We invite all to join us for Holy Mass

       Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm,

Sunday 11:00 am

 

Live Streaming available at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Aj8XPPORrVR7iS65tHEOQ

Weekday Masses: 

Tuesday at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:00 am

with Adoration on the first Friday

Confession: Wednesday at 6:30 pm and Saturday at 9 am and 4 pm

St. Therese Parish, joined together by the love of Christ, desiring to further the understanding of prayer and religious commitment, pledge ourselves to continue and improve our mission to Jesus, which is loving and serving the Lord and our neighbor.

 

 

 

We invite you to join us!
The Council of Catholic Women is a ministry that unifies women within a
Catholic parish for spiritual growth, fellowship, leadership, and service.
We generally gather on Monday’s, September to May for
a speaker, activity or a meeting. Twice a year, we hold fundraising bake sales.
Before Easter and Thanksgiving, we arrange flower vases for nursing homes.
Here are the dates the CCW board has planned.

Please join us for our September meeting on Monday, September 14th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. 

We’ll be gathering for a fun potluck dinner and fellowship!

All ladies of the parish are invited to attend!

Upcoming Events: Fall Rummage Sale- October 2nd and 3rd

We will begin collecting sale items on September 12th.

Family Life Committee – Contact Sam & Mary Lindsey   sl1087@aol.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Come join us after Masses on the first weekend of each month for First Weekend Fellowship! 

Next:  October 3rd and 4th

 

 

Social Action – 

Please join us in our ministries to help those who are less fortunate and in need of comfort.

Coats for the Cold- Coats for the Cold is an annual coat drive to collect coats for those in our area who otherwise may not have a coat during the quickly approaching winter months.
We are currently collecting new and gently-used men’s, women’s, and children’s coats. There is a collection box in the parish hall.

 

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Little Way Ministry at Saint Therese Church 
 
This new ministry provides non-monetary support for pregnant women and families with children up to the age of two living in Anderson County. 
We offer baby items, baby food, clothing, diapers, snacks and various other supplies.
 
Those families in need of basic necessities are welcome to come into our church hall on 
Wednesdays from 4:00 -7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 -11:00 am.
 
Anyone looking for information about this ministry can email Deacon Peter Chiaro or Maria Garafalo at littlewayministry2@gmail.com
 
“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word;
always doing the smallest right, and doing it all for love.” St. Therese

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR WEEKLY/MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES:

Please join us in praying the Rosary before Mass! This devotion to Our Blessed Mother is needed now more than ever.  Please join us in the recitation of the rosary a half hour before Mass on Saturdays at 4:30 pm and on Sundays at 10:30 am. 

Coffee & Fellowship Wednesdays after 9 am Mass for a light social gathering & fellow parishioners!

Thursday Night Scripture Study: All are invited to join us in studying the upcoming Sunday’s readings and gospel to help prepare for Sunday Mass.  The meeting is held in the parish hall. If you are interested, please contact Jean Chiaro at (865) 742-5137.

Senior Moments  Come join the senior fun bunch on the first and third Thursdays of the month!  The posting for the next breakfast/lunch will be in the bulletin as well.  If you would like to join us, please contact Martha Beukema at rbeuk25145@aol.com                                                                                                                         

First Weekend Fellowship  All are invited to join us for First Weekend Fellowship the first weekend of each month.   If you are interested in hosting, please let Sam or Mary Lindsey know. You may also go ahead and write your name by a month on the whiteboard if there is another future date you are interested in hosting.

Blessing Box

 St. Therese parish has a blessing box in the parking lot to help those in need in our community.  Patrons of the box have been very grateful for the generous donations from St. Therese parishioners! Donations of non-perishable foods and small personal care items are greatly appreciated.  The donations are collected in the parish hall or brought into the office during office hours. 

The following items are most needed:

  • Canned Meats (chicken, tuna, ham, and spam)
  • Dry cereals
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce & Alfredo Sauce
  • Nuts, breakfast bars, light snacks

Thank you for your kindness and generosity toward our community!

 

FOOD CITY GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE AFTER MASSES AGAIN  St. Therese earns 5% for each gift card purchased and you can stop by after Masses to purchase in $25, $50 and $100 cards. Thank you so much for your support!

THE CALL TO VOLUNTEER: We have a small parish, but full of parishioners with big hearts that have given of their time and talents to help St. Therese. Your gift of time — whether ushering, Lectoring, Eucharistic Minister or anything else — keeps our parish going. For those who have not signed up but are interested, or want more information, please contact the parish office at 865-457-4073.

The following ministries are needing volunteers at this time:

  • Lectors
  • Ushers
  • Eucharistic Ministers
  • Liturgical Decoration
  • Garden maintenance