William Droel, author of What is Social Justice? (ACTA) and a pastoral associate at Sacred Heart Parish in Palos Hills, Illinois, narrows the definition of social justice to people working together to transform societal structures for the common good.A classic example is the apartheid boycott of the 1980s, when college students convinced their schools not to do business with apartheid South Africa and thus played a part in ending that injustice.

In the past, Droel says, Catholics often practiced social justice in guilds and through unions within their occupations. Now, however, working people who want to put their faith into action are told to join the justice and peace committee at their parish or perhaps rehab a house on the weekend with Habitat for Humanity.“Catholics have bought into the American understanding of religion as being a private thing,” he says. Droel believes the most refreshing thing people can hear is that as Christians they are empowered to be agents of social justice Monday through Friday as well.

In his first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Pope Benedict XVI wrote that the church’s role in social justice is to inform the laity and politicians through its teachings; the state and the laity are both responsible for creating conditions that bring about social justice.

Kerry Ann Tornesello, a parishioner at St. Therese since 1997, joined the parish staff as the new Parish Manager on March 19, 2013.  “Pope Francis and I started our new jobs on the same day.  I think that is a good sign,” stated Kerry with a big grin.  

Kerry is the first Parish Manager at St. Therese.  In this position, Kerry manages the day to day operations of the parish.  “I am Fr. Vince’s ‘Right-Hand Gal’,” chuckled Kerry.  She oversees the finances, supervises the parish office staff, supports the faith formation and preschool staff, coordinates the marriage preparation programs for parishioners getting married, and encourages the stewardship of the parish.   “I know it sounds cliché, but everything I have done in my life has led me to this position, and it just feels right.”

After they married in 1997 in the Philadelphia area, Kerry and her husband Ed became parishioners at St. Therese.  First, Kerry became a catechist in Faith Formation.  When their son Ben, was a toddler, Kerry participated in the Mommy’s Morning Out ministry.  At the request of Fr. Jerry McAndrews, then Pastor of St. Therese, Kerry joined the Pastoral Council and began the Stewardship Commission, while her husband, Ed, joined the Finance Council.  In 2007, Kerry and her brother opened  a small business in Mooresville, Rolly Pollies Fitness and Activity Center for Children.  During this time, Kerry’s volunteer activities shifted to St. Ann Catholic School, where Ben was a student.  Since the business closed in 2011, Kerry has contracted her business and management skills out to several small businesses in the area.

Professionally, Kerry has a very diverse background which she feels has prepared her well for her position as Parish Manager.  “For years I have been managing people, projects and budgets.  It’s what I do best, and what I love.  Now I have the opportunity to do what I love, in a place where I am at peace, and with people who truly care about what they do.  I am blessed!”

If you have served this parish for years or are just choosing this ministry, it is important that you are up-to-date on what is required and that you commit to it for a 3 year period. 

When more than one session is listed, you have a choice of training sessions.

In order to prepare for this training we ask you to fill out a survey HERE.

Surveys are also available in the Narthex. 

Anyone who does not attend one of these sessions will be removed from the lists.

Sign up on June 15/16 following all the Masses for the Knights of Columbus Blood Drive Saturday, June 22nd 8:00 AM until 12:30 PM in the Parish Life Center.

Week of June 17

Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God's victorious power isn't a fairy tale-it changes kids forever.
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We are looking for more Greeters to offer a personal and warm welcome to everyone who comes through the doors of St. Therese! We need more Greeters for all Mass times, but especially for:

5:30 PM Saturday

7:30 AM

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

Please consider joining this ministry where you have the opportunity to “Be the face of St. Therese” and help all feel welcome!

For more information, please contact Lisa Cash at lcash@sainttherese.net or 704-664-3992, ext. 105

St. Therese is a rapidly growing, multicultural, Catholic family located in the Lake Norman area, invigorated by a Jesuit spirituality.

Our purpose is to deepen our faith and to grow ever more perfectly for the greater glory of God. We are committed to faith education for all ages and groups. We welcome and support new, present, and returning parishioners.

Through ongoing stewardship and active involvement, we seek to become more like the 'Little Flower' of Jesus, St. Therese; following her "little way" of doing ordinary things with "extra-ordinary" love.

Now Available:  Electronic Giving!

A simple and convenient way to give

Consider automating your regular donations with our new electronic giving program.  St. Therese relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give on a regular basis.  If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Payment can be made by credit card, debit card or from your checking or savings account.  All payments will be withdrawn on the 15th of the month.

Thank you!

Daily Mass:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am

Rosary for the Unborn:
Every Monday evening at 7:00 pm in the church

Morning Prayer:
Every Tuesday at 8:30 am in the church

Marian Prayer Group:
Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm in the church

Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary:
Every Thursday after the 9:00 am Mass in the church

We hope you have been enjoying our new website!   Please feel free to share your feedback about the new website here.

In order to help local food pantries, Community Outreach is requesting donations of:

Bagged Rice
&
Instant Potatoes
 
Thank you for your generosity!

Please click here for more information if you are interested in joining the Pastoral Council!

Parish Volunteer Opportunities

Please click here for a listing of Volunteer Opportunities within the parish.  As our opportunities and needs change, this page will be revised to reflect the most current needs.

Please click here for more information on volunteer needs outside the parish.

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Confirmation - 5/11/2013

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Click Here for the 2:00 PM Mass

 

First Communion - 5/18/2013

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Click Here for the 1:00 PM Mass

Click Here for the 3:00 PM Spanish Mass

UPCOMING EVENTS

SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER (SISC) CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
202 N. Church St., Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 662-3337
For transportation call 704-663-5112

For detailed description of events, please go to:  www.Iredellcoa.com 
Click on tab for “South Iredell Senior Center, Mooresville” on left of page
Click on “Upcoming Events” on right for detailed description of events 

 

Update: As of June 7th, we have a total of $128,503 that has been paid or pledged. We need $6,256 to reach our goal of $134,759. We are at 95% of our goal!

Some day you, or someone you love, will receive help from a DSA funded ministry.

Any items you have saved for this event can be donated to the Christian Mission, Habitat ReStore or Salvation Army. We will be back next year!