Turn Clocks Forward:  A reminder that this weekend we will turn our clocks forward one hour. Clocks will be turned forward at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8.

Sunday 5:00 pm Mass:  Our next Sunday 5:00 pm Mass is this Sunday, March 8. We are blessed to have Teresa Shackelford sharing her beautiful singing voice and musical gifts with us at this liturgy.

Winter Fun:  We will be celebrating Winter Fun this coming Thursday, March 12, as a time to come together and enjoy one another’s company.  We will begin with Mass at 4:00 pm, followed by dinner in the Community Room. After dinner, our Families United in Faith Ministry will host a variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.  There is no cost for the event, and all St. Therese families are welcome to join us!

St. Francis of Assisi Relics: You may have heard that the Holy Father approved the public veneration of the relics of St. Francis of Assisi to mark the saint’s 800^th anniversary of his death (1226).  The relics of St. Francis will be on public display until March 22^nd.

Easter Flowers:  As a memorial for a loved one, these spring plants will decorate our church throughout the Easter Season. Help adorn our church for Easter. Donations will be taken after Masses starting this weekend, March 7 & 8. You may also donate using the order blank in the flyer in the bulletin or by using the link below through March 25.

Lenten Retreat Opportunities at the Franciscan Retreat and Spirituality Center:  
March 11 & 18 Lenten Day of Prayer (come to one or all - non-sequential)
March 27-29, Palm Sunday Women's Weekend (Silent)
April 2-4, Men's Holy Week (Silent on Good Friday)

Learn More and Register:

Christian Catholic Spiritual single day retreats are offered during Advent and Lent. new theme each year, confession, spiritual direction, anointing

Powerful Local Men's Conference Opportunity:  The archdiocese will be sponsoring a powerful men’s conference featuring nationally known Catholic speaker and motivator Doug Barry. Doug is widely respected for his bold, heartfelt testimony and his ability to call men to deeper faith, stronger leadership, and greater spiritual readiness. Online registration closes on March 17.  See the attachment for the conference information.

Reclaiming Sundays:  The March focus for Reclaiming Sundays is Elevated Conversation and Prayer. Deacon Joseph Block, husband, father, and Catholic school teacher, proposes three steps to moving beyond the ordinary and into more meaningful and spiritual conversations. Listen to his suggestions on how to create time and space to have elevated conversations with your family and spouse.

The 2026 Gerten’s Spring Plant Sale:  Sponsored by St. Martha’s Circle! 
Order your plants through us and help support St. Therese & our community. 
Orders can be placed NOW (through April 6) at www.gertensfundraising.com. 
Be sure to enter the St. Martha’s Circle Store ID: 146.
Questions? Please contact Barb Chacko (612-483-2482) or Ellie Kuhns (612-385-1580).

Silent Retreat June 5 – 7:  Together with All Saints in Lakeville, Join Father Andrie and Fr. Zach who will gather at Christ the King Retreat House in Buffalo, MN.  Step away from the noise and enter a sacred weekend of silence, prayer, and renewal. This guided silent retreat includes inspiring talks, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, communal and personal prayer, spiritual direction, and time for quiet reflection—beginning Friday evening and concluding Sunday with a joyful sharing of graces. Come rest, listen, and be renewed in Christ. The cost will be $385 per person.  Please check out the link below or scan the QR code to register and our website for more details.

Join Us in Praying the Rosary:  You are invited to gather with us on Thursdays at 10 am by the fireplace to pray the Rosary together. It’s a peaceful way to pause, reflect, and lift our intentions as a community.
As a reminder, we also offer the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Thursday at 3 pm in the Chapel for those who think this time works better.

Discerning Vocation Invite:  The Archdiocese invites young men 16 and older to join them for dinner and conversation about the priesthood and religious life. See flyer for more details.

Adoration in Our Little Flower Chapel:  “In confession, Jesus will heal you. In adoration, Jesus will hold you.”  Fr. Mike Schmitz.

