May 8, 2026
Greetings in Christ,
This Sunday, our Lord reminds us that if you love Him, you will keep His commandments. He then promises to send the Advocate or the Holy Spirit, who helps us to live our Lord’s commandments. The sixth Sunday of Easter prepares us for our Lord’s Ascension (next weekend) and then the great outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost weekend.
Greetings in Christ,
This Sunday, our Lord reminds us that if you love Him, you will keep His commandments. He then promises to send the Advocate or the Holy Spirit, who helps us to live our Lord’s commandments. The sixth Sunday of Easter prepares us for our Lord’s Ascension (next weekend) and then the great outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost weekend.
Mother's Day: This Sunday, we joyfully honor all mothers—those who have nurtured us, prayed for us, and reflected God’s love in our lives. We remember with gratitude the women who guide our families and our parish with quiet strength and generous hearts.
We also hold in prayer mothers who have passed into eternal life, as well as those for whom this day brings longing or sorrow. May Mary, our Blessed Mother, surround each of them with her comfort and peace. May God bless all mothers in a special way this weekend!
We also hold in prayer mothers who have passed into eternal life, as well as those for whom this day brings longing or sorrow. May Mary, our Blessed Mother, surround each of them with her comfort and peace. May God bless all mothers in a special way this weekend!
Thank you, Gala: Please accept my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our parish gala a success this year! Many hands worked behind the scenes. Thank you to Maria Snyder, David Bruns, and Marilee Mahler. Thank you to everyone who volunteered in many different areas, including securing silent and live auction items, contributing their talent in the skit, setting up the event, and greeting and checking people in.
Thank you also to everyone who donated an auction item, participated in the event, and contributed financially! I am truly grateful! This year, our gala brought in $210,000 towards our fund-a-need. We are very close to our $230,000 goal!
If you could not attend this year, you can still make a meaningful impact by contributing to our fund-a-need. Your donation would be greatly appreciated! Our goal this year is to improve the security in our church and school. Our elementary school classrooms will receive the infrastructure for automatic locking doors. Classrooms and our sanctuary will also receive police alert buttons for emergency responses should there be a threat to the well-being of our parish community.
Below, you will find the video shown at the gala, along with a link to donate.
Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you also to everyone who donated an auction item, participated in the event, and contributed financially! I am truly grateful! This year, our gala brought in $210,000 towards our fund-a-need. We are very close to our $230,000 goal!
If you could not attend this year, you can still make a meaningful impact by contributing to our fund-a-need. Your donation would be greatly appreciated! Our goal this year is to improve the security in our church and school. Our elementary school classrooms will receive the infrastructure for automatic locking doors. Classrooms and our sanctuary will also receive police alert buttons for emergency responses should there be a threat to the well-being of our parish community.
Below, you will find the video shown at the gala, along with a link to donate.
Thank you for your generosity!
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to all our 57 little ones who received Jesus in their first Holy Communion last weekend! It was a great celebration of faith and joy. Thank you to Liz Lammers, our catechists, teachers, and parents for all their great work and support!
STS Middle School Musical: Our Middle School will offer Shrek the Musical, Jr. this weekend! Shrek is a comedy about a solitary, cynical ogre whose swamp is invaded by banished fairy tale creatures. The satirical fairy tale reminds us that beauty comes from within and that true love transcends physical appearance. Our Middle Schoolers always do a great job sharing their talents with our beloved community. If you have never been to a Middle School play, please come!
Courtyard Statues: Statues of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary were installed in the courtyard this Wednesday. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who made this possible! May these statues inspire prayer, peace, and devotion for all who see and visit our courtyard.
Shroud of Turin: Part II of Raymond Arroyo’s interview with Fr. Andrew Dalton and Dr. Bill Lauto on the Shroud of Turin was released this week. It is a great interview with two leading experts on the most studied artifact in the world. It is well worth your time to watch!
Pope Leo XIV: Today marks the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s election as our Holy Father! Many of us can remember exactly where we were when the white smoke came billowing out of that little smokestack, and he walked out onto the balcony shortly thereafter. Below is a nice video that nicely highlights Fr. Prevost’s ministry in Peru in his early years as a priest.
