The Spirit of Giving Warms the Heart! Community Ministries is hosting a food drive to benefit Christian Mission. Donations may be dropped off before and after masses in the Narthex the weekend of February 13 and 14. We will also have a drive by drop off under the church portico on Monday, February 15 from 9:30am-11:30am. Click for a list of requested items.

January 22 marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court Decision that made abortion legal in the United States. Since then, over 61 Million Lives have been lost and many of their parents' and families' lives shattered. The Cemetery of The Innocents is erected as a memorial to these children.  Each cross represents One Million Children. Click for more information.

Last year, Stroke Scan, Plus held a stroke and organ screening event at St. Therese that over 300 people within the parish participated in. Stroke Scan, Plus is coming back to St. Therese on February 4, 5, and 6 (Thursday–Saturday). Pre-registration IS necessary and appointments are limited. Click for more information about the screening and registration.

COVID fatigue is a real thing! For the past several months, we have all learned how to live our lives in 2 week chunks of time. The fatigue comes from the mental and emotional exhaustion from dealing with all things COVID-19. Click to read more!

Our Christmas Mass Schedule will be: Christmas Eve Masses - 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm, and 10:00pm. Christmas Day Masses - 10:00am and 12:00pm (Spanish). All Masses will be in the church (there will be no double Masses). Our Masses have limited capacity to allow for proper social distancing.  The limit for inside the church building (nave and narthex) is 450.  When we have reached 450, no one else will be admitted inside, however, you are welcome to stay outside and we will make sure that you receive Holy Communion if you desire to.  Please click for complete guidelines!

Welcome Lucy Cantellano, new Latino Coordinator! ¡Bienvenida Lucy Cantellano, nueva Coordinadora del Ministerio Latino! Click for more information/Hacer clic para más información.

Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God will be on Thursday, December 31: Vigil Mass at 6:00pm and Friday, January 1: Holy Day Mass at 9:00am followed by a Holy Hour. The Parish and Faith Formation Offices will be closed on Friday, January 1.

We have new vigil lamps in the church and in the St. Ignatius Day Chapel! Click for more details.

Starting on the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, the noon Mass will be in English and the Spanish Mass will return to 2:30pm. You may contact the Parish Office to place intentions for these Masses. The schedule will be reassessed as the New Year begins.

The St. Therese Pastoral Council has an unexpected vacancy to fill for the remainder of a 2020-2021 term. The Council provides discerning leadership to our parish as we promote our life and mission. Pastoral Council members are involved in our strategic planning and ensuring that the long-term needs of the parish are identified and addressed. ​​​​​​​Please click for more details.

Community Ministries will be working with The Christian Mission this year to provide Christmas to children in our area. We will not have sign ups at church. Our Giving Trees are now set up in the Narthex. Gifts are due back by December 6. Monetary donations will also be accepted online and by drop off. Please click for complete details.

Please take notice of two addressed envelopes to St. Therese in your bi-monthly envelope package. For those unable to attend Mass in person during the pandemic, these can be used to mail in your contributions directly to St. Therese. Thank you for your support of our parish!

The inaugural “CHALK IN THE PARK” contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #7406, on Saturday, October 24, was an unqualified success! Beautiful weather brought out enthusiastic families who showed off their chalk artistry with colorful creations in the church parking lot.

Entenmann's Little Bites® pouches and Entenmann's® Minis film packaging are being collected by our Preschool to exchange for rewards! ​ Collection boxes are located in the Narthex of the Administration Building and first floor of the Parish Life Center.

We all share the responsibility of keeping our St. Therese community safe. If you do not receive these emails from Virtus or you don’t complete them regularly, your certification will be suspended by the Diocese and you won’t be compliant to volunteer. Click for details.

Our cleaning crew is working diligently between Masses wiping and spraying the public areas to keep our space sanitized and safe.

Stay in touch with Fr. Paul Asoh! For those who would like to contact our former parochial vicar, Fr. Paul Asoh, in his new assignment as pastor in Sylva, NC, click for his new contact information.

The Diocese of Charlotte has compiled a resource for Coronavirus updates. Click for more links to their YouTube channel and resources.

The Diocese of Charlotte will celebrate 2020 as the "Year of St. Joseph" to commemorate the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being solemnly declared Patron of the Catholic Church by Pope Pius IX in his decree Quemadmodum Deus. Click for more information.

Prayerful Servants CLC are collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones to be given to people in need. Click to read details on where to drop off your donations! Thank you for your generosity!