Face Masks Now Required at Mass
Beginning this week the bishop has ordered that face masks must be required for those attending Mass and using the church. Please allow the ushers to seat you at Mass so that social distancing may be maintained.
The complete safety guidelines for public Mass participation can be found here.
The current weekend Mass schedule will continue as is until further notice. Public Mass is at: 5 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. Sunday. The 5 p.m. Vigil is available live on our YouTube channel and Facebook page and the recording of that Mass is available for viewing on Sunday as well.
Find the Sunday Bulletin-Worship Aid here.
Saying Bye to Fr. Hai
As Fr. Larry says, "we waved goodbye" or hookem signs to Fr. Hai at his farewell reception Sunday before he began his new assignment at the University Catholic Center. He received a monogrammed burnt orange polo shirt from Jim O’Leary and a beautiful quilt from the Sewing Ministry created by Celia Youngren and Kris Murphy. Thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes, thank you Knights of Columbus for helping with the reception, and a huge thank you to Fr. Hai for your wonderful ministry to our parish. You are missed already. A new associate pastor for St. Theresa has not yet been named.
Sr. Ann is on the Mend
Sr. Ann Pennington wants the parish community to know that your prayers have been working. Her two fractures are healing well and she is in the good care of Brookdale Westlake Hills while she is on the mend. She is catching up on some spiritual reading and appreciates all of your good wishes and especially your many prayers.
First Friday Adoration Tomorrow
Adore before breakfast. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is tomorrow morning from 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. in the church. Come spend some time thanking the Lord for our blessings in this great country.
Pray a Patriotic Rosary This Weekend
Check out this Patriot Rosary in which you pray one bead for each state and all the people in it. There are also patriotic quotes and songs - a beautiful thing to do on July 4th - with friends or Family!
FORMED.org Movie Pick of the Week
Each week we will recommend a free movie from FORMED.org. This week it is Saint Peter, starring Omar Sharif. Set up an account using St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin.
Hot Off the Presses!
The Journey to Self Gift is a new book by Youth Director Chase Crouse that focuses on a Catholic approach to fitness. The book, available on Amazon, takes the wisdom of the Church and one of its greatest saints, St. John Paul II, and applies what they have to teach us to our understanding of fitness and exercise. Chase says, "This book is will help you discover your “Why” behind exercise through the eyes of faith!"
Adult Agility Bootcamp To Raise Money for Youth
All adults are invited to participate in a four-week HypuroFit Bootcamp! You can get a great workout and at the same time donate to the St. Theresa Youth Ministry Program. Workouts led by certified trainer and Dir. of Youth Ministry, Chase Crouse, will be from 7-8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday mornings in July on the new athletic field.
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Meanwhile, Middle and High School student athletes can still sign up for the remaining HypuroFit classes in June and July. Email Chase Crouse with any questions.
Holiday Schedule
The parish office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. However, there will be daily Mass on July 3rd at 11:30 a.m. and the Sunday Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. on July 4th. There will be a Communion Service in place of daily Mass on all Mondays in July.