St. Theresa Catholic church

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 Dear Friends in Christ Jesus;

We always long and love for a society with peace, justice ad truth.  The third Sunday of the ordinary time is declared by Pope Francis as the Sunday of the word of God.  Through, the readings of today, Jesus invites us to reflect on “The Kingdom of God”  as the theme.  How are we to understand the Kingdom of God in this modern society?  St. Paul calls the Kingdom of God as the good news of truth  (Gal. 2:5; Col. 1:5) good news of peace with God and man (Eph. 6:15), good news of God’s promise of salvation (Eph. I; 13, 3:6) and good news of justice (2Tim. 1:10).  To believe in the good news simply means to take Jesus by his word.  To believe in the “good news”  which also involves a total surrender of repentance and commitment of believing in the word of God, the Christ.  What Christ needs is not our ability, but our availability.  What Jesus teaches His disciples is not a course of study, but a way of life to follow.  Hence, Jesus offers us the opportunity to observe him at close range on a daily basis.

May God bless you to be acquainted with His Words.

Fr. Robinson
 


 


 

"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. 

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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



 

 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

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