Mother Teresa Award:

Established in 2007, as initiated by Catholic Charities in our Diocese of Evansville, this award has been presented to faithful members of the Church of Southwestern Indiana who daily live three qualities in an outstanding way: willingness to hear Jesus’ words; to listen to them; then respond to them.  The words are: “…whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, you do for me!”

“Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa

Prayer: Holy Teresa, smiles should come easy, yet we find them sometimes very difficult.  Your faithfulness to God’s love showed you how to live each day in the Divine, where God’s love smiled upon you.  Help us to see God’s smile, to know His love, and to find the strength to transform our world with a simple, loving smile.  We ask in Christ’s name.  Amen.

Blessed Mother Teresa of Kolkata has shown us all how to live Jesus’ words by doing the small things with great love.  She will be canonized on September 4, 2016.  Learn more about this holy woman of God:  http://info.americancatholic.org/mother-teresa

Recognized Members from Good Shepherd Catholic Church:

2007    David & Betty Graham

2008   – No Recognized Members –

2009    Gerald “Joe” Braker                            Raymond E. Thomas

2010    Matt & Karen Scheessele

2011    Margaret Schnur

2012    Rose Mary Deig

2013    Theresa Pate

2014   – No Recognized Members –

2015   – No Recognized Members –

2016   – No Recognized Members –

Recognized Members from St. Theresa Catholic Church:

2010    Deacon Don Yochum

2011     Bill Schulz

2012    Bill & JoAnn Hussman

2013    Leroy & Mary Gilles

2014   – No Recognized Members –

2015    Mary Beth Davis

2016   – No Recognized Members –