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Welcome to St. Therese's

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 August 16th, 2026

St. Joachim, C, Father BVM

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Sunday, August 16

St. Joachim, C, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary

12th Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 am Low Mass (In honor of Ss. Theresa & Philomena & gratitude to God for this chapel from Linda Faith)

  • Server: Xavier Wright

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am Low Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Michael Peck

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Monday, August 17

St. Hyacinth, C

**NO MASS SCHEDULED** (Poor Souls from Maria Mathers)

 

Tuesday, August 18

Feria

St. Agapitus, M

St. Helena, Emp

7:00 am Low Mass (Jesse Sellers from Connie Sellers)

 

Wednesday, August 19

St. John Eudes, C

7:00 am Low Mass (John Wright from Jesse & Connie Sellers)

 

Thursday, August 20

St. Bernard, AbCD

8:00 am Low Mass (Jonathan Straight from Connie Sellers)

 

Friday, August 21

St. Jane Frances de Chantal, W

6:00 pm Low Mass (Patricia L. Peck from Daniel Peck)

 

Saturday, August 22

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Ss. Timothy & Comp., Mm

9:00 am High Mass (RIP LeeAnn Sellers from The Straight Family)

 

Sunday, August 23

13th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Philip Benizi, C

8:00 am Low Mass (Hope Wright from Connie Sellers)

  • Server: Aiden Sellers

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am Low Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Peter Creighton

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Announcements

† Please note: Due to the academic school year beginning on Tuesday, August 18, the weekday Masses will go back to 7 a.m. The school Mass will be at 8 a.m. during the school year.

 

† Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be this Saturday, and Mass will be at 9 a.m.!

 

† There will be a pancake and eggs breakfast on August 30th after both Masses. All are welcome! Free will donation to support the Sisters and the academy will be greatly appreciated!​

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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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† 14 DAY SANCTUARY LAMP: is burning for the weeks of (8/8 to 9/6) for the INTENTIONS of 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.

August 16

August 9

August 2

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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: Why do we receive the gift of Fear of the Lord?
Answer: We receive the gift of Fear of the Lord to fill us with a dread of sin.

The House That Was Pulled Down & Rebuilt: We ought to fear God. It is related of one of the Roman emperors that he was desirous to impress a certain citizen with a sense of his power. He therefore invited him one day to dinner. During his absence from home, the emperor caused a gang of workmen to raze his house to the ground. When the man returned from the palace, he could scarcely believe his eyes; he did not know how to contain himself for astonishment and dismay. His house had been swept off the face of the earth; the unfortunate man was inconsolable, and nearly lost his reason in his despair. Then the emperor summoned him again to the palace, and kept him there for several days. Meanwhile the builder, with a host of workmen and artisans, rebuilt the house on the same site, only the new house was a much handsomer structure than the old one. When the master again repaired to the spot and saw the commodious dwelling that had been erected for him, he could scarcely contain himself for delight; he thought it was a dream. Once more the emperor called him to his presence, and spoke thus to him: “I had your house pulled down thus quickly and no less quickly rebuilt, to show you how great my power is to injure or to benefit you. Take care therefore to keep in my favor and beware how you offend me!” God is far mightier than that imperial ruler. Hence we ought to fear Him infinitely more, and be more desirous to please Him.

Question: Why do we receive the gift of Piety?
Answer: We receive the gift of Piety to make us love God as a Father and obey Him because we love Him.

The Soldier & The Orphan: A poor orphan child had been adopted by a soldier whom she called father. By her simple piety and affection she gained great influence over him; he called her his little saint; never would he smoke or swear in her presence; most unusual of all, she even led him to pray. One day he entered the church and found her apparently in ecstasy before the altar. The thought occurred to him that possibly she was praying for him; he burst into tears; his heart was changed, and completely converted. The two soon afterwards had the happiness of making together their Easter Communion. Such is the power of true piety.
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