St. Theresa Catholic Church

Jesus had promised his Apostles that “the advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you”. That promise was fulfilled when the Spirit of God came down on that first Pentecost in wind, fire and voice. We should remember that what happened on that first Pentecost was not a one-timer event. This was only the beginning. This mystery, the coming of the Holy Spirit, continues in our own day today because the Holy Spirit is always present and active in our hearts and in the life of the church. 

The Gift of Pentecost was seen as a restoration of lost unity. Reversing the disunity and confusion that took place at the tower of Babel, at Pentecost each believer spoke a language that those who were present heard as their own. In this powerful sign, the Holy Spirit made the use of Human instruments in a way that foretold a future in which all humanity would sing God’s praises in one voice. We know that the Spirit who binds us all together in praise also enriches us with a diversity of gifts. St. Paul reminds us that “there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit.” This feast is a celebration of possibilities, both for individuals and for the whole church. 

As Individuals and as a church, we have to seek out and heal the wounds that threaten the body of humanity and the body of Christ. Fear, discrimination, war, bullying, exploitation are among the many, many forces of evil that lead people away from community and into isolation. 

If the gifts we have received are for the common good, then our mission is to share our gifts and spend ourselves and time nurturing others by drawing them into the unity of the Spirit and the Church, and open ourselves to the workings of the Spirit in the diversity of the gifts and lives of others.

Please join   us on the 1st Saturday and 2nd Sunday of each month for food and fellowship.   **Please note Saturday Social has moved weekends to accommodate the participation of more parishioners.

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