Saint Theresa Parish

1300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland PA 17070
(717) 774-5918

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Welcome to Saint Theresa Parish!
- Dear visitor,
  
  Welcome to the Saint Theresa Parish website! I hope you find our webpage informative and easy to navigate. As you notice, our parish has many opportunities to worship and give praise and honor to God. Our parish also has a number of organizations that encourages growth in the spiritual life as well as opportunities to serve others.
  
  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. May God continue to bless you and your family. Please know of our prayers for you!
  
  Saint Theresa of the Infant Jesus, pray for us!
  
  In Christ,
  Father Kyle Sahd
- Live Stream Mass- Sunday 10 AM
- Mass Times
  
  Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Open to the public
  
  Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2ND 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Open to the public. Arrive at 9:30 AM. Overflow can attend mass via their personal devices and receive the Sacrament of Communion after mass in the parking lot. 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Open to the public. Arrive at 11:30 PM . Overflow can attend mass via their personal devices & receive Communion after mass in the school parking lot. Communion in the parking lot will end August 2nd & will be available at 10 AM mass
  
  MonSat 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Monday through Saturday Open to the public.
  
  Tu W F 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Live Stream Only Mass via Facebook
- Confession Times
  
  Saturday: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- Parish Accessibility
  
  We have wheelchair accessible bathrooms and seating in the back of the church.
  Assisted listening devices are also available. Please ask an usher to provide a headseat.
  There are 12 handicap parking areas as well as 3 ramps areount the church driveway.
- CATHOLIC CHURCH LOCATOR
  
  While traveling or away from home access this website catholicmasstime.org to find a catholic church near you
  along with mass times.
- Donate To The Parish- On Line Giving Parish-Capital Campaign- Bishop's Lenten Appeal
- Map and Directions
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Volunteer Positions
  
  Volunteer Positions Weekend & Funeral Masses
  
  Pick a mass: Sunday 8 am, 10 am or 12 noon.
  
  Pick a Date
  
  Pick a position (Seat Assigner, Ushers or Assist with wiping down the pews)
  
  Email: mleach@sainttheresaparish.org or call Marianne Leach at (717) 774-5918
  
  The positions available for masses are:
  
  Seat Assigner – As people arrive for mass, you assign them a section and pew, and an Usher will show them to their seat.
  
  Usher – will escort parishioners to their section and pew, lead people from their pew to communion, open Library, Main Entrance and Bridge Street doors
  
  Pew Cleaners – wipe down all pews and door handles that were used at mass
- Private Communion
  
  Private Communion Available Tuesdays
  
  Our parish will offer a simple, private Communion Service for individuals at high risk for complications from COVID-19 and currently not able to attend Holy Mass. Holy Communion will be available on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This short service will take ten minutes and be held in the church. Appointments are required, so please call the parish office at 717-774-5918 to schedule.
- Please Participate
  Catholic Witness Survey
  
  The Catholic Witness newspaper is conducting a survey of its readers, and parishioner participation is encouraged. The survey is anonymous and will provide The Witness with important information as we make plans for the future of the paper. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey online at http://survey.hbgdiocese.org/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=mlLJ65m. To request a hard copy of the survey, please contact the parish office or call The Catholic Witness at 717-657-4804, ext. 209.
- Parish Calendar
  Upcoming Events
- Across: The Father Tolton Movie
  
  Friday, July 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM
  This is a short film about the boyhood of the first African American priest and his attempt to escape slavery in 1863. Film will be followed by historical presentation about Venerable Augustine Tolton and Q&A with Writer/Director Christopher Foley.
  Bishop Ronald Gainer and Bishop Joseph Perry, postulator for the Fr. Tolton canonization cause, will join our discussion. Screening and presentation will be offered using the zoom platform on .
  
  To receive the zoom link to access the presentation, please register online by visiting https://hbgdiocese.formstack.com/forms/across_the_father_tolton_movie.
  
  Youth groups are encouraged to join us and learn about one of America’s unknown heroes. For additional information, contact Jackie Curran at jcurran@hbgdiocese.org. Thank you!
  
  Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbeXQdLxuMU
- First Thursday Holy Hour-August
  
  August 6th from 6:00PM to 7:00PM in the church
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Religious Education-Parish and School
- Our School
  Saint Theresa
- Catechism/CCD and Religious Education
Diocesan Announcement
- Message from Bishop Gainer
  
  To read a message from our Bishop, please click here
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Publications and Readings
- Word on Fire
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- Today's Readings
- News from the Vatican
  
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- National Catholic Register
  
  Breaking Bread with Brooklyn’s Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello
  
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  Father Peyton Film Shows the Route to Hope
  
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