Episode 3 of Faithful Voices explores how God often works through seasons of preparation before something new begins.

Steve and Jennifer begin with news from the Diocese of San Bernardino, where nearly 900 adults across the diocese signed the Book of the Elect during the Rite of Election. Among them were 134 catechumens from the Low Desert Vicariate, preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

Locally, we share important updates from St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs, including the upcoming Lenten Penance Service, the Holy Week Mass schedule, and the weekly Stations of the Cross, leading up to the parish’s powerful Living Stations of the Cross presentation.

We also spotlight the Knights of Columbus, whose parish council continues its tradition of service through a creative recycling program that supports St. Theresa Catholic School tuition assistance. Longtime Knight Ross shares about the mission of the Knights, while Jack explains how a simple act of stewardship can help students and families in our community. The program also received a generous $1,000 matching gift from the Sally Sauter Foundation, honoring the memory of a beloved parishioner.

In our Your Voice, Our Conversation segment, we answer a listener’s question:

Why does the number 40 appear so often in the Bible?

From Noah and the Flood, to Moses on Mount Sinai, to Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness, we explore how Scripture uses the number forty as a time of testing, preparation, and transformation—and how that meaning connects directly to the Church’s season of Lent.

We close the episode with a lighthearted Holy Groaner, a Scripture reflection, and a prayer as we continue our Lenten journey together.

Along the way, we invite you to stay connected with the parish community between episodes through our daily reflections and updates on Facebook and Instagram, and we encourage listeners to submit questions and topic ideas through Your Voice, Our Conversation on the podcast page.

Because this conversation belongs to the whole parish family.

Faithful Voices is the official parish podcast of St. Theresa Catholic Church & School in Palm Springs.

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Stay Connected.

🎙️ Faithful Voices – Episode 2

Lenten Journey of Faith & Service

In this February episode of Faithful Voices, we enter the season of Lent together — a time of reflection, renewal, and drawing closer to Christ.

We begin with a pastoral message from Fr. John as our parish remembers the life and ministry of Fr. Martin Connole, whose service touched many in our community. His witness reminds us that a life given to God continues to bear fruit long after it is lived.

As we prepare our hearts for Lent, we explore what fasting truly means in our segment Your Voice, Our Conversation, and how small, intentional sacrifices can open space for grace.

This episode also highlights the life of our parish and school:

• A Ministry Spotlight on Gifted & Called, a Catholic faith-sharing ministry accompanying LGBTQ+ Catholics and others on their spiritual journey
• A special conversation with Fr. James Martin, SJ, sharing insight on prayer, pastoral outreach, and encounter
• Celebrating St. Theresa School’s Catholic School Award honorees, Jessie Lopez and Heather Hodge, recognized for extraordinary service and vocation in Catholic education
• School highlights showing how faith, learning, and kindness shape our students
• A reverent closing prayer led by one of our parish lectors

Lent isn’t about perfection — it’s about beginning again, making room for God, and walking together in faith.

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Faithful Voices, the monthly podcast of St. Theresa Catholic Church & School in Palm Springs, CA.

In this first episode, we officially kick things off with a special welcome from Fr. John, and we share what you can expect from the podcast moving forward: meaningful parish and school updates, ministry highlights, diocesan news, special events, and a monthly closing reflection and prayer to help keep our Faithful Family connected—wherever life takes you.

✅ Church News & Stewardship✅ Meditation Garden Redesign✅ School News

✅ Ministry Spotlight: Friday Bingo✅ Diocesan News✅ Your Voice, Our Conversation

✅ Reflection + Prayer

🎧 New episodes post the third Sunday of each month.📩 Submit your questions and topics for a future episode at: FaithfulVoicesPodcast.org

Stay faithful. Stay joyful. Stay connected.