September 11, 2026
Greetings in Christ,
Today marks a very special day in our nation’s history, as it is the 25th anniversary of the horrific day of the 9/11 attacks on our country. On this special anniversary, I invite you to pray a Rosary and to pray for all those who lost their lives on that memorable day. Please also keep the families of those who lost loved ones on that day in your prayers.
I also wanted to share a powerful video that speaks to the courage, survival, and profound human resilience shown on that day from PEOPLE. It is a moving testimony that reminds us of both the tragedy and the strength that emerged in its aftermath.
Capital Campaign Update: You have either received or will soon receive a packet in the mail with the capital campaign materials. In the packet, you will find a cover letter and a case statement providing information about the capital campaign. We are asking every family to prayerfully consider making a pledge and contributing to our Growth in Christ Capital Campaign to strengthen our beloved parish that so many call home.
After the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass, we will have wine and cheese followed by a little musical concert by Cole Thomas, who is a gifted musician. After the Sunday 8:00 am and 10:00 am Masses, we will have coffee and donuts. Below is an electronic version of the capital campaign so you can see the various projects that will help strengthen our parish community for generations to come. If you would, please pray for the campaign that our Lord will bless us with a spirit of generosity, and we will have the humility to accept whatever He wills.
After the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass, we will have wine and cheese followed by a little musical concert by Cole Thomas, who is a gifted musician. After the Sunday 8:00 am and 10:00 am Masses, we will have coffee and donuts. Below is an electronic version of the capital campaign so you can see the various projects that will help strengthen our parish community for generations to come. If you would, please pray for the campaign that our Lord will bless us with a spirit of generosity, and we will have the humility to accept whatever He wills.
Greece Pilgrimage: We will be leaving for our Greece Pilgrimage this Monday, September 14. Our pilgrimage will follow the footsteps of St. Paul, the patron of our Archdiocese. One of the highlights will be to see the Blessed Virgin Mary’s house in Ephesus! Fr. Van Sloun, Fr. Ulrick, and Fr. Maloney have agreed to fill in and help take care of pastoral needs while away in Greece. If you would be so kind, please pray for us while on pilgrimage! I will send along photos from our pilgrimage and remain in contact with the parish while on the pilgrimage. Please know that I will be praying quite a bit for everyone!
Psalms Course: I have been working diligently to prepare for the first couple of classes of the Psalms course. It is going to be a great course! The Psalms are fascinating! There is so much to discuss about the most famous poetic literature in the world! The course will begin on Tuesday, October 6. We will offer a morning session at 9:00 am and an evening session at 6:30 pm. You can sign up on our parish website or after the Masses this weekend, as we will have a table set up.
Psalms Course: I have been working diligently to prepare for the first couple of classes of the Psalms course. It is going to be a great course! The Psalms are fascinating! There is so much to discuss about the most famous poetic literature in the world! The course will begin on Tuesday, October 6. We will offer a morning session at 9:00 am and an evening session at 6:30 pm. You can sign up on our parish website or after the Masses this weekend, as we will have a table set up.
New Parish Website: After working for months behind the scenes, we finally updated our parish website! Our parish website has a fresh new look that makes it easier to find things. Feel free to take a little time to explore our new parish website!
Join Us for Wine & Cheese with Cole Thomas, Sat., Sept. 12: We are happy to share that Cole will be providing live music for us at the Wine and Cheese evening on September 12. Cole will be filling in for Soojung and will play from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Many of you will remember him from his years playing at our school Masses and helping out on weekends. He’s a wonderful entertainer and is excited to return to St. Therese for a visit. We hope you’ll join us for an enjoyable evening of music and community.
Join Us for Donut Sunday, Sept. 13:
Join Us in Praying the Rosary: You are invited to gather with us on Wednesdays at 9:15 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.
Enkrateia House of Hope Invite Mon., Sept. 14: Enkrateia House of Hope is joyfully celebrating its fifth anniversary, and you are warmly invited to join in the festivities. We are deeply grateful for your prayers, your encouragement, and the many ways you have supported our mission. To mark this milestone, an Italian dinner fundraiser will be held at St. Victoria Catholic Church on September 14, with dinner served from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Please call 612.508.0217 or email enkrateiahouseofhope@gmail.com to get a ticket.
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.
Enkrateia House of Hope Invite Mon., Sept. 14: Enkrateia House of Hope is joyfully celebrating its fifth anniversary, and you are warmly invited to join in the festivities. We are deeply grateful for your prayers, your encouragement, and the many ways you have supported our mission. To mark this milestone, an Italian dinner fundraiser will be held at St. Victoria Catholic Church on September 14, with dinner served from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Please call 612.508.0217 or email enkrateiahouseofhope@gmail.com to get a ticket.
