September 18, 2026
Greetings in Christ,
This weekend we have the parable of the landowner inviting laborers into his vineyard. The landowner invites workers into his vineyard at various times – dawn, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm. First, we recognize how generous the landowner is by calling so many workers at various times to work in His vineyard. Even more, the landowner is extremely generous with wages for those invited later. It is a great blessing to be called and to work in our Lord’s vineyard!
Capital Campaign Update: Last weekend, we kicked off our capital campaign. By now, most of you should have received a package in the mail with a cover letter, case statement, and pledge card in the mail. If you would, please look over the materials and prayerfully consider how you can help build and strengthen our beloved St. Therese Church and School! However, if you decide to contribute, please be assured of my many prayers and great gratitude for all you do for St. Therese!
Greece Pilgrimage: We spent the first couple of days in Athens, Greece! What a most interesting city! In addition to seeing the Parthenon on the Acropolis, some pilgrims were able to visit the Byzantine and Christian Museum that is home to a famous icon of St. Michael the Archangel. We also visited the shopping district, and boy, it was crowded! We also boarded our cruise ship this week as we begin our adventure moving from port to port in the footsteps of St. Paul. Already, we feel very blessed by the Lord!
Welcome to Greece!
Night shot of the Parthenon
Day shot of the Parthenon
Two cats: Philip and Alexander conspiring to conquer the world
Priest friend using AI
Athens behind Mars Hill
Mass on Mars Hill where St. Paul preached
Fighting the wind for Mass on Mars Hill
Plaque noting that St. Paul preached to the Athenians on Mars Hill
Stray cat needing evangelization
St. Michael the Archangel icon
Beautiful crucifixion icon that caught my attention in a store
Mass at the Cathedral in Athens
Group photo after Mass in Athens
Group photo after Mass in Cathedral in front of ST. Therese painting
Celebrity Infinity Cruise Ship boarded on Thursday afternoon
A nice morning of laughter
Captain: “Iceberg, straight ahead!”
Goldy: “Nope, that’s just a cat.”
Goldy: “Nope, that’s just a cat.”
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 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.
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 started on Sept. 17; you can still join us.
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.
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.
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 started on Sept. 17; you can still join us.
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 This Weekend after all Masses: 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 on Oct. 3!
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: Our St. Therese garden hit a major milestone this week. We have delivered more than 5000 pounds of produce so far this season. That is quite an accomplishment for our little garden and also for our dedicated volunteers who help to tend and harvest those crops. Kudos to all who are involved. We are greatly blessed to be able to provide so much for those who need it.
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
Men's Group Meetings Save the Dates: October 1 and November 10—as we look forward to gathering in fellowship and strengthening our walk with Christ. 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.
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, 11-12noon
- 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 (2 people)
- 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:
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!
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
Captain Goldy leading the St. Paul pilgrimage.