Saint Teresa Catholic Church

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Dominic, Priest

Reading 1 Habakkuk 1:12—2:4

Are you not from eternity, O LORD,

my holy God, immortal?

O LORD, you have marked him for judgment,

O Rock, you have readied him punishment!

Too pure are your eyes to look upon evil,

and the sight of misery you cannot endure.

Why, then, do you gaze on the faithless in silence

while the wicked man devours

one more just than himself?

You have made man like the fish of the sea,

like creeping things without a ruler.

He brings them all up with his hook,

he hauls them away with his net,

He gathers them in his seine;

and so he rejoices and exults.

Therefore he sacrifices to his net,

and burns incense to his seine;

for thanks to them his portion is generous,

and his repast sumptuous.

Shall he, then, keep on brandishing his sword

to slay peoples without mercy?I will stand at my guard post,

and station myself upon the rampart,

And keep watch to see what he will say to me,

and what answer he will give to my complaint.

Then the LORD answered me and said:

Write down the vision

Clearly upon the tablets,

so that one can read it readily.

For the vision still has its time,

presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint;

If it delays, wait for it,

it will surely come, it will not be late.

The rash man has no integrity;

but the just man, because of his faith, shall live.



Responsorial Psalm Psalm 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13

R. (11b) You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.

The LORD sits enthroned forever;

he has set up his throne for judgment.

He judges the world with justice;

he governs the peoples with equity.

R. You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.

The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed,

a stronghold in times of distress.

They trust in you who cherish your name,

for you forsake not those who seek you, O LORD.

R. You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.

Sing praise to the LORD enthroned in Zion;

proclaim among the nations his deeds;

For the avenger of blood has remembered;

he has not forgotten the cry of the poor.

R. You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.





Alleluia 2 Timothy 1:10

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death

and brought life to light through the Gospel.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Matthew 17:14-20

A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said,

“Lord, have pity on my son, who is a lunatic and suffers severely;

often he falls into fire, and often into water.

I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him.”

Jesus said in reply,

“O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you?

How long will I endure you?

Bring the boy here to me.”

Jesus rebuked him and the demon came out of him,

and from that hour the boy was cured.

Then the disciples approached Jesus in private and said,

“Why could we not drive it out?”

He said to them, “Because of your little faith.

Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed,

you will say to this mountain,

‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.

Nothing will be impossible for you.”



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8:30 AM 62nd Anniversary for John Kenda † by his wife, Donna 5:00 PM Dorothea Lindenthal † by hersister, Margaret

August 8, 2026 | St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church 8:30 AM62nd Anniversary for John Kenda † by his wife, Donna5:00 PMDorothea Lindenthal † by hersister, Margaret

✨ Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

The Transfiguration reminds us that Christ's glory is greater than every trial we face. Even when the path is steep or uncertain, we are invited to place our hope in the One who reigns over all creation.

May this feast strengthen your faith, renew your hope, and draw you closer to the Lord whose light can never be overcome by darkness.

Happy Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord!

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On the First Friday of each month (August 7th) we will have Adoration from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm in the Chapel, following the 8:30 am Mass. We will have an exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel all day and confession from 3:30-4:30 pm.

Back to School Prayer

Almighty God, we give you our school, all the teachers and staff who work here, and all the children who study here. We pray our school will be a place of great discovery, adventure, and creativity. May it be a place where we love to learn and where we learn to love, a place where everyone is respected and deeply valued. We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

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St. Teresa's School starts Monday, August 10th . We would like to remind you of our school parking lot rules. Please observe all posted speed limit and directional signs. PLEASE DO NOT avoid the speed bumps. They are there for a reason to keep our kids and everybody safe. If you need to avoid the speed bumps, please use Ojibway Street .

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Pope Leo XIV Intentions

Pope Leo's Prayer Intentions for August

Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. We want to invite you to respond to the Holy Father's request and join many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month.

For evangelization in the city

"Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community."

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord Jesus, Good Shepherd,

You walk through our streets and squares,

enter tall buildings and humble neighborhoods,

and silently accompany millions who seek meaning amid noise and haste.

You know, Lord, the heart of the city:

its lights and shadows, its noise and loneliness.

We know that cities are called to be places of freedom and opportunity,

but they can also become spaces of anonymity and isolation.

That’s why today we ask You for a renewed gaze,

able to discover in urban life fertile ground for proclaiming your Gospel.

Give us a creative and deep faith,

that doesn’t remain in words,

but becomes flesh through simple and loving gestures.

Make us a Church that goes forth,

able to reach out to the peripheries,

to console those who are lonely,

and to sow fraternity and connection instead of giving in to indifference.

Lord, may our urban communities

be open and welcoming homes,

places where hope is shared,

where no one feels invisible,

and where the joy of your Gospel shines

in the hidden lives of so many brothers and sisters.

Make us your witnesses in the city,

bold and creative missionaries,

who proclaim your Love with their lives—

a Love capable of overcoming haste, noise, and anonymity.

Amen.

Pope Leo XIV Intentions | St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church February: For children with incurable diseases Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. March: For disarmament and peace Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, p...

August Dedicated to Immaculate Heart of Mary

The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Since the 16th century, Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. The month of August is traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The physical heart of Mary is venerated because it is united to her person and is the seat of her love, virtue, and inner life. Such devotion is an incentive to a similar love and virtue.



NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus, your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...(special intention). We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever. Amen.



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August Dedicated to Immaculate Heart of Mary | St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Since the 16th century, Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. The month of August is traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

“O”ur Catholic Nugget

“Know that the greatest service that man can offer to God is to help convert souls.”





~ St. Rose of Lima ~

“O”ur Catholic Nugget | St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church “When we serve the poor and the sick we serve Jesus. We must not fail to help our neighbors, because in them we serve Jesus.” ~ St. Rose of Lima ~

Religious Education (CCD) Registration

St. Teresa will hold an in-person registration for NEW students on August 16th in Avila Hall after the 9:30 Mass. Returning students may register by responding to the email you received.

Reminder: First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion is a two-year program for 2nd & 3rd Grades, and Confirmation is also a two-year program for 7th & 8th Grades.

A parent/teacher meeting will be held on August 26th at 6:15 PM in Avila Hall . Students begin classes on September 2nd . All classes will be in the St. Teresa Catholic School from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM .

Join us on ​Thursdays for Mass, Adoration, & Holy Hour:
Mass: 8:30 am
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 9:00 am
Eucharistic Adoration: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Chapel)
​Spanish Holy Hour: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

​We invite you to spend time with our Lord; please ensure He is never left unattended.
​To sign up for an hour, contact Cheryl Kassak: ​(321) 795-1456 or [email protected]