St. Teresa of Ávila Catholic Community
All Are Welcome!
Pentecost
Join us at our Saturday mass, at 4:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary or on Zoom. The passcode to enter is: liturgy. Please mute yourselves upon entering. This week’s worship aid is found here.
Unity is power. In the face of political, religious, racial, economic, gender and other differences, we are more aware than ever of the quest for unity. Today’s readings portray Jesus’ followers gathered, seeking direction. In their unity, they are empowered to love, to forgive, to proclaim and to renew the face of the earth. The world needs what Jesus bestowed upon them and upon us. We pray that the Spirit will help us to use this power for others and for our fractured world. From Celebration Publications archive.
The Ecumenical Catholic Communion embraces a network of local churches and sacramental communities across North
America. As authentic Catholics we celebrate our continuity with the undivided Church of the first millennium and believe
that salvation is offered to all. Our unity is built on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ as we seek compassion, justice and peace in the world. We seek to live our faith through liturgy, prayer, community building and collaboration, study and service. Eucharist is a visible sign of that unity.
Ours is a synodal form of governance, with the diverse voices and charisms of laity, clergy and bishops. “The Ecumenical Catholic Communion is the most parish-oriented of any group within the independent Catholic movement in America.” Julie Byrne, Author of the Other Catholics, Columbia University Press, 2016.