Can you commit to a weekly hour with Christ? Committed Adorers are Eucharistic guardians ensuring Our Lord is never left unattended.
 
Currently, we are looking for a little more help at the following times:

Tuesday, 3–4 pm
Wednesday, 12–1 pm

Please join us as we recite the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy every Thursday at 3 pm in the Chapel.

For more information, call Geri at 952-473-4422 or Marilyn Olson at 952-474-4344.

Youth Ministry:  Middle schoolers in grades 6-8 are invited to join Youth Ministry for our next Charge Night on Saturday, March 14. Charge Nights are our series of monthly social nights featuring gym games, food, prayers, and fun. This month, our year-long Frozen Pizza Bracket will advance to the semifinals, where Jack’s will face off against Bellatoria. Come play with us, vote on your favorite pizza, and have a great time.

Charge Nights are free and open to all youth in grades 6-8, even if they do not go to St. Therese. Please sign up online at the Youth Ministry website

St. Therese Parish Meal Pack:  Please join us and volunteer on March 17-18. This year, our goal is to pack more than 132,192 meals.

Extreme Faith Camp Prayer Team Application are Open!  High school leaders play a vital role at Extreme Faith Camp, helping middle school youth encounter the love of Jesus Christ while also growing in their own faith. One of the most meaningful ways to serve is through the Prayer Team, which supports the spiritual heart of camp by praying and interceding throughout the week and assisting behind the scenes with set-up for Mass, evening sessions, and prayer experiences. Prayer Team leaders also receive intentional formation through talks, small groups, and mentorship, and many students share that their Prayer Team year was one of the most impactful parts of their Extreme Faith Camp experience. For students hoping to serve on the Extreme Team in the future, Prayer Team is an important first step and a foundational prerequisite for that leadership role. Students interested in serving on the Prayer Team must complete an application by March 20th. For more information, contact Chelsie Blustein at (952) 261-0566 or cblustein@st-therese.org. To apply for the Prayer Team, click the link below or scan the QR code.

Greece Pilgrimage:  Registration is open for the Greece Pilgrimage in 2026!  We will be taking a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul on a 9-night Cruise plus 4 nights in Athens.  The pilgrimage that will take place from September 14 to 28, 2026, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
We will follow in the footsteps of Saint Paul through Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, Thessaloniki, and Philippi!  The 9-night cruise will sail through the breathtaking Greek Isles, giving you the opportunity to visit ancient temples and idyllic seaside villages in six ports of call: Rhodes, Ephesus, Santorini, Mykonos, Philippi, and Thessaloniki.  Check out this updated link:

Job Openings at St. Therese School:

• Pre-School After-School/Evening Aides (10-15 hrs./wk.) 
• Toddler Teacher, full-time

More information on our school website or the Archdiocesan careers page.

Estate Planning:  A reminder that we have a Little Flower Legacy Society at St. Therese to encourage planned and estate gifts to our parish, our school, or one of our endowment funds.  Please include St. Therese as a beneficiary in your estate planning!  It is an opportunity to give back to our beloved parish and ensure that our parish remains financially viable for generations to come!

Flocknote:You can receive my daily Mass reflections sent right to your
phone! To sign up, just text the word “ANDRIE” to 84-576 to follow the link.

Stewardship:Thank you to everyone who continues to support St. Therese! I invite you to continue supporting our beloved parish as it helps us to serve you and remain connected with you! This can be done in the following ways:

1. Click the donation button on our main parish website. You can contribute as a guest or log in if you have previously created a profile. You can choose the frequency of your gift (one-time, weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually).
2. Bring or mail your stewardship envelope to our parish office.
3. Consider transferring a stock “gift” to St. Therese. It’s a tax-free donation.

As always, be assured of my gratitude for your generosity and prayers to St. Therese. Be assured of my prayers for you as well!

Blessings,
 
Fr. Andrie