Final Wine and Cheese of the Season: Join us this Saturday after the 5:00 pm Mass. We want to say a special thank you to John and Dianne Thomas, who have given so many years of their time to this special ministry.
Sunday 5:00 pm Mass: We will have our weekly 5:00 pm Mass this Sunday, May 10. We are blessed to have Teresa Shackelford with her beautiful singing voice and musical gifts with us at this liturgy.
Kentucky Derby: If you did not get a chance to see the Kentucky Derby, known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," it was truly exciting this year! Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, was running dead last and made up a lot of ground to eke out the win; he beat Renegade by a neck! It was truly an exciting two minutes of sports this year! Golden Tempo's momentous run is a great reminder to never give up and give it all you've got for the glory of God! Enjoy!
Save the Date: A Healing Mass will be offered once again at St. Therese on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:15 pm. This will be a grace‑filled time for our parish, and we look forward to gathering in prayer and hope. More details will be shared soon.
Update Your Membership Information: Does our Church database have your family membership record correct? Do you want your record published? Here is your chance to update your record for our Guide Book & Directory
It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in your family. Have you changed your phone number? Do you no longer have a landline? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Please call Geri in the church office to update your record in our database.
It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in your family. Have you changed your phone number? Do you no longer have a landline? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Please call Geri in the church office to update your record in our database.
Job Openings: We are looking to fill two very important positions at St. Therese with Liz’s upcoming retirement and Joe’s move to Campus Minister at Holy Family Catholic High School next year. If you are interested or know someone who would be qualified for either of these two positions, please encourage them to apply. Below are the job postings for Director of Faith Formation and Middle School Youth Minister. Please pray that we can fill these positions with great disciples of Christ!
Millions of Monicas, A Ministry of Hope and Intercession:
Have your children, grandchildren, or godchildren stepped away from the Church or no longer practice their Catholic faith? You are not alone. Millions of Monicas is a nationwide, beautifully structured ministry that brings women together to pray intentionally for their loved ones who have wandered from the faith.
We are discerning the possibility of offering this prayerful ministry here at St. Therese Parish, and we invite you to be part of this hopeful beginning. If you are interested, please contact Geri Korman in the parish office to explore how we might bring this ministry to life in our community.
This ministry is designed for women—mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and all spiritual mothers—who carry the deep desire to intercede for their families. Inspired by the steadfast faith of St. Monica, participants gather for guided prayer, including the Rosary, offering one another encouragement, solidarity, and hope. Together, they pray for the return, protection, and spiritual flourishing of their children and loved ones.
Have your children, grandchildren, or godchildren stepped away from the Church or no longer practice their Catholic faith? You are not alone. Millions of Monicas is a nationwide, beautifully structured ministry that brings women together to pray intentionally for their loved ones who have wandered from the faith.
We are discerning the possibility of offering this prayerful ministry here at St. Therese Parish, and we invite you to be part of this hopeful beginning. If you are interested, please contact Geri Korman in the parish office to explore how we might bring this ministry to life in our community.
This ministry is designed for women—mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and all spiritual mothers—who carry the deep desire to intercede for their families. Inspired by the steadfast faith of St. Monica, participants gather for guided prayer, including the Rosary, offering one another encouragement, solidarity, and hope. Together, they pray for the return, protection, and spiritual flourishing of their children and loved ones.
The Pilgrim Mother Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe has arrived in the Archdiocese: As we prepare for the 500th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s apparition to Saint Juan Diego, a three‑dimensional representation of the tilma is traveling across the United States. We are blessed that this sacred image is making a special stop in our Archdiocese.
Now through May 10, it will be located at Incarnation / Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Minneapolis.
This visit is a beautiful opportunity for prayer, reflection, and devotion as we draw closer to this historic anniversary. All are warmly invited to come and spend time in prayer before the image during its stay.
Now through May 10, it will be located at Incarnation / Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Minneapolis.
This visit is a beautiful opportunity for prayer, reflection, and devotion as we draw closer to this historic anniversary. All are warmly invited to come and spend time in prayer before the image during its stay.
