St. Theresa’s  Ladies Guild meets each month Sept - May (see Meeting Schedule below). Join the Guild and support its efforts.  Registration Forms are available in the church lobby or you may download & print membership form to return with your check. Membership in the Ladies Guild is open to all ladies of the parish.  Dues are $15.00 annually and payable at the September meeting. 

The 2017-18 Officers of the Guild are :    
Geri Valentine, President,  Cari Hoefer, Vice President, Judy O'Connor, Secretary and Sandy Tuttle, Treasurer.

Meeting Schedule (Sept 2017 - May 2018):

During the months of September thru November the Ladies Guild will meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM in the Parish Hall.  (Scheduled Hostesses for the month will provide a light meal).

During the months of December & May, Ladies Guild will meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM in the Parish Hall.  (Scheduled Hostesses for the month will provide snacks except for the December Christmas Party when all bring something special to share).

In a joyous and loving effort, the Ladies Guild:

• Assists Father Mark to keep the Parish environment clean, inviting and holy.
• Provides scholarships for St. Theresa’s graduating Seniors.
• Supports the Charities of St. Theresa (C.O.S.T.)
• Grows in Christ through shared speakers, discussions and information.
• Forms Catholic friendships ensuring loving support and mutual respect.

Current Guild Parish Projects:

• Church Care & Upkeep, Altar Needs, Vestments and Flowers
• Parish Hall Kitchen - The Guild maintains the kitchen with the necessary items needed for socials and other special occasions.
• Mass Offeries for Guild members on their birthdays
• Funeral Meals/Family assistance - The Guild prepares and serves a meal for funerals or other assistance for the family of the deceased.
• Stitching Ministry - Guild volunteers meet to make quilts, blankets and scarves for gift items and Prayer Blankets for the sick of our parish.
• Turkey Bingo - Guild members host the annual scholarship fundraiser every November on the Monday before Thanksgiving

Diocese of Tyler Project:

• Seminariiun Support - Offer financial support, encouragement and prayers.

Gladewater Community Projects:

• Manna House - Assist with volunteers and food items
• Joy Ministries - Support for the ladies in their journey back to being a productive member of society
• Gladewater Adopt-A-Highway - Guild members volunteer to pick up trash on an adopted section of Hwy. 271.