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The clergy and parishioners of St. Therese adhere firmly to the unchangeable Catholic Faith and Sacraments as taught by all true Popes, from St. Peter to Pius XII.

St. Therese of Lisieux by Leonard Porter, 2008
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Week of July 26th, 2026

St. Anne,

Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Sunday, July 26

St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary

9th Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 am Low Mass (Bonnie Davis from Maria Mathers)

  • Server: Xavier Wright

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am Low Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Peter Creighton

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Monday, July 27

Feria

St. Pantaleon, M

**NO MASS SCHEDULED** (Sr. Margaret Mary CMD from Olivia Eilerman)

 

Tuesday, July 28

Ss. Nazarius & Celsus, Mm

Victor, PM

Innocent I, PC

7:30 am Low Mass (Sr. Margaret Mary CMD from Olivia Eilerman)

 

Wednesday, July 29

St. Martha, V

Ss. Felix, Simplicius, Faustinus & Beatae, Mm

7:30 am Low Mass (For all our parents & grandparents from The Straight Family)

 

Thursday, July 30

Feria

Ss. Abdon & Sennen, Mm

7:30 am Low Mass (Michael Williamitis from The Williamitis Family)

 

Friday, July 31

St. Ignatius Loyola, C

6:00 pm Low Mass (Stephen Williamitis from The Williamitis Family)

 

Saturday, August 1

St. Peter in Chains

Seven Holy Maccabees, Mm

7:00 am Low Mass (Thanksgiving for the many blessings from Daniel Peck)

 

Sunday, August 2

10th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori, BCD

8:00 am Low Mass (Intentions of Linda Faith)

  • Server: Isaac Smith

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am High Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Paddy Omlor

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Announcements

† Please note the Mass time for this coming Saturday (8/1) will be at 7 am! Mens’ meeting after the 7 am Mass.

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​† Adult Catechism with the Bishop will be on August 6 & 7

  • location at Ed’s house. Please ask Father or Ed for his address.

  • There will only be two classes.

  • First class will be on Thursday morning from 9 am to 12 pm.

  • The second class will be on Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

  • There will also be children’s Catechism with the Sisters on those days.

  • Confirmation will take place on Aug. 9th at the 10 am Mass.

  • There will only be ONE MASS on Sunday, August 9th.​​

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† Saturday, August 15, which is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and it is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. There will only be ONE MASS at 9:15 am.

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​​† Parish Annual Picnic: will be held on September 20 after the 10 am Mass

  • at Armco Park Shelter #33.

  • 1223 N. St. Route 741 Lebanon, OH 45036.

  • The parish will provide the main course.

  • Please bring a dish to share. Hope to see you there!

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† 14 DAY SANCTUARY LAMP: is burning for the weeks of (7/6 to 8/2) for the INTENTIONS of Ann Williamitis.  If you would like to donate to light the 14 day sanctuary candle for your intentions, please let Father know. The donation for each candle is $25 (candles generally last 14 days, but sometimes they burn faster than expected).

 

† In your charity, please pray for the sick of the parish and those whom Father sees; Keith Sellers, Hope Wright, John Wright, Patrick Kennedy, Jackie Sellers.

 

† The Novena to St. Therese after the Low Mass will be said for the INTENTIONS of obtaining a hall, classrooms for the school, and a priest rectory.

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Bulletins

Note: Our bulletin is printed in bulk and is available in hardcopy for all in the vestibule, but it is also available here.
If you would like to download a PDF copy, you may do so at the links below.

July 19

July 12

July 5

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Reflection: The Catechism Explained by Stories and Examples

by Fr. Francis Spirago

FIfteenth Lesson: On Confirmation

Question: Why does the bishop give the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek?
Answer: The bishop gives the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek, to put him in mind that he must be ready to suffer everything, even death, for the sake of Christ.

The Chinese Child: A little Chinese girl met a missionary and begged him to confirm her. “But if the mandarin arrests you, what will you say?” Asked the priest. “I will say I am a Christian.” “And if he bids you renounce your faith, what will you do?” “I will say ‘never.’” “And if he orders your head to be cut off, what will you say?” “I will say, ‘cut it off.’” Delighted at her excellent disposition, the missionary promptly confirmed her.

Question: To receive Confirmation worthily is it necessary to be in the state of grace?
Answer: To receive Confirmation worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace.

Prayer-Book, Rosary, And picture as Confirmation Gifts: In Confirmation it is the gifts of the Holy Ghost which should be the object of desire, not the presents given by sponsors. Some years ago a Confirmation was to be held in a country district, and several of the peasants, who had children of an age to be confirmed, went to a wealthy landed proprietor, asking him to stand sponsor for them. He expressed his willingness to comply with their request. At the same time he said: “Let me tell you before hand that I only present to each of my godchildren a prayer book, a rosary, and a picture — nothing more.” When the day appointed for the Confirmation came near, only two out of a large number of candidates claimed the promise of the lord of the manor to act as their sponsor. After the ceremony he presented, as he had said, to each of the two a prayer-book, a rosary, and a picture — but what was the picture? A bank note of considerable value. It may be imagined how chagrined the rest of the candidates were, when they heard what the other two had received. Thus the greed of money and self-seeking bring their own reward. It is indeed deplorable to see a sacred sacrament regarded as a source of earthly profit.
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