Scripture of the Day

Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Nov 29, 2023

Responsorial Psalm Dn 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67

Daily Intentions

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 AM	Special Intentions for St Teresa Bereavement Volunteers
8:30 AM	Special Intentions for Tina & Wendy Marie Lussier by Bob & Bonnie

Today's Masses and Confession

Wednesday

7:00 AM & 8:30 AM

Confession 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

Today's Devotions

Litany of Saint Joseph

Wednesday

After the 8:30 Mass

The Litany of St. Joseph and other prayers through his intercession

Recitation of the Rosary

9:00am

In the Chapel

Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer)

8:10 AM

8:10 am (before the 8:30 mass)

(unless there is a school Mass)

Dec 03, 2023

Saint of the Day

All Saints of the Seraphic Order (Feast)

Feast date: Nov 29

On November 29, the Church celebrates the many Franciscan saints who followed in the footsteps of St. Francis. It is a special day for all Franciscans to celebrate the feast of ‘All the Saints of the Seraphic Order.’

According to tradition, St. Francis of Assisi prayed the following prayer:
"O Lord Jesus Christ, two favors I beg of you before I die. The first is that I may, as far as it is possible, feel in my soul and in my body the suffering in which you, O gentle Jesus, sustained in your bitter passion. And the second favor is that I, as far as it is possible, may receive in my heart that excessive charity by which you, the Son of God, were inflamed, and which actuated you willingly to suffer so much for us sinners."

In response to his earnest prayer, the Lord appeared in the form of a seraph, or a six-winged angel (They are usually considered the highest order of angelic beings, immediately above the Cherubim, and their special duty is to love God).

Then Jesus bestowed on St. Francis the wounds of his suffering. St. Francis had been marked with the love of Christ, the stigmata.

St. Francis died two years later in 1226, leaving the world the Franciscan Order, which became synonymous with the Seraphic Order. To this day, seraph wings and seraphs are symbolic of the Franciscan Order.

The final Rule of life for Franciscan friars was also approved on this day in 1223. To commemorate this, and all the saintly examples produced in the Franciscan Order, on this day all the saints of the Seraphic order are remembered at Franciscan churches.

Sisters of Notre Dame Prayer Line

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St. Teresa Prayer List

If you need to add someone to the St. Teresa's Prayer List, please contact the office between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. They will be added to the daily morning Rosary or St. Teresa's Intentions on Monday morning.

Surrender Prayer Novena

Day 4

You see evil growing instead of weakening? Do not worry. Close your eyes and say to me with faith: "Thy will be done, You take care of it". I say to you that I will take care of it, and that I will intervene as does a doctor and I will accomplish miracles when they are needed. Do you see that the sick person is getting worse? Do not be upset, but close your… Click here to read more of the prayer

We are all experiencing different type of hardship, our church is not immune to this problem. Since we cannot attend Mass and bring our donation to the church your support is still needed. If you are able to change the way you are supporting Saint Teresa Catholic Church to online, please use the button above to setup your donation online. If you cannot do online donations, please mail or stop by the church office and place your envelop into the mail slot. We will have limited office support. Thank you for your time, prayers and support.

Prayer of the Day

Daily Prayer for November 28

Watch, then, because you do not know when the master of the house is coming – it might be in the evening or at midnight or before dawn or at sunrise. If he comes suddenly, he must not find you asleep. What I say to you, then, I say to all: Watch! Mark 13:35–37, TEV

Lord Jesus, our Savior, we look upward to heaven, for you will come from heaven in the glory of the Father. May we remain true to our calling, watching and praying every day and every hour, waiting for you, who will bring into order everything on earth. Bless us and bless our land. Grant us the joy to see you working through your servants toward the salvation of the peoples. Be with us and bless us. May your living Word work in our hearts so that every Sunday, every festival, and every day from now on may be a day of joy. Protect us. Bless us. May your name be praised in our hearts! Amen.

Welcome to St. Teresa of Avila

Saint Teresa's Church has been in existence in Titusville Florida since 1958. We have over 1800 families in our faith-filled community which is located on the Space Coast, directly across from Kennedy Space Center. We are a unique multi-ethnic and multi-age congregation. This uniqueness has created a vibrant, supportive parish community.

Saint Teresa's is an active parish with many different ministries, please visit the ministries page or call 321-268-3441 for more information. Please join us and spread the works of our Lord.

Church News

Christ the King

On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King.

Pope Pius XI instituted this feast in 1925 with his encyclical Quas Primas (“In the First”) to respond to growing Christ the King secularism and atheism. He recognized that attempting to “thrust Jesus Christ and his holy law” out of public life would result in continuing discord among people and nations. This solemnity reminds us that while governments come and go, Christ reigns as King forever.

During the early twentieth century, in Mexico, Russia, and some parts of Europe, militantly secularistic regimes threatened not just the Catholic Church and its faithful but civilization itself. Pope Pius XI’s encyclical gave Catholics hope and—while governments around them crumbled—the assurance that Christ the King shall reign forever. Jesus Christ “is very truth, and it is from him that truth must be obediently received by all mankind” (Quas primas, 7).

