
St Therese Catholic Church
885 1st Monday Ln., Canton, TX 75103
In the Parish Hall
Observations
(These reflections on Sunday readings are offered by Deacon Jon Fadely)
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65:10-14; Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23
“The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest,” Jesus teaches us. This is a principle of the Kingdom of Heaven that He will fulfill with His own body and blood, soul and divinity. He Who is the Word of God, by the power of the Spirit of God and the “Yes!” of the Blessed Virgin Mary, took on our human flesh to became one like us, a “seed” filled with the promise of abundant life.
To fulfill His mission of gaining our salvation, our Lord laid down His life; the seed had to fall to the earth and die, so that it could bear much fruit. What yields to the joy of life everlasting must pass through the vale of suffering and surrender. May God grant us the grace to stand by faith with Paul, who declares that “the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.”
Our hope rests not in our own strength to endure, but in the certainty of God’s promise that “My word shall not return to Me void, but shall do My will, achieving the end for which I sent it.” Come, Word of God, come, Lord Jesus, teach us Your Way and Your Truth, and share with us Your Life.
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«La semilla que cae en buena tierra dará una cosecha abundante», nos enseña Jesús. Este es un principio del Reino de los Cielos que Él cumplirá con su propio cuerpo y sangre, alma y divinidad. Él, que es el Verbo de Dios, por el poder del Espíritu de Dios y el «¡Sí!» de la Santísima Virgen María, asumió nuestra carne humana para hacerse uno como nosotros: una «semilla» llena de la promesa de vida abundante.
Para cumplir su misión de lograr nuestra salvación, nuestro Señor tuvo que entregar su vida; la semilla debía caer en tierra y morir para poder dar mucho fruto. Aquello que conduce al gozo de la vida eterna debe pasar por el valle del sufrimiento y la entrega. Que Dios nos conceda la gracia de permanecer firmes en la fe junto a San Pablo, quien declara que «los sufrimientos de esta vida no se pueden comparar con la gloria que un día se manifestará en nosotros.»
Nuestra esperanza no descansa en nuestra propia fortaleza para endurecer, sino en la certeza de la promesa de Dios: «Mi palabra no volverá a Mí vacía, sino que cumplirá Mi voluntad y logrará el fin para el cual la envié». Ven, Verbo de Dios; ven, Señor Jesús; enséñanos tu Camino y tu Verdad, y comparte con nosotros tu Vida.


Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation registration begins on August 2nd through August 16th. Faith Formation classes will begin on Sunday, August 23rd.
We will have a Faith Formation teachers’ meeting on Wednesday, July 15th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall to prepare for the upcoming school year. We are in need of more volunteers and teachers. Please sign up on the purple form in the Narthex to help.
We will have training for the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. If you are interested in this ministry please sign up on the rose-colored form in the Narthex.
If you would like to join the ministry of Lectors or Altar Servers please sign up on the appropriate form in the Narthex. The training date will be announced later.
Because of your generosity and faith over the past year, we only have $50K left to meet our goal of $1M for the first year of the Rejoice in Hope campaign. Those who have not yet completed their pledge or have not pledged for the 1st year please do so as soon as possible. Whatever you are able to donate by July 31stwill help us to reach our goal. Our second year of the Rejoice in Hope capital campaign will begin August 1st.
There is a second collection next weekend for the Maintenance Fund.
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La inscripción para la Formación en la Fe y la Preparación Sacramental comienza del 2 al 16 de agosto. Las clases de Formación en la Fe comenzarán el domingo 23 de agosto.
Tendremos una reunión de maestros de Formación en la Fe el miércoles 15 de julio, a las 6:00 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial para prepararnos para el próximo año escolar. Necesitamos más voluntarios y maestros. Por favor, inscríbase en el formulario morado en el nártex para ayudar.
Tendremos capacitación para los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión el miércoles 22 de julio a las 6:00 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial. Si está interesado en este ministerio, por favor inscríbase en el formulario color rosa en el nártex.
Si le gustaría unirse al ministerio de Lectores o Monaguillos, por favor inscríbase en el formulario correspondiente en el nártex. La fecha de capacitación se anunciará más adelante.
Debido a su generosidad y fe durante el año pasado, solo nos faltan $50K para alcanzar nuestra meta de $1M para el primer año de la campaña Alégrense en la Esperanza. Quienes aún no hayan completado su promesa o no hayan hecho una promesa para el 1er año, por favor háganlo lo antes posible. Cualquier cantidad que puedan donar antes del 31 de julio nos ayudará a alcanzar nuestra meta. Nuestro segundo año de la campaña de capital Alégrense en la Esperanza comenzará el 1 de agosto.
Habrá una segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana para el Fondo de Mantenimiento.
We are a Catholic Community-based organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, exciting community-building events, and partner with community organization.
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Vision Statement:
The St. Therese Catholic Community is a well-tended rose planted in Canton, Texas, nurtured by the Way, the Truth, and the Life of Jesus Christ according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, to bring the fruit of His grace and mercy to the lives of everyone, for the greater honor and glory of God.
Declaración de Visión:
La comunidad católica de Santa Teresa es una rosa cuidadosamente cultivada en Canton, Texas, sostenida por el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida de Jesucristo según las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica Romana, con el objetivo de llevar el fruto de Su gracia y misericordia a la vida de todos, para la mayor honra y gloria de Dios.
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885 First Monday Lane Canton, Texas 75103
Phone: 903-567-4286
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