ANNOUCEMENTS

November 1, Friday, All Saints Day Masses are at St. Mary’s at 4 PM and at Good Shepherd at 6 PM.

November 2, Saturday, All Souls Day Mass will be at St. Therese at 1PM.

70th Anniversary of Saint Therese Catholic Church. November 2 (The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed) Mass will be celebrated at 1 PM for all the faithful departed of St. Therese. Those planning to attend should submit the names of their loved ones to the church office by October 31 so a list can be compiled to be read before Mass. If one cannot attend or was not a member of the Church and wants to include a name, they are most welcome to do so. After Mass, a meal will be served. All (especially former parishioners) are invited to come and celebrate the anniversary of this small church which has been a big part of the lives of many in this community.

Spirit of the Mountain Cluster is collecting food donations for the Lebanon Community Food Pantry. If any Cluster parishioners wish to donate to the pantry (items most needed canned fruit, vegetables, soup, and meat), bring the items to your Mass and place them in bags at the back of the Church. Father Emmanuel will transport them to Lebanon and put them in the basket to be taken to the Pantry. Items in glass jars and with expired dates are not accepted.


 

Welcome to the Spirit of the Mountain Cluster!

Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.
Nahum 1:15

We, members of the Spirit of the Mountains Cluster Parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, are committed to shaping our lives in the image of Christ through active evangelization.

 

Spirit of the Mountain cluster is composed of three Catholic Churches; Good Shepherd Catholic Church located in Lebanon, Virginia, St. Mary’s Catholic Church located in Coeburn, Virginia and St. Therese’s Catholic Church located in St. Paul, Virginia.

 

It is Father Emmanuel Darfour Appah’s pleasure to welcome you to our three parishes. Each one of our parishes offers you and your family a peaceful place for worship. Our community would be honored to have you as a part of our family!

 

Good Shepherd Mass Times


Sunday Mass: 11:00 AM
Wednesday Mass: 6:00 PM

St. Mary Mass Times


Tuesday Mass: 5:00 PM
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Last Tuesday of Month: Adoration following Mass

St. Therese Mass Times


Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM

Daily Readings

Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 PHIL 2:12-18 My beloved, obedient as you have always been,not only when I am present but all the more now when I am absent,work out your salvation with fear and trembling.For God is the one who, for his good purpose,works in you both to desire and to work.Do everything without grumbling or questioning,that you may be blameless and innocent,children of God without blemishin the midst of a crooked and perverse generation,among whom you shine like lights in the world,as you hold on to the word of life,so that my boast for the day of Christ may bethat I…

Lecturas Diarias

Miércoles de le XXXI Semana del Tiempo ordinario
Primera lectura Flp 2, 12-18 Queridos hermanos míos: Así como siempre me han obedecido cuando he estado presente entre ustedes, con mayor razón obedézcanme ahora que estoy ausente. Sigan trabajando por su salvación con humildad y temor de Dios, pues él es quien les da energía interior para que puedan querer y actuar conforme a su voluntad.Háganlo todo sin quejas ni discusiones, para que sean ustedes hijos de Dios, irreprochables, sencillos y sin mancha, en medio de los hombres malos y perversos de este tiempo. Entre ellos brillarán como antorchas en el mundo, al presentarles las palabras de la vida.…