July 31, 2026
Greetings in Christ,
After a few weeks of meditating on Jesus’ parables in Matthew 13, the Church gives us our Lord’s miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 with the small lunch of five loaves and two fish. It is a great reminder of how good Jesus is. He takes whatever we can give Him, oftentimes very little, and He can do miraculous things with it. According to tradition, the miracle took place at what is known as Tabgha, which is a peaceful area on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. The Church of the Multiplication marks the spot, and there is a famous mosaic of five loaves and two fish in front of the altar.
St. Ignatius of Loyola: Today, the Church celebrates St. Ignatius of Loyola, most famous for founding the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits. St. Ignatius was a Spanish soldier who experienced a major conversion and eventually became a priest. He is also famous for his Spiritual Exercises, which are a guide for prayer and discernment. St. Ignatius died on July 31, 1556, but his influence has certainly been felt throughout the Church for many centuries. Below is a nice video by Bishop Barron on St. Ignatius.
Chapel Update: Workers with Boyer Construction are doing a great job of replacing the rotting frames around the windows in our chapel. They are making great progress as they wrap our windows in a way that will last for generations to come. The changes will also help save energy to maintain the heating and cooling in the winter and summer. Our tile worker is doing a great job of putting in our new flooring. Our plan is that we can reopen our chapel in September, and after repairing our stained-glass windows, they will be reinstalled in October.
Capital Campaign Update: We are nearly complete with the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the various projects for our upcoming campaign. We are also nearly complete with the case statement for the campaign. We will be training volunteers in August who will reach out to parishioners during the campaign and encourage them to participate to help build up our beloved parish. If you would, please pray for the capital campaign!
REBOOT A Life‑Changing Event: REBOOT, a powerful evening of renewal with internationally acclaimed Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick, is coming right here to St. Therese. This dynamic experience is designed to help you rediscover and deepen your faith in a fresh, practical, and inspiring way. Please see the information below for details on how to participate. We hope you’ll join us for this exceptional opportunity.
REBOOT A Life‑Changing Event: REBOOT, a powerful evening of renewal with internationally acclaimed Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick, is coming right here to St. Therese. This dynamic experience is designed to help you rediscover and deepen your faith in a fresh, practical, and inspiring way. Please see the information below for details on how to participate. We hope you’ll join us for this exceptional opportunity.
Matt Fradd: A good conversion story provides great inspiration. A parishioner sent me an interview that Australian Catholic Matt Fradd did with Fr. Scott-Vincent Borba. Fr. Scott-Vincent is a newly ordained priest with the Diocese of Fresno, CA, who walked away from a multi-billion-dollar beauty empire and luxury lifestyle to give his wealth to charity, enter the seminary, and dedicate his life to God. In the interview, Fr. Scott-Vincent shares his story and extraordinary love for God.
Missionary Appeal: Each year, the archdiocese asks every parish to welcome a missionary who shares about their ministry or diocese and invites the community’s support. This year, Fr. Daniel Mallam will be joining us at St. Therese the weekend of August 8–9.
Fr. Daniel is a Nigerian priest currently studying in Rhode Island, and he will be making an appeal on behalf of the Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria. A second collection will be taken up for this appeal.
If you choose to contribute, please make checks payable to Church of St. Therese and write “Mission” on the memo line. Thank you for your generosity and prayerful support.
Adoration: Currently, we are seeking a bit more assistance during the following times:
For more information, call Geri at 952-473-4422 or Marilyn Olson at 952-474-4344.
Fr. Daniel is a Nigerian priest currently studying in Rhode Island, and he will be making an appeal on behalf of the Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria. A second collection will be taken up for this appeal.
If you choose to contribute, please make checks payable to Church of St. Therese and write “Mission” on the memo line. Thank you for your generosity and prayerful support.
Adoration: Currently, we are seeking a bit more assistance during the following times:
- Tuesday, 3–4 pm
- Wednesday, 12–1 pm
- Wednesday, 1-2 pm
For more information, call Geri at 952-473-4422 or Marilyn Olson at 952-474-4344.
Come and rest in the loving presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. In the quiet of Adoration, He receives every burden, every hope, and every whispered prayer. This is sacred time to simply be with the Lord — to let His peace settle your heart, to place your worries before Him, and to allow His gentle love to renew your spirit.
The August focus for Reclaiming Sundays is Service: Megan Plum, mother of six and executive director of Guiding Star Wakota, who is one of our Giving Tree partners, shares how prayer and service go hand-in-hand and help to keep the Lord’s Day holy. Let’s reclaim Sundays for the Lord and our families.
The August focus for Reclaiming Sundays is Service: Megan Plum, mother of six and executive director of Guiding Star Wakota, who is one of our Giving Tree partners, shares how prayer and service go hand-in-hand and help to keep the Lord’s Day holy. Let’s reclaim Sundays for the Lord and our families.
