St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church

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Daily Bible Readings for June 17, 2026
Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061726.cfm

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SAINT OF THE DAY: St. Emily De Vialar, pray for us!

St. Emily de Vialar (1797–1856) was born in Gaillac, France to an aristocratic family in the years following the French Revolution. Because the Catholic faith was under severe persecution, she was baptized in secret by her parents and her religious instruction was given at home. She was a devout child who displayed an aptitude for prayer, and she shunned the luxuries of her state in life. After the death of her mother, her father arranged to find her a suitable husband when she reached 15 years of age. Emily, who desired to lead the religious life in service to the poor, resisted her father's attempts and endured his anger at her refusal. She desired also to repair the harm caused by the Revolution by catechizing the local children. Emily remained a virgin and privately consecrated herself to God while living in her father's home. When she was 21 she met a priest who helped her set up an out-patient service for the sick in her own home, which heightened her tense relationship with her father. When her grandfather died, Emily inherited a large fortune which allowed her independence in the service of God. She bought a large home in her town and began a religious order in service to the sick and poor, and to the education of children, which quickly flourished. In 40 years her order, called the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition, established 40 houses throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. St. Emily de Vialar's feast day is June 17th.

06/17/2026

Today, we congratulate Father Paul Jussen on the 9th anniversary of his priestly ministry. He was ordained on June 17, 2017. Father Jussen is pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Lake Charles and Chaplain of Cowboy Catholics.

"The priest is not his own. He is a man who must pour himself out daily. Hope is what fills him again when he feels empty”. — Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.

Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.

Inspire our priests with the vision of your Kingdom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.

06/17/2026

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The 8th Annual Vocation Ministry Gala is happening on Friday, September 11, 2026!

This year, we're taking the field with Men in Black: Game On, a sports-themed evening celebrating and supporting Vocation Ministry's mission of promoting vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and holy matrimony.

Join us for an unforgettable night of faith, fellowship, and fun as we continue building a culture of vocations throughout the Church.

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📬 Invitations will be mailed in July.

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Mark your calendars, grab your jersey, and get ready for game day!

06/16/2026

SAINT OF THE DAY: St. Regis, pray for us!

St. John Francis Regis (1597–1640) was born to a wealthy French merchant and his noble wife. After being educated by the Jesuits, he joined their order at the age of 18 and was later ordained a priest. He grew into a skilled preacher and catechist, and received an assignment to evangelize the French provinces that had fallen to the Protestants - the Huguenots - as well as lapsed Catholics. He devoted his life to this mission and was very successful, winning countless souls to Christ. He preached the Gospel to men, women, and children in all walks and stations of life, even traveling on foot to wild mountain parishes as a missionary priest. He would live on meager meals while spending his days in prayer, preaching, hearing confessions, and visiting prisons and hospitals. He raised controversy when he established hostels for converted prostitutes to remain chaste and work for their sustenance in the lace-making and embroidery trades. He is also remembered for stationing a granary to feed the poor, which at times was miraculously replenished. St. Regis is the patron of embroiderers, social workers, and lace makers. His feast day is June 16th.

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