Welcome to St. Therese Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Therese Catholic ChurchWelcome to St. Therese Catholic ChurchWelcome to St. Therese Catholic Church
Lenten Schedule
Parish Lenten Confessions
Wednesday March 11, 2026
from 6:00pm to 7:00 pm
Miércoles 11 de marzo de 2026
de 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
Parish Lenten Retreat
Saturday March 14, 2026, English
from 9:00 am to 12 noon
Sábado 14 de marzo de 2026, inglés
de 9:00 a.m. a 12 del mediodía
Stations of The Cross
on Fridays of Lent
at 6:00pm followed by Mass at 6:45pm
los viernes de Cuaresma
a las 6:00 p.m., seguido de Misa a las 6:45 p.m.
Lenten Schedule
March 11 Wednesday – Parish Lenten Confessions from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
March 13 Friday – Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 6:45 p.m.
March 14 Saturday - LENTEEN RETREAT in English 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
March 15 Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 19 Thursday – Feast of St. Joseph – Mass at 8:00 a.m.
March 20 Friday – Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 6:45 p.m.
March 21 & 22 Fifth Week of Lent
March 27 Friday – Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 6:45 p.m.
March 28 & 29 Palm Sunday Weekend.Regular Weekend Mass Schedule.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Mass so that we can all prayerfully participate in the Procession of the Palms.
Mar. 30 - Apr. 4 Holy Week
March 31 Tuesday – Chrism Mass in Tyler. During this Mass, all priests renew their Sacerdotal Vows,and the Holy Oils are Blessed for Sacramental use.
Kindly pray for the priests. If you can, kindly attend the Chrism Mass in Tyler.
THE HOLY TRIDDUM – The Most Sacred Days of the Church
Please make every effort to participate in all the liturgies of these three sacred days
A separate schedule will be available for Holy Week
April 2 Thursday – Holy Thursday Mass at 6:00 p.m. – Foot Washing &
Adoration till Midnight. Please attend the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
April 3 Friday– Good Friday Liturgy at 6:00 p.m.
April 4 Saturday– Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m.
April 5 Sunday – Easter Sunday. Regular Mass Schedule.
April 12 Sunday– Divine Mercy Sunday. Regular Mass Schedule.
April 18 Saturday – Parish Festival at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Horario de Cuaresma
Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresita – Canton Por favor, tengan en cuenta que no hay cambios en el horario de Misas entre semana y los fines de semana, excepto los viernes, cuando NO habrá Misa a las 8:00 a.m. Tendremos el Vía Crucis a las 6:00 p.m., seguido de la Misa a las 6:45 p.m. Por favor, observen los días de ayuno y abstinencia. Ayuno significa "no comer" y abstinencia significa "no comer carne". Las confesiones están disponibles 30 minutos antes de cada Misa.
11 de marzo Miércoles – Confesiones parroquiales de Cuaresma de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m.
13 de marzo Viernes – Vía Crucis a las 6:00 p.m. y Misa a las 6:45 p.m.
14 de marzo Sábado - RETIRO DE CUARESMA en inglés 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 del mediodía
15 de marzo Cuarto domingo de Cuaresma
19 de marzo Jueves – Fiesta de San José – Misa a las 8:00 a.m. ...
20 de marzo, viernes – Vía Crucis a las 6:00 p.m. y Misa a las 6:45 p.m.
21 y 22 de marzo – Quinta Semana de Cuaresma
27 de marzo, viernes – Vía Crucis a las 6:00 p.m. y Misa a las 6:45 p.m.
28 y 29 de marzo – Fin de semana de Domingo de Ramos. Horario regular de Misas de fin de semana.
Por favor, llegue al menos 15 minutos antes de la Misa para que todos podamos participar en oración en la Procesión de los Ramos.
30 de marzo - 4 de abril – Semana Santa
31 de marzo, martes – Misa Crismal en Tyler. Durante esta Misa, todos los sacerdotes renuevan sus Votos Sacerdotales y los Santos Óleos son bendecidos para su uso sacramental.
Por favor, oren por los sacerdotes. Si pueden, asistan a la Misa Crismal en Tyler.
EL SANTO TRIDUO – Los Días Más Sagrados de la Iglesia
Hagan todo lo posible por participar en todas las liturgias de estos tres días sagrados.
Se dispondrá de un horario separado para la Semana Santa.
2 de abril jueves – Misa de Jueves Santo a las 6:00 p.m. – Lavatorio de los pies y Adoración hasta la medianoche. Por favor, participe en la Misa de la Cena del Señor.
3 de abril viernes – Liturgia del Viernes Santo a las 6:00 p.m.
4 de abril sábado – Vigilia Pascual a las 8:00 p.m.
5 de abril domingo – Domingo de Pascua. Horario regular de Misas.
12 de abril domingo – Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. Horario regular de Misas.
