St. Theodore Catholic Church and School

...invite people to actively participate in the life of Jesus

On Friday, September 14, 2018, St. Theodore's is setting aside this day for special prayer and reparation in our main church. Each parish in the Diocese is asked by Bishop Quin to have the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament held all day in the main body of the Church and ends in the late afternoon. All of us are encouraged to voluntarily fast and perform acts of penance and charity on that, or another, day. September 14 is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and this day seems particularly fitting as a day to beg forgiveness for these sins and to pray for victims harmed and broken by those who were supposed to protect them. We pray that everyone will come spend some time in adoration with the Lord to help heal and forgive.

As many are aware of the shocking news concerning the sexual abuse of minors, of efforts by bishops to conceal the truth and revelations concerning immoral behavior by a cardinal, that has rocked our Church and far beyond. All of us are profoundly shocked because of the evil done to the victims of clergy sexual abuse. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has issued a forceful and challenging letter to the People of God on August, 20, 2018, addressing the crimes and sins by clergy and the failure of Church leaders to protect children, minors and the vulnerable. This letter should serve as an examination of conscience for all of us and be a path forward. Click on the Title of this new article to be linked to the letter written by Our Holy Father, Pope Francis.

Space is still available to attend this wonderful opportunity to see the Holy Lands. Click on the brochure link below to see the full details for this amazing trip. There is also a link to the registration form. Submit the registration forms to the parish office once completed.

Take a life transforming journey through a full scale replica of the Tabernacle of The Wilderness. Friday, September 14 - Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Click on the title above to link to their website to get more information.

Our pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin is scheduled for October 1, 2018. This adult day trip begins with an 8:15 AM departure from St. Theodore's Church parking lot and an approximate return time of 5:00 pm. The individual cost to attend is $40.00 and this includes, handicapped available transportation, snacks, and a pizza buffet. Registration forms can be found at the access entrances of the church, our parish office or on this website.