In August we celebrated the 5th anniversary of Father Mark as Pastor of St. Therese!

Please join us as we say good bye to Patricia VanBuren, our former Communications Coordinator. We wish Patricia all the best as she faces the newest chapter in her life. God Bless you, Patricia, and Thank You for all that you have done and continue to do for us here at St. Therese Catholic Church. Click photo to read Fr. Mark's note.

Food collection resumes on September 28! The Backpack Ministry will  begin for this school year 2022-2023 with its first packing on September 28. With your support, we will be sending food to Third Creek, Cloverleaf, Lake Norman High, and Lakeshore Middle schools. Click image for items wanted.

Second Collection to be taken on August 27-28, 2022, to support the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. Click image for more details.

Priests moved to their new abode on Sunfish Drive in July 2022. Click image to read more.

In this documentary, learn about Father Serra’s heroic missionary activity to Indigenous peoples in 18th-century North America.

To date, we have gratefully received about 225 but WE NEED TO COLLECT THE REST OF THEM in order to make a difference in the lives of many babies and mothers in need. Click the image for more details.

The Prayerful Servants CLC is collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones. We will send these with Father Bernard on his next visit to Africa. Click image for more details.

Register in person during Faith Formation office hours. Click the image to learn more about this year's registration and sign up your children before July 16, 2022.

The Faithful are invited to fast and pray the Rosary on Friday May 13 in midst of tensions over leaked draft Supreme Court Opinion. Join the Virtual Rosary group Friday May 13 at 9 pm to pray for the special intentions requested by the USCCB. Click on image to learn more.

The International/National Combined Collection will be taken at all Masses on May 14-15, 2022. Your contribution to the good work of these organizations will give you an opportunity to participate in the mission of the Church locally, nationally, and internationally. Click the image to learn more about this collection.

Farewell, Dave Conklin, Former Facilities Maintenance Director As pastor, I wish Dave Conklin best wishes on his future endeavors and on behalf of our pastoral staff and parishioners, I thank him for his fine work in the parish over the years.  Fr. Mark

Congratulations, Fr. Mark, on becoming a published author! His new book, Lessons & Stories from the Journey: Reflections from the Life of a Joyful Priest, includes his vocation story, some ministry stories, and a little family history. Click the image for more details.

As pastor, I thank Lisa Cash for her professional and proficient work in our parish over the past 10 years. As I review communications and websites from other parishes on a regular basis, I know that we have been very fortunate to have had Lisa on our staff. We wish her and her family well in the future! In appreciation, Fr. Mark.

We ask for your generous response to the second collection which will be taken in all churches of our diocese on Easter weekend. This collection will help meet the growing needs of our Seminarian program. Click NEWS TITLE for details.

Nourish is responding to the needs of caregivers by brining the ability to connect LIVE, be encouraged, share challenges, and be spiritually nourished. Click NEWS TITLE for details.

The Knights of Columbus will hold "Tootsie Roll Drives" after Masses on April 30/May 1 to accept donations to LAMB (Least Among My Brothers). The LAMB Foundation of NC is a not-for-profit charity dedicated solely to assisting people who have intellectual disabilities within the state of North Carolina.

Refresh your faith and rekindle your spirit! Cenacle’s Holy Land Pilgrimage welcomes you to encounter the holiest sites of our faith from May 30-June 8, 2022. More than a tour, Cenacle’s Holy Land pilgrimage brings the Bible to life — through daily Mass celebrated by Fr. Mark Lawlor, group discussions, reflection resources, and an itinerary that will set your heart on fire. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP EXTENDED TO MONDAY, APRIL 11. Click NEWS TITLE for details.

Come to a listening session and share what the Spirit is saying to you to help the church "journey together"! ​​​(The sessions include listening to a broad range of people, discussing current themes together with the goal of hearing where the Holy Spirit is calling the church.) Click NEWS TITLE for a list of listening session opportunities.

Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary tonight Friday, March 25 - the feast of the Annunciation. The Virtual Rosary Group will Pray the prayer of consecration at 9:00pm, prior to beginning the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Click NEWS TITLE for details and link for how you can join the novena.