Christ’s kingship is rooted in the Church’s teaching on the Incarnation. Jesus is fully God and fully man. He is both the divine Lord and the man who suffered and died on the Cross. One person of the Trinity unites himself to human nature and reigns over all creation as the Incarnate Son of God. “From this, it follows not only that Christ is to be adored by angels and men, but that to him as man angels and men are subject, and must recognize his empire; by reason of the hypostatic union Christ has power over all creatures”

Advent Candles and Advent Wreaths

Advent began on December 3, 2023, and the Gift Shop will have its Advent candles, Advent Wreaths, and children's Advent Calendars for sale in the gift shop.

At each weekend Mass, we will have the lighting of the Advent Wreath candle(s). Please consider signing up to light the candle(s). It can be done by an individual, a couple, or a family. There is a sign-up chart in the Narthex of the Church with the directions to be followed. You will process in with the Readers and before the Presider at the beginning of the Mass.

“R” Catholic Nugget

"Commitment is doing what you said you would do, after the feeling you said it in has passed.”

~St. Camillus ~

Save the Date

Please plan to join the St. Teresa Bible Study Groups as we present

Christmas with the Chosen.

The Date: Sunday, December 3rd

The Place: Parish Center.
The program time: 4:30 p.m., (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)

We will be hearing from a variety of musicians from the Chosen, all performing their favorite Christmas songs.
We will be showing two short films on the Birth of Christ.

The first short film will be “The Shepherd” followed by “The Messengers”

Light Refreshments, cookies, coffee, juice, etc. will be provided.

Pope Francis Intentions

Pope Francis's Prayer Intentions for November

Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month.

Universal

For the Pope

We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Souls in Purgatory

The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory, whose feast is celebrated on November 2. With the exception of the last three days, the entire month of November falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Pentecost), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope, as it is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The liturgical color green is worn during the praying of Offices and the celebration of Masses of Ordinary Time. The last portion of the liturgical year represents the time of our pilgrimage to heaven during which we hope for reward. On the last Sunday, which marks the beginning of Advent, the liturgical color changes to purple, representing a time of penance.

Knights of Columbus Christmas Tree Sale

Christmas trees and the Big Blue Tent will be up this year! Beginning on Friday, November 25th at 10 am, the Knights of Columbus will be selling Frasier Fir Christmas Trees fresh from North Carolina! Hours available are 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

We will have a fine selection of trees beginning at 5’ and ranging up to 10’. We will also be selling wreaths again. Keep in mind the money raised goes back into our community via charities. We’re hoping to see you!

The Knights of Our Lady of Space Council

CCD Classes

There will be no CCD classes on November 22^nd. CCD Classes will resume on November 29^th.

Upcoming Events

Adult Bible Study Group

Wed, Nov 29 2023

9:30 AM

Join us as we continue “The Chosen Interactive Bible Study – Season 2”. The study program, written by Deacon Mark Komula, of St Peter’s Catholic Church, is based on the TV series “The Chosen”. The study will be held on Wednesdays in Parish Center from 9:30 am to 11:00 am starting September 6th. The class size is limited to 24 people.

Contact the Faith Formation office for details and to sign up.

Religious Education (CCD)

Wed, Nov 29 2023

6:00 PM

Religious Education Classes for Students is on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the School.

No Classes on November 22, 2023

Traditional Choir

Wed, Nov 29 2023

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Traditional Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Mass. Come to our rehearsal and share your talented voice or a musical instrument with fun and prayerful Ministry! Please email Ina Smith, Choir Director at musicdirector@stteresach.org.

Eucharistic Adoration

Thu, Nov 30 2023

9:00 am - 6:30 pm

We will have an all-day Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm in the Chapel. Please come and not leave our Lord in the Eucharist unattended during this time.

There will be the Spanish Holy Hour and Exposition from 5:30 - 6:30 pm and all are invited.

If anyone would like to sign up for an hour, please call/text @:Cherl Kassak at (321) 795-1456 or jkassak@cfl.rr.com

First Friday

Fri, Dec 1 2023

8:30 AM

First Friday we will have adoration until 4:30 pm in the Chapel after the Benediction which follows the 8:30 am Mass. We will have an exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel all day.

Confession is available from 3:30 pm– 4:30 pm.

Please plan to spend some time in prayer with our Lord.

Blue Army Ministry - Pasta Dinner

Sat, Dec 2 2023

After 5:00 PM Mass

The Blue Army Ministry is going to have a “Pasta Dinner” every 1st Saturday of the month after the 5:00 pm Mass in Avila Hall. The suggested donation is $10. Kids under 12 years of age eat free.

The meal includes a salad, bread, dessert and coffee, or lemonade and water. Homemade meatballs are huge and delicious.

All proceeds go to the Church.

Baptism Preparation Classes

Mon, Dec 4 2023

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Baptism Classes must be scheduled through the Church Office at 321-268-3441. The class will be held from 6 pm to 7 pm on the date you schedule in the Faith Formation Room in Avila Hall.

Contemporary Choir

Tue, Dec 5 2023

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Contemporary Choir sings at the 11:30 AM Mass. Come to our rehearsal and share your talented voice or a musical instrument with fun and prayerful Ministry! Please email Ina Smith, Choir Director at musicdirector@stteresach.org.

Adult Bible Study Group

Wed, Dec 6 2023

9:30 AM

Contact the Faith Formation office for details and to sign up.

Religious Education (CCD)

Wed, Dec 6 2023

6:00 PM

Religious Education Classes for Students is on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the School.

No Classes on November 22, 2023