Paver Engraving Orders due Mon., Sept.14: Make a lasting memorial for your family or a loved one! Pavers are $150 for the first paver and $125 for each additional. Forms are available at entrances and online; turn forms in at the parish office. Questions? Contact John Thomas at 952-262-7182 or jdthomas48@comcast.net.
St. Martha’s Circle Mass and Meeting on Tue., Sept 15: All women of the parish are welcome to attend the St. Martha’s Circle Fall Meeting on Tuesday, September 15. There will be a Mass at 5:15 pm, followed by a potluck and meeting in the Community Room. Call/text Carolyn Kavouras at 952-239-9819 for more information.
The Men's Group meeting on Thur., Sept. 17: Our Men’s Group is excited to announce three upcoming events this fall. Please save the dates—September 17, October 1, and November 10—as we look forward to gathering in fellowship and strengthening our walk with Christ. We will begin on September 17 with an evening focused on Saint Carlo Acutis, starting at 6:00 pm in the Community Room. October’s gathering will center on our patron, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and November will feature a ticketed event as our parish hosts the REBOOT experience with Chris Stefanick. We warmly encourage all men of the parish to mark their calendars and join us for these meaningful opportunities to grow in faith together.
The Men's Group meeting on Thur., Sept. 17: Our Men’s Group is excited to announce three upcoming events this fall. Please save the dates—September 17, October 1, and November 10—as we look forward to gathering in fellowship and strengthening our walk with Christ. We will begin on September 17 with an evening focused on Saint Carlo Acutis, starting at 6:00 pm in the Community Room. October’s gathering will center on our patron, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and November will feature a ticketed event as our parish hosts the REBOOT experience with Chris Stefanick. We warmly encourage all men of the parish to mark their calendars and join us for these meaningful opportunities to grow in faith together.
Interested in starting the process of joining the Catholic Church? Do you have questions about Catholicism, or are you looking to learn more about the faith? OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes run almost every Thursday starting Sept. 17 until Easter!
Learn about what Catholics believe with a group of other adults interested in growing in their faith. If you are interested or know someone interested in becoming Catholic, please email OCIA@St-Therese.org.
Learn about what Catholics believe with a group of other adults interested in growing in their faith. If you are interested or know someone interested in becoming Catholic, please email OCIA@St-Therese.org.
Ministry Fair Weekend Sept. 19 and 20: Looking for a way to share your God-given talents? Stop by the Community Room following all Masses next weekend and explore the various ministries at St. Therese. See how you can share your time and talents with us! Treats will be served.
Relive the glory days at the 4th Annual North Star Night Out!
This evening brings together our school and parish community for a night of fun and fellowship—all while supporting St. Therese School.
Donations to the Annual Fund go directly towards the school's general operating budget and are used where they are most needed each year: teacher salaries, supplies, utilities, and special projects and initiatives.
Any school spirit apparel is encouraged but not required. Think letter jackets, varsity sweaters, your alma mater sweatshirt, cheer skirts, and your favorite game-day style.
Included in the price of your ticket are beer, wine, a specialty cocktail, and live music. A food truck will be available for purchase.
Here is the link to get tickets:
This evening brings together our school and parish community for a night of fun and fellowship—all while supporting St. Therese School.
Donations to the Annual Fund go directly towards the school's general operating budget and are used where they are most needed each year: teacher salaries, supplies, utilities, and special projects and initiatives.
Any school spirit apparel is encouraged but not required. Think letter jackets, varsity sweaters, your alma mater sweatshirt, cheer skirts, and your favorite game-day style.
Included in the price of your ticket are beer, wine, a specialty cocktail, and live music. A food truck will be available for purchase.
Here is the link to get tickets:
Giving Garden Update: We will hit 5,000 pounds of fresh produce with our delivery on Saturday. These numbers are well ahead of almost all seasonal totals for all years except for 2. Our amazing team of volunteers has really worked hard and pulled together to make this year a success.
Gardening continues through early October.
Join the garden ministry to help or to donate extras from your garden space.
Saturdays 9-11 AM
Tuesdays 6-7 PM
Gardening continues through early October.
Join the garden ministry to help or to donate extras from your garden space.
Saturdays 9-11 AM
Tuesdays 6-7 PM
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.
Please see the information below for details on how to participate. We hope you’ll join us for this exceptional opportunity.
