St. Theresa Catholic Church

• The distribution of the Precious Blood remains suspended.

“There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us.” ~ St. Jean Vianney

There is no greater gift than the gift Christ gave the world – himself. A sacrifice that has freed us from the bonds of sin and death, and a sacrifice that is truly present during the Holy and Divine Liturgy.

But the devil is at work when the Holy Sacrifice becomes routine, and Sunday Mass becomes just another item on our weekly to-do list.

During the reinstatement of the obligation to attend Mass, let us reflect on our sacrifices this past Lent, and throughout this pandemic, and ask the Holy Spirit to ignite and guide a renewal of faith in our Archdiocese.

For more information on the lifting of the general dispensation, please read a statement from the Bishops of Colorado and accompanying FAQ on www.archden.org:

“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you – for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart…don’t listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love…” – St. Therese of Lisieux


Key Updates:

During this COVID-19 pandemic, the Archdiocese of Denver and its parishes have strived to balance taking reasonable precautions to protect public health and promote the common good, while also continuing to minister to the spiritual needs of the faithful and provide access to the Mass and other Sacraments.  

OBLIGATION: The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days was restored by official decree in the Archdiocese of Denver effective on May 23, 2021. However, it is important for Catholics to know that the Church has always provided exceptions to the obligation, and that anyone with a “serious reason” or “grave cause” is excused from the obligation. In the case of this pandemic, “serious reason” and “grave cause” would include:

• Anyone who is sick, symptomatic, or has been recently exposed to the coronavirus. Protecting the health of others is an act of Christian charity and our moral duty to one another.
• Anyone with significant health risk factors that requires them to avoid public spaces, or if you care for someone with significant risk factors.
• Anyone who cannot attend Mass through no fault of their own, for example, if a parish has reached capacity.

Catholics are encouraged to consult with their pastor if they are unsure about their personal situation.

For more information and an FAQ on restoring the obligation please visit: archden.org/return.

PARISH PROTOCOLS: The state of Colorado has  ended all emergency health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every pastor is directed, as always, to make local level decisions which are prudent in caring for his parish community.

TV/ONLINE MASS: Catholics who aren’t able to go to Mass should continue to keep the Sabbath holy with intentional time in prayer including engagement in the readings for the day, which may be enhanced through watching a pre-recorded or livestreamed Mass and making a spiritual communion.  TV Mass is available every Sunday on PBS12 at 6:30 a.m. in English and 7:00 a.m. in Spanish, and also on the Archdiocese of Denver YouTube page.