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Lenten Schedule
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.
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
Lenten Schedule
February 20 Friday – Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 6:45 p.m.
February 21&22 Saturday & Sunday - First Week of Lent
February 27 Friday – Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 6:45 p.m.
Feb 28 & March 1 Saturday & Sunday – Second Week of Lent
March 6 First Friday – Mass 8:00 am and Adoration from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 6:45 p.m.
March 7 First Saturday – Mass 8:00 a.m.
Parish Lenten Retreat in Spanish at 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon
March 8 Third Sunday of the Lent
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.
20 de febrero Viernes – Vía Crucis a las 6:00 p.m. y Misa a las 6:45 p.m.
21 y 22 de febrero Sábado y domingo - Primera semana de Cuaresma
27 de febrero Viernes – Vía Crucis a las 6:00 p.m. y Misa a las 6:45 p.m.
28 de febrero y 1 de marzo Sábado y domingo – Segunda semana de Cuaresma
6 de marzo Primer viernes – Misa 8:00 a.m. y Adoración de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Vía Crucis a las 6:00 p.m. y Misa a las 6:45 p.m.
7 de marzo Primer sábado – Misa 8:00 a.m. Retiro parroquial de Cuaresma en español de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía
8 de marzo Tercer domingo de Cuaresma
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
February 22, 2026, The First Sunday of Lent
Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father” (4)
What does this fatherhood of God imply to our life? The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “When we pray to ‘Our Father’, we personally address the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. By doing so we do not divide the Godhead, since the Father is its ‘source and origin,’ but rather confess that the Son is eternally begotten by Him and the Holy Spirit proceeds from Him. We are not confusing the Persons, for we confess that our communion is with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, in their one Holy Spirit. The Holy Trinity is consubstantial and indivisible. When we pray to the Father, we adore and glorify Him together with the Son and the Holy Spirit.” (CCC 2789)
When we say, “Our Father,” several profound truths are expressed:
A Relationship of Belonging, Not Ownership: We do not claim ownership over God. Rather, we express our filial love and acknowledge that we belong to Him. b) God’s Fatherhood Transcends Human Gender: In human experience, fatherhood and motherhood signify life-giving love, tenderness, providential care, protection, and guidance. When we call God “Father,” we speak the language of faith and love—not biological gender. God transcends male and female distinctions, which belong to the created order. His fatherhood reveals His personal, faithful, and covenantal love for us. c) A Gratuitous Gift of a New Identity: Our relationship with God as Father is entirely a gratuitous gift of grace. It is not earned; it is given. Through this gift, we receive a new identity: we are sons and daughters of God. At the same time, we become brothers and sisters to one another. Thus, the fatherhood of God establishes both divine communion and human fraternity. d) Recognition of God’s Sovereignty and Loving Rule: When we pray “Our Father,” we recognize God as He truly is. We acknowledge His supreme authority over all creation. In humility, we submit ourselves to His loving will and render Him obedience. We praise and thank Him for His marvelous works, and above all, for the gift of His only Son, given for our salvation. e) Our Duties Toward God as Father: Since God is our Father, we owe Him reverence and imitation. 1. Reverence is expressed through honor, praise, thanksgiving, and justice toward our neighbor – because when we love our neighbors and act justly God is glorified in our acts of love. 2. Imitation, because God is our Father, we are called to imitate Him. We imitate God in three principal ways: Love, Mercy, Perfection. Because God is pure love, mercy, and perfect in every way. Therefore, when we love, show mercy, and grow in holiness we imitate God and truly become his children. Finally, God’s Fatherhood implies an intimate and covenantal relationship. His loving providence, protection, and guidance grants us security, identity, belonging, and access to Him through prayer. This foundational truth shapes our worship, assures us of divine care and loving discipline, and calls us to reflect His character in our daily lives through love, mercy, justice, and obedience. To call God “Our Father” is to live as His children. — Fr. Jesu
Announcements for February 22nd, 2026
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.
The 2026 Bishop’s Appeal has been renamed Bishop’s Appeal for Ministries. The new name emphasizes the focus of the appeal on providing support for the essential ministries that serve the faithful of the diocese. This year’s theme: “Take Courage” invites us to embrace God’s mercy and allow that mercy to fill us with the strength and courage needed to respond wholeheartedly to the Lord’s call. We will have our commitment weekend at our Parish the weekend of February 7th and 8th. If you have received a pledge envelope, please bring it to the Church office, do not mail it directly to the Diocese. This enables us to keep track of our parish donations.
La Campaña del Obispo 2026 ha sido renombrada como Campaña del Obispo para los Ministerios. El nuevo nombre enfatiza el enfoque de la campaña en brindar apoyo a los ministerios esenciales que sirven a los fieles de la diócesis. El tema de este año: “Tengan Valor” nos invita a abrazar la misericordia de Dios y permitir que esa misericordia nos llene de la fuerza y el valor necesarios para responder de todo corazón al llamado del Señor. Tendremos nuestro fin de semana de compromiso en nuestra Parroquia el fin de semana del 7 y 8 de febrero. Si ha recibido un sobre de compromiso, por favor llévelo a la oficina de la Iglesia, no lo envíe directamente a la Diócesis. Esto nos permite llevar un registro de las donaciones de nuestra parroquia.
The Ladies Guild are having a garage sale on the church grounds March 27th and 28th. They are currently accepting donations and ask that you please drop them off during church office hours at the food pantry. NO CLOTHES PLEASE.
El Gremio de Damas tendrá una venta de garaje en los terrenos de la iglesia el 27 y 28 de marzo. Actualmente están aceptando donaciones y piden que, por favor, las entregues durante el horario de oficina de la iglesia en la despensa de alimentos. POR FAVOR, NO ROPA.