Recurring Giving: You are welcome to set up recurring giving and let your stewardship be a continued expression of faith, even while you’re away. Your generosity helps sustain our ministries, strengthen our parish family, and share God’s love throughout the year. If you are currently enrolled in online giving, please prayerfully consider increasing your donation amount to help support our parish and its mission. Thank you for your faithful commitment.
Adoration: Thank you to all our adorers and all those who spend time before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Keep in mind that you can always share an hour with someone, and you rotate with another person each week. Any amount of time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth.
Most needed times:
For more information, call Geri at 952-473-4422 or Marilyn Olson at 952-474-4344.
Most needed times:
- Tuesday, 3–4 pm
- Wednesday, 1–2 pm (need a sub until Oct 7)
- Wednesday, 4–5 pm
- Wednesday, 7–8 pm
- Thursday, 4–5 pm
- Friday, 10–11 am
- Friday, 12 noon–1 pm
For more information, call Geri at 952-473-4422 or Marilyn Olson at 952-474-4344.
Fall Removal at Resurrection Cemetery: Autumn is here! If you have a loved one buried at Resurrection Cemetery, please make sure to remove flower pots, stands, shepherd hooks, and other items by Thursday, October 1. We will be starting our annual fall clean-up and winter preparation of the grounds before it snows. Please take stands and pots home, as we do not have on-site storage. Flowerpots, stands, and all other items can be returned to the cemetery on May 1st. From November through March, Evergreen wreaths on wire stands (no Christmas trees) are permitted. Please contact Megan Adam at St. John the Baptist with any questions at (952) 474-8868.
September and October Happenings from the Archdiocese:
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Saturday, Sept. 12, 9:30 am-4 pm, St. Hubert, Chanhassen. God Chose You for Me, a seven-hour
experience where couples rediscover the holiness of their marriage – and create
a couple prayer that lasts a lifetime. Spouses will take with them a personal couple prayer rooted in their story, a renewed sense of the sacred in their marriage, a deeper connection with each other and with God, and a lasting reminder that they were chosen – for one another. Find more information and registration on the event page.
Mass for Persons with Disabilities: Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 am, St. Mary's Chapel, St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul
This Mass includes the celebration of the sacrament of confirmation for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have completed confirmation classes. Mass is at 10 a.m. (including a sign language interpreter), and Archbishop Hebda will be the celebrant. Find more information and promotional materials on the event page.
Solidarity Mass on Sunday, Sept. 27, 5 pm Cathedral of St. Paul
Archbishop Bernard Hebda invites you to join him at this Mass. Pope Leo XIV calls us to welcome migrant and refugee children with compassion, recognizing in each child the face of Christ. For the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that every migrant child has infinite dignity and deserves our welcome, protection, and care. event page
Vocations: Discerning vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and permanent diaconate; visit and learn information here on the Vocations page.
On the weekend of October 16-18, 2026, the archdiocese will be having its annual Discernment Retreat with Archbishop Hebda for men ages 17-24 without a college degree (if the young man is a Junior in high school but not yet 17, he is allowed to attend). The retreat will be located at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. flyer
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!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Saturday, Sept. 12, 9:30 am-4 pm, St. Hubert, Chanhassen. God Chose You for Me, a seven-hour
experience where couples rediscover the holiness of their marriage – and create
a couple prayer that lasts a lifetime. Spouses will take with them a personal couple prayer rooted in their story, a renewed sense of the sacred in their marriage, a deeper connection with each other and with God, and a lasting reminder that they were chosen – for one another. Find more information and registration on the event page.
Mass for Persons with Disabilities: Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 am, St. Mary's Chapel, St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul
This Mass includes the celebration of the sacrament of confirmation for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have completed confirmation classes. Mass is at 10 a.m. (including a sign language interpreter), and Archbishop Hebda will be the celebrant. Find more information and promotional materials on the event page.
Solidarity Mass on Sunday, Sept. 27, 5 pm Cathedral of St. Paul
Archbishop Bernard Hebda invites you to join him at this Mass. Pope Leo XIV calls us to welcome migrant and refugee children with compassion, recognizing in each child the face of Christ. For the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that every migrant child has infinite dignity and deserves our welcome, protection, and care. event page
Vocations: Discerning vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and permanent diaconate; visit and learn information here on the Vocations page.
On the weekend of October 16-18, 2026, the archdiocese will be having its annual Discernment Retreat with Archbishop Hebda for men ages 17-24 without a college degree (if the young man is a Junior in high school but not yet 17, he is allowed to attend). The retreat will be located at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. flyer
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 thanking a first responder and all the heroes who helped on 9/11.