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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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“And when I get antsy waiting, as I often do, I remember the women I met who showed me that the ‘not yet’ is an “already.” Women deacons have existed and continue to exist. Someday, I may be one of them.“
Julia D’Agostino, MDiv
Theology Student, ThM Candidate
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“I have not given a thought about becoming a deacon, but would consider the possibility if asked to become a deacon. Ultimately, I know and feel strongly that the presence of women ministerially can have a profound impact on the Church.”
Kathy Herrington
Lector and Community Minister, Northbrook, IL
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“God has a marvelous plan in all things and whether or not I am called to the diaconate, my service to God and God’s people will always continue. Discerning is a process that always comes with change.”
Helena Ditko
Parish Council Member & Catechist, San Fernando Region, CA,

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