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The clergy and parishioners of St. Therese adhere firmly to the unchangeable Catholic Faith and Sacraments as taught by all true Popes, from St. Peter to Pius XII.

St. Therese of Lisieux by Leonard Porter, 2008
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Week of September 13th, 2026

16th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday, September 13

16th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Eulogius, B

8:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

  • Server: Xavier Wright

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am Low Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Peter Creighton

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Monday, September 14

Exaltation of the Holy Cross

6:00 pm Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Tuesday, September 15

Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Nicomedes, M

8:00 am High Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Wednesday, September 16

Ember Wednesday

Ss. Cornelius, P, & Cyprian, B, Mm

7:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Thursday, September 17

Stigmata of St. Francis

8:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Friday, September 18

St. Joseph of Cupertino, C

Ember Friday

6:00 pm Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Saturday, September 19

Ss. Januarius & Comp., Mm

Ember Saturday

**NO MASS SCHEDULED** (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Sunday, September 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Eulogius, B

8:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

  • Server: Isaac Smith & Dominic Safarik

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am Low Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Michael Peck

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Announcements

† This Tuesday (9/15) is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Holy Mass will be at 8 am.

 

† Tomorrow is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the Mass time will be at 6 pm.

 

† No Mass this Saturday 9/19 as Father will be traveling to Harrodsburg, KY for Mass.

 

† Ember Days this Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.

Abstinence:

  • Everyone over seven years of age is bound to observe the law of abstinence.

  • On days of partial abstinence, meat and soup or gravy made from meat may be taken only once a day at the principal meal.

Fast:

  • Everyone over 21 and under 59 years of age is bound to observe the law of fast.

  • On days of fast, only one full meal is allowed.

  • Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs; but together they should not equal another full meal.

  • Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices, are allowed.

 

† Ladies/girls meeting after the 8:30 am Mass on September 26th.​

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​​† Parish Annual Picnic: will be held on September 20 after the 10 am Mass

  • at Armco Park Shelter #33.

  • 1223 N. St. Route 741 Lebanon, OH 45036.

  • The parish will provide the main course.

  • Please bring a dish to share. Hope to see you there!

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† There will be a pancake & egg breakfast on September 27 after both Masses. All are welcome! Free will donations to support the Sisters and the academy will be greatly appreciated!

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† 14 DAY SANCTUARY LAMP: is burning for the weeks of (9/11 to 9/24) for the INTENTIONS of Ann Williamitis. Next intentions will continue to be for Ann Williamitis. If you would like to donate to light the 14 day sanctuary candle for your intentions, please let Father know. The donation for each candle is $25 (candles generally last 14 days, but sometimes they burn faster than expected).

 

† In your charity, please pray for the sick of the parish and those whom Father sees; Keith Sellers, John Wright, Jackie Sellers.

 

† The Novena to St. Therese after the Low Mass will be said for the INTENTIONS of obtaining a hall, classrooms for the school, and a priest rectory.

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Bulletins

Note: Our bulletin is printed in bulk and is available in hardcopy for all in the vestibule, but it is also available here.
If you would like to download a PDF copy, you may do so at the links below.

September 13

September 6

August 30

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Reflection: The Catechism Explained by Stories and Examples

by Fr. Francis Spirago

Sixteenth Lesson: On the Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Ghost

Question: What are the Beatitudes?
Answer: The Beatitudes are: — 2d. Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the land.

Socrates & Xanthippe: One who is meek does not fly into a passion, even when injustice is done him. Socrates, the sage of antiquity, had a horrid wife named Xanthippe. One day when he was conversing with his disciples seated around the door of his house, she put her head out of a window and poured out on him a volley of abuse. Socrates, however, betrayed no sign of anger. Then the woman fetched a pitcher of water and threw it over him. Even then Socrates was unmoved; he only said quite calmly: “I might have known that such a thunderstorm would be followed by a heavy downpour of rain.”

Clement Hofbauer & The Card-Player: Anger is overcome by meekness. The late Clement Hofbauer, who was called the Apostle of Vienna, gave, when on a mission, a striking example of meekness. As many fathers of families had lost their lives in the Napoleonic wars, leaving their wives and children totally unprovided for, Hofbauer founded an orphanage in Warschau for the children of those who fell in battle, and went about in the town soliciting donations. On this quest he went into a restaurant, and addressing three men who were playing cards at one of the tables, asked for a contribution to the good work. One of them, an ill-bred and godless individual, spat in his face and overwhelmed him with insults. Hofbauer merely took out his handkerchief and wiped his face; he then said without the slightest sign of anger: “That was for me, sir; now let me beg you to give me something for my orphans.” This answer suited the rude and angry man; he looked ashamed, and putting his hand into his pocket, he gave the servant of God all the money he had with him. Somewhat later he went to him to confession and became quite a changed character. Here we see how true are Our Lord’s words: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the land.” That is, they shall gain the victory over their fellow-men.

St. Francis Xavier Continues Preaching: More is accomplished by meekness than by wrath. On one occasion when St. Francis Xavier, the Apostle of the Indies, was preaching in one of the towns of India, two heathens threw stones at him, to reduce him to silence. The saint took no notice of this, and continued preaching with an unmoved countenance. The two uncultured heathen were astonished at his meekness. They drew nearer and listened to his discourse; touched to the heart by what they heard, they were the two first converts who asked for Baptism. See the blessed effect of meekness.
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