18 de abril sábado – Festival Parroquial de 10:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Father's weekly message
March 8, 2026, The Third Sunday in Lent
Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed Be Your Name”
“Hallowed be thy name” is the next petition in the Lord’s Prayer. Let us understand the meaning of the words “hallowed” and “name.” First, the word hallowed is derived from the Greek hagiazo and the Hebrew qadosh; it means to sanctify, consecrate, or set something apart as holy. The Catechism presents three distinct meanings of the word hallowed. It says: “The term ‘to hallow’ is to be understood here not primarily in its causative sense (only God hallows, makes holy), but above all in an evaluative sense: to recognize as holy, to treat in a holy way. And so, in adoration, this invocation is sometimes understood as praise and thanksgiving. But this petition is taught to us by Jesus as an optative: a petition, a desire, and an expectation in which God and man are involved. Beginning with this first petition to our Father, we are immersed in the innermost mystery of his Godhead and the drama of the salvation of our humanity. Asking the Father that his name be made holy draws us into his plan of loving kindness for the fullness of time, ‘according to his purpose which he set forth in Christ,’ that we might ‘be holy and blameless before him in love.’” (CCC #2807)
The holiness of God is the inaccessible center of his eternal mystery (CCC 2809). Hence, God chose to reveal his holiness in the created world and in human beings, whom he created in his image and likeness. The holiness and beauty found in creation and humanity are called the “glory and majesty of God.” However, when this original holiness was lost in the created world, due to the sin of Adam and Eve, God decided to restore his holiness, beauty, glory, and majesty through his Son’s suffering, death, and resurrection.
God’s plan for restoring holiness begins with the call of Abraham and the promises he made to Abraham and his descendants. From the time of Moses, God not only reveals his holiness (Exodus 3:5) but also his name: “I AM WHO AM.” Later, on Mount Sinai, God instructs Moses to consecrate the people. He gives the Ten Commandments, in which they are instructed to keep the Lord’s name and the Sabbath day holy. Again, in Leviticus 19:2, God commands the people to be holy as he is holy: “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.”
A careful reading of the Pentateuch shows how God gradually reveals his holiness and his name to the chosen people. He commands them to honor and glorify his name and holiness by observing the commandments, the liturgical laws of sanctity, and the moral laws of purity. Therefore, when we pray this petition, “Hallowed be your name,” first of all we acknowledge him as the only true God, who is the source of all creation. Second, we recognize his holiness, his majesty, his immortal and eternal nature, and all of his divine qualities, such as love, mercy, justice, and goodness. Third, we pray together with Jesus for our sanctification, redemption, and protection from the powers of evil. Finally, we ask God to restore his holiness and glory in us so that we may be reconciled with him and “be holy as our heavenly Father is holy.” — Fr. Jesu
Announcements for March 8th, 2026
We will have Parish Lenten Confessions on Wednesday, March 11th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Several priests will be present. Please prepare yourself for a good confession.
Tendremos confesiones parroquiales de Cuaresma el miércoles 11 de marzo de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m. Varios sacerdotes estarán presentes. Por favor prepárate para una buena confesión.
We will have a Lenten Retreat at our Parish on Saturday, March 7th IN SPANISH and March 14th IN ENGLISH Retreats will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Please mark your calendar. More details to follow.
Tendremos un Retiro de Cuaresma en nuestra parroquia el sábado 7 de marzo EN ESPAÑOL y el 14 de marzo EN INGLÉS. Los retiros serán de 9:00 a.m. a 12 del mediodía. Por favor, marque su calendario. Más detalles próximamente.
Stations of the Cross will begin on Friday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. with Mass following at 6:45 p.m. There will not be an 8:00 a.m. Mass on Friday’s during Lent.
El Vía Crucis comenzará el viernes 20 de febrero a las 6:00 p.m., seguido de la Misa a las 6:45 p.m. No habrá misa a las 8:00 a.m. los viernes durante la Cuaresma.
The Knights of Columbus are currently accepting applications from all High School Seniors for the Jack Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please submit your application no later than March 31st.
Los Caballeros de Colón están aceptando actualmente solicitudes de todos los estudiantes de último año de preparatoria para el Fondo de Becas Conmemorativo Jack Smith. Por favor, envía tu solicitud a más tardar el 31 de marzo.
Please prayerfully consider giving to this year’s Bishop’s Appeal for Ministries. Pledge cards are in the Narthex. Please turn your pledge cards into the church office. Do not mail them directly to the Diocese.
Por favor, considere en oración hacer una donación a la Campaña Anual del Obispo para los Ministerios de este año. Las tarjetas de compromiso están en el Nártex. Por favor entregue sus tarjetas de compromiso en la oficina de la iglesia. No las envíe directamente a la Diócesis.
St. Therese Catholic Church is also offering $250 scholarships to those attending college or a trade school. Applications are available in the church office and are due no later than April 15th.
La Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa también está ofreciendo becas de $250 para quienes asistan a la universidad o a una escuela técnica. Las solicitudes están disponibles en la oficina de la iglesia y deben entregarse a más tardar el 15 de abril.
Donations are needed for the Parish Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday! Please leave your candy stuffed plastic eggs in the "Easter Egg Donation Box" in the Narthex or drop them off at the Church office.
¡Se necesitan donaciones para la Búsqueda de Huevos de Pascua de la Parroquia el Domingo de Pascua! Por favor, deje sus huevos de plástico rellenos de dulces en la "Caja de Donación de Huevos de Pascua" en el Nártex o entréguelos en la oficina de la Iglesia.