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.

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 Saturday Mass at 9:00am has been reinstated and will continue, except for May 14, when we have three First Communion Masses scheduled at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm.

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.

The St. Therese Council of the Knights of Columbus held their annual Free Throw Competition on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Click NEWS TITLE to see a list of players who won their respective age groups.

Is there CHILD LABOR in your Easter Sweets? To ensure your product is not made by child labor or forced labor…Reading labels can help guide you in seeking ethically sourced products that support the people and the environment where the item originates. Click NEWS TITLES for more details and links.

Please join us in congratulating Peter O’Reilly!  Peter is a newly commissioned Stephen Leader!   He has completed the Leaders Training Course and will be joining the Stephen Leader team of Rosemary Hyman and Mollie Anderson. Click NEWS TITLE for more details!

Discover the One the Prophets Foretold! "Messiah is an exploration of the messianic prophecies of the Bible and how they were fulfilled by Jesus – both during his earthly life, and after it. Hosted by acclaimed actor Leonardo Defilippis and filmed at nearly 30 locations in the US, Holy Land, and Rome, Messiah’s eight episodes take viewers on an unforgettable journey from ancient Egypt, to the Mount of Sacrifice, to the fall of pagan Rome." Click NEWS TITLE to watch on Formed.

Updated Dates: Women’s Cursillo Weekend, July 14-17, 2022 (St. Ann's - Charlotte); Men’s Cursillo Weekend, July 21-24, 2022 (Sacred Heart - Salisbury) Combined Weekend Reunion: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1:00pm-4:00pm Click NEWS TITLE for more information.

This Lent, your Peace & Justice Ministry will again be sponsoring Operation Rice Bowl. This program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the USCCB, allows faith communities in dioceses throughout the United States to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Donations support the work of CRS in more than 100 different countries each year with twenty-five percent staying in the US. Click NEWS TITLE for more information.

The Saint Therese Mission Statement appears on the front page of our bulletin each week, “Rooted in Ignatian Spirituality” is the first phrase. Our parish is “rooted in it”; that means it is part of our foundation. Have you ever read it and wondered what it means? Click NEWS TITLE for more information.

Thank you to all parishioners who helped with our “50 Acts Of Charity” by donating items for Fifth Street, Christian Mission, and Kindness Closet. They were very appreciative! Click NEWS TITLE for photos.