Dear Parishioners,

I want to address the statement that St. Teresa Parish is closing and merging with Our Lady of Charity Parish. THIS IS A RUMOR, indeed.

The process of renewal spoken of by Bishop Scharfenberger is not about Church closings, but about renewal. Please think of this process as a renewal initiative, not a process of closing St. Teresa Church or any other church for that matter.

I love the Autumn months, just thinking ahead to Thanksgiving and Christmas give me a wonderful feeling.

Thank God for countless blessings Bestowed on us each year, The precious gifts to treasure Which daily appear.

Thank God for every sunset, The dawning of each day, The golden flood of moonbeams, And stars which light our way.

Thank God for every handelasp, For every loyal friend, And for the joy of laughter, The songs which have no end.

Thank God for fragrant flowers, For every pleasant smile, For all the countless blessings Which meet us mile by mile.

By Hilda Butler Farr

In counting our blessings, let us show our gratitude to God by perhaps volunteering at a homeless shelter, or at a food pantry, or at any charitable organization serving others. Doing so is Christmas all year because giving of our time and talent to others is loving God by loving His people, whom we may not even know by name.

Peace, Father Jim

Faith Formation News

Classes will start on November 1, 2020. Classes will be held Sunday mornings from 9:30–10:45. Safety guidelines will be in place to provide a safe and faith-filled experience. We ask that you come to the St. John's Room before classes begin to pick up your child's work packets for the weeks until Nov. 1st. For any questions, please call Cheryl at 823-8575.

New Daily Prayer Intentions (for Facebook)

Sundays – For Those Struggling with Faith:
That the Lord will make himself known to those struggling with faith in a special and personal way, so that their hearts and minds will be open to the unconditional love God has for them.

Monday – For Those Overwhelmed by Addictions of Any Kind:
That those overwhelmed by an addiction may come to know that they are not alone in their struggle, reaching out for assistance and becoming aware that the Lord is with them always.

Tuesday – For Unity and Peace in Our Country and Communities:
That each of us will work to bring about peace in our world, striving to end violence and restore the unity that makes us one in Christ and with each other.

Wednesday – Protection of All Life:
That as followers of Christ we will defend life from conception to natural death, always working to bring about a deeper respect for the dignity of all life.

Thursday – For All those working to bring an end to the Covid 19 Pandemic:
That the Lord will give strength and wisdom to all those working to end this pandemic, bringing them the perseverance they need during this most challenging time.

Friday – For the Homeless:
That those who are homeless that they will have assistance in finding shelter, food and the basic essentials that they need to sustain themselves as the winter months approach.

Saturday – For the Intercession of Our Blessed Mother:
That today and every day we will seek the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, for those in need, those struggling with faith, for unity within our families and communities and hearts faithful to her Son Jesus.