Stories of Hope
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“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations”- AnonymousDuring these challenging times, there have been some wonderful examples of what is good. Our parishioners have once again been “caught being good”! I know there are many acts of kindness happening that are unknown to me, but here are a few things I want to share! Once again, I am so proud of our parishioners and their giving, bottomless hearts…- St. Therese parishioners have been seen at Feed NC.
- They have donated to our Food Pantry just because they wanted to do something. This is used for emergency bags.
- They are emailing each other daily with “sanity breaks” and ideas to keep spirits up.
- One parishioner sent me a photo of his daughter, who is in the Army and just landed in NYC to help out. Trust me, with her there, NYC will be back in shape in no time!
- Some of our parishioners are working on making masks for healthcare workers.
- In our pews we have restaurant owners working hard to provide meals and take care of our community.
- Your fellow parishioners are asking for ways to help those who may be shut in or in need of a friendly call or an errand run for them.
- There is a group that is praying……for ALL of us!
- There are parishioners that call the office just to check on us!
These are ordinary people doing God’s work and they sit right next to you in the pews! Even though we are all walking this difficult road, we are walking together, albeit 6 feet apart. I know there are many more examples of good deeds, but I wanted to share some of the ones I have heard about.Thomas Paine is quoted as saying, “These are the days that try men’s souls..” As I navigate my way through each day, I look for the good, I list what I am grateful for. And each day an example of Christian love crosses my path. St. Therese parishioners, keep doing what you do so well!“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2Submitted by Mollie Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator at St. Therese
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Check out the stories of hope photo gallery below
Five parishioners from St. Therese helped out Wednesday, March 25 at Feed NC. Worked hard, helped others and had fun!
On, Thursday, March 12, Saint Therese Faith Formation Staff and parishioners took this opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community by helping prepare a meal and bag staples for families in need at Feed NC.
Food Pantry Donations
A parishioner's daughter is part of the team assessing sites for setting up the Army Hospital in NYC. She will be in NY City itself and is expected to be there for about 2 weeks. Check out the photo of them practicing social distancing after landing (photo courtesy of the U.S. Army). -
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