The animals of God’s creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea. They share in the fortunes of human existence and have a part in human life. God, who confers his gifts on all living things, has made them symbolic reminders of the gifts of salvation. All are invited to bring their pets – of all kinds – to our 3rd annual Collaborative “Blessing of the Animals” on the front lawn of Most Precious Blood Church. (To assist in the facilitation please bring all of your loving animals on a leash or appropriate carrier.)

We invite all parishioners and friends of Most Precious Blood & St.Theresa’s Parishes to join us for a Collaborative "Welcome Back" Barbeque to kick off the fall season Saturday, September 23rd at 5pm at Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish. Adults & Children over 10 - $10; Children ages 5 - 10 - $5; Children 4 & under - free. For planning purposes, RSVPs are required - please email Roseann at furbushroseann26@gmail.com. Payment may be made at the parish offices or at the event. With the hope that as many parishioners as possible will attend the Barbeque, the 4pm Vigil Mass at St. Theresa’s will be the only Vigil Mass in the collaborative this day. There will be no 5:30pm Mass at Most Precious Blood Church. 

God bless our first Communion students who received the Eucharist for the first time on May 14: Natalie Cole, Lilia Dalance, Ava King, Carrick Mahoney, Sloan Quandt, Dylan Rousseau, Isaac Valenzuela, Evelyn White, Katherine Yerre.

God bless our first Communion students who received the Eucharist for the first time on May 7: Margaret Boehm, Quinn Creedon, Julian Forte, Louisa Glidden, Dara Keane, Daniel Kinder, Elsa Larson, Charles Lombard, Benjamin Parsons, Jensen Police, Noel Siekirka, Harrison Swift, Rhett Wilkes.

Congratulations to our grade 10 Religious Education students who received the sacrament of confirmation on Friday, May 5. Please keep in your prayers: Nathaniel Gregory Aharonian, Maeve Sylvia Boland, Audrey Angelina Capone, John Jude Clark, William Vernon Forde, John Robert Gaynor, John Edward Gramer, Ryan Matthew Gramer, Alexander Paul Hadfield, Eleanor Christine Healey, Sally Katherine Honor, Ava Jean Kasparian, Ella Joyce Kasparian, Mary Katherine King, Ross Sebastian Lipsky, Annelise Teresa Loeffler, Molly Anne Malloy, Luca Gerardo Mariano, Hunter Michael Morton, Katherine Olivia Paster, Sean Patrick Rooney, Bridget Ellen Scannell, Nora Mary Smith, Grant Peter Sullivan, Angelina Michaela Trabocco, Karen Marie White, Finley Elizabeth Whitlock

Last month, 2nd grade students gathered for a retreat to prepare for 1st Holy Communion by engaging in prayer and song, baking bread, and making banners. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their preparation to receive the sacrament on May 7 (MPB) and May 14 (STP). Click on the photo to see the full album.

Parishioners of our collaborative filled Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish to the bursting to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at our annual Mass and breakfast on March 19. The record-breaking crowd enjoyed a full breakfast of fruit, pancakes, sausage, and more while enjoying each other’s company and being entertained by an amazing performance from the students of the Greene-O’Leary School of Irish Dance. Our thanks to Doug Furbush for organizing this wonderful event and to all the volunteers who gave of their time and effort to make it such a great success!

On Sunday, March 19 Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish will host the annual collaborative St. Patrick's Day pancake breakfast immediately following 10:30 Mass. A full breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs, toast, and beverages will be served. Entertainment will be provided by The Greene-O'Leary School of Irish Dance. The breakfast is free and open to all parishioners of the collaborative. Please join us for this festive social event!

As the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God is on Sunday this year, our collaborative's usual weekend Mass schedule will be followed. Please see the schedule above.

Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish, Wednesday, December 14 - 7:00 PM. Most Precious Blood Church, Thursday, December 15 - 7:00 PM. We will begin each evening with Scripture and Reflection, followed by Adoration and the opportunity for Confession.  Nothing can help us prepare the way for Jesus to come into our lives anew better than the Sacrament of Confession.  In this season of gift giving, Confession is one of God’s most precious gifts, restoring our innocence and our capacity to live and love like Jesus.

Our annual  Christmas Sing-alongs will take place at both parishes immediately following morning Mass on Sunday, December 11. Father Blaney, Deb Honor, and Sandy Beyerly will lead the singing. Please join us for this fun family event to celebrate the season!

The packed crowd cheered and rose to its feet for the cast of The "We Don't Know What To Call This Show" Show. The musical fundraiser brought in $3,305 for our two churches!! A heartfelt "Thank You" to every member of the cast who gave so generously of their time and talent. And a special "Thank You" to Larry & Theresa Clawson for designing our sound, and to Roseann Furbush, Joyce Gillis and the many volunteers who gave of their time in a multitude of ways to make the show the success that it was!!

There was sustained applause for St. Theresa's parishioner Nancy Kickham upon her being presented with a Cheverus Award last Sunday in recognition of her selfless and generous service to St. Theresa's Parish as well as the local community over the past 48 years!! May God continue to bless and watch over Nancy as she continues to witness to Christ's love!

In honor of the Feast of Saint Francis, our second annual Blessing of the Animals was held on October 2nd at Most Precious Blood Church. Hosted by Fr. Blaney and Fr. Brogan's companion, Oisin, the event was enjoyed by pets and their humans alike.