St. Theresa Catholic Church

Stations of the Cross - every Friday during Lent with Adoration @ 6:00pm and Stations @ 6:30pm followed by a meatless supper provided by various Parish
groups. Groups are responsible for the food, drinks, desserts , setting up and cleanup.

Stations of the Cross Food Schedule:
March 22– Pasta– Ladies Guild
March 29– Soup/Sandwiches– Choir/EMHC
April 5– Potluck– Parish Council
April 12– Kid’s Fish Fry w/trimmings– Bible
Class/Faith Formation

March 17, 2019: The three readings this weekend urge us to do one thing-fix our eyes on heaven. In the first reading, God told Abraham to look at the night sky, “Count the stars, if you can”. Abraham, who was advanced in years and childless, would somehow become the father of many nations.

In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that “our citizenship is in heaven and not in this world”. He tells us that we belong there and that we should keep the truth in mind so that we can stand firm in the Lord”. 

In the Gospel, Jesus gives Peter, James and John a vision of his heavenly glory. He knew that he was headed for the cross and that his death would shake them to the core. He gave them this vision to strengthen their faith and encourage them, they even saw him arrested, tortured and killed. 

Jesus wants us to fix our eyes on heaven as well. He wants us to focus on his glory and his promises as we pray each morning. He knows that if we do, we will give the Holy Spirit the opportunity to write these promises on our hearts. Let the Holy Spirit show us Christ’s love and mercy so that we can stay close to him during the day. 

Here are some key promises to focus on. First, God promises to keep his covenant with you just as he kept his covenant with Abraham. Second, Jesus promises that your citizenship is in heaven. You belong to him. And Thirdly, the Holy Spirit promises that if you fix your eyes on Jesus in prayers everyday, you will begin to see him more clearly, just as the apostles caught a glimpse of him at his transfiguration.

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.

If anyone would like to be visited by Fr. Mark, please call the rectory at 903-845-2306. Also, if prayers are no longer needed, please let us know.