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St. Therese Parish
Seattle, WA
May 1, 2024
Rose Hesselbrock and Victoria Ries, two members of the St. Phoebe Day planning team at St. Therese.

Here at St. Therese Parish in Seattle, Washington we uplifted the witness of St. Phoebe during the weekend of September 10, 2023 at our parish Masses. Our liturgy featured hymns highlighting St. Phoebe, a reflection offered by a lay woman, a discussion about St. Phoebe and the ongoing Synod the week before and prayer cards and other informational materials available at the social hour after Mass.

Parishioners responded enthusiastically to our celebration! One parishioner shared her hope that, “Now my daughters can envision an active role for themselves in the future because they saw you share your reflection.” Prior to our celebration together, many parishioners were not familiar with St. Phoebe and her witness and ministry. We hope that we can continue the momentum that we started with our celebration and continue the conversation regarding women’s participation in the Church.

In preparing for our celebration, those involved in planning were able to demonstrate how change within the Church does not need to be cause for division, but rather can bring our community together. The Church has experienced change before; we should not fear! We will continue on this journey alongside one another.

Rose Hesselbrock offers a Gospel reflection, speaking from St. Phoebe’s perspective.
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“A highlight for many present was the Scripture reflection offered by a female parishioner who specifically spoke about her experience as a minister in the Church. At St. William, communal leadership and ministry are a central part of our community’s identity and values.”
St. William Catholic Community
Louisville, KY
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“I have always viewed my ministry through this lens – out of service for and to the people of God. My intention was and is never to center myself in my ministry as a lay leader, rather my focus was always on how I could better uplift others in our midst. The Holy Spirit has certainly been active in the communities where I have ministered.”
Sr. Janet M. Peterworth, OSU
Community Leader, Pastoral Caregiver, Writer, Louisville, KY
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“The mission of Discerning Deacons is important because they are advocating for a larger role for women in the Church, which is hard to do. Discerning Deacons is unafraid to get their hands dirty to bring about a more inclusive Church for women.”
Devon James
College Campus Minister, Cincinnati, OH

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