St. Theresa Catholic church

  "I understood that all we accomplish, however brilliant, is worth nothing  without love."
St Theresa

"The work I had been unable to do in ten years was done by Jesus in one instant, contenting himself with my good will which was never lacking. I could say to [5] Him like His apostles: “Master, I fished all night and caught nothing.” 93 More merciful to me than He was to His disciples, Jesus took the net Himself, cast it, and drew it in filled with fish. He made me a fisher of souls."

St. Therese of Lisieux. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower) [The Authorized English Translation of Therese's Original Unaltered Manuscripts] (Kindle Locations 2439-2445). ICS Publications. Kindle Edition. 

 
 

 

 Dear Friends in Christ Jesus,
 
The 31st Sunday being the All Saints Day the gospel reading deals with beatitude, which is often translated as “blessed” or “happy”.  Happiness is the great question confronting mankind today.  The whole world is longing for happiness and it is tragic to observe the ways in which people are seeking it.  The vast majority are doing so in a way that ultimately will only lead to misery.  Anything which, by avoiding the difficulties, merely makes people happy for the time being, is ultimately going to add to their misery and problems.  Happiness is not in having something or in becoming someone.  True happiness is being with the Lord and living for love.  This positive attitude or outlook on life allows us to maintain happiness and joy at every stage of our lives because we are able to see that there is something greater than ourselves.  The saints whom we venerate today, are the ones who lived the beatitudes fully.

November being the month of remembering our deceased relations and friends, let us pray the good Lord may grant His heavenly rewards to them.

May God bless you and your family.
Fr. Robinson
 


 

 


 

               

 The Church is open to private worship daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The church has been sanitized and sanitizer is available at the entrance.

 Please maintain your social distancing. He is also available Saturday for confessions, please call him at the office to set up a time, 903-845-2306

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Decree Suspending the public Celebration of Mass and Enacting Other Measures

JOSEPH EDWARD STRICKLAND
BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE APOSTOLIC SEE
BISHOP OF TYLER
[sic]  .

Resuming Liturgies While Facing COVID-19

Based on the guidance from the Office of the Governor, the celebration of liturgies with the people may resume in the Diocese of Tyler on May 1, 2020, provided that health protocols and other measures are observed in order to protect the vulnerable and mitigate the risk of resurgence in our communities. Taking proper precautions to protect others is a Christian obligation of both justice and charity

The coronavirus remains a highly contagious disease. We know now that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms. Even if an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die, especially if that person is 65 or older with pre-existing health conditions that place them at higher risk. Because of the hidden nature of this threat, everyone should rigorously follow the practices specified in these protocols. The virus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. We must continue to observe practices that protect everyone, including those who are most vulnerable.

                                                                                    DO ALL THINGS FOR THE GLORY OF GOD



 

OUR PASTOR:
Fr.John Robinson Thason
pastor@sttheresagladewater.org

OUR ADDRESS:
10138 Union Grove Rd.
Gladewater, TX 75647

CONTACT US:
Rectory: (903) 845-2306
Fax: (903) 845-7126
office@sttheresagladewater.org