Good afternoon, St. Therese Parish, it is 8/4/2021 

Sometimes, when we change where we look at life, and get a wider view, things fall into place. Learning about God's plan for each one of us does help us gain this wider view. Consider joining us for a come-and-see this Friday, 5:30 p.m. at the Parish Social Center  and pave the way to get to know the Good Shepherd. 

This Week in Pictures - they actually posed without complaining! :) 

Come-and-See on August 6th at 5:30 p.m. at the Parish Social Center (PSC)

Help someone you know who have questions about becoming a Catholic, or would like to know more about the Catholic faith, or would like to know if believing in God is something to even consider. Whichever of these reasons, please attend the Come-and-See, and see! Call 503-256-5850 ext. 204 or email. We hope to see you!

"Lead Me, Lord" - Back to Mass!

Not the ideal weather yesterday, especially when you had to walk back to the car after a long day, but Penny (our Business Manager) and Anne (our support from the Parish Center) graciously agreed to have a picture taken!

One-Minute Inspirations From Fr. Maurice Emelu

See you in Mass this weekend!

We will try to have a collage of our pastoral musicians who have walked the Covid journey with us. It is amazing to think that in all the ten months they have been helping us, it is only this July that we finally saw their faces without masks for the first time!  You have seen Brian and Robert (first picture below), and now - we have Angie (with her mom in the picture below left) who helps us with cantoring. Mother Mary of the Angels (in the blue habit and blue hat) is our accompanist and sings a lovely second voice with the cantor.  The last picture below is Donna (accompanist) and Kelley, cantor. Thank you all for the beautiful music and equally so for the sense of community and camaraderie that have endeared you all to the parish!

Come, Worship in Person!

Come to think about it: there IS a reason why God has "pitched His tent" among us. There IS a reason why He left his precious body and blood in a physical form that we may consume. He has given us the Mass to ensure that we will be properly fed. Don't miss the next banquet!

Mari Pablo: Do You Know Your Gifts?

Something worth exploring?

Sometimes,  we find ourselves asking, what is my life about? Do I mean anything? Why am I not fulfilled? We do our best to look for answers, to look, explore and research carefully. But when our efforts still lead us to unanswered questions, may be it is reasonable to include "faith" our search options.  Help yourself or someone you know get connected with the Master Builder! Kindly consider attending our Fall Come-and-See about becoming a Catholic: if it is for you, or not. Either way, attending that first meeting will help point you toward the rest of the way. Come and see, at least, if it is the call you are hearing! Our Come-and-See will be on August 6th, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. Let us know!

After fifteen months of restriction!

Some happy photos from last weekend's Masses - we welcome back the Cornells (above), with Bob returning as lector and Extraordinary Minister at the Saturday Vigil Mass. Photo on left shows Fr. Jon, a rare occasion to see him in the pew. Seated near him are Sister Katherine and Roberta who have been attending our Masses. Welcome, welcome! 

Looking Back Through the  Fifteen Months of COVID Restrictions

Just a short video looking back through the fifteen months of COVID restrictions. Most of the new photos were taken from the lunch gathering that ministers and volunteers shared on Sunday, July 18th,  after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. You can tell - those pictures without the face coverings!  It was a simple meal of pizza and wraps (someone forgot to bring out the dessert - cheesecake and pies!) just to spend some time to breathe and check in with each other after fifteen months of being on "alert" mode - tirelessly sanitizing and taking care of details to make sure the church remained safe and protected from the virus. 

Fr. Larry and Dr. Ray: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Let's commit to pray "Anima Christi" for strength for our loved ones, our parish, our Archdiocese and for ourselves. Let us pray that through this prayer many will be led to a conversion and a commitment to believe that Jesus is the way.

Fr. Josh Johnson: The Men of the Immaculata

A note from one of our parishioners, Joan: "Stella this is the first gathering of St. Patrick's Alter Guild since February 2020.  It is at my home. From left to right:  Francis Britt, Joan Galles, Sue Anker (seated) ,Virginia Durrin, Maxine Stanley (seated), Willilah Mosbrucker and Virginia Weiner.

Fourth of July Mass Recording

Have That Nagging Feeling?

Why not click on the link above if you have some "big" life questions?

Eeey, we had a good weekend for picture-taking - most of them did not complain (about their pictures being taken) and actually smiled!! Most of the new pictures were taken during the simple lunch that our Mass ministers and volunteers shared after the Sunday Mass - the first time where most of us were able to gather without safety restrictions and just catch up with other important stuff. I think it was the first time we had to talk about anything except bleach on our clothes and sanitizing! Thank you all!

Fr. Cedric Pisegna: Worrier or Warrior?

Crystalina's Testimony

Fr. Donald Calloway: Poster Child of Divine Mercy

Family Corner: Raising the Standard

Fr. Brice: Why Worship?

Don't Fear Marriage

Golf is back!!

Registration Form

Sponsorship Form

We will NOT have daily Masses starting in August as previously announced. Please wait for further updates or please feel free to call the Office. Please continue to pray for Fr. Steve as he assists his family about matters pertaining to the passing of his father, Mr. Edward Geer. 

June 12, 2021 Saturday Vigil Mass Recording

June 13, 2021 Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. Recording

Conversation with Jason Evert: Dating is NOT Complicated?

Damon Owens: "Tips" for a Good Catholic Marriage

Mother Angelica: Signs From Heaven

Let Nothing Disturb You

Priest, Prophet and King

Chaos in the Family?

Questions About Baptism and Confirmation?

We are now accepting applications to our Confirmation Program, Adult Education Program and RCIA. Please call the Office and look for Stella 503-256-5850 ext. 204, or email at info@stthereseor.org

Sister Miriam: What is it really like to be a nun?

My Time With Jesus: The Blessed Virgin Mary

Getting to know the LIHM Sisters

Where Does Virtue Come From?

Heather's Advice for Catholic Singles

How Does One Become Catholic?

Our Capacity For God

The Last Four Things