The Garden Ministry is back for the season! Our team has been busy preparing the gardens for planting — including rebuilding one of our raised beds that had seen better days. We're so grateful for the dedicated crew who gave their time and talent to make it happen.
We've had wonderful turnouts at our garden sessions this spring. The weather was a little crisp, but the energy was high, and a lot got done — including planting some of our first early-season crops!
This week, students from St. Therese School Garden Club joined us for a garden tour and got their hands dirty planting seeds in their very own raised beds. It was a joy to have them!
Garden ministry meets at 9:00 AM every Saturday morning in the vegetable garden to the east of Deephaven Woods.
We've had wonderful turnouts at our garden sessions this spring. The weather was a little crisp, but the energy was high, and a lot got done — including planting some of our first early-season crops!
This week, students from St. Therese School Garden Club joined us for a garden tour and got their hands dirty planting seeds in their very own raised beds. It was a joy to have them!
Garden ministry meets at 9:00 AM every Saturday morning in the vegetable garden to the east of Deephaven Woods.
Pillars Program: The Catechetical Institute will be offering classes starting this September. This two-year Pillars Program will be offered live at St. Bartholomew in Wayzata and simultaneously live-streamed to multiple satellite locations. Applications are now being accepted.
The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Class
CI Host Site (In-person)
The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Class
CI Host Site (In-person)
- St. Batholomew, Wayzata, MN
- St. Dominic, Northfield, MN
- St. Francis Xavier, Buffalo, MN
- St. Peter, Forest Lake, MN
Christ the King Silent Retreat: Fr. Zachary Ochsenbaur and I will be leading a special retreat at Christ the King Retreat House from June 5th through the 7th. This retreat will be with parishioners at All Saints in Lakeville. The guided silent retreat will include inspiring talks, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, communal and personal prayer, spiritual direction, and time for quiet reflection. If you have never taken a retreat before, this will be an ideal way to take one! The cost will be $385 per person. Please check out the links below to register on our website for more details.
Final Charge night for middle schoolers: Those in grades 6-8 are invited to join Youth Ministry for our FINAL Charge Night of the year next Friday, May 15. Charge Nights are our series of monthly social nights featuring gym games, food, prayers, and fun. This month will feature the Championship Round of our year-long Frozen Pizza Bracket, featuring Jack's vs. Red Barron.
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
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
Vacation Bible School: Registration is open for St. Therese's Vacation Bible School (VBS) for both campers and volunteers. Please register prior to June 13. Register here: https://www.st-therese.org/vbs
Empty coffee cans with a lid (plastic or metal), any size, are needed for a VBS craft project. Please drop your container off in the large black bin located in the main church entrance.
Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund: We are raising money for our Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund. Through this fund, St. Therese Youth Discipleship Ministry is able to provide life-changing opportunities to our middle and high schoolers. This fund provides full & partial scholarships to our youth so that they are able to afford camps, retreats, conferences, and other powerful ministry events. The fund is also used to cover expenses such as transportation, food, and chaperone fees that are necessary for us to take part in these events. You can donate to the fund at our table after Mass this weekend, or at this link.
The May focus for Reclaiming Sundays is Community: Karla Gergen, wife, mother, and principal of Saint Helena Catholic School in Minneapolis, invites us to be present to others through real relationships in order to receive the joy and the rest God has given us in the Sabbath.
Adoration in our Little Flower Chapel:
Currently, we are seeking a bit more assistance during 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.
Currently, we are seeking a bit more assistance during 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.
Greece Pilgrimage - There are still two cabins left for a short amount of time: 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:
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 Opening at St. Therese School:
Job Openings at St. Therese Early Learning Center:
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!
- School Office and Database Manager
Job Openings at St. Therese Early Learning Center:
- Pre-School After-School/Evening Aides (10-15 hrs./wk.)
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:
Blessings,
Fr. Andrie
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:
- 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).
- Bring or mail your stewardship envelope to our parish office.
- Consider transferring a stock “gift” to St. Therese. It’s a tax-free donation.
Blessings,
Fr. Andrie
Goldy: “You gotta smile, Buttercup.”
Buttercup: “I never smile.”