Reflection:
Fun fact: The word Lent comes from an Old English term meaning spring. It’s a beautiful image to pray with, because it reminds us that the Church’s Lenten season is meant to be a time of renewal. Just as spring brings new life and fresh beauty to the world around us, Lent invites us to a similar transformation—becoming holier, happier, and more rooted in God.
By the time we reach Easter, we should find ourselves a little closer to God and to one another. One of the best ways to grow is to choose an aspect of our faith that we genuinely enjoy and lean into it more intentionally. However you choose to observe this season, may it draw you deeper into the love, peace, and mercy of God.
Parish News:
As part of our Lenten spiritual renewal, we will be offering two Lenten Retreats led by Fr. William Woody, SJ—one at each parish. Please see the bulletin and parish website for full details. All are warmly invited to participate.
- Fr. Bill”
Content to put in the Finance Corner:
- Thanks to your generosity—and the generosity of an anonymous donor—St. Theresa Parish has successfully raised the full amount needed to receive the $20,000 matching pledge. Thank you for your incredible support.
- An effective way to strengthen the finances of our parishes is through grant funding, and we need your help. Do you know of grant opportunities? Have experience writing grants? Willing to do some research? If so, please reach out to Annemarie Thompson or one of the Staff.
If you cannot attend in person, you may participate in the daily and Sunday Masses broadcast from the CatholicTV chapel.
CatholicTV Network:
The Oblates of the Virgin Mary live stream Mass at 7:00 am weekdays and 11:00 am on Saturday and Sunday. Link to Oblate Mass
Traveling out of town? This website will help you find a Mass time and location wherever you are in the United States: Catholic Mass Today
To reserve a weekday or weekend Mass for a deceased loved one or a special intention, please contact the parish office ten days to two weeks ahead of time
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Please join us at 8:30 AM each Thursday at Saint Theresa Parish to pray the rosary prior to 9:00AM Mass.