07/31/2026
There is something special about bringing generations together.
Throughout July, Saint Therese of Avon was blessed to welcome middle and high school students from the Bosco Drexel Summer Youth Mission. These incredible young people joined our residents for Mass, serving as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and cantors before sharing lunch, conversation, and plenty of smiles with our community.
One of the highlights of the month was watching our Independent Living residents and students create handmade prayer cards together. These heartfelt messages will now be shared with our residents in Skilled Nursing—a beautiful reminder that small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact.
As highlighted in the recent The Chronicle-Telegram article about local students making a difference this summer, today’s youth are finding meaningful ways to serve their community, and we are honored that Saint Therese of Avon can be part of that journey.
We’re already looking ahead with the Avon Catholic Community and Saint Therese of Avon as we continue to plan trips, service projects, and new opportunities for students and residents to learn from one another throughout the coming year.
At Saint Therese of Avon, we believe the strongest communities are built when generations come together. Thank you to every student, family, volunteer, and parish partner for helping create moments that enrich the lives of our residents and inspire the next generation of servant leaders.
Every Wednesday this month, students part of the Bosco Drexel Summer Youth Mission assisted during Mass at Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods with music and liturgy, and afterwards joined residents from Independent Living for lunch.