unborn with Respect Life and the Knights of Columbus
  Tuesdays at 6:30pm - Rosary with the Marian Prayer Group
  Thursdays at 9:45am - Luminous Mysteries Rosary
  
  Would you like to suggest an online gathering opportunity to list on the website? Email: Lisa Cash at lcash@sainttherese.net
- stay connected
  
  During this difficult time it is important that we reach out and support one another in any way we can. Let this be a time to strengthen the bond we have with God, our families, and each other. We encourage you to...
  
  Stay Connected!
  
  Stay Connected...with God and your Faith
  
  Watch the Mass online (see links here)
  
  Read a section of the Bible you have never read before
  
  Create a rosary routine
  
  Do an online bible study on your own or with family and friends
  
  Do a prayer group by phone or video
  
  Check out online resources to Stay Connected. Online Inspiration
  
  Stay Connected...with Family, Friends, Neighbors and your Community
  
  Make a list of those who could use your prayers and pray for them
  
  Make a list of those who could use a "check-in" call
  
  Create a word of the day list and challenge your family to use it in a sentence
  
  Call a friend to schedule a video dinner date
  
  Create a text group of family or friends, with the goal being to check in with one another every day, even if it is just an emoji
  
  Write a thank you note to a first responder or grocery store worker
  
  Record yourself reading a child's story book and send it to a student stuck at home
  
  Find out how you can support those in your parish or community who are in need (Volunteer to Support your Neighbor here)
  
  Stay Connected...with your Parish, your Parish Family
  
  Visit our parish website for the latest updates on what's happening
  
  Follow us on Facebook - Search "St. Therese Catholic Church Mooresville", or visit the Home Page of our website for the link
  
  Sign up to receive Parish News emails. Text OCTROSE to 22828 to get started (Message and data rates may apply). Or, click here to sign up and read archived emails.
  
  Check out our YouTube Channel! St. Therese Catholic Church - Mooresville, NC
  https://www.youtube.com/c/StThereseCatholicChurchMooresvilleNC
  
  Are you in a Ministry at St. Therese? Reach out with a phone or video call to connect with other ministry members.
  
  Catch up on your virtus bulletins! www.virtusonline.org
  
  Would you like to submit a message of support, a prayer, or a link to your favorite inspirational website or app? Or do you have a favorite story to share about the parish? Send your submissions to: Lisa Cash at lcash@sainttherese.net
- stay informed
  
  We ask for your prayers and patience during the time of this pandemic and national emergency. Please regularly check these websites for the latest information:
  
  NC-DHHS (North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services)
  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
  
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
  
  World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/
  
  The following linked CDC video reminds us as to how quickly COVID-19 can spread and the devastating impact that it can have.
  
  COVID-19 remains a very serious threat that must be taken seriously by all. https://youtu.be/9pVy8sRC440
  
  DO THE FIVE
  
  Help stop coronavirus
  
  HANDS - Wash them often (Why not pray a few Hail Mary's and/or Our Father's while you are washing your hands?)
  
  ELBOW - Cough into it
  
  FACE - Don't touch it
  
  SPACE - Keep safe distance
  
  HOME - Stay if you can
  
  Courtesy World Health Organization
  
  Click below to view two videos on Handwashing:
  
  https://youtu.be/d914EnpU4Fo
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4FDm92iGcA
- weekly offertory and online giving
  
  Your contributions help to keep the mission of St. Therese thriving during these times. Our parish is dependent upon your weekly financial gifts to continue its ministries in this critical time of crisis. If you are able to continue to support the needs of your church please consider transitioning to online giving using this link: https://sainttherese.net/online-contributions
  
  Or mail your weekly offertory donations to the parish at:
  St. Therese Catholic Church
  217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117
  
  Help us to continue to Love God, Follow Jesus and Serve All through your generosity of treasure.
- The Thomistic Institute - Quarantine Lectures
  St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that God always brings good out of evil. That's why The Thomistic Institute has launched live streaming Quarantine Lectures. We'll keep it going until the quarantine is lifted!
  
  Visit https://thomisticinstitute.org/quarantine-lectures to view past lectures and to subscribe to the Quarantine Lectures mailing list. Lectures can be watched live streamed on Facebook, YouTube or Zoom and recordings can be watched later.
  
  Diocese of Charlotte’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/DioceseOfCharlotte
  
  The Diocese of Charlotte has compiled a resource for Coronavirus updates. Click the link below for resources such as the following:
  
  Updates from the Bishop including his letter to the Faithful (also posted below in our Documents section)
  
  A list of link to Masses available online (find more https://sainttherese.net/watch-mass-online)
  
  Faith Formation & Education Resources online
  
  Suggested Prayers
  
  Links to Public Health Resources
  
  https://charlottediocese.org/coronavirus-update/
  
  Documents: Official Letter to the Faithful