Coming SCHEDULE

  • SUNDAY MASS: Saturday April 26th 2 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday—Second Sunday of Easter

  • ROSARY: 45 minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass

  • BENEDICTION: Saturday April 26th, 2:45 p.m.: End of Vigil Mass

  • CONFESSION: Saturday May 3rd: Before Vigil MASS (or upon asking before Mass)

  • ADORATION: Every Sunday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Check Schedule or call 541-377-2366

(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)


Divine Mercy Sunday

  Now a week later his disciples were again inside
and Thomas was with them.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked,
and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands,
and bring your hand and put it into my side,
and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”
Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

John 20:26-29

Let the house of Israel say,
            “His mercy endures forever.”
Let the house of Aaron say,
            “His mercy endures forever.”
Let those who fear the LORD say,
            “His mercy endures forever.”

Psalm 118:2-4

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