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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 August 30th, 2026

14th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday, August 30

14th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Rose of Lima, V

8:00 am Low Mass (Salvation & conversion of William & Madeleine Kennedy & unsaved family & friends from The Kennedy Family)

  • Server: Isaac Smith

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am Low Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Michael Peck

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Monday, August 31

St. Raymond Nonnatus, C

**NO MASS SCHEDULED** (Poor Souls from Maria Mathers)

 

Tuesday, September 1

Feria

St. Giles, Ab

7:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Wednesday, September 2

St. Stephen, KC

7:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Thursday, September 3

St. Pius X, PC

8:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Friday, September 4

Feria

St. Rose of Viterbo, V

6:00 pm Low Mass w/Holy Hour & Simple Benediction (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Saturday, September 5

Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday

St. Lawrence Justinian, BC

8:30 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

 

Sunday, September 6

15th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Eleutherius, Ab

8:00 am Low Mass (RIP Mary V. Omlor from Patrick Omlor)

  • Server: Wheldon & Colton Sellers

9:35 am Holy Rosary

10:00 am High Mass (Pro Populo)

  • Server: Paddy Omlor

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Announcements

† There will be a pancake and eggs breakfast after both Masses today. All are welcome! Free will donation to support the Sisters and the academy will be greatly appreciated!

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† Friday Devotions this Friday followed by Holy Hour & Simple Benediction to make reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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† On Sundays when Father has to travel to Columbus, there will be no confession after Mass. Also, be mindful that Father will stop hearing confessions 5 minutes before Mass begins.

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† Mens’ meeting after the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday, September 12th (Most Holy Name of Mary). Men will meet at Broadway Bagel (on Broadway in Lebanon) after Mass. Ladies/girls meeting after the 8:30 am Mass on September 26th.​

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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 (8/25 to 9/7) 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, John Wright, 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.

August 30

August 16

August 9

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Reflection: The Catechism Explained by Stories and Examples

by Fr. Francis Spirago

Sixteenth Lesson: On the Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Ghost

Question: Why do we receive the gift of Understanding?
Answer: We receive the gift of Understanding to enable us to know more clearly the mysteries of faith.

Henry Dilson, S.J.: When Henry Dilson entered the Society of Jesus, he had so little intelligence and memory that he was unable to learn or remember anything. One day, in deep affliction, he prostrated himself before the statue of Our Lady and vowed himself to her service for life. His memory all at once became retentive, and such a power of penetration into things spiritual did he gain that the most learned of the Society were in admiration of him. Our Lady’s intercession had obtained for him the gift of understanding.

Question: Why do we receive the gift of Wisdom?
Answer: We receive the gift of Wisdom to give us a relish for the things of God, and to direct our whole life and all our actions to His honor and glory.

Demosthenes Relates A Fable: There are many who take no interest in higher things, and care only for the enjoyments of time and sense. Demosthenes, Greece’s most renowned orator, was once addressing a large assembly on matters pertaining to the welfare of their common country. Although he spoke with enthusiasm and eloquence, his audience paid little attention to his discourse; some yawned, others talked to one another, or even went to sleep. Observing this, the orator left off speaking on serious subjects and related a fable about the ass and its shadow. Instantly silence prevailed, his hearers pricked up their ears as if some matter were being propounded on which all their happiness depended. Too often Christian people act in a similar manner; they display complete indifference regarding weighty matters relating to their eternal salvation. Sermons and spiritual books have no attraction for them, yet they take a lively interest in the amusements and diversions of the day and even in such slight and trifling things as society gossip, stories in newspapers, etc. They neglect what is of primary importance and give the first place to secondary matters. What supreme folly!
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