Coming SCHEDULE
VIGIL MASS: Saturday, February 28th, 2:00 p.m. - Second Sunday in Lent
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: 3 p.m. Fridays during Lent
ROSARY: 45 minutes before Confession or Saturday Vigil Mass
BENEDICTION: Saturday February 28th, 2:45 p.m., End of Vigil Mass
CONFESSION: Saturday March 7th, 1:00 p.m. before the Vigil MASS (or upon asking before Mass)
ADORATION: Every Sunday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(Mass is usually a Saturday Vigil Mass. Rosary Generally 45 minutes before Saturday’s Vigil Mass or Confession. Confession Generally First Saturday of Month, Beginning One Hour before Vigil Mass; or as requested before Mass so one can receive the Eucharist. Benediction generally Vigil Mass of last Sunday of the month)
Second Sunday in Lent
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them;
his face shone like the sun
and his clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with him.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
“Lord, it is good that we are here.
If you wish, I will make three tents here,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
While he was still speaking, behold,
a bright cloud cast a shadow over them,
then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to him.”
When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate
and were very much afraid.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
“Rise, and do not be afraid.”
And when the disciples raised their eyes,
they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
Matthew 17:1-8
Upright is the word of the LORD,
and all his works are trustworthy.
He loves justice and right;
of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full.
See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him,
upon those who hope for his kindness,
To deliver them from death
and preserve them in spite of famine.
Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19
Some History
In the early years of St Therese, Halfway, Mass was celebrated only occasionally for a few scattered families in private homes. Starting in 1947, Mass was offered regularly once a month. With a gradual increase in the number of Catholics, the decision was made to build a church and on May 10, 1954, the contract for a new building was signed. The Church was dedicated in honor of St. Winifred on September 19, 1954, by Archbishop William O’Brien, president of the Catholic Church Extension Society of Chicago. The name of the Halfway church was later changed to St. Therese.
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The Church's catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Consequently, appropriate goals and content will embrace all the faith dimensions of an adult life—for example, understanding and communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good. USCCB
St. Francis de Sales, Baker City
The Diocese of Baker for Eastern Oregon (east of the Cascades) was established in 1903, with the region’s largest city, Baker City, chosen as the site for the Deanery of the Bishop. St. Francis de Sales Cathedral was brought to completion and dedicated in 1908 through the efforts of Bishop Francis Leipzig, through a pivotal financial relationship, continuing for the next 60 formative years for the Diocese, with the Catholic Extension Society, out of Chicago, Illinois. The Cathedral was constructed of native stone, designed by local architect, M.P White. It contains eight magnificent stained-glass windows, a pipe organ, and beautiful statues, becoming renowned when completed as the finest church in all of Oregon.
Though the Chancery Office for the Diocese moved to central Oregon in 1987 with the region’s growing population centered around Bend, St. Francis de Sales Cathedral is still the Bishop's parish, it is the Cathedral for Eastern Oregon, and the Bishop presides at the major liturgical feasts and sacramental celebrations.
The Cathedral Parish assumes responsibility for its Missions in North Powder and Halfway.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
StTherese@sttheresehalfway.org
Phone
541-377-2366
If this an emergency and you need a priest, call 541-406-9104