Return to Public Masses Survey

Please respond to our parishioner survey to help us plan for the safe return to the celebration of public Masses at St. Teresa's beginning June 8th for daily Mass and the weekend of June 13-14 for our first weekend Masses. (please click HERE for survey.)

Those over 65 or with a vulnerable condition should continue to shelter-in-place. Each person must make a prudent decision, and for this reason the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass issued by Bishop Soto remains in force. Each should consider his or her own health.

While understanding the prominence of the Sunday Mass, the faithful are encouraged to attend Mass during the week instead of a weekend Mass as these usually have smaller crowds.

Those that attend Mass are REQUIRED to observe the following:

• Physical distancing must be maintainted by every person present (except those from the same household).

• Seating will be directed by the ushers upon entering to ensure social distancing is maintained.

• Masks MUST be worn by all on the premises, including the ministers while administering communion. Please bring your own cloth or paper mask.

• Seating capacity at each Mass will be limited to 100 people. Some overflow seating will be provided on the plaza. More overflow seating may be set up depending on survey results.

• Doors will be designated entrances or exits to establish one-way traffic flow.Follow all guidelines for entering and exiting the church via designated doors, without socialization on the premises before or after Mass.

• Use hand sanitizer upon entry to the church and before receiving communion. Hand sanitizing stations will be provided at entrances and exits and before communion.

• Holy water will not be available, and drinking fountains will be turned off.

• The faithful will receive the Body of Christ in the hand.

• For Communion, masks must be removed just before receiving The Body. Reception will be in the hand and social distancing must be maintained. (follow the guidance of the ushers).

• Singing and communal prayers must be minimal in volume or whispered.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers under the age of 65 and in good health are needed to help serve on seating and cleaning teams. If interested, please contact Deacon John at cactusjack223@gmail.com. 

Message from Bishop Jaime Soto - Coming Back to the Table

May 29, 2020

Dear Friends in Christ:

The Catholic community in the Diocese of Sacramento will be able to celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, around the sacred altars of their parish churches on Sunday, June 14th.

I am lifting the heartbreaking suspension of public celebrations of the Sacrifice of the Mass starting on Monday, June 8th. This will help pastors ready the churches for the glorious Feast of Corpus Christi. Parishes that are prepared to implement all the necessary public health protocols may begin offering Mass with the Faithful on June 8th.

(Click HERE to read the rest of the letter)

Click on the image below to watch the Bishop's video:

MISSION STATEMENT

“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in My Love.”

In Christ’s Love, the Eucharistic community of St. Teresa of Avila, Auburn, embraces and welcomes all as part of God’s family. We value every parishioner and strive to reflect the forgiveness and healing of the Gospels.

We are grateful for your support of our church. Online Giving allows you to make contributions to our church without writing checks or worrying about cash donations. This site lets you set up automatic contributions and change the timing or the amount of your gift at any time. You may make pledges and manage your contributions to the pledge amount, and you may make one-time donations to special causes. Please click on "Create New Account" and complete your initial account registration. Thank you!

St. Teresa of Avila Masses Online

► available on YouTube or Facebook

• Sundays 9:00 am

Music for Pentacost Sunday,
May 24th
(Click on each song title below for the music)

Gathering: Come, Holy Spirit, Come! (lyrics only)
Offertory: Holy Spirit 
Communion: Spirit and Grace
Sending Forth: Let the Fire Fall

Mass in Spanish:
Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral
click to LIVE STREAM on YouTube

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the parish office is closed until further notice. In case of emergency, please call (530)401-3359.

The church is open for individual prayer every day from 9:00am to 4pm. (Please use the door by the belltower.) 

RECONCILIATION

• Saturday: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and by appointment.

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