August Happenings from the Archdiocese:
Finding God in All Things - Young Adult Event
Saturday, Aug. 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lake Nakomis, Minneapolis
Creation continues to unfold, all around us, at every moment. Summer invites us to pay special attention in order to appreciate the abundance of God’s gifts. (“I come that you might have life–life in all its fullness.” John 10:10) Attendees venture outdoors along Minnehaha Creek near Lake Nokomis for a morning to explore and enjoy a summer landscape together, using some of the spiritual disciplines that Saint Ignatius has taught in order to “find God in all things.” find more information at ignatianspiritualitycenter.org/event/finding-god-in-all-things-young-adult.
Confirmation Classes for Persons with Disabilities:
Saturday, Aug. 1 and 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Richard, Richfield
These classes are for those with special needs or mental or physical disabilities aged 14 or older who have not received the sacrament of confirmation. Both classes are mandatory for guardians and candidates. Find details and registration at archspm.org/events/confirmation-classes-for-persons-with-disabilities.
Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral for the Memorial of St. John Vianney –
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul
Join this day of Eucharistic Adoration to celebrate the feast of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests and of our own Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Find more information and sign up at signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAEA82AA6FECF8-64804234-youre#.
The World Mission Rosary Project:
Be part of a nationwide effort to create 75,000 rosaries for the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The introduction of the World Mission Rosary was a concrete way to inspire Catholics to live out their baptismal call of mission through prayer to Our Lady, Queen of Apostles, for the success of the Church’s missionary efforts across the world.
Whether you make 100 or 1,000, every rosary becomes part of something larger. Each one will be blessed before the Beatification and will continue to be prayed long after the day is over.
World Mission Rosaries need to be mailed or dropped off by Sept. 1 to the Archdiocesan Catholic Center
777 Forest Street
St. Paul, MN
See more information about the World Mission Rosary and what you’ll need to make a rosary.
The Vocations Office is hosting an info session at SJV for parents and high-school men who might be interested in learning about the seminary. This will be on Wednesday, August 12, starting at 5:00 pm, and it includes Mass, dinner, a presentation, and a tour of the seminary. Check out this flyer.
Sunday, Aug. 16, following 11:30 am Mass, Holy Cross, Minneapolis
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday and the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the Center for Mission will be praying the World Mission Rosary at different parishes throughout the Archdiocese where there is a larger presence of parishioners representative of one of the five regions of the World Mission Rosary. Find more information and upcoming dates on the event 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!
Finding God in All Things - Young Adult Event
Saturday, Aug. 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lake Nakomis, Minneapolis
Creation continues to unfold, all around us, at every moment. Summer invites us to pay special attention in order to appreciate the abundance of God’s gifts. (“I come that you might have life–life in all its fullness.” John 10:10) Attendees venture outdoors along Minnehaha Creek near Lake Nokomis for a morning to explore and enjoy a summer landscape together, using some of the spiritual disciplines that Saint Ignatius has taught in order to “find God in all things.” find more information at ignatianspiritualitycenter.org/event/finding-god-in-all-things-young-adult.
Confirmation Classes for Persons with Disabilities:
Saturday, Aug. 1 and 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Richard, Richfield
These classes are for those with special needs or mental or physical disabilities aged 14 or older who have not received the sacrament of confirmation. Both classes are mandatory for guardians and candidates. Find details and registration at archspm.org/events/confirmation-classes-for-persons-with-disabilities.
Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral for the Memorial of St. John Vianney –
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul
Join this day of Eucharistic Adoration to celebrate the feast of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests and of our own Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Find more information and sign up at signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAEA82AA6FECF8-64804234-youre#.
The World Mission Rosary Project:
Be part of a nationwide effort to create 75,000 rosaries for the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The introduction of the World Mission Rosary was a concrete way to inspire Catholics to live out their baptismal call of mission through prayer to Our Lady, Queen of Apostles, for the success of the Church’s missionary efforts across the world.
Whether you make 100 or 1,000, every rosary becomes part of something larger. Each one will be blessed before the Beatification and will continue to be prayed long after the day is over.
World Mission Rosaries need to be mailed or dropped off by Sept. 1 to the Archdiocesan Catholic Center
777 Forest Street
St. Paul, MN
See more information about the World Mission Rosary and what you’ll need to make a rosary.
The Vocations Office is hosting an info session at SJV for parents and high-school men who might be interested in learning about the seminary. This will be on Wednesday, August 12, starting at 5:00 pm, and it includes Mass, dinner, a presentation, and a tour of the seminary. Check out this flyer.
Sunday, Aug. 16, following 11:30 am Mass, Holy Cross, Minneapolis
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday and the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the Center for Mission will be praying the World Mission Rosary at different parishes throughout the Archdiocese where there is a larger presence of parishioners representative of one of the five regions of the World Mission Rosary. Find more information and upcoming dates on the event 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!
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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: “This salad is okay. I’m wondering, though, if I gave you two frosty paw ice cream cones, could you multiply them for me?”