Introducing the 2020 Bishop's Appeal, updates on renovations and the upcoming Parish Pastoral Plan, and a request for prayer.

Fr. Terry explains some musical changes that will be implemented in the Liturgy this weekend.

Every news headline, every disruption to my plans, every uncertainty, vies for my attention and threatens to throw me into a tailspin of fear and anxiety. Every time I let something besides Jesus occupy my attention I lose my peace...

Invitation for new members of Parish Council and updates about the Annual Bishop's Appeal, Religious Education and Feast Day plans.

A call for new Parish Council members and an update on Church renovations.

I subscribe to Gilbert, the magazine of the American Chesterton Society, which is now in fact an official church association of the faithful known as “The Apostolate of Common Sense.” I love the insightful, fun-loving and timely collection of writings found therein, whether from GKC's (Gilbert Keith Chesterton) treasure house or from his contemporary fans. They always seem to find more than enough to give a useful look at today’s world.

The Holy Spirit was clearly trying to make an impression on us all that evening, deciding not to be subtle this time! It was really amazing. Sacraments usually don't have such external signs, but they are always powerful, like the power of a tiny seed that can one day be an orchard, as was mentioned in the homily. Where did you see God this past week?

I am excited to be the sponsor for my niece's Confirmation this week. I will get to travel back to my home parish for the event, which is always a blessing. I have not made it home much the past six months because we are trying to let mom and dad stay in a good, low-risk quarantine. I am looking forward to seeing the family again. About three weeks ago we were together for a family vacation.

As busy as we are with so many things pulling us and pushing us, it is easy to get swept away in our lives. If we don't live our lives on purpose, we can end up living them on accident. Sometimes this can yield drastic consequences, like hiking without a compass and finding yourself lost. Our faith, and our unique vocation, is a compass that the Lord gives us. Our parish has been working on its compass - trying to discover the voice of God speaking over and through the noise to a deeper calling. Over the past year our parish staff has been working from a new mission statement...

Annual Corn and Sausage Roast update, saying farewell to Seminarian Brian and Daniel, and remembering Catherine Griffin and Brian Garland.

On July 27, 2020 St. Therese Martin Council 17043 will hold a food drive to re-stock the Little Flower Parish Food Pantry. Knights will be in the Payne Hall parking lot to receive your contributions from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

While I am away on vacation, I thought it might be nice to share a bit of what I’m reading. This book, titled From Christendom to Apostolic Mission, was published last year by the University of Mary and outlines the new cultural landscape we must work within as a church in the United States. The main point is two or more generations ago we had a basic Christian “current” that guided our culture; now that is no longer the case, so we have to swim against the current...

This weekend I am away for a family wedding and vacation. I pray that my housemates, Fr. William Orbih (of the diocese of Abuja in Nigeria) and Seminarian Brian, will take great care of the liturgy and your sacramental needs while I am away. I am looking forward to my cousin’s wedding (pray for her and her husband) and the week together in the mountain region west of Denver...

This weekend remembers Independence Day, when the Declaration was signed in 1776. Pardon me as I reflect on some of the deep questions of life regarding independence, autonomy, free will, etc. The truth of the dignity of the individual is a hallmark of the modern era. This is a good thing. However...

The final address of Rick Alexander as Grand Knight of St. Therese Martin Council 17043.

Social Justice Commission Member, Pete reflects on white privilege.

Social Justice Commission member, Mallory reflects on USCCB document "Open Wide Your Hearts".

“This time next year you will be fondling a baby son.” Those words from today’s First Reading were from the prophet Elisha to a woman who had no son and whose husband was “getting on in years.” In the terms of the natural, there was no expectation of things changing. But the prophet represented the supernatural, and in the supernatural realm, all things are possible...

Fr. Terry touches on Confirmation, COVID-19, and our parish Social Justice Commission meeting on racism.

St. Thérèse Little Flower parish is seeking a full-time Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy...