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;

Today, we enter into the season of Advent.  Advent is a time of waking from darkness to light, from hopelessness to hope and from hatred to love.  In the Gospel Jesus says, “Be vigilant at all times and stay awake, because we do not know the day when our Master is coming.”  How can we be vigilant, stay awake, and be prepared?  This is possible only through our prayers and penance and by sharing our blessings with others.  Our every act of kindness and love and every act of self-sacrifice for others is a small step in welcoming Jesus into our midst.

The question is, Are we “Staying Awake”  or are we staying asleep?  If we are awake, we are able to be aware about our own lives and ready to accept our own weaknesses and struggles and ready to change our lives.  Then we are being watchful and are awake.  Jesus comes during every time in the poor, the outcast, the lonely the despised, and all those we reject.

Many times we are not alert?  Because we get distracted by so many things:  by our own pleasures, by our own laziness, by our own jealousies, by our own pride and selfishness.  And we being human, how can God expect us to be alert and to keep watch?  There is only one possible solution:  Let us love God more and more.  Then we will wait for God more and more.  Let our preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth bring Hope, Peace, Joy and Love in our lives.

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