we pray at every Mass for peace. In Eucharistic Prayer 3 we pray "May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray, O Lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world". After the Lord's Prayer Fr. Lawrence prays "Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days that by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress…".
We extend the Sign of Peace and wish each other "Peace".
The music chosen for Mass always reflects the readings of the day (First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel), but also we are choosing music that prays especially for peace in our world and calls us to be instruments of peace. These are difficult times and God is with us.
A special thank you to all Music Ministers of St. Therese. You give so much of your time and talent to bring the prayer and beautiful of music into our liturgy.
This year we will have a special Advent/Christmas event that is called "Lessons and Carols". Be sure and reserve December 19th at 7PM on your calendar for a beautiful time of song and scripture featuring all of the musicians of St. Therese parish.
