Don't miss out on a real treat for Thanksgiving. Orders must be called in no later than Monday, November 16. To order call Jean Ackerman at 934-4794, Theresa Gillotti at 934-1750, or Marilyn Rumph at 324-7904.

The economy is down, but we've frozen our price and it will remain at $11 per roll. Your freshly baked rolls can be picked up at the Parish Life Center on Saturday, November 21 from 4-6 PM or on Sunday, November 22 from 10 AM to 1 PM.

To volunteer on baking days (November 19 & 20) or on pick up days, please call Jean Ackerman at 934-4794 or Bonnie Kirtos at 934-2176.

We will be discussing A Travel Guide to Heaven by Anthony DeStafano. Our last meeting will be Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in Sts. Matthew/Mark Rooms.

Practice for the wonderful celebration of Christmas continues on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

All voices are welcome!

Thurs, Nov 19
7:30 p.m.
Holy Spirit Church
(440) 933-3777

Call the Church to register.

Sun, Nov 22
9:00 a.m.
St. Thomas Church/School

Sun, Nov 22
10:15 a.m.
St. John Room

Mon, Nov 23
6:15 p.m.
St. Thomas School

Sun, Nov 29
10:15 a.m.
St. John Room

Wed, Dec 2
6:30 p.m.
St. John Room

Practice for the wonderful celebration of Christmas continues on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

All voices are welcome!

Join us Friday, December 4, 2009 to hear Judge Debra L. Boros, Domestic/Juvenile Court, Lorain County speak on "Marriage and Divorce from a Catholic Judge's Perspective".

Tickets are $15 each and include lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the LCCC Spitzer Conference Center.

RSVP by calling the reservation line at 244-0643 or ffflorain@gmail.com before 3 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009.

Sat, Dec 5
10:00 a.m.
St. John Room

St. Teresa’s Parish Christmas Dinner will be on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The dinner, sponsored by the Altar and Rosary Society, will be held in Avila Hall.

Everyone is welcome!

The appetizer buffet with beverages will be open at 5:30 p.m. with the buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Our menu includes roasted boneless chicken breast, breaded boneless pork chops, steamship round of beef, penne rigatoni, salad, roll, green beans and dessert buffet.

Confirmation Classes will be at St. Thomas School on Sundays. The
next class will be Sunday, December 6 from 9 – 11 a.m. for Enrollment Sunday.

Students attend 9 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas and then go to the
classroom.

Confirmation is open to all students in the 8th grade or higher
who have had previous religious instruction (Catholic school, Generations of Faith, or PSR classes).

Meet Father. Ed Smith

Enjoy coffee and donuts next Sunday, December 6, 2009 while we welcome Fr. Smith to St. Teresa Parish.

This is sponsored by our Faith Formation Commission and will take place after the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses.

This year’s topic is: sacraments.

Our next GOF program will be Sunday, December 6 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. when we will discuss the Eucharist as Real Presence.

The adult only session will be on Tuesday, December 8 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. We are still in need of volunteers. If you are interested please call the rectory at (440) 934-4227.

This year’s topic is: sacraments.

Our next GOF program will be Sunday, December 6 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. when we will discuss the Eucharist as Real Presence.

The adult only session will be on Tuesday, December 8 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. We are still in need of volunteers. If you are interested please call the rectory at (440) 934-4227.

Wed, Dec 9
7:00 p.m.
St. John Room

Practice for the wonderful celebration of Christmas continues on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

All voices are welcome!

Brookside HS Drama Club presents the third annual Holiday Cookie Walk Dec 12 9AM to Noon.

Cookies are $7.00 a pound.

These are homemade cookies, not store bought. Wide variety will be available!

Bring the entire family for pancakes at Avila Hall on Sunday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The kids will enjoy a visit with Santa Claus and it will be a great photo op for parents and grandparents!

Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under.

Sun, Dec 13
10:15 a.m.
St. John Room

The Cluster Advent Parish Mission "A Personal Relationship with Jesus" begins on Sunday, December 13th thru Wednesday, December 16th from 7:00-9:00 PM at St. Thomas Church.

A Communal Penance Service will be held Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM.

Mon, Dec 14
6:15 p.m.
St. Thomas School

The Cluster Advent Parish Mission "A Personal Relationship with Jesus" begins on Sunday, December 13th thru Wednesday, December 16th from 7:00-9:00 PM at St. Thomas Church.

A Communal Penance Service will be held Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM.

A Communal Penance Service will be held Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM.

The Cluster Advent Parish Mission "A Personal Relationship with Jesus" begins on Sunday, December 13th thru Wednesday, December 16th from 7:00-9:00 PM at St. Thomas Church.

A Communal Penance Service will be held Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM.

Wed, Dec 16
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Avila Hall

The Cluster Advent Parish Mission "A Personal Relationship with Jesus" begins on Sunday, December 13th thru Wednesday, December 16th from 7:00-9:00 PM at St. Thomas Church.

A Communal Penance Service will be held Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM.